Struggling to Survive with Regression Power in the Primordial Saint Sect

Chapter 575: Supreme Controller of Fate True Lord!

Boundless Sea of Suffering.

“Xue Feihong, you madwoman!”

A furious and intolerable shout echoed. The Sea of Suffering churned violently, and six Fruit Positions emerged one after another, eventually forming a five-versus-one formation.

One side consisted naturally of the 【Upholding Heaven Righteous Virtue True Lord】, the Jiayou Emperor, and the Three Dukes of the Dao Court.

The other side was none other than True Lord Feixue of Clear Snow.

As soon as he broke free, the 【Upholding Heaven Righteous Virtue True Lord】 immediately turned his gaze toward the direction where Ancestor Tingyou had fled. However, he found nothing, and his face instantly darkened:

‘He got away again.’

Even so, the 【Upholding Heaven Righteous Virtue True Lord】 dared not show anger. He didn’t even dare to look at True Lord Feixue, who had let Ancestor Tingyou escape.

He feared she would seize the chance to cause trouble again.

After all, in the fierce battle earlier, the Jiayou Emperor and the Three Dukes had the tacit understanding among True Lords of the Dao Court, and their Fruit Positions were compatible—hence they remained relatively composed.

Only 【Upholding Heaven Righteous Virtue】, who hailed from the Sword Pavilion—

Was the weakest.

In such circumstances, he naturally became the main target of True Lord Feixue’s “care.” If it hadn’t been for the Jiayou Emperor aiding him several times, he would’ve been killed already!

‘Where’s the Sword Pavilion? Where are the other True Lords of the Sword Pavilion?’

Save me!

At this thought, the 【Upholding Heaven Righteous Virtue True Lord】 secretly clenched his teeth. Unfortunately, this was a private grudge, and the other True Lords from the Sword Pavilion would not intervene.

So after much internal struggle, he could only swallow his anger, wave his sleeve, and prepare to leave.

But just then—

“Rumble—!”

In an instant, the heavens and earth trembled. Giant waves surged in the Sea of Suffering, immediately drawing the attention of all True Lords as streaks of light and shadow appeared.

“Is this... the Sea of Suffering reopening?”

“How unexpected. We’re still holding our Fruit Positions aloft—it would’ve taken ten more years to peer into the world of the living. And yet the Sea of Suffering is opening on its own?”

“Did that Tingyou guy lose hold?”

“Unlikely... this must be related to the recent disturbance. Seems the【Heavenly Flame】has already been confirmed. So they no longer need to keep it sealed?”

For a moment, all True Lords were deep in thought.

The Sea of Suffering was distant from the mundane world, and everyone here was a True Lord of the same level. Interactions were complicated—far less carefree than bullying lower cultivators in the living world.

“.Let’s go!”

In a flash, True Lords sprang into action.

Most anxious among them were the three remaining Bodhisattvas of the Pure Land and the Jiayou Emperor with the Three Dukes. One after another, they descended toward the mortal realm.

“Haha!”

Witnessing this scene, True Lord Feixue of Clear Snow, though just having fought a major battle, remained brimming with vitality. She grinned broadly, her eyes gleaming with anticipation:

“A good show is about to begin!”

Jiangxi, Ruins of the Pure Land.

Lu Yang stood with hands behind his back, a flame talisman between his brows reflecting celestial light as he gazed at the firmament. Behind him stood Empress Xiao and Suohuan, guarding his sides.

Suddenly, a breeze passed.

“Swish swish...”

Within the breeze, a figure materialized from illusion to substance—a white-clad figure descended gracefully before Lu Yang. A handsome smile appeared on his face.

Before he could speak, Lu Yang cupped his hands:

“Disciple greets Ancestor.”

Ancestor Tingyou froze at this, then shook his head with a chuckle: “You...”

But then his smile vanished. With his current cultivation, a single divine thought could observe all under heaven—yet here in Jiangxi, he saw something unexpected.

‘...Skeleton Mountain?’

Skeleton Mountain, which should have been in Jiangbei, now stood in Jiangxi’s heart, replacing the former Grand Buddha Hall. Not only the mountain itself, but also the Earth Vein beneath it and the Witch Ghost Secret Realm connected to it—all of it, including the former headquarters of the Witch Ghost Path, had been relocated here!

Ancestor Tingyou suddenly turned around, a complex expression flickering in his eyes.

A mere 800-li-wide Skeleton Mountain meant little to a True Lord—but the Earth Vein beneath it? To meddle with Earth Veins was to invite Heavenly Punishment!

Not even True Lords could avoid this taboo.

Precisely because True Lords could so easily affect the world, the Heavenly Punishment they faced was even more terrifying than what struck Foundation Establishment cultivators!

And utterly unavoidable!

Heavenly Punishment at the Foundation Establishment stage could perhaps be diverted with secret arts, but for True Lords, karma was like a mountain—once locked on, it could not be swayed.

If not, why would the 【Upholding Heaven Righteous Virtue True Lord】 back then choose a slow-boil method, intentionally leaving the Witch Ghost Secret Realm instead of directly leveling Skeleton Mountain with a sword? It was precisely because he feared the impact of Heavenly Punishment on his Dao Path. Even True Lords exercised utmost caution.

After all, the last one who defied Heavenly Punishment... was Hong Yun.

And everyone knew how that ended.

This was why Ancestor Tingyou’s expression changed: to reopen the Witch Ghost Path in Jiangxi, Lu Yang had borne the Heavenly Punishment head-on and moved Skeleton Mountain with the Earth Vein!

“Silly child, there was no need to go so far.” Ancestor Tingyou sighed.

“Ancestor is mistaken.”

Lu Yang shook his head. “Where we fall, is where we rise. If the Witch Ghost Path is to be rebuilt, then better to rebuild it where it once stood.”

“Moreover...”

At this, Lu Yang winked at Ancestor Tingyou and smiled lightly: “Mere Heavenly Punishment? This disciple is no longer the Foundation Establishment of the past.”

Ancestor Tingyou blinked, then smiled and nodded: “True enough.”

“Rumble—!”

At that moment, high above the heavens, one after another, Fruit Position stars lit up—the first to appear were the Jiayou Emperor and the Three Dukes of the Dao Court.

After thirty years, True Lords had finally returned to the world.

Soon, the karmic web fluctuated wildly. All reappearing True Lords began deducing karma to understand everything that had occurred in the mortal realm over the past thirty years.

Then, they all froze.

Especially the Jiayou Emperor. Unconvinced, he calculated again—yet the result remained the same. His face flushed an angry green.

Until—

“Pfft.”

A stifled laugh burst from one True Lord, igniting the tension like a spark—instantly, the Jiayou Emperor exploded.

“Witch!!”

His maddened roar shook the world. His terrifying killing intent locked directly onto Lu Yang—and the demure Empress Xiao beside him.

Almost at the same time, countless rays of Buddhist light spread above Jiangxi, illuminating the region and instantly drawing widespread worship and chants from the common people. After all, it had only been a little over ten years since Lu Yang had annihilated the Pure Land’s cultivators—no new order had yet taken root. Now that the Buddhist light had returned, pious followers abounded once more.

“Amitābha...”

Amid the Buddhist chant, the three Bodhisattvas of the Pure Land emerged in sequence. The leading figure was of unrivaled beauty, exuding seductive charm with every glance—none other than 【Bodhisattva of Treasured Lotus Concealment】.

Yet now, this Bodhisattva could no longer maintain her enchanting expression.

In her beautiful eyes—only fury and shock.

“Fiend!”

Her scolding voice rang through the skies. At once, the three Bodhisattvas of the Pure Land exchanged glances with the Jiayou Emperor and the Three Dukes of the Dao Court—consensus reached:

Kill this demonic dragon first!

The next second, the heavens shifted drastically!

【Hairpin Gold】, 【Willow Wood】, 【Pine Cypress Wood】!

【Roadside Earth】, 【Flatland Wood】, 【Gold Foil Gold】, 【Grand Relay Earth】!

From the Dao Court and the Pure Land—seven full Fruit Positions were lit. Joined as one line, they churned the Sea of Suffering, forming a tidal wave ten thousand zhang high, sweeping forth!

Yet facing this scene, Lu Yang showed no fear—only laughter.

Even if the Dao Lords didn’t interfere, trying to establish a Dao Lineage inland wasn’t so easy. Sooner or later, a battle would come—better now than later.

“Well come!”

As the words fell, a glint of cold light flashed in Lu Yang’s eyes. Though Ancestor Tingyou had tried to hide his injuries, how could Lu Yang’s current cultivation not perceive them?

In that instant, thunder rolled from Lu Yang’s lips:

“Today, as I establish my Dao Lineage here in Jiangxi—let you all serve as offerings for my banner!”

With that, he unleashed his qi completely. A clear light rose slowly, shaking heaven and earth—revealing a magnificent and grandiose spectacle.

It was a Cave Heaven.

Within, stars arranged in constellations, mountains and rivers offered tribute. Without the slightest hint of avoidance, it crashed head-on into the Sea of Suffering tsunami stirred by seven Fruit Positions!

In that instant, all True Lords gained sudden insight.

Golden Core True Lords—Cave Heaven resonated with Fruit Position, and received the secret of Heaven and Earth.

Hence, their titles were born of Heaven and transformed from symbolism. And now, as Lu Yang fully released his qi, his karma too manifested before all:

【Cave Heaven of Heavenly Pillar Commanding the Mysteries】

【Supreme Controller of Fate True Lord】！