The answer is— no problem.
Lu Yang pulled up the [Book of a Hundred Lifetimes] panel, and with his current permissions, he quickly received a vague response: the "restart" power would not be affected.
Incidentally, he also obtained more information.
In the past, this wouldn't have been possible because the original restart power belonged to the [Heavenly Destiny Divine Record], and its essence was essentially a grade below Deity Transformation.
However, after that, the power of restarting was extracted from the [Heavenly Destiny Divine Record] by [Jun], who added some unknown components and re-refined it, finally resulting in the current [Book of a Hundred Lifetimes]. Because of this, the restart power achieved a qualitative leap.
'Heh heh...'
With Lu Yang's sensitivity to schemes and plots, he realized the key point in an instant: 'My restart power is no longer the original version!'
The original restart power was something Taiyuan Xian would undoubtedly know like the back of his hand.
'In the eyes of Taiyuan Xian and the Primordial Saint, I must be unable to restart now, but in reality, that is not the case... this seems to be an opportunity.'
An opportunity to set a trap.
At this thought, Lu Yang focused his attention on the [Book of a Hundred Lifetimes]. There, a line of data remained that he hadn't used since it was updated.
[Anchor Points: 3]
After completing the second metamorphosis of his essence through the [Dead Cycle], he had become a True Dao Lord recognized by the [Book of a Hundred Lifetimes], and new anchor points had naturally followed.
'Let's leave one here.'
Lu Yang's mind stirred, and the [Anchor Points] instantly changed from 3 to 2. This time, he clearly felt the majesty coming from the [Book of a Hundred Lifetimes].
In a trance, it felt as if heaven, earth, and all things were collapsing toward him as the center. A mark that transcended all existence was forcibly imprinted into this moment, anchoring time, anchoring location. As a memory of a Transcender, this place showed no signs of rejection; instead, it gladly accepted it.
'It actually worked...'
For a moment, Lu Yang even felt somewhat dazed. The battle for the Deity Transformation opportunity allows me to restart? Doesn't that feel a bit like it's pre-destined?
How can I lose like this?
Even with Lu Yang's temperament, he couldn't help but take a few deep breaths to smooth out his excited emotions, turning his gaze back to Dao Ancestor Guiming.
"May I ask, Fellow Daoist, what is the grudge you hold against [Feng Shui]?"
"It doesn't count as a grudge."
Dao Ancestor Guiming smiled: "We simply follow different Daos. [Feng Shui] intends to set up an unprecedented Feng Shui grand formation in the Divine Land to extend the lifespan of the Divine Land."
"And my thoughts conflict just a little with his."
"...Oh?" Lu Yang was startled.
Immediately, his gaze sharpened: "I ask Fellow Daoist to elaborate... The destruction of the Divine Land in the Pre-Ancient Era is an event that cannot be traced in later ages."
Although Lu Yang explicitly mentioned the destruction, Dao Ancestor Guiming was very calm, saying softly: "The collision between the Divine Land and the Sea of Light—the Sea of Light lives while the Divine Land perishes—this is naturally the law of the Dark Void. The cycle of life and death is inherent within it. However, among us Dao Ancestors, there are always some who are unwilling to see this happen."
Life and death; the Ancestral Dragon and the Terminus Tiger.
Hearing this, Lu Yang narrowed his eyes: "Innate Dao God... so that's how it is. The Divine Land has already reached the point where the 'Terminus Tiger' has manifested and the Final Tribulation is about to arrive."
"Correct."
Dao Ancestor Guiming nodded slightly: "And in order to change this outcome, every Dao Ancestor and every Dao lineage has their own philosophy and ideas."
"This is also a great merit."
"We once worked together to calculate the heavenly secrets and even consulted the Dao Venerable. As long as one can achieve this great merit, then the status of Deity Transformation will follow as a matter of course."
At this, Dao Ancestor Guiming's expression became extremely solemn: "Therefore, Fellow Daoist, this Deity Transformation opportunity is not something every Dao Ancestor desires. Some Dao Ancestors value the path they have forged themselves more than external opportunities. These are the people who can be won over."
The great merit of saving the world can elevate one to Deity Transformation.
"This is not an empty statement."
"In fact, we believe that the Dao Venerable being able to attain Deity Transformation also included factors of this merit. The Final Tribulation should have actually arrived over a hundred thousand years ago."
Dao Ancestor Guiming's tone was extremely grave:
"However, the Dao Venerable used supreme majesty to delay the Final Tribulation by 129,600 years, extending the life of the Divine Land."
"In the eyes of many Dao Ancestors, this merit is the key to the Dao Venerable's complete Deity Transformation and departure. It is more reliable than the so-called 'Seed of the Great Dao'."
"They have all been fooled by [Jun]!"
On the wilderness, the Primordial Saint stood with his hands bound. Within his sleeve, the [Heavenly Destiny Divine Record] flipped rapidly, golden characters appearing at a high speed.
[Merit alone is enough to break through to Deity Transformation?]
[Since when is there such a good thing in this world!]
[Not to mention others, take him himself. He merely delayed the arrival of the Divine Land's Final Tribulation; he did not actually extend the lifespan of the Divine Land in reality.]
[What kind of merit is this?]
[Yet even so, he still transcended all the same.]
[And the Divine Land perished right along with it.]
[These Dao Ancestors don't know the changes in later ages; they are more foolish than one another, believing that as long as they extend the lifespan of the Divine Land, they can attain Deity Transformation and transcend.]
[Of course, this can be utilized... On the surface, one can completely cater to their ideas to win over those not interested in the 'Seed of the Great Dao'. Among the seventeen Dao Ancestors of the Divine Land, three are the most troublesome. The strongest one can even be compared to you at your peak...]
Just then.
The golden characters that had been appearing continuously suddenly stagnated. The Primordial Saint abruptly pulled back his sleeve, turning instead to look at two individuals descending from the horizon.
These were two extremely special individuals.
One was nameless, one was formless.
The Nameless One was titled [Supreme Name]. The Formless One's aspect was [Selfless Form]. The two stood side-by-side, their auras instantly locking onto the Primordial Saint's position.
The Primordial Saint's eyes narrowed upon seeing this.
The Ancestors of the Name and Form schools.
Just then, the Ancestor of the Name school spoke: "Taiyuan Xian, the Dao Venerable has already granted you a sliver of hope. Now that you have arrived, why not reveal yourself for a meeting?"
The [Heavenly Destiny Divine Record] remained motionless, as if it had fallen into a deep sleep. The Primordial Saint, who had inherited the inheritances of the Name and Form schools, clearly understood the change.
The Ancestor of the Name school was not just talking nonsense.
This was a profound law.
He spoke first, calling out Taiyuan Xian's "name." If Taiyuan Xian dared to respond, he would instantly be controlled by him, unable to exert even thirty percent of his power.
In the next second, the Ancestor of the Name school turned his head:
"This Fellow Daoist, you hail from a later age; may I ask your name?"
"..."
The Primordial Saint remained silent. Whether it was his true name or his title, as long as the Ancestor of the Name school knew it, the other party would have methods to wield it—it was extremely sinister and vicious.
However, seeing him in this state, the Ancestor of the Name school smiled: "Actually, there is no need to ask in detail. Since you can obtain the [Heavenly Destiny Divine Record] and the favor of Taiyuan Xian, you must have also obtained our two schools' inheritances. Thus, the immortal name we jointly derived back then should also be used by you."
"Right, Taiyitian?"
As the words fell, the Primordial Saint still did not speak. Only the mist on his face was dispelled by the Ancestor of the Name school's shout, revealing his true countenance—the appearance of a Celestial Being.
"...Indeed."
On the other side, the Ancestor of the Form school sighed in a low voice: "It is the Dao Venerable's face. Name Immortal, Form Immortal have achieved this much, yet they still haven't transcended?"
(End of Chapter)