Chapter 275: Kill to Your Heart's Content!

Outside the Four Seas Sect lies the Overturning Sea.

Legend had it that this place was originally not a sea, but a massive island resembling a continent. However, during the last millennial tribulation, it became a battlefield for the overseas Perfected Lords.

The result was naturally a cataclysm. A magnificent island continent sank, and the tens of thousands of cultivators and over a hundred dao lineages upon it were all exterminated. From then on, it bore the name [Overturning Sea]. Since it bordered the Four Seas Sect, the dwelling of a Perfected Lord, few blind demons dared to approach it.

But now, the scene had changed.

A divine mountain had risen from the sea within the [Overturning Sea]. The Essence Magnetism Divine Light from the mountain illuminated the azure sky, disrupting the Five Elements wherever it passed.

At this moment, just outside the divine mountain.

Cloud Whales cleaved through the waves one after another, carrying rolling demonic Qi that gathered into dark clouds filling the sky. They slowly advanced, encircling the divine mountain in the center.

Then, the Cloud Whales opened their mouths.

Wave after wave of shrimp soldiers and crab generals wielding spiritual artifacts, along with sea demons, lined up in formation. They spread out across the sea, treading on the water as if it were flat ground.

Within the formation of demon soldiers, a woman wearing light armor that outlined her graceful figure stood tall. A pair of tender dragon horns grew amidst her long black hair, radiating the brilliance of divine abilities. She became the center of this sky-filling army of demons, her golden eyes illuminating the surrounding seas like fire.

It was none other than Dragon King [Sui Ling].

Her cultivation was not comparable to [Sui Ying]’s; she was only at the Middle Stage of Foundation Establishment and had condensed one Innate Divine Ability. However, she knew this well and had prepared her means early on.

Looking at the sky-filling demon soldiers around her, [Sui Ling] narrowed her eyes in satisfaction.

It was worth the extra drilling I put in daily. That’s how I gathered the troops needed for the [Heavenly Demon Sea-Ordering Grand Formation]. This is the perfect chance to show off my skills!

Although [Sui Ling] intended to avenge [Sui Ying], she knew her own cultivation was inferior to his. Thus, she had deployed all her assets for this operation—a full 490,000 demon soldiers. Now that they were in formation with her at the center, she was confident she could suppress anyone unless a Great Perfected One arrived in person.

It’s a pity I still lack prestige.

If Eldest Brother personally wrote a decree to summon the demons of the palace and gathered a million troops, we might even stand a fighting chance against a Great Perfected One.

Besides this, [Sui Ling] had other schemes in mind.

This operation wasn’t just to avenge [Sui Ying]; she also planned to use this opportunity to make a name for herself, gain the Dragon Lord’s favor, and advance further within the Dragon Palace.

Just then, a demon soldier suddenly reported, “Your Highness, a group of Buddhist cultivators has arrived outside the formation, claiming they want to enter the mountain.”

[Sui Ling] was stunned. “Buddhist cultivators? What are they here for? Are they here to convert my Dragon Palace disciples to the Pure Land to become some ‘Protector Heavenly Dragons’ again?”

With this thought, [Sui Ling] immediately opened the formation gate.

Shortly after, twenty-four monks with benevolent faces strode in. The leader had white eyebrows and wore a cassock of gold and jade.

“Amitabha!”

Upon seeing [Sui Ling], the leading old monk pressed his palms together, chanted the Buddha’s name, and chuckled softly. “This poor monk is Hui Ku. Greetings, Benefactor [Sui Ling].”

“Skip the formalities.” [Sui Ling] waved her hand and stared straight at the old monk. noticing he was only at the Perfection of the Middle Stage of Foundation Establishment, she felt much more at ease.

He’s not a Great Perfected One level Pure Land Venerable. I doubt he can make any waves.

Thinking this, [Sui Ling] calmed down considerably and asked in a deep voice, “Master, you’ve come a long way. May I ask for what purpose? Is it also for this divine mountain?”

“Not at all.”

Hui Ku shook his head. “We are here by the Bodhisattva’s decree to respectfully invite the [Vast Strength Heavenly Dragon Arhat] to return to his position. Benefactor, you cannot kill this person.”

“…What?”

[Sui Ling] pinched her fingers to calculate and instantly looked furious. “What [Vast Strength Heavenly Dragon Arhat]? That’s clearly the Saint Sect Perfected One Yuan Tu who killed [Sui Ying]!”

“Are you trying to stop me from avenging my brother?”

“Amitabha.” Hui Ku smiled. “When will vengeance ever end? Benefactor, you are too attached to appearances. perhaps you would like to accompany us to the Pure Land to cleanse your soul?”

These words instantly cooled [Sui Ling] down. She heard the implied threat in Hui Ku’s words: he was telling her to cooperate obediently, capture Yuan Tu, and hand him over to the Pure Land. If she didn’t know what was good for her, she might have to go to the Pure Land herself and become a Protector Heavenly Dragon!

“…Fine.”

Thinking of this, [Sui Ling]’s tone softened significantly. “Since the Pure Land wants him, then forget it. When the time comes, you masters can handle it yourselves.”

Entering the Pure Land was a fate worse than death anyway, so it counted as revenge.

Hui Ku nodded in satisfaction.

Following this, the twenty-four monks took their positions in a corner of the formation. Among them, twenty-one were Protector Vajras at the Great Perfection of Qi Refining.

Besides Hui Ku, there were two Arhats at the Initial Stage of Foundation Establishment.

At this moment, one of the Arhats leaned close to Hui Ku and whispered, “Senior Brother, we won’t really have to fight that Yuan Tu, will we?”

Lu Yang was now famous in the mainland.

Especially when he publicly surpassed Ye Guyue. Hui Ku had witnessed it with his own eyes and still remembered it vividly, knowing full well how terrifying this great demon was.

But even so, facing the Arhat’s lack of confidence, Hui Ku remained calm. “Don’t worry. This time, the decree came directly from the Bodhisattva. All sides have already negotiated. Do you think Yuan Tu is still the same as before, protected by the big shots in the sky? He’s long been a fallen phoenix, worse off than a chicken!”

“Without a Perfected Lord as his backer, who can he rely on?”

“We just wait for him to walk into the trap. Let these monsters take the brunt of it outside, and we’ll sit back and reap the rewards!”

Hui Ku looked smug as he finished. After all, he had pulled strings with several Venerables in the Pure Land to secure this opportunity for merit.

Meanwhile, outside the [Overturning Sea].

Lu Yang and Suo Huan arrived via escaping light but stopped far away. Looking at the demonic clouds filling the sky in the distance, both frowned slightly.

Then, Suo Huan took out the [Void Heaven Mirror].

The mirror faced the distant demonic clouds, and light surfaced on its face, instantly illuminating the scene within. Aside from the demonic Qi, the brilliant Buddhist light of the Cultivators was incredibly distinct.

“It really is the Four Seas Sect…”

Lu Yang shook his head. The situation was even worse than expected. His previous plan of sneaking in with his True Body was clearly impossible now.

“Besides them, there are Buddhist cultivators,” Suo Huan’s expression shifted as well. He glanced at Lu Yang and said helplessly, “I’m afraid they are here for you, Fellow Daoist.”

“It’s not easy being you, Fellow Daoist.”

Lu Yang stood with his hands behind his back and smiled bitterly.

This shithole… I can’t catch a break! Why force me like this?

For some reason, he suddenly recalled his very first few lives, the experience of facing the Peak Master of Heaven-Mending Peak for the first time—drawing his sword to slash the heavens, only to be crushed to death by a single finger.

Is Heaven’s will truly impossible to defy?

But how did Chong Guang survive back then?

In an instant, his last conversation with Chong Guang in the [Cave Sun Blessed Land] flooded his mind. He hadn’t felt much then, but now it struck him deeply—

A man must rely on himself!

Lu Yang’s thoughts raced. He closed his eyes, then opened them again. A chilling killing intent suddenly appeared in his gaze as he looked toward the Essence Magnetism Divine Mountain.

That’s right, I can only rely on myself! I am now an abandoned pawn. Only by cutting through all obstacles with my own power, achieving the Perfection of the Middle Stage of Foundation Establishment, and using the [Tribulation Wave]’s [Law Upholder] divine wonder to master a third Innate Divine Ability in advance—assuming the position of a Great Perfected One—can I hope to break this deadlock and regain the Perfected Lord’s favor.

As of today, neither he nor Suo Huan had any room to retreat.

The only way was forward.

“…Fine.”

With this thought, Lu Yang looked again at the monstrous demonic Qi and blinding Buddhist light in the distance, grinning coldly. “Perfect. No need to distinguish right from wrong—I’ll just kill to my heart’s content!”

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