Chapter 470: Noon Fire Accomplished, A Plot for Chong Guang

Inside the quiet chamber, as the old Dragon Monarch withdrew his consciousness, that scale also lost its radiance and sank into silence.

Meanwhile, Lü Yang silently examined the golden light in his hand. Though it looked faint, once his divine sense sank into it, it felt as if he were immersed in a vast ocean.

As the golden light faded, the item's true form was revealed.

It was a horn, inscribed with wave-like patterns across its surface. Held in Lü Yang’s palms, it appeared the size of a hand, yet it bore the weight of a mountain.

【Imperial Sea Conch】!

Lü Yang grasped the truth in his heart: ‘A true treasure corresponding to the 【Great Sea Water】 fruit-position, just like the 【Sword of Ascension and Contemplation from Heaven-Bearing Mystic Realm】, only its grade is obviously higher.’

This, of course, wasn’t because 【Great Sea Water】 was stronger than 【Wall Earth】, but rather because the old Dragon Monarch’s cultivation and Dao attainment far surpassed that of 【True Lord Cheng Tian Zheng De】. Thus, his utilization of the fruit-position was far more refined, and the treasure extracted from it was naturally of higher quality.

At the same time, inside the Myriad Spirits Banner.

Ancestor Tingyou was eavesdropping on the conversation between Lü Yang and the old Dragon Monarch, ensuring that if Lü Yang showed any flaws, he could immediately assist him in falsely holding the Outer Dao.

Yet now, he couldn’t help but shake his head.

‘Turns out I was worrying over nothing. This kid’s far more cunning than I am!’

No wonder he survived the Holy Sect!

That was a Dragon Monarch, at the mid-stage Golden Core, a True Lord who had lived for who knows how many years—and yet was actually tricked by Lü Yang into offering up a true treasure!

At this moment, Lü Yang also noticed the expression on the Ancestor’s face, and immediately sent a divine thought: “Don’t be fooled, Ancestor! This old dragon harbors ill intentions! A true treasure… Who knows if it carries a trace of the True Lord's will? I bet there’s an imprint of divine consciousness in it, claiming to protect me, but in fact monitoring me!”

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

He may seem honest or sincere, but he’s definitely not a fool. Otherwise, how could he have led the True Dragon Clan to fight their way overseas, preserving their bloodline to this day?

He may not be great at scheming...

But he’s certainly experienced in being schemed against!

Trying to trick him—now that was no easy feat!

If Lü Yang had foolishly accepted this treasure and exposed a flaw, the next moment the Dragon Monarch’s claw might have torn through space and instantly refined him into nothing.

At this thought, Lü Yang activated 【Never Beneath Others】.

This golden talent also emitted a glow before the Dragon Monarch—though the glow wasn’t bright, it undeniably existed.

‘This shows that the old Dragon Monarch still trusts me.’

‘Giving me this true treasure to monitor me likely stems more from being tricked too many times—just a subconscious precaution, not actual suspicion.’

Lü Yang studied the 【Imperial Sea Conch】, thoughts racing in his mind, but on the surface, he put on a touched expression: “Grandfather truly cares for me. With this true treasure, I won’t need to worry when I meet that mysterious man again. If only I knew when he would come looking for me…”

After speaking, Lü Yang tossed it into the Myriad Spirits Banner.

A divine thought of the Dragon Monarch?

It wasn’t his true body—just a wisp of divine thought separated by countless millions of miles… Lü Yang was no longer afraid! He could totally find a way to fool it!

After all, the Myriad Spirits Banner was vast and contained everything.

As long as someone coordinated things from within, fooling a single divine thought of a True Lord was more than possible. Whatever the Dragon Monarch wanted to see, Lü Yang could fabricate exactly that!

Inside the quiet chamber.

【Immortal Nation Dao Law】 pulsed. Lü Yang once again entered that unprecedented state of “World-Shocking Comprehension”, and for a time, felt his thoughts flowing like a spring.

“Ancestor, want to give it a try too?”

Lü Yang glanced at Ancestor Tingyou beside him, extending an invitation. Ancestor Tingyou paused, then tried to touch a bit of the Dao Law’s might.

Of course, Lü Yang didn’t directly let Ancestor Tingyou receive the full blessing of the 【Immortal Nation Dao Law】. That would expose him entirely to its control. Instead, he let him absorb just a trace of the drifting power—enough for a brief taste of the blessing’s effects.

“How is it?”

Ancestor Tingyou closed his eyes to sense it for a moment, then frowned: “Feels like my thinking’s gotten slower… This thing might not be very useful to me.”

“…Thinking slower?”

Upon hearing this, Lü Yang was speechless. What happened to the supposed “World-Shocking Comprehension”? What about the supposed wisdom of countless cultivators across Jiangdong?

Turned out even that couldn’t match Ancestor alone!

Lü Yang shook his head. After the initial shock, he wasn’t surprised. Soon, the three blessings of 【Immortal Nation Dao Law】 rewarded by Emperor Jiayou were used up.

“Boom!”

At that moment, Lü Yang opened his eyes, within which glimmered a deep red light—like fiery spirit interweaving brilliance. In his mind, vast knowledge related to 【Noon Fire】 emerged:

‘Noon is for beacons and watchtowers, its proper position is the south, it belongs to fire, its color is red-yellow. It is the land of war and fire. The sun enters the palace of noon, returning to its source, also called “Radiance at Zenith.” Golden brilliance in the sky… Thus, under the guidance of the fruit-position 【Heavenly Fire Above】, the talent divine ability condensed from 【Noon Fire】 should be called—’

At that thought, radiance burst from Lü Yang’s body!

Beneath his feet, the glow formed into jade, transforming into ethereal palaces, pavilions, towers, and jade halls, rising up until they together constructed a heavenly gate.

Only three radiant characters adorned the gate:

‘【Palace of Return】!’

Lü Yang exhaled a long breath. Amidst the palace halls, another divine ability emerged above his head—it was the previously refined Wutu divine ability: 【Imperial Arbiter of Fate】.

The next second, 【Tribulation-Pass Wave】 appeared!

This upper-grade spiritual treasure with five divine mysteries was held in Lü Yang’s hand. The mysterious power of 【Holding the Law】 was triggered, evolving a third divine ability image!

In an instant, the 【Palace of Return】 swirling around Lü Yang, and the 【Imperial Arbiter of Fate】 descending like an imperial crown with glowing tassels over his head, collided with his current life’s innate divine ability: 【Diagram of Sovereign Mandate Over Mountains and Seas】—fusing into one.

At first glance, it now resembled a treasure pearl.

Shaped like an egg, obscure and veiled, held between Lü Yang’s hands, yet reflecting infinite radiance—as if containing the ultimate truths of heaven and earth.

【Heaven and Earth United】!

Four divine abilities—one innate, three talents—Foundation Establishment Late Stage!

A satisfied smile appeared on Lü Yang’s face. In this life, his cultivation speed had been astonishing. Barely a year since his rebirth, and he had already recovered the cultivation of a Great True Person!

‘By previous estimations, there’s still around a hundred years before Uncle-Master Chong Guang seeks the Golden Core. But he prepared early, having already reincarnated in 【Qing Nation】. What remains in the Sky-reaching Sea of Clouds is likely just a clone to mislead others—that’s why he hasn’t left the sect for a hundred years, nor engaged in battle.’

The time was just about right!

When Chong Guang sought the Golden Core, his reincarnated identity “Zhong Xin” in Qing Nation would already have gained the Qing King’s full trust and a position of power—a process requiring years of careful cultivation.

And the Qing King wasn’t a fool.

Time was the best tool to test people. Without “Zhong Xin” remaining loyal for decades, how could he possibly gain the King’s trust? 𝐟𝗿𝐞𝚎𝚠𝐞𝚋𝕟𝐨𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝕔𝕠𝚖

Not to mention, in this life, Lü Yang would no longer reveal the truth of 【Overturning Lamp Fire】.

Under such circumstances, within thirty years at most, Chong Guang—who was focused solely on 【Overturning Lamp Fire】—would surely reincarnate into Qing Nation. Lü Yang could then lie in wait to capture him!

‘Speaking of which, once Ancestor proves 【Boundless Heaven】, he would be obliged to hide from the world along with all True Lords. At that time, I would indeed lack a capable aide by my side.’

In such a case, it would be best to find a backup.

This backup had to possess integrity, ability, potential, and cultivation—along with outstanding comprehension. Without a doubt, Uncle-Master Chong Guang was a perfect fit!