《Let you simulate life, but you change fate every time?!》


 Chapter 1: The Era of Universal Simulation

    Chapter 1 - 1: The Era of Universal Simulation[Attention all examinees!]


    [The simulated reincarnation is about to begin, please proceed to the examination hall immediately.]


    [Latecomers will be considered as forfeiting their qualification for reincarnation!]


    Jiang City.


    Sixth District, First Middle School.


    As the broadcast sounded.


    Thousands of high school seniors in blue and white uniforms hurried to the examination hall.


    Lu Yuan was also among them.


    "Ah Yuan, do you think we can get a D-level rating and successfully become simulators?"


    The chubby boy next to him swallowed nervously and asked.


    "Believe in yourself, you definitely can."


    Lu Yuan comforted him.


    But he wasn''t very optimistic in his heart.


    During the simulation process, various unpredictable dangers and accidents often occur.


    For example, sudden disasters, early childhood death, ominous old age...


    Facing these unpredictable calamities.


    For an ordinary student like Lu Yuan, who couldn''t afford any reincarnation props, getting a D-level rating was as difficult as climbing to the heavens.


    "The teacher said that during the first simulation, everyone could randomly draw a permanent talent."


    "I hope my luck is better, nothing like my mom''s misfortune, drawing an E-level talent [Dishwashing Expert], washing dishes in a hotel for over ten years."


    "Don''t you still have your dad?"


    Lu Yuan asked casually, unintentionally hitting the chubby boy''s sore spot.


    "My dad was even worse, he drew the E-level talent [Be a slave]!"


    "Your family... really isn''t having an easy time."


    Lu Yuan looked at him sympathetically.


    But when he thought of himself. Sear?h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    He also sighed.


    As a transmigrator, he had already lived in this world for eight years.


    But unlike his previous life.


    This was a world of universal simulation and bizarre invasions.


    Evil gods whispered in people''s ears, and black mist spread through cities.


    Zombies, malevolent spirits, abyss demons, and the Evil God Cult swept across the world.


    Under the threat of the bizarre.


    Human cities fell one after another, and the lifespan of ordinary people was less than forty years.


    A slight misstep could lead to sudden death!


    If one wanted to survive.


    The only way was to become a simulator.


    As long as they achieved a D-level rating in the reincarnation world.


    They could gain the power to resist the bizarre and escape the curse of short life.


    But if the simulation failed.


    That meant.


    They lost their greatest utility value.


    And could only become subservient and enslaved to the privileged class, forever trapped at the bottom of society with no hope of rising.


    The experiences of Xiaopang''s parents were the best examples.


    As they talked, they entered a teaching building.


    "I''m in examination hall number 1, I''ll head over first."


    Lu Yuan parted ways with the chubby boy and quickly found his own examination hall.


    Inside the classroom.


    There were no desks or invigilators.


    Instead, there were dozens of high-tech oval-shaped hibernation pods.


    Each hibernation pod had a number on the side, representing each student''s examination number.


    Lu Yuan found his spot.


    He took out his student card and scanned it over the hibernation pod''s sensor for identity verification.


    With a ''beep,'' the pod door automatically opened.


    Lu Yuan lay directly inside.


    The hibernation pod had an advanced ventilation and filtering system, so even with the door closed, there was no discomfort.


    Besides that.


    It had all sorts of features, including acupuncture and medical functions.


    Even if you lay in there for six months, it could maintain your body functions.


    A few minutes later.


    The broadcast voice came again.


    [Attention all examinees!]


    [The hibernation pod can anchor your soul, preventing you from getting lost in the All Heavens and Myriad Realms!]


    [Examinees who have not yet reached the examination hall, please enter the hibernation pod within three minutes!]


    [The countdown for the start of the examination!]


    [3, 2, 1!]


    [Simulation reincarnation starts!]


    As soon as the words fell.


    All students were suddenly enveloped by a white light.


    Lu Yuan felt his consciousness rapidly elevate, like riding a rocket, finally breaking through a critical point, and immediately falling unconscious.


    [The simulation mark has been activated.]


    [You can use this mark to perform a simulated reincarnation.]


    [Hint: The time flow in each world is different, once the simulation starts, no matter how long you spend in the simulation world, only one day will pass in the main world.]


    [The simulation score will be evaluated based on personal achievements, world impact, and main quest completion, among other comprehensive factors.]


    [If the first simulation score is below D-level, you will permanently lose your simulation qualification.]


    [After the simulation ends, you can exchange the simulation points you earned for powers, talents, and various items in the store.]


    [Remember! In the simulation world, revealing your identity as a simulator to anyone is strictly prohibited, or you will be directly erased!]


    When Lu Yuan''s consciousness returned, he found himself in a white space.


    And on the back of his right hand.


    A crescent mark formed by complex patterns appeared.


    Immediately after.


    A stream of information suddenly surged into his mind.


    [For the first simulation, you can view a life script for free.]


    [Randomly selecting the reincarnation world and retrieving your simulation experience!]


    [World: One-Star Martial Arts World]


    [Simulation difficulty: Hard]


    [Introduction: This is a modern world about to face a dark invasion, Martial Dao is the world''s last hope.]


    [But this world is lacking in spiritual energy, Martial Dao is declining, technology is rising, and ancient martial arts have gradually become mere performance art. Perhaps in another few decades, Martial Dao will be completely forgotten.]


    [Main quest: Restore the glory of Martial Dao!]


    [Age 0, you are born into a martial arts family, a boy.]


    [Your parents run a small martial arts school with a good reputation locally.]


    [You are the only son of the family, your birth brings great joy to your parents, they love you dearly, always providing you with the best toys and food.]


    [Age 1, you like to kick off the covers while sleeping at night, accidentally caught a cold, had a high fever for several days, and from then on, you were left with a physical weakness.]


    [Age 3, your father''s strength had severely declined due to injuries from past competitions, he was defeated and humiliated by Hall Master Changfeng in the martial arts hall evaluation that happens every five years.]


    [Age 5, Hall Master Changfeng advanced to become an Inner Strength Novice Martial Artist, gaining instant fame, your family''s martial arts school was heavily oppressed, nearing bankruptcy again.]


    [Fortunately, your family had some assets, your father decided to sell off most of the ancestral heritage and spent a fortune to hire an expert with Great Success in Internal Strength from outside.]


    [Age 7, with the Chief Martial Artist''s support, your family''s martial arts school''s business somewhat recovered, but the Chief Martial Artist was secretly associating with Changfeng Martial Arts Hall instructors, this made your father suspicious.]


    [Age 8, you showed promising talent in Martial Dao, but regrettably due to childhood frailty your cultivation progress was slow.]


    [During a bout, you were severely injured accidentally by the Chief Martial Artist''s disciple.]


    [Your father rebuked the Chief Martial Artist for abusing his position and planned to dismiss him.]


    [But inviting a god is easy, sending one off is hard, the Chief Martial Artist had treacherous ambitions, colluded with Changfeng Martial Arts Hall, and usurped all your family''s assets, forcing your whole family out of the martial arts school.]


    [Your parents exhausted all their networks and means, yet not a single person was willing to offend an expert of Great Success in Internal Strength for you.]


    [The family fortune was seized, you were betrayed and isolated.]


    [Your father, overwhelmed with rage, had a heart attack and passed away.]


    [Age 10, your mother took you to live anonymously in another country.]


    [Age 12, you worked tirelessly, practicing martial arts day and night, finally achieving Minor Success in External Strength, giving you a glimmer of hope for revenge.]


    [Age 13, you reached Great Success in External Strength, but the Chief Martial Artist spent a fortune to hire the Red Lotus Sect to assassinate you.]


    [You were captured by the Red Lotus Sect to undergo gene experiments, endured tremendous suffering, and were tortured to death.]


    [Upon learning of your death, your mother couldn''t bear such a devastating blow, her spirit collapsed, and she died in grief!]


    [Evaluation: Your life was like a tragedy, filled with hardship and misfortune.]

 Chapter 2 What Are These Underworld Talents?

    Chapter 2 - 2 What Are These Underworld Talents?Seeing his own life''s script.


    Lu Yuan furrowed his brows tightly.


    The martial arts hall was taken, the family perished, and he fled abroad.


    He didn''t even survive to adulthood.


    This simulation was a near death experience.


    Just as he was having a headache, a prompt sounded again.


    [First-time simulator can randomly receive a simulation talent, would you like to draw now?]


    "Simulation talent?"


    Lu Yuan sighed in relief.


    Talents range from weak to strong, divided into F to S-level.


    The higher the grade, the more powerful the effect.


    For instance, some lucky ones who draw an S-level talent can defy fate and gain extremely rich returns without doing anything.


    If he could draw a decent starting talent, the difficulty of this simulation would surely decrease significantly.


    But when Lu Yuan saw his Talent Card Pool.


    He was dumbfounded.


    [Blossoming Wealth (C-level): The language of steel wool flowers is patience and wealth. When your gender is male, you will receive more affection from older females.]


    [King of Kings (D-level)]: Work efficiency +50%, but the constant competition pressure tires you, reducing lifespan by 50 years.]


    [CPU Master (C-level)]: You excel in acting, understand human nature, and are skilled at using language to manipulate and suppress others for your benefit.]


    [Brother Fu V50 (D-level)]: Whenever you post this phrase in any comment section, a random netizen will be forced to send you fifty bucks. (Limit ten times a day)]


    "What the hell are these underworld talents?"


    Lu Yuan''s eyelids twitched continuously.


    Talents can be grounded but not hell-bound.


    But what''s the deal with this card pool?


    All are bizarre talents!


    The only usable one is [Brother Fu V50].


    Ten times a day, that''s 500 bucks.


    Which means doing nothing and lying around to earn fifteen thousand a month?


    Just blatantly forcing netizens to transfer money.


    Really wouldn''t get caught?


    As the countdown was about to end.


    Lu Yuan could only grit his teeth and reluctantly choose to draw.


    [Drawing talent...]


    [Warning! Unknown error occurred in simulation reincarnation!]


    [Repairing, Talent Card Pool has been reset!]


    [Congratulations on obtaining the only hidden talent, Adaptive Talent!]


    [Rating the talent...]


    [Tentatively rated as: Divine Level]


    [Adaptive Talent]: When you enter a simulated life, this talent will automatically change to be the most suitable for the current simulation.]


    Divine Level?


    Lu Yuan gasped.


    In his memory, S-level talents were the highest level.


    And Divine Level talents existed only in legends, never actually appearing before!


    Could this be the golden finger that arrives late for transmigrators?


    [Adaptive Talent activated...]


    [Congratulations, in this simulation, you obtained the Divine Level Talent [Heaven Rewards Diligence]]


    [Heaven Rewards Diligence: With every effort, reap a hundredfold reward. Breathing makes you stronger. When you persist in doing something, you will receive unexpected returns! (Duration 10s, can be toggled on or off.)]


    [Note: This talent consumes a lot of energy, and the duration is related to physical strength. The stronger the body, the longer the duration.]


    Accompanied by a prompt sound.


    A golden shimmering talent card appeared directly in front of Lu Yuan.


    Golden legend?


    Lu Yuan felt wild joy in his heart.


    An S-level talent can already enable someone to defy fate and change destiny.


    With a Divine Level talent from the start, how could he not instantly take off?


    Poor management of the martial arts hall, nearing bankruptcy?


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    Letting wolves into the house, family assets taken?


    I will prove the Dao with martial arts, pushing undefeated through the ages!


    What chief martial artist, what Red Lotus Sect.


    If they dare to cause trouble, I''ll punch them all to death!


    "This time, I will definitely not let past tragedies repeat!"


    Lu Yuan''s gaze was deep.


    [Talent has been used.]


    [Detected overpowered talent, simulation difficulty increased to Hell Level!]


    [Simulation reincarnation officially begins!]


    Before the words even ended.


    Lu Yuan had no time to react.


    His consciousness rapidly soared and then arrived at a whole new dimension.


    ...


    In the year 2123.


    Qian Country, Capital City.


    In a certain hospital.


    Accompanied by a clear and loud crying sound.


    A baby boy was born into this world.


    "Mr. Lu, Madam Lin, congratulations, it''s a boy!"


    The female nurse held a chubby baby boy, hurriedly announcing the good news.


    "Great, our Lu family has an heir!"


    "Xue''Er, look, his nose, his eyes, it''s as if he was carved to resemble you."


    Lu Yuan''s father carefully took the baby, with uncontainable joy between his brows.


    "Keep your voice down, don''t scare the child."


    Lu Yuan''s mother chided lightly.


    "Oh right, we haven''t named the baby yet."


    "The path of martial arts is difficult and arduous, a heavy responsibility lies ahead, let''s name him Lu Yuan then."


    "This child looks smart, surely he will carry forward Lu''s Martial Arts Hall in the future!"


    Lu Zhengming laughed heartily.


    But thinking about the family''s martial arts hall''s situation, his smile turned a bit bitter.


    Hearing what his easygoing father said.


    Lu Yuan lay in the swaddling clothes, with some clarity in his heart.


    Every reincarnation world has its own Heavenly Dao Will.


    But the Will of the Heavens influences reincarnation worlds everywhere.


    For instance, having the same name in two lifetimes is an inevitability.


    Moreover, it seems his family situation in this life isn''t bad.


    At least better than starting as an orphan.


    Meanwhile.


    Lu Yuan was also pondering future plans in his mind.


    According to the trajectory of the life script.


    He would catch a cold at one year old, leaving a health issue.


    When he was three.


    The Lu family''s martial arts hall failed its grading.


    At his wit''s end, Lu Zhengming sold most of the family assets to hire a Great Success in Internal Strength expert to revive the business.


    This was the start of all disasters.


    If Lu Yuan wanted to prevent the same tragedy from happening again, he must change the above two points.


    Besides this.


    The Hell Level difficulty also cast a shadow over Lu Yuan''s heart.


    As far as he understood.


    Initial simulation difficulty.


    Is mostly simple and normal.


    At most.


    It would be a Difficult Level.


    "I wonder how effective [Heaven Rewards Diligence] is?"


    Thinking of this, Lu Yuan secretly activated the talent when his parents weren''t around.


    [You completed a breath, lung and heart function strengthened!]


    [You completed a cry, physical condition slightly improved!]


    [You completed a little p***, your little bird function slightly enhanced!]


    [Energy depleted, the talent duration has ended.]


    A series of prompts suddenly came.


    In Lu Yuan''s dumbfounded look.


    A warm stream emerged from within, enveloping him warmly, as if he was soaking in a hot spring.


    Even his little bird seemed slightly bigger?


    With every effort, reap a hundredfold reward.


    Unexpectedly, a Divine Level talent can be used like this?

 Chapter 3, Verse 1: Invest one minute in cultivation, reap a hundredfold.

    Chapter 3 - 3, Verse 1: Invest one minute in cultivation, reap a hundredfold.Thus.


    Lu Yuan embarked on a journey of intense training.


    Every day, aside from eating and sleeping, he crawled around on the ground, constantly pushing himself to become stronger.


    As the eldest son of a Martial Arts Family, his parents spared no resources on him.


    Toys, food, and daily necessities were all the best available.


    They would often brew medicinal soup with precious herbs to supplement Lu Yuan''s nutrition.


    Lu Yuan did not disappoint.


    He spoke within three months and could run swiftly at the age of one.


    Moreover, his body was exceptionally solid.


    Although only one year old, he was as tall as a four or five-year-old child.


    With his current physique, let alone catching a cold.


    Even if thrown into the river for winter swimming in the coldest month, he wouldn''t catch a cold.


    Regarding the changes in Lu Yuan.


    Lu Zhengming was not frightened; instead, he was overjoyed and became an enthusiastic bragger.


    "My son Lu Yuan has a talent like a Grandmaster!"


    Furthermore, with Lu Yuan''s persistent training, his physique became increasingly formidable.


    On the night of his first birthday.


    Lu Yuan''s body trembled, his pores opened wide, expelling numerous black impurities, as if completing some kind of transformation.


    [You have crawled a thousand kilometers in total, significantly enhancing your physique, breaking through to Minor Success in External Strength.]


    [Heaven-defying Fate Change: You achieved Minor Success in External Strength at one year old and successfully changed your fate of catching a cold.]


    [Main storyline progress: 1%!]


    [Reward: 1000 Simulation Points and one Purifying Marrow session!]


    [Your meridians are clear, and your comprehension has increased!]


    [Your physical quality has soared, extending the duration of your talent to 5 minutes!]


    "Is this what Heaven-defying Fate Change means?"


    Lu Yuan''s face showed a slight smile.


    Simulation Points are the hard currency in the Main World, circulating only among simulators.


    Ordinary people don''t even qualify to touch them.


    If converted to money.


    1 Simulation Point is roughly equivalent to 10,000 currency units.


    In other words.


    Most people work hard for a year without necessarily earning 10 Simulation Points.


    But he has just started and already gained a considerably valuable fortune.


    And among all the rewards, money is the most trivial aspect.


    "Not only did I break through in realm, but my talent also increased."


    Lu Yuan''s eyes brightened slightly.


    If before.


    Lu Yuan only had a small talent in Martial Dao.


    Now.


    His root bone is astonishing, qualifying him as a Martial Dao prodigy!


    Even without using talent, he could achieve remarkable accomplishments in Martial Dao.


    Not to mention,


    as his power increases, the duration of [Heaven Rewards Diligence] also gets longer.


    At this cultivation speed.


    Even becoming a Martial Arts Grandmaster is just around the corner.


    "But what if I become a Grandmaster? I still can''t defeat someone with a gun."


    Lu Yuan remembered his main quest, and the joy in his heart instantly vanished.


    After a year, he roughly understood the power system of this world.


    The martial artist realms are generally divided into: External Strength, Inner Strength, and Grandmaster of Huajin.


    Each Great Realm is further divided into: Entry Level, Minor Success, Great Success, and Perfection.


    External Strength Martial Artists only know a few rudimentary External Skills, and aside from being tough with great strength, there''s not much difference from ordinary people.


    Inner Strength Martial Artists are akin to martial arts experts in novels, having cultivated a trace of Inner Strength, allowing them to scale walls and break stones with their hands.


    Some old Inner Strength Martial Artists with Inner Strength Perfection can kill a buffalo with one punch.


    But in this technologically advanced modern society, Inner Strength Martial Artists still cannot compete with firearms.


    Any high-caliber sniper rifle can take their life.


    The reason why Huajin Martial Artists are called Grandmasters.


    Is that at this level, their vitality is like a dragon, capable of converting Inner Strength to Gang, resisting thermal weapons.


    Ordinary handguns and sniper rifles can no longer threaten a Grandmaster.


    Unless you are willing to pay the price and deploy armored tanks or modern troops, killing a Grandmaster in a densely populated city is almost as hard as climbing to heaven.


    Thus, from ancient times.


    There has always been an unwritten rule in the Martial Arts Realm.


    Grandmasters cannot be humiliated.


    In ancient times.


    The words "Grandmaster" also symbolized unparalleled power and status.


    Unfortunately.


    With the development of technology.


    All kinds of advanced weapons have made significant breakthroughs.


    A special forces soldier with a laser rifle can pose a mortal threat to a Grandmaster.


    Not to mention.


    Those nuclear weapons with tens of millions of tons of yield, and the space-based weapons capable of conducting long-range precision strikes from outer space with laser guidance.


    As a result, Martial Arts Grandmasters have gradually faded from the stage of history.


    If it were two hundred years ago.


    Some long-renowned Transformation Realm Grandmasters could still influence imperial policies.


    But now.


    Transformation Realm Grandmasters can only retreat to one side, with less influence than some popular stars and idols.


    Moreover, how easy is it to break through to Grandmaster level?


    In the entire Martial Arts Realm, several years might pass without a newly risen Grandmaster.


    This ebb and flow.


    Suggest that in the near future, martial arts will be completely replaced by technology.


    Thinking of all this.


    Lu Yuan felt a strong sense of crisis.


    Thermal weapons cannot cause much harm to the bizarre.


    If martial arts vanish.


    Then in the future, when facing the bizarre, humanity would become like fish on a chopping block, left at the mercy of others.


    He must change this!


    ...


    Lu''s Martial Arts Hall.


    The spacious martial arts training ground was sparse with people.


    Only a few trainees were doing morning exercises.


    "Hmph! Hah!"


    A chubby little toddler followed behind the trainees, mimicking their punches and kicks.


    His large eyes were bright, and his facial features were exquisite.


    Wearing a mini version of training clothes, he resembled the martial arts hall''s mascot.


    But his body was too small.


    His movements were wobbly, and his steps were unsteady.


    Like a drunken man, he appeared very comical.


    "Little Junior Brother, you''re not punching like that."


    "Take it slow, don''t hurt yourself."


    "Martial arts can only exercise the body, Little Junior Brother, you''re better off studying well and becoming a scientist in the future."


    Several trainees watched him, smiles on their faces.


    Three days ago.


    Lu Yuan suddenly proposed that he wanted to learn martial arts.


    However,


    Father Lu thought he was too young and worried he might hurt himself.


    Moreover,


    with the decline of martial arts, practicing it had no future.


    But he couldn''t resist Lu Yuan''s persistent pestering, so Father Lu had to reluctantly agree.


    At first,


    everyone thought he was just playing around.


    What can a two-year-old understand?


    Once the novelty wore off, he would give up himself.


    But Lu Yuan was very diligent.


    He was always the first to arrive at the martial arts training ground every day. S~ea??h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    And,


    each punch was thrown with all his strength.


    Seeing Lu Yuan''s serious efforts,


    everyone finally realized,


    Little Junior Brother was serious!


    "Ah!"


    After morning exercise,


    Lu Yuan sat down on the ground exhausted.


    His whole body was sore, drenched in sweat.


    Yet, inside, he felt a joy akin to a farmer harvesting a bountiful crop.


    Because under the blessing of the Divine-level Talent [Heaven Rewards Diligence].


    Every time he practiced punches, he gained massive rewards.


    [Practicing punches once, significantly improves physical quality.]


    [Practicing punches ten times, Wind and Thunder Fist Entry Level!]


    [Practicing punches a hundred times, Root Bone Talent improves!]


    [Practicing punches a thousand times, Wind and Thunder Fist Great Success!]


    [Practicing punches ten thousand times, you break through to External Strength Perfection!]

 Chapter 4 1st Life: Comprehending the Wind and Thunder Fist Intent

    Chapter 4 - 4 1st Life: Comprehending the Wind and Thunder Fist IntentIn the eyes of other students,


    Lu Yuan had clearly become a Martial Arts Fool.


    Practicing punches in the morning,


    practicing punches in the afternoon,


    and still practicing punches in the evening.


    He even practiced punches in his dreams at night.


    At the beginning,


    his movements were clumsy, and his techniques were full of flaws.


    But as time went by,


    his techniques became increasingly fluid,


    like flowing water, perfected to the utmost.


    Every move seemed to be honed thousands of times.


    Half a year later,


    one early morning,


    in the training field, in front of the test wooden stake,


    "Boom!"


    Lu Yuan struck out with a punch.


    The punch was fierce and mighty,


    like a roaring mountain and surging sea, faintly accompanied by the sound of thunder!


    "Crack!"


    Before everyone saw how Lu Yuan punched,


    that ironwood stake shattered loudly, exploding into countless pieces.


    "Hiss!"


    Seeing this scene,


    all the students felt as if struck by lightning, involuntarily sucking in a breath of cold air.


    Even Father Lu, secretly watching from the side, had a look of disbelief on his face.


    This ironwood stake was sturdier than steel, even a small-caliber pistol couldn''t penetrate it.


    Yet it was pulverized by Lu Yuan''s single punch?


    Moreover,


    if they hadn''t seen it wrong,


    the technique Lu Yuan used was indeed the highest realm of Wind and Thunder Fist.


    Wind and Thunder Fist Intent!


    A two-year-old could comprehend Fist Intent?


    What kind of genius is this?


    If they hadn''t witnessed it with their own eyes, they wouldn''t believe it even if beaten to death!


    [Heaven-defying Fate Change: You comprehended Wind and Thunder Fist at two years old, greatly enhancing your physical qualities!]


    [Mainline Progress: 3%!]


    [Reward 2000 Simulation Points!]


    [Heaven Rewards Diligence time increased to two hours!]


    Hearing the prompt,


    a hint of a smile appeared on Lu Yuan''s face.


    The duration of Heaven Rewards Diligence had increased again.


    The most important thing is he succeeded in changing his fate.


    This also means,


    he is one step closer to becoming an official Simulator.


    Thinking of this,


    Lu Yuan couldn''t wait to spend all 24 hours a day practicing punches.


    Time flew by.


    Another half a year passed in the blink of an eye.


    [You practiced Posture ten thousand times, achieving Perfection in Basic Body Technique!]


    [You practiced Stepping Technique ten thousand times, greatly increasing body speed!]


    [You practiced punches a hundred thousand times, elevating power to Minor Success in Internal Strength!]


    Until one day,


    Lu Yuan''s whole body trembled.


    The Qi and blood within him almost burst out like wolf smoke, his entire skeletal system crackling like popping beans.


    He also grew significantly taller, akin to a six or seven-year-old child.


    Besides this,


    an invisible, untouchable, transparent energy appeared in his meridians.


    This energy, although only as thin as a hair, possessed infinite utility.


    Not only could it temper meridians and bones, but it could also greatly increase his power.


    This is what martial artists refer to as Internal Strength!


    "Ssss!"


    He casually closed his fingers and grabbed at the wall.


    Hard tiles and cement in his hand crumbled like tofu, directly shattered to pieces.


    "The sensation of getting stronger is really good."


    Lu Yuan clenched his fist, feeling a heroic spirit of having the world within his grasp.


    "Moreover, the duration of Heaven Rewards Diligence has increased again."


    "Two hours is enough for me to practice Wind and Thunder Fist six times."


    "And during the continued duration of talent, all aspects of my body are at their peak."


    "Furthermore, my Martial Dao talent is already superior to most martial artists."


    "Efforts yield a hundredfold return."


    "In other words, my two hours of martial practice is equivalent to others practicing hard for two months!"


    Lu Yuan marveled in secret, stunned by his own conclusions.


    Entering Internal Strength at the age of two,


    such fearsome speed of advancement was unmatched in the entire Martial Arts Realm.


    Unfortunately,


    the higher the martial arts grade, the stronger the internal strength it condenses.


    Yet Wind and Thunder Fist is just a common third-class martial technique.


    The internal strength it condenses is only as thin as a strand of hair.


    "If I replaced Wind and Thunder Fist with the advanced martial arts of those ancient martial sects, wouldn''t I just take off?"


    Lu Yuan bitterly smiled.


    Although Martial Dao in this world is gradually declining,


    those advanced martial arts secret manuals truly exist.


    For example, Dragon Tiger Mountain''s Golden Light Spell, Shaolin''s Muscle Strengthening Scripture and Tathagata Divine Palm, and Wudang''s Pure Yang Infinite Skill.


    These advanced martial arts are profound and esoteric, condensed over dozens of generations of endeavor.


    Their power is truly incomparable to Wind and Thunder Fist.


    However,


    ancient martial sects have strict rules.


    All advanced martial arts are considered untransmittable secrets, strictly forbidden for outsiders to learn.


    Lu Yuan could only compromise,


    finding people to help him collect a bunch of street-level inferior martial arts.


    Iron Cloth Shirt, Eagle Claw Skill, Iron Palm, Descendants'' Leg...


    If there isn''t enough quality, make up for it with quantity.


    With the blessing of [Heaven Rewards Diligence],


    Lu Yuan did not spend much time to successfully cultivate these low-level martial arts to Perfection Realm.


    [You practiced Iron Cloth Shirt a thousand times, greatly enhancing body defense!]


    [You practiced Eagle Claw Skill a thousand times, achieving Great Success in the technique, able to shatter stones with a snap of a finger!]


    [You practiced Stone-breaking Palm a thousand times, technique perfected, comprehending Mountain Opening Realm!]


    After comprehending multiple realms,


    the internal strength that was originally as thin as a strand of hair grew to the thickness of an earphone cord!


    Moreover, the duration of [Heaven Rewards Diligence] had increased to four hours!


    This made Lu Yuan overjoyed.


    He was immersed in cultivation daily. S§×arch* The N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    As time passed,


    Lu Yuan''s reputation in the martial arts hall grew daily, even surpassing Father Lu.


    Other students were also admirably convinced by him.


    In this era where Martial Dao declines and technology flourishes,


    many students practiced martial arts simply to keep fit.


    But under Lu Yuan''s inspiration,


    a few students were moved by his perseverance and decided to make Martial Dao their lifelong pursuit.


    The martial arts hall''s business also improved.


    Father Lu was overjoyed.


    He directly appointed Lu Yuan as the Young Hall Master of the martial arts hall.


    Under Lu Yuan''s guidance,


    the abilities of the students in the martial arts hall improved by leaps and bounds, with almost every one undergoing significant change.


    As spring passed and autumn came,


    in the blink of an eye,


    Lu Yuan turned three.


    The martial arts hall rating also arrived as scheduled.


    This martial arts hall rating was the first significant event in the simulation life.


    It also concerned the direction of the follow-up plot.


    Father Lu, due to an early injury, had already failed two ratings consecutively.


    This was the final chance.


    There was absolutely no room for error!


    Thinking of this,


    Lu Yuan directly approached Father Lu, deciding to fight in his place.


    Hearing Lu Yuan''s words, Father Lu was dumbfounded.


    What a joke?


    That is a martial arts hall rating,


    where results are taken seriously, life and death disregarded!


    There are even martial artists with Great Success in Internal Strength participating in the battle.


    He knew his son had an extraordinary talent, a martial arts prodigy not seen in a hundred years.


    But how could Lu Yuan, a three-year-old child, possibly be a match for those seasoned internal strength masters?


    "No, absolutely not!"


    The cheap father refused.


    "Do you know how dangerous the martial arts hall rating is?"


    "Fists have no eyes; life and death are not considered!"


    "Every martial artist must sign a death consent form before stepping onto the stage!"


    "Moreover, only the hall master or deputy hall master is qualified to step onto the stage, what are you, a child, getting involved for?"


    "Even if I die on stage, you absolutely cannot fight!"


    The usually good-natured Lu Zhengming rarely got angry.


    He had average talents, achieving nothing in this life, so even dying didn''t matter.


    But Lu Yuan was still young, and he was the most talented descendant in the Lu Family for generations, with potential to become a Grandmaster.


    If anything happened to Lu Yuan, he would undoubtedly be a sinner of the Lu Family!

 Chapter 5 1st Era: Martial Arts Academy Rating, is this freaking 3 years old?

    Chapter 5 - 5 1st Era: Martial Arts Academy Rating, is this freaking 3 years old?Facing the resolute attitude of Father Lu.


    Lu Yuan did not waste his breath and chose to prove his strength with strength.


    He clenched his fist, launching it forward like lightning.


    "Crack!"


    The fierce wind howled, and lightning appeared in the void.


    An unparalleled pressure filled the void, causing Father Lu to tremble in fear, nearly falling to the ground!


    The highest realm of the Wind and Thunder Fist.


    Fist Intent: Wind and Thunder!


    But this was only the beginning.


    Next.


    Lu Yuan showcased a dozen perfect martial techniques in front of his cheap dad.


    Wind Thunder Leg, Thunderbolt Palm, Iron Cloth Shirt, Eagle Claw Skill...


    Every martial technique was at its peak, reaching the Transformation Realm!


    "A dozen martial realms? How on earth did Xiaoyuan do it?"


    Father Lu stood frozen like a statue, shocked into speechlessness for a long time.


    Mental Realm.


    It is the mark of a Martial Arts Grandmaster.


    A Grandmaster may not necessarily comprehend the Mental Realm.


    But those who do can become Grandmasters sooner or later!


    In the Martial Arts Realm, you must know.


    Even many seasoned Grandmasters, who practice their entire lives, may not comprehend a single Mental Realm.


    But Lu Yuan, in one breath, displayed more than a dozen realms.


    What kind of prodigious talent is this?


    Faced with absolute power.


    The cheap dad was convinced, finally agreeing to Lu Yuan''s proposal.


    The next morning.


    Lu Yuan went alone, directly to the Martial Arts Association.


    In literature, there is no first; in martial arts, there is no second.


    There are different levels of martial arts halls.


    They are divided into low, intermediate, high, and Tao halls.


    The higher the martial arts hall level, the higher its ranking.


    And the more subsidies it receives from the Martial Arts Association annually.


    If ranked at the bottom for three consecutive years, it will be disqualified.


    However, halls with a Grandmaster in residence are exempt.


    After all, the status of a Grandmaster is transcendent.


    Even in this modern society where martial arts are declining, they still have a remarkable influence.


    With just a word.


    Nobles and tycoons rush to offer money at their doorstep.


    They don''t need to compete with the Inner Strength Martial Artists for these small amounts.


    This time, dozens of martial arts halls participated in the ranking.


    Inner Strength Martial Artists, usually rare, are everywhere today.


    When Lu Yuan appeared at the venue, the other martial artists thought he was a mischievous child who had wandered into the wrong place.


    "I represent Lu''s Martial Arts Hall and am here for the ranking," Lu Yuan said calmly.


    But as soon as he said that, the entire venue exploded.


    Are you kidding?


    Has Lu Zhengming lost his mind, sending a three-year-old to his death?


    "Little boy, go home and drink milk, this is no place for you."


    "People die here, don''t run off crying for mommy when you''re scared later," joked a martial artist.


    "This is absurd, get him out of here immediately!"


    Even the chief examiner couldn''t sit still and planned to disqualify Lu''s Martial Arts Hall.


    But Lu Yuan did not leave.


    He stood there.


    He inhaled, gathering his vital energy.


    His right leg straightened like a bowstring, faintly surrounded by wind and thunder energy!


    Then he stomped his foot.


    "Bang!"


    The entire venue shook a few times.


    Dust rose, debris flew.


    The hard concrete floor beneath Lu Yuan''s feet seemed to suffer a bomb blast, instantly shattering, with spiderweb-like cracks spreading outward.


    And at the center of the cracks, a deep pit appeared!


    The crowd, who had been clamoring to expel Lu Yuan, stood petrified, stunned on the spot!


    After a long pause.


    Someone finally broke the dead silence.


    "What the hell is going on here?"


    "Energy like a dragon, vital energy coursing through the body, that''s the mark of an Inner Strength Martial Artist!"


    "This is a three-year-old? Can a three-year-old have this power?"


    "Enough, even I wouldn''t have been able to beat him at thirty!"


    The crowd looked at the young figure standing in the center of the venue, unable to utter any words. sea??h th§× N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Before long.


    The martial arts hall ranking officially began.


    The advancement rules were simple.


    All participating martial artists fought in turn, the top ten would advance successfully.


    When Lu Yuan stood on the stage, no martial artist dared to underestimate him anymore.


    In fact.


    In the face of absolute strength.


    Lu Yuan charged forward like breaking bamboo, directly advancing into the top ten with an unbeatable posture.


    During the halftime break.


    A triangle-eyed man suddenly approached him.


    "Little friend, how about letting me win the next match?"


    "Your Lu''s Martial Arts Hall has already advanced, you won''t be eliminated."


    "Even if you continue, you''ll only get a few million in subsidies annually."


    "But if you let me win, name your price."


    Lu Yuan glanced at the martial arts hall emblem on the other man''s chest.


    Changfeng Martial Arts Hall?


    If he remembered correctly.


    In the life script, Changfeng Martial Arts Hall was the culprit that led to Lu''s Martial Arts Hall''s near bankruptcy.


    Even the old injury of the cheap dad was caused by the Hall Master Changfeng.


    And now they want him to throw the fight?


    Lu Yuan thought briefly and opened five fingers.


    "Fifty million, within ten minutes, I want the money transferred."


    "Okay."


    The triangle-eyed man breathed a sigh of relief.


    Young people are inexperienced, so easy to fool.


    Although paying fifty million pained him a bit.


    If he could get into the top three.


    With the fame from this martial arts hall ranking, he''d make at least ten times fifty million!


    Minutes later.


    Lu Yuan''s phone dinged, confirming the bank deposit.


    The match then resumed accordingly.


    On the stage.


    Lu Yuan stood facing the triangle-eyed man.


    "I''ll throw just one punch, if you can take it, I''ll concede."


    Lu Yuan said mildly.


    Before the triangle-eyed man could respond.


    Lu Yuan''s silhouette shot out, his right fist launched like a cannonball.


    [Fist Intent: Wind and Thunder]!


    The overpoweringly fierce fist strength poured down on the triangle-eyed man like a dam bursting.


    Faced with the immense gap in power.


    The triangle-eyed man barely had time to react before he was sent flying.


    His body flew backward like a kite with a broken string, landing heavily on the ground several meters away, kicking up a cloud of dust.


    After a while.


    The triangle-eyed man used the last of his strength to prop himself up from the pool of blood.


    His trembling right hand pointed at Lu Yuan, eyes filled with resentment and some confusion.


    "You, we just agreed..."


    "Did we? I lied to you."


    Lu Yuan turned and walked off the stage without looking back.


    "Pfft!" The triangle-eyed man spat out blood, his vision darkened, and he died on the spot.


    This battle was like a flash of lightning.


    Before the referee could call a halt, it was all over.


    The martial artists present, seeing the Hall Master Changfeng lying in a pool of blood, felt a bone-chilling cold rising within them.


    In the arena, life and death are of no consequence.


    Though they all signed life and death contracts before stepping on stage.


    Lu Yuan''s strike was excessively severe!


    "Such ruthless methods, is this truly a three-year-old child?"


    "This one is ruthless; if not slain, he will surely become a formidable figure, not to be provoked!"


    At that moment.


    In the eyes of the other martial artists.


    Lu Yuan''s seemingly innocent and naive young face was more terrifying than a devil!


    The subsequent matches held no suspense.


    Lu Yuan defeated all opponents, dominating first place with invincible power!


    A dozen martial artists being slaughtered by a three-year-old?


    The news spread.


    The martial arts realm of the Capital City was shaken, and even the higher-ups of the Martial Arts Association paid close attention to this matter.


    Many martial artists remembered the name of Lu''s Martial Arts Hall.


    Especially those who personally participated in the martial arts hall ranking.


    They even printed out Lu Yuan''s photo, giving each disciple a copy.


    Afraid that someone without foresight might inadvertently provoke this god of killing.


    Upon returning to Lu''s Martial Arts Hall.


    As soon as Lu Yuan entered the door, he received a notification from the Will of the Heavens.


    [Heaven-defying Fate Change: At a young age, you stood in for your father at three, fiercely slaying opponents, successfully altering the simulation storyline.]


    [Mainline completion: 10%, evaluation upgraded to C-level.]


    [Partially activated Simulation Mark and gained 3000 Simulation Points!]


    [You have obtained temporary C-level Talent [Nine Oxen and Two Tigers], available for use anytime!]

 Chapter 6 Generation 1: Defying the Ancestors’ Decision

    Chapter 6 - 6 Generation 1: Defying the Ancestors'' DecisionSeeing the prompt.


    Lu Yuan let out a sigh of relief.


    Divine-level talent is truly extraordinary.


    It''s gotten me a C-level evaluation so quickly.


    This also means.


    Even if he quits the simulation now, he can still become an official simulator!


    Besides that.


    There''s an unexpected bonus.


    C-level Temporary Talent Card [Nine Oxen and Two Tigers].


    Unlike the permanent talents drawn by simulators.


    Temporary talents can only be used in this simulation.


    When Lu Yuan returns to the Main World, the talent effects will disappear.


    However, a simulator''s permanent talents can be brought into the real world.


    But even so.


    Temporary talents still have great utility.


    Noble family members from simulation clans often carry several Temporary Talent Cards on their first simulation, increasing their chances of receiving a higher simulation evaluation.


    However, Temporary Talent Cards are extremely expensive, and even the noble family members might not afford them.


    Like the C-level Temporary Talent Card [Nine Oxen and Two Tigers] in Lu Yuan''s hand.


    If it were in the Main World, it would sell for at least ten thousand simulation points.


    Converted to money, that''s a billion.


    Ordinary people wouldn''t earn that much in hundreds of years!


    The effect of this talent card is also simple and crude.


    After using it, one can gain the strength of Nine Oxen and Two Tigers.


    And there are no side effects at all.


    Lu Yuan did not hesitate and immediately used the talent card on himself.


    Not long after.


    Accompanied by a warm current rising, Lu Yuan''s body became significantly stronger.


    [Your physical fitness has greatly improved, and the duration of Heaven Rewards Diligence increased to 6 hours!]


    "My strength has more than doubled."


    Lu Yuan''s face showed a slight smile.


    Now he can punch through the air with ease.


    If Hall Master Changfeng were still here.


    I don''t need Wind and Thunder Fist Intent, just a flick of my finger to crush him!


    ...


    Returning to Lu''s Martial Arts Hall.


    When Father Lu learned that his son passed the martial arts hall evaluation smoothly.


    He was so happy he couldn''t sleep all night.


    The next day, he made a decision that went against the ancestors!


    To send Lu Yuan to study!


    Hearing the decision made by his parents.


    Lu Yuan was dumbfounded.


    I''m almost a Martial Arts Grandmaster, why go read some damn books?


    But Lu Yuan''s parents believed.


    Although Lu''s Martial Arts Hall is a family business passed down for several generations.


    In this rapidly evolving technological world, martial arts have become a thing of the past.


    No matter how much you practice, ultimately you''re just flesh and blood.


    It''s impossible to surpass the limits of the human body.


    With Lu Yuan''s talent being so good.


    If he spends the time practicing martial arts on studying, he might achieve even greater accomplishments in the future.


    But as a simulator, Lu Yuan knew clearly.


    This world has already caught the attention of something strange.


    No matter how advanced technology becomes, it can only eliminate physical-level entities, unable to pose a significant threat to the strange.


    Only by revitalizing martial arts, is there a slim chance for survival!


    But Lu Yuan''s parents were unaware of any of this.


    Facing his stubborn parents.


    Lu Yuan could only use his ultimate move.


    Crying, making a fuss, and acting spoiled.


    Under Lu Yuan''s persistent nagging.


    His parents had no choice but to change their minds and agreed to let him continue practicing martial arts.


    However, this event also made Lu Yuan realize something.


    The decline of martial arts in this world is even worse than he imagined.


    Just like the earlier belief in the uselessness of reading in his past life.


    Most people in this world also believe that practicing martial arts is useless.


    If he wants to restore the glory of martial arts, he must first change people''s wrong perceptions!


    But changing one''s inherent nature is harder than changing mountains and rivers.


    Although Lu Yuan has Divine-level talent, changing the perceptions of the world is far from easy.


    To this.


    He had no good solution.


    He could only put the matter aside for the time being.


    Until one day.


    While he was guiding others in cultivation.


    A few students, for fun.


    Filmed Lu Yuan''s martial arts practice and uploaded it online.


    The video quickly stirred a heated discussion in a small circle.


    Are you kidding?


    Three-year-olds still wet the bed at night.


    And you say he can comprehend Fist Intent? S~ea??h the n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Though most ordinary people haven''t practiced martial arts, they know the worth of mental realm.


    It''s more precious than a degree from Qingbei.


    Haven''t you seen those old-timers from the ancient martial sects?


    They don''t smoke, drink, or style their hair, not even glancing at beauties.


    They''ve been in seclusion for decades.


    Just to comprehend this thing.


    But now you tell me.


    A three-year-old kid can comprehend a mental realm that many grandmasters have pursued all their lives?


    This is as ridiculous as a grade-schooler winning a Nobel Prize!


    Ninety-nine percent of netizens think it''s staged and a performance.


    But laymen enjoy the spectacle, while experts see the trick.


    Some martial artists, who had painstakingly studied their fist techniques for decades, didn''t believe it at first.


    But when they took a closer look, they were increasingly shocked.


    Once an expert makes a move, it''s clear whether it''s real or not.


    If you set aside the age prejudice.


    Lu Yuan''s techniques flow seamlessly, reaching mastery.


    It''s evident he has taken Wind and Thunder Fist to an unsurpassable level.


    And from the videos of Lu Yuan guiding other students in martial arts.


    With just a few words, he solves problems that have puzzled many martial artists for years.


    This means.


    His understanding and insight into martial arts are even deeper than many grandmasters!


    "So third-class martial techniques can also be performed at such mastery? Master, I''ve learned!"


    "What do you know, this master''s fists are like a dragon, fierce and powerful."


    "Just this fist technique alone is enough to rival a Martial Arts Grandmaster!"


    "Without a doubt, this is a rare youthful grandmaster!"


    Some knowledgeable martial artists, awestruck, immediately left comments.


    But soon faced opposition from many netizens.


    "What Fist Intent? It''s just a little kid posing for a show."


    "Yeah, you guys must be hired shills by the blogger, right?"


    "I''ve seen many ways to hype up prodigies, can''t you come up with something new?"


    Faced with these arrogant remarks.


    Many veteran martial artists were shaking with anger.


    "You can fool with food, but not with words."


    "A grandmaster cannot be insulted; if it were ancient times, disrespecting a grandmaster would be a crime punishable by exterminating entire clans!"


    "Sir, the times have changed."


    "What''s a Martial Arts Grandmaster? I think you''re still living in the last century, right?"


    "Martial arts have been abandoned; technology is the mainstream now, only those unwilling to face reality are stuck in past glory."


    Seeing these heart-piercing comments.


    Many martial artists were filled with rage, wishing they could reach through the network and take on their opponents single-handedly.


    "What''s with all the talk? If you''re capable, let''s arrange a fight offline!"


    "Are you dumb? In this era, who''s still fighting and killing?"


    "Are martial artists great? How many divisions can you defeat?"


    Both sides argued back and forth, quickly generating over ten thousand comments.


    And this video was pushed to the trending section by big data.


    More netizens flooded into the comment section, sparking another new round of bickering.


    Even the student who uploaded the video never imagined.


    Their unintentional act.


    Would ignite the conflict between martial arts and technology.


    Some indiscriminate netizens even aimed their attacks at Lu Yuan.


    Believing he resorted to any means necessary to gain traffic.


    But he wasn''t angry.


    As a new youth in the 21st century, Lu Yuan immediately keenly realized.


    This is an unprecedented excellent opportunity.


    Individual power is very limited.


    But with the help of online media, it can influence countless people.


    And in this world, technology is very advanced, with various entertainment and short video apps readily available.


    If he just does a little operation.


    He might take this opportunity to promote the ancient martial arts.


    And make Lu''s Martial Arts Hall renowned nationwide!

 Chapter 7 1st Generation: Launching Live Streaming, Martial Arts at Age 3!

    Chapter 7 - 7 1st Generation: Launching Live Streaming, Martial Arts at Age 3!"Shocking! A three-year-old prodigy can actually beat a Grandmaster?"


    "Is this a distortion of human nature or a decline in morals?"


    "Famous critic Arthur stated that with just a slight move, he could dominate the headlines of major platforms."


    "The large-scale documentary [The Legendary Life of a Three-Year-Old Internet Celebrity] is continuously being broadcast for you!"


    When this event dominated the top of the trending search list.


    And sparked nationwide discussion.


    It was then that Lu Yuan made a high-profile announcement on a certain short video platform.


    Three days later, there would be a live martial arts performance.


    Martial arts are useless?


    Just posing and showing off?


    Then I''ll use my fists to prove what a young Grandmaster is!


    This message was posted for just ten minutes before it was once again pushed to the top of the trending searches.


    "Is Lu''s Martial Arts Hall going crazy trying to become famous?"


    "They''re actually using a child to show off?"


    "Even if you want to show off, pick a popular industry, won''t you?"


    "Internet celebrities, stars, genius bloggers aren''t better options?"


    "Don''t they realize what era this is? Technology is so advanced, who still practices martial arts?"


    Many netizens were waiting to watch the spectacle unfold.


    When this matter became widely circulated.


    Many martial artists also paid close attention to it.


    Because as technology develops, martial arts have been declining more severely.


    The entire martial arts realm.


    Hasn''t seen a new Grandmaster emerge in ten years! sea??h th§× NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    If Lu Yuan really is a young Grandmaster.


    It would be a tonic for all martial artists.


    "Junior brother, the internet is saying you''re a young Grandmaster, is that really true?"


    An inquisitive student asked.


    Lu Yuan smiled without saying a word.


    He is currently only three years old, and his bone structure has not fully developed.


    For now, he has only reached the Inner Strength Minor Achievement Realm.


    But with the dozen or so mental realms he has mastered, and with all one''s strength.


    If he goes all out.


    He can fight a Minor Accomplishment Grandmaster!


    Three days passed in a flash.


    The topic of the contest between martial arts and technology remained a hotly debated issue.


    Most netizens believe.


    Martial arts are declining and have become a thing of the past.


    Technology is the future and the mainstream of human society.


    However, a small number of netizens think.


    Existence is reasonable.


    Though martial arts are declining.


    The power of a Martial Arts Grandmaster is formidable, still possessing top human combat power.


    The two sides quarreled without reaching an agreement, unable to convince each other.


    Millions of netizens could only wait in front of their screens for Lu Yuan''s live martial arts performance.


    To witness the actual combat power of a Martial Arts Grandmaster in person.


    And some older martial artists who didn''t know how to use a smartphone, upon hearing the news.


    Had their family or disciples help them register an account.


    Just to witness the birth of a young Grandmaster with their own eyes.


    Wudang Mountain.


    As one of the seven ancient martial sects.


    Wudang has a long heritage and a respected status.


    And holds a pivotal position within the entire martial arts realm.


    At this moment, inside a grand and ancient palace.


    An elder with white hair and beard, wearing a Daoist robe, was fumbling with a smartphone with a headache.


    "Yao Yao, how do you use Douyin? Where do you watch other people''s videos?"


    The Daoist-robed elder randomly clicked a few times.


    Suddenly.


    The screen switched.


    A voluptuous female host with heavy makeup appeared on the screen.


    The female host, with a curvy figure, was wearing a tight outfit and dancing provocatively.


    The scene was intense.


    Making people stand in awe.


    "Welcome [Zhang Huai''an of Wudang] to the live room~"


    "What an interesting guy, using his real name online."


    "Brother, will you give gifts? There are benefits if you send a rocket, and you can also get a private contact!"


    The female host coquettishly said, completely unaware that the person across the screen was an old man in his seventies.


    "The world is declining, human hearts are not what they used to be, young people these days are becoming more and more unruly."


    The elder shook his head in disappointment, yet didn''t forget to take a few more critical glances.


    "Wow, grandpa, I didn''t expect you to be so old and still watching beauties dance!"


    "Shameless old man!"


    A little girl ran over from afar.


    Just in time to catch this scene.


    Immediately, she pouted, looking on with disdain.


    The girl was about six or seven years old, wearing a pink long dress.


    With delicate features and an impish aura.


    You could tell with a glance she was a beauty in the making.


    "Ahem, Yao Yao, what nonsense are you spouting?"


    Zhang Huai''an blushed and hurriedly closed the live room.


    "I heard recently there''s a young Grandmaster, just wanted to see if the rumor is true."


    "Quick, help me find it."


    "A young Grandmaster? Was he practicing martial arts from the womb?"


    The little girl blinked her big eyes, somewhat disbelieving the elder''s words.


    Then.


    She took the phone and skillfully clicked a few times.


    Soon found Lu Yuan''s video practicing martial arts on the trending search.


    In the video.


    Lu Yuan, wearing a mini white martial arts practice outfit.


    His small face serious and focused, earnestly waving his tiny fists.


    But unfortunately, he was too young.


    Others who saw this video would only see him as a chubby little kid.


    Unable to discern the essence within.


    "What young Grandmaster, clearly just a little kid, but he is quite cute."


    The little girl held the phone, commenting with the air of an aged person.


    But Zhang Huai''an''s pupils quivered slightly.


    As a seasoned Grandmaster and the 25th generation sect leader of Wudang.


    His knowledge and experience were far beyond ordinary people.


    He could see at a glance.


    The extraordinary aspects of Lu Yuan''s techniques!


    "The Wind and Thunder Fist is just third-class martial techniques, but this young friend punches fiercely with imposing momentum, clearly having comprehended the Wind and Thunder Fist Intent."


    "To cultivate the Wind and Thunder Fist to such a level, he truly deserves the title of a young Grandmaster!"


    Zhang Huai''an was more astonished the more he watched.


    "A hero indeed emerges from the youth. It seems our martial arts realm has gained another unparalleled talent."


    Hearing her usually stern grandfather praising others.


    The little girl felt a bit displeased.


    "Tch, he''s just a little kid, what''s so great about Fist Intent, I too can do Tai Chi Sword Intent!"


    Tao Yaoyao puckered her lips, feeling very unconvinced internally.


    Noticing his granddaughter''s dissatisfaction.


    Zhang Huai''an shook his head with a wry smile.


    Originally, he thought.


    With his personal teachings, and Wudang''s investment regardless of cost.


    Reaching Inner Strength Minor Achievement by six and successfully comprehending Tai Chi Fist Intent.


    She was already a rare prodigy in the martial arts realm in a hundred years.


    But unexpectedly.


    Lu Yuan''s talent was even more monstrous than Tao Yaoyao!


    Comprehending the Wind and Thunder Fist Intent at three.


    Such talent and potential, could likely rival the founding patriarch of Wudang Sect, Master Zhang.


    However, if Zhang Huai''an knew.


    Lu Yuan reached Inner Strength Minor Achievement by three.


    Besides Wind and Thunder Fist Intent, he also comprehended over a dozen mental realms.


    He would likely be shocked to the point of questioning life.


    At the same time.


    Besides Wudang.


    Similar scenes played out in Shaolin, Emei, Dragon Tiger Mountain, and other ancient martial sects.


    Everyone eagerly awaited Lu Yuan''s live martial arts performance.


    Lu''s Martial Arts Hall.


    At 8 a.m.


    The spacious martial arts arena was already equipped with live streaming gear.


    Lu Yuan was treating this live broadcast seriously.


    He did not hesitate to spend large sums temporarily hiring over a dozen professional media personnel to handle the equipment setup.


    Soon.


    The staff gave an OK hand gesture.


    Lu Yuan nodded.


    Took a deep breath, and opened the live streaming room.

 Chapter 8, Era 1: Picking flowers and flying leaves can both hurt people!

    Chapter 8 - 8, Era 1: Picking flowers and flying leaves can both hurt people!"Good morning to all the viewers in the livestream."


    "Welcome everyone to the livestream room."


    Lu Yuan smiled pleasantly, raising his hand in greeting.


    He was still wearing that mini white training outfit.


    White, chubby, adorably naive.


    He looked just like a mascot.


    [Such a cute little kid, come here, let big sis give you a hug!]


    [So this is the three-year-old grandmaster that''s been going viral online? Turns out to be just a little brat.]


    [A grandmaster at three years old? Thanks to the streamer for reminding me how much of a failure I am.]


    Thanks to the trending topic over the past few days.


    As soon as Lu Yuan started the livestream.


    The number of viewers online quickly surpassed 500,000 and kept increasing!


    At this moment.


    Suddenly several gold certified accounts floated into the livestream.


    [Wudang''s Zhang Huai''an has entered the livestream!]


    [Mount Emei''s Master Jingxin has entered the livestream!]


    [Shaolin''s Master Huiming has entered the livestream!]


    [Dragon Tiger Mountain''s Elder Heavenly Master has entered the livestream!]


    When other martial artists saw these names.


    The chat instantly erupted!


    "Whoa! These are icons of the martial arts world!"


    "I''ve heard that Shaolin''s Master Huiming has been in seclusion for years, why is he here now?" sea??h th§× N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Wudang and Emei are closely connected, and seeing both old grandmasters here at the same time shows their extraordinary relationship."


    "Good buddy, tell us more, how come I''ve never heard such gossip?"


    "Are you guys crazy discussing the private lives of grandmasters?"


    "Do you have a death wish?"


    "Witnessing this many grandmasters appear at once is enough to brag about for a lifetime."


    The livestream chat messages kept flooding.


    You have to know, Zhang Huai''an and the others are elder grandmasters, highly respected in the martial arts community.


    Ordinary people find it almost impossible to meet them.


    Yet they have personally come to watch the livestream this time.


    From this alone, you can see.


    Their importance on Lu Yuan!


    "Welcome martial arts peers and all online friends for joining."


    Lu Yuan appeared completely at ease in front of the camera.


    Not at all like a three-year-old child.


    "I believe everyone knows the purpose of my livestream today."


    "Since many people question the authenticity of the video, I will use action to prove it."


    As he spoke.


    Lu Yuan casually picked up a commonly used gym weight plate.


    Embossed with a number on top.


    50kg.


    Then he clenched his fingers tightly.


    The once heavy and solid weight plate, in his hands, crumbled like dough into pieces instantly!


    "Hiss!"


    Upon witnessing this scene.


    Many martial artists'' pupils shrank slightly, gasping in shock.


    [Is this Eagle Claw Skill?]


    [To grind an iron plate into powder, this is undoubtedly at the Perfection Realm!]


    [Eagle Claw Skill is nothing more than a common third-class martial technique, yet he''s practiced it to such mastery, truly a prodigy!]


    The livestream room was in uproar.


    But many netizens scoffed at it.


    Splitting bricks with a hand, splitting stone with the chest?


    You think you''re doing a street performance?


    Moreover, through the lens.


    Who knows if the iron plate is real or fake?


    Some martial artists furrowed their brows slightly as well.


    While Lu Yuan is exceptionally gifted, mastering Eagle Claw Skill to a peak level.


    Nevertheless, any inner strength martial artist with years of external skill training could easily crush an iron plate like dough.


    If this was the extent of Lu Yuan''s power, it might not be convincing enough.


    Facing skepticism and mockery from netizens.


    Lu Yuan smiled peacefully, unruffled.


    He strolled to a patch of flowers beside the martial arts field.


    Casually plucked a leaf.


    Then snapped his fingers with a flick.


    "Whizz!"


    Infused with vital energy.


    The leaf flew like lightning, its power exceeding that of a bullet.


    Slicing through the air, it pierced through a wooden iron stake in an instant.


    "Bam!"


    After piercing the stake, its speed still unabated.


    It flew more than ten meters, embedding itself firmly into a wall!


    Seeing this astonishing technique.


    The livestream room fell into silence.


    Everyone was awestruck.


    At that moment.


    Regardless of netizens mocking Lu Yuan or martial artists doubting his abilities.


    All were so stunned, they couldn''t speak for ages.


    Plucking a flower or leaf can injure.


    This scene, once found only in films and novels, transformed into reality today!


    After a long while.


    The deathly silence was broken.


    The livestream room exploded in chaos.


    [Little haters, speak up now!]


    [This is way too unbelievable! It''s my first time kneeling to watch a livestream.]


    [What defines a grandmaster? This right here!]


    [Impossible, even large-caliber guns can''t pierce ironwood piles, how did a leaf do it?]


    Wudang Mountain.


    Sect Hall.


    An elderly man and a young girl watched the livestream on their phone.


    When they saw Lu Yuan''s leaf technique.


    The young girl was utterly astounded.


    "This little kid doesn''t look that old, but he''s amazingly powerful."


    "Grandpa, I want to learn this too!"


    Tao Yaoyao''s eyes sparkled as she clung to Zhang Huai''an''s arm, adorably coaxing.


    "Alright, alright, Grandpa will teach you."


    Zhang Huai''an replied dotingly.


    In fact.


    Though this technique appeared miraculous.


    Many Martial Arts Grandmasters can accomplish this too.


    After all, plucking flowers or leaves sounds marvelous at first.


    But to put it simply.


    It''s just the release of vital energy.


    For inner strength martial artists though.


    Vital energy dissipates when leaving the body.


    Only the inner strength of a Martial Arts Grandmaster in the Transformation Realm remains intact, able to project up to a hundred meters!


    Lu Yuan, only three years old, does this with ease.


    It appears his title as a young grandmaster is well-deserved.


    ...


    Even with the facts laid out, many netizens were stubborn.


    [What''s the big deal about piercing a wooden stake, large-caliber handguns can do that.]


    [I''ve heard Lighthouse Country developed a new genetic potion, allows ordinary people to obliterate a group of inner strength martial artists.]


    [No matter how strong Martial Arts Grandmasters are, how many Genetic Warriors can they take on?]


    [Exactly, you should face reality sooner.]


    [Martial arts are outdated; technology is humanity''s future!]


    "Is that so?"


    Lu Yuan smiled peacefully.


    Extending his right hand, he grasped the void.


    As if clutching the wind.


    Then, under the incredulous gaze of everyone.


    Lu Yuan''s fingers formed a sword, slicing forward fiercely!


    A tangible wave of vital energy shot forth from his fingertips.


    "Crack!"


    This wave of energy was incredibly sharp.


    Everything it passed, it sliced through effortlessly.


    Wooden stakes, furnishings, all training equipment split in two.


    The ground itself was cleaved, leaving a crack over ten meters long stretching from beneath Lu Yuan''s feet into the distance.


    The power of a single strike, extraordinarily terrifying!


    "What is this?!"


    The moment Lu Yuan made his move.


    Dragon Tiger Mountain''s Elder Heavenly Master, Mount Emei''s Sect Leader, Shaolin''s Master Huiming, and other Martial Arts Grandmasters, all changed their expressions drastically.


    They simultaneously leaped from their seats, eyes fixed on the screen.


    Faces full of shock and awe, as if witnessing something impossible!


    The Wudang Old Grandmaster''s hand even trembled.


    Almost dropping his phone to the ground!

 Chapter 9 1st Life: Wind-Catching Saber, One Finger Severing the River!

    Chapter 9 - 9 1st Life: Wind-Catching Saber, One Finger Severing the River!"Grandpa, what''s wrong?"


    Tao Yaoyao asked, puzzled, as she held Zhang Huai''an''s slightly trembling right hand.


    It was her first time seeing Zhang Huai''an so shocked.


    "Wind-Catching Saber, a single finger to cut a river, only those in the Martial Arts Extreme Realm can achieve this."


    "Grandpa, what is the Martial Arts Extreme Realm?"


    Tao Yaoyao asked, confused.


    "A person in the Martial Arts Extreme Realm has condensed their Inner Strength, achieving Unity of Essence and Qi."


    "They have reached the pinnacle of the Martial Dao."


    "Such individuals can fight with the strength of an army, defeating thousands alone."


    "Unless one deploys an army, even a group of Grandmasters is no match for them!"


    "For example, our sect''s founding ancestor Master Zhang, as well as the Dharma Ancestor, are at this realm."


    Zhang Huai''an''s expression was complicated.


    "Grandpa, does this mean you can''t even defeat this young kid?"


    Tao Yaoyao''s beautiful eyes widened in disbelief.


    Lu Yuan looks three or four years younger than me, how could he be so powerful?


    How did he cultivate to such an extent?


    "Yao Yao, it''s not a matter of being able to defeat him."


    "In terms of power, I am slightly stronger than him."


    "But if we''re talking about martial arts attainment, I fear no matter how much I train, I can never catch up to him."


    Hearing his granddaughter''s question, Zhang Huai''an shook his head with a wry smile.


    A Martial Arts Grandmaster can release their Inner Strength externally.


    But Lu Yuan is not a Grandmaster, yet he can do this.


    And he does it with such ease and nonchalance.


    This means.


    His attainment in martial arts has reached an unprecedented pinnacle, without anyone equal before him!


    "This young friend is too young, his bones not fully developed, making it difficult for him to display his true power; currently, he can only achieve Wind-Catching Saber."


    "But if given a few decades, he might actually accomplish the legendary Finger-Cutting River."


    "By then, he will truly be in the Martial Arts Extreme Realm."


    "The entire Martial Arts Realm will revere him!"


    Zhang Huai''an was filled with emotion.


    Not a Grandmaster, yet more than one.


    Such an extraordinarily gifted talent might even surpass Wudang''s founding ancestor!


    On the other side.


    The live broadcast room also exploded.


    [Oh my, Wind-Catching Saber, killing from afar, what kind of divine skill is this?]


    [If that strike had landed on a flesh-and-blood body, I fear not even a corpse would remain!]


    [Who said martial arts are useless? Come here and take a beating!]


    [Can someone explain to me, what is a Youth Grandmaster? What is the Martial Arts Extreme Realm!]


    [Though martial arts have declined, it''s not something that just anyone can challenge!]


    Many martial artists felt proud, tears of excitement brimming.


    As for those other netizens who were stubborn, they also fell silent.


    Technology is indeed advancing.


    But the power of martial artists is not to be underestimated.


    Moreover.


    Who said martial artists can''t use weapons?


    With the development of technology.


    The destructive power of a Martial Arts Grandmaster is indeed less than before.


    But if a Martial Arts Grandmaster were fully armed with the latest cutting-edge technology weapons...


    When they are clad in combat armor, wielding laser weapons.


    Being impervious to blades and bullets, unafraid of rockets and shells.


    Once deployed on the battlefield, they would become a pure killing machine.


    Just thinking about that scene.


    Is enough to send chills down everyone''s spine!


    As time went on.


    The number of online viewers in the live broadcast continued to surge.


    Before long.


    It surpassed ten million!


    As they witnessed Lu Yuan''s Wind-Catching Saber, many people''s deep-rooted beliefs were shattered.


    Because.


    Lu Yuan had shown them through actions.


    It''s not that martial arts are useless.


    It''s that they are the ones who are useless!


    [Your deployment of the Wind-Catching Saber has greatly improved your proficiency with Inner Strength!]


    [Heaven-defying Fate Change: You successfully changed the majority''s perception, significantly influencing the world''s development trajectory.]


    [Main Line Progress: 15%]


    [Rating increased to B-level]


    [Reward of 10,000 Simulation Points, unlocking some Simulation Mark permissions!]


    Hearing the prompt.


    Lu Yuan''s face showed a slightly fatigued smile.


    The external release of Inner Strength.


    This is the hallmark of a Martial Arts Grandmaster.


    But Lu Yuan is not a Grandmaster.


    The reason he was able to do it just now.


    Was entirely due to his abundant Inner Strength and perfect mastery of Martial Techniques.


    Thus creating the incredible scene that everyone witnessed.


    Even though he has "Heaven Rewards Diligence," such a feat can only be performed one or two times at most.


    Just then.


    A golden comment floated across the live stream.


    "Heroes emerge at a young age. The gates of our Shaolin Temple will always be open for Friend Lu!"


    Shameless!


    Hui Ming, that old monk, looks naive and honest, but it turns out he''s just as cunning.


    Other grandmasters cursed silently and eagerly extended olive branches to Lu Yuan.


    "Friend Lu, with your extraordinary talent, if you ever have time, feel free to visit our Dragon Tiger Mountain."


    "Our Mount Emei has beauties like clouds, welcome Friend Lu to visit~"


    "The Wudang tradition is long-standing, and our martial arts secret manuals are countless. If Friend Lu is interested, you may browse freely!"


    Zhang Huai''an had just finished speaking.


    The live stream was once again stirred up with a huge uproar.


    Martial arts secret manuals are the core of ancient martial sects, and only disciples are qualified to study them.


    Back then, Master Zhang was a Shaolin outer disciple.


    Yet he was expelled from Shaolin Temple for self-studying the Arhat Fist, violating temple rules.


    It shows how strict the sect rules are.


    But Zhang Huai''an openly offered access to the Scripture Pavilion to outsiders, breaking this norm for the first time! S§×ar?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Many thanks for the grandmaster''s kindness. If I have time in the future, I will certainly visit personally."


    Lu Yuan was overjoyed.


    Currently, the Wind and Thunder Fist and Eagle Claw Skill he practices are nothing but third-class martial techniques.


    If he can gain access to Wudang''s martial arts secret manuals,


    his power would surely advance further.


    As for advanced martial arts,


    Lu Yuan dared not to hope too much.


    After all, these are secret teachings, only direct disciples are qualified to cultivate.


    No matter how generous the elder grandmaster is, he cannot go against the sect''s ancestral teachings.


    Passing the sect''s core inner cultivation heart method to an outsider is impossible.


    The live stream ended.


    However, the impact of this matter had just begun.


    The process of Lu Yuan''s martial display was made into short videos by many netizens and posted across various short video platforms.


    Especially the scene where he used Wind-Catching Saber was astonishing to all.


    Before long,


    Lu Yuan''s live streaming video went viral across the internet, with total views on various platforms reaching billions!


    This time,


    not only did Lu Yuan make a name for himself,


    but even Lu''s Martial Arts Hall became a nationally famous internet celebrity martial arts hall.


    The entrance of the martial arts hall was crowded with people every day, all wanting to personally apprentice under Lu Yuan!


    Taking advantage of this opportunity,


    with Father Lu''s consent,


    Lu Yuan immediately renamed Lu''s Martial Arts Hall to Martial Extreme Daoist School.


    And opened over a dozen branches throughout the Capital City.


    With Lu Yuan personally promoting and overseeing, Martial Extreme Daoist School''s business boomed.


    The number of students at the martial arts school has surpassed ten thousand!


    Seeing all this,


    Father Lu was overjoyed and immediately called Lu Yuan to his room.


    "Xiaoyuan, our Lu Clan''s martial arts hall has been passed down for more than two hundred years."


    "And these properties, they are the accumulation of several generations of our Lu Family."


    Father Lu took out a stack of residential land deeds and handed them to Lu Yuan.


    When Lu Yuan saw them, he was stunned.


    Ten courtyard houses?


    The whole street near Lu''s Martial Arts Hall is ours?


    And they are all located in the city center of the Capital City?


    What kind of family conditions is this?


    "Actually, your great-grandfather was once a somewhat famous inner strength martial artist."


    "He never drank or smoked, his only hobby was buying and hoarding land."


    "Unfortunately, your grandfather and I didn''t have much ability, just living off our ancestors'' wealth, and even squandered part of the family fortune."


    Father Lu said in shame.


    "From now on, you will be the main hall master of our Lu Clan''s martial arts hall!"


    Lu Yuan nodded solemnly.


    The next day.


    Under Father Lu''s expectant gaze,


    Lu Yuan immediately sold all the real estate and courtyard houses.


    He raised over two billion in funds.


    Courtyard houses, although good,


    in this martial-oriented world,


    power is the only hard truth!


    If one has no power,


    even a rich family business can be taken away by others!


    Lu Yuan''s live martial display made the martial arts hall''s business unprecedentedly booming.


    But.


    It also attracted the coveting and spying of many forces.


    If he wants to protect the family business, mere inner strength is not enough.


    Only by becoming a grandmaster can he deter all the petty villains!


    Then Lu Yuan took this money and directly purchased a large batch of rare medicinal materials.


    Hundred-year-old lingzhi, thousand-year-old ginseng, deep-sea blood coral...


    Various precious resources were brought home by Lu Yuan as if they were like common vegetables.


    Afterwards,


    Lu Yuan announced he was going into closed-door cultivation for intensive training.


    This time, he swore not to come out unless he becomes a grandmaster!

 Chapter 10, Age 1: Inner Strength to Gang, Young Grandmaster!

    Chapter 10 - 10, Age 1: Inner Strength to Gang, Young Grandmaster!Two years passed in the blink of an eye.


    Inside the Cultivation Room.


    Lu Yuan sat cross-legged.


    Inhale!


    Exhale!


    As he breathed, it seemed as if a small storm was brewing inside the cultivation room.


    The howling wind formed streams of air visible to the naked eye.


    Lu Yuan''s pores opened wide.


    His flesh and bones trembled rhythmically, expelling countless black blood and impurities.


    Although he had previously comprehended multiple Mental Realms and was called a young grandmaster,


    he was too young, and his bones had not fully developed.


    Therefore, all this time,


    Lu Yuan suppressed his realm, not wanting to leave any hidden dangers.


    Now the time was ripe.


    Today was the day he would break through to the Grandmaster Realm!


    One minute...


    Ten minutes...


    Half an hour...


    With the urging of the powerful medicinal power,


    Lu Yuan''s strength soared rapidly and reached a certain critical point in the blink of an eye.


    "Boom!"


    It was as if some invisible barrier had been broken.


    An intangible shockwave erupted from Lu Yuan''s center and spread in all directions.


    All tables and chairs were blown away, instantly torn to pieces by the formless energy.


    The entire cultivation room was a mess, as if just ravaged by a storm.


    Inner Strength to Gang, Qi Mechanism Externalized!


    This signified that


    Lu Yuan had officially stepped into the Grandmaster Realm!


    Inside his dantian,


    the extremely condensed inner strength was now as thick as a mighty river, roaring through his limbs and bones.


    In both quality and quantity,


    it was dozens of times stronger than before!


    Furthermore,


    when a martial artist becomes a grandmaster, their inner strength undergoes a qualitative change.


    This is why many martial arts grandmasters frequently mention,


    Inner Strength to Gang!


    To put it simply,


    Gang Qi is a higher form of energy compared to inner strength.


    Inner strength is merely gasoline, but Gang Qi is rocket fuel.


    The gap between them cannot be bridged by quantity alone.


    Most importantly,


    Gang Qi is both offensive and defensive, and it can be externalized!


    For many inner strength martial artists,


    a large-caliber sniper rifle can harm them.


    But if faced with a martial arts grandmaster,


    just the externalized Gang Qi can withstand many small-caliber firearms.


    Furthermore, martial arts grandmasters are faster, with keener senses and stronger recovery abilities.


    Compared to inner strength martial artists,


    this is an all-encompassing qualitative transformation!


    Lu Yuan clenched his fist.


    He carefully felt the mighty power like rivers and seas surging within him.


    At this moment, he even felt,


    that he could smash a mountain with a single punch!


    Of course,


    this was merely an illusion brought on by the sudden surge in power.


    However, with Lu Yuan''s current strength,


    destroying a small car with one punch was an easy task.


    [Heaven-defying Fate Change: You became a grandmaster at five years old, resetting the world''s cultivation progress. From now on, you no longer fear fate, as fate is held in your hands!]


    [Mainline Completion: 30%!]


    [Gained 30,000 Simulation Points!]


    [Simulation Evaluation upgraded to A-level!]


    [The duration of ''Heaven Rewards Diligence'' increased to eight hours!]


    [Received C-level Temporary Talent Card [Flash of Inspiration]]


    [Flash of Inspiration]: When facing a difficult problem, using this talent may provide an answer.


    (Note: This talent consumes a large amount of energy, so use it sparingly.)


    Seeing this talent, Lu Yuan exclaimed in amazement.


    To hear the Dao in the morning and die in the evening is sufficient.


    For martial artists or scientists, the rarest thing is enlightenment.


    For example, some century-old problems have troubled countless scientists for hundreds of years.


    But with the [Flash of Inspiration] talent, Lu Yuan now has hope of solving any difficulty he encounters!


    It is no exaggeration to say,


    that in some aspects, the value of [Flash of Inspiration] is not inferior to an A-level Talent!


    After breaking through,


    Lu Yuan did not immediately end his seclusion. Instead, he spent three days consolidating his realm.


    Only after thoroughly mastering all his strength did he end it.


    When Father Lu learned of Lu Yuan''s breakthrough,


    he wept tears of joy, standing there grinning like an idiot for half a day.


    The Lu Family had practiced martial arts for generations.


    The strongest of their ancestors only achieved Minor Success in Internal Strength.


    But Lu Yuan became a grandmaster at five,


    surely blessed by his ancestors.


    Auspicious omens rise from their ancestral tombs!


    Amid Father Lu''s happiness,


    he consulted Lu Yuan and decided to hold a grandmaster banquet.


    As is customary,


    every newly-appointed grandmaster holds a grand banquet, inviting various martial arts realm powerhouses to attend.


    This would draw the attention of the entire nation, with even the official TV stations broadcasting live!


    This is not only to announce to the world and establish a reputation,


    but also to showcase one''s strength to everyone.


    At the grandmaster banquet,


    enemies or skeptics may challenge the grandmaster,


    and only by defeating all challengers can one gain full recognition.


    Otherwise, even as a grandmaster, one would become a laughingstock in the martial arts realm! S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Therefore,


    many martial artists, even after becoming grandmasters, spend two or three years consolidating their strength,


    only accepting external challenges when fully confident.


    For Lu Yuan to hold a grandmaster banquet immediately after becoming a grandmaster,


    he was either overly arrogant,


    or supremely confident in his strength!


    But Lu Yuan was indifferent to this.


    Even before achieving grandmaster status,


    he could project his inner strength and catch the wind with his saber.


    Now that he officially entered the grandmaster realm,


    there may be few in the entire martial arts realm who can compete with him!


    Once the news of the grandmaster banquet was released,


    the martial arts realm was in an uproar.


    Some were skeptical, some envious, and others incredulous.


    In the entire martial arts realm,


    a new grandmaster had not emerged in twenty years.


    Lu Yuan''s meteoric rise filled this void.


    Countless factions and martial artists from all over the country flocked to the Capital City, which was already packed to capacity.


    Even many grandmasters who had retreated into seclusion for years quietly emerged to witness Lu Yuan in person.


    This was a grand event for the entire martial arts realm!


    All the great ancient martial sects sent representatives in succession.


    The Wudang Old Grandmaster personally traveled miles to attend the grandmaster banquet in person.


    "Junior Lu Yuan pays respects to the Elder Grandmaster!"


    Confronted with such a figure of Mount Tai-like stature,


    Lu Yuan dared not be negligent and solemnly cupped his fist in salute.


    "Hearing is not believing; a sighting is the truth. Friend Lu indeed has an extraordinary talent,"


    the Elder Grandmaster praised.


    Especially when he sensed Lu Yuan''s vast and mighty inner strength, an awe flickered across his eyes.


    Lu Yuan, before being a grandmaster, could project his inner strength,


    and now he officially entered the grandmaster realm.


    Even Zhang Huai''an himself might not be Lu Yuan''s match!


    At the grandmaster banquet,


    hosts and guests alike enjoyed themselves.


    Many TV reporters shouldered their cameras and broadcasted the entire banquet online.


    During the banquet,


    a few unseeing skeptics attempted to challenge Lu Yuan,


    only to be easily defeated by him one after another.


    Afterward,


    even the Wudang Old Grandmaster was intrigued and suggested a match with Lu Yuan.


    After dozens of rounds, they seemed evenly matched.


    But Zhang Huai''an knew that Lu Yuan was clearly holding back, not using all his strength.


    The Elder Grandmaster admitted his inferiority publicly.


    After this was broadcast by the television station,


    Lu Yuan''s fame grew even more illustrious.


    No one dared to doubt his strength again!


    Many veteran martial artists unanimously believed,


    Lu Yuan was undoubtedly the most dazzling young grandmaster in the martial arts realm in a hundred years!

 Chapter 11: Not Only Ranking, But Also Life and Death!

    Chapter 11 - 11: Not Only Ranking, But Also Life and Death!"What''s so great about that? If I become a grandmaster, I''ll surely outshine him!"


    A man with a hooked nose stood in the corner of the banquet, looking on with jealousy.


    Although he had achieved great success in internal strength,


    before a martial arts grandmaster, he was as insignificant as an ant.


    At that moment,


    his whole body tensed, goosebumps trailing over his skin.


    Because Lu Yuan, who was seated in the honorary position, inadvertently glanced in his direction.


    "Boom!"


    The next second,


    Lu Yuan suddenly stood up,


    emitting an unrestrained murderous aura that soared to the sky.


    It caused all present to shudder with fear.


    That man with a hooked nose was shockingly the chief martial artist from the past life!


    Although now, to Lu Yuan, he was just an ant who could be crushed with a single move,


    it was precisely this ant who seized his family business in his past life,


    causing his parents'' tragic deaths and his family''s ruin!


    Such a deep-seated vendetta, how could it not be avenged?


    Only at this moment did everyone present sense that something was amiss.


    Lu Yuan, with a cold gaze, walked one step at a time towards the man with triangular eyes.


    Then, he clasped his fists, bowed solemnly, as if facing a highly respected elder.


    But seeing Lu Yuan''s demeanor, the man with a hooked nose shivered all over.


    He was frightened to tears on the spot.


    Because Lu Yuan''s action


    was renowned in the martial arts realm as a declaration of life and death, beyond question of superiority!


    If anyone dared to intervene, they would also become Lu Yuan''s mortal enemy!


    "Please."


    Lu Yuan stood with hands by his side, staring icily at the chief martial artist, as if looking at a dead man.


    "Grandmaster Lu, isn''t there some misunderstanding here?"


    The man with a hooked nose sat limp on the ground, having cried from fear.


    It wasn''t just him.


    Under Lu Yuan''s strong murderous intent, other guests were trembling and afraid to even breathe heavily.


    "This person is associated with the Red Lotus Sect."


    Lu Yuan glanced at the live broadcast camera and said calmly.


    According to the life script,


    it was the chief martial artist secretly colluding with the Red Lotus Sect members that led to his own becoming a guinea pig for genetic experiments, eventually tortured to death.


    Upon hearing this, all martial artists present couldn''t sit still.


    As is well known,


    with the progress of the times, various forces have been suppressing the martial arts realm, and the martial artists'' space for survival has been shrinking.


    In addition to propaganda with ulterior motives by certain forces,


    negative news about martial artists continued, gradually becoming perceived as adversaries by ordinary people.


    It was against this backdrop that the Red Lotus Sect was born.


    They believed that martial artists were the scourge of the old era, and only technology could lead humanity forward.


    Especially after the decline of martial arts,


    the actions of the Red Lotus Sect became increasingly rampant and extreme.


    They have conducted genetic experiments on martial artists multiple times and even assassinated several martial arts grandmasters.


    A few years ago,


    this group of deranged lunatics even hijacked a strategic bomber from a military base, attempting to use the ''Father of Bombs'' to bomb the Shaolin Temple!


    This bombing almost turned the entire Shaolin Temple into ruins.


    If it weren''t for the powerful intervention by a Shaolin expert, the consequences would have been unimaginable.


    After this incident,


    the entire martial arts realm regarded the Red Lotus Sect as their number one mortal enemy.


    Anyone found to have any association with them would be attacked by all martial artists!


    But no one expected that,


    during Lu Yuan''s grandmaster banquet, a member of the Red Lotus Sect would show up.


    "Kill him; these madmen deserve to die!"


    "My master was also killed by them; they must pay for it with blood."


    All the martial artists glared at the man with a hooked nose, eager to tear him apart.


    "No, he''s lying! I''m being framed!"


    The man with the hooked nose howled hysterically, but no one paid attention to him.


    As Lu Yuan steadily approached, about to confront him,


    the man, driven to desperation, suddenly pulled out a syringe and stabbed it into his neck.


    "Interesting, is this the genetic potion developed by the Red Lotus Sect?"


    Lu Yuan paused, his eyes narrowing dangerous, but he did not act immediately to stop it.


    Because he too wanted to see to what extent the Red Lotus Sect''s genetic technology had developed.


    The turquoise liquid in the syringe rapidly spread throughout the body via blood vessels. S~ea??h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Under the genetic potion''s influence,


    the man with the hooked nose''s flesh was torn apart, his genes recombining, and his meridians and bones becoming tougher.


    He transformed into a raging beast, his aura rapidly intensifying, even surpassing Lu Yuan!


    The other martial artists were chilled by this scene.


    From the changes in the man with the hooked nose, it was evident that the Red Lotus Sect''s genetic technology was now extremely advanced.


    This signified that,


    they could mass-produce genetic martial artists, even creating an entire army of them!


    By then, how would they resist?


    "Roar!"


    After using the genetic potion,


    the man with the hooked nose roared and charged straight at Lu Yuan.


    Facing the storm-like assault,


    Lu Yuan appeared completely at ease, his demeanor relaxed.


    "Speed, power, reaction ability, all comparable to a martial arts grandmaster."


    "A rough estimation suggests that a single genetic potion could increase the user''s power by at least five times!"


    "The only downside is that after using the genetic potion, the user will lose some of their rationality."


    Lu Yuan kept observing, quickly concluding.


    It had to be said,


    the power surge after using the genetic potion significantly enhanced the man with the hooked nose''s abilities, threatening even the feeble elder grandmasters.


    However, before absolute strength,


    any struggle or resistance was utterly insignificant.


    When Lu Yuan finished his observation, the man with the hooked nose lost all value.


    "Fist Intent: Wind and Thunder!"


    He clenched his hand into a fist; his right fist fired out like a cannonball.


    "Crack!"


    As gale winds howled and electricity crackled in the void,


    the immense and unparalleled fist strength came crashing down like a torrential downpour on the man with the hooked nose!


    Under the powerful threat of death,


    the man with the hooked nose, now in berserk mode, suddenly regained temporary clarity.


    His bloodshot eyes flashed with despair and fear,


    yet he didn''t have time to react before being hit by the fist strength.


    His entire body was like a kite with a broken string, being blown away dozens of meters,


    and by the time he hit the ground, he had become a puddle of flesh.


    "A genetic martial artist comparable to a martial arts grandmaster, just like that... dead?"


    "Killed with a single punch, without even the slightest chance of resistance?"


    The other martial artists gasped in shock.


    They knew Lu Yuan was strong,


    but they hadn''t expected Lu Yuan to be so unfathomably powerful.


    Especially during the entire battle,


    Lu Yuan remained calm and unruffled, as if he were merely swatting a fly.


    Thinking of this,


    all the martial artists present looked at Lu Yuan with eyes full of fear and awe.


    Members of the Martial Extreme Daoist School quickly stepped forward to drag the corpse away, and the chaotic scene was cleaned up.


    Everything returned to its previous state.


    Lu Yuan returned to his seat, and the banquet continued.


    "Friend Lu, you''re in trouble."


    The Wudang Old Grandmaster reminded solemnly.


    "Why does senior say so?"


    "The Red Lotus Sect has always been unscrupulous; back then, they even dared to hijack a fighter jet and bomb the Shaolin Temple with missiles."


    "By killing their member in public, you''re sure to invite their frenzied retaliation."


    Saying this,


    the old grandmaster felt a lingering fear to this day.


    Because,


    the missile that the Red Lotus Sect dropped on the Shaolin Temple had a resonant name,


    ''Father of Bombs''!


    It is the largest non-nuclear bomb in human history.


    Had it not been for the profound heritage of the Shaolin Temple, guarded by martial arts experts,


    any other ancient martial sect would have faced certain annihilation under such a berserk attack!

 Chapter 13 A Lifetime: The Old Curator Emerges, the Legendary Grandmaster!

    Chapter 13 - 13 A Lifetime: The Old Curator Emerges, the Legendary Grandmaster!That morning.


    The Baji Daoist School issued the Sect Leader''s Order, summoning all disciples back.


    At that moment.


    No matter their status or location, all Baji Disciples dropped everything and rushed to the Cangzhou Main Hall.


    Even several military heavyweights who came from the Baji Daoist School paid close attention to this matter.


    For a time.


    The entire Martial Arts Realm was abuzz, with martial artists from all over flocking in.


    Just to witness this battle of Lu Yuan!


    Three days later.


    Inside the Baji Daoist School, it was teeming with people.


    The audience seats were filled with martial artists drawn by reputation.


    These martial artists came from all over and were not to be underestimated.


    There were also a few Martial Arts Grandmasters sitting in the spectator seats.


    On the martial arts stage.


    Lu Yuan stood calmly.


    Opposite him was a middle-aged man in black martial arts attire.


    The man had a resolute face and a burly build.


    This man was the current head of the Baji Daoist School.


    Wu Zhong!


    "Your strength is good, but your mental realm is lacking. Have your old sect leader come."


    Lu Yuan shook his head.


    Although Wu Zhong was a Minor Accomplishment Grandmaster, he had yet to grasp the Fist Intent.


    He was simply not a match for him.


    But Wu Zhong did not believe it.


    In less than three rounds, he was blown away by Lu Yuan.


    The Baji Disciples, witnessing this, were aggrieved and challenged one after another.


    Among the Baji Disciples who stepped up.


    There were military martial artists bearing two stars and special warriors who had been on missions at the borders for years.


    Yet, in the face of absolute power.


    These people were like clay chickens and pottery dogs, unable to withstand a single blow.


    At this moment, in everyone''s eyes.


    Lu Yuan appeared like an invincible Demon King, so powerful it was despairing.


    The Baji Disciples who originally clamored to teach Lu Yuan a lesson and pop champagne midway.


    Were now dejected, as if they had been dealt a devastating blow.


    "Is it true that no one from the Baji Lineage can stand out?"


    At this moment.


    All the Baji Disciples'' beliefs in martial arts were shaken!


    "No!"


    "The Baji Daoist School has not yet lost!"


    Just as all the Baji Disciples were questioning their existence.


    Wu Zhong, eyes red, shouted hoarsely.


    He faced the rear courtyard and suddenly knelt to the ground with a thud.


    "Sinner Wu Zhong is outmatched, bringing disgrace to the Cangzhou School!"


    "I plead for the old sect leader to come out and restore the Baji Sect''s prestige!"


    "Old sect leader?"


    Upon hearing this title, rarely mentioned in twenty years, all the Baji Disciples felt as though they were struck by lightning.


    Even other martial artists'' expressions changed dramatically.


    The Baji Daoist School was renowned for having two grandmasters in one sect.


    But only the older generation of martial artists knew.


    The previous old sect leader Wu Hongsheng was the true backbone of the Baji Daoist School!


    This was a legendary figure in the Martial Arts Realm.


    Legend had it that Wu Hongsheng was gifted from a young age.


    Achieving Great Success in Outer Strength at ten and becoming a grandmaster by thirty.


    He once traveled and fought throughout the vast lands with just his iron fists.


    Earning the title of ''Divine Fist'' in the entire Martial Arts Realm.


    This was no empty name but was earned through his prowess in combat!


    Because of this, Wu Hongsheng''s fame spread far and wide, and he was employed by the Royal Family as the chief martial arts instructor, with unparalleled glory.


    Later, he entered the Shaolin Temple three times and braved the Eighteen Copper Men Array, only to stop repeatedly before the Scripture Pavilion.


    But Wu Hongsheng did not get discouraged; instead, he became more determined with each setback.


    At the age of only fifty, he successfully advanced to become a Martial Arts Grandmaster!


    But no one expected.


    Just as Wu Hongsheng was at his peak, an unexpected event occurred.


    As if he suffered an unprecedented blow. Sear?h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    He became disheartened and secluded himself away from the world.


    For twenty years, he had not stepped out of the rear courtyard.


    The reason Lu Yuan chose to visit the Baji Daoist School this time.


    Was precisely to witness the grace of this legendary figure.


    Wu Zhong''s roar awakened many dusty memories of the Baji Disciples.


    The next moment.


    All the Baji Disciples knelt down and shouted hoarsely.


    "Please, old sect leader, come out and restore the prestige of the Baji Sect!"


    "Please, old sect leader, come out and restore the prestige of the Baji Sect!"


    The roar of the Baji Disciples was deafening, like the roar of mountains and tidal waves, audible from miles away.


    A minute.


    Two minutes.


    Half an hour...


    The rear courtyard remained utterly silent.


    Until the Baji Disciples shouted until their throats were hoarse, and their hearts sank like to the bottom of a valley.


    "Screech!"


    The rear courtyard''s gates, sealed for twenty years, suddenly swung open with a bang.


    "You, as a young grandmaster with boundless prospects, why must you be so aggressive?"


    Everyone looked in the direction of the voice, and their hearts trembled violently.


    Only to see an old man with white hair in black clothing appear in their view.


    The old man, over sixty years old, had a face weathered by time.


    But as he moved, there was still an aura of martial prowess and commanding presence.


    When he appeared.


    The entire scene quieted, and everyone''s gaze converged on him.


    This person was the former sect leader of the Baji, a legendary Martial Arts Grandmaster.


    Wu Hongsheng!


    "Junior Lu Yuan, greets the senior."


    Although Lu Yuan came to challenge the school, he maintained the propriety due and paid his respects.


    "I didn''t expect in this End of Dharma Era, such a talented junior as yourself could appear. Truly, a young hero."


    Wu Hongsheng praised, not hiding his admiration for Lu Yuan.


    But he immediately changed his tone, his voice turning extremely sharp.


    "But you have injured my Baji Disciples and tarnished my school''s reputation, what exactly are you trying to do?"


    "I have heard that the Baji Fist is aggressive and fierce; I merely wish to borrow your fist techniques for a glimpse."


    Lu Yuan replied candidly.


    Upon hearing this, Wu Hongsheng laughed in exasperation.


    The other martial artists in the audience were astir.


    Advanced Martial Arts are never shared externally.


    Lu Yuan dared to covet the undisclosed secrets of the Baji Daoist School; such appetite was indeed too great.


    "How bold, are you implying my Baji Fist lacks anyone?"


    Wu Hongsheng stomped his foot sharply.


    "Boom!"


    The entire venue shook.


    The hard floor made of special cement suddenly revealed numerous unfathomable cracks.


    The cracks were densely packed, spreading like a spider web across the whole venue.


    The power of one stomp was terrifying!


    The martial artists present couldn''t help but gasp.


    This was the terrifying power of a Martial Arts Grandmaster.


    With a simple gesture or step, they can unleash unparalleled power.


    The Baji Fist is known for being bold and fierce.


    With a stance as if "when the shoulders sway, the sky tumbles; when the foot stomps, the nine provinces shake."


    If Wu Zhong''s stomp just now landed on a flesh-and-blood target.


    It could instantly kill an Inner Strength Perfection martial artist!


    Just as everyone marveled.


    Wu Hongsheng used this momentum and immediately leaped from the ground like a mighty eagle, rushing toward Lu Yuan.


    The next moment.


    His body was like a taut bowstring, concentrating his entire Inner Strength into a point; his punch was like thunder, as if the heavens were collapsing!


    [Fist Intent: Mountain Shattering!]


    But immediately.


    While Wu Hongsheng was still in mid-air, his left hand clenched into a fist again, his punch was peerlessly fierce, like a cannonball shot, with the force of toppling mountains and overturning seas!


    As he drew near, he swung a leg horizontally, like a giant axe chopping, destroying all in its path!


    At this moment.


    Wu Hongsheng fully demonstrated the smash, drill, shake, adhere, and lean techniques of the Baji Fist to the utmost.


    Especially in this seamless and effortless execution.


    Making all Baji Disciples feel as if they were witnessing a god, marveling at the spectacle.


    "No wonder he''s a legendary figure in the Martial Arts Realm; his moves are indeed extraordinary."


    Faced with Wu Hongsheng''s tempest-like fierce assault, even Lu Yuan felt his hairs stand on end, experiencing a rare life-and-death crisis.


    Yet, he felt no fear; instead, he grew even more exhilarated.


    A true martial artist.


    Is meant to walk the edge of life and death, thus cultivating an indomitable invincible will!

 Chapter 14: A Lifetime: Martial Arts Extreme Realm, The End of the Dao!

    Chapter 14 - 14: A Lifetime: Martial Arts Extreme Realm, The End of the Dao!Fist Intent: Wind and Thunder!


    Golden Bell Shield!


    Iron Cloth Shirt!


    Iron Palm!


    ...


    If quality is lacking, then make up with quantity.


    Facing Wu Hongsheng, this legendary figure known for so long.


    Lu Yuan dared not be careless.


    He executed dozens of third-class martial techniques in succession.


    Yet advanced martial arts are a complete dimensional suppression against third-class martial techniques.


    Moreover, there was an immense power gap between Lu Yuan and Wu Hongsheng.


    He had only just entered the Grandmaster Realm, but Wu Hongsheng was a Martial Arts Grandmaster renowned both domestically and internationally!


    In front of Baji Fist.


    All of Lu Yuan''s techniques were like paper, utterly unable to withstand at all.


    The result was just as expected.


    Lu Yuan was hit on the shoulder by Wu Hongsheng''s punch, his body thrown back dozens of meters, his left arm bleeding uncontrollably, clearly heavily injured!


    Seeing this scene, everyone couldn''t help but sigh.


    The gap between advanced martial arts and third-class martial techniques was just too vast.


    There''s simply no way to fight!


    It was only then.


    The many martial artists understood.


    Why Lu Yuan dared to risk universal condemnation to challenge each school.


    Compared to advanced martial arts.


    Third-class martial techniques were just child''s play!


    "The title of ''Divine Fist'' is truly well-deserved."


    Lu Yuan coughed twice, blood trickling from the corner of his mouth.


    At this point.


    He could only use his final trump card.


    "Heaven Rewards Diligence, activate!"


    With a bit of effort, reap a hundredfold reward!


    During the talent''s duration, whatever Lu Yuan did would yield a hundredfold benefit.


    This meant.


    Engaging the enemy once would grant him a hundredfold combat experience!


    As long as he''s not killed, he has a chance to turn the tables!


    Thus.


    All the martial artists present witnessed a strange scene.


    Clearly, Wu Hongsheng''s attacks were fierce, his power superior.


    Yet Lu Yuan was like an undying cockroach, surviving tenaciously no matter what kind of blow he faced.


    And as time passed.


    Lu Yuan''s combat style became increasingly proficient, his techniques more refined, and his inner strength more resilient.


    By the end of the fight.


    Everyone discovered an incredible fact.


    Lu Yuan was growing stronger the more he fought, advancing at an unimaginable pace!


    [You engaged with a formidable enemy, significantly boosting your combat experience!]


    [You''ve honed your inner strength to the peak, breaking through to the Great Success Grandmaster!]


    [You''ve perfected your techniques, seamlessly integrating multiple martial techniques!]


    Life and death battles inherently elicit all of one''s potential, let alone with the support of Heaven Rewards Diligence.


    Half an hour later.


    Lu Yuan, who had been completely overwhelmed, finally reversed the situation, matching Wu Hongsheng blow for blow.


    An hour later.


    Lu Yuan gradually gained the upper hand.


    Two hours later.


    A dragon and tiger''s roar emanated from Lu Yuan''s body, completely merging dozens of third-class martial techniques into one, severely injuring Wu Hongsheng with a punch. S§×arch* The N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Wu Hongsheng''s figure was sent flying, leaving a long mark on the ground.


    This legendary figure in the martial arts community was thus regrettably defeated!


    "The old master still lost."


    The martial artists present were first stupefied, then shocked, and finally incredulous before becoming completely numb.


    "Talents emerge in every generation, the old man concedes his skills are inferior and acknowledges his defeat."


    "I will personally offer the Baji Fist Scripture later."


    The dust settled.


    Wu Hongsheng coughed a few times and slowly rose from the ground, a sense of forlornness as a hero reaches his twilight.


    "Old master..."


    The eyes of other Baji disciples were red, many unable to hold back their tears, finding it hard to accept this reality.


    "Junior has offended, and I ask for your forgiveness, senior."


    Lu Yuan bowed once more with a salute.


    "It''s nothing, in the martial arts realm, might is right, whoever has the bigger fist has the reason."


    "I did similar things myself back in the day."


    Wu Hongsheng was quite open-minded.


    Back then, his iron fists roamed the land, toppling countless martial schools.


    Being challenged by Lu Yuan now is no different.


    "With your talent, mastering a bunch of third-class techniques is truly a waste."


    "Now that you have the Baji Fist Scripture, you may be able to reach the Martial Arts Extreme Realm within twenty years."


    Wu Hongsheng was able to let go and accept.


    After his defeat, rather than harbor resentment towards Lu Yuan, he praised him amply.


    Such magnanimity made Lu Yuan feel ashamed.


    "May I ask, senior, what is the Martial Arts Extreme Realm?"


    Lu Yuan humbly inquired.


    He had last heard of this realm from the Wudang Old Grandmaster.


    But the Elder Grandmaster had been deeply unwilling to speak more about it.


    "The end of the Dao."


    Wu Hongsheng remained silent for a long time before saying four words.


    "Such as the Dharma Ancestor from centuries ago and Master Zhang from Wudang, these were this realm."


    "If one steps into this realm, they can walk on air, exhale as swords, thus the Martial Arts Extreme Realm is also known as ''invincible on earth''!"


    "But what of the Martial Arts Extreme Realm?"


    "In this End of Dharma Era, no matter how strong your power or how great your talent, it''s all ultimately empty?"


    Wu Hongsheng sighed deeply, feeling somewhat disheartened.


    "Senior, I differ on this point."


    Lu Yuan shook his head.


    "The martial path is like rowing a boat upstream; not advancing means retreating."


    "We martial artists must proceed with bravery and fortitude, pressing forward relentlessly!"


    "Recasting the glory of martial arts is our duty!"


    Wu Hongsheng smiled.


    Yet the smile was laced with a sense of bitterness and sorrow.


    In his youth, he had been just like Lu Yuan.


    Famed in his youth, full of ambition, intent on revitalizing martial arts.


    Only through certain experiences does one come to see how laughable it all can be.


    But seeing the youthful face of Lu Yuan, a sliver of unrealistic hope rose in Wu Hongsheng''s heart.


    "Back then, due to that matter, my Dao heart was damaged, and I was never the same."


    "But he is still young and more talented than I ever was; perhaps he truly can accomplish this?"


    ...


    The challenge concluded.


    The news of Lu Yuan''s victory over the Baji Daoist School quickly spread across the internet via numerous media outlets.


    As the news broke.


    The entire martial arts community was in an uproar!


    Especially that phrase spoken by Lu Yuan.


    Recasting the glory of martial arts is our duty.


    Countless martial artists regarded it as a life motto.


    Many ordinary youths were also inspired by this phrase, resolve to dedicate themselves to martial arts, deciding to become martial artists!


    All of a sudden.


    The entire martial arts world was roiled with activity, with various factions turning their attention towards Lu Yuan.


    Qian Country, Capital City.


    In a certain laboratory.


    "Even the Baji Daoist School lost?"


    A young man in his thirties saw the news, his expression somewhat incredulous.


    The man was wearing a white lab coat and black-rimmed glasses, looking quite unremarkable, much like the experts and professors often seen on TV.


    But only those beside him knew.


    The immense power that this man, Chen Hongyu, wielded.


    Setting aside all his titles and honors.


    Just his name alone, Chen Hongyu.


    Was enough for many high-ranking officials to treat him as an esteemed guest.


    Even the current Emperor would regard him as a national treasure!


    "Something''s not right; Lu Yuan''s speed of growth is somewhat abnormal. I want all his files and data."


    "Also, give me a full recording of this battle."


    Chen Hongyu adjusted his black-rimmed glasses and spoke decisively.


    "You are responsible for continuously monitoring his movements, and report back immediately if anything unusual happens."


    "He''s been causing a stir for too long; he must be stopped immediately."


    "If the situation slips out of control, have the Dragon Team pay a visit."


    "The Ark Plan has reached a crucial point, and absolutely nothing must go wrong!"

 Chapter 15 One Lifetime: Ten Years of Drinking Ice, Yet Hard to Cool the Ardor!

    Chapter 15 - 15 One Lifetime: Ten Years of Drinking Ice, Yet Hard to Cool the Ardor!When the outside world was in turmoil.


    Lu Yuan had already left the Baji Daoist School and returned to his hotel.


    The next morning.


    Wu Hongsheng personally visited and handed the Baji Fist Scripture to Lu Yuan.


    Lu Yuan casually flipped through it and was immediately dazzled.


    The reason why advanced martial arts can overpower third-class martial techniques.


    Is because.


    Advanced martial arts have not only techniques but also supporting unique heart methods.


    Especially its use of Inner Strength is exquisite, completely different from third-class martial techniques!


    After getting the Baji Fist Scripture.


    Lu Yuan worked tirelessly, immersing himself entirely in cultivation.


    [You practice the fist once, Entry Level of Baji Fist!]


    [You practice the fist a hundred times, successfully comprehending Baji Fist Intent!]


    [You practice the fist a thousand times, Baji Fist Perfection!]


    [You switch to practicing Baji Fist, your power greatly increases, advancing to Grandmaster Perfection Realm!]


    [Your power increases, your physical fitness surges, ''Heaven Rewards Diligence'' duration increases to twelve hours!]


    Baji Daoist School.


    On the training ground.


    Lu Yuan repeatedly practiced the Baji Fist techniques, seamless like flowing water, reaching the Transformation Realm.


    Fist Intent: Mountain Shattering!


    Fist Intent: Wind and Thunder!


    Fist Intent: Shaking Mountain!


    Fist Intent: Baji!


    Lu Yuan practiced passionately, fully expressing various Fist Intents.


    For a while.


    The entire training ground was filled with flying debris, full of holes.


    It seemed like it had been bombarded by a missile barrage, leaving pits everywhere.


    "Indeed, advanced martial arts are extraordinary."


    After finishing practicing.


    Lu Yuan exhaled a long breath, a flash of delight in his bright eyes.


    During the past month.


    He hadn''t gone anywhere, choosing to stay in Cangzhou, diligently practicing Baji Fist.


    Advanced martial arts are the secret disciplines of ancient martial sects, far more complex and intricate than third-class martial techniques.


    Even though ''Heaven Rewards Diligence'' duration extended to twelve hours.


    Lu Yuan spent a month just to reach the Perfection Realm.


    But the rewards were substantial.


    Originally, his Inner Strength was as thin as a pencil.


    But since practicing Baji Fist.


    The Inner Strength became as thick as a baby''s arm, and condensed dozens of times more!


    If Lu Yuan were to face Wu Hongsheng now.


    He could easily defeat him without activating ''Heaven Rewards Diligence''.


    And the Baji disciples beside the training ground were all stunned, standing like sculptures.


    A month''s time.


    Baji Fist Perfection?


    What monstrous talent is this!


    Even Wu Hongsheng was shocked when he learned of this, dumbstruck and completely numbed.


    It''s important to know.


    He was hailed as the most talented genius in the Baji Lineage over the past century.


    But even so.


    Wu Hongsheng spent ten years to cultivate Baji Fist to the Perfection Realm!


    But Lu Yuan used only one month?


    What Wu Hongsheng did not know.


    Under the blessings of ''Heaven Rewards Diligence'' and ''Flash of Inspiration''.


    Lu Yuan surpassed him.


    Not only did he cultivate Baji Fist to the Perfection Realm within a month.


    But also successfully fused Baji Fist with other third-class martial techniques, further boosting his combat power multiple times.


    If Wu Hongsheng knew all this.


    He would undoubtedly be shaken to the point of doubting life!


    By the training ground.


    Other Baji disciples witnessing Lu Yuan''s practice were astonished.


    Who would have thought Baji Fist could be used this way?


    Martial Artists admire the strong.


    Especially someone like Lu Yuan, who could have relied on talent but chose to work hard, earning everyone''s respect even more.


    All Baji disciples were convinced, no longer filled with resentment.


    It''s not that Baji Daoist School is weak, but Lu Yuan is just too monstrous!


    "Just a single Baji Fist Scripture has benefited me greatly."


    "If I could master multiple advanced martial arts, how strong would I become?"


    Lu Yuan clenched his fist, eager to visit other ancient martial sects immediately.


    Before leaving.


    Wu Hongsheng suddenly visited and solemnly warned.


    "The Red Lotus Sect is certainly hateful, but the Dragon Team is most worth watching out for!"


    "You have already attracted attention from various factions, be extremely careful!"


    Back then, Wu Hongsheng was only fifty, but already a Martial Arts Grandmaster.


    Full of spirit.


    He attempted to break through to the Martial Arts Extreme Realm, only to be ambushed by the Red Lotus Sect.


    In addition to the appearance of Dragon Team experts.


    Leaving him seriously injured, despondent and unable to recover.


    "Dragon Team?"


    Lu Yuan frowned.


    The Dragon Team is a special operations department of the Imperial Court, only accountable to the Royal Family.


    It''s said that when the court formed the Dragon Team.


    They recruited batch after batch of experts from across the country.


    Inside, it is filled with strong individuals, and outstanding experts emerge continuously.


    It is considered the number one force in the Martial Arts Realm.


    And Wu Hongsheng, as the chief martial arts coach for the Royal Family, had once guided Dragon Team members in training.


    Yet, Lu Yuan never anticipated.


    The Dragon Team would have associations with the Red Lotus Sect.


    This made Lu Yuan even more vigilant, deciding to act low-key.


    A few days later.


    Lu Yuan quietly left the Baji Daoist School, continuing his martial journey south.


    A journey that lasted ten years! sea??h th§× Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    During these ten years.


    He visited Wudang, exchanging Martial Dao with the Elder Grandmaster.


    Visited Dragon Tiger Mountain, discussing martial arts with the Elder Heavenly Master.


    Stayed on Mount Emei, sparring techniques with the current Beautiful Sect Leader.


    Even ventured to Shenlong Ridge and Changbai Mountain, visiting those reclusive martial arts masters.


    Also visited the Shaolin Scripture Pavilion, standing atop mountain peaks with the Sweeping Monk, exchanging lifelong knowledge.


    In these ten years.


    Lu Yuan traversed across the vast regions of the country.


    Visited and interacted with over a thousand martial schools and sects.


    He was ridiculed, questioned, and faced dozens of assassination attempts.


    But no one could stop his stride!


    Ten years of enduring hardships did not cool his fervor.


    This path he traversed.


    Lu Yuan transformed from a young face into the Martial Arts Realm''s youngest Martial Arts Grandmaster in a century!


    Moreover.


    Beyond visiting various martial schools.


    Lu Yuan recorded and edited his martial journey into short videos, uploading them online.


    The Southward Martial Journey video series.


    Successfully became viral on global overseas media platforms, earning him immense popularity and over a hundred million followers.


    It''s not an exaggeration to call him the world''s number one influencer!


    Through Lu Yuan''s relentless promotion.


    The once declining martial arts, now revived its former glory.


    Martial Extreme Daoist School spread across the nation, with hundreds of branches, even beginning overseas expansions.


    Countless young netizens idolize Lu Yuan, joining Martial Extreme Daoist School, pledging to become Martial Artists!


    Ten years ago.


    In Daqian Country.


    The number of Martial Artists registered was a mere under two million!


    But ten years later.


    Lu Yuan single-handedly pushed the Martial Artist registration count past the five million mark!


    This boosted his fame, hinting at his emergence as the leader in martial arts.


    Until one day.


    Lu Yuan arrived at a mountain range in Lingnan.


    A burly middle-aged man, dressed in a black trench coat, suddenly blocked Lu Yuan''s path.


    "You''ve overstepped, stop here, do not proceed!"


    Recognizing the distinctive bald head, Lu Yuan immediately knew the man''s identity.


    Dragon Team leader.


    The top inner expert.


    Ye Tianxiong!

 Chapter 16, First Era: Cyber Brothel, Electronic Welfare Princess?

    Chapter 16 - 16, First Era: Cyber Brothel, Electronic Welfare Princess?"The Dragon Team has finally appeared?"


    Lu Yuan had anticipated this for a long time.


    Before this.


    He had already experienced multiple assassination attempts from the Red Lotus Sect.


    Thanks to his formidable strength.


    He managed to escape danger and survive until now.


    "The decline of Martial Dao is inevitable. If you persist, sooner or later, you''ll find it hard to survive."


    Ye Tianxiong stared at Lu Yuan with a somewhat complex expression.


    In truth.


    He harbored no animosity towards Lu Yuan. On the contrary, he admired him quite a bit.


    Yet in the martial world, one''s actions are not entirely their own.


    Certain things are beyond his control.


    "Is that so?"


    "I hear the senior is hailed as the number one in Martial Dao. Though I''m untalented, I ask for your guidance!"


    Lu Yuan didn''t want to waste words.


    Debate only hinders brain development; a fist is the answer to everything.


    You only know who''s right or wrong after the fight!


    Ye Tianxiong laughed.


    Because Lu Yuan''s actions were much to his liking.


    The two men struck with ferocity, holding nothing back.


    Their figures collided like meteors from Outer Heaven.


    But after the clash.


    Lu Yuan was surprised to find that the opponent was actually in the Martial Arts Extreme Realm!


    However, Ye Tianxiong seemed to have used some kind of secret drug before, overdrawing all potential.


    So he possessed the realm but not the corresponding power.


    But whatever the case.


    Ye Tianxiong was the first to reach the Martial Arts Extreme Realm that Lu Yuan had encountered!


    This battle.


    Was the toughest in Lu Yuan''s career.


    Fortunately, Lu Yuan''s inner strength was profound and majestic, having cultivated multiple advanced martial arts to the Perfection Realm.


    And immediately, he activated [Heaven Rewards Diligence].


    Lu Yuan fought bloodily from day to night, his body covered in scars, none unscathed.


    However, the effect of [Heaven Rewards Diligence] was heaven-defying.


    As long as he didn''t die, he could rapidly grow stronger in combat!


    Ye Tianxiong''s situation was not much better.


    As Lu Yuan''s combat experience grew,


    He gradually fell into a disadvantage, eventually wounded and fleeing.


    Watching Ye Tianxiong''s retreating figure.


    Lu Yuan didn''t dare to linger and also turned to leave in another direction.


    Before long.


    A five-man team suddenly appeared at the site.


    But when they finally arrived.


    The place was already deserted, leaving only a rugged battlefield.


    The ground was riddled with holes, while the nearby hills were almost leveled.


    Everyone secretly clicked their tongues in amazement.


    They usually only knew their captain was strong, but didn''t know to what extent.


    Until they saw this mountain-crushing power.


    They finally understood the terror of the Martial Arts Extreme Realm.


    Even more shocking was.


    From the remnants of the battle.


    Lu Yuan, a rising star, actually matched evenly with Ye Tianxiong.


    Such talent and potential are truly unbelievable.


    "No trace of Lu Yuan; it seems the captain failed."


    "The captain has been silent until now, likely facing dire straits."


    "This is of great importance, we must report to Dr. Chen immediately!"


    ...


    Wudang Mountain.


    In a certain secret chamber.


    Lu Yuan spent two months in focused recuperation to barely recover from his injuries.


    [Heaven-defying Fate Change: You traveled south to discuss martial arts, single-handedly promoting Martial Dao, temporarily stalling its decline.]


    [Reward: 20,000 Simulation Points!]


    [Mainline Completion: 60%!]


    [Simulation Evaluation upgraded to S-level!]


    [The arrival of the Five Obstacles Catastrophe delayed by twenty years!]


    [Your power has broken through to Martial Arts Grandmaster, and the ''Heaven Rewards Diligence'' duration increased to twenty hours!]


    "The arrival of the [Five Obstacles] Catastrophe has been postponed?"


    Upon hearing the notification.


    Lu Yuan''s expression was surprised, even more so than winning a five-million lottery.


    Because simulators are foreign entities, hard to be accepted by the will of the Reincarnation World.


    The longer they stay.


    The stronger the exclusion from the World Will.


    This means.


    The simulation has a time limit.


    Most simulators'' reincarnation period is around forty years.


    However, the higher the world''s level, the longer the reincarnation period.


    But if surpassing this time, simulators would encounter the [Five Obstacles] Catastrophe.


    The so-called [Five Obstacles].


    Is about closing senses, losing all perceptions, even distorting cognition.


    You can''t see, hear, speak, smell, or move.


    Even with a top-grade beauty before you, you''ll feel no desire.


    Moreover, the [Five Obstacles] Catastrophe deals true damage, ignoring realm and cultivation.


    No matter how high your martial arts or how strong your power.


    Once the [Five Obstacles] Catastrophe arrives, you''ll eventually face mental collapse and madness unto death.


    This is why many simulators, despite being able to wield incredible power and enjoy endless pleasures in the Reincarnation World, have to return to the Main World.


    The only way to avoid the [Five Obstacles] Catastrophe is to increase the World Will''s approval!


    But Lu Yuan never expected.


    That after raising the mainline completion to 60%, he could delay the [Five Obstacles] Catastrophe by twenty years!


    This is absolutely a delightful surprise!


    "If I continue to increase the mainline completion, could I possibly stay longer, or even permanently in this world?"


    Lu Yuan was stirred but soon calmed down.


    This time, in promoting Martial Dao, he spent a full ten years visiting over a thousand dojos.


    Spending massive funds and manpower to buy traffic and promotion on major media platforms, continually expanding his influence.


    The final battle.


    He narrowly escaped death and was almost killed by Ye Tianxiong.


    Only with such accumulated factors did he achieve today''s success.


    Although the higher the mainline completion, the richer the simulation rewards.


    Getting a passing grade is easy, but a full score is hard.


    The difficulty of mainline completion increases significantly in the Late Stage.


    Reaching 100% completion is almost impossible.


    Lu Yuan wasn''t greedy.


    The S-level evaluation, coupled with 60% mainline completion.


    Even if he exited the simulation now, he''d receive ample rewards.


    "I''m still young; there''s 45 years until the [Five Obstacles] arrive."


    "In this time, maybe I can aim for a higher simulation evaluation."


    Lu Yuan clenched his fist.


    Since the last battle, his obsession with becoming stronger grew unprecedentedly intense.


    Once all injuries were healed without leaving any hidden dangers.


    Lu Yuan finally took out his phone and checked the thousands of unanswered messages.


    Upon unlocking the screen.


    A short video advertisement suddenly popped up.


    "Breaking news!"


    "The epoch-making virtual online game ''Ark'' celebrates its tenth anniversary at 8 p.m. tonight!"


    "This game is passionately crafted by Dr. Chen and a team from the Chinese Academy of Sciences, featuring a brand new virtual engine that can provide players with a 100% real experience!"


    "Join now to play ''Ark,'' and also receive a free virtual helmet!"


    The black-silk female character in the video ad was incredibly alluring, appearing extremely realistic.


    Causing many netizens to exclaim about the imminent cyber brothel and the approaching electronic welfare kits.


    "Ark?"


    Lu Yuan was somewhat puzzled.


    He had immersed himself in Martial Dao in recent years, with little attention paid to the gaming industry.


    But the name Dr. Chen was like thunder in his ears, practically callousing them from constant mention.


    Chen Hongyu.


    The genius laureate known throughout Qian Country.


    Passed university entrance exams at eight, graduated from Qingbei at ten.


    Completed concurrent master''s and doctoral studies at twelve, acquiring multiple doctorate certificates.


    At fifteen, developed the prototype of artificial intelligence, becoming the youngest fellow of the Chinese Academy of Sciences in Qian Country''s history.


    Father of Artificial Intelligence, founder of the Quantum Engine, pioneer of Genetic Technology... S§×ar?h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    These titles are the least significant of his numerous honors.


    It can be said.


    Chen Hongyu single-handedly advanced human technology by more than thirty years.


    Such extraordinary scientific talent almost made Lu Yuan believe he was a reincarnated simulator.


    But that''s impossible.


    Because a low-level Reincarnation World is like a single-player game, only one simulator exists.


    It''s just that what Lu Yuan can''t understand is.


    Why Chen Hongyu, as the most outstanding genius scientist of the 22nd century, would spend significant resources to develop a large virtual online game?

 Chapter 17, 1st Lifetime: Refining Ten Thousand Techniques into One!

    Chapter 17 - 17, 1st Lifetime: Refining Ten Thousand Techniques into One!Lu Yuan knew very little about "Ark".


    He temporarily put this matter aside.


    Just left the secret chamber.


    He saw a young girl in a pink long dress, waiting at the entrance for a long time.


    The girl was eighteen, with stunning beauty, her features were as if meticulously carved, without a single flaw.


    Her soft, smooth black hair flowed like a waterfall down her shoulders.


    Especially her long, fair legs, slender and straight, making it hard to look away.


    Just by standing there, she was like a peach blossom proudly blooming in the cold winter, exuding vibrant youthful energy.


    When she saw Lu Yuan, a hint of joy flashed in her beautiful eyes.


    "Have you recovered from your injuries?"


    "No worries, it''s been troubling the Elder Grandmaster during this time."


    Lu Yuan said with a smile.


    The girl''s name was Tao Yaoyao, three years older than Lu Yuan, the youngest female Sect Leader in the history of the Emei Sect.


    Although her inheritance as Sect Leader was once suspected by many of being a dark horse.


    But after knowing her background, all martial artists fell silent.


    Tao Yaoyao comprehended the Tai Chi Fist Intent at seven and successfully stepped into the Grandmaster Realm at eighteen.


    Her grandfather was the Wudang Old Grandmaster, her grandmother was Master Jingxin of Mount Emei.


    Her father was the chief of the Martial Arts Association, and her mother was a long-time friend of the current Empress.


    Was it too much for her to be a Sect Leader?


    And ever since Lu Yuan performed martial arts at the age of three.


    Tao Yaoyao became a little fan of Lu Yuan.


    As soon as she learned that Lu Yuan was healing at Wudang.


    She immediately put everything aside and rushed from Mount Emei to Wudang.


    In the following half year.


    Lu Yuan went nowhere and directly stayed at Wudang.


    He is now a Martial Arts Grandmaster, already near the end of the Martial Dao, and improving cultivation isn''t a matter of a day or two.


    The Martial Extreme Daoist School has also been on the right track.


    With Father Lu managing, he doesn''t need to worry.


    So ever since his reincarnation, this has been his most leisurely time.


    He spends the day reading Martial Arts Classics and occasionally sparring with Tao Yaoyao.


    Life was very enjoyable.


    Moreover, the effect of [Heaven Rewards Diligence] was downright defying heaven.


    Even if Lu Yuan didn''t cultivate, his strength would keep growing just by breathing!


    Half a year passed in the blink of an eye.


    In the year 2139 of the Daqian calendar.


    Lu Yuan turned sixteen.


    On this day.


    The sun rose, and the sky was filled with rosy clouds.


    Lu Yuan had a premonition that he was about to break through.


    "At the moment of breaking through the Martial Arts Extreme Realm, Heavenly Person Communication and Unity of Thought and Spirit, one must not be disturbed."


    The encounters of the Sweeping Monk and Wu Hongsheng were still vivid in his mind.


    Thinking about it, the people of the Red Lotus Sect would never let go of this excellent opportunity to eradicate him.


    With this in mind.


    Lu Yuan decided to ask someone to protect him.


    A few days later.


    The Baji Daoist School, the Wudang Old Grandmaster, the Elder Heavenly Master of Dragon Tiger Mountain, and others received invitations from Lu Yuan.


    Nine Grandmasters and two Martial Arts Grandmasters gathered at Mount Emei!


    "These people are still not enough," Wu Hongsheng shook his head and said.


    With the Red Lotus Sect''s crazed extent, who knows what they would do?


    Moreover, the Dragon Team represents the will of the Imperial Court, which no individual can resist!


    "Amitabha Buddha, the old monk is late."


    A Buddhist chant suddenly came from the mountain below.


    All the Grandmasters suddenly stood up, showing expressions of disbelief.


    Because the visitor was none other than the Sweeping Monk!


    And behind him were the Eighteen Arhats of Shaolin, along with many other masters!


    "Old abbot, why are you here?"


    Wu Hongsheng asked respectfully.


    Back then, he was high-spirited and entered the Shaolin Temple three times, but always stopped at the Scripture Pavilion.


    No one understood better than he did how terrifying the Sweeping Monk''s power was.


    This was a supreme existence of Body Enlightenment, Half-Step Extreme Realm, capable of resisting missiles with his flesh body!


    If he hadn''t been forcibly interrupted during his breakthrough, the Sweeping Monk might have already taken the final step!


    "We are all comrades in the Martial Arts, we should lend a hand to our young friend!"


    The Sweeping Monk clasped his hands together and said calmly.


    The other Grandmasters also shared the sentiment.


    Although there were many conflicts and frictions between the major ancient martial sects.


    No one who reached the Grandmaster Realm was short-sighted.


    The current Martial Arts Realm is like a drying lake that will soon completely vanish.


    And the strong emergence of Lu Yuan is their last hope!


    Moreover, they had a deep blood feud with the Red Lotus Sect.


    It''s time to settle this score as well.


    "The kindness of all the seniors will be forever remembered by this junior."


    Lu Yuan cupped his hands in a gesture of respect and spoke solemnly.


    "Donor Lu, rest assured and make your breakthrough, leave the other affairs to this humble monk."


    The Sweeping Monk''s tone was calm, yet brimmed with immense confidence.


    Now on Mount Emei.


    Gathered ten Grandmasters, three Martial Arts Grandmasters, and one at the Half-Step Martial Arts Extreme Realm.


    As well as hundreds of Inner Strength Martial Artists.


    It''s no exaggeration to say.


    A third of the high-end combat strength of the entire Martial Arts Realm gathered here.


    This is not just Lu Yuan''s personal matter, but a battle concerning the life and death of the Martial Arts Realm.


    No matter what, we cannot lose!


    Lu Yuan nodded.


    Then turned and headed to a secret chamber.


    This chamber was located hundreds of meters underground, constructed according to nuclear defense standards.


    Even if subjected to a nuclear bombardment, it would remain intact.


    Lu Yuan sat cross-legged and began his seclusion.


    "Boom!"


    His Inner Strength was too majestic and vast.


    As soon as he activated his Vital Energy, the sound of rolling thunder echoed.


    The entire chamber seemed to whip up a storm of energy, leaving the room in disarray.


    "Hoo!"


    The thin spiritual energy dispersed in the air, at this moment, under some force''s pull, gathered like rivers flowing into the sea.


    Finally, it condensed into a visibly surging tide of spiritual energy, all poured into Lu Yuan''s body!


    "Boom!"


    Driven by this energy.


    Lu Yuan''s momentum soared, ready to take the final step at any time!


    But he wasn''t in a rush. S~ea??h the n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Instead, he concentrated, pushing his advanced martial arts to the extreme.


    Baji Fist!


    Xingyi Fist!


    Tai Chi Fist!


    Wudang Pure Yang Wuji Skill!


    Dragon Tiger Mountain Golden Light Spell!


    Shaolin Seventy-Two Skills!


    Each martial technique was mastered to the point of perfection.


    Yet Lu Yuan was not content with just that.


    He aimed to gather the strengths of a hundred martial arts, forging all techniques into one!


    "Heaven Rewards Diligence, open!"


    "Flash of Inspiration, open!"


    With the support of his talent.


    Lu Yuan''s speed in integrating martial techniques accelerated.


    Moreover, with each martial art he fused, his Inner Strength grew stronger!


    ...


    As Lu Yuan was immersed in cultivation.


    Outside, a bloody and pungent massacre with earth-shaking battle cries unfolded.


    The once peaceful and ethereal Mount Emei was now stained with blood!


    Hundreds of genetic warriors, clad in red robes and bearing the Red Lotus emblem on their chests, surged towards the summit of Mount Emei.


    These warriors had been genetically modified and enhanced.


    They felt no pain and feared no death.


    Equipped with power armor and armed with laser weapons.


    Fully armed, they resembled cold and ruthless killing machines.


    Even in groups, they were capable of threatening Grandmasters!


    After a brief battle.


    Most Inner Strength Martial Artists suffered heavy casualties, even several Grandmasters were injured.


    "No, the Red Lotus Sect lunatics are like a cluster of fearless ants, impossible to kill them all!"


    An Inner Strength Martial Artist roared in anger, only to have his head blown apart in the next moment.


    The other martial artists, witnessing this, felt a sense of despair.


    Though reluctant to believe it, they couldn''t deny.


    The glorious past of martial artists was long over.


    In this modern world dominated by technology.


    The power of technology was overwhelmingly strong.


    When the enemy wore power armor and wielded laser rifles.


    The martial artists seemed like primitive beings, still relying on fists and legs in combat.


    What''s the difference from walking to their deaths?


    As everyone''s morale plummeted.


    Tao Yaoyao, silent, boldly stepped onto the battlefield.


    She wielded a longsword, charging at the forefront.


    Pushing the Tai Chi Sword Intent and Emei Nine Yang Skill to their limits.


    She left behind a trail of severed limbs, like a female War God.


    But just as the tide of the battle began to shift for the better.


    The arrival of a group.


    Once again plunged the hope that had just risen in the hearts of all martial artists into the abyss.

 Chapter 18: Generation 1 - The Torch is Passed, Martial Dao Flourishes Forever!

    Chapter 18 - 18: Generation 1 - The Torch is Passed, Martial Dao Flourishes Forever!At the foot of Mount Emei.


    A group of people was walking leisurely towards the summit.


    Wherever they passed.


    All members of the Red Lotus Sect moved aside, giving them a clear path.


    Upon seeing these individuals, Wu Hongsheng and his companions'' expressions turned extremely grim.


    Because they were the foremost combat force of the inner court.


    The Dragon Team!


    And leading them.


    Was none other than Ye Tianxiong, who had been missing for half a year!


    However, compared to before.


    Ye Tianxiong seemed completely transformed.


    His face was expressionless, exuding an icy indifference towards all beings like they were mere ants.


    Yet his power had multiplied several times over!


    "You''ve come, as expected."


    Wu Hongsheng said angrily.


    "As martial artists, you''ve become mere hounds of the imperial court, has your conscience been eaten by dogs?"


    "Teacher, you are old now, you shouldn''t be involved in this matter."


    Ye Tianxiong spoke coldly, like an emotionless combat machine.


    "If you still acknowledge me as your teacher, then..."


    Wu Hongsheng was about to say something but suddenly paused, staring at him intently.


    "No, you''re not Ye Tianxiong!"


    "My foolish student is already dead; the one standing here is merely a cold, walking corpse!" S§×ar?h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "As expected from Dr. Chen, truly ruthless methods!"


    Wu Hongsheng let out a bitter laugh, an unprecedented sadness rising in his heart.


    Years ago, as the chief martial arts coach of the royal family, he once instructed the Dragon Team for a period of time.


    At that time.


    Ye Tianxiong was just a simple, martial arts-obsessed boy.


    But who could have imagined.


    After so many years.


    He would become something neither human nor ghost?


    The other grandmasters also appeared mournful.


    Even Ye Tianxiong, who had reached the extreme realm of martial arts, couldn''t escape being transformed into a genetic martial artist.


    What then was the meaning of their many years of persistence and effort?


    "Amitabha Buddha."


    "Donor Ye, let this old monk face you."


    The Sweeping Monk recited a Buddhist phrase.


    Then stepped forward from the crowd, initiating a battle of martial arts extreme realm.


    Other grandmasters also joined the battle one after another, the situation becoming increasingly dire.


    ...


    On the other side.


    In the secret chamber.


    Lu Yuan was still leveraging his talent effect, diligently integrating various martial arts.


    One hour!


    Ten hours!


    Two days spent...


    After three days, Lu Yuan finally fused thousands of martial arts into one.


    The inner strength within him was now as vast and deep as an ocean, almost ready to burst out.


    Moreover.


    Even his soul had become much more solidified, with a soul strength dozens of times that of a martial arts grandmaster.


    "Today, I shall enter the martial arts extreme realm!"


    Lu Yuan suddenly opened his eyes, howling towards the sky.


    His momentum soared as he leaped skywards.


    Finally, he broke through a certain shackle, taking the final step!


    Lu Yuan exhaled a breath of impure air.


    This breath condensed and did not dissipate, taking the shape of a long sword in the air!


    Stepping on void, breathing turned into a sword.


    This was indeed the mark of the martial arts extreme realm!


    Lu Yuan stood up, his eyes as pure as the pupils of a newborn infant.


    Though he appeared unchanged from before.


    His essence, qi, and spirit were now unified, his blood marrow condensed densely.


    With a casual punch, he could punch through a heavy armored vehicle.


    His flesh and bones were comparable to diamonds, able to withstand attacks from laser heat weapons.


    Even his spiritual sense had become unprecedentedly powerful, able to sense unseen crises and avoid danger in advance.


    His current power surpassed Ye Tianxiong by countless times.


    After all, Ye Tianxiong was merely a killing machine created through genetic modification surgery.


    While the true martial arts extreme realm had reached the pinnacle of martial arts.


    With every lift of a hand and step of a foot.


    Contained the ultimate truth of martial arts, in harmony with the laws of nature.


    No matter how perfect the machine.


    How could it defy the power of nature?


    It could be said.


    Lu Yuan was now a terrifying existence, akin to an army all by himself in this world.


    Even modern armies could no longer pose a threat to him.


    Unless the imperial court would spare no expense, deploying large-scale nuclear or space-based weapons, it might be possible to harm him.


    But if they couldn''t achieve a one-hit kill.


    Then all the high officials and members of the royal family would live in fear for the rest of their lives.


    For retribution from a martial arts extreme realm''s wrath was even more terrifying than nuclear weapons!


    But as long as Lu Yuan didn''t leave the major cities.


    Would anyone truly dare to risk the world''s condemnation, sparing no expense to employ nuclear weapons?


    "The grievances between the martial arts realm and the Red Lotus Sect should be settled."


    Lu Yuan looked up.


    As if he could see through hundreds of meters of underground to the happenings atop Mount Emei.


    The next moment.


    He stepped out of the secret chamber!


    Meanwhile.


    The situation at the summit of Mount Emei was far from optimistic.


    Especially after three days of bloody battle.


    The casualties were becoming increasingly severe.


    Eighty percent of inner strength martial artists were shot by laser weapons, even three grandmasters were severely injured and had to succumb to their wounds in the end.


    What was even more despairing.


    Most martial techniques lost their effectiveness in the face of technology!


    The Golden Bell Shield, once proud of its defense, was as fragile as paper before a laser rifle.


    The Baji Fist, known for its power and indominability, couldn''t even damage the opponent when faced with the impenetrable biological battle armor, it became a mere luxury.


    The exquisite body techniques of the various sects were obliterated by laser targeting and auto-locking features in an instant.


    These technological weapons were a dimensional strike against martial arts.


    Numerous martial artists were killed until their martial resolve collapsed, leaving them utterly in despair.


    In the end.


    Many grandmasters'' beliefs were shaken, leading to an almost one-sided massacre.


    "In this day and age? You''re still using your fists against laser rifles?"


    "You stubborn martial artists; you''re truly overestimating yourselves trying to block a cart with your arms."


    A member of the Red Lotus Sect mocked disdainfully.


    "Where is that so-called once-in-a-century martial arts prodigy of yours? Hiding away perhaps?"


    "What grandmaster youth? I see just a turtle coward hiding behind women!"


    Someone attempted to provoke, trying to crush everyone''s morale with words.


    "So much nonsense!"


    Tao Yaoyao''s phoenix eyes were filled with hate, the Tai Chi Sword Intent in her hand surged.


    A fierce sword qi slashed out horizontally, slicing the speaker in half.


    Yet she was also trapped in a siege due to her rash move.


    Laser rifles charged, dozens of red dots targeted her from head to toe.


    Even if she pushed the Tai Chi Sword Intent to the extreme, she was constantly at risk of being shot!


    On the other side.


    Facing the fully armed, armor-clad Ye Tianxiong.


    The Sweeping Monk was also beaten, bleeding profusely, retreating dozens of meters, crashing through several peaks before finally stopping.


    "The obliteration of martial arts is the trend of the times, no one can defy it."


    "Today, martial arts will become history!"


    Ye Tianxiong suspended in mid-air, pronouncing everyone''s death sentence emotionlessly.


    "Even the Sweeping Monk has failed?"


    Seeing this, the other martial artists'' morale plummeted to the bottom, their hearts chilled.


    The Sweeping Monk was a legendary figure in the martial world.


    The spiritual pillar for all martial artists present.


    If even he was defeated.


    Who else could stand against Ye Tianxiong and his men?


    "Pass the torch, let the martial arts prosper eternally!"


    "As long as there is one martial artist left, martial arts will not perish!"


    Just as everyone was in despair.


    A voice suddenly echoed in every ear.


    The crowd followed the sound, instantly bursting with joy!

 Chapter 19 1Era: The First Mover, the Brain in the Jar!

    Chapter 19 - 19 1Era: The First Mover, the Brain in the Jar!"Have you really taken that step?"


    Ye Tianxiong stared intently at Lu Yuan.


    His usually expressionless face now bore a rare solemnity.


    On the other side.


    The Sweeping Monk, ignoring his own injuries, struggled to get up from the ground.


    He gazed fervently at Lu Yuan, as if seeking a definite answer.


    Because only when one touches the Martial Arts Extreme Realm can they understand the true horror of this realm.


    Although they are at Half-Step Extreme Realm, the gap between them and the true Martial Arts Extreme Realm.


    Is as vast as the difference between heaven and earth, utterly incomparable!


    Facing the hopeful gazes of everyone.


    Lu Yuan did not answer.


    He chose to prove it with actual action!


    He took a step forward.


    Under his feet, it seemed as though there were countless invisible steps, supporting his stride.


    He walked, slowly and steadily, on air, step by step, into the battlefield sky!


    Facing hundreds of genetic warriors armed with laser weapons.


    Lu Yuan simply extended his right hand.


    Then grasped at the void.


    As if seizing the wind.


    This move.


    He had displayed it during a martial arts demonstration broadcast years ago.


    But the difference now is that.


    Lu Yuan, executing this with the realm of Martial Arts Extreme Realm, wielded a power hundreds of times greater than before.


    Especially for all the grandmasters present, they felt an unprecedented sense of dread.


    It was as if with Lu Yuan''s grasp of the void.


    He held everyone''s lives in his hands!


    "Oh no!"


    Ye Tianxiong''s face changed dramatically.


    He urgently rushed forward, attempting to stop Lu Yuan.


    But it was all too late.


    In the disbelieving eyes of everyone.


    Lu Yuan formed his fingers like a sword and suddenly slashed forward!


    A sword qi, condensed as if solid, erupted from his fingertips and rushed towards all the genetic warriors.


    In the face of this extremely fierce sword qi.


    What laser weapons, biological battle armor, special alloys, all were as fragile as paper.


    Where the sword qi passed, it was like a scythe cutting wheat.


    The Red Lotus Sect, which had previously caused heavy casualties among the martial artists, now fell in droves, completely powerless to resist.


    The power of a single finger, terrifying beyond compare!


    All the martial artists present were stunned, frozen like statues on the spot.


    What did they just witness?


    Lu Yuan, with just one move, settled all the genetic warriors?


    It wasn''t that martial arts were useless?


    But rather their power was too weak to unleash the true might of martial arts?


    "Amitabha Buddha, Donor Lu''s successful breakthrough is a blessing for our Martial Arts Realm!"


    "Wind-Catching Saber, a single finger cutting the river, this is the true Martial Arts Extreme Realm!"


    "Martial Arts reaching this point, has already communed with the gods!"


    On the battlefield.


    Blood flowed like rivers, corpses piled up.


    The pungent smell of blood filled the air, surrounded by severed limbs and broken weapon fragments.


    The whole top of Mount Emei looked as if it had turned into a purgatory on earth.


    Yet the crowd was more exhilarated than ever before.


    Their gazes at Lu Yuan were filled with reverence and fervor.


    This was truly the Martial Arts Extreme Realm!


    What was even more unbelievable was.


    Lu Yuan was only sixteen!


    A sixteen-year-old at the Martial Arts Extreme Realm, what kind of concept is this?


    From now on.


    The entire Martial Arts Realm...


    No!


    Perhaps the entire world would revere him!


    "Are you okay?"


    Lu Yuan descended from the sky, supporting the exhausted Tao Yaoyao.


    "That move was so cool earlier, can you teach me in the future?"


    The moment Tao Yaoyao saw Lu Yuan, she turned into a little fan, stars dazzling in her beautiful eyes.


    "You take a good rest first."


    Lu Yuan said helplessly.


    "Let''s go!"


    Ye Tianxiong, seeing defeat was inevitable, immediately retreated with the remaining members of the Dragon Team.


    "Damn it, those bastards from the Dragon Team have actually escaped!"


    Wu Hongsheng cursed angrily.


    "Don''t worry, they won''t escape."


    Lu Yuan said calmly.


    He turned to look in the direction Ye Tianxiong was fleeing, raising his hand and punching out.


    "Fist Intent: Wind and Thunder!"


    "Fist Intent - Dragon and Tiger Dual Form!"


    The wind howled, lightning roared.


    Cloud from the Dragon, Wind from the Tiger.


    After Lu Yuan merged Xingyi Fist with Wind and Thunder Fist Intent, the power surged several times over.


    The sky was filled with thunder and lightning, forming a ferocious Thunder Dragon, directly pouncing on Ye Tianxiong.


    Ye Tianxiong barely had time to resist when a white-forehead tiger charged swiftly at him!


    The outcome was inevitable.


    In front of the true Martial Arts Extreme Realm.


    The so-called greatest inner strength was utterly vulnerable.


    Within a few rounds.


    Ye Tianxiong was torn to pieces by the Thunder Dragon, and the Dragon Team members were completely annihilated!


    "Fist strength manifesting form, this is the highest realm of Xingyi Fist!"


    All the martial artists present looked as if they had seen a god, stunned and gaping.


    "All seniors, please rest for a moment, I will bring an end to all of this."


    Lu Yuan''s gaze was profound, looking in the direction of the Capital City.


    The Dragon Team and Red Lotus Sect were just a pair of white and black gloves.


    The real mastermind was someone else!


    "They still have many contingency plans, you must be careful."


    The Sweeping Monk reminded.


    Back then, Shaolin Temple suffered a great loss, and has not recovered its primordial energy to this day.


    Lu Yuan nodded.


    Then soared skyward, disappearing from everyone''s sight.


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    An underground base somewhere.


    A sentry every three steps, a guard post every ten steps.


    Hundreds of well-trained genetic warriors patrolled round the clock.


    Besides this.


    The entire base was equipped with a laser stereoscopic defense system, the security was extremely tight, not even a mosquito could get in!


    However, at this moment.


    The base was ablaze with red light, blaring a piercing alarm.


    "Warning! An intruder detected!"


    "Warning! Raising to the highest level, artificial intelligence ''Nova'' will take over all defense measures!"


    Inside the laboratory.


    An artificial intelligence was controlling the base''s combat system.


    "Dr. Chen, the enemy''s power is too strong, I suggest you retreat immediately."


    "No need, he is already here."


    Chen Hongyu, wearing black-rimmed glasses, appeared very calm.


    "Bang!"


    The next moment.


    The door, made of special alloys capable of withstanding nuclear blasts, was cut into a pile of scrap iron by a formless sword qi.


    A young figure disregarded the hail of bullets, stepping into the laboratory.


    Behind him.


    Was a passage stained with blood, with countless limbs and remains floating in the pools of blood.


    The pungent smell of blood permeated the entire base, enough to induce nausea and vomiting.


    This scene, like a purgatory on earth.


    Made him appear not like a sixteen-year-old boy, but a devil emerging from hell!


    "Finally, we meet, Grandmaster Lu."


    Chen Hongyu seemed very calm, as if he had long anticipated this.


    "Are you Dr. Chen? The founder of the Red Lotus Sect?"


    It was hard to imagine.


    The ordinary-looking middle-aged man in front of him, in his forties.


    Was actually the mastermind behind it all.


    He was wearing a white lab coat, with black-rimmed glasses, appearing no different from a university professor.


    But only those in the know understood.


    Just how ruthless and cruel this seemingly wooden man truly was!


    Lu Yuan surveyed the surroundings.


    Most of the laboratory was filled with research equipment.


    Besides this.


    Along both sides of the corridor, there was a row of glass jars filled with nutrient fluid.


    The light green liquid contained human brains of different ages, nationalities, and genders.


    These brains were connected to computers through various instruments, looking very sinister.


    Upon seeing this scene, the words "brain-in-a-vat" flashed in Lu Yuan''s mind.


    "These test subjects are my most perfect creations, I''m sure Grandmaster Lu will be very interested."


    "After all, they all come from the same place as you."


    Chen Hongyu smiled faintly, speaking with an implied meaning.


    "What do you mean by that?"


    Lu Yuan suddenly looked up, staring intently at him.


    In simulated reincarnations, simulators are forbidden to disclose any information related to the Main World to anyone.


    Violators will be directly erased.


    But from Chen Hongyu''s words, he definitely knew something!

 Chapter 20 Life 1: Transmigrator, or Outer Heaven People?

    Chapter 20 - 20 Life 1: Transmigrator, or Outer Heaven People?"Don''t be excited, Grandmaster Lu, I''ve actually been watching you for a long time."


    Chen Hongyu said with a faint smile.


    "I''m just an ordinary martial artist, what could possibly interest Dr. Chen?" Lu Yuan asked.


    "At sixteen, reaching the Martial Arts Extreme Realm isn''t something just any martial artist can do."


    Chen Hongyu walked over to the glass jar beside him.


    "If you study history closely, you will find."


    "Throughout the long river of time, there''s always a small group of people who seem to have some kind of inherent mission, and they possess extraordinary talent in certain domains."


    "Success, which is the lifelong pursuit of ordinary people, is merely at their fingertips."


    "They can easily obtain unimaginable wealth, fame, status, and power that ordinary people cannot imagine."


    "For instance, Wang Mang, who many netizens jokingly call a Transmigrator, and Liu Xiu, the Son of the World."


    "Ordinary people often attribute their achievements to talent or luck, but I think differently."


    "Especially with the appearance of Grandmaster Lu, which further proves my speculation."


    Chen Hongyu adjusted his glasses and spoke affirmatively.


    "What are you trying to say?"


    Lu Yuan frowned heavily.


    Since stepping into this laboratory, he had lost control of the situation.


    Despite being in the Martial Arts Extreme Realm.


    Yet this ordinary person''s every move could easily control the pace of the conversation, pushing Lu Yuan completely into a passive position.


    Thinking of this.


    The killing intent in Lu Yuan''s heart grew even stronger.


    "The body is merely a shell, you can kill me right now."


    "But by doing so, you will miss the truth of this world."


    In Chen Hongyu''s words, there was a kind of enlightenment that transcended life and death.


    "Since you haven''t acted, Grandmaster Lu."


    "Then allow me to make an introduction for you."


    He walked to the first glass jar on the left, pointing to a head soaked in a nutrient solution.


    Inside was a young man.


    His features were average, with bangs on his forehead, and he had a resemblance to a baboon in his eyebrows.


    His eyes were closed, as if he were merely sleeping.


    "Chen Daozai, male, Qian Country, at the age of eight in Las Vegas, won 30 million with 20 dollars of pocket money, becoming famously known as the boy gambling prodigy."


    "The reason he was called a gambling prodigy was because statistics show that in ten rounds, he would definitely lose nine."


    "But he only needed to win one to make a miraculous comeback!"


    Chen Hongyu recited with great familiarity.


    "Nova, bring up his memory."


    As soon as he finished speaking.


    A high-definition projection appeared in front of Lu Yuan.


    In the picture.


    A teenager in a black suit, spiritedly sitting at the gambling table, with tens of millions of chips stacked high before him.


    Countless blonde beauties surrounded him, eager to cling to him entirely. S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    His signature move, holding a cup of cappuccino, even appeared on Time magazine, imitated by countless people.


    Seeing these images.


    Lu Yuan''s heart skipped a beat, sensing a bad premonition.


    Because if he remembered correctly.


    This talent was recorded in the talent atlas of the Main World.


    C-level Talent, lose nine out of ten bets!


    "And this one."


    Following Chen Hongyu''s finger, Lu Yuan looked at another glass jar.


    The head inside belonged to a middle-aged man, wearing black-rimmed glasses, somewhat balding, with a perpetually meaningful smile at the corner of his mouth.


    He appeared gentle and refined, like a university professor.


    "Zhang San, male, Qian Country national, has committed dozens of heinous crimes, but each time managed to escape legal scrutiny for various reasons."


    "He even robbed a bank in broad daylight, only to be acquitted in court due to lack of evidence!"


    At this point.


    Chen Hongyu''s tone appeared unusually agitated.


    Because the situation was too ridiculous.


    Even a fool could sense something amiss.


    Lu Yuan remained silent.


    Just hearing the description, he speculated about this person''s talent.


    B-level Talent, Lawless Madman!


    "And this one."


    Chen Hongyu pointed again to a glass jar.


    Inside soaked the head of a man with a buzzcut.


    From his deep-set features, it was clear he was a foreigner.


    "Mike, Lighthouse Country national, senior engineer, worked at a top global construction company with an annual salary over a million, yet imprisoned due to a zero-dollar purchase."


    "He has been imprisoned in dozens of prisons."


    "But even when bound hand and foot, locked in an alloy-built chamber, with a Martial Arts Grandmaster guarding him 24 hours a day."


    "He would still manage to escape in unexpected ways!"


    Chen Hongyu''s tone carried a hint of helplessness.


    For even the Red Lotus Headquarters Base, acclaimed to be mosquito-proof, had been broken out of by Mike several times.


    Lu Yuan had already guessed this person''s ability.


    No doubt about it.


    This was the Main World''s A-level Talent.


    Can be imprisoned, but not confined!


    "As for this one."


    "He''s my mentor and the founder of the Ark Plan."


    Chen Hongyu went to the end of the glass jars, where a head of a middle-aged man was soaked.


    "Li Yun, male, from Qian Country, college entrance exam top scorer at age six, graduated from Qingbei at age ten, academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences at age fifteen."


    "Single-handedly led major breakthroughs in artificial intelligence and genetic engineering, and first proposed the concept of digital life."


    "In front of him, I am just a toddler learning to walk."


    "But twenty years ago, when the Ark Plan was about to make a major breakthrough, he suddenly died without any warning."


    "Yet it was he who let me understand the hidden truth of this world."


    Chen Hongyu sighed, turning to look at Lu Yuan.


    "So, how should I address you?"


    "Transmigrator?"


    "Or Outer Heaven People?"


    Lu Yuan did not answer.


    In fact.


    Chen Hongyu already had the answer in his heart, he did not need Lu Yuan to answer.


    After all, some Simulators have overly special talent.


    No matter how they disguise themselves.


    But as long as someone pays heed, it''s easy to spot the difference in Simulators.


    Not to mention.


    In the Main World''s concept.


    The first simulation is simple, no different from a single-player game.


    Many reckless novice Simulators disdain covering their edge.


    "I want to know, how did you turn them into brains in a vat?"


    Lu Yuan was silent for a moment, then asked.


    Simulators have the protection of the Will of the Heavens.


    Upon sensing danger, they can immediately exit the current reincarnation.


    Even the Heavenly Dao Will of this world cannot stop them.


    Yet Chen Hongyu managed to forcibly keep these people''s consciousness in this world.


    This was almost unimaginable for many Simulators.


    "No, in fact, they are already dead, what you see are just specimens."


    Chen Hongyu shook his head.


    "Transforming them is simple, just a dose of enhanced anesthetic can make them lose consciousness."


    "During their unconscious time, with current technology, it is already enough to transform them into a brain in a vat."


    "When their consciousness is awakened, artificial intelligence will use big data to simulate their previous living environment and life experiences."


    "Making them mistakenly think that they are still living in their past real world."


    "But it''s very difficult to pry into their memory."


    "You people seem to have some self-destruct mechanism in your minds."


    "If it involves certain secrets, it will automatically lead to brain death."


    Chen Hongyu explained in detail without hesitation.


    Lu Yuan looked at those heads soaked in nutrientÒº, feeling a kindred sorrow in his heart.


    The initial simulation carries very low risk.


    But who would have thought.


    That such a freak like Chen Hongyu would appear in this world?

 Chapter 21 1 Era: Sun Aberration, 7th Order Strange?

    Chapter 21 - 21 1 Era: Sun Aberration, 7th Order Strange?At the same time.


    Lu Yuan realized another issue.


    Even a native of a Low Martial Modern World could easily discover the existence of the Simulator.


    In other, more technologically advanced, or higher combat-capability Immortal Martial Worlds, wouldn''t people have long realized this?


    Or in those Xuanhuan Worlds where stars are shattered with a single strike, and the heavens are split open with a sword.


    The existence of Simulators is no longer a secret.


    Just thinking about the possession, manipulation, puppetry, and avatars in those Advanced Worlds.


    Lu Yuan felt a chill down his spine.


    "Initially, I established this research topic purely out of curiosity."


    "Just like Newton discovering the law of universal gravitation, or Einstein discovering relativity."


    "People like you have a deadly allure for researchers."


    "If we can unravel the mysteries surrounding you, it will surely become the greatest discovery in human history!"


    "But later I discovered, the deeper you delve into research, the more you realize the terrifying crisis surrounding your kind!"


    Chen Hongyu sighed.


    "What do you mean?"


    Lu Yuan furrowed his brows slightly.


    "Eerie."


    Chen Hongyu''s simple word sent a shockwave through Lu Yuan''s pupils.


    "What exactly do you know?"


    Lu Yuan stared intently at the middle-aged man before him.


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    The information Chen Hongyu was about to reveal would determine the direction of his simulated life.


    "Before that, you need to look at some documents first."


    "Nova, bring up the top-secret files from the Pentagon."


    Chen Hongyu commanded.


    The next moment.


    A detailed archive was displayed before Lu Yuan in the form of a virtual projection.


    "On July 20, 1969, humanity first landed on the Moon, marking a moment in aerospace history."


    "Astronaut Amstendant became a household name due to his famous quote, ''That''s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.''"


    "A hundred years later, human technology has undergone transformative change, and with our current aerospace technology, even long-distance interstellar travel is possible."


    "But have you ever wondered, why no country has landed on the Moon a second time?"


    Chen Hongyu asked.


    Lu Yuan couldn''t answer.


    The technology in this world is very advanced.


    Artificial intelligence, digital life, death ray weapons, controlled nuclear fusion, exoskeleton armor...


    With current technology, transforming the Moon into a space colony would be feasible.


    But think carefully.


    Since the first moon landing.


    Every government has been deeply secretive about lunar activities and has secretly ceased all outer space exploration projects.


    As if they feared something!


    "After Apollo''s successful moon landing, the Lighthouse Country''s space lab discovered a mysterious energy in the lunar soil they brought back."


    "Under the radiation of this mysterious energy, all biological beings would exhibit varying degrees of genetic mutation!"


    "Moreover, this mysterious energy penetrates all barriers and materials, with no known method to contain it."


    "It can only be studied once the energy is completely depleted."


    "At that time, researchers dubbed it Dark Energy, meaning it brings despair and destruction."


    Chen Hongyu pulled up several video clips.


    In the video.


    A grotesquely deformed, twisted humanoid monster, drooling a foul-smelling drool, was ferociously attacking a military base.


    After sacrificing hundreds of soldiers, the Lighthouse Country finally killed the monster.


    But few knew.


    The monster in the video was actually the well-known moon landing hero!


    "So this is why you''re afraid to go to the Moon?"


    Lu Yuan looked at the monster with a grim expression.


    Merely the emanated Dark Energy could twist ordinary biological beings into grotesque monsters.


    This signified.


    The eerie source has terrifying power.


    In the face of such high-tier eeriness, Lu Yuan had no chance of survival.


    Only an Advanced Simulator could confront it!


    "No."


    Chen Hongyu shook his head.


    "If Dark Energy only existed on the Moon, it wouldn''t be enough to stop all countries from exploring space."


    "But after paying great cost and conducting numerous experiments and data analysis."


    "We despairingly discovered that the Sun is actually the source of all Dark Energy!"


    As he spoke.


    Chen Hongyu pulled up another audio file.


    "This is Voyager 1, capturing magnetic fluctuations near the Sun''s orbit."


    "Boom! Boom! Boom!"


    After conversion, the magnetic fluctuations turned into a dull heartbeat sound.


    This heartbeat was deep and powerful.


    Like the resonating toll of a church bell at dusk.


    Ancient and majestic, instilling a feeling of reverence and awe!


    Just by hearing this heartbeat.


    Lu Yuan could confidently say.


    Deep within the Sun, some terrifying ancient entity is definitely slumbering!


    "Even more despairing is that since the Sun was eroded by Dark Energy, it is rapidly distorting, and soon this Dark Energy will radiate the entire Solar System!"


    Hearing this sentence.


    Lu Yuan felt as though he''d fallen into an ice cave.


    With an overwhelming urge to make an immediate escape.


    Radiate the entire Solar System?


    What does that even mean?


    This is something that only Tier Seven King or even Tier Eight eerie could achieve!


    To this day.


    Lu Yuan still remembered the advice given by his teacher to all students back in class.


    Tier One eerie, proceed with caution.


    Tier Two eerie, live stealthily.


    Tier Three eerie, pray for luck.


    As for Tier Four eerie.


    At this point.


    The teacher paused for a moment, looked terrified, and swallowed nervously.


    If your first simulated life in the reincarnation world encounters eeriness above Tier Four.


    Run!


    Run immediately!


    End the simulation by taking your own life.


    Do not harbor any illusions!


    If even Tier Four eerie can be so formidable.


    And here I am, a rookie who hasn''t even left the beginner''s village.


    You expect me to face a Tier Seven King eerie?


    That is an existence that could rival the World Will!


    If that eerie ever awakens.


    Not to mention myself.


    Even if the Heavenly Dao Will of this world were present, it would likely be defeated at that time!


    Lu Yuan was so furious he almost cursed the entire Will of the Heavens family.


    Until this moment.


    He finally understood what Hell Level simulation difficulty meant.


    But thinking carefully.


    He calmed down once more.


    The description in the life script states that the world is about to face dark erosion.


    This means.


    The Tier Seven eerie is still dormant, not yet awakened.


    Otherwise, once it fully awakens.


    The entire Solar System would be distorted, and no one would survive.


    Upon realizing this.


    Lu Yuan changed his strategy.


    Every day he lingered in this world added to the danger.


    He needed to achieve a high rating quickly and end the simulation.


    And if he guessed correctly.


    The breakthrough point for this simulated reincarnation.


    Is likely connected to Chen Hongyu and his repeatedly mentioned Ark Plan!

 Chapter 22, Line 1: A situation of certain death, digital life!

    Chapter 22 - 22, Line 1: A situation of certain death, digital life!"Solar anomaly, the apocalypse is coming?"


    "What exactly is this Ark Plan you mentioned?"


    Lu Yuan immediately asked.


    "It''s very simple."


    "Before dark energy sweeps across the Solar System, build an ark to leave Blue Star, carrying the seeds of human civilization, to find the next habitable planet."


    Chen Hongyu said candidly.


    Lu Yuan nodded.


    With the current level of human technology, even dealing with Tier Two anomalies is difficult.


    Running away is indeed the only option.


    But the spaceship''s space is limited.


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    The vast majority of ordinary people will become sacrifices of the Ark Plan.


    "Since Apollo landed on the moon and countries discovered the existence of dark energy."


    "Panicked elites from various countries secretly reached an agreement and formulated the Ark Plan."


    "The Ark Plan spanned over a century, gathering the most elite talents and scientists from all over the world."


    "To ensure the successful implementation of the Ark Plan, countries expended countless human and material resources, and after decades, finally developed the most perfect artificial intelligence in history, ''Nova''."


    "After authorization, ''Nova'' even has control over nuclear and space-based weapons!"


    "With Nova''s help, the progress of the Ark Plan had advanced significantly."


    "The first batch of ark warships has now been completed and can be launched at any time."


    "This batch of warships is equipped with the latest developed warp drive engines, with a maximum speed nearing half the speed of light."


    "The internal ecological circulation system of the warship can operate normally for five thousand years, enough to carry hundreds of thousands of people for ultra-long-distance interstellar travel."


    Chen Hongyu revealed another top-secret piece of information.


    "But you''re still here and didn''t board the warship to leave."


    Lu Yuan stared into Chen Hongyu''s eyes, trying to see through his true intentions.


    There''s a difference between being unafraid of death and seeking one''s own death.


    Chen Hongyu knew the Blue Star could be destroyed at any moment, yet he was still willing to stay here at great personal risk.


    He must have another agenda!


    "You''re right, I do have ulterior motives."


    Chen Hongyu said without any hesitation.


    "When the first batch of ark warships was completed, the high-ranking officials of various countries were overjoyed."


    "In order to secure more tickets, they even went as far as to start a small-scale war."


    "But they don''t realize, that the Ark Plan had already failed ten years ago."


    "What do you mean?"


    Lu Yuan was bewildered.


    He thought the Ark Plan was the breakthrough point of this simulation, yet it had failed?


    "According to monitoring instruments, the speed of the solar anomaly far exceeded the planned timeline."


    "As early as ten years ago, dark energy had already spread over most of the Solar System."


    "In other words, we''ve long been trapped on Blue Star."


    "Once we leave the atmosphere, we''ll be exposed to the radiation of dark energy, becoming deformed monsters before even leaving the Solar System!"


    Chen Hongyu said with a bitter smile.


    "Do you mean to say that Blue Star is already in a deadlock, and everyone can only wait for death?"


    Lu Yuan said with a headache.


    "I once thought so too." Chen Hongyu nodded.


    "After confirming the failure of the Ark Plan, I immediately logged into Nova''s backend and modified all monitoring data."


    "Otherwise, once this news gets out, it would surely trigger worldwide panic!"


    "It was then that I finally realized humanity had only one last path left."


    Chen Hongyu said with a complex expression.


    "What path?"


    Lu Yuan looked at him in surprise.


    At this point.


    This was already a dead-end situation.


    Even Lu Yuan was at a loss, unable to think of a way to break the deadlock.


    But Chen Hongyu actually had a solution?


    "Digital life!"


    Chen Hongyu sighed.


    He wouldn''t have taken this step unless absolutely necessary.


    "After numerous experiments, I suddenly made a rather unexpected discovery."


    "While dark energy can distort all biological beings, it cannot affect virtual data."


    "As long as life forms are converted into digital life, they can avoid the radiation of dark energy."


    "And this is the only way to continue human civilization!"


    Lu Yuan was silent.


    Compared to racial extinction, this path wasn''t entirely unacceptable.


    However.


    Digital life, forever living in a virtual world, can it still be considered human?


    I''m afraid most people wouldn''t be able to accept this method.


    "What''s your purpose in telling me all this?"


    Lu Yuan asked.


    "I need your genetic data."


    Chen Hongyu admitted frankly.


    "Most of Nova''s permissions are in the hands of the high-ranking officials of various countries."


    "Only by killing them can I obtain all permissions to implement the digital life plan!"


    "For the past ten years, I''ve been crafting genetic martial artists."


    "But the strongest of them are only in the Half-Step Extreme Realm, unable to confront modern armies head-on."


    "Only with your genetic data can I create a more powerful army of genetic martial artists!"


    "You want to cooperate with me? But why should I believe you?"


    Lu Yuan laughed.


    Originally, his initial intention was to end the enmity between the Martial Arts Realm and the Red Lotus Sect once and for all.


    But who knew, the situation would evolve to what it is now.


    "In fact, there''s no real conflict of interest between us."


    "If I''m not mistaken."


    "Every Outer Heaven person has some inherent mission."


    "Looking at your growth trajectory, your mission must be to revive the Martial Dao."


    Chen Hongyu analyzed.


    Lu Yuan''s expression changed.


    Just with a few clues, he could deduce the simulator''s identity.


    Chen Hongyu''s terrifying talent and ability would be wasted if he didn''t become a simulator.


    "Suppressing Martial Dao is the will of the Imperial Courts of various countries."


    "If you give me your genetic data, I can help you achieve this mission faster."


    "Besides, killing you brings me no benefit."


    Chen Hongyu spoke sincerely.


    The Red Lotus Sect was merely a tool he used to collect martial artist genes and eliminate obstacles.


    If needed.


    He could abandon it at any time.


    Moreover, there was one more reason he hadn''t stated.


    He once thought digital life was the only hope for the continuation of human civilization.


    But Lu Yuan''s appearance showed him a new possibility.


    Therefore.


    As long as it didn''t hinder his plan, he wouldn''t mind helping Lu Yuan.


    To see if he could carve out a second path.


    "Your cooperation chips aren''t enough."


    Lu Yuan shook his head.


    Despite Chen Hongyu''s proposal being somewhat tempting.


    Empty promises can''t be trusted.


    Unless Chen Hongyu could offer tangible benefits, Lu Yuan couldn''t agree.


    "This is a fragmented map I found while researching, perhaps it will be helpful to you."


    Chen Hongyu pondered for a moment, then took out a yellowed beast hide scroll from a drawer.


    Lu Yuan had just received it, before he could check it.


    A prompt sound suddenly chimed.


    [Congratulations, you have obtained an S-level key prop, the Guanghan Palace map left by the Ancient Qi Refiner!]

 Chapter 23: A Lifetime: Creating Qi Blood Martial Dao, Heading to Guanghan Palace!

    Chapter 23 - 23: A Lifetime: Creating Qi Blood Martial Dao, Heading to Guanghan Palace!"S-level key prop?"


    Lu Yuan''s face remained expressionless.


    But inside, he was quite moved.


    Even though he didn''t know the specific function of this incomplete map.


    Judging by the hints, this map could definitely help him significantly advance the main tasks!


    "Still not enough."


    Lu Yuan said without any expression.


    Chen Hongyu paused for a moment and took out another item from the drawer.


    "This is a newly developed energy potion of mine, with effects equivalent to high-level spirit medicine!"


    "Not enough."


    "This is a special-level biological battle armor made of nanometer active materials, which can automatically cover the entire body and resist most death ray weapon attacks!"


    "Not enough."


    "This is the Cyan Frost Sword forged from Celestial Meteorite Iron, capable of cutting through iron like mud, able to slice through a heavy armored vehicle with a single strike!"


    "Not enough!"


    "In the Nova database, there are hundreds of advanced martial arts from around the world, tens of thousands of ordinary martial techniques, and a vast sea of martial arts classics."


    "I can give you partial Nova access!"


    "Not enough."


    Chen Hongyu''s forehead veins twitched violently in anger, and he pulled out a button from his pocket.


    "Underneath this laboratory, there''s explosives with a yield of hundreds of millions. If I press this switch, even the Martial Arts Extreme Realm won''t..."


    "Enough!"


    Lu Yuan knew well to stop while ahead.


    One day later.


    Lu Yuan left his genetic data behind and returned loaded with spoils.


    Back to Mount Emei.


    Lu Yuan used his Inner Strength to heal the injuries of Tao Yaoyao and others.


    When everyone''s injuries were healed.


    He suddenly remembered that incomplete map and immediately asked.


    "Seniors, have you ever heard of the Ancient Qi Refiner?"


    "Qi Refiner?"


    Everyone looked perplexed, even the Sweeping Monk said he had never heard of it.


    Only the Wudang Old Grandmaster thought for a moment before solemnly saying.


    "In a journal left by our Wudang founder, there is indeed a record of the Qi Refiner."


    "According to the founder, during the Ancient Times, there existed a brilliant Qi Refining Civilization."


    "The strong among the Qi Refiners, with mana beyond comprehension, could pluck stars and seize the moon, roaming space."


    "Yet for unknown reasons, the Ancient Qi Refiners vanished overnight as if erased from history entirely."


    The Elder Grandmaster sighed.


    Back then, Master Zhang had sought traces left by the Qi Refiners, but unfortunately found nothing.


    Ancient Qi Refining Civilization?


    Lu Yuan felt a stir within.


    He thought of that Tier Seven anomaly slumbering in the core of the Sun.


    Based on the anomaly''s situation.


    Rather than saying it slumbers.


    It''s more fitting to say it was sealed by someone for tens of thousands of years.


    And the one who sealed it must be the Ancient Qi Refiner!


    "Guanghan Palace map?"


    "Could it be a palace left by the Ancient Qi Refiner on the Moon?"


    Lu Yuan put away the map without rashly acting.


    Even though he is now in the Martial Arts Extreme Realm.


    If facing the Tier Seven anomaly, he wouldn''t even dare to look it in the eyes.


    Moreover, this map was severely incomplete, virtually unusable.


    Several days later.


    Lu Yuan returned to the Martial Extreme Daoist School Headquarters.


    Once again starting a closed-door training session.


    Three months later.


    When he maxed out his power, unable to progress any further.


    He finally realized a very serious problem.


    In this End of Dharma Era with scarce spiritual energy.


    He has likely reached the end of the Martial Dao.


    To go further, he must find a new path.


    So.


    He fervently browsed through Martial Arts Classics, unearthing more information about the Ancient Qi Refining Civilization from the vast records.


    Even found a fragment of a cultivation method.


    Unfortunately.


    The Ancient Qi Refining Cultivation Method requires a large amount of spiritual energy and resources, which is even more unattainable in this End of Dharma Era.


    "Since the previous cultivation methods are ineffective, I shall create a new martial arts system myself!"


    With the help of [Flash of Inspiration].


    A wild idea suddenly formed in Lu Yuan''s mind.


    Think and act.


    [Heaven Rewards Diligence, activate!]


    [Flash of Inspiration, activate!]


    Half a year later.


    After pouring endless energy and effort, even risking several Nova overload failures.


    Lu Yuan finally explored the prototype of Qi Blood Martial Dao!


    Using Qi Blood instead of spiritual energy to unlock the secrets of the body and tap into one''s potential.


    Not cultivating various methods but only focusing on one''s own body!


    This path, when cultivated to the end.


    Enables one to tear the cosmos apart with a mortal body and still transcend!


    What''s more important.


    The Qi Blood Martial Dao isn''t as harsh on the martial artist''s talent and aptitude.


    Even ordinary people can cultivate!


    Once spread wide.


    Everyone becomes like dragons, citizens practicing martial arts would be no dream!


    [Heaven-defying Fate Change: You have created Qi Blood Martial Dao, accomplishing an unprecedented feat, bringing a sliver of new hope to this martial arts world on the brink of destruction!]


    [Reward: 50,000 Simulation Points!]


    [Main quest completion: 70%!]


    [Simulation Evaluation upgraded to SS-level!]


    [Calamity of the (Five Obstacles) postponed by thirty years, you can stay in this world for another 75 years!]


    [Heaven Rewards Diligence duration increased to 24 hours!]


    [Due to your outstanding performance, you''ve caught the attention of the World Will!]


    [The World Will has completed your Guanghan Palace map!]


    [Your Guanghan Palace map has been upgraded to an SS-level prop!]


    [You received blessings from the World Will, your power has greatly soared, becoming the strongest being of the current age!]


    Hiss!


    Seeing the string of prompts.


    Lu Yuan took a deep breath. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Especially the last reward, which thrilled him beyond his expectations.


    The strongest in the world!


    Simple, violent.


    Defying the heavens!


    "Will of the Heavens, I wish to know what''s inside Guanghan Palace?"


    Lu Yuan tentatively asked, without truly hoping.


    After all, he had never heard of anyone conversing with the Will of the Heavens.


    But after a few minutes.


    The Will of the Heavens actually responded to him.


    [Hint: Guanghan Palace holds the forgotten truth of this world, which will affect the destiny direction of this world!]


    "Is Guanghan Palace dangerous?"


    Lu Yuan asked again.


    But this time, he received no answer.


    Based on the hints from the Will of the Heavens, Guanghan Palace is very important.


    He must see it for himself.


    Moreover, after receiving the blessing from the Martial Dao World Will.


    Lu Yuan''s power increased significantly, making him the strongest in the current age.


    By his estimate.


    Even facing a Tier Two anomaly, he would still have the strength to fight.


    Lu Yuan contemplated for a long time.


    Decided to follow the map and set off for Guanghan Palace.


    Mount Tai.


    Lu Yuan followed the map''s guidance and climbed to the top of the mountain.


    At that moment.


    The Beast Hide Scroll in his hand suddenly emitted a dazzling divine light.


    Lu Yuan, enveloped by the light, vanished from where he stood.


    When he opened his eyes again.


    He found himself in an unfamiliar place.


    Looking around.


    A thousand miles of ice, ten thousand miles of snow.


    Even the undulating mountains were covered in ice and snow.


    As if this place wasn''t the Moon, but a lifeless world of ice and snow.


    A cold wind blew, making him shiver down to his bones!


    It''s worth noting.


    He was now in the Martial Arts Extreme Realm, with a flesh body capable of withstanding artillery shelling without harm.


    Even bathing in an ice room at minus hundreds of degrees, he would be unharmed.


    But now.


    A mere gust of cold wind caused fine cracks to appear on his skin, hinting at a trend of frostbite!


    At this moment.


    The Beast Hide Scroll in his hand emitted light again, enveloping him.


    All the chill dispersed.


    Lu Yuan felt like he was soaking in a hot spring.


    His whole body was warm, even his stalled cultivation improved somewhat.


    No doubt it''s an SS-level prop; truly extraordinary!

 Chapter 24: One Lifetime: Basic 6 Forms, Extreme Martial Artist Corps!

    Chapter 24 - 24: One Lifetime: Basic 6 Forms, Extreme Martial Artist Corps!Following the map''s guidance.


    Lu Yuan spent half a day and finally arrived in front of a palace.


    The palace was majestic and magnificently built.


    Every inch of the brick and tile surface was engraved with complex and mysterious runes.


    On the plaque above the palace.


    Three flamboyant characters were inscribed.


    Guanghan Palace!


    "Is this the palace of the Ancient Qi Refiner?"


    Lu Yuan surveyed the palace in front of him but dared not approach rashly.


    Because the closer he got to the palace, the more the temperature around them plummeted.


    Even the light emitted by the Beast Hide Scroll dimmed significantly.


    If he were to lose its protection at any moment.


    He would probably be frozen into an ice sculpture instantly!


    "Creak!"


    At that moment.


    The long-sealed door of the Guanghan Palace suddenly opened by itself.


    From where Lu Yuan stood, he could clearly see the center of the palace.


    There was actually an ice coffin placed there!


    Inside the ice coffin.


    Lay a young girl in a blue long dress.


    Her eyes were closed, and her skin was fair.


    Her exquisitely carved features seemed to be the most perfect creation under the heavens.


    Her stunning appearance left Lu Yuan speechless!


    "Outer Heaven person? Do you come from the same world as my father?"


    An ethereal and pleasant girl''s voice suddenly rang in Lu Yuan''s ears.


    Lu Yuan did not respond.


    According to simulation rules.


    No matter if other natives know the origin of the Simulator or not.


    The Simulator must not disclose any information about the Main World.


    However, this sentence held a vast amount of information.


    Could it be that the Ice Coffin Maiden before him is a descendant of a Simulator?


    "The seal has loosened, my time is short."


    The girl still lay in the ice coffin, seemingly asleep.


    Only her eyelashes quivered slightly, as if enduring enormous pain.


    "If you have the chance to meet my father, please help me give him this Jade Pendant."


    "As compensation, you may freely cultivate the Cultivation Technique and Martial Techniques contained within the Jade Pendant."


    As soon as the words fell.


    A Jade Pendant flew out from the depths of the palace, hovering in front of Lu Yuan.


    The Jade Pendant was only the size of a palm, with intricate and exquisite patterns carved on the surface.


    All the patterns combined to form a textual pattern.


    It seemed like some long-lost script.


    Yet faintly recognizable.


    These characters were two words.


    Jiang Yue.


    [Congratulations, you have obtained an SSS-level key item, Jiang Royal Family Jade Pendant!]


    [Hidden mission triggered (no time limit): Successfully return the Jade Pendant, and you will gain the friendship of the Jiang Royal Race, with a chance to obtain rare props.]


    Lu Yuan grasped the Jade Pendant.


    Numerous memory fragments suddenly rushed into his mind like a tide.


    Qi Refining Civilization, Dark Invasion, clan''s desperate battle, lineages severed...


    "Wan''Er, Xiaoyue, my clansmen, I failed to protect you!"


    "It''s all my fault, I am a sinner of the Jiang Clan!"


    "I must take you away, no one can stop me!"


    The final scene.


    Was of a man as mighty as a demon, his eyes bleeding.


    The boiling Qi and blood around him burned like a fierce Divine Flame.


    Majestic and divine.


    His power was terrifyingly extreme!


    In his roaring growls.


    A star trembled and actually was pulled from the sky by him!


    The man''s strength was divine, with supreme power, he forcibly broke through the world''s barrier, attempting to take his wife and daughter back to the Main World.


    Unfortunately.


    A giant hand that covered the sky descended from above, crushing all his hopes!


    "No!!!"


    "Feng King, why do you obstruct me?"


    "I, Jiang Heng, swear by my true name here and now, I will eradicate Feng King''s lineage, never resting until death!"


    The man''s fierce roar echoed in Lu Yuan''s ears, his voice mixed with overwhelming pain and murderous intent!


    After digesting all the memory fragments, Lu Yuan felt heavy-hearted.


    Once, this world was also very powerful, belonging to an Advanced Qi Refining Civilization.


    But due to the mysterious invasion.


    The world shattered, the Heavenly Dao collapsed. sea??h th§× Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    It was forcibly pushed back to primitive society.


    As for the final scene.


    Let Lu Yuan witness the tremendous power of an Advanced Simulator.


    Breaking through the world''s barrier, spanning multiple dimensions.


    If not for the constraint of the Will of the Heavens.


    They might have been able with a single slap.


    To shatter the Low Martial World into countless pieces.


    But this was a grudge between Tier Seven King-level Strong Persons.


    As a novice, he was temporarily unqualified to intervene.


    When there''s an opportunity in the future, I''ll return the jade pendant.


    "Bang!"


    The main gate of Guanghan Palace closed once again.


    Lu Yuan did not linger in this place.


    Using the beast hide scroll, he returned to Mount Tai once more.


    Immediately after.


    Lu Yuan, without stopping, began a new seclusion.


    The Jiang Royal Family Jade Pendant recorded over a dozen ancient Qi Refining Cultivation Methods, as well as thousands of Martial Techniques.


    Any one of these cultivation techniques would be enough to cause a huge sensation in the Cultivation World.


    Even though these cultivation techniques cannot be practiced during the End of Dharma Era.


    But for Lu Yuan, they still have significant reference value.


    Based on these cultivation techniques and martial techniques,


    Lu Yuan embraced all-inclusiveness and innovated.


    He created his own Qi Blood Martial Dao, the Basic Six Techniques!


    The Basic Six Techniques, which integrates the strengths of hundreds of martial arts schools.


    As long as one cultivates to the Great Success Realm, they can rival a Martial Arts Grandmaster!


    What is even more admirable,


    is the extremely low threshold for the Basic Six Techniques.


    Ordinary people can practice it to strengthen their bodies and build up fitness.


    The effect is thousands of times stronger than any Vajra Skill or Eight Pieces of Brocade.


    And on top of the Basic Six Techniques, Lu Yuan


    absorbed the essence of hundreds of martial arts, spent countless efforts, and ultimately created the "Martial Extremes Dao Scripture".


    The "Martial Extremes Dao Scripture" records all of Lu Yuan''s lifetime learning and insights and includes tens of thousands of martial arts and secret techniques.


    If someone can understand even ten percent of its essence, it would be enough to step into the Martial Arts Extreme Realm!


    But unlike the non-threshold Basic Six Techniques,


    The "Martial Extremes Dao Scripture" requires extremely high qualifications and talent.


    At least a Martial Arts Grandmaster is qualified to read it!


    Lu Yuan held nothing back.


    After coming out of seclusion,


    he immediately had the students of the Martial Extreme Daoist School promote the Basic Six Techniques across the country.


    Free learning.


    No fees are charged!


    Once the news spread,


    it caused an unprecedented sensation worldwide.


    Some opposed, some questioned, some mocked.


    Even in some countries,


    some elite leaders strictly guarded against the Basic Six Techniques.


    They didn''t hesitate to amend laws, expressly prohibiting citizens from practicing it.


    But Lu Yuan was unconcerned.


    No matter how many point fingers at him or how the world scorns him.


    What does it have to do with me?


    However, Tao Yaoyao and others were extremely resentful of this.


    The Basic Six Techniques can greatly improve the physical fitness of ordinary people.


    Moreover,


    Lu Yuan was offering free teaching!


    No fees are charged!


    This is clearly a good thing that benefits the nation and people.


    She couldn''t understand why some people would oppose it?


    But Lu Yuan understood.


    Stability is above all else.


    The Basic Six Techniques are full of uncertainties, even capable of overturning the entire order of the technological era!


    For those elite rulers,


    it''s absolutely intolerable.


    If Lu Yuan wants to spread martial arts worldwide,


    unless he opposes every nation, or a major event like a world war occurs.


    Otherwise, aiming for a 100% completion of the main storyline is nothing short of a fool''s dream.


    Meanwhile.


    Lu Yuan also sent copies of the "Martial Extremes Dao Scripture" to the Sweeping Monk and the Elder Grandmasters and others.


    He never considered himself a good person.


    But favors received should be remembered for a thousand years.


    The Elder Grandmasters and others risked their lives for him to buy time for his breakthrough.


    This favor, Lu Yuan has always kept it in his heart.


    Compared to this,


    what''s a mere "Martial Extremes Dao Scripture"?


    Moreover,


    the more people cultivate the Qi Blood Martial Dao,


    the faster his main storyline progress will increase!


    After the Elder Grandmasters and others received the "Martial Extremes Dao Scripture",


    after reading it for a while, they were immediately astounded.


    Lu Yuan absorbed the essence of Qi Refining Cultivation Method and Strong Qi Martial Dao.


    And on this basis,


    he integrated his life''s Martial Dao insights.


    Its content is profound and extensive, simply astonishing!


    A few simple words.


    Made the Elder Grandmasters enlightened and immediately announce their seclusion!


    And over at Chen Hongyu''s side, the plan was also advancing rapidly.


    Ever since obtaining Lu Yuan''s genetic data,


    he worked day and night, experiencing thousands of failures, conducting countless experiments.


    Finally, he successfully created the first batch of Extreme Martial Artist Corps!

 Chapter 25: The Child of Destiny in the Martial Arts World

    Chapter 25 - 25: The Child of Destiny in the Martial Arts WorldCapital City.


    Underground Base.


    Genetic Laboratory.


    Dense and clustered, thousands of glass containers are arranged within.


    Hundreds of Genetic Martial Artists are connected to various instruments, soaking in light green nutrient solution.


    A dozen lab technicians in white coats shuttle between the glass containers, busily collecting various data.


    [Warning! Warning!]


    [In five minutes, I will attempt to awaken the first Genetic Extreme Realm Martial Artist!]


    [This process is very risky, all relevant personnel please evacuate immediately!]


    [Cardiopulmonary functions are normal!]


    [Nervous system response is normal!]


    [All vital signs are within the normal range, attempting the first awakening now!]


    Nova''s cold mechanical electronic voice echoes in the lab.


    Upon hearing the warning.


    All lab personnel hurriedly evacuated the laboratory.


    A few minutes later.


    As the light green nutrient solution drains away.


    The scarred man in the first glass tank suddenly opens his eyes.


    A surge of powerful Inner Strength immediately sweeps through the entire laboratory.


    Fortunately, all the equipment in the lab is made of nanometer materials.


    Otherwise, the aura emitted by the scarred man alone would be enough to destroy most of the laboratory.


    He steps out of the container.


    Expressionless, eyes cold.


    His seemingly frail body seems to conceal an Ancient Tyrannosaurus.


    Ready to unleash unparalleled Power at any moment.


    If armed and armored.


    He will surely become a perfect killing machine!


    "Very impressive, the experimental results are better than I anticipated."


    Not far away.


    Chen Hongyu stands at the laboratory''s entrance, nodding with satisfaction.


    But just at that moment.


    The scarred man''s head turns, his eyes lock onto Chen Hongyu, as if recalling something.


    He steps forward, crossing a hundred meters in a flash.


    Appearing before Chen Hongyu like he teleported.


    Then extends his right hand, gripping Chen Hongyu''s neck, lifting him effortlessly into the air.


    With the terrifying Power Dao of an Extreme Realm Martial Artist.


    The scarred man needs only a slight squeeze.


    To snap Chen Hongyu''s neck in two.


    Yet Chen Hongyu remains calm throughout.


    As if he is not the one in peril, but rather a disconnected stranger.


    "This is bad! The subject''s memory has remnants, Dr. Chen is in danger!"


    As everyone watches in tense horror, their hearts in their throats.


    The scarred man''s eyes suddenly become vacant again.


    He releases his right hand.


    Suddenly kneels on one knee, respectfully saying.


    "Subordinate greets the Doctor!"


    Chen Hongyu''s neck is bruised.


    But the smile on his face is pure.


    Just like a child, after crafting a satisfying creation by hand, genuinely happy from the heart.


    "The experiment was successful."


    "Nova, repair the memory gaps in the subject, expand production scale!"


    "Within half a month, I want a corps of over ten thousand Extreme Martial Artist Corps!"


    Chen Hongyu speaks with fervor.


    Outside the laboratory.


    Lu Yuan stands with arms crossed, witnessing the entire process.


    One must admit.


    Chen Hongyu''s methods are truly mind-boggling.


    From this experiment.


    His created Genetic Extreme Realm Martial Artists, though not as formidable as true Martial Arts Extreme Realm.


    They hold overwhelming advantage in numbers!


    "Do me a favor."


    Chen Hongyu approaches, speaking bluntly.


    "I''ve seen your creation of Qi Blood Martial Dao, it''s impressive."


    "The Extreme Realm Martial Artists still have defects, I want all the Qi Blood Martial Dao data and information."


    "What''s the compensation?"


    Lu Yuan doesn''t hastily refuse.


    "The entire world."


    Chen Hongyu replies with conviction.


    "What do you mean?"


    "This world needs a complete transformation, the old order will be destroyed, and a new civilization will rise from the ruins!"


    "In layman''s terms."


    "The timing is ripe, I have decided to convert everyone into digital life forms, including myself."


    "Once the plan succeeds, the entire world will belong to you."


    "Are you mad?"


    Chen Hongyu''s tone is calm.


    Yet to Lu Yuan''s ears, it is thunderous.


    Put nicely.


    It''s turning everyone into digital life forms.


    Put badly.


    It''s a massacre unimaginably worse than any nation-destroying apocalypse!


    Furthermore.


    With humanity''s current technology, can this truly be achieved?


    "In fact, top scientists have been researching digital life for decades."


    "With my mentor''s advancement and perfection, this technology is now mature."


    While Chen Hongyu speaks.


    He takes out a handheld intelligent brain, extending it towards a white mouse.


    Then.


    He lightly taps a button.


    An infrared beam sweeps over the white mouse.


    The entire process is as simple as scanning a QR code.


    Scanning, encoding, reconstructing, transferring...


    All data is transmitted to the handheld intelligent brain.


    The white mouse disappears from its cage.


    Then reappears as a virtual projection before Lu Yuan.


    Except for its illusory body.


    This white mouse looks no different than before.


    On the screen of the handheld intelligent brain. S§×ar?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    The panicked white mouse scurries around, squealing in fear, unaware it''s become a string of data.


    Amazing, incredible.


    Faced with this epoch-making technology, Lu Yuan is left in awe.


    "Even if you forcibly convert everyone into digital life forms."


    "No server can bear such an immense data flow."


    Lu Yuan remarks with furrowed brows.


    "No, [Ark] is the perfect carrier."


    Chen Hongyu''s face shows a profound smile.


    Lu Yuan is stunned, finally understanding everything.


    No wonder Chen Hongyu invested countless effort and passion into creating a virtual online game.


    It turns out [Ark] is not just a game, but a complete virtual world!


    "How will you counteract the world''s nuclear and space-based weapons?"


    Lu Yuan continues to inquire.


    In this modern world with fusion and quantum engines among other advanced technologies.


    The world-ending nuclear weapons with tens of billions of yields are the ultimate deterrent.


    Under nuclear weapons, all things are equal.


    No matter how strong the Extreme Realm Army, or how thorough the plans.


    It''s just a matter of a few more nuclear weapons.


    "Nova."


    Chen Hongyu says with full confidence.


    Nova, as the most outstanding artificial intelligence of this era, possesses numerous advanced permissions.


    She can invade any computer in the world, control any mobile phone.


    Even more terrifying.


    Unlike other artificial intelligence.


    After a sudden glitch, Nova unexpectedly gained a bug-level ability.


    She can surpass the limitations of artificial intelligence.


    Automatically learn, and grow infinitely.


    The larger the database, the faster the growth.


    Each time a digital life form is converted, Nova''s capability strengthens!


    This means.


    She will have infinite possibilities!


    "So you''ve been planning this all along?"


    Lu Yuan feels a chill.


    Chen Hongyu''s hidden character, high-level means, and thorough planning are truly terrifying.


    Although Chen Hongyu is arguably a madman.


    There''s no denying.


    All he does is to prolong human civilization.


    With this thought.


    Lu Yuan glances at Nova, vaguely understanding something.


    Some glitch bug.


    That''s a blessing from the Martial Dao World Will!


    Lu Yuan had once heard in school.


    Whenever a world approaches destruction.


    There will always emerge a few lucky ones, favored by the World Will.


    From all signs.


    Chen Hongyu.


    Is likely this world''s Child of Destiny!

 Chapter 26: The Frailty of Flesh, the Digital Ascension!

    Chapter 26 - 26: The Frailty of Flesh, the Digital Ascension!"The solar distortion is accelerating, and we don''t have much time left."


    Chen Hongyu sighed.


    "But since you want to promote Qi Blood Martial Dao, I can leave you some seeds."


    "Among all the Outer Heaven People, you have achieved the most. I want to see how far you can go."


    Lu Yuan understood what he meant.


    Don''t put all your eggs in one basket.


    The Digital Life Plan is just a helpless measure to continue human civilization.


    If there''s a better choice, Chen Hongyu would be happy to see it happen too.


    "And what about you? Won''t you reconsider?"


    Lu Yuan questioned himself.


    If he had to abandon his body and live in the virtual network as data only.


    He would rather choose death.


    "Flesh is weak, for someone like me, digital life is the ultimate destination."


    Chen Hongyu shook his head and said.


    In fact.


    Digital life was exactly the existence he dreamed of.


    No disease, no need to eat, no need to sleep.


    In this way.


    He could devote all his energy and time to scientific research.


    There''s nothing better than that!


    Seeing Chen Hongyu''s firm attitude.


    Lu Yuan no longer tried to persuade him.


    Leaving the laboratory.


    Lu Yuan looked up at the pitch-black night sky, suddenly feeling as if it were a lifetime ago.


    On this seemingly ordinary night.


    Many people were still, as usual, getting off work, having dinner, taking a walk, playing poker.


    Probably no one could imagine.


    The whole world was about to usher in an unprecedented transformation!


    Three days later.


    Gunshots were fired in East Japan, executing national traitors.


    Seven days later.


    Members of the Great Ying cabinet died mysteriously one after another, suspected to have been killed by Martial Dao experts!


    Half a month.


    A carrier fleet of the Lighthouse Country was suddenly attacked during exercises.


    A Five-Star General who went to inspect was unfortunately killed.


    The entire fleet was wiped out, with no survivors!


    A series of negative news made people uneasy.


    But Lu Yuan knew very well.


    This was just the appetizer.


    Half a year later.


    Chen Hongyu used the Extreme Martial Artist Corps to hunt down the top leaders of the Ark Plan everywhere.


    Finally successfully obtaining all permissions of Nova.


    From then on.


    No one could stop him anymore.


    He no longer hid.


    Instead, he decided to announce the arrival of a new era to the world in an extremely high-profile way!


    Year 2140.


    Christmas Eve.


    Many people were immersed in the festive atmosphere.


    The pedestrian street had long been adorned with colorful lights.


    As night fell.


    Streetlights lit up. S§×arch* The N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Many people finished their day''s tiring work and couldn''t wait to celebrate a little.


    Steamy food, bustling Western restaurants, and the fashion and jewelry in shop windows.


    Everything made tonight look so beautiful.


    But at this moment.


    People all over the world unexpectedly discovered.


    Their phones, computers, car screens, public LCD screens, and all surrounding electronic devices suddenly lost signal, turning to static.


    And the harsh electronic noise of ''sizzling'' came out.


    This was an absolute disaster for the information age.


    High-speed trains stopped, planes went out of contact, phones became useless bricks.


    All infrastructure was in a state of paralysis.


    After a few minutes.


    In the unsettling wait.


    The screen full of static finally showed an image.


    In the image.


    Was a middle-aged man in a white lab coat, wearing black-rimmed glasses, looking like a university professor.


    He spoke the most arrogant words in the calmest tone.


    "Flesh is weak, digital immortality!"


    "My name is Chen Hongyu, and I''m here to declare war on the whole world!"


    Upon hearing Chen Hongyu''s deadpan war declaration.


    Everyone laughed.


    "It''s already 2140, and someone still makes such a boring joke?"


    "Which mental hospital''s fool was not secured well, that he managed to escape?"


    "Everyone look at me, I have an announcement, he''s surely the Songstress!"


    But many people didn''t know.


    When the leaders of various countries saw this familiar face, they immediately panicked.


    And what Chen Hongyu did next plunged them into unprecedented fear.


    Because he, in front of the whole world.


    Directly published the Ark Plan and the existence of Dark and eerie energies!


    Dark Energy?


    Solar Distortion?


    Doomsday Crisis?


    This series of information left countless people struck by lightning, unable to believe their ears.


    "Fake! It must be fake!"


    "What solar distortion, just a lie made up by those with ulterior motives!"


    "Trying to make us panic with a few words? I advise you not to be delusional."


    In the face of the harsh truth.


    Many people chose self-denial, preferring to indulge in comforting lies.


    Some netizens also believe this is nonsense.


    But when Chen Hongyu presented the Apollo lunar plan and a series of evidence.


    People fell silent.


    Because using Nova, Chen Hongyu obtained a large amount of firsthand confidential information from within the Hexagonal Building.


    From this information.


    Everyone could clearly see.


    How the well-known moon landing hero gradually transformed from a normal person into a monstrous abomination.


    Besides this.


    There was also information on the Ark Plan, signatures of high-ranking officials from various countries, all the scientists'' photographs...


    These real pieces of evidence mercilessly shattered the last shred of illusion in everyone''s hearts.


    Could it be that dark and weird really exists?


    Was everything this madman said actually true?


    After accepting this harsh truth.


    Many people squatted on the ground, holding their heads and crying bitterly.


    A second ago.


    They were still immersed in the hot, merry festival atmosphere.


    The next second.


    They were plunged into Hell by the cruel truth.


    In addition to the fear.


    When the world learned that elites from various countries had built an Ark fleet, attempting to escape secretly,


    Many ordinary people fell into unprecedented anger and despair.


    "Those elites betrayed us!"


    "Turns out, we are just cattle and horses that can be sacrificed carelessly!"


    "The apocalypse is coming, what do we have to fear!"


    "Willing to risk it all and dare to bring the emperor down off his horse!"


    "Join the digital ascension, and embrace glorious evolution!"


    Under the impact of the angry crowd.


    War flags rose everywhere, and order collapsed.


    The entire world fell into chaos.


    Especially the Lighthouse Country, where the civilian gun ownership rate was as high as 46%,


    it directly turned into a gunfight suit.


    A true-to-life version of the battle royale - PlayerUnknown''s Battlegrounds unfolded intensely.


    Meanwhile, on the other side.


    Many unaware Ark players were still wearing virtual helmets playing games.


    For these shut-ins,


    The best way to celebrate Christmas,


    was undoubtedly to let their favorite female character in the game wear a Christmas dress and celebrate with them.


    But the next second.


    They suddenly felt a slight sting in their necks, as if stung by a bee.


    Then their bodies went limp, collapsing to the ground.


    They completely lost all breath.


    When they regained consciousness, they found themselves still in the familiar Ark world.


    But unlike usual,


    This time they would live in the game forever, unable to return to the real world!


    Despair, fear, madness...


    With millions of Ark players converted into digital life, countless people broke down.


    The top layers of many countries declared the highest state of combat readiness.


    And urgently mobilized armies, attempting to jointly annihilate the Red Lotus Sect.


    But it was a pity.


    In the face of tens of thousands of Extreme Realm Gene Martial Artists, the so-called modern army was simply too fragile to withstand a blow.


    A slash to cut a fleet.


    A strike to destroy a city!


    That day.


    Humans finally recalled the fear once dominated by the Martial Dao!


    "Use nuclear weapons and space-based weapons, at all costs, erase him from this world!"


    The Lighthouse Country''s general spoke firmly.


    Before the words fell,


    The entire command room suddenly blared with alarms, flashing intense red light.


    "Warning!"


    "Military system has been forcibly breached!"


    "All combat satellites are down, and all nuclear weapons have lost control..."


    On the combat screen.


    Only eight big words remained.


    Flesh is weak, digital immortality!


    "God, what kind of monster have we created?!"


    The highest commander slumped in his seat, his eyes filled with deep despair.


    As a participant in the Ark Plan.


    He of course understood Nova''s capabilities clearly.


    Once nuclear weapons and all communication means were lost.


    When facing the Extreme Realm Army.


    Countries were simply fish on the chopping block, ready to be slaughtered!


    Staring at the bright blood-red words on the screen.


    He shakily pulled out a handgun from his coat.


    "Bang!"


    With a gunshot sound.


    The highest commander of the Lighthouse Country tilted his body, falling into a pool of blood.


    Similar incidents continued to play out across the world.


    Under Chen Hongyu''s control.


    The Extreme Martial Artist Corps advanced with unstoppable momentum, and by force transformed everyone into digital life.


    Many countries announced their fall one after another.


    Eastern Africa, Latin America, Western Europe...


    One region after another fell in succession.


    The once bustling downtowns now became desolate, empty cities.


    Even the great powers of the world were overwhelmed, in a state of constant panic.


    As the world panicked.


    They suddenly discovered.


    The entire world, only Qian Country remained untouched.


    Because there was the most powerful Martial Arts Extreme Realm of the current era.


    Who could suppress all chaos and turmoil!

 Chapter 27: A World: Everyone Like Dragons, All Citizens are Martial Warriors!

    Chapter 27 - 27: A World: Everyone Like Dragons, All Citizens are Martial Warriors!Therefore.


    Those individuals with hundreds of billions in assets, who once appeared on the Forbes list of billionaires.


    Didn''t hesitate to sell all their assets, just to obtain citizenship in Qian Country.


    Countless wealthy elites fought desperately for a passport.


    Meanwhile, the men of Qian Country who were previously oppressed and belittled by foreign entities.


    Suddenly transformed, becoming the most desirable marriage partners in the eyes of foreigners.


    Countless top-tier beauties from abroad would rather do laundry and cook as a mistress than marry someone from Qian Country.


    As for those who revered foreigners to the point of forgetting their roots, they wept tearfully in front of the cameras, just to get a return ticket.


    "Boo-hoo, please let me go back, I won''t call you ordinary men anymore."


    "Though I''ve dated a few from abroad, I''ve come to realize our country''s men are the best. I hope you don''t mind my past."


    Yet, face with these pleas, Lu Yuan remained unmoved.


    Regret now?


    What were you doing earlier?


    Not only did Lu Yuan deny their applications to return.


    He even used the resources and contacts of the Martial Extreme Daoist School.


    To expel all the haters hiding across Qian Country and foreign men from within the borders.


    As the strongest Martial Arts Extreme Realm of the present day.


    The entire Qian Country was under his command.


    Even the Royal Family had to act according to his wishes!


    Then.


    He established Martial Extreme Daoist Schools in every city across the nation, wholeheartedly promoting Qi Blood Martial Dao.


    By now.


    Everyone understood.


    If they didn''t want to become digital life forms.


    Then Qi Blood Martial Dao was their only way out.


    Thus.


    Countless individuals joined Martial Extreme Daoist School, training diligently.


    Every day, apart from eating and sleeping, they spent all other time training hard in martial arts.


    Originally those who revered technology and resisted martial arts had come to realize the value, and joined the path of Qi Blood Martial Dao.


    Moreover, due to the presence of the Basic Six Techniques.


    The threshold for ordinary people to become martial artists was significantly lowered, and the cultivation resources required were much reduced.


    As time passed.


    The number of Qi Blood Martial Artists skyrocketed in an explosive manner!


    The first year.


    Twenty million people became Qi Blood Martial Artists!


    And with Lu Yuan''s help.


    Tao Yaoyao, Sweeping Monk, the Wudang Old Grandmaster, and others...


    All stepped into the Martial Arts Extreme Realm one after another!


    By the fifth year.


    The number of Qi Blood Martial Artists had exceeded the one hundred million mark.


    As for the Martial Arts Extreme Realm, there were over a hundred of them!


    By the tenth year.


    The number of Qi Blood Martial Artists reached an astounding five hundred million.


    Among them, over three thousand were Martial Arts Extreme Realm experts!


    It''s worth noting that the current total population of Qian Country was only about two billion.


    This meant.


    One in four people was a Qi Blood Martial Artist.


    Achieving the dream where everyone is as strong as dragons, and the whole nation practices martial arts!


    Meanwhile, the Red Lotus Sect also needed time to integrate resources and personnel.


    At this moment.


    Qi Blood Martial Dao and the Red Lotus Sect were equally matched, temporarily attaining balance.


    But Lu Yuan did not let down his guard.


    "Two tigers cannot share one mountain; there will inevitably be a battle between us and Chen Hongyu!"


    Lu Yuan instructed Tao Yaoyao and others to closely monitor the movements of the Red Lotus Sect.


    "But isn''t he in a cooperation with us?"


    Tao Yaoyao asked, puzzled.


    As the closest person to Lu Yuan, she knew quite a bit of the inside story.


    "No, I and he are merely using each other."


    "I need to use Chen Hongyu''s hand to eliminate all obstacles and make Qi Blood Martial Dao the mainstream of this world!"


    "And he needs my genetic data to create an invincible Extreme Realm Martial Artist Corps."


    Lu Yuan stated frankly.


    If relying solely on himself.


    Wanting to promote Qi Blood Martial Dao worldwide was practically impossible.


    After all, shifting interests is harder than shifting souls.


    The high officials of other countries would not allow Lu Yuan to hold absolute power.


    But Chen Hongyu''s plan.


    Instead made Qi Blood Martial Dao become everyone''s lifeline!


    Either become digital life.


    Or become a Qi Blood Martial Artist.


    An either-or choice!


    Simple, crude.


    Yet extremely effective!


    Therefore, in a certain sense.


    The current situation benefited Lu Yuan more.


    "There is no personal vendetta between Chen Hongyu and me."


    "But differing paths can''t be worked on together, it''s a battle of ideologies."


    "Whether I win or lose, it is all to make the world a better place."


    Lu Yuan calmly said.


    There''s a thin line between genius and madness.


    Chen Hongyu is even a pure madman.


    To achieve his goals, he would stop at nothing.


    The reason he cooperates with Lu Yuan.


    Is to find out.


    If Qi Blood Martial Dao can shoulder the responsibility of resisting the Dark Invasion.


    But if one day.


    Qi Blood Martial Dao becomes a burden, Chen Hongyu will undoubtedly kill Lu Yuan without hesitation.


    Conversely.


    Lu Yuan would do the same.


    Therefore.


    In the past ten years.


    Lu Yuan has never slackened.


    Every day, aside from cultivation, he diligently perfected the Qi Blood Martial Dao.


    With the blessing of the Martial Arts World Will and the empowerment of Heaven Rewards Diligence.


    Lu Yuan''s power had reached an astonishing and unimaginable level.


    [You have practiced Wind and Thunder Fist a million times, comprehending the Ultimate Secret, Extreme Intent: Wind and Thunder!]


    [You have practiced Baji Fist a million times, comprehending the Ultimate Secret, Extreme Intent: Baji!]


    [You have practiced Tathagata Divine Palm a million times, comprehending the Ultimate Secret, Extreme Intent: Palm Buddha Country!]


    Lu Yuan clenched his fists.


    In his heart surged an unprecedented sense of strength.


    He felt an invisible sensation.


    That he had stepped into a new realm.


    This realm was more powerful than the Martial Arts Extreme Realm.


    A casual strike could easily annihilate an Extreme Realm expert!


    Especially when he operated the cultivation technique.


    An overwhelming aura surged like vast rivers and seas.


    Even the void couldn''t withstand it, faintly emitting a ''crack'' of shattering!


    This indicated that.


    He had reached the combat power limit of this world!


    Meanwhile.


    The long-dormant Red Lotus Sect became active once again.


    Bad news arrived consecutively.


    London has fallen!


    Paris has fallen!


    Peanut Town has fallen!


    After consolidating all resources.


    The Red Lotus Sect swept through all lingering national powers with a crushing force.


    Heading straight for the Qian Country.


    The army pressed on the borderline.


    The shadow of war hung over everyone''s heart.


    Panic spread across the country!


    "Prove to me the value of the Qi Blood Martial Dao!"


    Chen Hongyu broadcasted his message.


    "As you wish."


    Under everyone''s watchful eyes.


    Lu Yuan soared into the air, transforming into a long rainbow, disappearing into the horizon in an instant.


    At the border of Qian Country.


    Aside from the tens of thousands of Extreme Realm Martial Artist Corps stationed by the Red Lotus Sect.


    There was also a stream of steel formed by tens of thousands of fighter jets, tanks, and heavy armors.


    In the adjacent sea area.


    Six large carrier fleets patrolled vigilantly, ready to support the battlefield at any moment!


    It is no exaggeration to say.


    With this force alone.


    They could level any contemporary great nation within a day.


    Not to mention.


    After consolidating all resources.


    The entire world had become the production factory of the Red Lotus Sect.


    They possessed an endless supply of reinforcements, capable of waging a protracted war for decades.


    Conversely, on the side of Qian Country.


    The only true threat to the Red Lotus Sect.


    Was Lu Yuan alone!


    And to assassinate people''s minds, Chen Hongyu specifically broadcasted all this to everyone live.


    In the face of the huge disparity in strength.


    Everyone was desperate.


    Even the most trusting, like Tao Yaoyao and others, were pessimistic in their hearts.


    Believing that relying on him alone, it was impossible to defeat such a powerful steel torrent.


    But Lu Yuan remained fearless.


    In the tense focus of everyone worldwide.


    A golden long rainbow roared from the horizon, then landed at the forefront of the battlefield!


    "Open fire!"


    At the moment Lu Yuan appeared.


    Nova controlled all the heavy artillery and armor, instantly targeting that figure.


    "Boom boom boom!"


    Thousands of shells poured down like a torrential rain, bombarding the land within a hundred meters around Lu Yuan.


    "Boom!"


    The ground trembled, rocks scattered.


    The acrid smoke filled the battlefield.


    The once flat ground was now blasted apart by shells, full of craters and fissures.


    Under such saturation bombing.


    Even an Extreme Realm Martial Artist Corps of a thousand strong would be instantly blown to pieces!


    But in the next moment.


    An unbelievable scene appeared before everyone.


    [Extreme Intent - Lingbo Micro Step]!


    [Extreme Intent: Divine Transformation]!


    [Extreme Intent: Eight Steps to Catching a Cicada]!


    Lu Yuan pushed tens of Advanced Body Techniques to the extreme.


    His figure flickered like a ghost through gunfire and artillery effortlessly.


    That casual demeanor as if strolling in his own garden.


    Moreover, Lu Yuan''s speed grew faster and faster.


    Eventually, leaving only an afterimage, even laser-guided targeting couldn''t pinpoint him!


    But before the crowd could breathe a sigh of relief.


    An even more astonishing scene appeared.


    [Extreme Intent Golden Light Spell]!


    [Extreme Intent Golden Bell Shield]!


    [Extreme Intent Iron Cloth Shirt]!


    A thin golden film, as delicate as a cicada''s wings, enveloped Lu Yuan entirely.


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    Lu Yuan''s aura was transcendent, divine might like a prison.


    Like a Divine King descending to earth, his aura reached an unparalleled peak!

 Chapter 28: Invincible in Lifetime: The Man Who Walked Out of a Nuclear Explosion

    Chapter 28 - 28: Invincible in Lifetime: The Man Who Walked Out of a Nuclear Explosion"Hiss!"


    Lu Yuan''s entire body was enveloped in a golden light.


    The thin film seemed fragile, yet it was truly indestructible.


    The destructive beams from dozens of death ray weapons struck it, unable to leave even the slightest mark.


    Then.


    Lu Yuan transformed into a golden afterimage, instantly charging into the military formation.


    Blood flowed and soaked the sails wherever he went!


    He needed no weapon.


    For his fists were the sharpest war spears!


    He needed no protection.


    For his body was an indestructible armor!


    The heavy artillery, weighing dozens of tons, was lifted by him with one hand and smashed into a heap of scrap iron.


    The supersonic stealth jets hovering thousands of meters in the sky were slashed down by him, exhaling air into a sword!


    The aircraft carrier fleet stationed near the sea didn''t have time to depart before Lu Yuan caught up to them, slicing them in half!


    Everyone who witnessed this scene was dumbfounded, their eyes widened with shock.


    With a flesh-and-blood body, he clashed with a torrent of steel.


    This was undoubtedly the most astounding miracle in human history!


    "Has his power grown stronger again? As expected, he didn''t disappoint me."


    In the command room.


    Chen Hongyu saw this scene and was not angry, but instead showed a slight smile at the corner of his mouth.


    "Conventional weapons can no longer harm him, let the Extreme Martial Artist Corps attack."


    "Yes."


    Under Chen Hongyu''s command.


    Fifty thousand fully armed Extreme Realm Martial Artists simultaneously launched an attack on Lu Yuan.


    Unfortunately.


    In the face of absolute power.


    The so-called Genetic Martial Artists were simply no match.


    [Extreme Intent: Wind and Thunder]!


    [Extreme Intent - Dragon and Tiger Dual Form]!


    "Roar!"


    Accompanied by a dragon''s roar that resounded through the sky.


    Only to see lightning interweaving across the entire sky.


    A Thunder Dragon swooped down from high above, instantly causing heavy casualties to the Extreme Realm Army.


    And on the battlefield.


    A white-browed tiger entirely formed by inner strength also charged into the crowd, slaughtering all around!


    Despite these Extreme Realm Martial Artists being modified.


    Feeling no pain, no fear.


    They were still no match for Lu Yuan.


    The Extreme Realm Army, painstakingly crafted by Chen Hongyu over time, now seemed like toys in Lu Yuan''s hands, falling one after another.


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    When the first rays of dawn broke through the darkness.


    The battlefield, once thunderous with gunfire, became eerily silent.


    Blood flowed like rivers, corpses piled like mountains.


    The stinging smell of blood permeated the air.


    Lu Yuan stood covered in golden light, atop the ruins.


    From afar, he looked like an invincible god!


    "Weak and powerless."


    Lu Yuan said calmly.


    With absolute strength and invincibility, he responded to Chen Hongyu''s taunt!


    "We won, we won!"


    In front of the screens.


    Everyone cried tears of joy, hugging each other tightly.


    Only through chaos and war can one understand the hard-won nature of peace.


    From this day forth.


    They could walk freely in the sunlight.


    No longer living in fear and despair.


    And all of this was brought by Lu Yuan!


    Everyone gazed at the figure on the screen, eyes filled with reverence and fervor.


    After defeating the Red Lotus Sect.


    Lu Yuan did not stop there.


    Instead, he traveled around the world, hunting down the remnants of the Red Lotus Sect.


    An hour later.


    The Thai-Myanmar Branch was destroyed!


    Three hours later.


    The Tianzhu Branch was destroyed!


    Six hours later.


    Lu Yuan crossed the oceans, wiping out the Red Lotus Sect''s Japan Branch single-handedly!


    But just as he was about to leave East Japan.


    Suddenly alarm bells rang in his mind, his skin broke out in goosebumps.


    This was a psychic warning!


    It signified a major life-and-death crisis!


    Lu Yuan looked up to the sky.


    Only to see hundreds of black dots dragging long trails of flame, falling rapidly from above.


    This was the ultimate weapon of the modern world.


    Nuclear weapons!


    The change happened too suddenly.


    Everyone was in despair!


    No matter how powerful Lu Yuan was.


    In the end, he was still a flesh-and-blood being.


    How could he possibly withstand nuclear weapons?


    "Boom!"


    Before Lu Yuan could take any action.


    Hundreds of nuclear weapons were instantly detonated.


    "Crack!"


    Accompanied by a thunderous explosion.


    The entire East Japan was sunk, completely submerged into the sea.


    And Lu Yuan, at the center of the nuclear explosion.


    Was certainly not spared, suffering unimaginable blows!


    In the face of an intense death crisis.


    Lu Yuan instead became very calm, his mind spinning at an unprecedented speed.


    [Heaven Rewards Diligence]!


    [Flash of Inspiration]!


    All talents and martial arts techniques were pushed to the extreme by him.


    "Crack!"


    With an almost inaudible shattering sound.


    Lu Yuan felt as if he had broken through some shackle.


    His soul leaped over the heavens and fused with this world.


    Like a fish returning to the sea, a bird returning to the sky.


    There was an indescribable sense of pleasure!


    His spirit became unprecedentedly powerful.


    With every move.


    He could draw upon the power of this world for his own use.


    This was the legendary realm recorded in ancient texts.


    Unity of Heaven and Man!


    An unprecedented sense of power emerged from his heart.


    As if the whole world would submit at his feet!


    [Heaven-defying Fate Change: You have broken the limits of combat power in this world, successfully elevating its dimension!]


    [Reward: 100,000 simulation points!]


    [Further rewards will be settled at the end of the simulation!]


    At the next moment.


    Amidst the incredulous gazes of everyone.


    A figure blazing with golden flames, like a deity, walked out from the center of the nuclear explosion!


    Faced with a nuclear bombardment of tens of billions of tons.


    Lu Yuan was actually unharmed!


    At this moment.


    The whole world was left speechless.


    Many people had a premonition.


    This battle would surely go down in history.


    And this scene declared to everyone.


    A new era dominated by Martial Artists had already arrived!


    When even nuclear weapons become ineffective.


    This means that the Red Lotus Sect no longer has any power to oppose Lu Yuan.


    Lu Yuan easily crushed his way into the headquarters of the Red Lotus Sect.


    "Even nuclear weapons couldn''t kill you, you truly are a monster."


    Chen Hongyu said with a faint smile.


    Facing Lu Yuan''s undisguised intense killing intent.


    He not only showed no fear, but there was even a sense of relief in his tone.


    "You won."


    "I accept my loss, this world is yours now."


    "I hope you can lead them to find a way out."


    Under Lu Yuan''s gaze.


    Chen Hongyu pulled out a pistol and then pulled the trigger.


    "Bang!"


    With a gunshot.


    The founder of the Red Lotus Sect fell into a pool of blood like that.


    Did Chen Hongyu really die?


    No one would believe that.


    Given Chen Hongyu''s cautious nature.


    He must have backed up his life data over a decade ago.


    Lu Yuan knew very well.


    Just like Chen Hongyu couldn''t kill him with a nuclear weapon, now that he comprehended Unity of Heaven and Man.


    Neither could Lu Yuan kill Chen Hongyu, who had become a string of digital code.


    It could be said.


    An unspoken agreement was reached between the two.


    The Red Lotus Sect would disappear from the public eye.


    The digital immortality plan would now operate secretly.


    And Lu Yuan would take over the world as a savior.


    As the conclusion of this farce.


    Chen Hongyu used his life.


    To put an end to it all.


    When Lu Yuan carried Chen Hongyu''s body and appeared before the world.


    The whole world erupted!


    With his own strength, he saved the entire world.


    He was seen as a savior by everyone.


    And his prestige reached unprecedented heights!


    [Heaven-defying Fate Change: You are a monster that even nuclear weapons cannot kill, having single-handedly defeated this world''s Child of Destiny.]


    [Through your relentless efforts, you finally let the Martial Dao surpass its former glory.]


    [You broke the combat power limit, successfully elevating this Martial Arts World!]


    [At this moment, the whole world officially enters the era of Qi Blood Martial Dao!]


    [Reward: 100,000 points!]


    [Main storyline completion: 100%!]


    [Simulation evaluation upgraded to SSS-level!]


    [This simulation has ended perfectly, and you can return to the Main World at any time!]


    [Tip: Due to your extraordinary performance, the Martial Dao World Will favors you greatly and has extended an olive branch.]


    [You have received the blessing of the Martial Dao World Will!]


    [You will no longer be limited by the Five Obstacles Tribulation and can stay in this world indefinitely.]


    [If you choose to stay in this world, you will become the favored Child of Destiny of the Martial Dao World Will!]


    [Please note: This world is on the brink of destruction, with great risk to remain; if you return to the Main World, you will gain more opportunities and resources!]

 Chapter 29: Simulation Ends, Defying Heaven’s Reward!

    Chapter 29 - 29: Simulation Ends, Defying Heaven''s Reward!Lu Yuan laughed.


    This time, his performance was exceptional, even the Martial Dao World Will appeared repeatedly.


    And the last words of the Will of the Heavens were obviously anxious.


    Worried that he would truly stay in this world.


    After all, although there are many simulators in the Main World.


    Every person who can achieve an SSS evaluation is a dragon among men.


    It must be said.


    The conditions offered by the Martial Dao World Will are very tempting.


    Child of Destiny!


    Just these four words are enough to drive countless simulators mad.


    But Lu Yuan knew very well.


    The upper limit of combat power in this world is too low.


    Moreover, there is a Tier Seven anomaly that could awaken at any time.


    If he stayed, the gains would not justify the risks.


    "Will of the Heavens, do you have any other rewards?"


    Lu Yuan took the opportunity to extort.


    If other simulators saw this scene, they would probably be too shocked to speak.


    The Will of the Heavens is high and mighty.


    Normally, other simulators communicate with it with utmost respect, afraid to anger it.


    But what is Lu Yuan doing?


    Daring to take advantage of the situation?


    The Will of the Heavens was also silent.


    Having existed for countless ages, it is one of the oldest beings in the All Heavens and Myriad Realms.


    Yet, it didn''t expect.


    One day, it would be squeezed by a rookie!


    It wanted to refuse.


    But Lu Yuan''s performance was simply too outstanding.


    Thus.


    It was forced to concede.


    After a dozen minutes.


    The prompt from the Will of the Heavens came again.


    [In view of your outstanding performance, you have received an additional reward¡ªTrue Blood Baptism!]


    [All rewards will be settled and issued once you return to the Main World.]


    [Warning: Due to your extortion of the Will of the Heavens, your stay in this world has been greatly shortened!]


    [The simulation will forcibly end in three days!]


    ...


    At the top of Mount Emei.


    The peach blossoms are in full bloom, mesmerizingly beautiful.


    Lu Yuan and Tao Yaoyao stood side by side, but had no heart to admire the scenery before them.


    "I have to leave."


    Lu Yuan turned to look at the girl beside him, his tone somewhat complicated.


    "How long will you be gone?"


    Tao Yaoyao asked hurriedly.


    Although Lu Yuan hid his identity well.


    But with her intelligence, she vaguely guessed Lu Yuan''s origin.


    "Decades, or perhaps forever."


    Lu Yuan sighed.


    "I''ll wait for you!"


    "Be it a hundred years, a thousand years, or ten thousand years, I''ll wait for your return!"


    Tao Yaoyao, with tearful eyes, spoke with firm determination.


    "Alright, from now on, you''re the Grandmaster of the Martial Extreme Daoist School."


    Before leaving, Lu Yuan.


    Passed all his lifelong cultivation to Tao Yaoyao.


    After all, the cultivation systems of each world are different.


    The cultivation from the Reincarnation World cannot be taken back to the Main World.


    With Lu Yuan''s help.


    Tao Yaoyao''s power broke through repeatedly, finally stepping into the realm of Unity of Heaven and Man!


    "I''m giving you this treasure, you may find it useful in the future."


    Lu Yuan also handed over the Guanghan Palace map to her.


    Intuition told him.


    The Ice Coffin Maiden sleeping in the Guanghan Palace.


    Might be the key to countering the Tier Seven anomaly in this world.


    "Chen Hongyu is not dead, when at a dead end, you can cooperate with the Red Lotus Sect, but never trust them."


    "After I''m gone, your only reliance is the Qi Blood Martial Dao."


    "Decades later, there will be an apocalypse crisis, you must be prepared in advance."


    Lu Yuan repeatedly advised.


    In the remaining two days.


    Lu Yuan properly settled his parents.


    Although he cannot fulfill his filial duty in person, he can ensure his parents live a lifetime of carefree wealth.


    Soon after.


    He visited several old friends.


    After resolving all regrets.


    He chose to end the simulation.


    The next day.


    Tao Yaoyao held a press conference, announcing to the world.


    The Grandmaster of the Martial Extreme Daoist School, the strongest in the present world.


    Lu Yuan.


    Has broken through the void and ascended.


    The news caused global sorrow!


    In the tenth year of the Martial Arts Calendar.


    To honor Lu Yuan''s heroic deeds in saving the world.


    The Martial Extreme Daoist School revered him as the Martial God.


    His name will be sung and passed down through the ages.


    His merits will forever be remembered in people''s hearts.


    Martial Arts Calendar, Year Twenty.


    The Jiuzhou Biological Group emerged, developing a series of energy potions.


    Allowing the cultivation resources needed by martial artists to be mass-produced!


    Qi Blood Martial Dao thrived, with power levels divided into First to Ninth Grade.


    Martial Arts Calendar, Year Fifty.


    Due to the elevation of the world, spiritual energy resurged.


    The number of martial artists surged again.


    Martial Arts Calendar, Year One Hundred.


    The sun mutated.


    Plants and animals massively mutated, suddenly going berserk and attacking humans.


    In an instant.


    People fell into panic.


    Among the mutated flora and fauna.


    A portion of the best among them awakened spiritual intelligence, becoming the kings of their species.


    Under the attack of the mutant horde.


    Human cities fell one after another.


    Fortunately, the Martial Extreme Daoist School was well-prepared and suffered no major casualties.


    This day.


    The shadow of war once again loomed over everyone''s hearts.


    Some people were terrified to discover.


    That even their own bodies showed varying degrees of mutation.


    Martial Arts Calendar, Year One Hundred and Fifty.


    The alien species army conquered lands, with nations falling one after another.


    In dire straits.


    Tao Yaoyao personally formed a suicide squad composed of dozens of martial dao experts.


    After paying an extremely heavy price.


    They killed their way into the lair of the alien species, successfully slaying the alien king.


    Bringing temporary peace for humanity.


    Martial Arts Calendar, Year Two Hundred.


    Solar radiation intensified.


    More than a third of people experienced varying degrees of bodily mutation.


    This change led to unprecedented chaos within humanity.


    The human race faced internal and external threats, on the brink of extinction!


    Yet there was still a small portion of people who held a glimmer of hope in their hearts.


    They once lived in the same era as Lu Yuan, witnessing his rise with their own eyes.


    They firmly believed.


    One day.


    When the human race faces the brink of life and death.


    That figure, like a god, would surely return!


    ...


    [Simulation Ends Here!]


    [You have successfully returned to the Main World!]


    [Simulation Rewards Settlement in Progress...]


    [In this simulation, due to your perfect performance, you successfully changed all life nodes.]


    [And expanded Martial Dao, leaving a new hope for this near-extinct world!]


    [Main story completion rate 100%!]


    [You received an SSS-level simulation evaluation!]


    [You received 500k Simulation Points!]


    [You received five acres of Spirit Field!]


    [You received a free simulation privilege!]


    [You received a World Mark!] S§×arch* The NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    [You received one chance for True Blood Baptism!]


    [You received two exemption rights, exempting you from two simulation taxes.]


    [You received a Tier One Territory Core (upgradable), which upon placement can dispel dark energy and protect a radius of ten miles!]


    [You received a Divine-level Exchange Card, allowing you to exchange for a Divine-level Technique for free!]


    [Note, due to the effect of Adaptive Talent, [Heaven Rewards Diligence] cannot be solidified, and has been converted into Lord Core [Trait]!]


    Lord Core [Trait One: Heaven Rewards Diligence]: Residents within the territory, no matter what they do, will receive ten times extra rewards (upgradable)!


    A string of rewards left Lu Yuan dazzled.


    In the Main World.


    Simulation Points are hard currency, able to purchase talents, props, cultivation techniques, and various materials.


    If the points are converted into money.


    The exchange rate.


    Is roughly 1 point equals ten thousand dollars.


    Ordinary people cannot make even 10 Simulation Points in a year without eating or drinking.


    Whereas he gained five hundred thousand points at once, equivalent to a fortune of 5 billion.


    Hundreds of times more than other simulators!


    Impossible to spend it all.


    Simply impossible to spend!


    Second reward: Spirit Field!


    Most land and crops in the Main World have been polluted by dark energy.


    Long-term consumption will result in severe hidden dangers to the body.


    Yet the Spirit Field can produce unpolluted Spirit Rice.


    Spirit Rice can help simulators quickly recover spiritual power.


    Even ordinary people''s consumption can strengthen the body, immune to all diseases.


    According to market price.


    One acre of Spirit Field is equivalent to two hundred thousand Simulation Points.


    But very few people are willing to sell.


    Because, for many advanced simulators.


    It is a very precious strategic resource.


    Third reward: Free Simulation Privilege.


    After becoming a formal simulator.


    Simulation slots must be purchased with points, allowing only one simulation every three months.


    But simulation privilege.


    Allows the cooldown period to be bypassed, enabling the next simulation at any time!

 Chapter 30: Empire Taxation, End Times Army Surge?

    Chapter 30 - 30: Empire Taxation, End Times Army Surge?Fourth Reward: World Mark!


    Once, a Tier Seven King-Sealing Strong Person standing at the pinnacle of the pyramid said.


    All Heavens and Myriad Realms are like a dark forest.


    Many low-level worlds hide their coordinates and are extremely resistant to the arrival of simulators.


    This is also why some simulators are targeted and expelled by the Heavenly Dao Will.


    But the World Mark.


    Is equivalent to a positioning coordinate, allowing the simulator to directly lock onto the position of that world.


    Besides.


    The World Mark has another function that drives countless simulators mad with desire.


    It can initiate the Chosen Trial!


    The so-called Chosen.


    Are those selected by the heavens, recognized by the World Will of reincarnation.


    Once the Chosen Trial is initiated.


    The simulator will descend upon this world in their true form.


    After passing the trial.


    The reincarnation world will become an affiliate of the simulator, and even the Heavenly Dao Will must obey the simulator''s commands!


    "Truly, wealth comes from danger, this simulation is perilous, but absolutely worth the risk."


    Lu Yuan was filled with emotions.


    Under normal circumstances.


    Only reincarnation worlds on the brink of destruction would give their World Mark to outstanding simulators.


    After all, a poor life is better than a dead end.


    Compared to world destruction, it''s better to become someone''s private garden.


    However, the Chosen Trial is a one-in-ten-thousand chance of survival.


    According to Lu Yuan''s speculation.


    The content of this Chosen Trial is surely related to that Tier Seven anomaly slumbering within the sun.


    This means.


    Lu Yuan must become at least a Tier Six or Tier Seven simulator to qualify for the trial.


    Otherwise, it is no different from courting death.


    Fifth Reward: True Blood Baptism.


    This is also an extremely rare top-grade reward.


    It can baptize the simulator''s flesh body, laying the strongest foundation.


    It is countless times more powerful than ordinary Purifying Marrow!


    It is said that someone once spent millions of points on the Simulator Forum just to acquire a chance for True Blood Baptism.


    This shows how precious this reward truly is.


    Sixth Reward: Divine-level Technique!


    As everyone knows.


    The cultivation techniques in the Main World range from F to SSS-level.


    But Divine-level Techniques, like Divine-level Talents, only exist in legends.


    Most ordinary simulators have never seen them in their lifetime!


    Seventh Reward: Lord Core.


    In the Main World where dark invasions are rampant and anomalies are everywhere.


    The Lord Core is the foundation for maintaining a city''s existence!


    Whenever night falls.


    The Lord Core will automatically activate the Spiritual Track Array to dispel all darkness.


    Its value is simply unimaginable!


    But what is this exemption thing?


    Do we have to pay taxes every time we complete a simulation?


    Lu Yuan immediately inquired through the Will of the Heavens and quickly received a response.


    [Under the whole heaven, every inch of land belongs to the king.]


    [Above the king''s land, all are subjects!]


    [According to the laws established by the Great Yan Empire, all simulators must pay a 50% tax upon completing their reincarnation!]


    "50%?!"


    Lu Yuan was stunned upon hearing this phrase.


    He worked himself to the bone to earn this bit of Simulation Points.


    Yet the Great Yan Empire, doing nothing, wants to take half of it?


    This is just too tyrannical.


    Wait a minute!


    Lu Yuan suddenly realized something.


    Does the Great Yan Empire take half of the points, or 50% of all rewards?


    With this thought.


    Lu Yuan hurriedly asked.


    [50% of the rewards!]


    The Will of the Heavens responded.


    Lu Yuan was silent.


    All these rewards were hard-earned, acquired at great risk.


    The Great Yan Empire''s law.


    Is tantamount to taking half of his life in one fell swoop?


    After a long pause.


    Lu Yuan spoke again, voicing his doubts.


    "I''ve lived in the Main World for so many years, why didn''t I know about this?"


    [To prevent simulators from experiencing intense emotions.]


    [The tax deduction will be executed by the Will of the Heavens, without informing anyone!]


    Lu Yuan felt numb.


    The wool comes from the sheep.


    No wonder the Great Yan Empire goes to great lengths to encourage childbirth.


    Having one more child allows one to enjoy an additional 10% discount on housing rentals or purchases.


    Additionally, all students under eighteen have multiple exclusive benefits.


    Free food and lodging, free education, free transportation...


    The canteen offers more than just three dishes and a soup; it also includes free fruits, milk, and cake.


    Lu Yuan was previously puzzled.


    Why, in a world where life is so precarious, are students treated so well?


    Turns out, they were waiting for this.


    After all.


    Pigs must be fattened before slaughter.


    Every new child born is another potential simulator.


    Every simulator means another source of tax.


    Pity the ignorant ordinary students.


    They believe that becoming a simulator is a one-step ascension to the pinnacle of life.


    Who would have thought?


    Even after becoming a simulator, you still can''t escape the fate of being slaughtered.


    But by comparison.


    Those ordinary people who failed in the simulation truly fell from heaven to hell.


    Before graduation.


    They were the pride of heaven, the flowers and successors of the Empire.


    But after failing the simulation.


    They became cattle and horses to be driven at will, the social dregs squeezed until there''s not a drop of oil left.


    For many ordinary people.


    Simulation reincarnation.


    It''s their only chance to defy heaven and change fate.


    Otherwise, they would spend their entire life at the bottom of society, never seeing the light of day.


    Lu Yuan shook his head.


    He once again felt the cruelty of reality.


    "Will of the Heavens, is there any way to reduce the tax?"


    Lu Yuan immediately asked.


    A 50% tax rate is too outrageous.


    Those simulation clans have thrived for hundreds of years without falling, they must have ways to evade tax.


    [21 methods to reduce taxes have been screened for you...]


    Lu Yuan browsed through them one by one, his face growing more and more grim.


    Because the conditions for tax reduction were too harsh.


    Either be a direct lineage of a Tier Seven King-Sealing Giant.


    Or make outstanding contributions to the Empire and become one of the few alien royals of the era.


    Even the simplest condition.


    Is to expand the territory for the Empire and establish a city of 500,000 people!


    [Please note: Establishing a city can not only exempt you from taxes but also grant a large amount of points as a reward!]


    [As the city expands, you can even gain part of the Will of the Heavens'' authority!]


    "Authority of the Will of the Heavens?"


    When Lu Yuan saw these words, his pupils shook violently.


    This is far more powerful than any Child of Destiny.


    No matter how strong a Child of Destiny is, at most they''re powerful in their own dimension.


    In other dimensions, they could easily turn into cannon fodder.


    But the authority of the Will of the Heavens.


    Is not restricted by dimension and can be universally applied across all realms!


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    He also understood the meaning of the Will of the Heavens.


    The more simulators there are, the stronger the Will of the Heavens becomes.


    Therefore.


    If someone can cultivate a large number of simulators, they would naturally gain the favor of the Will of the Heavens!


    Is this the legendary doomsday swarm tactic?


    "Building a city?"


    Lu Yuan shook his head.


    This matter requires long-term planning.


    Moreover.


    With his current strength, he can''t do that yet.


    Even a wise man cannot outsmart his reputation.


    Once he reveals the Lord Core, it would undoubtedly invite deadly disasters.


    Subsequently.


    Lu Yuan used the exemption privilege to directly waive this tax.


    [All rewards have been settled. Would you like to claim them now?]


    [Claim!]


    As soon as the words fell.


    A crescent pattern formed by intricate patterns appeared on Lu Yuan''s right palm.


    This is the simulation mark that countless ordinary people dream of!


    It was only temporarily activated before, now it''s permanently owned!


    The simulation mark is equivalent to a small space.


    It can store various items.


    All the rewards from this simulation are also stored in the simulation mark.


    [Rewards have been issued, would you like to undergo the True Blood Baptism?]


    Yes!


    A golden light cluster descended from the sky, instantly merging into Lu Yuan''s body.


    If you look closely, you''ll find.


    The center of the light cluster encloses a cluster of King''s True Blood!


    Even in the Main World.


    Tier Seven King-Sealing Giants are indispensable high-tier combat power.


    Such beings can break through world barriers and traverse multiple dimensions.


    Even a drop of true blood contains unimaginable terrifying energy!


    At the instant of fusion.


    This cluster of King''s True Blood instantly transformed into endless energy, surging through Lu Yuan''s limbs and bones like a tide.


    Under the baptism of true blood.


    With every passing second, Lu Yuan''s aura grows stronger.


    One minute!


    Two minutes!


    Half an hour...


    As time passes.


    Lu Yuan''s flesh, bones, and blood were strengthened like never before.


    His power surged exponentially, breaking through a certain critical point in the blink of an eye.


    Dense patterns appeared on the surface of his body.


    These patterns.


    Are known as spirit patterns by simulators.


    They are the hallmark of the True Spirit Cultivation System unique to the Main World!


    Tier One Awakening Realm.


    Every spirit pattern condensed.


    Can strengthen the flesh and bones, causing bodily qualities to soar.


    Under normal circumstances.


    A normal Tier One Simulator can condense ten spirit patterns, which would already be considered a genius.


    But the spirit patterns Lu Yuan condensed number at least a hundred!


    It is no exaggeration to say.


    With his current power.


    Without needing to enter the Unity of Heaven and Man state, just with his flesh and blood alone, he can withstand a nuclear explosion!

 Chapter 31: The Number 1 Law of Ten Thousand Realms, Scripture of Celestial Divine Prison!

    Chapter 31 - 31: The Number 1 Law of Ten Thousand Realms, Scripture of Celestial Divine Prison!"Is this the True Spirit Cultivation System, hailed as the highest among the heavens, capable of accommodating all energies?"


    Lu Yuan opened his eyes, a trace of delight flashing in the depths of his pupils.


    All Heavens and Myriad Realms, vast and boundless.


    Containing countless cultivation systems.


    For example, Wizardry, Immortal Dao, Divine Dao, Martial Dao, Mechanization, Fighting Spirit, Magic...


    In fact, among all these systems,


    The True Spirit Cultivation System is quite unremarkable, not considered the strongest.


    But it has a capability that can be described as bug-level.


    That is, it can perfectly transform all systems'' energies, compatible and able to cultivate all systems'' techniques and secret techniques!


    Like a sea embracing hundreds of rivers, with infinite growth potential!


    Are Immortal Daoist Techniques powerful?


    Is Martial Dao''s physical body formidable?


    Does Divine Dao''s faith become godly?


    I want it all!


    This is also why the Main World, facing dark mysteries and invasions from the myriad races, can still hold on until now.


    Because of the True Spirit Cultivation System.


    It truly defies the heavens!


    Then,


    Lu Yuan directly used the Divine Level Skill Exchange Card.


    [107,032 Divine-level Techniques have been filtered for you!]


    [Great Sun Buddha Scripture: A superior cultivation method of the Buddhist Sect, when cultivated deeply, can condense the Merit Golden Wheel, gain the protection of heaven and earth, and have fortune bestowed upon you!]


    [Immortal Eternal Spring Technique: One of the advanced secret techniques of the Immortal Realm, it considers five hundred years as spring and five hundred years as autumn. When cultivated to the Perfection Realm, it can prolong life and keep one eternally youthful!]


    [Celestial Demon Scripture: The inherited method of Outer Heaven Demons, once mastered, allows one to pluck stars with a single hand, condensing the Celestial Demon True Body!]


    ...


    Faced with a dazzling array of divine-level techniques, Lu Yuan was overwhelmed with choice.


    Fortunately, the time flow in the simulation space is different from the outside world.


    No matter how long he stayed here, only a day would pass in the outside world.


    Lu Yuan worked tirelessly, day and night.


    Yet he still couldn''t find a suitable technique.


    Until one day,


    He saw a technique and couldn''t look away.


    Scripture of Celestial Divine Prison!


    Sovereign of the heavens, unique in the myriad realms!


    Able to cultivate each realm to the extreme, surpassing celestial gods!


    If cultivated to Great Success,


    A single cell could become a world in its own right.


    You could transform into a Divine Prison, imprisoning myriad realm demon gods, using them as nourishment for cultivation!


    More importantly,


    This technique is unique in the myriad realms.


    This means if Lu Yuan cultivated it, other simulators could no longer learn it.


    However, the cultivation difficulty of the Scripture of Celestial Divine Prison is extremely high, and the resources required are incredibly daunting.


    Even those royal families with hundreds of years of heritage struggle to bear it.


    Many simulators, believing themselves to be prodigies, chose this technique.


    But the end result was often tragic.


    Over time,


    This technique was no longer chosen, and its grade once fell to the divine level!


    "I want to exchange for the [Scripture of Celestial Divine Prison]!"


    Upon hearing this,


    The Will of the Heavens fell into a long silence.


    Lu Yuan waited for a full half hour before receiving a response.


    "Are you sure?"


    "This technique is of great consequence; it is the art of slaying gods!"


    "Once cultivated, it will set you against the myriad races, and all demon gods will see you as a mortal enemy!"


    "You cannot bear this cause and effect!"


    "All causes and effects, let them be loaded onto me!"


    Lu Yuan said fearlessly.


    The world fears gods, treating them as inviolable beings.


    But in Lu Yuan''s heart,


    Gods are also flesh and blood, and can be killed!


    No matter if he might lose in a deathmatch,


    He aims to take a significant bite out of the so-called gods!


    Even the Will of the Heavens was moved by Lu Yuan''s fearless war spirit.


    The next moment,


    A scripture descended from the sky.


    Transforming into countless scriptures, all pouring into Lu Yuan''s mind.


    The scriptures were intricate and complex, profoundly esoteric.


    Each rune seemed to contain endless mysteries and mighty power.


    Were it not for the Will of the Heavens assisting in the transformation,


    Even a single character might have been enough to explode Lu Yuan''s soul.


    It took decades.


    For Lu Yuan to barely absorb all the information.


    Even after taking so long,


    He felt dizzy and his head seemed ready to explode at any moment.


    But when he carefully inspected the Scripture of Celestial Divine Prison,


    He gasped once more.


    "The Scripture of Celestial Divine Prison uses gods as nourishment and true demons as sustenance. No wonder it becomes the mortal enemy of Myriad Realms Gods and Demons."


    Lu Yuan felt a headache.


    Because the technique required refining Divine Blood just to get started.


    Otherwise, he would remain stuck at this realm forever!


    Gods.


    They are Tier Ten supreme beings!


    A Tier Seven anomaly can oppose the World Will.


    In the presence of a Tier Ten God, such terrifying supreme beings,


    Not to mention a novice like himself,


    Even a Tier Seven King-Sealing Giant is as insignificant as an ant!


    Fortunately, the Scripture of Celestial Divine Prison only required Divine Blood and did not require directly confronting gods.


    The difficulty decreased by several indices.


    But even so,


    This remained as difficult as reaching the heavens for Lu Yuan, something he had to put aside for now.


    Just then,


    Lu Yuan suddenly remembered the props from the Reincarnation World in his simulation mark.


    [You have obtained D-grade prop Cyan Frost Sword (Upgradeable)!]


    [You have obtained D-grade prop Biological Battle Armor (Upgradeable)!]


    [You have obtained B-grade martial technique Martial Extremes Dao Scripture (Upgradeable)!]


    [You have obtained an SSS-level key item, Jiang Royal Family Jade Pendant!]


    [You have obtained an SSS-level artificial intelligence, Enhanced Nova!]


    "Nova?"


    Lu Yuan raised an eyebrow.


    He had vivid memories of this artificial intelligence.


    After all, Nova could learn autonomously, with limitless growth potential. sea??h th§× ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    It could infiltrate any computer or cellphone worldwide.


    Especially after being blessed by the World Will,


    Its capabilities were unknown how many times stronger than those of artificial intelligence like Celestial Net or Jarvis in past movies and comics.


    [Tip: In recognition of your courage to stand against the myriad races, the Will of the Heavens offers you a free benefit.]


    [Spend 100,000 points to transform it into an intelligent life form, forever loyal only to you!]


    "There''s such an operation?"


    Lu Yuan, lacking an assistant, immediately chose to confirm.


    Three minutes later,


    A dazzling seven-colored divine light descended from the sky.


    All energies gathered as one, eventually forming a girl in a blue combat suit.


    The girl had long, flowing hair and an exceptionally beautiful face.


    Her skin was snow-white, and her figure was graceful and alluring.


    Especially in the tight-fitting combat suit, her perfect body curves were accentuated vividly.


    "From now on, you will be called Wuxin."


    Lu Yuan thought for a moment and gave the girl a new name.


    Wuxin meant lacking normal human emotions.


    After all, no matter how real artificial intelligence might appear, there would always be differences from a real person.


    "Subordinate Wuxin, greets the master."


    The girl knelt down on one knee, displaying great respect.


    "No need to be so formal from now on."


    "Yes."


    "It''s time to return."


    A flash of light.


    Lu Yuan, with Wuxin, left the simulation space.


    ...


    Jiang City.


    Sixth District, First Middle School.


    Inside the hibernation pod.


    White light enveloped Lu Yuan and Wuxin, appearing inside the hibernation pod.


    However,


    The space inside the hibernation pod was too small.


    The two were squeezed together like sardines in a can.


    Lu Yuan could even smell the fragrance emanating from Wuxin''s body.


    For a moment,


    The atmosphere was a bit ambiguous.


    Wuxin''s face turned slightly red, and she hurriedly opened the hibernation pod door.


    Before long,


    Other hibernation pods also began to open.


    Thousands of candidates simultaneously returned to the Main World.


    The previously quiet classroom instantly filled with noisy chatter.


    "Why am I so unlucky, only drawing a D-level talent [Innate Defect]?"


    Someone cried bitterly, hating themselves for missing the only opportunity to change their fate.


    "My talent is a bit better, but unfortunately, it''s a C-level Talent [Welcome Men]."


    A male student appeared despondent, rubbing his own backside.


    During the simulation, he had been repeatedly knocked into self-doubt.


    But by relying on this talent, he managed to cling to others, eventually just barely achieving a D-level evaluation.


    However, this simulation experience,


    Will likely become an unforgettable psychological shadow for him for the rest of his life.

 Chapter 32 So I’m the Only One at Hell Level Difficulty?

    Chapter 32 - 32 So I''m the Only One at Hell Level Difficulty?Inside the exam hall.


    After the simulation ended.


    Some people burst into tears, while others lost themselves in delight.


    "Hahaha, you bunch of losers, I have a C-level Talent Card called ''Golden Spear Unyielding''!"


    "Just need to find a few rich women, and I can easily reach the pinnacle of life!"


    A yellow-haired guy laughed out loud.


    The other classmates, upon hearing this, looked at him with envy.


    Although ''Golden Spear Unyielding'' is not highly graded, it has great potential.


    Especially when paired with other Talent Cards.


    Such as ''Prosperity Blooming'', ''Solid as a Rock'', ''Strong as an Ox'', ''Moving Forward and Back with Ease''...


    It can definitely produce unexpected effects!


    Especially.


    When everyone learned that in the Simulation World, he got close to a female billionaire and barely received a B-level evaluation.


    All the students who failed the simulation went crazy.


    "Big brother, please cover me, I''m willing to be your slave!"


    Immediately, many people flattered him.


    "Baby, you''re amazing! I knew you could do it."


    "Men with talent are the most handsome!"


    "Where did this vixen come from, stay away from my husband!"


    Even the usually aloof class beauty, who always looked down on him, had eyes shining with admiration, willing to compete with other girls for him.


    After all, reality is cruel.


    If the simulation fails, it means they will spend their lives at the bottom of society.


    Then.


    Find a barely acceptable man to pair up with.


    Get married, have children, work...


    Toil through life for daily essentials.


    Eventually, become a bitter and sickly old woman under the combined torment of life and darkness.


    But if they could receive the protection of a Simulator.


    Their future lives wouldn''t be as miserable as ordinary people''s lives.


    "Hey handsome..., actually I clean up well and can be of use."


    The guy who got ''Welcome Men'' hesitated for a moment.


    Finally, he went up too.


    "Scram!"


    "Stay away from me!"


    "Big brother, you must have earned a lot of Simulation Points this time, right?"


    "Why not tell us, let us gain some insights."


    Surrounded by everyone.


    The yellow-haired guy was full of spirit, arrogantly sticking out three fingers!


    "Hiss!"


    Everyone gasped.


    Three thousand Simulation Points!


    In the Main World, that''s equivalent to thirty million bucks!


    This is a straight takeoff!


    Thinking of this.


    The others'' attitudes became even more attentive and flattering.


    Lu Yuan observed all this.


    Faintly realizing something.


    The initial simulations for others seemed a bit too easy.


    For example.


    One student reincarnated into a Rottweiler named Black Panther.


    His main quest was to help his owner become a social media influencer?


    There was another student.


    His talent was ''Wealthy'', and his main quest was to become the nation''s husband.


    Every day, he just needed to eat, sleep, and have children with different female influencers.


    Then just lay down to get a C-level evaluation?


    Only then.


    Did Lu Yuan slowly realize.


    So only I got the Hell Level difficulty?


    But the greater the risk, the greater the reward.


    Although the tasks for other students were simple.


    The rewards were equally minimal, not even a fraction of Lu Yuan''s.


    "All candidates, please take note!"


    "After the simulation, please immediately register at the academic office!"


    "This is crucial for your future development, please treat it seriously!"


    Upon hearing the broadcast.


    Lu Yuan, along with Wuxin, quietly left the classroom.


    With his current power, there''s no need to show off anything.


    Before leaving the exam hall.


    Lu Yuan glanced at the classroom where Xiaopang was.


    He''s known Xiaopang for years and could be considered a good friend.


    Unfortunately.


    He didn''t see that familiar figure.


    "Perhaps, he won''t come back again."


    Lu Yuan thought silently.


    This situation is very common.


    Students with poor Talent face a choice in simulated life.


    To return to the Main World and be a lifelong slave.


    Or bear the catastrophe of the ''Five Obstacles'' and remain a top person in the Simulation World for decades?


    The tightly closed hibernation pod of Xiaopang.


    Has undoubtedly given Lu Yuan the answer.


    ...


    The simulation just ended at this moment.


    The academic office wasn''t very crowded.


    The principal and several teachers in charge of registration were sitting on the sofa chatting and drinking tea.


    "Principal, I heard that several good talents appeared in the First District this year, is it true?"


    The head teacher looked at a bald old man, asking with concern.


    Jiang City is divided into an Inner City and an Outer City.


    The Outer City is further divided into seven districts based on location.


    Each district has a population of over a million people.


    "The First District was established earlier and is closer to the Inner City, so their student resources are naturally better than our Sixth District."


    "It''s said that a student from the First Middle School there achieved an A-level evaluation in a Difficult Level simulation, and even a certain noble from the Inner City extended an olive branch to her."


    The principal said helplessly.


    Inner City?


    Upon hearing these two words.


    The head teacher''s face changed slightly.


    For everyone in the Outer City,


    their greatest dream in this life is to move into the Inner City!


    The Inner City is the core of this metropolis, protected by the Spiritual Track Array.


    Safe and happy.


    With ample food and resources.


    Simulators patrol around the clock, driving away all darkness and strangeness.


    In everyone''s mind, the Inner City is the paradise they dream of!


    "A Difficult Level simulation, A-level evaluation? Could it be that little princess from the Zhao Family?"


    The other teachers exclaimed in disbelief.


    "What''s so surprising about that? The Zhao Family has a Tier Three Simulator in place, and their foundation is deep."


    "If it weren''t for that incident back then, the Zhao Family would have been one of the few great families of the Inner City."


    "I heard that when the Zhao Family was at their peak, they planned to establish a new city outside of town, but unfortunately, they failed and severely damaged their fundamental strength."


    A teacher gossiped.


    "Be careful what you say, don''t speak of what''s better left unsaid!"


    The principal shook his head, deeply concerned about this taboo.


    On the other side.


    Lu Yuan had Wuxin wait for him at the school gate.


    Then he went alone into the academic office.


    "Principal, I''m here to register."


    "Oh, it''s Lu Yuan?"


    The principal greeted amicably.


    Lu Yuan, having been in the top ten among the school''s students for three consecutive years, was quite well-known.


    "How was this simulation? Was it smooth?"


    "It was okay."


    "What evaluation did you get this time?"


    The principal asked casually.


    In fact.


    He didn''t hold much hope for Lu Yuan in his heart.


    Those who got high evaluations were always thrilled and ecstatic, weren''t they?


    In contrast, Lu Yuan.


    Was eerily calm.


    Apparently, this simulation result was not ideal.


    "S-level."


    Lu Yuan revealed his Simulation Mark.


    Long before leaving the Simulation Space.


    He had asked the Will of the Heavens to use its authority to hide part of the evaluation for him.


    After all, the tall tree catches the wind.


    In a remote small town like Jiang City, an S-level evaluation was already enough.


    Moreover.


    He also had the Scripture of Celestial Divine Prison cultivation technique.


    If his identity were exposed, who knows how much trouble it might bring.


    "This evaluation is not bad at all, the future holds great promise."


    The principal subconsciously comforted.


    But the next second, he realized.


    "Wait a minute! S-level?"


    Hearing this sentence.


    Everyone present gasped and looked at Lu Yuan in disbelief.


    They knew Lu Yuan''s grades were good.


    But never in their wildest dreams.


    Did they expect Lu Yuan to achieve such a great feat.


    What does S-level mean?


    Even that little princess from the Zhao Family, using a lot of resources and props, barely got an A-level evaluation.


    And that.


    Still caught the attention of the Inner City''s nobles. S~ea??h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    They can''t even imagine.


    When the outside world learns of this news, what a sensation it will be.


    It''s no exaggeration to say.


    The gates of heaven have already opened for him.


    From now on.


    As long as Lu Yuan doesn''t self-destruct, the future will surely be smooth!


    What leaves all the teachers speechless is.


    Lu Yuan stood there, looking very composed.


    This is an S-level evaluation!


    Why are you so calm?


    At least show some excitement!


    "Truly a young hero!"


    "I knew back then that Lu Yuan was special, and I wasn''t wrong!"


    "Come, Lu Yuan, why are you still standing? Sit down and have some tea."


    The principal and other teachers said kindly.


    The formerly stern and strict head teacher was now beaming, eagerly running around, incessantly making tea and pouring water for Lu Yuan.


    "Ugh!"


    "What kind of lousy tea is this?"


    The principal took a sip of tea and spat it out on the ground.


    "Hurry and bring my treasured Spirit Mist Tea, let Lu Yuan try it!"


    "Principal, that tea costs fifty thousand per ounce..."


    "Where do you get so much nonsense? Go get it quickly!"


    The head teacher dared not argue, and hastily went to make the tea.

 Chapter 33: Carp Leaps Over the Dragon Gate, Ascend to Heaven in One Step!

    Chapter 33 - 33: Carp Leaps Over the Dragon Gate, Ascend to Heaven in One Step!"Lu Yuan, what are your plans for the future?"


    "With your talent, you can definitely secure a spot in the Inner City."


    The principal said enviously.


    He had worked hard all his life, scrimping and saving every day.


    Solely to get his family a permanent residence permit in the Inner City.


    But Lu Yuan, just after graduating, could easily obtain a spot in the Inner City.


    Indeed, comparing oneself to others is infuriating!


    At the same time.


    The principal was also very curious about Lu Yuan''s talent.


    But he did not ask.


    After all, it was a personal matter, and asking rashly would only make Lu Yuan unhappy.


    "I plan to stay in the Outer City."


    Lu Yuan shook his head, not having much longing for the Inner City.


    The Inner City is nice.


    But all the benefits and resources have already been divided up completely by the major powers.


    For an ordinary simulator like him without a background.


    Unless he joins those simulation clans and lets them command him.


    Otherwise, trying to carve out a space in the Inner City on his own is almost impossible.


    While the Outer City is dangerous.


    Lu Yuan, with his current strength, is adequate to handle most anomalies.


    Moreover.


    He possesses a Tier One Lord Core and holds precious treasures and many secrets, making it even more impossible to join other forces.


    "You want to stay?"


    The principal was somewhat taken aback and advised earnestly again.


    "Better be a head of a chicken than a tail of a phoenix, as the saying goes."


    "But the Outer City has been deteriorating year by year, becoming increasingly dangerous. Every capable simulator is desperately trying to enter the Inner City."


    "Lu Yuan, you''re still young, think it over carefully."


    "Principal, I''ve already thought it through."


    Lu Yuan remained unmoved.


    Seeing this, the principal said no more.


    "After graduation, the Empire will reclaim the free low-rent housing provided to all students."


    "Lu Yuan, you haven''t chosen a place to stay yet, have you?"


    "As the most outstanding graduate of this cohort, this is a small token from the school; we hope you can accept it."


    Saying this.


    The principal handed a key to Lu Yuan.


    This villa is located in the safest city center of the Sixth District.


    Though small in size, its location is its advantage.


    In a place where every inch of land is as valuable as gold, it is worth at least tens of millions!


    Seeing the principal''s gesture.


    Lu Yuan felt quite emotional.


    Ordinary people work themselves to the bone, living in narrow and shabby low-rent housing, fearing one day they can''t pay the rent and will be kicked out.


    Yet Lu Yuan, having just finished his simulation, did nothing.


    And the principal gave him a large flat, fearing he wouldn''t accept it!


    This is the benefit that strength brings.


    Lu Yuan did not refuse and accepted the key directly.


    The First Middle School in the Sixth District is, after all, his alma mater.


    If anything happens in the future, as long as he can, he''ll help within his abilities.


    After registering.


    Lu Yuan left the administration office amid the enthusiastic farewell of all the teachers.


    Watching Lu Yuan''s departing figure and the welcoming and respectful smiles on the faces of the principal and all the teachers.


    The other students who came to register suddenly fell into chaos.


    "If I saw correctly, that person just now should be Lu Yuan, right?"


    "Judging by the principal and others'' demeanor, it''s like welcoming a VIP! Even people from the Public Security Bureau don''t get such a reception!"


    "Go ask the class teacher; there''s definitely something we don''t know!"


    Some quick-thinking students immediately went to gather information.


    But when they learned the full story, everyone froze on the spot.


    Especially the term S-level Evaluation.


    It was like a bombshell, stirring up an overwhelming wave in the hearts of all the students.


    Some were already smug after getting a B-level evaluation, acting as if they owned the world.


    What is the concept of S-level Evaluation?


    Many people''s minds went blank, unable to imagine it.


    As for the students in the same class as Lu Yuan.


    They were even more shell-shocked, finding it hard to accept the reality.


    Because although Lu Yuan had good grades, he was not a native of Jiang City; he was a refugee who fled from Coastal City eight years ago.


    Plus, Lu Yuan was somewhat reclusive by nature, always keeping to himself, rarely having friends.


    A good number of students in the class were local Jiang City residents.


    They had a natural aversion to foreign refugees.


    Therefore.


    For three years of high school, Lu Yuan was always on the fringes of the social circles.


    But what happened now?


    Overnight.


    This poor boy from the slums suddenly became an elevated figure they had to look up to?


    The dramatic contrast left all of Lu Yuan''s classmates with mixed emotions.


    They felt envy, jealousy, amazement, and reluctance...


    But this is the allure of simulation.


    What is Heaven-defying Fate Change?


    This is Heaven-defying Fate Change!


    A commoner becomes an emperor overnight.


    A carp leaps over the dragon gate, reaching the sky in a single bound!


    ...


    Jiang City, Sixth District.


    Night fell, and the temperature plummeted.


    As the last ray of light vanished over the horizon.


    The thick, ink-like darkness surged towards this border town like a tide.


    A chilling coldness pierced straight to the soul!


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    Ordinary people could wear short sleeves during the day.


    But at night, even in thick down jackets, they shivered from the cold.


    Especially in the pitch-black darkness.


    A faint wailing sound could be heard.


    As if ghosts were wailing in despair, or evil spirits were whispering sinister secrets, with a hint of temptation.


    These inescapable whispers echoed clearly in the minds of ordinary people.


    Day after day, year after year.


    Endlessly.


    Under the dual torment of cold and bizarre sounds.


    Ordinary people either froze to death on the streets or went mad, dying in insanity.


    To live to forty is already a miracle.


    "Master, are you going out?"


    Wuxin looked at the pitch-black night outside and asked worriedly.


    Although she had never lived in the Main World,


    just by intuition, she could sense the mystery of this darkness.


    "I''m going to get something, the night outside is dangerous, stay home, and don''t wander around."


    Lu Yuan instructed before stepping out the door.


    With a light tap of his toe on the ground, he soared like a hawk, landing steadily on a rooftop over a hundred meters high.


    Looking around.


    Most of Jiang City was swallowed by darkness.


    This darkness was extremely ominous, seeming to devour all light.


    Even military-grade searchlights could not penetrate it.


    In the pitch-black darkness.


    Only the centers of various districts still had a few glimmers of light.


    Sparse, like fireflies scattered across the fields.


    These were the life fires emitted by simulators igniting their vitality.


    Tier One Awakening illuminates tens of meters, like a firefly.


    It could barely guard a residential building.


    Tier Two Extraordinary illuminates hundreds of meters, like a torch.


    It could oversee a street.


    Tier Three Morning Star illuminates thousands of meters, like a star.


    It could safeguard several large neighborhoods!


    As for those stronger than Tier Four, they had long left Jiang City for more prosperous cities.


    After all, simulators also consume a lot of spiritual power and vitality when fighting the darkness.


    And Jiang City is merely a border town.


    Small gains, great risks.


    Only a fool would stay here.


    As for other low-level simulators, those with any ability and connections were flocking into the Inner City.


    Simulators gathered together not only to keep warm.


    But also, the Inner City holds the only Lord Core!


    In the Inner City area.


    It was brightly lit and peaceful.


    A Spiritual Track Array emitted a soft glow, like an inverted giant bowl, enveloping an area of ten miles.


    People strolled leisurely on the streets, their faces filled with happy smiles.


    Along both sides of the street.


    There were various food stalls and delicacies.


    Children held candied haws, chasing and playing in the streets.


    In contrast.


    The dark Outer City seemed incredibly desolate.


    But it was expected.


    After all, the original intention of establishing the Outer City was to provide a continuous supply of resources and talent for the Inner City.


    So in the eyes of Inner City people.


    The entire Outer City was nothing more than a large factory.


    ```

 Chapter 34: The Brightest Star in the Night Sky!

    Chapter 34 - 34: The Brightest Star in the Night Sky!"The situation in Jiang City is far from optimistic, the speed of the dark invasion has accelerated again."


    Lu Yuan stood on the rooftop.


    Overlooking the entire city of Jiang City.


    Eight years ago.


    He fled with the refugees from the Coastal City hundreds of kilometers away, all the way to Jiang City.


    Back then, Jiang City was still prosperous.


    Though not exactly peaceful and flourishing, it could be said that thousands of lights were shining.


    At least a hundred times better than it is now.


    But in just eight years'' time.


    Jiang City has fallen into such a state of decay and withering.


    If the situation continues to deteriorate, it is bound to accelerate the outflow of simulators.


    By then.


    Perhaps in just one or two years, over seven million ordinary people in the Outer City will be abandoned without hesitation.


    The human tragedy from eight years ago will repeat itself!


    Thinking of this.


    Lu Yuan couldn''t help but clench his fists.


    In this apocalyptic world where everyone simulates and eerie invasions occur.


    Only simulators can dispel the darkness.


    If the protection of the simulators is lost.


    Then ordinary people can only despairingly await death in the darkness.


    The Coastal City eight years ago is a cautionary tale.


    However.


    With Lu Yuan''s strength alone, he fundamentally can''t change anything.


    What''s more.


    The ordeal of fleeing back then had already shown him the world''s indifference.


    He had long abandoned that saintly complex.


    He would never put himself in danger for a group of irrelevant people.


    At this moment.


    The surrounding darkness seemed to be alive and sensed Lu Yuan''s presence, surging towards him rapidly.


    Lu Yuan was about to unleash his energy and disperse the darkness.


    But suddenly had a quick thought.


    And instead activated the Scripture of Celestial Purgatory.


    In an instant.


    Hundreds of spirit patterns were lit up.


    These spirit patterns branded in Lu Yuan''s limbs and bones almost covered every part of his body.


    A dazzlingly bright light burst forth from his body.


    Instantly illuminating a hundred-meter radius!


    At this moment.


    Lu Yuan became the brightest star in the night sky!


    What does a hundred-meter radius mean?


    An area equivalent to ten thousand square meters, or one hectare, fifteen acres!


    In conversion.


    Equivalent to a hundred rooms, each one hundred square meters.


    Even bigger than a standard football field!


    This result.


    Even startled Lu Yuan himself.


    Moreover.


    The darkness that was originally rushing at Lu Yuan like a hungry wolf.


    Once it touched the light emitted by Lu Yuan, it was as if it had encountered a natural enemy.


    Letting out ear-piercing shrieks of "squeak squeak", desperately retreating in all directions.


    But the next second.


    The Scripture of Celestial Divine Prison automatically activated, emitting an irresistible terrifying suction.


    Under this suction.


    The darkness in a hundred-meter radius formed an energy tide, converging towards Lu Yuan.


    At this moment, Lu Yuan''s whole person was like a bottomless black hole, devouring all the darkness!


    Thirty seconds later.


    Lu Yuan, radiant with energy, let out a satisfied burp.


    "The Scripture of Celestial Divine Prison truly lives up to being the First Technique of the Ten Thousand Worlds, it can even absorb dark energy."


    "But this dark energy actively hunts and flees, isn''t that too intelligent?"


    Lu Yuan looked at the fleeing darkness, with a hint of surprise in his heart. sea??h th§× ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Especially when he thought of the piercing shrieks he heard earlier.


    This made him even more suspicious that this dark energy might have some kind of autonomous consciousness.


    On the other side.


    When Lu Yuan absorbed the darkness within a hundred-meter radius.


    The nearby simulators immediately sensed the anomaly and looked towards his direction.


    Every nightfall.


    The simulators have to unleash their energy to dispel the darkness for ordinary people.


    But the simulators stationed nearby were shocked to find.


    Why is today''s dark energy so much weaker than usual?


    ...


    Outer City, Sixth District.


    On the pitch-black street.


    Two simulators in Public Security Bureau uniforms stood under a street lamp, smoking with worried expressions.


    "Captain Li, if we calculate the time, the new recruits should be reporting in these few days, right?"


    "Since I graduated last year and was assigned here, I''ve been stuck in this godforsaken place for a whole year without a single day of rest!"


    The crew-cut young man''s eyes were bloodshot, grumbling discontentedly.


    Although he spoke with a world-weary tone.


    If you looked closely.


    His face appeared quite young, probably only around twenty years old.


    In this apocalyptic world where the Ten Thousand Races invade and weirdness abounds.


    The Empire promises to protect ordinary people until they reach adulthood.


    But as the price.


    Everyone, after becoming a simulator, has the responsibility to dispel darkness and resist evil spirits.


    Therefore.


    Every year after the simulation exams.


    A large number of newcomers are assigned to various districts.


    This undoubtedly greatly eases the pressure on the Public Security Bureau.


    But as the situation in Jiang City worsens.


    Any newcomers with some connections or networking would either be directly transferred to the Inner City or assigned to the safe areas of the city center.


    Only these unfortunate ones without backgrounds continue to struggle bitterly in the Outer City.


    "Why are you in such a hurry? The Public Security Bureau is short-handed, and I haven''t had a break in years."


    Captain Li sighed.


    These years, as simulators continue to leave in large numbers.


    Life in the Outer City becomes increasingly difficult.


    And under him, he only has a few people, barely enough to guard this small district.


    "Captain, when will our subsidies arrive?"


    "Those people in the Inner City are living lavishly, partying every day, they could at least leave us some crumbs."


    The crew-cut youth complained again.


    When simulators unleash their energy, they also consume a lot of spiritual power.


    Lighting themselves up to illuminate others.


    Isn''t this being like a human-shaped light bulb?


    If it weren''t for the subsidies, who would be so selfless?


    "You brat, why are you complaining about standing guard? The Empire won''t short you on those stipends, will it?"


    Captain Li glared, scolding him angrily.


    "You should be thankful you were assigned to the Sixth District, not the Black Dragon Stronghold."


    "The Black Dragon Stronghold? That godforsaken place isn''t fit for human habitation!"


    The crew-cut youth shuddered, losing any desire to complain.


    But after a while, he curiously asked again.


    "Captain, I heard from Captain Zhang and the others that with your experience, you should have been able to transfer to the Inner City a long time ago, so why are you still here?"


    "My son is about to graduate, planning to leave this spot for him."


    Captain Li answered, smoking, without lifting his head.


    Actually, there was another reason he didn''t mention.


    In recent years.


    The seniors in the Public Security Bureau have been finding ways to transfer, and there are fewer and fewer newcomers.


    If even he, the captain, leaves.


    What will happen to the ordinary people in the Sixth District?


    "Alright, stop complaining, work hard for a few years and maybe you can also transfer to the Inner City."


    "Be diligent when working, I''m going to check other streets."


    Captain Li stubbed out his cigarette and prepared to patrol other streets.


    But at this moment.


    On the rooftop less than five hundred meters away.


    A sudden burst of bright light erupted, making the surroundings as bright as day.


    Like someone threw a flare, glaringly bright in the darkness.


    The two quickly turned their heads, instinctively closing their eyes.


    Although they were both simulators, with physical qualities far superior to ordinary people.


    But years of night shifts had accustomed them to the darkness, making their eyes more sensitive to light changes.


    Even though they closed their eyes, tears still flowed uncontrollably from the corners.


    After a brief period of blindness.


    The two finally regained a bit of their vision.


    "Captain, what just happened? My eyes are practically blinded!"


    The crew-cut youth covered his eyes, tears streaming down.


    "After nightfall, only a simulator''s fire of life can pierce through the darkness."


    "Such a dazzling light, could it be that a Morning Star level expert passed by?"


    Captain Li mused in confusion.


    But when he looked up again.


    The intense light had already vanished into the night.

 Chapter 35: Pigeon Cage, Mysterious Photo

    Chapter 35 - 35: Pigeon Cage, Mysterious PhotoOn the other side.


    Lu Yuan had long left the rooftop.


    His figure, like an eagle, swiftly traversed the night, and familiar with the route, he arrived at a block of low-cost housing.


    Speaking of houses.


    In fact, to maximize the utilization of building space, the room sizes were almost like pigeon coops.


    The smallest single rooms were no larger than two square meters.


    They could barely fit a single bed, where at night, one had to curl up and couldn''t stretch their legs straight.


    Thus, these single rooms were jokingly referred to by ordinary people as coffin rooms.


    But fortunately, they were free.


    As long as you were an orphan under eighteen, you could apply for one for free.


    If a single adult wanted to rent such a single room.


    The rent alone would cost five thousand yuan a month!


    And the other type of room.


    Was a one-bedroom with a living room, only ten square meters in size.


    No air conditioning, no water heater, no washing machine.


    The kitchen, bathroom, and shower were all shared.


    A family squeezing into this cramped room like sardines in a can.


    Even so.


    The monthly rent could be around ten thousand yuan!


    And they only rented to families with children!


    Single people didn''t even have the qualification to rent!


    Moreover, according to Empire law.


    If you were a multi-child family, a portion of the rent could be waived.


    If you had three or more children, not only was the rent waived, but there were additional housing subsidies.


    Therefore.


    In the low-cost housing. S§×ar?h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    You often saw a peculiar phenomenon.


    The poorer the family, the more enthusiastic they were about having children.


    Because as long as one child became a Simulator, the entire family''s fate could change!


    Looking at the familiar environment and everything.


    A trace of reminiscence appeared in Lu Yuan''s eyes.


    Eight years ago, he fled from Coastal City to here and finally had a place to settle down.


    Even if it was just a small coffin room, it was better than drifting around.


    Due to the manpower shortage of the Public Security Bureau.


    This area of low-cost housing, with a population of over five thousand, had no Simulators stationed.


    Ordinary people could only cover themselves with thick blankets, curling up in bed, gritting their teeth to endure the invasion and torment of the darkness.


    Only when the law enforcers of the Public Security Bureau passed by.


    They could feel a moment of warmth.


    But when Lu Yuan arrived.


    Many people noticed something unusual.


    Tonight seemed much warmer than usual?


    Lu Yuan climbed up the stairs to the fifth floor, then walked toward the innermost room on the left side.


    Standing in front of the door.


    He took out a key.


    Skillfully unlocked the door.


    "Squeak!"


    The door opened.


    The sound wasn''t loud.


    But in the quiet darkness, it seemed particularly harsh.


    In this apocalypse where anomalies were rampant.


    Ordinary people dared not sleep too soundly and were usually in a half-asleep, half-awake state.


    Upon hearing a sound.


    The residents of this floor immediately woke up and quietly pulled out cleavers or weapons from under their beds.


    Until they saw Lu Yuan''s familiar figure through the window seam, only then did they breathe a sigh of relief.


    At the same time.


    Some astute people immediately thought of one thing.


    After nightfall.


    Only Simulators could move freely at night.


    And with Lu Yuan returning late at night, unscathed by the dark invasion and threats.


    This meant.


    He had successfully passed the life simulation and became a full-fledged Simulator!


    At the thought of this possibility, everyone''s heart beat fiercely!


    Then.


    One after another, candle lights started to illuminate.


    Because the Outer City had no Spiritual Track Array to protect it, many basic infrastructures were unusable at night.


    Only expensive specially made candles could illuminate the darkness.


    "Haven''t seen you for days, Xiaoyuan is getting more and more handsome, no wonder my daughter always thinks of you."


    "Xiaofeng, come over and say hello to your brother Lu Yuan."


    A middle-aged man holding a candle furiously signaled to his daughter.


    But in his eagerness to nurture his daughter into a socialite, he completely forgot.


    Three years ago.


    His daughter merely said a few more words to Lu Yuan and was locked up at home for three days, unable to go out.


    "Ah Yuan, back so late? Hungry? How about Aunt Wang cooks you some supper?"


    "Aunt Wang may have been wrong in some ways before, don''t take it to heart."


    A middle-aged woman with a face full of flesh stood at the door, speaking nervously.


    Lu Yuan looked at her calmly.


    During last year''s Spring Festival.


    He passed by their door on his way home from school, just because he accidentally smelled the scent of meat drifting from the kitchen.


    He was scolded for over half a month by her.


    But the same fierce shrew.


    Now wore a cramped and ingratiating smile, warmly inviting Lu Yuan to her home for dinner.


    If it were the old Lu Yuan.


    Perhaps a scene of a triumphant return and revenge would play out.


    But now.


    With decades of simulation experience, he had long lost interest in such low-grade thrills.


    For these bullies who yield to force but bully the weak, who are arrogant and then humble.


    The best solution is to ignore them.


    Lu Yuan opened the door.


    In the dimly lit, cramped room.


    There was only a bed, no other furniture.


    Lu Yuan crouched down.


    He retrieved a metal box from under the bed.


    Inside were over two thousand pieces of paper money, some award certificates, and a yellowed photograph.


    In the yellowed photo.


    More than thirty children stood at the entrance of an old building, their faces beaming with wide smiles.


    On the building''s plaque, five large characters were engraved.


    Dawn Welfare Institute.


    But at the moment Lu Yuan touched the photo.


    The whole photo seemed to ignite, suddenly burning violently, emitting billowing black smoke.


    The seemingly ordinary photo, now in his hand, felt like a hot iron.


    Lu Yuan''s hand shook, and he instinctively tossed the photo onto the ground.


    But the fire, though dramatic in appearance, couldn''t cause any real damage to its surroundings.


    After a few seconds.


    Everything returned to normal.


    When Lu Yuan looked at the photo again, he couldn''t help but shiver.


    A chill rose from his tailbone, rushing straight to his head.


    In the photo, besides himself.


    All the children''s faces slowly disappeared, leaving only a group of eerie faceless figures!


    "What the hell is happening?"


    "Why did their faces vanish?"


    Lu Yuan stared at the photo, feeling a bone-chilling cold.


    He had crossed into this world eight years ago.


    Additionally.


    For reasons unknown, he remembered very little from before he was ten years old.


    Among the jumbled fragments of memory.


    He vaguely remembered that one day, Dawn Welfare Institute was suddenly engulfed by a fire.


    Flames soared into the sky, and thick smoke billowed.


    As people scattered in panic.


    The kindly old director suddenly shoved this photo into his hands.


    And told him.


    This photo was very important.


    No matter what circumstances arose, he must always keep this photo with him.


    The seriousness of his tone, the resolve in his gaze, as if entrusting a mission to save the world.


    Made it a lasting memory for Lu Yuan.


    For all these years.


    Whenever Lu Yuan fled or moved, he always took this photo with him.


    This time, he had just finished a simulation and returned to his old low-cost housing precisely for this reason.


    But what Lu Yuan didn''t expect was.


    This seemingly ordinary group photo would undergo such a cataclysmic change!

 Chapter 36: Talisman King Jiang Heng, Simulator Forum

    Chapter 36 - 36: Talisman King Jiang Heng, Simulator ForumLooking at that faceless group photo.


    Lu Yuan hesitated for a moment but eventually bent down to pick up the photo from the ground.


    His intuition told him.


    That behind this photo, there lay a significant secret.


    It might even be related to his time travel!


    Lu Yuan initially believed that his time travel was merely a coincidence.


    But when he simulated for the first time.


    The Talent Card Pool malfunctioned, and he accidentally acquired an Adaptive Talent.


    And during his simulation, he received attention from the Will of the Heavens...


    Could all of these truly be just coincidences?


    It''s worth noting that although the Main World is fraught with dangers, ordinary people often don''t live to see forty.


    But with the relentless promotion by the Great Yan Empire.


    The birth rate has been increasing yearly, now reaching nearly three billion people.


    With such a large population base, an SSS-level evaluation is rare, but not impossible!


    Therefore.


    The attitude of the Will of the Heavens towards him revealed that there was definitely something hidden within!


    Lu Yuan took a deep breath, forcing himself to calm down.


    The current priority is to uncover the origins of the Dawn Welfare Institute, and then follow the clues to find the hidden truth behind it.


    With these thoughts.


    He communicated with the Simulation Mark and opened the Simulator Forum.


    The Simulator Forum.


    Is a large virtual platform used by simulators to chat, boast, exchange information, and trade items.


    Within the forum.


    Millions of simulators gather.


    As long as you have enough Simulation Points, you can buy anything.


    [First time logging into the forum, please set your nickname.]


    [Once this nickname is used, it will be permanently bound and cannot be changed.]


    [Note: To protect your privacy, please do not use your real name.]


    The prompt from the Will of the Heavens suddenly came. S§×arch* The nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Blade in the Rain?"


    Lu Yuan thought for a moment and typed in four characters.


    [This nickname is already in use.]


    "King Unyielding?"


    "One Blade Asura?"


    "Lone to the Brothel?"


    Lu Yuan entered several names in succession, only to find that all were already in use.


    As someone who struggles with naming, this really stumped him.


    Staring at the nickname box, Lu Yuan was quite troubled.


    "Listening to the Rain at Night?"


    Lu Yuan pondered for a long time and tried typing his internet name from his previous life.


    [This nickname is available, click confirm to bind it!]


    Lu Yuan immediately chose to confirm.


    [Note: The forum is mixed with all sorts, with hidden talents and dangers, do not disclose your identity or information to strangers!]


    The next second.


    Lu Yuan split a part of his consciousness and successfully entered a virtual platform.


    Just upon entering the forum.


    He saw many trending news scrolling back and forth at the top of the forum.


    "3-Star Medium Martial World Difficult Level, Tier Four simulator personally leading, One Short of Five, those with strength come!"


    "Urgently selling a simulation permission online, starting at 100,000 Simulation Points!"


    "Buying 10,000 acres of Spirit Field for 200 million Simulation Points, interested parties contact!"


    "Hiss~"


    Seeing the last hot news.


    Many simulators lurking were astonished.


    "Which god is being so lavish, buying so much Spirit Field for what?"


    "Need there be any guess? Buying so much Spirit Field must be for expanding population and territory."


    "Does anyone in the know have inside information so I can leave early and fight for a residency spot?"


    "With such fanfare, are they not afraid of being targeted?"


    "Just look at the person''s golden nickname before saying that."


    As the word fell.


    Many simulators fell silent.


    Because every golden nickname is certified by the Will of the Heavens.


    This also means that behind this message is a Tier Seven King Strong Person!


    Tier Seven simulators are called King-Sealing Giants because.


    Once a simulator steps into the Tier Seven Realm, they are eligible to receive a title from the Will of the Heavens.


    They can control a region and establish a kingdom!


    Some Tier Seven simulators have territories spanning millions of square kilometers, comparable to a medium-sized country.


    Some powerful King-Sealing Giants can refuse orders, and even the Imperial Family is helpless against them.


    Only such beings can easily come up with a billion Simulation Points.


    Lu Yuan ignored them.


    He directly opened the search bar and typed in the eight characters for Coastal City Dawn Welfare Institute.


    The Simulator Forum can connect to real-world networks.


    As long as the entity has appeared online, it can be found in the forum.


    What surprised Lu Yuan was.


    The forum display screen was completely blank!


    Unwilling to give up, he searched several more times.


    But the result was still the same.


    No matter how many keywords he entered, he couldn''t find any information about the Dawn Welfare Institute.


    As if that old building in his memory didn''t exist at all!


    "The Simulator Forum has extensive privileges, able to connect to the backend of the Public Security Bureau."


    "Even if an ordinary person scans to buy a bottle of water, it would leave some trace online."


    "The Dawn Welfare Institute has existed for over a decade; it''s absolutely impossible for it to be blank."


    "The reason it disappeared so completely and thoroughly must be because someone deliberately erased all traces."


    Lu Yuan analyzed with a frown.


    "1,000 Simulation Points, for any information on the Coastal City Dawn Welfare Institute!"


    After thinking for a while, Lu Yuan typed a line.


    But as soon as he sent this post, it was automatically deleted in less than three seconds.


    Such a swift reaction indicates the opposing force is immensely powerful, possibly with partial access to the Will of the Heavens'' authority.


    Only then can they completely suppress all messages related to the Dawn Welfare Institute on the Simulator Forum!


    "It seems this matter is complex, and I don''t even qualify to come into contact with it." Lu Yuan frowned tightly, rendered helpless and could only set it aside temporarily.


    Subsequently.


    Lu Yuan thought of the Jade Pendant he obtained from the Martial Arts World.


    A thought arose in his mind.


    In the search interface, he typed a person''s name.


    This time, he met no obstruction, and finally, a large amount of information appeared.


    Talisman King Jiang Heng!


    The most dazzling genius in the history of the Jiang Family three hundred years ago!


    It''s said that during his first simulation, he obtained an SS-level talent!


    And in a certain high-tier Reincarnation World, he acquired the inheritance of an Ancient Qi Refiner.


    From then, he rose as fast as a comet, unstoppable by anyone!


    In just fifty years.


    He quickly became the youngest King-Sealing Strong Person in the Great Yan Empire in nearly five hundred years!


    Severely threatening the status of other Royal Blood Families!


    Until in a certain simulation, when he attempted to forcibly return to the Main World.


    He was treacherously attacked by the Feng King, forced to lose himself in another World Plane, and was never heard from again!


    A simulator posted claiming they encountered someone suspiciously like Jiang Heng a hundred years ago in a certain Reincarnation World.


    However, that person, although terrifying in power, appeared insane, disheveled, and seemingly suffered from mental instability, no longer retaining his past glory.


    Some High-tier Simulators also commented.


    That Jiang Heng has been wandering through All Heavens and Myriad Realms for centuries, seemingly searching for something important.


    After reading all the information, Lu Yuan''s emotions were somewhat mixed.


    Clearly.


    Jiang Heng was treacherously attacked by the Feng King when he forcibly tried to return, causing him to lose the Main World''s coordinates.


    And how vast are the All Heavens and Myriad Realms?


    Even for a Tier Seven King Strong Person like him, without coordinates, finding the way home is difficult.


    Furthermore, with Jiang Heng losing his wife and daughter, and suffering from mental instability, it''s uncertain if he can even keep a clear mind.


    Lu Yuan initially planned to return the Jade Pendant, gain the friendship of the Jiang Family, and then slowly build a relationship from there.


    But now it seems.


    His idea of seeking a powerful backing has fallen through.


    After losing the support of Jiang Heng, the current Jiang Family is already teetering, threatened both inside and outside.


    If Lu Yuan recklessly approached them, let alone finding a powerful backing.


    He might instead bring upon himself a fatal disaster.

 Chapter 37: Land of Chaos, Black Dragon Stronghold

    Chapter 37 - 37: Land of Chaos, Black Dragon StrongholdEarly the next morning.


    When all the students'' simulation results were recorded.


    The news that Lu Yuan had received an S-level evaluation quickly spread throughout Jiang City.


    His detailed information was sent to the desks of major forces immediately.


    Even simulation clans in the Inner City were alarmed, sending people to inquire about the news.


    "A newcomer received an S-level evaluation?"


    "At all costs, he must be recruited into the Simulator Association!"


    "My Public Security Bureau happens to need someone with such talent. As long as he''s willing to join, he''ll become the Law Enforcement Officer of the Sixth District!"


    ...


    Outer City, District One.


    Zhao Family.


    "Being able to receive an S-level evaluation means his talent is at least A-level, and it might even be an S-level talent with very powerful effects!"


    "This person has great potential and an unlimited future."


    "If we can make him join the Zhao Family, in less than a century, we could restore our former glory!"


    "It''s a pity, though, that the Inner City has already extended an olive branch to him."


    The speaker was a black-robed elder with graying hair, speaking with a tone of regret.


    This person was none other than the Patriarch of the Zhao Family.


    Zhao Huai''an!


    "Grandpa, don''t worry, I also have an A-level talent."


    "In this simulation, I was just a bit unlucky at the last minute, otherwise, I could have gotten an S-level evaluation too!"


    A tall, pony-tailed young girl hurried to comfort him.


    If any student from the First Middle School in District One were here, they would surely recognize her at a glance.


    This beautiful girl was the school beauty of the First Middle School.


    Also hailed as the foremost beauty of District One, the little princess of the Zhao Family.


    Zhao Shiqi!


    "Shiqi, you''ve already done very well, but sometimes luck is also a part of strength."


    "Moreover, an S-level evaluation isn''t as easy to achieve as you think."


    Zhao Huai''an smiled wryly.


    However, the look in his eyes when he gazed at Zhao Shiqi was filled with a hint of relief and pride.


    Among all the descendants of the Zhao Family, only his precious granddaughter could shoulder the responsibility of revitalizing the Zhao Family.


    Zhao Shiqi, however, was somewhat puzzled: "Grandpa, isn''t there just one level difference between A-level and S-level?"


    "Yes, but this one level difference is like an insurmountable gap." Zhao Huai''an patiently explained.


    "The simulation difficulty is divided into six levels: simple, normal, difficult, nightmare, hell, and the doomsday that no one can pass."


    "Only a nightmare-level simulation and above have the possibility of receiving an S-level evaluation."


    "Moreover, to get an S-level evaluation, besides changing all the pivotal moments of life, you also need to complete at least 50% of the main storyline progress."


    "To achieve this, talent, power, and luck are indispensable."


    "Shiqi, you just finished a simulation, so you should understand the difficulty involved."


    Zhao Huai''an spoke with a sense of emotion.


    Nightmare level?


    50% main storyline progress?


    Upon hearing these words.


    Zhao Shiqi''s heart sank, finally realizing the significant value of an S-level evaluation.


    Because her simulation this time was only at the Difficult Level.


    But even if she gave it her all.


    Using a considerable amount of family resources and rare props, she only barely managed to achieve less than 70% of the main storyline progress.


    And the nightmare level difficulty was more than ten times harder than that!


    No matter how much she racked her brain.


    She couldn''t understand.


    How exactly did Lu Yuan, a poor student with no background, manage to achieve this?


    Unless he really had an S-level talent?


    Thinking of this, Zhao Shiqi was shocked, finally understanding just how terrifying Lu Yuan''s potential was.


    Although A-level talents are rare, about a dozen appear every year.


    But S-level talents are things that can be sought but not obtained, and with nearly nine million people in Jiang City, it might not even appear once a year!


    Just from this point, one can see how rare S-level talents truly are!


    ...


    Just as storms were brewing in the Outer City.


    The Inner City''s major families couldn''t sit still either.


    The third son of the City Lord Zhang''s family even publicly declared.


    As long as Lu Yuan is willing to join the Zhang Family, he could be granted the Zhang surname and become part of the direct lineage!


    The other simulators, upon hearing this, were enviously green.


    Being granted the Zhang surname?


    Direct lineage treatment?


    In this world where people''s lives are as cheap as grass and noble families monopolize nearly 90% of the resources of the end times.


    If one could become part of the direct lineage of a simulation clan, it would be a great honor for ordinary simulators who have no support!


    It''s like being a normal college student just graduating, and someone is willing to give you a job with an annual salary in the billions.


    And from the get-go, they want to make you an executive, even the boss''s confidant.


    Never mind changing their name, many would gladly become their godparent!


    But Lu Yuan remained unmoved by such offers.


    Nicely put, it''s a direct lineage.


    Not nicely put, that''s just being a family servant.


    Lu Yuan has always valued his freedom and doesn''t like being constrained.


    Moreover, he has too many secrets; if he rashly joins other forces, over time, flaws could inevitably be exposed.


    Shortly after the news spread, Lu Yuan politely declined the invitation from the third son of the Zhang family.


    The third son of the Zhang family wasn''t upset by this.


    Instead, he expressed that the Zhang family doors would always remain open to Lu Yuan should he ever change his mind.


    Others, upon hearing this.


    Regretted for Lu Yuan, believing he missed an excellent opportunity to change his fate.


    These days, while talent is certainly important, relationships and background are even more so!


    The Great Yan Empire has a population of nearly thirty billion, and every year hundreds of simulators awaken with S-level talents.


    Yet over the years.


    Those geniuses either remain anonymous or meet an untimely end; very few become advanced simulators.


    In contrast, the offspring of simulation clans from noble families, though having slightly less talent, at worst can achieve middle-class standing with family assistance.


    No need to rise overnight or change fate, but so long as they don''t self-destruct, they could enjoy a lifetime of wealth and glory.


    Isn''t this far better than fighting alone?


    ...


    Two days later.


    Lu Yuan suddenly received an appointment letter.


    The content of this appointment letter was simple, requiring Lu Yuan to guard a certain district and ordering him to take office within three days.


    But when Lu Yuan saw the district''s name, his eyes narrowed dangerously.


    Black Dragon Stronghold!


    Lu Yuan had lived in this world for ten years and naturally had heard of this place.


    This area was a no-man''s land, located more than a dozen kilometers from Jiang City.


    The people living in this area were desperadoes and refugees who could not survive in other cities.


    Smuggling, assassination, arms trafficking, brothels, organ transactions...


    It''s said to be the most chaotic place in Jiang City, where what''s most terrifying isn''t the darkness, but human nature!


    With one wrong step, you won''t even know how you died!


    Therefore, only simulators who had committed major errors would be sent to the Black Dragon Stronghold.


    By convention, newcomers who receive an S-level evaluation have the right to choose their district.


    Upon seeing this appointment letter, Lu Yuan immediately realized that someone must have meddled in this matter.


    "Could it be the third son of the Zhang family or someone else I rejected?" Lu Yuan''s gaze deepened.


    He had always been cautious, never setting himself against others.


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    The only place he offended someone was when he refused the invitations from all the forces after his simulation ended.


    Among these people, surely someone felt humiliated and wanted to set a trap for Lu Yuan.


    In this world where lives are as cheap as straw.


    The whims of the privileged could easily destroy the bright future of an ordinary simulator.


    But they should never, ever.


    Have chosen to step on Lu Yuan''s head!


    A hint of murder flickered in Lu Yuan''s eyes.


    Just then.


    Wuxin suddenly knocked on the door and reported.


    "Master, Miss Zhao has come to visit."


    "Someone from District One''s Zhao Family, why is she here?" Lu Yuan''s eyes showed a hint of surprise, vaguely guessing her purpose.


    When he saw Zhao Shiqi.


    Even though Lu Yuan was used to seeing beauties in the Simulation World, he was still taken aback.


    It''s apparent Zhao Shiqi had meticulously dressed up before going out.


    Her delicate features were lightly made up, wearing a white shirt with a black pleated skirt.


    The high boots on her feet made her long legs appear even more slender and long.


    She looked outstanding in temperament, elegant and generous.


    Pure yet carrying a hint of allure, exuding a perfect campus goddess vibe.


    Her every move could tug at man''s heartstrings, enough to drive all young men mad with longing.


    It''s no exaggeration to say that Zhao Shiqi''s title as the goddess of District One was well deserved.


    With her looks and temperament, she indeed had the capability.


    But no matter how beautiful, if it concerns his own interests.


    No matter how stunning a beauty is, to Lu Yuan, she would merely be a red-dusted skeleton.


    Thus.


    Compared to Zhao Shiqi''s appearance, Lu Yuan was more concerned about her intentions.

 Chapter 38 Undead Calamity, Start the 2nd Simulation!

    Chapter 38 - 38 Undead Calamity, Start the 2nd Simulation!"A couple of days ago, you refused the recruitment offer from the third son of the Zhang Family."


    "Someone, trying to curry favor with the Zhang Family, tampered with your appointment order."


    "I have already dealt with that person for you, but the order has been reported to the Empire, and no one else can change it."


    "The Black Dragon Stronghold is mixed with a variety of factions and full of hidden dangers."


    "Once you go to take your post, your death is inevitable."


    "As long as you are willing to join the Zhao Family, I can guarantee your safety and find a way to transfer you back to Jiang City."


    Zhao Shiqi got straight to the point.


    "No need for unnecessary words."


    "Before you, fifteen other factions have already extended their olive branches to me."


    "If you can''t offer something that moves me, you can leave right now."


    Lu Yuan''s eyes flickered.


    In fact, he didn''t actually mind being transferred to the Black Dragon Stronghold.


    After all, the more chaotic the district, the greater the gains.


    He just hated people meddling from behind the scenes.


    But after seeing Zhao Shiqi, a crazy plan suddenly formed in Lu Yuan''s mind.


    If this plan could be carried out smoothly,


    then defending Black Dragon Stronghold might bring him unimaginable great profits.


    Zhao Shiqi was puzzled.


    She had planned to first reason with him emotionally and logically,


    and if that didn''t work, use her charm to persuade Lu Yuan to join the Zhao Family.


    But she hadn''t expected,


    that Lu Yuan was completely unmoved by her beauty, not following the usual rules at all!


    "He seems smart, but didn''t think he''d be so stubborn," Zhao Shiqi thought privately.


    "The Black Dragon Stronghold seems chaotic but is actually deeply intertwined, involving the interests of many families."


    "Rushing in without caution will definitely make you a target."


    Zhao Shiqi didn''t want to give up and continued to persuade earnestly.


    No one knew this area better than she did.


    Because this land belonged to her family!


    According to the Imperial Court''s law,


    those who expanded territory for the Empire could be exempt from many taxes.


    Thus, thirty years ago, when the Zhao Family was at the peak, they once mobilized the whole clan''s efforts to try and establish a new city outside Jiang City.


    Unfortunately, the plan failed.


    Due to the obstruction from various forces,


    the nearly completed city was forced to be abandoned, becoming a no-man''s land.


    Later, the area attracted a large number of fugitives and many refugees fleeing from other cities, eventually forming today''s Black Dragon Stronghold.


    Lu Yuan was aware of this, which is why he came up with that crazy idea.


    He wanted to build a city in the Black Dragon Stronghold!


    Under normal circumstances,


    to establish a new city, one must face two crucial problems.


    First, land reclamation.


    The outside of the city is full of crises, with unknown dark creatures lurking.


    You must have enough power to open up a wasteland.


    Second, funding.


    To build a city, massive manpower and resources must be invested first.


    If the capital chain breaks,


    the entire city will turn into an unfinished project.


    Additionally,


    you also need enough connections and influence to deal with various unexpected situations during the city construction.


    With Lu Yuan''s current strength, thinking of building a city from scratch is like daydreaming.


    But he only had one exemption left.


    This means that,


    from now on, after each simulation, he has to pay a 50% tax.


    This is an unacceptable thing for any Simulator.


    And the Black Dragon Stronghold, although chaotic,


    the Zhao Family had actually laid the foundation and framework when they planned to build a city there.


    If he could get his hands on this land, just placing the Lord Core would grant him a complete city.


    But the big problem Lu Yuan currently faced,


    was how to obtain ownership of the Black Dragon Stronghold and how to reclaim it.


    As far as he knew,


    the Black Dragon Stronghold had many underground gangs.


    The strong ones in those gangs were at least Tier Two, or even Tier Three in strength.


    Otherwise, without a Simulator guarding it,


    the Black Dragon Stronghold couldn''t have survived for so long in the darkness.


    To subdue these troublemakers would undoubtedly require even greater power.


    Moreover, the families in the Inner City wouldn''t sit idly by.


    But compared to the difficulty of solo-land reclamation to build a city, these problems were insignificant.


    Moreover, in Lu Yuan''s opinion, the method to solve these problems was actually quite simple.


    Power!


    As long as his power was strong enough, all problems would be easily solved.


    However,


    the first layer of the Scripture of Celestial Divine Prison required Divine True Blood.


    Without cultivation resources, Lu Yuan would forever be stuck in the Tier One Awakening Realm.


    But with his current strength, sea??h th§× Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    getting Divine True Blood was almost impossible.


    The only way was to start the next round of simulation.


    To see if he could get blood or resources related to gods from other worlds.


    Thinking of this,


    Lu Yuan directly refused Zhao Shiqi''s recruitment and told her to come back in two days.


    There were three days left before he was to take his post at Black Dragon Stronghold.


    These three days,


    were enough for him to increase his power!


    After sending Zhao Shiqi away,


    Lu Yuan gave a copy of the Martial Extremes Dao Scripture to Wuxin for her to practice alone.


    And reminded her,


    if there''s no major issue in these two days, it''s best not to go out.


    Then,


    he communicated with the Simulation Mark and utilized the simulation authority.


    The next second,


    a flash of white light occurred.


    Lu Yuan disappeared from the spot and appeared in the Simulation Space.


    [Simulation authority has been used!]


    [You can start the next round of simulation at any time.]


    [Do you wish to start now?]


    "Start."


    Before the words finished,


    a flood of information rushed into Lu Yuan''s mind.


    [Randomly selecting this Reincarnation World...]


    [Selection complete, your simulation experience for this time is ready!]


    [World: Two-Star Magic World]


    [Difficulty: Hell Level]


    [Introduction: This is a mysterious magic world, where High-tier Saint Demon Masters wield devastating power, and the Human Empire is extraordinarily powerful, nearly dominating the entire world.


    Elves, dwarves, beastmen, and other races can only live under the shadow of the human empire''s throne, but the evil power from the Abyss is slowly eroding their world will.]


    [Main Task: Defeat the expedition of the Abyss Demon.]


    [Age 0, you are born, a mediocre little skeleton in the Skeleton Wasteland.]


    [Age 1, in a daze, you almost get eaten by your kind.]


    [Age 2, you finally gain spiritual intelligence and defeat all nearby skeletons, becoming a strong Skeleton Warrior.]


    [Age 3, one day, a Tier Five Dark Alchemist visits the Skeleton Wasteland, assembling an army, and you are enslaved.]


    [Age 6, the Dark Alchemist launches a grand scale attack to collect corpses and blood for a sacrificial ritual using the army.]


    [Age 8, in battle, you stopped a King of Giant Demons with your head, nearly getting stomped to death.]


    [Age 10, the sacrificial ritual completes, a powerful Abyss Demon descends, and the entire army becomes its food.]


    [You died.]


    Lu Yuan shook his head while reading.


    Starting with just a skeleton, and have to fight for all equipment?


    Others at least start in an orphanage at the beginning.


    But this time, you aren''t even starting as a living person.


    In the magic world, ordinary skeletons are pathetically weak, not even considered cannon fodder.


    And they have a very low ceiling.


    No matter how strong an ordinary skeleton could get, how strong could it really be?


    Lu Yuan could only pin his hopes on his Adaptive Talent.


    [Adaptive Talent in effect.]


    [Congratulations! You have obtained a Divine-level Talent in this simulation: [Undead Calamity]!]


    [Undead Calamity: One man is an army, I am the calamity!]


    [All creatures you kill will automatically become a member of the Catastrophe Legion!]


    [Please note: The number of Catastrophe Legion members is related to your soul strength!]


    [The stronger your soul, the more Catastrophe members you can enslave!]

 Chapter 39: The Second Generation: I Alone Am the Catastrophe!

    Chapter 39: Chapter 39: The Second Generation: I Alone Am the Catastrophe!Seeing this talent.


    Lu Yuan smiled with satisfaction.


    Adaptive Talent, the eternal god!


    Skeleton limit too low?


    I command billions of undead, conquering the magic world!


    Abyss invasion?


    I forge an invincible Catastrophe Legion, sweeping away all demons!


    Simulate Hell Level difficulty?


    Sorry, I am the calamity!


    Even Satan would engrave my name!


    [Warning! Due to the overpowered initial talent, you cannot purchase other temporary Talent Cards in this simulation!]


    [Warning! Many simulators will join you in this simulation, do not disclose your identity!]


    [Warning! You have lost newbie protection, if your evaluation falls below C-level, death in the Simulation World will also mean death in the Main World!]


    Seeing these three warnings, Lu Yuan¡¯s heart skipped a beat.


    Compared to the initial simulation, this one is undoubtedly filled with the unknown and variables.


    To be on the safe side.


    Lu Yuan decided to bring a few more life-saving props.


    Of course.


    This is just in case.


    If a Divine-level Talent can¡¯t even achieve a C-level evaluation.


    He might as well go out and bash his head against a block of tofu.


    Carriable props: SSS-level Jiang Royal Race¡¯s Jade Pendant, D-level Cyan Frost Sword (upgradable), D-level Biological Battle Armor (upgradable), B-level Martial Extremes Dao Scripture (unusable in the Magic World)...


    Lu Yuan took a deep breath and spent 100,000 points to upgrade the two props to S-level.


    "Your [D-level Cyan Frost Sword] has been upgraded to [S-level Frost Sword], causing soul damage to enemies and carrying a freezing effect!"


    "Your [D-level Biological Battle Armor] has been upgraded to [S-level Undead Armor], able to resist some physical and soul spell attacks and automatically repair itself!"


    As for the Jiang Royal Race¡¯s Jade Pendant...


    Lu Yuan thought about it and decided to carry it with him.


    After all, placing it in the Simulation Space doesn¡¯t occupy any position.


    Moreover.


    If he got lucky, he might just run into Jiang Heng in the Magic World?


    After doing all that, Lu Yuan chose to start a new life.


    The next second.


    He was enveloped by a white light and disappeared from the Simulation Space.


    ...


    Magic World, Skeleton Hills.


    This place is located on the border of the Laine Kingdom, near the Kaggar Mountain Range.


    Nearby live a large number of orcs, giants, goblins, and other races.


    When Lu Yuan opened his eyes again, he found himself on a small hill.


    The sky was gloomy and gray, shrouded in a misty fog.


    The ground was desolate and withered, covered with bones and weeds.


    Lu Yuan looked around.


    All around was barren.


    This area seemed to be infused with some kind of magic.


    All creatures that died here would be transformed into skeletons.


    Even he had turned into a skeleton.


    Not far away.


    Thousands of white-boned skeletons were wandering aimlessly near the hills.


    These skeletons moved sluggishly.


    Wearing a set of tattered armor, dragging a rusty longsword as they wandered around.


    As they moved.


    Their whole bodies rattled, producing a tooth-grating creak, as if they could fall apart in the next second.


    Especially the green soul fire in their hollow eye sockets, which was very faint, like a candle in the wind, ready to be extinguished at any moment.


    "Let¡¯s first test the effect of [Undead Calamity]."


    Lu Yuan communicated with the Simulation Mark.


    A flash of white light.


    A longsword with a cold gleam appeared in his hand.


    Holding a sharp weapon, a desire to kill arose.


    "Crunch, crunch!"


    Lu Yuan stepped forward, soon approaching a low-level skeleton nearby.


    The skeleton stood in place blankly, moving very slowly.


    Three meters!


    Two meters!


    One meter!


    When Lu Yuan was only half a step away from the skeleton.


    He gripped the sword hilt with both hands, and slashed towards the skeleton¡¯s head.


    The sharpness of the Frost Sword was beyond his imagination.


    "Slice!"


    The sharp blade cut through the skull effortlessly.


    Like a knife through butter, it sliced the skeleton vertically into two halves!


    Then.


    A wisp of weak soul fire flew out from the hollow eye socket of the corpse, instantly merging into Lu Yuan¡¯s body.


    This was a trait of the Undead Race.


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    Lu Yuan stood still and moved his body slightly.


    He felt as if his soul had become a bit stronger, even his arms felt more powerful.


    [You have killed a weak Skeleton, successfully obtaining a Tier One Catastrophe Servant!]


    As the notification sound came.


    A Hexagram Magic Array emerged from the ground, enveloping the skeleton¡¯s corpse.


    The light flickered briefly.


    The sword marks on the skeleton¡¯s surface quickly healed, and the previously extinguished Soulfire reignited.


    Before long.


    The skeleton once again stood up from where it had fallen.


    The only difference was.


    The green ghostly flame in its eye sockets was now replaced by Blood-colored Soul Fire!


    "Since the Undead Race can become stronger by killing their own kind."


    "Then if I kill the Catastrophe Servant, can I absorb its Soulfire again?"


    Lu Yuan thought of this and decided to experiment first.


    He casually swung his sword, slicing the skeleton into two halves once more.


    If this skeleton had self-awareness, it would surely feel aggrieved, unsure whether to voice its frustration or not.


    After the skeleton was killed, the Blood-colored Soul Fire in its eye sockets was completely extinguished and not absorbed by Lu Yuan.


    "It seems that the Soulfire of these skeletons can only be utilized once."


    Lu Yuan shook his head and then looked forward.


    In the distance.


    Thousands of skeletons were aimlessly wandering near the hills.


    To an ordinary person, this scene might be terrifying.


    But in Lu Yuan¡¯s eyes.


    These skeletons were resources for him to grow stronger!


    Lu Yuan casually killed a normal skeleton, converting it into a Catastrophe Servant once more.


    However, this skeleton was slow to react and seemed a bit dim-witted.


    It could barely comprehend a few simple commands.


    "Run!"


    At Lu Yuan¡¯s command, the skeleton slowly started to run forward, its bones creaking as if it might fall apart at any moment.


    "Jump!"


    The skeleton halted, glanced at Lu Yuan, and then clumsily jumped in place a few times.


    "Slide tackle..."


    Watching the motionless skeleton in a daze, Lu Yuan shook his head, giving up on this command.


    Besides that.


    Lu Yuan discovered he could even share the vision of the Catastrophe Servants, using them to scout dangerous areas.


    "Kill!"


    At Lu Yuan¡¯s order.


    The skeleton moved, raising its butcher¡¯s knife towards a nearby wild skeleton.


    The next second.


    The knife rose and fell.


    The wild skeleton hadn¡¯t even reacted before it was cleaved into pieces.


    A green Soulfire flew out.


    Absorbed by the Catastrophe Skeleton, greatly strengthening it.


    Afterwards.


    A Hexagram Magic Array appeared.


    Transforming the slain wild skeleton into a Catastrophe Servant.


    "Enemies killed by a Catastrophe Skeleton also transform into Catastrophe Servants."


    "Which means, I don¡¯t even need to personally act to gain numerous subordinates!"


    Lu Yuan exclaimed with joy.


    At this moment.


    In his mind.


    The ordinary skeletons before him were no longer Catastrophe Servants.


    But chosen workers!


    Immediately afterward.


    Lu Yuan commanded.


    His two Catastrophe Skeletons to continue hunting other wild kin.


    After a series of experiments and observations.


    Lu Yuan discovered.


    A Tier One Skeleton needs to hunt nearly a hundred normal skeletons to advance to a Tier Two Skeleton Warrior.


    And Tier Two Skeleton Warriors.


    In speed, strength, reaction, and spiritual intelligence, vastly outclass ordinary Tier One Skeletons.


    A single Tier Two Skeleton Warrior can take on dozens of ordinary skeletons!


    Thus.


    Lu Yuan ordered his Catastrophe Skeletons to overpower their foes by numbers, leaving them barely alive.


    He would then personally deliver the final blow to the enemy.


    Because while the Catastrophe Skeletons could convert foes to servants.


    Only by personally killing the enemy could Lu Yuan absorb their Soulfire.


    [You have killed a weak skeleton, gaining a Tier One Servant!]


    [You have killed a strong Skeleton Warrior, obtaining a Tier Two Servant!]


    [Your legion took heavy losses, barely slaying an elite Skeleton Swordsman, earning a Tier Three Servant!]

 Chapter 40: The Second Generation: Seeking Wealth and Honour Amidst Danger

    Chapter 40: Chapter 40: The Second Generation: Seeking Wealth and Honour Amidst DangerAs the number of Skeleton Warriors increased,


    Lu Yuan¡¯s leveling efficiency also became faster and faster.


    After all, wild skeletons only retaliate instinctively and don¡¯t group up to fight.


    Under his control,


    the Catastrophe Skeletons hunted in numbers, taking advantage of their quantity.


    Lu Yuan only needed to sit back and finish off the enemies to gain a large amount of Soul Fire.


    The scale of the Catastrophe Legion also grew rapidly.


    Ten people.


    A hundred people.


    In just half a day,


    Lu Yuan had advanced to a Tier Two Skeleton Warrior and gained a Skeleton Army with a size of five hundred!


    [Heaven-defying Fate Change: You have strived to become stronger, altering the tragic fate of almost being devoured by your kind.]


    [Reward: 5000 Simulation Points!]


    [Mainline Progress: 1%]


    [Available Staying Time: 60 years]


    [Other rewards will be settled collectively after the simulation ends!]


    "As the Reincarnation World¡¯s level increases, the staying time grows longer?"


    Lu Yuan thought to himself.


    But this is quite normal.


    The lower the level of the Reincarnation World, the weaker the Heavenly Dao Will of this world, thus it is more repulsive to the existence of the Simulator.


    Hoping the Simulator would leave as soon as possible.


    If the Heavenly Dao Will is stronger, the tolerance for the Simulator is greater. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Like those in advanced Xuanhuan Worlds.


    They often view the world as a chessboard and sentient beings as chess pieces.


    In the presence of such nearly omniscient and omnipotent supreme existences,


    even a Tier Seven King-Sealing Giant cannot stir up any waves.


    In the following time, Lu Yuan continued to speed up the hunt.


    But as the number of Undead increased,


    he also gradually started to feel a bit overwhelmed.


    Based on Lu Yuan¡¯s estimation,


    with his current Soul Strength, he could control at most a thousand Catastrophe Servants,


    and they could only operate within a two-hundred-meter radius.


    If that number and range are exceeded, his control over the Catastrophe Legion will greatly diminish.


    After all, ordinary skeletons are inherently limited, with very low caps.


    If he could become an Undead Mage or a Dark Mage-like profession,


    his Soul Strength would absolutely skyrocket!


    "Ordinary skeletons are just cannon fodder, no matter how many there are, they are useless."


    "Now, I should let them level up."


    Lu Yuan pondered in his mind.


    Then he ordered the Skeleton Army to hunt freely in the wilderness.


    Lu Yuan was cultivating Gu.


    Weaklings can only become cannon fodder.


    Only the strong can survive to the end!


    Even though once a Catastrophe Servant is killed, it will completely die,


    under the blessing of [Undead Calamity],


    Lu Yuan could continuously replenish troops, greatly reducing the army¡¯s casualty losses.


    Half a month later,


    Lu Yuan advanced to become a Tier Three Skeleton Warrior, capable of controlling up to three thousand Catastrophe Servants.


    The operational range expanded to a thousand meters!


    And his Skeleton Army now had over two thousand members.


    All of them were Tier Two Skeleton Warriors, with over a hundred Tier Three Skeleton Swordsmen and Heavy Skeleton Knights!


    But the cost was that,


    this hill had been completely cleared by Lu Yuan!


    Usually, this place was crowded, wandering with tens of thousands of skeletons.


    But now it¡¯s empty, with no one in sight.


    "Time to venture into other areas and search for a way to become a mage."


    In Lu Yuan¡¯s hollow eye sockets, Blood-colored Soul Fire flickered.


    Under his command,


    the Skeleton Army left Skeleton Hills, heading toward other areas.


    After half a day¡¯s march, they finally spotted a forest.


    "Chee chee chee!"


    A few green goblins were gathered around a large wild boar, eating.


    Lu Yuan had no fondness for these small-statured, ugly green creatures.


    "Kill!"


    With a thought,


    several Skeleton Swordsmen flashed like shadows.


    These goblins were killed before they could even call for reinforcements.


    Then,


    a Hexagram Array appeared,


    turning all those goblin corpses into Catastrophe Servants.


    But as Lu Yuan entered the forest, seeing the blood-stained ground,


    a thread of unease rose in his heart.


    In the forest,


    there were various demon corpses everywhere.


    Boars, Giants, Earth Dragons, Goblins...


    Some demons had very tenacious Life Force.


    Even though their blood was fully drained and they were barely hanging on, they hadn¡¯t instantly died.


    Seeing this scene,


    the Blood-colored Soul Fire in Lu Yuan¡¯s eyes flickered slightly.


    Everything before him felt eerily familiar.


    Draining blood, torturing souls.


    These were the methods of that Tier Five Dark Alchemist!


    That Dark Alchemist is nearby!


    Thinking of this.


    Lu Yuan immediately ordered the Skeleton Army to stand by and forbade making any noise.


    In the life scenario.


    He had been enslaved by this Dark Alchemist for seven years.


    And this was just the beginning of the simulation, he didn¡¯t want to repeat the same mistakes.


    Although Lu Yuan was now a Tier Three Skeleton Warrior.


    In the eyes of a Tier Five Dark Alchemist, he was just a slightly stronger ant.


    "Retreat!"


    A gentleman¡¯s revenge is not late after ten years.


    Now is not the time to confront that Dark Alchemist head-on.


    Lu Yuan had no hesitation.


    He immediately led the Skeleton Army out of that forest.


    Before leaving.


    Lu Yuan saw those barely breathing demons and felt reluctant.


    Because with just one more strike.


    He could transform them into powerful Catastrophe Servants!


    Seeking fortune in danger.


    Lu Yuan gritted his teeth and made a decision in his heart.


    He led the Skeleton Army to retreat to a safe zone a thousand meters away, then sent all the Skeleton Swordsmen out.


    The Skeleton Swordsmen moved agilely and quickly.


    In this way.


    Even if they alarmed that Dark Mage.


    Lu Yuan could still retreat safely.


    At most losing a few Skeleton Swordsmen.


    [You killed a Boar King and gained a Tier Three servant!]


    [You killed a Giant and gained a Tier Three servant!]


    [You killed a Giant Spider and gained a Tier Three servant!]


    ...


    A series of notifications came, making Lu Yuan overjoyed.


    The greater the risk, the greater the reward.


    The facts proved.


    His decision was very correct.


    [You killed an Earth Dragon and gained a Tier Four servant!]


    [You killed a King of Giant Demons and gained a Tier Four servant!]


    [You killed an Earth Cave Demon Spider and gained a Tier Four servant!]


    ...


    Before the words fell.


    Lu Yuan¡¯s vision went black, and his head felt like it was going to explode with intense pain.


    With a cracking sound.


    A crack appeared on his skull.


    After a long while.


    Lu Yuan barely regained consciousness from his dizzy state.


    "Is it because the servant¡¯s level is too high, causing my soul to be unable to bear it?"


    Lu Yuan guessed the reason.


    A Skeleton Warrior is just a brute, without a strong soul.


    If he wanted to control more Catastrophe Servants.


    He must quickly become a Skeleton Mage or find a way to enhance his soul.


    [Heaven-defying Fate Change: You killed a King of Giant Demons, altering a fate where you were almost trampled to death.]


    [Reward: 20,000 Simulation Points!]


    [Rating upgraded to D-level!]


    [Main storyline progress: 2%]


    [Available stay time: 60 years]


    Lu Yuan hadn¡¯t even had the chance to celebrate.


    When he suddenly realized.


    Dozens of Skeleton Swordsmen instantly lost connection with him.


    "Run!"


    "That Dark Alchemist discovered us!"


    Lu Yuan¡¯s heart skipped a beat.


    He quickly mounted a Skeleton Boar.


    Immediately leading the entire Catastrophe Legion, sprinting towards the Skeleton Hills.


    A few hours later.


    Lu Yuan stopped.


    Because after several investigations.


    He could finally confirm that the Dark Alchemist had not pursued them.


    But just then.


    A gigantic Earth Cave Demon Spider, hanging at the back of the legion, suddenly toppled over.


    Due to the long-running, a wound on its abdomen suddenly tore open.


    Over a thousand spider eggs the size of adult fists rolled directly onto the ground.


    Dense and overwhelming, making one¡¯s skin crawl.


    The next second.


    Hundreds of small spiders hatched, fighting and devouring each other.


    Only a small black-and-white striped spider.


    Stood dumbfounded in place, looking lost.


    But it didn¡¯t take long.


    The other small spiders became bloodthirsty.


    The spiders closest to it lunged like hungry wolves.


    Biting off several of its legs, chewing briskly, and swallowing them.


    Under the threat of death.


    The little spider, to survive, was forced to join the fray.


    Everything before him happened suddenly.


    Other Skeleton Warriors raised their long knives, trying to slay all these spiderlings.


    But Lu Yuan stopped them.


    Because he wanted to see, who would ultimately survive.

 Chapter 41: After Modification - 41 2nd Era: Land of Burial

    Chapter 41: After Modification: Chapter 41 2nd Era: Land of BurialSkeleton Hills.


    On a piece of flat ground.


    Hundreds of newborn spiderlings were engaged in mutual slaughter.


    As time passed.


    These spiderlings were successively devoured by their own kind, leaving fewer and fewer alive.


    Finally.


    The spider with black and white markings lived to the end.


    However, compared to when it was just born.


    This spider had grown significantly larger, like a small calf.


    The shell on its back was shiny and glossy, like an indestructible suit of armor.


    Its spider legs had become sharp and hard, like war spears forged of steel.


    If you overlooked its innocent and ignorant gaze.


    Simply judging by its fierce and menacing appearance, it was undoubtedly a formidable demon beast that incited fear.


    What surprised Lu Yuan even more was.


    This little spider seemed to have inherited the Calamity Mark of the Earth Cave Demon Spider.


    With just a single thought, he could control its every move.


    "From now on, I¡¯ll call you Xiaobai."


    Lu Yuan said with dark amusement.


    The little spider tilted its head, its eyes somewhat baffled, as if trying hard to understand what Lu Yuan said.


    Three days later.


    Lu Yuan led the Skeleton Army to conquer a medium-sized goblin tribe that had over ten thousand members.


    Despite their desperate resistance.


    In the face of a group of tough-skinned giants and skeleton boars, the goblins¡¯ damage and attacks were as weak as a tickling scratch.


    To save his life, the Goblin Chief eagerly led Lu Yuan to a dungeon.


    Claiming to have a great treasure and surprise to present to him.


    But when Lu Yuan saw the scene in the dungeon.


    The blood-colored Soul Fire in his hollow eye sockets surged violently, emitting a chilling killing intent!


    Because in the dark, filthy, and damp dungeon.


    A group of ragged slaves were being held.


    Most of them were humans.


    In addition.


    There were beastmen, dwarves, centaurs...


    But without exception.


    All of these slaves were female!


    From their numb and dazed expressions, it was easy to tell.


    This group of women had likely been subjected to unimaginable tortures.


    "Is this the treasure you mentioned?" Lu Yuan asked coldly, his heart seething with killing intent.


    Even though he was now a skeleton, he still retained human emotions.


    When he saw these women tortured beyond recognition, he too felt an uncontrollable anger.


    And giving women to a skeleton?


    How could you even come up with such a ludicrous idea?


    "They¡¯ve been well-trained and are excellent breeding tools!"


    Sensing the killing intent emanating from Lu Yuan.


    The Goblin Chief trembled with fear, even his voice quivered as he spoke.


    He couldn¡¯t understand.


    He had clearly offered the best gift from his tribe.


    Why was Lu Yuan still angry?


    After all.


    Goblins were a subhuman species with only males and no females.


    They could only reproduce by capturing females from other races.


    After breeding, they would kill the females, and those unable to breed would be eaten.


    So in the Goblin Chief¡¯s mind.


    These female slaves, hard won, were even more precious than gold.


    Looking at the hellish dungeon.


    Lu Yuan said nothing.


    He turned and with one sword stroke.


    Sliced the ugly, short Goblin Chief in half.


    Then.


    Under his command.


    The Catastrophe Legion slaughtered all the goblins, burning their remains to ashes.


    This nauseating race wasn¡¯t even worthy of becoming Catastrophe Servants.


    Lu Yuan opened the dungeon, freeing the prisoners inside.


    This group of women, after the goblins¡¯ day after day, inhumane torment.


    Had lost their sanity, resembling numb walking corpses, completely unaware of the outside world.


    Lu Yuan sent people to escort them to a nearby human town, quietly leaving a small bag of gold coins, enough for them to live the rest of their lives.


    As an ordinary skeleton, this was the most he could do, going as far as humanly possible.


    However, during the recent massacre, Lu Yuan accidentally discovered.


    One Catastrophe Skeleton needed to kill one hundred wild skeletons to advance to a Tier Two Skeleton Warrior.


    But if it was a goblin or other biological being.


    A Catastrophe Skeleton only needed to kill ten goblins to advance successfully. S~ea??h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Could it be because the souls of the living are stronger than those of wild skeletons?"


    Lu Yuan pondered in his mind.


    In the following days.


    The Catastrophe Legion went on to massacre more than a dozen goblin tribes.


    These goblin tribes ranged in size.


    Large tribes had close to ten thousand members, while small ones had only a few hundred.


    But Lu Yuan accepted them all, and under his command.


    The Catastrophe Legion bathed in rivers of blood, severed heads rolling.


    And Xiaobai charged at the forefront.


    Despite its usually adorable, harmless appearance.


    Once it entered battle mode, it became a born killing machine.


    Xiaobai moved nimbly across the battlefield, leaping and darting, as if in an uninhabited land!


    Its spider legs were like sharp, hard war spears, effortlessly piercing through enemy skulls.


    From its mouth, it spat thin, transparent silk, highly tenacious, unable to be broken even by Tier Three Demons.


    It seemed to possess an innate killing talent, facing enemies, it almost didn¡¯t need to think, finding the best attack angle purely by instinct.


    The entire battle was seamless and swift, like a splendid performance, full of artistry and spectacle!


    Countless severed limbs floated in pools of blood, even the thick soil beneath soaked with blood!


    More than fifty thousand goblins fell under Lu Yuan¡¯s blade.


    The Catastrophe Legion also gained more than three thousand skeleton swordsmen!


    When the last Goblin Chief was hanged on a branch with silk by Xiaobai.


    Its body shook, emitting the powerful aura of a Tier Four Demon!


    Xiaobai¡¯s stunning performance left Lu Yuan in awe.


    Under the influence of the Calamity Mark.


    Xiaobai¡¯s Earth Cave Demon Spider bloodline seemed to undergo some form of mutation.


    If it could be nurtured, it would surely become a general in the Catastrophe Legion in the future!


    Additionally, in the goblin tribe¡¯s Treasure Vault.


    Lu Yuan found a large amount of gold and silver, as well as a small map.


    The map was very rudimentary.


    Probably drawn by some Goblin Chief himself, marking only a few important locations.


    The map¡¯s coverage was less than a hundred miles in radius.


    According to the map.


    He had crossed a major part of the Skeleton Hills, getting close to the Kaggar Mountain Range.


    Beyond the Kaggar Mountain Range was the border of the Laine Empire.


    And not far from the Skeleton Hills.


    There was a dangerous area called the Land of Burial.


    Once a battlefield in ancient times.


    Various kingdoms fought here, leaving countless corpses and souls.


    Under the corrosion of the Abyss¡¯s aura.


    These corpses came back to life, all converted into undead.


    Especially after thousands of years of gestation and evolution.


    The number of skeletons in the Land of Burial had become countless.


    There were at least tens of millions of skeletons.


    To avoid causing any trouble.


    Every few years.


    The Royal Family of the Laine Kingdom had to send troops to clear them out.


    Moreover, according to rumors Lu Yuan heard.


    It¡¯s said that deep within the Land of Burial.


    A powerful Tier Six Bone Dragon lay dormant!

 Chapter 42 2nd Life: Skeleton Tyrant, Headless Knight Order

    Chapter 42: Chapter 42 2nd Life: Skeleton Tyrant, Headless Knight Order"A Tier Six Bone Dragon?"


    The blood-colored soul fire in Lu Yuan¡¯s eye sockets flickered unsteadily.


    In the Magic World.


    The Dragon Race is undoubtedly one of the most mysterious and powerful beings.


    Any creature that has even a slight connection to dragons possesses considerable power.


    If I can subdue this Bone Dragon,


    it will definitely be a sharp weapon against that Dark Alchemist.


    Thinking of this,


    Lu Yuan ordered the army to advance.


    Like a sharp sword, they headed straight into the depths of the Land of Burial.


    Along the way,


    Lu Yuan unleashed widespread slaughter.


    In every place the army passed, not a blade of grass remained.


    Beastmen, giants, goblins...


    Any creature encountered was transformed into Catastrophe Servants by him.


    "Not enough!"


    "Nowhere near enough!"


    "To deal with the Tier Six Bone Dragon, the army must continue to expand!"


    For the sake of caution,


    Lu Yuan decided to develop for a while on the periphery of the Land of Burial.


    Half a month later,


    he had thoroughly swept the entire peripheral area clean.


    Nourished by thousands of strands of soul fire,


    Lu Yuan¡¯s power surged, advancing to a Tier Five Skeleton Warrior.


    The army¡¯s size also increased to 100,000, with its range expanding to five kilometers in radius!


    And the quality of the army improved significantly,


    with 30,000 Tier Three Skeleton Warriors, 8,000 Tier Three Skeleton Archers, 5,000 Tier Three Skeleton Swordsmen, and several hundred Low-level Skeleton Mages.


    Regrettably,


    these low-level Skeleton Mages were dull,


    only able to wave their magic staffs to summon a dozen ordinary skeletons.


    They were utterly unable to communicate.


    Needless to say, learning any undead magic from them was out of the question.


    Besides that,


    Lu Yuan also conquered numerous Tier Four Giants, Tier Four Earth Dragons, and High-tier Orc Warriors...


    This force,


    was already sufficient to flatten a human town with tens of thousands of inhabitants!


    However, Lu Yuan¡¯s reckless actions also provoked the anger of the High-tier Lord of this area.


    Blood Castle!


    The most powerful force in the Land of Burial!


    Its master is a Tier Five Skeleton Tyrant.


    It is said,


    that this Skeleton Tyrant was once the king of a certain kingdom in life.


    He had an extremely brutal nature and spent his life in conquests.


    Even in death, he still wields the scepter of a king!


    Using the Blood Castle as his base, he possesses a Skeleton Army of tens of thousands.


    In addition to this,


    the Skeleton Tyrant commands an elite force of 5,000:


    The Headless Knight Order!


    Every Headless Knight was an elite cavalry warrior on the battlefield in life.


    They are well-trained, moving as if the wind.


    Even after death, they maintain incredible combat skills.


    They constantly wander the plains, beheading any living being encountered. Sear?h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Through unknown means, the Skeleton Tyrant has organized this terrifyingly powerful force into a knight corps.


    It¡¯s no exaggeration to say,


    with this elite force,


    the Skeleton Tyrant could make the entire Land of Burial kneel at his feet.


    After all, the Tier Six Bone Dragon has been asleep for years, rarely concerning itself with external matters.


    And the Skeleton Tyrant considers the Land of Burial his territory.


    Yet Lu Yuan, an outsider, dared to slaughter his servants and encroach upon his land.


    This is absolutely unforgivable!


    Filled with rage, the Skeleton Tyrant personally led his army, determined to annihilate Lu Yuan completely.


    "Perfect timing!"


    Instead of being angry, Lu Yuan was delighted,


    especially salivating at the thought of the Headless Knight Order.


    What Elf Maidens and Beast Race Cat-eared Girls are nothing compared to them.


    Cavalry is the true romantic thrill for a man!


    "Boom, boom, boom!"


    Amidst the neighing of warhorses, the ground trembled violently.


    A gray torrent appeared on the horizon,


    thousands of Headless Knights clad in heavy armor, wielding Giant Swords, came pressing towards Lu Yuan as if a mountain was collapsing.


    Most of these Headless Knights were Tier Three, with several hundred possessing Tier Four strength.


    Especially when they formed a battle array and charged simultaneously,


    they resembled an unstoppable flood, capable of destroying everything in their path!


    And at the rear of the Headless Knight Order.


    A vast number of skeleton soldiers stood.


    A massive formation, seemingly endless.


    As far as the eye could see!


    At the very end of the army.


    A giant skeleton, clad in armor and three meters tall, sat astride a war horse.


    Its hollow eye sockets stared intently in Lu Yuan¡¯s direction.


    This was the Uncrowned King of the Land of Burial.


    The Skeleton Tyrant!


    "Form ranks!"


    "Prepare for battle!"


    Under Lu Yuan¡¯s command.


    The entire Skeleton Army operated like a precise war machine, running smoothly.


    The Earth Dragons, Skeleton Boars, and Giants were positioned at the front line.


    They would use their thick skin and massive size to withstand the first charge of the Headless Knight Order.


    On the second row of the battle line.


    All Skeleton Warriors held their swords ready, prepared to fight at any moment.


    At the rear of the battle line.


    Skeleton Archers drew their bows and notched arrows.


    As soon as the enemy entered the attack range, they would face a deluge of arrows from the sky!


    The remaining Skeleton Swordsmen were distributed on the flanks of the formation.


    They would leverage their agility to attack the enemy from the sides.


    The great battle was imminent, success or failure hinged on this moment!


    "Boom!"


    The Headless Knight Order charged like thunder, their speed extremely fast.


    A rain of arrows descended from the sky.


    Unfortunately, stopped by their heavy armor, unable to cause significant harm.


    In the blink of an eye.


    The Headless Knight Order rushed out of the arrow rain and collided with Lu Yuan¡¯s Skeleton Army.


    Although the Earth Dragons and Giants had thick skins.


    They suffered heavy casualties quickly when faced with the indomitable iron hooves.


    The Headless Knight Order pierced the battle line like a sharp arrow, tearing a hole.


    But the Catastrophe Servants knew neither pain nor fear.


    They only faithfully executed Lu Yuan¡¯s orders.


    Fearless Skeleton Warriors surged from all directions.


    Not hesitating to use their bodies to block the cavalry¡¯s charge.


    Faced with the relentless wave of cannon fodder.


    The Headless Knight Order was like being mired in a swamp, temporarily trapped in place.


    However, under the command of the Skeleton Tyrant.


    The army of skeletons from the rear also joined the fray.


    The two armies were locked in a fierce struggle, turning the area into a slaughterhouse.


    But with the support of the [Undead Calamity], the scales of victory gradually tipped in Lu Yuan¡¯s favor.


    [You have killed a Skeleton Warrior, acquiring a Tier Two Catastrophe Servant!]


    [You have killed a Skeleton Swordsman, acquiring a Tier Three Catastrophe Servant!]


    ...


    As the Hexagram Array continued to glow.


    An endless stream of skeleton soldiers was transformed into Catastrophe Servants.


    In the end, only the Headless Knight Order remained, desperately holding on.


    Lu Yuan¡¯s strategy was simple.


    If ten Skeleton Warriors couldn¡¯t defeat one Headless Knight.


    Then I¡¯ll use a hundred, or even a thousand!


    Overwhelm you with sheer numbers!


    Faced with Lu Yuan¡¯s relentless tactics.


    The Headless Knight Order was dumbfounded.


    How the hell are you supposed to fight this?


    Especially with Xiaobai joining the battle, the first Headless Knight fell and was transformed into a Catastrophe Servant.


    The already disadvantaged Headless Knight Order was utterly defeated.


    Half an hour later.


    All the Headless Knights, including the Skeleton Tyrant, were surrounded and slain by the army, then transformed into Catastrophe Servants.


    This battle saw Lu Yuan achieve a complete victory.


    Especially after he killed the Tier Five Skeleton Tyrant and many Headless Knights.


    His power broke through once more, becoming a mighty Tier Six Skeleton Warrior!


    The only thing that pained Lu Yuan was.


    The battle did incur significant losses.


    He lost over sixty thousand Catastrophe Servants.


    More than half fell at the hands of the Headless Knight Order.


    But using over sixty thousand cannon fodder.


    To exchange for a Headless Knight Order of over five thousand, and a Tier Five Skeleton Tyrant.


    This deal was entirely worthwhile!


    Especially.


    When led by the Skeleton Tyrant.


    Lu Yuan returned to the Blood Castle, only to unexpectedly discover an Enchanting Demon?

 Chapter 43 2Shi: You can even charm a skeleton?

    Chapter 43: Chapter 43 2Shi: You can even charm a skeleton?Land of Burial, Blood Castle.


    Lu Yuan rested his head on one hand, seated on a throne forged from white bones.


    A small round-headed spider lay at his feet, yawning widely.


    Below the throne.


    Stood a towering, three-meter-tall Skeleton Tyrant.


    The Headless Knight Commander, donned in heavy armor, blood-red flames flickering at its neck.


    And several High-tier Skeleton Warriors and Swordsmen.


    A voluptuous woman with long hair draped over her shoulders stood trembling in the middle of the hall.


    She seemed out of place among this group of skeletons.


    The tall woman wore a black long dress, exuding a noble aura reminiscent of royalty.


    But on her head were goat-like horns.


    Behind her were a pair of black bat wings, along with a tail covered in fine scales.


    Without a doubt.


    This was an Enchanting Demon.


    "My lord, I¡¯m merely the castle¡¯s overseer, I know nothing. Please spare my life!"


    The woman wept pitifully, clearly scared out of her wits.


    She appeared pitiably delicate, arousing sympathy.


    If it were an ordinary person lacking worldly experience, they might have been deceived by her.


    But Lu Yuan, with his decades of simulated experiences, wasn¡¯t so easily fooled.


    "A skeleton with an Enchanting Demon as a steward?"


    Lu Yuan¡¯s expression turned odd as he looked at the Skeleton Tyrant.


    "Master, she is Lucia, a lost orphan of the Abyss Demon Race. Once her bloodline is activated, she¡¯ll become very powerful."


    "Moreover, her capabilities are outstanding; she singlehandedly organized the Headless Knight Order."


    The Skeleton Tyrant responded, word by word.


    "An underage Abyssal Enchanting Demon?"


    Lu Yuan fixed his gaze on Lucia, making up his mind.


    Not a single word from an Enchanting Demon can be trusted.


    If he wanted to keep her, there was only one way.


    "Clang!"


    Lu Yuan stood up from the throne and drew his Frost Sword.


    "My lord, I beg you..."


    Lucia seemed to foresee her fate, trembling with fear.


    Though she was an Enchanting Demon, her bloodline power had not yet been awakened, rendering her extremely inept at combat.


    Moreover.


    The Skeleton Tyrant, along with the Headless Knight Commander and others, were watching her menacingly.


    She had no room to escape.


    "Don¡¯t be afraid, I¡¯ll be gentle."


    As he spoke.


    Lu Yuan descended from the bone throne, embracing Lucia.


    He pierced her heart directly with his sword in his right hand.


    "Bang!"


    Lucia fell lifelessly into a pool of blood, her eyes wide open.


    But in the next second.


    A Hexagram Array appeared.


    All the blood was absorbed by the corpse.


    Lucia¡¯s body gradually rose from the ground, floating in the air.


    This transformation, however, took an unusually long time.


    With her eyes tightly shut, her features contorted, and her body curling like a shrimp, she seemed to be enduring immense pain.


    The glow of the Hexagram Array flickered, yet it failed to complete the transformation. S§×ar?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    It appeared some force was resisting the imprint of the Undead Calamity.


    Suddenly.


    An immense wave of energy erupted from Lucia¡¯s body, forming a black beam shooting skyward, altering the very color of the heavens and earth.


    This darkness was immensely dense and pure, far more formidable than Abyssal Power, as if it originated from the Nine Nether Hell!


    In the wave of energy.


    The Skeleton Tyrant and the other commanders were blown away.


    The weaker Tier Three Skeleton Warriors didn¡¯t even have time to react, their blood-colored soul flames were extinguished in an instant, leaving nothing but bones.


    Only Lu Yuan managed to remain standing.


    Yet the blood-colored soul fire within his eyes flickered violently, clearly shaken.


    "Is this the bloodline power of the Abyss Demon Race?"


    Lu Yuan exclaimed in surprise.


    It was his first time witnessing someone resist the power of the Undead Calamity.


    This implied.


    That the bloodline of this Enchanting Demon was far from just the Abyss Demon Race!


    But the Undead Calamity was a Divine-level Talent, how could it be so easily resisted?


    This was because Lu Yuan had not cultivated any magic, his soul strength was too weak.


    If he were an Undead Mage or Dark Mage.


    He could enslave this Enchanting Demon with just a thought.


    Thinking of this.


    Lu Yuan¡¯s desire to become a mage intensified.


    On the other side.


    As Lucia¡¯s bloodline power was activated, the Catastrophe transformation ritual came to a halt.


    Especially with the appearance of the dark pillar of light.


    Everyone present began to hear hallucinations in their minds, as if countless Demon Gods were whispering in their ears, tempting them to forever descend into darkness.


    Seeing many Catastrophe Skeletons unable to control the negative emotions within their hearts, starting to go berserk and slaughter each other.


    The light from the Hexagram Array suddenly surged, drawing elemental power from the sky, forming mysterious patterns imprinted on every inch of Lucia¡¯s flesh and bones.


    Ultimately in the depths of her soul, a mark of enslavement was formed.


    The next second.


    Lucia suddenly opened her eyes.


    Compared to before.


    With her demon bloodline activated, she shed a hint of youthfulness and gained a touch of maturity and allure.


    Her figure voluptuous, her appearance stunning, truly a human masterpiece.


    With each frown and smile.


    One glance was enough to enchant everyone, drawing them in completely.


    A group of skeletons stared eagerly at her, the blood-colored soul fire flickering, conveying a most primitive desire.


    It¡¯s widely known.


    The Enchanting Demons are famous throughout the Ten Thousand Realms for their appealing looks.


    But Lu Yuan never would have imagined.


    That this Enchanting Demon could even bewitch skeletons!


    "Subordinate Lucia Tian, at your service, Master!"


    She knelt on one knee, her gaze respectfully fixed on Lu Yuan.


    Her voice soft and gentle.


    Like a cat¡¯s paw gently scratching the heart, making Lu Yuan¡¯s bones go numb.


    Lu Yuan took a deep breath, forcing himself to calm down.


    "Don¡¯t you hate me?"


    Lu Yuan asked curiously.


    "I dare not, Master is the one who granted me a new life, showing me a wider world."


    Lucia¡¯s tone was filled with fervor.


    Her beautiful eyes sparkling like little stars.


    Through the transformation of the [Undead Calamity].


    Lu Yuan¡¯s position in her heart was akin to that of a God.


    Even if asked to go over a mountain of blades or through a sea of fire.


    Lucia wouldn¡¯t hesitate at all.


    "From now on, you will be the steward of the Catastrophe Legion."


    Lu Yuan instructed.


    The Skeleton Tyrant was just a brute.


    But Lucia could manage the Blood Castle in an orderly fashion and build a force of over five thousand Headless Knights.


    Evidently, she was quite capable.


    "You can mobilize all resources and personnel."


    "But I want you to expand the Headless Knight Order to ten thousand within two months."


    "At all costs and by any means necessary!"


    The Tier Two Skeleton Warriors were mere cannon fodder in front of that Bone Dragon.


    Only the Headless Knight Order might pose a threat to it.


    "I shall obey."


    Lucia gracefully bowed, outlining an alluring silhouette.


    Lu Yuan waved his hand, dismissing everyone.


    Then.


    He began to inventory the spoils of this battle.


    The Skeleton Tyrant, being addicted to warfare, showed little interest in treasures.


    Rather, it had purchased a large number of weapons, armor, and heavy crossbows from the Dwarf Kingdom.


    These well-crafted equipment could indeed enhance the Legion¡¯s combat power.


    Besides that.


    Lu Yuan finally found what he longed for in the treasure vault of the Blood Castle.


    A few basic mage scrolls!


    In this magical world.


    Mages stood at the pinnacle of the pyramid.


    Their status was revered, even the Royal Family had to rely on the power of mages.


    Mages strictly forbade mortals from learning magic privately.


    If a commoner wished to become a mage.


    The only way.


    Was to go to a Mage Academy, pass numerous tests, and become a magic apprentice.


    But for Lu Yuan, a skeleton.


    This path was clearly unfeasible.


    Although these magic scrolls.


    Only recorded a few of the lowest level basic spells.


    Lu Yuan considered them treasures and immediately began to peruse them.


    But not long after.


    Lu Yuan discovered a harsh truth.


    He lacked elemental affinity and couldn¡¯t cultivate human magic at all!

 Chapter 44 2nd Era: The Undead! The Decaying Holy Light Empire

    Chapter 44: Chapter 44 2nd Era: The Undead! The Decaying Holy Light EmpireHoly Light Empire, Imperial Capital.


    Since the fierce battle between gods and demons thousands of years ago.


    Human forces and other races suffered heavy casualties.


    Only the Holy Light Empire stood strong and has continued to this day.


    Especially after hundreds of years of territorial expansion.


    Its territory has grown unimaginably vast, covering over a billion square kilometers and housing more than two billion people!


    The name of Holy Light has spread throughout the entire Magic World.


    Everyone knows it, everyone reveres it!


    Before the undefeated, invincible Holy Light Knight Corps.


    The other human kingdoms have already become vassals of the Holy Light Empire.


    Even elves, dwarves, beastmen, giants... and many other races.


    Have had to bow before the throne of the Holy Light Empire!


    It can be said.


    Now, in the whole Magic World, the Holy Light Empire stands unmatched, with no power daring to defy its will!


    However, at the moment Lucia unexpectedly activated her Demon bloodline.


    An undead who had been asleep for a thousand years in the Holy Light Royal Tomb suddenly opened his eyes.


    Holy Light Royal Family.


    In a brightly lit palace, a grand banquet was taking place.


    The guests were exchanging toasts, creating a lively atmosphere.


    Exquisite goblets crafted by dwarves, fine wines brewed by the Elf Race, delicacies made from High-tier Magical Beast flesh, and the remarkably beautiful cat-eared maids.


    All showcased the noble status of the banquet host.


    Those qualified to attend this banquet were all prominent figures and Duke Royal Race from the Holy Light Empire.


    At the head of the banquet.


    A young man wearing a crown, with a flushed face, was drinking heartily and engaging in joyful conversations with the guests.


    This man was the current emperor of the Holy Light Empire, Louis XIX!


    Two of the most beautiful, seductive beast race maids were seated on either side of his lap.


    One cat-eared maid, full of affection, picked up an exquisite goblet from the table and took a sip.


    Then she bent over, lowered her head, and offered him the drink.


    The other rabbit-eared maiden was pinching a piece of aromatic roasted meat, chewing it several times and feeding it to Louis XIX in the same manner.


    This was a common form of entertainment among the empire¡¯s elites, and the guests were accustomed to it.


    Some even engaged in more daring forms of play.


    "Your Majesty the Holy Emperor, my lord recently contributed a batch of elf slaves, hoping you will be pleased."


    A duke displayed a knowing smile, then clapped his hands, bringing forth a group of slaves.


    This group of slaves was composed of over a dozen blond-haired, blue-eyed elf maidens.


    Each elf was flawless in appearance, graceful in bearing, without a single imperfection.


    Especially after careful training.


    They wore delicate and hazy chiffon skirts, paired with an alluring expression on their faces, instantly capturing the attention of all the guests.


    As dukes and nobles of the empire, these people had seen countless maids.


    Many nobles even had dungeons in their castles specifically for training slaves.


    Yet such outstanding elf maidens were a first-time sight for many.


    If these slaves were placed on the empire¡¯s auction, they would undoubtedly fetch astronomical prices!


    Sure enough.


    Even Louis XIX, accustomed to seeing beauties, was momentarily transfixed, feeling a fiery yearning in his abdomen.


    He pushed away the two beast-eared maids beside him and stared directly at a tall and voluptuous elf beauty in front.


    Unlike the other elf maidens.


    This elf beauty was slightly older, with a more noble and elegant demeanor.


    She was like a ripe peach, exuding a charming fragrance, tempting a taste.


    Her cold and arrogant manner further ignited Louis XIX¡¯s desire for conquest.


    "Who is she?"


    He had just opened his mouth when the duke below immediately introduced her.


    "Your majesty, she was once the wife of the chieftain of the Valia Elf Tribe, but as her husband fell under the iron hooves of the Holy Light Knight Order, she and her daughter became prisoners."


    The duke¡¯s tone carried a hint of pride.


    He had paid a high price to acquire these elf slaves.


    "Oh? Is that so."


    Louis XIX moved his gaze to a maiden standing next to the elf beauty.


    Upon closer inspection, they did indeed look similar.


    "Your Majesty, they have signed slave contracts and will follow all your orders. You can enjoy them without worry."


    Just as Louis XIX was about to act, a sacred and commanding will suddenly echoed in his mind!


    "Not good, why has the ancestor suddenly awakened? Who has disturbed his slumber?"


    Louis XIX, eyes ablaze, seemed as if doused with cold water, suddenly regaining his senses.


    "Everyone, leave! All of you, leave!"


    Louis XIX waved his hand, stopping the absurd banquet.


    "Wait, you two stay."


    Watching the graceful figure of the Elf Queen, Louis XIX hesitated for a moment before speaking again.


    As for the other guests hearing the word "ancestor," each immediately fled in panic, not daring to linger.


    Only those privy to the empire¡¯s core secrets understood what the ancestor referred to by Louis XIX truly meant.


    He was the founding monarch of the Holy Light Empire, the ender of the battle between gods and demons, an undead living for thousands of years, a legendary existence that induced fear and trembling even in Abyss Demons!


    "Ancestor, may I ask what you command?"


    Louis XIX knelt, his whole body prostrate on the ground.


    "I sensed a pure bloodline from the Hell Demon Race!"


    "At all costs, bring her to see me!"


    "As you command."


    Louis XIX replied respectfully.


    Next.


    Orders were issued from the Imperial Palace, disseminated across the empire, with countless forces and lords receiving the command.


    As this colossal empire machine began to operate.


    The entire Magic World would tremble at its might!


    ...


    As the Holy Light Empire was thrown into unprecedented upheaval.


    Far away, thousands of kilometers distant, Lu Yuan was still troubled by his inability to cultivate magic.


    In this Magic World.


    The importance of Elemental Affinity is no less than the Spirit Root in the Cultivation World.


    Your talent can be mediocre, even abysmal.


    But it cannot be nonexistent!


    Lu Yuan held the Magic Scroll, his heart filled with mixed emotions.


    Indeed, in any world, qualifications matter.


    Some are innately endowed with full Soul Power, some possess a Top-Grade Mutated Spirit Root.


    And himself?


    Merely a weak, pitiful, and helpless ordinary skeleton!


    "No, when heaven closes a door, it must leave a window open, there must be a way!"


    "If human magic cannot be used, I will seek out Undead Magic, or even... Abyssal Magic!"


    Lu Yuan remained undeterred.


    The effect of the [Undead Calamity] relates to Soul Strength.


    But the limitations of an ordinary skeleton are too low.


    Even if Lu Yuan became a Tier Nine skeleton, he couldn¡¯t leverage even one-thousandth of the talent effect of [Undead Calamity].


    Thus.


    Becoming an Undead Mage had formed a strong obsession in his heart!


    "First, subdue that Bone Dragon."


    "Then, settle scores with that Dark Alchemist."


    "As a Tier Five Dark Alchemist, he should have many Magic Scrolls."


    Lu Yuan resolved firmly. S§×ar?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Two months later.


    The army was fully assembled.


    Over ten thousand Headless Knights set off first.


    One hundred fifty thousand skeleton troops followed closely behind, marching grandly to the deepest part of the Land of Burial!

 Chapter 45 2nd Life: Frost Breath, Dark Alchemist!

    Chapter 45: Chapter 45 2nd Life: Frost Breath, Dark Alchemist!Vulture Territory.


    Dark clouds were gathering, casting dim light.


    A castle stood abruptly on the plains.


    Tall chimneys constantly expelling billowing black smoke.


    From inside the castle came bursts of piercing howls.


    As if a warlock was conducting some inhumane experiment.


    When passing by this castle.


    Even the most ruthless thieves and criminals would take a detour.


    Because everyone at the Laine Border knew.


    A Tier Five Dark Alchemist resided within!


    Norton Frand!


    Inside the castle¡¯s laboratory.


    On a cluttered workbench.


    Were all sorts of bottles and jars, filled with colorful, foul-smelling potions.


    A bearded, unkempt old man was carefully pouring some foul-smelling, thick green liquid from a bubbling container.


    Once the green liquid cooled slightly.


    He picked up a black potion from the adjacent workbench and poured them both into a glass tube.


    As soon as the two potions came into contact.


    They erupted like ignited phosphorus, spewing black smoke and sparks.


    Norton¡¯s face was blackened by the smoke, but he paid no mind.


    His bloodshot eyes were locked onto the glass tube, missing not a single detail or change.


    "Boom!"


    But at that moment.


    Accompanied by a deafening sound of hooves, the entire ground shook violently.


    Dust rose up, the earth trembled.


    An endless torrent of skeletons was sweeping towards this place!


    In the castle.


    Norton¡¯s experiment was forcibly interrupted, leaving him in a foul mood.


    He set down the potion in his hand and walked to the window, looking outside with a dark gaze.


    When Norton saw the boundless torrent of skeletons, a shadow of doubt and confusion crossed his eyes.


    "What¡¯s going on?"


    "Why are the undead from the Land of Burial suddenly rioting?"


    In Norton¡¯s view.


    A mere group of skeletons was nothing to be feared.


    No matter how many there were, they were just cannon fodder.


    However, these skeletons would usually wander aimlessly in the wilderness.


    But now.


    It was as if someone was commanding them to come straight at him.


    This made Norton sense something was amiss.


    In the next second.


    A sudden, high-pitched dragon roar sounded from the front, startling him.


    "Roar!"


    He saw a Frost Bone Dragon furiously flapping its wings, rushing from afar and suddenly appearing above the Skeleton Army.


    This dragon¡¯s flesh had long decayed, leaving only a hollow skeleton.


    Yet its mountainous body still possessed an unparalleled sense of oppression.


    Its wings were like clouds hanging from the sky.


    With a slight flap, it could stir up a storm in the air.


    Its skeleton was impervious to blades and spears, as if it were forged from steel.


    And in its grim and terrifying skull, blood-red flames burned fiercely.


    When this Frost Bone Dragon raised its head and howled.


    Its thunderous roar instantly echoed in everyone¡¯s ears!


    On the back of the Frost Bone Dragon. Sear?h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Stood a hulking figure clad in armor, wielding a longsword.


    That figure stood three meters tall, looking like a towering bone spire from a distance!


    "That Tier Five Skeleton Tyrant from the Land of Burial? When did it tame this bone dragon?"


    "And judging by the looks of it, it¡¯s coming for me?"


    Norton was dumbfounded.


    He had resided at the Laine Kingdom border for so long, fully aware of the nearby powers.


    The Skeleton Tyrant, ruler of the Land of Burial, commanded over a hundred thousand skeleton soldiers.


    Should conflict arise, even he would retreat three paces.


    But he couldn¡¯t understand why the Skeleton Army was appearing in Vulture Territory.


    He also couldn¡¯t understand.


    When he had provoked this Skeleton Tyrant!


    Yet he was destined never to find out the answer in this lifetime.


    Because Lu Yuan never wasted words with enemies.


    Ten days earlier.


    Lu Yuan had personally led the Skeleton Army to the deepest part of the Land of Burial.


    After sacrificing tens of thousands of cannon fodder and suffering over half of the Headless Knight Order in casualties.


    He finally subdued this bone dragon!


    Then he returned to the Blood Castle to replenish the army¡¯s ranks.


    After a few days of recuperation.


    They immediately set off, once again leading the army to find the lair of the Dark Mage.


    The Dark Alchemist was immortal, and as long as he lived, one could not sleep or eat well!


    However, dark magic was difficult to defend against.


    To be cautious.


    Lu Yuan let the Skeleton Tyrant stand on the Bone Dragon¡¯s back, acting as a conspicuous target to attract attention.


    As for himself.


    He mingled within the army, disguising himself as an ordinary Skeleton Warrior.


    "Frost Breath!"


    Under the control of Lu Yuan.


    The Tier Six Frost Bone Dragon suddenly opened its mouth, spitting out an enormous blast of icy chill.


    Feeling the biting cold, enough to freeze the soul.


    Norton¡¯s scalp tingled, and he hurriedly dodged to the side.


    But the castle behind him wasn¡¯t as lucky.


    It was directly covered by frost, and in the blink of an eye, turned into an ice sculpture.


    "Rumble!"


    At the same time.


    The Headless Knight Order charged forward like a rolling torrent.


    All Skeleton Warriors and Skeleton Swordsmen followed closely behind.


    The Skeleton Mages at the rear shook their White Bone Staffs, summoning a large number of ordinary skeletons.


    The Skeleton Archers bent their bows and released arrows, a rain of arrows falling like a broken sky.


    "Damn it!"


    Although Norton didn¡¯t pay attention to the ordinary skeletons.


    Too many ants can bite an elephant to death.


    Moreover.


    In the sky was a Tier Six Frost Bone Dragon, along with a Tier Five Skeleton Tyrant watching intently!


    In his panic, Norton hastily cast more than a dozen types of dark magic.


    [Tier Five Fire Magic - Hellfire!]


    [Tier Five Wind Magic: Storm Tornado!]


    [Tier Five Death Magic - Undead Servants!]


    It must be said.


    The power of dark magic is extremely terrifying.


    So much so that many mages, in their pursuit of studying this forbidden magic, willingly fall into darkness, becoming the slaves of the Abyss Demon.


    As Norton finished chanting the spells.


    Fierce elemental energy gathered together, forming dozens of death tornadoes reaching to the sky.


    Simultaneously.


    One green ghost flame after another appeared from the void.


    Emitting a heart-chilling horrifying wave.


    These black ghost flames floated in the air, seemingly without temperature.


    But in reality.


    The black ghost flames ignite upon touch, immortal!


    They can inflict real damage to souls and are the nemesis of the Undead Race!


    Moreover, fire borrows the force of the wind, and the wind enhances the power of the fire!


    Different types of dark magic, when combined.


    Increased the power several times over!


    "Hoo!"


    The death tornado entangled with Hellfire, like a flame storm from the abyss.


    Directly charging into the army.


    The tens of thousands of Skeleton Warriors at the forefront, upon contact with the black fire.


    In less than a second.


    Evaporated into thin air, turning instantly into ashes!


    And the Headless Knight Order, regarded by Lu Yuan as elite ace, was also thrown into disarray by the death tornado.


    They were sucked into the storm, instantly torn into countless pieces.


    Even though the Skeleton Army fearlessly charged wave after wave.


    But with little effect.


    However, casting so many dark spells at once.


    Was a massive burden Norton struggled to bear.


    Breathing heavily, he quickly pulled out several magic potions from his pocket.


    Then uncorked them.


    Pouring all the liquid inside into his mouth.


    As the energy was replenished.


    Norton¡¯s pale face regained a tinge of color.


    And his nearly depleted mana recovered by more than half.


    "Though dark magic is powerful, it consumes a lot of mana."


    "Norton might be proficient in alchemy, but as the battle came suddenly, he surely hasn¡¯t carried much energy potion!"


    "No matter the cost, even if it means depleting the entire Skeleton Army, exhaust him to death!"


    Seeing this, Lu Yuan continued to manipulate the Skeleton Army to launch attacks.


    While he himself, remained quietly hidden within the army.


    Waiting for the right moment to act.

 Chapter 46: Generation 2: Still hiding an old 6?

    Chapter 46: Chapter 46: Generation 2: Still hiding an old 6?Half an hour later.


    The Skeleton Army suffered heavy casualties, more than half of the Skeleton Warriors became cannon fodder.


    Faced with such high-intensity battles.


    Norton was also exhausted, and his spirit was quite depleted.


    However.


    He kept his focus on the Frost Bone Dragon.


    Because in his view.


    Among all the demons present.


    Only this Tier Six Frost Bone Dragon could pose a deadly threat to him!


    "Skeleton Tyrant, I have no enmity with you, do you really intend to kill me?"


    Norton looked at the figure standing on the Frost Bone Dragon, filled with reluctance and confusion.


    He was peacefully residing in the Vulture Territory, why did calamity suddenly fall from the sky?


    But in response to his questioning.


    The Skeleton Tyrant¡¯s reply was.


    Simple and direct.


    One word.


    Kill!


    Seeing the stubbornness of the Skeleton Tyrant.


    Norton was so enraged that he wished to rush over and slap it.


    In his heart, he swore secretly.


    Once he got through this life-and-death crisis.


    He must grind the Skeleton Tyrant¡¯s bones into dust, and imprison its soul in the Abyssal Hell.


    Every day he would burn its soul with Hellfire, never allowing it to be freed!


    An hour later.


    Faced with the relentless tactics of the Skeleton Army.


    Norton was utterly exhausted, at the end of his rope.


    He not only used up all his Energy Potions and Magic Scrolls.


    But due to the excessive use of Spiritual Power.


    Norton¡¯s head became dizzy, as if it was about to crack open.


    Even the Undead Servants he summoned faded away one after another into the air.


    And it was at this time.


    The Skeleton Tyrant leapt down from the dragon¡¯s back, leading the remaining Skeleton Warriors in another charge.


    The Frost Bone Dragon overhead also spat out another large breath of icy air.


    This Bone Dragon had been asleep in the Skeleton Wasteland for hundreds of years.


    Its entire skeleton and soul had been completely transformed by the aura of death.


    And this Frost Breath.


    Was not only astonishingly powerful but also filled with a dense death aura.


    Even a Tier Six Mage dared not receive it directly.


    Once hit, they would either die or be gravely injured.


    Morton¡¯s face changed dramatically.


    For the first time since the beginning of the battle, he felt an intense life-and-death crisis.


    In his desperation.


    He spared no cost in overdrafting his Life Energy and Spiritual Power, and cast two Dark Magics again.


    [Tier Five Fire Magic: Hellfire]!


    [Tier Five Wind Magic: Storm Tornado]!


    "Boom!"


    The black flames and the Storm Tornado mixed together, their power surging once again.


    Under the scorching fire.


    The Frost Breath evaporated into a vast white mist.


    And the Hellfire lost no momentum, directly enveloping the Frost Bone Dragon.


    "Bang!"


    The Frost Bone Dragon¡¯s enormous body, akin to a mountain, plummeted rapidly from mid-air, smashing heavily onto the ground, turning hundreds of Skeleton Warriors into dust.


    Yet the black Hellfire on its skeletal surface did not dissipate but rather intensified!


    This flame from Hell could ignite everything.


    The dragon wings of the Frost Bone Dragon, its body, even its soul.


    Had now become fuel for the flames!


    Pain!


    So painful!


    This agony of soul-burning was incomparable to the most heinous tortures, being hundreds of times more excruciating.


    The Frost Bone Dragon struggled and roared, letting out exceptionally shrill wails.


    Its massive body rolled back and forth on the ground, crushing many Skeleton Warriors.


    Lu Yuan stood among the Skeleton Army.


    Watching everything calmly, but his heart was bleeding.


    The injury to it was the pain in his heart!


    This was the Catastrophe Legion he painstakingly assembled for over half a year!


    Yet in less than half a day, two-thirds had been depleted!


    One could only say.


    Dark Magic being regarded as a prohibition by the Empires was not without reason.


    This power from Hell was simply too terrifying.


    Lu Yuan took a deep breath, forcibly quelling the urge to take action.


    Just wait a little longer.


    Now is not the best time to strike!


    So.


    Lu Yuan could only watch as the Frost Bone Dragon rolled around on the ground, struggling and wailing in pain.


    Under the scorching of Hellfire.


    Its roar became weaker and weaker.


    Until Norton¡¯s mana was exhausted, unable to sustain such powerful dark magic.


    The black flames gradually extinguished.


    The Frost Bone Dragon lay on the ground, barely alive, with most of its body turned to ashes.


    Even the blood-colored soul fire in its skull grew very dim.


    Like a candle in the wind, it could be extinguished at any moment.


    On the other side.


    The charge initiated by the Skeleton Tyrant was also repelled by the Storm Tornado once again.


    Morton was relieved and finally let out a breath.


    But in the next second.


    He suddenly felt a chill down his back.


    At some point.


    An ordinary Skeleton Warrior holding a longsword suddenly appeared behind Morton.


    The frost-emitting blade pierced out from Morton¡¯s back, directly through his heart!


    Blood flowed along the blade.


    Before it could drip to the ground, it had already frozen into frost.


    Morton stood there dumbfounded, disbelief filling his eyes.


    He guarded against everything, except for the unexpected.


    Among the Skeleton Army, there was actually a hidden dark horse!


    What frustrated him even more was.


    Until the last moment before his death. S§×ar?h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    He did not get a good look at Lu Yuan¡¯s face.


    Of course.


    Even if he did see it, he wouldn¡¯t be able to discern.


    After all, from appearances.


    The mastermind behind it all was just a weak, pitiful, helpless ordinary Skeleton Warrior.


    With one deadly strike, Lu Yuan finally let out a breath of relief.


    Although Morton was only a Tier Five Dark Alchemist, the power of dark magic was truly terrifying.


    If the battle continued.


    The Frost Bone Dragon that he managed to subdue with great difficulty, along with eighty percent of the Skeleton Warriors, might have been lost here.


    Fortunately, he remained hidden within the Skeleton Army, deliberately appearing weak to the enemy.


    By paying the price of severely injuring the Frost Bone Dragon, he finally found the opportunity to launch a sneak attack!


    The most important thing was.


    Morton, as a Dark Alchemist, was not adept at combat.


    He was immersed in alchemy for years and the creation of various potions, his combat awareness was nearly non-existent.


    This made Lu Yuan reflect, if a non-combat proficient Tier Five Dark Alchemist could destroy most of his Skeleton Army.


    How to deal with a high-tier Dark Mage with rich combat experience?


    By then.


    Forget about using a numbers strategy, even Lu Yuan himself might be wiped out instantly!


    Grow stronger!


    I must become stronger quickly!


    Lu Yuan was well aware.


    Compared to those world-shattering dark magics, he was just a small fry at the moment.


    [You have killed a Tier Five Dark Alchemist, successfully acquiring a Tier Five servant!]


    Lu Yuan pulled the Frost Sword out from Morton¡¯s chest.


    Following that.


    A Hexagram Magic Array appeared, enveloping Morton¡¯s body.


    After a few seconds.


    The unyielding Morton, a hint of life returned in his eyes.


    "Subordinate Morton, pays respects to the master."


    Morton knelt on one knee, his voice hoarse.


    This scene made Lu Yuan marvel at the heaven-defying effect of the [Undead Calamity].


    A moment ago.


    He and Morton were in a life-and-death struggle, mortal enemies.


    The next second.


    Morton became his subordinate, a loyal servant never to betray.


    Forget about minor things like a sneak attack from behind.


    Lu Yuan thought.


    Even if he asked Morton to cut out his kidneys and make stir-fried kidneys.


    He probably wouldn¡¯t hesitate.


    "Crack!"


    But just as Norton was transformed into a Catastrophe Servant at that moment.


    A sound of bones breaking suddenly came.


    Cracks appeared once more on Lu Yuan¡¯s skull.


    His vision blackened, and he felt a strong sense of dizziness, almost falling to the ground.


    At this moment, his head felt like a balloon blown up high, ready to burst at any time!

 Chapter 47: 2nd Generation: Super-tier Dark Forbidden Curse

    Chapter 47: Chapter 47: 2nd Generation: Super-tier Dark Forbidden Curse"Master, are you alright?"


    Norton was quick on his feet, catching Lu Yuan in time.


    "I¡¯m fine."


    Lu Yuan waved his hand, though a shadow loomed over his heart.


    Long before this, he had encountered several similar situations.


    When he subdued overly powerful Catastrophe Servants, exceeding the soul overload, his skull would show a few cracks.


    Ultimately.


    The limitations of the Skeleton Warriors were too low to withstand too powerful Spiritual Power.


    If Spiritual Power were likened to water.


    Then a Skeleton Warrior would be at most a cup.


    Even if Lu Yuan became a Tier Nine Skeleton Warrior, he couldn¡¯t hold much water.


    Only by shedding the Skeleton Warrior identity and becoming a mage or warlock of higher potential.


    Could he fully utilize the effects of [Undead Calamity], thereby achieving a qualitative leap in power!


    Just as Lu Yuan was troubled by this.


    The Will of the Heavens¡¯ prompt sounded suddenly in his mind.


    [Heaven-defying Fate Change: You subdued the Frost Bone Dragon and successfully killed the Dark Alchemist, changing your fate of death.]


    [Reward: 70,000 Simulation Points!]


    [Evaluation upgraded to C-level!]


    [Mainline progress: 5%]


    [You¡¯ve acquired B-level Talent: Elemental Transformation!]


    [Elemental Transformation: You can continuously transform your body through Elemental Refinement, enhancing your Elemental Affinity to become more suited for casting magic!]


    [Note: The transformation process often carries unknown dangers, so proceed with caution!]


    "B-level Talent, Elemental Transformation?"


    When Lu Yuan saw this talent, he almost teared up on the spot.


    The Will of the Heavens.


    He truly, I could cry to death!


    This weak, pitiful, and helpless little skeleton, has finally awaited its springtime!


    Most importantly.


    Lu Yuan has already passed the newbie protection period, and once he dies in the Reincarnation World, his soul and flesh in the Main World will perish accordingly.


    However, once he received the C-level evaluation, it was equivalent to obtaining an Immunity Token.


    Even if he accidentally dies during the simulation, he can still smoothly return to the Main World!


    But what does this Elemental Refinement mean?


    After asking Norton, Lu Yuan learned.


    In this Magic World, Alchemy is also well-developed.


    And Alchemists can use the Alchemy Matrix to change the form of objects and endow them with unique Elemental Attribute effects.


    Lu Yuan nodded.


    He instantly understood the meaning of Elemental Refinement.


    Isn¡¯t this just like forging and enchanting in online games of the past life?


    As the talent effect took place.


    Lu Yuan¡¯s body seemed to undergo some change, like the opening of a door to a new world.


    He closed his eyes and sensed carefully.


    In the original world, there were only black and white.


    Gray, deathly silent.


    He could only sense faint death energy.


    But after the talent effect took place.


    That gray and deathly silent world finally had a trace of vitality, and many colorful hues were added!


    Especially under Lu Yuan¡¯s persistent attempts.


    As his mind stirred slightly, he finally caught the fluctuation of Heaven and Earth Elements!


    Even though the sensing was very faint.


    But it was better than nothing!


    Lu Yuan was overjoyed,


    because this meant he could finally practice magic!


    Next.


    It was time to clean the battlefield.


    In the previous battle.


    The entire castle of Norton was frozen into an ice sculpture by the Frost Breath.


    Lu Yuan controlled hundreds of Skeleton Warriors to arduously chisel out a path.


    Inside the castle.


    Aside from bottles and jars, there were also large amounts of books and scrolls arranged.


    Through these books and the information Morton provided personally.


    Lu Yuan finally learned of his origins.


    Norton was originally just an ordinary Alchemist of the Holy Light Empire.


    Due to his obsession with Alchemy, he often perused large amounts of ancient texts.


    Until one day.


    He accidentally stumbled upon an ancient book that had been sealed for a long time.


    It recorded many forbidden alchemical knowledge and Dark Magic from Hell!


    Faced with the almighty and omnipotent Dark Magic.


    Norton had almost no hesitation.


    He willingly sunk into depravity and became a Dark Mage.


    But practicing forbidden Alchemy required large quantities of human flesh and souls as experimental materials.


    For this, Norton was willing to take risks.


    He secretly bribed a prison warden to purchase a large batch of death row inmates and criminals from the Empire¡¯s prisons.


    But there are no absolute secrets in the world.


    His practice of Dark Magic was quickly discovered by the Holy Light Empire.


    Hunted by the Holy Light Empire.


    Norton became like a rat crossing the street, hiding and fleeing everywhere. S§×arch* The N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Eventually, he crossed over ten thousand kilometers to the border of the Laine Kingdom.


    And in the process of escaping, he accidentally met a Dark Mage.


    Under the other¡¯s recommendation, he successfully joined the Original Dark Organization.


    This was a force formed by those who revered Dark Magic.


    They are obsessed with Taboo Magic, voluntarily descending into Hell, their minds already twisted by evil energies.


    Seduced by demons.


    They believed that as long as they summoned a powerful Abyss Demon and spread disaster and death across the land.


    Then they could become the architects of a new order.


    Little did they know.


    This group of twisted-minded wretches were merely pawns of the Abyss Demon.


    And Norton, before he could collect enough sacrificial materials, was killed by Lu Yuan.


    And Lu Yuan learned from Norton¡¯s account that the Original Dark Organization had very extensive influence.


    Organization members were distributed across various strata of the Holy Light Empire, with mysterious identities.


    In recent years, they seem to be researching a Tier-Over Dark Forbidden Curse.


    If they succeed in their research.


    The entire Magic World will fall into chaos!


    "Tier-Over Dark Forbidden Curse?"


    Lu Yuan¡¯s mood was somewhat heavy.


    Through Norton¡¯s introduction, Lu Yuan then learned.


    In this Magic World.


    Mages are divided into ten tiers, namely Tier One Apprentice Mage, Tier Two Intermediate Mage, Tier Three Advanced Mage.


    Tier Four Junior Mage, Tier Five Intermediate Mage, Tier Six Advanced Mage.


    Tier Seven Mage, Tier Eight Great Mage, Tier Nine Saint Demon Master.


    And only the magic cast by a Tenth-tier Magic God.


    Can be considered a Super-tier Forbidden Curse!


    Lu Yuan had previously witnessed the power of Dark Magic.


    Norton, using a Tier Five Spell, had already inflicted heavy casualties on the Skeleton Army.


    If it were a Tier Ten Dark Forbidden Curse, how terrifying would its power be?


    Just thinking about such a scene made Lu Yuan shiver slightly.


    But Lu Yuan does not have the sentiment of a savior.


    Those not of my kin are sure to have different minds.


    In this life, Lu Yuan is merely an ordinary skeleton.


    Even if he reports the information to the Human Empire, they may not necessarily pay heed.


    Instead, it might bring about his own demise.


    Simultaneously, Lu Yuan felt a rising caution.


    The maniacs of the Original Dark Organization who can even research a Tier Ten Forbidden Curse.


    It signifies that they¡¯re incredibly powerful.


    If they find out he killed Norton.


    It will surely attract the Original Dark Organization¡¯s vengeance.


    The best approach for now.


    Is to keep Norton as is, pretending nothing happened.


    After all, the effect of [Undead Calamity] is quite heaven-defying.


    Even if Norton was converted into a servant, it wouldn¡¯t be noticeable to other mages.


    As they spoke,


    Norton took Lu Yuan to an underground treasure vault.

 Chapter 48: 2nd Era: Elemental Refinement!

    Chapter 48: Chapter 48: 2nd Era: Elemental Refinement!"Master, these are my collected treasures over the years, I hope they can help you."


    Morton personally opened the underground treasure vault, offering Lu Yuan a large number of Dark Mage scrolls.


    Soul Burn, Corpse Explosion, Bone Cage, Bone Spear Thrust...


    These Dark Magics.


    Are undoubtedly more suitable for Lu Yuan than human Basic Magics!


    Moreover, as a Tier Five Dark Mage.


    Morton¡¯s vault was piled up with Elemental Crystal Stones and various Alchemy Materials.


    With these resources and scrolls.


    Lu Yuan believed.


    His power would inevitably undergo a qualitative change!


    ...


    A few days later.


    Blood Castle.


    The floor of a secret chamber was covered with dozens of exceptionally intricate ancient runes.


    These runes seemed to be the embodiment of Heaven and Earth Laws, containing the Power of Origin.


    All the runes were intricately linked by complex Array Patterns, ultimately forming a circular Alchemy Matrix.


    And at various positions on the Alchemy Matrix.


    A large number of Fire Element Crystal Stones were placed, along with a heart of a Tier Six Magma Dragon Lizard.


    To slay this dragon lizard, Lu Yuan had spent a lot of resources and sacrificial pawns.


    "Master, I¡¯ve perfected this Alchemy Matrix to the best of my ability."


    "But during the refinement process, various unforeseen accidents may still occur."


    Norton was very tense, his palms sweating.


    Even though he was a Tier Five Dark Mage, with profound expertise in the realm of Alchemy.


    This was still his first attempt at modifying an Undead body!


    "No matter, let¡¯s begin."


    Lu Yuan stepped into the Alchemy Matrix, standing at the center position.


    Ever since he acquired the [B-level Talent, Elemental Transformation].


    He had finally been able to sense the existence of the Heaven and Earth Elements.


    But this perception was very weak.


    As a result, Lu Yuan¡¯s ability to absorb and control the elements was so low it was astonishing.


    If we say Elemental Affinity, the full score is one hundred.


    Then Lu Yuan estimated, he only had about 10 points.


    For an ordinary mage to easily master Basic Magic in one hour.


    He needed to spend a whole day to barely cast it.


    This was because.


    Lu Yuan had absorbed a lot of Undead Soul Fire, resulting in a Soul Strength far above an ordinary mage¡¯s.


    Otherwise, with his Elemental Affinity, he probably wouldn¡¯t be able to control the Heaven and Earth Elements at all.


    If he progressed at this rate.


    He didn¡¯t know in which year or month, he would become a High-tier Undead Mage.


    With no other choice.


    Lu Yuan could only take a risk and try Elemental Refinement.


    "Master, once the Alchemy Ceremony begins, it absolutely cannot be interrupted, otherwise it will cause unimaginable consequences."


    Norton reminded again.


    Lu Yuan nodded, indicating he understood.


    After Norton checked several times to ensure there were no mistakes.


    He took a deep breath and finally activated the Alchemy Matrix.


    [Alchemy: Elemental Refinement!]


    Seeing the runes engraved on the ground, as if activated, light up one after another in succession.


    Not only that.


    On the left side of Lu Yuan¡¯s chest bones, several Alchemy Runes were also engraved.


    These few runes slightly glowed, echoing with the other runes.


    Finally forming a complete Alchemy Matrix.


    "Hiss!"


    A wisp of flame appeared from the center of the matrix, exuding terrifying high temperatures.


    As the Alchemy Matrix began to operate.


    A large number of Fire Element Crystal Stones were refined, instantly turning this wisp of flame into a vast sea of flames!


    The temperature in the secret chamber sharply increased, making the air appear slightly distorted.


    Norton stood nearby the Alchemy Matrix, scorched by the intense heat, drenched with sweat.


    Now the entire secret chamber had become a furnace.


    Just as sweat dripped onto the scorching floor, it evaporated into the air from the extreme heat.


    Norton couldn¡¯t stay long, soon looking like he had just been fished out of water, with clothes soaked entirely, forcing him to back up a few steps.


    And Lu Yuan, standing in the center of the sea of flames, was enduring a pain unimaginable to ordinary people.


    Blood Castle¡¯s secret chamber.


    A skeleton stood in the Alchemy Matrix, engulfed in fiery flames, with bones crackling from the heat.


    Since Lu Yuan became a Tier Six Skeleton Warrior, his bone hardness was comparable to steel, unharmed by bullets.


    But now, under the scorching flames.


    The smooth and flawless bone surfaces surprisingly appeared with fine cracks, as if they could shatter at any moment!


    If the flames were allowed to rampage, Lu Yuan would be turned into a pile of bone ash in less than half an hour.


    Fortunately, the Alchemy Runes on the left side of his chest glowed slightly, suddenly emitting a sucking force.


    Under the guidance of this power.


    The violent Fire Elemental Energy in the world converged into an energy tide, all being infused into Lu Yuan¡¯s skeleton.


    Every Elemental Crystal Stone contained extremely pure and rich Elemental Energy, and the ones Norton prepared were all top-grade Elemental Crystal Stones.


    Hundreds of top-grade Fire Elemental Crystal Stones, after being converted and amplified by the Alchemy Matrix.


    The energy they simultaneously released was even more terrifying than Tier Five Fire Magic: Hellfire by dozens of times!


    "Crack! Crack!"


    The sound of bones shattering constantly echoed.


    Lu Yuan¡¯s entire skeleton was burned red by flames, like overfired porcelain, about to break and crumble. S§×arch* The n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    But he gritted his teeth and endured, trying to absorb the Elemental Energy from the flames, integrating it into his bones.


    The principle of Alchemy is simple.


    Decomposition, reconstruction, refinement.


    If Lu Yuan¡¯s body is compared to a water cup.


    Then Elemental Refinement is about using the Alchemy Matrix to shatter and reshape the cup.


    Fusing Elemental Energy with every inch of bone, thereby enhancing Lu Yuan¡¯s body strength and Elemental Affinity.


    But this process, while sounding simple, is full of unknown risks.


    Carelessness could lead to self-destruction.


    Until Lu Yuan successfully incorporated a wisp of Elemental Energy into his bones, his Fire Element Affinity finally increased a bit.


    And the unbearable heat appeared slightly cooler.


    Lu Yuan¡¯s spirits lifted, prompting him to accelerate the absorption of Elemental Energy.


    But as time went on, he noticed something strange.


    Though Lu Yuan absorbed plenty of Fire Elements, reducing the flame temperature somewhat, under the operation of the Alchemy Matrix, the ambient Fire Elements were all drawn in.


    A large amount of Fire Element was converted into pure Elemental Energy by the matrix, causing the fire storm¡¯s momentum to increase instead of decrease, and it became uncontrollable!


    "Terrible! The fire is too fierce."


    "If this continues, Master will surely be burned to a pile of bone ash!"


    Norton was in a frenzy, anxious like an ant on a hot pan, yet he could only watch helplessly as Lu Yuan was engulfed by an all-consuming fire sea.


    Because the Alchemy Matrix had been activated, even he didn¡¯t dare to intervene rashly, or it might lead to even more unimaginable consequences.


    But no matter how fierce the flames raged, Lu Yuan stood at the center of the matrix, like an indestructible statue.


    Even as his bones were burnt black and fractured, covered with cracks, he remained calm, not moving recklessly.


    The reason Lu Yuan dared to play with fire and attempt Elemental Refinement was that he still had one hidden ace up his sleeve!


    The Fifth Element.


    Spirit!

 Chapter 49: 2nd Generation: The Tamed Fire Element!

    Chapter 49: Chapter 49: 2nd Generation: The Tamed Fire Element!In the Magic World.


    ¡¯Earth, wind, water, and fire¡¯ are the four basic elements.


    All other rare elements derive from the transformation of these four.


    But only the Spirit Element can surpass the four great elements, earning the title of the master and ruler of all elements!


    Although Lu Yuan is just a Tier Six Skeleton Warrior, since he started simulating, he has absorbed countless Soul Fires.


    With his current Soul Strength, he is probably stronger than many Dark Mages.


    Due to the extremely low Elemental Affinity.


    Lu Yuan is unable to manipulate various elements as other Mages do.


    However, he can rely on his immense Spiritual Power to forcibly suppress the runaway Elemental Power!


    Manipulation and suppression are entirely different concepts.


    The former relies on immense Elemental Affinity, controlling elemental forces of heaven and earth with ease.


    The latter uses brute strength to conquer.


    If you don¡¯t obey, I¡¯ll make you obey by force!


    "Disperse!" The Blood-colored Soul Fire in Lu Yuan¡¯s hollow eye sockets suddenly surged.


    An invisible, powerful wave emanated from him, spreading in all directions.


    The uncontrollable, sky-enveloping fire seemed to be slapped down by an invisible giant hand, no longer exhibiting the previous rampant and unruly nature.


    The almost out-of-control situation finally returned to normal.


    Though Lu Yuan barely controlled the flames,


    the cost was several fine cracks resurfacing on the surface of his skull.


    "How is this possible? The fierce flames were actually calmed?" The unbelievable scene left Norton dumbfounded.


    As a Tier Five Dark Alchemist, he knew that forcibly interfering with the operation of an Alchemy Matrix would lead to unimaginable consequences.


    Yet, Lu Yuan¡¯s actions completely overturned his decades of alchemical experience.


    Could Spiritual Power be used this way?


    Could pure Spiritual Power really tame the raging, uncontrollable Fire Element?


    Though theoretically possible, the real practice is nearly impossible.


    Norton remained silent for a while, finally understanding why Lu Yuan¡¯s skull had cracked.


    His body was too weak to contain such powerful Spiritual Power, so using it forcibly could cause it to collapse at any time.


    Once the sea of flames calmed down,


    Lu Yuan picked up the heart of a Tier Six Magma Dragon Lizard and pressed it against his left chest.


    The principle of Alchemy is equivalent exchange.


    And as a descendant of dragons, the Magma Dragon Lizard naturally possesses an extremely strong Fire Element Affinity.


    Its heart contains the essence of its entire life force.


    Under the transformation of the Alchemy Matrix,


    the dragon lizard¡¯s heart gradually withered, losing all blood and vitality. S§×ar?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    In contrast, the Alchemy Rune carved on Lu Yuan¡¯s left chest shone brightly, as if glowing with new vitality!


    Half an hour later,


    the once energy-rich dragon lizard heart, the size of an adult¡¯s head, was completely turned into dust and dissipated into the air as the last of the Elemental Power was drained.


    "Hiss!"


    Simultaneously,


    a mass of blood-colored flames suddenly emerged from the surface of the Alchemy Rune on his chest, causing a tremendous qualitative change in his Fire Element Affinity!


    In Lu Yuan¡¯s perception,


    the once wolf-like wild Fire Element was now as docile as a tamed sheep.


    He needed only a gesture, without even chanting a Spell,


    and the surrounding Fire Element would obediently gather, at his command!


    If full level Elemental Affinity is 100 points,


    then Lu Yuan¡¯s current Fire Element Affinity is at least 90, if not higher!


    Crucially, with the enhancement of Fire Element Affinity, the raging sea of flames could no longer harm him.


    The subsequent Elemental Refinement proceeded smoothly, with no further mishaps.


    "Crack!"


    As if some shackle was broken in the void.


    At this moment,


    Lu Yuan¡¯s body was fully reshaped.


    His Soul Strength soared, his thoughts became extraordinarily active, and his Spiritual Power unprecedentedly strong!


    He felt as if his soul had ascended to a broader world.


    Just like a fierce tiger returning to the mountains, a Flood Dragon entering the sea.


    From now on, the sky is the limit, the sea vast and boundless!


    No more worries about any limitations or constraints!


    "Elemental Refinement, truly extraordinary."


    "All my hardships were worth it!"


    Lu Yuan rejoiced internally at his transformation.


    If his previously weak body was merely a small cup unable to hold a powerful soul,


    then, after Elemental Refinement,


    that small cup had been reshaped into a large pool!


    Sufficient for Lu Yuan to wield his Spiritual Power freely, without worry of his skull cracking!


    Lu Yuan roughly estimated.


    After reshaping his body, he could now command over ten million Catastrophe Servants, extending his influence within a twenty-mile radius!


    This means that Lu Yuan can control Catastrophe Servants¡¯ actions from tens of thousands of meters away.


    With the experience from this Elemental Refinement,


    Lu Yuan could continue to replicate it, significantly enhancing his affinity for other elements!


    "Among the five elements, Spirit is the Dominator, while earth, wind, water, and fire are fundamental."


    "But the four basic elements can also nurture the spirit, strengthening the soul!"


    "They complement each other, both indispensable."


    Lu Yuan pondered his future direction.


    To compensate for the lack of Elemental Affinity, strive to enhance Soul Strength to enslave more Catastrophe Servants!


    "Congratulations, master, your Power has greatly increased." Norton expressed his heartfelt joy after the false scare.


    As the Dominator of the Undead Calamity, Lu Yuan¡¯s every action affected the life and death of his underlings, the Catastrophe Servants.


    If anything happened to Lu Yuan, the Catastrophe Servants would die as well.


    But with Lu Yuan¡¯s breakthrough, they too could benefit.


    For example, this time.


    Norton could clearly sense that as Lu Yuan¡¯s strength increased,


    his own Soul Strength also improved significantly, soon to advance as a Tier Six Dark Alchemist!


    "There are still many flaws in this Elemental Refinement."


    "Norton, help me gather books and materials on Alchemy; I want to learn personally."


    Lu Yuan remained clear-headed despite his sudden surge in strength, aiming to improve his shortcomings.


    Moreover, after this Elemental Refinement, Lu Yuan grew more interested in Alchemy.


    Alchemy is the study of material composition, exploring the World¡¯s Origin.


    Mastering this knowledge could greatly aid Lu Yuan in enhancing his Spirit Element strength.


    Outside the Blood Castle,


    a huge Frost Bone Dragon, as large as a mountain, lay dying on the open ground near the castle.


    In the last battle,


    half of its body was incinerated by the Hellfire summoned by Norton.


    Yet, being a Dragon Descendant, its Vitality is extremely robust, surviving despite such severe injuries.


    Had it been another race, it might have already perished.

 Chapter 50: Second World: 7th Order Dark Mage!

    Chapter 50: Chapter 50: Second World: 7th Order Dark Mage!The Frost Bone Dragon lay weakly on the ground.


    The blood-colored Soul Fire in its eye sockets was dim and lifeless, akin to a flickering candle in the wind, ready to be extinguished at any moment.


    Although the Undead Race can absorb the deathly aura of the world to slowly repair their injuries.


    However, this repair process often requires a long time.


    With the Frost Bone Dragon¡¯s injuries so severe.


    It would take at least a hundred years to recover to its prime.


    But at the moment when Lu Yuan¡¯s soul strength increased.


    The blood-colored Soul Fire in its eye sockets surged, once again bursting with new vitality!


    At that moment.


    All the Catastrophe Servants, no matter where they were or what they were doing, felt the change in their power.


    They all turned their heads toward the direction where Lu Yuan was, their eyes filled with unprecedented respect and fervor!


    And Lu Yuan seized the moment, diving into the ocean of Alchemy.


    Thanks to a soul strength far exceeding that of ordinary Alchemists, he seemed to have an innate talent in Alchemy.


    Norton also was not stingy, imparting all his alchemical insights and experiences.


    Thus.


    Driven by Lu Yuan¡¯s diligent study.


    His Alchemy skills advanced rapidly, surpassing Norton in just six months, reaching the level of a Tier Seven Alchemist!


    With his profound alchemical insights, Lu Yuan continuously perfected the Alchemy Matrix.


    The Elemental Refinement ritual was now completely risk-free!


    [You used Elemental Refinement to fuse with the heart of the Tier Six Demon Iron Armor Giant Rhinoceros, your Gold Element Affinity surged!]


    [You used Elemental Refinement to fuse with the demon core of the Tier Seven Earth Dragon, your Earth Element Affinity surged!]


    [You used Elemental Refinement to fuse with the blood of the Tier Seven Demon Wailing Sea Demon, your Water Element Affinity surged!] S~ea??h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    ...


    When Lu Yuan successfully fused the four basic elements.


    He successfully advanced to a Tier Seven Dark Mage, his soul strength growing to unimaginable levels.


    If previously.


    His spiritual power was only the size of a pond.


    Then now, Lu Yuan¡¯s spiritual power was as vast as rivers and seas!


    It seemed inexhaustible, never-ending.


    His spiritual power alone was enough to crush a Tier Nine Saint Demon Master!


    Especially as the scale of the Catastrophe Legion under his control expanded dramatically to hundreds of billions!


    The activity range of the Catastrophe Legion also further extended to a thousand miles around!


    Almost covering most of the Laine Kingdom¡¯s territory!


    "My Elemental Affinity has also undergone a qualitative change."


    Lu Yuan spread his ten fingers, looking at his hands, deeply amazed.


    In the past as an ordinary skeleton, even with [B-level Talent: Elemental Transformation], his Elemental Affinity was astonishingly low.


    Even learning the simplest Basic Magic required ten days to half a month.


    But now.


    He seemed like a child favored by the heavens.


    The Heaven and Earth Elements that previously ignored him now seemed to have become Lu Yuan¡¯s most loyal servants.


    They came when summoned, left when dismissed.


    With just a thought.


    He could command the vast elements!


    Moreover, as Lu Yuan¡¯s soul strength increased.


    The power of other Catastrophe Servants received a substantial boost!


    When Lu Yuan first started experimenting.


    The Catastrophe Skeletons under his command were slow and clumsy, able to understand only a few simple orders.


    But now, forget about performing slides.


    They could easily perform complex tasks like a driving test!


    When one person succeeds, even the chickens and dogs ascend.


    Other Catastrophe members also benefited greatly.


    Xiaobai grew stronger day by day, and Lucia seemed to become even more beautiful and enchanting.


    A mere gaze could throw ordinary skeletons into disarray.


    If she were sent to the human world, she would certainly be a disastrous beauty!


    To avoid unnecessary trouble, Lu Yuan rarely allowed Lucia to go out.


    After all, she could even mesmerize skeletons.


    If seen by other races, it would undoubtedly cause trouble.


    The Skeleton Tyrant advanced to Tier Six, and Norton became a Tier Six Dark Mage.


    As for the Frost Bone Dragon, not only did it fully recover from its injuries, but its size also increased considerably!


    With a strong army.


    Lu Yuan immediately decided to begin a new round of expansion!


    ...


    The Kaggar Mountain Range.


    The first mountain range in the Magic World, it stretches thousands of kilometers, almost across the entire continent.


    The towering mountains stood like a natural barrier between the Land of Burial and the Laine Kingdom.


    At this time, a Skeleton Army silently traversed the dense forest.


    This Skeleton Army was well-trained, obeying orders without exception.


    Its combat power rivaled that of the elite troops of the Laine Kingdom!


    They moved swiftly, making as little noise as possible, as if searching for something within the mountains.


    Finally.


    A skeleton sentry paused, discovering the target of their hunt at the entrance of a ground cave ahead.


    Other skeletons received the information.


    Their immediate response surrounded the area from all directions, quickly forming an impenetrable circle!


    Not far from the cave.


    Four or five short-statured goblins rested against a tree trunk, napping with blades in hand.


    But at this moment, the ground suddenly sent out strong tremors.


    "Boom! Boom! Boom!"


    A giant goblin emerged from the depths of the cave wielding a wolf-toothed stick.


    In stark contrast to the short goblins, this Goblin Commander had a bulky and robust physique, standing over two meters tall.


    As he walked around with his soldierly belly, his fat wobbled, exuding an oppressive aura.


    Seeing this Goblin Commander, the other guards who were napping awoke immediately in fright.


    "You lazy fools dare slack off while on duty!"


    The giant goblin roared, casually smashing a guard¡¯s head with his club.


    Brains and blood splattered everywhere, like a smashed watermelon.


    "Squeak! Squeak! Squeak!"


    The other goblins trembled, kneeling and begging for mercy.


    As the giant goblin opened his mouth to speak further.


    "Whoosh!"


    A whistling sound suddenly pierced the air.


    A Bone Spear, like lightning, shot from afar, piercing through the giant goblin¡¯s mouth and pinning its head to the rock wall!


    The headless body of the giant goblin stood still as if unaware of what had occurred.


    "Squeak! Squeak! Squeak!"


    The remaining goblin guards screamed in terror, overwhelmed by the downpour of arrows before they could sound the alarm.


    [Tier One Undead Magic: Bone Spike!]


    [Tier One Undead Magic: Bone Arrow Rain!]


    "The power of Dark Magic is indeed formidable, no wonder those High-tier Mages are willing to become Dark Servants."


    In the distance, among the Skeleton Army.


    Lu Yuan, holding a Skeleton Staff, nodded in satisfaction.


    This Goblin Commander was at least at the level of a Tier Four Demon.


    Yet, he was killed instantly by Lu Yuan before he could even scream.


    However, judging by the activity in the area.


    There must be many goblins living within this ground cave.


    With this thought.


    Lu Yuan dispatched dozens of skeleton sentries to probe deep within the cave.

 Chapter 51: The 2nd Era: At the Boundary Between Life and Death

    Chapter 51: Chapter 51: The 2nd Era: At the Boundary Between Life and DeathA few minutes later.


    All the Skeleton Sentinels were slain by the goblins in the depths of the cave, but Lu Yuan had already obtained the information he wanted.


    This cave was complex and easy to defend but hard to attack, resembling an underground labyrinth.


    An ordinary person would easily get lost if they rashly ventured inside.


    Moreover, at least hundreds of thousands of goblins lived inside, akin to a small Goblin Kingdom.


    A direct assault would surely result in heavy losses.


    But this was not a problem for Lu Yuan.


    Holding the Skull Staff, he quietly chanted a spell.


    [Tier Six Dark Magic: Plague Poisonous Fog!]


    The elements within a ten-mile radius seemed summoned, converging toward him frantically.


    The elements gathered and formed a gigantic Hexagram Magic Array in the sky.


    Waves of highly poisonous green mist emerged from the array, spreading through the ventilation shafts to the entire cave depths.


    Many weak goblins didn¡¯t even know what was happening before they were corroded by the poison, turning into pools of thick liquid.


    Their bodies quickly rotted and melted, creating a large amount of miasma, further enhancing the power of the poisonous fog!


    "Kill them all." Lu Yuan, after testing the Dark Magic, ordered the skeleton army to step into the cave and slaughter all the surviving goblins.


    He felt no sympathy for these short, ugly green-skinned creatures.


    Besides, goblins were weak but numerous.


    They were undoubtedly the best upgrade materials for the Catastrophe Skeletons.


    Six months later.


    Nearly one million goblins living near the Kaggar Mountain Range had fallen to Lu Yuan¡¯s slaughter.


    The entire Land of Burial became Lu Yuan¡¯s private garden.


    Tens of millions of wild skeletons were all killed or subdued by Lu Yuan.


    And the number of his Catastrophe Legion finally broke through the one million mark!


    Among them were 400,000 Tier Three Skeleton Warriors, 200,000 Tier Four Skeleton Swordsmen, and 100,000 Tier Four Archers and Skeleton Mages!


    In addition.


    The scale of the Headless Knight Order also finally exceeded the 50,000 mark!


    Furthermore, the vast amounts of gold and silver treasures Lu Yuan had collected were all converted by Lucia through various channels into equipment and weapons crafted by the Dwarf Race.


    When the Headless Knight Order donned this equipment, their combat power doubled at least!


    After making inquiries.


    Lu Yuan finally learned about the origin of the Headless Knight Order from Lucia¡¯s mouth.


    A few hundred kilometers away from the Land of Burial, there was a Skeleton Wasteland.


    This wasteland spanned a thousand miles, located at the southern end of the Magic World, near the Abyssal Rift, at the junction of life and death.


    Five hundred years ago.


    A powerful Abyss Demon King, after years of planning, colluded with the Dark Organization, and eventually used supreme power to pierce the world¡¯s barrier, forcibly tearing open a rift in space!


    Endless Abyss Demons surged out from the rift.


    They killed and plundered, committing all sorts of evil, spreading death and war to every corner of the world.


    When the Holy Light Emperor learned of this, he was exceedingly furious.


    He immediately dispatched 300,000 Holy Light Knight Order members and over a million troops to subjugate the Abyss Demons.


    The Abyss Demons were indeed powerful.


    But the Holy Light Knight Order was the nation¡¯s ultimate weapon.


    Every knight was a formidable entity, selected through rigorous tests and one among a thousand.


    Especially after undergoing the Holy Light Baptism.


    While galloping across the battlefield, they could also unleash various powerful Light Magic!


    In the face of the indomitable iron cavalry of the Holy Light Empire, the Demon Army was defeated again and again, ultimately being pushed back into the Abyssal Rift.


    But the space rift never disappeared and still exists to this day.


    Occasionally, powerful Abyssal creatures unexpectedly enter this world.


    For hundreds of years.


    The Skeleton Wasteland, as the main battlefield between the Holy Light Empire and the Demon Army, buried countless bones and corpses.


    Especially under the year-round erosion of the aura of death.


    Today, the Skeleton Wasteland has become the stronghold of the Undead Race, home to billions of skeletons and undead creatures!


    Lucia captured a large number of wild Headless Knights in the outer regions of the Skeleton Wasteland and organized them into the Headless Knight Order.


    "The Skeleton Wasteland, huh?"


    The blood-colored Soul Fire in Lu Yuan¡¯s eyes flickered with interest.


    After that battle in the Abyss.


    To prevent similar incidents from happening again, the Holy Light Empire had almost purged the entire Magic World.


    And those undead creatures scattered throughout the world lost their safe havens and had to gather at the Skeleton Wasteland.


    Bone Dragons, undead, demon spiders, warlocks, walking corpses, vampire bats, dark mages...


    Almost all undead creatures are congregated on this wasteland.


    If Lu Yuan can conquer this Skeleton Wasteland, the power of the Catastrophe Legion will surely soar!


    However, the Holy Light Empire stationed a comprehensive garrison of over 10,000 Holy Light Knights and more than 100,000 regular troops near the Skeleton Wasteland.


    Moreover, this spatial rift serves as a channel connecting the Abyss Plane and the Magic World.


    The Abyss Lords would undoubtedly not tolerate the Skeleton Wasteland falling into someone else¡¯s hands.


    For Lu Yuan to seize this territory, he must proceed cautiously and not act too hastily.


    Additionally.


    Norton also brought two bad news.


    "Master, based on recent intelligence, the Holy Light Empire has deployed a large number of knights and scouts, seemingly in search of the Demon Race¡¯s bloodline."


    Norton¡¯s tone paused, casting a glance at Lucia beside him.


    After spending some time together.


    Even he could tell that Lucia¡¯s bloodline was extraordinary, definitely more than just an Abyss Demon Race.


    "Demon Race bloodline? How did the Holy Light Empire get hold of this information?" A hint of doubt flickered in Lu Yuan¡¯s eyes.


    Moreover, the Laine Kingdom is just a vassal state of the Holy Light Empire, tens of thousands of kilometers away from the Imperial Capital, so there¡¯s a significant lag in information.


    This indicates that the Holy Light Imperial Family had known about this matter long ago.


    But considering that the Holy Light Empire has remained unfallen for a millennium, it surely possesses unimaginable foundations and means, and it¡¯s not surprising they could foresee the future.


    "The Holy Light Empire¡¯s massive mobilization suggests that Lucia¡¯s bloodline might be of significant origin." S~ea??h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Lu Yuan contemplated.


    First, he ruled out the possibility of Lucia being a Simulator.


    Under normal circumstances.


    After the newbie protection period.


    Each simulation session involves ten Simulators heading to the same Reincarnation World.


    But because Lucia had been enslaved by the Undead Calamity for so long.


    Lu Yuan knew her inside out, even down to the color of her underwear each day, making it impossible for her to be a Simulator.


    What could be the reason for the Holy Light Empire¡¯s great agitation and focus?


    Even to the point of going to any lengths to find Lucia?


    "Could Lucia be the Child of Destiny?"


    Lu Yuan shook his head, dismissing this guess.


    There was an unyielding divide between right and wrong.


    As someone from the Demon Race, it was unlikely Lucia would be chosen by the Magic World¡¯s Will.


    Moreover, if she truly were the Child of Destiny, she couldn¡¯t possibly be enslaved by Lu Yuan so easily.


    Unable to find an answer, Lu Yuan decided to put this problem aside for the time being.


    "What is the second bad news?" he looked at Norton, immediately inquiring.


    "Reporting to Master, the Original Dark Organization has successfully researched the Super-tier Dark Forbidden Curse."


    "The Fear Demon King has decided to descend with a manifestation to personally preside over the forbidden curse ritual!"

 Chapter 52: 2nd Generation: Master of the Abyss, Fear Demon King

    Chapter 52: Chapter 52: 2nd Generation: Master of the Abyss, Fear Demon King"Fear Demon King?"


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


    Having lived in the Magic World for several years, he was, of course, no stranger to that name.


    Five hundred years ago.


    It was the Fear Demon King who, with sheer power, forcibly pierced the world plane, tearing open a spatial rift near the Skeleton Wasteland.


    As the Master of the Abyss, it not only possessed formidable strength but also commanded billions of demons.


    Even though Lu Yuan did not know what that tier-over Dark Forbidden Curse was exactly.


    But from the fact that the Fear Demon King risked being erased by the Magic World Will just to descend with an avatar.


    It indicated that this tier-over Dark Forbidden Curse was undoubtedly significant.


    If it were to succeed, it would most likely lead to another world-ending catastrophe!


    "What does the Holy Light Empire have to say?" Lu Yuan asked with a frown.


    Since even Norton could get wind of this, with the means of the Holy Light Empire, it¡¯s impossible they don¡¯t know.


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


    Now that the Fear Demon King is making a comeback.


    They surely cannot sit idly by and expect a mere skeleton to save the world?


    "Centuries of peace have made the Empire forget the horrors of war; His Majesty the Emperor and the nobility know only how to indulge in drinking and pleasure, and won¡¯t take this matter seriously."


    "Perhaps only when the Demon Legion reaches the Imperial Capital will they awaken from the soft bellies of their maids."


    Norton shook his head and said.


    The Holy Light Empire appeared mighty and prosperous, yet it was riddled with internal strife, already decaying.


    Moreover, the Empire wages wars everywhere, resorting to brute force.


    Its relations with other races have become a state of deep hatred, a never-ending battle.


    It would only take a single spark to ignite all the conflicts and crises.


    "The Holy Light Empire ignores this? Then we shall ignore it as well." Lu Yuan stated plainly.


    Even though his power had surged considerably after Elemental Refinement.


    In front of the Fear Demon King, whose strength rivaled a Tenth-tier Magic God, he was no different from an ant.


    Since the Holy Light Empire wasn¡¯t concerned, why should a small skeleton like him be anxious?


    Norton hesitated to speak as he lingered long at the Blood Castle, reluctant to leave.


    Lu Yuan observed this and asked again, "Do you have something else to discuss?"


    "Master, I would like to ask your help with some alchemy materials." Norton scratched his head, somewhat embarrassed.


    Although Lu Yuan¡¯s innate Elemental Affinity was lacking, he was exceptionally talented in Alchemy, even surpassing Norton.


    "What materials do you want to refine?" Lu Yuan didn¡¯t refuse, as he happened to have some free time in these few days, and helping wouldn¡¯t take much time.


    Yet when he saw the alchemy materials Norton produced, his expression turned somewhat grim.


    Norton brought out a palm-sized crystal ball filled with dense black mist.


    As the black mist roiled, a middle-aged man¡¯s face suddenly appeared on the crystal ball¡¯s surface!


    The man¡¯s features were distorted, his expression terrified, and he occasionally let out exceedingly shrill wails!


    "The Soul-Catching Crystal can absorb and preserve living souls, often used in dark sacrificial rituals. You aren¡¯t planning to summon an Abyss Demon, are you?"


    Lu Yuan¡¯s pupils trembled as he unceremoniously questioned.


    Fearing a misunderstanding from Lu Yuan, Norton quickly began to explain, "Master, you misunderstand. This matter is related to the Fear Demon King."


    Because of the Fear Demon King¡¯s notoriety and vile deeds, the Magic World Will had long regarded it as an enemy.


    If it wished to descend into this world, it had only two options.


    The first option was to forcibly penetrate the world barrier, personally crossing the spatial rift and descending into the Magic World.


    But by doing so.


    It would inevitably face interception from the Holy Light Empire.


    The second option was Soul Refinement.


    Through a large-scale Alchemy Matrix, the Fear Demon King¡¯s soul could be disassembled and reformed, thus evading the Magic World Will¡¯s surveillance.


    However, Soul Refinement violated the laws of birth, old age, sickness, and death, viewed as taboo by the Magic World Will.


    Should it be pursued recklessly, it would lead to unpredictable consequences.


    Therefore.


    The Original Dark Organization, to ensure the ceremony¡¯s success, had gathered all its Dark Alchemists.


    Instructing them to collect alchemy materials and participate in this Soul Refining Ceremony.


    The venue for this Soul Refining Ceremony.


    Was at the Skeleton Wasteland!


    Given that the Skeleton Wasteland was located near the Abyssal Rift, it could significantly weaken the influence of the Magic World Will, further facilitating the descent of the Fear Demon King¡¯s soul avatar.


    "Soul Refinement?"


    After understanding the entire situation, Lu Yuan chuckled in disbelief.


    The Original Dark Organization was playing such a risky game; weren¡¯t they afraid of anything going wrong?


    Soul Refinement was considered taboo for a reason, accompanied by countless risks and perils.


    Among all the elements.


    The Spirit element is the most mysterious and the most powerful.


    Bar none!


    The Spirit Element towers over all elements, possessing the power to suppress all others.


    If.


    The basic elements of earth, wind, water, and fire form the framework of the Magic World.


    Then the Spirit Element is the soul of the Magic World! S~ea??h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    In the long River of Time.


    Countless alchemists have relentlessly pursued Soul Refinement as their ultimate goal.


    Moreover, Soul Refinement is related to an alchemy tool that exists only in legend.


    The Philosopher¡¯s Stone!


    According to records in the Ancient Alchemy Scripture.


    The Philosopher¡¯s Stone embodies the power of laws and gods, the ultimate mystery of all things.


    It possesses various incredible magical abilities.


    It can transmute stone into gold, grant immortality, and elevate a person to become a Tenth-tier Magic God!


    However, creating the Philosopher¡¯s Stone is as difficult as ascending to heaven.


    At least from the many ancient alchemy scriptures and records Lu Yuan has read.


    He has yet to hear of anyone achieving this feat.


    "Master, here are the documents and tomes from the Original Dark Organization, which might be of help to you."


    Norton took off a Space Ring from his finger and respectfully handed it to Lu Yuan.


    This time, to ensure the successful descent of the Fear Demon King¡¯s avatar, the Original Dark Organization had gone to great lengths.


    They not only made all their alchemy books available for free consultation by their members.


    But also generously provided every alchemist with a temporary Space Ring.


    Moreover, the Original Dark Organization also promised.


    If the Soul Refining Ceremony succeeded, these Space Rings would be given as a reward, freely distributed to all alchemists!


    With great rewards, there would be brave men willing to take risks.


    All the alchemists who heard this news were overjoyed.


    Even Norton was no exception.


    After all, in this Magic World.


    Even the most basic Space Ring is a priceless treasure, enough to exchange for a small city with a population of twenty to thirty thousand!


    Yet even so.


    Space Rings remain invaluable, with many nobility fighting tooth and nail, only to fail to purchase one.


    But this time, the Original Dark Organization was willing to spend lavishly, offering dozens of Space Rings in one go.


    This shows the depth of their resources and how highly they regard the Soul Refining Ceremony!

 Chapter 53: The Era of Chaos Coexisting with Gods and Demons

    Chapter 53: Chapter 53: The Era of Chaos Coexisting with Gods and Demons"A masterpiece of the Original Dark Organization?"


    Lu Yuan took the space ring, curiously examining it.


    This space ring was evidently crafted by a high-tier mage proficient in spatial magic.


    The storage space inside was not large, about half a cubic meter.


    It couldn¡¯t contain living creatures, only storing some weapons, books, or other items.


    Moreover, the storage space inside the ring was not stable.


    When the ring encountered a powerful magic attack, the items inside might be obliterated in the chaotic void currents.


    Compared to the Simulation Space.


    This space ring was as rudimentary as a shoddy product made by primitive people.


    But for the people of the magic world, it remained a priceless treasure.


    Compared to this space ring, Lu Yuan was more interested in the magic books and alchemy scriptures inside.


    Knowledge is power.


    The Original Dark Organization had existed for hundreds of years, and its collection of scriptures was more comprehensive than Norton¡¯s.


    If Lu Yuan could thoroughly delve into these alchemy books, he might even leap to become an tier eight alchemy master!


    Lu Yuan took out all the books from the space and then returned the ring to Norton.


    Norton carefully received it with both hands, afraid the ring might fall to the ground.


    In the next half month.


    Lu Yuan was deeply immersed in alchemy and benefited greatly!


    "The Philosopher¡¯s Stone, could it be related to the World Origin?"


    "No wonder alchemists and high-tier saint demon masters throughout history have regarded the Philosopher¡¯s Stone as their lifelong pursuit."


    "Because hidden within it is the key to becoming a god!"


    While browsing through a certain alchemy note, Lu Yuan unexpectedly obtained a recipe for refining the Philosopher¡¯s Stone!


    It not only detailed the refining process of the Philosopher¡¯s Stone but also introduced its origins and uses.


    Back ten thousand years ago.


    Every race had its own god.


    They were majestic, sacred, and grand.


    Sitting high on their thrones, accepting worship and offerings from their followers.


    Among the numerous tributes.


    The most favored by the gods was the legendary Philosopher¡¯s Stone.


    At that time, although the Philosopher¡¯s Stone was rare, some were still able to refine it.


    Whenever someone refined the Philosopher¡¯s Stone, they would receive an audience and blessings from the gods.


    Thus.


    All alchemists considered it their lifelong pursuit.


    Until one day.


    A red meteor fell from the outer realms, ushering in an era of chaos where gods and demons coexisted!


    The gods of various races and the Abyss Demons were at each other¡¯s throats, unyielding until death.


    After an unprecedentedly tragic war.


    All the gods and the Abyss Demon Kings vanished like evaporated from the world, disappearing from the river of history.


    But from the clues in ancient books.


    The disappearance of the gods from various races was not a natural disaster, but more like a man-made calamity!


    Because after that mutually destructive god and demon war.


    All races suffered heavy casualties, falling into decline.


    Only the Holy Light Empire rose swiftly like a comet, sweeping through the magic world with overwhelming might, ruling over more than half of it!


    "The Holy Light Ancestor, Undead Louis Amon?"


    "Could it be him, searching for Lucia?"


    Lu Yuan wondered in his heart.


    From the official records of the Holy Light Empire, this ancestor was indeed a legendary figure.


    He started from an ordinary farm, with a family in dire straits, even struggling to eat.


    At three, he was precociously intelligent, showing astonishing magic talent.


    At eight, a passing Tier Four Junior Mage noticed him and took him as a magic apprentice, and from then on, his path was smooth.


    At thirty.


    Amon, who was already a Tier Nine Saint Demon Master, happened to encounter that tragic god and demon war.


    Not only did he not become cannon fodder, but he also created the Holy Light Secret Technique, greatly enhancing the human race¡¯s war power.


    With almost his own strength, he changed the course of that battle.


    At fifty, he established the Holy Light Empire, vowing to dominate the entire magic world!


    Seeing this, Lu Yuan exclaimed at the reversal of fate.


    What a legendary life is this?


    In just fifty years.


    He went from a farmer¡¯s son to a Holy Light Emperor with a billion subjects and a vast domain of millions.


    This is definitely the protagonist template.


    Many Simulators might not be able to achieve this!


    "Could he be the Child of Destiny in this world?"


    Lu Yuan guessed in his heart.


    According to many rumors.


    Since that god and demon war, Amon has lived for over a thousand years, hence he is often referred to as the Undead.


    If seen from this point, it can almost be ruled out that he is a Simulator.


    Simulators have the limitation of the "Five Obstacles Tribulation", it is impossible to linger in the simulation world for so long.


    Of course.


    It also cannot be ruled out that the Magic World Will favors Amon, allowing him to stay in this world permanently.


    But what makes Lu Yuan more curious is.


    How did Amon manage to live for over a thousand years?


    Because the world¡¯s rules and power limits are too low.


    Those so-called gods of various races live only about a thousand years.


    And according to the history of the Holy Light Empire, Amon has lived for nearly two thousand years!


    Even if he were a god, he couldn¡¯t live that long!


    "Is it a blessing from the magic world, or does he have other means?"


    Numerous speculations surged in Lu Yuan¡¯s mind, but he found no answers.


    It seems the water in this magic world is also very deep.


    Especially in this round of simulation.


    There are still nine unfamiliar simulators he has never met, not knowing whether they are enemies or friends.


    This made Lu Yuan increasingly vigilant, more eager to enhance his strength.


    Thinking of this.


    Lu Yuan continued to immerse himself in diligently studying alchemy. sea??h th§× N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Hard work pays off.


    These ancient books on Soul Refinement boosted Lu Yuan¡¯s alchemical achievements tremendously.


    They also opened a door to a new world for him, bringing many new ideas to his mind, and deepening his understanding of the Philosopher¡¯s Stone.


    The so-called Philosopher¡¯s Stone is actually a highly condensed form of the spirit element.


    In the magic world¡¯s legends, the Philosopher¡¯s Stone possesses numerous incredible and magical effects.


    It can transform one¡¯s soul, greatly aiding in understanding the laws of the world.


    The key to refining the Philosopher¡¯s Stone lies in needing massive amounts of souls and spirit elements.


    Seeing this requirement, Lu Yuan shook his head, abandoning the idea of refining the Philosopher¡¯s Stone.


    Even though the alchemy formula he had was detailed and the success rate was high.


    But unless he went to great lengths, wantonly slaughtering human cities.


    Otherwise, it would be challenging to gather such a large amount of power of the soul in a short time.


    Wait!


    Just as Lu Yuan was preparing to give up, a flash of inspiration struck through his mind.


    Wasn¡¯t the Original Dark Organization going to such lengths recently to perform the Soul Refining Ceremony to allow the Fear Demon King¡¯s soul avatar to descend smoothly?


    Given that the Fear Demon King¡¯s soul avatar could be decomposed and rebuilt, could it not also be refined into a Philosopher¡¯s Stone?


    When this idea first emerged, even Lu Yuan was startled.


    It¡¯s known that the Fear Demon King is a terrifying existence that can rival the gods of various races and penetrate the world¡¯s barriers single-handedly.


    Forget about himself being merely a Tier Seven Dark Mage, even a Tier Nine Saint Demon Master would at most be a more robust ant in front of the Fear Demon King.


    Daring to have designs on him seemed tantamount to courting death!

 Chapter 54: Prey Comes Knocking

    Chapter 54: Chapter 54: Prey Comes KnockingAfter calming down.


    Lu Yuan felt that although this idea was incredibly bold, it wasn¡¯t entirely impossible.


    Because the Fear Demon King is regarded as an enemy by the Magic World¡¯s will, he cannot descend directly into this world, which means his power will be greatly weakened.


    As long as he acts cautiously, there might still be a chance!


    Moreover, as the Master of the Abyss, the Fear Demon King possesses an incredibly strong soul, making it undoubtedly the best material for refining the Philosopher¡¯s Stone.


    Besides.


    The main task Lu Yuan simulated this time was to defeat the Abyss Demon Corps.


    If he can truly refine the soul avatar of the Fear Demon King,


    not only will his power surge dramatically, but it will also greatly advance the main task!


    It¡¯s like killing two birds with one stone!


    Thinking of this,


    Lu Yuan was overjoyed and called Norton over in the middle of the night.


    "Hiss!"


    Upon hearing Lu Yuan¡¯s audacious plan, Norton was so shocked he was dumbstruck, standing frozen in place.


    To refine the soul avatar of the Fear Demon King into a Philosopher¡¯s Stone?


    Is this really something a carbon-based lifeform could come up with?


    Blood Castle.


    After hearing Lu Yuan¡¯s plan,


    Norton felt as if he had been struck by lightning, wondering if it was his ears or Lu Yuan¡¯s brains that had a problem.


    Although it¡¯s said that Alchemists are a group of madmen who would pay any price to explore the mysteries of all things,


    Norton now felt that Lu Yuan was a hundred, even a thousand times crazier than a Dark Alchemist!


    Who is the Fear Demon King?


    He is the Master of the Abyss, the supreme existence commanding billions of Demons!


    Even a Tier Nine Saint Demon Master would avoid him upon seeing him!


    Yet Lu Yuan, a Tier Seven Skeleton Mage, has the audacity to want to refine his soul avatar into a Philosopher¡¯s Stone?


    That¡¯s suicidal!


    Norton was almost scared to tears.


    If it weren¡¯t for the constraint of the Undead Calamity, he would probably have turned around and run away, not daring to get involved in this matter at all.


    Moreover,


    the Philosopher¡¯s Stone is a legendary Alchemy Treasure.


    In the chaotic era of God and Demon coexistence thousands of years ago, very few could successfully create one.


    And although Lu Yuan¡¯s alchemical skills are impressive, there is still a huge gap between him and a Tier Nine Alchemist.


    Given his current power, trying to refine a Philosopher¡¯s Stone


    is akin to talking nonsense, with almost no possibility.


    "Master, it¡¯s been over a thousand years since anyone in the Magic World has managed to create a Philosopher¡¯s Stone."


    "Moreover, the Fear Demon King is the Master of the Abyss, if the plan fails, we will have no place in the Magic World!"


    Norton advised sincerely and tactfully.


    Although the Catastrophe Servants transformed have absolute loyalty to Lu Yuan, they still maintain their independent personalities and thoughts.


    Therefore,


    Norton could die without hesitation for Lu Yuan, but he couldn¡¯t just watch him court disaster!


    "You¡¯re wrong."


    Lu Yuan, however, disregarded Norton¡¯s advice.


    He had already considered these two reasons long ago.


    First,


    the Fear Demon King is only descending as an avatar, so even if the plan fails, it won¡¯t pose too much of a threat to himself.


    Second,


    With Lu Yuan¡¯s current alchemical skills, he indeed cannot create a Philosopher¡¯s Stone.


    But he stands with the entire Original Dark Organization, not just alone!


    That¡¯s right.


    Lu Yuan plans to deceive heaven and occupy the magpie¡¯s nest, using the Soul Refining Ceremony of the Original Dark Organization to refine the Fear Demon King into a Philosopher¡¯s Stone!


    Norton was stunned again, his mind almost overheating.


    The Original Dark Organization worships the Fear Demon King as a God. If they learn of Lu Yuan¡¯s plan, they would be so furious, they¡¯d want to scatter Lu Yuan¡¯s ashes.


    How could they possibly help Lu Yuan?


    Wait!


    Perhaps there is such a possibility!


    With a quick turn of thought, Norton finally understood Lu Yuan¡¯s idea.


    With the Undead Calamity, Lu Yuan can indeed accomplish this!


    Because,


    Dark Alchemists mostly have strange personalities and tend to work alone, without liking to interact with others.


    Moreover, the Original Dark Organization, to avoid exposing their plan and attracting the attention of the Holy Light Empire, chose to disperse and send other members to the Skeleton Wasteland in batches.


    This undoubtedly gave Lu Yuan an opportunity.


    The Original Dark Organization is indeed very powerful, enough to influence the will of the Holy Light Empire.


    But when they find themselves isolated,


    Lu Yuan only needs to defeat them one by one and can secretly eat away and control this giant.


    Norton thought about it carefully and felt increasingly that this was feasible!


    Next,


    in order to know the specific whereabouts of each member of the Original Dark Organization,


    Lu Yuan decided to use the talent of the Undead Calamity to build an unprecedented intelligence network!


    [You killed ten thousand Tier One Fire Lizards and gained ten thousand Tier One Catastrophe Servants!]


    [You killed a hundred thousand Tier One Tuna and gained a hundred thousand Tier One Catastrophe Servants!]


    [You killed a hundred thousand Tier Two Night Crows and gained a hundred thousand Tier Two Catastrophe Servants!]


    [You killed ten billion Tier One Army Ants and gained ten billion Tier One Catastrophe Servants!]


    ...


    Flying in the sky, running on the ground, swimming in the water...


    These Catastrophe Servants, once killed, retain their former forms and can share their vision.


    Under Lu Yuan¡¯s control,


    they spread across the entire Skeleton Wasteland and the borders of the Laine Kingdom, infiltrating every corner.


    Ants on the ground, mosquitoes and flies in the air, or eagles soaring overhead might all be Lu Yuan¡¯s eyes!


    Within a radius of a thousand miles.


    If there¡¯s any breezy movement, Lu Yuan will know at the first moment!


    However,


    while Lu Yuan can share the vision of all Catastrophe Servants,


    this also means he has to constantly process a vast amount of information from all directions.


    Before long,


    Lu Yuan felt overwhelmed, experiencing a shortage of Spiritual Power for the first time.


    This is because the expansion rate of the Catastrophe Legion is too fast, and his Soul Strength is struggling to keep up.


    Lu Yuan has no good solution to this.


    After all, among all elements, Spirit Elements are the hardest to enhance.


    Lu Yuan used to continually enhance his Spiritual Power by absorbing Skeleton Soul Fire,


    but now, he is a Tier Seven Dark Mage, his soul as vast and mighty as a river or sea.


    In comparison,


    the Skeleton Soul Fire is like a drop of water, its effect already negligible.


    In fact,


    not only Lu Yuan, but almost all High-tier Mages and Alchemists, will encounter this problem.


    Many Tier Nine Saint Demon Masters, are already Mana Perfected, having honed their power and realm to the utmost.


    But due to insufficient Soul Strength, they spend their lives unable to take the final step.


    Ultimately, they can only wait to die in despair and unwillingness.


    And having scoured all classics and scrolls, ways to enhance Spiritual Power are incredibly scarce. Sear?h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Even the gods of various races from thousands of years ago were helpless with this issue.


    Ultimately, these gods accidentally discovered.


    Only the legendary Philosopher¡¯s Stone can transcend realms and power to bring about a qualitative transformation of the soul!


    Because of this.


    Lu Yuan is increasingly determined to achieve the Soul Refinement plan!


    Three days later.


    The Catastrophe Scouts distributed everywhere finally brought him good news.


    A few people disguised as a mercenary team secretly entered the borders of the Laine Kingdom.


    According to the information provided by Norton, it can be confirmed that there are three Dark Alchemists hidden among this group!


    Lu Yuan took this extremely seriously.


    He personally selected one hundred thousand Catastrophe Elites from a million-strong Skeleton Army.


    Then waited at the inevitable path of this mercenary group, ready to ambush the prey!

 Chapter 55: Waiting for a Rabbit by the Stump in the Second World

    Chapter 55: Chapter 55: Waiting for a Rabbit by the Stump in the Second WorldKaggar Mountain Range.


    Black Stone City.


    This city is surrounded by mountains, with a treacherous terrain, easy to defend but hard to attack.


    It is like a fortress, firmly blocking the way to Laine Kingdom.


    Five hundred years ago, the Abyss Demon invaded on a large scale.


    The thirty thousand strong Holy Light Knight Order of the Empire defeated the Demon Legion here.


    Since the Abyss War.


    This place has become the border fortress of the Laine Empire.


    A ten-thousand-strong Holy Light Knight Order and more than a hundred thousand elite empire soldiers are stationed here year-round.


    And due to its proximity to the resource-rich Kaggar Mountain Range.


    The city¡¯s inhabitants consist mainly of merchants, vendors, and mercenaries and bounty hunters who live dangerously.


    At this time, the sky was barely bright.


    A mercenary group of twenty rode their warhorses out of Black Stone City early, heading towards the direction of the Skeleton Wasteland.


    "Teacher, shouldn¡¯t we wait for other members to gather?"


    A young man dressed in beast-hide armor, looking like a mercenary, asked quietly.


    "Those Holy Light Knights are beasts with noses sharper than bloodhounds, do you want to stay in the city and wait to die?"


    An old man with white hair in a black robe reprimanded. Sear?h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Move quickly, we must reach the designated spot by nightfall!"


    Under the old man¡¯s urging.


    The group pressed on at high speed, and in less than two hours, they had already ridden over a hundred kilometers from Black Stone City, entering the Skeleton Wasteland.


    "Wait!"


    Just as they were about to pass through a canyon, the old man in the black robe finally sensed something amiss.


    As a Dark Alchemist, his soul was much stronger than that of an ordinary mage.


    Hence, his perception was more acute.


    Ever since leaving the city half an hour ago, he felt a vague sense of being watched.


    Upon reaching this canyon,


    that feeling of being secretly observed became overwhelmingly intense!


    "Something¡¯s wrong, we¡¯re being followed!"


    The old man¡¯s expression changed drastically, hastily raising his hand to stop everyone from entering the canyon.


    But alas.


    It was already too late.


    Before the old man could finish his sentence, he witnessed a scene he would never forget in his life!


    Within a kilometer radius.


    A sliver of blood-colored soul fire appeared in the eyes of all living creatures!


    The hawks in the sky, the ants on the ground, the snakes in the forest, and the lizards on the rocks...


    At this moment, they all raised their heads and stared at them intently!


    Under such eerie gazes, everyone¡¯s scalp tingled, and goosebumps fell to the ground!


    "Quick, go!"


    The old man frantically yanked the reins, trying to rush back towards Black Stone City.


    But in the next second.


    A large number of Skeleton Archers emerged from both sides of the canyon!


    These archers were well-trained, simultaneously bending their bows and fitting their arrows.


    Then, a rain of arrows fell from the sky, instantly engulfing the mercenary squad!


    At the same time.


    Tens of thousands of Headless Knights flanked them from both sides, giving them no time to react.


    In the rear of the army.


    Lu Yuan, holding a Skull Staff, immediately cast a Tier Seven Dark Magic that Lucia had purchased at a high price from the black market.


    [Tier Seven Dark Magic ¡¤ Soul Shock!]


    This magic could impact the enemy¡¯s mind and soul, temporarily incapacitating them.


    It was the perfect match with [Undead Calamity]!


    "A Tier Seven Dark Mage?"


    The old man¡¯s heart chilled, eyes filled with despair.


    Before he could react, a terrifying wave of soul power, like a raging torrent, swept towards him.


    In the face of Lu Yuan¡¯s unbelievably powerful spiritual power.


    The old man¡¯s soul was like a candle in the wind, utterly incapable of resistance.


    His vision went black, and he lost all consciousness instantly.


    When he opened his eyes again.


    He had become a member of the Catastrophe Legion!


    Afterward.


    Through questioning.


    Lu Yuan finally learned of the old man¡¯s identity and the whereabouts of other members of the Original Dark Organization.


    Although the old man¡¯s power was not strong.


    As a Tier Seven Dark Alchemist, he was considered a valuable talent within the Original Dark Organization, even receiving respect from several high-ranking members.


    So, compared to Norton, he could access more core secrets.


    According to the old man.


    The Original Dark Organization was eagerly anticipating the arrival of the Fear Demon King, willing to risk being discovered by the Holy Light Empire by dispatching a deputy chief to lead the entire Soul Refining Ceremony.


    This deputy chief, named Megan Joseph, was a Tier Nine Dark Alchemist who had lived for over three hundred years and had elevated both his mana and realm to the extreme.


    His combat power was in no way inferior to a Tier Nine Saint Demon Master.


    Moreover, in three days.


    Megan would arrive at the Skeleton Wasteland.


    Upon hearing this news, Lu Yuan became quite distressed.


    He originally planned to lie in wait, not expecting a prehistoric giant to appear instead.


    The disparity between Tier Seven and Tier Nine was like a chasm separated by two great realms.


    This difference was like an unbridgeable gap that couldn¡¯t be filled by sheer numbers or talent.


    Although Lu Yuan commanded a million-strong skeleton army.


    To a Tier Nine Saint Demon Master, they were no more than a mere flock of chickens and dogs.


    Moreover.


    A Tier Nine Dark Alchemist possessed countless techniques.


    As long as Megan had some time, he could send out the information.


    To prevent any leaks, Lu Yuan had to fight swiftly and decisively, denying the Original Dark Organization any hints.


    Thus.


    The human wave tactic, which Lu Yuan considered his greatest reliance, also lost its effectiveness.


    Eliminating a Tier Nine Saint Demon Master in a short period is a tremendously challenging task.


    Doing so without alerting anyone is even more daunting than ascending to the heavens.


    "Must I abandon this plan?"


    Lu Yuan was unwilling.


    Thinking again.


    There has to be another way!


    Two days passed in the blink of an eye.


    With the old man¡¯s help.


    Lu Yuan used ambushes, poisoning, sneak attacks, and assassinations to successively kill over eighty members of the Original Dark Organization.


    Most were Dark Alchemists, but some were also high-tier mages tasked with guarding the ceremony.


    Many did not anticipate that.


    Companions who were laughing and chatting one second, would mercilessly turn and kill the next.


    Even those who sensed something amiss.


    Could only die with resentment when facing Lu Yuan¡¯s ambushes and encirclement.


    On the third day.


    Aside from Deputy Chief Megan.


    All people involved in the ritual from the Original Dark Organization had become insiders for Lu Yuan.


    As the meeting time approached.


    Lu Yuan was perplexed, unable to devise a way to quietly eliminate Megan.


    But with the plan already halfway done, he was unwilling to abandon it.


    That evening.


    Lu Yuan gathered all his subordinates to discuss the matter.


    Everyone offered strategies, providing advice to Lu Yuan.


    Some suggested poison, others a surprise attack, catching Megan off guard.


    Others proposed gathering everyone¡¯s power to construct a large dark magic array, completely locking this space, then using a human wave tactic to wear Megan down to death.


    However, from Lu Yuan¡¯s understanding.


    Megan was always cautious, even sleeping with vigilance.


    Moreover, attempting to poison a Tier Nine Dark Alchemist was simply unrealistic.


    And as for sealing the space, that was even more impossible.


    A battle of such magnitude would undoubtedly provoke the notice of the Fear Demon King and the Holy Light Empire.


    Even if Megan were killed, the plan would still fail.


    As Lu Yuan was in distress.


    A magic scroll suddenly appeared from the void.


    This was Spatial Teleportation Magic, only castable by high-tier mages.


    Seeing the message inside the scroll, Norton and the others turned pale.


    Because.


    Megan suddenly altered his course and arrived at the Skeleton Wasteland ahead of time!


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 Chapter 56 2nd Era: Holy Light Baptism Ritual?

    Chapter 56: Chapter 56 2nd Era: Holy Light Baptism Ritual?"Megan is already here?"


    This sudden news made Lu Yuan feel extremely troubled.


    Megan is the key to this plan.


    If he does not die, all of Lu Yuan¡¯s early efforts will be in vain.


    But Megan¡¯s sudden arrival disrupted all his arrangements.


    At this point, he absolutely cannot give up.


    Lu Yuan can only brace himself and take it one step at a time.


    Meanwhile, Norton and the others also left the Blood Castle one after another, heading to the Skeleton Wasteland to greet Megan.


    Skeleton Wasteland.


    An old man with a hunchback and white hair was standing on a cliff, overlooking the entire plain.


    The skin on his face was loose, almost just a layer of skin, covered in age spots, and shrouded in a dense aura of death.


    At first glance,


    many people would probably mistake him for a corpse.


    However, only a few knowledgeable people knew.


    The elderly man before them, nearing his end, half his body already in the grave,


    was actually the deputy leader of the Original Dark Organization, Tier Nine Dark Alchemist Morgan!


    Behind him,


    stood over a dozen pale-faced, exhausted-looking young men and women.


    They carried themselves with noble demeanors, dressed in luxurious clothing, clearly distinguished as favored individuals.


    However,


    these individuals of noble status, sons and daughters of Empire nobility, were currently staring at Megan with fear and anger in their eyes.


    "Megan, you bastard, how dare you kidnap us without permission!"


    "My father is the Duke of Carmel, if he finds out, he won¡¯t let you off!"


    "I come from the Imperial Magic Academy, a student of the Dean. Do you want to incur the wrath of a Tier Nine Saint Demon Master?"


    The group of young noble elites shouted angrily.


    They hailed from all over the world, with different identities.


    Some came from nobility, some from the Magic Academy, some were princes of small countries.


    But the one thing they had in common was,


    they had exceptional talent, possessing incredible Elemental Affinity.


    They were all magic prodigies favored by the heavens!


    Faced with the angry shouts or threats from these youths, Megan turned a deaf ear.


    Not until Norton and others arrived did he finally turn around, his voice hoarse as he spoke.


    "You¡¯re late."


    "Master Megan, the incident happened suddenly, we had no time to prepare, please forgive us."


    Norton and the others explained nervously.


    According to the plan,


    tomorrow was the agreed meeting date.


    But no one expected,


    Megan¡¯s cautious nature, his unpredictable moods, would cause him to arrive early at the Skeleton Wasteland.


    Especially when they saw the youths kidnapped by Megan, they sensed something was amiss.


    "Master Megan, may I ask what is this?" Norton asked cautiously.


    "Vessels."


    Megan didn¡¯t even lift his eyelids, his voice void of any intonation.


    "My lifespan is nearing its end, I must find a new, young body."


    Upon hearing this,


    everyone present felt their hearts jolt fiercely.


    Especially those youth, who instantly lost all color in their faces, their eyes filled with terror and unease.


    Lu Yuan, using the shared vision among the Catastrophe Servants, showed a hint of confusion in his eyes when he heard this news.


    The level of this Magic World is too low.


    Even though Megan is a Tier Nine Dark Alchemist, he cannot withstand the erosion of time.


    He has lived for over 300 years, his lifespan is nearing its end.


    Yet soul possession and Soul Refinement both violate the natural laws of life and death, things untouchable.


    Soul Possession, reincarnation,


    even gods from different races cannot achieve this.


    Much less Megan, a Tier Nine Alchemist?


    Throughout the history of the Magic World,


    only Amon, the ancestor of the Holy Light Empire, lived for more than two thousand years.


    Thus,


    he was bestowed the title of the "Undead" by everyone.


    Although Lu Yuan does not know how Megan intends to perform the possession,


    he is certain that this will be the variable in the entire plan!


    And Norton and the others felt the same confusion, very curious about what Possession Secret Technique Megan had mastered.


    But Megan remained silent about it.


    "There are seven days until the arrival of Lord Demon King; during this time, you only need to follow my orders."


    "If anyone of you has objections, you may speak now."


    Megan said hoarsely.


    Norton and the others were not fools, they clearly heard the threat in Megan¡¯s words.


    Thus,


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    Lu Yuan also understood Megan¡¯s intentions.


    He was blatantly using the resources and personnel of the Original Dark Organization to help him execute his soul possession plan!


    Following Megan¡¯s command.


    They spent two days constructing a large Magic Array.


    As the Magic Array was gradually completed, Norton and the others increasingly felt something was wrong.


    The Magic Array before them, why did it seem more and more familiar?


    Until someone had a sudden realization.


    The Magic Array Megan constructed was precisely the Holy Light Baptism ceremony created by Undead Amon!


    Amon, as the ancestor of the Holy Light Empire, had once single-handedly ended the Age of Gods and Demons.


    And the key to his changing the course of the war was the Holy Light Baptism ceremony!


    Many High-tier Mages speculated that the Holy Light Baptism was related to Amon¡¯s secret to immortality.


    So for two thousand years, countless genius mages and Alchemists tried to unravel the mystery of the Holy Light Baptism.


    Unfortunately,


    no matter how much energy and time they spent, by any means, no one could crack this ceremony!


    The Original Dark Organization, too, had attempted something similar before.


    So Norton and others were not unfamiliar with the Holy Light Baptism ceremony.


    But when they saw the completed Magic Array, everyone was dumbfounded.


    Megan actually wanted to use the Holy Light Baptism to achieve soul possession and rebirth?


    What the hell is this?


    "I made a deal with a Devil, and have already grasped the true essence of the Holy Light Baptism."


    "As long as you help me successfully complete the soul possession ceremony, I will share the Holy Light¡¯s secret with all of you!"


    Megan, seemingly seeing through the crowd¡¯s thoughts, no longer concealed this.


    Obviously.


    Under the threat of death, Megan has gone mad.


    He will stop at nothing for soul possession and rebirth.


    Faced with a Tier Nine Dark Alchemist in a frenzied, desperate state,


    Norton and the others dared not utter even a word of dissent.


    "The Holy Light Baptism is actually related to Soul Possession?"


    "Doesn¡¯t that mean the Empire¡¯s million-strong Holy Light Knight Order are all a bunch of old monsters?"


    Lu Yuan, thinking deeply and frightfully, decided to act according to circumstances without making rash moves.


    After all,


    the enemy is in the open, I am in the dark.


    At this point,


    Megan hadn¡¯t discovered Norton¡¯s unusual behavior yet.


    When he succeeds in soul possession, that will be the moment he is most vulnerable!


    It will not be too late to seize the opportunity then!


    On the other side,


    those kidnapped youths, upon seeing this scene, fell into despair.


    As favored ones, they had a more mature mindset than their peers.


    Since Megan could master the secrets of the Holy Light Baptism,


    it also implies,


    that the Emperor of the Holy Light Empire was well aware of this matter and had implicitly allowed Megan¡¯s actions!


    Among the crowd,


    there were two boys around sixteen and a girl around fifteen, who were now in great panic.


    Because coincidentally, they were all Simulators!

 Chapter 57: 2nd World: Release Emergency Mission!

    Chapter 57: Chapter 57: 2nd World: Release Emergency Mission!Skeleton Wasteland.


    In a certain valley.


    Under Megan¡¯s urging.


    Norton and others worked through the night, finally completing the task.


    On the clearing spanning a hundred meters, countless complex magic runes and circuits were imprinted.


    Even in the void, magic runes flickered.


    The combination of these runes and circuits resulted in a large magic array.


    At the center of the circular magic array, a hexagram slowly rotated, emanating terrifying magic power.


    This magic array had yet to be activated.


    One could only imagine.


    If it were activated, it would undoubtedly unleash unimaginable power.


    In the corner beside the valley, a group of elegantly dressed youths were huddled together, shivering.


    Some among them were cursing inwardly in exasperation.


    "Damn it, all crows are black the world over."


    "Had I known, I¡¯d have never gone to the Magic Academy!"


    "What kind of simulation is this? Facing a Tier Nine Dark Alchemist right from the start? Is this a joke?"


    A handsome, blue-haired noble youth grumbled internally.


    "Jiang Tao, you better think of something. You were the one who insisted on choosing Hell Level, and now we¡¯re in trouble, aren¡¯t we?"


    "We haven¡¯t even achieved a C-level evaluation, and we might actually die here!"


    A brawny young man with a crew cut secretly communicated with his companions using the Simulation Mark.


    As for another female simulator, she just stood on the ground, silent with an iron-blue face.


    "Stop rushing me, I¡¯m also trying to think of a solution." The blue-haired Jiang Tao was equally frustrated.


    The three of them knew each other in real life and had been close friends since childhood.


    Originally, they had agreed to meet at the Holy Light Empire Magic Academy for this simulation.


    Who would have thought that after showing impressive talent at the assessment ceremony, Megan would capture them in one go?


    "Didn¡¯t your dad give you an SS-level life-saving prop? Hurry and use it!"


    The crew-cut young man Wang Peng urged again.


    "The Substitute Death Talisman can only be used once. If I use it, what about you guys?" Jiang Tao sighed, unwilling to abandon his friends.


    Wang Peng was dumbfounded, his gaze turning once again to the girl sitting on the ground for help.


    "Sister Nan, if worse comes to worst, have Uncle Zheng come and get us out?"


    The girl had a delicate appearance, with short hair, looking clean and decisive, gallant and spirited.


    But few knew she was truly the backbone of the three-person team.


    "Come personally?" Zheng Xiaonan sneered: "Even someone as strong as Talisman King Jiang Heng could only try to bring back two people to the Main World back then."


    "And my father is just a Half-Step King. Even if he uses the family¡¯s resources, he can only save one person at most."


    Wang Peng felt shocked.


    So both of his companions had life-saving measures?


    Was he the only one left to fend for himself?


    "Most importantly, we haven¡¯t even achieved a C-level evaluation yet. Even if we forcibly return to the Main World, we can¡¯t escape being obliterated!"


    Jiang Tao suddenly added.


    Realizing this, the three fell silent.


    After a long time.


    Zheng Xiaonan gritted her teeth and suddenly spoke: "If you both want to live, there is one last method."


    "Sister Nan, do you mean...?" Jiang Tao¡¯s face changed slightly, as if he realized something.


    "What method? Stop speaking in riddles and just tell us!" Wang Peng was so anxious he scratched his head.


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    Jiang Tao and Zheng Xiaonan both had ways to save their lives, leaving him with nothing.


    How could he not be anxious?


    Faced with Wang Peng¡¯s questioning, Zheng Xiaonan sighed and got straight to the point.


    "The method is simple: communicate with the Will of the Heavens and issue an emergency task."


    So-called emergency tasks.


    When a simulator faces insurmountable difficulties or dangers, they can seek help from other simulators.


    But doing so, they must expose their true identities voluntarily.


    And after the task is completed.


    All proceeds from this simulation will belong to others.


    Apart from that.


    They must also pay an additional price.


    If they weren¡¯t at a dead-end, she wouldn¡¯t consider such a last resort.


    After all, without enough benefits.


    Why would other simulators risk their lives to save you?


    "It seems this time we¡¯re going to bleed a lot. We¡¯ll split the cost among the three of us. What are your opinions?"


    Zheng Xiaonan said straightforwardly.


    "I¡¯ll listen to Sister Nan." Wang Peng agreed first.


    "I have no objections either." Jiang Tao also nodded.


    Despite the significant cost of issuing an emergency task, compared to it, the SS-level life-saving prop given by his father was more precious.


    "Alright then, I¡¯ll issue the task now."


    Zheng Xiaonan took a deep breath and actively communicated with the Will of the Heavens.


    Soon.


    All simulators in the Magic World received a prompt from the Will of the Heavens.


    "Prompt! A simulator has issued an emergency task!"


    "Task content: Rescue these three from the hands of a Tier Nine Dark Alchemist!"


    "Task reward: All their gains from this simulation, plus 300,000 Simulation Points!"


    Aside from the prompt.


    All simulators also received information about Zheng Xiaonan and her companions and the specific situation.


    "Emergency task?"


    In the Blood Castle, Lu Yuan felt a bit surprised.


    He didn¡¯t expect that when multiple people participated in a simulation, there was such a function.


    He opened the dossier and got a more detailed understanding of Zheng Xiaonan and the others.


    Zheng Xiaonan: Female, 15 years old, Princess of Stormwind Kingdom, Talent: S-level.


    Main task: Defeat the Holy Light Empire and become the first empress in the history of the Magic World.


    Jiang Tao: Male, 16 years old, son of the Duke of Carmel, Talent: S-level.


    Main task: The Holy Light Empire has long been decayed, end the rule of the Undead Amon.


    Wang Peng: Male, 16 years old, Tier Nine Holy Mage apprentice, Talent: A-level.


    Main task: Darkness is eroding the World Will, uncover the mystery of the Holy Light Baptism, and bring liberation and redemption to the world!


    "Among these three, there are actually two with S-level talent?"


    Lu Yuan thought for a moment, and it seemed reasonable.


    Those who dare to challenge Hell Level difficulty.


    Most are exceptional, outstanding individuals, with talents beyond the ordinary.


    Otherwise, what difference is there from seeking death by choosing Hell Level as an ordinary simulator?


    Curiously.


    The three main tasks of Zheng Xiaonan and her companions all relate to defeating the Holy Light Empire.


    "Could the Holy Light Empire actually be the biggest antagonist in this world?"


    Thinking of the history of the Magic World and the sordid ceremony of the Holy Light Baptism, Lu Yuan increasingly felt the Holy Light Empire was not simple.


    The Holy Light Empire, known to have a million Holy Light Knights.


    And when the Fear Demon King invaded en masse.


    The Holy Light Empire used just 300,000 Holy Light Knights to drive millions of demons back to their lair.


    If the Empire used all its resources, it might be more than capable of flattening the entire Abyss.


    This being the case.


    The Abyss Demons are but a minor ailment, the Holy Light Empire is the real deadly threat!


    And all of this.


    Must be related to that Holy Light Ancestor, the Undead Amon.


    Lu Yuan sensed a revelation, increasingly realizing that the waters of the Magic World ran very deep.


    Just as all simulators received the emergency task.


    In the Royal Mausoleum of the Holy Light Empire, the Undead Amon suddenly opened his eyes.


    Because he, too, received the prompt from the Will of the Heavens!

 Chapter 58: Second Life: S-level Talent, Child of Elements?

    Chapter 58: Chapter 58: Second Life: S-level Talent, Child of Elements?"Urgent task?"


    Undead Amon lay in the coffin, a sarcastic smile curling at the corner of his mouth.


    In his eyes, deep as the void, there was a hint of reminiscence.


    In these over two thousand years.


    He had witnessed countless Simulators rise and fall, had received innumerable cries for help from Simulators, and had personally or indirectly killed many Simulators.


    What crap prodigies, what lousy monsters.


    Facing death, they¡¯re all just cowards.


    Only he remained standing firm, living to this day!


    When Amon saw Zheng Xiaonan and the others¡¯ main quest, the sarcasm in his smile deepened.


    "Interesting, is the Will of the Heavens getting anxious?"


    "It seems the lessons from back then weren¡¯t enough; it¡¯s still forgetful."


    Amon muttered to himself, a flicker of hysterical madness crossing his eyes.


    He remembered.


    Ever since that incident back then.


    For a whole century, no Simulators had set foot on this land again!


    "Expel them! Let these ants know our might!"


    "This is our territory; no one can defy our will!"


    "Since the Will of the Heavens refuses to learn, we¡¯ll sever its claws, kill its dogs, and ensure it never dares to set foot in this world again!"


    A whisper, elusive yet present, echoed in Amon¡¯s mind, driving him even more insane.


    "Holy Light Knight Order, hear my command!"


    "From today forth, travel worldwide and hunt down all beings under twenty years old!"


    "Kill those who are orphans, those rejected from marriages, kill!"


    "Kill the famously gifted and the worthless waste, kill!"


    "Kill those born wise and self-knowing, kill!"


    "Those with exceptional talent, born with full Elemental Affinity, all have a way to die!"


    "Kill! Kill! Kill!"


    The intense murderous intent within Amon¡¯s will turned the sky above the Holy Light Royal Family blood-red.


    All the Holy Light Commanders who received the order trembled at heart.


    They knew.


    Once this order was passed down.


    The entire Magic World would become littered with corpses, a sea of blood would flood!


    ...


    On the other side.


    In the Blood Castle.


    Seeing the urgent task, Lu Yuan did not act immediately but temporarily set it aside.


    The rewards were enticing.


    But he needed to be alive to claim them.


    Lu Yuan currently didn¡¯t have the power to confront Megan head-on; there was no need to risk his life for some rewards.


    The other Simulators evidently thought the same.


    Those who could challenge Hell Level difficulties weren¡¯t fools.


    What a joke, she was a Tier Nine Dark Alchemist!


    Many simulate their whole lives and may never reach such heights.


    Asking them to confront Megan now was nothing short of seeking death.


    Therefore, all surviving Simulators unanimously chose to stand by.


    "This simulation is strange, why has there never been any information about Megan in our life events?"


    "We¡¯re being ambushed this time; it¡¯s a total calamity!"


    Jiang Tao frowned, sensing something amiss.


    "It¡¯s normal; this is where Hell Level difficulty lies." Zheng Xiaonan remained calm.


    "The encounters and information in life events can only serve as a reference."


    "Because the simulation process is full of unknowns and sudden situations, no one knows what will happen tomorrow."


    "Just like when you were three, you might dodge that red-light-running truck, but who knows, tomorrow you might be hit by an out-of-control dump truck."


    Jiang Tao and Wang Peng, upon hearing this, felt disheartened.


    Originally, they thought their exceptional talent would make Hell Level not so daunting.


    But reality dealt them a head-on blow.


    As time passed.


    Seeing no one taking up the urgent task.


    The hopes in Zheng Xiaonan and the others¡¯ hearts gradually faded.


    Nightfall.


    The possession ritual had already begun.


    These young boys and girls were talented individuals hand-picked by Megan, each with Elemental Affinity above 90.


    However, to select a perfectly suitable body.


    Megan brought out a Magic Crystal Ball, asking each youth to place their hand on it in turn.


    When the Crystal Ball detected talent, it would emit dazzling light.


    The brighter the light, the stronger the person¡¯s Elemental Affinity.


    The people who used to brag about their talents.


    Now were filled with regret and tears, wishing they were just useless and weak.


    Because whenever they placed their hand on the Crystal Ball, the light shone like stars!


    And Jiang Tao, in their trio, was even more flustered.


    His talent was the S-level Talent [Child of Elements], with full-level Ice Element Affinity!


    "Brother Tao, may you rest in peace; during festivals, I¡¯ll burn some extra paper money for you." Wang Peng struggled to squeeze out two tears from the corner of his eyes.


    "Get lost! Is having too good a talent also a crime?" Jiang Tao retorted angrily.


    Though he possessed an SS-level life-saving prop, allowing him to escape death once.


    This prop was too precious.


    He didn¡¯t want to use it unless it was a matter of life and death!


    When Megan brought the Crystal Ball to Jiang Tao.


    Jiang Tao lay on the ground, curling up, refusing to extend his hand.


    "I am the Duke¡¯s heir, let me go, and I¡¯ll grant you immense power!"


    Megan, however, remained indifferent.


    What is power, what is wealth; they¡¯re all dung before death!


    All he wanted was immortality!


    Megan tapped the ground lightly with a magic staff, instantly casting a Puppetry spell.


    Jiang Tao felt his body sink, as if losing all control, then involuntarily getting up from the ground, placing his hand on the Crystal Ball¡¯s surface.


    In the next second.


    The Crystal Ball shone brilliantly, like a radiant rising sun.


    In the dark night, it appeared exceptionally dazzling!


    "Full-Level Elemental Affinity? Great! Great! Perfect!"


    Megan¡¯s eyes sparkled, saying "great" three times; this was the perfect body he had dreamed of.


    In his eyes, at this moment, no peerless beauty nor earthly darling could compare to a single strand of Jiang Tao¡¯s hair!


    Most importantly.


    Jiang Tao not only had great talent but was also young.


    Only sixteen years old.


    With unlimited potential and possibility!


    "Let him go, I¡¯ll let you possess me." Zheng Xiaonan suddenly stood up, blocking in front of Jiang Tao.


    As the sole daughter of the Zheng Family, her father had once paid a significant price to have a King-Sealing Strong Person set a seal deep in her soul.


    In critical moments, it could heavily injure Megan!


    But Megan merely glanced at Zheng Xiaonan, ignoring her plea: "A rare Warrior talent? Unfortunately, average Elemental Affinity."


    In this world, while Warriors had their place, Magic was the mainstream!


    Moreover, Zheng Xiaonan was just a girl; Megan had no interest in gender-swapping.


    By comparison.


    Jiang Tao was the perfect possession target!


    As Jiang Tao was taken away by Megan, everyone else let out a sigh of relief.


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    But just as they started to feel happy, Megan¡¯s devilish voice suddenly came from ahead.


    "This useless lot is of no use, find a place and kill them all."


    As soon as the words fell.


    Everyone felt as if dropped into an ice cave, sinking into despair!

 Chapter 59: Second Era: Divine Punishment!

    Chapter 59: Chapter 59: Second Era: Divine Punishment!"As you command."


    Norton and the others dared not disobey Megan¡¯s orders.


    They brought Wang Peng and the others to a flat ground.


    With a swift swing of the blade, heads rolled one after another.


    Under Megan¡¯s watchful eyes, Lu Yuan couldn¡¯t convert these people into Catastrophe Servants.


    He could only allow them to die normally.


    Watching one esteemed and highly-regarded genius after another fall into a pool of blood.


    Wang Peng was utterly devastated, for the first time feeling an unprecedented true sense of life-and-death crisis.


    As everyone knows.


    When a person is killed, they will die.


    Although Simulators can sometimes defy this law, the premise is that they can achieve a C-level rating.


    But Wang Peng and the others, having only just started simulating life a few years back, had not yet had the chance to change their fate.


    Once killed, they would truly die here!


    "Sister Nan, think of a way, I don¡¯t want to die!"


    Wang Peng looked at his companion beside him, treating her as his last hope.


    "At this point, we can only seek my father¡¯s help."


    Zheng Xiaonan sighed lightly.


    Although a King-Sealing Strong Person can pierce through a world¡¯s barrier, it requires a heavy price.


    And it would cause irreparable damage to the will of this world.


    By then.


    Perhaps half of the Magic World would become ruins.


    Especially when the Magic World Will is incensed.


    All Simulators would be instantly obliterated!


    Just as Zheng Xiaonan was about to communicate with the Simulation Mark to contact her father.


    Lu Yuan¡¯s soul shivered, suddenly feeling an unprecedented palpitation!


    Instinct told him.


    The young woman before him was extremely dangerous, seemingly ready to use an extraordinarily terrifying trump card.


    If she succeeded.


    All the Simulators would accompany her to the grave!


    Not just Lu Yuan.


    At this moment.


    All Simulators were terrified, collectively turning to look in Zheng Xiaonan¡¯s direction, all feeling a sense of impending doom!


    In the Royal Mausoleum of the Holy Light Empire.


    The Holy Light Ancestor, Undead Amon, also felt this long-lost sense of dread.


    But instead of fear, he burst into mad laughter.


    "Damn you, Will of the Heavens, look at what you¡¯ve done!"


    "Is this your so-called fairness? Is this your so-called equality among all beings?"


    "Why can those Sealed Prince Descendants trample on the rules at will?"


    "Why can they stand high above, treating us like ants?"


    "Why should ordinary people bear the punishment and consequences of their mistakes?"


    "Tell me, why!"


    Amon, extremely agitated, suddenly sat up from the coffin, pointing skyward to curse.


    Whispers echoed faintly in his mind, becoming ever clearer.


    "Yes, people like us from ordinary backgrounds, without connections, without resources, without anyone to back us up, can only carve a bloody path on our own!"


    "You are the great Holy Light Ancestor, you are Undead Amon!"


    "The Will of the Heavens sees all beings as ants, and so can you!"


    "It can¡¯t harm us, unless it dares to bury the entire Magic World with us!"


    "Cut off its claws and make it aware of our power!"


    "Hehe, indeed, I will slaughter them until rivers of blood flow, until no grass grows!"


    "Kill! Kill! Kill!"


    Under Amon¡¯s orders.


    The Holy Light Knight Order quickened the pace of wielding their butcher¡¯s knives.


    In a flash.


    Numerous geniuses and youths of various races fell into pools of blood!


    ...


    In the Skeleton Wasteland.


    Just as Zheng Xiaonan was about to communicate with the Simulation Mark, she suddenly received a message.


    "Notice: The emergency mission has already been taken by someone!"


    Soon after.


    A deep voice echoed in her ear.


    "Don¡¯t do anything foolish!"


    She subconsciously wanted to turn her head to look, but suddenly felt a sharp pain in the back of her head.


    Then everything went black before her eyes, and she fell among the pile of corpses.


    "Phew!"


    Lu Yuan broke out in a cold sweat, finally feeling relieved.


    That previous sense of palpitation was absolutely terrifying!


    It was as if a sword was hanging over his head, ready to drop at any moment!


    In that instant.


    Lu Yuan even wanted to control Norton and the others to swiftly kill Zheng Xiaonan and her group.


    But they clearly had significant backgrounds, and a rash kill might bring severe consequences.


    Fortunately, Megan was wholly focused on the possession ritual and didn¡¯t pay attention to the commotion outside.


    This finally gave Lu Yuan some room to maneuver.


    Meanwhile on the other side.


    Under the control of the Puppetry Skill.


    Jiang Tao¡¯s body was moving involuntarily, step by step into the center of the hexagram.


    "Buzz!"


    As Megan chanted a spell.


    All the magic runes and circuits lit up in succession, and the entire large magic array was fully activated.


    "Boom!"


    A pillar of light shot up into the sky, piercing through the clouds instantly.


    An unparalleled terrifying pressure instantly enveloped a radius of several hundred miles!


    The ice elements throughout the heavens and earth seemed summoned, converging from all directions.


    Then they were decomposed, reconstructed, refined by the magic array...


    Finally condensing into a translucent energy tide, all pouring into Jiang Tao¡¯s body, transforming him into something even more perfect!


    Jiang Tao hovered within the pillar of light, both feet off the ground, his body slowly floating in mid-air.


    At this moment, he resembled a small sun, with every pore of his body radiating holy and gentle light!


    "All of you, lend me your strength!"


    Megan appeared ferocious, sweating profusely.


    This was the most critical moment.


    This step would determine the success or failure of the possession ceremony!


    Norton and the others dared not slack, hurriedly coming forward to pour mana into the magic array.


    Norton and his group, hand-picked backbones of the Original Dark Organization.


    Now over a hundred Dark Alchemists were jointly activating the magic array.


    The power was unimaginably terrifying!


    "Rumble!"


    The entire magic array was driven to its peak, as if it came to life.


    Every rune shone like stars!


    Every magic circuit was intricate and mysterious, seemingly harboring the world¡¯s ultimate truth!


    The formidable pressure emitted by the array was almost tangible, to the point that even the void struggled to bear it, seemingly on the verge of splitting apart!


    "Crack!"


    Under the combined efforts of Megan and the others, the sky finally tore open a crack.


    The light of the magic array flared intensely, drawing a wisp of mysterious substance from the crack, merging with Jiang Tao, making his aura all the more divine and powerful!


    This mysterious substance seemed to be the source of all things, containing unmatched strength.


    More noble and potent than all elements!


    "This is the Power of Holy Light? Master Megan indeed grasped the essence of the Holy Light Baptism!"


    Norton and the others, exhausted, were filled with awe.


    For these Dark Alchemists who spent their lives seeking ultimate truths,


    leading a Holy Light Baptism ceremony was an immense honor!


    "That devil Amon, he didn¡¯t deceive me?!"


    Megan laughed up at the sky, tears of excitement streaming down his face.


    As the deputy leader of the Original Dark Organization, he certainly knew Amon wasn¡¯t benevolent.


    But his life-span was dwindling, living in endless fear of death each day. sea??h th§× n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    He couldn¡¯t care much about other matters.


    Even knowing he¡¯d be used by Amon, even with only a one-in-ten-thousand chance, he could only stake it all!


    But who knew it would actually succeed?


    However, in the next second.


    The crack in the sky suddenly emitted a horrifying wave that chilled him to the bone!


    It was like a Titan Ancient God towering to the heavens, disturbed from its slumber by thieves.


    Awakening from its deep sleep, it cast down divine punishment in anger!

 Chapter 60 2nd Life: Are There Still Experts?

    Chapter 60: Chapter 60 2nd Life: Are There Still Experts?"What is happening?"


    "Is the Magic World Will enraged?"


    "The Holy Light Baptism ceremony founded by Amon can actually steal the World Origin?"


    Lu Yuan witnessed everything through the perspective of Norton and others.


    It was only at this moment that he finally understood.


    Why for over a thousand years.


    Countless Alchemists and Mages have tried to uncover the secrets of the Holy Light Baptism, yet no one succeeded.


    Because.


    This so-called Power of Holy Light actually comes from the Magic World Will!


    No matter how strong individual power is, how can it possibly oppose the entire world?


    Daring to steal the power of the World Will, how is that different from seeking death?


    "Then how did Amon accomplish it?"


    "Moreover, he not only stole the World Origin but also used it to create millions of Holy Light Knights!"


    Lu Yuan¡¯s eyes glimmered with contemplation; the water here is too deep.


    If there is a chance in the future, he must capture a Holy Light Knight for study.


    ...


    In the Royal Mausoleum of the Holy Light Empire.


    Feeling that force akin to Divine Punishment, Amon revealed a frenzied smile.


    "Hehehe, the Magic World Will has indeed become weaker. Now even a tiny ant like Megan can steal its power!"


    "Spread the Holy Light Baptism to more people!"


    "Devour its flesh and blood, drain its Origin!"


    "Soon, we will reign over this world!"


    "One day, the name of the Undead Amon will echo through the Ten Thousand Realms!"


    ...


    On the other side.


    Facing the Divine Punishment descending from the heavens, Megan was incredibly terrified and utterly powerless to resist.


    In his eyes filled with despair, a terrifying, invisible force of destruction descended upon him, enveloping him.


    The next second.


    Megan¡¯s entire soul and body, along with all traces he left behind, were forcibly erased.


    Just like a line of code deleted, as if never existing in this world!


    "No!"


    "I am not willing!"


    "I have crafted the perfect vessel, only half a step away!"


    "Why? Why can Amon, that devil, achieve immortality, but I cannot?!"


    Megan¡¯s cries before death echoed in everyone¡¯s ears.


    The Magic Array ceased operation, and the crack in the sky vanished.


    Everything returned to calm.


    Yet, the thrilling scene just now was deeply imprinted in everyone¡¯s hearts, making it unforgettable for a lifetime!


    Norton and others were still trembling, their bodies shaking.


    The Power of Holy Light was too terrifying, absolutely not a power mortals could touch.


    Ironically.


    They previously even fantasized about uncovering the secrets of the Holy Light Baptism, how is that different from courting death?


    Fortunately, with Megan¡¯s obliteration, the entire possession ceremony abruptly ended, and this matter finally drew to a close.


    But Lu Yuan was somewhat troubled.


    Because Megan was the orchestrator of the Soul Refining Ceremony.


    Now he¡¯s dead, what about the Fear Demon King?


    After planning for so long, could it be all in vain?


    At this moment.


    An extremely arrogant and rampant soul wave suddenly resonated in everyone¡¯s minds.


    "Your World Will has already fallen into slumber and cannot awaken again in the short term!"


    "Ants of this world, prepare to welcome the descent of this Demon King!"


    Upon hearing this voice, Norton and others were dumbfounded.


    Lu Yuan also appeared dumbstruck.


    First, Zheng Xiaonan attempted to summon the King-Sealing Strong Person, nearly burying all Simulators.


    Then Megan used the Holy Light Baptism ceremony to steal the World Origin and ended up blowing himself.


    Lu Yuan thought this matter had concluded.


    Yet wave after wave, it didn¡¯t end.


    Another expert appeared?


    Just at the horizon of the Skeleton Wasteland.


    The Abyssal Rift spanning the sky suddenly opened a gap.


    In that instant, it was as if the Gate of Hell had opened.


    Countless demons roared and howled on the other side!


    Evil, brutal, insane!


    Various negative emotions surfaced in Norton¡¯s and others¡¯ hearts, causing their eyes to blood-red, appearing crazy, wishing to soothe their agitation with blood and slaughter!


    A substantial Dark Energy emerged from the gap, surging towards their location.


    Then it entered Jiang Tao¡¯s body.


    "This vessel is not bad; though not as good as my true form, it is barely usable!"


    The voice of the Fear Demon King resounded.


    Originally, it planned to utilize the Original Dark Organization to allow its soul avatar to descend into this world.


    But Megan¡¯s act of stealing the World Origin inadvertently revealed to the Fear Demon King that the Magic World Will was weaker than before, providing a perfect opportunity for it!


    "Damn you!"


    "Why are you all fixated on me like I¡¯m Tang Monk¡¯s Flesh?"


    Jiang Tao cursed furiously, his mindset collapsing on the spot.


    He had just escaped the brink of death and hadn¡¯t had a chance to celebrate.


    In a blink, he was targeted again?


    But the Fear Demon King¡¯s soul avatar was composed of pure Spirit Element, with a soul strength far surpassing Megan¡¯s.


    Jiang Tao had no possibility of resistance and could only stand in place, at the mercy of the Fear Demon King.


    As he was about to be possessed.


    A talisman hidden deep in Jiang Tao¡¯s mind suddenly shone brightly, emitting a world-destructive force.


    This power did not belong to the Magic World but came from the hands of a certain King-Sealing Strong Person.


    In a way, it was even more terrifying than the Divine Punishment Megan faced earlier!


    The Fear Demon King, caught off guard, suffered a severe setback!


    In fact.


    If not for the restrictions imposed by the world, preventing the talisman from fully awakening.


    The Fear Demon King might have been exterminated instantly!


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    "Why does he have such a talisman on him? Could he be from the same world as that person?"


    The Fear Demon King howled, the once arrogant and rampant voice now incredibly weak.


    As the Master of the Abyss.


    His voice trembled, and there was an undeniable trace of fear in his tone!


    "No, this is not a genuine Demon Suppression Talisman!"


    After his panic subsided, the Fear Demon King quickly realized.


    The talisman before him, though very similar to the Demon Suppression Talisman in his memory, lacked even a thousandth of its power.


    It was merely a false alarm!


    "A mere counterfeit talisman dares to deceive me; you deserve death!"


    The Fear Demon King, enraged and humiliated, immediately struck back.


    With a casual wave.


    Endless Dark Energy roared from the Abyssal Rift, forming a massive Magic Array in the blink of an eye.


    Its terrifying power rivaled a Tier Ten Forbidden Curse!


    "No, although the Magic World Will is sleeping, my current form is merely a soul avatar."


    "I can¡¯t exist in this world for long; I need a perfect body."


    "Moreover, that madman Amon harbors insidious plots, perhaps scheming in the darkness!"


    The Fear Demon King hesitated briefly, opting to cancel the Forbidden Curse, instead using Dark Energy to incessantly erode Jiang Tao¡¯s body.


    Though the talisman was powerful, without energy support, it was like a rootless duckweed, naturally no match for the Fear Demon King.


    Eventually, the talisman was defeated and had to take Jiang Tao¡¯s soul away from this place.


    As for Jiang Tao¡¯s body, it was occupied by the Fear Demon King, becoming its temporary vessel in the Magic World!

 Chapter 61 2nd Generation: Capsizing in the Gutter!

    Chapter 61: Chapter 61 2nd Generation: Capsizing in the Gutter!"Let me see how qualified this vessel is."


    The Fear Demon King began to assess his new form after possessing Jiang Tao¡¯s body.


    "Full-level ice elemental affinity? What a piece of trash, even a dog wouldn¡¯t want it."


    "World origin? Hmm, this is not bad, but unfortunately, there¡¯s too little of it, just a trace."


    "I didn¡¯t expect that devil Amon to actually teach the Holy Light Secret Technique to an outsider, seems like he¡¯s gone completely mad."


    The Fear Demon King shook his head.


    "This vessel is too weak to hold my soul. It must be modified!"


    Then he moved to the center of the magic array.


    With a single thought, he modified and added many runes and magic circuits on the foundation of this array.


    Making the entire magic array even more complex and profound!


    When all the magic runes were activated.


    Roaring dark energy surged from the void and then all entered his body.


    Enhancing every inch of his flesh, every inch of his bone!


    "Is this the dark alchemy of the Abyss Demon Race?" Lu Yuan¡¯s eyes gleamed at the Fear Demon King¡¯s actions.


    An outsider sees the excitement, an insider sees the intricacies.


    Originally, Lu Yuan thought the Fear Demon King was just a brainless brute.


    But from the way he instantaneously improved the magic array.


    It was evident that he also had profound knowledge in alchemy!


    "Xiaotao!"


    "Brother Tao!"


    At the same time.


    Zheng Xiaonan and the others, who had been knocked unconscious, finally woke up.


    When they saw that their close friend had been possessed by the Fear Demon King, their eyes turned red, and they rushed forward recklessly.


    However, Zheng Xiaonan and the others soon found out.


    Although the Fear Demon King needed some time to modify the body and was temporarily immobile within the magic array.


    But no matter how much they attacked, either slashing with swords or hacking with knives, they couldn¡¯t harm him in the slightest!


    "Sister Nan, what should we do?"


    Wang Peng¡¯s hand went numb from chopping, unable to cause any harm to the Fear Demon King, he was as anxious as an ant on a hot pan.


    "Don¡¯t worry, Xiaotao¡¯s Substitute Death Talisman hasn¡¯t been activated yet, which means he only lost his flesh body and isn¡¯t in immediate life danger."


    "If we really can¡¯t do anything, we¡¯ll have to give up this body." Zheng Xiaonan calmly analyzed.


    People like them, descendants of the sealed princes, harbor many secrets and information.


    To prevent being possessed or soul searched by natives, family experts often lay numerous prohibitions deep within their souls.


    And the talisman in Jiang Tao¡¯s mind was clearly a contingency left by the old man of the Jiang Family, which even Jiang Tao himself might not know about.


    "Mere two ants wish to harm me?"


    "Wait until I transform this vessel into a divine body, and then I¡¯ll crush you ants with one hand!"


    The Fear Demon King snorted coldly, his disdain evident in his expression.


    He is the master of the abyss, the most powerful existence of the demon race in a thousand years.


    After Jiang Tao¡¯s body undergoes his transformation, it will be comparable to a divine body.


    How could mere humans harm him?


    Not to mention Zheng Xiaonan and the others, even a Tier Nine Dark Alchemist like Megan couldn¡¯t do more than tickle him!


    "With the likes of your ant-strength, even if given another hundred years, you couldn¡¯t touch a hair of mine!"


    The Fear Demon King finished speaking, he even closed his eyes, too lazy to bother with Zheng Xiaonan and the others.


    After all, ignoring them is the greatest insult.


    Moreover, he was severely wounded by Jiang Tao¡¯s talisman and needed time to repair the soul¡¯s injuries.


    But before his words finished.


    A long sword suddenly pierced from his back, embedding right through his heart!


    The entire process was smooth, seamless, like a masterfully practiced sequence!


    The Fear Demon King¡¯s eyes snapped open, staring blankly at the blood-stained sword tip, filled with confusion and disbelief, forgetting even his anger.


    He turned his head in shock, looking at Norton standing behind him.


    No matter how hard he thought, he couldn¡¯t understand why this ant in front of him could hurt him?


    "No, it¡¯s this sword!"


    The Fear Demon King looked down at the long sword emanating coldness, sensing a mysterious power flowing on the blade.


    He prided himself on his power, treating humans as ants.


    Never taking Norton and the others seriously.


    But the Fear Demon King never expected to suffer defeat in such an unexpected way!


    "Damn ant, how dare you plot against me?"


    Although his heart was frozen into ice, within him, a raging fire of anger roared.


    He stared fixedly at Norton and others, complex magical runes surfaced in his pupils, radiating a brilliance that seemed to penetrate all things!


    When the Fear Demon King activated his Bloodline Secret Technique, he finally discovered the anomaly.


    "Wait! You were nothing but puppets controlled by others? Who dares to plot against me, come out here!"


    "Is it that madman Amon? Or the Magic World Will? Or is it Him?"


    Thinking of the last possibility, the Fear Demon King¡¯s face subtly changed, as if he recalled something unpleasant.


    In that instant, countless possibilities flashed through the Fear Demon King¡¯s mind.


    But he never expected.


    The orchestrator behind all this was nothing but a weak, pitiful, and helpless skeleton!


    Far away in the Blood Castle, Lu Yuan finally breathed a sigh of relief.


    Since he last killed Norton and tasted the sweetness of playing the underdog, it was as if he opened a doorway to a new world.


    The false Master of Calamities: Loud and attention-seeking, easily targeted.


    The true Master of Calamities: Humble, careful, low-key, and steady, moving with the right timing.


    Strategizing within the tent, winning thousands of miles away.


    Isn¡¯t this a thousand times better than risking life and limb in fights?


    On the day Megan suddenly arrived at the Skeleton Wasteland, Lu Yuan specifically handed the Frost Sword to Norton.


    This was the S-level prop he upgraded successfully spending fifty thousand simulation points.


    Although its power was less than Jiang Tao¡¯s talisman, it was more than enough to wound the soul fragment of the Fear Demon King.


    This was originally prepared by Lu Yuan for Megan, who knew the Fear Demon King would unexpectedly stumble upon it?


    Norton gripped the hilt and pulled the Frost Sword out from Jiang Tao¡¯s chest.


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    A large hexagram array manifested from its original place, enveloping ¡¯Jiang Tao¡¯, and easily enslaved his body.


    But when the [Undead Calamity] tried to convert the soul fragment of the Fear Demon King, it met with resistance.


    "What a bizarre power, can actually convert the dead into the undead?"


    "But to think you can enslave me? Simply wishful thinking!"


    The Fear Demon King snorted.


    He is a True Hell Demon Descendant, how could he be compared to that trash Abyss Demon?


    If not for his carelessness and lack of defense, how could ants have plotted against him?


    He burned his soul, activating some Bloodline Secret Technique.


    A black beam shot skyward, momentarily resisting the erosion of [Undead Calamity]!


    The two sides faced off for a long time, falling into a stalemate.


    However, although the hexagram magic array was powerful, it couldn¡¯t replenish its energy, and its light dimmed progressively.


    Seeing it was about to dissipate.


    The entire magic array¡¯s glow suddenly surged again, transforming into a mark, deeply imprinted on ¡¯Jiang Tao¡¯s forehead!


    "Your human methods are nothing much..."


    The Fear Demon King spoke halfway, but his voice abruptly stopped.


    For he noticed a significant issue.


    The good news.


    He successfully resisted the enslaving effect of [Undead Calamity].


    The bad news.


    The calamity mark left before the hexagram magic array disappeared acted as a seal, imprisoning him entirely within this vessel!


    Now he.


    Was like a prisoner, entirely under someone else¡¯s control!