Being a talent in the Chusheng Demon Sect

Chapter 564 A Desperate Situation

Next time, this will become a reality.

As soon as he finished speaking, the true form of the Buddha collapsed and vanished without a trace, seemingly having achieved his goal and left this "pseudo-history".

However, Lü Yang made no move.

Although the true form of Buddha has left, he must return to the mortal world as soon as possible through the entrance of the Zouyu descendants, but he remains unmoved, his true form's energy always deeply hidden.

Meanwhile, on the site of the Zouyu ruins.

On the surface, he left, but in reality, it was just a smokescreen. His true form, the Tathagata, who remained hidden above the Zouyu ruins, sighed:
"After all, they belong to the Holy Sect, so it's not easy to cheat them. Never mind."

After saying that, he completely disappeared.

Three more days passed—

A flash of golden light appeared, and the true form of the Tathagata reappeared, looking surprised. He no longer spoke, but instead pondered: 'Could he have already left?'

Is he really that clever?
The true form of Tathagata couldn't help but shake its head. If it could, it would have loved to stay at the Zouyu ruins for hundreds of years, just in case Lü Yang didn't show up.

After all, this was a golden opportunity. If it could deal with Lü Yang directly in the "pseudo-history," it could reap all the rewards. Why bother going to the real world? The real world is much more troublesome than the "pseudo-history." The World Honored One had to make many compromises and concessions before he had the chance to subdue it.

Unfortunately, the situation doesn't allow it.

'My karmic burden in this Buddha-body is too heavy. It's not a problem for now, but if I stay here too long, it could easily crush this 'false history' completely.'

'I have no choice but to leave'

The true form of Tathagata sighed inwardly, but his face still remained unfathomable. Before leaving, he even made a hand seal and left an image that remained permanently in the same spot.

If we can't find you, then we'll scare you!

The longer the delay, the more prepared the World Honored One will be. When I descend from the mortal world again, my strength will surpass that here.

Overseas, on a lonely island.

Lu Yang's [puppet] quietly arrived at this place, broke through the array stationed outside, and quickly entered the cave on the island.

Deep within the cave, in a secluded chamber, lay a wooden box, imprinted with the very essence left behind by Hong Tian before his death.

Lü Yang strode forward and opened the wooden box.

Inside, there was a jade tablet, and next to it was a jade slip. Lu Yang scanned it with his divine sense and immediately understood what it was:
'A death warrant?'

This jade tablet is linked to someone's life. Once the tablet is broken, that person will die, which is equivalent to Lü Yang killing the other party with his own hands.

'In this situation, the possibility of the other party's future will also fall into my hands!' Thinking this, Lü Yang instantly understood Hong Tian's intention in leaving this item: 'He believes that the future possibility of the person corresponding to this Life-Binding Jade Token will also be useful to me?'

Thinking of this, Lü Yang didn't hesitate and crushed the jade tablet.

The next second, the jade tablet emitted a brilliant light, and a sword cry rang out in the Jiangnan region, then suddenly dimmed and disappeared without a trace.

At the same time, a brilliant light appeared in Lü Yang's hand.

'This is.'

Lu Yang narrowed his eyes slightly, and then a realization dawned on him: This is the possible counterpart of the Demon-Slaying True Man in the [False History], the Xuanwu True Man!
'The life trajectory of Xuanwu Zhenren is very similar to that of Dangmo Shizun; both were trained to attain the [Sword Dao Fruit]. However, because the [False History] lacked a World Honored One and the [Sword Intent of Non-Killing], Xuanwu Zhenren's strength was much weaker than Dangmo Shizun's, so he did not attain the [Sword Dao Fruit].'

'But he survived.'

After failing to attain the [Sword Dao Fruit], he received help from Hongtian, who used the Life-Binding Jade Token to lock his life, enough for him to survive for another three years.

In other words——

'This is a possibility of immortality after attaining the [Sword Dao Fruit]! If used on a Demon-Slaying Master, it might be an immense opportunity!'

In his previous life, the Demon-Slaying True Man sacrificed himself to the sword, proving the [Sword Dao Fruit], but his soul was scattered and he was even unable to reincarnate. However, if he could survive, given his relationship with the [Sword Dao Fruit], even if only a remnant soul remained, he could instantly merge with the Dao and ascend to the position of True Monarch!

As for Xuanwu Zhenren, even with the Life-Binding Jade Token, he only has three years left to live. Hongtian had told him this before leaving the token, and the other party readily agreed upon hearing it.

'As expected of the counterpart of the Demon-Slaying Master.'

Lü Yang's expression was complex, and he was deep in thought:

'It seems Hongtian knows he's the target of everyone's hatred; everything related to him will be investigated, and nothing will be left behind.'

That's why he left behind a karmic connection with the Xuanwu Immortal, who was unrelated to him.

Perhaps he didn't actually think this would be of much help to me; it was just the most valuable thing he could leave behind.

Lü Yang sighed.

Turning back, Lü Yang looked at the image of the true Buddha standing in the direction of the Zouyu ruins and smiled coldly: 'You think I can't see through your lowly appearance?'

This is fake!

Just trying to scare you!

Manipulating the [puppet], Lü Yang swaggered directly to the Zouyu Ruins, and at the same time, his true form awakened, emerging from his secluded cultivation place.

"It's time to leave."

Lu Yang took one last look at the world of "pseudo-history." It was undeniable that, although brief, he had benefited greatly from this "pseudo-history."

'Hongtian, I will absolutely not repeat the same mistake!'

In time, he will come back.

Inside the Flying Snow Palace, accompanied by a burst of light, Lü Yang stepped out from the full-length mirror and instantly sensed the difference between the [pseudo-history] and the real world.

There is a sense of solidity in the present world.

The earth, the sky, the spiritual energy—all are no longer the illusions of the "pseudo-history." Only those who have actually visited the "pseudo-history" can truly understand this feeling.

The next second, Lü Yang looked up.

'[Heavenly Fire] - It's complete!'

Yu Zhou and all the descendants of Zouyu were left behind on Lonely Heart Island by him, and he even set up an array to protect them while also trapping them.

Therefore, he is no longer affected by the Zouyu clan's energy. The image of "Heavenly Fire" is perfect and flawless. There is no place under the heavens where the sun and moon do not shine, and no one within the six directions is unaware of it. If we only consider his state before seeking gold, he is actually much stronger than Hongtian was before!
'However, my troubles are even bigger than Hongtian's!'

After all, Hongtian was only targeted by the True Lord, while he was being served by the Four Great Dao Masters. The two were not on the same level, and all he could see in the future was despair.

--what to do?
Lu Yang stood with his hands behind his back, lost in deep silence. Scenes of Hong Tian being devoured by various families and then self-destructing flashed through Lu Yang's mind.

Dao Court, World Honored One, Sword Pavilion.

The three major tribulations are undoubtedly life-or-death challenges that must be fought with one's life on the line. Only by winning all three can he obtain the "Heavenly Fire".

And what does he have?

I went to the "pseudo-history" once, and apart from the possibility of "not dying after proving the sword path", all I found was a bunch of information that I don't know if it was worthless.

Even if that possibility is used, at most it can make the Demon-Slaying True Man a Golden Core cultivator, but his sword dao fruition is still in its early stages and has not yet developed, so it may not be of much use.

He wasn't even confident of winning once, let alone winning three times in a row.

In a daze, Lü Yang seemed to see a vast, all-encompassing net.

This time, however, it's his turn to be the butterfly in the spider web. Everyone is eyeing him covetously, just waiting for him to come and beg for gold so they can feast on it.

(End of this chapter)