“Senior Brother Liu? He’s come knocking!?”
Hearing the voice from outside his Immortal Cave, Lü Yang’s pupils constricted, and his face instantly turned extremely grim. Not only did he not respond, but he also reined in his Aura.
“...Junior Brother?”
The voice came again, but Lü Yang still didn’t respond. Although he had no proof, he was already certain that the content of the Innate Dao Book he was Cultivating had problems!
“I still suffered from a lack of experience. I actually didn’t suspect anything before.”
“Hehuan Hall and Butian Peak have a close relationship, so the Cultivation Technique’s content should also be related to Dual Cultivation, yet the Innate Dao Book has no connection to Dual Cultivation whatsoever.”
“He tricked me!”
“But why would he harm me? Although the Chu Sheng Sect is Demonic Path, it also has sect rules. Private duels between official Disciples are strictly forbidden. Once discovered...”
Thinking of this, Lü Yang slapped his head fiercely.
“How could I believe the evil of the Demonic Sect!”
“Once discovered, once discovered... If it’s not discovered, it doesn’t count as a private duel?”
The more Lü Yang thought about it, the uglier his expression became. Ultimately, it was due to force of habit. Liu Xin’s every word and action before had fulfilled his duty as an ushering Disciple.
Besides introducing the situation of the Inner Sect, he also showed him the benefits that Inner Sect Disciples should have, such as Magic Treasures, Medicinal Pills, Spirit Beasts, and so on. He could be said to be dedicated and selfless, not withholding anything. He didn't miss a single one, especially in the Artifact Refining Hall, where he even instructed the attendant there to give him the best.
But it was all a facade!
Everything before was for that final step of handing him the Innate Dao Book, to make him lower his guard and completely trust his good intentions!
“Now that I think about it, he might have even harbored thoughts of taking it for himself.”
“After all, if he killed me, all the Magical Artifacts, Medicinal Pills, and Spirit Beasts I obtained would naturally become his. No wonder he specifically said to get the best!”
You beast!
Just then, a voice came from outside the Immortal Cave again.
The next second, with a “crack” sound, the Formation of Lü Yang’s Immortal Cave exploded, and the main door was torn open by a sword light!
The door opened, and Liu Xin, with his robes fluttering, walked in.
Seeing Lü Yang, Liu Xin’s face showed a joyful expression, as if he had reaped a harvest, and he nodded with satisfaction: “Junior Brother is indeed a talent.”
Boom!
Before Liu Xin finished speaking, Lü Yang directly exploded!
The monstrous Innate True Qi, carrying the Magical Artifact Bone Jade Sword, finally transformed into a sharp sword light, slashing towards Liu Xin with an unstoppable Aura.
However, the next second, the sword light abruptly stopped.
“...A futile struggle.”
Liu Xin did not dodge or evade; he simply made a Spell sign, and Lü Yang’s body instantly lost control, as if he had become someone else’s Puppet!
“This Innate Dao Book is truly a good thing.” Seeing this, Liu Xin couldn’t help but laugh: “The Cultivator transforms his Physical Body and Primordial Spirit into a wisp of Innate Qi, which can be used as medicine, refined into a treasure, or even used to increase Cultivation. With this miraculous treasure, I believe reaching the Late Stage of Qi Refining is within reach!”
“To be able to help me Breakthrough, Junior Brother, you can be considered to have died a worthy death.”
As his voice fell, Liu Xin immediately began to change his Spell, and Lü Yang instantly felt his consciousness gradually dissipate, as if it was being forcibly erased!
At this moment, Lü Yang had a sudden realization:
“This is the second half of the Innate Dao Book!”
“The first half is a trap for people to Cultivate, and the second half is the true method. It just waits for others to Cultivate the first half, and then become a stepping stone for oneself!”
Rather than a Cultivation Technique, it was more like an Artifact Refining technique.
However, it wasn't refining objects with objects, but refining objects with people, and even letting people refine themselves. The true Cultivator hid in the dark, saving trouble and effort.
Named Dao Book, but in reality, a Demonic Technique!
“You’re formidable, I’ll give you this lifetime.”
Thinking of this, Lü Yang simply stopped resisting, letting his consciousness dissipate. After the initial shock and anger, he had even regained his calm and composure.
“A fall into the pit, a gain in your wit. You can trick me once, but I have countless more times.”
“I’ll remember this grudge!”
The next second, Lü Yang’s consciousness plunged into darkness.
In the void, only the rustling sound of turning pages remained.
【You were refined by Liu Xin, your consciousness taken, and you completely transformed into a wisp of Innate True Qi. You died.】
【Current Hundred Lifetimes Book remaining pages: 98】
【Restarting a lifetime, you can choose one of the following gains from your previous life:
One: Treasure.
Two: Cultivation.
Three: Lifespan.
Four: Forfeit all gains and randomly Awaken a talent based on your previous life’s experience.】
“The person whose name is called, come to me.”
A familiar voice came from the stage. Lü Yang gritted his teeth to control his emotions, not looking up, but focusing his thoughts on the panel in front of him.
Treasure, Cultivation, Lifespan.
If he could, Lü Yang would naturally want to choose Cultivation, but he was worried about being noticed and then being unable to explain where his Cultivation came from.
As for lifespan, he skipped it directly.
“Can I only choose treasure then?”
Lü Yang frowned. Speaking of treasures, he only had a Bone Jade Sword that was barely presentable, but without Cultivation, he couldn’t activate a Magical Artifact even if he had one.
Just then, Lü Yang’s gaze suddenly paused.
Because just now, the Hundred Lifetimes Book suddenly gave him a feedback.
“This... can also be considered a treasure?”
Lü Yang was first surprised, then thoughtful, and finally gritted his teeth and made a decision: choose one, retain a treasure obtained in the previous life.
The next second, an anomaly suddenly occurred!
Without alarming anyone, all anomalies were confined within Lü Yang’s Dantian. At its source, it was a wisp of misty, rising white Qi.
Innate True Qi!
The Innate True Qi that Lü Yang refined in his previous life, after dissolving his internal organs, skin, flesh, tendons, and bones, was actually considered a treasure, and now he had exchanged it!
“Incredible,” Lü Yang lowered his eyelids, concealing the surprise in his eyes.
This was because he discovered that he could not only manipulate this wisp of Innate True Qi as easily as moving his arm, but he could even use it to cast the Spells from his previous life!
“Under normal circumstances, this should be impossible.”
“Because to control Innate True Qi, one must use the secret method of the second half. But I am different, because this wisp of Innate True Qi is me!”
The two were originally one, and for Lü Yang, it was equivalent to having a Clone at the first level of Qi Refining.
“Moreover, before I died in my previous life, I heard Liu Xin say that this Innate True Qi, when used as medicine, can assist in Breakthroughs to higher Realms. This wisp of True Qi will be of great use in the future!”
After organizing his gains, Lü Yang began his actions in this lifetime.
First, he was still assigned to Hehuan Hall.
Then, he met Yu Suzhen.
However, this time, to avoid attracting attention, Lü Yang did not use Senior Sister Yu’s Primordial Yin to Breakthrough to the Qi Refining Realm, but instead fed it all to the Innate True Qi.
“In this life, I will lie low and not be reckless!”
As expected, Liu Xin, who was waiting outside the door, saw that Lü Yang had not Breakthrough after Dual Cultivating with Yu Suzhen, and immediately lost interest in Lü Yang.
Following that, Lü Yang patiently waited.
Ten-plus days later, a Disciple named “Qin Yu” from Hehuan Hall Breakthrough. Lü Yang saw Liu Xin rush over upon hearing the news and excitedly take him away.
A few more days passed, Liu Xin announced his seclusion, and the Senior Brother responsible for ushering Disciples was replaced.
But Lü Yang still didn’t show himself.
“Heaven knows what kind of person this new Senior Brother is. What if he’s also like Liu Xin... Hmm, I’d better not stick my neck out.”
“To be safe, I’ll wait another month.”
Thus, another half a month passed. Only after another Outer Sect Disciple Breakthrough to Qi Refining and ascended to the Inner Sect, and remained safe and sound, did Lü Yang choose to Breakthrough.
With the Innate True Qi’s blessing, Lü Yang could actually Breakthrough without Dual Cultivation.
However, to cover his tracks, he still casually found a few Outer Sect Disciples to Dual Cultivate with.
And this time, the official Disciple responsible for ushering him was much more perfunctory, completely lacking Liu Xin’s enthusiasm, and even showed a hint of disdain in his expression.
“This is the Hidden Scripture Pavilion.”
After receiving his benefits, the other party led him to a pavilion and casually said: “Go in with your token. Exchange for whatever Cultivation Technique you want with contribution points.”
Having said that, the other party simply walked away.
However, Lü Yang felt much more at ease seeing this. Small figures also had their advantages. The person not taking him seriously actually suited his intentions perfectly.
Thinking of this, Lü Yang turned to look at Butian Peak in the distance.
“Liu Xin... Hmph!”
A few days ago, Liu Xin emerged from seclusion, officially Breakthrough to the Late Stage of Qi Refining, and even became a Personal Disciple of the Butian Peak Master, currently enjoying great success.
Lü Yang snorted coldly, withdrew his gaze, and strode into the Hidden Scripture Pavilion.
Although he had thoughts of revenge, he was too weak now. Without power, the most urgent task was to Cultivate diligently. Everything else could wait until he was strong enough.
A gentleman’s revenge, ten years is not too late.
A temporary expedient, no need to rush!