Although he was frightened for a moment, Lu Yang quickly figured it out:
I have the [Book of a Hundred Lifetimes]!
True, when facing pure knowledge, even the [Book of a Hundred Lifetimes] couldn't wipe it clean, just like the Nine Transformations Dragon Art back then, there would be karma.
But it wasn't without loopholes.
As long as I successfully attain a dao fruit through void attainment in this life using the concept weaving method, and then bring it back as an object, there will be no problem.
Although knowledge couldn't be blocked from karma, object could. As long as he could squeeze out the value of the concept weaving method in this life and succeed in void attainment, he could discard this method in the next life. Anyway, he would already have the object, and without cause and effect, no one could trace it.
Thinking of this, Lu Yang instantly felt much more relaxed.
In the next second, he looked at Banshan beside him and smiled. "This [Dao Opening Diagram] is very good. I want to take it back and observe it for a few more days."
"Of course."
Banshan nodded without hesitation. "Fellow Daoist, you are now the leader of the Unorthodox Alliance. A mere [Dao Opening Diagram], feel free to take it."
"However..."
Speaking of this, Banshan's voice paused abruptly, then he said in a deep voice, "This [Dao Opening Diagram] ultimately has some commemorative significance for us. Since Fellow Daoist is taking it away... then we also have an unreasonable request. We hope Fellow Daoist won't refuse and can reveal some inside information to everyone."
"Oh."
Lu Yang raised an eyebrow upon hearing this, immediately understanding Banshan's meaning. He wanted to get some insider information about the Carefree Talisman from him.
After all, everyone knew the Carefree Talisman would definitely fall.
But when it would fall and how it would fall, there was a lot of knowledge involved. This was probably the main reason the Unorthodox Alliance invited him to be the leader.
"...Alright."
Lu Yang thought about it and didn't intend to refuse. After all, he also planned to verify something, so he went with the flow and agreed to Banshan's request.
..
Unorthodox Alliance, inside a spacious hall.
Lu Yang sat on the main seat of the hall, while below were the seven Unorthodox perfected lords of the Unorthodox Alliance, sitting upright one by one, looking honest and obedient.
In the next second, Lu Yang coughed and waved his hand. "Ahem... Hello, students."
"Hello, teacher!"
The Unorthodox perfected lords below spoke in unison, their faces full of respect. Seeing this scene, Lu Yang immediately opened the [Book of a Hundred Lifetimes] page.
Then he frowned.
[Disciple Becomes the Master's Standard] didn't take effect...
Lu Yang couldn't help but sigh in his heart. Obviously, this kind of verbal address didn't fit the definition of a master-disciple relationship for [Disciple Becomes the Master's Standard].
According to the rules of [Disciple Becomes the Master's Standard], I must personally lead the other party's progress and achieve [Nurturing] on a factual level before the other party is recognized as my disciple, thereby feeding back dao comprehension to me... Under this rule, the higher the cultivation level, the more troublesome it is.
But soon, Lu Yang cheered up:
It doesn't matter. After I harvest a wave with the Carefree Talisman, I'll pick an Unorthodox perfected lord and buy him an Orthodox dao fruit. That should meet the conditions.
After all, advancing from an Unorthodox perfected lord to an Orthodox perfected lord could definitely be called progress.
Moreover, since he was the one funding it, it also met the condition of [Nurturing]. No matter how you looked at it, it perfectly fit the rules of [Disciple Becomes the Master's Standard].
As for the candidate, Lu Yang had already decided.
"...Fellow Daoist Wu."
Lu Yang's gaze paused and landed on [Perfected Lord of Luminous Dao Imprints] among the seven Unorthodox perfected lords. The other party's name was Wu Daoxuan, and the Unorthodox dao fruit [Inscription of Heaven] in his hand was exactly the dao fruit that recorded the [Dao Opening Diagram]. Lu Yang saw at a glance that this dao fruit was destined for him!
Swallowing it might help me condense a second true treasure!
Thinking of this, Lu Yang's gaze became increasingly fervent. He smiled slightly, "Fellow Daoist Wu, I heard you lost a lot of money speculating on the Carefree Talisman before?"
As soon as these words came out, the face of [Perfected Lord Mingdao Luying] Wu Daoxuan below instantly turned black.
"I've embarrassed myself before the Alliance Leader..."
He cupped his hands with an awkward expression. After all, the way he lost money this time was truly too shameful to talk about.
When speculating on the Carefree Talisman, Banshan demanded everyone to sell everything.
Most Unorthodox perfected lords obeyed... However, Wu Daoxuan was different. Because his dao fruit had good affinity, his speed and quality of making immortal talismans were very high.
So he still had some idle money in hand.
Thus, holding the thought of "I won't invest much, just a little to see the situation, and sell immediately if it really drops," he secretly hoarded a batch of Carefree Talismans.
Then Immortal Lord Qingyang came.
Seeing the hoarded Carefree Talismans about to be stuck in his hands, he was scared into selling at a loss immediately, wanting to leave the market as soon as possible... As a result, Lu Yang defeated Immortal Lord Qingyang.
At that time, Wu Daoxuan was absolutely livid!
He'd bought back Carefree Talismans at high prices and sold them at low prices. Then when Carefree Talismans rose, he had to buy them back again at inflated prices. He lost a huge sum coming and going!
It was only because he had substantial savings that he avoided bankruptcy. But even so, this disastrous investment experience left him so angry he couldn't even calm his mind during meditation. When everyone decided to invite Lu Yang to serve as Alliance Leader, he had firmly agreed, wanting to use Lu Yang's hand to stage a comeback.
My requirements aren't high.
As long as Perfected Lord Ming He is willing to refine a few Carefree Talismans for me, giving me a chance to enter the market and earn back the lost money, I'll be satisfied...
Looking at Wu Daoxuan's longing eyes, Lu Yang smiled slightly, then looked around:
"What I'm going to say next absolutely cannot be known by outsiders... So starting today, I want to seal off the inside and outside to prevent news from leaking."
As soon as these words came out, everyone was in an uproar.
But not out of dissatisfaction, but excitement... After all, everyone understood the significance of doing this: This is insider information! The chance to make money is here!
Perfected Lord Zhilei, who had come to invite Lu Yang before, immediately patted his chest and said, "Rest assured, my Lord. We understand the logic and will absolutely not reveal the news!"
"Very good!"
Lu Yang nodded upon seeing this, then took out the Righteous Dao Banner. As the banner waved, vast purple qi instantly constructed a magnificent gate:
"Then, fellow daoists, please enter voluntarily."
"As long as fellow daoists voluntarily stay in this treasure of mine to ensure the news won't leak, I guarantee the assets of the Unorthodox Alliance will multiply several times!"
Lu Yang's voice spread faintly.
At the same time, he secretly activated the [Enlightenment] divine wonder of the Righteous Dao Banner. An invisible mighty power made his voice even more full of temptation.
At this moment, the Unorthodox perfected lords present only felt that Lu Yang before them was so amiable, and his words made sense no matter how they thought about it. Finally, Wu Daoxuan, who already needed something from Lu Yang, wavered in his heart and walked out first, standing in front of the Righteous Dao Banner.
"I'll go first!"
Wu Daoxuan gritted his teeth and stamped his foot, then walked into the vast purple qi emerging from the Righteous Dao Banner. His originally clear divine sense instantly grew heavy.
"My Lord... will I be okay?"
"Relax, why would I deceive you?" Lu Yang said while refining Wu Daoxuan into a banner spirit, "Dizziness is normal; it will be fine soon."
A moment later, Wu Daoxuan blinked and regained clarity.
Hey! It's really fine!
Seeing Wu Daoxuan was fine, under the influence of [Enlightenment], the other several perfected lords also walked into the Righteous Dao Banner one after another, making Lu Yang burst into laughter.
My [Righteous Dao] is now also brimming with talents!
(End of Chapter)