The Great Karmic Net.
In the pitch-black universe, the densely packed large net spread out boundlessly towards the eight extremes of heaven and earth. The golden-robed monk simply stood calmly upon it.
Every node in the net was a karmic scene, recording the history of the Light Sea up to the present. Karma circulated, and as the holder of [Karma], the monk could wantonly alter the changes within it. To a certain extent, this was also a [Variable], only unfortunately, it was seemingly right but actually wrong.
"Hm."
Right at this moment, the monk suddenly raised an eyebrow and looked at a figure in a certain karmic scene on the large net. Yet he saw the latter flicker for an instant like a candle flame.
Disappeared? No, although he was still there, why did fluctuations suddenly appear just now? Was it the handiwork of that fellow Beast-Taming? What had he done again? Where the World Honored One's gaze reached was exactly "Mu Changsheng".
However, he quickly cast aside his doubts. In his eyes, this was Dao Tianqi's chess piece. Since that was the case, any bizarre aspects were very normal.
Couldn't understand it? That was even more normal.
After all, with the other party's level of comprehension, not understanding it was the correct state. If one day he actually understood it, then he would instead have to doubt whether the person opposite was his own junior brother.
The next second, the World Honored One plucked at karma again and arrived in the karmic scene where he last conversed with "Mu Changsheng". Yet he saw the other party similarly with colorful light gleaming in his eyes, raising his head to look over, and then smiling: "Senior truly has a unique ingenuity, always liking to use this method to contact this junior."
Lu Yang cast his gaze over.
At the same time, he was still pondering the effect of [Unbound by Heaven and Earth], realizing in his heart: So that's how it is. It's not just me personally who won't be affected.
My actions and deeds will also be protected by [Unbound by Heaven and Earth].
Although the person the World Honored One conversed with back then was Mu Changsheng, in essence, it was him. Therefore, even when the World Honored One altered karma, the target he chose was Mu Changsheng.
[Unbound by Heaven and Earth] still provided protection.
Because in this segment of karmic history, Lu Yang had left footprints. And his footprints, just like himself, would not be affected by changes in history.
This was rather good news.
This means that as long as I activate [Unbound by Heaven and Earth], all my achievements in the false history will not disappear due to a single thought from a Dao Lord.
"Amitabha."
The World Honored One was seen chanting a Buddha's name, and then said in a deep voice: "It seems that as Beast-Taming's chess piece, you have indeed gained a lot. It is your fortuitous encounter."
"Senior praises me too highly." Mu Changsheng bowed in salute.
The World Honored One shook his head and continued: "Regarding the false history, I have already reached an agreement with the Sword Lord. You will be sent to one hundred and twenty-eight thousand six hundred years ago."
One thousand years after the Battle of the Dao Lords.
Not too long, not too short.
This perfectly met Lu Yang's requirements. He immediately revealed a grateful expression: "Many thanks, Senior. Senior Beast-Taming will definitely be happy if he knows."
"...Hmph."
The World Honored One sneered: "What does that fool know about laying out plans? If I hadn't helped you clean up the mess, you would probably have been eaten clean by people long ago."
"Senior Beast-Taming is also deeply grateful for this," Lu Yang said, going with the flow.
And these words seemed to scratch the World Honored One's itch, causing his sneer to retract slightly. Then, changing the topic: "Don't think too beautifully either."
"The Sword Lord and the others pulled a third party in."
"...A third party?" Lu Yang froze.
"The Dao Lord of the Dao Arts."
The World Honored One's tone was indifferent: "Since you have communicated with Beast-Taming, you should also know him. The Sword Lord and the others feel they need this Dao Lord to provide cover for them."
"And he has also agreed to enter the game. However, as an exchange, he wants to dispatch a disciple under his command to enter the false history together with you. In the false history, you two will superficially act as enemies to show the Primordial Saint, making him think it's the Dao Arts Dao Lord placing chess pieces with the intention of tampering with the false history, while the Sword Lord and Cang Hao are stopping it."
"In reality, your missions are the same."
"However, the Dao Arts Dao Lord might have other schemes. Your cultivation is too low. Just in case, I will dispatch another person with enough weight to help you."
"The problem now is that he doesn't understand your set of methods."
As his words fell, the atmosphere instantly fell into tranquility.
In a flash of lightning, Lu Yang had already understood: This is wanting me to hand over the Investiture of the Gods Method. To be exact, to hand over the cultivation foundation of [Divine Offering]!
Because this divine ability was very special.
Its effect depended on what was sensed. Sensing [Heaven of Nothingness] strengthened Mu Changsheng; sensing the [Heavenly Palace] strengthened the [Heavenly Palace].
By the same logic, if it sensed the [Heavenly Dao], then it would strengthen the [Heavenly Dao].
This is wanting me to open-source [Divine Offering] and then use it to strengthen his own things... In the World Honored One's eyes, he is demanding it from Dao Tianqi.
Could he give it? Lu Yang made a decision instantly, revealing a flattering smile: "Senior Beast-Taming explained long ago. If Senior wants it, it can be given to you."
After speaking, Lu Yang decisively took out a jade slip.
Seeing this scene, the World Honored One visibly relaxed his brows and nodded in satisfaction: "Good... It seems that fool has ultimately gotten a bit smarter."
"I will not harm him."
"You should also make more preparations. Communicate more with Beast-Taming. In at most one year, I will send you into the false history. That place will exceed your imagination."
As his words fell, the World Honored One's figure disappeared.
At the same time, Lu Yang also withdrew his divine sense, re-activating [Unbound by Heaven and Earth], thinking to himself: Only one year... It should be enough.
Although he open-sourced [Divine Offering] to the World Honored One, Lu Yang actually didn't care. The reason lay with the person the World Honored One said had enough weight and would be sent over to help him. Thinking carefully, who could the World Honored One send? If he remembered correctly, the head disciple of the Dao Arts Dao was no ordinary person.
In the lifetime before the last, the other party even contested for [Tribulation]!
A Heaven Treading Great Perfected Lord. Unless the World Honored One's incarnation went personally, the other Dao Lords wouldn't allow him to play like that. So there was actually only one person he could choose.
Inside [The Mortal World].
Lingxiao, who was right across from Lu Yang, suddenly felt a sensation. Impressively, it was the backup plan he had left in the Pure Land, which had been declared scrapped before it even activated.
Bodhisattva Coiled Dragon Shadow.
The next second, Lingxiao's intent crossed thousands of mountains and rivers, landing in his Unorthodox incarnation, and was then pulled into a karmic scene.
What entered his sight was still the World Honored One.
And the open-sourced content of [Divine Offering] that he had just obtained from "Mu Changsheng's" hands was directly thrown into Lingxiao's hands by the World Honored One at this moment.
"Having escaped from the Netherworld, your Dao path has already been severed."
"However, I have a path in the false history. Although the risk of walking it is a bit high, if you can successfully walk it, you might still have the possibility of continuing your Dao path."
Lingxiao: "..."
After a moment of silence, he then said faintly: "Does the Lord mean to have me go attain the [Paramita]?"
"Exactly."
The World Honored One's answer was without hesitation.
Hearing this, although Lingxiao still remained calm and collected on the surface, he was directly cursing up a storm in his heart:
I believe you, my ass! You wicked old man!
(End of chapter)