Inside the quiet room, as the old Dragon Lord withdrew his consciousness, the radiance of the scale faded, returning to silence.
Lu Yang silently examined the golden light in his hand. Though it appeared faint, when his divine sense fell into it, it felt like being in a boundless ocean.
As the golden light dissipated, the object revealed its true form.
It was a conch shell reflecting wave-like patterns. Held in Lu Yang's hands, it looked palm-sized but weighed as much as a mountain.
[Sea-Ordering Conch]!
Lu Yang realized in his heart: A True Treasure corresponding to [Vast Ocean Water]. Like the [Chengtian Mystic Realm Visualization Sword], but its grade is obviously higher.
This was naturally not because [Vast Ocean Water] was stronger than [Wall-Top Earth], but because the old Dragon Lord's Dao comprehension was significantly higher than [Perfected Lord Chengtian Zhengde]. Therefore, the old Dragon Lord's utilization rate of the Dao Fruit was also higher, and the grade of the True Treasure extracted from the Dao Fruit was naturally stronger.
Meanwhile, inside the [Myriad Spirits Banner].
Patriarch Nether Whisper listened in on Lu Yang and the old Dragon Lord's conversation from the shadows, ensuring that if Lu Yang showed any flaws, he could immediately assist Lu Yang in False Holding Unorthodox Dao.
But now, he couldn't help shaking his head.
I worried unnecessarily... This kid is much sharper than me!
Worthy of someone who mixed in the Saint Sect!
That was a Dragon Lord, a middle-stage Golden Core, a Perfected Lord who had lived for unknown years. Yet he was deceived by Lu Yang into sending over a True Treasure!
Lu Yang noticed the Patriarch's expression at this moment and immediately sent a divine thought: "Patriarch, don't be fooled. This old dragon harbors no good intentions! A True Treasure... Heaven knows if there's anything left by a Perfected Lord on it. I guess there's probably a strand of divine thought left, spying on me under the guise of protection!"
Don't think the old Dragon Lord is a fool!
He might be simple and honest, or perhaps sincere, but he is absolutely not a fool. Otherwise, he couldn't have led the True Dragon Clan to fight overseas and preserve their bloodline to this day.
He might not be good at scamming people.
But he has a lot of experience being scammed!
Want to scam him? Not easy!
If he foolishly put away this True Treasure and revealed a flaw, the Dragon Lord's claw would probably break through space the next second and refine him instantly.
Thinking of this, Lu Yang immediately activated [Unwilling to be Subservient].
This Golden Talent also shone with light when facing the Dragon Lord. Although the light wasn't bright, it definitely existed.
From this, it can be seen that the old Dragon Lord still trusts me.
Giving me such a treasure to monitor me is probably more out of instinct, a precaution after being tricked so many times, not because he truly suspects me.
Lu Yang examined the [Sea-Ordering Conch], thousands of thoughts in his mind, but on his face, he put on a touched expression: "Grandfather really loves me after all. With this True Treasure, next time I see that mysterious person, I won't have to worry about being harmed by him. I just don't know when he will come to find me..."
After speaking, Lu Yang threw it into the [Myriad Spirits Banner].
Dragon Lord's divine thought?
Ultimately it's not the main body, just a strand of divine thought separated by billions of miles... The current him wasn't very afraid! He could totally find a way to deceive it!
After all, the [Myriad Spirits Banner] was huge and had everything.
As long as someone coordinated from the center, fooling a Perfected Lord's divine thought was more than enough. Whatever the Dragon Lord wanted to see, Lu Yang could conjure it up for him exactly as is!
Inside the quiet room.
The [Immortal Kingdom Dao Laws] vibrated, and Lu Yang entered that unprecedented "Heaven-defying Comprehension" state again. For a moment, he felt inspiration gushing like a spring.
"Does the Patriarch want to try it too?"
Lu Yang glanced at Patriarch Nether Whisper beside him and invited actively. Patriarch Nether Whisper paused, then tried to contact a bit of the Dao Laws' mighty power.
Of course, Lu Yang didn't directly let Patriarch Nether Whisper accept the [Immortal Kingdom Dao Laws] blessing. After all, that way Patriarch Nether Whisper would be completely exposed under the [Immortal Kingdom Dao Laws]. So he only let Patriarch Nether Whisper absorb a bit of the dissipating power to let him experience the blessing effect briefly.
"How is it?"
Patriarch Nether Whisper closed his eyes to sense for a moment upon hearing this, then frowned: "I feel my thinking has slowed down a bit... This thing might not be very useful to me."
"...Thinking slowed down?"
Hearing this, Lu Yang was somewhat speechless. What happened to the agreed "Heaven-defying Comprehension" state? What happened to concentrating the wisdom of countless Jiangdong cultivators?
Turns out it's not even as good as the Patriarch alone!
Lu Yang shook his head. After the amazement, he wasn't surprised anymore. Soon, the three [Immortal Kingdom Dao Laws] blessings rewarded by Emperor Jiayou were used up by him.
Boom!
At this moment, Lu Yang opened his eyes. There was only brimming crimson in his pupils, like radiant spirit interwoven light. A massive amount of [Wu Fire] related knowledge surfaced in his mind—
Wu represents beacon towers, located in the south, belonging to fire, its color reddish-yellow, a place of war and conflict. When the sun enters the Wu Palace, it is called Returning to the boundaries, also known as the sun at its zenith, with golden radiance filling the heaven.... Therefore, guided by the [Heavenly Fire] Dao Fruit, the Innate Divine Ability condensed from [Wu Fire] should be called—
At this thought, dazzling radiance suddenly erupted from Lu Yang's body.
Beneath his feet, splendor spread like jade, transforming into illusory, drifting palaces, pavilions, terraces, and lofty courts. Jade towers rose one after another, finally together constructing a majestic Heavenly Gate.
Upon the gate, only three characters shone with brilliant light:
[Palace of Returning Boundaries]!
Lu Yang exhaled a breath of turbid air deeply. Being amidst the palaces, another Divine Ability emerged above his head. It was the [Imperial Controller of Fate] [Wu Earth] Divine Ability refined previously.
The next second, [Tribulation Wave] appeared!
This superior Spirit Treasure with Five Divine Wonders was held in Lu Yang's hand. The [Law Upholder] divine wonder triggered, evolving a third Divine Ability phenomenon!
In an instant, the [Palace of Returning Boundaries] surrounding Lu Yang, and the [Imperial Controller of Fate] which landed on his head like an imperial crown, drooping down radiance like shimmering tassels, collided with a deafening roar, merging with his innate divine power of this life— [Dual-Radiance Sovereign Decree Mountain-and-Sea Diagram].
At first glance, it appeared as a precious pearl.
Shaped like a chicken egg, shrouded in darkness, held between Lu Yang's hands, yet reflecting thousands of brilliances, as if containing the supreme principles of heaven and earth.
[Heaven and Earth Union]!
Four Divine Abilities—one Life-Bound Divine Ability, three Innate Divine Abilities—late-stage Foundation Establishment!
Lu Yang revealed a satisfied smile. His progress in this life was surprisingly fast. Less than a year after rebirth, he had already restored the cultivation of a Great Perfected One!
According to previous experience, there are still about a hundred years before Martial Uncle Chong Guang goes seeking Golden Core. However, Martial Uncle Chong Guang planned ahead and reincarnated into the [Kingdom of Qing] early on. What remained in the [Heaven-Connecting Cloud Sea] was probably an Incarnation to confuse the public, which is why he didn't leave the sect for a hundred years nor fought with anyone...
The time was about right!
When Chong Guang went for seeking Golden Core, his reincarnated body "Zhong Xin" had already gained the deep trust of the King of Qing in the [Kingdom of Qing], holding a high position and great power. This required time to cultivate.
The King of Qing wasn't a fool either.
Time is the best tool to test people. Without "Zhong Xin's" loyalty consistently for decades, how could he gain his trust?
Moreover, in this life, Lu Yang wouldn't reveal the truth about [Overturned Lamp Flame] anymore.
In this situation, at most thirty years, Chong Guang, who was bent on seeking [Overturned Lamp Flame], would inevitably reincarnate and head to the [Kingdom of Qing].
I can wait for him to come to me!
Speaking of which, once the Patriarch attains [Wu You Heaven], he is bound to go into Seclusion together with the world's Perfected Lords. At that time, I will indeed be missing a capable helper by my side...
In this situation, it's best to find another candidate.
This candidate must have character, ability, potential, and cultivation, and their comprehension cannot be low... Undoubtedly, Martial Uncle Chong Guang is very suitable!