Just a Useful Pawn in the Stain Sect

Chapter 252: Chapter 252: The Importance of an Avatar

”Summon... let’s talk this out.”

Inside the Grand Ward, Sui Ying watched Summon walk closer. It finally let go of its pride as a scion of a Dragon Monarch, lowered its dragon head, and said submissively:

”My father is a Dragon Monarch of the Four Seas Sect, after all, and I am of his Direct Lineage. If you kill me, my father will surely sense it. When that happens, there will be no place for you to be buried. You set up an Array to trap me because you want something out of it. Let me live, and you can take anything I have on me.”

When you’re under someone else’s roof, you have to bow your head.

Sui Ying wanted to act tough, but Summon had no sense of martial honor. Despite having the cultivation of a Late-stage Foundation Establishment Grand Zhenren, he actually set up an Array to deal with it.

Overwhelmed by the difference in cultivation, it had no way to react at all.

By the time it came to its senses, it had already been suppressed within the Array by Summon. Its Mana was difficult to command, and if not for its dragon body, it would have likely been killed instantly.

Plus, hearing that Summon truly intended to kill it, Sui Ying naturally didn’t dare to feign toughness any longer. It decisively chose to submit, begging only to be spared.

Such a flexible attitude made even Summon clap his hands and laugh heartily. ”The True Dragon Race truly lives up to its reputation! No wonder the True Dragons were once called the masters of all the world’s rivers and lakes. But as soon as the four Masters of Dao arrived, the Dragon Monarchs decisively abandoned the inland territories and coiled up Overseas. As a result, of all the rivers and lakes, only the seas remain.”

”You...!”

Upon hearing this, Sui Ying’s face contorted with rage. The Masters of Dao establishing their sects and the True Dragons retreating to rule from Overseas was a taboo topic within the Four Seas Sect—one that could not even be mentioned.

After all, it was a great stain on the honor of the True Dragon Race.

But its opponent was too strong. It had no choice but to swallow its anger and say in a low voice, ”Summon! Do you, a Person from Beyond the Heavens, really want a fight to the death with me?”

”Fellow Daoist, you think too highly of yourself.”

Summon’s smile slowly faded as his Mana began to expand. He displayed no specific Abilities, yet a great river materialized, hanging high in the firmament and stretching from north to south.

In an instant, the Mana from the Great Trueman’s Position merged with the Array, creating a truly magnificent sight. Shimmering water-light scattered across the land, drenching the fields like the heavenly silver river falling from the azure sky. It crashed down steadily onto Sui Ying, enveloping its dragon body until it looked like a creature trapped in exquisite amber.

”ROAR...”

Sui Ying still had the will to struggle, but Summon was suppressing it with his Great Trueman’s Position. He was a stronger foe bullying a weaker one, and he had even used an Array. He was truly giving it no chance to survive.

The faint dragon’s cry quickly faded into silence.

In the end, Summon retracted the entire Grand Ward. Not a single trace of the phenomenon was visible on the outside as it all transformed into a brightly glowing Elixir Pill that landed in Summon’s palm.

Only then did he turn to face the mirror’s surface.

”A pure-blooded True Dragon, and one that cultivates the [Fruit of Vast-Sea Water] at that. It should be more than enough for Refining the [Celestial Water and Kan Union Treasure Pill] you need, Fellow Daoist.”

Hearing this, Master Miaoyin, far away in the Stain Sect, felt a chill in her heart. On one hand, Summon had displayed such formidable methods to capture Sui Ying alive. But on the other, wasn’t this also a show of force directed at her? This Great Trueman from Beyond the Heavens possessed truly vast and profound Abilities and cultivation!

At this thought, Master Miaoyin felt a surge of resentment toward Minor Metal.

’If he hadn’t refused to listen to me and insisted on seeking that so-called Gold, if I had a Foundation Establishment Perfection expert watching my back, how would this Summon dare to be so arrogant and aggressive?’

Despite her thoughts, she showed no sign of it on her face. Instead, she offered a charming smile and said:

”Then I must thank you, Fellow Daoist Summon. I’ve already made arrangements for the Qi you want. It won’t be long before you can find his tracks Overseas.”

Summon chuckled upon hearing this. ”Oh? Who is it this time?”

”Chongming.”

Master Miaoyin’s tone was nonchalant. Chongming had been her tool to emulate the methods of the Master of Heaven Mending Peak. But now that Minor Metal was dead and Chongming himself had proven useless, he was of no help to her in crossing her tribulation. This forced her to find another way, so she decided to make use of what was worthless and offer him to Summon as payment.

Hearing of such a heartless nature, even Summon shook his head.

”The Jiangbei Demon Sect truly lives up to its name... Still, the scion of an Innate Immortal Spirit has an extraordinary background. If killed and Refined, he would yield Middle Grade Qi at the very least.”

”Then it’s settled.”

Master Miaoyin was unconcerned. She changed the subject, ”As for Yuan Tu... I will be traveling with him to an Outer Realm called the [Ten Thousand Martial Realm] in the coming days.”

”Once we enter the [Ten Thousand Martial Realm], I will find a way to guide you there, Fellow Daoist.”

”Then, Beyond the Heavens, you can kill him without anyone knowing. As long as you properly conceal the karmic links, not even a Perfected Lord will be able to trace it back to us.”

A cryptic look flashed in Summon’s eyes upon hearing this, but he quickly returned to normal and nodded.

”In that case, I will await your good news, Fellow Daoist.”

”As for this True Dragon, I’ll give it to you first, as per our old arrangement. We’ll have many more opportunities to cooperate in the future. I trust you won’t go back on your word, Fellow Daoist.”

As his voice fell, the Splendid Light on the Enchanted Mirror flickered and died. The image vanished, replaced by the very Elixir Pill that sealed Sui Ying. Summon had somehow sent it across thousands of miles. Master Miaoyin took the Elixir Pill, her face lighting up with joy. ”This trip wasn’t a waste after all.”

”Once I find a way to refine this True Dragon...”

”...and obtain a [Celestial Water and Kan Union Treasure Pill], if I also have the protection of the [Spirit Ruins Blessed Land], I’ll have a seventy percent chance of success in Crossing the Celestial Thunder Tribulation this time.”

”Damn that Minor Metal! If he had been willing to damage his [Dongyang Blessed Land] to help me break through back then, why would I need to go through all this trouble...?”

In the vast, empty hall, Master Miaoyin’s voice trailed off.

.......

Meanwhile, Lü Yang was walking out of the Dharma Hall.

After returning to Luofeng Mountain, he cast a spell to seal his Cave Mansion’s Quiet Chamber, then took out the [Nine-Child Mother Celestial Demon Exterminating Immortal Sword] and a gleaming golden Daoist Scripture.

The *Immortal Embryo Worldly Secret Record*!

This was the Daoist Skill the Array Spirit in the hall had recommended after Lü Yang asked for a method to maximize the potential of the [Nine-Child Mother Celestial Demon Exterminating Immortal Sword].

The key to this Secret Technique lay in the [Immortal Embryo] and the [Worldly]. As the name implies, one first uses Upper Grade Rare Treasures and Exotic Treasures to nurture a Dao Species. Then, one cultivates it day and night with Abilities until it finally transforms into a Dao Body, which is called the [Immortal Embryo]. Then, one uses this Dao Body to experience the mortal world in one’s stead, which is called [Worldly].

’To put it bluntly, it’s a type of cloning technique.’

However, unlike ordinary clones, the [Immortal Embryo] cultivated with this method is fundamentally similar to an Immortal Spirit, so once it is formed, its Fate is self-contained.

Any deeds done by the Immortal Embryo will have their karmic links fall only upon the Immortal Embryo when divined later. Lü Yang’s true self can remain hidden behind the scenes, completely untainted by any karmic links.

Such a wondrous technique could be called a miraculous skill for avoiding disaster and tribulation.

The only drawback is that it cannot be used to transfer Tribulations that the original body already carries. After all, although the Immortal Embryo and the original body share one mind, they are, in effect, two separate individuals.

’No matter. It’s still useful.’

Lü Yang smiled faintly. The [Nine-Child Mother Celestial Demon Exterminating Immortal Sword], as a Spiritual Material, was a perfect fit for the standards of nurturing an Immortal Embryo. The resulting Immortal Embryo would be of extremely high quality.

’I’ll let it go Beyond the Heavens in my place!’

Although he had the [Centome] as a safety net, Lü Yang’s style had always been to prioritize caution. He would even limit his Combat to only the old, weak, sick, and disabled.

Not to mention, his greatest backer, Minor Metal, had now fallen.

World Purger Fei Xue was also about to enter seclusion.

Running around outside under these circumstances would be tantamount to giving an opportunity to those with ill intentions. Therefore, an [Immortal Embryo Incarnation] was of the utmost importance to him right now.

’The main body takes the benefits, the clone takes the fall.’

’If anything goes wrong, sever the connection and run... *That’s* the real use of a clone.’

Thinking of this, Lü Yang immediately activated the Magic Formulas. He reached out and tapped the [Nine-Child Mother Celestial Demon Exterminating Immortal Sword], rousing a clear, resonant ring from the blade.

Then, he calculated the time and thought to himself:

’In three months at most, everything will be ready!’

At that time, he could go Beyond the Heavens to the [Ten Thousand Martial Realm] for Qi Collection. He would test the mysteries of a Second-Grade Cultivation Skill and prepare for Mid-stage Perfection!