Struggling to Survive with Regression Power in the Primordial Saint Sect

Time flew like an arrow; the years passed like a shuttle.

In a remote courtyard within a mortal city in Jiangnan—

The area had already been sealed off by formations, isolating it from the outside world. Beneath the large locust tree in the courtyard, a youth in red robes sat cross-legged.

This youth looked exactly like Lü Yang, only much younger. His brows were raised, and the corners of his lips curled slightly, exuding a sharper, more spirited aura than Lü Yang’s original body. The only flaw was his vacant expression—his pupils were dull and lacked light, clearly just an empty shell devoid of spirit.

“Not bad, not bad.”

In another corner of the courtyard, Lü Yang, using the 【Puppet Strings】 technique to manipulate the senses of a scattered cultivator in the Qi Refining realm, observed his creation with great interest.

At this moment, he had activated the hypothetical principle.

Though he didn’t know if a True Lord was watching him, he acted as if one was. Thus, throughout the entire process of crafting the 【Immortal Embryo Avatar】, he never showed his true body.

Even that wasn’t secure enough.

‘The Immortal Embryo Avatar also has flaws. If I, as the main consciousness, control the avatar and it’s captured by 【Ang Xiao】, even my original body could be implicated!’

The lessons from his previous life were etched deep into his memory.

So this time, Lü Yang decided to try a different method.

With this in mind, he immediately had the Qi Refining cultivator take out a jade box. Inside the box was a wisp of glowing divine sense, vivid and full of spirit.

This was a fragment of divine sense that Lü Yang had severed from himself using the 【Tribulation Wave】. It had been completely severed from his original body’s karma, and its memories had been meticulously processed. If left to incubate a while longer, it would develop self-awareness and become a truly autonomous “second avatar.”

In his previous life, Lü Yang would never have done this.

After all, a “second avatar” with self-awareness was an uncontrollable risk to the original body—keeping it would only invite trouble.

But this life was different.

‘In this life, I have the 【Puppet Strings】! I can completely erase any troubles the second avatar might pose, allowing me to control it while isolating it from external influence!’

This way, even if the avatar encountered Ang Xiao and was ensnared by the Knowledge Obscuring Illusion, it would only affect the split-off divine sense. Lü Yang’s original body could still control the avatar through the 【Puppet Strings】, effectively rendering him immune to the illusion’s influence!

‘Suo Huan really hated 【Ang Xiao】 to the bone.’

Lü Yang couldn’t help but shake his head. The golden talent he had obtained from Suo Huan’s life was practically tailor-made to counter the Knowledge Obscuring Illusion!

However, the 【Puppet Strings】 still had its limitations.

‘First, it’s still limited by my cultivation. My Immortal Spirit body is only in the early Foundation Establishment Realm, so I can at most control something at that level.’

‘Second, it’s ultimately just a talent conjured by the gold attribute of the 【Book of a Hundred Lifetimes】.’

‘If the target also possesses the gold attribute—such as a True Lord or someone like Chong Guang at peak Foundation Establishment—it would be difficult to control them with this talent.’

Still, from Lü Yang’s perspective, the true value of the 【Puppet Strings】 wasn’t in mind control but in severing karmic ties. This allowed him to participate in the True Lord-level chess game as a piece, with one foot already off the board.

Soon, the divine sense fused into the Immortal Embryo Avatar.

The previously dull red-robed youth suddenly stood up. His once-scattered pupils now gathered focus and light, showing vitality. From the shadows, Lü Yang revealed a satisfied smile.

“Complete success!”

With that thought, two divine halos radiated from Lü Yang’s body, blooming behind his head—【Warlord’s Domain】 and 【Lord of Stubborn Gold】!

“I’ll send this avatar on a trip overseas!”

Overseas, in the Biyang Cultivation Realm—

Lü Yang flew rapidly with light trailing behind him. From his sleeve, he drew two flying communication talismans—one to contact Chong Guang, and one for Hong Yun.

To Hong Yun: 【I’ve arrived. Where are you, fellow cultivator?】

To Chong Guang: 【Prepare to act!】

Moments later, under Lü Yang’s expectant gaze, a figure split the void and silently descended, exuding a vast and imposing presence.

The newcomer’s face was sharply defined like it had been carved with a blade. His eyes, though dim, glowed like lanterns in a temple hall. The moment his gaze fell on Lü Yang, it was as if Lü Yang’s body had been set ablaze. Instantly, golden light burst forth, and he protected himself with 【Lord of Stubborn Gold】.

Peak Foundation Establishment!?

Lü Yang stepped back, finally seeing the man’s features clearly. His brow furrowed—he recognized this person. It was none other than the Primordial Saint Sect’s True Person Hong Ju!

At once, old and new grudges surged in his heart.

Two lifetimes ago, this very man had killed him with the 【Fate Exchange Talisman Scroll】! Though in his last life he had helped Lü Yang, accounts must be settled properly.

Favors could be forgotten—but grudges? Never!

With that, Lü Yang narrowed his eyes. “It seems Senior Hong Yun doesn’t trust me. Worried I’ve set a trap, so you didn’t dare to come personally?”

True Person Hong Ju shot Lü Yang a silent look.

Wasn’t that obvious?

They were all True Persons of the Primordial Saint Sect. If one could get something without paying for it, who wouldn’t want to? Lord Hong Yun was wary for a reason—against beasts like you!

“No need to worry. Lord Hong Yun and I are united in spirit. Whatever I see, hear, or perceive—he can also sense it simultaneously.”

True Person Hong Ju’s expression was calm. He was, after all, a construct molded from gold essence while Lord Hong Yun was still a True Lord. As long as Hong Yun didn’t die and his golden essence remained, he could continue existing. Essentially, he was quite similar to a Dao Calamity, with a link to Hong Yun akin to the connection between Lü Yang’s original body and his avatar.

‘So cautious... but understandable.’

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Lü Yang pondered inwardly, growing more convinced that Hong Yun’s abrupt death in the previous life had likely been the secret work of 【Ang Xiao】!

The next moment, the talisman from Chong Guang replied—

【Hong Yun hasn’t arrived. Plan canceled.】

‘What a pity.’

Lü Yang sighed inwardly but maintained a cheerful expression as he turned to Hong Ju. “It’s fine, it’s fine. I’ve always believed sincerity can break even the hardest stone.”

“Given time, I believe Senior Hong Yun will change his opinion of me.”

In his eyes, Hong Yun was actually quite capable.

Though his performance before was disappointing, that was only because his opponent was too formidable. With 【Ang Xiao】’s grand scheme, he was trapped in a deadlock.

But there was always a sliver of hope.

Especially with 【Overturned Lamp Flame】 in play.

If Hong Yun could turn his situation around and draw the attention of 【Overturned Lamp Flame】, his chances of attaining the Golden Core were far greater than Chong Guang’s!

Because, unlike Chong Guang, whose talents and divine powers were one-time confirmations, when Hong Yun became a True Lord, 【Ang Xiao】 hadn’t yet altered the Chen Earth attribute. Thus, Hong Yun lacked the “Chen Earth” flaw. If he caught the attention of 【Overturned Lamp Flame】, he would have a high chance of ascending to a blessed land and becoming a True Lord!

But precisely because of this—

【Ang Xiao】 had been closely watching Hong Yun, preventing him from seizing even the smallest opportunity to regain his position for five thousand years.

Soon, the two arrived at the headquarters of the Immortal Alliance in the Biyang Cultivation Realm.

But in the next second, Lü Yang’s steps abruptly halted.

Because within the headquarters, he saw someone who absolutely should not have been there, stunning him into stillness.

It was a voluptuous woman with a cold and pure face, noble demeanor, and restrained elegance—like a noble lady who never stepped out of her chambers. Yet her long dress was slit almost up to her waist, revealing snowy skin as she walked, faintly visible like a white lotus blooming in the mud.

‘Impossible.’

Though he had often seen her within the All-Spirits Banner, this was the first time in years Lü Yang saw the real, living person again, and his pupils instantly contracted:

‘...Yu Suzhen!?’