Just a Useful Pawn in the Stain Sect

Chapter 239: Chapter 239: Contending Once More

At this moment, Chong Guang’s figure rose into the air again.

And rising with him was the Dongyang Blessed Land, which had been thoroughly plundered by Lü Yang and the other Foundation-Stage Cultivators, with only a small area in the center remaining.

Compared to before, it was far more meager.

It was clear that even if he succeeded in ascending to a Fruit and transforming it into a Grotto Heaven, it would have immense flaws. It would take an immense amount of time to slowly repair the damaged Grotto Heaven.

But no matter what, there was still a sliver of a chance!

And even with just that sliver of a chance, Chong Guang didn’t hesitate. He had already begun the flying ascension, a thick Talisman Book appearing in his hand out of thin air.

The Tongming Yiyun Talisman Book!

This Treasure of Fruit Position, once in the hands of Hongju, had been forged by the Perfected Fortune and was derived from the Fruit of Lamp-Cover Fire. It was a true technique that touched upon the powers of the Golden Core Realm.

Hongju had once lent it to Lü Yang to write a single sentence, which was used to assassinate Prince Qing. Afterward, Hongju had taken it back. But who could have known that after Hongju’s death, this Treasure of Fruit Position would be silently recovered by Chong Guang? What was his purpose in bringing it out now?

Soon, Lü Yang understood Chong Guang’s intentions.

Chong Guang opened the Tongming Yiyun Talisman Book. Halos of light materialized behind his head, revealing the vast Merit and Fortune he possessed from his past as an Innate Immortal Spirit!

At this moment, he was expending all of this Merit and Fortune!

An Immortal Spirit, born and nurtured by Heaven and Earth, is favored by the world and possesses far more Merit and Fortune than others. Yet now, all of it was only enough for Chong Guang to begin writing a short phrase in the book:

”I can make the Earth of Chen return...”

Even before the phrase was complete, all of Chong Guang’s Merit and Fortune had been exhausted. A monstrous Tribulation Qi had already begun to emerge. If he were to die this time, he would be condemned to reincarnate as a pig or a dog for a hundred lifetimes!

Yet even so, Chong Guang’s expression remained calm.

His eyes even remained clear and lucid, apparently using some Secret Technique to temporarily evade the influence of the Tribulation Qi. The movements of his hands did not slow in the slightest.

Immediately after, he looked toward the group of Mid-phase of Foundation Establishment cultivators present.

He then smiled amiably and said,

”Everyone, I must ask you to lend me a hand.”

As his voice fell, almost everyone felt their own Merit and Fortune being drawn out by some force, surging unstoppably toward Chong Guang!

Lü Yang, however, was not surprised in the least; he was already used to it.

’This old trick again...!’

Which of the Foundation-Stage Cultivators present hadn’t taken something from the Dongyang Blessed Land? These were all karmic links, and now it was time for them to repay the debt!

This was especially true for Lü Yang. He had practically stripped Chongming bare, taking so many treasures. The karmic links he owed Chong Guang had compounded interest upon interest, growing into a debt he could never hope to repay. So now, Chong Guang’s Secret Technique fell upon him without mercy, poised to drain away all of his Fortune!

In that moment, countless people wanted to flee the Blessed Land.

But when they summoned their Flying Lights, they discovered the entire Blessed Land had been completely sealed. With only their power as Mid-phase of Foundation Establishment cultivators, there was simply no way to break out!

In the past, there would be a Perfected Lord presiding outside who would intervene to rescue people.

But now?

The Perfected Lords outside had already had a change of heart. They were eager to help Chong Guang achieve his breakthrough, so how could they possibly stop him? They would only sit by and watch as events unfolded!

And with Chong Guang’s Cultivation, suppressing a group of Mid-phase of Foundation Establishment cultivators was child’s play!

’I knew it... A Saint Sect Perfected Person can’t be trusted!’

Seeing this, Lü Yang sighed. ”Martial Uncle, didn’t you say you had to rely on yourself?”

”I am.”

Perfected Chong Guang smiled faintly. ”How is plundering Merit and Fortune with my own abilities not relying on myself? Yuan Tu, you should just endure it a little longer.”

In the next second, however, Chong Guang’s voice suddenly caught.

Because in Lü Yang’s hand, the Abi Sword had erupted with a burst of light. The Chi Long Divine Effect was circulating as the sword’s tip pointed toward Chong Guang.

”It’s up to you to decide, Martial Uncle.”

Lü Yang’s expression was calm. Since he had dared to rob Chongming, how could he not have anticipated the trouble? He only dared to make such a ruthless move because he was confident he could handle the consequences.

”Are you going to stop on your own, or do I have to unleash this slash?”

This slash, of course, couldn’t harm Chong Guang, but empowered by the Chi Long Divine Effect, it could slash Fortune!

Chong Guang had gone through great pains to collect the Fortune of so many people. If Lü Yang were to hit it with that slash, causing him to fail at the final hurdle, it would be a devastating loss!

At this thought, a smile instantly appeared on Perfected Chong Guang’s face:

”Yuan Tu, you’ve misunderstood. I was merely testing your capabilities just now. Seeing you today, you truly are a pillar of our Saint Sect, with a boundless future ahead of you.”

Lü Yang also smiled. ”You flatter me, Martial Uncle.”

With that said, the two exchanged a look.

’Sly fox!’

’You bastard!’

The former camaraderie between fellow sect members was now torn to shreds. After a moment of silence, Perfected Chong Guang spoke softly, ”You want a Second-Grade Cultivation Skill?”

”...Oh?”

Lü Yang’s eyes finally lit up slightly. He knew he had finally earned Chong Guang’s notice; the man was no longer trying to use force but had chosen to negotiate a deal with him.

Chong Guang said in a low voice, ”I know you’ve spoken with Miaoyin. She gave you a fragment of the Qian Heaven One Yuan Supreme Heavenly Divine Technique, but not the crucial Qi Collection Technique. And then there’s Ye Guyue from the Sword Pavilion. She also possesses a Second-Grade Cultivation Skill. You want them, don’t you?”

”I can give them to you!”

Chong Guang said flatly, ”Give me one-third of your Merit and Fortune, and I can give you the complete version of the Qian Heaven One Yuan Supreme Heavenly Divine Technique right now.”

”Afterward, I will also make a point of leaving behind a Blessed Land Fragment.”

”When I ascend the Blessed Land again, I will put you and that Ye Guyue from the Sword Pavilion together. Her Fortune is currently depleted, so she will be no match for you.”

”At the same time, I will seal the Blessed Land to ensure she cannot escape.”

”Then, you can do with her as you please.”

Upon hearing this, Lü Yang fell silent.

He had to admit, Chong Guang’s proposal was extremely tempting. After all, his greatest purpose for this trip was... to obtain a Second-Grade Cultivation Skill.

”But, Martial Uncle, how can I trust that you’ll keep your promise?”

Before Lü Yang could even finish speaking, Chong Guang flicked his hand, sending out a Splendid Light. A sweep of his Divine Sense confirmed it—it was the complete, original text of the Qian Heaven One Yuan Supreme Heavenly Divine Technique!

”This way, even if I don’t keep my promise, you won’t be at a loss.”

”...Deal!”

Seeing this, Lü Yang finally made his decision. He didn’t intend to push his luck too far; the threat was merely a tool to gain benefits. There was no point in a true fight to the death.

With this in mind, he no longer resisted as Chong Guang absorbed his Fortune.

Chong Guang didn’t play any tricks. He only took one-third of his Merit and Fortune before turning his gaze back to the Tongming Yiyun Talisman Book.

He lifted his brush, and the final word descended: Yang.

”I can make the Earth of Chen return to Yang!”

RUMBLE!

In an instant, the Mighty Power from the Fruit of Lamp-Cover Fire stirred Heaven and Earth, crashing down upon Chong Guang before expanding outward in all directions with him at the center!

Previously, Chong Guang had merely changed the attribute of the strand of Earth of Chen in his hands back to Yang Earth. But now, through the Treasure of Fruit Position, he was expanding this reversal across all of Heaven and Earth, intending to revert the attribute of all Earth of Chen in existence from Yin Earth back to Yang Earth!

”I’ll fight for it one last time!”

Chong Guang’s voice echoed in all directions. In an instant, everyone, including Lü Yang, was thrown out of the Blessed Land. Then, the Blessed Land began to ascend once more!

However, in that very instant.

WHOOSH!

Rosy clouds filled the heavens, and a purple qi surged from the east.

In the blink of an eye, the vast purple qi formed a boundless river stretching from north to south, forcibly cutting off Chong Guang’s path of ascension!

Following it was a thunderous rebuke that pierced the ears:

”You’re courting death!”