Chapter 396: The Beginning of Refining the Realm
The reason Lu Yang gave birth to the idea of refining the Seven Luminaries Heaven was by no means a momentary whim, nor was it a random thought that popped out of nowhere after being provoked by someone else.
Thinking of this, Lu Yang paused, then took out the [Tribulation Wave] and brushed it over himself.
—No reaction.
Mm, it really isn’t an illusion.
In short, he was confident. The seed of this idea had actually been planted long ago; it was just that only now did he have the confidence to implement it.
The most important thing is my strength. Ten years ago, I only had Long Yue, a Late Stage Foundation Establishment Protector God. Refining a World Realm would have been utter nonsense. But now, after seizing all the White Lotus Sect’s Incense, I have three Incense Offering Deities with the stature of Foundation Establishment Perfection guarding me!
Patriarch Nether Whisper, the Banner Spirit Unborn Venerable Mother, and Long Yue.
In comparison, the Seven Luminaries Heaven was merely a Dao Fruit prototype. It couldn’t compare to a true World Realm Dao Fruit, which gave him the opportunity to exploit its weakness.
More importantly—
Outside the Seven Luminaries Heaven, there is also the Rank 3 Grand Formation that Hong Yun personally inscribed when he was still a Perfected Lord. This is the key to the plan!
[Seven Luminaries Stabilizing the World and Preserving Truth Grand Formation]!
Although Hong Yun left backdoors in the formation back then, I have checked Hong Yun’s memories. I understand all the various hidden tricks, so there is no need to be apprehensive.
Strictly speaking, when Hong Yun laid down this grand formation, he likely also harbored thoughts of refining the Seven Luminaries Heaven. It was just that he died suddenly before he could implement it, so the plan naturally died in the womb. However, although Hong Yun was a bit lacking as a person, his realm as a Perfected Lord was the real deal.
The grand formation of the past was still operating well today.
Thousands of years of time had not worn down Hong Yun’s layout in the slightest. At this moment, Lu Yang only needed a cursory inspection to know that the grand formation was ready for use.
Now is the best time!
After all, in my current state, it is impossible to improve any further in a short period. Even if I make more preparations, it would just be wasting time.
When it is time to make decision, one must decisive!
With this thought, Lu Yang exhaled deeply. Hesitating no longer, he abruptly circulated the Rank 2 True Art created by Hong Yun specifically to target the Seven Luminaries Heaven.
[Altar Opening Cultivation Dao Ritual]!
Boom!
In an instant, heaven and earth shook violently.
At the same time, outside [Li Hen Tian], the two Incense Offering Deities who were still spying on Lu Yang—Yan Taizu and the Capital City God—couldn’t help but change their expressions.
This explosion did not resound between heaven and earth.
Instead, it resounded within the hearts of men.
It wasn’t just them; all the Incense Offering Deities in the world, and even every mortal sustained by Incense, felt something in their hearts and looked up at the sky.
“What happened?”
“What is he trying to do!?”
Yan Taizu looked horrified. He felt that the [Li Hen Tian] where Lu Yang resided had suddenly turned into a bloody maw, frantically devouring heaven and earth.
[Heaven-Mending True Scripture]!
Lu Yang’s expression was calm. Ever since the Heaven-Mending Peak Master entered the banner, he had frequently exchanged insights on the [Heaven-Mending True Scripture] with him. After ten years of day-and-night practice, he had finally surpassed this master in his comprehension of the [Heaven-Mending True Scripture].
What is Mending Heaven?
As the name implies, use one’s own strengths to mend the weaknesses of Heaven and Earth.
[Transcending Heaven]!
At this moment, the [Li Hen Tian] that Lu Yang embodied had completely embedded itself into heaven and earth. Simultaneously, a strong wave of emotion flooded into his mind.
Excitement, joy, agitation.
Clearly, Lu Yang’s [Heaven-Mending True Scripture] had made the Seven Luminaries Heaven feel good. He could clearly sense that the world’s favor toward him had risen to a higher level.
However, seeing this scene, Lu Yang sighed inwardly— its ap ity. If I were still an immortal spirit and at Foundation Establishment Perfection, relying on this [Transcending Heaven] ritual would inevitably attract the gaze of the [Pomegranate Wood]. Helplessly, I can only use a sledgehammer on a nut and use it on this Seven Luminaries Heaven instead.
Lu Yang thought of the [Pomegranate Wood] while communing with the Seven Luminaries Heaven.
The next second, he suddenly shivered. His vision blurred as if he had broken through a layer of fog, sensing a massive entity.
It was a ‘net’!
A net that blotted out the sky and sun, encompassing all information of the Seven Luminaries Heaven. Birds, beasts, insects, fish, bustling traffic, the sun, moon, mountains, rivers, and all living beings were within it…
What massive volume!
Even though the Seven Luminaries Heaven hadn’t truly formed a Dao Fruit yet, its volume was still a behemoth to a cultivator. Lu Yang’s consciousness couldn’t contain it at all!
Yet, Lu Yang did not retreat. Instead, he gritted his teeth.
I cannot retreat!
Refining a World Realm was a path fraught with obstruction and length. He had just taken the first step. If he couldn’t even stand steady on this step, what right did he have to talk about refining the Seven Luminaries Heaven?
Activate the formation!
Lu Yang clenched his jaw and performed a hand seal. The [Seven Luminaries Stabilizing the World and Preserving Truth Grand Formation] that enveloped the outside of the Seven Luminaries Heaven immediately rumbled into operation.
As the formation spun, the majestic information that had nearly burst Lu Yang’s consciousness was immediately diverted. With this Rank 3 Grand Formation acting to categorize, analyze, and organize the data, Lu Yang finally seized the opportunity to free his hands. [Li Hen Tian] advanced a step further, constantly pushing toward the depths of the Seven Luminaries Heaven.
Boom!
The next second, a loud bang rang in Lu Yang’s ears. He knew this was a warning from the Seven Luminaries Heaven. clearly, the other party felt pain.
Thinking of this, Lu Yang immediately took out a strand of earth vein qi.
“Here, eat this and it won’t hurt anymore.”
He had used only a tiny bit of the eight hundred miles of Skull Mountain’s earth vein to bribe the Seven Luminaries Heaven back then. Now, he had plenty of earth vein qi in his hands—perfect for pacifying it!
Buzz…
As soon as the earth vein qi appeared, it was devoured clean by the Seven Luminaries Heaven. Lu Yang took advantage of this golden opportunity to manipulate [Li Hen Tian] to penetrate a little deeper.
Boom!
In an instant, the world’s warning came again. Lu Yang followed the same pattern and threw out another strand of earth vein qi.
The meaning was simple: Don’t be afraid. Big brother is feeding you earth vein. Hold it in, don’t move.
The world eased slightly.
Lu Yang continued to advance. World warning, earth vein qi, slightly eased… In this process, the amount of earth vein qi the world demanded was also constantly increasing.
Finally, the entire earth vein was fed out by Lu Yang.
However, correspondingly, he finally arrived at the deepest part of the Seven Luminaries Heaven, at the center of that great net. What entered his vision was a beam of brilliant light.
Inside the brilliant light, a talisman bobbed up and down.
The patterns on the talisman resembled dragons and phoenixes. Their strokes seemed like the harmonious call of dragons and phoenixes, magnificent and myriad, making one involuntarily sink their mind into the imagery within.
Dragon Script and Phoenix Seal, the Surface of Heaven and Earth.
This is the Seven Luminaries Heaven’s [Dao Fruit Prototype]…
Looking directly at this talisman, Lu Yang finally understood what kind of Dao Fruit was evolving within the Seven Luminaries Heaven. The Incense Offering Divine Dao was merely its external manifestation.
Its essence was the Heart!
Appearances are born from the heart; matter is proven by the heart… In a trance, Lu Yang seemed to return to the day the Seven Luminaries Heaven was first opened, seeing the roots of this World Realm.
This World Realm was born simply because an unimaginably great being once stopped here and had a thought.
He thought: [It would be nice if there were a World Realm here to rest my feet.]
It wasn’t intentional. He didn’t even leave behind any supernatural power. It was truly just a thought. Yet, the outer heaven sea of light spontaneously responded to that great being’s mental intent.
And so, after countless years passed, a World Realm was born in response to that thought.
Incredible!
Lu Yang didn’t see the figure of that great being. In fact, by the time the Seven Luminaries Heaven was born in response to the thought, that great being had long since departed for countless ages.
For a moment, Lu Yang didn’t know whether to feel fortunate or regretful.
Regretful that he couldn’t see that great being. Fortunate because he didn’t see that great being… after all, if he really saw him, the other party would likely sense it.
If that happened, a giant hand might come crashing down.
Lu Yang exhaled a breath of turbid air, casting aside distracting thoughts. He looked once more at the Dao Fruit prototype within the Seven Luminaries Heaven, then mustered his Incense Divine Power and thrust forward violently!
Boom!
Instantly, a loud noise resonated both inside and outside the Seven Luminaries Heaven. At this moment, Yan Taizu and the Capital City God, looking at Lu Yang, spontaneously generated a thought out of thin air.
Kill!
Kill this person!
Almost simultaneously, Lu Yang felt the Incense on his body seeming about to depart; clearly, the Seven Luminaries Heaven was revoking Lu Yang’s incense authority.
Too bad. Since you gave it, it’s mine!
With a thought from Lu Yang, the [Seven Luminaries Stabilizing the World and Preserving Truth Grand Formation] revolved, instantly freezing the incense on Lu Yang’s body while simultaneously suppressing the rioting Seven Luminaries Heaven.
Refining the Seven Luminaries Heaven—begins!
At this moment, even Lu Yang, who had long made up his mind, couldn’t help but feel a hint of apprehension. After all, he had pushed all his chips onto the gambling table.
Can I win?
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