Just a Useful Pawn in the Stain Sect

Chapter 614: Chapter 614: Defeating the Immortal Monarch

At this very moment, the instant Lü Yang emerged from his seclusion and came face to face with Cyan Yang Immortal Monarch, the Cultivators below the sixth level went into a frenzy.

The exchange rate, which had originally soared to 854, suddenly began to plummet.

844, 830, 800, 750... More and more people began to sell their Wuyou Talismans, but some, eyes red with desperation, chose to hold on for dear life.

”The fight hasn’t even started yet.”

”Even if he’s an Outer Dao True Monarch, it doesn’t mean he can’t beat an Orthodox Immortal Monarch. As long as he can hold on, or even fight to a draw, the price of the Wuyou Talisman will rise again!”

”Hold on!”

”As long as that True Monarch Minghe can win, everything will be fine.”

”Trust me, the drop in the Wuyou Talisman’s price isn’t a crisis, it’s a golden opportunity to buy the dip. If you seize it and buy a large amount right now, once True Monarch Minghe wins—or even if he just doesn’t lose—the Wuyou Talisman will skyrocket immediately, and our wealth will multiply several times over!”

In an instant, countless gazes converged.

Throughout the entire Celestial Mansion, the Cultivators from the first to the sixth levels all stared with wide eyes, watching Lü Yang and Cyan Yang Immortal Monarch. The conceptual power generated by their focus nearly blanketed the firmament.

Meanwhile, above Mengwei City.

Sensing the gathering conceptual image of [Money], Cyan Yang Immortal Monarch nodded in satisfaction. ’One last step. After this harvest, I can return to the sixth level.’

He had made a fortune this time.

Not only did he recoup all his losses from the Dancing Flame Immortal Talisman and Lesser Yin Immortal Talisman in one fell swoop, but he also pushed his savings to an exorbitant amount.

’Once I crush this True Monarch Minghe with an overwhelming show of invincible force, the Wuyou Talisman’s price will plummet. At the same time, my Cyan Yang Immortal Talisman is sure to rise a bit. Then, if I take out a small loan from the Heaven and Earth Immortal Journey, I should have enough to buy the [Sun in the Spring Lord Position].’

The good times are coming!

At this thought, Cyan Yang Immortal Monarch immediately looked down at Lü Yang and sneered, ”Daoist, since you’ve come out, you will accompany me to the sixth level.”

”Immortal Monarch, you are mistaken.”

Lü Yang shook his head upon hearing this. ”I created the Wuyou Talisman. I have never once evaded or underpaid my taxes, nor have I broken any rules.”

”Why must I go to the sixth level to be investigated?”

’Looks like he’s not willing to accept this...’

Seeing Lü Yang’s rebuttal, Cyan Yang Immortal Monarch was not surprised. After all, given the current price of the Wuyou Talisman, if it were him, he wouldn’t just stand by and watch it collapse either.

No matter how hopeless it seemed, he would still want to try his luck.

A pity it was all in vain.

’In the end, he’s just a mere Outer Dao Immortal Monarch. He might have a few tricks, but he’s ultimately just Outer Dao, a big fish waiting to be harvested. And he thinks he can make money?’

As his voice fell, Cyan Yang Immortal Monarch reached out his hand.

”You are incorrigible. Since you openly resist arrest, then I shall act personally and drag you to the sixth level!”

RUMBLE!

In an instant, as Cyan Yang Immortal Monarch’s Mana surged, the conceptual manifestation of the Sun Lineage erupted with a bang, instantly blanketing Mengwei City below.

”GASP!”

At that moment, all the Cultivators in the city, including the seven Outer Dao True Monarchs led by Mountain Mover, all gasped in shock. Their own Mana and conceptual manifestations dissipated in an instant.

Sun in the Spring, its very presence dissolves the yin.

It commands slaughter, brings silence.

Destruction Technique!

Under the shroud of Cyan Yang Immortal Monarch’s Mana, all the Spiritual Qi inside and outside the Outer Dao Alliance was exhausted. In an instant, the area was plunged into an era of Dharma’s End, where Spiritual Qi was utterly extinguished.

Furthermore, from the Outer Dao True Monarchs down to the Qi Refiners, their Positions, Abilities, and Mana plummeted level by level. Qi Refining and Foundation Establishment Cultivators were directly reduced to mortals. And while the Outer Dao True Monarchs didn’t have their Positions stripped away, they were teetering on the brink, their Qi traces weakening to the extreme.

The next second, Cyan Yang Immortal Monarch’s palm descended.

This palm strike gathered frigid qi, its power seeming to condense the very clouds. Wherever it passed, white, dusty clouds billowed. It was clear he intended to severely injure Lü Yang with a single blow.

”BANG!”

The deafening boom was like a heavy hammer striking the price of the Wuyou Talisman, causing the already-teetering talisman to plummet once more.

At the same time, within the Outer Dao Alliance.

Mountain Mover sighed deeply at the sight. He thought to himself, ’Just as I expected... Minghe is finished!’

The Wuyou Talisman is finished, too!

Elsewhere, the other Outer Dao True Monarchs of the Outer Dao Alliance looked as though they had just survived a catastrophe. ”Alliance Leader... your foresight is truly divine. The sixth level really made a move.”

”Thankfully, we sold off early.”

”Do you understand now?”

Hearing this, Mountain Mover glanced at the crowd smugly and smiled. ”You people have no eye for investment. You shouldn’t be so reckless as to speculate on other Immortal Talismans.”

”Just stay in the Outer Dao Alliance, put in the overtime, and produce our standardized Outer Dao Immortal Talismans. The money comes slowly, it’s true, but at least you won’t lose anything. Besides, you reap what you sow. Don’t spend all day dreaming of fast money. Otherwise, you’ll just end up like those bankrupt Cultivators outside, losing everything you have.”

After speaking, Mountain Mover shook his head again.

The masters of the sixth level were masters for a reason. When an Orthodox Immortal Monarch made a move, how could a mere Outer Dao possibly resist? From this day on, the Wuyou Talisman would be nothing but scrap paper—

”Is that all the strength you have?”

A calm voice emerged nonchalantly from the dust cloud created by Cyan Yang Immortal Monarch’s strike. The next second, a Splendid Light swirled, sweeping away the billowing dust and smoke.

Soon, the dust and smoke cleared.

Amidst the Splendid Light, Lü Yang could be seen standing with his hands behind his back. His figure seemed illusory, flickering between substance and mirage. Though he was clearly standing right there, he seemed transcendent and otherworldly, as ethereal as an Immortal from the legends.

Completely unscathed!

In an instant, the entire sixth level fell deathly silent, and the Wuyou Talisman, which had been on the verge of collapse, abruptly stopped its freefall. Everyone stared, wide-eyed.

’...This is bad!’

Cyan Yang Immortal Monarch’s eyelid twitched. He also realized something was wrong. He immediately boomed, ”How audacious! A mere Outer Dao dares to speak so arrogantly before me?”

Before his voice had even faded, he circulated all of his Mana. He opened his palm, revealing a shimmering, iridescent Enchanted Seal resting upon it.

This treasure was called the [Great Transformation Overcoming Cold Seal].

Normally, as a True Treasure of the Sun Lineage, it was hidden within his Fruit. At critical moments, he had to spend a huge sum to temporarily rent it for use.

But he couldn’t be bothered with that now.

’I have to crush this person as quickly as possible. Otherwise, the Wuyou Talisman will rebound. How much money will I have lost for selling off earlier?’

Just the thought of it made Cyan Yang Immortal Monarch’s heart ache.

And the more he thought about it, the colder his gaze became, until it finally transformed into killing intent. He wouldn’t hesitate even if it meant killing Lü Yang!

”BOOM!”

The next second, Cyan Yang Immortal Monarch activated the True Treasure with all his might, deployed the Sun’s Profound Mysterious, mixed it with his conceptual manifestation, and, draining all his Mana, sent it crashing down toward Lü Yang.

In an instant, frigid qi roiled between Heaven and Earth, and dust filled the sky. Lü Yang’s figure was once again swallowed up. Along with him, the conceptual image of [Money] that had gathered in the sky also fluctuated violently, as if turning into wave after wave, rising and falling, toying with the emotions of every Cultivator.

”Will he win?”

”No, he doesn’t have to win, he just has to not lose... As long as he doesn’t lose, the Wuyou Talisman will recover, and I’ll make a huge profit from buying the dip!”

Soon, the outcome was revealed.

The conceptual manifestation dispersed. Lü Yang still stood in the same spot, his expression calm. His figure remained shrouded in a thin mist, and not even the corner of his robe was damaged.

Seeing this, Cyan Yang Immortal Monarch was stunned.

”Impossible...”

Before his voice faded, Lü Yang’s figure had already appeared before him. With a flick of his fingers, a torrent of Sword Qi instantly pierced through Cyan Yang Immortal Monarch’s chest.

”Nothing is impossible.”

In a normal Combat encounter, Cyan Yang Immortal Monarch would naturally not have been defeated so easily by Lü Yang. However, he had just exhausted all his Mana to deliver a single devastating blow. At this moment, he hadn’t had time to recover. He was completely powerless to block Lü Yang’s Sword Qi, and could only watch as it pierced his chest.

”NO—!”

At this moment, Cyan Yang Immortal Monarch didn’t even have the luxury of worrying about Lü Yang in front of him or his own injuries. Instead, the first thing he did was take out his trading Jade Scroll.

’Buy! Go all in on the Wuyou Talisman!’

’Just as I thought, the price is rebounding... To hell with it, I have to buy in even if the price is high!’

If he didn’t buy now, he wouldn’t be able to make any money!

Moreover, because of his defeat in this battle, the Cyan Yang Immortal Talisman he issued was bound to plummet. He might even lose all the money he had made from manipulating the Wuyou Talisman’s price!