Chapter 138: Setting a Trap to Plot Against Fu Long

In the end, Su Nü and the Insect King unanimously decided to let the derived Qi-Eating Insects enter the valley to scout the path. Anyway, there were plenty of them, so there was no need to worry about casualties.

However, soon, both the person and the insect were stunned.

Because just a second after the Qi-Eating Insects swarmed into the valley, a stream of smoke fell on them. It was unstoppable by mouth or nose, brushing against them—

Nothing happened.

Not only were Su Nü and the Insect King stunned, but even the smoke seemed a bit unresponsive. Then it brushed down again, but the result was still that nothing happened.

“…It’s the soul.”

Outside Gourd Island, Lu Yang saw the clue: “The offspring of the Qi-Eating Insect have no souls, only instincts. The consciousness of the entire Qi-Eating Insect swarm is actually concentrated on the Insect King… That smoke being ineffective against the Qi-Eating Insects indicates that it doesn’t harm the physical body much, mainly affecting the soul.”

Just then, a voice suddenly rang out:

“You Perfected One, so shameless!”

The voice came from the center of Calabash Island, crisp and melodious, yet carrying a bit of childishness. Although it contained anger, when spoken, it sounded as if acting spoiled.

Immediately afterward, an explosion was heard.

Inside the valley of Calabash Island, the red light parted, revealing the appearance of the valley. It was an Altar, upon which rested a broken sword, crimson as blood.

That red light filling the valley was exactly the reflection of the sun and moon’s essence falling on the sword. Just by lying across that Altar, it revealed boundless killing intent, as if there was nothing under heaven it couldn’t slay. A picture of hell was even engraved on the sword blade.

In the next second, the red light on the sword condensed into a singular Qi.

A girl about seven or eight years old, wearing a red cotton jacket and with her hair tied in a sky-pointing braid, hopped out from the long sword on the Altar.

“I calling you. Bad Perfected One!”

With arms akimbo and her little head held high, the girl shouted loudly at Lu Yang outside Calabash Island: “Since you came, don’t you know the rules here?”

“If you have no intention, why come looking for me?”

“Hoh…”

Lu Yang raised his eyebrows slightly, discovering that as the girl revealed her form, the originally unfathomable heavenly secrets actually became clear. He instantly understood in his heart.

“So that’s how it is… there really are rules.”

The girl, or rather the crimson broken sword on the altar in the valley, and even the entire Calabash Island, were Spirit Treasures left behind by a Grand Perfected One of the Primordial Saint Sect.

Named Calabash Island, it was actually really a gourd, hiding a [Soul-Dissolving Spirit-Scattering Mind-Seizing Smoke]. Even a Perfected One hit by this smoke would still have their divine soul turned upside down. As for the crimson broken sword, it was the matching sword of that Grand Perfected One in the past, nurtured by his Life-Bound Divine Ability for many years before transforming into a Spirit Treasure.

With this thought, Lu Yang couldn’t help but marvel in his heart:

“Two Spirit Treasures. Although neither reached the Superior Grade possessing [Divine Wonder] like the [Investigating Heaven Sphere], they are still considerable assistance for Foundation Establishment…”

But since that was the case, why did no one show interest?

Lu Yang felt no secret joy in his heart; instead, he became increasingly vigilant… After all, this was the Saint Sect. Behind every opportunity in the Saint Sect, count them one by one, there was definitely a pit!

Soon, Lu Yang calculated the answer.

“The Grand Perfected One who left behind this Calabash Island was severely injured and incurable at the time, about to reincarnate. Therefore, while leaving the Spirit Treasures, he also left behind a great karma.”

“Whoever takes this Calabash Island must guide his reincarnated body back.”

The karma of such a Grand Perfected One often involved Dao Fruits and was inconceivably heavy. Even fellow Grand Perfected Ones wouldn’t want to be tainted by it, fearing being dragged down.

“However… it suits me perfectly!”

Lu Yang’s eyes lit up instantly. Are you kidding? Wasn’t Patriarch Nether Whisper also a Grand Perfected One in the past? I still dared to accept the karma. One more doesn’t matter.

Too much debt doesn’t weigh down the body!

Thinking of this, Lu Yang instantly laughed loudly: “Why does Fellow Daoist think this way? Since I came here, I naturally intend to ask Fellow Daoist to lend me a hand.”

As soon as these words came out, the girl was instantly stunned.

“Really? You intend to take me?”

In an instant, the girl restrained her anger, revealing a look of expectation yet worry about being deceived: “Not lying to me? Are you really not afraid to accept my karma?”

“Naturally!”

Lu Yang spoke with absolute certainty. Before his voice fell, he felt a massive karma, vast as a mountain, suddenly emerge and crash onto him. So much so that even though it wasn’t tangible, it gave him a somewhat heavy feeling in his heart. However, he soon relaxed his mind.

Karmic debt? I’m a deadbeat!

Immediately afterward, the girl in the valley suddenly cheered. Then her figure disappeared, replaced by a sword cry that pierced straight into the clouds!

“Screech—!”

The sword cry pierced metal and cracked stone. The entire Calabash Island disintegrated amidst this sword cry, shrinking and shaking out Su Nü and the Qi-Eating Insect King, transforming into the true forms of two Spirit Treasures.

With the circulation of spiritual power, Lu Yang also became clear about the names of the two Spirit Treasures.

[Avici Sword]

[Three-Nine Soul-Dissolving Gourd]

Lu Yang reached out and caught both, instantly feeling very satisfied. He hung the gourd at his waist smoothly, while the broken sword turned into light and was stored in his sleeve robe.

Just then, two escaping lights suddenly flew from the distance.

Only after approaching Lu Yang did the escaping lights barely stop, separating in turn. Then two figures walked out from within, and both were actually Lu Yang’s old acquaintances.

“Greetings, Senior Brother Yin Shan.”

Lu Yang first cupped his hands to Perfected One Yin Shan, who arrived first, then looked at the person beside him, a similarly kind smile on his face:

“…Greetings, Heaven-Mending Peak Master.”

Facing Lu Yang’s greeting, the Heaven-Mending Peak Master responded equally enthusiastically: “Yuan Tu is being too distant. Back when you joined the Saint Sect, it was at my Heaven-Mending Peak.”

“Feel free to come visit my Heaven-Mending Peak more often in the future.”

Speaking of this, the Heaven-Mending Peak Master’s expression suddenly became somewhat teasing: “To be honest, recently my daughter Shuqian is rehearsing a piece of the Dance of the Extreme Bliss Heavenly Demon… If Fellow Daoist has time, feel free to come and appreciate it. I guarantee the trip won’t be in vain for Fellow Daoist. Cultivation should also balance work and rest!”

Old thing, what kind of person do you take me for?

“Definitely! Definitely!”

For a time, Lu Yang and the Heaven-Mending Peak Master chatted freely as if they were good friends for many years, stopping only after a few more escaping lights flew over.

However, soon, the Perfected Ones who arrived later voiced their disdain:

“I wondered where the sign of a Spirit Treasure appearing came from; turns out it’s Calabash Island.”

“Someone dares to accept this karma?”

“It’s the newly promoted Yuan Tu… The younger generation is to be feared.”

“The last person who accepted the karma is still reincarnating. How many years do you say it will take for this one to die violently? I guess one hundred years; I bet a Foundation Establishment rare treasure.”

“Fifty years…”

Everyone didn’t conceal their discussions, but Lu Yang still maintained a composed appearance, which instead made these bastards who intended to intimidate him feel bored.

Soon, everyone dispersed one after another.

regarding this, Lu Yang had reason to suspect: If not for the karma of Calabash Island being too big, this group of bastards might actually have robbed my Spirit Treasures by force!

“Yuan Tu, you were somewhat rash this time.”

Seeing everyone leave, Perfected One Yin Shan then walked closer, frowning: “The karma behind Gourd Island is huge… It will inevitably slow down your cultivation.”

Lu Yang shook his head upon hearing this. “Senior Brother is wrong.”

“Slowing down cultivation, that’s a matter for the future. The Dao Fruit corresponding to my Dao Foundation lies in the Pure Land. Even if I cultivate fast, it will be difficult to attain the Golden Core in the future.”

“And to attain the Golden Core, I can only wait for Senior Uncle Chong Guang to achieve success first, and then come to support me… Since that is the case, why should I be obsessed with cultivation progress? I should naturally do my utmost first to perform the tasks arranged by Senior Uncle well, sparing no cost to help Senior Uncle ascend to the position and seek the Golden Core smoothly!”

After speaking, Lu Yang specifically cupped his hands in the direction of Sacred Fire Cliff.

To put it bluntly, just one word— Loyalty!

After listening to these words, even Perfected One Yin Shan was silent for a moment. Then he patted Lu Yang on the shoulder, sighing with emotion: “Junior Brother, you are capable of achieving great things.”

Almost simultaneously, Perfected One Chong Guang’s voice also transmitted from Sacred Fire Cliff:

“The matter of annihilating the Divine Martial Sect this time is left to Yuan Tu.”

“Whatever needs you have, mention them anytime.”

—This was the sentence Lu Yang wanted.

A mere Divine Martial Sect couldn’t satisfy Lu Yang’s appetite.

Obtaining Perfected One Chong Guang’s approval this time, Lu Yang even had the authority to deploy other Foundation Establishment cultivators of the Saint Sect. Naturally, he had to make good use of such a big advantage.

“Calculating the time, Senior Brother Zhao should also be charging at Foundation Establishment, right?”

“In this life, I originally planned to let him block a calamity for me, but ended up not using him… He is a rare talent anyway; can’t let him go to waste.”

Lu Yang’s plan was simple:

He wanted to use Zhao Xuhe to fish out Arhat Fu Long, and then borrow the power of the Saint Sect to eliminate him in one fell swoop!

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