Chapter 229
Chapter 229
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Translator: Ace
Chapter: 0
Chapter Title: Fall of Cave Yang Blessed Land
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At this moment, the lands south and north of the Yangtze, west and east of Jiangxi—all four directions stirred!
“Who is it?”
The first to rise was True Lord Clear Serenity Flying Snow. A red glow flickered in her beautiful eyes as her once-steady aura instantly turned frenzied.
Almost simultaneously, the True Lords from every direction revealed traces of astonishment in their thoughts.
The next instant, within the Foundation Establishment realm and the present world, myriad phenomena bloomed while brilliant splendor filled the skies. Leading the way was a towering tree shadow that pierced heaven and earth.
[Immortal Mulberry Tree]!
Ranked among the Heavenly Gangs, formed from Jia Wood Qi—it was yang wood. Severed roots and branches turned it to dead wood, but nourished by river pools and marshes, it gained the foundation for eternal life!
Right after, the colossal tree shadow trembled slightly. Its crown shed countless raindrops onto the vast northern bank of the river. Each drop felt as heavy as a mountain, sinking straight into the soil with profound yin qi. Thus, it merged into the earth veins, coursing in all directions, ultimately coalescing from water and earth qi.
[Yin Dragon Water]!
Ranked among the [Earthly Fiends], formed from Chen Earth Qi—it was the world's most yin soil, yet also the tomb of water. Though earth qi in nature, it manifested as water.
In an instant, countless Foundation Establishment True Persons wore puzzled expressions.
“Has Senior Brother succeeded? His divine abilities manifest, proclaiming it to the world?”
Perfected Being Yin Shan pondered as he glanced at Hong Ju beside him. But Hong Ju's eyes were wide, his mouth agape, his face filled with utter despair!
“No... this isn't right. Why?”
Hong Ju muttered under his breath. An ominous premonition crawled into his heart. From what he knew, success wouldn't cause such a massive commotion!
Silent nurturing was the true sign of successful ascension!
This grand scale, nearly summoning divine abilities across the world, instead showed that True Person Heavy Light could no longer control his own aura!
The next moment, another phenomenon emerged.
The heaven-spanning [Immortal Mulberry Tree] suddenly burst with radiance, sprouting lush branches and leaves. Its crown swayed, erupting with boundless vitality.
[Fear of the Axe]!
Ranked among the Heavenly Gangs, formed from Yi Wood Qi—unlike dead wood, this was living wood, yin wood, perfectly complementing the yang wood of Jia.
Atop the crown, True Person Heavy Light's figure appeared. He paid no heed to the outside world, staring blankly at the [Covered Lamp Fire] overhead, lost in thought. As he pondered, starfire gleamed in his palm, transforming into a blazing solar wheel!
[Rigid Flame Furnace]!
Ranked among the Earthly Fiends, formed from Si Fire Qi—it was the fire of furnaces and forges, yin fire. Now cradled in True Person Heavy Light's palm, it bloomed with myriad glories!
At this moment, True Person Heavy Light's four innate divine abilities fully manifested!
Immediately after, the four phenomena of divine abilities collapsed with a boom, converging entirely into his palm. They reflected onto an ancient scroll painting.
This scroll brimmed with fusion, depicting countless scenes—mountains and rivers, sun and moon, palaces—all outlined in dense, tadpole-like runes. At a glance, it seemed mere artwork. But focused scrutiny revealed the profound truths of the Dao within, each character a gem.
Natal divine ability, [Illumination Flying Scenery Scroll]!
With the four innate divine abilities completing the natal divine ability and merging with the Dao foundation, [Cave Yang Blessed Land] formed seamlessly, without flaw or error.
But why?
The next instant, blood tears streamed from True Person Heavy Light's eyes.
“Why hasn't it succeeded? Why does [Covered Lamp Fire] repel me!?”
Time seemed to freeze in that moment.
Across the world, every peak Foundation Establishment Great True Person—save for the True Lords—reacted with a sigh, tinged with desolation and helplessness.
“It failed.”
The next second, Perfected Being Yin Shan stared in horror at Hong Ju beside him. This peak Foundation Establishment Great True Person shook his head, a bitter smile curling his lips.
“Alas...”
No sooner had he spoken than a thunderous boom rang out. His Dharma body exploded into radiant lights scattering across the sky. His cultivation of airborne pavilions vanished in an instant!
At the same time, every cultivator worldwide with a cultivation base or Dao foundation linked to [Covered Lamp Fire] sensed it. The strong felt a heavy blow, spitting blood. The weak fell to qi deviation on the spot, unable to recover for days. All gazed in shock at the heavens.
Then they heard a long sigh.
In the sky, the light-shadow of True Person Heavy Light shook its head. Enlightenment and reluctance flickered in his eyes. His lips moved, roaring hoarsely:
“It’s not my fault! Not my fault...!!!”
Before his words faded, his figure dissipated.
Boom!
Explosive brilliance filled the horizon in a flash. [Covered Lamp Fire] vanished once more. Within the Foundation Establishment realm, a blazing solar wheel plummeted!
“The Blessed Land falls!”
Having witnessed a True Lord's cave-heaven collapse before, Lu Yang saw it clearly now. This was no illusion, no deliberate lure.
It was a true failure!
Failure in seeking gold, the Blessed Land's collapse—even affecting all cultivators tied to [Covered Lamp Fire]. Though not as world-shaking as a True Lord's fall,
It was dramatic enough.
Yet Lu Yang couldn't fathom it. How had it failed? True Person Heavy Light's preparations were flawless—no one had even obstructed him.
He had True Lord Clear Serenity Flying Snow's personal oversight—a mid-Golden Core True Lord, fresh from slaying another True Lord. With no Hong Yun Daoist to rival his destiny, he had heaven, earth, and man in alignment. Every detail accounted for. In Qi Refining terms, it was a perfect foundation.
How could it fail?
But he had no time to dwell. In the Foundation Establishment realm, as the Blessed Land fell, that solar wheel drew nearer. Signs emerged even in the present world.
One glance revealed a arc of light.
Illusory radiance reflected countless jade towers and pavilions, trees, rain, furnaces—all the divine ability phenomena True Person Heavy Light had shown.
[Cave Yang Blessed Land]!
In a flash, countless Foundation Establishment True Persons fixed their gazes upon it.
After all, this [Cave Yang Blessed Land] held True Person Heavy Light's lifelong treasures and insights—a massive opportunity for Foundation Establishment True Persons!
A whale falls, and all things thrive!
At the same time, the Golden Core True Lords from every side projected their divine senses onto [Cave Yang Blessed Land].
“Snow Flying Rainbow, you can't stop us this time. Since Heavy Light failed, his leftover Blessed Land should be divided as we agreed.”
“Indeed. Failure in seeking gold—shared among the houses!”
In the Heaven-Connecting Cloud Sea, True Lord Clear Serenity Flying Snow showed no anger as outsiders imagined. She merely said calmly,
“Very well. Then let each house rely on their own abilities.”
She was a madwoman, but not a fool.
For Heavy Light's gold-seeking, she had forged alliances, gaining the Primal Saint Sect's support to withstand the other three sides' pressure. But now Heavy Light had failed.
A dead man wasn't worth the Primal Saint Sect's further effort. Mighty as they were, they couldn't face three at once—let alone for a dead man's leftover Blessed Land. So even True Lord Clear Serenity Flying Snow, dominant as she was, had to compromise now.
“However... no Great True Persons. Only mid-Foundation Establishment entry.”
Her words hung in the air. The True Lords exchanged glances. True Lord Clear Serenity Flying Snow was mid-Golden Core, after all. Compromised, but still with say.
They didn't wish to fully enrage this madwoman.
With that in mind, the True Lords from every side nodded.
“Agreed!”
The next instant, a cold voice rang in Lu Yang's ears—like calm before the storm.
“Enter the Blessed Land. I want to know the reason for the failure.”
A thorough investigation!