Chapter 335: Treasure Hunt
Chapter 335: Seizing Treasures
Since Lü Yang intended to eliminate demons and defend the Dao, he naturally prepared thoroughly.
The array patterns he was currently drawing weren't ordinary—they were based on Cheng Xian's guidance, restoring the original formations within the [Southern Heavenly Gate].
"These formations were shattered during the invasion by various True Lords."
"But that doesn't mean they were weak—it was purely because there were too many True Lords who shamelessly ganged up on them, making them appear feeble."
"If I can restore even one corner and gain control over it..."
"Even if it can't unleash its peak power, trapping these early and mid Foundation Establishment cultivators should be more than sufficient!"
While setting up the formation, Lü Yang didn't forget to activate [Puppet on Strings], using the Yun Family Patriarch and True Person Xiuxin's perspectives to observe the situation inside the [Heavenly Capital Palace].
This allowed him to adjust his plans accordingly.
"Boom!"
Finally, as several Foundation Establishment True Persons skilled in formations broke through the array patterns, a sudden burst of fragrance wafted out from the previously sealed [Heavenly Capital Palace].
Just this single whiff caused several True Persons with insufficient cultivation and shallow Dao comprehension to become intoxicated, their faces flushing crimson. By the time they regained their senses, their bodies were already overwhelmed, forcing them to retreat in disarray—unable to even approach the [Heavenly Capital Palace]!
"Such potent pill fragrance!"
The Mending Heaven Peak Master took a deep breath, feeling his magic power increase slightly while gaining sudden insights into the divine abilities he had mastered.
"This is... a pill that aids Dao comprehension!"
On the other side, Ye Guyue also discerned the pill's nature, her beautiful eyes gleaming. "This palace has karmic ties with my Sword Pavilion."
In an instant, both had already pushed Lü Yang's matter to the back of their minds.
After all, what lay before them was truly pivotal to their Dao paths—everything else could be set aside. With this thought, they quickly regained their calm composure.
"Cooperate?"
Neither was a fool. They knew that wherever such precious treasures existed, there would inevitably be layers of protection. Without cooperation, obtaining the treasures would be as difficult as ascending to heaven.
As for the conflict between righteousness and demonic paths? For a Saint Sect True Person, it naturally didn't matter. With sufficient benefits, any conflict could be set aside.
From the Sword Pavilion's perspective, this wasn't cooperation.
It was merely temporarily setting aside demon-slaying to seize an opportunity and grow stronger. Once their strength increased, eliminating demons would be even more assured.
Priorities had to be weighed.
Soon, both approached the grand doors of the [Heavenly Capital Palace]. In the next moment, they simultaneously reached out and pressed their hands against the palace gates.
"Boom!"
Instantly, a dull thud resounded. The Mending Heaven Peak Master and Ye Guyue frowned simultaneously as an immense pressure abruptly descended upon them.
"Is this testing our status?"
Ye Guyue's expression flickered briefly before she regained her composure, realizing this was merely an inspection without any actual lethal effect.
'Strange...'
Meanwhile, the Mending Heaven Peak Master pondered silently: 'Ye Guyue is indeed at mid Foundation Establishment—there's no deception here.'
He knew of the [Heavenly Capital Palace].
After all, the Saint Sect had been the first to breach the [Mystic Spirit Realm] and had gathered extensive intelligence beforehand. The [Heavenly Capital Palace] happened to be among the information they possessed.
That was why he deliberately partnered with Ye Guyue—to test the cultivation of this renowned Sword Pavilion swordswoman. Yet the result left him somewhat surprised. It wasn't that she wasn't strong—Ye Guyue was formidable, at perfected mid Foundation Establishment and a sword cultivator to boot. Even the Peak Master had no absolute certainty of defeating her.
The problem was—she wasn't strong enough!
'I've cultivated the 《Mending Heaven True Scripture》, harmonizing with heaven and earth. My spiritual intuition is extraordinarily keen. I distinctly sensed inexplicable danger here...'
If not Ye Guyue, then who could it be?
'Never mind... With the Great Dao before me, how can I not strive for it? Presumably, this [Heavenly Capital Palace] was once a True Lord's residence—some danger is to be expected.'
'At the very least, the True Lords have already plundered this place once. Now divided among four factions, it serves both to monopolize Fruit Positions and nurture cultivators like us. Thus, there definitely won't be traps guaranteeing certain death. Whatever remains can be considered trials left by the True Lords for us!'
With this thought, the Peak Master steeled his resolve.
After all, life only happens once, and the Dao path offers no second chances. When the moment comes to fight, one must fight—or risk never having another opportunity!
"Go!"
In the next instant, he formed a hand seal and shot into the [Heavenly Capital Palace] on a beam of light, with Ye Guyue close behind. The other mid Foundation Establishment True Persons also rushed in without hesitation.
The first thing that greeted them was a pill furnace at the palace's center.
The eight-trigram furnace stood steadily, its lid slightly ajar. Inside rested a radiant pill—the source of the fragrant aroma.
'[Dao Harmony Immortal Pill]!'
Through the Yun Family Patriarch and True Person Xiuxin's vision, Lü Yang immediately focused on the pill—but soon, his expression turned peculiar.
The [Dao Harmony Immortal Pill], though inside the furnace, wasn't at its center. Instead, it lay in a corner like mere scraps...
'Has this furnace already been looted?'
Lü Yang could easily imagine a True Lord storming into the pill room, flinging open the furnace, and sweeping away all valuable pills inside.
Only a single [Dao Harmony Immortal Pill] remained—perhaps useless to a True Lord, hence left behind.
'It must be so! Given how True Lords operate, even if something offered the slightest benefit, they'd take everything without leaving a trace.'
In Lü Yang's eyes, this was already remarkably generous. Putting himself in their shoes, he wouldn't care whether the pills were useful—he'd take them all! Even if just to snack on like candy, he'd never leave anything for successors.
"Crack..."
Just then, a crisp sound startled everyone present. Following the noise, their gazes fell upon a luxuriant spiritual root.
'[Immortal Root of Longevity Equal to Heaven]!'
In that instant, Lü Yang felt his heart turn cold.
The reason wasn't this legendary root granting immortality—but the headless corpse leaning against it.
The corpse was petite, its neck empty yet bloodless. Clad in Daoist robes embroidered with golden scripture—each character a gem—the most terrifying detail was its bloodstained finger, which had scrawled a single character on the ground.
'Bad!'
Immediately, the Mending Heaven Peak Master and Ye Guyue felt their bodies grow heavy as a roar brimming with endless hatred echoed in their ears:
"[Execute]!"
Through the Yun Family Patriarch and True Person Xiuxin's vision, Lü Yang clearly witnessed the changes inside the palace and patted his chest in relief.
"Thank goodness I didn't go!"
The headless corpse had clearly been an Earth Immortal in life—likely a Daoist attendant who tended the furnace for the [Mystic Spirit Realm]'s supreme ruler, cultivating the same supreme Dao lineage.
This single character resembled the [True Word Art] Cheng Xian had previously demonstrated...
But had evolved further into the [Heavenly Decree Righteous Law]!
An Earth Immortal comparable to a Grand True Person, leaving such a bloody character in death, must have poured all his magic power and divine abilities into this single stroke.
"To a True Lord, this would be like a gentle breeze—not even worth noticing."
"But for mid Foundation Establishment cultivators, it's an absolute kill!"
"Still, being dead, it only has one strike... and will only target the strongest one or two present. Had I gone, it would've surely been me!"
Fortunately, he hadn't.
The unlucky ones were Ye Guyue and the Mending Heaven Peak Master!