Chapter 240
Chapter 240
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Translator: Ace
Chapter: [Undisclosed]
Chapter Title: Chongguang's Desperate Ascension
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In that instant, Chongguang's figure rose into the sky once more.
Rising alongside him was the [Cavern Yang Blessed Land], now thoroughly plundered by Lu Yang and the other Foundation Establishment True Persons, leaving only a small central region intact.
Compared to before, it was undoubtedly far more meager.
Even after ascending to fruition and transforming into a grotto-heaven, there would still be massive flaws, requiring endless ages to slowly mend the damaged grotto-heaven.
But no matter what, there was at least a sliver of hope!
And with even just that sliver, Chongguang showed no hesitation. He had already begun his ascension, a thick scripture of talismans materializing in his hand out of thin air.
[Shared Fate and Exchanged Luck Register Scripture]!
This fruition treasure, once held by Hong Ju and forged by the former Fortune Daoist from the fruit position of [Covered Lamp Fire], was a genuine method touching upon the Golden Core realm.
Previously, Hong Ju had lent it to Lu Yang, who wrote a single line on it to assassinate King Qing. Afterward, Hong Ju took it back. Who could have imagined that after Hong Ju's death, this fruition treasure had quietly returned to Chongguang's possession? And now, as he brought it out, what was it for?
Lu Yang quickly understood Chongguang's intent.
Chongguang flipped open the [Shared Fate and Exchanged Luck Register Scripture], rings of aureoles blooming behind his head—the vast merit and fortune he once possessed as a natural immortal spirit!
And in this moment, he exhausted it all!
Immortal spirits, born and nurtured by heaven and earth, enjoyed heaven and earth's favor, their merit and fortune far exceeding others. Yet even this was only enough for Chongguang to write a mere six characters on the page:
[I can make Chen Earth return.]
The sixth character drained the last of Chongguang's merit and fortune. Torrential tribulation qi surged forth. With this death, he would surely reincarnate for a hundred lifetimes as swine and dogs!
Yet even so, Chongguang's expression remained calm.
His eyes stayed clear, evidently employing some secret art to temporarily evade the tribulation qi's influence. His hands moved without pause.
He then turned to the gathered mid-Foundation Establishment cultivators.
With a kindly smile, he said,
"Fellow Daoists, please lend me a hand."
As his words fell, nearly everyone felt their own merit and fortune stirred by some force, uncontrollably surging toward Chongguang!
But Lu Yang was already used to it, even numb.
*Here we go again...!*
Which of the Foundation Establishment True Persons present hadn't taken something from the Cavern Yang Blessed Land? These were karmic debts, and now it was time to repay them!
Especially Lu Yang—he had stripped Heavy Radiance nearly bare, claiming treasures beyond count. The interest on what he owed Chongguang had compounded endlessly, impossible to settle. Naturally, Chongguang's secret art struck him without mercy, intent on draining every last strand of his fortune!
In that instant, countless people wished to flee the blessed land.
Yet when they summoned their escape lights, they found the entire blessed land thoroughly sealed. With their mid-Foundation Establishment cultivation, breaking out was impossible!
In the past, True Lords outside would have intervened to save them.
But now?
The True Lords outside had changed their minds, too busy aiding Chongguang's breakthrough to stop him. They would only watch events unfold!
With Chongguang's cultivation, suppressing a group of mid-Foundation Establishment cultivators was effortless!
*I knew it... Primal Saint Sect True Persons can't be trusted!*
Lu Yang sighed.
"Uncle-Master, didn't you say we should rely on ourselves?"
"Indeed."
Chongguang True Person smiled faintly.
"The merit and fortune I seized through my own abilities—how is that not relying on myself? Yuantu, just endure a bit longer."
But the next moment, Chongguang's voice abruptly faltered.
For in Lu Yang's hand, the Avici Sword erupted with radiance. The [Dragon-Stripping] marvel circulated, its blade tip aimed remotely at Chongguang.
"Uncle-Master, you decide."
Lu Yang's expression was calm. Since he had robbed Heavy Radiance, how could he not anticipate the backlash? He had prepared countermeasures before striking.
"Will you stop yourself, or shall I unleash this sword?"
Of course, this sword couldn't harm Chongguang. But empowered by [Dragon-Stripping]'s marvel, it could sever fortune!
All the fortune Chongguang had painstakingly gathered from so many—if Lu Yang's strike caused it to crumble at the last moment, that would be a true catastrophe!
With this thought, a smile bloomed on Chongguang True Person's face.
"Yuantu, you've misunderstood. I was merely testing your prowess. Now I see—you truly are the pillar of our Primal Saint Sect, with limitless potential."
Lu Yang smiled in return.
"Uncle-Master flatters me."
The two exchanged glances.
*Little fox!*
*Dog thing!*
Their former fellow disciple bond was now utterly torn asunder. After a moment of silence, Chongguang True Person spoke wryly.
"You want a second-grade true merit art?"
"Oh?"
Lu Yang's eyes lit up at last. He knew he had finally caught Chongguang's eye—the man was no longer forcing the issue but proposing a deal.
Chongguang said gravely,
"I know you've spoken with Miaoyin. She gave you the fragment of the *Dry Heaven Primordial Unity Subjugating All-Heavens Divine Method*, but not the key [Qi Harvesting Method]. And that Ye Guyue from the Sword Pavilion—she has a second-grade true merit art too. You want them, right?"
"I can give them to you!"
Chongguang continued flatly,
"Give me one-third of your merit and fortune, and I'll hand over the complete *Dry Heaven Primordial Unity Subjugating All-Heavens Divine Method* right now."
"Afterward, I'll specially leave a fragment of the blessed land."
"When I ascend the blessed land again, I'll place you together with that Ye Guyue from the Sword Pavilion. Her fortune is doubly damaged now—she won't be your match."
"At the same time, I'll seal the blessed land, ensuring she can't escape."
"Then, you can harvest and supplement from her as you please."
Lu Yang fell silent upon hearing this.
He had to admit, Chongguang's offer was immensely tempting. After all, his greatest goal this trip was to—no, to obtain a second-grade true merit art.
"But Uncle-Master, how can I trust you'll keep your word?"
Before Lu Yang finished, Chongguang flicked his sleeve, sending forth a beam of brilliant light. A divine sense scan revealed it was the complete original text of the *Dry Heaven Primordial Unity Subjugating All-Heavens Divine Method*!
"Like this—even if I break my promise, you won't lose out."
"...Fine!"
Lu Yang finally decided. He had no intention of pushing too far. Threats were for gains; all-out fighting was pointless.
With that, he ceased resisting Chongguang's fortune absorption.
Chongguang played no tricks, taking only one-third of the merit and fortune. He then turned his gaze back to the [Shared Fate and Exchanged Luck Register Scripture].
Pen in hand, the final character fell: [Yang]
[I can make Chen Earth return to Yang]!
Boom!
In that instant, the mighty power from [Covered Lamp Fire] stirred heaven and earth, crashing down upon Chongguang before expanding outward from him in all directions!
Previously, Chongguang had merely reversed the Chen Earth attribute in his own grasp back to Yang Earth. But now, through the fruition treasure, he extended this reversal across the entire world! He intended to transform every strand of Chen Earth attribute between heaven and earth from Yin Earth back to Yang Earth!
"Fight once more!"
Chongguang's voice echoed in all directions. In a flash, everyone—including Lu Yang—was ejected from the blessed land. The blessed land then rose anew!
Yet in that very instant—
Whoosh!
Clouds and mists filled the sky, purple qi surging from the east.
In the blink of an eye, boundless purple qi formed an endless river spanning north to south, forcibly blocking Chongguang's ascension path!
Following it came a thunderous rebuke:
"Seeking death!"