Chapter 323: A Truly Good Person?
Jiangnan, outside the Ten-Thousand-Man Pit.
Above the vault of heaven, a majestic and magnificent boat was docked amidst the clouds. Layers of spiritual light completely concealed the appearance of the entire boat.
On the deck of the boat, a figure stood with hands clasped behind his back.
It was Perfected One Vanquishing-Demon, Ye Guangji.
Standing beside him on both sides were the direct descendants of the Ye Family, two Middle Stage Foundation Establishment cultivators, who were also Lu Yang’s old acquaintances— Ye Guyue and Ye Xingfeng.
“Uncle… I think you are too pedantic.”
Ye Xingfeng spoke first: “The [Mystic Spirit World Realm] is, after all, a [Great World Realm] where [Dao Fruits] exist. We should find a way to capture it, not expel it.”
“Correct.”
Ye Guyue also nodded: “I know Uncle’s worry. It’s nothing more than feeling that if the [Mystic Spirit World Realm] attacks, it will cause some damage to Jiangnan…”
“Not just ‘some’.”
Before Ye Guyue finished speaking, Perfected One Vanquishing-Demon turned his head and interrupted: “Once the [Mystic Spirit World Realm] invades, to harvest Qi, they will inevitably engage in wanton slaughter.”
“At that time, centered on the Ten-Thousand-Man Pit, in the surrounding territories, how many of the tens of billions of common people will have their families broken and lives lost, wives separated and children scattered?”
Ye Guyue nodded with a look of understanding: “Indeed, it takes decades for so many people to be reborn after reincarnation… it really isn’t just ‘some’.”
“But this is also the karma they should bear.”
“We Sword Pavilion have raised the people for so many years; isn’t it for use at this moment?”
“Using them as bait, we can capture all those cultivators from the [Mystic Spirit World Realm] alive, and even counterattack into the [Mystic Spirit World Realm]. The harvest will definitely be greater!”
Perfected One Vanquishing-Demon didn’t reply but shook his head: “You didn’t understand.”
Ye Guyue frowned even deeper.
“Uncle… how did this junior not understand? Life and death, reincarnation. Those common people are ignorant and can’t see through it. Can it be that Uncle also can’t see through it?”
“Can you see through it?”
Perfected One Vanquishing-Demon looked helpless: “If you die and cannot break the [Mystery of the Womb] in your reincarnation, becoming someone else from then on, can you easily see through it?”
Ye Guyue’s expression changed drastically: “How can this be the same?”
Perfected One Vanquishing-Demon retorted: “How is it different?”
“I am a Perfected One!”
Ye Guyue looked solemn, as if stating a supreme truth: “For common people, they cannot seek the Truth. Life is but an illusion, life and death a great dream.”
“But we have already sought the truth and established our Dao Foundations. Naturally, we cannot be mentioned in the same breath as common people!”
After speaking, Ye Guyue looked at Perfected One Vanquishing-Demon with concern: “Uncle, what’s wrong with you? Could it be that your cultivation went wrong and gave birth to inner demons?”
“…”
Perfected One Vanquishing-Demon opened his mouth but didn’t say anything more because he could see Ye Guyue’s concern was indeed from the heart, without any falsehood.
However, the more it came from the heart, the more speechless it made him.
Fortunately, he didn’t need to answer because in the next second, he looked outside the boat. Then Ye Guyue and Ye Xingfeng also sensed it and looked over.
Among the clouds, a streak of escaping light was speeding towards them.
“Has the Demonic Sect discovered us?”
Ye Guyue frowned immediately, while Ye Xingfeng shook his head: “His aura is clear and upright, not like the Demonic Sect. Instead, he has the righteous Qi of our Sword Pavilion.”
The next second, the escaping light stopped in front of the boat.
Immediately after, the escaping light parted to the sides, and a handsome young man with a spirited appearance strode out. Sword Qi was awe-inspiring between his brows, looking every bit the righteous sect member.
“This humble one, Lu Yang, greets the High Perfected Ones of the Sword Pavilion!”
In front of the boat, Lu Yang said with a sincere face: “This humble one is a rogue cultivator from Jiangbei. I came here to present important intelligence related to the Jiangbei Demonic Sect!”
Although there was no evidence, Lu Yang suspected the Saint Sect was pitting him.
Could they be thinking of using me as bait to fish away the people from the [Mystic Spirit World Realm], and then kill their way in to harvest Qi themselves?
Unfortunately, unless he gave up the [Shen Metal], he couldn’t jump out of this pit. But the [Shen Metal] concerned his cultivation, so he couldn’t give it up either.
So after thinking it over, Lu Yang made a decision.
I’m defecting to the Sword Pavilion!
Before I had no choice, now I want to be a good person!
With this thought, after leaving the Ten-Thousand-Man Pit, Lu Yang directly locked onto Perfected One Vanquishing-Demon’s position through the Ancestor of the Yun Family and others, and rushed over at full speed.
This is actually also an opportunity!
An opportunity to truly join the Sword Pavilion!
Thinking of this, Lu Yang directly took out his bargaining chip: “This humble one understands the rules of the Sword Pavilion and is willing to reincarnate for one lifetime to wash away karma before joining!”
“…Oh?”
As soon as these words came out, Ye Guyue, who was originally frowning and wanting to say something, was instantly stunned. Then, admiration appeared in her beautiful eyes looking at Lu Yang:
“You are very good!”
The Sword Pavilion had a set of rules for accepting Foundation Establishment Perfected Ones from outside Jiangnan.
Just like how Perfected Lord Chengtian Zhengde recruited Patriarch Nether Whisper back then, the first step to joining the Sword Pavilion was to be killed by a Sword Pavilion Perfected One with one strike.
Once the person died, they would reincarnate.
At that time, the Sword Pavilion would use secret techniques to guide them back, letting them be limited by the [Mystery of the Womb] and cut off from their previous life. Only from then on would they be a true Sword Pavilion person.
Only those recruited by this method could receive the true inheritance of the Sword Pavilion. However, which Perfected One would be willing to accept such a thing? So in most cases, this kind of recruitment by the Sword Pavilion was forced — I kill you, then guide you into the sect, which can also be considered your opportunity.
Lu Yang was the first to actively express willingness to do this.
Thus, how could Ye Guyue not admire him?
Little did she know that this reincarnation was completely indifferent to Lu Yang. After all, it was a divided soul reincarnating; what did it have to do with the Immortal Spirit main body?
If it were someone else, the reincarnated divided soul might develop self-awareness and become uncontrollable.
But for Lu Yang, as long as the [Marionette] was there, no matter how many times the divided soul reincarnated, it would still be his puppet!
He could even take this opportunity to let the Sword Pavilion help him wash away the Perfected Lord karma on the clone, getting rid of potential Perfected Lord gazes in one go!
Lu Yang’s plan was perfect.
However, before he could continue speaking, Perfected One Vanquishing-Demon suddenly waved his hand: “No need for this. Cultivation is arduous; do not speak of reincarnation lightly.”
“Uncle!” Ye Guyue frowned instantly.
However, Perfected One Vanquishing-Demon didn’t care at all and continued: “As long as the intelligence you provide is valuable and you are sincere in joining, I can vouch for you.”
“…” Lu Yang was stunned.
This Perfected One Vanquishing-Demon is so normal!
For real?
Lu Yang was puzzled in his heart but showed no hesitation on his face. He directly took out the [Shen Metal] Qi, then revealed his speculation about the Saint Sect completely.
Although these were all guesses, Lu Yang judged others by himself and felt the probability was extremely high.
“The Demonic Sect uses the [Shen Metal] as bait, letting us fight a great battle with the [Mystic Spirit World Realm], while they kill their way into the [Mystic Spirit World Realm] to harvest Qi, sitting back to reap the fisherman’s profit…”
After listening to Lu Yang’s narration, Perfected One Vanquishing-Demon frowned slightly.
On the other side, Ye Guyue showed resentment: “Using us righteous path members as bait to seek more gains, truly shameless!”
“…”
Perfected One Vanquishing-Demon glanced at her upon hearing this, then withdrew his gaze and looked at Lu Yang: “This intelligence is indeed very useful. Follow me from now on.”
“Thank you, Senior!”
Lu Yang didn’t say another word and directly presented the [Shen Metal]: “This humble one’s virtue is insufficient to hold this treasure. I gift it to Senior; please accept it with a smile.”
Currently, the [Shen Metal] still has the mark left by the [Mystic Spirit World Realm]. It’s useless for me to hold it. Might as well give it to this Perfected One Vanquishing-Demon and let him help me wash off the mark… Anyway, his divine abilities are already perfect, and he doesn’t lack [Spirit Treasures]. The [Shen Metal] is useless to him and will sooner or later be bestowed upon someone else. I’ll find a way to snatch it back then…
In an instant, several plans appeared in Lu Yang’s mind.
But in the next second, these plans were shattered.
“No need.” Perfected One Vanquishing-Demon said solemnly: “[Heavenly Spirits] and [Earthly Fiends] are secrets of cultivation. Obtaining this Qi is your opportunity; no need to force yourself to offer it to me.”
“I am also aware of your worries.”
“I still need to use you to attract people from the [Mystic Spirit World Realm] in this battle. After the matter is over, I will clear the mark left on the [Shen Metal] for you.”
Speaking of this, Perfected One Vanquishing-Demon smiled gently.
On the other side, Lu Yang simply couldn’t believe what he heard. Can people in this lousy place also speak such righteous words?
A truly good person?
There must be a conspiracy right?
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