Chapter 317: Qun Fang Sui

In 【Wu You Tian】, above layers of cloud seas.

The Primordial True Person sat in midair, all emotions previously displayed during his exchange with Lu Yang now suppressed, replaced by cold indifference.

Before him were three light screens.

One screen showed a city drenched in blood; the 【Primordial True Person】 laughed wildly as he tore a 【Heavenly Maiden】 in half.

This one was Qingcheng Feixue Zhenjun.

Another screen showed the 【Primordial True Person】 holding his Dao-heart as supreme, viewing beauty as mere skulls, effortlessly walking out of the great array.

This one was 【Ang Xiao】.

Seeing this, the Primordial True Person was not surprised; he nodded slightly: "No wonder he's a Zhenjun—this first trial was still too simple for them."

"But they won't continue onward."

Jin Dan Zhenjun can already see through the facade of 【Wu You Tian】, knowing it holds no value for a Zhenjun, so they won't waste time.

It's the third one that matters.

Thinking of this, the Primordial True Person turned his gaze to the third light screen.

"Now that's true power!"

In an instant, the Primordial True Person's eyelid twitched; compared to the methods of the first two, Lu Yang's abilities truly impressed him.

As one who had lived through it, the Primordial True Person knew well what he had faced that year—Shengzong's Buxian Peak had nearly sent everyone out to ambush him.

Every time he recalled it afterward, he couldn't help imagining: if only he had gritted his teeth, held on just a little longer, perhaps he would have won.

Yet the very thing he failed to accomplish, Lu Yang had now achieved.

After a moment of reflection, the Primordial True Person closed his eyes with regret: "But this man seems to have seen through the truth—he likely won't take the final step."

"A pity."

Overseas, at the Xian Alliance headquarters.

Lu Yang's avatar opened his eyes, clear as a mirror.

Lu Yang no longer dwelled on what had just transpired; instead, he turned his attention to the sudden new cultivation technique in his mind.

【Tai Xu Ji Yi Miao Fa】!

"This is the method to connect with 【Wu You Tian】; as long as you channel magic power and silently recite it three times, you may enter 【Wu You Tian】 and attempt the trial again."

"But each exploration of 【Wu You Tian】, whether successful or not, drains a portion of your merit and destiny, requiring time to recover."

Thinking of this, Lu Yang's expression turned grave.

Immediately, he opened his palm, and two divine abilities bloomed in its center.

【Bing Ge Zhu】!

【Wan Jin Gong】!

The two divine abilities circled around Lu Yang, yet as his consciousness shifted, a third divine radiance suddenly appeared upon his body!

It was a pink glow; the moment it emerged, a fragrant, exotic scent spread through the air, luring one into oblivion, bewitching the soul—under its light, even 【Bing Ge Zhu】 and 【Wan Jin Gong】 trembled, showing signs of slipping from his control.

This was clearly another divine ability!

"It was truly granted—this is the reward for breaking the trial? And the divine ability received seems subtly different depending on one's performance in the trial."

The divine ability he received was named 【Qun Fang Sui】.

"According to 【Wu You Tian】's feedback, this is the highest tier—clearly because my will was resolute, an act beyond ordinary capability."

The next tier down is called 【Bu Dong Xin】.

The lowest tier is called 【Bai Gu Guan】.

"Three divine abilities, corresponding to three methods of breaking the array: the highest is mine, the next is guarding the heart and holding the spirit, the lowest is sheer slaughter."

The more Lu Yang contemplated, the more he marveled:

"The system is rigorous—truly bearing the semblance of a Position. If all mortals entered 【Wu You Tian】 to break trials, this Position might truly be accomplished!"

"But…"

The next instant, he narrowed his eyes: "... what role did the Primordial True Person play in all this? Did he truly risk his life merely to prove a Position?"

Leaving behind 【Wu You Tian】 for future generations? He didn't believe it.

As a True Person of the Shengzong, Lu Yang never hesitated to view others from the worst possible angle—he refused to believe the Primordial True Person had any good intentions!

"Ultimately, everyone who enters 【Wu You Tian】 does so under the identity of 'Primordial True Person.'"

If so, who truly succeeds in breaking the five trials and ascends to Zhenjun—the 'Primordial True Person,' or the man merely wearing his name and identity?

Merely contemplating this sent a chill down his spine.

"Regardless of whether I have the ability to break the trial, even if I did, I must stop at the fourth trial—never attempt the fifth; the odds would be dire."

Of course, this is not something to dwell on now.

Lu Yang regained his composure and ceased overthinking; the benefits of 【Wu You Tian】 were undeniable—for now, he could still cultivate through it and gain tremendous advancement.

Because 【Wu You Tian】 had another advantage.

"This 【Qun Fang Sui】… doesn't occupy one of my divine ability slots!"

Ordinarily, a Foundation Establishment True Person's entire life permits only one innate divine ability and four acquired divine abilities—each slot is crucial.

Yet the divine ability granted by 【Wu You Tian】 is different: it is fundamentally an illusory thing, manifesting only when summoned, dissolving back into nothingness when unused, as if it never existed—had it not possessed real power, Lu Yang might have doubted its authenticity!

"This technique resembles the 【Chi Fa】 mystery."

But there is one difference.

"Under 【Chi Fa】, I can pre-visualize my next divine ability upon breaking realm—but 【Qun Fang Sui】 seems to have no such effect."

Normally, an extra acquired divine ability for a Foundation Establishment True Person represents a qualitative transformation.

Yet the divine ability granted by 【Wu You Tian】 is truly only a divine ability—it can enhance combat power, but cannot genuinely elevate one's realm or status.

"It is a limitation of 【Wu You Tian】's incompleteness."

'Or was it the True Person of Innate Nature doing it on purpose?'

Lu Yang pondered in his heart, leaning more toward the second answer; after all, a Foundation Establishment cultivator with five innate abilities but no corresponding status was easier to deal with.

At this thought, Lu Yang's main body, located in Jiangnan, immediately shifted his intent.

Immediately after, a brand-new Banner of Wan Ling appeared in his palm.

This was brought by him via the 【Book of a Hundred Lives】; the karma had been washed clean, so it could not be used to attract Daoic sin.

"But the essence should remain unchanged."

"What exactly is the 【Void of Non-Existence】? Before it was activated by the Innate Daoic Sin, it must have already existed within the Banner of Wan Ling; I just didn't discover it..."

Upon thinking of this, Lu Yang's thoughts gradually grew fervent.

"If it truly lies within the Banner of Wan Ling, then given time, could it be made to serve me?"

The True Person of Innate Nature used this void to prove the 【Void of Non-Existence】.

What about me?

If my cultivation realm were sufficient, perhaps I too could use this void to prove a fruit of attainment!

(End of this chapter)