Chapter 239: Knowledge-Perception Barrier
“So that’s it!”
Reminded by his own world-shocking wisdom, Lu Yang instantly came to a realization. He felt as if he had finally parted the layer of veil that had shrouded his mind all along.
[Shady Dragon Water], Chen Earth is originally Yang.
Now think back: which four Heavenly Spirits and Earthly Fiends did Chong Guang need for the Dao Fruit [Overturned Lamp Flame] he wanted to attest to? And what was the combination between them?
[Ageless Chun Tree], Jia Wood belongs to Yang.
[Shady Dragon Water], Chen Earth belongs to Yin.
[Fear of Hewing], Yi Wood belongs to Yin.
[Furnace Crucible Fire], Si Fire belongs to Yin.
Three Yins and one Yang—how could they harmonize? A truly perfect and flawless Dao Fruit should be two pairs of Yin and Yang! Chong Guang’s path was wrong from the very root!
“The key lies in Chen Earth, in [Shady Dragon Water]. This Heavenly Spirit and Earthly Fiend should have been Yang Earth, but its nature was twisted into Yin Earth by someone. That is why, even though Chong Guang’s Dao path received the guidance of the [Overturned Lamp Flame], he had no way to harmonize with it and even triggered rejection!”
Lu Yang figured it out almost immediately.
“And Perfected One Primordial probably fell on this point too! What he attested to was [Eternal Flowing Water], and this Dao Fruit also requires Chen Earth Qi!”
What is [Eternal Flowing Water]?
Heavenly Spirits [Ren Water] and [Gui Water], combining with Earthly Fiends [Chen Earth] and [Si Fire], are required to achieve it. But because [Chen Earth] was twisted into a Yin nature…
This Dao Fruit was ruined too!
Besides these, which other Dao Fruits also require the use of [Chen Earth]?
For a moment, the [Investigating Heaven Sphere] between Lu Yang’s brows spun rapidly, deducing heavenly secrets until his fingers were about to rub out sparks. “Besides these… there are three other Dao Fruits!”
[White Wax Gold], [Silted Sand Earth], and [Great Forest Wood]!
Past memories instantly flooded his heart, almost making Lu Yang scream out loud: “[Great Forest Wood]… Decree on Observing the Golden Core! That [Perfected Lord Sky-Shrouding]!”
A Perfected Lord of the Saint Sect!
The infamous shame of the Saint Sect, the “nice guy” recognized by all factions. He had felt something was wrong back then, and now it seemed there was indeed a problem!
However, his conclusion didn’t move Chong Guang. Instead, he shook his head. “[Perfected Lord Sky-Shrouding] died tens of thousands of years ago in a Great Tribulation, just like Daoist Hong Yun back then. It is said he was sold out by a few Perfected Lords of the Saint Sect… Having not ascended to the throne for tens of thousands of years, he’s probably thoroughly dead.”
“But… the various Perfected Lords should be suspecting him too.”
After all, just the words “born of the Saint Sect” constituted a reason for suspicion. That was why so many Perfected Lords were silently waiting outside the Blessed Land right now.
“They are all waiting for me.”
Perfected One Chong Guang stood with his hands behind his back, smiling faintly. “Waiting for me to make another life-risking gamble, forcing the opponent to show themselves, and then thoroughly uncovering their true face.”
Meanwhile, outside the Blessed Land.
Rumble!
The auras of the Perfected Lords from various factions rioted violently. Perfected Lord Qingcheng Feixue gritted her silver teeth, her autumn-water-like beautiful eyes revealing a hint of frenzied scarlet.
“I clearly saw it, witnessed it, yet I just couldn’t figure it out, couldn’t guess it… What a [Knowledge-Perception Barrier]!”
Although the change in Chen Earth Qi was secretive, theoretically, Golden Core Perfected Lords who had lived through countless ages couldn’t possibly not know its attributes before it was changed.
Yet, somehow, no one had noticed!
This kind of [Knowledge-Perception Barrier], whose power affected the entire heaven and earth and could even deceive Golden Core Perfected Lords, was no longer something an ordinary Perfected Lord could cast.
“Late Stage… or even Perfection?”
“Changing [Chen Earth] to simultaneously lock down five Dao Fruits with one move—Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, Earth, all five elements complete. Is someone trying to attest to Nascent Soul and hold the position of Dao Lord!?”
“Sky-Shrouding!?”
In an instant, not only the Perfected Lords of the four factions but even majestic auras from overseas shot into the sky, scanning heaven and earth, revealing emotions of shock and rage.
No one wanted to see a new Dao Lord born.
For the mainland, the four factions of Jiangdong, Jiangxi, Jiangnan, and Jiangbei checked and balanced each other. An extra Dao Lord would only break the balance, and no one would benefit.
And it was even more so for overseas. The Four Seas Sect had multiple Golden Core cultivators keeping watch, dominating alone. If a Dao Lord appeared and couldn’t establish themselves on the mainland, nine times out of ten they would come overseas. By then, it would be equivalent to having an overlord above their heads. Who could tolerate such a thing?
At the same time, just as Chong Guang thought.
The Dao Fruit [Great Forest Wood] was simply too conspicuous. Plus, the original owner of [Overturned Lamp Flame], Daoist Hong Yun, was dead. It was hard not to associate it with him.
“Sky-Shrouding… is it really him?”
“Even if it’s Sky-Shrouding, he cannot be spared!”
“If someone from the Primordial Saint Sect is truly attesting to Dao Lord… stop him at any cost!”
For a time, thoughts from all factions intertwined. Even within the Saint Sect, above the Heaven-Connecting Cloud Sea, Perfected Lord Qingcheng Feixue’s expression was fluctuating uncertainly.
“Sky-Shrouding…”
She also harbored suspicions. From the Saint Sect’s standpoint, she undoubtedly had to stand up at this moment. Yet, ironically, she was the one suffering the greatest loss this time.
How could she be reconciled to this?
If she had known earlier that there was a problem with [Chen Earth], would she have let Chong Guang seek [Overturned Lamp Flame]? Couldn’t he have fucking reminded her?
Bastard!
Thinking of this, Perfected Lord Qingcheng Feixue had already made a decision: even if it was a fellow Perfected Lord of the Saint Sect, if he dared to ruin her Dao path, it would still be a fight to the death!
…
Just then, inside the Blessed Land.
Chong Guang had already brought Lu Yang to the center of the Blessed Land. Lu Yang looked around and found that almost all the Foundation Establishment Perfected Ones who had entered the Blessed Land had gathered here.
Ye Guyue and Perfected One Miaoyin were also among them.
Especially Perfected One Miaoyin—seeing Chong Guang but not seeing Chong Ming, her beautiful face changed slightly, and a hint of resentment appeared in her eyes.
“Chong Guang…”
For a moment, everyone’s gaze fell on Chong Guang. Chong Guang, however, looked up at the sky and laughed loudly. “I’ve made you all wait!”
Boom!
As his voice fell, earth-shattering thunder resounded within the Blessed Land. The crowd of Foundation Establishment Perfected Ones remained silent because everyone present knew clearly in their hearts—
Chong Guang’s words were not meant for them.
Those who had truly been waiting were the Perfected Lords of various factions standing around the Blessed Land at this moment. Invisible gazes fell down, heavier than tangible mountains.
Only Chong Guang remained calm.
And only then did Lu Yang realize in hindsight, suddenly recalling something— Since [Shady Dragon Water] had long since had its Yin-Yang attributes changed by a mighty figure…
Why did it harmonize with the [Avici Sword]?
Unless—
Perfected One Chong Guang changed it back!?
Although Lu Yang didn’t know what method he used, there was no doubt— for the [Shady Dragon Water] to harmonize with the [Avici Sword], it must have reverted to Yang Earth!
This was a true defiance!
Boom!
In the next second, Lu Yang looked up at the sky. He saw a cloudless expanse of ten thousand miles with stars shining high above. Above the Foundation Establishment Realm, amidst the Sea of Bitterness, a light and shadow unexpectedly emerged once again.
[Overturned Lamp Flame]!
The second time!
Compared to the last time when he reversed the rules of the [Kingdom of Qing], the [Overturned Lamp Flame] manifesting this time was even more dazzling. It even actively lowered a beam of guiding light!
For a moment, Lu Yang was simply awestruck.
With the Perfected Lords watching, if that mighty figure who changed [Chen Earth] dares to show themselves, the Perfected Lords will deal with them. Moreover, if Chong Guang can reverse [Chen Earth] back, it is undoubtedly something the Perfected Lords of all factions wish to see. Not only will no one stop him, but they will even help him!
But was this the intention of the Perfected Lords?
Of course not!
The Perfected Lords of various factions had their own calculations. It was Chong Guang who took the most critical step, reversing [Chen Earth], which gave him this second chance today!
Chong Guang was right.
From the very beginning, the contingency he left behind wasn’t Chong Ming. At the final step of attaining the golden core, what he relied on, from start to finish, was himself!
(End of this chapter)
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