Behind the [Southern Heavenly Gate].
Lü Yang stood with his hands behind his back, looking up at the sky. He saw streams of light falling towards the layers of palaces before him, each one shrouded in a Foundation Establishment Realizer.
But for the moment, he had no intention of paying attention.
Before leaving, Chongguang's sudden voice still lingered in his ears:
"What a strange deal! He actually wants me to stay in the secret realm as long as possible. Why? But the price is very generous."
Lü Yang's mind sank into his sea of consciousness.
When it came to business, Chongguang was always generous. He always took every job seriously and never delayed wages. He could be considered a conscientious boss.
The next second, a scripture caught Lu Yang's eye.
"Taiyin Kanyuan Sutra"!
"This is not a Taoist method, nor is it an esoteric technique. It is a Taoist scripture that specifically analyzes the essence of [Xin Metal], specifically designed to increase one's corresponding Daoist attainment!"
"Xin Metal is the first of the five metals and the root of the eight stones." In the sky, it represents the sun, moon, and the essence of the moon; on earth, it represents the minerals of the mountains and rocks. These are likely Chongguang's insights into Xin Metal during his time as the spirit of Xin Metal, which he specifically recorded. They are truly useful to me now!
Because Xin Metal is the next stage of his cultivation.
The fruition of Pomegranate Wood is Geng Metal, Shen Metal, Xin Metal, and You Metal. This is wood in the land of metal, and the mutual restraint and absorption are called the transformation of wood.
Lü Yang read with rapt attention.
The next moment, however, his expression suddenly changed: "Why is it cut off?"
But he quickly realized that this was Chongguang's safeguard, in case he accepted the gift and reneged on his promise, so he only gave half the scripture.
"You beast!"
The remaining half was sealed by Chongguang. Only by spending a sufficient amount of time within the South Heavenly Gate as agreed would the seal be unlocked.
With this thought, Lu Yang gathered his thoughts and turned his gaze towards the area he was in. What he saw was a scene of shattered ruins.
The vast Heavenly Palace was devoid of human presence.
Yet, traces of life could be seen everywhere: scratches left by swords and spears on the ramparts, footprints, and even broken and scattered tea sets.
Just by witnessing this scene, Lu Yang could imagine a heavenly palace at its peak of prosperity. Thousands of immortals came to pay homage, entering through the Southern Heavenly Gate, discussing the Dao, chatting, drinking tea, and playing chess in this cloud-soaked palace. It should have been an ordinary day, but it came to an abrupt end in a single moment.
"The Holy Sect has arrived, and another world has fallen."
The entire Heavenly Palace was emptied of its immortals in an instant. Even the almighty Supreme of the Xuanling Realm had been slain, leaving only an empty palace.
"True Lord, you are truly shameless!"
After a moment of sighing, Lu Yang took out the Myriad Spirits Banner. With a flick of the banner, Cheng Xian, now transformed into a banner spirit, emerged from it, his face etched with loyalty.
"What treasures are found here?"
Lu Yang inquired. Cheng Xian, the banner spirit, pondered for a moment before saying, "In the area corresponding to the [Southern Heavenly Gate], the most precious treasure is undoubtedly the [Tiandu Palace]."
"Tiandu Palace?"
"Yes, that's the Supreme's smelting room. Inside is an Eight Trigrams Tiandu Furnace, housing the [Six Ding Divine Fire], the finest fire in the world."
Speaking of his family's possessions, Cheng Xian spoke eloquently, "In addition, the palace also contains the [Immortal Root of Longevity]. It's said that carrying it grants immortality and a long life. And then there's the [Daohe Immortal Pill], personally refined by the Supreme a few years ago."
Three truly remarkable treasures!
"The [Six Ding Divine Fire] is used for refining weapons and elixirs, and is also excellent for killing and fighting."
"The [Immortal Root of As Longevity as Heaven] is of little use to me. A Foundation Establishment Master's concern is never about lifespan, but about the calamity of the Beifeng Wind."
"Only the last one, the [Daohe Immortal Pill]."
A sudden gleam of desire flashed in Lu Yang's eyes. According to Cheng Xian, this elixir can significantly improve a cultivator's comprehension!
And the higher the comprehension, the greater the effect!
"Such an elixir is destined for my use!"
Despite this, Lu Yang didn't rush into action, instead preparing to search elsewhere for loot.
Firstly, he wanted to complete his deal with Chongguang and stay in Nantianmen for a while longer. Secondly, he also had the intention of laying a trap.
"Everyone is scattered within the South Heaven Gate now. Dealing with them one by one is too inefficient. However, the Tiandu Palace is the most important place, and it will definitely be where everyone gathers. I'll wait a while. Once everyone is present, I'll strike and take them all down!"
Lü Yang was completely confident in this.
Because he had just tested it.
Even within the South Heaven Gate, he could still draw upon the mysterious power hidden within the Myriad Spirits Banner, quickly attaining the status of a Great Immortal!
Isn't this just a casual assault?
The South Heaven Gate, another realm.
The Lord of Butian Peak, with a stern expression, grasped a Foundation Establishment Immortal in his hand. Without a single movement, he instantly sucked the person down into a pile of scum.
After completing this, a flush flashed across the Lord's face.
As the Lord of Butian Peak, his attainments in the Butian Sutra had nearly reached the pinnacle, and he was only one step away from reaching the highest realm of the technique.
[Mending the Sky]!
"There's a hole in the sky, and I'll fill it with my own body."
"It's said that once one reaches this level, one can merge with heaven and earth, replenishing them. This in itself is a major ritual that attracts the attention of those at the fruit level!"
It can be said that if one can achieve this, one will have the foundation for seeking gold.
"This journey is of great importance."
"As long as I gather enough external energy and accumulate enough merit, I can seek out the next Heavenly Gang and Earthly Fiend, and hopefully reach the late stage within a hundred years!"
"As for that Lu Yang..."
Thinking of this, the Master of the Butian Peak sneered: "You've dodged quite quickly, but as long as you remain within this [Southern Heaven Gate], I doubt you'll be able to hide for long!"
A few days later.
Although the [Southern Heaven Gate] encompasses only a quarter of the [Xuanling Realm] Heavenly Court, it's still incredibly vast, equivalent to an entire state.
During this period, the Sword Pavilion and the Holy Sect had clashed several times.
However, masters like Ye Guyue, who had reached the mid-stage of Foundation Establishment perfection, refrained from engaging in any action, and a relatively delicate balance remained between the two sides.
In the central area of [Southern Heaven Gate],
a towering palace stood tall among the clouds. A terrifying aura of heaven and earth surged around it, revealing countless formation patterns that kept outsiders out.
It was none other than [Tiandu Palace]!
After all, it was the most valuable location within [Southern Heaven Gate]. Foundation Establishment masters had long since sought it out, delving into the palace's formations and figuring out how to break through them.
Over time, the number of Foundation Establishment masters here grew.
They were divided into two distinct factions.
One was led by Ye Guyue, the other by the Master of Butian Peak. Both were scanning the surroundings, as if trying to locate someone.
"You're not here? Are you afraid to come?" '
Like the Lord of Butian Peak, Ye Guyue had also intended to eliminate Lu Yang within the South Heaven Gate and had been searching for him for some time.
But Lu Yang seemed to have vanished from the face of the earth, completely gone.
'Where on earth is he hiding?'
Ye Guyue's brows furrowed.
However, what no one noticed was that, just outside the gathering area of Tiandu Palace, Lu Yang was leisurely drawing a formation pattern.
He was setting up a formation!
'You're kidding! According to Chengxian, Tiandu Palace is the alchemy site of the Xuanling Realm's Supreme Being. How could a True Lord's abode be safe?'
'After all, there's no need for me to enter Tiandu Palace.'
'Wouldn't it be better to just rob the Demon Slayers emerging from Tiandu Palace? Oh, no, I'm a righteous person now. I should be called the Demon Slayers!'
(End of this chapter)