Chapter 265: Facing Angxiao
"The Great Forest Wood bears branches that shake the wind, limbs that prop up the moon, with the virtue of rising from valleys to tower into the sky, and the merit of soaring into the clouds to block out the sun."
Ever since LĂŒ Yang learned that the True Lord who reversed the ăEarth of the Starsăwas suspected to be the Primordial Saint Sectâs ăSun-Blocking Angxiao True Lordă, he had researched this Dao Fruit in detail.
ăGreat Forest Woodăwas known as "its voice reaches the Nine Heavens, its shadow covers ten thousand acres", the supreme of the wood element, one of the highest fruit positions, with only ăPine and Cypress Woodăbeing capable of competing with it.
However, as everyone knew, 'competing' already meant falling short, so there was actually still a gap between them.
Only after understanding it did he realize how terrifying it was.
'Blocking the sun, blocking the sun, truly covering the sky and the sun, even the heavens are hidden!'
'This Knowledge Obstruction, who the hell could even stop it?'
Thus, at this moment, LĂŒ Yang felt nothing but gratitude in his heart: Heaven bear witness, fortunately, he had been cautious and only sent out his Immortal Embryo clone, while his real body still hid in the Primordial Saint Sect.
Otherwise, wouldnât it have been the end?
Though that was the case, LĂŒ Yang still dropped to his knees without a second thought, lowered his head, and respectfully said, "Disciple LĂŒ Yang pays respects to Angxiao Sun-Blocking True Lord."
Despite his respect, he was still pondering one thing.
Why was this person following him?
With his current cultivation, although he had shone brightly in the ăKingdom of Qingă, his social circle was still limited to the mid-Foundation Establishment level, not even considered a Grand True Person.
How could someone of this level attract the attention of the ăSun-Blocking Angxiao True Lordă?
And he even specifically used the Knowledge Obstruction to have Chong Guang Dao Sin follow him all the way.
If LĂŒ Yang wasnât about to leave, this True Lord probably would have silently followed him to the end.
Just thinking about it made LĂŒ Yangâs heart turn cold.
'Good thing I donât have the habit of talking to myself!'
Heaven bear witness, if he had carelessly talked to himself about the reset of the Book of a Hundred Lifetimes just because there was no one around, wouldnât everything have been finished?
'This damned Great Forest Wood, so damn sinister!'
While cursing in his heart, LĂŒ Yang humbly said, "This disciple is foolish and does not know what matter troubles True Lord to descend in person, I am deeply fearful and uneasy."
As soon as LĂŒ Yangâs words fell, the surroundings fell into dead silence.
Chong Guang Dao Sinâor rather, the mysterious ăSun-Blocking Angxiao True Lordăâwas still looking up at the sky, gazing with interest at everything around.
After a long time, he finally shifted his gaze to glance at LĂŒ Yang:
"Truly worthy of being a prodigy of my Saint Sect."
This light sentence made LĂŒ Yangâs heart tighten: Did he admit it?
One must know, until now, even the Clear Snow True Lord had only vaguely mentioned that the mysterious True Lord who reversed the ăEarth of the Starsămight be Angxiao.
Yet listening to his response now, it seemed to confirm this identity!
Immediately after, this ăSun-Blocking Angxiao True Lordăcontinued, "I was just thinking, how could the Saint Sectâs prodigy be such an average person in terms of fortune?"
"So I specially followed you for a while. Now it seems Chong Guang wasnât wrong. Though your fortune is average, your methods are quite impressive."
"As for talent and comprehension⊠hmm, your reputation from the Nether Name is well deserved."
"What a pity."
As these words fell, LĂŒ Yang nearly failed to control his law body, nearly breaking into cold sweat.
So that was the reason for following him?
Could it be that he suspected LĂŒ Yang had obtained some great opportunity, so he secretly followed, planning to reveal himself and snatch it once something good was found?
And the "what a pity" was because nothing good was discovered?
'You damned animal!'
Just as LĂŒ Yang cursed inwardly, the True Lord suddenly spoke again.
His voice was calm, yet carried a certainty as if he could see through LĂŒ Yangâs heart:
"Were you just cursing me?"
"âŠThis disciple is terrified. This disciple holds nothing but admiration and love for True LordâŠ"
Though LĂŒ Yang was shocked inside, he remained steady.
After all, he was already a True Person at Foundation Establishment, which was not the same as Qi Refining.
Even a True Lord couldnât possibly read minds.
"Spare me that nonsense."
The True Lord laughed and said, "I donât need to read minds to know what youâre thinking. After all, I too was treated like this by other True Lords back then, advancing step by step."
"Back then, I swore that if one day I mastered divine powers, I would treat others the same way."
'Since I was drenched in the rain, why should you be allowed to hold an umbrella?'
Hearing the True Lord say this, LĂŒ Yang dared not respond and could only continue lowering his head as if he hadnât heard, while preparing to self-destruct at any moment.
After all, his real body was still in the Saint Sect.
At most, he would lose this Immortal Embryo clone.
He didnât believe this True Lord could send down a giant hand from the sky to capture him from the Sky-reaching Sea of Clouds.
As long as his real body remained safe, the cloneâs death meant nothing since it was created for this purpose.
However, the next moment, LĂŒ Yang suddenly realized: This wasnât the reaction he should be having!
What was his current situation?
He was the only True Person cultivating the ăCity Wall Earthăin this era, yet the ăCity Wall Earthăhad already fallen into the hands of the Pure Land.
Strictly speaking, his Dao path was cut off.
If he had only just reached the early Foundation Establishment stage, it would be one thing.
But now, he was already in the mid-stage, on the verge of completion, and even had a decent chance to achieve Grand True Person.
In such a situation, how could he not worry about his Dao path?
If he was worried about his Dao path, how could he possibly remain silent upon seeing such a powerful figure as the ăSun-Blocking Angxiao True Lordă?
Anyone who longed for gold would risk their life to ask for a chance, even in the face of overwhelming pressure.
Taking the initiative to speak was the proper reaction.
If he kept silent all the way⊠it might actually make the True Lord suspect he had some hidden trump card!
Realizing this, LĂŒ Yang hurriedly kowtowed heavily, putting on a brave face of overcoming inner fear and risking his life, gritting his teeth and saying softly:
"Disciple has long heard of True Lordâs great name, like thunder shaking the ear. True Lord was also once a senior of my Saint Sect. I only beg senior to grant this disciple a bright pathâŠ"
He finished speaking with immense fear, not even daring to look at the True Lord.
Little did he know that seeing him take the initiative to speak, the True Lord revealed a smile, and the faint suspicion that had arisen due to LĂŒ Yangâs earlier silence completely vanished.
'It seems this kid really has no special opportunity.'
The next second, LĂŒ Yang saw the figure of the ăSun-Blocking Angxiao True Lordă, who had secretly taken over Chong Guang Dao Sinâs body to walk the mortal world, gradually dim.
Only a lingering voice was left:
"ăCity Wall Earthăis the supreme of the earth element, a superior fruit position. Beneath earth lies the ăNetherworldă. If you are willing, enter my ăNetherworldă, and there may be a sliver of hope."
As the words fell, the True Lordâs figure finally disappeared completely.
Gone?
Could he be hiding again?
LĂŒ Yang was left shaken, but the world that had almost frozen before resumed its normal flow, as if the earlier conversation had been nothing more than a fleeting dream.
Yet he still could not understand.
Just because he was the Saint Sectâs prodigy, would someone really follow him for that reason alone?
Would a mighty True Lord really take a junior who wasnât even a Grand True Person that seriously?
Someone worthy of alarming a True Lord should at least be a Grand True Person, right?
Speaking of the Grand True Persons he encountered in the Ten Thousand Martial RealmâŠ
At this thought, LĂŒ Yang suddenly had a deeper doubt.
Was this True Lord really ăAngxiaoă?
After all, ăAngxiaoăwas a True Lord of the Saint Sect.
Why would he act so sneakily?
Why would he target only LĂŒ Yangâs clone, instead of approaching his real body directly?
It was all so puzzling!
There were already too many mysteries surrounding this True Lord.
Adding the damned Knowledge Obstruction on top of it all, it was all too easy to overlook crucial clues.
And one wouldnât even know what they had overlooked!
Thinking about it, LĂŒ Yang stopped pondering the question of "why the True Lord followed him" and naturally cast it aside.
Meanwhile, in another territory of the ăTen Thousand Martial Realmă.
Suo Huan burned incense and straightened his robe, sitting upright in his cave dwelling, respectfully bowing deeply to the figure that had suddenly appeared before him, prostrating himself fully and saying:
"Lowly one pays respects to the Sun-Blocking Angxiao True Lord!"