Struggling to Survive with Regression Power in the Primordial Saint Sect

”【Tribulation Wave】!”

Almost instantly, Lü Yang’s main body, far away in the Hidden Sword Villa, brought out the 【Tribulation Wave】 and frantically activated 【Insight】 to cleanse himself.

It was only after a while that he finally let out a breath of relief.

”Fortunately, at least my main body is fine.”

But what had just happened?

Why did he suddenly have the inexplicable thought that he had forgotten something? Could it really be PTSD from confronting perceptual obstructions, seeing everyone as a threat?

‘These True Persons are truly shameless! All of them just love crushing noobs.’

Lü Yang took a deep breath and calmed himself. At least he was still alive. That was the biggest evidence that his true body had not been exposed. He must not lose composure.

‘Logically, by using 【Puppet Master】 to control the clone and observing as an outsider, I should be immune to perceptual obstructions. No, that’s too optimistic. Someone like 【Ang Xiao】—even Suo Huan himself was toyed with to death by him. There’s no guarantee that 【Puppet Master】 is truly safe.’

But in any case, his main body had not been captured.

‘Respond to all changes with no change! As long as my main body is safe, the worst is just some suffering for the clone. There’s still room to maneuver, no need to restart everything.’

With that in mind, Lü Yang once again activated 【Puppet Master】 to look through the clone’s eyes.

At the same time, Daoist Dangmo took out several blank jade slips. He first engraved them with divine sense, then distributed them among those present.

“What’s this…?”

Lü Yang swept his divine sense over it and saw that the jade slip contained a set of cultivation techniques titled 《Scripture of Mystic Spirit Response》. The content looked oddly familiar.

Soon, he realized:

‘This is a Grade-Two True Art!’

It corresponded to a Grade-Two True Art of the 【Mystic Spirit Realm】!

Immediately after, Daoist Dangmo explained, “This was derived by the combined efforts of the honored seniors. It’s straightforward and easy to grasp, so everyone should be able to learn it quickly.”

Daoist Dangmo’s tone was calm, even slightly indifferent. “As for this mission in the 【Mystic Spirit Realm】, the seniors have reached an agreement. The Heavenly Court will be split into four sectors, with each faction sending members to gather Qi. Mutual interference is allowed, and the final division of the Dao Fruit will be based on the amount of Qi collected.”

Whoever collected the most Qi would get the largest fragment of the Dao Fruit.

So troublesome?

Lü Yang’s mind stirred, but he didn’t speak. Instead, he used 【Puppet Master】 to have True Person Xiu Xin ask, “Why involve us in such a major matter?”

All the True Persons had joined forces—what could possibly stop them?

More importantly, this seemed like a concession to Foundation Establishment cultivators. Given how high and mighty True Persons usually were, how could they possibly share benefits with Foundation Establishment cultivators?

Daoist Dangmo smirked slightly. “It’s not by choice.”

“Although the Supreme of the 【Mystic Spirit Realm】 was sent into reincarnation by the seniors, a Dao Fruit is still a Dao Fruit. Faced with annihilation, how could it not resist?”

“True Persons could suppress it by force.”

“But if they did, the Dao Fruit of the 【Mystic Spirit Realm】 would resist with all its might. Even if victory was achieved, the fruit would be utterly shattered.”

“It wouldn’t be worth it.”

“That’s why we need to go in and gather Qi, to slowly nibble away at the 【Mystic Spirit Realm】’s Dao Fruit until it loses all will to resist. Only then can it be divided up.”

If the previous strategy was a gluttonous feast…

Then this one was a slow, savoring bite.

Only this way could profits be maximized—a full meal in one go. As for the scraps, the True Persons didn’t mind tossing them to their Foundation Establishment followers.

“So that means, senior, you’re not going in?”

“I can’t.” Daoist Dangmo shook his head. “Not just me. Late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivators who have started to resonate with the Dao Fruit would also be targeted by the 【Mystic Spirit Realm】.”

“So only early and mid-stage Foundation Establishment cultivators can enter this time.”

Seriously?

Lü Yang touched his chin. Was he considered a Grand True Person? Probably not, since technically he was still at early-stage Foundation Establishment!

Whether it was 【Law Holding】 or other miraculous abilities, they only counted when used. Divine Void divine powers were even more nebulous, not occupying any true divine power slot. Who knew how the 【Mystic Spirit Realm】 would judge that? If Grand True Persons were targeted for resonating with the Dao Fruit…

What about the Myriad Spirits Banner?

In this lifetime, his claim to the Grand True Person title rested on the mysterious power within the Myriad Spirits Banner, suspected to be a proto-form of 【Heavenless Heaven】—not a Dao Fruit.

Would the 【Mystic Spirit Realm】 accept that?

‘Wait, I’ve already used the 【Book of a Hundred Lifetimes】 to cleanse the Myriad Spirits Banner. No cause, no effect. Whether the 【Mystic Spirit Realm】 can detect anything is still uncertain!’

‘If it can’t detect…’

Then even inside the Heavenly Court fragment created by the 【Mystic Spirit Realm】, he could still pose as a Grand True Person without fear of provoking it!

Lü Yang was instantly overjoyed.

‘Doesn’t this mean I can challenge across levels?’

Even a minute as a Grand True Person would be enough to crush mid- and early-stage Foundation Establishment cultivators—easy as swatting flies, like a tiger among sheep!

‘And if what Daoist Dangmo said is true, then the power of True Persons likely can’t enter the Heavenly Court fragments. Forcing their way in would trigger a violent reaction from the 【Mystic Spirit Realm】’s Dao Fruit and alert me—unless it’s some uniquely stealthy True Person force…’

This might actually work?

The thought fired Lü Yang’s imagination. If his assumptions were correct, this so-called Heavenly Court fragment was his golden opportunity!

‘Massacre, loot!’

‘Go all out—I’m not planning on living anyway.’

‘When the time comes, dispose of the bodies, then let the manipulated ancestors of the Yun clan and True Person Xiu Xin walk out and announce that the Jade Pavilion won.’

As for the details, since both the Yun clan ancestor and Xiu Xin were his 【Puppet Master】 puppets, he could fabricate any story—claiming he sacrificed his life to turn the tide and perish with the enemy, thereby preserving the honor of the Jade Pavilion. That merit would be enough to enter Jade Pavilion!

A flawless plan!

“Fellow Daoist Yu Shao, we’ll be counting on you this time.”

Following Daoist Dangmo’s gaze, Lü Yang also looked at Yu Shao, who was still pale after being gravely wounded by Cheng Xian’s single strike.

Since they needed to explore the Heavenly Court fragment, what could be better than a guide?

However, Yu Shao only gave a bitter smile. “In the past, I was merely a minor official in the Heavenly Court, without position or power. I may not be of much help to fellow Daoists.”

“Better than nothing.”

At this, Daoist Dangmo solemnly added, “But please act within your limits—safety first.”

At the same time, Lü Yang narrowed his eyes.

‘Originally I just didn’t want to waste, but now there’s unexpected gains.’

With that thought, Lü Yang directed his divine sense into the Myriad Spirits Banner and focused on one spirit being nurtured within—it was none other than the Immortal Yu Chengxian!

Compared to Yu Shao, as a direct disciple of the 【Mystic Spirit Realm】 Supreme, Chengxian undoubtedly held a far higher status and deeper understanding of the Heavenly Court!

Thinking of this, Lü Yang felt a surge of anticipation.

‘Indeed, compared to Daoist Dangmo, True Person Chong Guang, Ang Xiao, Feixue—those perfect Foundation Establishment cultivators or even True Persons—they’re not right for me.’

High-level battles were too hard.

I want to crush some noobs!