Chapter 125: Seeking an Opportunity

Above the vast plain, millions of Qi-Devouring Worms threw themselves forward one after another, their combined hissing sounding like thunderclaps exploding in the sky.

More importantly, these Qi-Devouring Worms actually formed a certain counter to the Myriad Souls Banner.

This was because the Myriad Souls Banner could not transform these Qi-Devouring Worms into Banner Spirits!

"No souls, then?"

High in the dome of heaven, Lu Yang regulated his breath while circulating his spiritual sense to overlook the entire battlefield: "The only Qi-Devouring Worm that truly possesses a soul is likely just that one."

A trace of regret flashed across Lu Yang's face; after all, he had originally hoped to use these Qi-Devouring Worms to fill the Myriad Souls Banner, gathering several million of them to serve as an excellent means against future enemies, but now it seemed there was no chance unless he could subdue that Worm King hiding in the shadows.

"Have you found the location?"

Before Lu Yang's voice had even faded, a helpless sigh reached his ears: "Sorry... these bugs are here just to die; there is no way to trace their source."

The speaker was Xu Xin.

He had intended to use the method of tracking qi mechanisms by planting a qi mechanism inside a demonic worm, so that when it returned to report to the Worm King, he could follow the trail back.

Alas, these bugs were here merely to die and had never intended to return.

Meanwhile, the voice of the Flood Dragon Daoist also arrived: "The scent of blood is too strong, interfering with my sense of smell; I'm afraid it will be very difficult to locate the opponent."

After another moment, Bi Feiyuan finally sent a message:

"I do have some sensation."

"It seems a Dao Court cultivator is observing me from the shadows, but the distance is simply too great; I cannot sense the specific location, only a general range."

Immediately afterward, a strand of spiritual sense drifted upward.

Lu Yang swept his spiritual sense over it, read its contents, and instantly locked onto an area spanning tens of thousands of li... yet this range was still too large.

He needed something more precise.

"Fortunately, the search range has already shrunk considerably."

Thinking thus, Lu Yang immediately took out the Eight Trigrams Compass Plate that Master Chongguang had given him, circulated his magic power, and began silently calculating karma regarding this region.

However, the result was unsatisfactory.

Even though Lu Yang had asked Sunu to empower him with the status of Foundation Establishment, he had only barely reduced the original area of tens of thousands of li to a range within ten thousand li.

"... hould we try it?"

Lu Yang glanced at the Blood Sun Sword Pill in his hand, which still concealed a great killing divine technique he had accumulated for a long time, his trump card for deciding the victory.

By his estimation, if Sunu fully empowered him with her Foundation Establishment status to unleash this great divine technique, its strike range could reach five thousand li in all directions, but currently, it possessed only the power of a single strike... if he launched it now, it would be a gamble on luck; if he lost, many variables would arise.

Just as Lu Yang hesitated, a voice suddenly rang out:

"... succeeded!"

It was Qin Tianhe.

The next second, a strand of spiritual sense arrived, and Lu Yang, high in the dome of heaven, immediately followed the connection of that spiritual sense to locate the target within the previously defined ten-thousand-li range.

"Well done."

As his words fell, the Blood Sun Sword Pill in Lu Yang's hand emitted a crisp cracking sound, then shattered inch by inch, revealing a corona-like radiance from within the fissures.

Not long ago, at the Dao Court's hiding place.

"Daoist Wang, I accepted the Dao Court's invitation to participate in this Battle for the Dao to fight the Mo Sect, not to cower here and waste time!"

"Fairy Yun Miaozhen, please do not be angry."

Facing the heroic and handsome woman glaring at him with dissatisfaction flooding her face, Wang Jinting could only smile bitterly: "The demonic fiend is cunning; a Foundation Establishment True Person has arrived..."

"Impossible!"

Yun Yun Miaozhen shook her head without hesitation: "A Foundation Establishment True Person cannot enter; perhaps the opponent possesses a status, but they absolutely cannot be a Foundation Establishment True Person."

These ossified sword madmen!

Wang Jinting cursed inwardly; although strictly speaking the Dao Court, like the Yushu Jiange, belonged to the Righteous Path, the Dao Court likewise harbored apprehension toward the Jiange.

Inside the Dao Court, they even bluntly referred to Jiange disciples as "Sword Madmen."

This was not because the disciples of Yushu Jiange were each devoted to the Sword Dao, going mad for the sword, but because the Dao Court believed them to be a bunch of sword-wielding lunatics!

Even the fiends of the Chusheng Sect, though sinister and cunning, could still be reasoned with if one spoke of benefits, but the Yushu Jiange was entirely different; they followed their own logic, and no matter what you said to them, they would only follow their own reasoning; if that path was blocked, they would draw their swords.

Such was the case now.

In Yun Yun Miaozhen's view, a Foundation Establishment True Person could not participate in a Battle for the Dao at the Qi Condensation level, so no matter what, the opponent could not be a Foundation Establishment True Person.

But in Wang Jinting's view, facts spoke louder than words.

Even if Lu Yang truly was not a Foundation Establishment True Person, given the combat power he had displayed when annihilating the Pure Land Shi cultivators, what difference did it make? Both were irresistible!

Yet Yun Yun Miaozhen did not think so.

She was the standout among this generation's Jiange true disciples, now at the Great Perfection of Qi Condensation, having cultivated a great divine technique, with only a single step separating her from becoming a Foundation Establishment True Person.

Even the Jiange Sect Master had once praised her, believing she had a promising future.

The reason she had joined this Battle for the Dao as external aid was precisely to slay demons and eradicate fiends, forging an invincible sword heart to break through to Foundation Establishment.

Therefore, a sense of pride always lingered in her heart.

As long as the enemy was not a Foundation Establishment expert, she had confidence to fight them; a sword cultivator would rather break than bend, and even if she truly was not a match, she must still have the courage to draw her sword.

How could she remain cowering and hidden?

Continuing like this, her thoughts would not flow smoothly!

Thinking thus, a hint of killing intent even appeared in Yun Yun Miaozhen's gaze as she looked at Wang Jinting; anyone who caused her thoughts to be obstructed was blocking her Great Dao.

And whoever blocked her Great Dao, what did it matter if they were also of the Righteous Path? To forge an invincible sword heart, one naturally needed the resolve to cut through everything; how could one be bound by mere notions of reputation? Even parents, children, and sisters could be killed! It was perfect for settling the karma of this life and proving a sword heart of perfect clarity!

"Fairy Yun Miaozhen, please calm yourself."

Seeing Yun Yun Miaozhen's expression shift slightly, Wang Jinting suddenly felt a chill wash over him and hurriedly said: "I happen to be on my way to meet a fellow Pure Land cultivator."

"He should know the details about the demonic fiend."

"Why not accompany me to speak with that Pure Land fellow first to understand the situation? Afterwards, if you wish to go and battle the fiend, I will absolutely not stop you."

Hearing this, Yun Yun Miaozhen lowered her eyelids, retracted her killing intent, and nodded slightly: "... ery well."

Only then did Wang Jinting breathe a sigh of relief; he immediately walked out of the hiding place with Yun Yun Miaozhen, and before long, a bald head appeared among the crowd.

Seeing this, Wang Jinting immediately put on a grief-stricken expression and stepped forward: "This Daoist... alas, we have already heard about the Pure Land's affairs; it is truly lamentable..."

He had assumed that since the other party had escaped death, they would surely look haggard, with a heart dead from sorrow.

However, who could have expected that the moment the survivor from the Pure Land saw him appear, their face filled with wild joy as they pointed at him and shouted loudly:

"It's him! It's him!"

Wang Jinting froze instantly; why would they react this way...

"... ot good!"

In an instant, Wang Jinting realized what was happening; even as his figure shot backward, he took out the 【Comprehensive Map of the Broad Lands】 to check the changes in qi mechanisms on the map.

As soon as the demonic fiend's qi mechanism appeared, he would flee immediately!

Then he stood stunned, even subconsciously rubbing his eyes.

Because on the 【Comprehensive Map of the Broad Lands】, centered on him, within a region of five thousand li, there was now nothing else left, only a single qi mechanism remaining.

The next second, he raised his head.

Not only him, but all Dao Court cultivators were now looking up, gazing into the distance, for deep within the endless sea of clouds, a second sun had suddenly risen.

(End of Chapter)