Chapter 91: Chapter 91: Another Slash

Outside the Wu Ghost Secret Realm, above the Skull Mountains.

The void cracked open. The Master of Heaven Mending Peak and the Perfected Fortune stepped out one after the other. Their Foundation-Stage gazes swept down, instantly scanning the entire Skull Mountains.

In an instant, the once-clear sky became heavy with dark clouds. Streaks of lightning, like frenzied silver serpents, danced within them, illuminating half the heavens. The Divine Sense of the Foundation-Stage Cultivators, even when swept out carelessly, was enough to strike fear into the faces of the Rogue Cultivators and Demon Ghosts in the mountains.

“This must be the place.”

Although his Divine Sense found nothing, the Master of Heaven Mending Peak couldn’t help but smile. Even with his powerful Divine Sense, he hadn’t immediately located his target.

’This means their hiding place is quite sophisticated!’

“I didn’t expect an extra prize—a Secret Realm?” At the thought of such a huge gain, the Master of Heaven Mending Peak couldn’t help but hum to himself.

The next moment, he formed a hand seal and began a Divination, trying to see what kind of Secret Realm it was. The result, however, only indicated it was a small, unremarkable, and unknown Secret Realm.

“Well, I’ll know once I go inside and take a look.”

The Master of Heaven Mending Peak was very confident. As the one who presided over one of the Stain Sect’s Four Peaks, his Cultivation was already at the Mid-phase of Foundation Establishment, just one step away from the Late-phase.

’Who in this world could possibly kill me, save for something left behind by a Perfected Lord?’

With this thought, the Master of Heaven Mending Peak immediately formed a Daoist Hand Seal and cast the “Heaven and Earth Search Technique,” quickly locking onto the entrance of the Wu Ghost Secret Realm.

“Found it!”

The Master of Heaven Mending Peak let out a sinister smile and took a step toward the Secret Realm.

Meanwhile, the Perfected Fortune showed no sign of urgency. Instead, a strange look crossed his face. “This Secret Realm… something doesn’t feel right!”

His name was Fortune, so naturally, he was proficient in the Dao of Fortune. The moment he was about to follow the Master of Heaven Mending Peak into the Secret Realm, he was struck by a sudden premonition. His heart pounded with alarm, and he decisively halted. ’After all, with my current Cultivation, what could possibly give me such a sense of crisis?’

“Now this is interesting…”

At this thought, the Perfected Fortune gave a cold smile. He watched with great interest as the Master of Heaven Mending Peak entered the Secret Realm, a hint of schadenfreude in his eyes.

The next second—

RUMBLE!!!

A tremendous roar echoed from within the Secret Realm. A pillar of Spirit Light shot into the sky, activating the Vast Skull Mountains Ley Line and revealing its true form.

The Master of Heaven Mending Peak’s forced entry meant the Wu Ghost Secret Realm could no longer remain hidden; it was now completely exposed. Exposed along with it, high above the Secret Realm, was a world-shocking strand of Sword Qi. It hung in the sky like the Milky Way, like mountains and seas suspended upside down—magnificent and unparalleled!

Below the Sword Qi was the Master of Heaven Mending Peak, fleeing for his life.

“You shameless junior! You treacherous villain! I…”

The Master of Heaven Mending Peak cursed furiously as he fled. His previous composure was completely gone, replaced by the rage and panic of being caught off guard.

’A strand of Golden Core Sword Qi!’

The Master of Heaven Mending Peak never imagined that the Secret Realm he had considered his for the taking was actually hiding a strand of Sword Qi left behind by a Golden-Core Perfected Lord!

It was like finding a shark in a fishpond!

“Lü Yang… who in the world are you!?”

Because the Divine Talisman was used to obscure the karmic links of the Wu Ghost Secret Realm, Lü Yang himself had lost its protection. As a result, the Master of Heaven Mending Peak had naturally been able to perform a crystal-clear Divination on him.

But even with the clear results, the Master of Heaven Mending Peak couldn’t bring himself to believe it.

According to his Divination, Lü Yang had been cultivating for less than a year, yet he had not only reached the Final-phase of Qi Refining but had also mastered a secret technique of the Stain Sect like Theft to Sainthood.

Not to mention Legendary Techniques of the Stain Sect like the Lunar Shedding Technique and the Soul Splitting Technique—all standard abilities for a Direct Disciple. But what was the reality? Lü Yang had only just joined the sect! How could the Master of Heaven Mending Peak believe it? ’It must be fake! My perception of his karmic links has been obscured again!’

He even suspected Lü Yang was the reincarnation of some Perfected Person from the Stain Sect.

’No, with such a sinister and vicious style, there’s no doubt he must be the reincarnation of a Perfected Person from my Stain Sect…’

The Master of Heaven Mending Peak’s mind raced, but the Sword Qi above forced him to quickly cast aside these distracting thoughts. He tore through the sky, trying to escape the Sword Qi’s lock.

But it was all in vain.

The next moment, the Master of Heaven Mending Peak came to an abrupt halt, his expression ugly. Further escape was useless; the Sword Qi had already locked onto his karmic links!

A clear voice descended from the heavens: “Those of the Demon Dao must be slain!”

Before the voice had even faded, the Sword Qi slashed down!

The Master of Heaven Mending Peak was completely unable to resist. However, a Jade Token at his waist activated on its own, flying in front of him to block the Sword Qi.

In that instant, even the turning of Heaven and Earth seemed to slow. The Sword Qi reflected the image of a handsome youth in a Daoist Robe, while from the Jade Token emerged a middle-aged man with a grim expression. Their four eyes met, and an unseen Mighty Power clashed wildly in a higher dimension.

CRACK.

With a sharp snap, the Jade Token shattered.

Correspondingly, ninety-nine percent of the Sword Qi was shaved away, leaving only a faint wisp to pass through the Jade Token’s defense and strike the Master of Heaven Mending Peak.

Even so, the Master of Heaven Mending Peak could not withstand it and exploded violently!

Amidst the exploding flesh and blood, only the powerful Soul of the Master of Heaven Mending Peak remained, its eyes filled with towering fury as it stared toward the Wu Ghost Secret Realm.

Inside the Secret Realm, Lü Yang saw this and sighed helplessly.

’Just as I thought, It couldn’t kill him…’

Just as he had anticipated, the Master of Heaven Mending Peak did indeed possess a Golden Core Level life-saving treasure, and it had indeed saved him at the critical moment.

’Fortunately, my own preparations are now complete.’

Under the Golden Core Sword Qi, the Master of Heaven Mending Peak’s physical body had been shattered, leaving only his Soul. He was severely wounded, and the nearby Perfected Fortune was merely watching from the sidelines.

Using the last moments bought by the Golden Core Sword Qi, Lü Yang successfully completed the final step for the [Yama Hall]. The Myriad-Soul Banner stirred, and the Vast Skull Mountains immediately responded. The magnificent Yama Hall rose from the ground, and Guardian Su Nu was bathed entirely in light.

“Master…”

Su Nu floated down beside Lü Yang and bowed respectfully, showing no hint of rebellion despite her own accomplishment.

Her beautiful eyes even held a trace of fear as she looked at Lü Yang.

Because Lü Yang had personally refined her with his spiritual perception, Su Nu, now an Avatar Guardian, was influenced by him—including her understanding of his temperament.

In her eyes, her Master could be described with two words: dangerously meticulous.

’I must never, ever offend him!’

Seeing Su Nu’s reverence, Lü Yang nodded in satisfaction. “Come inside.”

As soon as he spoke, Su Nu softly complied, obediently entering Lü Yang’s Dantian and offering him everything she was without reservation.

The next second, Lü Yang’s Qi trace surged violently!

As his eyes opened and closed, a brilliant Divine Skill Light, as dazzling as the morning sun, shone forth. Within it, a set of Scripts resembling Dragon and Phoenix Seal glittered brightly.

[Nether Lord]

Immediately after, the Vast Skull Mountains Ley Line erupted, and an invisible amplifying power descended, causing another set of Scripts to materialize out of thin air before the first.

Their name was: Yama’s Heaven.

[Nether Lord of Yama’s Heaven]!

At this moment, Lü Yang felt a warm current surge through his entire body. Su Nu was like a handful of sweet dew, nourishing his Dantian.

With a Foundation Establishment Guardian God like her, although he had not yet reached Foundation Establishment, he could already enjoy the enhancements and benefits that the Foundation Establishment Realm provided to one’s foundation. In his perception, even the transformation progress of the Corpse Shed Immortal had shortened from decades to mere months!

Powering a Legendary Technique with a Foundation Establishment Position naturally led to explosive progress!

And if Lü Yang’s heart was filled with the relief and joy of a great success, the Master of Heaven Mending Peak, on the other hand, was not in a good mood.

“How is this possible…”

He stared blankly at Lü Yang, whose Qi trace was now soaring, and could hardly believe his eyes. “A Celestial Official of the East? No! It’s similar, but not quite…”

Before he could figure it out, he saw Lü Yang glance over at him.

A chill instantly ran through the Master of Heaven Mending Peak. He was now only a Soul, his Cultivation greatly damaged. Another round of Combat with a Foundation-Stage expert could be disastrous!

“…Flee!”

The Master of Heaven Mending Peak’s decision was nothing short of decisive. His Soul immediately transformed into a streak of light and shot backward, even casting off several Split Selves to confuse his pursuer.

Seeing this, however, Lü Yang simply formed a Hand Seal.

He brought his hollowed palms together, bending his index and pinky fingers to rest inside… The next moment, a dark light surged behind Lü Yang, revealing a grim and shadowy world.

Within it, thousands of Wu Ghosts roared ceaselessly as they held up a towering grand hall.

Wuchang was taking life, Ghost Messenger hooking souls, Judge ordering trials, and Wandering God patrolling.

Eight elders, with green faces and long fangs, appeared both ferocious and solemn. Each held either golden shackles and silver locks, a Mourning Stick, or the Book of Life and Death, and they all gathered before the towering grand hall.

At the head of the hall, Lü Yang laughed heartily. “Senior, you’ve come from so far. Why the hurry to leave?”

The next moment, the Yama Hall opened and closed.

“Why not step into my trap and let me show you some hospitality!”

Before his voice had faded, the Master of Heaven Mending Peak had no time to dodge. His vision went black, and when he came to, he was already imprisoned within the Hall!

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