Struggling to Survive with Regression Power in the Primordial Saint Sect

Chapter 539: Reversing the Celestial Earth!

The so-called cultivation was not merely about refining Qi, comprehending Dao, or pursuing truth.

‘Governing a nation is also a form of cultivation.’

At least, for 【Heavenly Fire】, handling myriad state affairs daily, harmonizing Yin and Yang, and shouldering all the lands of the Nine Provinces was, in fact, a form of cultivation.

Tianwu Hall, atop the alchemical steps.

Lu Yang slowly stretched out both hands, with the blessing of the 【Laws of the Immortal Kingdom】, weaving together Jiangdong, Jiangbei, Jiangxi, and even the overseas regions into an enormous net.

Never before had Lu Yang’s perception been so clear:

“The Dao Court is the extension of my hands.”

Beyond the 【Laws of the Immortal Kingdom】, the only place unaffected was Jiangnan, yet even that had been secretly infiltrated by Ancestor Tingyouʼs 【Everjoy Garden】.

Thus, one month later, the new law was promulgated.

The content, disseminated instantly through the 【Laws of the Immortal Kingdom】 across the realm, caused a massive uproar. No one had expected that Lu Yang was actually serious!

Yet, upon reflection, it wasn’t so hard to accept. Lu Yang had already severed ties with the Buddhist Dao Lineage; was there anything else he wouldn’t dare to do? Besides, he had suppressed the Pure Land, and the World-Honored One hadn’t stepped in, which tacitly endorsed the matter, further revealing that this demonic dragon had truly unimaginable backing.

Simply put, he was not to be trifled with.

Under such momentum, with Jiangdong as the center, the new law was quickly implemented throughout the realm via the 【Laws of the Immortal Kingdom】, stirring waves wherever it spread.

As for the content of the new law, it was quite simple:

The immortal and mortal worlds would be separated. Mortals would live below, academies would be established, and everyone could pursue cultivation and seek immortality; cultivators would reside above, cultivating with resources provided by the mortals.

Just like a pyramid.

Mortals were like ants and insects, reared with grains, cattle, sheep, and houses that cultivators disdained, then given a path upwards named ”cultivating immortality.”

Further up would be Qi Refining, Foundation Establishment, with subdivisions according to realms.

Thus, layer by layer, the lower nourished the upper, and eventually, everyone supported the one standing at the pinnacle—

“That would be me!”

Although the new law contained many details, its core logic was singular:

“Under my rule, all beings are equal, and talent alone is valued. Be it mortals, Qi Refiners, or Foundation Establishers, all are talents to be cultivated under my banner!”

In response, most peopleʼs evaluation was quite unanimous:

“What Immortal Court Radiant Emperor? This dragon is definitely a spy from the Sacred Sect!”

Naturally, such rumors were handled by loyal officials of the Royal Guard Division. Lord Lü had a fragile heart and couldn’t bear to hear such vile slander.

As for the immense waves stirred by the new law, Lu Yang paid them no mind.

After all, at present, the Dao Court, Sacred Sect, and overseas forces had formed an alliance. Who could resist such a trend? If there was any resistance, it would only be from the Sword Pavilion in Jiangnan.

Yet, according to Lu Yang’s new law, civilians could receive protection from the 【Laws of the Immortal Kingdom】. After all, civilians had little to be exploited, so the ones most heavily taxed by the new law were cultivators—and the higher their realm, the more severe the exploitation. Dao attainment, spiritual materials, cultivation methods, nothing was exempt.

Though some resisted, they were all suppressed by Lu Yang.

“What a joke! Look around the world—who is more tolerant toward cultivators than I am? Without my grace of not slaughtering, how could there be so many cultivators today?”

Thus, the result was obvious.

The Real Person of Demon-Cleansing disregarded all objections and showed no intention of intervening. In fact, he even privately asked Lu Yang whether the new law could be extended to Jiangnan.

Time flew by, and in a flash, ten years passed.

Ten springs and autumns might seem long, but in hindsight, they were but a blink of an eye. Yet, throughout the Five Domains, massive changes had occurred.

Tianwu City.

Now renamed ”Radiant City,” the capital of Jiangdong Province, it held at its center a towering structure reaching the heavens and covering the earth.

Its name: 【Star-Plucking Tower】.

As the name implied, this tower was essentially a spiritual treasure. From bottom to top, each level was inscribed with countless formation arrays. The weakest engraver was at early Foundation Establishment. These formations intertwined and stacked, ultimately forming a grand array atop the tower.

【Immortal Ascension Formation of Transcendence】!

Ranked as a fourth-grade formation, with the boost of the 【Laws of the Immortal Kingdom】, it rivaled a third-grade formation. A secret art of the Tianwu Royal Clan, it was specifically prepared for the Crown Prince’s quest for the Golden Core.

With this array, ascending a blessed land saved thirty percent spiritual power.

Moreover, under the array’s aid, cultivators could more clearly sense the location of their Fruit Position. This formation alone increased one’s success rate by ten percent.

It also had a mysterious property:

The rarer the materials used and the denser the engraved runes, the stronger the array’s assistance for Core Formation—up to a thirty percent boost.

Every Crown Prince of the Dao Court had benefited immensely from this array.

However, due to the enormous cost, even Crown Princes usually had access only to the most basic configuration.

But Lu Yang was different. With all cultivators of the Five Domains offering resources, spiritual materials and formations were in abundance. Thus, he upgraded the formation to its maximum, even spending massively to construct the 【Star-Plucking Tower】 to anchor the formation core and further enhance its power.

At this moment, atop the 【Star-Plucking Tower】.

At its summit stood an open-air platform. Lu Yang stood at its center, silently absorbing spiritual energy.

”Shhh...”

Piercing the clouds, this place should have been whipped by gales. Yet, when the fierce winds reached the towerʼs top, they quieted as if courtiers kneeling before their king.

‘Where exactly… is the final piece missing?’

Lu Yang asked himself.

After ten years of accumulation, he believed he had perfected every aspect.

His Metal nature was complete, his 【Blessed Land of the Mysterious Capital】 had fused entirely with his Dao Foundation, and the Five Domains had all adopted his new law.

Yet, his spiritual intuition still warned him, and the 【Laws of the Immortal Kingdom】 kept reminding him—one final step remained.

Without this final step, Core Formation remained uncertain.

At this thought, Lu Yang frowned deeply. He had gravely offended the World-Honored One; if any mishap occurred, the World-Honored One would not let him go.

Just then, a streak of light descended.

It dispersed to reveal the face of Chong Guang, whose eyes, brimming with intense sharpness, immediately fell on the composed Lu Yang.

‘Strong... terrifyingly strong!’

Chong Guang frowned. Over the past ten years, he had personally witnessed Lu Yang’s cultivation progress. Back then, he could still sense Lu Yang’s cultivation and deduce many of his techniques. Though he wasn’t a match, he still had a fighting chance. But now, as he looked again—

Lu Yang appeared like an ordinary man.

Closing his eyes, Chong Guang could sense nothing—only an expanse of ”emptiness.”

Such an indescribable state—aside from Lu Yang, he had only ever seen it in one person: the Real Person of Demon-Cleansing, Ye Guangji.

‘Foundation Establishment at its peak, returning to the origin!’

Chong Guangʼs pupils contracted. He knew this was an extremely subtle state. Achievers were either favored by the Fruit Position or blessed with rare fortune.

Whichever the case, once achieved, oneʼs standing among Foundation Establishment True Persons would be half a head above the rest.

Aside from the Real Person of Demon-Cleansing, only the True Lord Qingcheng Feixue had reached it. Unexpectedly, Lu Yang had now become the third!

After a moment of silence, Chong Guang cupped his hands and bowed: ”Congratulations, Daoist Friend. Your cultivation has advanced greatly.”

Lu Yang merely shook his head, still facing away, and replied calmly:

“Unwarranted praise. Without Core Formation, I remain an ant.”

Chong Guangʼs gaze flickered: ”In that case, when do you plan to attempt Core Formation? With ten years of foundation, you should have resolved all hidden dangers.”

Lu Yang smiled noncommittally:

“You see, always in a hurry.”

He fully understood Chong Guang’s intent. The question about Core Formation was a pretense—what Chong Guang really wanted to know was when Lu Yang would reverse the Celestial Earth for him, allowing him to form his own Core.

‘Knowing Uncle Master Chong Guang, he’s likely prepared for me to go back on my word.’

But he had no intention of breaking the promise.

At that moment, Lu Yang finally turned around, revealing eyes reflecting brilliant radiance. If one looked closely, they seemed to contain the shadows of sun and moon!

“There’s no time like the present.”

“Today, I shall reverse the Celestial Earth for Daoist Chong Guang.”

Upon hearing this, Chong Guang’s expression changed slightly—not in excitement, but in suspicion: This demonic dragon... would he really help so kindly?

Was there no trap?