Chapter 146: Luo Han Fu Long Extends an Invitation, Heaven-Mending Enters the Scheme

Holy Sect, Sky-Connecting Sea of Clouds, Heaven-Mending Peak.

This place is at the very height of the sea of clouds, where spiritual qi is clear and harmonious, lush and verdant; deep within the layers of trees, a graceful figure sits cross-legged, circulating true qi.

The Heaven-Mending Peak Master nodded in satisfaction upon seeing this.

"Qian'er has been diligent in her cultivation lately, but alas, the Six Paths Nirvana Phoenix Art has stalled; ultimately, it still lacks the nourishment of the Nine Transformations Dragon Art."

Thinking of this, the Heaven-Mending Peak Master sighed again; alas, Lu Yang is no longer a mere Qi Condensation cultivator to be handled at will, and without the nourishment of the Nine Transformations Dragon Art, Chen Shuqian's chance of breaking through to Foundation Establishment is at most thirty percent, which is still too risky for him.

If possible, the Heaven-Mending Peak Master would prefer to strike a deal with Lu Yang.

This was also the reason his attitude had been so enthusiastic earlier; after all, if he could arrange dual cultivation between Lu Yang and his daughter, the benefit to him would be greatest.

"Fortunately, I still have Xinan."

The Heaven-Mending Peak Master shifted his gaze to another spot on Heaven-Mending Peak, where Chen Xinan, having restored his physical body, was meditating with eyes closed.

"Grow up quickly."

The Heaven-Mending Peak Master murmured softly, looking at his two children like an old farmer inspecting seedlings with a promising future, his eyes full of eager expectation.

Two children, double insurance.

As long as one reaches Foundation Establishment, his scheme will succeed; at that time, he will be a Great True Person in the late stage of Foundation Establishment, a pillar of the Holy Sect!

However, just then.

The Heaven-Mending Peak Master, who had been lost in thought, suddenly raised an eyebrow, recalling without cause his past acquaintance with Pan Long, and the image of him surfaced in his memory.

The next second, he smiled: "After so many years, Pan Long, you actually still come to see me?"

As his words fell, the image in his memory rapidly became clear; seeing this, the Heaven-Mending Peak Master immediately entered the Foundation Establishment realm, watching as a young man emerged from the void.

"Amitabha."

There stood the Luo Han Fu Long Luo Han, hands pressed together in prayer, smiling as he said: "We are old friends; although we now belong to different places, we keep public and private matters separate, yet our friendship remains."

"You speak well," the Heaven-Mending Peak Master sneered upon hearing this: "You talk of friendship with a Holy Sect True Person? I don't even speak of friendship with Holy Sect True Persons! Stop wasting words and get straight to the benefits; what matter brings you to beg me, and what benefit can you offer me?"

Hearing this, the Luo Han Fu Long Luo Han did not drag things out, stating bluntly: "A top-tier cauldron!"

"We know each other inside out; I know your plans. A cauldron who has cultivated the Nine Transformations Dragon Art—I imagine you have a great need for such a thing, yes?"

Upon hearing this, the Heaven-Mending Peak Master narrowed his eyes: "What do you want me to do?"

The Luo Han Fu Long Luo Han's tone grew low: "You are of the Holy Sect; I want you to help me draw away the other True Persons of the Holy Sect. I want Lu Yang to die outside Skeleton Mountain!"

Inviting one Holy Sect True Person to deal with another Holy Sect True Person!

Such conduct, how is it any different from betraying the Sect?

Not to mention that Lu Yang is currently a favorite in the eyes of Master Chongguang, his status truly not low.

Such shocking and outrageous words, yet the Heaven-Mending Peak Master seemed to have expected them long ago; his expression unchanged, he slowly spat out two syllables:

"Not enough!"

Upon hearing this, the Luo Han Fu Long Luo Han's eyes immediately brightened greatly.

There really is room to negotiate!?

In an instant, the Luo Han Fu Long Luo Han was overjoyed; he had originally only meant to test the waters, yet it turned out there really was a chance, making him unable but to marvel at the Holy Sect's school spirit.

Therefore, without hesitation, he asked: "How much do you want?"

Only then did the Heaven-Mending Peak Master smile slightly and say: "Besides the cauldron of the Nine Transformations Dragon Art, I also want the Golden Body relic you leave behind after your reincarnation."

As his words fell, the Luo Han Fu Long Luo Han immediately frowned.

Luo Han of the Pure Land, upon death, condense a relic, a unique Foundation Establishment treasure of the Pure Land; after consuming it, one's chance of reaching Foundation Establishment increases by ten percent.

The Luo Han Fu Long Luo Han has cultivated to this day, reaching Foundation Establishment at over eighty years old, wasting a hundred years, and only barely breaking through to the mid-stage of Foundation Establishment after achieving Nirvana in the Pure Land and transforming into an Luo Han; to this day, he is over two hundred years old, not far from the three-hundred-year lifespan limit of Foundation Establishment, so his reincarnation and re-cultivation will likely occur within these thirty to forty years.

If not for this, he would not be so eager to eliminate Lu Yang.

After all, if he does not remove him now, he is merely raising a tiger to harm himself; by the time he returns from reincarnation and reclaims his position as an Luo Han, Lu Yang might truly be able to stand on equal footing with him.

"Is this for the sake of your son?"

The Luo Han Fu Long Luo Han glanced toward Chen Xinan, then said in a deep voice: "I agree to this matter, but in that case, you must act personally!"

"... Agreed."

The Heaven-Mending Peak Master nodded calmly: "When you need me, simply summon me with your supernatural power. As for you, do not be careless and let him escape."

"No need to worry about that; no one knows the 【Ten Thousand Chariots Dragon-Driving Foundation】 better than I!"

Speaking thus, the Luo Han Fu Long Luo Han wore a confident expression on his face: "The innate supernatural power condensed by this foundation, I have studied for decades."

"Lu Yang's innate power has only just been condensed; how can it compare to mine?"

"Moreover, this supernatural power is not actually that formidable; it merely allows free movement, making one more flexible during duels; beyond that, there is no other mystery."

The Luo Han Fu Long Luo Han spoke casually; as a Buddhist cultivator, he does not rely primarily on innate supernatural powers in duels, so exposure matters little to him: "As long as Lu Yang appears before me, I will naturally restrain him with my supernatural power; even if he casts spells to flee, I can pull him back."

"Just that?"

Upon hearing this, the Heaven-Mending Peak Master was also somewhat surprised: "The 【Earth on the City Wall】 once had a great reputation; its foundation's innate power has only one mystery?"

"That is the truth."

The Luo Han Fu Long Luo Han sighed: "Anyway, I only obtained one mystery in the past; it must be because my fruit position was hidden and suppressed by the Bodhisattvas."

Upon hearing this, the Heaven-Mending Peak Master conceived another thought.

Is it possible that the problem is not with the fruit position, but with you? After all, even with identical foundations, there are differences between individuals.

'That Lu Yang is a Perfect Foundation Establishment.'

Compared to him, what sort of person is the Luo Han Fu Long Luo Han? A lone cultivator who stumbled upon Foundation Establishment through great luck, essentially just a pawn borrowed by a Pure Land Bodhisattva to lay an egg.

Thinking thus, the Heaven-Mending Peak Master's brow twitched slightly, and he changed his mind.

'If I truly go to Skeleton Mountain, I should not rush to act; I will observe the situation first. If things go awry, I might as well turn traitor and stab the Luo Han Fu Long Luo Han in the back.'

Holy Sect True Persons are, as always, quite flexible.

With this thought, the expression on the Heaven-Mending Peak Master's face grew even more friendly; he chatted freely with the Luo Han Fu Long Luo Han for a while longer before seeing him off.

Inside a quiet meditation room in the Skull Mountain Market.

"Hmm? Who is plotting against me?"

Lu Yang, who had been meditating, suddenly opened his eyes; a Bing Fire light ignited at his brow, illuminating the six directions, making the karmic ties upon his body ever clearer and visible.

Although the Master of the Sky-Mending Peak and the Luo Han Fu Long Luo Han both took care to obscure the karmic threads, how could Lu Yang, who now possessed the 【Heaven-Seeking Instrument】, be deceived by ordinary means? With just a flash of the treasure's radiance, he immediately sensed something amiss; after a brief calculation, the cause and effect became perfectly clear in his mind!

This was something the Master of the Sky-Mending Peak and the Luo Han Fu Long Luo Han could never have imagined.

The magical combat between Foundation Establishment True Persons is not merely about direct clashes; sometimes, the confrontation on the level of karma is the true key that decides victory or defeat.

Used well, karma can kill without a blade.

Used skillfully, karma can allow one to escape calamity.

And the 【Heaven-Seeking Instrument】, this supreme treasure of heavenly secrets that placed Lu Yang in an invincible position from birth, is the true trump card that allows him to dare plot against the Luo Han Fu Long Luo Han!

(End of this chapter)