Chapter 1 A Lifeline

To control the trajectory of all living beings!

With a single word, the fate of all things is decided, and then all the living beings under heaven, emperors, generals, and all the gods and Buddhas, operate within my palm. Their love, hate, and grudges, their sorrowful fates, are all just coincidences arising from a single thought of mine. How mysterious is this, overlooking all living beings, and how high above everything.

This is an invitation from a powerhouse who once needed the strongest of the Pure Ones to join forces to kill.

Even though he is a loser, from the luxurious lineup that besieged him, one can get a glimpse of the depth of the foundation of this blue-robed scholar at his peak. Just what profound level had he reached? And to take a step back, Wei Yuan had already combined Confucianism and Taoism, stepped into the realm of Tai Shang (Supreme Divinity), and his entire cultivation began to shift from pure and turbid to primordial Qi.

And Wei Yuan, having reached this realm, came here because of the other party's trump card.

Even a centipede dies hard.

Such a powerful person, even if dead, will leave behind various trump cards and methods, will retain his own will and traces in different times and years, almost impossible to be truly killed, impossible to be removed. As long as there is a slight chance, he will return from these countless years.

Of course, in Wei Yuan's eyes, this description is probably—

Even a broken ship has a few nails.

A lean camel is bigger than a horse.

If it were any powerhouse below the Dao Fruit realm, I'm afraid it would be difficult to ignore and refuse such an invitation; and even powerhouses at the Dao Fruit level may not be able to resist the inheritance of a former enemy of the world. For example, if Wei Yuan's former enemy, the Mountain God, were here, then of course he would agree.

And then find a way to eat the destiny clean.

Without even saying whether he can do it, he will definitely think this way, and he will do it this way.

As for the Lord of Guixu, he would probably choose to walk this path after constant struggle, even though he can see the danger behind this deal. After all, it is a path that once attracted many powerhouses to encircle and suppress, its strength is self-evident. For the Lord of Guixu, who seeks to reach the Dao Fruit with the ambition of ascending to heaven in one step, it is almost an irresistible temptation.

Wei Yuan looked at the playful smile on Destiny's face and said:

"You don't think that just by saying these words, you can bewitch me to abandon my own path and follow your path, do you?"

Destiny laughed and said, "Of course not. This is just a good karmic tie, a suggestion, not a compulsion."

"I also know that no matter what method you used to get to where you are now, since you have reached this realm, then you must have an unyielding heart, and your will and temperament are unshakable. You are extremely confident, believing that you can overcome all difficulties. Only with such a mindset is it possible to survive from countless battles and dangers."

"People like you are the most confident in themselves, and the least likely to be shaken."

"Even the debates with Master Confucius could not change your nature. And he had the kindness of raising you. No matter what I do, I cannot compare to Master Confucius's kindness to you."

"What he couldn't do, I naturally couldn't do even more."

Wei Yuan raised his eyebrows. He always felt that this guy's words seemed to be praising his temperament.

But why do these words sound like scolding?

Destiny smiled and said, "So, I have already said that this meeting today is just a good karmic tie, just an opportunity. You don't need to rush to deny it. I didn't say that if you walk my path, you have to abandon your past, did I? The Sword Dao belongs to you. It won't be that you will push the Sword Dao away if you possess other Dao Fruits."

"Once proven, forever proven, once gained, forever gained, never to be lost again."

"Such a realm will not be so fragile."

"So, the Sword Art combined with Karma is already so powerful, but if the Sword Art is combined with Destiny, how terrifying would it be? Do you want to think about it? What can you do if you possess the Dao Fruit of Destiny? Don't think of Destiny as manipulating all things behind the scenes like me."

"Isn't there a saying in your human world that power has no so-called justice or injustice?"

"What results they will cause, whether they will be used for killing or saving, still depends on the user. If the user is righteous, then it is righteous; if the user is evil, then it is evil. If you control Destiny, can't you change many of the tragedies that happened before? You can change Master Confucius's destiny, so that his teachings can be accepted by everyone."

"You can change the First Emperor's destiny, so that he does not die in his prime."

"Let him be young and strong, live to be a hundred years old, point his sword at the world, just as he expected, using the Great Wall as a supply station, annexing the land of Baiyue to the south, conquering the Xiongnu to the north, and then, while he is alive, build the entire Divine Continent into an iron bucket, and then hand over the Divine Continent to Fusu, who has a gentle personality, to recuperate and rejuvenate, and finally truly obtain the power of Qi cultivation, and the Great Qin Dynasty will be transformed into the Pre-Qin era."

"In the end, 300,000 Qin iron cavalry will counterattack the Great Wilderness."

"You can let Zhang Jiao truly live, not be swallowed by the Mandate of Heaven, so that he can truly fulfill his dream."

"Just treat diseases and save people."

"Instead of dying of illness in the end, being exhumed and his corpse mutilated, and his head sent to Luoyang, such an ending."

"You can even change the ending of Xuanzang, change the fate of the Tang Dynasty, so that your hometown, Divine Continent, will no longer have the humiliating history of being invaded, so that countless people can avoid dying in wars, dying in famines, and let them have a better destiny, let the world be peaceful, let the Divine Continent be unified, let the Yanhuang clan dominate the Central Plains, and point their swords at the world."

"With the power of destiny, these sorrows, these regrets, these stories that have already passed, can all be changed!"

"Just nod your head."

"Just give your consent."

"It's just a matter of a thought, how about it?!"

"A sword pierces through destiny, unmatched above and below."

"Moreover, you can let a trace of your true spirit travel through the Great Thousand Worlds. Many Kunlun secrets and mystical Daos are hidden in the long river of destiny, and you are the only one who can unearth these many mystical gains. As long as you are given time, you will surely be able to surpass the Hun Tian and the Heavenly Emperor, and directly point to the strongest. Hmph, if it weren't for them being afraid of my strength, they wouldn't have swarmed me so shamelessly."

Destiny elaborated on his path completely, and his expression was extremely calm, and his words were sincere and earnest.

It was as if he really wanted to hand over his Great Dao to Wei Yuan.

And to be honest, the mystery of this [Mandate of Heaven] Great Dao that he described made even Wei Yuan's mind and knowledge feel a burst of amazement. There was no other reason than that this [Mandate of Heaven] Great Dao was too mysterious, it was simply a way to be invincible, all-powerful. Even Wei Yuan seemed to be moved, and said:

"...I'm just very curious, why are you willing to hand over this Great Dao to me?"

[Destiny] smiled and said, "Just a good karmic tie."

"I've been here for so long. Once I go out, I will face Dijun's attack."

"And after all, I have been injured for too long. With my current foundation and background, I am not his opponent. I have to admit this. After all, he is the Heavenly Emperor. Losing to him in my injured state is not shameful."

"But you are different. You are young, and your foundation is also sufficient. You actually touched the primordial Qi in five thousand years."

"More importantly, Dijun has almost no defenses against you. Even if he guesses that you have obtained some opportunities, he will not pursue them to the end. The Heavenly Emperor has been lonely for too long. He needs a variable like you, and he also needs an opponent like you. As long as you don't harm the Pure World, no matter what method you use to become stronger, Dijun will just be happy to see it happen."

"And there are only two things I need you to do."

[Destiny]'s expression seemed a little complicated. He shook his head and said leisurely, "First, I was too young and frivolous in those days, and I showed my sharp edges too early. Before I had become invincible in the world, I attracted many powerful enemies from the Pure World to encircle and kill me. Before my divine skill was completed, I fell, leaving only a lingering breath. After being here for many years, every time I think about it, I deeply hate it."

"Since your Sword Art is already invincible in the world, then I really want to see if teaming up with my Destiny can achieve the posture of suppressing the stars with a sword, sweeping across Buzhou Mountain, and being invincible within the domain."

"Second, I need you to save me."

"I've been here for too long. I also want to go outside and see the vast sky."

Destiny's words were very sincere, and the reasons were also appropriate. There was an arrogance of being unwilling to fail, as well as the stifled frustration of being sealed for too long and the hope of escaping from this place. He finally saw another person besides Fuxi, that scumbag, reach such a realm, and saw the hope of escaping, so naturally he would not let it go.

As for Fuxi?

If Fuxi came here, I'm afraid he wouldn't leave.

He would have to beat Destiny hard, and even if he couldn't kill him, he would beat him until he felt comfortable in his heart before leaving.

In the future, his daily routine would be eating, sleeping, and beating Destiny.

So that you know what it means that it's easy to invite a god, but hard to send him away.

After Destiny finished speaking, he looked at Wei Yuan in front of him and smiled, "How is it? I should have explained it very clearly."

"The Way of Destiny is mysterious and unpredictable, and you don't need to pay anything. As for waiting for you to become invincible in the world before taking me out, haha... After all, you still have the pressure of the Heavenly Emperor in front of you, as well as the Turbid World Great Venerate, and the great calamity. Time is short, and you also need strength to protect the people you cherish and value, don't you?"

"For example, Jue, for example, the First Emperor, for example, your disciples."

"It's beneficial to both sides. You have no reason to refuse."

Wei Yuan nodded and said, "That's true."

"But, I refuse."

Destiny's expression froze. The expression of everything being under control on his face disappeared. He seemed a little surprised that he had already said so much, but the other party still chose to refuse. The folding fan in his hand closed, and he could still maintain the smile and grace on his face, just like he said before, 'It's not a compulsion, nor a trap, just a suggestion, just a good karmic tie.'

Since it is a good karmic tie and a suggestion, one should naturally not be angry or upset.

Otherwise, it would be a slap in his own face.

Destiny smiled and asked, "Can I ask for a reason? Are you afraid that I will harm you? Or are you worried that I have a backup plan?"

"If that's the case, I can swear to the heavens."

"I just didn't expect that a dignified Celestial Venerable would be so timid, which makes me quite disappointed."

Undoubtedly a method of provocation.

Questioning the strategist's wisdom, despising the brave man's heroism, is as simple and direct as belittling a beautiful woman's appearance, yet it arouses anger in the heart.

The white-haired Taoist shook his head and said calmly, "The Heavenly Dao cannot restrain you and me."

"The reason I refuse is only one."

"You, lost!"

"Moreover, you have been imprisoned until now!"

The white-haired Taoist's words were calm, but they directly pierced the most secret and painful corner of [Destiny]'s heart, causing the graceful demeanor that he had originally been able to maintain to change in an instant. The right hand holding the white jade folding fan clenched in an instant, leaving behind glaring cracks on this rather gorgeous and luxurious object. The white-haired Taoist got up calmly and said coldly, "Just a loser who has been imprisoned for tens of millions of years!"

"You dare to call yourself invincible, you dare to say you are undefeated?"

"If you have the guts to say that you are invincible."

"Then dare to come out and take a sword from me and not die, then I will acknowledge your invincibility, and acknowledge your undefeated status!"

"Do you dare?"

The white-haired Taoist's voice was calm, but it seemed to contain unparalleled power, heavy and magnificent, like thunder rolling across the accumulation of this long river of destiny, causing the river of destiny formed by the birth, old age, sickness, and death of all living beings to rise with thunderous waves. His eyes swept across Destiny in front of him, seeing that the expression on the other's face seemed extremely unpleasant.

However, in this place where thousands of destinies overlapped, even if the other party could avoid being beheaded by Wei Yuan's sword, he would still be unable to attack Wei Yuan.

The shouting and questioning voices rolled away, as if they would never disappear and never stop.

Destiny's face became more and more ugly, but he did not counterattack, nor did he respond.

Wei Yuan replied, "It seems you don't dare."

"You don't even dare to take a sword from me, so how can you have the guts to let me walk your path?"

[Destiny] looked at the white-haired Taoist in front of him.

He wasn't stupid. If he really appeared, then this Taoist, who could already be called one of the top figures in the world, would undoubtedly slash down with a sword, and it would be aimed directly at his life. You say that if I take a sword, you will acknowledge my undefeated name, but what if I can't take it? If I can't take it, then wouldn't I be dead? Since I'm already dead, then what else is there to say?

Shameless to the extreme, even surpassing Fuxi, surpassing him in every way.

It is said that scum comes from snakes but surpasses snakes.

"It seems that you really have no sincerity."

Destiny sighed regretfully:

"What a pity, I thought that you and I were both people who were dissatisfied with the current destiny, and perhaps we would have a lot in common."

Wei Yuan said calmly, "If you come out, we might be able to talk."

"Hiding and playing tricks, I have never had anything to talk about with such people."

The Qingping Sword in Wei Yuan's palm whistled slightly, and the sword energy was already overflowing. Although Destiny's expression was a little unpleasant, he did not show much fear or trepidation. There was even a hint of regret in his eyes. This regret was not that his cooperation had not been successful, not that his proposal had been rejected, but in Wei Yuan, who was about to draw his sword.

"I thought you would be a smart person."

"Celestial Venerable should know that the reason you came here is because you reached the realm of primordial Qi. And the reason you reached this realm, in addition to Master Confucius's teaching and your own cultivation, is also because of the feedback from [Karma]. Since I can make Karma work for you, I can also make Karma backlash against your own cultivation."

"Your Dao Fruit came from my original cultivation. What are you going to use to fight me?"

In a calm tone, Destiny, no longer intending to talk to Wei Yuan any further, tapped the table with his finger. Immediately, layers of ripples exploded in this long river of destiny, vast and majestic. Countless streams of water rose up against the current and scattered in all directions, turning into drops of water that floated calmly around. Each drop of water reflected mountains, rivers, and all things, and each drop of water refracted the birth, old age, sickness, and death of people.

Their brilliance and abundance were not inferior to the stars and the universe!

The magnificent life of a person is not inferior to the sun, moon, and stars.

Wei Yuan only felt that his own cultivation was restrained in an instant, but there was not the slightest ripple in his heart, only understanding.

As expected—

The feedback brought by the Turbid World Great Venerate when he recovered his peak state of mind also came from Destiny.

It was Destiny who strengthened the [Karma Dao Fruit] that allowed Wei Yuan to receive the Karma feedback from the Turbid World Great Venerate.

This also meant that there must be a backup plan in the [Karma] Dao Fruit.

Hmm... Destiny said that the Heavenly Emperor, Huntian, and Old Man Buzhou Mountain besieged Destiny in those years.

The original core of Destiny was divided into three parts, namely the Heavenly Secret, Karma, and Mandate of Heaven.

Among them, the Heavenly Secret was intercepted by Fuxi, and the Mandate of Heaven collapsed and turned into Destiny's last support, dying but not stiff.

It seems that the [Karma] Dao Fruit originally fell into the hands of Huntian. Even if [Destiny] was unwilling in the end and directly detonated the Karma Dao Fruit, causing it to shatter, Huntian, who had reached the primordial Chaos realm, had already come into contact with the [Karma] Dao Fruit, so he naturally had some understanding of it and knew how it was possible to comprehend this Great Dao. Therefore, he sent Wei Yuan on such a path.

And Wei Yuan lived up to his expectations and successfully walked out of the Way of Karma, causing the power of Karma to reappear in the world.

Some past histories finally gradually became clear in Wei Yuan's heart.

And some corresponding questions were finally answered.

At this moment, with his cultivation being restrained, Wei Yuan could feel that the [Primordial Heavenly Lord Dharma Body] in his body suddenly dimmed and then dissipated. The Tai Shang realm was originally used for harmonization, but now that the Primordial Heavenly Lord Dharma Body's cultivation was restrained, it naturally lost its original effect of circulating in his body. Therefore, the aura of the Spiritual Treasure Heavenly Lord, representing annihilation, began to operate violently in Wei Yuan's body.

The jade hairpin shattered, and his white hair turned black, and his black hair fell smoothly.

A few more traces of森然肃杀(sinister and murderous aura) were added between his eyebrows.

The Supreme Pure Spiritual Treasure Heavenly Lord!

Then in the next moment, unparalleled sword energy was already brewing. Wei Yuan stared at Destiny who was making a move in front of him. At this moment, the sharpness of the sword energy was far more extreme than the previous Primordial Heavenly Lord state, or the Tai Shang realm. If it was about mystery, it might not be as good, but in terms of sword Dao killing, it was Wei Yuan's peak all the way here.

And just as this sword was about to be slashed out, a change occurred in the void again!

The turbid Qi that was thick, pure, and reached the extreme circulated and changed.

It directly enveloped all the drops of water that refracted the fate of living beings, causing them to no longer be as clear as they were originally, but to become turbid and heavy. Then, they were no longer able to float above the Long River of Destiny, and drops of them fell to the earth. And in this black rain, a man in black robes, with a 森然(sinister) cold aura revealing from his left arm, stood, like the deepest point in the world.

It was the Turbid World Great Venerate.

Wei Yuan's expression changed slightly, and even the Spiritual Treasure Heavenly Lord sword energy that he had been accumulating was slightly suppressed, and did not explode heartily.

Although it did not explode, it became even more violent because of this suppression, and the surrounding Qi suddenly burst into layers of ripples.

Destiny was even more shocked.

The Turbid World Great Venerate said calmly, "...As expected, someone is taking advantage of my breakthrough to break through as well. As expected, it's you."

!!!

[Destiny]'s expression changed drastically, and for the first time, an extremely unbelievable look appeared: "You noticed?!"

"Not only did I notice, but I also deliberately let you do it."

"Otherwise, do you think anyone can touch and invade my Great Dao?"

The Turbid World Great Venerate in black robes said calmly, "I also want to see who it is that dares to scheme against me."

"Otherwise, how could Karma be able to calculate me at this time?"

"It's just going with the flow."

He glanced calmly at Wei Yuan, whose sword energy was violent. At this moment, Destiny, the Turbid World Great Venerate, and Wei Yuan vaguely formed a situation of confrontation with each other. The auras constantly intertwined. Destiny seemed to be tempted and had the idea of provoking the old enemies between these two and then taking the opportunity to escape.

Provocation can make even good friends turn against each other.

What's more, the two in front of him already have a thick hatred that can hardly be dissolved!

"Heh, Great Venerate, don't misunderstand..."

Your foundation and background were fed back to the Primordial Heavenly Lord.

Before these words could be said, the Turbid World Great Venerate shifted his gaze and said indifferently, "This is Destiny's home field."

"Primordial Heavenly Lord, let's join forces and completely annihilate him!"

"As for those Karma feedbacks."

"Let's just say it's my reward for inviting you to take action!"

The Turbid World Great Venerate's voice was domineering and calm, causing Destiny's expression to change drastically:

"Use this as a reward to kill the Mandate of Heaven again!"

ps: Today's first update... 5,800 words.