Being a talent in the Chusheng Demon Sect

Chapter 678 The First Pursuit of the Dao
In a dense forest north of the river.

Lu Yang sat cross-legged, the Righteous Path Flag fluttering behind him. He had already recalled the Peak Master of Butian Peak and Chen Xin'an, and was reviewing the memories they had found on Hong Ju.

"Hongju, this man is indeed extraordinary."

Having achieved the Foundation Establishment stage and lived for over five thousand years, this experience alone was enough for him to unexpectedly discover many secrets over the long course of time.

Of course, Lü Yang had no interest in most of these secrets, since Hongju's level was limited. However, there were a few secrets that surprised even him after he learned about them. The most unknown of these was the love-hate relationship between True Monarch Feixue and True Monarch Hanguang Futian.

"That's somewhat surprising."

【Han Guang Fu Tian Zhen Jun】, the third Zhen Jun of the Holy Sect. Judging from the content of his title, Lü Yang speculated that his fruition should be 【Da Xi Shui】.

The key lies in this person's cultivation level.

According to Hongju's memory, [Hanguang Futian Zhenjun] was a veteran Zhenjun of the Holy Sect, and he was already in office before Feixue Zhenjun ascended to the throne.

"The two sides had disputes back then."

"Finally, it was under the protection of the [Zengcai Qiluo Zhenjun] that the Feixue Zhenjun was safe and sound. It was not until after he ascended to the position of seeking gold that the two sides switched positions."

However, the subtle point lies here.

"Five thousand years ago, when True Monarch Flying Snow had just ascended to the throne and successfully obtained the Golden Core, this True Monarch Han Guang Fu Tian should still be at the early stage of the Golden Core realm."

"Another hundred years passed, and the Grand Tutor of the Daoist Court invaded."

"The Holy Emperor is in imminent danger."

"At that time, True Monarch Feixue displayed extraordinary combat power, repelling the Grand Tutor of the Dao Court, and thus firmly secured his position as the top leader of the Holy Sect."

"Before that, this position was always held by [Han Guang Fu Tian Zhen Jun]. What's even more infuriating is that not long after that, he should have broken through to the mid-stage of the Golden Core realm. The evidence is that his lifespan was already very long at that time, yet he still showed no signs of dying a thousand years later."

This situation can only be explained by breaking through the mid-stage and the cave not collapsing.

"If [Han Guang Fu Tian Zhen Jun] really breaks through, then he will definitely approach [Zeng Cai Qi Luo Zhen Jun] and have the other party affiliated with him."

"After all, only in this way can one seek the late stage of the Golden Core realm."

"Besides, this is a win-win situation. One is [Great Stream Water] and the other is [Mulberry Tree], and they are a man and a woman. It's a match made in heaven."

Thinking of this, Lü Yang shook his head again:

"Unfortunately, the falling flowers are willing, but the flowing water is heartless."

"At least in terms of the outcome, [Zengcai Qiluo Zhenjun] should have refused to choose him and preferred to wait for Feixue Zhenjun, who had not yet broken through."

"Tsk tsk tsk"

Seeing this, Lü Yang couldn't help but click his tongue, somewhat sighing, "No wonder these two became enemies; this is a blatant feud over obstructing the path!"

No wonder [Han Guang Fu Tian Zhen Jun] lives a secluded life in the Holy Sect and rarely shows his face. It's only because he can't defeat Fei Xue Zhen Jun, and [Zeng Cai Qi Luo Zhen Jun] is also on Fei Xue Zhen Jun's side. Otherwise, the two sides would definitely fight to the death. It's already a sign of restraint that they don't meet.

Meanwhile, Lü Yang also had an unexpected gain.

“Hongyun had already guessed that the True Lord who had been secretly supporting him in the Holy Sect was actually the [Hanguang Futian True Lord].

"Now it seems that it was correct."

"After all, he certainly doesn't want to see Chongguang prove [Covering the Lamp Fire]. Helping True Monarch Feixue break through to the late stage and supporting Hongyun is only natural."

"Unfortunately, good fortune is not on our side."

"Actually, he should have been secretly supporting Hongyun for thousands of years, but Hongyun has never been able to return to the position of True Lord, probably because it broke his heart."

Thinking of this, Lü Yang's eyes suddenly lit up:
"This is indeed an opportunity. If we can give him hope of returning to the position of True Monarch, and then promise that he will be affiliated with his Cave World after success."

"Perhaps we can gain a tremendous boost for no reason."

Don't be fooled by the fact that [Han Guang Fu Tian Zhen Jun] has been suppressed by Fei Xue Zhen Jun for so many years. That's because Fei Xue Zhen Jun is too powerful, far beyond what ordinary people can compare to.

In fact, according to Lü Yang's speculation, the strength of [Han Guang Fu Tian Zhen Jun] is definitely not bad. The fact that he was able to sit in the top position of the Holy Sect before Fei Xue Zhen Jun indicates that he is likely the kind of amazing Zhen Jun who can fight against the mid-stage Golden Core cultivators. He just can't beat Fei Xue Zhen Jun.

Besides, he is, after all, a veteran Holy Sect True Lord. Even if he was suppressed by Flying Snow True Lord with brute force, does that mean he really did nothing? Perhaps he is just being low-key on the surface, secretly plotting something wicked.

After compiling the intelligence, Lü Yang came to the following conclusion:

"This person deserves our attention!"

He is now planning to refine Hongyun into a [Life Form Body] in order to devour [Covering Lamp Fire], so it is conceivable that offending True Monarch Feixue is inevitable.

However, in this life, he intends to remain hidden in the shadows.

Therefore, he needed a white glove to shield him from the Flying Snow True Lord, and [Han Guang Fu Tian True Lord] was undoubtedly a suitable candidate.

As for Uncle Chongguang, I wish him good luck.

Immediately afterwards, Lü Yang removed the Heavenly Mother Transformation Mystic Light from Hongju's body and released the Foundation Establishment Perfection Grand Master who had just suffered greatly.

At this moment, Hongyun was still researching how to refine himself into a [Life Form Body].

The Yuan Tu regime's situation is not something that can be resolved overnight.

With this in mind, Lü Yang calmed his mind, focused his spirit, raised his eyebrows, and instantly opened the [Sea of ​​Bitterness], then stepped inside.

'Now is the time for me to properly cultivate myself.'

'After all, ever since I sought gold in my previous life, I've only ever sought speed on my path of cultivation, never truly settling down to cultivate with a focused mind.'

What is cultivation?

In the past, when he first opened the Sea of ​​Bitterness, the Taiyin Immortal Venerable had told him about the cultivation methods of "seeking the Dao," "pursuing the Dao," and "proving the Dao."

However, he didn't take it to heart at the time.

After all, he was determined to devour the heretical fruit positions and quickly condense true treasures. Although he had seen the [Sea of ​​Bitterness], he did not really take it to heart.

At most, it can be used as a tool in a battle of wits.

Now, re-entering the Sea of ​​Suffering with the intention of "cultivation," Lü Yang has gained some entirely new insights.

What is the meaning of "pursuing the Way"?

Lu Yang looked around at the boundless sea of ​​imagery before him, where the seawater surged and the tides rose and fell, with waves expanding in all directions.

Suddenly, he realized something:
"Where there's smoke, there's fire. Perhaps 'pursuing the Way, pursuing the Way' means chasing these waves in the 'sea of ​​suffering,' searching for the source that stirs them!"

Without hesitation, Lü Yang gave it a try.

He randomly chose a wave and then went upstream, chasing after it in the [Sea of ​​Bitterness]. He didn't know how long it had been before he suddenly stopped.

"This is."

In an instant, Lü Yang's eyes widened in shock.

What comes into view is a hollow expanse of bright light, situated amidst endless imagery, yet the necessary elements are easily extracted from it.

In a daze, he seemed to see an endless land, where crops thrived, grasses and trees flourished, and flowers, birds, fish and insects each manifested their own ecology, from which all living beings could be found. Layer upon layer of images piled up, and finally Mount Sumeru turned into a mustard seed, converging into a beam of bright light.

Holy crap!?

Lü Yang suddenly held his breath.

The next second, without any hesitation, he withdrew and disappeared into the [Sea of ​​Bitterness] in a flash, without looking at that bright light again.

Almost simultaneously, in the bright light, a pair of eyes suddenly opened.

In an instant, the light collapsed, no longer the boundless land it once was, but transformed into a face wearing a crown, with pearl tassels half-concealed, and a radiant gaze falling upon it.

Then, a loud sound echoed:
"who?"

(End of this chapter)