Chapter 436: World-Honored One of the Pure Land, Not Weaker Than Others

Sun revealing heavenly stars, a white rainbow piercing the sun.

Placed thirty years ago, such a celestial phenomenon would not have been uncommon. Whenever a True Lord roamed the world and cast down their gaze, such a shocking phenomenon would appear.

For a time, all sounds ceased.

Even the sounds of killing within the Sword Pavilion involuntarily quieted, and countless Foundation Establishment True Persons turned their gazes toward the direction of the Ye Family.

Then they saw the tragic state of the Ye Family.

‘Hiss—such ruthlessness!’

At this moment, even True Persons of the Saint Sect, known for their boldness, couldn't help but shudder in their hearts. The way they looked at Lü Yang was as though looking at a madman.

The entire treasury of the Ye Family had been emptied by the Banner Spirits of the Saint Sect, such as the Master of Mending Heaven Peak. The remaining Ye Family True Persons and direct disciples had been sealed in their magical power by the Banner Spirits from the Seven Luminaries Heaven—Old Mother of No Life, the Capital City God, and Ancestor Yan—and were now being escorted to Lü Yang.

“Boom—”

In that moment, the celestial phenomenon 【Wall Earth】 grew even brighter, as if a pair of towering eyes were piercing through the heavy clouds to stare deathly at Lü Yang.

Yet Lü Yang showed no fear whatsoever.

‘What can you do to me?’

Powerless rage, nothing more!

The next second, Lü Yang turned his gaze toward the subdued Ye Family disciples below. At the forefront was none other than the Ye Family Patriarch, Ye Shaoying. 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝒆𝒘𝙚𝓫𝙣𝙤𝒗𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢

Seeing this scene, Lü Yang couldn’t help but shake his head:

‘The Banner Spirits of Seven Luminaries Heaven are still too kind-hearted… not yet fully immersed in the local brutality. Compared to them, the Saint Sect’s Banner Spirits are much easier to command.’

“Still standing there?”

Lü Yang’s tone was flat as he said coldly, “I said… exterminate the family, leave no chickens or dogs behind! Did you not understand? Or shall I say it again?”

The moment these words came out, everyone froze.

Right now, all Foundation Establishment True Persons secretly watching, including Ye Shaoying and the other Ye Family True Persons, suddenly looked up in shock.

Heavenly stars had manifested, and True Lords were watching!

In such a situation, you still want to wipe out the entire Ye Family?

While the crowd remained in a daze, the Banner Spirits loyal to Lü Yang had already taken action. In an instant, the entire Ye Family territory was turned into a mountain of corpses and a sea of blood!

Beside Lü Yang, the figure of Ancestor Tingyou silently appeared.

“You truly didn’t need to go this far.”

Ancestor Tingyou sighed, clearly believing Lü Yang did all this for her—for the sake of the Witch Ghost Path—and couldn’t help but feel touched.

“To have slain the manifested body of Zheng De, I am already content… and now you've exterminated the Ye Family as well. I fear 【True Lord Cheng Tian Zheng De】 might truly disregard everything and descend.”

Could a True Lord do that?

As things stood, yes!

After all, nearly sixty years had passed since the Great Era. If 【True Lord Cheng Tian Zheng De】 was willing to burn his Cave Heaven regardless of the cost, there was a chance he could forcefully descend.

Yet Lü Yang only smiled upon hearing this.

【Book of a Hundred Lives】 had already calculated the opponent’s Metal aspect. Looking across the world, Lü Yang believed he was the one who understood 【True Lord Cheng Tian Zheng De】 best.

Thus he dared to say:

“Ancestor, you need not worry. He doesn’t dare to descend!”

In Lü Yang’s eyes, this 【True Lord Cheng Tian Zheng De】 wasn’t even on par with Hong Yun!

At least back then, Hong Yun had openly defeated all rivals, ascended to the position of 【Overturning Lamp Fire】 with honor, and only then advanced to True Lord.

A dignified True Lord… had given birth to a Heart Demon.

How utterly laughable!

‘I even suspect… that this person only became a True Lord due to hidden manipulators behind the scenes. Making him form his Golden Core was likely just to obstruct Ancestor Tingyou!’

At this thought, Lü Yang couldn’t help gnashing his teeth in hatred.

What is a windfall?

This was a windfall! Stand in the right place, and even a pig could take flight. And in his eyes, 【True Lord Cheng Tian Zheng De】 was exactly that pig.

Of course, everything has exceptions.

Lü Yang did not rule out the possibility that the other side might truly be pushed to desperation.

But even if that happened, he had no fear. Worst case, he’d prematurely simulate a Gold Position and fight a true Golden Core battle!

So as he met the gaze from 【Wall Earth】, not only did Lü Yang not flinch, but instead looked up with growing interest, his eyes brimming with eagerness. After a moment of confrontation, the dazzling heavenly star dimmed of its own accord, fading into obscurity, as if truly unwilling to pursue further.

This, too, was within Lü Yang’s expectations.

‘In the end, it’s just not worth it!’

Golden Core True Lords stood high above. The lives of some minor cultivators were not even worth a strand of their hair. How could they sacrifice themselves for such trivialities?

At the same time, within Piercing-Earth Abyss—

“Matters are urgent—”

True Person Evil-Banishing withdrew his gaze with disappointment. Just now, in that brief moment, he had truly hoped that 【True Lord Cheng Tian Zheng De】 would descend and restore order.

But the result was disappointing.

‘The mountain gate is hard to preserve. I must protect what’s still useful!’

This place was no longer safe!

With that, True Person Evil-Banishing forcibly stood despite his injuries and turned to Bodhisattva Guang Ming beside him. “Master, I beg you to save my life.”

His thoughts were clear.

‘I am now the last Foundation Establishment cultivator of the Sword Pavilion. For the sect’s sake, how could I die here? As long as I survive, the Sword Pavilion still exists. As for treasury losses—those are just resources. With our Ancestors above, the demons wouldn’t dare annihilate our sect entirely.’

No matter how he reasoned, it came down to four words:

‘I cannot die!’

At this thought, True Person Evil-Banishing’s gaze grew even firmer. Yet in Bodhisattva Guang Ming’s eyes, he saw only a thick haze.

‘What a powerful 【Obstruction of Knowledge and View】…’

Bodhisattva Guang Ming pressed his palms together, shocked in his heart.

From beginning to end, True Person Evil-Banishing had only looked over a secret technique personally compiled by 【Ang Xiao】 once with his divine sense.

Then he was caught.

‘Just now he was worried about being influenced by someone—and now he’s completely forgotten. 【Grand Forest Wood】… truly worthy of being the Supreme Wood Fruitional Rank!’

So treacherous!

‘But perfect. Let’s draw 【Ang Xiao】 into this.’

As he schemed inwardly, Bodhisattva Guang Ming displayed a merciful expression. “Amitabha. You, good sir, have an enlightened heart. Naturally, you are fated with our Pure Land!”

To this point, everything was going exactly as he’d planned.

Why had the World-Honored One birthed a Bodhisattva in this lifetime? Just because Chong Guang took away the True Lords? Could the World-Honored One care about a bunch of True Lords?

The World-Honored One did not care!

‘The real reason is the Demon-Suppressing!’

At this moment, the deepest memories within Bodhisattva Guang Ming were unveiled—this was the layout of the “World-Honored One,” and also his true mission.

‘Long ago, amidst the Millennium Great Tribulation and chaos within the Dao Court, the World-Honored One used the excuse of spreading Buddhism eastward to dig out the Earthly Supreme Fruitional Rank 【City Wall Earth】 right under the Dao Court’s nose—causing a great loss. Now, clearly, he plans to repeat the trick and bring 【Sword Dao Fruitional Rank】 into the Pure Land!’

‘If successful… what a grand Buddhist nation that would be!’

The World-Honored One of the Pure Land—last surviving Nascent Soul Dao Lord of this era—had carved out a path to heaven in what should have been a tripartite balance of powers.

Call him shameless if you will.

Accuse him of rigging games if you must.

But at the end of the day, he had indeed snatched many advantages from the other three powers. 【City Wall Earth】, still imprisoned within the Pure Land, was proof of that.

Such a figure—how could he be underestimated?