Lu Yang had been waiting for this moment.
'[Sky-shrouding] attaining the Netherworld is drawing the attention of all the Dao Lords for me. Now that the Ancestor of the Saint Sect has set down the [Inevitable Fate], he definitely has no time to spare for anything else!'
Even if he still had some strength left, it was impossible for him to use it all on me.
'I refuse to believe that, even standing so high and far on Paramita, the Ancestor of the Saint Sect's interference with the present world can reach a level that is completely unalterable.'
Lu Yang gritted his teeth and took a step out of the [Nourishing Life Master]!
In an instant, the cursing power of [Blood Money] descended. Its speed was incredibly fast, but Lu Yang was faster. He had already completed what he needed to do.
Boom!
Accompanied by a loud boom, Lu Yang's head snapped back violently as if he had suffered a heavy blow. His aura, originally as brilliant as the great sun, suddenly dimmed, and a shattering sound rang out.
Yet even so, Lu Yang's body didn't waver in the slightest. He stood perfectly straight in place, like a heavenly pillar that would never break. Only the howling fierce wind blew past the hem of his clothes. His face cracked inch by inch, and streams of blood flowed down from his seven apertures—his eyes, ears, nose, and mouth.
But it was still the same phrase: he didn't die!
Crack...
In the next second, accompanied by the soft sound of bones, Lu Yang slowly snapped his backward-tilted head back into place bit by bit. Boundless golden light seemed to spout from his eyes.
"How is this possible..."
Seeing this scene, setting aside others for a moment, the most astonished person was Immortal Venerable Taiyin, who had personally created [Blood Money] and achieved Void Attainment with [Gathering the Wealth of All].
Especially as the caster, Immortal Venerable Taiyin could clearly sense at this moment that [Blood Money] had already hit its mark and taken effect. This Dao Fruit Secret Method struck directly at the root of one's life, leaving absolutely no room to dodge or transfer it. Its profound wonder was difficult to block, yet it had inexplicably failed on Lu Yang!
'I can't afford his life.'
Rather than saying she couldn't afford it, it was more accurate to say she couldn't hook it. In her perception, Lu Yang's life was as solid as a boulder, completely unshakable.
But this should have been impossible.
[Blood Money] was her ultimate killer move into which she had poured her heart's blood. Let alone a mere Middle Stage Golden Core, even a Great Perfected Lord would be in a near-death situation here.
Why was this happening?
In the next second, Immortal Venerable Taiyin learned the reason.
Whoosh...
In an instant, Lu Yang arrived at the [Sea of Bitterness]. Endless waters of concept surged forth. And above his head, a Dao Fruit had already transformed into nothingness.
The profound wonder named [The Heart of Eternal Rectitude] had been devoured completely clean, transforming into rolling azure light that blew past Lu Yang's body, smoothing over the cursing injuries caused by [Blood Money]. Although the speed was very slow, it was ultimately effective. As for the former [Pine & Cypress Wood], only an empty Dao Fruit shell remained.
"[Precious Life Perfect Form Scripture]!?"
Immortal Venerable Taiyin instantly widened her eyes in disbelief: 'Sisui's Supreme Method... how could this be? His remnant thoughts should have been enlightened long ago!'
'Wait... that's not right. It's not just the [Precious Life Perfect Form Scripture]. It's perfected on that foundation? Re-establishing the Dharma Body Dao using the [Precious Life Perfect Form Scripture]?'
Immortal Venerable Taiyin found it even more unbelievable.
[Pine & Cypress Wood] was one thing, but she completely couldn't understand how the other four five-element Dao Fruit profound wonders on Lu Yang had appeared!
But this made sense now.
'The [Precious Life Perfect Form Scripture] devours Dao Fruits. The true body forms a cycle of its own, and life becomes perfect. In this way, it's only logical that [Blood Money] couldn't hook it...'
However, understanding was one thing; the killing intent in Immortal Venerable Taiyin's eyes only grew deeper. Because the Dharma Body Dao was similarly her goal. Yet despite both seeking the Dharma Body Dao, Lu Yang had grasped Sisui's inheritance. Compared to him, she held no advantage at all. The Dharma Body Dao that was practically at her lips might be about to fly away!
How could she accept this?
'Stay calm. At least the Dharma Body Dao is currently submerged in the [Sea of Bitterness]. The only method to find its location is with me. He can't revive the Dharma Body Dao...'
Her inner voice came to an abrupt halt.
Then, Immortal Venerable Taiyin saw Lu Yang expertly and unimpededly summon a towering Great Dao with a severed head and tail from the [Sea of Bitterness].
"...Ah?"
It wasn't just Immortal Venerable Taiyin who fell into bewilderment.
At this moment, the entire [Sea of Bitterness] plunged into violent turmoil. And above the [Sea of Bitterness], the boundless sky canopy was shockingly split apart abruptly!
Rumble!
Thunderous sounds rolled, as if someone were sternly questioning. A pair of invisible, massive hands tore the sky canopy apart, and the once lofty, ethereal [Paramita] had a silhouette for the very first time.
[Why is it the Precious Life Perfect Form Scripture?!]
[World Honored One, you guarding the karma; did you not realize this earlier?]
[Could it be you have betrayed us!?]
—The above was all Lu Yang filling in the blanks in his mind. After all, lower-level cultivators couldn't possibly hear the clashes between Dao Lords. However, he estimated the content wouldn't be too far off.
Thinking of this, Lu Yang couldn't help but laugh heartily aloud.
Anxious! Someone is anxious!
The sudden manifestation of the Dharma Body Dao, along with his perfection of the five elements, absolutely exceeded everyone's expectations. It was also one of the biggest variables in this great tribulation!
'Anxious? It's too early!'
Lu Yang looked up at [Paramita] and sneered inwardly: 'This is just the beginning. There are things that will make you even more anxious... Re-establishing the Dharma Body Dao is merely the first step.'
At this thought, Lu Yang immediately landed on the Dharma Body Dao.
The [Future Life Aspect] and [Past Life Aspect] successively stepped out from behind him. Standing in a triangle, they began to rapidly expand, devouring the Dharma Body Dao that had reappeared in the world!
Once the entire Dharma Body Dao was transformed to his use, he could use it to elevate his stature to that of a Great Perfected Lord!
"Stop him!"
Immortal Venerable Taiyin shouted sternly at Perfected Lord Qingcheng Feixue, then leaped forward without a second word. Seeing this, Perfected Lord Qingcheng Feixue curled her lips before following closely behind.
However, in the next second, a full six vast beams of spiritual power light slowly rose from the [Sea of Bitterness], forming a towering high wall that blocked the two of them outside. It was exactly the six Great Perfected Lords of the Spiritual Power Dao from the Star Palace, including Exalted One Hao Yuan. Every single one of their faces brimmed with excitement.
"The Dharma Body Dao is re-established... Good, good, good! Well done!"
"Trying to stop him? Wishful thinking!"
This time, the Great Perfected Lords of the Star Palace finally went all out. The six of them joined forces, firmly blocking Immortal Venerable Taiyin and Perfected Lord Qingcheng Feixue on the periphery.
Loss of lifespan? It didn't matter anymore!
Once the Dharma Body Dao was re-established, their lifespans would recover immediately!
Previously, when Lu Yang was being cursed by [Blood Money], the six of them actually held some strength in reserve and hadn't gone all out to help Lu Yang neutralize the cursing power.
They each had their own thoughts. Some felt their own lifespans were precious and didn't want to waste them casually. Others thought that since Lu Yang was a Perfected Lord from the Saint Sect after all, it would be better to watch them bite each other like dogs and then reap the spoils as a third party. In short, Lu Yang at that time wasn't worth them paying any price.
But things were different now.
First, Lu Yang had now found the Dharma Body Dao and was even about to transform it for his own use. The hope of recovering their lifespans was right before their eyes; how could they let someone ruin it?
Second, there was an even more important reason:
"[Precious Life Perfect Form Scripture]!"
Exalted One Hao Yuan directly stated Lu Yang's cultivation method. There was no helping it; this method was the direct inheritance of a Dao Lord. Its reputation among Ancient Method Perfected Lords was simply too great.
This alone was enough to make everyone set their resolve.
What Saint Sect Perfected Lord? This was clearly Lord Sisui, who faked his death and reincarnated, enduring humiliation to infiltrate the Saint Sect, enduring hardships, and finally returning as a king today!
(End of Chapter)