Just a Useful Pawn in the Stain Sect

Chapter 304: Chapter 304: An Impossible Person

Time flew by.

In the South, inside a secluded courtyard in a mortal city.

An Array had already been laid down, isolating the area from outsiders. Beneath the large scholar tree in the courtyard, a youth in red robes sat cross-legged.

The youth’s face was identical to Lü Yang’s, only much younger. His brows were raised and the corners of his mouth were slightly upturned, giving him a sharp, spirited air that Lü Yang’s original body lacked. The only unfortunate thing was that his gaze was quite dull, his pupils unfocused and lifeless. He was clearly just a soulless, empty shell.

’Not bad, not bad...’

In another corner of the courtyard, Lü Yang used [Puppet] to observe his masterpiece with great interest through the eyes of the Qi Refining Wanderer he was controlling.

At this moment, he was operating on a particular assumption.

Although he didn’t know if any Perfected Lords were watching him, he acted as if they were. Therefore, his original body never appeared during the entire Refining process of the [Immortal Embryo Avatar].

Even this wasn’t safe enough.

’The Immortal Embryo Avatar has its flaws. If my main consciousness controls the avatar and encounters [Ang Xiao], even my original body will be implicated!’

He had learned this lesson the hard way in his previous life.

So this time, Lü Yang planned to try a different method.

With this in mind, he immediately had the Qi Refining Wanderer take out a Jade Box. Inside the box was a shimmering, fluorescent wisp that seemed to be a vibrant Divine Sense.

This was a piece of his own Divine Sense that Lü Yang had severed using [Tribulation Wave]. It was completely cut off from the karmic links of his original body, and its memories had been carefully processed. He estimated that if it were left alone for a while, it would develop its own consciousness and become a ”Second Avatar” in the truest sense.

In his previous life, Lü Yang would never have done such a thing.

After all, a ”Second Avatar” with its own consciousness was an uncontrollable liability for the original body. Keeping it around was just asking for trouble.

But this life was different.

’In this life, I have [Puppet]! I can completely eliminate all the problems of the Second Avatar. I can control it while also isolating it from outside influence!’

This way, even if this avatar really encountered Ang Xiao and they tried to confuse it with the Veil of the Trees, only the split-off Divine Sense would be affected. Lü Yang’s original body could still control the avatar through [Puppet], which meant he was, to some extent, immune to the effects of the Veil of the Trees!

’Summon must have really hated [Ang Xiao]...’

Lü Yang couldn’t help but shake his head. This Golden Talent, settled from Summon’s life, was practically designed specifically to counter the Veil of the Trees!

However, [Puppet] also had its limits.

’First, it’s still limited by my Cultivation. My Immortal Spirit Body’s Cultivation is still at the Early Stage of Foundation Establishment, so I can only control others at the Early Stage of Foundation Establishment at most.’

’Second, this is ultimately just a Talent Skill created by the [Centome] using the Gold Attribute.’

’If the target also has the Gold Attribute, like a Perfected Lord or someone at Foundation Establishment Perfection like Minor Metal, it would probably be very difficult to control them with this Talent Skill.’

Although in Lü Yang’s opinion, compared to hypnotic control, isolating karmic links was the true value of the Golden Talent [Puppet]. It allowed him to participate in the games of the True Monarch Level, just like a Great Trueman at Foundation Establishment Perfection. As a chess piece, he had half a foot off the board.

Soon, as the Split Self merged into the Immortal Embryo Avatar...

The once-dull, red-robed youth abruptly stood up. His unfocused pupils gradually sharpened, showing signs of life. Hidden behind the scenes, Lü Yang revealed a satisfied smile.

’A great success!’

At this thought, two ripples of Divine Power Radiance appeared on Lü Yang’s body, shimmering behind his head. They were none other than [Master of Weapons] and [Wan Jin Gong]!

’I’ll use this avatar to make a trip Overseas!’

.......

Overseas, in the Azure Sun Cultivation Realm.

Lü Yang rode his Flying Light, speeding all the way there. He then took out two Flying Spirit Letters from his sleeve—one to contact Minor Metal, and one to contact Fortune.

Contacting Fortune: [I have arrived. Where are you, Daoist?]

Contacting Minor Metal: [Prepare to move!]

A moment later, under Lü Yang’s expectant gaze, a figure tore through the void and descended silently, simultaneously erupting with a vast Qi trace.

The newcomer had a chiseled face; his eyes were like the faint but not dim light of a lamp in a great hall. His gaze fell directly on Lü Yang. That single glance made Lü Yang feel as if his body was on fire. A golden light instantly erupted as he used [Wan Jin Gong] to protect himself.

Foundation Establishment Perfection!?

Lü Yang took a step back and finally got a clear look at the man’s face. His brow furrowed immediately. He recognized the newcomer. It was actually Master Hong Ju of the Stain Sect!

In that moment, new grudges and old hatreds surged into his heart.

’In my last last life, he was the one who screwed me over and got me killed with the [Tongming Yiyun Talisman Book]! Even though he helped me in my previous life, that was a separate matter!’

’I can forgo repaying a favor, but I can’t forget a grudge!’

Thinking of this, Lü Yang’s eyes narrowed. ”It seems Elder Hongyun doesn’t trust me very much. Is he worried I’ve set a trap for him, and so he doesn’t dare to come himself?”

Daoist Hongju shot Lü Yang a speechless look upon hearing this.

’Isn’t that obvious?’

’We’re all Saint Sect Zhenren. Who wouldn’t want to take the goods without paying if they could? Lord Hongyun is just judging others by his own standards, guarding against beasts like you!’

”Don’t worry. Lord Hongyun and I are one in mind and body. As long as I can see, hear, and perceive it, Lord Hongyun can sense it simultaneously.”

Master Hong Ju’s expression was calm. He had been created from the Gold Attribute by the Perfected Fortune back when he was still a Perfected Lord. As long as the Perfected Fortune did not die and the Gold Attribute remained, he could continue to exist. In essence, he was very similar to a Daoist Remnant, and his connection to Fortune was much like that between Lü Yang’s original body and his avatar.

’So cautious... but I guess that’s normal.’

Lü Yang mused, becoming more and more certain that the Perfected Fortune’s sloppy death in the previous life was, in all likelihood, the result of [Ang Xiao] secretly pulling strings from behind the scenes!

The next second, a message came from the Flying Spirit Letter meant for Minor Metal.

[Fortune has not arrived. Plan canceled.]

’What a shame.’

Lü Yang sighed inwardly, but a smile bloomed on his face as he looked at Master Hong Ju. ”It’s alright, it’s alright. I’ve always believed that sincerity can move mountains.”

”Given time, I believe Elder Hongyun will surely see me in a new light.”

In his view, Fortune wasn’t actually that bad.

Don’t be fooled by his pathetic performance before. That was because his opponent was simply overpowered. Under [Ang Xiao]’s schemes, he was practically trapped in a dead end.

However, there is always a glimmer of hope in any situation.

Especially when it came to the [Fruit of Lamp-Cover Fire].

If Fortune could reverse his current predicament and attract the attention of the [Fruit of Lamp-Cover Fire], strictly speaking, his chances of re-attaining a Golden Core were much greater than Minor Metal’s!

This was because, unlike Minor Metal, once an Innate Divine Technique is proven, it is proven forever. When Fortune became a Perfected Lord, [Ang Xiao] hadn’t yet reversed the Earth Attribute. Therefore, he didn’t have the defect of the [Earth of Chen]. As long as he could gain the attention of the [Fruit of Lamp-Cover Fire], his chances of ascending via a Flying Ascension Blessed Land and becoming a Perfected Lord were extremely high!

But for that very reason...

When it came to the Perfected Fortune, [Ang Xiao] was guarding against him with extreme vigilance, not giving him a single chance to reclaim his Fruit for a full five thousand years.

Soon, the two arrived at the Immortal Alliance Headquarters in the Azure Sun Cultivation Realm.

But in the next second, Lü Yang’s steps suddenly halted.

Because inside the Immortal Alliance headquarters, he saw someone who absolutely should not have been there, causing him to freeze on the spot.

It was a voluptuous woman with a cold and beautiful face, a holy temperament, and graceful movements, like a sheltered young lady from a noble family. And yet, the skirt of her long dress was slit nearly to her waist. As she walked, flashes of snow-white skin were dazzling and indistinct, like a white lotus in the mud.

’How is this possible...’

Although he had met her frequently in the Myriad-Soul Banner before, this was the first time in many years that Lü Yang had seen her alive in the flesh. His pupils shrank instantly:

’...Yu Suzhen!?’