Chapter 298: Changyao Treasure Light Dongtian
Chapter 298: The Changyao Radiance Cave Heaven
A fragment of a Cave Heaven—this was truly a first-rate treasure.
At its most modest evaluation, it was at least comparable to Chongguang's Dongyang Blessed Land, containing the Heavenly Gang and Earthly Fiend qi refined by its former master during their lifetime—its value was incalculable.
At its grandest, it could be likened to the Magnetic Divine Mountain.
It might even be considered a golden opportunity!
Thus, Lü Yang absolutely refused to believe that a Cave Heaven fragment could have been obtained by a family like the Li Clan. Even if they had somehow acquired it, how could they have kept it hidden for so long?
"That Cave Heaven fragment lies beneath the seabed of Sweet Pear Path," True Person Xiaohai explained. "This place wasn't originally a harbor. It was only after my Li Clan ancestors discovered the Cave Heaven fragment that they established it here."
"The purpose was to conceal the anomalies of that Cave Heaven fragment. However, the reason it succeeded was primarily due to the fragment itself obscuring its spiritual nature—its heavenly secrets and karma severed, making it impossible for anyone to deduce its existence. That's how my family managed to occupy it. Our Territory-Expanding Ship was obtained from within it."
"If Master desires it, this subordinate can take you there."
"Absolutely not."
Lü Yang decisively shook his head. Out of caution, he didn't even ask for the specific location of the Cave Heaven fragment—he didn't want to know, nor dared to.
'This karma is better left untouched.'
Acting swiftly, Lü Yang instructed True Person Xiaohai to retrieve the large stockpile of Geng Metal spiritual materials stored in the family treasury, along with a mid-grade spiritual treasure.
With these Geng Metal materials, he could complete the final thirty percent of nurturing his immortal spirit's original body during the early Foundation Establishment stage.
As for the Territory-Expanding Ship, he didn't dare take it.
Who knew what kind of trap might be hidden within a treasure from that Cave Heaven fragment? His current life was far too precious to risk on such unpredictable events.
'The fact that I haven't been pulverized yet means no True Lord has noticed me for now.'
Lü Yang trembled with fear—Sweet Pear Path had become a dragon's pool and tiger's den in his eyes. He feared that a True Lord might leap out from it at any moment.
With this thought, he flicked his sleeve, gathering the Yun Family Patriarch and all the treasures before vanishing on the spot.
Time to flee!
'Though there's no concrete evidence yet, perhaps there really is an opportunity here... but why should I take the risk? Better safe than sorry!'
Not only that, Lü Yang didn't even dare send his avatar back to meet his immortal spirit's original body. Instead, he chose a spot to bury the items, destroyed the avatar on the spot, and returned his consciousness to his main body. He immediately activated the Profound Clarity divine ability and only felt at ease once confirming he could still think.
'Now, even if a True Lord were looking, they shouldn't be able to find me.'
With Tribulation Wave shielding him, Lü Yang in this life was extremely well-hidden. Unless he paraded himself before a True Lord's eyes, there was no way he could be discovered.
With this reassurance, he confidently activated Puppet on Strings.
This golden-tier talent had another marvelous use.
As the puppeteer, Lü Yang could remotely observe every puppet he controlled through this talent, borrowing their perspectives at any time.
Soon, the scene of Sweet Pear Path appeared before Lü Yang's eyes.
After his departure, True Person Xiaohai and the Li clansmen first showed signs of confusion before gradually regaining clarity in their expressions.
"What just happened? I can't quite remember..."
True Person Xiaohai pondered, feeling as though something was amiss, but quickly dismissed the thought and turned to Clan Head Li Qingyun.
"Time is of the essence. Prepare quickly—we're heading to explore that place!"
Li Qingyun was momentarily stunned, instinctively wondering if this was too hasty. But upon reflection, urgency was only natural for the clan's sake.
"Understood! I'll make preparations at once."
Soon, the entire Li Clan sprang into action. Without any discussion, everyone worked toward the same goal—their hearts set on exploring that Cave Heaven fragment.
Lü Yang smiled in satisfaction.
'Though I lack the courage to explore that Cave Heaven fragment myself, I have no shortage of boldness when it comes to sending cannon fodder to do it—and plenty at that!'
Under Lü Yang's influence, the Li Clan bustled with fervor. Before long, they had prepared sufficient formations, talismans, and treasures. Led by True Person Xiaohai, they arrived at a quiet chamber within the Li Clan compound—a space connected to the deepest part of Sweet Pear Path's waters.
Yet all they saw was emptiness.
'Where's the Cave Heaven fragment?'
A question arose in Lü Yang's mind. With a thought, Li Qingyun—who had remained silent until now—suddenly sighed with emotion. "Truly the work of a True Lord."
"This Cave Heaven fragment normally shows no signs of its wonder."
"Only at noon, when sunlight pierces the waters, does it refract an image of the Cave Heaven fragment beneath the surface. Only then can one enter."
True Person Xiaohai nodded in agreement. "Indeed profound."
Neither found anything amiss with this sudden explanation.
Soon, noon arrived.
Sunlight penetrated the water, and sure enough, an image appeared at the seabed—vast ruins, shattered jade towers, presenting a scene of utter desolation.
True Person Xiaohai's expression brightened with delight. He immediately took out the Summoning Origin Bell and rang it. The melodious chimes rippled through the water, their ancient tones causing the illusory Cave Heaven fragment to grow increasingly solid until an entrance visibly manifested before them.
"...Let's go!"
In the past, True Person Xiaohai might have hesitated—after all, the Li Clan had only him, a single Foundation Establishment True Person. Without absolute certainty, he wouldn't have risked it.
But now, he acted with decisive resolve.
In the next moment, he transformed into a streak of light and flew into the Cave Heaven fragment before him. Instantly, the world seemed to spin violently before he crashed heavily onto the ground.
"Pfft—!"
True Person Xiaohai spat out a mouthful of blood, yet paid no heed to his injuries. Blinded by greed, he immediately surveyed his surroundings.
This Cave Heaven fragment was peculiar—beyond the ruins, all that met the eye was a sea of raging flames that burned ceaselessly. The roiling fire coiled through the Cave Heaven like a giant serpent, its head positioned directly beneath a mostly shattered palace.
The appearance of a Cave Heaven often reflected its master's path.
Through True Person Xiaohai's perspective, Lü Yang silently observed the towering fiery serpent within the Cave Heaven fragment and quickly deduced its origin.
'It's actually Si Fire?'
Lü Yang frowned deeply. Si Fire occupied an Earthly Fiend position—a yin-type flame containing serpent imagery, symbolizing the dispersal and return of yang qi.
Among the divine abilities refined using this Heavenly Gang and Earthly Fiend combination, Lü Yang had only encountered one.
In his previous life, Chongguang had used it to refine his final divine ability—the Rigid Flame Furnace—corresponding to the fruit position Overturned Lamp Flame!
'Could it be...'
A sudden suspicion arose in Lü Yang's mind. As True Person Xiaohai's gaze fell upon a corner of the Cave Heaven fragment, this suspicion was confirmed.
Amidst the ruins, within the shattered palace standing at the head of the towering fiery serpent, flickering flames partially revealed a broken plaque.
The other half lay inside the palace.
When pieced together, a name emerged clearly:
[Changyao Radiance Cave Heaven]