Although Lu Yang predicted that Martial Uncle Chong Guang wouldn't take long to start Seeking Golden Core after Hong Yun entered the banner, he still didn't expect it to be this fast.
And—
Something is not quite right!
Lu Yang's expression remained unchanged, but a mutter rose in his heart: Shouldn't Martial Uncle Chong Guang reincarnate secretly first, develop for a few decades, and then start Seeking Golden Core?
Has history been changed?
How was that possible?
Lu Yang had experience with changing established history. He was clear that sometimes even his unintentional actions could change history.
For example, when this life just restarted, he abolished the [Nine Transformations Dragon Art] on his body. The direct result was Zhao Xuhe cultivating the [Nine Transformations Dragon Art] before the [Substitute Death Yin Puppet] incident, and even causing the [Nine Transformations Dragon Art] to fall into the hands of the Dao Court by a strange combination of circumstances in the end.
So the question came.
What did he do this time? For the past month, he had been in the Dao Court, completely unrelated to Jiangbei. How could there be an influence?
Although there were still many doubts in his heart.
Lu Yang still gathered his thoughts, actively looked up at Emperor Jiayou, and whispered: "Your Majesty... this karmic fluctuation seems to come from Jiangbei?"
"Correct."
Emperor Jiayou nodded. His pair of green eyes pierced through billions of miles of mountains and rivers, frowning tightly: "It's that reincarnated Immortal Spirit Acting Sect Master of the Demon Sect who wants to seek golden core."
"Seek golden core...?"
Lu Yang feigned shock and continued: "To think there is still someone in the current age who can seek golden core. I wonder how this person will perform the ritual, and whether he can attain the supreme Golden Position..."
After speaking, he even revealed a few points of envy.
Emperor Jiayou glanced at Lu Yang upon hearing this, not surprised. After all, seeking Golden Core was the ultimate dream of every Foundation Establishment Perfected One. Envy was normal.
But soon, his expression became serious:
"Something's not right... that reincarnated Immortal Spirit is going to the [Kingdom of Qing]. What does he want to do? A ritual for Seeking Golden Core—could it be he wants to operate on my Dao Court's wonder?"
With this thought, Emperor Jiayou stood up instantly.
However, just then, a magnificent aura exploded loudly from Jiangbei. Like mountains encircling fine waves, snow surging and flying at the ends, isolating most of Jiangbei completely!
[Perfected Lord Qingcheng Feixue]!
In just a short month, this widely known crazy woman acted again, clearly proclaiming to the world. Obviously, she wouldn't allow Perfected Lords to interfere with Chong Guang's seeking Golden Core!
You win this time!
Emperor Jiayou sat back down.
Not out of cowardice. Mainly, a son of a wealthy family shouldn't risk a confrontation with [Perfected Lord Qingcheng Feixue] over such a trivial matter; it wasn't worth it..
To put it harshly, those officials and Three Excellencies below probably all hope I go fight that crazy woman! Just like how I hoped the Grand Preceptor would go back then... No, can't give them this chance. One Wonder, abandoned is abandoned... But i can't appear too weak either.
Thinking of this, Emperor Jiayou turned his gaze instantly.
Looking at Lu Yang:
"...Minister Du, you did well in investigating the [Capital Skies Division]'s corruption this time. Now, I have an even more important task for you."
Lu Yang immediately bowed, "As Your Majesty commands."
"Go to Jiangbei,"
Emperor Jiayou said: "Take the people of the [Imperial City Division], go to the [Kingdom of Qing] to develop the Incense Divine Dao, and block that Demon Sect Acting Sect Master outside the [Kingdom of Qing]."
Huh? Me?
Lu Yang lowered his head: "Jiangbei Demon Sect, their cultivation and combat power are all outstanding among peers. With subject's meager strength, even if the heart is willing, I'm afraid the power is lacking."
As soon as these words came out, Emperor Jiayou raised his eyebrows slightly.
Want benefits?
Nonsense!
Lu Yang lowered his head and said nothing, but cursed in his heart. This Emperor Jiayou was truly a miser. He and the [Imperial City Division] helped him investigate corruption.
But what was the result? He was dismissed with a so-called General of the Valiant Cavalry, which was just a nominal position with no real power or dao comprehension he needed. As the saying goes, "the crying baby gets the milk". and given this rare opportunity, Lü Yang had no choice but to be frank.
Hmm... fine.
Fortunately, Emperor Jiayou himself felt it was a bit unfair to Lu Yang, and besides, Lu Yang had flattered him quite well, so he simply relented:
"Appointing True Dragon Du Huan, as [Commander of the Nine Gates Infantry and Patrol Five Battalions]."
Boom!
Instantly, Lu Yang felt an unprecedented mighty power fall from the [Immortal Kingdom Dao Laws], as if igniting a ball of bright blazing fire on his body.
Commander of Nine Gates, First Rank Official!
Managing the guards and access control of the nine gateways around the Imperial Palace where Tianwu Hall was located. In a sense, the duties were similar to the current [Imperial City Division].
But more importantly, this was a First Rank Official Position originating from [Wayside Earth]. It contained the four Heavenly Spirits and Earthly Fiends corresponding to [Wayside Earth]: [Geng Metal], [Wu Fire], [Xin Metal], [Wei Earth]... Among them, [Wu Fire] and [Wei Earth] happened to correspond to [Heavenly Fire] too!
In an instant, Lu Yang was ecstatic in his heart.
But soon, he calmed down again: Wrong... [Wei Earth] should be after [Ji Earth]. This Heavenly Spirit and Earthly Fiend is temporarily useless to me.
[Heavenly Fire], based on [Wu Earth], [Wu Fire], [Ji Earth], and [Wei Earth].
The current Lu Yang had already refined [Wu Earth] and [Wu Fire]. The next step should be refining [Ji Earth]; he couldn't skip and cultivate [Wei Earth] in advance.
Emperor Jiayou probably did it on purpose too. After all, anyone with discerning eyes can see I am seeking [Heavenly Fire] and greatly need the corresponding Dao comprehension. Emperor Jiayou wants to control me, so he deliberately gave it with a gap, giving me the illusion that I'm only one step away and can succeed with a little more effort.
In other words... he is gaslighting me!
Lu Yang slandered in his heart, but on his face, he revealed an extremely excited expression. He accepted the decree and thanked grace immediately, then strode out of the Tianwu Hall.
After returning to the [Imperial City Division] government office, Lu Yang immediately meditated and circulated his cultivation.
His consciousness crossed thousands of mountains and rivers, quickly landing on the Immortal Fetus Incarnation left in Jiangbei. Immediately opening his eyes, he looked up towards the direction of the Saint Sect.
Martial Uncle Chong Guang... Why?
What exactly happened to make Chong Guang change his original plan, no longer reincarnating secretly in the [Kingdom of Qing], but attacking directly from the front?
Lu Yang couldn't understand it no matter how he thought.
Holding this doubt, Lu Yang paced out of the place hiding the Incarnation, intending to investigate. However, the next second... he froze on the spot.
The place he hid the Incarnation was a remote mountain forest.
Walking out of the hiding place, a cliff face was right in front. It should have been a place where birds and beasts were extinct, but at this moment, there was an additional figure standing with hands behind his back.
"Finding Fellow Daoist's Incarnation gave me quite a search."
The person turned around, revealing a face that wasn't particularly handsome, but whose brows held a sharp, indomitable spirit, staring directly at Lu Yang.
—Chong Guang!
Since the restart of this life, Lu Yang felt nervous for the first time... And only this current event was completely beyond his control.
How did he do it?
Lu Yang asked himself that he did things more flawlessly in this life than the previous one. Martial Uncle Chong Guang couldn't find him in the previous life; why could he find him in this life?
This was illogical!
Just as Lu Yang's thoughts turned rapidly, Chong Guang spoke:
"Fellow Daoist need not think too much."
"I could find Fellow Daoist's Incarnation because of Hong Ju... When Fellow Daoist's Incarnation fought with Hong Yun, Hong Yun left a mark on Fellow Daoist's Incarnation. Hong Ju passed the secret method of sensing to me, allowing me to find the location of Fellow Daoist's Incarnation through this."
"In addition, I also know quite a few things."
"Chen Earth... very interesting."
Chong Guang said lightly, possessing a composure where his face wouldn't change even if Mount Tai collapsed before his eyes: "Fellow Daoist should know more. Can you tell me?"
"...Interesting." Lu Yang smiled.
Hong Ju, the guardian enlightened by Hong Yun using Golden Nature was connected to Hong Yun's mind. I actually forgot this backup plan!
Heroes of the world, truly like carps crossing the river... Hong Yun, I underestimated him!