Unorthodox Alliance.
Above the dome of the sky, ten thousand feet of golden light lingered, converging into visible waves that rose and fell. That was the product of the manifestation of [Money].
In the center of the golden light, a magnificent banner fluttered in the wind. Surrounding it floated numerous spiritual items overflowing with flowing light and color. The surrounding golden light was like pill fire, continuously refining these spiritual items into streams of liquid that fell into the banner, reflecting breathtaking scenes one after another.
Finally done!
Lu Yang, dressed in a white robe, flicked his sleeves and stood up. While exhaling a long breath, a heartfelt smile finally appeared on his face filled with exhaustion.
At this moment, inside the [Righteous Dao Banner].
[Perfected One Vanquishing-Demon], Suo Huan, Empress Xiao... three sealed consciousnesses reawakened, recovering from a near-death state under the nourishment of the spiritual items.
After all, Lu Yang had spent a lot of effort on this.
All the spiritual items were bought with Carefree Talismans through the hands of Immortal Lord Qingyang. They were healing holy products useful even for perfected lords, and he used them all up.
"Haa."
The first to wake up was Suo Huan. Being an Orthodox perfected lord, the [Wellspring Water] itself tended more towards healing— which could help him recover from his injuries.
Even so, Suo Huan's body was still covered with visible fine cracks. Light of water and fire surged constantly, making it difficult for his body to fully recover. On the contrary, the sword scars left by Perfected Lord Gangxing Budao had basically healed, and all sword qi had been expelled.
"Fellow Daoist has suffered."
Lu Yang took a step forward and cupped his hands. "I can solve the sword qi aspect, but this water and fire calamity... I'm afraid Fellow Daoist will have to endure for a while longer."
Two types of injuries, each with its own divine wonders.
Generally speaking, if an Early Stage Golden Core perfected lord was hit by either one, it would turn into a chronic and serious illness. With bad luck, one might even be dragged to death.
It was only because Lu Yang still had a Sword Dao fruit in his hand that he could neutralize the sword qi of Perfected Lord Gangxing Budao. However, while the sword qi could be removed, the other water and fire calamity was very difficult.
Lu Yang thought about it and concluded that the only way to dissolve it was to invite a Taiyang immortal lord from the [Celestial Court] to take action.
Taiyang and Shaoyin both possess the profound wonder of unifying water and fire.
However, the authority of Taiyang is above Shaoyin, so even an Early Stage Immortal Lord should be able to dissolve this water and fire calamity.
Of course, it couldn't be a trashy one like Immortal Lord Qingyang from the [Residing in the Spring Intermediate Position].
At least it has to be a primary position.
Whether it's Governing Heaven Primary Position or Residing in the Spring Primary Position... It seems the process of cultivating disciples needs to be accelerated. I must cultivate a Taiyang immortal lord as soon as possible!
Looking at the frowning Lu Yang, Suo Huan smiled instead.
"Fellow Daoist need not worry."
"Being able to survive this disaster is already thanks to Fellow Daoist's blessing. Healing is not urgent. Fellow Daoist can plan slowly; by all means, do not force it."
Regarding his injuries, Suo Huan took it very lightly. There was no gloom of serious injury on his face; instead, he seemed in a very good mood.
After all, seeing Lu Yang's current appearance, he had obviously escaped danger, and even seemed to be doing quite well recently. That was already enough.
Immediately following, Empress Xiao also woke up.
"Mmh~~"
Accompanied by a soft moan, Empress Xiao slowly opened her eyes. Her body had originally exploded, and her current body was reshaped by Lu Yang for her.
"I survived?"
Empress Xiao looked around, then sensed the state of the Incense Divine Dao, and breathed a sigh of relief, knowing she had gambled correctly again this time.
Immediately after, she looked at Lu Yang.
I knew it!
Back then, she decided to stand on Lu Yang's side and not abandoning him even when facing the pursuit of Perfected Lord Gangxing Budao, and even proactively chose to sacrifice herself...
Of course, it wasn't because of feelings developed over time.
It was purely a consideration of interests.
Even if I defected to Perfected Lord Gangxing Budao, as an Unorthodox cultivator, even if I turned traitor and betrayed Lu Yang, it would just be an icing on the cake.
However, choosing to stand with Lu Yang by sacrificing my body and self-destructing to open a path for him—this is a sentimental value... and also crucial help in a time of need! Besides, Lu Yang is strange. Although he comes from the Saint Sect, he actually values old relationships. If I help him, he will also help me...
Facts proved she won the gamble.
In the next second, Empress Xiao smiled beautifully at Lu Yang. Instantly, a hundred charms arose. Her beautiful eyes seemed to drip with water as she stared straight at Lu Yang.
"How long have I been asleep?"
"Two years."
Lu Yang also chuckled, then cupped his hands. "I must thank you for your help before. The kindness of that day, I will definitely repay heavily in the future."
"Alright."
Empress Xiao stroked her skirt lightly. "Then I'll wait for your future."
The implication was very obvious, but Lu Yang was not a lustful person, so he quickly suppressed all distracting thoughts with his strong will.
There are more important things.
Soon, the third divine sense, which was also the most heavily injured one, slowly awakened. It was Perfected One Vanquishing-Demon, who had severed his own dao path and almost had his soul scattered.
"I'm still alive... Great."
At the moment of awakening, only one feeling existed in Perfected One Vanquishing-Demon's heart—relief.
Just like the phrase he always kept on his lips—Better a bad life than a good death. It was precisely this obsession that achieved the world-renowned No-Kill Sword Intent.
Soon, Perfected One Vanquishing-Demon saw Lu Yang.
Then he smiled.
"You survived too? Even better."
Lu Yang responded with a smile, "Senior, relax. Come, I have a big treasure to give you. Hurry up and merge your soul and sword intent into it."
Saying this, Lu Yang took out the Sword Dao fruit.
On the other side, Perfected One Vanquishing-Demon was still in a daze. While decisively following Lu Yang's instructions to merge into the Sword Dao fruit, he pondered in his heart what was happening:
What is this thing?
It feels a bit like the Sword Dao... But that's impossible. I already returned the Sword Dao. Could it be some method to refine me into a sword?
If that were truly the case, he wouldn't be surprised.
After all, Lu Yang was from the Saint Sect. Seeing that he had fallen from the perfected lord rank and had no utility value, wanting to make full use of the material was a very normal thing.
At most, it was a bit... pity.
Am I going to die?
Perfected One Vanquishing-Demon waited silently for a while, but found that he didn't die. Instead, his aura gradually began to rise, and his spirit became clearer.
Only then did he react—
Sword Dao fruit!?
Although he didn't feel it at first, now that he had completely merged into it, the true face of the Sword Dao fruit naturally couldn't be hidden from him anymore.
In the next second, Perfected One Vanquishing-Demon, whose stature had originally fallen to Foundation Establishment, crossed the boundary again and returned to the perfected lord level. His aura transformed into sharp sword qi again. Although it was a brand-new dao fruit, in his senses, it was as easy to use as his arm and fingers, as if it were originally his thing.
The broken sword reforged!
After a moment, [Perfected One Vanquishing-Demon] opened his eyes. He looked at Lu Yang with a complex expression, then holding the sword in hand, he solemnly bowed to him:
"Fellow Daoist's grace of rebirth, I will never forget."
Lu Yang shook his head upon hearing this. "It was Senior who saved my life first. The cause of yesterday is the fruit of today. You and I are in the sameboat, so why distinguish things so clearly?"
Perfected One Vanquishing-Demon was stunned for a moment, then laughed loudly. "Fellow Daoist... you're right!"
These words simply spoke to his heart.
Why did he save Lu Yang that day?
There were no benefits, only disadvantages. He even ruined his future and risked his life. But he didn't care about these pros and cons and saved him decisively.
Why distinguish so clearly?
Many people distinguish too clearly and saw too clearly—this is beneficial, that is harmful, seeking advantages and avoiding disadvantages—so the world has become like this.
He didn't want to see things so clearly.
So if something could be done, he just did it.
(End of Chapter)