Regarding Sky-Shrouding, Lu Yang had also put in quite some painstaking effort.
Including specially letting him translate ancient texts this time, there was also a factor of calculation... In the end, it was deliberately revealing some flaws to this old bastard.
After all, according to the persona I created before—Dao Lord reincarnation—it's impossible not to recognize these ancient texts. Yet I still actively proposed letting him translate... He will definitely suspect. Or rather, he must have suspected long ago. After all, in all aspects, I don't really look like a Dao Lord's reincarnation.
The biggest flaw was Dao comprehension.
In Lu Yang's view, his bit of Dao comprehension compared to Sky-Shrouding was like a firefly compared to the bright moon. It was simply too easy for Sky-Shrouding to spot a problems.
That was why he needed to act in the opposite way.
If I pretended to be profound and deliberately disguised the Dao Lord's speech and behavior, it would only be counterproductive, making Sky-Shrouding certain that I was bluffing.
So I have to do the reverse.
Not disguising as a Dao Lord at all, but actively showing my side as a newbie Perfected Lord. This way, it makes Sky-Shrouding unsure of my identity instead.
After all, a lower cultivator pretending to be a Dao Lord would definitely be full of loopholes. But a Dao Lord pretending to be a lower cultivator, that would be no problem at all. Looking more like it makes it more reasonable!
As for [Bodhisattva Coiled Dragon Shadow]'s soul, Lu Yang also wasn't worried.
Firstly, this thing was brought by Sky-Shrouding. If it could be sensed by the World Honored One, the [Heavenly Being's Remnant Consciousness] would have been found by the World Honored One long ago.
Secondly, this thing was different from Dao Fruits.
The reason I was possessed by the World Honored One in the previous life was mainly because I absorbed the Dao Fruit tainted by the World Honored One. It's not clean, that's why I stumbled.
But this life is different. I'm only using [Bodhisattva Coiled Dragon Shadow]'s soul as material to refine the [Great Might Kui-Gang Righteous Qi]. Just like artifact refining, what's useful is the soul itself, so it's impossible to leave a consciousness. Having done this much, how can the World Honored One possess me?
Foolproof, absolutely foolproof.
As for the [Immortal Nexus Survival Guide], no rush to scan now. Because [Bodhisattva Coiled Dragon Shadow] was still alive, scanning now would definitely show traps no matter what.
Wait until I finish refining, then check the situation.
Thinking of this, Lu Yang immediately formed hand seals, pointed with his finger, broke the seal on the jade box, and took out [Bodhisattva Coiled Dragon Shadow]'s soul.
He didn't rush to operate his cultivation technique, but first took out the [Great Might Kui-Gang Righteous Qi] and studied it seriously:
Speaking of which, the method of refining this [Dao Art] is actually very similar to dao arts in the Qi Refining stage. Both involve taking an external object and then refining it into form.
The [Dao Arts] of Ancient Method Golden Core and the dao arts of Qi Refining cultivators are so similar in principle; it can't be a coincidence... Looking at it this way, did the Grotto-Heaven Method not make any modifications at the Qi Refinement level? In other words, ancient Qi Refinement and modern Qi Refinement are actually about the same?
This is interesting.
From this perspective, could it be that the cultivation method of [Dao Arts] in ancient times started refining from Qi Refining and continue refining all the way to Golden Core Perfected Lord?
Very likely!
Because this could explain one of his doubts: If refining [Dao Arts] is so troublesome, wouldn't an Ancient Method Golden Core be a blank slate when just attainded?
Now it seems not so.
Orthodox Ancient Method should start refining [Dao Arts] from Qi Refining. [Dao Arts] improve with the realm. After attaining Golden Core, they sublimate to the extreme and become divine abilities naturally.
No need to spend time refining again.
A moment later, Lu Yang opened his eyes. immediately after, with a thought, he rode a streak of light, leaving the spot and arriving at the deepest part of the Supreme Imperial World.
This place was the core of the world.
What entered his eyes was a sea of molten fire, like a great sun. Even a Foundation Establishment Perfection approaching would feel a scorching sensation.
However, with Lu Yang's arrival, this great sun showed unprecedented intimacy. Even the steaming heat spontaneously parted when it reached him.
Seeing this, Lu Yang smiled slightly:
"Consider it fate with you. Never mind, I desire to borrow the power of your world to refine treasures. You just open up and let me in."
Buzz buzz~!
As his voice fell, the core of the Supreme Imperial World actively opened a path, allowing Lu Yang to drive straight in, constantly emitting joyful trembling sounds.
This place is the land of essence within fire, and also the core of a world. It's most suitable for refining [Bodhisattva Coiled Dragon Shadow]'s soul and branding it with my mark. After all, it is a Perfected Lord soul. Using the World Realm as a furnace and sentient beings as fuel can be considered giving him face... Although just a mere unorthodox path.
With this thought, Lu Yang immediately took out the soul.
Soon, this Perfected Lord soul was swallowed by infinite raging fire. Lu Yang constantly formed seals, striking streaks of spiritual power into the soul.
Soon, the soul gradually changed shape.
The original consciousness had naturally long been refined into nothingness, leaving only the pure substance of the soul. Under Lu Yang's refining, it gradually emitted a obscure black light.
In the next second, the black light soared into the air.
Boom!
With a loud bang, the black light bored through the void, entering from one void and emerging from another end. It connected head to tail, linking together.
Finally, it turned into a black light Dharma Ring.
Lu Yang nodded slightly upon seeing this. "Like this, a mold is considered set up. With another forty-nine years, it should be initially refined."
"Although I just refined it, in terms of grade, it has at most the merit of Ten Precepts, ranking as [Initial Truth]. But used in Golden Core combat, it shouldn't be underestimated."
Realms had highs and lows; [Dao Arts] naturally also had distinctions of grades.
According to the description of [Great Might Kui-Gang Righteous Qi], it was mainly based on the number of Dharma Precepts struck into the [Dao Art]. The more Dharma Precepts, the more perfect the refining.
It can be roughly divided into three grades: [Marvelous Scripture Initial Truth Ten Precepts], [Marvelous Virtue Middle Ultimate Three Hundred Precepts], [Marvelous Dao Heavenly Immortal Twelve Hundred Dignified Great Precepts]. It is said that if one can refine to the third grade, the Dao Art is perfect, and can even destroy a Late-stage Golden Core Great Perfected Lord, driving them into eternal silence.
Thinking of this, a look of expectation instantly appeared in his eyes:
"If this method is perfected, there is a saying of praise in the scripture: Occupying the position at the Jade Purity's depths, profound wonder reaches its extreme; not stopping at assisting righteous and eliminating evil, born from the Primordial Unity.".
"It's very suitable for me, this Righteous Dao Master!"
Seeing the process of refining [Dao Arts] approaching stability, only then did Lu Yang withdraw his mental effort and take out the [Horn Wood Heavenly Gate Star Core] obtained before.
Time to refine the [Life Form Body]!
Regarding his second [Life Form Body], Lu Yang was still very expectant. After all, it concerned [Sword Edge Gold] and whether he could return to the Immortal Nexus.
With this thought, Lu Yang immediately gathered his essence, qi, and spirit.
The next second, the [Precious Life Perfect Form Scripture] operated. The [Horn Wood Heavenly Gate Star Core], which was originally look like a piece of jade stone, immediately melted into a pool of jade liquid.
Immediately after, the jade liquid gradually expanded, then reshaped its body, finally transforming into a handsome and spirited young Daoist with sword-like eyebrows and star-like eyes.
It was precisely Perfected One Subduing-Spirits' appearance.
At the same time, a sword mark golden light also appeared on Lu Yang's glabella. Guided out by one of his fingers, he gently pressed it on the other party's Niwan Palace.
"Sever!"
Lu Yang's mind moved slightly. The [Sword Edge Gold] Dao Foundation and five divine abilities inside his body all followed this sword mark, fully imprinted into the [Life Form Body].