Being a talent in the Chusheng Demon Sect

Chapter 1016 Things Are Different Now
Lu Yang's feelings toward Angxiao were always complicated, after all, this Great True Lord had caused him a great psychological trauma back then.

He has always kept accounts.

He also considered many ways to deal with [Angxiao], such as using [Shenxiao Thunder] to transform [Fudeng Fire] to reverse Chentu and make him fall from the position of Great True Lord.

However, it turned out to be useless.

While the imagery of [Divine Thunder] can be modified to reproduce all the profound imagery of [Covering Lamp Fire], it is ultimately not the genuine product of the Immortal Pivot.

What constitutes a genuine product?

The true fruit position of the Immortal Pivot is connected to the Heavenly Gang and Earthly Fiends of the Immortal Pivot, like a large net, making the entire Immortal Pivot as solid as an iron barrel.

The principle behind 【Covering Lamp Fire】reversing Chen Earth is based on this large network. The same applies to 【Soaring Sky】. However, Lü Yang is different. 【Divine Sky Thunder】 completely belongs to him. It is detached from the Immortal Pivot and is not bound to the Heavenly Gang and Earthly Fiends. Therefore, no matter how it changes, it cannot affect Chen Earth.

Therefore, there are only two ways to deal with [Angxiao].

Firstly, he helps Hongyun seek gold. Only when he seeks gold and proves the [Covering Lamp Fire] can he reverse the Chen Earth and cause [Angxiao] to fall from the position of Great True Lord.

This is also the best way.

Unfortunately, in this life, because the first Demon-Taming Peak Master was awakened prematurely, many unexpected changes occurred. [Angxiao] decisively abandoned the Underworld, which led to the closure of this path.

Therefore, only the second option remains:
'Let's fight! Crush him head-on!'

Thinking of this, Lü Yang's eyes brightened even more: 'Although the current [Angxiao] hasn't fallen, it definitely can't reach the peak it was at in the Underworld,'

Because it lacks the distinction between "straight and crooked" (a concept in Buddhist philosophy), it lacks the blessing of the empty-minded attainment of enlightenment.

'With only the Five Elements at their peak, he's at most at the Immortal Bridge Realm, not yet at the Heavenly Ascent Realm. Since that's the case, I might as well fight him!'

I haven't used the Supreme Dao Transformation skill yet!
Perfect! If I combine the Supreme Dao Transformation with the Dragon-Slaying Ruler's wisdom-enhancing effects, my state will surely reach its strongest point ever!
'The best outcome would be for me to use [Angxiao] to forge a supreme treasure, break through the Immortal Bridge, defeat him, and extract the [Great Forest Wood] essence through the Golden Elixir. A less ideal outcome would be to take only one of these. The worst outcome would still be forging a supreme treasure and leaving [Angxiao] peacefully.'

There is nothing to be afraid of anymore!
Moreover, now that Angxiao has entered the world, his future plans will inevitably involve him; it's either cooperation or falling out, he'll have to deal with him eventually.

'And if I remember correctly, [Angxiao] originated from Danding Peak.'

Could the inheritance of the first Dan Ding Peak Master, as mentioned by the White Crane Boy, be on him? After all, how could such a prodigy not have some great opportunity?

Without hesitation, Lü Yang set off immediately.

'That old ghost is probably stuck in the mortal world now. Apart from the underworld, he can only be imprisoned there.' Lu Yang's figure traversed the void.

In the blink of an eye, he stepped into the mortal world. The Yin-Yang Divine Fruit above his head turned outwards, concealing him and sealing him away.

Then he saw what the human world looked like now.

What came into view was a vast expanse of haze, so thick that one could not see one's hand in front of one's face, and all divine senses seemed to have lost their ability to perceive the outside world.

The Great Web of Cause and Effect?

Lu Yang tried to deduce it, but the result was like trying to catch the moon's reflection in water; it seemed that a towering shadow had also obscured the great net of cause and effect.

'A True Lord falling into this place is like a drop of water falling into a vast ocean; he can feel nothing, cannot sense good or bad fortune, and cannot foresee blessings or misfortunes. However, unlike the [Barrier of Knowledge] I've seen before, this haze contains no murderous intent; on the contrary, it is extremely tranquil. Can it really be used like this?'

Lü Yang couldn't help but feel a surge of emotion.

He had always seen Angxiao use the "Barrier of Knowledge" in magical combat, either to conceal his true nature or to reveal his innermost thoughts. However, this time was different.

The smoke that filled the entire human world was still vast, yet very peaceful and stable, giving people a wonderful feeling of "rest and recuperation".

In this state, worldly distractions and entanglements are obscured, leaving only the purest essence of the Great Dao. It's as if one has returned to the innate state of being in the womb. Without these entanglements, the comprehension of the Great Dao becomes much easier, and the speed of cultivation also increases significantly.

Even Lü Yang.

Surprisingly, I gained some insights out of nowhere while in this environment, and the effect was even better than the wisdom-enlightening effect of the Dragon-Slaying Ruler!
"Incredible! Is this also a Dao Fruit secret technique?" Lü Yang exclaimed in astonishment.
'No wonder that guy [Angxiao]'s cultivation level is incredibly high; it turns out that [Great Forest Wood] can also create such a perfect cultivation environment.'

This guy really opened it too!
Just then, the previously calm haze suddenly trembled violently, as if it had discovered something, and a vast divine sense suddenly swept towards Lü Yang's direction.

However, this divine thought was "hidden" very well in the haze. Even if an ordinary cultivator were thoroughly investigated by it, they probably wouldn't be able to detect its existence. However, just as it approached Lü Yang, Lü Yang had already formed a hand seal, and starlight suddenly lit up at his fingertips.

[The Divine Fruit of Yin and Yang Mirror]!
The dark side reversed, and the light shone outwards in an instant, revealing the hidden meaning of the haze and also illuminating the divine thoughts approaching Lü Yang.

"Boom!"

In an instant, the heavens and earth trembled!

Amidst the endless haze, the flame at Lü Yang's fingertips was like a pure white dot in the darkness, triggering a dark uproar that tried to extinguish Lü Yang's flame!
"Fellow Daoist Angxiao, things are not what they used to be!"

Lü Yang looked up at the sky and laughed. Under the firelight, he seemed to see a pair of cold, ruthless, narrow eyes looking down at him from above the endless smoke and haze.

The next second, those eyes slowly closed.

'coming! ’

Without the slightest hesitation, Lü Yang's back shone brightly as the [Arctic Exorcism Academy] soared out and immediately merged with the [Yin Yang Divine Fruit].

"A place with abundant natural energy and a prominent terrain is a high ridge!"

A burst of intense light erupted from Lü Yang's body, sweeping away the haze formed by the [Barrier of Knowledge] wherever it passed.

It was as if at sunrise, the sunlight illuminating the earth.

At the same time, the intense light forced open his narrow eyes, preventing him from closing them, and they dissipated along with the surrounding haze.

Heaven and earth finally revealed their true form.

It was still the Human World, still that realm where strange time currents existed, but there was something new that Lü Yang had never seen before.

It was a mansion.

The five elements radiant light swirled around the mansion, billowing clouds and mist, within which various scenes constantly appeared, including the mortal world and immortals, as if it were an illusory realm.

A plaque hangs high above the main gate of the mansion.

[The Hidden Abode of Enlightenment]

With just one glance, Lü Yang understood: 'This is [Angxiao]'s grotto-heaven, a creation forged by combining the secret techniques of the Five Elements Dao Fruit!'

It was thanks to Angxiao that he was able to seize control of the underworld while still being a living being!

(End of this chapter)