Chapter 446: Chapter 446: Ang Xiao: Shameless!

BOOM!

With a tremendous crash, the figures of Lü Yang and True Monarch Chengtian Zhengde vanished from the Current World, replaced by two stars in the vault of heaven.

Fruit of Wall-Surface Earth!

Fruit of Lamp-Cover Fire!

In an instant, corresponding phenomena manifested across the four corners of the world. Countless houses and palaces were suddenly set ablaze by the lamps within them.

Some fires were extinguished by people.

Some fires raged ever more intensely.

Such scenes arose one after another, endlessly. The outcome of each great fire triggered a clash and fluctuation in the Qi traces of the two Heaven and Earth Fruit Positions.

Furthermore, all Cultivators who practiced the Fruit of Wall-Surface Earth and the Fruit of Lamp-Cover Fire became bloodshot with rage. The clash of Qi traces from their Dao Lineage’s Perfected Lords directly affected them, forcing them into a mad slaughter. Only Foundation-Stage Cultivators could remain clear-headed under such an influence.

However, all of this was merely a superficial manifestation.

It was not even the deliberate work of Lü Yang and True Monarch Chengtian Zhengde. The mere collision of their Fruit Position Imagery was enough to throw the world into chaos.

CLANG!

True Monarch Chengtian Zhengde’s Sword Light descended, yet it carried not a hint of sharpness. Instead, it bore down with a mountain-like weight, an indescribable sense of oppression.

Instantly, Lü Yang’s movements came to a dead stop. 𝚏𝐫𝚎𝗲𝕨𝐞𝐛𝕟𝚘𝐯𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝗺

The Fruit of Wall-Surface Earth: its qi is sealed, its substance is concealed, it masks forms and hides bodies, and its inside and outside do not interact. The Fruit itself is an Upper Grade sealing technique of the highest order!

The Sword Intent that True Monarch Chengtian Zhengde had obtained by sensing his Fruit was the same. It was a bladeless sword; though lacking sharpness, it possessed the weight of Mount Tai. At this moment, it crashed down upon Lü Yang, making his Dharma Body feel as if it were shouldering mountains and rivers, his Mana bearing the weight of great streams. For a time, he was completely immobilized!

’I’ve done it!’

In that instant, True Monarch Chengtian Zhengde’s other hand had already formed a Daoist Hand Seal, transforming into a point of golden light on the sword’s edge that he aimed at the spot between Lü Yang’s eyebrows.

’Celestial Cloud Sun Receiving Technique!’

Clouds are of the Wu element; upon landing, they become mountains. They are the earth of the floating void. This technique now blasted into Lü Yang’s Skull, intending to suppress his consciousness along with everything else!

At that point, he would be completely at the True Monarch’s mercy.

In an instant, Lü Yang’s situation became perilous to the extreme. He stood practically defenseless before True Monarch Chengtian Zhengde, completely powerless to fight back.

Yet, just at this critical juncture, a black dot abruptly appeared between Lü Yang’s eyebrows. It swiftly expanded, transforming into a majestic hall that solidly blocked True Monarch Chengtian Zhengde’s blade, cutting off the light of the Celestial Cloud Sun Receiving Technique’s Daoist Skill.

Yama Hall!

At this moment, a Splendid Light flowed over Lü Yang’s entire body. It was brilliant and magnificent, making him look like a deity descended to the mortal realm as it washed away all his restraints.

CRACK!

Following the crisp cracking sound, Lü Yang staggered back a step. The seal True Monarch Chengtian Zhengde had placed upon him shattered in response.

Almost simultaneously, he too formed a Daoist Hand Seal.

WHOOSH!

Lü Yang opened his mouth, and a beam of flame surged from between his lips. It swelled against the wind, instantly transforming into a sea of fire that burned with the utmost intensity.

Waves surged within the sea of fire, layer upon layer. Endless Illusionary Colors overlapped and piled up, finally coalescing into a single point of azure fire, as blue as the sky. It gave True Monarch Chengtian Zhengde no chance to retreat or dodge; in the space of a thought, it had already shone down upon him.

’Upper Bright Golden Cup Jade Light!’

The blue flame seemed minuscule, but it carried an indomitable will. It exploded directly against True Monarch Chengtian Zhengde’s Dharma Body, creating a sky-filling, splendid display.

BOOM!

As their fierce battle raged, their Mana was no longer restrained. It roiled the Thirty-six Layers of Gang Cloud and even blasted asteroids Beyond the Heavens into fragments.

For a moment, stars fell like rain, and Celestial Fire streaked across the sky.

But as the instigators of it all, True Monarch Chengtian Zhengde and Lü Yang had already withdrawn their Abilities, taking up positions on opposite sides of a Celestial River.

In the next second, both men simultaneously formed a Daoist Hand Seal. Then, across the four corners of the world, the Mana of Cultivators who practiced the Fruit of Wall-Surface Earth suddenly self-combusted, and their Dharma Bodies were wounded. Meanwhile, Cultivators who practiced the Fruit of Lamp-Cover Fire were inexplicably immobilized, unable to move. In that one instant, countless more deaths and injuries occurred.

This, too, was a method of a Perfected Lord.

Just now, both had used the Foundation-Stage Cultivators and Qi Refiners under their respective Dao Lineages to share the damage they received from the opposing Fruit Position Imagery.

Of course, this method of sharing damage was limited to the Fruit Position Imagery.

For example, the sealing of the Fruit of Wall-Surface Earth and the burning of the Fruit of Lamp-Cover Fire. Beyond that, any actual damage already inflicted could not be transferred.

Seeing this, True Monarch Chengtian Zhengde’s expression grew even more sullen.

’He’s so familiar with the ways of Combat between Perfected Lords... Is it really just Fortune? No, more than that, he seems to know my own techniques like the back of his hand...’

This was what True Monarch Chengtian Zhengde found hard to understand. His Sword Intent and the Fruit of Wall-Surface Earth complemented each other perfectly. A sudden attack often allowed him to inflict a heavy blow and seize the advantage. But Lü Yang had clearly been prepared; not only had he avoided the killing move, but he had even turned the tables.

’Fortunately, my Cultivation is higher.’

True Monarch Chengtian Zhengde was used to suffering setbacks. Though his first strike had failed, he was not discouraged. ’A Fake Holding is, after all, not a true Golden Core!’

At this moment, a Splendid Light shot from his body toward the heavens.

A familiar feeling immediately washed over Lü Yang. It was very similar to the Veil of the Trees... not the same thing, but a Divine Effect of the same level.

The unique Divine Effect of the Fruit of Wall-Surface Earth:

Building Palace!

Instantly, the clouds behind True Monarch Chengtian Zhengde billowed and parted, revealing a golden, resplendent, and majestic palace.

All Lü Yang could see were vermilion gates wide open, studded with dense golden nails that shone like stars. Within the gates was a profound depth, with layered corridors and winding paths, soaring corner towers, and pillars so thick they would take several people to encircle. The pillars were coated in red lacquer and traced with gold powder. The floor was paved with black jade tiles, polished so brightly they reflected one’s image. Layer upon layer, they all built up to a towering throne.

True Monarch Chengtian Zhengde sat serenely upon that throne.

The surrounding pavilions, terraces, and jade palaces protected him at their very center, repelling all Alien Power from the palace grounds.

BOOM!

Two Flying Lights crossed. This time, it was Lü Yang who was sent flying, blood and flesh spattering. More than half of his Dharma Body was shorn away by True Monarch Chengtian Zhengde’s sword, leaving him staggering in the Cloud Sea.

Meanwhile, True Monarch Chengtian Zhengde—who had made no move to dodge and should have taken Lü Yang’s blow head-on—was completely unharmed. Lü Yang’s Mana fell upon him, only to be instantly drawn into the layers of palaces surrounding him. It was reduced from great to small, and from small to nothing, until it vanished completely!

’It’s similar to the Veil of the Trees!’

Lü Yang understood. This was the most fundamental Fruit Position Imagery Divine Effect of a Heaven and Earth Fruit Position. Its Position was incredibly high, and it could only be drawn out from the Fruit through a Grotto Heaven.

’The Fruit of Lamp-Cover Fire has one too, but I can’t use it...’

This was the limitation of the Fake Golden Position. After all, since he hadn’t truly condensed a Grotto Heaven, he naturally couldn’t unleash the true Profound Mysterious power of a Heaven and Earth Fruit Position.

Lü Yang circulated his Mana to reform his Dharma Body.

He puffed his cheeks, and once again, a beam of Upper Bright Golden Cup Jade Light shot forth. However, it was once again nullified within the imagery of the layered palaces.

"It’s useless! Now that you’ve forced me this far, all your Abilities are useless against me. The only path left for you is defeat and death!" True Monarch Chengtian Zhengde sneered.

BOOM!

With another thunderous crash, Lü Yang was struck again by True Monarch Chengtian Zhengde’s sword. His opponent could not only ward off all external Alien Power but could also lock down his own Qi trace internally, hiding his figure in the Void. It made him difficult for Lü Yang to sense; by the time he reacted, he had already been hit.

CRACK!

Another slash of the sword, and one of Lü Yang’s arms flew into the air. It instantly exploded into a cloud of blood and fire, covering his true body’s retreat as he continued to reform his Dharma Body.

But True Monarch Chengtian Zhengde pressed his advantage, giving him no chance to breathe.

CLANG!

Another sword strike came, drawing a fresh spray of blood.

But faced with this, Lü Yang showed no fear, but rather delight. A grin spread across his lips, and he suddenly roared, "Ang Xiao! Get over here and help me!"

True Monarch Chengtian Zhengde: "???"

Ang Xiao: "..."

At that moment, Ang Xiao, who was in the Netherworld, cursed out loud. Because while Lü Yang was calling for help, he was also simultaneously reversing the Earth of Chen!

This was forcing their hand!

"Shameless!"

Cursing was one thing, but Ang Xiao did not dare to be slow in their actions.

The next second, True Monarch Chengtian Zhengde, who had held the upper hand and was about to press his advantage, froze in place. Only a single question remained in his mind:

’What was I just about to do?’