Chapter 201: Reincarnating to Seek the True Fruit
“The so-called ascending to the position and seeking the Golden Core—each sect has its own interpretation, but it can be summarized in one sentence: Refine Golden Nature to ascend a Blessed Land, transform it into a Grotto-Heaven, and attain the True Fruit.”
Perfected One Chong Guang spoke with a smile, discussing the matter with assurance:
“The so-called [Blessed Land] is something a Great Perfected One at the Perfection of Foundation Establishment transforms from their Dao Foundation after expanding it, using their own life-bound essence as the foundation and their Innate Divine Abilities to supplement it.”
“When a [Blessed Land] ascends, it becomes a [Grotto-Heaven].”
“At the same time, only a [Grotto-Heaven] can merge with the Heaven and Earth Dao Fruit. As for how to transform a [Blessed Land] into a [Grotto-Heaven], the key lies in Golden Nature.”
“Golden Nature is the quintessence of the soul.”
“A Great Perfected One at the Perfection of Foundation Establishment extracts the imperishable Golden Nature from their own soul, using it to propel the [Blessed Land] and transform it into a [Grotto-Heaven].”
At this point, Perfected One Chong Guang glanced at Lu Yang again and smiled. “And if the attempt to seek the Golden Core fails, the [Blessed Land], unable to withstand the Dao Transformation brought by the Dao Fruit, will merge with the Golden Nature, giving birth to a Dao Sin. The Dao Sin inherits all the knowledge of the main body, and its strength is even a level higher than the Perfection of Foundation Establishment.”
“However, a Dao Sin is ultimately not a cultivator.”
“Its very existence is a phenomenon that violates common sense, and it takes pleasure in devouring cultivators. Therefore, it is usually wiped out by the joint efforts of Perfected Lords.”
“For example, if I fail this time, Perfected Lord Feixue will eliminate the Dao Sin I become.”
Perfected One Chong Guang used himself as an example. However, before he finished speaking, Lu Yang stood up with a serious face and said with forceful words:
“Martial Uncle, please do not speak nonsense!”
“This time, Martial Uncle is fully prepared to seek the Golden Core. Above, there is the Perfected Lord’s protection; below, there are disciples like us risking our lives. There is surely a ten-out-of-ten chance of victory. Martial Uncle must not let your Dao Heart waver.”
“Hahaha… That’s true, I misspoke.”
Perfected One Chong Guang narrowed his eyes. Although he knew Lu Yang was flattering him, the words were very reasonable, so they were still pleasing to hear.
Beside them, Perfected One Yin Shan, who had remained silent, could only sigh with emotion in his heart. A hundred years ago, he was still a senior figure in front of Lu Yang. But now, it turned out that Lu Yang and Senior Brother Chong Guang were closer, while he was just accompanying them at the bottom seat. Thinking about it now, he was just too clumsy with his words!
Why didn’t I think of saying those words just now?
Although he thought this, Perfected One Yin Shan didn’t harbor any negative emotions. He adjusted his mindset quickly and said calmly, “Senior Brother is already fully prepared with all internal factors.”
“Whatever internal tribulations there may be, Senior Brother is confident in breaking through them.”
“The only concern is the external tribulation.”
Perfected One Yin Shan’s words made Lu Yang’s expression turn solemn as well. “External tribulation… Does Senior Brother mean that on the day Martial Uncle ascends to the position to seek the Golden Core, outsiders will attack?”
“Not ‘will,’ but ‘definitely.'”
Perfected One Chong Guang chuckled lightly. “After all, I have no way to break through within the Saint Sect… In fact, to ascend to the position, I must go to another territory.”
Lu Yang frowned. “Which territory?”
“That territory is located to the southwest of Jiangbei.”
“It is named [Kingdom of Qing].”
Perfected One Chong Guang explained, “This place is a wonder that the Dao Court drove into Jiangbei after my Saint Sect lost to them in a certain Battle for the Dao.”
“The cultivation there is completely different from my Jiangbei; it is modeled after the Dao Court. It is located at the border of Jiangxi and Jiangdong, and is also the bridgehead for the Dao Court’s entry into Jiangbei.”
“I want to use it as the resource for my ascension.”
As his voice fell, the aura around Perfected One Chong Guang suddenly changed, like a single spark of fire—insignificant at first, but instantly growing into a prairie fire.
“Do you know the characteristics of the [Overturned Lamp Flame]?”
Inside the main hall, Perfected One Chong Guang’s voice became ethereal.
Lu Yang’s expression was solemn. He had once witnessed the anomaly manifested by the [Overturned Lamp Flame] with his own eyes, thanks to the [Danger Sense] Divine Wonder of the [Avici Sword].
“Overturned Lamp Flame is essentially the light of a golden lamp. It shines where the sun and moon do not shine, illuminating the time when Heaven and Earth are not yet bright.”
“What Yuan Tu says is correct.”
Perfected One Chong Guang nodded upon hearing this. “To ascend to the position, one’s words and actions must conform to the imagery of the Dao Fruit itself. Only then can one attract resonance from the Dao Fruit.”
“The [Overturned Lamp Flame] shines where the sun and moon do not, illuminating when Heaven and Earth are not yet bright. I take the meaning of ‘Reversal’ from it. Therefore, I need to attain my Dao by reversing the rules of other Dao Fruits. And since the [Kingdom of Qing] is a wonder driven into my Jiangbei by the Dao Court Emperor, it naturally contains the rules of the Dao Court’s Dao Fruit.”
“This is my opportunity to achieve the Dao.”
Speaking to this point, Perfected One Chong Guang finally put forward his plan: “I wish to reincarnate, enter the [Kingdom of Qing], and reverse its Dao Court order from the inside out…”
As he spoke, magnificent colors emerged behind Perfected One Chong Guang, as if a lamp had been lit. The weak lamplight gradually emitted a bright radiance.
“I cultivated the [Six Directions Bright Essence Dao Qi] with the Heart Fire Illuminating Spirit Pill Scripture, built the [Double Brilliance Sun Pavilion Dao Foundation], refined the Life-Bound Divine Ability [Cave Illuminating Flying Scenery Diagram], and combined the Heavenly Spirits and Earthly Fiends to transform them into Innate Divine Abilities, completing my destiny with [Ageless Chun Tree], [Shady Dragon Water], [Fear of Hewing], and [Furnace Crucible Fire].”
“Thus achieving the [Cave Sun Blessed Land]!”
As his voice fell, the magnificent colors behind Perfected One Chong Guang completely solidified into form. Pavilions and towers were faintly visible, with the sun rising and flying scenery, illuminating the entire hall brightly!
“I only wait to reverse the [Kingdom of Qing]. I will surely gain the favor of the Dao Fruit and ascend to seek the Golden Core!”
Under the illumination of the magnificent light, Lu Yang looked grave.
He understood what Perfected One Chong Guang meant… The so-called seeking the Golden Core was actually a super-large-scale ritual used to beg the Dao Fruit to lower its gaze.
Only with the guidance of the Dao Fruit could one ensure the [Blessed Land] ascended in the correct direction.
Otherwise, if you flew to the wrong place and arrived at the location of the wrong Dao Fruit, the best-case scenario would be the Blessed Land falling, and the worst case would be it shattering directly, resulting in failure to seek the Golden Core.
Perfected One Chong Guang was currently in this state. His cultivation was perfect, and his Golden Nature was complete. He could completely start breaking through; he was just missing the final step of obtaining the favor of the [Overturned Lamp Flame] to guide him to the location of the Dao Fruit. Once successful, the ascension of the [Blessed Land] and its transformation into a [Grotto-Heaven] would be a foregone conclusion.
“I am willing to die for Martial Uncle!”
Lu Yang didn’t say a second word and immediately stated his attitude. Perfected One Yin Shan followed closely behind. Seeing this, only then did Perfected One Chong Guang slowly retract his aura.
“I naturally trust you; otherwise, I wouldn’t have entrusted this matter to you.”
“However, reversing the rules of a Dao Fruit is not a small matter.”
“To succeed, relying solely on external force is useless. Internal and external forces must be coordinated and exerted together. Only under internal trouble and external aggression can the rules of the Dao Fruit be destroyed.”
“My reincarnation into the [Kingdom of Qing] is to initiate it from within.”
“Therefore, I also need you to gather the cultivators of Jiangbei to march south and attack the [Kingdom of Qing], exerting force from the outside to create the opportunity for me to reverse it.”
As his voice fell, Lu Yang instantly exhaled a mouthful of turbid breath deeply.
No wonder neither Perfected Lord Qingcheng Feixue nor Perfected One Chong Guang had any intention of haggling with him over his massive haul from looting corpses overseas this time.
It turned out they wanted him to risk his life!
Marching south to attack the [Kingdom of Qing]?
Needless to think, as a wonder driven into Jiangbei by the Dao Court Emperor, he would inevitably have to confront the Dao Court. And since it was heading south, the Sword Pavilion would likely come over too!
Under these circumstances, Lu Yang naturally needed to be as strong as possible.
So Chong Guang was eager for him to get more benefits; how could he possibly come to snatch benefits from him? After all, nothing was as important as his ascension to seek the Golden Core.
In other words, since he had taken so many benefits…
How could he not take action?
With this thought, Lu Yang immediately cupped his hands in salute and said loudly, “I am willing to follow Martial Uncle’s will. Whenever Martial Uncle orders the march south, this disciple will not decline!”
Seeing this, only then did Perfected One Chong Guang laugh loudly. “Yuan Tu, dispense with the formalities.”
“I have already received Perfected Lord Feixue’s edict. Before marching south, Yuan Tu can visit the Manifestation Pavilion of Sacred Fire Cliff to take one or two Dao Arts for self-protection.”
After speaking, Perfected One Chong Guang exchanged a glance with Lu Yang, and the two smiled at each other.
Clearly, Perfected One Chong Guang also knew it well.
Lu Yang stated his position first; this was a matter of loyalty.
However, loyalty couldn’t be eaten as food. Everyone was a Saint Sect Perfected One, and no one took empty promises seriously. So Perfected One Chong Guang didn’t talk about empty things either.
The moment Lu Yang agreed to act, he gave benefits immediately after.
This was the style of the Saint Sect!
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