Rebirth of the Scumbag and the Retribution of the White Lotus

Zhao Shufang and Lu Lingyuan embarked on a dark and unknown road, each step filled with uncertainty and danger. Yet, in this void, the only constant was their determination. They held each other's hands tightly, as if only this could withstand the coming storm.

"Shufang, can we really break our fate?" Lu Lingyuan's voice was filled with confusion and doubt.

Zhao Shufang didn't answer immediately. She stared straight ahead, her eyes filled with determination. "Destiny isn't determined by one person; it's the product of countless choices and forces. But at least we can control our own choices, right?"

Lu Lingyuan was silent for a moment, then whispered, "Perhaps I'm overthinking it. The existence of the 'Guardian of Destiny' doesn't seem like something we can easily defeat. But you're right, we can at least control our own actions."

At this moment, the darkness ahead began to fade, replaced by a faint light. The two looked at each other, their doubts seemingly dispelled by the light. So, they quickened their pace and walked towards the light.

As I approached, the light grew stronger and stronger, eventually transforming into a golden portal. Standing in front of the portal was a woman dressed in white. She had a gentle smile on her face, but within that smile, there was also a profound and inexplicable feeling.

"You're finally here." The woman's voice was gentle and clear, yet it carried an indescribable power. "You left faster than I expected."

"Who are you?" Zhao Shufang looked at her warily. Although the woman seemed friendly, she knew that everything in this place was full of danger.

The woman smiled softly, her white robe fluttering, seemingly out of tune with the darkness. "I am a messenger from the God of Destiny, here to guide you towards your final decision."

"The messenger of the God of Destiny?" Lu Lingyuan frowned. "What do you mean? Are you the agent of fate?"

"You could say that," the woman nodded. "But my duty isn't to control you, but to guide your choices. Fate isn't completely unchangeable. The true choice comes from the power within you."

Zhao Shufang frowned slightly. "You mean, fate isn't predetermined, and we can choose to rewrite it?"

The woman smiled faintly. "Yes, destiny does have many fixed paths, but each path has the potential to deviate. And this deviation often depends on your choices and actions."

Lu Lingyuan analyzed calmly: "Then what we can do is make a big enough choice to change everything?"

The woman's gaze grew penetrating. "Yes. Your choices will determine the course of your future. You must understand that all power, all destiny, is formed by the accumulation of choices."

"Then why are you trying to stop us?" Zhao Shufang asked with a hint of confusion. "Since fate can be changed, why would the God of Fate set up obstacles?"

A complex emotion flashed in the woman's eyes as she spoke slowly, "We never set up obstacles. Obstacles are always your own limitations. The power of destiny comes from the faith and will within each person. Without a strong enough will, you cannot cross this path of confinement."

Zhao Shufang's eyes became firm: "That is our choice. Facing the test of fate, we must use our strength to break it."

The woman nodded. "I'm pleased to see your awareness, but remember, the true test lies not in your choices, but in the convictions behind them."

As soon as he finished speaking, the light suddenly became brighter, and the golden portal slowly opened. A powerful force surged out of it, as if it was going to swallow the two of them.

"Are you ready to face the final trial?" the woman's voice gradually faded in the light. "Your choice will determine whether you can escape the constraints of fate."

Zhao Shufang took a deep breath and held Lu Lingyuan's hand tightly: "No matter what, let's go on."

Lu Lingyuan looked at her, his eyes full of determination: "Let's go together."

Without hesitation, the two stepped into the golden portal. Light instantly enveloped them, and the surrounding scene changed instantly. Instead of a dark void, they saw a vast white plain. The plain was empty, save for a massive stone tablet standing in the center.

On the stone tablet, there is a line of words engraved: "The Trial of Fate, the Path of the Brave."

"This is..." Lu Lingyuan looked at Zhao Shufang in confusion.

Zhao Shufang's eyes were solemn. "It seems this is the test we face. Destiny is not an external constraint, but a test of our inner selves."

Suddenly, the space in front of the stone tablet began to distort, and a figure gradually emerged. It was a man in a black robe, his face blurred. His eyes were cold, as if he had everything under control.

"Your choices will determine the course of your destiny." The man's voice was deep and commanding. "But on this path, you will face the most difficult challenges. Only by passing the trials can you truly break the shackles of fate."

Zhao Shufang stared at him and said calmly, "We are ready."

The man nodded, then waved his hand, and the scene on the plain changed instantly. The white plain before him was shrouded in dark clouds, and a huge black tornado suddenly appeared in the distance, as if it was about to devour everything.

"This is..." Lu Lingyuan's face turned tense. "Is this the challenge we are facing?"

A sneer flashed in the man's eyes. "This is the embodiment of the fear and hesitation in your hearts. If you want to defeat fate, you must first overcome your inner fear."

Zhao Shufang took a deep breath, her eyes becoming firm: "We are not afraid."

"Very good." The man's voice was cold, but with a hint of appreciation. "Then, let's begin."

As the words fell, a black tornado violently struck the two of them, thunder and lightning raging, and winds howling. However, Zhao Shufang and Lu Lingyuan did not retreat. They stood in the center of the storm, determination gleaming in their firm eyes.

"No matter how scary the road ahead is, we must keep going." Zhao Shufang said in a low voice, her eyes full of determination.

Lu Lingyuan clenched his fists and nodded: "Let's go together."

The black tornado grew more and more violent, but the two figures did not waver. Their steps were firm and unwavering, as if telling fate that their choice and their strength could not be easily broken.

At this moment, the test of fate has just begun.