Chapter 35: Senior Brother Zhao and I are destined to be together!
In the previous life, about twenty years from Lu Yang's current point in time, the Primordial Sect would launch a war of annihilation against a Righteous Path Sect.
The annihilated Righteous Path Sect was named "Divine Martial Sect."
In that previous life, Zhao Xuhe eventually cultivated to Qi Refining Great Perfection and, along with Feixia Immortal, became a steward for the Primordial Sect in an external market.
That market was located on Skull Mountain, bordering the Divine Martial Sect.
Before the war, the Primordial Sect transported a large amount of supplies using the market as cover, and it was said that during that time, the two found a Foundation Establishment strange item.
After that, as the war began, the two shone brightly, earning considerable merits, and then exchanged for another Foundation Establishment strange item within the Primordial Sect. They then asked an alchemist to combine the two Foundation Establishment strange items into a single "Foundation Establishment Pill," which gave them the Opportunity to attempt Foundation Establishment.
Although they ultimately failed, the Opportunity was real.
"Zhao Xuhe and I both cultivated the Nine Transformations Dragon Transformation Art. If he can attempt Foundation Establishment, perhaps I also have a chance. In any case, it's worth a try!"
Three more days passed.
Lu Yang was meditating in his Immortal Cave when suddenly, a human-faced owl flew to the front of his Immortal Cave, its lips parting to emit a crisp, melodious voice:
"Junior Brother Lü, please come to my Immortal Cave for a visit."
It was Feixia Immortal.
Seeing this, Lu Yang's eyes flickered. He immediately soared on a sword light towards Feixia Immortal's Immortal Cave and was then guided to a tea pavilion amidst mountains and water.
Inside the tea pavilion, Feixia Immortal was brewing tea. Her delicate hands moved gracefully, pouring Spirit water, activating true fire, moistening the tea, and steeping it. Her movements were pleasing to the eye. Lu Yang, happening upon this, felt an ethereal tea fragrance waft towards him, refreshing his mind and spirit, and even making his spiritual consciousness more active.
"Junior Brother, please sit."
Feixia Immortal then raised her eyebrows to look. Once Lu Yang was seated, she went straight to the point: "The reason I sought Junior Brother this time is that the association's reply has arrived."
"Oh?" Lu Yang deliberately showed an excited expression: "Has my Divine Ability arrived?"
"That's right." Feixia Immortal smiled slightly: "Second Brother has already sent the Divine Ability list. Junior Brother can now choose any one to Cultivate from the list."
"Thank you, Senior Sister!"
Lu Yang cupped his hands, took the Jade Slip list, and opened it, immediately being dazzled by the dense array of Divine Abilities. After careful perusal, he cursed inwardly.
Because most of these Divine Abilities he had seen in the Hidden Scripture Pavilion of Mending Heaven Peak, but those in the Hidden Scripture Pavilion were censored versions, far less powerful than the complete versions on the list. The two seemed similar, but in reality, they were worlds apart, showing the extent of the Primordial Sect's control over resources.
It was simply outrageous.
If he hadn't joined the Three Rivers Association and signed a contract of servitude, with a true lineage background above him, he probably would never have come into contact with these complete Divine Abilities in his entire life.
A moment later, Lu Yang's eyes suddenly lit up.
Because he actually saw a familiar term on the list: Heavenly Demon Blood Transformation Divine Light, or more accurately, the complete version of Heavenly Demon Blood Transformation Divine Light!
"Taiyin Corpse Transformation and Form Alteration True Method!"
"Taiyin refines the body, surpassing the nine-turn elixir; the form is upright and solemn, the complexion like spiritual clouds, ascending to the Grand Ultimate Palace, receiving books to become an Immortal Master."
This was a Great Divine Power!
The Heavenly Demon Blood Transformation Divine Light was even just its first step. Once fully cultivated, it would be impervious to the Five Elements, difficult to harm with weapons, and even earned the title of "Corpse Transformation Immortal."
"This is it!"
Lu Yang immediately made up his mind, copied the content of "Taiyin Corpse Transformation and Form Alteration True Method," and then looked at Feixia Immortal, solemnly cupping his hands:
"Now that this matter is settled, Senior Sister, do you have any other important matters to instruct?"
"To be honest, Junior Brother." Feixia Immortal chuckled: "I recently plan to apply for an external transfer to take charge of the Skull Mountain Market, and I happen to be short of a few satisfactory assistants..."
As expected!
Lu Yang was not surprised by Feixia Immortal's invitation. After all, a carrot comes with a stick; since the Three Rivers Association had given benefits, how could they not make him do things?
"If Senior Sister does not disdain me, I am willing to accompany Senior Sister."
Lu Yang did not hesitate, nodding directly.
After all, it concerned the Foundation Establishment Opportunity, even if Feixia Immortal hadn't actively invited him, Lu Yang had planned to take a task from the Merit Building and head to the Skull Mountain Market.
Seeing Lu Yang so decisive, the expression in Feixia Immortal's eyes grew even more satisfied: "Junior Brother is indeed as I thought, a person with a firm Dao Heart. If ordinary Disciples like us are content with mediocrity, it's destined that we won't stand out within the Primordial Sect. Only by venturing out to seek Opportunity can we have a glimmer of hope."
"Only by burning bridges and disregarding life and death can there be hope for Foundation Establishment!"
After some conversation, Lu Yang found that Feixia Immortal's gaze towards him had become more amiable, clearly treating him as a like-minded person.
Disregarding life and death was not wrong.
However, it wasn't because of burning bridges, but because I have the hundred lifetimes book. I'm not afraid of failure; if I die, I die. At most, I'll just restart and try again!
Ten days later, on the aerial flying boat heading to Skull Mountain.
Lu Yang arrived with a flash of light, landing steadily on the deck of the flying boat. After greeting Feixia Immortal, he discreetly blended into the crowd below.
On this trip to Skull Mountain, he did not intend to be too conspicuous.
Compared to being the center of attention, he actually preferred to be an ordinary person, preferably the kind who could quietly retreat behind others with a slight frown.
Soon, many Cultivators gathered on the flying boat.
Besides Feixia Immortal, the leaders included two Cultivators at Qi Refining Seventh Stage, one of whom he even knew: Lu Yuanchun, from the Mending Heaven Peak Lord's lineage.
"Hmph, I'll put him on my hit list sooner or later."
A cold glint flashed in Lu Yang's eyes, then disappeared. He then looked around. Since Lu Yuanchun was here, would Zhao Xuhe also come?
This life's Foundation Establishment Opportunity might even fall to him!
Indeed, after Lu Yang scanned the area, he found Zhao Xuhe quietly drinking Spirit wine in a secluded corner of the flying boat.
However, the current Zhao Xuhe was several times more decadent than in previous lives. Lu Yang was not surprised; after all, in this life, Zhao Xuhe couldn't find him, his fated Opportunity vanished, and he went bankrupt from speculating on substitute yin corpse. His mistress, Immortal Qingchen, must have also left him, leaving him with nothing.
Lu Yang was already impressed that he hadn't jumped off Mending Heaven Peak yet.
"Senior Brother Zhao? Is that Senior Brother Zhao?"
Lu Yang actively stepped forward, deliberately showing a surprised look: "I can't believe I'd meet Senior Brother Zhao here. Senior Brother, we are fated!"
"Ah? You are..."
Zhao Xuhe was stunned for a while before his Cultivator's memory recognized Lu Yang, and he was immediately dumbfounded: "...Junior Brother Lu? You're at Qi Refining Middle Stage?"
Zhao Xuhe was indeed down and out, unable to see through Lu Yang's Qi Concealment Art, and naturally couldn't know his true Realm. But even so, Qi Refining Middle Stage was enough to greatly shock him, as ten years ago, Lu Yang was just an insignificant small fry in his eyes.
Thinking of this, Zhao Xuhe became even more depressed.
"Heh, are you here to mock me too? Get lost!"
"Senior Brother, what do you mean by that?" Lu Yang looked puzzled, then quickly said: "I have always remembered Senior Brother's past kindness. How could I have any intention of mocking you?"
Kindness? What kindness?
Zhao Xuhe was stunned again, then remembered that he had indeed helped Lu Yang get a loan back then. Was that considered kindness? Was there such a fool?
Thinking of this, Zhao Xuhe was about to open his mouth to mock...
"I see that Senior Brother's cultivation seems to be stuck at Qi Refining Sixth Stage. If Senior Brother doesn't mind, I have a Spirit Pill here that can enhance cultivation."
"Isn't this inappropriate?"
Zhao Xuhe blankly accepted the Spirit Pill that Lu Yang forcefully handed him. For some reason, looking at Lu Yang again, he actually felt a sense of closeness!
As if the two had interacted in a previous life.
Could it be that we are truly fated?
Happy New Year!