Chapter 388: There Are Bad Guys Inside the Yushu Jiange!

Jiangnan Yushu Jiange, piercing the Deep Earth Abyss.

As the name suggests, this place and the Extreme Heaven Cliff lie at opposite ends: one plunges straight into the clouds, connecting with the wall of the Azure Sky, while the other delves deep into the earth's crust, forming an abyss of Yin Fiendishness.

Yet precisely because of this, this place is also an excellent cultivation site; dwelling deep within it, refining swords with the Fiendish Fire of the Earth and with Yinish Fiendish Demons, is almost equivalent to fighting day and night—succeed or die. Therefore, without Foundation Establishment, one cannot withstand the Fiendish Fire and Yin Demons, and does not even have the qualification to enter this place.

As for the deepest part of the Deep Earth Abyss, just like the summit of the Extreme Heaven Cliff, it was once the cultivation ground of a Yushu Jiange True Lord.

And after the various True Lords withdrew into seclusion, just as the Demon-Sweeping True Person presided over the Extreme Heaven Cliff, the Deep Earth Abyss also gained a new master: none other than the Quxie True Person of the Yushu Jiange.

"Boom—!"

At this moment, within the Deep Earth Abyss, rolling Fiendish Fire gathered; where the fire gathered, thunder arose. Thunder and fire combined, illuminating the dim Earth Abyss as if it were broad daylight.

Roars of thunder, unceasing to the ear.

Thus, after a long while, only then did a figure in green robes emerge from the layers of thunder and fire, a sharp-featured face filled with solemnity.

He wore no luxurious adornments on his entire body, not even a Spirit Treasure; only by observing with spiritual sense could one see the sword intent surging toward the sky upon him, which was subtly resonating with the Deep Earth Abyss. At a glance, it seemed that standing there was not a person, but a precious sword cast from flowing fire!

"Amitabha."

Just then, a melodious Buddhist chant suddenly rang out from within the Fiendish Fire; next, a ball of Buddhist light scattered the Yin Demons, and a novice monk named Shi Xiu emerged.

Guangming Buddha's Disciple!

This was still not his true body; in fact, it was far inferior to his projection overseas. It was merely a shadow formed from a thought. At this moment, he smiled at the Quxie True Person and said:

"Congratulations, donor. Your sword intent has advanced a step further."

"... Not enough."

Facing the praise of Guangming Buddha's Disciple, the Quxie True Person shook his head: "My 【Sword Intent】 has always been unable to reach perfection... How exactly did he do it?"

Guangming Buddha's Disciple knew clearly in his heart that this "he" referred to the Demon-Sweeping True Person. Countless sword cultivators had existed throughout the generations of the Yushu Jiange, yet only the Demon-Sweeping True Person added the two characters 【Non-Killing】 before his own 【Sword Intent】. Only those who deeply understood the intricacies of the Sword Dao could comprehend how outrageous this was.

"The foundation of the Sword Dao was established personally by the Ancestor."

"Thereafter, the 【Rigid Form Preaching True Lord】 presided over it, naming this method of refining soul and will to the extreme as 【Sword Intent】, thus establishing its title."

Do not look down on it as merely a title.

In reality, this was also a symbol, originating from a Great True Lord in the late Jin Dan stage, giving the name 【Sword Intent】 a weight as heavy as Mount Taishan from that moment on.

Otherwise, since 【Sword Intent】 existed, why were there no other "Intents" in the world?

Blade Intent, Spear Intent, Arrow Intent... these were merely different weapons used; their essence was the same thing. However, since the title 【Sword Intent】 was established,

other conceptual intents vanished.

From then on, all realizations of sword cultivators across generations in this path were forever confined within the framework of 【Sword Intent】, like chess pieces on a board, able only to circle within the board, unable to become true chess players, and ultimately serving only to add bricks and tiles to the formation of the 【Sword Dao Fruit Seat】.

Yet the Demon-Sweeping True Person was an exception.

Although he did not break out of the 【Sword Intent】 framework either, he innovated, transforming it into 【Non-Killing Sword Intent】, truly forging his own path.

If not for this, on what basis could he have earned the regard of the Yushu Jiange?

"Donor, there is no need to worry."

Seeing this, Guangming Buddha's Disciple chuckled lightly: "This monk has come this time to congratulate the donor, effectively resolving a matter that has troubled the donor for a long while."

"Oh?"

Hearing this, the Quxie True Person raised his eyebrows slightly, then calculated with his fingers, instantly understanding the cause and effect: "Yun Qingchuan... he actually succeeded in returning?"

Yun Qingchuan, the Ancestor of the Yun Family.

Previously, having received guidance from the Disciple of the Buddha of Brightness, he had sent him to the Secret Realm of Refinement Laws to seek out the Innate True Person Mu Changsheng, in order to devise a method for separating consciousness.

The next second, Guangming Buddha's Disciple casually beckoned, and a newborn infant appeared in the palm of his hand. His entire body was shrouded in spiritual light; although still an infant, he displayed the weathered appearance of an old man, clearly the Yun Family Ancestor whose mystery within the womb had been awakened. "Greetings, True Person."

The Yun Family Ancestor showed hope on his face, then immediately refined his spiritual sense, transforming it into a Daoist scripture which he presented to the Quxie True Person: "This old one has not failed in his mission."

"Well done."

The Quxie True Person calmly accepted it, but did not rush to read it; instead, he looked at Guangming Buddha's Disciple: "Master, you know that what I seek is not this object."

Now that the Demon-Sweeping True Person presides over Jiangnan, Guangming Buddha's Disciple's true body dares not enter; yet he secretly meets with him. Could it be only for a method of consciousness separation? What he wants is Guangming Buddha's Disciple's "Buddha Affinity"! The 【White Wax Gold】 path is blocked; he wishes to use this to contend for an opportunity to seek Gold!

Just like Wu Tai'an, the King of Southern Pacification of the Dao Court.

Therefore, since the two met, he has more than once hinted to Guangming Buddha's Disciple, expressing his willingness to become the one disciple chosen by him in Jiangnan.

Yet Guangming Buddha's Disciple has always pretended not to know.

This time is no different. Facing the gaze of the Quxie True Person, Guangming Buddha's Disciple pressed his palms together: "The Buddha Affinity is already determined by fate; donor, please do not force it."

'Joking? Do you even deserve it?'

A waste who cultivates 【White Wax Gold】, whose path was severed by 【Ang Xiao】 due to Chen Earth, also wants to be my disciple? It is simply a fantasy!

"... Very well."

The Quxie True Person sighed, clearly understanding how desperate his current situation was, and only then turned his mind to the consciousness separation method before him.

"This object... is not urgently needed for now."

"If the Master is willing to assist, I wish to contend once more."

Having spoken, the Quxie True Person suddenly raised his head, his gaze piercing through layers of obstacles, landing on the Extreme Heaven Cliff, yet he dared not look at the figure standing atop the cliff.

'Demon-Sweeping... how many more days can you suppress it?'

Both at the peak of Foundation Establishment, the Quxie True Person could also see the fortune of the Demon-Sweeping True Person at this moment. In his view, the Demon-Sweeping True Person's seeking of Gold would happen within these few days.

This matter leaves no choice to him.

The consciousness separation method is merely a backup plan.

After all, once this is done, it is equivalent to completely giving up on this great era of seeking Gold. So unless he is at a dead end, how could he be willing to accept it?

'Moreover, the 【Sword Dao Fruit Seat】... I have not lost hope!'

'With my sword intent, if I transform into a sword cultivator again, there is much that can be achieved! As long as the Demon-Sweeping one is willing to sacrifice himself to prove it, he must prove it!'

Watching the Quxie True Person whose expression had changed, Guangming Buddha's Disciple softly chanted a Buddhist chant.

At this moment, there was no need for him to say anything more.

Human desire is like a boulder rolling down Gaoshan; once it starts, it can never stop. He only needs to give it a slight push, then sit back and wait for the show.

Jitian Cliff.

Lu Yang controlled his Sword Dao clone to walk out of the ancestral hall. Through Yun family's Ancestor, Guangming Buddha Son, and Que Xie True Person, the plot was naturally fully grasped by him.

'So it is!'

'Not only Ang Xiao's plot, but also Guangming Buddha Son's scheme—they have conspired with the True Persons inside the Yushu Jiange to attack the Tangmo True Person!'

Thinking this, Lu Yang immediately mounted his escape light and flew straight toward the summit of Jitian Cliff, the Tangmo True Person's secluded retreat.

Master! I want to report someone!

There are bad people inside the Yushu Jiange!

(End of this chapter)