[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-struggling-to-survive-with-regression-power-in-t":3,"chapter-struggling-to-survive-with-regression-power-in-t-struggling-to-survive-with-regression-power-in-t-chapter-22":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Struggling to Survive with Regression Power in the Primordial Saint Sect",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1730065,2212,"Chapter 22: The Might of the Divine Light","struggling-to-survive-with-regression-power-in-t-chapter-22",22,"\u003Cp>In the end, Lü Yang figured it out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I can't leave!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t because he had been moved by Xiao Shiye’s final display, but because he suddenly realized something that made his skin crawl.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"At the root of it, why did I follow Xiao Shiye out here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I should have gone straight to Zhao Xuhe and retrieved the other half of that third-grade true cultivation method from my previous lifetime, the 『Ninefold Transforming Dragon Art』.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But what happened instead?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He followed Xiao Shiye to the Merit Pool, just out of curiosity?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had to remember—the Merit Pool's grand prize could only be drawn once per year, and he had already used up his chance this year.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was absolutely no benefit in going to the Merit Pool with Xiao Shiye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That doesn’t make sense!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, Lü Yang felt as if a bucket of cold water had been dumped on his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His limbs went cold to the extreme.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who's influencing me? Who's tampering with my thoughts?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No... something’s off.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon realizing this, Lü Yang suddenly saw things clearly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why had he accompanied Xiao Shiye to the Merit Pool?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because Xiao Shiye needed him!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise, right now it would be Xiao Shiye alone being hunted down by powerful enemies!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now, he had an extra helper—himself!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Xiao Shiye was a destiny-favored child of great fortune, then Lü Yang was the unlucky scapegoat always thrown in to take the arrows when fate turned bleak!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under these circumstances, splitting up to escape?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That would only draw fire!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lü Yang was one hundred percent certain: if they split up, he would be the one who got caught and killed, while Xiao Shiye would slip away safely!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How insidious!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lü Yang let out a long breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Shiye, this destiny-blessed child, was deliberately diverting disaster toward others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And any disciple of the First Saint Demon Sect would inevitably fall for it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because among the sect’s disciples, there were no good people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If someone volunteered to stay behind, any other disciple would rejoice, squeeze out a few crocodile tears, and flee without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But doing that could very well make you Xiao Shiye’s scapegoat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately for him, Xiao Shiye ran into Lü Yang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Shiye was certain there were no good people in the sect, so he devised this plan, but unfortunately, Lü Yang thought the same way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No good people in the sect? And you, Xiao Shiye, are supposed to be one?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don’t buy it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, no matter how convincing your speech sounded or how noble your sacrifice appeared, I’d assume you’re not a good guy first—then figure out what scheme you’re trying to pull!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That’s right, Lü Yang jumped to the conclusion first!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was why he wasn’t blinded by appearances.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He examined himself in time and discovered what truly didn’t add up—otherwise, he would’ve fallen into a terrible trap!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Liu Xin, who had been chasing them all this time, saw Xiao Shiye charging toward him and Lü Yang still standing motionless not far away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A thought arose in his heart: \"Capture the leader to subdue the bandits—Xiao Shiye’s cultivation is low and easy to handle, but it’s more prudent to take out Lü Yang first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Liu Xin could finish thinking, a sudden loud boom erupted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Boom!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the next moment, a magnificent sword light tore through the sea of clouds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead of fleeing, it reached Xiao Shiye’s side under his astonished gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Xiao, we hit it off the moment we met—how could I, Lü, possibly abandon you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A mere thief—what do we have to fear, united together?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lü Yang spoke with heroic fervor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Shiye stared dumbfounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could it be he’d misjudged? Had he actually met a good person in the sect...?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Impossible!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Shiye immediately snapped out of it, sensing that while Lü Yang appeared to be fighting at his side, he was actually standing protectively in front of him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His face instantly darkened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘A good person? He’s a scheming bastard!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Lü, it was all a misunderstanding earlier.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Shiye smiled bitterly, realizing Lü Yang had seen through his plan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn’t help but mutter softly, \"At this point, why don’t we truly join forces?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Join forces? Sure.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lü Yang sneered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he directly threw Xiao Shiye toward the others instead of Liu Xin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Shiye cursed loudly: \"You shameless bastard, Lü!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the distance, Liu Xin burst into laughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t know what had gone down between Lü Yang and Xiao Shiye, but clearly, they had fallen out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And that suited him just fine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, he wasn’t obligated to accommodate his enemies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If they wanted to self-destruct, he was more than happy to push them further!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that thought, Liu Xin immediately adjusted his plan and shouted to the others:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You all pin down Xiao Shiye—I'll deal with Lü Yang!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gave the order and flew toward Lü Yang in a streak of light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But at that moment, he saw Lü Yang suddenly smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Something’s wrong!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next second, Lü Yang vanished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Almost simultaneously, a sudden burst of sword light erupted from within the crowd surrounding Xiao Shiye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lü Yang stepped out from within the light!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Divine Firmament Sword Control True Formula!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wherever the sword light went, his mind followed in an instant!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Xin instantly recalled the earlier exchange between Lü Yang and Xiao Shiye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So the talk of joining forces hadn’t been sarcasm—it was a tacit agreement!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two had understood each other perfectly and even acted out a convincing scene together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They’d successfully fooled him and created the perfect opportunity—hurling a fully-charged Lü Yang into the midst of a group of unprepared cultivators, the strongest of whom was only at mid-stage Qi Refining!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Xin’s expression changed dramatically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Scatter!\" he shouted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Too late!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lü Yang grinned wickedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His sword pill exploded like a peacock spreading its tail.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But unlike before, this time the sword light was tinged with a deep, bloody hue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, Lü Yang exhaled, transformed into a blood shadow, and merged with the sword pill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A crimson light screen surged upward like blood-colored flames.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Centered on Lü Yang, divine light swept in all directions like wildfire, dyeing the world in blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the blink of an eye, everyone was engulfed!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heavenly Demon Blood-Transforming Divine Light!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though the skies were clear, those struck by the blood light felt an icy chill pierce their bones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, all consciousness faded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the divine light finally receded, only Xiao Shiye remained, visibly shaken.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Around him, nothing but drifting, empty human skins.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their flesh and blood had been completely devoured by the Blood-Transforming Divine Light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crimson glow on Lü Yang’s sword pill now looked even more sinister.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next instant, the sword pill quivered, and a blood shadow emerged, forming Lü Yang’s figure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He fixed his gaze forward and saw Liu Xin standing there in a daze, as if dreaming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He burst into laughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So it’s you, Senior Brother Liu.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before the words had even finished, he flew at Liu Xin with a sword slash!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had not forgotten the grudge from his past life—being instantly refined into fuel as a ‘Talent’ in his second previous lifetime.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He would avenge that injustice today!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yesterday’s hatred still stabbed like a thorn in his back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today, don’t blame me!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lü Yang charged with sword in hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Xin, having just witnessed the terrifying divine light, turned pale and immediately tried to retreat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Trying to run?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lü Yang didn’t hesitate and gave chase.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Xin shouted, \"Qing Chen, undo the barrier!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment he spoke, the illusory mirage sealing the area shattered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A graceful figure appeared—Qing Chen Fairy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The treasure that had trapped the area in fog was her “Nine Palaces Mist Veil.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It contained a Nine Palaces Formation that could trap space and seal escape.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Originally, it was meant to prevent targets from fleeing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unexpectedly, it had blocked Liu Xin’s own path instead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Qing Chen Fairy appear, Liu Xin finally sighed in relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next second, he flew over to stand beside her, shoulder to shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their expressions turned grim as they stared at the approaching Lü Yang and Xiao Shiye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both sides stood in tense silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A moment later, Liu Xin finally spoke in a low voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can we... talk this out?\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1383,"2026-06-06T16:06:03.000Z",1,"novelbin.me","95c88549a848d332e5d2c624d2f5bce191e03b0d10da5ae9b3db5d33ee80c569","struggling-to-survive-with-regression-power-in-t-chapter-23","struggling-to-survive-with-regression-power-in-t-chapter-21",449,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fstruggling-to-survive-with-regression-power-in-t-cover.jpg"]