Data cultivation, I observe immortality in the five elements

Luo Yan followed those complex and tangled lines of cause and effect, tracing them back to their origins step by step.

During this time, he saw countless familiar figures.

The Three Saints of Yanxing, Venerable Lilong, Li Bing, Venerable Yigui, Leng Zijin, Venerable Lingyuan, and the Lord of Jiuxian Island.
Every disciple of the Heavenly Mystery Hall whom Luo Yan knew initially came into contact with him because of that mysterious thread.

This thread is mysterious, almost invisible, yet it always guides Luo Yan or those around him at crucial moments.

They might suppress or exclude, or help or guide.
If we look at these issues from a different perspective, it's like creating a series of formidable enemies for Luo Yan, but secretly protecting his life.

Under such immense pressure, Luo Yan would naturally cultivate diligently.

Of course, if Luo Yan hadn't seen these mysterious threads in the River of Destiny, he wouldn't have thought much of it.

However, the results of his deductions, aided by the power of immortality, were inconsistent with the results he himself had deduced.

This speaks volumes.

Luo Yan guessed that someone wanted him to grow up quickly and become a pillar of the Five Elements Sect.

The problem is that, at most a few hundred years later, a calamity of destiny will erupt.

In this way, the other party's purpose becomes obvious.

Throughout the entire Five Elements Sect, there are only two people qualified to manipulate these threads of fate and influence the operation of the Heavenly Secrets Hall.

Gongsun Yan and the Lord of the White-Browed Palace!

Perhaps Luo Yan never realized that almost everyone he encountered in the Heavenly Mystery Hall and every mission he carried out was drawn into those mysterious threads of fate.

This led to his complex cause-and-effect relationship.

The reason it's not showing up now is simply because the time isn't right yet.

Once the time is right, the entanglements of cause and effect caused by grudges and hatred will inevitably push Luo Yan toward a predetermined ending.

This is what playing chess is all about. The final outcome of the game is unknown after just one move, but after ten moves you can begin to see the clues, and after a hundred moves you can see who wins and who loses.

Many great things are built up gradually from such small things.

"call!"

Luo Yan let out a long sigh, her heart heavy.

He never imagined that his growth along the way was actually a script planned long ago by some great beings.

What has he become?

A puppet with its own thoughts?
If it weren't for the power of the Tower Ancestor this time, Luo Yan really wouldn't have been able to see through all of this.

This is absolutely terrifying. Are all the powerful beings in the path of destiny this terrifying?
For the first time, Luo Yan felt genuine awe and fear towards a Mahayana cultivator.

The other party was able to scheme to such an extent, and still manipulate the people and things around him without him even realizing it.
How is this any different from an omniscient and omnipotent god?
"Are those who excel in the path of destiny really that terrifying?"

Luo Yan murmured, her whole body covered in cold sweat and trembling uncontrollably.

Luo Yan wanted to resist, but when he thought of the great war between the sea tribes, the three saints of Yanxing, Venerable Lilong, and other external or internal crises, he fell silent.

He's already gotten himself involved, so how could he possibly escape the vortex so easily?

At this moment, Luo Yan somewhat regretted using the Tower Ancestor's immortal power to witness the end of his own destiny.

After all, some things are better left unknown. Once you know the inside story, it's not so easy to pretend to be innocent anymore.

"Is cultivation always this difficult?"

"It truly is a case of all living beings being used as pawns."

Luo Yan got up and paced slowly in the quiet room to calm her unease.

'Om! '

After calming down a bit, Luo Yan summoned her second spiritual body and told him that the grudges had been settled.

"So this is how the aura of calamity can be used. Your true form is indeed powerful. What I saw as a certain death and revenge was easily resolved by you."

“Those old folks who were trying to avoid disaster and calamity were like a pile of dry firewood; the slightest spark would plunge them into an abyss of no return.”

"As expected of the true form, the moment you stepped in, that guy didn't even have a chance to resist before he fell to the heavenly punishment."

"The score is settled, and the old monster is waiting for his chance to take revenge."

Upon hearing this result, the heavy weight that had been weighing on the Second Spirit's mind finally lifted, and a cheerful smile appeared on his face.

Could there be anything happier than this?
At this moment, the second spiritual body suddenly felt like it was being carried by a powerful figure.

Although both sides are at the Refinement of Void Realm in terms of strength, their problem-solving abilities are on completely different levels.

However, when the second spirit body thought that the original body was itself, and that it was itself the original body, wouldn't praising the original body be a way of praising itself?

Thinking of this, the second spirit's eyes curved into a smile.

After all, he was the one who attracted the calamity, so isn't this a classic case of turning misfortune into blessing?

Thinking of this, the second spirit felt as sweet as if it had eaten honey.

With such a trump card in hand, if he encounters those old fogies again in the future, perhaps he will dare to step forward and challenge them.

Between you and me, there's no need for excessive flattery.

"What are your plans for the next step?"

"Do you have a general plan?"

Luo Yan waved his hand to stop the second spirit body's teasing, and instead asked calmly.

"What other plan could there be? It's nothing more than carrying out the Heavenly Fortune Star mission and then continuing to comprehend the Dao of Destiny."

The second spirit body shrugged, "Don't be fooled by the fact that the main body was able to keep those three old geezers in the dark and secretly trick them."

But that was because the original entity had the advantage of timing, location, and people.

Such opportunities are rare.

The second spirit knew that he was under Old Man Gongsun's watchful eye, so he had to behave himself.

He's very pragmatic!

"I have a suggestion for you, would you like to listen?" Luo Yan reminded him.

The second spirit body was stunned, looked at Luo Yan seriously, and the smile on its face gradually faded as it asked:
"What does 'the main body' mean?"

It's important to understand that the paths they took were different, so their final destinations were naturally different as well.

Therefore, in the past, they would not interfere with each other's choices.

Why is the original being now giving him guidance?
"Your current situation, while not necessarily dangerous, is certainly quite conspicuous. Palace Master Gongsun and Sect Leader Longyangzi must have reached some kind of agreement in private."

"I suspect it's based on your life; they want to replace you in some way and use that to achieve some kind of goal for both of them."

Luo Yan did not directly share memories because his current second spiritual body is following a path of extreme purity.

The more one learns about certain things, the more detrimental it becomes to one's spiritual practice.

Once you know the answer, it's not so easy to pretend you don't know.

Especially in front of a top-tier powerhouse like Palace Master Gongsun, even the slightest change in tone of voice or a glance could arouse suspicion. "So, you're saying those two old geezers still want to harm me?"

The second spirit's eyes narrowed slightly, flashing a sharp glint, and a murderous intent surged forth.

Sure enough, upon hearing this, the second spirit body immediately revealed its true nature.

"Calm your mind and don't get attached to appearances!"

"Our current cultivation levels are still too shallow. If we reveal even the slightest clue, those two old guys will easily see through us."

Luo Yan reminded him, pointing to the top of his head.

He was alright, with the Linglong Pagoda and the Ancient Mirror of Heaven helping to conceal his aura, so even the two palace masters couldn't control him all the time.

The second spiritual body is an exception; every move it makes, any abnormality, will be seen by the Dao body of Palace Master Gongsun.

Therefore, we must take precautions!
"Logically speaking, after this causal thread is severed, you should be fine for the time being."

"But," Luo Yan shook his head, hesitating to speak.

The second spirit remained silent. He understood the original body's meaning. Judging from the old guys' mentality, a single failed move would not affect their judgment of the entire game.

Therefore, minor trends can be changed, but major trends will not change!

"Then what should I do?"

"If that person really issues me a task, I have absolutely no right to refuse!"

The second spirit body was troubled; when facing the main hall master, he was truly powerless.

He basically had no choice but to follow whatever arrangements the other party made.

Otherwise, he couldn't bear the crime of disobeying his teachers.

“Your understanding of destiny is deeper than mine, so you should be aware of one fact: those who are skilled at interpreting heavenly secrets will never arbitrarily alter cause and effect.”

"At most, all they can do is guide you and make you make decisions that are in their favor."

"Otherwise, they would be interfering with cause and effect."

Luo Yan explained that the power of destiny is indeed the most transcendent, possessing the extraordinary ability to glimpse the past, present, and future.

However, while fate is powerful, it is also subject to many limitations.

Otherwise, if the original trajectory of fate is altered due to the prying eyes of those skilled in interpreting heavenly secrets, where would that place the order of heaven?
Therefore, don't be fooled by the terrifying strength of Sect Leader Longyangzi and Palace Master Gongsun.

However, compared to other powerful beings, this kind of intellectual battle is more suitable for the second spiritual body.

At least it won't lead to the two division commanders' forceful suppression because the matter is exposed.

From this perspective, it's actually a good thing.

"Doesn't this mean that as long as I stay on Tianyun Star, that person might have designs on me?"

The second spirit was helpless, even though he had guessed before that the main hall master was using him.

But he never expected that the other party was after his body and wanted to seize his destiny.

Such scheming truly sent chills down his spine.

What exactly are those two old geezers up to?
Are the variables and destiny within oneself and one's physical body really that important?
"That possibility cannot be ruled out!"

Luo Yan nodded, always thinking of the worst-case scenario, even if the possibility is small.

But what if?
"So what we need to do is to take the initiative to go out."

Luo Yan warned that there was clearly a problem with the mission on Tianyun Star; the three thousand small worlds were far more than just being a slave.

This even involves the seal of the ancient underworld and many other secrets.

Now that Leng Zijin has made his move, who knows if other pawns like Wang Zijin or Wu Zijin will appear in the future?

Therefore, the longer the second spirit body stays on the Heavenly Fortune Star, the more likely it is to encounter problems.

"Is that person really willing to let me leave?"

The second spirit hesitated. That Palace Master Gongsun really went to great lengths to get him to Tianyun Star.

From being assigned to participate in the Immortal Destiny Conference to joining the Earth Immortal Alliance, the process was guided almost entirely.

This will definitely be of great use to him.

"I can't say for sure, but as long as our reasons are reasonable, we can still give it a try!" Luo Yan said.

He looked into the eyes of the second spirit body; they were clear, gentle, serene, and without a trace of impurity.

This made Luo Yan realize that his incarnation of destiny might very well possess a very pure and innocent heart.

The things seen by the second spirit body are always so simplistic.

Even though he has Luo Yan's memories and shares similar ways of thinking, the ultimate force of fate will drive his second spiritual body to develop in this direction.

Just like sword practitioners, they are not mindless; they like to fight all the time.

However, in the sword cultivator's principle of conduct, fighting is the simplest and easiest thing.

As long as they can win, whatever they say is right.

If you can't beat them, it proves that you're not strong enough.

Similarly, the second spiritual body's way of thinking is also like this. Long-term cultivation with fate has made him accustomed to seeing the answer first and then acting out the process.

In this way, it tends to depend on fate to some extent!
Otherwise, the second spirit body could definitely have figured out Luo Yan's current reminders by thinking about them repeatedly.

However, the convenience of fate gradually led him to abandon this habitual way of thinking.

Therefore, habit is truly a terrible thing!

Luo Yan took a deep look at the second spirit body and continued to explain, "We have now figured out a fact: whether it is you or me, we are both within the calculations of those two palace masters."

"I suspect that their assessment of me is based on growth under immense pressure."

"Finally, I hope that I can grow to an unexpected level and then resolve the tribulation of destiny."

Having stayed in the Five Elements Sect for so long, it's hard to keep many things from Luo Yan anymore.

In times of great calamity, there are bound to be those who emerge in response.

This means that when the calamity of destiny truly erupts, one or more unparalleled geniuses will inevitably emerge within the Five Elements Sect, capable of contending with those reincarnated immortals and gods from the upper realm.

This is the way of nature, and also the way of heaven and earth.

Wherever living beings are, there will always be a glimmer of life.

Whether this glimmer of hope can be seized depends on the plans of future generations.

Given the special regard the White-Browed Palace Master held for him, Luo Yan was at least 70% certain that the other party had placed that ray of hope on him.

"Based on this fact, no matter what Lord Gongsun's plans are for you, once your grudges are severed, your value will inevitably be greatly reduced!"

"This gives us room to maneuver."

Next, Luo Yan revealed everything to his second spiritual body, explaining his thoughts. (End of Chapter)