After pondering for a moment, Lu Yang continued: "That being said, Mu Changsheng is hiding very securely. I'm afraid it's inconvenient for you and me to walk around the world right now..."
Needless to say for himself.
Barring any accidents, he wouldn't leave the [Heavenly Being's Remnant Consciousness] in this lifetime.
As for [Sky-Shrouding], although he was a bit freer than Lu Yang, that freedom was likely limited. Or rather, he should actually be keeping a lower profile right now.
With this thought, Lu Yang suddenly said: "Senior hid in the [Netherworld] , seeking the Nascent Soul via the Five Elements. That wouldn't just be a facade, right? After all, seeking the Nascent Soul via the Grotto-Heaven Method has a winning chance of at most ten percent."
Hearing this, [Sky-Shrouding] instantly raised his eyebrows.
This person... actually even knows the secrets of the Grotto-Heaven Method? Who told him?
Who exactly is he?
Speaking of which, his understanding of me is also excessive. He knows almost all my trump cards. Unless one is a Dao Lord , it's hard to have such abilities...
Thinking about it, [Sky-Shrouding] suddenly stopped smiling.
The Dharma Body Dao has reappeared. But that is the Nascent Soul Great Dao; how could it reappear so easily? Could this person be that Dao Lord who held the Dharma Body Dao in the past!?
If so, how could he not know the characteristics of the Dharma Body Dao?
Could it be, intentional?
Thinking of this, [Sky-Shrouding] was instantly horrified.
After all, he actually had doubts about Lu Yang... because Lu Yang's performance just now didn't quite match the image he had painted in his mind.
In his eyes, the combat between him and Lu Yang before was a peak duel. Both sides held chess pieces, using the world as the board. In the end, he lost by a move and was beaten by Lu Yang. Although he was angry, he also conceded defeat wholeheartedly, recognizing Lu Yang as a powerful opponent.
But what about now?
Lu Yang didn't know the characteristics of the Dharma Body Dao, inexplicably provoked the Saint Sect old monster, and didn't see through his initial probing with footsteps.
How to put it... a bit clumsy.
However, this was completely inconsistent with the "opponent" image in [Sky-Shrouding]'s mind. This confused him, leaving him puzzled.
But now, he understood.
Disguise. Everything is a disguise!
That's right, this person must be that Dao Lord who held the Dharma Body Dao in the past. Now he has resurrected relying on backup plans, and currently, he is just feigning weakness to the enemy!
If not for this, it couldn't be explained!
Because the opponent knew too much intelligence that shouldn't be known at his level.
If I had been fooled by his series of performances just now and underestimated him, I would inevitably have suffered a setback!
[Sky-Shrouding] was even reasoning further: How did the thought of underestimating the opponent just now come to him? Was it possible it was implanted by the opponent?
Not impossible!
After all, he loved doing this kind of thing himself!
[Sky-Shrouding] judged others by himself. The horror in his heart became increasingly intense. Immediately after, the look in his eyes towards Lu Yang became serious and vigilant again.
At the same time, Lu Yang was also thinking.
[Sky-Shrouding]... will he fall for it?
From the beginning, Lu Yang had prepared two identities for himself. One was [Hong Yun] , and the other was [Sisui], using these to hide his true identity.
And now, the [Hong Yun] vest had been exposed.
It was the [Sisui] vest's turn.
This was also the persona Lu Yang intended to build in front of [Sky-Shrouding]: a remnant thought of a Dao Lord who was once slain by the Saint Sect old monster but had now resurrected!
In this aspect, I also have capital.
Admittedly, [Sky-Shrouding] grasped a lot of intelligence, but he ultimately stopped at the [Immortal Nexus]. He might not know some intelligence outside the [Immortal Nexus].
"...Why has Senior stopped talking?"
Lu Yang looked at the silent [Sky-Shrouding], suddenly chuckled, and continued: "But even if Senior doesn't say, I can roughly guess some of the truth."
You can guess?
[Sky-Shrouding]'s heart became increasingly heavy, but he still didn't quite believe it. He indeed still had a backup plan, but that backup plan was something even the Saint Sect Ancestor didn't know...
"Void Attainment of Dao Frui], right?"
[Sky-Shrouding]'s expression froze. If not for the hazy smoke covering him, Lu Yang would probably be able to see his slightly twisted face right now.
Because he guessed right!
"Void Attainment of Dao Fruit, accurately speaking, it should be a Great Dao. Senior hid it very deep. You wouldn't think you deceived the vision of that one from the Saint Sect, right?"
Lu Yang's words made [Sky-Shrouding]'s heart even heavier.
I didn't deceive him?
[Sky-Shrouding]'s silence was the best answer. Lu Yang pursued the attack: "May I ask if Senior knows that the [Celestial Court] , which attacked the [Immortal Nexus] five thousand years ago, is now ruled by a Saint Sect Perfected Lord? The other party also has Great Perfected Lord cultivation, also Void Attained a Great Dao, and it was by the order of the Primordial Saint..."
Lu Yang revealed the intelligence about Immortal Venerable Taiyin completely.
[Sky-Shrouding] continued to be silent.
He knew of the [Celestial Court] and once had a fleeting glimpse of Immortal Venerable Taiyin. But he absolutely never thought that Immortal Venerable Taiyin actually void attained a Dao Fruit!
[Money]?
Taiyin... A Saint Sect Great Perfected Lord, received the Founder's instruction, cultivated the Grotto-Heaven Method but Void Attained a [Dao Fruit]... Did the Founder intend to use this person to check and balance me?
At this moment, [Sky-Shrouding] thought a lot.
Before this, he always believed he was the Saint Sect Ancestor's favorite cub, because his seeking proof of the [Netherworld] actually received the Saint Sect Founder's approval.
But looking at it now, he felt the love had disappeared.
Out of thin air, a Taiyin appeared, also receiving the Founder's approval to seek proof of the Nascent Soul... What is this? What exactly is the Founder thinking, and what purpose does he have?
Why did he previously believe the Saint Sect Ancestor was on his side? Because the two sides had communicated before, and the Saint Sect Ancestor indeed expressed support. But mere verbal promises, he naturally couldn't believe. The problem lay in the fact that his proving the [Netherworld] was actually beneficial to the Saint Sect Ancestor.
The [Netherworld] needed a ruler so that reincarnation could be complete.
Moreover, he was different from the first Lord of the Netherworld. The first Lord of the Netherworld was breathtakingly talented; letting him attain the Nascent Soul would only be counterproductive and shake the whole situation.
But he was different.
If he attained the [Netherworld], at most he would threaten the World Honored One. Wanting to threaten the Saint Sect Ancestor was absolutely impossible. Instead, he could become a strong reinforcement.
In that case, on what grounds would he not support him?
[Sky-Shrouding] used Saint Sect thinking to measure the Saint Sect Ancestor and felt there was no problem. But now, Lu Yang's words shook him.
For a time, it was inevitable to feel bitterness in his heart.
Also true, I am ultimately a lower cultivator...
The Saint Sect thinking of a lower cultivator and the thinking of the Saint Sect Ancestor might have a decisive difference. This was what led to his previous misjudgment.
But soon, [Sky-Shrouding] pulled himself together again.
Still the same saying: The Great Dao is fifty, Heaven deduces forty-nine, one escapes. Heaven never bars one's way. No matter how dangerous the desperate situation, there will definitely be a glimmer of life!
Thinking of this, he raised his head again and looked at Lu Yang.
At the same time, Lu Yang also looked over at him.
The gazes of the two exchanged. Both saw sincerity in each other's eyes.
[Sky-Shrouding] made Lu Yang recognize his situation, and Lu Yang, in turn, made [Sky-Shrouding] lose his composure. At this moment, they truly stood on the same status.
Same status, same interests.
This is the truly unbreakable alliance!
The next second, [Sky-Shrouding] took the initiative to speak: "Mu Changsheng might hold a second [Heavenly Being's Remnant Consciousness]. Since it's inconvenient for Fellow Daoist, I will go find him."
"This matter is not urgent for now."
Hearing this, Lu Yang said straightforwardly: "Perfected One Subduing-Spirits of the Sword Pavilion also knows the coordinates of this [Heavenly Being's Remnant Consciousness]. He also has a Perfected Lord remnant thought named [Long Tu] on him, which might have clues to other [Heavenly Being's Remnant Consciousness]. We must find a way to eliminate him, otherwise neither you nor I are safe."
"...There is actually such a thing?"
[Sky-Shrouding] touched his chin upon hearing this. Finding fault with the Sword Pavilion was something every Saint Sect disciple never tired of. Therefore, he nodded decisively: "Then I will take Fellow Daoist in."
Lu Yang hurriedly said: "That being said, there should still be some time before [The Mortal World] opens..."
"No matter."
[Sky-Shrouding] waved his hand: "I've been there. I left a back door back then; we can enter directly."
Hearing this, Lu Yang couldn't help sighing with emotion in his heart: Although this naturally evil old bastard prepared so many disgusting backup plans and trump cards...
This particular backup plan still has its merits.