Thinking of it, he did it. Lu Yang immediately began to wander within the [Sea of Bitterness].
At the same time, he also discovered the benefits of chasing the waves in the [Sea of Bitterness]—chasing the Dao itself. It could subtly improve his own Dao comprehension.
[Sea of Bitterness], an infinite sea of concepts. It's not limited to the Immortal Nexus, but a super ocean encompassing all concepts of the entire light sea of the dark void and billions of world realms. Wandering here is itself a form of tempering. The longer I stay, the deeper my comprehension of the Great Dao should become.
After figuring this out, Lu Yang became even more enthusiastic.
Coupled with the fact that both Yuan Tu and Hong Yun were in seclusion, he also needed a period of ascetic cultivation to settle down. So he simply opened his mind and began a long-term seclusion.
Time flew, years passed like a shuttle.
Jiangbei, outside the Heaven-Connecting Cloud Sea.
"Bastard... you tricked me!"
A mournful roar resounded through the clouds, stirring up wind and clouds. Buddhist light like flames shot straight into the sky, steaming thousands of colorful hues onto the firmament.
In the center of the Buddhist light, Arhat Subduing Dragon, who had endured bitterly for decades, had a ferocious expression. Yet he couldn't stop his dharma body from decaying. He could only watch helplessly as his fleshly body turned into smoke and dust, his Dao Foundation crumbled and scattered under the blow of the bi wind, leaving only a soul with nothing to rely on, drifting down into the Netherworld.
"I am unwilling..."
As the last roar fell, a light and shadow suddenly appeared on the spot. Yuan Tu, whose appearance was exactly the same as Lu Yang's, paced out from the void.
"Fellow Daoist Subduing Dragon, you're too polite!"
A sinister smile appeared on Yuan Tu's face. Then he reached out and grabbed the golden body sarira transformed from Arhat Subduing Dragon after death, putting it into his bag.
"Tsk tsk tsk, my luck is really good."
Seeing this, Yuan Tu nodded in satisfaction. As a Foundation Establishment Treasure transformed from the corpse of an Arhat after death, the sarira had a very good market in the Saint Sect.
Immediately after, he sank his mind and moved his thoughts slightly:
"Senior Sisui, your idea was still better."
Inside Yuan Tu's consciousness sea, accompanied by a blooming golden light, Sisui's figure emerged. He appeared as a kind old grandpa with white hair and white eyebrows:
"Hmph... this is nothing."
"I told you long ago, competing in divine abilities is inferior to competing in spiritual power; competing in spiritual power is inferior to competing in Dao comprehension; competing in Dao comprehension is inferior to competing in lifespan. Living long is the true skill."
"Exactly, exactly!"
Yuan Tu nodded, his words full of trust in Sisui. He continued to ask for advice: "May I ask Senior, how should I cultivate next?"
Compared to Lu Yang back then, Yuan Tu's experiences were still very different.
Especially after Lu Yang sacrificed himself to help him endure the test from Madam Ruoxiang, he also lost the hope of entering Heaven-Mending Peak.
And without the background of Heaven-Mending Peak, the [Decree on Observing the Golden Core] was naturally out of the question.
Coming and going, he missed quite a few opportunities.
Fortunately, Lu Yang left him Sisui, this grandpa in a ring, which was enough to perfectly replace the Decree on Observing the Golden Core, giving him necessary hints when needed.
Just like now.
"You have now obtained all the fortune of the Divine Martial Sect. Sensing heaven and earth, you will soon discover where your opportunity lies. If I'm not mistaken, it should be overseas."
"As for the first Heavenly Spirit & Earthly Fiend you should cultivate, it ought to be [Wu Earth]."
Sisui's pointer was like enlightenment to Yuan Tu, instantly causing this seemingly honest youth to show a look of gratitude. He cupped his hands and thanked him:
"Senior's great kindness, Yuan Tu will never forget!"
"What are you saying... Go quickly."
Hearing this, Sisui waved his hand. He watched Yuan Tu withdraw his consciousness and leave the consciousness sea before sighing imperceptibly, revealing a few traces of emotion in his eyes.
As a [Life Form Body], Yuan Tu inherited the vast majority of Lu Yang's memories and personality. But because he didn't have [The Book of a Hundred Lifetimes] and lacked the experience of being pitted to death lifetime after lifetime, Yuan Tu was much more honest and naive compared to Lu Yang. He could be said to be completely sincere towards Sisui.
Unfortunately, although you are sincere, I have no true heart.
The so-called guiding you to cultivate immortality, letting you grow up to help me condense a fleshly body in the future, are all fake. Its just a task from Fellow Daoist Lu...
Thinking of this, Sisui suddenly raised his eyebrows.
The next second, Lu Yang's voice sounded in his ear: "Fellow Daoist Sisui, how is the situation with Yuan Tu? Is he following the predetermined track?"
Sisui hurriedly nodded: "Answering Fellow Daoist, everything is smooth."
"That's good. Thank for your hard work, Fellow Daoist."
After saying this, Lu Yang withdrew from the [Sea of Bitterness]. Twenty years of wandering in the [Sea of Bitterness] had made his aura increasingly calm and stable.
"I will have Hong Ju coordinate with Fellow Daoist to prepare for action."
As his voice fell, Lu Yang withdrew his thoughts from Sisui's side, then raised his head and looked into the distance: [Sky-Shrouding]... you has already taken action, right?
He had confidence in [Sky-Shrouding].
After all, he didn't conceal anything when helping Hong Yun break through the Knowledge-Perception Barrier. With [Sky-Shrouding]'s sharpness, discovering something wrong and taking action was only normal.
But for these twenty years, he and Hong Yun had been squatting in this dense forest isolated from karma. Even a clever housewife cannot cook without rice; [Sky-Shrouding] couldn't find them even if he wanted to. At this moment, he should be in a state of suspicion and heavy worries, falling right into Lu Yang's calculation.
To swallow [Overturned Lamp Flame], [Sky-Shrouding] is the biggest obstacle... so trap him first!
Thinking of this, Lu Yang smiled coldly. [Sky-Shrouding], oh [Sky-Shrouding], I told you the lifetime before last. I will eat your secrets for a hundred lifetimes!
Last lifetime, the movements were too big, allowing you to react fast and dodge a calamity.
This lifetime... Hmph! I will make sure you come but never return!
Meanwhile, within Sacred Fire Cliff.
As a streak of light landed, Hong Ju walked into the quiet room holding his waist, then took a rush cushion to sit down. He then twisted around a bit restlessly.
His butt hurt a little.
But soon, he adjusted his thoughts. Following Lu Yang's instructions, he took out the [Shared Fate Changing Fortune Record Book] and slowly spread it out in front of him.
"I speak, you write."
Lu Yang's voice sounded faintly. At this moment, with his hands behind his back, he quickly reviewed the many backup plans [Sky-Shrouding] had laid in the present world in his mind.
[Sky-Shrouding]'s methods of interfering with the present world are actually few.
At this point in time, Martial Uncle Chong Guang has not yet begun seeking golden core, and Perfected One Primordial Mu Changsheng has made no movements. He has no Dao Sin body to use.
Although he still has an incarnation that can forcibly enter the present world and even display powerful combat strength, Hong Yun shouldn't be worth him using it yet. After all, I haven't done anything; at most, he is probing... Since it's probing, using an incarnation would be making a mountain out of a molehill.
Not using Dao Sin, not using a incarnation, then what can he use?
...Sea-Farer Li Clan—that Perfected One Xiaohai!
Lu Yang's mouth curled slightly. This wasn't hard to guess. In the lifetime before last, within the Southern Heavenly Gate secret realm transformed from the Mystic Spirit World Realm, [Sky-Shrouding] had manipulated Perfected One Xiaohai.
He didn't even need to calculate karma for this.
Simply put, starting from this lifetime, all of [Sky-Shrouding]'s backup plans, inside and out, had been thoroughly figured out by him. There were no secrets to speak of!
With this thought, Lu Yang immediately transmitted a message to Hong Ju:
"Just write: [Yuan Tu died at the hands of Perfected One Xiaohai]."
As his voice fell, Hong Ju immediately consumed his fortune and wrote it into the [Shared Fate Changing Fortune Record Book] word for word. Instantly, it triggered the killing intent of heaven and earth.
Almost simultaneously—
"Hmm?"
Jiangbei, in a remote small city.
At this moment, [Sky-Shrouding], who occupied Perfected One Xiaohai's body, suddenly raised his head, clearly sensing the change in karma.
In an instant, a chill surged into his heart.
Who is plotting against me?