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

Chapter 52 Second Life: Lord of the Abyss, Lord of Fear
"The Lord of Dread?"

Lu Yuan raised an eyebrow, a sense of foreboding creeping into his heart.

He had lived in the magical world for several years, so he was certainly familiar with the name.

Five hundred years ago.

It was the Dreadlord who, by his own power, forcibly pierced through the world plane and tore open a spatial rift near the Bone Wasteland.

As the lord of the abyss, it is not only incredibly powerful, but also commands billions of demons.

Although Lu Yuan didn't know what that super-level dark forbidden spell was.

However, considering that the Dreadlord was willing to risk being erased by the will of the magical world just to send down an avatar.

This indicates that this super-level dark forbidden spell must be very important.

If it succeeds, it will likely be another catastrophe that destroys the world!
"What did the Holy Light Empire say?" Lu Yuan asked, frowning.

If even Norton was able to get the news, then with the Holy Light Empire's capabilities, it's impossible that they didn't know about it.

Moreover, the Holy Light Empire, as the most powerful force in the magical world, has stood for over a thousand years.

Now the Lord of Dread has returned.

They can't just sit idly by and let a skeleton save the world, can they?
"Hundreds of years of peace have made the empire forget the cruelty of war. His Majesty the Emperor and the nobles only know how to drink and enjoy themselves, and they don't care about this matter at all."

"Perhaps they will only wake up from the maid's soft belly when the demon army reaches the capital."

Norton shook his head.

Despite its apparent strength and prosperity, the Holy Light Empire was riddled with internal conflicts and had long been corrupt and decaying.

Furthermore, the empire waged wars everywhere, exhausting its resources and engaging in excessive militarism.

Its relationship with other races is one of deep-seated hatred and irreconcilable conflict.

A single spark could ignite all the conflicts and crises.

"The Holy Light Empire is actually ignoring this? Then we won't interfere either," Lu Yuan said decisively.

Don't be fooled by the fact that his strength has increased dramatically after undergoing elemental refinement.

But in front of the Dreadlord, whose strength is comparable to that of a tenth-tier mage, he is no different from an ant.

Since the Holy Light Empire isn't worried, why should a mere skeleton like me be in such a hurry?

Norton hesitated, lingering in the Crimson Castle for a long time before finally leaving.

Seeing this, Lu Yuan asked again, "Is there anything else?"

"Master, I'd like to ask you for help processing some alchemical materials." Norton scratched his head, somewhat embarrassed.

Although Lu Yuan lacked innate elemental affinity, he was exceptionally gifted in alchemy, surpassing even Norton.

"What materials do you want to refine?" Lu Yuan did not refuse. He happened to have some free time these two days, and helping out wouldn't take much time.

But when he saw the alchemical materials Norton had taken out, his expression turned somewhat grim.

Norton then took out a crystal ball the size of a palm, filled with a large amount of black mist.

As the black mist surged and churned, the face of a middle-aged man suddenly appeared on the surface of the crystal ball!

The man's features were contorted in terror, and he let out a series of extremely shrill screams from time to time!

"Soul-capturing crystals can absorb and preserve the souls of the living, and are often used in dark sacrificial rituals. You wouldn't be thinking of summoning a demon from the abyss, would you?"

Lu Yuan's pupils dilated slightly, and he questioned him without any politeness.

Worried that Lu Yuan would misunderstand, Norton hurriedly explained, "Master, you've misunderstood. This matter is related to the Lord of Dread."

Because the Dreadlord is notorious for his evil deeds, he has long been regarded as an enemy by the will of the magical world.

If it wants to come into this world, there are only two ways.

The first method is to forcibly break through the world barrier, personally pass through the spatial rift, and personally descend into the magical world.

But this way.

They will inevitably face resistance from the Holy Light Empire.

The second method is soul forging.

By using a large alchemical matrix, the soul of the Dreadlord is decomposed and reshaped, thus evading the surveillance of the magical world's will.

However, the creation of a soul violates the laws of birth, aging, sickness, and death, and is considered taboo by the will of the magical world.

If one insists on going one's own way, all sorts of unpredictable consequences will occur. Therefore...

To ensure the success of this ritual, the original dark organization summoned all of its dark alchemists.

They were tasked with gathering alchemical materials and participating in the soul-transforming ritual.

And the location where this soul was forged.

Right here in the Bone Wasteland!

After all, the Bone Wasteland is located near the Abyss Rift, which can greatly weaken the influence of the will of the magical world, making it more conducive to the arrival of the soul clone of the Dreadlord.

"Soul forging?"

After figuring out the whole story, Lu Yuan couldn't help but chuckle.

The former dark organization is playing such elaborate tricks, aren't they afraid of getting into trouble?
The reason why soul alchemy is considered taboo must be accompanied by countless risks and crises.

Of all the elements.

The spirit is the most mysterious and also the most powerful element.

none of them!

The spiritual element transcends all other elements and possesses the power to suppress all elements.

If.

The four basic elements of earth, wind, water, and fire form the framework of the magical world.

Then the spiritual element is the soul of the magical world!

Throughout the long river of time.

Countless alchemists followed one after another, regarding the creation of the soul as their ultimate pursuit.

Moreover, the creation of the soul is related to an alchemical tool that exists only in legends.

Philosopher's Stone!
According to records in ancient alchemical texts.

The Philosopher's Stone is the power of laws and the divine, the ultimate mystery of all things.

It possesses all sorts of incredible and magical abilities.

It can turn stone into gold, grant immortality, and allow one to ascend to the heavens in one step, becoming a tenth-tier magic god!

However, forging the Philosopher's Stone is as difficult as ascending to heaven.

At least Lu Yuan had read so many ancient alchemical books and records.

I've never heard of anyone being able to do that.

"Master, these are materials and books sent by the former Dark Organization. They may be of some help to you."

Norton took a spatial ring off his finger and respectfully handed it to Lu Yuan.

The original Dark Organization went to great lengths to ensure that the avatar of the Dreadlord could descend smoothly.

They not only provided all their alchemy books for their members to consult free of charge.

He also generously provided each alchemist with a spatial ring temporarily.

Furthermore, the original dark organization also made a promise.

If this soul transmutation ritual is successfully completed, these spatial rings will be given to all alchemists as a reward!
Under the reward, there must be a brave man.

All the alchemists turned red with envy upon hearing this news.

Even Norton was no exception.

After all, this is a magical world.

Even the lowest-grade spatial ring is priceless, enough to exchange for a small city with a population of two or three hundred thousand!

But even so.

Space rings remain priceless; many nobles and royalty would fight tooth and nail to acquire one.

However, the original dark organization went all out this time, taking out dozens of spatial rings in one go.

This demonstrates their profound knowledge and how much importance they place on this soul-forging ceremony!

(End of this chapter)