Just a Useful Pawn in the Stain Sect

Chapter 934: Chapter 929: I Am Actually Already Very Strong

Profound Spirit Realm, Celestial Court.

Returning from the Human World, Lü Yang immediately placed the Profound Spirit Realm on high alert without a second word, firmly blocking any smoke-wreathed individuals from approaching.

Only after doing all this did he sigh, ”Ang Xiao was careless!”

Presumably, just like in the Previous Life, he had always been the one scheming against others. Having enjoyed a long period of peace in the Netherworld, his intuition and sharpness as a Saint Sect True Monarch had significantly declined.

However, this was only a matter of time. As Ang Xiao engaged more actively with the Current World, his recovery speed would only accelerate. It wouldn’t be long before he returned to his former level. Furthermore, this life was different from the Previous Life; he was currently at his Peak state.

”After being messed with like this by me, he’s probably going to get anxious.”

Lü Yang stroked his chin. Now that Ang Xiao was only short of retrieving the Fruit of Lamp-Cover Fire and the Fruit of Long-Flow Water, he would likely put them on his agenda immediately.

Speaking of the Fruit of Long-Flow Water, one had to mention Primal Daoist Mu Changsheng. At this moment, he was still in a deep slumber, and No Heaven had yet to emerge. This was also a massive lethal weapon.

”Even though it’s a massive lethal weapon restricted to the Immortal Pivot and specifically aimed at Perfected Lords, it’s still quite impressive. Plus, there are obvious traces of the Heavenly God behind this... Speaking of which, this Mu Changsheng probably hides quite a few secrets. The Saint Sect Ancestral Master’s targeting of him back then likely involved hidden circumstances.”

One must know, Mu Changsheng was only at the Foundation Establishment stage. For a mere Foundation Establishment cultivator to warrant the Saint Sect Ancestral Master personally fishing out his Soul and locking it in the Simulation Realm... He hadn’t thought much of it at the time, but looking at it now, it was highly suspicious!

However, after pondering for a long time, Lü Yang shook his head, deciding not to pursue this matter for now. It wouldn’t end well if he accidentally triggered something. At this point, he didn’t want to introduce any more unexpected Variables. Anyway, with the Centome in hand, there would always be opportunities to figure it out in the future.

Immediately after, Lü Yang reviewed the intelligence he had just gleaned from Ang Xiao. After a long while, he let out a heartfelt sigh. ”So, I’m actually already very strong...”

Although he was currently at the Middle Stage of Golden Core, he had mastered a full three Fruit Arcanas. It was only his Position that hadn’t yet reached the level of a Great Perfected Lord.

If going by Ang Xiao’s standards, it would be one thing if he didn’t break through, but once he did, he would immediately become a High-level Great True Monarch. The strongest Three Paths Great True Monarch using the Pocket World Technique was only at his current level. He was already standing at the threshold of Proving Nascent Soul; as long as he wasn’t afraid of death, he could seek to prove it right away!

Though seeking it this way would certainly end in failure.

”But regardless, this proves that all my hard work over this long period hasn’t been in vain. As long as I keep moving forward, my path of Dao will continue to extend...”

So, he couldn’t stop! He must keep climbing!

At this thought, a look of chagrin appeared on Lü Yang’s face. ”It’s just a pity that I broke Emperor Ying; it’ll be difficult to comprehend a new Fruit Arcana now.”

His Plan for the Collapse of the Other Shore required the support of an Emperor Fruit. If he could master the corresponding Fruit Arcana, the effect would be even better. Alas, things in this world rarely achieved Perfection.

”No, perhaps this is also one of the Variables.” Suddenly, a flash of insight struck Lü Yang, bringing a moment of enlightenment.

He considered his scheming abilities to be quite good. But if he wasn’t weak, could the other Masters of Dao be weak? The Bhagavat, the Saint Sect Ancestral Master—which of them didn’t excel at scheming? Yet even Masters of Dao could fail in their schemes. Why was this? Because ”things in this world rarely achieved Perfection.” Because under the influence of Variables, regardless of good or evil, right or wrong, everything in existence inevitably contained both flaws and glimmers of hope for survival!

At this thought, Lü Yang suddenly felt a sense of awe. ”Although this Great Dao has never truly manifested in the world, its influence penetrates every corner of the Void Sea of Light, silent and nourishing like spring rain.”

What masterful methods!

Right at this moment, Lü Yang suddenly sensed something. He immediately looked from the Profound Spirit Realm toward the Immortal Pivot, a smile instantly surfacing in his eyes. ”He couldn’t hold back this quickly?”

Looking over, he saw a firelight that illuminated all things slowly rising from the direction of the Immortal Pivot. Simultaneously, boundless waves swept across the sky. Each lit up their respective Fruit Position Stars. They were exactly the Fruit of Lamp-Cover Fire and the Fruit of Long-Flow Water. Their locations were in the North and Overseas, respectively; it was none other than Fortune and Summon.

Ang Xiao had made his move.

***

The North, Sea of Clouds.

Atop the Holy Fire Cliff, a handsome man, whose every movement seemed blessed by boundless Fortune and favored by Heaven and Earth, was currently wearing a look of sheer terror.

Just a moment ago, he had been in secluded cultivation within a Quiet Chamber on the Holy Fire Cliff. A few years had passed since Chongguang Gold, and he believed he was now ready to Seek Gold and assume his Position. However, for some unknown reason, despite sending several messages to World Purger Fei Xue recently, she had not replied to any of them.

This made him feel somewhat uneasy. But without World Purger Fei Xue’s approval, he didn’t dare to rashly Seek Gold. Thus, he had no choice but to wait until today, when a voice suddenly echoed in his ears.

”You’ve worked hard, Daoist.”

The moment the voice rang out, Fortune could suddenly ”see clearly.” Then, he saw a smoke-shrouded figure appear out of thin air behind him. Even though the figure had just appeared, it felt as though it had been waiting there for a long time.

He would never forget this appearance for the rest of his life.

”Ang Xiao!!!”

At the same time as he clearly saw the other party, Fortune realized that his body and Mana were no longer under his control. Defying his will, he began Seeking Gold to assume his Position! Why was this happening?! For a moment, Fortune nearly shattered his teeth from gritting them so hard.

He was clearly on the verge of assuming his Position. According to his agreement with Fei Xue, she should have come out to act as his Protector by now, but where was she? Where was his teammate?! Save him!

Meanwhile, Perfected Lords from all over the Immortal Pivot also cast their gazes over. However, after the chaos caused by the Primordial Celestial Demon, the number of Perfected Lords watching had dwindled significantly.

Everyone was even feeling a bit numb. Seeing Fortune Seeking Gold and Ang Xiao reappearing, they might have intervened in the past. But now, they could only watch from the sidelines.

As for the Stain Sect...

While manipulating Fortune and summoning the Fruit of Lamp-Cover Fire, Ang Xiao turned his gaze toward the direction of Feixue Palace, a smile playing at the corners of his eyes. ”Has she reached the critical moment?”

In his senses, a dormant Qi trace within Feixue Palace was currently growing stronger and stronger. She was clearly at the final step before breaking through.

”She indeed has very high Cultivation. Even though she changed her target midway, she was still able to achieve a perfect ratio, and even gathered five True Treasures. Once she breaks through, she should be able to master a Fruit Arcana within ten years. If she succeeds in obtaining the Void Certificate, she might be close to a High-level Great True Monarch.”

Ang Xiao chuckled and retracted his gaze. Although Lü Yang had made him a bit anxious, he wasn’t acting recklessly. In fact, he had always planned to strike at Fortune at this exact point in time.

This was an unspoken understanding between him and World Purger Fei Xue. At this time, World Purger Fei Xue was in the critical period of her breakthrough and would not stop him from attacking Fortune. Similarly, he couldn’t interfere with her breakthrough.

Once this time window passed, it would be a different story. After all, by then, World Purger Fei Xue would have broken through to the Late Stage of Golden Core. Conveniently protecting Fortune and preventing Ang Xiao from achieving Perfection would be an easy task she’d gladly undertake.

However, right at this moment.

The smile in Ang Xiao’s eyes suddenly froze. He abruptly looked up, the emotion he displayed not being surprise, but rather astonishment and a hint of bewilderment.

”...Why?”

Up in the sky, the giant star symbolizing the Profound Spirit Realm suddenly cascaded its radiant light downwards. A hand as massive and towering as a mountain abruptly descended, plummeting directly toward Overseas!

Lü Yang had made his move. But this was also what Ang Xiao didn’t understand. Why didn’t Lü Yang attack the far more valuable Fortune? His target was actually Summon, who was Overseas?!