Being a talent in the Chusheng Demon Sect

Chapter 363 First Encounter with the Dao Court
Several days later, in southern Xinjiang.

Lu Yang transformed into a sword beam and sped along, but suddenly stopped as he entered the Southern Frontier. He then sheathed his sword beam, stood in the clouds, and gazed into the distance.

The next second, a jade slip appeared in his hand.

The jade slip was bestowed by the Demon-Slaying Master. Besides containing information about the Masters of the Ten Thousand Poisons Sect, it also contained another piece of information that he valued highly:

'I never expected to find something I'd been searching for so long, only to have it come to me so easily!'

Surprisingly, the Ten Thousand Poisons Cult in Southern Xinjiang also has clues about [Xin Jin].

'Within the Ten Thousand Poisons Sect lies a sacred pool that can gather moonlight, transforming it into [Emperor's Essence]. If one accumulates a bottle and further refines it, it can be made into [Xin Metal].'

Simply incredible!

'The pond is named "Baiyue" (Worshiping the Moon). The Ten Thousand Poisons Sect cultivated it using secret methods for many years, finally succeeding over a decade ago. It is a superior feng shui treasure!'

Upon seeing this, Lü Yang's eyes suddenly brightened.

'This Ten Thousand Poisons Sect has already chosen a path to its own demise!'

Such a blessed land can only be inhabited by the virtuous. And looking at the world, as a celestial being, the most beloved child of the heavens, I should naturally take the place!

The reason he had given up hope of getting gold in sixty years was because the cultivation time required for immortal spirits was too long, especially the last step, which could only be done slowly and painstakingly, with almost no shortcuts. However, if a Feng Shui treasure land were to be added, it would undoubtedly greatly improve the cultivation efficiency!

That being said, we still need to consider this carefully.

After all, southern Xinjiang and northern Xinjiang are completely different.

The Ten Thousand Poisons Sect is much smarter than the Divine Martial Sect. The Divine Martial Sect was completely fooled by the Sword Pavilion, believing its promises and foolishly setting up a sect in the Northern Frontier.

The Ten Thousand Poisons Sect would not trust the Holy Sect.

Therefore, in addition to the Holy Sect, the Ten Thousand Poisons Sect also secretly found another backer, which is why the Ten Thousand Poisons Sect has developed much better than the Divine Martial Sect.

That other powerful backer was none other than Daoting!

"Boom!"

Just as Lü Yang was pondering, dark light surged from the distant clouds, and the original white clouds instantly turned into dark clouds pressing down on the city, covering the sky and the earth.

Amidst the dense, dark clouds, a majestic military formation suddenly appeared. Within the tents, swords and spears stood in rows, countless soldiers and officers performed their duties, their movements interconnected, sealing off the sky and earth, like a city wall blocking Lü Yang's path to the southern border. A large banner fluttered within the formation, displaying two large characters:

【Zhennan】.

Below the banner, a dragon-horse claps, and atop it sits a valiant man, a long spear trailing behind him, outlining a trail of billowing flames.

He stood there on the cloud, laughing loudly, "I wonder which true master from the Sword Pavilion is here in person?"

'【King of Zhennan】Wu Tai'an'

The jade slip already clearly stated the Dao Court's arrangements in the southern border. This [King of Zhennan] is no ordinary person; he is a genuine direct descendant of the Tianwu lineage.

In the Daoist court, bloodlines possess real and great power.

Perhaps many officials of the Dao Court are merely pretending to be cultivators of a certain realm, and their strength is slightly inferior to that of other cultivators of the same realm, but the royal family is different.

Throughout history, the imperial families of the Daoist courts have all focused on self-cultivation and self-improvement; official positions were merely embellishments.

For example, this [King of Zhennan], as a Daoist prince, is at the peak of Foundation Establishment, but even if he loses his official position, he still has the cultivation level of the late Foundation Establishment stage!
If I had to put it another way, it's pretty much the same as the demands of the past.

Despite this, Lü Yang was not afraid, after all, this was still Jiangnan, and unless the Dao Court went mad, it was impossible for them to assassinate him in Jiangnan.

"My name is Minghe, and I am on my master's orders to go to the Southern Frontier."

Standing on the cloud, Lü Yang cupped his hands in greeting: "I didn't know the [King of Zhennan] was here. Could it be that he is colluding with the Ten Thousand Poisons Sect and trying to block my way?"

'He really is a madman from Jian Ge!'

The Prince of Zhennan cursed inwardly, but his smile remained unchanged: "Young friend, you misunderstand. I am stationed here to guard against the Southern Frontier Demonic Sect"—this was a lie.

In fact, the entire Dao Court was tacitly aware of this. Whether the Prince of Zhennan was stationed here or secretly recruiting the Ten Thousand Poisons Sect, what he was actually guarding against was the Sword Pavilion.

After all, everyone knows the nature of Jian Ge.

If we don't take precautions, they might suddenly invade Jiangdong one day and wreak havoc within the Daoist territory, and they might even tell you that they are saving all living beings!

Just as the two sides were talking.

Far away, on a mountaintop, two cultivators were also gazing in the direction of Lü Yang, their auras clearly indicating that they were also at the Foundation Establishment stage.

The two people looked rather strange.

One of them appeared handsome at first glance, but when he opened and closed his lips, he didn't see a red tongue or white teeth; instead, he could only see a vicious-looking Gu worm.

Beside him stood another cultivator, even stranger. He had a completely bare face, without any facial features or seven orifices. Only a human-faced Gu worm was visible in his palm, its flesh and skin intertwined. Whether he was talking to someone or circulating his magical power, it all emanated from the Gu worm in his palm.

Just by looking at them, you can tell they are all true members of the Ten Thousand Poisons Sect.

One is called "Cicada", and the other is called "Centipede".

"That person is Yan Xiao?"

Master Longwu spoke first: "Our spies in the Sword Pavilion reported that although this person has just established his foundation, he is a sword cultivator with extraordinary cultivation."

Do you think the Prince of Zhennan can stop him?

Master Cicada shook his head: "The Dao Court will not antagonize the Sword Pavilion unless the Holy Sect is willing to give up the Southern Frontier. Otherwise, the Dao Court will never intervene."

"What should I do?"

Master Longwu frowned and said, "The [Moon Worship Holy Pool] was finally condensed with great difficulty, and the refining of the [Myriad Tribulations Gu] has reached the final stage. We cannot give up."

Upon hearing this, the Gu worm in the hand of the True Immortal Cicada let out a hiss, and his tone became ruthless: "Hesitation will only lead to more trouble. This person has only just established his foundation. If you and I join forces to capture him, we don't need to kill him. Just trap him and delay him for a year or two."

"It makes sense!"

Master Longwu nodded and smiled, "We are both at the mid-Foundation Establishment stage. Dealing with a junior who has just established the Foundation Establishment stage shouldn't be too difficult."

At the same time, in the distance on the horizon, the Prince of Zhennan had already cleared the way.

"Since you are going to the Southern Frontier, I will not disturb you any longer. However, the Southern Frontier is a desolate and dangerous place, a land of demonic forces. Please be careful."

"Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty."

Lu Yang cupped his hands in greeting and watched the Prince of Zhennan's army depart into the distance.

'This prince has ill intentions! His deliberately grand appearance has exposed my whereabouts, making it difficult for me to infiltrate secretly anymore.'

But it's not a big problem.

Anyway, he never intended to sneak in secretly in the first place.

After all, he is now considered a great sword cultivator in the late Foundation Establishment stage. As long as he doesn't encounter a True Monarch and doesn't meet a Foundation Establishment Perfection cultivator, he has nothing to fear!

'Besides, it's just a clone, what's there to be afraid of?'

'Perfect opportunity to test my skills!'

The next second, Lü Yang rode his sword and charged into the Southern Frontier in a grand manner. Upon seeing this, Dragon Centipede Master and Cicada Master immediately changed color.

"How brave!"

The two originally thought that Lü Yang would secretly enter the Southern Frontier, so they decided to follow him secretly, lure him in, and then find a secluded place to conceal their secrets and trap him. However, they never expected that Lü Yang would be so bold and reckless as to fly directly into the Southern Frontier and not bother to hide his tracks at all!
(End of this chapter)