Mu Changsheng quietly departed.
Lu Yang also did not stay long in [Nourishing Life Master]. He drifted away, not wasting time attempting to forcibly imprint the contents of the five Supreme Dao Fruit books.
It wasn't that he couldn't do it.
Mainly, once he did so, imprinting the Supreme Dao Fruit books in his sea of consciousness would inevitably make the circulation of his divine sense difficult, and his thoughts would no longer be agile.
In such a state, if he were to fight with others, he would suffer a great loss.
At this moment, as he prepared to trouble the Old Dragon Lord and awaited an opportunity to devour [Wellspring Water], Lu Yang felt there was absolutely no need to deliberately burden himself.
Jiangbei, inside Hong Yun's dense forest.
Lu Yang returned to the thatched cottage where he had hidden for two and a half years. During this period, he even sensed the location of [The Mortal World], resulting in a sudden warning arising in his mind.
[The Mortal World] is very dangerous right now.
Good heavens, did [Sky-Shrouding] really believe my nonsense and run to [The Mortal World] to find me? It seems he was truly confused by anger...
Should I go broadcast again in two days and mock him to his face?
Turning these thoughts in his mind, Lu Yang walked into the thatched cottage. At a glance, he saw the fluttering [Righteous Dao Banner] and the altar shrouded in rolling black qi.
In the center of the altar was impressively [Patriarch Nether Whisper], wearing an unprecedentedly grave expression. He held the finger-sized World Realm Seed overflowing with flowing light and color in both hands. His ten fingers moved constantly, plucking the void. Countless Great Dao talismans manifested at his fingertips, arranging and combining, transforming into vivid concept one after another.
On the other side was Suo Huan.
Two and a half years had passed, and Suo Huan's body was even more dilapidated. Everything below the neck had been amputated, leaving only half a skull barely maintaining an intact appearance.
"..."
Seeing this scene, Lu Yang lightened his footsteps, looking carefully at [Perfected One Vanquishing-Demon] beside him: "Master, what's the situation?"
"Don't worry."
[Perfected One Vanquishing-Demon] glanced at Lu Yang, not correcting the address of 'Master', and whispered, "It's about to succeed. Fellow Daoist Nether Whisper is truly a heaven-gifted talent!"
"Then can the Patriarch communicate now?" Lu Yang asked nervously.
"Yes."
Receiving [Perfected One Vanquishing-Demon]'s approval, only then did Lu Yang breathe a sigh of relief, transmitting his voice: "Patriarch, I have new gains here that need your consideration."
After speaking, Lu Yang directly informed him about the [Wú Yǒu Heaven] Dao Fruit book. Then he proposed his idea of taking this opportunity to devour [Wellspring Water]. Subsequently, he looked expectantly at [Patriarch Nether Whisper]. However, [Patriarch Nether Whisper] didn't answer immediately, continuing to maintain the work in his hands.
It wasn't until half an hour later that he exhaled a deep breath of turbid air.
"...I know."
[Patriarch Nether Whisper] first glanced at Lu Yang, then smiled: "You are thoughtful. The Dao Fruit book of [Wú Yǒu Heaven] is indeed useful to me."
"As for devouring [Wellspring Water]... if this [Borrowing Dharma to Restore the Core] succeeds, there is indeed an opportunity to exploit. Your problem lies in the [Life Form Body]."
He was very clear about Lu Yang's concerns.
Previously, devouring Dao Fruits was all achieved relying on [Life Form Bodies]. However, this time, Lu Yang clearly couldn't refine Suo Huan into a [Life Form Body].
But cultivating a [Life Form Body] from scratch?
Too troublesome.
Of course, it wasn't that there were no backup candidates. For example, Xiang Ye, the Foundation Establishment Perfection Great Perfected One of the Saint Sect who cultivated [Wellspring Water], was a suitable candidate.
"But doing so will inevitably offend the Saint Sect."
"You have already offended [Sky-Shrouding]. If you offending the Saint Sect again, offending Perfected Lord Feixue and [Perfected Lord Hanguang Futian]... it would be a bit too much like making enemies of the whole world."
Lu Yang nodded hurriedly upon hearing this.
He got it all right. As expected of you, Patriarch; you truly are the roundworm in my belly. Hurry up and use your invincible world-shocking wisdom to help me think of a way!
Looking at Lu Yang's expectant eyes, [Patriarch Nether Whisper] instantly revealed a helpless expression, not knowing whether to laugh or cry: "I say... you aren't thinking of letting me help you modify the [Precious Life Perfect Form Scripture] and create a method on the spot to devour Dao Fruits without a [Life Form Body], are you?"
Lu Yang was stunned. Eh? You can't do it?
"Of course not!"
[Patriarch Nether Whisper] shook his head. "The [Precious Life Perfect Form Scripture] is the most profound method I have ever seen in my life. Its wonder is extraordinary; how can it be modified just like that?"
"Unless you bring a few more books of the same level for me to have a reference object, perhaps I could try."
Hearing this, Lu Yang instantly revealed a look of disappointment:
"Is there really no way?"
"..."
[Patriarch Nether Whisper] looked at Lu Yang, who hung his head looking lost. His voice paused, then he continued, "It's not completely hopeless."
Lu Yang raised his head instantly.
[Patriarch Nether Whisper] continued, "Generally speaking, if you refine Fellow Daoist Suo Huan into a [Life Form Body] and devour the Dao Fruit this way, Fellow Daoist Suo Huan will undoubtedly die."
"However, there are always exceptions."
"The concept of the World Realm Seed has already complete. If you use Fellow Daoist Suo Huan to devour the Dao Fruit right now, he will die, and his Grotto-Heaven will collapse because of it."
"Then I will use the World Realm Seed to receive Fellow Daoist Suo Huan's collapsing Grotto-Heaven, seal and store it, helping him falsely hold the Middle Stage of Golden Core and revive. In this way, not only does he not need to die, but he can also recover to his peak in one stroke. At the same time, you can successfully devour [Wellspring Water] without making enemies for this."
"This..."
Lu Yang frowned slightly upon hearing this. "But to devour a Dao Fruit through a [Life Form Body], the consciousness within the [Life Form Body] must be completely erased."
If he used Suo Huan to devour [Wellspring Water], he would have to erase Suo Huan's consciousness afterwards.
Just like when he slew Hong Yun.
This wasn't a problem that could be solved by reincarnation and resurrection.
"Are you stupid?"
[Patriarch Nether Whisper] chuckled lightly. "This restriction exists because the [Life Form Body] is incompatible with your main body. If the original consciousness exists, rejection will occur."
"But Fellow Daoist Suo Huan is different from Hong Yun."
"...Ah!"
Only then did Lu Yang suddenly realize: Right, Suo Huan was different from Hong Yun. He was a Banner Spirit! He had long been played by Lu Yang until he was Lu Yang's color inside and out!
Under such circumstances, how could there be rejection?
As expected of my World-Shocking Wisdom!
Soon, Lu Yang began to operate on Suo Huan. One by one, dao incantation were beaten by him into Suo Huan's dilapidated Dharma Body, of which only a skull remained.
"Ugh!"
Suo Huan groaned. He was too weak right now. Even just the process of being converted into a [Life Form Body] was a burden to him.
Seeing this, Lu Yang hurriedly comforted him:
"Fellow Daoist Suo Huan, my spiritual power is a bit strong; bear with it a little longer..."
A moment later, Lu Yang let out a long breath. Suo Huan, who had been tense all along, finally relaxed. His soul fluctuated, seemingly still immersed in the aftereffects.
Seeing this scene, [Patriarch Nether Whisper] said in a deep voice:
"Finished? If finished, let's begin."
"After Fellow Daoist Suo Huan's Grotto-Heaven collapses, we must use the World Realm Seed to receive and seal it before it disintegrates. But this timing is hard for me to grasp."
"Fellow Daoist Vanquishing-Demon, this relies on you."
[Perfected One Vanquishing-Demon] nodded upon hearing this. "Leave it to me."
"Good!"
[Patriarch Nether Whisper] nodded. "This step is crucial; the possibility of failure cannot be ruled out... And once it fails, the key lies with you, Lu Yang."
"You must devour [Wellspring Water] at the fastest speed. Once it fails and Fellow Daoist Suo Huan is about to perish, you use the profound wonder of [Wellspring Water] to bear his injuries. In this way, even if you fall from the Perfected Lord stature and need to start over, at least you can save your life and won't end up with your soul scattered."
Lu Yang nodded similarly. "This disciple understands."
As his voice fell, the four exchanged glances. [Patriarch Nether Whisper] hesitated no longer. With a surge of spiritial power, Suo Huan, who only had a skull left, suddenly bloomed with brilliance!