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

"The inheritance of destiny is about to begin."

"If I can obtain a large amount of cultivation resources from it, then Sun Xiao and the Tai Xuan Sect will be nothing to fear."

Lu Yuan's eyes flashed, and he said firmly.

The Lingxu Cave is full of opportunities and countless rare and precious materials. If he can obtain even a little bit of good fortune, he might be able to easily step into the Nirvana Realm.

"However, the cultivation world is a dog-eat-dog world. Without sufficient strength, even if you obtain an opportunity, it is difficult to hold onto it."

"Moreover, those who can enter the Spirit Void Cave are all top talents cultivated by various forces. Fierce battles are bound to occur. It seems that I still need to improve my strength as much as possible."

Thinking about this.

Lu Yuan wasted no more time and returned to the courtyard to continue his seclusion.

He closed his eyes and concentrated his mind, his entire body's essence and spirit gathering together, transforming into a pure lotus flower that floated above his head.

As the lotus petals swirled, specks of light rained down, nourishing every inch of his skin and bones, making his aura increasingly calm and powerful.

While Lu Yuan was in seclusion, consolidating his cultivation,

The news spread like wildfire, quickly reaching the attention of various powerful forces and causing a stir throughout the entire Dali Dynasty.

The Spirit Void Cave is about to open, and those with the right destiny can enter to compete for the inheritance of the Heavenly Mandate!
Upon learning this news, almost all factions reacted swiftly and took immediate countermeasures.

The Great Li Dynasty.

Inside the heavily guarded imperial palace, with its red walls and yellow tiles.

A dignified middle-aged man in a dragon robe stood with his hands behind his back above the main hall.

"Your Majesty, I have just received urgent news that the Lingxu Cave will reopen in half a month."

"This matter concerns the fate of our Great Li Kingdom, and we urge Your Majesty to make the decision personally."

Below the main hall.

A figure in black robes knelt on one knee and respectfully reported.

"The Lingxu Cave opens once every ten years, and each time it opens, many treasures appear in the world, enough to affect the fortune of our Great Li."

"Especially that divine mandate inheritance must not fall into the hands of outsiders. This matter cannot be allowed to go wrong. Let Marquis Wuwei and the Third Prince go on this trip."

After a moment of contemplation, the ruler of Dali Kingdom slowly spoke.

"Third Prince?"

Upon hearing the name, the figure in black robes trembled, his heart stirred with considerable turmoil.

As everyone in the court and among the people knew, Zhou Xun, the third prince of Dali, was not only intelligent from a young age, but also the most beloved grandson of the retired emperor.

When Zhou Xun was young, the Emperor Emeritus went to great lengths to find a rare treasure from the depths of the North Sea, which gave him unparalleled physical strength.

Once he embarked on the path of cultivation, the Great Ancestor Dali frequently preached and taught him the Dharma.

Not only did they use countless rare and precious treasures to nourish his body, but they also granted his every request, treating him with utmost care and affection.

As a result, Zhou Xun had already reached the peak of the Soul Palace cultivation shortly after coming of age, making him the number one genius of the Great Li Dynasty!

However, the fact that the King of Dali has now sent Zhou Xun to Lingxu Cave in person shows just how much he values ​​this matter.

However, upon closer examination, it makes perfect sense.

When Master Lingxu left this legacy, he originally intended to select a qualified disciple to inherit his mantle.

However, the conditions for inheriting the Mandate of Heaven are too strict, and for hundreds of years, no one has been able to obtain this inheritance.

The retired emperor of the Great Li Dynasty only became the strongest in the Great Li Dynasty by chance, which was due to a significant opportunity.

If this divine mandate were to fall into the hands of someone else, the consequences would be unimaginable, and it might even shake the very foundation of the Great Li Dynasty.

But from another perspective...

Zhou Xun possesses exceptional talent and cultivation aptitude rarely seen throughout history. With his comprehension and innate abilities, he might actually be able to obtain this divinely ordained inheritance.

It's not impossible that they will surpass the achievements of the retired emperor!
And the other side.

Tiannan Prefecture, Su Family.

As a family of sword cultivators with a history of over a thousand years, the Su family is full of powerful figures and geniuses, boasting no fewer than five Nirvana Realm experts.

In particular, when the old master of the Su family was young, he challenged all the major sects with just an iron sword, and once suppressed the geniuses of his generation so much that they could not raise their heads. He was recognized as the Great Li Sword Saint.

"Father, I've heard rumors that the Lingxu Cave is about to open, and other forces have already set off. What should our Su family do?"

Su Zhengyang, the head of the Su family, was standing in front of a silver-haired old man, so nervous that he didn't even dare to breathe.

Because this old man was none other than Master Su, also known as the Great Li Sword Saint, Su Qifeng!
“Our Su family only cultivates the way of the sword. The divine mandate left by Master Lingxu is different from the path we take.”

"However, lessons from others can be used to improve oneself. If Yun'er can obtain some opportunities, it will be of great benefit to her future."

"I've been feeling bored staying at home for too long, so I'll accompany Yun'er on this trip myself."

Although Su Qifeng was old, his words were firm and resounding, like the clanging of swords, which made people feel a sense of awe deep in their hearts.

"With Father personally taking charge, Yun'er will surely be safe this time."

Su Zhengyang was overjoyed and clasped his hands in a salute.

at the same time.

Apart from the Great Li Dynasty and the Su family.

The major sects and forces, such as Tai Xuan Sect, Jing Ling Zhai, Wang Sheng Sect, and Xie Ling Sect, all dispatched their experts, intending to rush to Ling Xu Cave as soon as possible.

And the other side.

Inside a brothel.

The decadent music continued uninterrupted.

Several alluring beauties dressed in light gauze were seen dancing gracefully, their waists swaying like water snakes, surrounding a ruddy-faced old man in a flowery robe at the center.

Although the old man looked very old, his temples were bulging and his old eyes were shining brightly, clearly indicating that his spiritual power was extremely abundant!

"Disciple Sun Xiao greets Elder."

A beautiful woman in purple knelt respectfully in front of the old man, her eyes filled with awe.

"The Great Li Dynasty is far from the Holy Land, and no great sect has yet established its lineage here. Sun Xiao, as a disciple of my Blissful Divine Sect, you should strive to spread our teachings."

The old man in the flowery clothes picked up his wine cup, took a sip of the wine, and then slowly spoke.

"This disciple will obey the elder's instructions."

Sun Xiao touched the ground with his head, his expression extremely respectful.

"Everyone knows that the Great Li Ancestor favors the Third Prince and intends to depose the eldest son and establish the younger one in his place. I will send you to the side of the Great Li Crown Prince and then help him ascend the throne."

"As long as the Crown Prince receives the blessing of the dynasty's fortune, the Great Li will be in the hands of my Blissful Divine Sect."

The old man in the flowery robe glanced at Sun Xiao's alluring and beautiful face, and even with his cultivation level, a burning passion welled up in his heart.

"Although you are born a man, you are naturally alluring, and you are indeed suited to cultivate the Joyful Zen of my esoteric sect. Come here, I will now impart my skills to you and help you step into the Soul Palace Realm!"

"Thank you, elder."

Upon hearing this, Sun Xiao was overjoyed and immediately got up, stepped forward, undressed, and joined in the lewd scene.

……

Time flies like an arrow.

Half a month passed by in a flash.

With only one day left before the opening of the Lingxu Cave, Lu Yuan finally opened his eyes.

"Clap!"

The instant he opened his eyes, two golden beams shot out from the depths of his pupils, leaving two long streaks in the air and illuminating the entire training room as if it were daytime.

Light shines in the dark room, and eyes flash with cold lightning!
Only when one's spiritual power reaches a certain level can one achieve this realm. "Half a month of arduous cultivation has finally allowed me to step into the third level of the Soul Palace?"

Lu Yuan carefully sensed his own cultivation level, and a smile couldn't help but appear on his lips.

Compared to physical strength and spiritual energy, the power of the soul is the most difficult to improve.

Under normal circumstances.

Even a powerful cultivator in the Soul Palace might not be able to improve their cultivation level by one level even after a year of seclusion.

However, Lu Yuan only cultivated diligently for half a month before leaping into the third level of the Soul Palace realm. If this were to spread, many true disciples would probably be green with envy!

"Only martial artists below the Nirvana Realm can enter the Lingxu Cave, and there are also strength restrictions. With my current strength, I could probably easily defeat even the top geniuses of the Dali royal family."

Lu Yuan clenched his fists and muttered to himself.

But at that moment, a divine thought suddenly rang in his mind.

"Lu Yuan, we are about to set off for Lingxu Cave. Please come to the main hall immediately."

Upon hearing Han Qingxuan's voice, Lu Yuan's expression shifted slightly. After quickly tidying up, he immediately headed to the sect's main hall.

Not long after.

He then saw a flying boat steadily parked in the square in front of the main hall, while Han Qingxuan and several true disciples stood quietly to the side, as if waiting for something.

Lu Yuan looked around and found that besides himself and Luo Xin, there were three other unfamiliar disciples present.

These three disciples of the sect were not only powerful in cultivation, but also incredibly young. According to Lu Yuan's estimate, each of them was probably no more than thirty years old!
"Disciple greets Sect Master."

Lu Yuan stepped forward quickly, clasped his hands in a salute, and said.

"You've arrived, join the ranks." Han Qingxuan nodded slightly.

But the next moment.

He seemed to have discovered something; his expression suddenly hardened, and an unprecedented glint of light flashed in his eyes.

"Wait! You've reached the third level of the Soul Palace Realm?"

Han Qingxuan's expression shifted, as if he had witnessed something unbelievable.

The other disciples were also in an uproar upon hearing this, all looking at Lu Yuan with astonished expressions, as if they were looking at some kind of monster.

If they remember correctly, Lu Yuan was only at the sixth level of the Spirit Sea Realm during the inner sect competition, right?
But now, in just half a month, he has become a Soul Palace Level 3 expert?
What kind of heaven-defying cultivation speed is this?

"This disciple has lived up to the sect leader's expectations and has gained some insights from this seclusion," Lu Yuan said modestly, cupping his hands in greeting.

Upon hearing this, even Han Qingxuan, as the head of a sect, couldn't help but turn pale and was speechless.

In just half a month, one can cultivate to the third level of the Soul Palace realm. Can this be called "some progress"?
If that's the case, then wouldn't all those sect disciples like Luo Xin, who have cultivated for several years and barely managed to enter the Soul Palace Realm, have lived in vain?

However, while Han Qingxuan was inwardly complaining, he was also very glad that he had made the decision to protect Lu Yuan at all costs.

With a talent as astonishing as Lu Yuan's, he will likely grow into a supreme powerhouse within ten years.

Otherwise, if he had allowed the Tai Xuan Sect patriarch to take Lu Yuan away, he would have regretted it for the rest of his life!

"Sect Master, when shall we depart?"

Lu Yuan seized the opportunity to change the subject.

"No rush. In addition to us, another Supreme Elder will also be going to Lingxu Cave this time."

“That Supreme Elder has attained profound enlightenment and has not appeared in the world for many years. Now that he has come out of seclusion, you should seize this opportunity and learn a lot from him.”

Han Qingxuan smiled faintly.

"Master, could it be Elder Li Shouzhou who is traveling with us this time?"

Luo Xin's eyes lit up slightly as she asked curiously.

Li Shouzhou was the previous head of the Chuan Gong Hall, and he was said to have read through all the ten thousand volumes of scriptures in the Sutra Repository.

However, he was devoted to the Dao and did not care about worldly affairs, so he rarely appeared in front of people. Therefore, many new disciples had never heard of his name.

"Indeed, Elder Li has made some progress after years of seclusion. His trip to the Lingxu Cave is also an opportunity to sit down and discuss the Dao with other experts of the same level, and see if he can make further progress."

Han Qingxuan spoke truthfully, without hiding anything.

After all, the disciples present were all core disciples nurtured by the Qingyun Sect and were qualified to know these secrets.

It didn't take long.

After a short wait, a streak of white light appeared in front of Lu Yuan and the others almost instantly.

The white light dissipated, revealing the figure of a kind old man.

The old man was dressed simply in coarse linen clothes, but his bright, aged eyes shone with a wisdom that seemed to see through the ways of the world.

"Disciple greets Elder Li."

Upon seeing the elderly man in hemp clothing, Han Qingxuan clasped his hands in a respectful greeting.

Upon seeing this, Lu Yuan and the others also bowed and saluted the old man.

"I haven't left my seclusion for many years, and it has taken me quite a while to prepare these things. I'm sorry to have kept you waiting."

Li Shouzhou spoke casually, his tone carrying a hint of apology.

He then looked around at everyone, his gaze lingering on Lu Yuan for a moment: "Qingxuan, is this the true disciple you mentioned to me before?"

"Elder Li, this is indeed the person."

Han Qingxuan gave Lu Yuan a look and quickly introduced him to Li Shouzhou.

"Disciple Lu Yuan greets the Supreme Elder."

Lu Yuan understood immediately and clasped his hands in greeting again.

"Excellent, excellent, excellent. At such a young age, you already possess the cultivation of the third level of the Soul Palace. You are truly a prodigy."

Li Shouzhou nodded repeatedly, unable to contain his amazement.

At his level, he no longer needed to use his physical eyes; he could see a person inside and out clearly with just his divine sense.

And in his perception.

Lu Yuandao's mind was firm, clear, and pure, like an extremely sharp sword that could cut through all distracting thoughts and desires.

In this state of being able to maintain a childlike heart at all times.

Lu Yuan's cultivation speed naturally improved by leaps and bounds; it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that he progressed by leaps and bounds in a day.

"Having such a son is truly a blessing from Heaven for our Qingyun Sect."

Li Shouzhou sighed to himself.

"Alright, the most important thing right now is to get to Lingxu Cave."

"Now that everyone is here, let's not delay and set off."

He had barely finished speaking when he casually pointed.

The flying boat docked in the sect square immediately took off, its size increasing rapidly with the wind, transforming into a giant ship hundreds of feet long, which hovered steadily in mid-air.

This flying boat has an ancient and simple design, but every inch of it is covered with law-based array patterns.

As the runes flickered, they emitted a terrifying aura that sent chills down Lu Yuan's spine.

"This boat is called the Azure Cloud Boat. It is a flying magic treasure that I crafted years ago. If you use this boat for transportation, you can reach the Spirit Void Cave in just half a day."

As if sensing everyone's doubts, Li Shouzhou explained with a smile, without a trace of the airs of a Supreme Elder.

Then, everyone lightly stomped their feet on the ground, leaped up, and boarded the flying boat with Li Shouzhou.

"rise!"

Once everyone had regained their footing, Li Shouzhou gave a soft shout, and the flying boat swayed slightly before transforming into a streak of light and disappearing into the horizon in an instant. (End of Chapter)