Chapter 340: Loyalty Cannot Be Spoken!

Compared to the soul-searching methods of 【Heavenly Mother's Transformation Profound Light】 combined with 【Heavenly True Sutra】, the transformation of banner spirits by the Ten Thousand Spirits Banner can also achieve a soul-searching effect.

However, the latter has a flaw: it lacks autonomy.

Unless it is Chen Xinan, a banner spirit like Master Youyou who voluntarily entered the banner while alive, most banner spirits will only act on orders.

Therefore, soul-searching a banner spirit can only be done through "questioning."

Yet this easily leads to a vicious circle.

Lu Yang: "Why didn't you tell me about this?"

Banner Spirit: "You didn't ask."

Lu Yang: "If I don't know, how can I ask?"

Banner Spirit: "If you don't ask, how would I know whether you know or not?"

Then it got awkward.

So compared to the Ten Thousand Spirits Banner, Lu Yang still prefers to have Chen Xinan step forward; after all, since it concerns cultivation, making him suffer a bit, he believes Chen Xinan can understand.

Jiangnan, the Pit of Ten Thousand.

This is where the Heaven Court fragment fell; it was clearly done intentionally by the Yushu Jiange True Lord, conveniently removing this nail the Holy Sect had driven into Jiangnan.

Seeing this, Lu Yang felt somewhat emotional; after all, in so many past lives, although the Jiangnan Pit of Ten Thousand once changed hands, it was always reclaimed by the Holy Sect in the end with little damage, but in this life, under his influence, this wonder was directly uprooted, leaving not even a scrap.

'But the Holy Sect probably didn't lose out.'

The reason Minghua Tianxian and others sought him out was clearly the Holy Sect's doing; the Holy Sect was probably the first force to break into the 【Mystic Spirit Realm】.

Under these circumstances, the Holy Sect must have gained immensely.

On the contrary, the Yushu Jiange lost quite a bit.

If not for this, the Holy Sect would never have allowed the Yushu Jiange to simply fill the Pit of Ten Thousand; one can imagine the True Lords of both sides were making tacit deals with each other.

"Hmm?"

When approaching the Heaven Court fragment, Lu Yang discovered that someone was already waiting there; the leader looked ordinary, yet his brows radiated sharpness.

'Chongguang!?'

Almost simultaneously, Chongguang noticed Lu Yang's gaze and looked straight at him.

"Hmm?"

The appearance of this incarnation of Lu Yang had not changed; after all, he had molded this face from the start, and even if it had changed, it would be easy for others to spot.

Therefore, Chongguang recognized him at a glance.

Seeing this, Lu Yang frowned slightly but didn't care; after all, to Chongguang, he was currently a spy loyal to the Holy Sect, so Chongguang couldn't expose him.

Moreover, even if he really did expose him, Lu Yang wouldn't mind.

After all, Chongguang is a True Person of the Holy Sect.

Who would believe a True Person of the Holy Sect?

So although he noticed Chongguang looking over, Lu Yang calmly met his gaze with the demeanor of an upright gentleman, which actually surprised Chongguang.

'Interesting... Is he really a spy?'

Chongguang pondered in his mind but showed no trace on his face; he very naturally slid his gaze away from Lu Yang, finally landing on the True Person of Quelling Demons:

"Greetings, Daoist Quelling Demons."

The True Person of Quelling Demons returned the greeting in kind: "Greetings, Daoist Chongguang."

Although he said so, a hint of doubt surfaced in the True Person of Quelling Demons' eyes; clearly, he hadn't expected Chongguang to appear here at this time.

'Shouldn't he be in Jiangbei?'

With the Heaven Court of the 【Mystic Spirit Realm】 split into four, the Holy Sect gained the most and naturally became the target of all, with various factions sending people to compete for the fragments.

Under these circumstances, as the Daizhang Sect of the Holy Sect, Chongguang actually chose not to hold the fort in Jiangbei but instead traveled far to Jiangnan to oppose the Yushu Jiange; this truly made people unable to help but suspect his motives, yet Chongguang's character was excellent, his expression as calm as an ancient well, revealing almost nothing.

On the other side, Lu Yang also frowned.

Because he discovered that among the people Chongguang brought from the Holy Sect, one gaze was fixed straight on him, making him feel mentally uncomfortable.

'The other party has hostility.'

Although the other party hid very well, Lu Yang, who had cultivated the 【Sea of Sorrow】, was extremely sensitive to thoughts and emotions and quickly pinpointed the source of the gaze.

'... Hmm?'

Looking out, a familiar figure immediately appeared in Lu Yang's sight.

Chen Taihe, the Peak Lord of Mending Heaven!

Seeing this, Lu Yang immediately narrowed his eyes, and his heart began to stir with excitement: 'It's actually him? Truly, enemies meet where the path is narrow... but it's perfect that he came!'

In the previous life, his cultivation was still weak, so he dared not fight the Peak Lord of Mending Heaven head-on; he could only strike secretly while he was undergoing the Heavenly Thunder Tribulation, thus killing him. Although this avenged being pressed to death by a single finger, it was still somewhat unsatisfying; now was the perfect time to send him to reunite with Chen Xinan!

Thinking of this, Lu Yang didn't hold back and said with righteous solemnity:

"Demon, what are you staring at?"

His words were aimed directly at the Peak Lord of Mending Heaven, causing him to pause slightly; clearly, he hadn't expected Lu Yang to detect his secret spying.

However, he had his own pride.

Since he was exposed, he might as well stop hiding; he stepped forward, his lips moved slightly, and he transmitted his voice directly: "Do you cultivate the 【Pomegranate Wood】?"

Oh ho? Exposed?

Lu Yang didn't answer; instead, he realized in his mind: 'It seems this fellow arrived long ago; has he seen the lingering divine abilities after my fight with Qi He?'

Cultivators cultivating the same Fruit Seat are Dao enemies!

This contradiction is not obvious in the early Foundation Establishment stage and only slightly sharp in the mid-stage; most True Persons of Foundation Establishment rarely fight over such matters.

Only for cultivators like the Peak Lord of Mending Heaven, who aspire to become Great True Persons, is it extremely serious!

He cannot sit idly by.

Especially since he discovered that Lu Yang's magic power resonance is actually more perfect and pure than his own; given time, there might truly be hope for Lu Yang to surpass him!

How could this be endured?

Thus, this time he volunteered to stay in Jiangbei and join the campaign to seize the Heaven Court fragment from the Yushu Jiange, all to eliminate Lu Yang amidst the chaos!

"What did that demon say to you?"

Just then, beside Lu Yang, Ye Guyue suddenly spoke softly: "Do not hide it; I can sense the fluctuation of that demon's voice transmission to you just now."

"Uncle, they must be colluding!"

True Person Dangmo glanced slightly aside.

'It was definitely intentional! That old thing, the Maitian Peak Master, did it on purpose!'

Lu Yang cursed inwardly, yet his expression remained calm: "Senior, upon entering the Heaven Court fragment this time, I am willing to hand over all my gains, seeking only to join the Yushu Jiange."

"Do not change the subject!"

Ye Guyue frowned slightly: "I ask you, what did that Jiangbei demon say to you via voice transmission just now?"

"Senior Sister misunderstands." Lu Yang looked aggrieved: "That demon said nothing to me; he merely feigned voice transmission to sow discord."

Ye Guyue naturally did not believe him.

However, before she could press further, True Person Dangmo waved his hand: "Enough, Guyue, this is unimportant. I believe in Lu Yang's sincerity."

Of course, he did not believe it.

Yet the point was not whether he believed it, but that Lu Yang had shown his stance: risking entry into the Heaven Court fragment and handing over all gains afterward.

Was that not enough?

Based on this stance, whether or not he transmitted words to the Maitian Peak Master was merely a trivial detail; in True Person Dangmo's eyes, Lu Yang was already utterly loyal.

Had True Person Dangmo ever suspected Lu Yang? Of course he had; people are not fools, how could one truly believe unconditionally in a rogue cultivator who voluntarily defected? But as the saying goes, Lu Yang had presented both his stance and his actions, leaving no flaw inside or out; what more was there to quibble over?

"Boom!"

Just then, from the spot where the Ten Thousand People Pit once stood, a beam of spiritual light shot skyward, illuminating the heavens and reflecting the image of a majestic, magnificent gate.

Above the gate were three large characters, written with the flourish of dragons and phoenixes:

【Southern Tianmen】!

In an instant, beams of escape light shot skyward one after another.

Seeing this, Lu Yang hurriedly summoned a beam of escape light, yet just as he entered the 【Southern Tianmen】, Master Chongguang's voice suddenly reached his ear:

"Fellow Daoist, care to make another deal?"

(End of this chapter)