Struggling to Survive with Regression Power in the Primordial Saint Sect

Chapter 269: Not by Oneʼs Own Will

Overseas, in the Biyang Cultivation World.

As a streak of escape light broke through the thunderclouds enveloping the outer sea area, it swiftly dissipated, revealing a tall figure standing with hands behind his back, his clothes fluttering in the wind.

“Returning to an old place.”

Lu Yang surveyed his surroundings.

The last time he caused such a commotion overseas, the Biyang Cultivation World had already become a mere shadow of its former self after a great battle.

Ironically, without the suppression of the Immortal Alliance, the entire spiritual root system collapsed, yet this place began to flourish.

Although no one had broken through to the Foundation Establishment Realm, given time, perhaps in a hundred years, it might restore the grandeur of its peak days.

Lu Yang looked around and calculated with his fingers.

Although he had ventured overseas in his true form this time, he did not intend to immediately seek the 【Magnetic Divine Mountain】.

Instead, he planned to first enhance his strength as much as possible.

‘Actually, I should hurry over.’

‘After all, the 【Magnetic Divine Mountain】 is crucial to my path; if I arrive late and the Four Seas Sect takes it, retrieving it would be hopeless.’

‘No, no, thatʼs not right.’

‘Regardless, improving strength is always correct. Venturing overseas in my true form is already risky; without strength, even if the opportunity arises, I canʼt grasp it!’

For a moment, countless thoughts flashed through Lu Yangʼs mind.

Ultimately, the idea of ”playing it safe” barely prevailed.

He took out a flying message talisman, ignited it with mana, and sent it out.

Soon, a streak of escape light flew from afar and landed before him.

Immediately after, a refined young man stepped out.

“.Fellow Daoist Yuan Tu?”

His expression was extremely solemn, with a hint of surprise in his eyes.

Upon appearing, he stared directly at Lu Yang, not daring to approach immediately.

“Greetings, Senior Suo Huan.”

Lu Yang cupped his hands and smiled.

“I wonder if the agreement we made in the outer world still holds? I am here to request Senior to forge a spiritual treasure for me.”

Lu Yangʼs tone was very amiable, yet Suo Huanʼs expression grew increasingly tense.

‘Somethingʼs wrong!’

He could tell that the Lu Yang before him was his true form, not an outer world avatar.

But why would he come in person?

This was not the style of the Primordial Saint Sect!

Suo Huan had witnessed Lu Yangʼs methods in the 【Ten Thousand Weapons World】.

This personʼs abilities and scheming were top-notch, deeply embodying the Primordial Saint Sectʼs way of handling matters.

Such a person wouldnʼt easily trust a stranger, let alone come in his true form.

Did he think he was some prodigy capable of surpassing his seniors?

Suo Huan asked himself: if it were him, heʼd definitely choose to meet with an avatar.

Otherwise, what if he were ambushed?

“Senior?”

Lu Yang looked at Suo Huanʼs stiff expression, somewhat curious.

Under his gaze, Suo Huanʼs brows gradually relaxed.

“.The agreement naturally still holds.”

Suo Huan laughed heartily, no longer dwelling on his earlier doubts.

His vigilance dissipated like the wind, thinking he was just worrying unnecessarily.

For a moment, the two felt like old friends at first meeting, engaging in lively conversation.

As the discussion grew animated, Lu Yang thought of the dangers in seeking the 【Magnetic Divine Mountain】.

Having a great cultivator to oversee things would be beneficial.

So he immediately said:

“I am about to seek a Heavenly Gang Earth Fiend. If Senior is willing, after forging the spiritual treasure, perhaps you could accompany me. I will offer generous rewards.”

Upon hearing this, Suo Huan readily waved his hand.

“No problem!”

As he spoke, this overseas cultivator, who had lived cautiously for over six hundred years, now displayed a bold and generous demeanor:

“No time to lose. I recently found an excellent place for forging—a sea eye containing earth fire, with buried Geng Metal. Forging there, harnessing the metalʼs energy and refining with water and fire, will surely produce a top-grade spiritual treasure for you!”

After speaking, Suo Huan was momentarily stunned.

That 【Earth Fire Sea Heart Furnace】 was his stronghold, his most important base overseas.

Had he revealed it too hastily?

But soon, he reconsidered.

‘After all, heʼs a true person of the Primordial Saint Sect; he probably wouldnʼt care for my place. The priority is to help him forge the treasure and then seek the Heavenly Gang Earth Fiend together.’

With that thought, he felt at ease.

Suddenly, Suo Huan felt his forehead damp.

He reached up to wipe it, amused.

With his cultivation, his body could still sweat?

‘Truly a rare occurrence.’

Looking at Lu Yang beside him, who also wore an expectant expression, he noticed a large bead of sweat slowly rolling down his brow.

The two exchanged glances, both thinking:

‘Haha! Heʼs the same!’

Since thatʼs the case, itʼs not strange.

The next moment, they cast aside distracting thoughts, each riding a streak of escape light into the sky, soon arriving at a desolate sea area.

Then, Suo Huan pointed with his hand.

Instantly, waves surged, parting to reveal the scene beneath the sea.

It was an undersea volcano with a dark hole, where waters converged, surrounded by a thousand fire veins spreading like stars encircling the moon.

“An excellent 【Earth Fire Sea Heart Furnace】!”

Lu Yangʼs eyes flickered.

He saw that this terrain was not naturally formed but was crafted through years of effort.

“Seniorʼs divine abilities are indeed extraordinary.”

Lu Yang cupped his hands toward Suo Huan.

Suo Huan stroked his beard and smiled, his usual reserved demeanor replaced with pride:

“Just a minor skill, not worth mentioning.”

Suo Huan formed a hand seal, releasing a palm thunder.

The flags around the volcano shook, and the entire 【Earth Fire Sea Heart Furnace】 activated.

“To forge a spiritual treasure aligned with a cultivatorʼs life is no simple task. Not only must the materials be top-grade, but it also requires an excellent furnace and refining with the essence soul. I can only provide the furnace.”

“The other two conditions depend on you, fellow Daoist.”

After speaking, Suo Huan looked at Lu Yang.

Lu Yang exhaled deeply.

“Senior, rest assured. I am well prepared.”

Though he spoke confidently, Lu Yangʼs actions uncharacteristically paused.

He still smiled, but cold sweat dripped from his face, his eye corners twitching, and his clenched teeth trembling.

Soon, he regained composure.

“.Senior, please look!”

With that, Lu Yang waved his sleeve.

In the next moment, besides the Ten Thousand Spirits Banner, he took out numerous spiritual treasures, including the Abi Sword, Invisible Sword, Imperial Palace Golden Seal, and Doushuai True Edict.

In an instant, the radiance of the spiritual treasures nearly blinded Suo Huan.

A surge of intense greed rose in his heart.

But the next moment, it was as if something veiled those desires, leaving only admiration:

“What a collection of spiritual treasures!”

Suo Huan clapped and laughed:

“Fellow Daoist, are you planning to refine all these treasures into one? This is highly risky; failure would mean losing them all.”

He shook his head repeatedly:

“However... your fortune is indeed profound.”

“If it were another furnace, Iʼd turn away. But in this 【Earth Fire Sea Heart Furnace】, I happen to have a method!”