Chapter 133

'Buxian Peak Master, wait and see!'

Beyond the Connecting Cloud Sea.

A golden auspicious cloud rolled through the sky, covering heaven and earth, stretching a thousand li, only condensing into a handsome young man as it neared the cloud sea.

Lu Yang immediately turned his gaze toward Buxian Peak, his heart stirring with restless energy.

Yet in the end, he suppressed the urge to slap the man—no rush; he had just broken through, and the Buxian Peak Master was not injured as he had been in his past life.

'There will always be an opportunity—take it slow, and all will come together.'

The karmic debt of that finger that killed me—I will repay it one day!

Withdrawing his gaze, Lu Yang made his way to Shenghuo Cliff.

The spirit of the formation, whom he had met once before, emerged and bowed deeply to Lu Yang, then respectfully addressed him: 'Greetings, True Person.'

Lu Yang nodded slightly, then proceeded to the hall where Master Chongguang resided; there sat a tall man clad in a Daoist robe, his face unremarkable yet radiating a piercing, sky-piercing sharpness, with a gloomy young Daoist standing respectfully beside him.

Master Chongguang and True Person Yinshan!

Lu Yang focused intently, his first glance fixed on Master Chongguang—not merely observing his present form, but also examining his Foundation Establishment Dao Base.

The next instant, surprise flashed across his eyes.

For in his sight, True Person Yinshan remained within normal bounds—his Dao Base manifested as a towering black mountain, with rolling malevolent energy swirling like rivers around it.

But Master Chongguang was different.

When Lu Yang looked, he saw the man standing calmly in the Foundation Establishment realm with his hands clasped behind his back, yet his Dao Base was not manifested at all!

Everyone knew that within the Foundation Establishment realm, the 【Beifeng】 winds never ceased; only by residing within one's Dao Base could a Foundation Establishment True Person avoid having their soul damaged by it—yet Master Chongguang openly revealed his true form. Did this mean even 【Beifeng】 could not scatter his soul?

How profound must his Dao cultivation be?

Thinking of this, Lu Yang's expression grew even more solemn.

Yet Master Chongguang, upon seeing Lu Yang, smiled warmly and amiably—leaving Lu Yang feeling uncertain.

'Duanmu Yuan Tu has arrived!'

Master Chongguang laughed heartily, and then True Person Yinshan stepped forward, clasping his hands: 'Congratulations, younger brother, on establishing your Dao Base—henceforth, you sever ties with the mortal world.'

'Brother flatters me.'

Lu Yang returned the bow, then turned to Master Chongguang and returned the 【Yuan Chen Ting Hui Map】, solemnly saying: 'Master Chongguang, Duanmu Yuan Tu has not disgraced your trust.'

'Excellent!'

Master Chongguang accepted the Position Treasure, then smiled faintly: 'Duanmu Yuan Tu, you have just entered Foundation Establishment—there are surely some subtleties of Foundation Establishment you still do not fully grasp.'

'Finally, the real topic begins!'

Lu Yang inwardly thought, his expression instantly turning serious: 'I humbly request your guidance, Master.'

'Guidance is too strong a word—merely a few words of advice.' Master Chongguang waved his hand: 'Duanmu Yuan Tu, do you know the origin of your own Dao Base?'

Lu Yang nodded, speaking gravely: 'Disciple cultivates the 【Nine Transformations Dragon Decree】, establishing the 【Wan Sheng Yu Long Dao Base】, created by the hermit Master Panlong. Later, Master Panlong underwent Nirvana in the Pure Land and transformed into the Luo Han Fu Long Luo Han—now he is my enemy, and future troubles are inevitable.'

'It is remarkable that you know this much.'

Master Chongguang smiled faintly: 'But what is the Luo Han Fu Long Luo Han? A hermit who only broke through by submitting to the Pure Land—how could he have created a Zheng San Pin True Art?'

'What do you mean, Master?'

'The Dao Base you established was, in essence, conceived by a Bodhisattva of the Pure Land, manipulating karmic threads and seizing heavenly fate, using the Luo Han Fu Long's hand to create it.'

'Because the Pure Land possesses a Position, long hidden, unclaimed by anyone—though the World Honored One included it within the Pure Land, it has never been truly refined. Thus, the 【Wan Sheng Yu Long Dao Base】 was created, to bring this hidden Position back into manifestation.'

Lu Yang's eyebrows rose: 'Can Positions be hidden or manifest?'

'Naturally.'

Master Chongguang chuckled softly, explaining: 'All cultivation techniques under heaven originate from the Dao Lords drawing meaning from Positions, then gradually evolving them.'

'Thus, every Dao Base established by a technique corresponds to a Position. When enough Dao Bases belong to a Position, the Position manifests in the world, greatly increasing the chance of attaining it and achieving enlightenment; conversely, the Position retreats, making it nearly impossible for anyone in the world to attain it.'

After hearing Master Chongguang's explanation, Lu Yang's expression slowly darkened.

'No wonder the Pure Land said I had karmic ties with them—so my Dao Base's Position is in their hands? Without their release, I can never attain my Great Dao?'

'Precisely.'

Master Chongguang nodded: 'But attaining a Position is a matter for the future—it has no bearing on your current cultivation.'

'Therefore, you may continue cultivating as you wish.' Master Chongguang's expression turned solemn: 'If one day you truly reach the point of seeking your Position, and I have already attained True Jun, then it is not hopeless—merely a matter of seizing a Position from the Pure Land!'

At these words, Lu Yang's outward expression immediately brightened.

Yet inwardly, he scoffed.

'We're both True Persons of the Holy Sect—what game are you playing with me?'

If you truly wanted to help me, you should have warned me long ago. In truth, isn't this just a way to manipulate me, making me willingly serve you?

But this made Lu Yang feel more at ease.

After all, this is the Holy Sect—such things are normal. If you didn't manipulate me at all, I'd be nervous. Now that it's out in the open, at least I know how to respond.

Besides, it's only manipulation—strictly speaking, I still have room to refuse.

As for the 【Wan Sheng Yu Long Dao Base】, though its drawbacks are severe, I can simply restart it!

If this path truly leads nowhere, I can just abandon this Dao Base and begin anew—with the 【Bai Shi Shu】, I can freely test every possibility!

To Master Chongguang, Foundation Establishment is irreversible.

So if I want to attain Jin Dan, I must follow his path to the end. But in truth, I can change my Dao path at any moment!

Position hard to attain? Switch to another!

Trying to manipulate me like this is pure fantasy.

But letting Master Chongguang believe he can control me? That's perfectly fine.

After all, if he thinks he holds power over me, he'll be willing to invest heavily—I can take all the benefits now, and flee when necessary.

Thinking of this, Lu Yang suddenly felt the world open wide.

The next second, he cleanly and decisively bowed to True Person Chongguang: "Duanmu Yuan Tu is still young; henceforth, I beg Uncle-Chongguang to extend much care."

At these words, True Person Chongguang immediately displayed a satisfied smile.

This junior understands the times and knows the way!

Thinking thus, True Person Chongguang reached into his robes, taking out a jade box: "This was subdued by True Lord Feixue and, upon returning to the sect, was handed to me for disposal."

"This object and you, Yuan Tu, are fated; I shall bestow it upon you."

Lu Yang took the jade box, swept his divine sense over it, and immediately displayed a look of delight: "Qi-Eating Insect Insect King? This otherworldly strange species has not been extinguished!"

This was an unexpected joy.

According to what Ancestral Master Tingyou said, the potential of the Qi-Eating Insect is extremely vast; if it can be cultivated, it will surely become one of his powerful means in the future!

'Truly a Great True Person at the peak of Foundation Establishment; generous in giving. First the big stick, then the sweet date; after grasping me, now investing capital.'

Thinking this, Lu Yang hurriedly bowed: "Thank you, Uncle!"

True Person Chongguang naturally responded with a smile; seeing this, True Person Yinyin also stepped forward, and for a moment, the atmosphere among the three became harmonious.

Seizing this opportunity, Lu Yang did not forget to ask one more question: "Speaking of which, I wonder, what is the name of that Dao Fruit seat in the Pure Land?"

True Person Chongguang did not intend to conceal it: "That Dao Fruit seat is Heavenly Capital Jade Rampart, Imperial Capital Golden City, with the form of a dragon coiling a thousand li and the posture of a tiger squatting the four directions..."

"Its name is 【City-Top Earth】."

After several exchanges of conversation, True Person Chongguang was seen flicking his sleeve, revealing a fragrant altar, upon which lay a Daoist document, a magical seal, and a Daoist robe.

"Receive the True Lord's decree."

True Person Chongguang, with a solemn expression, took out the life lamp that Lu Yang had used his own vital blood to ignite and refine when he originally entered the Holy Sect.

"Now there is disciple Lu Yang, who has built the Dao Foundation, completed merit, forgotten form, and transcended substance to ascend..."

Under True Person Chongguang's arrangement, this life lamp would henceforth be placed within the Holy Fire Cliff, receiving worship together with the life lamps of the sect's various True Persons.

This was not merely a formal thing, but truly beneficial to cultivation; after the life lamp receives the sect's merit and fortune, the sect's merit and fortune would, through the connection of the life lamp, feedback to the true owner, strengthening the soul, thereby allowing the Holy Sect's Foundation Establishment True Persons to have at least ten more years of lifespan than dispatched True Persons.

After the life lamp entered the hall, True Person Chongguang then manipulated the magical formula:

"... Open the mountain and establish the mansion; Dao title Yuan Tu!"

As the words fell, Lu Yang suddenly heard the thunderous roar of a giant thunderclap; he saw that within the boundless, sky-reaching sea of clouds, a Xianshan rose from the ground, instantly standing tall and majestic!

From now on, this cloud-top Xianshan would be his Dao field.

At the same time, the four peak masters of the Holy Sect's inner court, along with numerous True Persons, all revealed their forms, bowed with clasped hands, and said in unison: "True Person Yuan Tu pays his respects!"

Lu Yang glanced around and calmly returned the bow.

To this day, he had finally managed to take his seat at the Holy Sect's dining table!

(End of this chapter)