Chapter 341: The Heavenly Gate Opens!

Behind the Southern Tianmen.

Lu Yang stood with his hands behind his back, looking up at the sky, only to see streams of flowing light falling toward the layered palaces before him, each one backed by a Foundation Establishment True Person.

However, he currently had no mind to care about these.

Before departing, Master Chongguang's sudden voice transmission still echoed in his ears:

'What a strange deal; he actually wants me to stay in the secret realm as long as possible. Why? Though the price offered is indeed very generous.'

Lu Yang sank his spirit into his sea of consciousness.

In matters of trade, Master Chongguang has always been generous; one job yields one harvest, never delaying wages, truly a conscientious boss.

The next second, a scripture appeared before Lu Yang's eyes.

The Great Yin Kan Yuan Sutra!

'This is not a Dao method, nor a secret technique, but a Dao scripture specifically analyzing the essence of 【Xin Metal】, designed to increase corresponding Dao cultivation!'

'【Xin Metal】 is the head of the five metals, the origin of the eight stones. In the sky, it is the sun and moon, the essence of Great Yin; on earth, it is the minerals of mountain rocks. These are likely Master Chongguang's realizations of 【Xin Metal】 when he was the spirit of Xin Metal, specifically recorded, and of great use to me now!'

Because 【Xin Metal】 is precisely where his next cultivation step lies.

The 【Pomegranate Wood】 fruit position is 【Geng Metal】, 【Shen Metal】, 【Xin Metal】, 【You Metal】; it is wood residing in the metal land, taking through mutual suppression, called the transformer of wood.

Lu Yang read with rapturous absorption.

However, the next second, his expression suddenly changed: 'How did it break off!'

But very quickly he realized this was Master Chongguang's insurance measure, to prevent him from taking the item and breaking his promise, so only half the scripture was given.

'You beast!'

The remaining half was sealed by Master Chongguang; only by staying within the 【Southern Tianmen】 for sufficient time as agreed would the sealing restriction unlock.

Thinking of this, Lu Yang reined in his spirit, turning to look at the area where he stood; what met his eyes was clearly a scene of ruined walls and broken structures.

In the vast heavenly palace, not a single person was seen.

Yet traces left by living people were visible everywhere: scratch marks left by swords and spears on the ramparts, footprints, and scattered, broken tea sets.

Just witnessing this scene, Lu Yang could imagine a heavenly court scene of utmost prosperity, ten thousand immortals coming to pay homage, entering through the 【Southern Tianmen】, discussing the Dao in these cloud-palaces, chatting freely, drinking tea and playing chess... It should have been an ordinary day, yet it came to an abrupt halt at some instant.

'The Holy Sect has arrived; another border world has fallen.'

The immortals of the entire heavenly court were swept away in an instant; even the Supreme One of the 【Xuan Ling Realm】, who sat so high, was slain, leaving only empty palaces.

'True Lords! Truly shameless!'

After a moment of sighing, Lu Yang took out the Ten Thousand Spirits Banner; with a flick of the banner flag, Cheng Xian, who had already transformed into the banner spirit, stepped out, his face filled with loyalty.

'What treasures are here?'

Lu Yang asked aloud; upon hearing this, the banner spirit Cheng Xian pondered briefly, saying: 'In the area corresponding to the 【Southern Tianmen】, the rarest treasure is undoubtedly the 【Tian Du Palace】.'

'【Tian Du Palace】?'

'Indeed, that is the Supreme One's smelting chamber, containing a Bagua Tian Du Furnace; within the furnace resides a 【Liu Ding Divine Fire】, the number one fire under heaven.'

Speaking of his own family assets, Cheng Xian spoke freely: 'Besides that, there is also a 【Root of Agelessness Equal to Heaven】 within the palace; it is said that as long as one carries it on their person, they can achieve immortality and live forever, without worry over lifespan. Next in rank is the 【Dao Union Immortal Pill】 personally refined by the Supreme One in recent years.'

A full three rare treasures!

'【Liu Ding Divine Fire】, used for refining artifacts and pills, is unparalleled in killing and combat magic.'

'【Root of Agelessness Equal to Heaven】; this is of little use to me. Foundation Establishment True Persons never worry about lifespan, but rather the Calamity of the Bi Wind.'

'Only the last one, the 【Dao Union Immortal Pill】...'

A look of desire suddenly appeared in Lu Yang's eyes; according to Cheng Xian's words, after consuming this immortal pill, a cultivator's comprehension could be greatly increased!

And the higher the comprehension, the better the effect!

'Such an immortal pill is meant to be used by me!'

Though he said this, Lu Yang did not rush into action, but prepared to first scour other places.

First, naturally, to complete the deal with Master Chongguang, staying in the 【Southern Tianmen】 for a longer time. Second, he also harbored a bit of the thought of setting a trap.

'Right now, everyone is scattered within the 【Southern Tianmen】; dealing with them one by one is too inefficient. However, the 【Tian Du Palace】, as the most important place, will definitely be the gathering spot for everyone in the end. I will just wait a while; once everyone has arrived, I will strike and take them all in one go!'

Regarding this, Lu Yang had full confidence.

Because just now, he had already tested it.

Even within the 【Southern Tianmen】, he could still draw out the mysterious great power hidden within the Ten Thousand Spirits Banner, obtaining the status of a Great True Person for a short time!

Is this not just easy slaughter?

【Southern Tianmen】, another location.

It was seen that the Master of the Heaven-Mending Peak, with a cold expression, held a Foundation Establishment True Person in his hand; without any apparent movement, he instantly sucked him into a lump of human dregs.

After finishing all this, a flush of red immediately flashed across the Master of the Heaven-Mending Peak's face.

As the Master of the Heaven-Mending Peak, his attainment in the 【Heaven-Mending True Sutra】 was nearly at the peak, differing by only one step from reaching the highest realm of the technique.

【Heaven-Mending】!

'The sky has a hole; I use my body to mend it.'

'It is said that once this realm is reached, one can merge with heaven and earth, drawing from and supplementing heaven and earth; the self itself becomes a grand ritual attracting the attention of fruit positions!'

It can be said that as long as one cultivates this, the foundation for seeking gold is established.

'This journey is of great importance.'

'As long as I draw enough external qi and accumulate enough merit and fortune, I can go seek the next Cheng Tian Gang; within a hundred years, I hope to attempt breaking through to the late stage!'

'As for that Lu Yang...'

Thinking of this, the Master of the Heaven-Mending Peak immediately sneered: 'Hiding quite quickly, but as long as you are still within this 【Southern Tianmen】, I doubt you can hide for long!'

Several days later.

Although the 【Southern Tianmen】 encompassed only a quarter of the 【Xuan Ling Realm】 heavenly court's area, it was still unimaginably vast, equivalent to a continent.

During this period, the Sword Pavilion and the Holy Sect had clashed several times.

However, those like Ye Guyue, the Peak Master of Senior Butian who had reached the peak of the mid-stage Foundation Establishment, had not yet acted, and both sides maintained a relatively delicate balance.

Yet, right in the central area of the Southern Tianmen.

There stood a majestic palace amidst the clouds, with terrifying heavenly and earthly spiritual qi surging around it, revealing myriad array patterns that blocked outsiders from entering.

It was the Tian Du Palace!

As this was the most valuable location within the Southern Tianmen, Foundation Establishment cultivators had found it long ago, studying the palace's array formations and pondering how to break through them.

Over time, the number of Foundation Establishment cultivators here grew ever larger.

Among them, two distinct factions had clearly formed.

One side was led by Ye Guyue, while the other was headed by the Peak Master of Senior Butian; yet both were currently scanning the surroundings, seemingly trying to find someone.

'He is actually not here... too afraid to come?'

Just like the Peak Master of Senior Butian, Ye Guyue also harbored the thought of dealing with Lu Yang within the Southern Tianmen and had been searching for his whereabouts all this time.

Yet Lu Yang seemed to have vanished from the face of the earth, leaving absolutely no trace.

'Where exactly is he hiding?'

Ye Guyue's embroidered brows tightened.

However, what no one noticed was that just outside the area where the crowd had gathered at the Tian Du Palace, Lu Yang was calmly drawing array patterns.

He was setting up an array!

'Just kidding. According to Cheng Xian's words, the Tian Du Hall is the supreme alchemy site of the Xuan Ling Realm; how could the residence of a True Lord lack danger?'

'In the end, I have no need to enter the Tian Du Hall at all.'

'Wouldn't it be better to simply rob those who emerge from the Tian Du Hall after eliminating demons and upholding the Dao? Oh wait, I am now of the Righteous Path, so it should be called eliminating demons and upholding the Dao!'

(End of this chapter)