Chapter 436
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Translator: Ace
Chapter: 0
Chapter Title: Sun-Piercing Rainbow and Daytime Stars
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Daytime stars appeared in the sky, a white rainbow piercing the sun.
Thirty years ago, such celestial phenomena weren't uncommon. Whenever a True Lord traversed the mortal world and cast their gaze downward, these terrifying omens would manifest.
In an instant, all sounds ceased.
Even the clashes within the Sword Pavilion quieted unconsciously. Countless Foundation Establishment True Persons turned their sights toward the Ye family.
And they beheld the Ye family's dire straits.
*Hiss—what a ruthless man!*
At that moment, even the boldest True Persons of the Primal Saint Sect couldn't help but shudder inwardly. Their gazes toward Lu Yang were like looking at a madman.
The Ye family's vaults had nearly all been emptied by banner spirits from the Primal Saint Sect, led by the Heaven Mending Peak Master. The remaining Ye family True Persons and direct disciples were suppressed in their cultivation by banner spirits from the Seven Luminous Heavens—such as the Childless Mother of Mercy, the City God, and Yan the Great Ancestor—and escorted before Lu Yang.
Boom!
High in the heavens, the [Wall Upon Earth] shone even brighter, as if a pair of majestic eyes pierced through the layers of gloom, staring fixedly at Lu Yang.
Yet Lu Yang showed no fear.
*What can you do to me?*
Nothing but impotent rage!
The next moment, Lu Yang turned his gaze to the suppressed Ye family disciples below. Leading them was none other than the Ye family head, Ye Shaoying.
Seeing this, Lu Yang shook his head.
*The banner spirits from the Seven Luminous Heavens are still too kind-hearted. They haven't fully embraced the style of the Broken Faction. In comparison, the Primal Saint Sect banner spirits are far more to my liking.*
"What are you standing around for?"
Lu Yang's tone was flat, his voice cold.
"I said... exterminate the clan, leave no chicken or dog alive! Did you not understand? Or do I need to repeat myself?"
His words stunned everyone.
At this moment, all the Foundation Establishment True Persons secretly observing—including Ye Shaoying and the other Ye family True Persons—snapped their heads up, faces etched with shock.
Stars in broad daylight, a True Lord watching!
Under such circumstances, you still intend to slaughter the entire Ye clan?
As the crowd remained dazed, the banner spirits utterly loyal to Lu Yang sprang into action. In a flash, the entire Ye family estate became a mountain of corpses and sea of blood!
Beside Lu Yang, the figure of Tingyou Ancestor silently materialized.
"You didn't have to go this far."
Tingyou Ancestor sighed, clearly assuming Lu Yang had done this for her sake, to vent the Witch Ghost Dao's grievances. A trace of感动 flickered in her eyes.
"Having slain the projection of Zhengde, I'm already content. Now you've massacred the Ye family too. I'm afraid [Orthodox Virtue] might truly descend recklessly."
Could a True Lord manage it?
In the current era, yes!
After all, nearly half the sixty-year grand era had passed. If [Heaven-Receiving Orthodox Virtue True Lord] spared no expense and burned a cavern heaven, there was hope for a forced manifestation.
But Lu Yang merely laughed at her words.
The [Book of a Hundred Lives] had tallied the opponent's metal nature. Scanning the world, Lu Yang dared claim he understood this [Heaven-Receiving Orthodox Virtue True Lord] better than anyone.
That was why he dared say:
"Ancestor, no need to worry. He won't dare come down!"
In Lu Yang's view, this [Heaven-Receiving Orthodox Virtue True Lord] wasn't even as good as Hongyun!
At least that year's Hongyun had openly defeated all rivals, ascending to the [Covered Lamp Fire] position with honor and dignity before advancing to True Lord.
A True Lord, beset by heart demons.
How laughable?
*I even suspect... that for this man to achieve True Lord status, there must have been a hidden hand behind it. His Golden Core was proven merely to obstruct Tingyou Ancestor!*
At the thought, Lu Yang itched with hatred.
What was a tailwind?
This was it! Stand in the tailwind, and even a pig could soar. To Lu Yang, [Heaven-Receiving Orthodox Virtue True Lord] was that very pig.
Of course, exceptions existed. Lu Yang didn't rule out the possibility of the man being truly desperate.
But even conceding that, if the opponent truly dared descend, Lu Yang had no fear. Worst case, he'd prematurely claim the metal position and fight a true Golden Core battle!
Thus, facing the scrutiny from the [Wall Upon Earth], Lu Yang felt no dread. Instead, he lifted his head with keen interest, eyes eager for a challenge. They locked gazes for a moment—only for the radiant star to dim its luster first, fading into obscurity, truly letting the matter drop.
This was within Lu Yang's expectations.
*In the end, it's not worth it!*
Golden Core True Lords dwelt exalted above. The lives of mere lesser cultivators were worth less than a single hair of theirs. How could they sacrifice themselves for such trifles?
Meanwhile, deep in the Earth-Piercing Abyss.
"The situation is dire."
Zhe Xie True Person disappointedly withdrew his gaze. In that instant, he had truly hoped [Heaven-Receiving Orthodox Virtue True Lord] would force a manifestation to set things right.
Yet the outcome fell short.
*The sect gate may fall, but I must preserve my useful body!*
This was no place to linger!
With that thought, Zhe Xie True Person forced himself to stand despite his wounds and turned to the nearby Guang Ming Buddha Child.
"Master, please save my life."
Zhe Xie True Person's mind was clear.
*Now, I am the last at peak Foundation Establishment in the Sword Pavilion. For the sect's sake, how can I die here? As long as I live, the Sword Pavilion endures. Losses to the vaults are mere accumulation issues. With the Ancestor above, that fiend won't dare truly annihilate our Sword Pavilion.*
After much deliberation, it boiled down to four words:
*I cannot die!*
With that resolve, Zhe Xie True Person's eyes grew firmer. But in Guang Ming Buddha Child's eyes, they were shrouded in thick gloom.
*What potent [Cognitive Obstruction].*
Guang Ming Buddha Child pressed his palms together, inwardly horrified.
From start to finish, Zhe Xie True Person had only obtained a secret method personally compiled by [Soaring Empyrean] from the Yun family elder, scanning it once with his divine sense.
And he was hooked.
*He was just shocked moments ago at someone influencing him, yet now he's completely forgotten. [Great Forest Wood]... as expected of the supreme wood position!*
Insidiously profound!
*But perfect. Time to draw [Soaring Empyrean] into the game.*
Guang Ming Buddha Child schemed inwardly while his face showed compassion.
"Amitabha. With the benefactor's awakened mind, you are fated for our Pure Land!"
Thus far, everything aligned with his predictions.
Why had the World Honored One incarnated as a Buddha Child this era? Merely because Chongguang took the various True Lords? Would the World Honored One truly care about a bunch of True Lords?
He would not!
*The true reason is Demon-Quelling!*
At this moment, the deepest memories in Guang Ming Buddha Child's heart unveiled one by one—layouts of the "World Honored One," his true mission.
*In the past, amid the millennium calamity when the Dao Court was in chaos, the World Honored One had smuggled the earth supreme [City Head Earth] from under the Dao Court's nose under the pretext of spreading the Dharma eastward, dealing them a heavy blow. Now, clearly, he intends to repeat the feat and incorporate the [Sword Dao Position] into the Pure Land!*
*If successful... immense gain for the Buddha Realm!*
The Pure Land World Honored One, the last Nascent Soul Dao Lord of this age, had carved a heavenly path amid what should have been a tripartite stalemate.
Call him shameless if you will.
Curse him for loving to stir the pot.
But by results, he had seized no small advantages from the other three sides. The [City Head Earth] still trapped in the Pure Land stood as proof.
Such a figure was no easy opponent!