71: Tang Jiasan, the chosen one of destiny, has a mother named Liu Yunshu, who possesses a pure and lustful heart!

After Fourth Senior Sister exchanged pleasantries with several other Sect Elders at the Sword Discussion Platform, Lu Yu returned to his residence.

Wouldn't it be better to spend more time absorbing the faint Sword Intent drifting in the air?

Three days passed in the blink of an eye.

On this day, as dawn just began to break, the entire Heavenly Sword Divine Sect seemed like a giant beast awakening from its slumber, the atmosphere suddenly becoming solemn and boiling with excitement.

From every peak and valley, countless streaks of sword light, like meteors flowing backward, shot toward Myriad Sword Valley!

Myriad Sword Valley, located deep within the Heavenly Sword Divine Sect, was a massive canyon surrounded by countless sword-shaped peaks.

The terrain inside the valley was complex, filled with chaotic yet powerful remnants of various Sword Qi and Sword Intent currents from ancient times.

It was both a dangerous place and an excellent trial ground for Sword Cultivators.

The Heavenly Sword Trial, held once every fifty years, was taking place here.

Following the team from the Heavenly Evolution Immortal Sect, Lu Yu was also shaken by the sight before him when they arrived at the entrance of Myriad Sword Valley.

A sea of people was no longer enough to describe it.

On the vast flat ground outside the valley entrance, it was black with people; at a rough glance, there were probably tens of thousands!

These people were roughly divided into five distinct areas according to their cultivation aura: Qi Refining, Foundation Establishment, Golden Core, Nascent Soul, and Soul Transformation.

Banners from various regions and Sects fluttered in the wind. Sword Cultivators dressed in various styles, with auras either sharp or steady, gathered together, conversing in low voices and clashing with their gazes, the air filled with an invisible scent of gunpowder.

In the sky, several figures with auras as vast as the sea stood suspended in the air. Those were the supervising Elders from the top forces of the Seven Great Domains, ensuring the fairness of the trial.

"Quite a grand spectacle."

Lu Yu remarked with emotion. This was much more lively than the Sect Competition. Looking around the Nascent Soul area, there were no fewer than a hundred people with powerful auras, each with sharp eyes and eager to try.

"Junior Martial Brother, are you nervous?"

Li Miaoer approached again. Today, she rarely didn't wear that flashy pink outfit, instead changing into a light green martial arts suit.

"I'm fine,"

Lu Yu replied casually, his gaze patrolling through the crowd.

Mu Lingxi had already gone to the Soul Transformation group, and Lin Wanqiu had gone to the Foundation Establishment group.

Fourth Senior Sister Yun Guying, as the leading Elder, went to the high viewing platform.

That was where the Sect and Family Elders were located.

[Detected son of destiny Tang Jia Third Young Master, Daughter of Destiny Liu Yunshu!]

[Name: Tang Jia Third Young Master (Zhang Yunyang)]

[Age: Thirty-eight years old]

[Realm: Nascent Soul Stage Perfection]

[Luck: 11,000 (Red)]

[Physique: Nine Nether Profound Yin Body (Incomplete)]

[Description: Originally an adopted son of the Tang Family, he was possessed and reborn twenty-one years ago by a remnant soul that had survived from twenty thousand years ago. Zhang Yunyang was a Mahayana Stage Cultivator twenty thousand years ago who perished while fighting for a damaged Immortal Artifact, the universe cauldron. Eventually, his remnant soul was protected by the universe cauldron, transmigrated through time and space to the present day twenty thousand years later, and possessed the mediocre-Aptitude Tang Jia Third Young Master, completing his Rebirth!]

[Currently plotting to nurture the Nine Nether Profound Yin Body, and secretly colluding with the Demon Realm's son of destiny Tang San. Please be careful, protagonist. Furthermore, he currently harbors affection for his adoptive mother, Liu Yunshu, regarding her as his exclusive plaything.]

[Name: Liu Yunshu]

[Age: Three hundred and fifty-two years old]

[Realm: Void Returning Stage Middle Stage]

[Luck: 8,900 (Purple)]

[Physique: Desire Heart White Lotus Body (Top-tier Dual Cultivation Physique) (Possesses Innate desire Origin; must practice Dual Cultivation to unleash powerful cultivation attributes. Every three to five months, the Desire Poison in the body will erupt periodically, requiring guidance through special methods; otherwise, it will severely affect cultivation speed, and both body and mind will suffer the painful torment of desire.)]

[Description: Adoptive mother of the son of destiny Tang Jia Third Young Master. On her wedding day years ago, enemies of the Tang Family came knocking, and her husband was beaten to death by the foes, leaving her a virgin widow!]

[Later, the Desire Heart White Lotus Body's Desire Poison erupted, and Tang Jia Third Young Master's wicked thoughts flared, leading to a foul deed. Afterward, Liu Yunshu had no choice but to accept her fate and became the head of Tang Jia Third Young Master's harem. This Dual Cultivation Physique provides immense help to Tang Jia Third Young Master's cultivation speed later on! Protagonist, please conquer the Daughter of Destiny Liu Yunshu as soon as possible and intercept Tang Jia Third Young Master's Dao Companion Opportunity!]

[Current Status: The Desire Poison in her body is on the verge of erupting. Protagonist, please intercept as soon as possible!]

A series of System notification sounds rang in Lu Yu's mind, carrying a significant amount of information.

Lu Yu's eyes narrowed slightly. Following the System's vague direction, he cast his gaze toward an inconspicuous corner at the edge of the Nascent Soul area.

A few people stood there, led by a young man dressed in luxurious brocade robes, with a handsome face that wore a somewhat rigid look of justice. This was Tang Jia Third Young Master.

Beside him stood a beautiful woman in a moon-white dress, her appearance stunning and her gentle temperament tinged with a faint melancholy. This should be Liu Yunshu.

Liu Yunshu

There was indeed a trace of hard-to-conceal anxiety and fatigue between the woman's brows, and her face also bore a slight, unusual paleness.

Moreover, Lu Yu knew that this Liu Yunshu was the mistress of the Tang Family's Second Branch in the Heavenly Sword Domain, ranking thirty-first on the beautiful women ranking!

Tang Jia Third Young Master was speaking in low tones to an elderly man who looked like a butler, his eyes occasionally scanning the valley, with a deep calculation in the depths of his gaze that was inconsistent with his age.

Meanwhile, Liu Yunshu was somewhat absent-minded, her gaze wandering, her slender fingers unconsciously twisting her sleeves.

A Possession and Rebirth trope?

And he even has weird thoughts about his own adoptive mother.

Lu Yu was stunned for a moment. Is this guy a beast?

"You might as well just hand her over!"

"You can't handle it; better give her to me!"

"But this name... Tang Jia Third Young Master, just hearing this name, one knows he already has a path to death!"

"How could someone who associates with that fellow Tang San be any good?"

Lu Yu sneered in his heart.

This guy looks like a decent person, but who knows what sinister schemes he's plotting with Tang San behind the scenes? Getting involved with the Demon Realm as well, he's certainly up to no good.

As for Liu Yunshu... Desire Heart White Lotus Body?

Desire Poison erupting?

Lu Yu rubbed his chin. This Physique... sounds very suitable for the "Yin Yang Chaos Scripture."

And looking at her state, she seems to be in great need of help?

Well, helping others is the foundation of happiness. If there's a chance, he could "deeply" get to know her.

But just thinking about it, why is there a small surge of excitement in his heart?

Just as he was pondering, an old yet supreme sword-power-infused voice boomed above Myriad Sword Valley, drowning out all the noise.

"Silence!"

The entire field instantly fell silent. Everyone's eyes turned toward the Grand Elder of the Heavenly Sword Divine Sect in the sky, who had white hair and beard and carried an ancient sword on his back.

"The once-every-fifty-years Heavenly Sword Trial begins today!"

The Grand Elder's voice was like a great bell, echoing through the canyon: "The rules remain the same: Qi Refining, Foundation Establishment, Golden Core, Nascent Soul, and Soul Transformation—the five groups will proceed separately. The form of the trial for each group may vary, but the core remains unchanged: a competition of sword Dao cultivation, sword techniques, and Sword Intent!"

"The trial will last for seven days. Ultimately, the top ten in each group will gain the qualification to enter the Sword Soul Secret Realm!"

Sword Soul Secret Realm!

These four words were like drops of water thrown into a hot frying pan, instantly causing the crowd below to erupt in massive clamor and fervent gazes!

Inside were the legacies of ancient immortals, demons, and sword immortals—a Holy Land that countless Sword Cultivators dreamed of!

The Grand Elder raised his hand to signal for silence, his voice turning cold: "The Sword Soul Secret Realm is a precious land co-managed by the Seven Great Domains of our Human Race; it does not belong to any single Family or Sect. Only those who stand out in the trial with true ability are qualified to enter!"

"I hope you all give your best. Do not harbor any thoughts of Luck, and absolutely no non-sword Dao means are allowed. Violators will be severely punished, and their individual and affiliated power's future participation qualifications will be permanently revoked!"

The stern warning made many people's hearts skip a beat.

"Now, enter the designated areas of Myriad Sword Valley in your groups. The trial begins!"

At the Grand Elder's command, the already arranged deacon Disciples of the Heavenly Sword Divine Sect began to lead the way. The five groups of Cultivators, like five great torrents, surged toward different entrances of Myriad Sword Valley.

The other Cultivators on the field also left to go to their respective viewing locations.

Lu Yu followed the Nascent Soul group's team toward a valley entrance filled with a faint golden, sharp Qi.

When passing near Tang Jia Third Young Master's group, he deliberately slowed his pace.

Tang Jia Third Young Master seemed to sense something and looked up.

Their gazes briefly met in the air.

Tang Jia Third Young Master nodded at Lu Yu with a smile, looking refined and polite, but Lu Yu still noticed a trace of habitual scrutiny and arrogance deep in those eyes.

Hypocrite!

This was Lu Yu's internal evaluation of him.

Lu Yu returned a smile without much warmth, his gaze casually sweeping over Liu Yunshu beside him.

Liu Yunshu happened to look up as well, and their eyes met.

Liu Yunshu was slightly taken aback. Lu Yu's gaze was clear and peaceful, carrying a just-right amount of concern, as if he were merely a passerby seeing a stranger in poor condition.

A trace of embarrassment and panic flashed across Liu Yunshu's pale face, and she quickly lowered her head, though the tips of her ears turned slightly red.

For some reason, the calm gaze of this stranger, a young man as handsome as a descending deity, made her heart—already restless due to the approaching Desire Poison—throb even more after just that brief encounter!

Looking at this young man, she even... felt a trace of inexplicable, indescribable fluttering; her small heart was pounding.

Her Desire Heart White Lotus Body emitted a faint fragrance with every breath, as if responding to Lu Yu.

Lu Yu withdrew his gaze with a smile on his lips. Just now, he had been fully circulating the "Yin Yang Chaos Scripture" in his body, unreservedly releasing that aura of Yin and Yang intersection and Fusion toward Liu Yunshu!

Like a demon from the depths of Hell, reaching out a pair of demonic hands longing for Dual Cultivation toward Liu Yunshu.

Since the eruption of Liu Yunshu's Desire Poison was imminent, he might as well give her a push, and then... hehehe!

Lu Yu stepped into the valley entrance with the crowd, but he already had a plan in mind.

"Tang Jia Third Young Master... Liu Yunshu... it seemed this trial wouldn't be as simple as just fighting and killing."