Just a Useful Pawn in the Stain Sect

Chapter 407: Chapter 407: Golden Talent: True Dragon Bloodline

Overseas, Lü Yang stood against the wind, feeling refreshed and at ease.

Empowered by his[Exquisite Heart], he could clearly feel the gaze of Heaven and Earth upon him, a gaze filled with intense malice.

That was to be expected.

After all, he had just diverted all of the Celestial Python’s long-accumulated killing blows onto Heaven and Earth itself—a nasty, unexpected strike against the world.

’A pity, but what can you do to me?’

Lü Yang was truly fearless. After all, his [With the World] ability bound him directly to Heaven and Earth. No matter how furious it became, Heaven and Earth had to be on his side.

Just like right now.

Lü Yang’s gaze shifted to the nearby Celestial Python. He saw that the Dragon Palace Crown Prince had completely descended into madness, his eyes shot with blood.

A catastrophe from out of nowhere!

For him, it was truly a catastrophe from out of nowhere. An Outer Heaven Cultivator had appeared out of thin air, they engaged in Combat, and the result was that his own Qi had been completely scattered!

Honestly, with this result, he would have been better off beaten half to death. At least the Dragon Palace had countless treasures; there were even ways to restore a Dharma Body that had been ground to dust. But Qi and Merit... once gone, they were gone for good! Even if he could restore them, he would miss the brief, decades-long opportunity for Seeking Gold!

At this thought, the Celestial Python flew into a rage.

Looking at Lü Yang again, only one thought remained in his mind:

”Kill!”

The rage in the Celestial Python’s heart could not be washed clean by all the waters of the four seas. His path to the Dao was severed. If he didn’t kill this man, the hatred in his heart would never be sated!

Lü Yang, however, was perfectly calm at the sight.

The halo manifested by [With the World] hung behind his head, emitting a spiderweb of countless light patterns that bound him inextricably to this corner of Heaven and Earth.

RUMBLE!

The next second, the Celestial Python once again stirred the vast [Profound River Heavy Water], gathering it into a tidal wave that crashed down toward Lü Yang, making him click his tongue in amazement.

’So strong... just too strong...’

Lü Yang knew full well he couldn’t withstand the [Profound River Heavy Water].

If he tried to face it head-on, he could at best rely on his [Tribulation Wave] and [Sword Intent] to resist it for a short while, but over time, he would inevitably be defeated.

’...So this is a True Skill?’

Progenitor Tingyou had once told him about a type of Daoist Skill from the Four Great Forces, one specifically designed for those at Foundation Establishment Perfection, which required Gold Essence Refinement to even have a hope of mastering.

It was called a [True Skill].

’There are actually similar True Skills in the memories of Fortune and Master Chong Guang.’

’But that kind of True Skill usually needs to be custom-tailored. It has to match the Fruit that corresponds to one’s Gold Attribute to be of any use, so they’re completely useless to me.’

After all, he had yet to condense his own Gold Attribute.

”I didn’t expect the Celestial Python to have a True Skill like this.”

’It’s surprising, but it makes sense. The True Dragon Race has deep roots, after all, and he has a Perfected Lord for a father to back him up.’

”Bah! Some True Skill,”

Lü Yang couldn’t help but curse aloud. ”A Daoist Skill that needs a Perfected Lord to custom-tailor it for you? This isn’t Combat, this is just a contest of who has a better backer!”

After his angry tirade, Lü Yang laughed again.

As expected of a Broken Place. The intensity here was on a completely different level from the Seven Luminaries Heaven.

Now this was more like it!

Lü Yang sighed inwardly, but his body didn’t move to dodge or evade. He let the [Profound River Heavy Water] stirred up by the Celestial Python smash down, and simply activated [With the World] once more.

Damage transfer!

RUMBLE!

Another peal of thunder echoed across the sky, sounding like a cry of pain. In that instant, Lü Yang clearly felt the gaze from Heaven and Earth intensify upon him.

”You bastard!”

Meanwhile, the Celestial Python also clearly sensed that something was wrong. A sliver of clarity pierced through the anger that had clouded his vision, but it was followed by an even greater sense of indignation.

”If you’ve got any guts, stop using that Ability!”

So disgusting!

The Celestial Python had lived a long time and considered himself worldly and experienced, but this was the first time he had ever encountered such a disgusting Ability. It was utterly shameless.

”Just the rabid barking of a beaten dog.”

Lü Yang turned a deaf ear, just giving a cold smile. [With the World] was powerful because it bound him to Heaven and Earth, but that also meant it was limited by Heaven and Earth and couldn’t be used as a killing blow.

But when combined with his other techniques, it was a different story entirely.

’Divination Lottery!’

[Event: Slay the Celestial Python]

[Great Fortune: This person’s Qi is exhausted. He is a dead man walking.]

[Great Fortune: This person’s Qi is exhausted. He is a dead man walking.]

[Great Fortune: This person’s Qi is exhausted. He is a dead man walking.]

’Just as I thought!’

A savage grin spread across Lü Yang’s face. Whether the [Divination Lottery] drew a favorable result depended not only on him, but also on the strength of his target’s Fortune.

And right now, the Celestial Python’s Qi and Merit were completely gone.

Therefore, for any event targeting him, the [Divination Lottery] would result in nothing but Great Fortune!

’Slaying the Celestial Python... His Fate is sealed!’

At almost the same moment, the Celestial Python felt a twitch between his brows as an unprecedented sense of crisis gripped his heart, washing away all his anger and indignation.

’If I keep fighting... my life will be in danger!’

At this thought, the Celestial Python dared not linger. He plunged headlong toward the sea below, intending to use Water Escape to flee. But Lü Yang, seeing this, simply formed a casual Daoist Hand Seal, channeling his [Holding True Qi] to its extreme and forming a great, bloody maw that descended upon the Celestial Python.

The Celestial Python’s heart eased slightly at the sight.

’A little trick like this... can’t kill me!’

’Once I escape back to the Dragon Palace, I’ll be safe as houses. As for the loss of Qi and Merit, I can figure that out later. As long as a person is alive, anything is possible...’

Just then.

RUMBLE!

A deafening roar shattered the Celestial Python’s thoughts. From the surface of the sea he was plunging toward, an immense, searing hot energy was erupting madly!

The [Earth Fire Sea Heart Furnace]!

This was the underwater volcano meticulously crafted by Summon. Due to the earlier damage caused by the Evil Spirit and Sui Ying, combined with the effects of the recent Combat between Lü Yang and the Celestial Python...

It was now erupting!

The Fire Fiend, which had been brewing at the bottom of the sea for countless years, burst forth. As luck would have it, it directly engulfed the Celestial Python just as he tried to dive into the water!

For a moment, the entire sea surface was wreathed in steam and mist from the roiling Fire Fiend. A terrifying heat wave, shimmering with an intermingled gold and red radiance, flowed over the Celestial Python’s draconic body. Everywhere it passed, his scales turned a scorched red and cracked open. Fiery serpents burrowed beneath his flesh and into his very organs.

”Huh?”

The Celestial Python didn’t even have time to react before the Fire Fiend burned straight through his body. His scales and flesh melted away, leaving half of his draconic head as little more than bone.

Even so, the Celestial Python’s thoughts remained sharp and unwavering.

’Keep running!’

’The Fire Fiend is powerful, but it can’t kill me. At worst, it’s just adding injury to injury. As long as I can escape back to the Dragon Palace, I have countless ways to recover.’

Thinking this, he immediately forced his Mana to circulate, about to make his escape.

But in the next second, his Mana suddenly seized up. The Abilities that he had been channeling smoothly went berserk, leaving him frozen in place!

’Is this... Qi Deviation?’

’Me? Having a Qi Deviation?!’

At this moment, the Celestial Python found the situation utterly absurd. He, a mighty expert at Foundation Establishment Perfection with hopes of Seeking Gold, was actually suffering from Qi Deviation? It was the greatest joke under the heavens!

However, he had no more time to think.

Because Lü Yang’s Ability had arrived. The timing was perfect, striking at the very instant the Celestial Python was left completely defenseless by his Qi Deviation!

[Holding True Qi]!

In an instant, the Divine Power Radiance, like a great bloody maw, swallowed the Dragon Palace Crown Prince whole, leaving only a furious, startled roar in its wake:

This wasn’t a failure of combat!

”I don’t accept this...”

The Celestial Python wanted to put up a final struggle, even attempting to detonate his draconic body, but it was too late. His majestic form crumbled and disintegrated under Lü Yang’s Ability.

RUMBLE!

Amid the rolling Illusionary Colors, a streak of gold light was silently drawn into Lü Yang’s sleeve. He then used the [Centome] to devour it completely, leaving not a single trace behind.

The Celestial Python’s Gold Attribute!

[Calculating experience for ”the Celestial Python”...]

[You are the second son of the Dragon Monarch, a bearer of the True Dragon Bloodline, once a favored child of Heaven and Earth. Though times have changed and you no longer enjoy the world’s favor, your ancient heritage remains.]

Soon, a golden light blossomed on the [Centome]’s interface!

[You have obtained Golden Talent · True Dragon Bloodline]

[True Dragon Bloodline: Though in human form, you are in truth a Dragon Descendant. You are naturally favored by the Water Fruit Position and inherit the mien of a True Dragon. You can now wield all the innate talents and skills of a True Dragon.]

”...”

Looking at this Golden Talent, Lü Yang’s expression gradually turned peculiar.

’So, does this mean I’m a True Dragon now?’

At this thought, he suddenly raised his head and looked toward the Dragon Palace. ’The Dragon Monarch is away, and the Crown Prince is dead,’ he mused. ’That means... I should be entitled to a share of the Dragon Palace’s fortune!’