Chapter 310: The Person Who Could Not Appear

Time flies like an arrow, days pass like a shuttle.

In Jiangnan, within a secluded courtyard of a mortal city.

The place had already been sealed with an array, cutting off all human contact; beneath the great locust tree in the courtyard, a youth clad in crimson robes sat cross-legged.

The youth's appearance was identical to Lu Yang's, only much younger, with eyebrows raised and the corners of his mouth slightly upturned, possessing a bit more vigorous sharpness than Lu Yang himself; the only pity was that his eyes were quite dull, pupils scattered and lightless, clearly just a soulless empty shell.

"Not bad, not bad."

In another corner of the courtyard, Lu Yang, using 【Puppet Strings】, observed his masterpiece with interest through the vision of the controlled Qi-refining loose cultivator.

At this moment, he had already activated the Hypothetical Principle.

Although he did not know if a True Lord was watching him, he acted as if there were, so during the entire process of refining the 【Immortal Embryo Clone】, his main body never appeared.

Even this was not safe enough.

'The Immortal Embryo Clone also has flaws; if my main consciousness controls the clone and it falls victim to 【Ang Xiao】, the main body would be implicated!'

The lessons from the previous life were far too profound.

So this time, Lu Yang intended to change his method.

Thinking of this, he immediately commanded the Qi-refining loose cultivator to take out a jade box, inside which was a flickering, lively divine sense.

This was a divine sense Lu Yang had severed from his own using 【Li Jie Bo】, completely cutting off all karmic ties with his main body; he had carefully processed the memories, and estimated that after being left for some time, it would develop self-awareness, becoming a truly "second clone."

In the previous life, there was no way Lu Yang would have done this.

After all, a "second clone" with self-awareness was an uncontrollable hidden danger to the main body; keeping it was asking for trouble.

However, this life was different.

'This life I have 【Puppet Strings】! I can completely eliminate all troubles of the second clone, achieving both control and isolation from outside influence!'

In this way, even if this clone truly encountered Ang Xiao, and the latter used the Obstacle of Knowledge to bewitch, it would only bewitch the severed divine sense; Lu Yang's main body could still control the clone through 【Puppet Strings】, effectively making him immune to the influence of the Obstacle of Knowledge to some extent!

'Su Huan must hate 【Ang Xiao】 immensely.'

Lu Yang couldn't help but shake his head; this golden talent calculated from Su Huan's life was almost specifically designed to deal with the Obstacle of Knowledge!

However, 【Puppet Strings】 also had its limits.

'First, it is still limited by my cultivation; my Immortal Spirit main body is currently at the early stage of Foundation Establishment, so I can control at most someone at the early stage of Foundation Establishment.'

'Second, this is ultimately just a talent crafted from Golden Nature by the 【Book of Hundred Lives】,'

Once the target also possesses Golden Nature, such as a True Lord or a Master Chongguang who has reached the Perfection stage of Foundation Establishment, it would likely be very difficult to control them with this talent.

Although in Lu Yang's view, compared to hypnotic control, the greatest value of the golden talent 【Puppet Strings】 lay in isolating karmic ties, allowing him to participate in the game of True Lords like a Great True Person at the Perfection stage of Foundation Establishment, and as a chess piece, he had essentially one foot out of the chessboard.

Soon, as the divided spirit merged into the Immortal Embryo Clone.

The originally dull youth in crimson robes suddenly stood up, his scattered pupils gradually condensed, revealing spirit; Lu Yang, hiding in the shadows, revealed a satisfied smile.

"Success!"

With this thought, two divine arts' radiance rose on Lu Yang's body, rippling behind his head; they were 【Lord of War】 and 【Lord of Stubborn Gold】!

"I will use this clone to go to the Overseas Lands!"

The Overseas Lands, the Biyang Cultivation World.

Lu Yang rode his flight light, rushing all the way, then took out two flying letter spirit scrolls from his sleeve; one to contact Master Chongguang, the other to contact Hong Yun.

Contacting Hong Yun: 【I have arrived, where is the Daoist Friend?】

Contacting Master Chongguang: 【Prepare to act!】

Moments later, under Lu Yang's expectant gaze, a figure broke through the void and quietly descended, simultaneously unleashing a vast spiritual pressure.

The newcomer had a face carved like a blade; his eyes were faint yet not dim, like a lamp in a hall, and fell directly upon Lu Yang. With just that one glance, Lu Yang felt as if his body were on fire; instantly, golden light erupted, and he used 【Lord of Stubborn Gold】 to protect his body in the center.

Perfection stage of Foundation Establishment!?

Lu Yang stepped back, finally seeing the newcomer's appearance clearly; his brows immediately furrowed. He recognized the person; it was actually Hong Ju True Person of the Holy Sect!

At once, new and old grudges surged in his heart.

In the life before the last, he had been tricked to death by this person using the 【Life-Exchange Fate Talisman Book】! Although in the previous life he had also helped him, one matter is one matter!

I may not repay the kindness, but I cannot forget the grudge!

Thinking of this, Lu Yang immediately narrowed his eyes: "It seems Senior Hong Yun does not trust me very much, worried I might set a trap to harm him, so he dares not come?"

Hearing this, Hong Ju Daoist looked at Lu Yang speechlessly.

Isn't that obvious nonsense?

We are all True Persons of the Holy Sect; who wouldn't want to take goods without paying? My Lord Hong Yun projects his own thoughts onto others, simply guarding against you beasts!

"No need to worry; my heart and body are one with My Lord Hong Yun. As long as I can see, hear, and perceive, My Lord Hong Yun can sense it synchronously."

Hong Ju's expression was calm; he was originally crafted from Golden Nature by Hong Yun Daoist when he was still a True Lord. As long as Hong Yun Daoist does not die and the Golden Nature remains, he can continue to exist. Essentially, he is quite similar to a Dao Sin, and his connection with Hong Yun is much like that between Lu Yang's main body and clone.

'So cautious... but that is normal.'

Lu Yang pondered in his heart, becoming even more convinced that Hong Yun Daoist's death in the previous life was so hasty; nine times out of ten, it was 【Ang Xiao】 secretly causing trouble behind the scenes!

The next second, the flying letter spirit scroll contacting Master Chongguang transmitted a message.

【Hong Yun has not arrived; the plan is cancelled.】

'What a pity.'

Lu Yang sighed inwardly, but a smile piled up on his face as he looked at Hong Ju: "It's fine, it's fine; I have always believed that sincerity can open even metal and stone."

"Given time, I believe Senior Hong Yun will definitely change his view of me."

In his view, Hong Yun was actually not bad.

Don't look at how poorly he performed before; that was because his opponents were too overpowered; under 【Ang Xiao】's layout, he was almost trapped in a deadly situation.

However, there is always a glimmer of life in all things.

Especially for 【Overturning the Lamp Light】.

If Hong Yun could reverse the current deadly situation and attract the attention of 【Overturning the Lamp Light】, strictly speaking, his hope of attaining Jin Dan was far greater than Master Chongguang's!

Because unlike Master Chongguang, his innate divine ability, once proven, remains proven forever; when he became the True Lord of Great Fortune, 【Ang Xiao】 had not yet twisted the Chen Earth attribute, so he lacked the flaw of 【Chen Earth】. As long as he could attract the attention of 【Fu Fu Deng Huo】, his chances of ascending to a Blessed Land and becoming a True Lord were extremely high!

Yet precisely for this reason.

Regarding the Daoist of Great Fortune, 【Ang Xiao】 had been on high alert and guarded him fiercely; for a full five thousand years, he had stubbornly denied him even a single opportunity to reclaim his former rank.

Soon, the two arrived at the headquarters of the Xian Alliance in the Biyang Cultivation World.

However, the very next second, Lu Yang's steps suddenly halted.

For within the Xian Alliance headquarters, he saw someone who absolutely should not have appeared here, causing him to stand frozen in place, utterly stunned.

She was a woman of plump figure, with a cold countenance and a holy aura, her demeanor measured, like a noble young lady who had never left her boudoir, yet the hem of the long skirt she wore was split almost to her waist; as she walked, snow-white skin flashed dazzlingly, appearing and disappearing, like a white lotus in the mud.

'How is this possible?'

Although he had often met her inside the Ten Thousand Spirits Banner in the past, this was the first time in many years Lu Yang had seen the living person himself; instantly, his pupils contracted sharply:

'... Yu Suzhen!?'

(End of this chapter)