Chapter 977: 972: A Chance of Survival Even in a Desperate Situation!
Chapter 977: Chapter 972: A Chance of Survival Even in a Desperate Situation!
It was exactly as Bhagavat had predicted.
Lü Yang, after all, was not a Master of Dao. Lacking crucial intelligence, even though he knew full well there was definitely a problem, he couldn’t find a single clue.
What was he to do?
Lü Yang silently infiltrated the Dragon Palace. Wearing the Little Novice Monk skin given by Bhagavat, he could mobilize the Mighty Power of the Great True Monarch Position without exhibiting any anomalies.
After all, the Little Novice Monk’s identity was the “World Honored One’s Avatar.” As the “World Honored One’s Avatar,” possessing a Great True Monarch Position was simply the most normal thing in the world. Furthermore, since the Pure Land’s Golden Body Technique had some connection to the Dao of Arcane Body, it could perfectly mask the abnormal fluctuations of the Dao of Arcane Body on his person.
He thought, “It’s so considerate it’s almost absurd…”
Lü Yang felt a chill in his heart. The more Bhagavat looked after him, the more terrified he became. When someone is overly solicitous, they always have an ulterior motive—this was setting him up for a huge pitfall!
Four Seas Sect, Dragon Palace.
“COUGH, COUGH, COUGH…”
Inside the towering palace, an old dragon revealed its true form, sprawling on the ground in a wretched state. Even breathing had become somewhat difficult for it.
Beside the old dragon was another relatively younger True Dragon. However, its mountain-like dragon eyes were currently filled with sorrow: “Yu Zhao… after Heaven’s upheaval, only you and I are left to rely on each other. If you die just like this, what am I to do in the future?”
The one speaking was none other than the Old Dragon Monarch.
However, compared to seventy thousand years later, the current Old Dragon Monarch was still much younger. Looking at him, a look of envy surfaced in the depths of the dying dragon’s eyes.
“How wonderful.”
“At the Middle Stage of Golden Core, you don’t have to worry about your lifespan, but I can’t say the same… After I die, the lords in Heaven won’t spare my Soul.”
The Old Dragon Monarch fell silent.
Hearing this, the Old Dragon Monarch immediately clenched his teeth. It would be fine for ordinary True Dragons, but for the five Dragon Monarchs of rivers, lakes, rains, and seas, it was different. Their Souls would not be allowed to reincarnate. Perhaps someone like him at the Middle Stage of Golden Core, deeply bound to his Fruit, might still have a sliver of a chance to eke out a survival.
However, the old dragon was different. He was only at the Early Stage of Golden Core.
Therefore, this death would be an eternal farewell.
Meanwhile, the dying dragon continued to sigh, “It’s a pity that we are brothers and your bloodline is no higher than mine. Otherwise, you could have allowed the [Fruit of Vast-Sea Water] to return to its rightful place.
“Forget it. Just raise a few sons in the future.
“With some luck, let your sons attain the [Fruit of Sky-River Water]. There might still be hope… COUGH, COUGH, COUGH!” the dying dragon earnestly instructed between bouts of coughing.
Seeing this, the Old Dragon Monarch hastily nodded.
However, immersed in grief, he failed to notice that deep within the dying dragon’s golden pupils—was a wisp of Buddha Light.
The thought flashed within, “Excellent.
“Sire as many new offspring as possible. Have them all cultivate the [Fruit of Sky-River Water]. The more they cultivate, the more unstable their Foundation Establishment Realm will become, making it all the more likely they will face collapse.”
Thoughts such as these flashed fleetingly through the dying dragon’s mind like an illusory dream, before vanishing without a trace alongside the Buddha Light deep in its eyes.
Up until this moment, everything had followed the normal karmic links of history.
Barring any accidents, Dragon Monarch Yu Zhao, who commanded the [Fruit of Sky-River Water], would perish today as his lifespan reached its end. His Soul would scatter, and his Grotto Heaven Fragment would be plucked away by others.
However—an accident had arrived.
“CREAK…”
The sudden sound of the Dragon Palace’s grand doors being pushed open instantly attracted the attention of the young Old Dragon Monarch. Then, his dragon pupils suddenly froze.
In the next second, a travel-worn Little Novice Monk walked in. He took off his monk’s robe in a very casual manner. Yet, this seemingly Ordinary novice monk instantly stripped away all consciousness from the two Dragon Monarchs present, as if plunging them under the shroud of Boundless darkness.
“THUD!”
The two True Dragons collapsed simultaneously, fainting on the spot. For Lü Yang, who was now a Great Perfected Lord, Pinching them was already effortless.
Without any hesitation, Lü Yang focused his mind and calmed his breath. Activating the [Immortal Core Survival Guide], he directly began to inspect Dragon Monarch Yu Zhao, whose lifespan was about to end. Then, he saw it—
[Large Pit! Please respond with caution.]
He wondered, “Hmm?”
Upon seeing this line of prompt, Lü Yang’s originally sunken mood suddenly lifted again. “A Large Pit? Not a Giant Pit? It just wants me to respond with caution?”
Having used the [Immortal Core Survival Guide] so many times, Lü Yang considered himself quite familiar with this Talent Skill. The prompts it provided were basically limited to four types: [No Pit], [Small Pit], [Large Pit], and [Giant Pit]. For these four types of pits, his response methods varied.
[No Pit] went without saying; everything was worry-free.
[Small Pit] required little concern. It might cause a bit of trouble, but nothing major; relying on his own strength, he could mindlessly level the pit.
[Large Pit] was a different story.
Although a pit of this level required a cautious response, it wasn’t unsolvable. At least in the Talent Skill’s assessment, he had the ability to resolve it.
As for the [Giant Pit], that could be summarized in four words:
Certain death; run fast.
Therefore, upon seeing [Large Pit], Lü Yang wasn’t fearful at all; instead, he felt pleasantly surprised, because it meant there was hope for him to resolve it!
In all things under Heaven, even a desperate situation holds a chance for survival!
Thinking of this, Lü Yang’s expression grew increasingly serious. He then utilized the [Yin Yang Divine Mirror Dao Fruit] to meticulously inspect the dying dragon once more.
As expected, he found absolutely nothing.
He pondered, “I have the ability to resolve the Large Pit laid by Bhagavat?”
Lü Yang fell into deep thought.
First of all, he needed to question one thing: was the method Bhagavat meticulously laid out for him truly something he could resolve? How could a Master of Dao make such a mistake?
It was impossible.
He reasoned, “At least in Bhagavat’s eyes, I absolutely have no way to break this deadlock… but if that’s the case, it conflicts with the assessment of the [Immortal Core Survival Guide].
“I understand now.”
A look of comprehension gradually surfaced in the depths of Lü Yang’s eyes. “Looking at all the Profound Mysterious methods I command, there is only one thing that can jump outside the calculations of a Master of Dao.
“That is the [Centome]!
“To be precise, it’s the Talent Skill brought to me by the [Centome]!”
Take the current situation, for instance.
The [Yin Yang Divine Mirror Dao Fruit] was his strongest method of decryption, yet it failed to discover the problem with Dragon Monarch Yu Zhao, whereas the [Immortal Core Survival Guide] did.
Simply put:
“My method to break the deadlock lies in nothing else but the Talent Skill granted to me by the [Centome]… Which of my Talent Skills can help me shatter this dead end?”
After pondering for a moment, Lü Yang raised his eyes and smiled.
He had guessed the answer.
Although he couldn’t be one hundred percent certain, since things had already reached this point, there was no harm in giving it a try… From this perspective, Bhagavat’s calculations were very accurate.
Rather than resorting to a mutually destructive struggle or simply restarting, Lü Yang did indeed choose to take a gamble.
It was just a pity that he didn’t account for one thing—Lü Yang had a cheat.
Inside the towering Dragon Palace, Lü Yang walked over to Dragon Monarch Yu Zhao’s side and slowly reached out his hand. A golden light that only he could see surfaced on his palm.
[Cuckoo’s Nest]!
This Golden Talent, obtained from True Monarch Chengtian Zhengde, could completely replace a person’s existence from their karmic links and very roots. No matter who it was, no one would be able to discover it!
It was just like putting on a piece of clothing.
It could be taken off at any time without affecting his main body. But as long as Lü Yang was wearing this clothing, everyone would only recognize him as Dragon Monarch Yu Zhao!
“RUMBLE!!!”
Within the Pure Land, accompanied by a single burst of Thunder Sound, Bhagavat suddenly stood up, no longer able to maintain the calm demeanor that made it seem as though everything was under his control.
“…Disappeared?”
In his senses, Lü Yang’s karmic links had actually vanished right under his nose, disappearing without warning like an illusory bubble.
In the massive Dragon Palace, only the Old Dragon Monarch and the soon-to-fall [Dragon Monarch Yu Zhao] remained.