Chapter 288: The Tenth Lifetime, Entering the Sword Pavilion!
After a long while, LĂŒ Yang finally calmed his agitated emotions.
To be honest, listening to ăAng Xiaoă's voice filled with shock and anger at the end, he truly felt exhilarated, as if all the previous frustrations had been vented.
"It's not over yet!"
"ăAng Xiaoă, right? Just you wait. When I reach the late stage of the Golden Core, the first place I'll go is the ăNetherworldă. I'll remember this grudge for a lifetime!"
LĂŒ Yang cursed for a while longer before settling down and surveying his surroundings.
For LĂŒ Yang, this was a very subtle experience. The sky was chaotic, the earth was void, and only he stood alone in the center of this world.
The ăBook of a Hundred Lifetimesă slowly flipped its pages.
This was the "standby state" before each reopening of the ăBook of a Hundred Lifetimesă. However, it had always been fleeting before, so there wasn't much of a real sense.
This time was clearly different. The "standby" time had been significantly extended, and in LĂŒ Yang's palm, the trace of golden nature from Suo Huan was flickering with a faint light, gradually merging into the ăBook of a Hundred Lifetimesă, eventually transforming into lines of text appearing on the panel before his eyes.
ăSettling experiences for "Suo Huan".ă
ăAs the child of destiny in the "Huanxu Realm", you took on a perilous mission to resist invasions from unknown worlds, swearing to fulfill your mission.ă
ăYou fought bravely and devised numerous strategies.ă
ăYou grew rapidly, soon reaching the pinnacle of cultivation in the "Huanxu Realm". With the power of the masses, you finally defeated the unknown invaders.ă
ăFeeling triumphant, you prepared to retire with your beloved companions.ă
ăThen, a True Lord descended.ă
ăThe "Huanxu Realm" was destroyed. You had no power to resist and couldn't even remember how you escaped. You felt immense pain in your heart.ă
ăEventually, you arrived overseas in an unknown world. You regained your spirit and discovered the "Lingxu Blessed Land" and the "Ten Thousand Spirits Return to the Void Dao Scripture" entrusted to you before the fall of the "Huanxu Realm". Although you vaguely felt something was off with the latter, you quickly dismissed it as overthinking.ă
ăYou had a new goal.ă
ăYou planned to revive the "Huanxu Realm". This goal was grand and elusive, but you were determined, willing to dedicate even a lifetime to it.ă
ăYou still had "hope".ă
ă.ă
Lines of text appeared, recording Suo Huan's six hundred years overseas, his mental journey, and his determination in seeking the Golden Core.
âAnd ultimately, his despair.
Finally, accompanied by a brilliant golden light, a brand-new talent appeared on the panel of the ăBook of a Hundred Lifetimesă. LĂŒ Yang immediately looked over:
ăYou have obtained the golden talent · Puppet on Stringsă
ăPuppet on Strings: Seize others' fate, bear their karma, and you can hide behind their appearance, manipulating them like a puppet. No one can trace your origins.ă
"Such a talent?"
Looking at the talent on the panel, LĂŒ Yang was stunned. To be honest, he thought it would be a talent like ăHeavenly Fiend Lone Stară or ăSuffering is a Blessingă.
"But it makes sense."
Considering Suo Huan's life, from the moment the "Huanxu Realm" was captured by the four major sects and became a battleground for Dao-seizing, this outcome was already destined.
First, he was tricked by ăAng Xiaoă, then divided and consumed by the Holy Sect, Dao Court, and Pure Land.
Even the vision of ascending to seek the Golden Core and rebuilding the "Huanxu Realm" was essentially an illusion given to him by ăAng Xiaoă. It was utterly tragic.
ăPuppet on Stringsă, truly lives up to its name.
"Don't worry, Daoist Suo Huan. In this lifetime, I'll help you cross over. But considering my current weak strength, it might be delayed by a few lifetimes."
Calming down, LĂŒ Yang thought seriously. Even if he restarted a lifetime, trying to snatch someone from ăAng Xiaoă, who was at the late stage of the Golden Core, might still be a bit difficult. Considering the overseas experiences, it's more likely that he would also be turned into a fool by the Knowledge Barrier.
"Daoist Suo Huan, why don't you go ahead and pave the way for me in this lifetime, striving for the Golden Core on my behalf? When I become a True Lord in the future, I'll find a way to help you cross over!"
LĂŒ Yang quickly convinced himself.
Immediately after, he saw the ăBook of a Hundred Lifetimesă finally flip to the next page. Then, the golden talent ăInnate Immortal Spirită obtained from Chong Guang took effect.
ăPlease select the birthplace.ă
LĂŒ Yang focused his eyes and saw five options appearing on the interface of the ăBook of a Hundred Lifetimesă: Jiangdong, Jiangxi, Jiangnan, Jiangbei, and Overseas.
He had already planned for this.
"In this lifetime, I can't cultivate ăCity Wall Earthă again. That thing is too troublesome and too conspicuous, easily attracting the attention of various True Lords."
Besides the ăCity Wall Earthă corresponding to the "Nine Transforming Dragon Art", the only complete third-grade true technique he had was the "Mending Heaven True Scripture". This third-grade true technique corresponds to multiple fruit positions. The Mending Heaven Peak Master uses it to seek the ăPomegranate Woodă, which he sees as a path forward.
"After all, the Mending Heaven Peak Master has already paved the way for me."
"With the Mending Heaven Peak Master's connections, being one of the four peak masters and well-informed, he must have done his research before choosing the ăPomegranate Woodă."
However, even so, the Holy Sect was still too dangerous.
"This broken place, the Holy Sect, has too many pitfalls. Since I'm going to restart in this lifetime, I can't inherit my cultivation. The risks of cultivating in the Holy Sect are too high."
So, it's best to go somewhere beyond the Holy Sect's reach.
Thinking of this, LĂŒ Yang's gaze locked onto one direction.
"Jiangnan, Jade Pivot Sword Pavilion!"
"In this lifetime, if I can obtain the foundation of the Innate Immortal Spirit and join the Sword Pavilion, it should be a sure thing. After all, the Sword Pavilion values foundation the most."
Strictly speaking, the identity of an Immortal Spirit was highly valued in all four major sects. After all, Immortal Spirits were favored by heaven and earth, born at the Foundation Establishment stage, and couldn't even be killed. Otherwise, one would suffer heavenly punishment like the Blood Demon True Person. So, at most, it would be a bit troublesome in the Holy Sect, with the risk of being treated as a talent.
As for Immortal Spirits, the Sword Pavilion absolutely welcomed them.
Thinking of this, LĂŒ Yang immediately clapped his hands and made a decision: "In this lifetime, I'll join the Sword Pavilion as an Immortal Spirit and seek the position of ăPomegranate Woodă!"
"Although I've been a demon for nine lifetimes, I know I'm a good person. I've long been inclined towards the righteous path!"
Soon, the panel before LĂŒ Yang's eyes once again displayed text:
ăFacing a late-stage Golden Core True Lord, you achieved what even True Lords couldn't with just a Foundation Establishment body. Your dying curses were exhilarating.ă
ăCurrent remaining pages of the Book of a Hundred Lifetimes: 91ă
ăRestarting a lifetime, you can choose one of the following gains from your previous life:ă
Treasure.
Cultivation.
Lifespan.
Abandon all gains and randomly awaken a talent based on previous life experiences.
"I choose treasure, ăQiantian Myriad Phenomena General Control Dharma Bodyă!"
This was also something LĂŒ Yang discovered after restarting: the Dharma Body was mysterious, both a divine ability and a spiritual treasure, and didn't even require an Immortal Embryo clone as a medium!
Therefore, without hesitation, he directly exchanged for it.
The next second, the ăQiantian General Control Myriad Phenomena Dharma Bodyă with a green face, fangs, three heads, and six arms appeared, with two hands holding a treasured sword and a banner.
ăTribulation Waveă!
ăMyriad Spirits Banneră!
The "Myriad Phenomena" of the Dharma Body could refine external objects. LĂŒ Yang had long since refined these two most valuable possessions into it, and now they were indeed brought along!
"Not bad, not bad."
Seeing this scene, LĂŒ Yang finally nodded in satisfaction. After all, since he planned to go to the Sword Pavilion, how could he go without a fine magic sword?
Moreover, when it comes to sword techniques and secrets, the Jade Pivot Sword Pavilion was the real expert. Their combat methods dared to claim to be the best among the four sects, and it was definitely not without reason. This time, joining the Sword Pavilion, besides seeking the Golden Core, upgrading the ăTribulation Waveă to the "True Treasure" level was also a goal. Achieving either would be a great gain.
"And there's also ăClarityă!"
As for these True Lords, LĂŒ Yang was convinced that each and every one needed to be guarded against. Therefore, a spiritual treasure that could keep him clear-headed was crucial.
Thinking of this, LĂŒ Yang took a deep breath.
"Let's begin, the tenth lifetime!"
In this lifetime, the goal was to seek the Golden Core!
In the next moment, LĂŒ Yang saw the ăBook of a Hundred Lifetimesă before his eyes radiating light, and the void world in the "standby state" finally began to reveal light.
It was like opening his eyes.
Soon, a brand-new scene was reflected in LĂŒ Yang's eyes. It was a pair of sisters with stunning looks and similar appearances, but with contrasting expressionsâone cold and one warm.
"Elder sister, this sword is so big!"
LĂŒ Yang was immediately stunned.
Although many lifetimes had passed, he still recognized the pair of sisters before him at first glance: "Sword Pavilion's Yun Miaozhen and Yun Miaoqing?"