Being a talent in the Chusheng Demon Sect

Chapter 569 A Future Inevitable?
"Boom!"

Within the Foundation Establishment territory, it was now shrouded in daylight, and those below the late Foundation Establishment stage were forced to leave without even having the right to watch the battle.

Only those at the late Foundation Establishment stage or even the Great True Person at the peak of Foundation Establishment could barely see the sixteen-foot-tall golden body struggling to walk in the blazing daylight. However, even such a perfect golden body was now cracking in the daylight, its muscles and bones melting, and its internal organs burning to ashes.

This single ray of daylight has had an unimaginable impact on the present world.

Some of the starlight was shattered by the true form of the Tathagata, breaking through the Foundation Establishment stage and falling into the mortal world. Nourished by spiritual energy, it can transform into spiritual fire within a hundred years.

After a long time, the daylight gradually subsided.

At this moment, the true form of the Tathagata had no human form; his skin and flesh had all been burned away, leaving only a golden skeleton standing in the same place.

"Splash splash".

As the wind blew, the skeleton also disintegrated, falling apart with the wind. But in the distance, the Buddha's light reappeared, and a true Buddha appeared once again.

'It is the [Immortal Kingdom's Dao Laws].'

Lu Yang lowered his eyelids and saw through the mystery of the true form of Buddha's "resurrection":

'This true form of Tathagata has actually transformed himself into an existence akin to an official position within the [Immortal Kingdom's Dao Laws], capable of regenerating even after death!'

In the past, it would have been extremely difficult for the Immortal Kingdom's Dao Laws, which only controlled Jiangdong, to nurture a Tathagata with a Golden Core True Monarch level body. Even if it could be done, it would be the limit after one or two attempts. However, now, the Immortal Kingdom's Dao Laws, which cover the entire world, can do this with ease!
What's even more amazing is that this resurrection completely defied the rules set by Lü Yang.

According to Lü Yang's established rules, the more the true form of Tathagata recovers from an injury, the heavier the punishment will be, thus securing victory through a snowballing effect.

But what about the result.

Instead of healing their injuries, they're resurrected!
How do you play this?
'That's blatant cheating!'

Lu Yang sighed inwardly, his hand seals shifting as he dispelled the rules he had just condensed. After all, if they were to truly clash head-on, he too would be injured.

Just then, the true form of the Buddha moved.

“I originally intended to save this gift for last, but since you remain stubborn, I will bestow this bright future upon you.”

He smiled slightly, and then all 48,000 arms stretched out in unison. The wisdom eyes in his palms once again reflected the image of the [Yambuddha-saha Cave Heaven]. Not only that, but there were also streams of light visible to the naked eye, within which lay hidden great causal relationships, pointing directly to a certain future—

[The Possibility of Hongtian]!
Before seeking gold from Lü Yang, the World-Honored One deliberately descended in his true form in the "False History" to kill Hong Tian, ​​not just for the sake of practice.

It is also for this possibility of the future.

A future where "seeking heavenly fire leads to failure and death"!

In an instant, Lü Yang felt an immense causal force bearing down on him. Once the cause and condition were established, regardless of the process, the future outcome was already predetermined:
'I seek gold, and I will surely die!'

Lu Yang's expression suddenly turned gloomy, but he did not panic. This trump card of the true form of Tathagata was still within his expectations.

But the next second—

"Kacha!"

Lu Yang's pupils contracted sharply as he looked intently at the Lucky Gold Spirit within the [Yanmo Palace], a spirit that had rendered great service in this world and still shone brightly to this day.

However, the True Monarch's Golden Nature, which should have been indestructible, was now showing clear cracks under the pressure of the Yama Palace. Fragments were being peeled off from time to time, causing the Golden Nature of Good Fortune, which should have lasted for a while, to become visibly thinner!
And that’s not even all.

As the golden aura of good fortune shattered, the Yama Palace also emitted a sound of unbearable strain, seemingly unable to maintain its existence under the pressure of the Heavenly Fire.

Lu Yang calculated the cause and effect, and instantly understood the whole story:

'Because I previously used the [Heavenly Fire] ability to strip away other metal-type attributes to compensate for the auspicious metal-type attribute, it seemed perfect, but in reality, it left behind considerable hidden dangers.'

'Under the intense fighting, these hidden dangers have finally surfaced, causing the Lucky Gold's properties to crack and its lifespan to be drastically shortened. Even the [Yama Palace] is beginning to crumble. If this continues, I won't even last an incense stick's time; in three minutes, I'll be falling!'

What a joke!
Lu Yang took a deep breath, knowing in his heart that this was not his problem, but rather the [inevitable future of death] bestowed upon him by the true form of Tathagata was stirring up the changes in cause and effect! But just then.

"Boom!"

The [Immortal Kingdom's Dao Laws] trembled once more, seemingly recovering from the blow from Lü Yang's sword. Then, new characters appeared:

Eliminate the usurper and restore the legitimate dynasty!
The next second, all the Daoist cultivators in the five regions of the world sensed that the [Immortal Kingdom Dao Law] had issued a mission to eradicate all cultivators of the incense and divine paths!

In an instant, a great battle broke out!
Huanming City, below the Star-Picking Tower
"Get out of my way!"

Xiao Shan's entire body was filled with the divine power of incense, revealing the true form of a mountain demon, which desperately charged forward amidst the siege of the Daoist cultivators.

"Don't be afraid, hang in there!"

"Those mere incense-burning deities and heretical cultivators can only fight against low-level True Persons. If they encounter True Persons of the same level, they are utterly helpless!"

The leader of the siege of Xiaoshan burst into laughter. Just now, as a loyalist of the Tianwu royal family who had endured humiliation, he suddenly received an official position. The position of "Junior Guardian," which had been sealed by Lü Yang, fell from the sky and boosted his cultivation to the peak of the Foundation Establishment stage!

"I knew it! This puppet regime wouldn't last long!"

The newly appointed Junior Guardian was extremely excited. After all, he had previously been a second-rank official and had long coveted the first-rank position. Today, his wish had finally come true.

How could I not be excited?
Thinking of this, his gaze toward Xiao Shan grew even more murderous. Whether he could secure his position as Junior Guardian after annihilating the rebels and beheading the treacherous officials depended on this moment!

If he does well, he might even have a chance to try and get a chance at the position of one of the Three Dukes if Tianwu is restored to power in the future!
In an instant, the world situation changed once again.

Meanwhile, within the Foundation Establishment Realm, Lü Yang frowned slightly as he looked at the golden bridge beneath his feet, only to see that the beams of light and shadow were all moving away from him in unison.

Cause and effect are predetermined, and the future cannot be changed.

He's going to lose!

Lu Yang wanted to resist, but he was finding it difficult to even maintain a false state. His lucky metal nature was rapidly disintegrating, so what could he use to resist?

"Amitabha."

Upon seeing this, the true form of Buddha regained his compassionate smile and said softly, "Why must you endure this so bitterly, benefactor?"

"Enter my [Jambudvipa Saha Cave Heaven], and I have reserved a place for you there. In the future, you will receive the precepts and uphold the Dharma. You may become the Tathagata of my Way, and stand alongside me to jointly study the fundamental Dharma of Mahayana. Wouldn't that be the highest bliss? Why insist on wallowing in the mortal world? What is the point?"

Upon hearing this, Lü Yang raised his head.

At this moment, the flames around him were growing dimmer, and as the cultivators of the Imperial City Guard were continuously slaughtered, his foundation for seeking gold was also collapsing.

Yet he remained calm, as still as a deep well.

Upon seeing this scene, the true form of Buddha unconsciously furrowed his brow:
Why is he still so calm?
His pursuit of gold failed, his calculations came to naught, he waited bitterly for ten years and prepared many backup plans, but in the end he still failed. How could he still remain calm?
The next second, Lü Yang spoke:

"I'm not convinced."

Those three simple words made the true Buddha laugh. You're not convinced? What's the use of being unconvinced? Can anything in the world be resolved simply by being unconvinced?

"I never expected you to say something so naive. This has surprised me."

The true form of Tathagata chuckled and shook his head, feeling that his earlier vigilance was simply laughable. What kind of demonic dragon was he? Just a fool who couldn't recognize reality.

But the next second.

Suddenly, a voice, originating from the five regions of the world, reached the Foundation Establishment stage and resounded throughout heaven and earth. Both men and women spoke, their voices overlapping with Lü Yang's at that moment:
"He's right."

As soon as the words fell, not only in Jiangdong where Lü Yang was located, but also in Jiangbei, Jiangxi, and overseas, the light of seeking gold rose simultaneously, shining into the sea of ​​suffering:
"We refuse to accept this!"

(End of this chapter)