Chapter 299
Chapter 299
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Translator: Ace
Chapter: 299
Chapter Title: Chang Yao Treasure Light Cavern Heaven
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A cavern heaven fragment—this was a top-tier treasure without equal.
On the small scale, it was at least on par with Chongguang's [Cave Yang Blessed Land], harboring the heavenly gang and earthly fiend qi refined by its original master in life, its value immeasurable.
On the grand scale, it was akin to the Primordial Magnetism Divine Mountain.
It could even be called a prime opportunity for acquiring metal!
Thus, Lu Yang refused to believe that a family like the Li Clan could obtain such a cavern heaven fragment. Even if they truly had, how could they have concealed it for so long?
"That cavern heaven fragment lies at the seabed of Gantang Circuit."
Perfected Being Roaring Sea explained, "This place wasn't originally a port. It was only after our Li Clan ancestors discovered the cavern heaven fragment that we established it here."
"The purpose was to cover up the anomaly of that cavern heaven fragment. The reason it succeeded was largely due to the fragment's own spiritual treasures concealing their brilliance, severing all heavenly secrets and karmic ties. No one could divine it, allowing our clan to claim it. Our clan's [Frontier-Opening Ship] was obtained from within."
"If Master desires it, this servant can lead you there."
"No need."
Lu Yang decisively shook his head. Out of caution, he didn't even ask for the fragment's exact location. He didn't want to know, and he didn't dare to know.
‘Better not to touch this karma.’
Lu Yang made a snap decision, directly instructing Perfected Being Roaring Sea to retrieve a large cache of geng metal spiritual materials from the clan treasury, along with a mid-grade spiritual treasure.
With these geng metal spiritual materials, it would be enough to complete the final thirty percent nurturing of his immortal spirit main body in the early Foundation Establishment stage.
As for the [Frontier-Opening Ship], he didn't dare take it.
A magic treasure from that cavern heaven fragment—who knew what massive pitfalls it held? This life's existence was far too precious; he couldn't afford to fall to such an unforeseen mishap.
‘I'm still in one piece, not reduced to dust, which means no True Lords have noticed me yet.’
Lu Yang's heart pounded with trepidation. In his eyes, this entire Gantang Circuit had become a dragon's lair and tiger's den, liable to spit out a True Lord at any moment.
With that thought, he flicked his sleeve, rolling up the Yun Clan ancestor and all the treasures before vanishing from the spot.
Time to scram!
‘Though there's no solid proof yet, and it might truly be an opportunity, why take the risk? Better safe than sorry!’
Not only that, Lu Yang didn't even dare have his clone return to meet the immortal spirit main body. Instead, he chose a spot to bury the items, destroyed the clone on the spot, returned his consciousness to the main body, and immediately empowered the [Illumination] divine ability until he confirmed he could still think clearly before feeling a measure of security.
‘Even a True Lord shouldn't be able to find me now.’
With the [Calamity Wave] in place, this life's Lu Yang was extremely concealed. Unless he paraded right under a True Lord's nose, discovery was impossible.
Only then did he relax and activate the [String-Pulling Puppet].
This golden talent had another layer of妙 use.
As the puppeteer, Lu Yang could at any time use this talent to remotely observe every [puppet] under his control, borrowing their perspective.
Soon, the scenery of Gantang Circuit entered Lu Yang's view.
After his departure, Perfected Being Roaring Sea and the Li Clan members first showed a flicker of confusion, their eyes gradually clearing.
"What just happened? I can't quite remember."
Perfected Being Roaring Sea pondered, sensing something off, but soon cast aside the faint doubt and turned to Clan Lord Li Qingyun.
"No time to waste. Prepare at once—we're heading to explore [that place]!"
Li Qingyun was momentarily stunned, his instinctive reaction that it might be too hasty, but on second thought, for the clan's sake, a bit of urgency was normal.
"Understood! I'll prepare right away."
Soon, the entire Li Clan sprang into action. Without any communication, everyone pulled together, their hearts set on exploring that cavern heaven fragment.
Seeing this, Lu Yang smiled in satisfaction.
‘While my main body lacks the guts to explore that cavern heaven fragment, I certainly have the guts to send cannon fodder—and plenty of it!’
Under Lu Yang's influence, the Li Clan buzzed with activity. In short order, they gathered formations, talismans, and magic treasures. Finally, led by Perferred Being Roaring Sea, they arrived at a quiet chamber within the Li Clan grounds. This chamber connected directly to the deepest part of Gantang Circuit's waters, yet what met the eye was an empty expanse.
‘Where's the cavern heaven fragment?’
A question arose in Lu Yang's mind. With a thought, Li Qingyun, who had been silent, suddenly sighed with emotion.
"Worth of a True Lord's methods."
"This cavern heaven fragment shows no divine wonder in ordinary times."
"Only at high noon, when sunlight pierces the waters, does it refract the fragment's form below. Only then can one enter."
Perfected Being Roaring Sea nodded. "Indeed profound."
The two men's expressions remained natural, sensing nothing amiss about this sudden explanation.
Soon, high noon arrived.
Sunlight entered the water, and sure enough, it reflected an image at the seabed: vast ruins and broken walls, collapsed jade towers and crystal palaces, a scene of utter devastation.
Perfected Being Roaring Sea's expression lit with slight joy. He immediately produced the [Edict Origin Bell] and shook it. A resonant toll rippled through the water, its ancient melody causing the illusory cavern heaven fragment to solidify, gradually manifesting into reality. An entrance appeared before them.
". . . Go!"
In the past, Perfected Being Roaring Sea would have hesitated. After all, the Li Clan had only him as a Foundation Establishment cultivator; without full certainty, he couldn't afford risks.
But now, he was utterly decisive.
In the next instant, he transformed into escaping light and plunged into the cavern heaven fragment. The world spun wildly, and he crashed heavily to the ground.
"Pah!"
Perfected Being Roaring Sea spat a mouthful of blood but paid no heed to his injury. Blinded by greed, he first scanned the surroundings.
This cavern heaven fragment was extraordinarily unique. Amid the ruins and broken walls lay a sea of fire burning eternally, fierce flames coiling and winding like a massive serpent. At the serpent's head stood a palace mostly in ruins.
The scenery of a cavern heaven often revealed its master's path.
Through Perfected Being Roaring Sea's eyes, Lu Yang silently appraised the majestic fire serpent within the fragment and quickly deduced its origins.
‘To think it's [Si Fire]?’
Lu Yang frowned. [Si Fire] ranked among the earthly fiends, a yin fire with serpentine form, yet also embodying yang qi rising and returning.
Lu Yang had seen only one divine ability refined from this heavenly gang earthly fiend.
In his previous life, Chongguang had used it to forge his final divine ability, named [Rigid Flame Furnace], corresponding to the fruit position [Covered Lamp Fire]!
‘Could it be . . .’
A suspicion dawned in Lu Yang's mind, confirmed as Perfected Being Roaring Sea's gaze fell on a corner of the fragment.
Amid the ruins, at the fire serpent's head where the shattered palace stood, flames wreathed a half-exposed plaque.
The other half lay inside the palace.
Combined, a name emerged clearly:
[Chang Yao Treasure Light Cavern Heaven]
(End of chapter)