Chapter 279: How Could It End Like This!

Just as Lü Yang had anticipated before entering meditation, the Grand True Persons from the major forces—Pure Land, Dao Court, and Sword Pavilion—who were observing the battle, now truly regretted their decisions.

“If we had known earlier, we shouldn’t have allowed him to slaughter so recklessly!”

“This demon from Jiangbei, with that soul-harvesting, puppet-refining spiritual treasure, and Ting You… they’re too troublesome. It would have been better to let Suo Huan handle it!”

“What should we do now?”

“If we intervene, we’ll break the rules. Although the Demon Sect won’t pursue the matter, since we’ve gained the advantage, Suo Huan’s side will demand concessions.”

“Vimalakirti has already made a move. What else can we do? He had already lost his golden body in the Kingdom of Qing. If not for attaining the Three Virtues of the Pure Land and the protection of a Bodhisattva, how could he have returned? This forced intervention is clearly under the Bodhisattva’s directive. We can only watch.”

Within the Foundation Establishment Realm, several divine senses interacted.

In the present world, a white lotus platform hovered in the sky, upon which sat a Dharma body with coiled hair, holding a Dharma implement, exhibiting thirty-two perfect marks.

“Audacious fiend! How dare you act so recklessly?”

Vimalakirti Venerable shouted in a deep voice, unleashing unparalleled Buddhist light. As he spoke, both hands moved simultaneously—one palm struck towards Lü Yang, the other towards Ancestor Ting You.

Boom!

In a flash, Ancestor Ting You, without hesitation, directly suspended the 【Yama Hall】 above Lü Yang’s head, shielding him from the massive Buddhist palm.

With just this one palm, the already damaged 【Yama Hall】 shattered completely. Ancestor Ting You’s aura plummeted, and the many banner spirits forming the 【Yama Hall】 also broke apart, transforming into white light that flew back to the Ten Thousand Spirits Banner, rendering them unsummonable for a while.

“Stubborn and unrepentant.”

Vimalakirti Venerable’s face was compassionate, but his eyes were filled with cold killing intent. He raised his palm again, this time enveloping both Ancestor Ting You and Lü Yang.

Seeing this, Ancestor Ting You could only sigh helplessly, “Alas, it’s a pity I’ve exhausted my strength.”

In his current state, barely maintaining mid-Foundation Establishment was his limit. The position of a late-Foundation Establishment Grand True Person was beyond his capacity.

If not for this, how could he be defeated by a mere Pure Land Venerable?

In the next moment, Ancestor Ting You was crushed by the Buddhist palm. His true spirit turned into white light and fell into the Ten Thousand Spirits Banner, severely injured like the other banner spirits.

However, at the same time, Vimalakirti Venerable’s expression changed drastically!

“…Where is he!?”

Lifting his Buddhist palm, he found that Lü Yang, who was previously under the 【Yama Hall】, had vanished. What he had just struck was merely a shell.

An Immortal Embryo Clone!

This was Ancestor Ting You’s final act—using a technique to mimic Lü Yang’s 【Determine Closeness and Distance】, sending Lü Yang’s true body to another location.

Then, he used the Immortal Embryo Clone to conceal it.

Lü Yang and his clone shared one heart and similar auras. Coupled with Ancestor Ting You’s influence, Vimalakirti Venerable was momentarily deceived.

Of course, imitation is still imitation. Moreover, Lü Yang was refining the Heavenly Gang Earth Fiend on the Magnetic Divine Mountain. Ancestor Ting You couldn’t send him too far.

In the next moment, Vimalakirti Venerable’s divine sense swept across and quickly found Lü Yang’s figure in the mountain’s belly. He immediately raised his palm to strike again.

However—he was too late!

“Clang!”

Suddenly, a magnificent sword light rose from the mountain’s belly, like the rising sun in the east, directly slashing at the descending Buddhist palm!

In an instant, Vimalakirti Venerable’s expression changed slightly.

This Buddhist palm, though seemingly ordinary, was actually a superior Dharma body technique, containing the subtlety of Sumeru transforming into mustard seed. It was not something ordinary True Persons could withstand.

Yet now, he felt as if his palm had encountered an indestructible stone. Although he could still grasp the opponent steadily, he couldn’t crush it. If he exerted more force, sharp pain would emanate from his palm, and even the Buddhist light dimmed significantly.

‘How is this possible?’

Before Vimalakirti Venerable could react, the sword light in his palm suddenly expanded, like a violent wind, forcibly dispersing his five fingers!

The Buddhist palm disintegrated, revealing the scene within.

In the forest, Lü Yang, who was previously meditating, had already opened his eyes and stood up, one hand resting on the sword hilt.

In an instant, the Foundation Establishment Realm was in chaos!

Not only the Grand True Persons from various sides, but even the high and mighty True Lords cast their gazes down, looking at Lü Yang with slight surprise.

“Has he broken through?”

“Impossible. Refining the Heavenly Gang Earth Fiend can’t be that fast. Unless his cultivation is profound and he has already comprehended the mysteries of the Earth Fiend [Yin Wood].”

“Even so, it’s still too fast!”

To the voices of doubt, Lü Yang seemed oblivious. He merely sighed, holding the 【Tribulation Wave】 in his hand, which emitted a joyful sword hum.

His rapid refinement of the Heavenly Gang Earth Fiend was naturally due to the 【Tribulation Wave】’s 【Holding Method】’s marvel. This marvel allowed him to grasp the innate divine ability 【Magnetic Disjunction】 early, enabling him to proceed without detours or bottlenecks, making the process smooth and unimpeded.

“Boom!”

In the next moment, divine light of various abilities emanated from Lü Yang’s body. Besides his innate divine ability, two other lights swirled around him.

【Embrace the Mountain】!

【Magnetic Disjunction】!

But this wasn’t the end. As the 【Tribulation Wave】 in his hand operated, after a brief pause, a third divine light appeared on the sword!

A pseudo-Grand True Person’s position, a third innate divine ability!

Its name: 【Kill the Authority】!

Seeing this, even Vimalakirti Venerable fell silent. Indeed, Lü Yang had just broken through and was still no match for him in a real fight.

But in terms of survival, he was more than capable.

At this moment, unless a Grand True Person at the peak of Foundation Establishment made a move, or several late-Foundation Establishment Grand True Persons joined forces, no one could kill Lü Yang!

Almost simultaneously, a mournful dragon roar came from the distant sea.

All the Grand True Persons turned to look.

“Tian Qiu has been defeated!”

“The latest novel is first released at Six Nine Book Bar!”

“Suo Huan is indeed reliable. He actually defeated Tian Qiu, severed his physical body, leaving only his soul to escape. He’s probably heading to the underworld for reincarnation.”

“The Dao enemy is dead. Suo Huan seeks gold now!”

Immediately, all the Grand True Persons looked at Lü Yang, who stood with his sword. Even Vimalakirti Venerable couldn’t help but sigh and then withdrew his hand and retreated.

“There’s nothing more to be done. He actually managed to survive.”

Meanwhile, inside the Magnetic Divine Mountain.

Lü Yang suddenly felt something and looked to his side, where a refined young man quietly appeared. Though half of his body was stained with blood, his energy was at its peak.

“Congratulations, fellow Daoist.”

Upon appearing, Suo Huan cupped his hands to Lü Yang and smiled, “One sword to cut the sea, a Dharma body to capture a dragon, and that Ting You, truly lives up to the name.”

Lü Yang returned the salute and said solemnly, “Fellow Daoist is about to break through?”

Suo Huan nodded, “Given the situation, I should risk everything. Once I, like you, carve out a path of survival, we shall drink together!”

“Before that… are you leaving?”

At this point, Suo Huan smiled slightly, “This place is about to become my gold-seeking ground. With all the True Lords watching, it’s dangerous for you to stay.”

Upon hearing this, Lü Yang’s gaze fluctuated slightly. Then he suddenly reached out and summoned the Ten Thousand Spirits Banner into his hand. This supreme treasure now dimmed, all banner spirits in a dormant state. Among them, Ancestor Ting You was the most severely injured, his true spirit on the verge of collapse.

Seeing this, Lü Yang pressed his lips together, then shook his head, “…No need!”

Suo Huan was taken aback, “You’re not leaving?”

Lü Yang put away the Ten Thousand Spirits Banner, his expression cold, “If they want to kill me, let them come. If not, they should leave. Having injured my banner spirits, how can this matter end here?”

As he spoke, Lü Yang looked towards Vimalakirti Venerable.

This Pure Land Venerable was in the worst condition. The injuries he suffered in the Kingdom of Qing at the hands of Hong Ju hadn’t healed. He was actually on par with Lü Yang.

At this point, Lü Yang had nothing to fear.

Just the right person to make an example of!

“They initiated the killing. When it ends is up to me! Fellow Daoist, don’t worry about me. Let me kill a Grand True Person first, then it’ll be time to leave!”

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