Chapter 232: Lu Yang, Who Lacks Martial Virtue

Gazing at True Person Miaoyin, Seeing Suo Huan wore a contemplative expression, then moved his mind to withdraw the "Heaven-and-Earth Lock," restoring True Person Miaoyin's freedom.

"Seeing Suo Huan! What exactly do you intend to do!"

Once freed, True Person Miaoyin instinctively put distance between herself and Seeing Suo Huan, eyeing him warily yet with bold confidence: "You cannot kill me!"

Seeing Suo Huan had signed a Dharma Contract with her; they could not harm each other. To obtain such a contract, she had expended considerable effort. Its binding force was extremely high, and she was confident Seeing Suo Huan could not break free. If he truly attempted to kill her, his magic power would inevitably backfire upon himself, ultimately forcing him to be buried alongside her!

"Fellow Daoist misunderstands."

Seeing this, Seeing Suo Huan smiled kindly and said softly, "How could I be the type to kill indiscriminately? It is merely that there are certain matters for which I must borrow your hand; I am truly sorry."

As he spoke, Seeing Suo Huan's gaze grew increasingly cold.

True Person Miaoyin looked utterly bewildered. Seeing Suo Huan had just met with people from the Pure Land and the Dao Court in succession, but he had obscured her spiritual sense, preventing her from learning of it.

Yet who could know for certain?

After all, True Person Miaoyin was present on the scene. Although Seeing Suo Huan had sealed her spiritual sense, how could one be sure she possessed no other means to secretly overhear the specific details?

'It is better to eliminate her.'

Thoughts churned in Seeing Suo Huan's heart. Although he already harbored killing intent, his facial expression became increasingly gentle, even adding a few touches of sincere apology:

"Let us return to the main matter. Did not Fellow Daoist wish for me to assist you in undergoing your tribulation?"

"... ou are still willing to help me?"

True Person Miaoyin was rendered somewhat at a loss by Seeing Suo Huan's behavior. Why had he attacked her immediately upon emerging, only to then voluntarily offer assistance?

"Of course I am willing."

Seeing Suo Huan nodded seriously, deliberately revealing a hint of ambiguous expression: "After all, with Fellow Daoist possessing such heavenly beauty and national charm, this humble one also finds his heart drawn to you."

'Oh! So he covets my body!'

True Person Miaoyin immediately felt Seeing Suo Huan's reaction made perfect sense. She had always been very confident in her own beauty, and a smile now appeared on her face:

"To be honest, Fellow Daoist Seeing Suo Huan possesses profound cultivation base, and this concubine greatly admires you. In days to come, I am willing to discuss the Dao with you..."

Upon hearing this, Seeing Suo Huan displayed a proud expression while lowering his eyelids to hide the coldness in the depths of his eyes:

'Stupid woman!'

'Although I cannot kill her, in truth I do not need to lift a finger at all. I only need to stand aside and do nothing, and this woman will inevitably die at the hands of that Yuan Tu from the Holy Sect!'

Regarding Lu Yang, Seeing Suo Huan had conducted research.

In his view, apart from this True Person Yuan Tu's extraordinary talent, his methods were also quite remarkable; at the very least, he was absolutely not someone True Person Miaoyin could deal with.

True Person Miaoyin herself actually understood this point, which was why she had sought out Seeing Suo Huan as external aid. She did not know that Seeing Suo Huan was merely using her; he now had absolutely no intention of wading into these muddy waters. After all, he still needed to borrow the influence of the Holy Sect; how could he possibly go and kill a standout figure of the Holy Sect?

Thinking thus, Seeing Suo Huan immediately laughed and said:

"Time is of the essence. Lady, please quickly contact the other party and summon that Yuan Tu here. I will slay him as soon as possible, so that we may have more time to discuss the Dao."

"Do not be so hasty~. The 【Void Sky Mirror】 is still in Fellow Daoist's hands; should it not be returned to its rightful owner?"

True Person Miaoyin's eyes flowed with emotion as she stared straight at Seeing Suo Huan. Only after seeing that he played no tricks and honestly returned the precious mirror did she set her mind at ease.

Immediately afterward, she began to set up an array formation.

Soon, the precious mirror lit up with brilliant light, and a deep, dark meditation chamber gradually emerged on its surface. Within the shadows, a tall and straight figure sat prominently.

"Fellow Daoist Yuan Tu."

True Person Miaoyin called out softly, then adopted the delicate and weak demeanor she had previously displayed for Lu Yang: "Where are you currently? Have you escaped the pursuit of the Realm Heavens?"

"I have troubled the Lady with your concern."

Lu Yang opened his eyes and smiled calmly: "This humble one is already unharmed."

"Oh?"

Upon hearing this, True Person Miaoyin instead revealed a look of surprise. It was because she was fairly familiar with the 【Ten Thousand Martial Worlds】 that she possessed the means to conceal herself.

Yet Lu Yang, clearly visiting for the first time, had not only avoided the killing intent of the 【Ten Thousand Martial Worlds】, but judging from the situation she encountered after leaving seclusion, he must have stirred up quite a storm within the 【Ten Thousand Martial Worlds】. With such capability and methods, True Person Miaoyin could now understand why Master Master Chongguang valued him.

'Pity that for the sake of my Dao path, this person must still die!'

Thinking thus, a coquettish smile appeared on True Person Miaoyin's face as she said softly, "Since Fellow Daoist Yuan Tu is also unharmed, why do we not join forces?"

"With two people joining hands, the efficiency of Qi Gathering will be even higher."

True Person Miaoyin felt her reasoning was perfectly logical.

Previously they had separated due to the killing intent of Heaven and Earth, fearing they would drag each other down. Now they would reunite because both parties possessed means of concealment, making joint action more efficient.

Indeed, upon hearing this, Lu Yang also revealed a look of interest: "Is that so?"

Immediately after, Lu Yang spoke word by word with great seriousness: "I cannot find where you are, Lady. Why do you not give me your location?"

"Good, good."

True Person Miaoyin hurriedly nodded, inscribed her location with her spiritual sense, and then sent it over via the 【Void Sky Mirror】: "I will wait for Fellow Daoist right here."

"... est assured, within three days I will definitely arrive."

As his voice fell, the brilliant light of the precious mirror extinguished.

Only then did True Person Miaoyin turn to look at Seeing Suo Huan beside her and laugh: "Everything is ready. Does Fellow Daoist wish to set up another sealing and trapping array formation here?"

Upon hearing this, Seeing Suo Huan looked deeply at True Person Miaoyin, then shook his head without speaking.

To a dead person, he had nothing to say.

Yes, in Seeing Suo Huan's view, True Person Miaoyin was already a dead woman. Although he did not know what means Lu Yang would employ, the reaction was clearly wrong.

'If a True Person of the Holy Sect sincerely intended to join forces, the reaction would absolutely not be like this. Specifically providing an address, then having one party wait for the other? Are they not afraid of an ambush? It is one thing if this stupid woman Miaoyin does not understand, but this Lu Yang is so famous; how could he possibly not understand? Most likely, he has other plans!'

Thinking thus, he glanced at True Person Miaoyin once more.

'This woman's luck is too good. Previously she became Master Master Chongguang's Dao companion, so many things required no scheming. As a result, once Master Chongguang left, her true colors were fully exposed.'

Meanwhile, within the city closest to the mountain forest where Seeing Suo Huan and True Person Miaoyin were located.

Inside the City Lord's residence, Lu Yang descended riding a light of escape, looking toward the large man beside him who wore an expression of utmost piety. It was none other than the retired 【Martial Soldier】 from the village earlier.

However, he was no longer a 【Martial Soldier】 now.

His essence, qi, and spirit were full, his muscles bulging all over. Surging blood and qi transformed into rainbow light shooting straight up to the sky, reflecting each other with a fate star above the dome of heaven.

【Grand General Commanding Troops】

This was his new fate star, obtained by killing his former superior who had accepted his bribes yet failed to act. Now, he had been completely transformed.

As for Lu Yang, who had changed all of this, his reverence was imaginable.

Therefore, the moment he saw Lu Yang appear, the large man without a second word knelt and bowed as if pushing down a mountain of gold and toppling a pillar of jade, proclaiming loudly: "Chen Anmin greets the Immortal Master!"

"Rise; there is no need to kneel."

"Have the troops already assembled here?"

Lu Yang waved his hand. The reason he had spread the Qi-Eating Worm eggs and the Qi Gathering Technique, expending so much effort to create such a grand spectacle, was precisely for this moment.

Upon hearing this, the large man hurriedly replied, "Replying to Immortal Master, they are all on the way. There are thirty thousand in total, representing the entire elite of our current righteous army. Previously, they consumed the most; their fate stars are uniformly 【Army Elites】. They have also been equipped with armor, blades, and spears captured from the government troops."

"Only thirty thousand?" Lu Yang's brows furrowed slightly.

"More will follow. Although they are not as elite as this unit and their equipment is not as good, they are all Martial Soldiers. Their numbers exceed one hundred thousand, and they are arriving in batches."

"Mm, well done."

Lu Yang nodded, then took out a map, compared it with the location True Person Miaoyin had sent him, and drew a circle around that area with his brush.

"Transmit my order: the entire army advances."

Even Seeing Suo Huan had not expected Lu Yang to be so devoid of martial virtue, directly joining the side of the 【Ten Thousand Martial Worlds】 and acting as a guide to kill True Person Miaoyin!

(End of Chapter)