Chapter 300: A Terrifying Scene, Encountering Sky-shrouding Again!

[Eternal Brilliance Precious-Light Grotto-Heaven]!

This name alone occupied only a minuscule part of Lu Yang’s memories from his previous life. If his cultivation hadn’t been high enough, he wouldn’t have even remembered it.

Martial Uncle Chong Guang mentioned it to me in the past.

The [Perfected Lord Heavenly Fortune Bright Light], opened palaces, established a Grotto-Heaven, ten thousand truths came to pay respects, named [Eternal Brilliance Precious-Light Grotto-Heaven], hanging high like the rising sun, not falling from the clouds for a thousand years…

Daoist [Hong Yun].

The so-called [Perfected Lord Heavenly Fortune Bright Light] was the Perfected Lord Daoist title of Daoist [Hong Yun] before his reincarnation, and the [Eternal Brilliance Precious-Light Grotto-Heaven] was his symbol.

This Grotto-Heaven fragment actually belongs to Daoist [Hong Yun]!

Thinking of this, Lu Yang’s mind immediately became active. After all, Daoist [Hong Yun] was the easiest person to manipulate among those related to Perfected Lords.

Back then, even the [Peak Master of Heaven-Mending Peak] dared to howl at him a couple of times!

The danger level of the Grotto-Heaven fragment he left behind would naturally not be that high, and it was very likely that some good things were truly left inside!

Lu Yang recalled the Daoist [Hong Yun] he met in his previous life. At that time, the other party had already recovered his cultivation to the Perfection of Foundation Establishment and had even refined a [Precious Brilliance Blessed Land]. Thinking about it now, perhaps he had found this Grotto-Heaven fragment that landed here and recovered after refining it!

A Blessed Land…

Lu Yang rolled his eyes. [Si Fire] was the fire of furnaces and smelting, the longevity of metal. If he, as a Geng Metal [Immortal Spirit] in this life, could be nurtured within it…

The benefits would be immense!

But in the next second, Lu Yang regained his calm: “No rush. Haste makes waste; patience brings safety. Let Perfected One Xiao Hai explore it properly first…”

With his mind made up, Perfected One Xiao Hai, who had originally been intimidated by the terrifying scene of the Grotto-Heaven fragment and the fire snake formed by [Si Fire], and had vaguely harbored thoughts of retreat, suddenly changed his mind: It wasn’t easy for me to get in here. If I can’t bring anything back for my clansmen, how can I be worthy of their support for so many years?

Thinking of this, Perfected One Xiao Hai felt lucky again:

My Li Family has worked hard for ten generations. To obtain this heavenly opportunity is a sign of great fortune. Perhaps there is no risk.

Risk it!

With this thought, Perfected One Xiao Hai immediately mustered his spiritual power. At the same time, a pocket-sized golden ship appeared in his hand, emitting powerful aura fluctuations.

Superior Spirit Treasure [Frontier-Expanding Ship]!

The divine wonder of this spiritual treasure was called [Frontier-Expanding], possessing the ability to break through disasters and solve difficulties. Boosted by this divine wonder, Perfected One Xiao Hai felt more confident.

Immediately after, protected by the Spirit Treasure, he strode into the dilapidated palace at the snake’s head. At a glance, he saw the center of the palace, where three jade slips lay on an ancient desk. Bathed in the light of the [Si Fire], they were not damaged but instead glowed brightly.

Opportunity!

Perfected One Xiao Hai became increasingly excited. Disregarding the damage to the [Frontier-Expanding Ship], he forced his way through the might and scorching heat of the [Si Fire], arriving step by step in front of the desk.

With a sweep of his Divine Sense, the contents of the three jade slips instantly came into view.

Borrowing Perfected One Xiao Hai’s perspective, Lu Yang naturally took it all in. He saw that the nature of the three jade slips involved completely different fields.

True Interpretation of Hollow Void Inner Observation of Heaven and Earth, Upper Bright Golden Lamp Jade Light, Bright Light Daily Record…

Lu Yang’s eyes lit up instantly!

With his current Daoist cultivation, he could naturally see the gold content of the three jade slips. It was no exaggeration to say that each one would be a priceless treasure in the outside world!

True Interpretation of Hollow Void Inner Observation of Heaven and Earth—this is a secret technique for constructing Blessed Lands and establishing Grotto-Heavens!

This was not for ordinary Perfected Ones!

Those who could use this must be at least Great Perfected Ones at the Perfection of Foundation Establishment. And only at the Perfected Lord level could its divine wonders be truly utilized!

Such a secret technique was likely deduced by Daoist [Hong Yun] when he was the [Perfected Lord Heavenly Fortune Bright Light] to manage his own Grotto-Heaven. It might even involve the cultivation of a Perfected Lord… But why would such a wondrous method, involving the fundamental cultivation of a Perfected Lord, be left here?

Lu Yang closed his spiritual platform tightly, looking increasingly nervous.

The content of the second jade slip, Upper Bright Golden Lamp Jade Light, was equally exaggerated. It was a secret technique used to sense [Overturned Lamp Flame], also a foundation of a Perfected Lord!

This is something one can only hope to come across by chance!

Because this is equivalent to a Perfected Lord on a Dao Fruit deliberately opening a backdoor on the Dao Fruit, and then recording the key to that backdoor…

What was the difference between this and seeking death?

Would one pass on such fundamental things to others, inviting them to compete for the position?

No… this should be what Daoist [Hong Yun] left for himself. It was probably a backdoor he left, planning to regain the Dao Fruit after his thousand-year lifespan ended and he reincarnated!

Thinking of this, a look of suspicion gradually appeared on Lu Yang’s face.

This wasn’t right. Just looking at this, Daoist [Hong Yun] was obviously prepared for his reincarnation, and very thoroughly at that. Everything was ready.

But what was the result?

According to Martial Uncle Chong Guang, he fell in the great tribulation five thousand years ago. During these full five thousand years, he reincarnated frequently, but never ascended to the position again…

…He didn’t even try.

The remaining Dao Fruits today are few. It was precisely because of this that Martial Uncle Chong Guang was determined to seek [Overturned Lamp Flame] and compete with Daoist [Hong Yun].

It seemed fine at the time, but looking back now… it didn’t make sense!

At least judging from the first two jade slips, Daoist [Hong Yun]’s preparations were quite perfect. It shouldn’t have been impossible for him to attempt ascending to position for a whole five thousand years.

Soon, following Perfected One Xiao Hai’s gaze, Lu Yang looked at the third jade slip.

Bright Light Daily Record.

This was relatively simpler. It was Daoist [Hong Yun]’s diary, recording his insights and experiences while he was still in the position of a Perfected Lord.

But in the next second, Lu Yang was shaken to the core.

Because on one of the pages of the Bright Light Daily Record, a sentence was clearly written:

“Recently discovered that [Chen Earth] seems to be changing. Unfortunately, it coincides with the millennial tribulation, and heavenly secrets are obscured, making it difficult to calculate karma. Follow-up investigations should be conducted…”

[Chen Earth]!

Lu Yang had not expected at all that Daoist [Hong Yun] had discovered the abnormality of [Chen Earth] as early as five thousand years ago, while he was still in the position of a Perfected Lord!

But this explained everything.

The reason why Daoist [Hong Yun] fell back when he was a Perfected Lord was definitely due to [Sky-shrouding]’s secret manipulation! Because he knew too much!

Maybe even the jade slips here are wrong! These jade slips weren’t left by Daoist [Hong Yun]! How could secret techniques concerning one’s own Dao path be written down? If it were me, I would definitely memorize them by heart. The reason they turned into jade slips is probably that they were forcibly extracted from Daoist [Hong Yun]’s memories!

[Knowledge-Perception Barrier]!

Only this could explain Daoist [Hong Yun]’s situation.

Why couldn’t he re-ascend to position for a full five thousand years? Because the memories related to the two backdoors he left while alive were all stripped away and forgotten!

Without the True Interpretation of Hollow Void Inner Observation of Heaven and Earth, it was hard for him to re-refine a Blessed Land or Grotto-Heaven.

Without the Upper Bright Golden Lamp Jade Light, he couldn’t perfectly sense [Overturned Lamp Flame].

Missing these two, what was the difference from [Seeking Golden Core] from scratch? If someone else interfered, it would be perfectly normal not to re-ascend for five thousand years!

Wait…

Suddenly, Lu Yang’s expression changed. In his previous life, Daoist [Hong Yun] did refine a Blessed Land again, which meant he eventually found this Grotto-Heaven fragment.

But as the mastermind behind the scenes, would [Sky-shrouding] sit back and watch this happen?

The Daoist [Hong Yun] of the previous life was killed by [Perfected Lord Feixue]. Why? Because of Daoist [Blood Demon]. At that time, he stumbled into his own trap without thinking much…

…Hiss!

At this moment, even though he was merely borrowing Perfected One Xiao Hai’s perspective, Lu Yang still felt an indescribable, bone-chilling coldness.

Because at the end of Perfected One Xiao Hai’s line of sight.

Amidst the flickering [Si Fire], a figure suddenly appeared.

He stood there in the fire, observing Perfected One Xiao Hai with interest, as if he had never left, only that Perfected One Xiao Hai hadn’t remembered him.

In an instant, Lu Yang almost stopped thinking.

“[Sky-shrouding]”!!!

Pitch-black eyes, a smiling gaze. At this moment, it seemed to penetrate through Perfected One Xiao Hai’s flesh and land on Lu Yang, who was hiding behind him.

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