Just a Useful Pawn in the Stain Sect

Chapter 735: Chapter 730: Profound Mystery of the Fruit of Vast-Sea Water

Azure waves crashed like snow against the sky, as gulls rose and sank upon the swell.

At this moment, the Old Dragon Monarch had long since retracted his mountain-sized true form. He was now the size of a loach, fleeing like a bolt of lightning deeper into the Overseas.

’Holy hell!’

As the Old Dragon Monarch fled, he couldn’t stop himself from cursing furiously in his mind, for he had recognized the person who had just appeared before him.

Of course, he didn’t recognize Lü Yang.

However, with his vast experience, how could he not recognize the Earth-Walking Avatar? ’That thing might fool the other three Great Saints, but it could never fool him!’

’There’s no other explanation. Ang Xiao must be back! No, wait, it might not be Ang Xiao. He cultivates the Fruit of Great-Forest Wood; he can’t reveal his true form... So, is it the one who fought him remotely all that time ago? Did they team up? It’s highly possible... This is really going to be the death of me!’

At this thought, the Old Dragon Monarch grew even more frantic.

After all, he knew just how ruthless these two were. One had devoured the Fruit of Lamp-Cover Fire to regain control of the Dao of Arcane Body, while the other had snatched food right out of the Bhagavat’s mouth...

They were both savages!

’Savages like them are weighed down by deadly karmic links. These old bones can’t afford to get entangled with them. One careless mistake, and a dragon could die!’

The Old Dragon Monarch fled even faster.

Just then, however, the Old Dragon Monarch suddenly noticed streaks of Bright Light appearing abruptly in the waters around him, looking magnificent and fantastical.

’Not good!’

’He’s caught up?’

The Old Dragon Monarch cursed inwardly, though he understood. ’He possesses the Fruit of Lamp-Cover Fire, which can reveal my tracks. It’s not surprising he managed to follow me.’

The next second, a voice drifted over leisurely:

”Senior, I’m not some kind of terrifying beast. Why run the moment you see me?”

The rolling sound waves caused the surrounding seawater to churn violently. This was still deep underwater; on the surface, it would have undoubtedly whipped up a tidal wave.

”Senior, why not stay and chat for a while?”

”I only wish to ask about a few small matters.”

”Stop running...”

Lü Yang’s voice echoed continuously, giving the Old Dragon Monarch a profound sense of unease. ’What does he want? Is there something wrong with his voice?’

Before the Old Dragon Monarch could react, the surrounding Bright Light abruptly converged, bathing him in daylight and leaving him with nowhere to hide. Even more vexing, the light didn’t fade after landing on him. Instead, the streaks danced gleefully before blooming one by one upon his shoulders and head.

In an instant, three lamps appeared on the Old Dragon Monarch’s body.

The flames of the three lamps were faint, looking as if a single gust of wind could extinguish them. The Old Dragon Monarch’s first instinct was to blow them out.

The next second, however, he realized his mistake.

Immediately, not only did he not blow out the lamps, but he instead circulated his Mana to protect them.

’These three lamps aren’t an attack. They’re something that was already on me, merely illuminated by his power. Blowing them out would have unthinkable consequences!’

Meanwhile, Lü Yang did not stop.

”Old Dragon Monarch!”

The shout was like a thunderclap, sending sound waves rolling. The fierce Bright Light swept over him like a hurricane, crashing down upon the Old Dragon Monarch and aiming directly for the three candle-lamps on his body.

The Old Dragon Monarch had no choice but to divert his Mana to defend against the Bright Light and Illusionary Colors, slowing his escape. But as he slowed, Lü Yang closed the distance. The closer he got, the more ferocious the sound waves, infused with profound art, became. This forced the Old Dragon Monarch to divert even more Mana to defend himself.

As a result, his speed decreased yet again.

A vicious cycle!

”HISS...!”

The Old Dragon Monarch sucked in a sharp breath and finally roared, ”Daoist, you should leave a path for retreat so that we might meet again on good terms! Why must you press me so relentlessly?”

Lü Yang didn’t answer, merely continuing to channel his profound art.

Seeing this, the Old Dragon Monarch finally snapped.

’He’s right. What’s the point of talking about ”leaving a path for retreat”... The man’s a beast!’

’The bastard!’

With that thought, he finally stopped trying to flee. He came to an abrupt halt, and Spirit Light pulsed in his hand, revealing an exquisite conch horn.

The Sea Commanding Conch!

The Old Dragon Monarch’s True Treasure!

The Old Dragon Monarch drew a deep breath and blew with all his might into the True Treasure. Instantly, a clear, murmuring sound echoed across the seafloor.

The sound then grew sonorous and heavy. In response to the conch’s call, the once boundless Vast Ocean of the Overseas began to collapse with a thunderous roar. Countless torrents of seawater converged, emitting a brilliant radiance. In an instant, a million-li radius of the sea was reduced to nothing but a thin layer on the surface.

The endless currents beneath the sea had completely collapsed!

By the time Lü Yang arrived, not a drop of seawater remained. All he saw was a thumb-sized, crystal-clear azure band of Illusionary Colors suspended before him.

’The All-Embracing Sea Light!’

The next second, the Illusionary Colors surged forward like a dam bursting open.

A formless, vibrating hum echoed violently in Lü Yang’s ears, and the powerful, profound imagery of the art allowed him to identify the technique the Old Dragon Monarch had just unleashed.

’The profound art of the Fruit of Vast-Sea Water!’

’The Fruit of Vast-Sea Water gathers all rivers into a boundless ocean. It encompasses the vastness of Heaven and Earth and contains the light of the rising and setting sun and moon. This water has both clear and turbid forms, leading to two distinct paths.’

’This is the clear water transformation!’

Lü Yang sneered inwardly. ’Clear water embodies pure yang and loves the sight of mountains. It is a ceaselessly flowing current, capable of endless regeneration... But he picked the wrong opponent for this technique!’

At this thought, he showed no intention of retreating. He raised a fist and punched brazenly toward the All-Embracing Sea Light that the Old Dragon Monarch had unleashed.

RUMBLE!

Instantly, the tremendous boom of their collision shook the seabed. The Illusionary Colors regenerated endlessly, its currents flowing without cease. Even when Lü Yang shattered one layer, another would immediately take its place. In a normal war of attrition, Lü Yang would have been the one to run out of power first. This was the true might of the All-Embracing Sea Light. ℯℯ𝑙.

But as it happened, Lü Yang possessed another profound art.

He spread his arms wide, resembling a thousand-armed deity, and unleashed millions of punches in a single instant, completely disregarding the injuries he sustained from his own ferocious assault.

In truth, he didn’t need to care.

All his injuries were being siphoned off by his Rebirth Appearance. Throughout this process, the damage accumulated by the Rebirth Appearance grew increasingly severe.

Until finally—

’It’s here!’

Lü Yang grinned and took a step back. His frenzied motion gave way to absolute stillness. Above the Daoist Hand Seal he formed, a dim, murky light slowly emerged.

The Tribulation Evil Profound Light!

BOOM!

In the next moment, the All-Embracing Sea Light that the Old Dragon Monarch had unleashed was corroded by that murky light. It instantly turned foul and putrid, then disintegrated.

The Old Dragon Monarch was so terrified his scales bristled. To his shock and fury, the damage to the All-Embracing Sea Light didn’t vanish when the technique dissipated. Instead, it traveled along some unseen connection to strike the Fruit of Vast-Sea Water directly, and the backlash instantly struck his own body!

’AHH—!’

The Old Dragon Monarch screamed in agony. His human form dissipated, revealing his mountain-sized draconic body. But he had no will to fight, choosing instead to use Water Escape and flee once more.

But how could Lü Yang give him another chance?

’Stay put!’

Instantly, the Past Dust Appearance behind Lü Yang strode forward. It inverted the lamp in its hand, seizing the perfect moment as the Old Dragon Monarch turned to flee.

As he fled, wounded, he no longer had the strength to protect the three candle-lamps on his body.

WHOOSH!

An invisible wind blew past.

The next moment, the Old Dragon Monarch watched as the three candle-lamps on his shoulders and head were extinguished. Their light dimmed, and a deep darkness instantly enveloped him.

Night Exorcism!

The dark light spread like chains, crawling all over the Old Dragon Monarch’s colossal body. He could only stare, his draconic pupils wide with disbelief.

He had been sealed!

His draconic body felt as if it had been severed from his consciousness; he couldn’t even move a single scale!

The light of Night Exorcism was primarily for concealment. While using it on an opponent had many restrictions—requiring their Life Lamps to be lit and then extinguished—the effect was outstanding.

However, Lü Yang did not let his guard down.

At the same time, Ang Xiao warned in a low voice from within the Earth-Walking Avatar, ’Be careful. This Old Loach... is most dangerous when he’s trapped!’

The Old Dragon Monarch was not weak.

On the contrary, he was strong—very strong. In fact, after the Fruit of Vast-Sea Water returned to the position of Supreme Venerable, he was terrifyingly powerful... He was just used to running.

But now, he could no longer escape.

”ROAR—!!!”

Within the million-li radius of the sea, all fell silent. Only a heaven-shaking dragon’s roar remained, like furious thunder rolling across an empty sky, rumbling and echoing into the distance!