535: Chapter 536 Tracing Back!

"Senior, this Junior dares to ask, that... uh... Senior Wu, how is he doing now, and what Realm has he reached?" Zhou Yang asked cautiously.

Great Elder Lu Chenyuan glanced at him. He did not answer immediately but waved his hand to correct him.

"You were once a servant of my Lord, so you need not address me as Senior. My name is Great Elder Lu Chenyuan; you may simply call me by my name."

"Uh..."

Hearing this, Zhou Yang was somewhat stunned.

Is it really okay to address him like that?

However, he did not dwell on it for too long. Since the other party was giving him Face, he could not be overly pretentious, yet he did not call him by his name directly either, instead respectfully addressing him as "Elder Lu."

Great Elder Lu Chenyuan did not make an issue of this either. If one were to calculate real age, he was dozens or even hundreds of generations older than Zhou Yang.

Addressing him as Elder Lu was not inappropriate.

He did not dwell on this topic further, turning instead to answer Zhou Yang's previous question.

"My Lord has already attained the Dao of the Nascent Soul."

Zhou Yang was stunned, his eyes filled with clear confusion: "Nascent Soul... what is that?"

Great Elder Lu Chenyuan remained silent for a moment, appearing to organize his words, before speaking softly.

"The Immortal Dao Realms are divided into Qi Refining, Foundation Establishment, and Golden Core. Above the Golden Core is the Nascent Soul, the lord of Immortal Masters, known as a Nascent Soul True Monarch. Their Lifespan is ten thousand years, their Divine Soul can traverse the Void Realm, they can create cave heavens, live as long as the heavens and earth, and shine as brightly as the sun and moon."

Great Elder Lu Chenyuan's tone was calm, but every word struck Zhou Yang's heart like a heavy hammer, causing his mind to surge with agitation.

He opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but could not utter a single word. He could only stand there in a daze, letting those words echo repeatedly in his mind.

Nascent Soul True Monarch, ten thousand years of Lifespan, able to traverse the Void Realm, live as long as the heavens and earth, and shine as brightly as the sun and moon!

That was a Realm he dared not even dream of, a height he would never reach in his entire life.

Yet, how fortunate was he to have served that Senior in the past.

Zhou Yang took a deep breath, suppressing the surging emotions in his heart.

He suddenly felt a sense of relief; he was glad he hadn't insisted on leaving with that Senior back then.

With his Aptitude, he knew his own worth; if he had followed, he feared he would only have become a burden.

Although the Southern Wilderness Region was not as vast and boundless as the outside world, it was enough for him to live freely and at ease.

Looking down at the simple, unadorned ring in his hand, Zhou Yang remained silent for a moment, then bowed deeply to Great Elder Lu Chenyuan.

This bow was not just for Great Elder Lu Chenyuan, but also out of gratitude that that Senior still remembered this group of low-level Cultivators.

Down below, the thousands of Disciples of the Tianxing Immortal Sect had witnessed everything from beginning to end.

From Great Elder Lu Chenyuan shattering the array with one palm, to Sect Master Yi Qing being immobilized and stripped of his Golden Core, to Zhou Yang chatting with that Senior.

These scenes flashed before their eyes like a carousel.

The crowd went from initial chaos to silence, and now, even their breathing had become cautious.

Who could have imagined that the previously high-spirited Sect Master Yi Qing, who seemed like a god, would have no power to fight back in front of such an existence?

Looking at Sect Master Yi Qing's now withered appearance, something in everyone's hearts seemed to shatter, while fear grew like wild grass.

Especially those who had indiscriminately framed Zhou Yang just moments ago; their Faces were now deathly pale, and their legs were weak.

They regretted it immensely, wishing they could slap themselves a few times.

If you had this background, you should have said so earlier! If you had said it earlier, I would have been fawning over you; why did it come to this?!

As for the lackeys under Sect Master Yi Qing, they didn't even dare to breathe loudly.

Especially the leader, Qian Guang, who was slumped on the ground, his gaze dull, his lips trembling, unable to say a word.

If one were to ask who offended Zhou Yang and the others the most in the entire Sect, it was not Sect Master Yi Qing, but Qian Guang.

The insidious schemes, the difficulties, and the harassment usually came from his hands.

At that time, relying on the backing of Sect Master Yi Qing, the acting Sect Master, he acted arrogantly and imperiously, never anticipating a day like this.

Although there was no substantial evidence yet that the Senior who crushed Sect Master Yi Qing had a close relationship with Zhou Yang and the others, Sect Master Yi Qing's downfall was a foregone conclusion.

It could be expected that even if Zhou Yang and the others did not settle scores with him afterward, he had offended countless people, and now that he had lost power, he would inevitably be attacked by the crowd.

At this moment, only two words remained in Qian Guang's mind: "I'm doomed!"

In stark contrast to their terror were the reactions of Dong Pingan, Zhang Li, and the others.

They stood at the back of the crowd, watching everything happen in a daze.

Although they didn't know exactly what was happening, looking at the miserable state of Sect Master Yi Qing and the posture of Zhou Yang chatting with that Senior, they knew this was likely not an enemy, but rather a benefactor who had come to save them from fire and water.

However, what was the background of this Senior?

Just as they were confused, above the sky, Great Elder Lu Chenyuan beckoned to them, and their bodies involuntarily floated up, drifting toward the high altitude.

At first, they were very nervous, like cats being lifted by the scruff of their necks, kicking their legs in the air.

However, when they flew before them and saw Zhou Yang give them a look to stay calm, they barely relaxed.

Zhou Yang hurriedly stepped forward to introduce them.

"Elder Lu, these are Dong Pingan, Zhang Li, Yuan Hong... Like this Junior, they also followed that Senior in the past."

Then he introduced Great Elder Lu Chenyuan to Dong Pingan, Zhang Li, and the others.

"This is Elder Lu. Resolving the matter of Sect Master Yi Qing this time is thanks to him, and... he is also one of Senior Han's people."

Dong Pingan and Zhang Li looked at each other, their eyes filled with confusion.

Senior Han? Which Senior Han? Could it be...

"Ahem..." Seeing that they were still dazed, Zhou Yang coughed to remind them, then used voice transmission.

"What are you still standing there for? Hurry up and pay your respects!"

"Oh! Oh!"

The few who came back to their senses hurriedly bowed and saluted.

"Thank you, Elder Lu, for saving our lives! Thank you, Senior Han, for still remembering us!"

Their voices were trembling slightly. Yes, it was out of excitement.

They had already figured out who this Senior Han was.

Not to mention that there weren't many Cultivators with the surname Han around them.

Furthermore, the only person they both knew with the surname Han was that mysterious Senior from whom they had long been separated.

Zhou Yang also briefly explained the whole story.

For instance, Senior Han's cultivation had already broken through to the Nascent Soul, becoming a high and mighty Nascent Soul True Monarch, but he was concerned about his old home and old friends, which was why he sent Elder Lu to deliver resources.

Then, fearing that these guys who hadn't seen the world wouldn't understand the preciousness and mysterious capabilities of these resources, he explained the effects of those Medicinal Pills one by one.

When they heard that these Medicinal Pills were Fourth Tier Spirit Pills and could improve their Aptitude, and even help them Breakthrough to the Golden Core, Dong Pingan, Zhang Li, and the others were all shocked, unable to speak for a moment.

They hadn't recovered from the Nascent Soul True Monarch and ten thousand years of Lifespan, and they were already shattered by this massive amount of information.

Fourth Tier Spirit Pills, Aptitude improvement!

These words echoed repeatedly in their minds.

Did such mysterious Medicinal Pills really exist in the world?

They didn't know.

But they knew one thing: in their lifetime, they might truly have a chance to glimpse the scenery above the Golden Core.

So, you have already reached this step.

Seeing that the few were somewhat silent, Zhou Yang patted the shoulders of the two, saying nothing.

After all, he had been the same at the beginning.

After a long time, their emotions gradually calmed down.

Seeing this, Great Elder Lu Chenyuan stood with his hands behind his back in the Void Realm, his gaze sweeping across the Tianxing Immortal Sect below, and he looked at the few, asking.

"What are your plans for the future? This seat only came here to deliver items on orders and will not stay here for long."

What he didn't say was that the Spiritual Qi in this Southern Wilderness Region was simply too filthy and thin.

For a Cultivator like him, staying here was simply torture.

He just wanted to finish this matter quickly and return sooner.

Zhou Yang and the others naturally did not know Great Elder Lu Chenyuan's thoughts, but they also began to think seriously.

This incident made them very disappointed in the Sect.

But no matter what, this was a place jointly established by the Tianxing Immortal and the Senior, and they did not want to abandon it easily.

Moreover, they had lived here for decades and had long since regarded this place as their home.

Although the Southern Wilderness Region was small, it was enough for them.

This was their root, the place where their Immortal journey began.

There were their friends, memories, and everything they cherished; it was not something that could be discarded just like that.

So, after discussing it, they finally decided to stay in the Sect and manage it well.

As for asking Elder Lu to take them away?

They had never thought about this issue.

Not to mention that their Aptitude couldn't keep up; even if they went, they feared the outcome wouldn't change, and they would only become a burden instead.

Furthermore, the resources Senior sent this time were for them, and he hadn't mentioned taking them away, so obviously, he didn't have that intention.

Regarding this, they had no complaints; perhaps that side was not suitable for them, so after consideration, the Senior decided to let them stay here.

As for safety issues, they didn't need to worry anymore.

Not to mention that the resources Elder Lu left for them were enough to improve their Aptitude and pile their cultivation up to the Golden Core.

Just the stacks of Peak Third Tier Talismans in that pitch-black, simple ring were enough to make them invincible in the Southern Wilderness Region.

After comprehensive consideration, they made their decision.

Great Elder Lu Chenyuan naturally had no objections to this and nodded.

"That is fine."

Then he paused and continued.

"However, before leaving, this seat will still resolve some small bugs for you."

Zhou Yang was stunned, thinking that Great Elder Lu Chenyuan was talking about Qian Guang and those people, and was about to say that those people were not worth the Senior's action and that they could solve it themselves.

Great Elder Lu Chenyuan, however, waved his hand, interrupting what he was about to say.

Those people were only Foundation Establishment low-level Cultivators and were simply not worth his action.

He was talking about another matter!

Just then, Great Elder Lu Chenyuan raised his hand, and a wisp of dark red mist appeared in his palm.

That was the Blood Fiend Qi he had stripped from Sect Master Yi Qing's Golden Core; while Zhou Yang and the others were discussing there just now, he had been examining it in secret.

Zhou Yang and the others gathered around, looking at the wisp of dark red mist, not understanding.

Great Elder Lu Chenyuan explained.

"All things carry Yin and embrace Yang, and Qi acts as harmony.

Living beings have life and then death, and death brings Fiend.

And Blood Fiend Qi is formed by the intertwining of resentment and blood essence when living beings fall; it is ubiquitous and ever-present.

But Blood Fiend Qi that can pollute a Golden Core is not so simple.

It requires at least refining the resentment of several Cultivators of the same rank to refine such an evil object."

Great Elder Lu Chenyuan's gaze fell on the wisp of dark red mist, his tone deep.

What he didn't say was that in this place like the Southern Wilderness Region, how many Golden Cores could there be?

With his False Nascent Soul Divine Sense, within a million miles, there were only two.

Obviously, the origin of the Blood Fiend Qi in this Blood Fiend Pill was not simple; it was highly likely not a product native to the Southern Wilderness Region.

And if it was not native to the Southern Wilderness Region, then it was the meddling of an outside force.

What kind of person would go to such great lengths, using a Golden Core Cultivator as bait, to lay out a plan in the Tianxing Immortal Sect?

Great Elder Lu Chenyuan closed his eyes, holding the wisp of Blood Fiend Qi in his palm, and began to deduce.

Although he was not skilled in this Dao, with the blessing of the False Nascent Soul status, he could still deduce a thing or two.

A moment later, he opened his eyes, a strange look flashing in them.

"Tianli Cult... it actually comes from the Profound Spirit Domain? Interesting."

Tianli Cult; Great Elder Lu Chenyuan had never heard this name.

He didn't expect a small Golden Core in the Southern Wilderness Region to actually have connections with forces from the Profound Spirit Domain.

Great Elder Lu Chenyuan felt it necessary to trace the source; after all, this place was the former home of the Buddha Lord, and it came from the Profound Spirit Domain.

He wanted to see what kind of background this Tianli Cult had, who was behind it, and whether it would be detrimental to the Buddha Lord.

So he closed his eyes and increased his deductive power.

That wisp of Blood Fiend Qi hovered in Great Elder Lu Chenyuan's palm, the dark red light flickering.

Great Elder Lu Chenyuan's Divine Sense sank into that invisible and intangible sea of Karma.

Tracking all the way along the sea of Karma, as he got closer and closer, the Karma became clearer and clearer.

Great Elder Lu Chenyuan felt that he was about to approach the source.

But at the same time, the resistance was becoming stronger and stronger, as if something was preventing him from prying.

At the same time, a faint sense of danger came from the depths of the Karma.

Being rational, Great Elder Lu Chenyuan should stop the act of continuing to explore now and not go any further.

But curiosity had already overwhelmed reason.

Not only did he not stop, but he increased his efforts, his Divine Sense turning into an invisible sharp blade, slashing fiercely toward the fog in front.

"Rip —"

It was as if something had been torn apart, the Karma fog in front suddenly dissipated, like an invisible giant hand pulling the curtain open violently.

And behind the fog, something was slowly taking shape at this moment.

At first, it was just a blurry outline, like an ancient existence sleeping in the dark.

But as the fog continued to dissipate, that outline began to become clear.

First, a golden light lit up from the very top of the outline, like the first ray of dawn on the horizon before dawn.

The golden light became brighter and brighter, more and more prosperous, illuminating the entire sea of Karma.

And in the golden light, a huge Face slowly emerged from the darkness.

"This, how is this possible!"

Great Elder Lu Chenyuan, who was looking forward to catching a glimpse of the mastermind, suddenly widened his eyes when he saw the true Face of this existence, and then exclaimed in shock.

His voice was full of disbelief, and a sense of indescribable fear surged in his heart.

"Buddha... Buddha Lord..."

"Amitabha..."

A Buddhist chant was distant and ethereal.

I saw in front, a giant Buddha with a golden body like a mountain sitting cross-legged between heaven and earth.

The huge body occupied the entire world, as if it could reach the Nine Heavens above and the Nine Netherworlds below.

On His solemn Face, those half-open, half-closed eyes were indifferent and deep.

However, when He looked down, He saw that on the Buddha's Face, the corners of His mouth were slightly raised, revealing an arc that was half-smiling.

"Interesting..."