Chapter 201
Chapter 201
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Translator: Ace
Chapter: 201
Chapter Title: Reincarnation for the True Fruit
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“The so-called Ascension for Golden Nature has different interpretations among the various schools, but it all boils down to one sentence: Refine the golden nature to elevate the blessed land, transform it into a cavern-heaven to attain the true fruit.”
Perfected Being Heavy Light smiled as he spoke candidly.
“What is called a [blessed land] is something formed by a great perfected being at the peak of Foundation Establishment, using their intrinsic life as the foundation, supplementing it with innate divine abilities, and expanding their Dao foundation.”
“When the [blessed land] ascends, it becomes a [cavern-heaven].”
“Only a [cavern-heaven] can harmonize with the fruit position of heaven and earth. As for how to turn a [blessed land] into a [cavern-heaven], the key lies in the golden nature.”
“The golden nature is the quintessence of the soul.”
“A great perfected being at the peak of Foundation Establishment refines the immortal golden nature from their own soul, using it to propel the [blessed land] and transform it into a [cavern-heaven].”
At this point, Perfected Being Heavy Light glanced at Lu Yang again and chuckled.
“But if the quest for golden nature fails, the [blessed land] cannot withstand the Dao transformation brought by the fruit position and fuses with the golden nature, giving birth to a path heresy. The path heresy inherits all the knowledge of the original body, with strength even one level higher than peak Foundation Establishment.”
“However, a path heresy is not a true cultivator.”
“Its very existence defies the natural order, and it delights in devouring cultivators, so it is usually eradicated jointly by the various true lords.”
“For instance, if I fail this time, Flying Snow True Lord will eliminate the path heresy I become.”
Perfected Being Heavy Light used himself as an example. But before he finished speaking, Lu Yang stood up with a serious expression, his words resounding firmly.
“Uncle-Master, speak no more nonsense!”
“This time, Uncle-Master’s quest for golden nature is fully prepared. With true lords protecting from above and us fighting with our lives below, victory is assured tenfold. Uncle-Master, do not shake your Dao heart!”
“Hahaha, you’re right. It was I who misspoke.”
Perfected Being Heavy Light narrowed his eyes. Though he knew Lu Yang was flattering him, the words were reasonable, so he still found them pleasing.
Perfected Being Yin Shan, who had remained silent beside them, could only sigh inwardly. A century had passed. Back then, he had been the senior figure in front of Lu Yang, but now Lu Yang was closer to Senior Brother Heavy Light, leaving him in the last seat. Thinking back, it was because his own mouth was too clumsy!
Why hadn’t he thought of those words just now?
That said, Perfected Being Yin Shan harbored no negative feelings. He adjusted his mindset swiftly and said calmly.
“Senior Brother has prepared all the internal factors.”
“For any inner tribulation, Senior Brother has the means to break through.”
“What concerns us is only the outer tribulation.”
Perfected Being Yin Shan’s words made Lu Yang’s expression turn solemn as well.
“Outer tribulation... Senior Brother means that on the day Uncle-Master ascends for golden nature, enemies from outside will attack?”
“Not will—definitely will.”
Perfected Being Heavy Light smiled lightly.
“After all, I cannot break through within the Saint Sect. In fact, to ascend, I must go to another territory.”
Lu Yang frowned.
“What territory?”
“That territory lies southwest of the Jiangbei region.”
“It is called [Qing Kingdom].”
Perfected Being Heavy Light explained.
“This place is a wonder established in Jiangbei by the Dao Court’s emperor during a previous Path-Seizing War, after our Saint Sect lost to the Dao Court.”
“The cultivation there differs greatly from Jiangbei’s. It emulates the Dao Court and sits at the border between Jiangxi and Jiangdong, serving as the Dao Court’s bridgehead into Jiangbei.”
“I intend to use it as the provision for my ascension.”
As his words fell, the aura around Perfected Being Heavy Light shifted abruptly, like a spark at first faint, yet in an instant igniting a prairie fire.
“Do you know the characteristics of [Covered Lamp Fire]?”
Within the grand hall, Perfected Being Heavy Light’s voice grew ethereal.
Lu Yang’s expression was grave. He had once witnessed the phenomenon of [Covered Lamp Fire] manifesting through the wondrous [Treading Peril] of the [Avici Sword].
“‘Covered Lamp Fire’ is truly golden cup light, illuminating where sun and moon do not, brightening when heaven and earth are yet dark.”
“Yuantu spoke correctly.”
Perfected Being Heavy Light nodded upon hearing this.
“To ascend, one’s words and deeds must align with the imagery of the fruit position itself to draw its resonance.”
“[Covered Lamp Fire] illuminates where sun and moon do not, brightens when heaven and earth are dark. I draw from it the concept of [reversal], so I must prove my Dao by reversing the rules of other fruit positions. And [Qing Kingdom], as a wonder planted in our Jiangbei by the Dao Court’s emperor, naturally contains the rules of the Dao Court’s fruit position.”
“This is my opportunity for attaining the Dao.”
At this, Perfected Being Heavy Light finally revealed his plan.
“I intend to reincarnate into [Qing Kingdom] and reverse its Dao Court order from within.”
As he spoke, brilliant hues manifested behind Perfected Being Heavy Light, as if lighting a lamp. The faint flame gradually radiated dazzling light.
“With the [Heartfire Illuminating Spirit Elixir Scripture], I cultivated the [Six Harmonies Bright Essence Dao Qi], established the [Heavy Splendor Sun Pavilion Dao Foundation], and refined the intrinsic divine ability [Cavernous Illumination Flying Scenery Chart]. Combining heavenly gang and earthly fiend, I formed the innate divine ability, supplemented by [Immortal Mulberry], [Shade Dragon Water], [Fear of Felling], and [Rigid Flame Furnace] to complete my intrinsic life.”
“Thus forming the [Cavernous Yang Blessed Land]!”
As his words ended, the brilliant light behind Perfected Being Heavy Light fully coalesced. Vaguely, pavilions and towers appeared, with rising sun and flying vistas, illuminating the grand hall brilliantly!
“Once I reverse [Qing Kingdom], I will surely gain the fruit position’s favor and ascend for golden nature!”
Under the radiant light, Lu Yang’s expression was solemn.
He understood Perfected Being Heavy Light’s intent. The so-called quest for golden nature was essentially a grand ritual on an immense scale, to draw the gaze of the fruit position.
Only with the fruit position’s guidance could the [blessed land]’s ascension direction be precise.
Otherwise, if it ascended to the wrong fruit position realm, the [blessed land] might at best plummet, or at worst shatter outright, dooming the quest for golden nature.
Perfected Being Heavy Light was now at this stage: cultivation complete, golden nature perfected, ready for breakthrough. He lacked only the final step of gaining [Covered Lamp Fire]’s favor to point him to the fruit position’s location. Success would make the [blessed land]’s transformation into [cavern-heaven] inevitable.
“I pledge my life for Uncle-Master!”
Lu Yang stated his position without hesitation. Perfected Being Yin Shan followed suit. Only then did Perfected Being Heavy Light slowly withdraw his aura.
“I naturally trust you both, or I wouldn’t entrust this to you.”
“But reversing fruit position rules is no small matter.”
“To succeed, relying solely on external force won’t do. Internal and external must synergize, striking together. Only under internal strife and external assault can the fruit position’s rules be shattered.”
“My reincarnation into [Qing Kingdom] is to strike from within.”
“Thus, I need you to rally the Jiangbei cultivators, march south to assault [Qing Kingdom], and apply pressure from outside, creating the opportunity for me to reverse it.”
As his words fell, Lu Yang exhaled a deep breath of turbid qi.
No wonder during his scavenging overseas, amid that wave of heavenly bounty, neither Clear Serenity Flying Snow True Lord nor Perfected Being Heavy Light had haggled with him over gains.
They wanted him to risk his life!
March south to assault [Qing Kingdom]?
No need to think—the wonder planted in Jiangbei by the Dao Court’s emperor would inevitably clash with the Dao Court. And marching south meant the Sword Pavilion would almost certainly join!
In such circumstances, the stronger Lu Yang, the better.
So Heavy Light hoped he gained more benefits. Why would he compete for them? Nothing mattered more than his own ascension for golden nature.
In other words, having taken so many benefits...
How could he refuse to act?
With this thought, Lu Yang immediately cupped his hands in salute and declared loudly.
“I heed Uncle-Master’s will. When to march south? Uncle-Master’s command, and this disciple will not refuse!”
Perfected Being Heavy Light laughed heartily upon seeing this.
“Yuantu, no need for formalities.”
“I have received Flying Snow True Lord’s decree. Before marching south, Yuantu may visit the Manifest Law Pavilion on Sacred Fire Cliff to claim one or two techniques, for protection.”
With that, Perfected Being Heavy Light met Lu Yang’s gaze, and the two smiled at each other.
Clearly, Perfected Being Heavy Light understood perfectly.
Lu Yang’s declaration first addressed loyalty.
But loyalty wasn’t food. They were all Saint Sect perfected beings; empty promises fooled no one. So Perfected Being Heavy Light skipped the fluff.
Lu Yang agreed to act, and he immediately offered benefits.
This was the Saint Sect’s style!
(End of chapter)