Just a Useful Pawn in the Stain Sect

Chapter 531: Fake Celestial Fire

This time, as he used the Fake Golden Position, Lü Yang’s experience was completely different from his previous life.

In his previous life, although he had also used a Fake Holding of the [Fruit of Lamp-Cover Fire], no matter how weak True Monarch Chengtian Zhengde was, he was still an Orthodox True Monarch.

So from beginning to end, he was actually being suppressed and beaten.

If not for the fact that True Monarch Chengtian Zhengde’s lifespan was running out and he had burned his Grotto Heaven, and if Lü Yang hadn’t had the [Got a Pair] Talent Skill to fall back on, he would have likely been killed long ago.

This time, however, his opponent was the Dragon and Snake Coiling Shadow Bodhisattva, an Outer Dao True Monarch. The feeling was completely different. This was a truly evenly matched opponent, which instead allowed Lü Yang to let loose. He fully extended his Dharma Body, and with a glare, a brilliant Script lit up in the depths of his eyes.

’[Jianyang Emperor’s Light Talisman]!’

At that moment, as they stared each other down, Lü Yang abruptly formed a Daoist Hand Seal. A dazzling golden light flared, severing Divine Sense and instantly plunging the Dragon and Snake Coiling Shadow Bodhisattva’s vision into darkness.

Lü Yang was overjoyed at the sight.

’It actually works!’

Once at the True Monarch Level, most Daoist Skills learned at the Foundation Establishment Level were no longer effective, just as the Legendary Techniques mastered during Qi Refining were useless against a Foundation Establishment Cultivator.

Among True Monarchs, the Fruit Position is everything.

All their various methods rely on the Profound Mysterious aspects of their own Fruit Position. Other Daoist Skills, even when empowered by a True Monarch Position, are just minor, insignificant tricks.

The premise, however, was that the opponent came from an orthodox lineage.

If True Monarch Chengtian Zhengde were here, the [Jianyang Emperor’s Light Talisman] would naturally have no effect whatsoever. Using it would only make him a laughingstock.

But against the Dragon and Snake Coiling Shadow Bodhisattva, this move was quite effective. Although its power was also significantly weakened, it could still cause harm. As joy filled Lü Yang’s heart, he understood more and more why Outer Dao True Monarchs were looked down upon by Orthodox True Monarchs. The gap was truly immense.

Lü Yang’s mind raced, but his actions didn’t slow in the slightest.

Seeing the Dragon and Snake Coiling Shadow Bodhisattva fall for the trick, he immediately changed his Daoist Hand Seal and spat a blazing fire from his lips. Light erupted from within the flames, illuminating the mountains and rivers.

’[Upper Bright Golden Cup Jade Light]!’

Not only that, but countless armored soldiers emerged from the surging sea of fire. Borne on sky-shaking battle cries, they charged forward, wave after wave, rushing to the slaughter.

[Fenghou Suiyang Book]!

In the next second, the Dragon and Snake Coiling Shadow Bodhisattva brought his palms together. Buddha Light spread out slowly behind him, instantly manifesting tens of thousands of arms.

The arms stretched out freely, like the halo behind his head. Each palm was performing a different action, as the Dragon and Snake Coiling Shadow Bodhisattva formed tens of thousands of different Hand Seals and Daoist Hand Seals. In the end, all these arms merged back into one, overlapping with his right hand as he clenched his five fingers into a fist.

"RUMBLE!"

Although it was just a simple clenching of five fingers, the Dragon and Snake Coiling Shadow Bodhisattva’s Qi trace soared wildly at this moment, as if he had grasped an entire world in his hand.

At the same time, his lips slowly parted.

"Prajna Paramita!"

Empowered by the Spell, the wisdom of reaching the Other Shore infused his fist, becoming a power sufficient to dominate the present. A single punch blasted out, instantly blowing the sea of fire apart!

After throwing the punch, the Dragon and Snake Coiling Shadow Bodhisattva immediately retreated.

"Heh," Lü Yang chuckled lightly at the sight.

Although he moved quickly, and the surging Buddha Light on his punching hand concealed any abnormalities, Lü Yang still spotted a clue.

The Buddha’s Palm that had blown apart the sea of fire now clearly had a patch of black char on it.

"You’re injured!"

Although the Dragon and Snake Coiling Shadow Bodhisattva restored the injury in the next second, the fact that his Perfected and Flawless Golden Body could be harmed already revealed his predicament.

The same techniques had been useless against True Monarch Chengtian Zhengde in his previous life, but now the Dragon and Snake Coiling Shadow Bodhisattva could only struggle to deal with them.

’As expected, stomping on noobs is the best feeling!’

For a moment, Lü Yang felt an exhilarating sense of release. This was the kind of opponent he should be fighting!

’And if I remember correctly, this person has a deep connection to Ang Xiao. If I beat him, it’s basically like I’ve beaten Ang Xiao too...’

At this thought, Lü Yang felt even more motivated and once again conjured the sea of fire.

On the other side, however, the Dragon and Snake Coiling Shadow Bodhisattva was not in a good mood. He cupped his hands together in the shape of a lotus flower and brought forth an item.

’[Chengyang Book]!’

The object was a sutra. As its pages flipped, it completely swallowed the fiery soldiers that Lü Yang had conjured by combining his Daoist Skill with Fruit Position Imagery.

This was an Artifact the Dragon and Snake Coiling Shadow Bodhisattva had specifically refined in the past in his attempt to attain the [Fruit of Sand-Within Earth]. Unfortunately, it drew upon the power of his own Outer Dao Fruit Position, not an orthodox one, so it couldn’t be considered a True Treasure. At best, it was a treasure embryo, but it still possessed some of the Profound Mysterious imagery of the [Fruit of Sand-Within Earth].

What was the [Fruit of Sand-Within Earth]?

The [Fruit of Sand-Within Earth] is one that inherits Yang Qi. It is the land of changing hills and valleys, the hidden palace where the Dragon and Snake coil. Its core imagery lies in a single concept: "change," possessing trillions of transformations.

Of course, the Dragon and Snake Coiling Shadow Bodhisattva could not achieve this.

However, the Outer Dao Fruit Position he had attained was named [Ten Thousand Transformations]. As its name implied, it possessed the ability of a Thousand Transformations. As he activated it now, the gushing sound of water immediately rang out.

It was a Water Element Imagery!

Monstrous waves surged from within the [Chengyang Book]. The rolling Fruit of Sky-River Water manifested, its imagery intertwining and instantly extinguishing the fiery soldiers.

Seeing this, the Dragon and Snake Coiling Shadow Bodhisattva’s heart settled slightly.

Relying on the power of transformation, his combat strength might not be the greatest, but his advantage lay in his stability. He had no openings, and he could produce a Profound Mysterious counter to any technique he faced.

’As long as I can drag this out for a short while until his Fake Holding loses its foundation and he can no longer sustain it, I’ll win without a fight!’

’I’ve already won!’

On the other side, Lü Yang’s brow furrowed slightly at the sight.

After all, it was only a Fake Holding. He couldn’t use the fundamental Profound Mysterious aspects of the Fruit Position. Although he could still suppress an Outer Dao True Monarch, he lacked a decisive, final blow.

Unless—

At this thought, Lü Yang grinned. Far from being panicked, he grew eager. He looked up at the sky and saw that on the boundless canopy above, besides the [Fruit of Lamp-Cover Fire] he had lit with his Fake Golden Position, there was another bright star: the [Fruit of Celestial Fire] that favored him!

In the next second, Lü Yang performed a Finger Technique, began an Incantation, and activated a Daoist Hand Seal.

’Kan and Li True Method of Positional Shift!’

At this moment, the [Yama Hall] that should have been linked to the [Fruit of Lamp-Cover Fire] moved with a great rumble. It actually broke away from the [Fruit of Lamp-Cover Fire] and began to shift its position!

’The most difficult part of this True Skill is finding the [Kan and Li Proper Position].’

’After all, the [Kan and Li Proper Position] is exclusive to the [Fruit of Celestial Fire]. It changes constantly, making it unfathomably profound and difficult for Foundation Establishment Cultivators to lock onto.’

’But I’m different!’

’Of the Five Domains of the World, I have already obtained four, with only the West remaining. The [Fruit of Celestial Fire] favors me, so finding the [Kan and Li Proper Position] is no trouble at all!’

In an instant, across the Five Domains of the World, mortals and cultivators alike looked up. They saw the Fruit Position Star that Lü Yang had ignited slowly begin to shift. It gradually merged with the [Fruit of Celestial Fire] that hung high and silent like the sun and moon, looking down upon the world. Finally, it abruptly burst forth with a blinding radiance!

’...It worked!’

With the [Immortal Dao Law] on his side, and having obtained this True Skill from Minor Metal, Lü Yang had already simulated it countless times. Naturally, the execution was flawless.

Everything fell into place.

Fake Celestial Fire!