Chapter 309: Fruit of Void Attainment, Wu You Heaven!

It was a very peculiar sensation.

It started from the [Myriad Spirits Banner] in [Sky-Shrouding]’s hand, then began to expand outward like a gentle breeze blowing past everyone present.

Something was coming.

At this moment, everyone felt the same sensation in their hearts, but that was all. It couldn’t be seen, heard, or touched, just like an illusion.

Instantly, countless voices rang in Lu Yang’s ears. Everything around him became blurred, as if a thin veil had appeared out of thin air, impossible to lift. His entire being felt as if ascending to heaven, rising above the clouds and rain. Looking around, he couldn’t see the sun or moon above, nor rivers or seas below.

He pulled my consciousness in!

Lu Yang was slightly startled but reacted quickly. He cut the connection again, severing the link with the clone and switching from first-person perspective to third-person perspective.

Then he saw it.

The entire [Immortal Alliance] headquarters was frozen in time like an insect in amber. Everyone had their eyes closed in slumber, unaware of the outside world.

There were only two exceptions.

One was [Perfected Lord Qingcheng Feixue], who acted at the last moment. Her three thousand strands of black hair cascaded like a waterfall, and her exquisite face bore a dignified expression, like a classical lady. The other was shrouded in thin mist, face obscured and gender indistinguishable. The secretive appearance was clearly [Sky-Shrouding].

“What a [Mu Changsheng].”

Just then, [Sky-Shrouding] suddenly spoke, actually laughing aloud: “I underestimated you. The Fruit of Void Attainment… actually has some substance!”

“Interesting.”

On the other side, [Perfected Lord Qingcheng Feixue] stared straight at [Sky-Shrouding], sneering: “Who are you? Still hiding your head and showing your tail in front of me…”

“…A [Perfected Lord] of my Saint Sect?”

Facing such a question, [Sky-Shrouding] naturally couldn’t admit it. He just smiled, then turned his gaze towards Lu Yang’s direction.

The next second, he laughed heartily:

Was this also anticipated by Fellow Daoist? Knowing [Mu Changsheng] had other arrangements, so you didn’t act. I made a fool of myself in front of Fellow Daoist.

His words showed no annoyance at his failed scheme, but were full of laughter instead. In planning and strategizing, gains and losses are natural. He was most adept at this path and failed most often in it too, so naturally, he could take it in stride. Besides, the appearance of the scene before him wasn’t entirely without gain for him.

This person… should be a [Perfected Lord]!

Under the influence of the [Dao Fruit], everyone’s consciousness was pulled away, leaving their main bodies defenseless. Any random person could kill them all.

Only a [Perfected Lord] could divide their mind.

And just now, he felt that unseen gaze again, indicating the other party could also resist the [Dao Fruit]’s attraction and ensure their consciousness wasn’t affected.

If this isn’t a [Perfected Lord], what is?

It seems I was overly suspicious before…

Lu Yang had been hiding behind the scenes from beginning to end, daring not to show himself. This made [Sky-Shrouding] once suspect he was actually an audacious cultivator at [Foundation Establishment Perfection].

Looking at it now, that must have been an illusion.

After all, being at [Foundation Establishment Perfection], [Hong Ju] beside him was already deeply ensnared and unable to extricate himself, yet Lu Yang could still maintain part of his clarity.

“Fellow Daoist is one move ahead this time.”

“But the outcome is still unknown!”

As his voice fell, [Sky-Shrouding] sat cross-legged directly, closing his eyes tightly, and began to carefully comprehend the mysterious [Dao Fruit] that had suddenly appeared.

On the other side, [Perfected Lord Qingcheng Feixue] also looked at Lu Yang with interest:

I knew there was something wrong with this person…

The secret technique he used against that woman just now should be from the [Heaven-Mending True Scripture]… Could he be a [Peak Master of Heaven-Mending Peak] from a certain generation of my Saint Sect?

Then who is the [Perfected Lord] behind him?

And this one…

Thinking of this, [Perfected Lord Qingcheng Feixue] glanced at [Sky-Shrouding] again. The other party was covered too tightly; she suspected it was someone she knew.

…Forget it.

After some thought, [Perfected Lord Qingcheng Feixue] returned her attention to the mysterious [Dao Fruit] before her eyes. A look of admiration appeared in her eyes: “[Mu Changsheng], [Perfected One Primordial]… truly remarkable. The theory of [Void Attainment] is ethereal and vague. How exactly did he achieve it? Simply incredible!”

Thinking of this, she also quickly entered meditation.

Meanwhile, Lu Yang, seeing that neither of the two [Perfected Lords] intended to act, and confirming he could cut the connection at any time, reconnected with his clone.

The next second, the sound of rushing wind rang in Lu Yang’s ears. Opening his eyes again, Lu Yang found himself back in that realm above the clouds and rain.

Only this time, there was an additional figure in front of him.

It was an old man in white robes, with white hair and an aged face, wearing a gentle smile. However, his body appeared slightly illusory, clearly not of real flesh and blood.

“Poor Daoist [Mu Changsheng], greets Fellow Daoist.”

Hearing this, Lu Yang immediately cupped his hands in return. Then the white-robed old man said solemnly, “This [Wu You Heaven] was left by this Poor Daoist before death.”

“However, Fellow Daoist is currently still outside [Wu You Heaven] and has not truly entered. This Poor Daoist came specifically to clarify the stakes to Fellow Daoist. Otherwise, if Fellow Daoist rushes into [Wu You Heaven] rashly without knowing how to respond and ends up wasting merit and destiny in vain, that is not my wish.”

[Perfected One Primordial] spoke very pleasantly.

However, Lu Yang didn’t listen to a single word. He just stared straight at him: “Fellow Daoist is a person from five thousand years ago… how can you still be alive?”

Could it be like [Perfected One Blood Demon], feigning death to pass the days?

A [Foundation Establishment] [Perfected One] could indeed live for a long time using that method, but it was akin to death, with consciousness dormant. For the person themselves, there was no real sense of longevity.

But in the next second, [Perfected One Primordial] shook his head:

“No, this Poor Daoist died long ago.”

He looked calm as he said, “The [Perfected Lords] monitor heaven and earth. In the past, they regarded me as a thorn in their side. If I were alive, how could I hide from them?”

“Then Senior…” Lu Yang looked doubtful.

Speaking of this, [Perfected One Primordial]’s brow suddenly relaxed, revealing a look of self-satisfaction: “This is the beauty of [Wu You Heaven]!”

“When false is taken for true, true becomes false; when nothingness becomes something, existence returns to nothingness.”

“The ‘me’ Fellow Daoist sees is an illusory me, evolved by [Wu You Heaven] itself. The real me has long reincarnated.”

Lu Yang looked surprised: “…Such a thing exists?”

“Ordinary means naturally cannot achieve this, but the fruit I verified made it possible.” [Perfected One Primordial] smiled and pointed above his head.

[Dao Fruit] [Wu You Heaven]!

“Consciousness is a very subtle thing. Although I am not truly a living being, to myself, I believe I am indeed ‘alive’.”

As his voice fell, [Perfected One Primordial] stopped explaining and changed the subject: “Unfortunately, the [Dao Sin] formed after my death was released too early. I originally left it behind intending to borrow the ‘Infinite’ imagery of [Eternal Flowing Water]. As a result, it escaped while [Wu You Heaven] was not yet perfect.”

“If that [Dao Sin] had been taken away by other means, it would have been fine; [Wu You Heaven] still wouldn’t manifest.”

“But they just had to use the method I left behind, guiding it with the [Myriad Spirits Banner]. With karma triggered, [Wu You Heaven] ultimately revealed its tracks.”

“Perhaps this is also Heaven’s will.”

Speaking of this, [Perfected One Primordial] shook his head again. Clearly, in his estimation, [Wu You Heaven] should have waited until it was completely perfect before manifesting in the world.

“…”

Looking at the emotional [Perfected One Primordial], Lu Yang didn’t speak. Instead, he sat upright, carefully observing this kind-looking old man before him.

After pondering, he asked in a deep voice, “So why did Senior guide me here?”

Facing Lu Yang’s question, [Perfected One Primordial] didn’t answer directly but pointed below: “Does Fellow Daoist know what the specific scene within this [Wu You Heaven] is?”

Lu Yang shook his head: “Please enlighten me, Senior.”

“The answer is simple… [Wu You Heaven] was attained by me through [Void Attainment]. The scene within is naturally my life, which is the great tribulation from five thousand years ago!”

“And I haven’t invited only Fellow Daoist.”

“All cultivators in the world who have reached [Foundation Establishment] can enter [Wu You Heaven] and re-walk my tribulation of the past. Whoever can break through the tribulation and emerge will be able to control [Wu You Heaven]…”

“And ascend to the position of [Perfected Lord]!”

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