Rebirth of the Scumbag and the Retribution of the White Lotus

Zhao Shufang and Lu Lingyuan stood in this intertwined space of light and darkness, the air still thick with oppression, as if what they had just experienced wasn't just a simple test, but a trial of their souls. However, with the choices they made, the thread of fate seemed to begin to take on a new tug, and everything before them gradually became clear.

"We passed this level." Zhao Shufang's tone was relieved. She took a deep breath and looked at Lu Lingyuan with a firm gaze.

Lu Lingyuan tilted his head, seeing the determined look in her eyes, and a warmth rose in his heart. "We chose each other, and chose our future. This is our greatest strength."

The moment they exchanged glances, the space before them began to fluctuate violently, and the surrounding light flickered, as if undergoing some unknown transformation. Zhao Shufang couldn't help but frown and raised her hand, ready to use her aura to explore the surroundings.

"This place doesn't seem as simple as we expected." She whispered.

Lu Lingyuan's eyes became alert: "These spatial fluctuations have occurred more than once. We have experienced similar situations before, but each time we can sense the change of fate."

At that moment, the surrounding light suddenly shifted, and several beams of light appeared, shooting towards them like sharp arrows. Zhao Shufang, without hesitation, channeled her energy and quickly dispelled one of the beams with the talisman in her hand. But she didn't relax immediately, because she knew this was only the beginning.

"This test isn't just a simple choice," Zhao Shufang said, glancing around. "There are more challenges waiting for us here."

As soon as she finished speaking, more beams of light shot out from all directions, swift and precise. Lu Lingyuan quickly pulled her behind him, and wind blades formed and swept across, deflecting the beams. However, these attacks seemed to show no sign of stopping, constantly emerging from the void.

"We can't go on like this," Zhao Shufang said calmly. "These attacks aren't simply physical, but a kind of mental test. They're trying to put pressure on us, intimidate us, and even shake our resolve."

Lu Lingyuan nodded, a glint of determination flashing in his eyes: "We have already decided to go on together, no matter how difficult the challenges ahead are."

Zhao Shufang looked at him deeply and said softly, "We need to find the source behind these attacks and decipher their true intentions."

"What do you think?" Lu Lingyuan asked. He knew that Zhao Shufang could always find a way out of a crisis.

Zhao Shufang lowered her head in thought for a moment. Suddenly, she looked toward the brilliant beam, a glint in her eyes. "The core of these attacks must lie at the source of that light," she pointed toward the distant point of light. "We must rush to it and find the source to completely break free from these restraints."

Lu Lingyuan looked at her and nodded: "Then let's go together."

Together, the two of them rushed toward the light. As they drew closer, the beams of light around them grew denser, but they remained steadfast, relying on their agility and powerful spiritual energy to continuously dispel the attacks. Finally, they passed through the layers of light curtains and reached the source of the intense light.

The sight before them startled them—it wasn't simply a light source, but an immense "door." Countless runes were engraved on the door, emitting a dazzling glow. It seemed as if something even more powerful was hidden behind it.

"This is..." Zhao Shufang frowned, "Could it be the passage leading to the next floor?"

Lu Lingyuan observed the door cautiously, his eyes solemn. "It doesn't look like a passage to the outside world, but rather the center of some kind of test." He took a deep breath. "Should we enter?"

Zhao Shufang's eyes were firm, and she nodded immediately, "This is our only choice. Since fate has already challenged us in this way, let us truly face it."

The two of them slowly walked toward the door. Just as they approached, the runes on the door flickered, and then the door slowly opened, revealing a pitch-black space. The endless darkness made it impossible to predict the danger within, but Zhao Shufang and Lu Lingyuan had no way out.

"Are you ready?" Zhao Shufang looked back at Lu Lingyuan, her eyes still flashing with determination.

"No matter what lies ahead, we will face it together." Lu Lingyuan's voice was low and powerful, his eyes full of faith and determination.

Together, they stepped into the darkness. The moment they entered, the weight of the space almost choked them. But as their breathing adjusted, they gradually adapted to the oppressive feeling. There was still nothing around them, only pitch black. But they knew that every inch of this space could be the beginning of a test.

Suddenly, a voice sounded in their ears: "Welcome to the final trial of destiny."

The sound seemed to come from all directions, both ethereal and real, elusive. Zhao Shufang and Lu Lingyuan's heartbeats accelerated instantly, but they remained calm.

"The final trial?" Zhao Shufang repeated in a low voice, her brow furrowed. "Does this mean this level will be the key to determining our ultimate fate?"

"Yes," the voice sounded again, with a hint of indifference, "You have made many choices before, but this time the choice will not only affect your own fate, but also the future of the entire world."

Zhao Shufang and Lu Lingyuan exchanged glances, each seeing determination in the other's eyes. At that moment, they knew that not only their own future, but the fate of all those connected to them, would be changed by this trial.

"We understand." Lu Lingyuan's voice was deep and powerful. "No matter what the challenge is, we will meet it head-on."

The voice sounded again, as if it had descended from the sky: "So, are you ready to accept the final trial?"

Zhao Shufang and Lu Lingyuan looked at each other and nodded firmly: "We are ready."

As the words fell, the surrounding darkness began to distort, and a beam of light suddenly descended from the sky, enveloping the two of them. As the light shone, the entire space seemed to begin to transform, and a new test was slowly unfolding.

The two figures gradually disappeared in the beam of light, and what awaited them were even more complex challenges and choices...