In a simulated life scenario, how do you defy fate and change your destiny every time?

Chapter 492 Eight Lifetimes: Establishing the Soul Palace and the Blissful Divine Cult!

Inside the courtyard of the main peak.

Lu Yuan sat cross-legged, silently adjusting his state.

"Practicing martial arts is about cultivating the mind. The more steadfast a martial artist's belief and the more complete their spirit and soul, the stronger their mental will will become."

"And this Soul Shaping Pill can reshape a martial artist's soul and strengthen their martial arts beliefs, making it a treasure that all Soul Palace Realm experts dream of."

Thinking about this.

Without further hesitation, he swallowed the Soul-Shaping Pill in one gulp.

The pill melted instantly upon entering his mouth. Lu Yuan felt as if he had eaten mint, with a refreshing sensation rushing straight to the top of his head, invigorating his spirit and making his mind clearer than ever before.

Not only that.

Driven by the immense medicinal power of the Soul-Sculpting Pill, the strength of his soul also increased rapidly.

With almost every breath, it intensifies several times!
Well known.

The Body Tempering Realm refines the body, the Spirit Sea Realm refines the Qi, and the Soul Palace Realm refines the soul.

Although the spiritual power of a martial artist in the Spirit Sea Realm is as vast as the sea, their mental strength is as fragile as tofu, easily shattered by the slightest touch, and unable to withstand any external force or damage.

In contrast.

The souls of Soul Palace Realm experts are as resilient as tempered steel. Not only can their souls leave their bodies, but they can also attach their divine power to their weapons, thereby greatly enhancing their lethality.

After Lu Yuan took the Soul-Sculpting Pill.

His soul continued to grow stronger, eventually becoming almost tangible, causing the surrounding air to subtly distort!

Moreover, there's the process of refining essence into qi and refining qi into spirit.

The three elements of vitality, energy, and spirit are interconnected; if one prospers, the other prospers; if one suffers, the whole group suffers.

As his spiritual strength increased dramatically, his spirit began to nourish his physical body, which in turn enhanced his spiritual power and physique.

With a wave of his hand, Lu Yuan sent out a large number of elixirs and precious medicines from his Qiankun bag, which he then swallowed as if they were candy.

With sufficient cultivation resources, his cultivation speed is also increasing by leaps and bounds, growing at an unbelievable rate.

Seventh level of the Spirit Sea!

Eighth level of the Spirit Sea!

Ninefold Spiritual Sea!

……

"Open it for me!"

half a month later.

Lu Yuan suddenly roared, his aura soaring to its peak, as if he had finally broken through some shackle and successfully stepped into a completely new realm.

His tangible spiritual power surged and rolled like a mighty river, eventually condensing and compressing into a single point.

Then it exploded instantly, as if the heavens and earth were created, opening up a soul palace in his mind!
The Soul Palace opens, the true spirit appears!

After Lu Yuan successfully opened his Soul Palace, a Pure Heart Lotus suddenly appeared from the void.

This precious lotus was several meters wide and was formed from pure divine power. Like a graceful canopy, it floated above Lu Yuan's head.

At the center of Baolian, there is a tiny three-inch figure sitting cross-legged.

The three-inch-tall figure's features were extremely similar to Lu Yuan's, as if they were carved from the same mold.

Its eyes were slightly closed, and its figure was ethereal and transparent, as if a gust of wind could blow it away.

However, the lotus leaves swayed.

A light rain fell from the sky, constantly cleansing its body and making it increasingly solid and transparent.

"Soul Palace Nourishing Spirit, is this the natal true spirit condensed after entering the Soul Palace realm?"

Lu Yuan looked at the tiny three-inch figure and seemed to have gained some insight.

The biggest difference between a Spirit Sea Realm warrior and a Soul Palace Realm warrior is that a Soul Palace Realm warrior can open up a Soul Palace and nurture their true spirit.

The true spirit of one's destiny is the manifestation of a practitioner's true nature, representing one's future path.

With the blessing of your natal spirit.

A powerful Soul Palace expert can manipulate the power of heaven and earth, unleashing terrifying power capable of destroying mountains and overturning seas with a mere gesture.

Apart from a few exceptionally talented geniuses who can fight beyond their level, ordinary Spirit Sea warriors are no match for Soul Palace experts.

Not only that.

As Lu Yuan looked around.

They discovered that the entire world was no longer what it used to be, as if the world, which was originally only black and white, had suddenly become colorful.

Once a martial artist opens their Soul Palace, not only will their five senses be greatly enhanced, but they will also be able to use their divine sense to see the world.

Once enveloped by divine thought, nothing can escape its sight; even the flow of spiritual energy in heaven and earth becomes clearly visible.

With each breath of his natal spirit, Lu Yuan's strength became increasingly powerful.

"The Soul Shaping Pill is indeed extraordinary; just one pill is equivalent to several years of my arduous cultivation."

Lu Yuan let out a long sigh of relief, carefully sensing the immense and powerful energy within his body, and nodded in satisfaction.

Compared to when he competed in the inner sect competition, his current strength has increased several times over.

If Dong Baocai were still alive, he wouldn't even need to use the Ten Thousand Swords Return to Origin technique; he could easily kill him with a single palm strike.

"The Soul Palace has been opened. With my current combat strength, I can even fight against a Nirvana Realm expert."

Lu Yuan pondered to himself.

If we say that the three realms of Body Tempering, Spirit Sea, and Soul Palace are still at the level of martial arts.

The Nirvana Realm, on the other hand, is achieved through martial arts, having abandoned the mortal body and realized a qualitative change in the level of life.

The Soul Palace is for mortals, Nirvana is for immortals.

Although there is only one major realm difference between Nirvana cultivators and Soul Palace warriors, the gap between them is as vast as the difference between heaven and earth.

Just like the difference between a prince and an emperor, the difference between an ordinary person and a spiritual practitioner is often only one step.

But this final step makes all the difference, with an extremely large disparity.

"With the cultivation of the Soul Palace Realm, my chances of seizing the Heavenly Mandate Inheritance will surely increase considerably."

Lu Yuan said confidently.

According to the information he received from Han Qingxuan, the reason why Master Lingxu went to great lengths to leave behind this legacy was...

His intention was to select a gifted successor from among the later generations to inherit his mantle.

While Nirvana Realm cultivators are powerful, their inherent abilities are already fixed, and their potential for development is far less than that of lower-level martial artists.

Therefore.

Only martial artists below the Nirvana Realm are qualified to enter the Lingxu Cave.

If anyone else tries to force their way in, they will be instantly killed by the power left behind by Master Lingxu.

"That Lingxu Cave is a world unto itself, and all the major powers are eager to get there. It must contain many rare resources."

"If I could enter that realm, I would surely be able to reach the state of Nirvana in a short time."

Think of this.

Lu Yuan was full of energy and continued to stay in the cultivation room, working hard to consolidate his cultivation.

But just then.

Suddenly, a fluctuation emanated from the defensive array in the courtyard, as if someone had come to visit.

"Who is this person? He seems so unfamiliar."

Lu Yuan frowned slightly and extended a wisp of his divine sense, only to discover that a stunningly beautiful woman was standing outside his courtyard.

The woman's eyes sparkled, her gaze radiant.

Her long, flowing hair, like a waterfall of black silk, cascaded casually over her shoulders, making her look incredibly feminine.

However, what is most striking is that she is wearing a sheer purple dress that is barely visible.

Through that thin, almost invisible layer of gauze, one could easily see the graceful curves of her figure beneath the skirt.

An ordinary man would probably have his heart race and countless fantasies after just one glance at this woman. But for some reason, the image of a poppy flower appeared in Lu Yuan's mind the instant he saw her.

Alluring, seductive.

She appears beautiful and sexy, but in reality, she's ruthless and merciless, killing without shedding a drop of blood!

"Fellow Daoist Lu Yuan truly lives up to his reputation as the leader of the inner sect. I didn't expect him to have entered the Soul Palace Realm so quickly. His talent is indeed terrifyingly monstrous."

Sensing Lu Yuan's spiritual fluctuations, the alluring woman smiled radiantly, a smile that could make a hundred flowers pale in comparison.

"Who are you, sir? And what business do you have with me, Lu?"

Lu Yuan left the cultivation room and appeared at the entrance of the courtyard.

"What a handsome young man! No wonder my disciple is so infatuated with you. You truly have a beautiful appearance."

When the glamorous woman saw Lu Yuan's handsome appearance, her beautiful eyes immediately lit up, and she took two steps forward, taking the initiative to come closer.

As she moved with light, graceful steps, a captivating fragrance and the natural scent of a woman wafted towards us.

The fragrance is wonderful, and it seems to have a certain magic that can awaken the most primal desires in people's hearts.

Even a powerful martial artist at the Soul Palace Realm, if unprepared, would likely succumb to her charms in an instant and fall at her feet, bowing down before her light purple dress.

However, Lu Yuandao's resolve was firm and sharp as a sword.

Before any greed or delusion could arise in his heart, it was all cut off, leaving no room for it to have any effect.

"This is the Joyful Meditation of the Western Desert Esoteric School. It seems you are Sun Xiao."

Lu Yuan's gaze remained calm; he had already guessed the other party's identity.

"Oh dear, I was born a beautiful woman, but I was mistakenly born a man. Now that I have realized my true nature, you should call me Sun Xiaoxiao."

The alluring woman spoke in a seductive voice, giving Lu Yuan a coquettish glare.

"Whether you are called Sun Xiao or Sun Xiaoxiao, it has nothing to do with me, Lu."

Lu Yuan remained expressionless and turned to close the courtyard gate.

However, upon seeing this, Sun Xiao acted like a resentful woman who had been abandoned in her boudoir, and said with great resentment.

"Young man, you have no sense of romance at all. I have fallen for you at first sight."

"You killed someone's disciple, and you're still so cold to me. It's too disheartening."

"I did kill Steward Wang. What do you intend to do?"

Upon hearing this, Lu Yuan paused, and said calmly.

He is now a true disciple of the sect. As long as he doesn't commit an unforgivable crime like betraying the sect, even if he admits to killing an outer sect steward, no one will bother him.

Moreover, it was Steward Wang who had repeatedly made things difficult for him first, so even if Sun Xiao reported it to the Enforcement Hall, it would be useless.

"Young master, you jest. I have many disciples, how could I possibly make an enemy of a promising disciple like you for the sake of an ordinary one?"

Sun Xiao's lips parted slightly, like a blooming poppy, each word carrying a bewitching magic.

"With your talent, it would be a waste for you to stay in this small Qingyun Sect. Why not join my Blissful Divine Sect and explore the ultimate bliss of the world with me?"

"The Cult of Bliss?"

Lu Yuan's expression shifted slightly; it was the first time he had heard this name.

Seeing his puzzled expression, Sun Xiao smiled slightly and immediately explained it to him in detail.

"In this turbid and evil world, all beings suffer. The current situation is turbulent, with various religions fighting each other. Even a powerful being like the Mandate of Heaven cannot protect himself."

"Only by joining my religion can one attain great freedom, great ease, and great bliss."

"With your talent, as long as you join my Blissful God Cult, you will surely achieve great things, and it is not impossible that you will become a patriarch in the future."

Sun Xiao spoke in a seductive tone, persistently trying to persuade him.

Despite her eloquent explanations, Lu Yuan had no interest in her whatsoever.

It's not hard to see from Sun Xiao's own changes that this so-called Blissful Divine Cult is probably even more heaven-defying than evil heretics.

However, Lu Yuan thought of something else.

Despite being a member of the Blissful God Cult, Sun Xiao was able to openly preach and recruit members within the Qingyun Sect.

Han Qingxuan, however, acted as if he didn't see it and did not punish or expel her in any way.

Doesn't this mean.

The power of the Blissful God Cult far surpasses that of the Azure Cloud Sect, and even Han Qingxuan dares not offend them rashly.
After thinking about it carefully, Lu Yuan understood the reason.

The Sacred Realm of Ultimate Origin is a world of idealism, where the will of the mind can transcend everything.

In the end, all top experts on this path must spread their teachings and gather the faith of all living beings in order to further enhance their own strength.

The more followers a religion has, the more powerful its leader and the god they worship will be.

For example, the leader of the Fire God Cult was originally just an old farmer who spent his whole life working in the fields, facing the loess soil with his back to the sky.

However, in his later years he attained enlightenment and believed that the sacred flame could purify all suffering and filth in the world.

He also founded the Fire God Cult and spread its doctrines widely throughout the Holy Realm of Origin, thus becoming a supreme being at the level of a cult leader!
Judging from Sun Xiao's tone, the Blissful God Cult she believes in is probably just as powerful as the Fire God Cult.

Compared to this behemoth whose influence spans the globe and boasts hundreds of millions of followers.

The Qingyun Sect was indeed as insignificant as an ant, and dared not offend them at all.

"Thank you for your kindness, but I am used to being alone and do not like to be constrained by others. Please leave."

Lu Yuan casually made up an excuse.

"In that case, young master, you should take care of yourself."

When Sun Xiao was rejected outright, the smile on his face faded, and he stopped trying to persuade her.

"Walk slowly, don't send."

He then ignored Sun Xiao's thoughts, closed the courtyard gate, and returned to his cultivation room.

After Sun Xiao left, Lu Yuan did not bury himself in cultivation. Instead, he used his privileges as a true disciple to go to the Scripture Pavilion and look up a large amount of top-secret information and materials.

These materials are extremely valuable and involve many secrets; even the inner sect elders are not qualified to access them.

Fortunately, Lu Yuan, as a true disciple of the sect, held a prestigious position second only to the sect leader and the elders, and was qualified to access the sect's core secrets.

After reviewing these materials, he finally gained a clearer understanding of the power structure of this world.

According to the information he received.

The Sacred Realm of the Origin is vast and its territory is boundless.

As the rulers of this world, all the various sects are high above, spreading their doctrines and beliefs at will, and recruiting as many believers as possible.

Almost every sect has countless powerful figures and vast territories under its command.

Compared to these immortal traditions.

Let alone the small Qingyun Sect, even a ten-thousand-year-old dynasty like the Great Li would be no match for it.

Just like the Blissful God Cult that Sun Xiao joined, its influence extends to countless regions, and the number of its followers is unknown.

They even possess their own kingdom and divine realm, and only powerful beings of the Heavenly Mandate level are qualified to visit the divine kingdom.

Ordinary believers like Sun Xiao, who are at the very bottom of the hierarchy, can only accumulate contributions through physical almsgiving or by proselytizing and recruiting others.

As for the so-called great freedom and great bliss, they have absolutely nothing to do with them.

Perhaps only those martial artists with weak wills and blinded by lust would believe their lies.

“Sun Xiao is only at the Soul Palace level, and he poses no threat to me.”

"However, we must be wary of the fact that he is a follower of the Cult of Bliss."

Lu Yuan pondered for a moment, exhaled a breath of stale air, closed the secret manual in his hand, and walked out of the Sutra Repository.

This incident involving Sun Xiaoxiao is just a minor episode, so there's no need to worry too much.

After all, although he had converted to the Blissful God Cult, he was just an ordinary follower and dared not cause trouble in the Qingyun Sect.

In contrast.

The upcoming inheritance of destiny is still the most important!

(End of this chapter)