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

Chapter 185 The Fourth Generation: The Giant Sword Pavilion, the Target of All Opposition!
"No need."

Lu Yuan flatly refused the young man's invitation.

To put it nicely, banding together can help share the risks, but when it comes to interests, you never know when you might be betrayed.

Moreover, as a Gu cultivator, how could he possibly team up with these parasitic cultivators whose flesh and blood have mutated?

"Then I shall take my leave."

The young man, his face darkening after being refused, returned to the group without a word.

Seeing this, the other disciples of the Medicine Buddha Sect also gave up the idea of ​​recruiting Lu Yuan into their group.

Lu Yuan himself didn't seem to care about this.

His purpose for this trip was simple: to obtain as many fragments of laws as possible and upgrade his innate spirit gu to the third level.

Then they would inquire about information regarding demonic cultivators and the ancient Gu Dao lineage.

He had no interest in participating in the power struggles between the major forces, but if anyone dared to obstruct him, he would simply kill them.

As time goes by, the opening time of the Azure Spirit Secret Realm is approaching.

The number of cultivators gathering here has been increasing, exceeding tens of thousands!
The Azure Spirit Secret Realm is a world unto itself, and every ten years it will produce ten fragments of incomplete laws.

These fragments of laws may be of little use to Nascent Soul cultivators, but they are coveted cultivation treasures for all Foundation Establishment cultivators.

Therefore, this secret realm is also known as the Supreme Core Formation Ground, and its opening once causes a sensation throughout the entire Southern Region.

Many young disciples had burning eyes and great ambitions, all eager to seize this opportunity and rise to the top in one step, laying an unparalleled foundation for their cultivation!

But at that moment, a commotion suddenly broke out in the crowd.

Lu Yuan followed the crowd's gaze and saw hundreds of black dots rushing in from afar, their momentum extremely terrifying.

When he looked closely, he realized that those black dots were clearly hundreds of cultivators flying on swords!

Even before these cultivators arrived, a chilling sword aura swept over them, giving many cultivators the illusion that their eyes were about to be cut.

They stood with their hands behind their backs, their feet on long swords, their expressions cold and indifferent, all dressed in black robes.

On the chest of their robes was a tattoo of a giant sword.

Upon seeing the pattern, Lu Yuan's gaze sharpened, and he immediately recognized the origin of the other party.

Giant Sword Pavilion!
They only cultivate the way of the sword, and the entire sect consists of sword cultivators. Their swordsmanship is unpredictable and their attacks are unparalleled.

Since the destruction of the Shepherd Spirit Sect, the Giant Sword Pavilion has taken its place and become the number one sect in the Southern Region!

Even the Northern Cold Sect, which is known for its arrogant and domineering behavior, dares not act recklessly in front of it!
"The Giant Sword Pavilion has become increasingly prosperous in recent years."

As Master Huiming looked at the young male disciple with an extraordinary bearing at the front of the Giant Sword Pavilion's group, he couldn't help but feel a sense of emotion.

Unlike the Medicine Buddha Sect, which is facing a talent shortage, the Giant Sword Pavilion, as the number one sect in the Southern Region, boasts a wealth of talented disciples and numerous prodigies.

The young disciple was named Sun Hong, a sword prodigy who had already reached the Foundation Establishment stage at the young age of sixteen. His talent was only slightly inferior to Ye Chen's.

Not to mention that the Sword Pavilion Ancestor possesses extraordinary strength, and his swordsmanship is already unparalleled. It would not be an exaggeration to say that he is the strongest person in the Southern Region.

It didn't take long.

The disciples of the Giant Sword Pavilion landed on an open space not far away.

With a simple hand gesture, the giant sword beneath their feet transformed into a streak of light, automatically returning to its sheath on their backs. Their movements were fluid and graceful, appearing quite elegant.

"Sect Leader Huiming, Fellow Daoist Yunmingzi, it's been many years. I hope you've both been well."

A burly man strode forward and laughed heartily.

"I didn't expect it to be Brother Gao leading the team this time. It seems that the Giant Sword Pavilion is determined to win this trial."

Upon seeing this person, Master Huiming dared not be negligent and immediately stepped forward from the crowd to greet him.

Even the usually proud and arrogant Yun Mingzi had to force a smile at this moment.

Sword cultivators are unparalleled in their offensive and defensive skills, and few cultivators of the same level can rival them.

Furthermore, the burly man was an elder of the Punishment Hall of the Giant Sword Pavilion, holding a high position and great power. His status was in no way inferior to that of some second-rate sect leaders.

"Sect Leader Huiming, recently there have been rumors that the Medicine Buddha Sect has produced an unparalleled genius, whom you and the other three peak masters have taken as disciples. Could this be the young man?"

The burly man scanned the Medicine Buddha Sect's group, his gaze finally settling on Lu Yuan.

There is no airtight wall in the world.

Although the higher-ups of the Medicine Buddha Sect tried their best to block information and intelligence about Lu Yuan, the Giant Sword Pavilion, with its supreme sect resources, could easily find out about the matter with just a little effort.

Upon hearing the burly man's words, the gazes of the Northern Cold Sect and the other powerful figures also converged on Lu Yuan.

They had heard about this matter before.

Moreover, not long ago, a group of outstanding disciples of the Medicine Buddha Sect went down the mountain for training and were attacked by demonic cultivators, suffering heavy losses.

But the fact that they dared to participate in this trial despite being severely weakened must mean they had something to rely on.

If everyone is not mistaken, Lu Yuan must be the Medicine Buddha Sect's most powerful trump card!
"Brother Gao, you jest. Lu Yuan is of mediocre talent and is merely my inferior disciple. How could he possibly compare to your sect's Sun Hong?"

Master Huiming forced a smile, but was secretly annoyed.

This burly man, seemingly straightforward, was actually shrewd and cunning, hiding a knife behind his smile. With just a few words, he put the Medicine Buddha Sect in a precarious position.

If he doesn't handle this properly, Lu Yuan will definitely be targeted by many forces!

"Sect Leader Huiming, what are you saying? Such a genius who has reached the Foundation Establishment stage at the age of eight is unprecedented in the entire Southern Region."

The burly man smiled faintly, and with just a few words, he caused great trouble for the Medicine Buddha Sect, and even made Lu Yuan the target of everyone's criticism.

as predicted.

Upon learning this news, all factions were in an uproar.

In their understanding, reaching the Foundation Establishment Perfection realm before the age of twenty is already considered a genius.

But what did they just hear? Lu Yuan is only eight years old, yet he has already reached the peak of Foundation Establishment?
What kind of insane talent is this?
Even Ye Chen, who is known as the number one genius in the Southern Region, might not have such monstrous talent, right?
For a while.

Jealousy, envy, ill will, resentment...

All eyes were on Lu Yuan.

"If this child is allowed to grow up, he will surely become a major threat to our sect. He absolutely cannot be allowed to live!"

Yun Mingzi's face was extremely gloomy, and a strong killing intent was hidden deep in his eyes.

Master Huiming's expression was equally unpleasant. He snorted coldly and stormed off in anger.

As for Lu Yuan, the person involved, he remained calm throughout.

The laws of the Azure Spirit Secret Realm are incomplete and cannot bear too much power.

This also means that Core Formation cultivators and Nascent Soul experts are not allowed to enter; only Foundation Establishment cultivators can participate in this trial.

So what if you are the enemy of the whole world?
In his eyes, the so-called chosen ones of other sects were nothing but worthless idiots.

Giant Sword Pavilion, right?
Lu Yuan was worried about not having enough materials for refining Gu, but he didn't expect the other party to deliver them to his door.

I wonder if I can refine a sword-path spirit worm after I dig out the life-bound parasites from the bodies of all the disciples of the Giant Sword Pavilion.
“Lu Yuan, you have already attracted the attention of many forces. If you continue to go to the Azure Spirit Secret Realm, I am afraid that you will be in grave danger.”

"I think you can give up this trial. What do you think?"

Sect Leader Huiming called Lu Yuan aside and asked in a low voice, "Sect Leader, there's no need to worry. The sect has shown me immense kindness; what is this little difficulty?"

"If anyone is foolish enough to seek death, I will personally sweep them away!"

Lu Yuan spoke with righteous indignation, pounding his chest with a resounding thud.

"Very well, I knew I hadn't misjudged you!"

Master Huiming was so moved that his eyes welled up with tears.

In this dog-eat-dog world of cultivation, rife with deceit and treachery, a disciple like Lu Yuan, who is both loyal and virtuous, is a rare find, perhaps only once in a century.

Thinking of all this, Sect Leader Huiming issued a strict order to the other disciples of the Medicine Buddha Sect: protect Lu Yuan at all costs!

As the time goes.

The remaining members of the Ten Thousand Poisons Valley and the Qingxu Sect also arrived at this place one after another.

Wan Dugu was dressed in brightly colored clothes, and his body was covered with patterns of centipedes, scorpions, and serpents.

Wherever they went, the other cultivators avoided them, standing as far away as possible.

Although the people of Wan Du Valley are not good at direct combat, they are ruthless and extremely skilled at concocting various deadly poisons.

There was once a third-rate sect that offended a Nascent Soul expert from the Valley of Ten Thousand Poisons, and as a result, all five thousand disciples and elders of the sect were poisoned to death overnight!

The news sent shockwaves through the entire Southern Region!
Compared to the ruthless Wan Du Valley, the Qingxu Sect seemed quite normal, with its disciples being quiet and inactive, appearing detached from worldly affairs.

This is the end.

The five top powers of the Southern Region—Giant Sword Pavilion, Northern Cold Sect, Ten Thousand Poison Valley, Medicine Buddha Sect, Qingxu Sect, and Southern Region—were all present!

In addition, a large number of sects and independent cultivators have gathered here, and the number of cultivators here has reached tens of thousands.

However, according to the rules jointly set by all the sects, only the most talented disciples from the major forces can obtain a spot in the Azure Spirit Secret Realm Trial.

Even for top sects like the Giant Sword Pavilion and the Medicine Buddha Sect, each sect only has one hundred slots.

"Everyone, the time has come. Let's open the secret realm now."

The burly man from the Giant Sword Pavilion gathered with Yun Mingzi and a few others, discussed for a moment, and then walked to the open space in front.

He made a grabbing motion in the air, and all the spiritual energy gathered together, condensing into a five-colored longsword.

He casually gripped the hilt of the sword with his right hand, and with his left hand, he held the sword like a finger, gently stroking the surface of the blade. Immediately, the five-colored longsword shimmered with a snow-white, cold light.

Its sharpness is in no way inferior to that of a Nascent Soul level magic weapon!

Upon witnessing the burly man's technique of condensing qi into a sword, the elders of the other forces all felt a chill in their hearts and became even more wary of the Giant Sword Pavilion.

"open!"

The burly man held his sword in one hand and slashed down heavily forward.

"laugh!"

A sword beam pierced the sky, as if the heavens and earth had been split in two!

Suddenly, a semi-transparent cyan barrier appeared in the seemingly empty void ahead.

This barrier may seem weak, but it is actually indestructible, capable of isolating heaven and earth and forming its own world.

The fierce sword light struck the surface of the barrier heavily, but it instantly disintegrated without leaving a trace!

"Even my Five Elements Sword Technique couldn't break through the restriction in the slightest. It seems that what the Ancestor said is true. This secret realm was definitely created by an ancient great power."

The burly man was secretly alarmed.

This azure light barrier is incredibly strong. Not to mention him, even a Nascent Soul expert might not be able to break through it!

Fortunately, after years of research by the five top powers, they have already mastered the method to break the restriction.

Next.

Yunmingzi, the burly man, and other sect leaders simultaneously broke the seal.

Although Master Huiming harbored resentment, he had no choice but to set aside past grievances and temporarily join forces with the burly man and others in the face of the overwhelming forces.

They were busy making hand seals and setting up various array patterns, sweating profusely. After half an hour, they finally opened a passage on the surface of the blue light barrier.

"The restricted passage will only last for half an hour. All disciples, please take your tokens and enter immediately!"

The burly man roared.

The words have not yet fallen.

The hundreds of disciples of the Giant Sword Pavilion leaped up, stepping on their longswords, and transformed into streaks of light, instantly disappearing into the restricted passage.

Disciples from other sects were not to be outdone, and they filed in one after another, afraid of falling behind.

However, some rogue cultivators, who clearly did not have the qualifications for the trial, tried to sneak in, only to be thrown back by the azure light barrier and instantly bleed to death.

Lu Yuan wasn't in a hurry and slowly took out a token.

This token represents his qualification to participate in the Qingling Secret Realm trial, and it was personally given to him by Sect Leader Huiming.

After most of the disciples had entered the secret realm, Lu Yuan set off for the secret realm.

However, the moment he set off, many disciples of the Northern Cold Sect followed suit, entering the restricted passage together with Lu Yuan.

"Yunmingzi, what do you mean by this?"

Upon seeing this, Master Huiming flew into a rage and questioned him sternly.

"What, does your Medicine Buddha Sect intend to break the rules?" Yun Mingzi asked, appearing completely unconcerned.

"Don't forget, the Azure Spirit Trial is not a matter of life or death. Even if all the disciples of the Medicine Buddha Sect die inside, you can only blame your inferior skills."

A hint of pleasure flashed in Yunmingzi's eyes.

He is no match for Master Huiming, so how could he not be able to deal with a mere junior?
Even before entering the secret realm, he had secretly given orders to all the disciples of the Northern Cold Sect to nip Lu Yuan in the bud at all costs!

Faced with the siege of dozens of Foundation Establishment cultivators, let alone Lu Yuan's mere Foundation Establishment Perfection strength, even if a Core Formation cultivator came, he would only perish with resentment.

"Sect Leader Huiming, Yunmingzi is right. This is the rule of every trial."

"If you feel it's inappropriate, you can give up your trial qualification in advance, but once you enter, even a Nascent Soul cultivator must abide by the rules!"

His imposing, burly voice carried a hint of warning.

Even now, it's clear to Master Huiming that the Giant Sword Pavilion and the Northern Cold Sect are wary of Lu Yuan's extraordinary talent, so they want to join forces to kill him in the Azure Spirit Secret Realm!

"This trial is likely to be extremely dangerous, but I hope Lu Yuan can return safely."

Master Huiming sighed helplessly.

Even he couldn't change anything when faced with the combined forces of several top powers.

And the other side

As soon as Lu Yuan stepped into the Azure Spirit Secret Realm, he noticed that more than thirty disciples of the Northern Cold Sect were following behind him.

However, instead of feeling fear, a cold smile appeared on his face.

Since these people are so eager to die, I'll grant their wish!
(End of this chapter)