Chapter 136
Chapter 136
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Translator: Ace
Chapter: 136
Chapter Title: Annihilating the Divine Martial Sect!
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Primal Saint Sect, Heaven-Connecting Cloud Sea.
Thirty years ago, when Lu Yang had just taken over, this immortal mountain was still shrouded in deathly stillness. Now, it bustled with voices, disciples coming and going between the inner and outer areas every minute of every day.
This was all thanks to Ancestor Master Tingyou.
During Lu Yang's seclusion, he had thrown himself into the task of reviving the Witch-Ghost Path with full vigor, recruiting many disciples and creating this level of momentum.
The immortal mountain now had a new name.
【Luofeng Mountain】
Though the newly established Witch-Ghost Path was within the Saint Sect and wouldn't face another Golden Core sword qi strike, Ancestor Master Tingyou was truly terrified.
In the end, he chose to rebrand and go public under a new name. He didn't even dare teach the most precious third-grade true technique of the old Witch-Ghost Path—after all, that third-grade true technique corresponded to the [Earth on the Wall] fruition position, far too likely to draw the enmity of that True Lord from the Sword Pavilion.
On top of that, there was one other matter that gave Ancestor Master Tingyou a headache.
Just then, a beam of heavenly light suddenly descended from beyond the cloud sea, shining into Luofeng Mountain before transforming into a gorgeously robed youth who stepped out.
Almost simultaneously, Ancestor Master Tingyou sensed it and blocked the newcomer alongside the Plain Maiden.
The visitor raised an eyebrow slightly and got straight to the point.
"Where is Yuantu?"
Ancestor Master Tingyou shook his head.
"Why the rush, Fellow Daoist Yu? The Perfected Being is currently in seclusion refining his lifebound treasure. He cannot be disturbed. Please return, fellow daoist."
This was the matter—or rather, the person—giving Ancestor Master Tingyou a headache.
The man's name was 【Yu Shu】, a Perfected Being of the Saint Sect who had achieved the Dao over a century ago. Rumor had it he belonged to one of the sect's major factions.
Starting ten years ago, this Perfected Being had come to Luofeng Mountain repeatedly demanding to see Lu Yang, only to be turned away by Ancestor Master Tingyou each time. In just ten short years, he had come four times, each visit more impatient than the last. This was his fifth, and from his expression, it seemed he could no longer be stopped.
"Refining his lifebound treasure?"
Yu Shu glanced at the grand hall behind Ancestor Master Tingyou and frowned.
"A lifebound treasure isn't so easily condensed. Have Yuantu come out and see me first."
"I have important matters to discuss."
Ancestor Master Tingyou now regarded Lu Yang as the Witch-Ghost Path's only hope. How could he allow it? He shook his head at once.
"Please wait a few more years, Fellow Daoist Yu."
At these words, Yu Shu finally lost his patience.
"A few more years? I've already waited ten! Lifebound divine abilities depend entirely on comprehension. If seclusion alone could break through, the world would be full of them by now!"
He, a noble of the Zayu clan, had broken through to Foundation Establishment over eighty years ago, yet even now he had only just barely recovered from the injuries sustained during that breakthrough. His lifebound divine ability was still distant, let alone seeking a heavenly gang or earthly fiend to advance to mid-Foundation Establishment. Cultivation could hardly be that easy.
Moreover, his matter was undoubtedly more urgent.
It concerned whether [Earth at the City Wall] could reappear in the mortal world, and whether his lineage could restore the glory of the 【Zayu】. How could he waste more time like this?
"Step aside!"
The next second, Yu Shu strode forward, intending to seek Lu Yang directly. But just as he moved, the Plain Maiden blocked his path.
"A fake Foundation Establishment wench dares block me?"
Yu Shu sneered coldly, shaking his body. At once, pure qi and brilliant light rose from his crown, transforming into the shadow of a white-bodied black-maned beast with a tiger's frame and lion's head.
At the same time, the 【Hall of Yama】 manifested behind the Plain Maiden.
Boom!
Their Dao foundations clashed, spiritual energy surging wildly. The Plain Maiden staggered, nearly falling, her 【Hall of Yama】 already showing signs of defeat.
Ancestor Master Tingyou frowned tightly at the sight. His figure flashed, landing within the 【Hall of Yama】. With a pinch of his incantation gesture, the Myriad Spirits Banner appeared in his hand. The banner fluttered in the wind, and thousands upon thousands of yin soldiers and ghost generals marched out in formation, bolstering the 【Hall of Yama】. In an instant, yin baleful qi and ghostly energy shot straight into the heavens.
"Filthy goblins and shadowy sprites, petty yin-ghost arts."
Seeing this, Yu Shu's expression grew even more displeased.
"Yuantu surrounds himself with such sordid things, dragging down his own status for nothing."
At these words, Ancestor Master Tingyou's face filled with fury.
He didn't mind Yu Shu belittling him personally. After a millennium of cultivation, he was long past caring about honor or disgrace. What truly enraged him was Yu Shu's previous sentence.
"Our Witch-Ghost Path... is a petty yin-ghost art?"
Ancestor Master Tingyou sneered coldly, a chill flashing in his eyes. His hand gesture shifted, as if about to unleash some powerful technique.
But the next second, he paused slightly.
Then, Ancestor Master Tingyou dispersed his incantation gesture and said calmly,
"Fellow daoist, you'd best leave quickly. Otherwise, it won't look good for you later."
Yu Shu scoffed.
"Leave? I won't go today without seeing Yuantu—"
Before he finished speaking, the world spun, stars shifted, and the surrounding scenery shattered with a boom. In its place appeared an immeasurable void of darkness.
When Yu Shu came to his senses, he found himself in a vast, empty grand hall. The Plain Maiden and Ancestor Master Tingyou, who had just been clashing with him, had already retracted their auras and stood quietly beside a rush cushion. On the cushion sat a handsome young Daoist.
The man had a striking face, refined brows and bearing, and a kindly smile.
No aura manifested from him, yet to Yu Shu, he felt as vast and heavy as mountains and seas, exuding an air of majestic elegance with every glance.
But the most extraordinary feature was at the man's brow.
A circular mark of light was etched right in the center. At first glance, it seemed unremarkable, but when Yu Shu looked closely, his eyes filled with blazing white radiance.
In the blink of an eye, scalding hot tears streamed down Yu Shu's face.
"You!?"
Yu Shu instinctively stepped back, circulating his magic power to dispel the white light from his eyes. He dared not look at Lu Yang's brow again, his face showing utter disbelief.
This didn't make sense!
A Perfected Being who had reached Foundation Establishment only thirty years ago—even a flawless one who didn't need time to heal—shouldn't possess such a divine technique!
At this thought, Yu Shu's pupils contracted sharply.
"You've condensed your lifebound treasure?"
"You've seen me now, fellow daoist."
Lu Yang's expression remained even, ignoring Yu Shu's shock. He merely tapped his fingertip lightly and said offhandedly,
"Take care on your way. No need to see you out."
Yu Shu's expression shifted at once.
"Wait—"
The next second, blazing white majesty flooded his vision. Only then did he realize belatedly: Lu Yang hadn't been negotiating at all—he had acted directly!
Boom!
With a thunderous blast, Yu Shu's figure vanished into the brilliant light, like scattered sparks extinguished by a fierce gale, without raising the slightest ripple.
Of course, a Foundation Establishment Perfected Being couldn't be killed so easily. But after being sent away by this lifebound divine ability, he wouldn't be returning anytime soon.
Only then did Lu Yang turn to the other side of the hall.
And there, at some unknown point, another rush cushion had appeared. Upon it sat a gloomy-faced youth gazing at Lu Yang in astonishment.
"Greetings, Senior Brother Yin Shan."
Lu Yang cupped his hands.
"Greetings, Junior Brother Yuantu."
Perfected Being Yin Shan returned the gesture without slighting him. He then scrutinized Lu Yang carefully, a hint of admiration and envy in his eyes.
"Junior Brother's talent is exceptional. Condensing your lifebound treasure in a mere thirty years—breakthrough to mid-stage is just around the corner."
"Not as good as Senior Brother."
Lu Yang shook his head.
"Senior Brother advanced from early Foundation Establishment and has progressed even further, all in just a few decades. That's even faster than me."
"I'm different."
Perfected Being Yin Shan shook his head with a sigh, saying no more. He didn't ask what lifebound treasure Lu Yang had refined, instead changing the subject.
"Since Junior Brother has achieved this success, you can join the major event coming up. Senior Brother Chongguang's efforts won't have been in vain."
"Oh? What matter?"
Lu Yang asked curiously.
"The matter of the Divine Martial Sect in the Northern Frontier."
Perfected Being Yin Shan's voice returned to calm, a trace of killing intent in his words.
"We've boiled the frog in warm water for thirty years. Now it's time to serve it up and divide the spoils."
"Thirty years ago, we surrounded and killed the Divine Martial Sect's sect master at Skull Mountain."
"The sect's Foundation Establishment cultivators were reduced to a scant few who fled back to the Northern Frontier, all gravely wounded and unable to recover. We spared them these thirty years only to nurture their disciples."
"Now, they can serve as your whetstone, Junior Brother."
"Senior Brother Chongguang has secured the opportunity for you to lead the extermination of the Divine Martial Sect. How much merit and destiny qi you claim will depend on your own abilities."
"If all goes smoothly, you can gather enough merit and destiny qi to venture out and seek a heavenly gang or earthly fiend, preparing for your mid-stage breakthrough!"
(End of chapter)