When it came to [Patriarch Nether Whisper], Lu Yang had always extended the utmost trust.
How much trust exactly?
Only with [Patriarch Nether Whisper] did Lu Yang maintain a constant consciousness link.
In other words, whatever he could see, hear, or feel, [Patriarch Nether Whisper] could share in its entirety, with almost nothing hidden.
The reason for saying "almost" was that [Patriarch Nether Whisper] couldn't sense [The Book of a Hundred Lifetimes]. Aside from that, Lu Yang shared all his experiences with the Patriarch. This also made it convenient for the Patriarch to offer advice at any time and help him act as a gatekeeper, avoiding errors in important matters.
[Patriarch Nether Whisper] knew this trust well.
Therefore, in most situations, he wouldn't participate in Lu Yang's actions. Instead, he would silently record everything and then attempt to optimize things within the [Righteous Dao Banner].
Like just now.
He was meditating on the [Great Might Kui-Gang Righteous Qi] to see if he could optimize the cultivation speed of this Dao Art and help Lu Yang improve his strength as quickly as possible.
However, at this moment, he couldn't sit still.
Because the method Mu Changsheng had just displayed was something even he had completely failed to anticipate. To a certain extent, it even exceeded the scope of his understanding.
"Unorthodox Dao Fruit profound wonder..."
Lu Yang also frowned slightly at this moment and asked, "It is indeed very unusual. Does this mean [Wú Yǒu Heaven] can already rival the orthodox to a certain extent?"
"Yes, but also no."
[Patriarch Nether Whisper] transmitted via divine sense, speaking solemnly: "Don't think this is nothing. In fact, according to my understanding, this is fundamentally impossible!"
Regarding the Unorthodox Dao, most Perfected Lords didn't care about it. Only Unorthodox Perfected Lords would spend all day figuring out how to improve it. Most of them chose to jump ship to the orthodox path, feeding their own Unorthodox Dao to the orthodox in exchange for the chance to switch. However, there were always some Unorthodox Perfected Lords who didn't believe in heresy.
They believed a good Unorthodox Dao was no worse than the orthodox.
In the end, the biggest difference between an Unorthodox Dao Fruit and an Orthodox Dao Fruit was that the former lacked a fundamental profound wonder. Its stature was innately a head lower than the orthodox.
Then the matter was simple:
As long as the Unorthodox Dao Fruit could generate a profound wonder, wouldn't that solve it?
Throughout the ages, countless Unorthodox Perfected Lords had this thought and attempted it. Some even came infinitely close to success.
But—
"Impossible."
Regarding this question, [Patriarch Nether Whisper] gave his answer: "It is absolutely impossible for an Unorthodox Dao Fruit to generate a profound wonder. This is an innate gap."
"All one can do is add, not modify."
This was also [Patriarch Nether Whisper]'s line of thinking.
For [Wú Yōu Heaven], the Patriarch's plan was not to modify it, but to continuously add new conceptual imagery, transforming it into a part of a larger Dao Fruit.
However, right now, Mu Changsheng was directly adjusting the conceptual imagery within the Dao Fruit, sublimating it, and subsequently giving birth to a fundamental profound wonder. In [Patriarch Nether Whisper]'s cognition, this was absolutely impossible to achieve. That was why he lost his composure and actively asked Lu Yang to find a way to obtain Mu Changsheng's method.
"I understand."
Lu Yang didn't question [Patriarch Nether Whisper]'s decision. He nodded decisively and gave his answer: "Wait a moment, Patriarch. I'll snatch that thing for you right away."
In the next second, he looked at Mu Changsheng.
Meanwhile, Mu Changsheng's expression wasn't very good, because he discovered he actually couldn't completely erase the injuries on the Old Dragon Lord's body!
What the hell is this?
The superficial injuries are erased, but there seems to be something more fundamental entrenched in the Old Dragon Lord's body. If the root cause isn't removed, the injuries will flare up again...
This was awkward.
The reason he actively displayed this method was to create a deterrent effect, letting Lu Yang and [Sky-Shrouding] know he wasn't to be trifled with.
But now?
If he couldn't even solve a little injury, how could he let others know he was powerful? He feared he would be looked down upon even more and not taken seriously!
No, this concerns my status in the cooperation later. I can't show weakness!
I have to think of a way!
With this thought, Mu Changsheng's eyes rolled slightly. Pressing his right hand into his sleeve, he quietly changed his hand seal. He no longer attempted to erase the [Tribulation Evil Profound Light] inside the Old Dragon Lord. Instead, he continuously compressed it, gathering it into a single point, then buried it in the Old Dragon Lord's dantian, masking it with profound wonder.
Turning reality into illusion, the change of truth and falsehood.
I can't let the Old Dragon Lord discover it. I have to hide it and temporarily turn it into a fake. As long as I don't withdraw the profound wonder, this thing won't erupt.
Mu Changsheng felt resentful internally but maintained a calm appearance on his face:
Who cares! Anyway, I've pretty much cured the Old Dragon Lord. If it erupts afterwards, I'll just say the Saint Sect Perfected Lord was insidious and cunning, hiding a killing move...
In the next second, he withdrew his divine ability.
"Done!"
As his voice fell, the Old Dragon Lord perked up again. He examined his Dharma Body with a face full of pleasant surprise—it had actually recovered to its peak state!
"Good, good, good! Many thanks, Fellow Daoist!"
The Old Dragon Lord patted Mu Changsheng's shoulder affectionately. He felt this cultivator was different from the Saint Sect Perfected Lord opposite them; his face was written full of sincerity!
Mu Changsheng cupped his hands upon seeing this. "Senior praises me too much."
Then, he shifted his gaze, meeting Lu Yang's eyes as he looked over. He took the initiative to speak: "Fellow Daoist, how about we make an exchange?"
"Which pass is in your hand?"
"...[The Mortal World]."
"Oh?"
Hearing this, Mu Changsheng revealed a look of pleasant surprise, then smiled. "That happens to be perfect. What I hold is [Nourishing Life Master]."
As his voice fell, he thought Lu Yang would decisively agree to exchange the coordinate information of the two [Heavenly Being's Remnant Consciousness] pieces. However, contrary to his expectations, Lu Yang waved his hand: "No rush on that... let's talk business first. How did Fellow Daoist make [Wú Yǒu Heaven] generate a profound wonder? Could you enlighten me?"
At these words, [Sky-Shrouding] was stunned.
"[Wú Yǒu Heaven]? An Unorthodox Dao Fruit generating a profound wonder is nothing special. What's there to care about? [Nourishing Life Master] is more important..."
"No, this is more important."
Lu Yang interrupted [Sky-Shrouding] without hesitation, then continued to look at Mu Changsheng. "Only if Fellow Daoist enlightens me can we continue to cooperate."
"...What?"
Mu Changsheng frowned slightly at the words, but soon smiled. "It's not impossible, but Fellow Daoist must exchange the coordinates of [The Mortal World] for it."
"Agreed." Lu Yang nodded directly.
So decisive. Not to mention [Sky-Shrouding] and the Old Dragon Lord, even Mu Changsheng, who made the offer, was stunned. He hadn't expected Lu Yang's answer at all.
Really agreeing? You're not tricking me, right?
For a moment, both Mu Changsheng and the Old Dragon Lord were frightened by Lu Yang's candid attitude—don't be like this, you're being so sincere it's a little scary!
At the same time, [Patriarch Nether Whisper] couldn't help but transmit his voice in a low tone from within the [Righteous Dao Banner]: "There's no need. Your matters are still more important. I'm fine on my end..."
"The Patriarch's matters are my matters."
Lu Yang calculated clearly in his heart. With [The Book of a Hundred Lifetimes], he could make similar trades dozens of times. What did using one up for the Patriarch count for?
Moreover, if [Patriarch Nether Whisper]'s strength improved further, it would be of great help to him as well.
So from a benefit perspective, he felt this deal wasn't a loss.
However, some people felt it was a huge loss.
"Idiot!"
With an angry curse, [Sky-Shrouding]'s divine sense began to surge violently under the cover of the [Knowledge-Perception Barrier], attempting to seize back control of the [World-Retribution Incarnation].
He couldn't hold back anymore!