Chapter 284: The Dao Fruit Falls!

At this moment, inside the Foundation Establishment Realm.

Not far from the battlefield between Lu Yang and Venerable Vimalakirti, Great Perfected Ones from the Dao Court, the Sword Pavilion, and the Saint Sect were confronting each other.

To be precise, the Saint Sect’s Great Perfected One was facing off against both the Sword Pavilion and the Dao Court alone.

However, despite the standoff, the atmosphere between the three parties wasn’t that tense. No one had any intention of fighting to the death for someone else.

There was even a sense of watching a show.

“Fellow Daoist Ye, who do you think will win between Yuan Tu and Vimalakirti? This commotion is a bit too big; I reckon at least one of them will die.”

The Great Perfected One from the Dao Court was a Rank 2 official named Chen Ruzhen. He was the [Minister of Capital Skies Military Control] who had previously met Suo Huan on behalf of the Dao Court.

The Great Perfected One from the Sword Pavilion was none other than the current head of the Ye family, Ye Shaoying.

Ye Guyue was his daughter.

Therefore, strictly speaking, he was the person who wanted to kill Lu Yang the most right now. Unfortunately, the Great Perfected One from the Saint Sect was blocking his path directly ahead.

“…Hmph!”

After pondering for a moment, Ye Shaoying sneered. “Fellow Daoist Vimalakirti has attained the Dao for many years. Even if he is injured, how can that demon, who just broke through, be his match?”

This wasn’t spoken out of anger, but was a conclusion based on analysis. False holding was still false holding. Even with the realm of a Great Perfected One, he was ultimately inferior. In a real fight, he would inevitably die in battle. Even if Venerable Vimalakirti was in bad shape, there was no reason for him to be slain by a junior in battle.

“Fellow Daoist, your words are incorrect.”

Before Ye Shaoying could finish, the Great Perfected One from the Saint Sect laughed heartily. “You must know, similar things have happened before.”

“…What a joke!”

Ye Shaoying naturally knew what the other party was referring to. It was nothing more than Chong Guang, who at the Perfection of the Middle Stage of Foundation Establishment, had also falsely held the position of a Great Perfected One to kill enemies in battle.

But who was Chong Guang?

Born as an immortal spirit reincarnate with a Perfected Lord as a backer. With such a background, even in the Sword Pavilion, he would be a disciple focused on cultivation. How could Lu Yang compare to him?

But just then.

Boom!

A loud noise came from the distant battlefield. Spiritual tides surged, actually affecting both the Foundation Establishment Realm and the physical world simultaneously. The originally chaotic heavenly secrets gradually became clear.

The three Great Perfected Ones immediately looked over.

The first thing that caught their eyes was Lu Yang, trapped by the [Stainless Pure Earth Temple]. He was dripping with blood, his breath weak as a thread, looking like he was on the verge of death.

Seeing this, Ye Shaoying immediately looked delighted. “As expected, Fellow Daoist Vimalakirti won!”

On the other side, Chen Ruzhen of the Dao Court also looked pleased. If Lu Yang really lost, did that mean the Dao Court’s goal might still be achieved?

Meanwhile, the Saint Sect’s Great Perfected One looked grim.

His name was [Jun Tong], a Great Perfected One under [Perfected Lord Iridescent Brocade]. Because [Perfected Lord Iridescent Brocade] had always been on good terms with [Perfected Lord Qingcheng Feixue], he actually appreciated Lu Yang quite a bit. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have actively stepped in to block the Sword Pavilion and the Dao Court for him.

However, the current situation was obviously bad.

He’s a young man after all. Too arrogant after breaking through… Vimalakirti is a Great Perfected One; escaping with his life would have been good enough. How could he be so easily killed?

Thinking this, [Jun Tong] couldn’t help but sigh inwardly.

But… I can’t let him enter the Pure Land!

The weight of an ordinary Perfected One and a Great Perfected One was completely different. [Jun Tong] had already made up his mind to kill Lu Yang directly at the critical moment.

This way, at least I can send his soul to reincarnate. This person’s talent is so high that in my Saint Sect, only Chong Guang could compare in the last thousand years. It’s just that his Dao path was severed, leading to such an outcome. If I let him go through five reincarnations and start over, he might still be a useful talent…

Thinking this, [Jun Tong] was about to act.

But in the next second, he suddenly stopped in his tracks, staring straight at the [Stainless Pure Earth Temple] covering Lu Yang, frowning slightly.

Where is Vimalakirti?

At the same time, Ye Shaoying and Chen Ruzhen also realized something was wrong. They looked around, but found no trace of Vimalakirti in either the physical world or the Foundation Establishment Realm.

Where the hell did he?

Just then, Lu Yang’s main body suddenly opened his eyes. Then he slowly stood up. With this movement, an astonishing scene appeared.

The [Stainless Pure Earth Temple] collapsed!

Boundless Buddhist light, masters, and monks—at this moment, they seemed made of tofu, unable to withstand Lu Yang’s aura at all, shattering inch by inch!

Instantly, Ye Shaoying’s face stiffened.

Impossible!

The [Stainless Pure Earth Temple] was the root of Vimalakirti’s Dao Foundation. Its collapse meant he was dead? Was he really slain by Lu Yang?

On the other side, Chen Ruzhen from the Dao Court looked terrified, silently retreating behind Ye Shaoying… After all, it was well known that Dao Court cultivators had the weakest combat power. Since Lu Yang could kill Venerable Vimalakirti, he could most likely kill him too. How could he not be frightened?

But soon, the two regained their calm.

Ye Shaoying shook his head and said, “Fellow Daoist Vimalakirti was injured after all. While he lost this time, the result might not be the same once he recovers in the future.”

“Recover?”

Just then, a clear laugh came over. Lu Yang opened his eyes and beckoned with his hand. [Tribulation Wave] flew over from the physical world.

“You gentlemen shouldn’t overthink it.”

“From now on, there is no such person as Vimalakirti anymore!”

Lu Yang’s voice rumbled out. For a moment, only his voice echoed. The others’ expressions changed slightly as they subconsciously began to calculate.

Soon, Ye Shaoying revealed a shocked look.

“No karma… how can there be no karma!?”

After death, Pure Land Venerables did not enter reincarnation but were guided back by the Pure Land through karma. They were extremely hard to kill… Yet now, Vimalakirti’s karma was extinguished!

[Yuan Tu]!

The fifth divine wonder of [Tribulation Wave]. This sword severed karma when killing. No one could calculate it, and the person killed would inevitably become someone without cause or effect.

Even the Pure Land couldn’t guide him back!

The only result was the complete dissipation of his soul!

With such a battle result, so what if Lu Yang was heavily injured and on the verge of death? Unless a Perfected Lord stepped out, he was one of the few great divine ability users in this world!

From this day forth, his name would remain in heaven and earth!

Just then, a dazzling golden light suddenly rose in the West. It seemed to finally realize something was wrong. An invisible gaze was cast over.

Instantly, all things in heaven and earth seemed to fall into silence. All kinds of brilliance stopped circulating. Only that invisible gaze remained, scrutinizing everything. Finally, it gradually revealed anger, falling straight onto Lu Yang, instantly crushing him until his tendons snapped and bones broke.

Yet even so, Lu Yang still raised his head.

Under that immense pressure, he stood tall.

“What can you do to me?”

Boom!

Thunder exploded. The pressure in the gaze intensified countless times, but at the critical moment, it was blocked by another mighty force and dissipated into nothingness.

Two massive divine thoughts intertwined in the void—

“Fellow Daoist, in chess, everyone relies on their own ability. Flipping the board after losing a piece isn’t very dignified.”

“Amitabha…”

The Saint Sect had made its move!

Lu Yang didn’t know who it was, but in any case, falsely holding the position of a Great Perfected One and slaying Vimalakirti in battle was enough for a Saint Sect Perfected Lord to step forward and personally protect him!

Moreover, for the Perfected Lords, there was now another more important matter.

At this moment, everyone suddenly felt a sensation, including Lu Yang. Everyone raised their heads, looking toward the Foundation Establishment Realm, looking at that Dao Fruit Star.

[Eternal Flowing Water].

This should have been a normal occurrence.

But at this moment, for some reason, the Dao Fruit that hung high in the sky, untouchable and unreachable, suddenly underwent a change.

It actually began to fall!

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