"You want to kill me? Not good enough!"
Even as his vitality marched towards nothingness, even though he hadn't even perceived the attack's arrival, Lu Yang still revealed a cold smile.
[Mountain-Bearing Dao Fruit].
This Dao Fruit Secret Method, which strengthened the adaptive power of [Pine & Cypress Wood], greatly enhanced Lu Yang's tankiness, allowing him to calmly deal with all forms of attacks.
However, this time, it failed.
Not because the Dao Fruit lacked profound wonder, but because the [Blood Money] acting upon him was not only a Dao Fruit Secret Method but also possessed the augmentation of stature!
The absolute gap in stature turned his previously incredibly fast adaptation speed into a snail's crawl. Yet Lu Yang didn't care at all, remaining standing straight in place. If it were only him and Immortal Venerable Taiyin right now, he would undoubtedly die. But currently, he wasn't alone.
Boom!
Without him needing to say a word, the ocean of spiritual power gathered from previously killing several Perfected Lords cascaded down. With swirling radiant light, it poured heavily over his head.
[Supreme Law Fate-Deciding Dao Chapter]!
The six Great Perfected Lords of the Star Palace didn't hesitate in the slightest, acting simultaneously to augment Lu Yang with this Innate Dao Chapter derived from the [Spiritual Power Dao].
The vast ocean of spiritual power became Lu Yang's substitute for death, isolating the mighty power of [Blood Money] outside. To buy Lu Yang's life, it first had to buy this ocean of spiritual power. This barrier instantly severed sixty percent of [Blood Money]'s influence, drastically reducing its profound wonder.
However, this was not the end.
"Sever!"
Beside Lu Yang, Perfected Lord Gangxing Budao attacked once more. The sword light of a Great Perfected Lord's stature roared over, fiercely slashing at the [Blood Money].
Perfected Lord Gangxing Budao was never muddled when it came to major matters.
And to him, his own cultivation was the greatest matter. If Lu Yang died and the profound wonder of the [Master of Great Tribulations] vanished, wouldn't he become half-crippled again?
Therefore, he attacked without hesitation.
In an instant, with a flash of sword light, the profound wonder of [Blood Money] diminished once more. Already reduced to forty percent, it was now stripped of a full thirty percent.
Only ten percent fell upon him.
Facing this ten percent effect, Lu Yang held the [Mountain-Bearing Dao Fruit] steady. Coupled with the super-long health bar of the Dharma Body Dao, he actually forcefully endured it and didn't die!
Meanwhile, in the Star Palace camp.
"Well done!"
Exalted One Hao Yuan laughed loudly, not feeling the slightest bit of pity for the disappearance of the [Supreme Law Fate-Deciding Dao Chapter]. After all, the Immortal Nexus's losses were far more tragic.
Moreover, Lu Yang had also tanked a killer move from Immortal Venerable Taiyin for them. To be honest, regarding this single strike of [Blood Money], Exalted One Hao Yuan asked himself—if he faced it head-on and his fellow Daoists couldn't rescue him in time, he might not survive. It was more likely that his life would truly be bought away, resulting in his immediate death!
Lu Yang forcing the opponent to use this move was already a massive contribution.
Not to mention he hadn't died. This way, their side didn't even need to fight to the death. As long as they dragged things out, the Immortal Nexus side would be forced to abandon the Celestial Court!
Besides, the Sword Pavilion had even defected!
On the other side, Immortal Venerable Taiyin also noticed this. Her beautiful face grew increasingly gloomy. She suddenly changed her hand seals, and the golden light at her fingertips abruptly surged.
In an instant, the [Blood Money] that Lu Yang had already endured suddenly experienced a massive surge in its profound wonder. The previously slowing drain of his vitality began to accelerate once more. Seeing this, Lu Yang instantly raised an eyebrow, then understood: 'Not only did she extract the Celestial Court's wealth, but she's even using her own capital?'
[Blood Money] also had two variations, internal and external.
The first variation was harvesting the wealth of the Celestial Court, using the power of all living beings in the Celestial Court to curse a life. Just this variation alone was enough to kill a Great Perfected Lord.
However, the second variation went even further.
That was extracting Immortal Venerable Taiyin's own profound foundation. If previously she was using other people's money, now she was starting to use her own.
Although in terms of sheer power, the second variation of [Blood Money] was actually inferior to the first—after all, Immortal Venerable Taiyin's personal wealth couldn't compare to the wealth obtained from harvesting the Celestial Court—under the gap in stature, it was more than enough to serve as the final straw that broke the camel's back.
'This person absolutely cannot be allowed to live!'
What caused Immortal Venerable Taiyin to make this decision was an unseen spiritual perception. However, a Great Perfected Lord absolutely would not have illusions; this was a revelation from Paramita!
The Dao Lord wants to kill this person!
As long as she killed this person, even if the Celestial Court fell as a result, it would be worth it... It was precisely because she received this revelation that Immortal Venerable Taiyin made up her mind.
Almost simultaneously, a massive sense of crisis arose in Lu Yang's heart. This time, no one would come to save him. Perfected Lord Qingcheng Feixue had already made her move, Exalted One Hao Yuan and the other Great Perfected Lords of the Spiritual Power Dao were tied down, and Perfected Lord Gangxing Budao's level... was just so-so; he could at most weaken a few tenths of the profound wonder.
'What should I do?'
In a flash, the methods most likely to succeed flashed through Lu Yang's mind: 'Use the [The Realm Sovereign]?Revive the Dharma Body Dao?'
However, in the next second, he rejected both plans.
'No! The time hasn't come yet!'
'The most critical moment hasn't arrived. My connection with the [Tribulation] hasn't reached the critical point; [Divine Firmament Thunder] cannot be elevated to a Supreme Dao Fruit.'
Under these circumstances, using either one would result in falling short at the final hurdle.
Since that was the case...
'To the [Heavenly Being's Remnant Consciousness]!'
Lu Yang took a deep breath and quickly made his decision: 'This is a method of cursing across space. I refuse to believe it can kill me if I hide inside a [Heavenly Being's Remnant Consciousness]!'
He was currently in the light sea; escaping into a [Heavenly Being's Remnant Consciousness] couldn't be easier. With a mere thought, the scene before him turned upside down. When he raised his eyes again, only an ancient, towering, massive book pavilion remained in his vision. This time, he chose to escape into the [Nourishing Life Master].
This was also the result of careful consideration.
'[Responding to Emperors] was broken by me, [Mark of Fulfilling Virtue] is already ruined, and [The Mortal World] isn't concealed enough. The [Nourishing Life Master] is still the safest.'
After all, in the present world, besides him, only Mu Changsheng knew the coordinates of the [Nourishing Life Master]. And Mu Changsheng was currently sleeping in solitude.
A second later, Lu Yang sat down within the [Nourishing Life Master], the corners of his mouth ticking up:
"As expected!"
Back then, not even the Dao Lord of the Sword Pavilion could kill him when he hid inside a [Heavenly Being's Remnant Consciousness]. No matter how powerful Immortal Venerable Taiyin was, how could she be an exception?
"Without karma, without coordinates, this method of cursing across space will only be isolated outside the [Heavenly Being's Remnant Consciousness]. As long as I don't go out, I won't be locked onto... Hm, no big deal. I've shown off enough just now. It's about time I yield the stage to the others."
Lu Yang's expression was calm.
Although he had escaped into the [Heavenly Being's Remnant Consciousness], he had left contingency plans outside. Or rather, he had long anticipated this situation of being forced to sit in "jail."
"Perfect timing. I'll just treat this as a rehearsal for the subsequent plan."
Thinking of this, Lu Yang took out an artifact overflowing with iridescent light. In an instant, a feeling of "all karma is under control" welled up spontaneously.
[Time-Reversing World Dao Instrument]!
An artifact forged by the World Honored One using [City Rampart Earth]. It required no Dao comprehension; simply injecting spiritual power could activate the supreme profound wonder of altering causes and shifting effects!
He had taken it back from the Star Palace.
Following that, Lu Yang formed another hand seal.
"It's your turn, Primordial Heavenly Demon, Uncle-Master Chong Guang!"
As his words fell, Lu Yang raised one hand, as if connecting with a distant place, then gently lifted it, making a pulling motion.
In an instant, the Myriad Martial World Realm sensed it. The Demon-Suppressing Mountain Range formed by Lu Yang's hand revived. With a close of its five fingers, it grabbed the Primordial Heavenly Demon and Chong Guang, pulling them directly into the [Nourishing Life Master]. Afterwards, Lu Yang split off a strand of divine sense, informing the two of all the subsequent actions.
"Let's begin."
A second later, Chong Guang and the Primordial Heavenly Demon transformed into a sinister wind and sank into Lu Yang's sleeve. Lu Yang immediately circulated his spiritual power, activating the [Time-Reversing World Dao Instrument]!
Previously, he didn't dare to use this artifact.
But now, with the World Honored One acting as his angel investor, there was no need for misgivings. At least at this point in time, the World Honored One wouldn't turn hostile.
"Go!"
Lu Yang changed his hand seals. The [Time-Reversing World Dao Instrument] in his hands instantly burst with brilliant light. Boundless iridescent light connected to the great karmic net, enveloping Lu Yang's entire body.
Immediately after, he vanished from the spot.
(End of Chapter)