Struggling to Survive with Regression Power in the Primordial Saint Sect

Chapter 586: Ascending the Peak to See Flying Snow!

Jiangbei, Sky-reaching Sea of Clouds.

This time, Lu Yang did not make a grand entrance. Instead, he was quite composed, concealing his presence, blending with the heavenly light, and arrived silently at the Primordial Saint Sect.

To this, 【Heavenly Flame Above】 was slightly displeased.

After all, it was different from 【Great Forest Wood】—it valued open grandeur, naturally hoping Lu Yang would act brightly and boldly, displaying the demeanor of an absolute powerhouse.

In fact, with the True Lords of the world returning, Lu Yang's domination over the world had long since faded. The divine incense paths that once spanned the realm were being cleared by returning True Lords, and the situation across the world was returning to normal at a visibly rapid pace. At most, Lu Yang had merely replaced the position held by the Pure Land.

【Heavenly Flame Above】 reacted strongly to this.

If it had to be described, it was a bit like being deceived emotionally—such sweet promises before commitment, only for everything to change afterward.

But the present was no longer the past.

If it were before, Lu Yang might still have accompanied and cajoled it, afraid that 【Heavenly Flame Above】 would lessen its favor toward him. But now, what kind of situation was this?

I’ve already affirmed your position, made you the master of a Cave Heaven—what do you think you can still do? Even if I don’t follow your imagery, my Cave Heaven is still inside you! Whatever Fruit Position Imageries or mysterious powers, they’re still within easy reach. No matter how willful I am, there’s no consequence to fear.

After all, how could a dignified True Lord be influenced by a Fruit Position?

Thus, with just a single thought from Lu Yang, the 【Celestial Pillar Siyan Cave Heaven】 quivered slightly, and all of 【Heavenly Flame Above】’s movements were effortlessly suppressed.

At the same time, he had already stepped into the Sky-reaching Sea of Clouds.

The next moment, candlelight flared—out from the flames emerged a figure, wearing a warm smile: “Daoist Friend has finally found time to visit.”

It was none other than Chong Guang.

Upon seeing him, Lu Yang also revealed a smile. At the same time, 【Heavenly Flame Above】 resonated—just as the saying goes, “Fire loves the lamp’s flame,” and 【Heavenly Flame Above】 naturally favored 【Overturning Lamp Fire】 the most.

Next, he cupped his hands and said, “Greetings, 【True Lord Suiyang Bearer of Light】.”

Chong Guang returned the gesture and replied, “Greetings, Righteous Qi Sect Master.”

Lu Yang had founded the Path of Righteous Qi, titled himself 【True Lord of Sovereign Command and Fate】, serving as the Sect Master of Righteous Qi. It was a similar concept to the Jia You Emperor’s title of 【Emperor of Nurturing All Things】.

However, Chong Guang did not directly address his honorific title. Instead, he referred to him by his position—this act subtly placed himself in a lower rank. Seeing this, Lu Yang couldn’t help but feel a touch of emotion, for once upon a time, that had been his own demeanor when facing “Uncle Master Chong Guang.”

Now, the roles were reversed.

“...You’re too kind, Daoist Friend.”

Lu Yang smiled slightly at the sight, setting aside his myriad thoughts, and solemnly stated, “I’ve come solely to request an audience with True Lord Feixue. I ask Daoist Friend to make the introduction.”

“Come with me.”

Chong Guang nodded slightly, his expression as if everything had gone as expected. Then, he gestured toward Lu Yang and led him into the Sacred Fire Cliff.

It was still the Flying Snow Sleeping Palace.

However, this time, Lu Yang felt immense pressure outside the palace—as if a primal beast dwelled within, its aura vast and terrifying.

‘Completely on a different level than the 【Essence-Holding Treasure Lotus Bodhisattva】.’

Judging by aura alone, Lu Yang couldn’t believe that True Lord Feixue and the 【Essence-Holding Treasure Lotus Bodhisattva】 were both at mid-stage Golden Core realm.

The gap was too vast.

In front of the sleeping palace gates, Chong Guang came to a halt.

Then came the sound of clashing metal—clang—as the grand gates of the palace rumbled open, immortal light flowing forth like an entire vast world had just been unveiled.

‘Cave Heaven!’

In that instant, Lu Yang understood why the depths of the palace exerted such immense pressure on him—it was because the entire interior had been replaced by a Cave Heaven!

This was no longer the Flying Snow Sleeping Palace.

It was the 【Dan Mountain Scarlet Waters Cave Heaven】!

In the next second, Lu Yang seemed to behold a flood of crimson—everything in sight, heaven and earth alike, was dyed red, sorrow blanketing the world, even tainting his divine sense.

Witnessing this, Lu Yang couldn’t help but make a strained expression, grumbling inwardly: ‘Dan Mountain Scarlet Waters? That’s just a more elegant name. This Cave Heaven is swarming with killing intent—it’s clearly a mountain of corpses and a sea of blood! No wonder they call her the Mad Woman; her murderous intent is truly immense!’

Chong Guang also subtly twitched at the corner of his eye.

Then he looked at Lu Yang and gestured: “True Lord invited only you, Daoist Friend. I shall not enter. Please go in alone.”

At those words, Lu Yang narrowed his eyes, staring intently at Chong Guang.

You… something’s off.

Although unlikely, Lu Yang couldn’t help but have a thought: Damn it, could True Lord Feixue be planning to betray me?

Thinking it over, True Lord Feixue cultivated 【Water from the Ravine】, and had the support of 【True Lord Zeng Cai Qiluo】 who cultivated 【Sangzhe Wood】—water and wood in harmony. Raising Chong Guang was likely for a fire-element Fruit Position to propel her to late-stage. 【Overturning Lamp Fire】 would work, and so would 【Heavenly Flame Above】!

In fact, 【Heavenly Flame Above】 might work even better!

If True Lord Feixue could truly force 【Heavenly Flame Above】 to submit, the changes in imagery might even allow 【Water from the Ravine】 to challenge the Supreme Position!

‘This can’t be ignored…’

For a moment, Lu Yang hesitated. Was True Lord Feixue deliberately setting a trap, ready to draw the blade and force him to kneel?

But he quickly regained his composure.

‘...But even if it’s a trap, I’m no longer so easily caught.’

A Golden Core True Lord was, after all, on another level.

‘I’m no longer a Foundation Establishment cultivator. With the 【Heavenly Inscription Seal】 in hand, even if Feixue defeats me, she can’t suppress me. At most, I’ll suffer heavy injuries.’

As a True Lord with a Supreme Fruit Position, Lu Yang had numerous means. Even though he was just in the early Golden Core stage, he could already perform feats typically only achievable at the mid-stage—such as altering the rules with the 【Heavenly Inscription Seal】 and reviving from the Fruit Position after death, just like when he fought the True Body of the Tathāgata.

This was practically no different from mid-stage resurrection!

The only distinction was that mid-stage cultivators could revive infinitely, while Lu Yang, due to limited mana, could only manage it two or three times before depletion.

But two or three times were enough.

With 【Heavenly Flame Above】 suspended overhead, if True Lord Feixue couldn’t suppress the Fruit Position, she couldn’t stop him from reviving and escaping, nor could she find a way to strike him down.

With this thought, Lu Yang immediately stepped forward.

He walked into the sleeping palace.

Boom!

With a thunderous roar, the world spun—Lu Yang felt as though he were ascending a mountain peak, then gracefully descended upon its summit.

This place was Dan Mountain.

The mountaintop was crimson, red clouds like blood. And within a pavilion atop the peak, Lu Yang saw True Lord Feixue—sitting there openly, without concealment.

Three thousand strands of black hair cascaded like waterfalls, her delicate hands toying with the tea set on the table, completely devoid of the domineering arrogance she had shown when confronting all the other True Lords. Instead, she seemed otherworldly and serene, like a well-bred classical lady of nobility. Her beauty was breathtaking, her every glance exuding elegance and grace, bringing peace to the mind.

It was hard to imagine such a refined woman possessed such overwhelming bloodlust.

Clearly as gentle as sheep-fat jade, yet she stood amid a mountain of corpses and a sea of blood, creating an extraordinarily stark and powerful contrast.

She was none other than 【True Lord Qingcheng Feixue】!