Chapter 469: Chapter 469: The Attainment of Wu Fire, Plotting for Minor Metal

In the Quiet Chamber, as the Old Dragon Monarch withdrew his consciousness, the scale lost its splendid light and fell silent.

Lü Yang silently studied the golden light in his hand. Though it looked faint, when he sent his Divine Sense into it, he felt as if he had been plunged into a vast ocean.

As the golden light dissipated, the object’s true form was revealed.

It was a horn, its surface etched with wave-like patterns. Lü Yang cradled it in his hands. It looked palm-sized, but it felt as heavy as a mountain.

The Sea Commanding Conch!

Lü Yang realized, ’A True Treasure that corresponds to the Fruit of Vast-Sea Water, just like the Heaven-Receiving Ascending Profound Mysterious Realm Observation Sword. But its grade is clearly much higher!’

Of course, this wasn’t because the Fruit of Vast-Sea Water was stronger than the Fruit of Wall-Surface Earth. It was because the Old Dragon Monarch’s Cultivation and Dao Practice far surpassed that of True Monarch Chengtian Zhengde. Therefore, the Old Dragon Monarch could make better use of the Fruit, and the grade of the True Treasure he refined from it was naturally higher.

「Meanwhile, inside the Myriad-Soul Banner.」

Progenitor Tingyou had been secretly listening to the conversation between Lü Yang and the Old Dragon Monarch. He was ready to help Lü Yang perform a Fake Holding of an Outer Dao the moment he slipped up.

Now, however, he couldn’t help but shake his head.

’I was worrying for nothing... This kid is much sharper than I am!’

As expected of someone who made his way through the Stain Sect!

That was a Dragon Monarch! A Perfected Lord at the Middle Stage of Golden Core who had lived for countless years, yet Lü Yang had somehow tricked him into handing over a True Treasure!

Lü Yang noticed the Progenitor’s expression and immediately sent a message with his spiritual perception. "Progenitor, don’t be fooled. That old dragon is up to no good! A True Treasure... Heaven knows if a Perfected Lord left something on it. I’d bet he left a strand of spiritual perception to monitor me under the guise of protecting me!"

’Don’t think the Old Dragon Monarch is a fool!’

’He might be honest and sincere, but he is definitely no fool. Otherwise, he never could have led the True Dragon Race overseas, ensuring their bloodline survived to this day.’

’He might not be very good at tricking others.’

’But he certainly has plenty of experience being tricked!’

’Trying to trick him? Not easy!’

’If I foolishly accepted this True Treasure and let my guard down, the Dragon Monarch’s claws would probably tear through the void the very next second and instantly begin Refining me.’

At this thought, Lü Yang immediately activated Ambition.

This Golden Talent also began to glow in the Dragon Monarch’s presence. The light wasn’t bright, but it was definitely there.

’This shows that the Old Dragon Monarch does trust me, at least to some extent.’

’Sending such a True Treasure to monitor me is likely just a precaution, a subconscious habit from being tricked so many times. He doesn’t truly suspect me.’

Lü Yang studied the Sea Commanding Conch, his mind racing. On his face, however, he wore a deeply moved expression. "Grandpa really does care about me," he said, feigning emotion. "With this True Treasure, I won’t have to worry about that mysterious person harming me next time. I just wonder when he’ll come for me..."

After speaking, he tossed it into the Myriad-Soul Banner.

’The Dragon Monarch’s spiritual perception?’ 𝙧𝙚𝙚𝔀𝒆𝓫𝓷𝙤𝓿𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝙤𝓶

’It’s not his real body, just a single strand of spiritual perception from countless miles away... I’m not really afraid of that anymore! I can definitely find a way to fool it!’

’After all, the Myriad-Soul Banner is vast and contains all sorts of things.’

’As long as someone is coordinating things from the inside, fooling a wisp of a Perfected Lord’s divine thought is child’s play. Whatever the Dragon Monarch wants to see, Lü Yang can conjure it up for him!’

........

「In the Quiet Chamber.」

The Immortal Dao Law vibrated, and Lü Yang once again entered an unprecedented state of Shocking Enlightenment. For a moment, he felt inspiration welling up like a spring.

"Progenitor, would you like to give it a try?"

Lü Yang glanced at Progenitor Tingyou and extended the invitation. Progenitor Tingyou paused, then tried to touch a bit of the Dao Law’s Mighty Power.

Of course, Lü Yang didn’t let Progenitor Tingyou directly receive the Immortal Dao Law’s empowerment, as that would expose him completely. Instead, he just let the Progenitor absorb some of the residual energy to briefly experience its effects.

"Well?"

Progenitor Tingyou closed his eyes to sense it for a moment, then frowned. "I feel like my thoughts have slowed... This thing may not be of much use to me."

"...Your thoughts slowed down?"

Hearing this, Lü Yang was left speechless. ’So much for the state of Shocking Enlightenment! So much for concentrating the wisdom of countless Cultivators from the East!’

’It turns out it’s not even a match for the Progenitor on his own!’

Lü Yang shook his head. After his initial amazement, he found he wasn’t that surprised anymore. Soon, he had used up all three empowerments of the Immortal Dao Law that Emperor Jia You had granted him.

RUMBLE!

At that moment, Lü Yang opened his eyes. They shimmered with a crimson light, like blazing spirits crossing paths. A vast amount of Knowledge related to Wu Fire flooded his mind.

’Wu represents the beacon tower. Its true position is south, it belongs to fire, and its color is reddish-yellow. It is a land of war and flame. When the Sun enters the Wu Palace, it is called "Returning to the Enclosure," or "The Sun Resplendent at Midday," a moment of golden brilliance... Therefore, under the guidance of the Fruit of Celestial Fire Dao Fruit, the Innate Divine Technique condensed from Wu Fire should be called—’

At this thought, a splendid light erupted from Lü Yang!

Beneath his feet, the splendid light spread like jade, transforming into illusory and ethereal palaces. Pavilions and towers, a cityscape of jade, rose up and finally formed a Celestial Gate.

Only two words shone on the gate:

’Guiyuan Palace!’

Lü Yang exhaled a long breath of Muddy Qi. As he stood amidst the palaces, another of his Abilities appeared above his head—the Earth God Technique, Emperor’s Fate, which he had previously refined.

The next second, the Tribulation Wave appeared!

This Superior Sentient Artifact with five Divine Effects appeared in Lü Yang’s hand. Its Empowerment Divine Effect triggered, manifesting a third Ability’s phantom image!

In an instant, the orbiting Guiyuan Palace and Emperor’s Fate—which had settled on his head like an Emperor’s Crown, dripping splendor like the beads of a royal headdress—collided. They merged with his Innate Ability for this life, the Mountain and Sea Map of the Imperial Decree, fusing into a single mass.

At first glance, it was a Treasure Pearl.

It was shaped like an egg, murky and primordial. As Lü Yang cradled it in his hands, it reflected a myriad of colors, as if it contained the ultimate truths of Heaven and Earth.

Heaven and Earth!

Four Abilities, one Innate Ability, three Talent Skills. He was at the Late Stage of Foundation Establishment!

Lü Yang broke into a satisfied smile. His progress in this life was astonishingly fast. Less than a year after being reborn, he had already recovered the cultivation of a Great Trueman!

’Based on my past experience, there are about a hundred years until Master Chong Guang’s Seeking Gold. But Master Chong Guang always plans ahead. He reincarnated into Qing Country early. The one remaining in the Sea of Clouds is likely just a clone to mislead everyone. That’s why he hasn’t left the sect in a century, or fought anyone...’

’The timing is actually about right!’

’By the time of the Chongguang Gold event, his reincarnation, Zhong Xin, had already earned the deep trust of Prince Qing in Qing Country and held a powerful position. That sort of thing takes time to build.’

’Prince Qing is no fool, either.’

’Time is the ultimate test of a person. How could he have earned that trust without Zhong Xin’s decades of unwavering loyalty?’

’Besides, in this life, I have no intention of revealing the truth about the Fruit of Lamp-Cover Fire.’

’Under these circumstances, Master Chong Guang, who is single-mindedly pursuing the Fruit of Lamp-Cover Fire, is bound to reincarnate and head to Qing Country within thirty years at most. I can simply lie in wait for him!’

’Speaking of which, once the Progenitor attains No Heaven, he will have to go into seclusion along with all the other Perfected Lords of the world. When that happens, I’ll lose a powerful ally...’

’In that case, it would be best to find a replacement.’

’This replacement must have the right disposition, ability, potential, and Cultivation. And their Enlightenment can’t be low... Without a doubt, Master Chong Guang is the perfect fit!’