In an instant, Lü Yang's main body, far away in Jiangnan, almost held his breath.
All the previous events flashed through his mind, allowing him to instantly grasp the key: 'A trap! This is a trap within a trap, and [Ang Xiao] is also deliberately setting a trap!'
Indeed, Chong Guang was scheming.
Using himself as bait, he lured [Ang Xiao] to follow him into the [Southern Heavenly Gate], clearly with ulterior motives. However, [Ang Xiao] was not one to be underestimated.
At least from [Ang Xiao]'s reaction, it was evident that he sensed something was amiss and even counter-laid a trap. Regardless of what plans Chong Guang and Qing Chen Feixue True Lord had, they were likely to end up walking into [Ang Xiao]'s real trap. At that time, both of them might find themselves in a deadly situation!
'These people are too cunning!'
Compared to them, Lü Yang felt he was practically harmless. Indeed, at his core, he was still a good person, unchanged in the slightest.
'But... something's not right!'
Suddenly, Lü Yang realized: 'Why is [Ang Xiao] telling me so much? Isn't he afraid I'll betray him and inform Chong Guang?'
Or perhaps... [telling me] this is part of the plan?
If I truly believe him and go to warn Chong Guang and the others, it might actually lead them into [Ang Xiao]'s real trap?
What level am I on? And what level is he on?
For a moment, Lü Yang's thoughts were in turmoil, until he finally said in a deep voice, "So? Fellow Daoist, how do you want me to assist you? How can I help?"
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"It's just a small favor."
[Ang Xiao] smiled slightly and said, "If I'm not mistaken, Xue Feihong will definitely go to the fragment of the cave heaven I left at the bottom of the water in Gantang Dao."
"At that time, I will open the gates of the Underworld there."
"I only need you to make a move then and help me push Xue Feihong into the [Underworld]. The rest, I will handle."
Upon hearing this, Lü Yang fell silent.
[Ang Xiao]'s plan was quite good, and the benefits he offered were indeed tempting—a method to reverse [Chen Earth], leading directly to the late Golden Core stage's supreme Dao secret.
Only one problem:
'I am not a True Lord! I don't even have a True Lord-level technique. How can I help him?'
'No... this is also a test!'
'He's testing my strength! If I agree, all is well. But if I don't, he'll see through my true capabilities!'
Lü Yang hesitated for just a moment.
However, that moment of hesitation was enough for [Ang Xiao] to confirm his suspicions. A composed smile appeared on his face:
"Interesting, it seems little friend still lacks sufficient strength."
From "Fellow Daoist" to "little friend."
Lü Yang took a deep breath and stopped thinking.
Undoubtedly, he couldn't outplay these old foxes at the moment.
Since that was the case, Lü Yang's expression became calm: "That may be so, but it seems, senior, you're not that formidable either?"
As his words fell, a deep fragrance wafted around.
'[Essence of All Flowers]'!
Facing the pressure from [Ang Xiao], Lü Yang no longer tried to guess his thoughts and motives but focused on his own goals.
'After all, I never planned to survive.'
'My original plan was to let the split soul reincarnate, then wait for the Sword Pavilion to guide me... It's fortunate that [Ang Xiao] appeared early!'
If [Ang Xiao] had appeared during his suicide reincarnation, he would have had no power to resist. The split soul might not have even entered the Underworld before being captured and refined by [Ang Xiao]. From this perspective, [Ang Xiao] was clearly not omniscient.
At least he didn't know about my suicide plan!
'Might as well... have a fight!'
'If [Ang Xiao] can crush me, then I'll abandon all plans and directly destroy this split soul. If not, then I have a great opportunity!'
After all, he just wanted to reincarnate.
Although [Ang Xiao] resided in the Underworld, he couldn't possibly interfere with reincarnation. Otherwise, he would have already controlled the [Underworld] and wouldn't need to hide.
Thinking of this, Lü Yang once again connected with the mysterious power within the Myriad Spirits Banner. In his sea of consciousness, four divine lights shone brightly, pushing his status back to the Great True Person level! Then, without hesitation, he struck towards [Ang Xiao], intending to kill him with one blow.
As soon as he acted, Lü Yang went all out!
Since he was going to reincarnate anyway, Lü Yang didn't care about backlash. He directly endured the injuries and once again feigned the Great True Person status, aiming to decide the outcome in one move.
"...Little friend is in a hurry."
Seeing this, [Ang Xiao] still wore a composed smile. He immediately stood up and retreated. With this retreat, his figure instantly vanished.
Lü Yang's movements suddenly paused: 'Who was I trying to hit?'
However, in the next second, he suddenly regained clarity because he found that his [Puppet on Strings] was still linked to another person's vision.
Who was this?
Lü Yang couldn't recall, but that didn't stop him from using this "stranger's" vision to hurl his divine power!
"Boom!"
With a loud bang, an invisible barrier shattered, and the just-vanished [Ang Xiao] reappeared, his smile slightly fading.
On the other side, Lü Yang also recalled his recent thoughts and exhaled deeply with lingering fear: 'Fortunately, after discovering that [Ang Xiao] had possessed Daoist Xiao Hai, I kept the [Puppet on Strings] active. Otherwise, he would have hidden again!'
[Ang Xiao]'s concealment had conditions.
Previously, he hadn't noticed because he didn't use [Puppet on Strings] to control Daoist Xiao Hai from the start, causing him to forget about this person.
However, since [Ang Xiao] appeared, he hadn't turned off the [Puppet on Strings].
Although under [Ang Xiao]'s possession, he couldn't control Daoist Xiao Hai through the [Puppet on Strings], he wouldn't ignore the other's existence.
Moreover, this confrontation proved Lü Yang's speculation.
"It seems, fellow Daoist, your strength is also insufficient now."
Lü Yang's dharma body exploded, turning into a sky full of smoke and sea, trying to sense [Ang Xiao]'s emotions, but all he felt was a deep lake-like calmness.
[Ang Xiao] stood with his hands folded.
In the next second, he smiled.
"Thank you, little friend, for your help."
Before his words fell, countless cracks appeared on his body. Lü Yang's previous Great True Person-level strike had hit him squarely.
Or rather, he had no intention of dodging.
Immediately, [Ang Xiao] closed his eyes and exploded. A soul quietly floated out and instantly entered an indescribable place.
Daoist Xiao Hai was dead.
The soul reincarnated, and the Underworld opened!
Along with it, [Ang Xiao]'s consciousness attached to him also departed!
In an instant, Lü Yang finally understood the thoughts of this late Golden Core stage Great True Lord: 'I was wrong... this guy wasn't appearing with ease.'
'He was bluffing before!'
'He was indeed schemed against by Chong Guang and Qing Chen Feixue True Lord. A consciousness was trapped inside the [Southern Heavenly Gate], completely unaware of the present world!'
[Ang Xiao]'s situation was extremely special.
His main body was in the Underworld, with very limited perception of the present world. The most direct example was when Chong Guang sought gold; his reaction was extremely slow.
He didn't sense anything until Chong Guang was about to succeed in impacting the [Overturning Lamp Fire].
Therefore, when the body he possessed, Daoist Xiao Hai, was trapped inside the [Southern Heavenly Gate] and couldn't leave, he was essentially blind to the present world!
During this time, what happened outside?
Jiangnan, Hidden Sword Villa.
Lü Yang's immortal spirit main body opened his eyes and looked towards the sky, seeing a magnificent golden light rising in the north of Jiangnan.
Wherever it passed, it was as brilliant as lanterns.
[Overturning Lamp Fire]!
Someone was seeking gold!
Who!?