Chapter 376: A False Alarm

“Of course I know him.”

Facing Guang Ming’s inquiry, Lu Yang didn’t hesitate at all, frowning as he said, “That immortal spirit owed my Sword Pavilion karma. After reincarnation, he should be a disciple of my Sword Pavilion.”

“I was just planning to kill him, to give him this opportunity.”

Hearing these words, the amiable smile on Guang Ming’s face instantly froze.

Sword Pavilion’s Sword Seed…

Thinking of this, Guang Ming sized up Lu Yang seriously. Lu Yang, on the other hand, kept his expression tight, relying on his experience of multiple encounters with [Sky-Shrouding].

Joking aside, he wasn’t panicked at all.

Because he discovered that the Guang Ming in front of him was far less terrifying than he had imagined.

One must know, Lu Yang had seen the World Honored One in person.

That terrifying oppression, which made him despair even through [The Book of a Hundred Lifetimes], was something he could never forget.

Compared to that, Guang Ming was far behind.

The Buddha Child… and the World Honored One seem to be different things.

Although equally strong and capable of crushing him, he couldn’t stop him from committing suicide!

Although the World Honored One’s main body could also descend, just like that time at overseas, the World Honored One’s descent takes time. Even if only for an instant, by the time he finishes descending, I would have already restarted long ago.

Previously unable to commit suicide was purely because the Immortal Spirit body fell into Heaven and Earth’s trap and was affected too greatly. Now switching to the sword seed incarnation, the sky was wide and the sea open again.

As long as it wasn’t a Dao Lord in the true sense facing him, Lu Yang feared nothing!

So he was full of confidence at this moment, meeting Guang Ming’s gaze without a guilty conscience.

Suddenly, Guang Ming tilted his ear slightly, looking at the [Supreme Truth Enlightenment Tuoluo Heaven Manifestation] behind him, his face showing a listening expression. Seeing this, Lu Yang raised an eyebrow slightly because, in his divine sense perception, there was no divine sense communication between the two, as if it were just Guang Ming acting alone.

“…This poor monk understands.”

Immediately after, Guang Ming suddenly nodded. Then he looked at Lu Yang and actually took out the [Heart-Binding Hoop] again with a smile.

“I wonder if Benefactor is willing to become this poor monk’s disciple?”

“Master should find someone else more worthy!”

Hearing this, Lu Yang’s heart trembled, but on his face, he put on a fearless look, sneering: “I am a true disciple of the Sword Pavilion, leader of the righteous path. How can I be your disciple?”

Guang Ming wasn’t angry upon hearing this. After all, he didn’t genuinely want Lu Yang to be his disciple. According to the revelation of the [Supreme Truth Enlightenment Tuoluo Heaven Manifestation], his disciple should rightfully be that immortal spirit just now. The reason he wanted Lu Yang to be his disciple was merely a stratagem of sacrificing the plum tree to preserve the peach tree.

Now my destiny with that immortal spirit is broken.

To rebuild the destiny, I can only use the change of true and false, using the false immortal spirit to kill the true immortal spirit and replace its fate. The strength of Sword Pavilion Perfected Ones has always been strong…

Slaying an immortal spirit shouldn’t be a problem, right?

This was Guang Ming’s thought. There was also an unspoken point— his intuition felt something wasn’t quite right. Lu Yang’s appearance here was too coincidental.

Although he hadn’t found any problems, adhering to the principle of caution, disposing of him was never wrong.

“Benefactor is just unwilling now; you will be willing soon.”

Speaking of this, Guang Ming immediately began chanting scriptures. The [Heart-Binding Hoop] in his hand blossomed with magnificent light again, showing a trend of falling towards Lu Yang.

Clang!

Facing this scene, Lu Yang showed no fear. He drew his sword directly. Under the enhancement of [Sword Heart Illuminating Clarity], magnificent Sword Qi instantly soared into the sky.

“Hm? This is…”

Seeing this, Guang Ming’s expression suddenly froze: “Sword Cultivator?”

The [Heart-Binding Hoop] that was about to loop around Lu Yang abruptly stopped its falling trend. Guang Ming frowned slightly, actually showing a bit of difficulty.

In the Sword Pavilion, sword cultivators were the most special.

Because every sword cultivator was theoretically talent used by the Sword Pavilion to fill the [Sword Dao Fruit]. And as talent, they obviously had an owner.

This was one of the sources of Lu Yang’s confidence.

I have someone above me!

If his relationship with the Immortal Spirit was confirmed, there would be nothing to say; Guang Ming would definitely act without scruples and suppress Lu Yang directly.

However, now, as an innocent sword cultivator, he was essentially talent designated by the Sword Pavilion Dao Lord, the kind who had offered incense to the Patriarch in the Reception Hall. Under these circumstances, Guang Ming and even the World Honored One behind him had to reconsider whether to continue acting against him.

Because that would basically equate to snatching people from the Sword Pavilion Dao Lord.

“…Amitabha.”

After a moment of silence, Guang Ming stopped casting spells and chanted a Buddha’s name. Then he retracted the [Heart-Binding Hoop]. Not out of cowardice, but mainly because it was unnecessary.

Seeing this scene, Lu Yang also breathed a sigh of relief in secret.

At the same time, he had a rough estimate of Guang Ming’s state. In his opinion, Guang Ming’s strength was mostly at the level of Foundation Establishment Perfection.

And mainly relying on that [Supreme Truth Enlightenment Tuoluo Heaven Manifestation] behind him.

Guang Ming’s own cultivation and life seemed to be completely pinned on this dharma aspect. The two were indistinguishable from each other, which was also the key to his current strength.

Otherwise, even with the World Honored One’s mighty power personally playing the account, it would be impossible for Guang Ming, a Qi Refining novice monk who didn’t even count as a person, to suddenly ascend to the sky in just ten years. Being able to become the current Buddha Child, one could only say the Deep Bliss Pure Land Buddhist Cultivators were too damn cheesy…

Thinking of this, Lu Yang’s heart suddenly rose again.

…Something’s wrong.

Lu Yang looked over, only to see Guang Ming lost in thought, and the [Supreme Truth Enlightenment Tuoluo Heaven Manifestation] behind him showed no sign of being put away.

What did he want to do?

In the next second, Guang Ming shook his head and put his palms together. His face still wore a compassionate smile, but a faint killing intent appeared in his eyes.

He had made up his mind— better to kill the wrong person than let one go!

This was the World Honored One’s style and also Guang Ming’s character. Although it was inconvenient to convert him, since there was suspicion, it was better to just kill him!

Seeing this, Lu Yang had to hold his sword across his chest.

In the next second, visible sharp Sword Qi appeared on his body. All his Qi destiny and merit gathered on his sword at this moment.

This was another source of Lu Yang’s confidence.

[Life Severing]!

Sword seed Incarnation, the fourth profundity of the Life-Bound Divine Ability!

This was a sword of mutual destruction. Liberating life just to slash out one sword—kill myself first, then kill the enemy. In essence, it was actually a method of sacrifice to the [Sword Dao Fruit].

When a sword cultivator unleashed this sword, they sacrificed all their life cultivation to the [Sword Dao Fruit] in exchange for a sword of unparalleled power. This was also why the sword cultivators of the Sword Pavilion always made people apprehensive. With this sword, even if they couldn’t win, they could achieve a one-for-one exchange.

Highlighting a rogue-like behavior!

But for Lu Yang, the key wasn’t the power of this sword, but the effect of this sword—liberating life, a guaranteed suicidal move!

Below Perfected Lord, no one could stop it.

And above Perfected Lord… considering the background of this sword, it was an offering to the Sword Pavilion Dao Lord.

Who dared to stop it?

Moreover, Lu Yang’s timing for using this sword was excellent. It was Guang Ming who acted first to kill him, so he fought to the death. No matter how you looked at it, it was reasonable.

Hundred Lifetimes…

With a thought, Lu Yang was about to slash out this [Life Severing] sword.

However, just then.

Zheng—!

Between heaven and earth, a crisp sword cry suddenly rang out, accompanied by an urgent shout entering Lu Yang’s ears: “Stop! don’t rush to use it!”

Hearing this, Lu Yang paused, recognizing the person’s voice.

The [Life Severing] sword that was about to be slashed out also stagnated slightly, stopping in place.

However, since this sword had already been condensed, unless he actively dispersed it, no one could stop him from committing suicide, so he wasn’t worried.

Still a turning point?

In the next second, a figure broke through the air and charged directly between Guang Ming and Lu Yang, his broad back shielding him steadily.

And after seeing the person, Lu Yang was truly stunned.

“…Master?”

It was actually Perfected One Vanquishing-Demon!

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