At this moment, within the Foundation Establishment Realm.
Not far from the battlefield between Lu Yang and Vimalakirti Venerable, the Grand Real Persons from the Dao Court, Sword Pavilion, and the Holy Sect were confronting each other.
To be precise, it was the Grand Real Person from the Holy Sect facing off against those from the Sword Pavilion and Dao Court.
However, despite this, the atmosphere among the three parties was not particularly tense; none had the intention to fight to the death for others.
There was even a hint of watching a show.
"Fellow Daoist Ye, who do you think will win between Yuan Tu and Vimalakirti? The commotion is quite intense; I reckon at least one will die."
The Grand Real Person from the Dao Court was a second-rank official named Chen Ruzhen, who had previously represented the Dao Court in meeting Suo Huan as the [Dutian Minister of Military Affairs].
The Grand Real Person from the Sword Pavilion was Ye Shaoying, the current head of the Ye family.
Ye Guyue was his daughter.
Gewoon een lepeltje voor het slapengaan. - 7 kg in 7 dagenMore detailsTherefore, to be fair, he was the one who most wanted to kill Lu Yang at this moment, but unfortunately, the Grand Real Person from the Holy Sect blocked his way.
".Hmph!"
After pondering for a moment, Ye Shaoying sneered, "Fellow Daoist Vimalakirti has attained the Dao for many years; even if injured, that demon has just broken through—how could he be a match?"
This was not mere bravado but a considered conclusion. A false Grand Real Person, after all, was still lacking; even with the realm of a Grand Real Person, he was ultimately inferior. In a real fight, he would surely die. Even if Vimalakirti Venerable was in poor condition, there was no reason for him to be slain by a junior.
"Fellow Daoist, you are mistaken."
Before Ye Shaoying finished speaking, the Grand Real Person from the Holy Sect laughed aloud, "You should know, similar events have occurred before!"
".Nonsense!"
Ye Shaoying naturally understood what the other meant—nothing more than the time when Chong Guang, at the mid-stage of Foundation Establishment, also falsely held the position of Grand Real Person and killed enemies on the battlefield.
But who was Chong Guang?
Born with innate spiritual essence, backed by a True Lord; such a background would make him a key disciple in the Sword Pavilion. What right did Lu Yang have to compare?
However, at this moment.
"Boom!"
A loud explosion resounded from the distant battlefield, spiritual tides surged, simultaneously affecting both the Foundation Establishment Realm and the present world. The previously chaotic heavenly secrets gradually became clear. 𝐫αΝŏꞖЁṦ
The three Grand Real Persons immediately looked over.
The first thing they saw was Lu Yang, trapped by the [Immaculate Pure Land Temple], covered in blood, barely breathing, on the verge of death.
Ye Shaoying's face immediately showed joy: "As expected, Fellow Daoist Vimalakirti has won!"
On the other side, Chen Ruzhen from the Dao Court also looked pleased. If Lu Yang was truly defeated, could the Dao Court's goal this time be within reach?
Meanwhile, the Grand Real Person from the Holy Sect's expression darkened.
His name was [Jun Tong], a Grand Real Person under the [Zengcai Qiluo True Lord], who was also on good terms with the [Qingcheng Feixue True Lord], hence he quite appreciated Lu Yang. Otherwise, he wouldn't have taken the initiative to block the Sword Pavilion and Dao Court for him.
However, the current situation was clearly unfavorable.
'After all, he's young; too arrogant after the breakthrough. Vimalakirti is still a Grand Real Person; escaping would be fortunate, let alone killing him?'
Thinking of this, Jun Tong couldn't help but sigh inwardly:
'But... I can't let him enter the Pure Land!'
An ordinary Real Person and a Grand Real Person carried vastly different weight. Jun Tong had already decided to act at the critical moment to kill Lu Yang directly.
'Thus, at least I can send his soul to reincarnation. His talent is so high; in our Holy Sect, only Chong Guang could compare in a thousand years. It's only because his path was cut off that he ended up like this. If I let him reincarnate for five lifetimes and start anew, perhaps he could still be a useful talent.'
With this thought, Jun Tong was about to act.
However, the next second, he suddenly stopped, staring intently at the [Immaculate Pure Land Temple] enveloping Lu Yang, frowning:
'Where is Vimalakirti?'
At the same time, Ye Shaoying and Chen Ruzhen also noticed something amiss, looking around, but found no trace of Vimalakirti in either the present world or the Foundation Establishment Realm.
Where had he died?
At this moment, Lu Yang's body suddenly opened his eyes, then slowly stood up. As he moved, a shocking scene unfolded.
The [Immaculate Pure Land Temple] collapsed!
Endless Buddha light, monks and masters, at this moment, seemed like tofu being squeezed, unable to withstand Lu Yang's aura, directly shattering inch by inch!
In an instant, Ye Shaoying's face froze.
'How is this possible!'
The [Immaculate Pure Land Temple] was Vimalakirti's fundamental Dao base. Its collapse now meant he was already dead? Actually slain by Lu Yang?
On the other side, Chen Ruzhen from the Dao Court looked even more terrified, silently retreating behind Ye Shaoying. After all, it was well known that Dao Court cultivators had the weakest combat power. Since Lu Yang could kill Vimalakirti Venerable, he could likely kill him too. How could he not feel fear?
But soon, the two regained their composure.
Ye Shaoying even shook his head and said, "Fellow Daoist Vimalakirti was injured after all. Though defeated this time, once recovered, the outcome might not be the same."
"Recover?"
At this moment, a clear laugh came, as Lu Yang opened his eyes, reached out, and the [Tribulation Wave] flew over from the present world.
"It's best not to overthink."
"From now on, Vimalakirti no longer exists!"
Lu Yang's voice echoed, and for a time, only his voice remained, while the others' expressions changed slightly, subconsciously calculating.
Soon, Ye Shaoying showed a shocked expression:
"No karma... How can there be no karma!?"
After death, Pure Land Venerables do not enter reincarnation but are drawn back to the Pure Land through karma, making them extremely hard to kill. But now, Vimalakirti's karma was extinguished!
[Yuantu]!
The fifth mystery of the [Tribulation Wave]; this sword severs karma when killing, making it impossible to calculate. Those killed by it inevitably become beings without cause or effect.
Even the Pure Land cannot receive them!
The only result is the soul's complete annihilation!
Such a battle result, even if Lu Yang was severely injured and barely alive, so what? Without a True Lord's intervention, he was now one of the few great divine powers in this world!
From now on, his name would be remembered in heaven and earth!
At this moment, a brilliant golden light suddenly rose in the west, seemingly finally noticing something wrong, and an invisible gaze was cast over.
In an instant, all things in heaven and earth seemed to fall into silence, all brilliance ceased, leaving only that invisible gaze scrutinizing everything, finally showing anger, staring straight at Lu Yang, instantly crushing him, breaking his bones and tendons.
Yet even so, Lu Yang still raised his head.
Under that overwhelming pressure, he stood tall.
"What can you do to me?"
Boom!
A thunderous sound exploded, the pressure in the gaze suddenly intensified countless times, but at the critical moment, it was blocked by another mighty force, dissipating into nothingness.
Two vast divine thoughts intertwined in the void:
"Fellow Daoist, in chess, each move depends on skill; overturning the board after losing a piece is not magnanimous."
"Amitabha..."
The Holy Sect had intervened!
Lu Yang didn't know who it was, but regardless, as a false Grand Real Person who slew Vimalakirti in battle, it was enough for the Holy Sect's True Lord to step in and personally protect him!
Moreover, for the True Lords now, there was another more important matter.
At this moment, everyone suddenly felt a sense, including Lu Yang. All looked up at the Foundation Establishment Realm, at that fruit position star.
[Long Flowing Water].
This was originally normal.
However, at this moment, for some reason, the fruit position, once high above the sky, untouchable and unreachable, suddenly changed.
It began to fall!