Chapter 22: The Power of Divine Light
Finally, Lu Yang understood.
"I can't leave!"
This wasn't because he was moved by Xiao Shiye's final display, but because he suddenly realized something that made his hair stand on end.
"After all, why did I come out with Xiao Shiye?"
"I should have gone to Zhao Xuhe immediately to get the other half of that third-grade True Art from my previous life, the Nine Transformations Dragon Transformation Art."
But what was the result?
Following Xiao Shiye to the Merit Pool, just because of curiosity?
One must know that the Merit Pool's grand prize could only be drawn once a year, and his own quota for this year had long been used up. Going to the Merit Pool with Xiao Shiye would bring absolutely no benefit.
I would do something that brings no benefit?
This is illogical!
In an instant, Lu Yang felt as if a basin of cold water had been poured over his head, his hands and feet chilling to the extreme: "Who is influencing me? Interfering with my thoughts?"
"No, that's not right."
After understanding this, Lu Yang was instantly enlightened.
Why did he accompany Xiao Shiye to the Merit Pool? Because Xiao Shiye needed him! Otherwise, he would now be chased by powerful enemies alone!
But now, he had an external helper like him!
If Xiao Shiye was a Son of Destiny with overwhelming Luck, then he was the unlucky fellow in the story who served as a shield when the Son of Destiny was in danger!
Under such circumstances, splitting up and fleeing? That was simply attracting firepower!
Lu Yang was 100% sure that if they split up and fled, the one who would ultimately be caught and killed would definitely be him, while Xiao Shiye would turn danger into safety!
"How insidious!"
Lu Yang exhaled deeply. A Son of Destiny like Xiao Shiye playing the trick of diverting disaster to the east would inevitably trap any Primordial Sect Disciple.
Because Primordial Sect Disciples are not good people.
Someone voluntarily staying behind to cover their retreat? Any other Primordial Sect Disciple would be overjoyed, shed a few crocodile tears, and then decisively run away without hesitation.
However, doing so would very likely make them Xiao Shiye's shield.
Unfortunately, Xiao Shiye met Lu Yang. Xiao Shiye was certain that there were no good people in the Primordial Sect, which was why he devised this plan, but Lu Yang also shared the same thought.
No good people in Primordial Sect, only you, Xiao Shiye, are a good person?
I don't believe it!
So, no matter how eloquently you speak, or how much you act like you're ready to die, I'll first assume you're not a good person, and then deduce what bad things you want to do!
That's right, Lu Yang made his conclusion first!
It was precisely because of this that he wasn't blinded by a single leaf, and was able to examine himself in time, finally discovering the true anomaly, otherwise he would have been thoroughly tricked!
At the same time, Liu Xin, who had been pursuing them, also saw Xiao Shiye charging towards him, as well as Lu Yang, who remained motionless not far away. He pondered, "To catch the thief, first catch the king. This Xiao Shiye is, after all, of a lower cultivation, easy to deal with. It's safer to deal with that Lu Yang first..."
Before Liu Xin could finish thinking, a loud bang suddenly resounded.
"Boom!"
The next second, a magnificent sword light was seen tearing through the sea of clouds, yet it did not flee. Instead, under Xiao Shiye's astonished gaze, it came directly to his side.
"Brother Xiao, we are like old friends at first sight. How could I, Lu, abandon you?"
"Mere ruffians, with us working together, what is there to fear?"
Lu Yang spoke with heroic spirit.
Xiao Shiye listened, dumbfounded.
Could it be that he miscalculated and actually met a good person in the Primordial Sect?
"Impossible!"
Xiao Shiye instantly snapped back to reality, noticing Lu Yang's action of seemingly fighting alongside him, but actually shielding him firmly. His face immediately darkened.
What good person? This is a bad person!
"Brother Lu, it was all a misunderstanding just now."
Xiao Shiye gave a wry smile, knowing that Lu Yang had seen through his scheme, and couldn't help but whisper, "Now that it has come to this, why don't we truly join forces?"
"Join forces? Alright."
Lu Yang sneered, then directly threw Xiao Shiye towards the others besides Liu Xin. Xiao Shiye immediately cursed, "You shameless Lu!"
Liu Xin, who was far away, burst into laughter at the sight. Although he didn't know what had happened between Lu Yang and Xiao Shiye, it was clear that they had a dispute, which was exactly what he wanted. After all, he had no obligation to accommodate his enemies; if his enemies had problems themselves, he might as well add insult to injury!
Thinking of this, Liu Xin immediately changed his plan and shouted to the others:
"You all trap Xiao Shiye, I'll deal with Lu Yang."
After giving his orders, Liu Xin rode a streak of escaping light and went to meet Lu Yang. However, at that moment, he saw Lu Yang suddenly reveal a slight smile.
Something's wrong!
The next second, Lu Yang's figure vanished.
Almost simultaneously, a sword light suddenly burst forth from Xiao Shiye, who was already surrounded by others, and Lu Yang's figure stepped out from within the sword light!
Divine Firmament Sword Control True Art!
Wherever the sword light is, thought arrives!
Liu Xin instantly recalled the conversation between Lu Yang and Xiao Shiye earlier. The so-called 'joining forces' was not sarcasm, but an unspoken understanding!
The two precisely understood each other's intentions and, with great tacit agreement, put on a show on the spot, successfully deceiving him and creating a perfect opportunity: throwing the ready-to-strike Lu Yang into a group of Cultivators who were completely unprepared, and whose highest Realm was only Qi Refining Middle Stage!
Liu Xin's expression changed drastically in an instant, and he shouted, "Quick, scatter!"
"Too late!"
Lu Yang let out a sinister laugh, and the sword pellet bloomed like a peacock spreading its tail. However, compared to before, the sword light that erupted this time was stained with a strong blood color.
In an instant, Lu Yang exhaled, his body transforming into a blood shadow, merging with the sword pellet. Then, a crimson light curtain, like flames and blood, surged forth. The Divine Light swept out from Lu Yang as its center, spreading in all directions, like a prairie fire or blood staining the mountains and rivers, instantly engulfing everyone!
Heavenly Demon Blood Transformation Divine Light!
Even though it was broad daylight, the Cultivators swept by the blood light felt a chilling sensation, as if falling into an ice cellar, sweeping through their entire bodies, and then they lost consciousness.
When the Divine Light dissipated, besides the still-shocked Xiao Shiye, only empty human skins drifting in the sky remained.
As for their flesh and blood, they were completely consumed by the Heavenly Demon Blood Transformation Divine Light, making the red glow on Lu Yang's sword pellet appear even more sinister.
The next second, the sword pellet trembled slightly, and a blood shadow materialized, revealing Lu Yang's appearance.
He focused his gaze and saw Liu Xin standing dumbfounded in the distance, as if in a dream. He immediately burst into laughter: "Who do I see? It's Senior Brother Liu!"
Before his words faded, he flew towards him with a sword light!
He had not forgotten the hatred from his previous life, when he was instantly refined as a talent. He would avenge himself for his previous life!
Yesterday's hatred was like a thorn in his back!
Today, don't blame me!
Lu Yang charged with his sword, and Liu Xin, who had just witnessed the power of the Heavenly Demon Blood Transformation Divine Light, immediately looked grim and tried to retreat.
"Trying to leave?" Lu Yang did not hesitate, pursuing him with his sword.
Seeing this, Liu Xin quickly shouted, "Immortal Qingchen, undo the Restriction!"
As soon as his voice fell, the illusory mirage that had sealed the surroundings suddenly shattered, and then a graceful figure slowly emerged, none other than Immortal Qingchen.
The Magic Treasure that had just enveloped this cloud sea was her "Nine Palaces Dust-Concealing Scarf." Within the scarf was a Nine Palaces Grand Formation, capable of containing the universe, trapping heaven and earth, and restricting an area. Its original intention was to prevent targets from escaping, but unexpectedly, it backfired and blocked Liu Xin's escape route.
Seeing Immortal Qingchen appear, Liu Xin finally breathed a sigh of relief.
The next second, he rode his escaping light to Immortal Qingchen's side, standing shoulder to shoulder with her, and looked with a solemn expression at the pursuing Lu Yang and Xiao Shiye.
Both sides looked at each other.
A moment later, Liu Xin spoke softly, "Sigh, can we reconcile?"