Chapter 305: An Impossible Person

Time flew like an arrow, years passed like a shuttle.

In a secluded courtyard of a mortal city in Jiangnan.

A formation had been set up here to isolate it from human habitation. Beneath the large locust tree in the courtyard sat a young man in red robes, cross-legged.

The young man’s appearance was identical to Lu Yang’s, only much younger. With raised eyebrows and slightly upturned lips, he possessed a bit more soaring sharpness than Lu Yang’s main body. The only pity was that his eyes were rather dull, his pupils scattered and lightless, clearly just a soulless empty shell.

“Not bad, not bad…”

In another corner of the courtyard, Lu Yang, using [Marionette], observed his masterpiece with interest through the vision of the controlled Qi Refining rogue cultivator.

At this moment, he had already activated the “hypothetical principle.”

Although he didn’t know if any Perfected Lord was watching him, he acted as if there were. Thus, his main body never showed up during the entire refining process of the [Immortal Fetus Incarnation].

Even this wasn’t safe enough.

The [Immortal Fetus Incarnation] also has flaws. If my main consciousness controls the clone and I encounter [Sky-shrouding], even the main body could be implicated!

The lesson from his previous life was too profound.

So this time, Lu Yang planned to change his method.

Thinking of this, he immediately controlled the Qi Refining rogue cultivator to take out a jade box. Inside was a brilliantly glowing Divine Sense that looked full of spirituality.

This was something Lu Yang had severed from his own Divine Sense using [Tribulation Wave]. It had completely severed karma with his main body, and its memories were meticulously processed. It was estimated that after leaving it for a while longer, it would develop self-awareness and become a true “second clone.”

In his previous life, Lu Yang wouldn’t have done this no matter what.

After all, a “second clone” with self-awareness was an uncontrolled hidden danger to the main body. Keeping it was asking for trouble.

But this life was different.

In this life, I have [Marionette]. I can completely erase all the troubles of a second clone, achieving control while isolating external influences!

This way, even if this clone really encountered [Sky-shrouding] and was bewildered by the [Knowledge-Perception Barrier], only the split-off Divine Sense would be bewildered. Lu Yang’s main body could still control the clone through [Marionette], effectively becoming immune to the [Knowledge-Perception Barrier]’s influence to some extent!

So Suo Huan hated [Sky-shrouding] to the extreme…

Lu Yang couldn’t help but shake his head. This Golden Talent settled from Suo Huan’s life was practically designed to counter the [Knowledge-Perception Barrier]!

However, [Marionette] also had limits.

First, it’s still limited by my cultivation. My Immortal Spirit main body is still at the Initial Stage of Foundation Establishment, so at most, I can control those at the Initial Stage of Foundation Establishment.

Second, this is ultimately just a talent molded by [The Book of a Hundred Lifetimes] using [Golden Nature].

Once the target also has [Golden Nature], like a Perfected Lord or someone at Foundation Establishment Perfection like Chong Guang, it will likely be difficult to control them with this talent.

Despite this, in Lu Yang’s view, compared to hypnotic control, isolating karma was the greatest value of the Golden Talent [Marionette]. It allowed him to participate in the games of Perfected Lords like a Great Perfected One at Foundation Establishment Perfection. As a chess piece, he had stepped half a foot off the chessboard.

Soon, as the split spirit merged into the [Immortal Fetus Incarnation].

The originally dull red-robed youth suddenly stood up. His scattered pupils gradually focused, showing spirit. Hiding behind the scenes, Lu Yang revealed a satisfied smile.

“Mission accomplished!”

With this thought, two divine ability brilliances surfaced on Lu Yang’s body, rippling behind his head. They were [Master of Armaments] and [Unyielding Metal]!

“I’ll use this clone to take a trip overseas!”

Overseas, [Emerald Sun Cultivation World].

Lu Yang rode the escaping light, speeding all the way. Then he took out two flying letter spiritual books from his sleeve—one to contact Chong Guang, one to contact [Hong Yun].

Contacting [Hong Yun]: [I have arrived. Where is Fellow Daoist?]

Contacting Chong Guang: [Prepare to act!]

A moment later, under Lu Yang’s expectant gaze, a figure broke through the void and descended quietly, simultaneously erupting with a vast aura.

The newcomer had a face carved as if by a knife and axe. His faint but not dim eyes, like lamps in a hall, fell straight onto Lu Yang. Just this glance made Lu Yang feel as if fire was burning his body. Instantly, golden light erupted, protecting his body in the center with [Unyielding Metal].

Foundation Establishment Perfection!?

Lu Yang took a step back, only then seeing the newcomer’s appearance clearly. He frowned immediately. He recognized the person—it was actually Perfected One [Hong Ju] of the Saint Sect!

For a moment, new and old hatreds welled up in his heart.

Two lives ago, he was pitted to death by this guy using the [Shared Fate Changing Fortune Record Book]! Although he helped him in the last life, one thing didn’t cancel out the other!

I can choose not to repay kindness, but I cannot forget grudges!

Thinking of this, Lu Yang narrowed his eyes. “It seems Senior [Hong Yun] doesn’t trust me very much. Worried I set a trap to harm him, so he didn’t dare come?”

Daoist [Hong Ju] looked at Lu Yang speechlessly upon hearing this.

Isn’t that obvious?

Everyone is a Saint Sect Perfected One. Who wouldn’t want to take the goods without paying? Lord [Hong Yun] judges others by himself, guarding against you animals!

“No need to worry. Lord [Hong Yun] and I are one in mind and body. Whatever I can see, hear, and perceive, Lord [Hong Yun] can sense synchronously.”

[Hong Ju] looked calm. He was molded from [Golden Nature] by Daoist [Hong Yun] when he was still a Perfected Lord. As long as Daoist [Hong Yun] didn’t die and his [Golden Nature] remained, he could exist forever. Essentially, he was very similar to a [Dao Sin], and his connection with [Hong Yun] was similar to Lu Yang’s main body and clone.

So cautious… but understandable.

Lu Yang pondered, becoming more certain that Daoist [Hong Yun]’s hasty death in the previous life was eighty to ninety percent due to [Sky-shrouding]’s secret sabotage behind the scenes!

The next second, a message came from the flying letter contacting Chong Guang.

[[Hong Yun] did not arrive. Plan canceled.]

Pity…

Lu Yang sighed inwardly but piled a smile on his face, looking at [Hong Ju]. “No problem, no problem. I always believe that utmost sincerity can crack open metal and stone.”

“Given time, I believe Senior [Hong Yun] will definitely change his view of me.”

In his opinion, [Hong Yun] wasn’t actually bad.

Don’t look at his lackluster performance before; that was because his opponent was too overpowered. Under [Sky-shrouding]’s layout, he was practically trapped in a dead end.

However, there is always a glimmer of life in everything.

Especially with [Overturned Lamp Flame].

If [Hong Yun] could reverse the current dead end and attract the attention of [Overturned Lamp Flame], strictly speaking, his hope of attaining the Golden Core again was much greater than Chong Guang’s!

Because unlike Chong Guang, once an Innate Divine Ability was attained, it was attained forever. When [Hong Yun] became a Perfected Lord, [Sky-shrouding] hadn’t reversed the attributes of [Chen Earth] yet. So he didn’t have the defect of [Chen Earth]. As long as he could get [Overturned Lamp Flame]’s attention, the possibility of him lifting his Blessed Land and becoming a Perfected Lord was extremely high!

But precisely because of this.

Regarding Daoist [Hong Yun], [Sky-shrouding] guarded against him strictly, giving him absolutely no chance to re-ascend to the position for a full five thousand years.

Soon, the two arrived at the headquarters of the Immortal Alliance in the [Emerald Sun Cultivation World].

But in the next second, Lu Yang’s steps halted abruptly.

Because he saw someone in the Immortal Alliance headquarters who absolutely shouldn’t have appeared here, causing him to freeze on the spot.

It was a curvaceous woman with a cold appearance and a holy temperament. Her demeanor was proper, like a lady from a noble family who never stepped out of her boudoir. Yet the hem of her long dress was split almost to her waist. As she walked, flashes of snow-white skin were dazzling, appearing and disappearing like a white lotus in the mud.

How is this possible…

Although he often saw her in the Myriad Spirits Banner in the past, this was the first time Lu Yang saw the living person again after many years. His pupils constricted instantly—

…[Yu Suzhen]!?

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