Being a talent in the Chusheng Demon Sect

Chapter 1081 Empty Shell
The flames blazed brightly, illuminating heaven and earth.

Such a scene is unique even in the most remote ghost realms, because this place is bright and clear, completely devoid of the gloom and deathly aura characteristic of the underworld.

It is the Flaming Mountain.

In the distance, three streaks of light pierced the sky and stopped at the edge of the mountain, revealing the figures of Lü Yang, Dan Nu, and Ding Tong.

Lu Yang watched in amazement. The higher one's cultivation level, the more extraordinary this Flaming Mountain seemed. He even had a feeling that even if he revealed his full cultivation and used the [Arctic Exorcism Academy] to withstand it, he would probably still be unable to break through the vast flames before him and would be instantly burned to ashes!
'This is definitely the work of the first Dan Ding Peak Master.'

Lu Yang was still pondering when he saw Dan Nu looking at him warily, saying, "Although you've been given special permission to come in, you'd better not try anything funny."

"The flames here are called the [Purple-Blue Tushita Flame]."

"The so-called purple-blue does not refer to the color of its flame, but rather to its noble status. Purple gives rise to blue, which is the highest-ranking flame in the sea of ​​light!"

The woman said solemnly, "We will use a secret technique to enhance your cultivation. If your cultivation level is truly only at the True Monarch level, you can pass safely. However, if your rank is incorrect and you are not a True Monarch, you will be instantly incinerated by the flames. Therefore, if you have anything to hide, it is best to confess now."

--interesting.

Lu Yang's smile remained unchanged, but he was inwardly pondering: 'Is such tight security, absolutely preventing the Great True Lord from entering, really necessary?'

So what if he's the Great True Lord?

If the first Dan Ding Peak Master is indeed the Heaven-Treading True Monarch, the absolute pinnacle of the present world, as I have predicted, then only Ang Xiao can put up a fight against him.

Why be taboo about it?

'Unless... his condition isn't good, or even very bad, something that True Lord Zhifa Chiyuan and the others probably vaguely guessed as well.'

Despite this, Lü Yang was not worried at all. Although Dan Nu had exaggerated the power of the Purple-Azure Tushita Fire to the point of being unparalleled, and he could indeed sense a deadly danger within it, he had confidence in the Book of a Hundred Generations. Under the "Cuckoo's Nest" technique, he was none other than Qing Kui, the True Lord of the Dao of Magic!
Of course, this is just one of the sources of his confidence.

Another source was feedback from the [Immortal Pivot Survival Guide], so he was certain that the [Purple-Green Douluo Fire] was not a trap for him.

Thinking of this, Lü Yang immediately laughed:
"Rest assured, fellow Daoist, I have nothing to hide!"

"Okay."

Upon hearing this, Dan Nu made a hand seal and then patted Lü Yang's body, instantly causing a layer of shimmering, jade-like light to appear on his body.

"Come with us."

As soon as they finished speaking, Dan Nu and Ding Tong stepped into the flames and stood in the mountains, their eyes fixed on Lü Yang.

Lu Yang naturally couldn't back down. He immediately stepped forward and calmly entered the flames, letting the wandering fire snakes burrow into his seven orifices, travel around his internal organs, and then flow out. Throughout the entire process, he didn't experience any unusual movements.

Dan Nu nodded slightly.

Immediately afterwards, the woman who had been talking so eloquently outside took a step back, closed her eyes and stopped speaking, giving the main seat to the man behind her.

It was Ding Tong, who had remained silent until now.

"I will now guide you, fellow Daoist."

Ding Tong said, "Dan Nu is in charge of the outside, while I am in charge of this. Men are in charge of the inside, and women are in charge of the outside. This is a rule left by my master."

As a guest, Lü Yang readily agreed and followed the boy leading the way to a cave in the mountains. They did not stop along the way until they entered the cave. There, Lü Yang saw a futon with a handsome young man in a Taoist robe sitting upright on it, holding a whisk.

Upon seeing this, Lü Yang's heart stirred slightly.

He had seen the first Dan Ding Peak Master in the old Dragon Lord's memories, and he looked exactly like the young Taoist in front of him, but he felt that something was wrong.

'The Qi is too weak'

Not to mention the imagined Great True Lord of the Heavens, he didn't even have the aura of a True Lord. At first glance, Lu Yang almost thought that the person in front of him was an ordinary person.

Back to Basics?

Hidden deep?

Countless guesses flashed through Lü Yang's mind, but he stepped forward respectfully and bowed, saying in a deep voice, "Xiao Xiu Qingkui greets True Monarch Dan Ding."

"Get up."

The young Taoist on the seat smiled slightly: "Fellow Daoist, please forgive my rudeness. I am still recovering from my injuries and it is really inconvenient for me to personally visit Fellow Daoist Zhifa." As he spoke, streaks of flame descended from the sky, surrounding the young man and making him appear dignified. This also demonstrated his extremely high level of fire control skills. Combined with the inherent power of the [Purple-Azure Tushita Fire], this alone was enough to frighten most True Monarchs.

However, this did not frighten Lü Yang; instead, it made him narrow his eyes slightly.

'She seems a bit weak.'

Excessive intimidation only makes one appear weak-willed. At least Lu Yang knew that if their positions were reversed, he would never have bothered to use this fire control technique.

However, he remained calm and continued:
"The Supreme Law Master understands your predicament, which is why he specially sent me over. Once the source jade has been verified, I will leave immediately."

Upon hearing this, the young Taoist smiled, then flicked his whisk, and a fist-sized jade stone appeared before Lü Yang's eyes. Its color shone with a mysterious light, carrying a profound depth like an empty valley, drawing one's attention involuntarily, as if falling into an abyss, making it difficult to look away.

'So agreeable?'

Lu Yang lowered his eyelids, but the doubts in his heart grew heavier and heavier. He felt that something was wrong. The young Taoist's reaction was completely different from what he had imagined.

It should be noted that although the True Lord of the Supreme Law spoke very politely.

However, in essence, this so-called "test" is actually a sign of distrust, and the Dan Ding Peak Master should have expressed some dissatisfaction with it.

Because if this attitude is not expressed, the other party may take advantage of the situation and push their luck. The first generation Dan Ding Peak Master would not understand the principle of retreating step by step.

But the young Taoist's behavior was more like—

'Trying to get rid of me as soon as possible?'

Lu Yang lowered his head and looked intently at Xuan Yu in front of him. Then his expression became increasingly strange, and a playful look gradually appeared in his eyes.

Origin Jade? Void Stone?

It's fake.

Although the Xuan Jade and the Void Stone given by the young Taoist have exactly the same characteristics, both being nearly indestructible and capable of suppressing great power.

But the essence is wrong!

If it were someone else, they might be able to fool them with this piece of mysterious jade, but Lü Yang, who has already grasped the essence of the [Ascension to Godhood], can see through the appearance to the true nature.

'This thing is very well made, with all its properties corresponding to the [Void Stone], almost indistinguishable from the real thing, but its essence is still [Planet], not elevated to the [Void] level. It's a perfect high-quality imitation, good heavens! Is Dan Ding trying to fool the Dao of Magic?'

Or is it that...?

With this in mind, a bold guess finally popped into Lü Yang's head, and after a brief hesitation, he decided to try to verify it.

The next second, Lü Yang said quietly:

"Is this jade genuine?"

Upon hearing this, the young Taoist frowned and said coldly, "What do you mean by this, fellow Daoist? Do you think I would try to deceive you with fake Origin Jade?"

“It’s not that I don’t trust you, senior,” Lü Yang shook his head, “it’s just that I’m not very knowledgeable.”

"Then you can take it back and let Zhifa know."

"No need."

Before the young Taoist could finish speaking, Lü Yang had already made his move.

'What a joke! A dignified Great True Lord of the Heavens, being questioned like this by a mere True Lord, and your first reaction isn't to slap me half to death?'

This is fake!

"Boom!"

In an instant, the light dissipated, and the [Purple-Azure Tushita Fire] surrounding the young Taoist was clearly far less powerful than the one shrouding the mountain; at most, it could only deal with a True Monarch.

The moment Lü Yang ascended to the rank of Great True Lord, these flames were immediately extinguished. At the same time, a look of terror suddenly appeared on the young Taoist's face. Then, he exploded with a bang under Lü Yang's palm, turning into nothingness—it really was just an empty shell!

(End of this chapter)