Chapter 22
Chapter 22
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Translator: Ace
Chapter: 22
Chapter Title: The Might of the Divine Light
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Finally, Lu Yang figured it out.
“I can’t leave!”
It wasn’t because he was moved by Xiao Shiye’s final performance, but because he suddenly realized something that made his skin crawl.
“In the end, why did I come out with Xiao Shiye in the first place?”
“I should have gone to find Zhao Xuhe immediately to get the other half of that third-grade true technique from my previous life, the *Nine Transformations of the Dragon Art*.”
But what happened instead?
He followed Xiao Shiye to the Merit Pool, just because he was curious?
He knew that the grand prize at the Merit Pool could only be drawn once a year, and he had already used his chance for the year. There was absolutely no benefit in going to the Merit Pool with Xiao Shiye.
I actually did something with no benefit to myself?
This doesn't make sense!
In that instant, Lu Yang felt as if a basin of cold water had been poured over his head, his hands and feet turning icy to the extreme. “Who is influencing me? Interfering with my thoughts?”
“No…”
Having figured this out, Lu Yang had a sudden epiphany.
Why would he accompany Xiao Shiye to the Merit Pool? Because Xiao Shiye needed him! Otherwise, he would be the one being hunted by a powerful enemy all alone right now!
And now, he had an external support like himself!
If Xiao Shiye was the Son of Destiny with heaven-defying luck, then he himself was the unlucky fool in stories who serves as a shield for the Son of Destiny when danger strikes!
Splitting up to escape in this situation? It was just a way to draw fire!
Lu Yang was one hundred percent certain that if they split up, he would be the one who was caught and killed in the end, while Xiao Shiye would turn misfortune into fortune!
“How insidious…”
Lu Yang let out a long, turbid breath. When a Son of Destiny like Xiao Shiye played at diverting disaster, any disciple of the Primal Saint Sect would inevitably fall for it.
Because in the Primal Saint Sect, there are no good people.
If someone offered to stay behind, any other disciple of the sect would be overjoyed, shed a few crocodile tears, and then flee without a moment's hesitation.
However, once they did that, they would very likely become Xiao Shiye’s shield.
Unfortunately for Xiao Shiye, he had run into Lu Yang. Xiao Shiye was certain that there were no good people in the Primal Saint Sect, which was why he devised this plan. The problem was, Lu Yang thought the same.
No good people in the Primal Saint Sect, and you, Xiao Shiye, are the only good one?
I don't believe it!
So, no matter how eloquently you speak, no matter how much you act like you're facing death with courage, I will first assume you are not a good person, and then deduce what evil deed you're trying to commit!
That’s right, Lu Yang reached his conclusion first!
It was precisely because of this that he wasn't blinded by the obvious and was able to examine himself in time, ultimately discovering what was truly wrong. Otherwise, he would have been thoroughly screwed!
Meanwhile, Liu Xin, who had been in hot pursuit, also saw Xiao Shiye charging toward him, and Lu Yang, who remained motionless in the distance. He thought to himself, "To catch bandits, first catch the king. This Xiao Shiye has a low cultivation level and is easy to deal with. It's safer to take care of that Lu Yang first…"
Before Liu Xin could finish his thought, a loud bang suddenly echoed.
“Boom!”
The next second, a magnificent sword light tore through the sea of clouds. It didn’t flee, but instead, under Xiao Shiye’s astonished gaze, it flew right to his side.
“Brother Xiao, we hit it off the moment we met. How could I, Lu, abandon you?”
“A mere thief. With you and I together, what is there to fear?”
Lu Yang spoke with heroic grandeur.
Xiao Shiye listened, dumbfounded.
Could it be that he had miscalculated and actually met a good person in the Primal Saint Sect…
“Impossible!”
Xiao Shiye snapped back to his senses instantly, noticing that while Lu Yang seemed to be standing shoulder-to-shoulder with him to face the enemy, he was actually positioning him as a firm shield. His face immediately darkened.
What good person? This was a bad person!
“Brother Lu, it was all a misunderstanding just now.”
Xiao Shiye wore a wry smile, knowing that Lu Yang had already seen through his scheme. He couldn't help but whisper, “Now that it has come to this, why don’t we truly join forces?”
“Join forces? Fine.”
Lu Yang let out a cold laugh, then directly threw Xiao Shiye toward the others, excluding Liu Xin. Xiao Shiye immediately started cursing, “You shameless bastard, Lu…”
Seeing this from a distance, Liu Xin burst into laughter. Although he didn't know what had happened between Lu Yang and Xiao Shiye, it was clear they were having a dispute. But this was perfect for him. After all, he had no obligation to accommodate his enemies. If they were having problems themselves, he was happy to kick them while they were down!
Thinking this, Liu Xin immediately changed his plan and shouted to the others:
“You all trap Xiao Shiye. I’ll deal with Lu Yang.”
After giving his orders, Liu Xin rode a streak of light toward Lu Yang. But just then, he saw Lu Yang suddenly flash a smile.
Something’s wrong!
The next second, Lu Yang’s figure vanished.
Almost simultaneously, a sword light suddenly erupted from Xiao Shiye, who was already surrounded by the others. Lu Yang’s figure strode out from within the sword light!
Divine Empyrean Sword Control True Art!
Wherever the sword light is, he can arrive with a thought!
Liu Xin instantly recalled the conversation between Lu Yang and Xiao Shiye. The talk of joining forces wasn't sarcasm, but a tacit understanding!
The two had perfectly understood each other's meaning and even put on a spontaneous, brilliant act. They had successfully deceived him and created the perfect opportunity for battle: throwing a fully-prepared Lu Yang into a group of cultivators who were completely unprepared and whose highest cultivation was only the mid-Qi Refining Realm!
Liu Xin’s expression changed drastically in an instant, and he yelled, “Scatter…”
“Too late!”
Lu Yang let out a sinister laugh. The Sword Pellet blossomed like a peacock's fanned tail, but compared to before, the sword light that erupted this time was stained with a deep, bloody color.
In an instant, Lu Yang let out a breath and shouted, his body transforming into a blood shadow that merged with the Sword Pellet. A crimson screen of light, like fire and blood, then surged forth. With Lu Yang at its center, the divine light swept out in all directions, like a wildfire across a prairie, staining the world in blood. In the blink of an eye, it had completely submerged everyone!
Heavenly Demon Blood-Transforming Divine Light!
Though it was broad daylight, the cultivators struck by the blood-light felt a bone-chilling cold sweep through their bodies as if they had fallen into an ice cave, and then they lost consciousness.
When the divine light dissipated, all that remained besides the still-reeling Xiao Shiye were empty human skins fluttering down from the sky.
As for their flesh and blood, it had been devoured completely by the Heavenly Demon Blood-Transforming Divine Light, causing the red glow on Lu Yang’s Sword Pellet to appear even more malevolent.
The next second, the Sword Pellet trembled slightly, and a blood shadow emerged from it, taking on Lu Yang's appearance.
He looked over and saw Liu Xin standing dumbfounded in the distance, as if in a dream. He immediately burst out laughing, “I was wondering who it was. So it's Senior Brother Liu.”
Before his voice had even faded, he rode his sword light and flew over to attack!
He had not forgotten the grudge from two lives ago when he was refined in an instant like a resource. He would avenge his self from two lives ago!
The hatred of yesterday felt like a thorn in his back!
Today, don't you blame me!
Lu Yang flew forth with his sword. Liu Xin, having just witnessed the terrifying power of the Heavenly Demon Blood-Transforming Divine Light, his face turned grim, and he immediately tried to retreat.
“Trying to run?” Lu Yang pursued without hesitation.
Seeing this, Liu Xin hurriedly shouted, “Qingchen, release the restriction!”
As soon as he spoke, the illusory mirage that had sealed off the area suddenly shattered. Then, a graceful figure slowly appeared—it was none other than Fairy Qingchen.
The treasure that had just enveloped this part of the cloud sea was her "Nine Palaces Pervasive Dust Handkerchief." Hidden within the handkerchief was a Nine Palaces Grand Array that could hide a world in a grain of sand, lock down heaven and earth, and seal off an area. It was originally intended to prevent their targets from escaping, but it had backfired and blocked Liu Xin's escape route instead.
Seeing Fairy Qingchen appear, Liu Xin finally breathed a sigh of relief.
The next second, he rode his escape light to Fairy Qingchen's side and stood shoulder-to-shoulder with her, looking grimly at the pursuing Lu Yang and Xiao Shiye.
The two sides stared at each other.
After a moment, Liu Xin finally spoke in a low voice, “Hey, can we reconcile?”
(End of this chapter)