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

"what?"

"Is this the Imperial Seal of the State?"

"Although the Great Yan royal family has lost its mandate of heaven, this jade seal has been nurtured by the dynasty's fortune over the years, so it can still be considered a treasure."

"If you are willing to pay a high price and inject a large amount of luck into it, you may be able to reproduce its power."

"Huh? This black coffin is quite something; it can actually lock in time and space, bringing time to a near standstill?"

"Could it be some kind of treasure used by some old monster to prolong his life?"

"The Golden Dragon of Fortune said hastily."

It seems to have an unusual passion for treasure hunting and appraisal.

When it becomes popular.

It simply released Lu Yuan's wrist, transformed into a golden light, and flew around the cave, constantly introducing the origins of various treasures to Lu Yuan.

Lu Yuan was happy to relax, following behind the Golden Dragon of Fortune, constantly collecting various treasures and greatly broadening his horizons.

"Lu Yuan, come quick! Come quick!"

"I've discovered the Great Yan Ancestor's most treasured possession!"

The urgent urging of the Golden Dragon of Fortune suddenly came from a study ahead.

Lu Yuan strode forward and entered the study, where he saw a painting hanging on the wall.

The painting depicts dark clouds gathering, with lightning flashing and thunder roaring.

Torrential rain poured down from the sky, threatening to engulf the entire world.

Below the sky stretched an endless expanse of sea.

The deep, inky-black seawater surged violently, creating towering waves that seemed capable of turning the entire world upside down.

However, in the vast ocean, there is an ancient gate that is as high as the sky, standing firmly amidst the raging waves like a majestic mountain.

No matter how fiercely the tsunami crashed, this ancient gateway remained unmoved.

In the surging sea, a large number of aquatic creatures went against the current, going through great hardships to reach the gate.

Then, using all his strength, he leaped high out of the water, trying to get over the gate!
"This is... a painting of carp leaping over the dragon gate?"

"And that gate, could it be the legendary Dragon Gate?"

With a slight thought, Lu Yuan guessed the origin of the painting based on the scenery depicted in it.

However, the Golden Dragon of Fortune shook its head repeatedly and hurriedly spoke up.

"This painting is not as simple as you think. Look closely and carefully, and you'll definitely have unexpected insights!"

As the golden dragon spoke, it flew back and forth in front of the painting, wishing it could rush into the painting immediately.

"Look closely?"

Upon hearing the words of the Golden Dragon of Fortune, Lu Yuan did not act rashly.

Instead, he carefully sensed the surroundings to confirm that there was no danger before focusing his attention again.

This time, he cleared his mind of all distractions and immersed himself completely in the task, and soon discovered something different.

As Lu Yuan stared intently at the painting, the objects in it grew larger and larger, eventually emitting a suction force that directly drew his divine sense into the painting, making him a part of it!

Lu Yuan looked at himself and found that he had turned into a small fish struggling in the surging sea.

His physical body was small, only the size of a palm, and a single wave could probably crush him to pieces.

However, driven by some strong instinct within his body.

He followed the other sea creatures, rushing to the Dragon Gate.

Along the way.

After countless hardships and tribulations, the little fish formed from Lu Yuan's divine sense finally approached the ancient gate.

Finally, with all the strength he had, he leaped out of the sea, trying to cross that dragon gate.

But that Dragon Gate was as high as the sky, at least tens of thousands of feet tall.

In contrast.

The small fish formed from Lu Yuan's divine sense was only the size of a palm. For it to leap over this dragon gate was even more difficult than ascending to heaven!

It's like a tiny ant trying to leap over a building hundreds of meters tall – it's simply impossible.

Not to mention Lu Yuan, even those powerful sea creatures were slammed down by the terrifying tsunami as soon as they leaped into the air.

Lu Yuan used all his strength to leap a meter or two high before exhausting himself and falling back into the sea.

But he did not get discouraged. After resting for a while and gathering enough strength, he continued to try.

Failure after failure, and attempt after attempt.

When they are hungry, they eat small fish and shrimp; when they are tired, they rest for a while in the underwater caves.

As the time goes.

Lu Yuan gradually forgot his identity and truly regarded himself as a small fish.

My only goal in this life is to leap over that dragon gate!
However, after countless failures, his strength continued to grow.

Just started.

It was only the size of a palm, about the size of a small carp you can buy at the market.

But as he ate voraciously, his size grew larger and larger, and his food changed from seaweed and small shrimp to small fish the size of a thumb, and then to large marine creatures.

to the end.

He can swallow even a giant whale as big as a mountain in one gulp.

Unknowingly.

He has become a dominant force in this vast ocean!
until a certain day.

Looking at the dragon gate that was as tall as the sky, Lu Yuan gathered all his strength once more and leaped out of the sea.

His enormous body suddenly unleashed unparalleled power, causing the sea to sink!
Driven by this force.

His body, larger than a mountain, was now as light as a feather, leaping high from the sea and soaring into the clouds.

The once insurmountable Dragon Gate has become within reach at this moment!

Finally, he used all his strength and leaped over the dragon gate with great difficulty!
The moment he crossed that dragon gate, it was as if some kind of law descended.

His massive body became slender and agile, its surface covered with fine, glossy scales, making him look extremely handsome.

And my scalp is itchy, as if something is growing out of my head.

"Is this what it means to transform into a dragon?"

A sudden realization dawned on Lu Yuan.

In just a few breaths.

He transformed from a sea monster into a true dragon!

"Roar!"

Lu Yuan roared to the sky, and with a movement of his body, he soared into the clouds, freely roaming the heavens!

Followed by.

Consciousness returns.

Lu Yuan gradually came to his senses from the illusion he had just experienced.

However, everything that just happened, although it was an illusion, was more real than the real world.

It was as if he had truly experienced the life of a small fish within that painting.

However, what seems like a long experience in the painting is actually only a few breaths in reality.

Not only that.

When Lu Yuan came to his senses, he carefully examined himself.

He unexpectedly discovered that his already incredibly powerful divine sense had increased by more than 30%!
"Has my divine sense become stronger again?"

Lu Yuan looked astonished and said in disbelief.

You must know that at his level, his physical body, soul, and Dao techniques have all reached their peak.

Even if one were to go into seclusion for an entire era, it might not necessarily increase one's strength.

But what's the story behind this painting of a carp leaping over the dragon gate?
In just a few breaths, his divine sense power has increased so much? If other demigods knew this, they would be green with envy!

"Hehe, now you finally understand the benefits of this painting, right?"

When the Golden Dragon of Fortune saw Lu Yuan wake up, it sounded somewhat smug.

"This is the 'Carp Leaping Over the Dragon Gate' painting, which was drawn by the Primordial Dragon Emperor based on his own experience when he attained godhood."

"This painting contains a trace of the original laws of the Primordial Dragon Emperor. Any being below the level of a deity who can leap over that Dragon Gate can obtain immense benefits from it!"

Qi Yun Jinlong spoke with great enthusiasm, recounting these ancient secrets as if they were second nature.

"But you really are someone who was born to face a calamity, you actually managed to leap over that dragon gate in such a short time."

"You should know that the Great Yan Ancestor, that good-for-nothing, spent millions of years and still failed."

The golden dragon, imbued with a sense of wonder, exclaimed in amazement.

"So all of that was the personal experience of the Primordial Dragon Emperor?"

Lu Yuan said thoughtfully.

It is almost impossible for a small fish with its frail body to leap over the Dragon Gate.

Even with a steadfast Dao heart like Lu Yuan's, he had considered giving up after countless failures.

Fortunately, through countless reincarnations, he had already honed his Dao heart to an unparalleled level of resilience, which allowed him to barely persevere in the end.

Moreover, the transformation of a golden carp into a dragon requires the right timing, location, and people—all three are indispensable.

If the timing is wrong, even the strongest resolve will ultimately fail.

think carefully.

In that painting, Lu Yuan encountered countless life-threatening dangers, but each time he managed to escape unscathed.

If it happens once or twice, you could say it's just good luck.

But if you can always turn bad luck into good, then it's not just a matter of luck.

"It seems that I was able to succeed on the first try because of the blessing of the Golden Dragon of Fortune."

After figuring out the cause and effect, Lu Yuan's appreciation for the Golden Dragon of Fortune deepened even further.

After all, the effects of the Golden Dragon of Fortune are simply too incredible.

As long as you carry it with you, you will be successful in everything you do!

Not to mention.

The Golden Dragon of Fortune is knowledgeable and has a particular fondness for treasure hunting and appraisal. Over the years, it has accumulated a wealth of experience and knowledge, making it a veritable encyclopedia of all realms!
"Senior, can I still use this painting?"

Lu Yuan stared intently at the painting of carp leaping over the dragon gate.

This painting is of extremely high value.

Once you leap over the Dragon Gate, your spirit will surge.

If he jumps a few more times, wouldn't he be able to raise his spiritual strength to a level even stronger than that of a god?

"No."

The Golden Dragon of Fortune clearly understood Lu Yuan's meaning and immediately shook its head.

"There's no such thing as a free lunch. Everyone can only leap over the dragon gate once. Once you succeed, this painting will lose its power over you."

"Moreover, this painting is extremely expensive, and each use requires a huge amount of faith power."

"If you have close relatives or capable assistants, you can use this painting to enhance their spiritual power."

"I see."

Upon hearing this, Lu Yuan wasn't too disappointed.

After all, one should not be too greedy.

This painting has already given him a tremendous boost to his spirit, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that he could not possibly hope for more.

However, this painting has an immediate effect on enhancing the spirit, so it can be given to Wuxin and Shitao to strengthen their spirits.

After a moment's thought, Lu Yuan solemnly put the painting away.

Subsequently.

The Golden Dragon of Fortune wandered around the cave again, hoping to find other treasures.

However, the Great Yan Ancestor was only a demigod in terms of combat power. Although he had a rich foundation, he only had a few things that the Golden Dragon of Fortune would take notice of.

After searching around, the Golden Dragon of Fortune couldn't find any treasures that caught its eye, and it immediately lost interest.

It simply transformed into a golden rope, which was firmly tied to Lu Yuan's wrist, and fell into a deep sleep.

Since this cave dwelling no longer held much value, Lu Yuan was too lazy to waste time and simply handed it all over to Wuxin to handle.

"and many more!"

The golden dragon of fortune, who was originally preparing to fall into a deep sleep, suddenly looked up and asked, as if it had thought of something.

"That old ancestor of the Great Yan is very shrewd; he must have brought a lot of good stuff with him!"

"When you dealt with him, why didn't you take his storage ring with you?"

Qi Yun Jinlong asked, puzzled.

As a demigod-level being, the Great Yan Ancestor would certainly carry many precious items with him at all times.

Therefore, compared to this cave dwelling.

The treasures inside his storage ring are definitely more precious and more important!

"No, to avoid losing items or letting their savings fall into the hands of the enemy, simulators usually keep their treasures in the simulation space."

"When a person dies, the lights go out. The simulation space is connected to the life of the simulator. When the simulator dies, the simulation space will also collapse. Moreover, I cannot forcibly open someone else's simulation space."

Lu Yuan said helplessly.

He was frugal and thrifty, and he liked to clean up the spoils of war after the war.

If there were a way to obtain the Great Yan Ancestor's storage space, he would probably have already taken all the treasures for himself.

Why would we need the Golden Dragon of Fortune to remind us?

"No, no, I have to think of something!"

Seeing the treasure right in front of him, yet unable to possess it, the Golden Dragon of Fortune was instantly wide awake, as anxious as an ant on a hot pan.

"Use teleportation magic to forcibly move all the treasures to your front?"

"No, if the space collapses, all the treasures will inevitably be damaged. Even if we spend a lot of money to move them here, they will just be a pile of junk."

"Or perhaps we could reverse the flow of time and return to a point in the past?"

The auspicious golden dragon muttered to itself, occasionally scratching its head with its claws as it quickly pondered various methods.

"Lu Yuan, you have the aura of the laws of time and space on you. Could it be that you have also embarked on that path?"

suddenly.

The golden dragon of fortune twitched its nose, as if it had smelled something, and immediately exclaimed with delight.

"Senior has excellent judgment."

Lu Yuan was taken aback upon hearing this, but since the Golden Dragon of Luck had seen through him, there was no need to hide anything, so he simply nodded and admitted it.

"If that's the case, then things are much easier!"

"Come, come, let me tell you another way to use the laws of spacetime!"

A golden dragon of fortune soared into the sky and flew to Lu Yuan's ear, whispering something.

After hearing this method...

Lu Yuan looked slightly suspicious and asked doubtfully, "Is the method of time-space displacement, which reverses the space between the present and the past, really feasible?"

"This is a method I figured out myself. I've never used it before, but it's very feasible."

Qi Yun Jinlong said somewhat guiltily.

But then it patted its chest with its paw and made a promise.

"Don't worry, with me here, even if we encounter danger, we can turn it into safety."

"Besides, my fate is already intertwined with yours. We share both prosperity and adversity. Would I possibly harm you?" (End of Chapter)