Being a talent in the Chusheng Demon Sect

Chapter 589 Flying Snow Breaks Through, True Monarch Fifth Rank!
I have to admit, Lü Yang felt a momentary flutter in his heart.

However, he quickly abandoned the idea, since he was determined to reach the Nascent Soul stage and was focused on the Great Dao. How could he possibly choose to rely on someone else's cave heaven?

"I'm sorry to disappoint you, senior."

Lu Yang waved his hand, politely declining, "The image of [Heavenly Fire] is unique and cannot be subordinate to anyone. If I were to attach myself to a cave heaven, it would probably rebel."

"How difficult is this?"

True Monarch Feixue chuckled: "It's just that the imagery isn't strong enough. As long as you cultivate with me, with me in control, I can suppress you and then attach your grotto to me. With this imagery, I reckon even [Heavenly Fire] won't be able to do anything and will have to submit to me just like you."

Lu Yang: “.”

Upon hearing this, Lü Yang's eyes visibly turned serious, and his face became even more tense: I knew you wanted to beat me to my knees!

Do you think I'll agree just because you're good-looking?
I'm telling you, you've mistaken the person.

The next second, Flying Snow True Monarch shook his head: "Never mind, the Heavenly Fire is still too intense, and my Water of the Stream has not yet reached the supreme position."

"Besides, I had no prior experience."

“If you insist on dual cultivation, I may not be able to suppress you. If you were to turn the tables, it would not only be of no benefit to your cultivation, but would also be harmful.”

Upon hearing this, Lü Yang fell silent.

Of course, dual cultivation is not important; what matters is the deeper meaning revealed in True Monarch Feixue's words: "Senior... do you wish to change the position of Supreme?"

"Why not?"

True Lord Feixue laughed and said, "Among the Five Elements, water has no constant form, and the position of the Supreme is most easily changed. If [Heavenly River Water] can take it, why can't [Stream Water]?"

As soon as he finished speaking, the aura of True Monarch Feixue rose slowly, and the entire [Danshan Chishui Cave Heaven] shook violently. Above the sky, [Jianxia Water] shone brightly, followed by a mysterious and purifying aura, as if it could wash away all the filth under the sky.

During their conversation, she had actually begun to break through her limitations!

'Really decisive.'

Seeing this, Lü Yang couldn't help but admire the decisiveness of True Monarch Feixue. He said he would break through today, and he did so today. After being rejected by Lü Yang, he showed no regret whatsoever.

"Boom!"

The next second, the [Zengcai Qiluo Zhenjun] beside him also released his own aura, and next to [Jianxia Shui], a star of fruition shone brightly:
【mulberry wood】!
Meanwhile, on Sacred Flame Cliff.

Chongguang stood with his hands behind his back, looking at the [Stream Water] and [Mulberry Tree] appearing in the sky. His face, which had been full of anticipation, suddenly showed a hint of disappointment:
"They didn't agree. That makes sense, after all, it's about attaining the supreme status."

The path to the grotto is cut off.

This was unacceptable to Chongguang, but the kindness that True Lord Feixue had shown him was too great, and he could not fail to repay this debt of gratitude.

Although he was the Holy Ancestor True Lord, he had never kept his promises.

But True Lord Feixue is too powerful. If he really doesn't return it, he's guaranteed to be beaten into returning it by True Lord Feixue. So he thinks it's better to return it.

"That's all."

Chongguang sighed inwardly, but he wasn't too discouraged. After all, the biggest advantage of a Golden Core True Monarch over a Foundation Establishment True Monarch was their near-eternal time.

Good fortune is an exception.

Generally speaking, even if one is only at the early stage of the Golden Core realm, as long as one's soul and spirit are not destroyed in a great calamity, the probability of returning to one's original position after reincarnation is almost 100%.

"Given your ambition, True Lord, you will inevitably seek the Dao in the future. For someone aspiring to the Great Dao, official positions are merely burdens that must ultimately be discarded. Once True Lord has sought the Dao, whether successful or not, I will regain my freedom. Until then, continuously accumulating Dao cultivation is the right path."

Once this thought came to mind, Chongguang had no more hesitation.

"Boom!"

The next second, a candlelight rose above Chongguang's head, revealing a myriad of phenomena and dazzling colors. It was the [Dongyang Hidden View Grotto-Heaven] that he had condensed!
At the same time, a fruit stand also appears next to the [Stream Water].

【Covering the Lamp with Fire】!
Water, fire, and wood—the three elements intertwined, transforming into a colossal alchemy furnace, ready to refine a perfect, flawless golden elixir! During this process, True Monarch Feixue's already immense aura began to grow exponentially, seemingly breaking through some invisible barrier in an instant. Though standing right before Lü Yang, he gave him a sense of ethereal transcendence, as if his true form existed in another world.

'Late stage of Golden Core!'

There is no one in the world who has reached the Golden Core stage, and it is not even certain that such a realm exists. After all, even Angxiao is only at the late Golden Core stage.

Therefore, the late stage of the Golden Core realm is the pinnacle!
At the same time, Lü Yang also witnessed the many images emerging from True Monarch Feixue, which were obviously deliberately revealed to him for his observation.

However, to Lü Yang's surprise—

Besides the imagery related to "stream water," there was another one. This imagery was the most expansive and largest in scale, encompassing heaven and earth.

The imagery is simple: [The greatest martial arts contest in five thousand years!]
This is an affirmation of True Monarch Feixue's talent and her greatest achievement, recognized by all True Monarchs in the world, to the point that it has even formed an image!
'No, that's not right!'

'This imagery is crucial. The number one martial artist in five thousand years, encompassing the entire universe—is this the secret behind True Monarch Flying Snow's cultivation far surpassing ordinary people?'

Lu Yang's eyes shone brightly, his fingers, hidden in his sleeve, constantly calculating: 'An image encompassing heaven and earth, recognized by all, inscribing one's own image between heaven and earth—this greatly benefits a True Lord's cultivation. True Lord Flying Snow relied on this to be invincible among True Lords.'

In Lü Yang's view, below the late Golden Core stage, the strength of True Monarchs can be roughly divided into five levels.

The fifth rank consists of heretical True Lords and those who falsely hold the Golden Rank. Although they far surpass Foundation Establishment, they are generally looked down upon by everyone within the True Lord level.

The fourth rank is [Chengtian Zhengde Zhenjun].

Among the True Lords, he is relatively weak. Even an amazing heretic like the Ancestor Tingyou, or an incarnation of the True Buddha who was enlightened by the Dao Lord, can be compared to him.

The third level is the level of most True Lords.

Through the passage of time and the growth of his cultivation, in addition to the imagery and mysteries of the fruition, he successfully extracted several true treasures from them to protect his path.

The second level is the mid-stage of the Golden Core realm.

Having cultivated his own [Seeking the Dao Immortal Technique], his grotto-heaven never collapsed, and he could resurrect infinitely, giving him a precipitous lead over True Monarchs below the second rank.

According to Lü Yang's self-assessment, his current combat strength is roughly between second and third tier.

Relying on the imagery and mystique of "Heavenly Fire," few Third-Rank True Lords could rival him. Second-Rank True Lords could win temporarily, but not forever.

As for the first rank, it is Flying Snow True Lord.

So far, Lü Yang has only seen one such person, who is simply invincible. His cultivation level is already at the level of a Great True Lord, and he can break through as long as he gathers the necessary fruit positions.

At this moment, Lü Yang suddenly realized: 'The so-called five ranks of True Lords don't actually have a decisive difference in rank; it's merely my personal division. It's not only subjective, but also fluctuates greatly between ranks, and it's not recognized by the world, let alone influencing heaven and earth.'

However, given time...

If I could also be like True Lord Flying Snow, making the concept of "Five Ranks of True Lords" universally recognized by Heaven and Earth, and even evolving it into a real difference in rank.
Perhaps then I can reach her level!
'Thinking about it carefully, didn't Angxiao also fake his death to deceive the world when he reached the late stage of the Golden Core realm? In a sense, that also affected the world.'

Lü Yang's mood suddenly became excited:

'This, perhaps, is also an advantage of the Supreme Fruit position!'

"The reason why True Monarch Feixue could earn the title of 'Number One in Five Thousand Years of Combat' so deeply ingrained in people's hearts and recognized by heaven and earth was because he achieved this only after facing countless dangers and reaching the mid-stage of a reversal of fortune."

'However, [Angxiao] doesn't need to go through all that trouble, and neither do I!'

'[Angxiao] faked his death using the [Barrier of Knowledge], while with the [Calligraphy of Heaven], influencing the world is effortless for me.'

The only drawback is that my current cultivation level is not high enough.

His cultivation level was too low, and his understanding of the mid-stage of the Golden Core realm was not deep enough, which is why he was unable to immediately inscribe the concept of "five grades of True Monarch" into the world.

But at least we have a direction now.

Just then, a clear sound that resonated throughout heaven and earth broke Lu Yang's thoughts. It was the golden cores refined from the three fruit-levels that were being produced in the sky.

(End of this chapter)