The situation reversed in an instant.
Originally, after clashing head-on with [Sky-shrouding], Lu Yang was forced to change his hand seals and switch his profound wonders to mitigate the massive trauma brought by the backlash.
However, on the other side, [Sky-shrouding] was completely unharmed. All the force of the backlash, after passing through the layer of smoky haze enveloping his Dharma Body, was "stored." Not only did it fail to harm him, but it even became his own power, allowing him to act a step ahead of Lu Yang.
A difference of a single step is a difference of heaven and earth.
Therefore, the moment Lu Yang finished mitigating his injuries, [Sky-shrouding] had already arrived behind him. His pale hand reached out once again, about to rip his heart out.
And then he heard it—
Splash! Splash splash splash.
The sound of what seemed like a rushing river roared out from within Lu Yang's body. Then, [Sky-shrouding] discovered a flash of silver light appearing before him.
The [Floating Light Realm Sea Great Immortal Art].
[Golden Talent: Great Self-Detonation]!
Boom!
In a flash, the detonations of fully a hundred Incarnations Outside the Body directly blasted apart the spiritual power converging around [Sky-shrouding], agitating his protective smoky haze.
Every single Incarnation Outside the Body possessed eighty percent of Lu Yang's cultivation. Detonating them all at once now, with their power further augmented by the talent to include effects like breaking defenses, extinguishing method, and sweeping away souls... the terrifying numbers were something even the [Knowledge-Perception Barrier] couldn't entirely contain, forcing [Sky-shrouding] to pull back and retreat.
Meanwhile, Lu Yang's condition was better than ever.
The mighty power of [Supreme Dao Transformation] had now been fully poured into his body, causing his sea of consciousness, soul, and divine sense to all undergo a qualitative change.
And in [Sky-shrouding]'s eyes, this was even more apparent.
So bright...
Even with [Sky-shrouding]'s composure, he couldn't help but let out a sigh of amazement at this moment. Simply because the Light of Wisdom was currently pouring out of Lu Yang's body continuously.
What met his eyes was like a blazing torch.
Lu Yang's figure had completely vanished by now, or rather, he had transformed into a humanoid Light of Wisdom. Such a change shocked even [Sky-shrouding].
It's actually faintly higher than my own.
Who exactly is this person!
[Sky-shrouding] asked himself, believing he was already one of the rare, peerless talents in the world. Up until now, he had never seen anyone who could compare to him in terms of the Light of Wisdom.
Yet now, he had.
A Light of Wisdom that reached the heavens—in his era, this would have been praised as having the "aptitude of a Dao Lord." Even in the distant Golden Age, this was extremely rare.
The next second, Lu Yang spoke:
"Thunder is the pivot of Yin and Yang, the root that command all things. And all things are but transformations of the Five Elements. Today, I wield thunder to suppress evil and unite its power to command the myriad things!"
The magnificent Dao chant echoed thunderously within [The Mortal World]. It wasn't Lu Yang speaking; it was his divine sense, his Dao comprehension, inciting heaven, earth, and nature to resonate. If other cultivators were here, just listening to this passage would birth considerable comprehension of Yin-Yang and the Five Elements.
Next, the void shifted.
Lu Yang's figure split once again. Under the [Floating Light Realm Sea Great Immortal Art], his incarnations appeared one after another, endless and seemingly without bound.
These Incarnations Outside the Body were divided into nine groups.
Five of them respectively commanded the Five Elements: Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth.
Of the remaining four, one commanded the [Divine Firmament Thunder], one commanded the [Dharma Body Dao], one commanded the [Floating Light Realm Sea Great Immortal Art], and one commanded the [Arctic Exorcism Court].
At this moment, every single incarnate Lu Yang was taking action. Some formed hand seals, some shouted Dao thunder-sounds, some maintained profound wonders, and some activated True Treasures. Yet, these independent figures were now positioning themselves and pairing up, much like deploying troops in formation, together constructing a harmonious cycle.
Thousands upon thousands of incarnations rapidly overlapped at this moment.
Nine regions, nine clusters of incarnations. Yet, at the exact instant their figures overlapped, they executed the exact same action—simultaneously reaching forward and pressing their palms down!
Heaven-filling and earth-spanning, the nine-nines return to one!
In a flash, endless light condensed into a giant palm and smashed forward. Wherever it passed, it seemed to blast open time itself, and even karma was twisted beneath its palm.
And right in the center of that giant palm's palm, the half-finished Supreme Treasure Lu Yang had painstakingly refined, the [Arctic Exorcism Court], continuously expanded and contracted as if breathing. It was precisely because of this treasure coordinating in the center that the various profound wonders, Dao Fruits, and immortal arts converging in the palm at this moment achieved a perfect, exquisite balance.
From beginning to end, it was but an instant.
This was a miracle that could only be achieved under [Supreme Dao Transformation]. In a single instant, Lu Yang broke through the difficult hurdle that had plagued him for countless days and nights.
An unprecedented Six Elements Dao Fruit Secret Method!
Right now, I truly can create my own cultivation method...
At this thought, Lu Yang's eyes were filled with peace. In the state of [Supreme Dao Transformation], he had already completely severed ties with his past, foolish self.
Not just creating his own cultivation method—even if he were told to charge the Immortal Bridge stage, the third step of a Great Perfected Lord, right now, he estimated he would have about a fifty percent chance of success.
This threshold, which many Great Perfected Lords might struggle to cross in their entire lifetimes, was no longer an unsolvable natural moat to his current self.
Still not enough...
The fleeting surge of excitement vanished in a flash as Lu Yang's thoughts raced: If I can further refine the [Arctic Exorcism Court] into a Supreme Treasure, my odds of success will increase by another thirty percent.
Thinking of this, Lu Yang roused his spiritual power once more.
The magnificent giant palm pushed forward, unrivaled wherever it passed. Finally, the five fingers stretched open and made a grabbing motion out of thin air, capturing [Sky-shrouding] within its palm.
The moment [Sky-shrouding] fell into the palm, five-colored light immediately surged around him. Earth, water, wind, and fire were reopened, deducing the transformations of the Five Elements. The crust shifted, volcanoes erupted, forests proliferated, metals and stones hid in the dark, and floods surged to the heavens. It was as if a world was being created!
This is a preview of my future Void Attainment.
Unifying the concepts of the supreme Five Elements Dao Fruits, using the [Arctic Exorcism Court] as the core, to reproduce the miraculous scene of creation from when the Light Sea was first born and all myriad phenomena were opened!
At this thought, the Light of Wisdom in Lu Yang's eyes shone brightly:
"If one can comprehend the principles of the Five Elements, heaven and earth reside entirely within a single palm. Fellow Daoist Sky-shrouding, I wonder if there are any flaws in this [Heaven-Bearing Palm] of mine?"
Saying so, he clapped his hands together!
In a flash, the scenery of heaven and earth just created within the giant palm immediately began to collapse inward. Boundless light was concentrated into a single point, carrying a mighty force capable of destroying everything.
I won...
Lu Yang subconsciously birthed this thought.
However, in the next second, this thought was ruthlessly shattered—not because [Heaven-bearing Palm] was weak, nor because his comprehension wasn't high enough.
The reason was simple:
"What a fine [Heaven-Bearing Palm]!"
"The Void Attainment Dao Fruit perfectly blends with the profound wonders of the Five Elements Dao Fruits. The proportions are perfect, without a single flaw. If there's any weakness to speak of, it's that you cultivation is insufficient..."
Boom!
As the words fell, accompanied by a loud boom, the [Heaven-Bearing Palm] that was about to completely collapse abruptly exploded. Endless light and colors dissipated, instantly filling heaven and earth.
And within the exploding, surging ocean of light, [Sky-shrouding]'s figure had vanished. In his place was the [Dao-Attaining Hidden Profound Palace], wreathed in the Five Elements and bobbing in a sea of fog. The towering palace rode the light and colors, cleaving through the waves, and locked directly onto Lu Yang's position!
This wasn't [Heaven-Bearing Palm] being broken.
It was [Sky-shrouding] relying on his cultivation at the third step of a Great Perfected Lord, fighting above his level, forcefully pressing and striking hard, using pure brute force to violently blast it open!
"...Go!"
Seeing this, Lu Yang didn't hesitate in the slightest and immediately retreated.
Yet in his palm, a pocket-sized palace, three inches high and three inches wide, hovered quietly, emanating a magnificent concept of "Great Perfection."
The [Arctic Exorcism Court]!
Even though [Heaven-Bearing Palm] had been blasted open by brute force, the all-out attack from [Sky-shrouding] had acted exactly as Lu Yang hoped—becoming the fierce fire needed to temper the Supreme Treasure.
He had achieved his goal.
The [Arctic Exorcism Court] at this moment was clearly no longer a half-finished product.
The work was perfect, the Supreme Treasure was achieved!
(End of Chapter)