Just a Useful Pawn in the Stain Sect

Chapter 550: Fortune’s Death Was No Injustice

The Saint Sect is gone!

Lü Yang was stunned for a long moment before he could process the shocking news. Connecting it to the history of the Current World, he quickly figured out the cause and effect:

’It’s because of World Purger Fei Xue!’

’Ang Xiao disappeared, and the Saint Sect declined. If it weren’t for the Saint Sect Ancestral Master, if World Purger Fei Xue hadn’t appeared out of nowhere, the Saint Sect really would have been destroyed by the Dao Court!’

But this Pseudo-History had nothing. No Master of Dao, and World Purger Fei Xue had gone to the Current World. The result, naturally, was that the Saint Sect in this Pseudo-History was screwed over royally... Looked at this way, it was no wonder the Saint Sect Ancestral Master wanted to rap the Bhagavat on the knuckles. After all, this version of history was just too infuriating.

’Hmm...? Wait a minute.’

A second later, Lü Yang froze. ’That’s not right. If the Ang Xiao in this Pseudo-History didn’t attain the Fruit of Great-Forest Wood, then why would he disappear?’

Thinking of this, he suddenly raised his head and said in a low voice:

"You just said a Perfected Lord once came from here. Do you know who it was? What was their origin? Man or woman? What did they look like?"

Chen Dao froze for a moment upon hearing this, then shook his head:

"I don’t know. That lord was completely shrouded in mist. No one knew his origins, only that his power was unprecedentedly immense!"

Completely shrouded in mist!

In an instant, Lü Yang’s pupils contracted. ’It’s Ang Xiao... the Ang Xiao from the Current World! He came to this Pseudo-History before entering the Netherworld?’

"What did he do?" Lü Yang pressed.

At this, a look of awe appeared on Chen Dao’s face. "What did he do... That lord, he killed two Perfected Lords of the Demon Sect in one go!"

"I used to organize Jade Scrolls in the Immortal Court’s Imperial Historian’s Office and saw the relevant intelligence. The moment that lord appeared, he headed straight for the Jiangbei Demon Sect. In front of all the Perfected Lords in the world, he directly slayed the Demon Sect’s strongest expert at the time, Lingxiao, then vanished from sight."

"The second time he appeared, he killed Hongtian True Monarch."

"After that, he vanished without a trace, never to be seen again... In fact, many people believed that the Bhagavat who achieved Attainment was actually him..."

"Wait!"

Lü Yang abruptly cut Chen Dao off, his eyes bright as he seized on the key point. "Ang Xiao... appeared even before the Bhagavat achieved Attainment?"

How could this be!

Before this, Lü Yang had always assumed that this Pseudo-History was created by the Bhagavat after he reached the Nascent Soul realm. Therefore, its starting point should have been ’The Bhagavat Proving Nascent Soul.’ But Chen Dao’s account now made him realize with a jolt: the Bhagavat might not be the creator of this Pseudo-History!

The creator was someone else!

In the next second, a name that made perfect sense surfaced in Lü Yang’s mind: the Saint Sect Ancestral Master!

That man is truly a master player!

’That makes sense. If the Bhagavat had created this Pseudo-History all by himself, it wouldn’t explain why there’s an entrance to this place within the Saint Sect...’

’But after the Bhagavat achieved Attainment, ownership of this Pseudo-History was probably usurped by him. After all, this place is likely his lifeline...’

Thinking of this, another question popped up:

The Bhagavat... exactly what era was he from?

’Theoretically, the Bhagavat’s history can be traced back tens of thousands of years. The Old Dragon Monarch can testify to this, as he saw the Bhagavat back in the day.’

However, this Pseudo-History clearly had nothing to do with tens of thousands of years ago; it was from the last five thousand years. In other words, if the Bhagavat achieved Attainment through this, he should be a contemporary of Ang Xiao, but that was impossible... Just thinking about it made Lü Yang’s head ache.

"These Great Powers, not a single one of them acts human!"

Lü Yang rubbed the bridge of his nose and decisively gave up thinking. If he couldn’t figure it out, he wouldn’t dwell on it. After all, the affairs of Nascent Soul Daoist Lords were not something a Foundation Establishment cultivator like him needed to worry about.

Seeking Gold is what’s important!

At this thought, Lü Yang immediately focused his attention on the other name Chen Dao had just mentioned. ’Hongtian True Monarch. He should be easy to identify.’

No doubt about it, it must be the Otherworldly Luck!

For a moment, Lü Yang’s expression turned strange:

’What kind of grudge does Ang Xiao have against Fortune? Killing him once in the Current World wasn’t enough, he actually came to this Pseudo-History to kill him again...’

That being said, Lü Yang had actually figured out Ang Xiao’s line of thinking.

’Probably... for practice.’

’Back then, Ang Xiao clearly hadn’t reached the Late Stage of Golden Core. He was probably planning to move against Fortune, but wasn’t sure what trump cards or methods Fortune had.’

So, he first came to find Fortune’s counterpart in this Pseudo-History, that Hongtian True Monarch, to practice. Even though it’s a Pseudo-History, the connection between counterparts is still significant. Ang Xiao gathered enough intelligence from Hongtian True Monarch, which allowed him to kill Fortune with ease.

Thinking of this, Lü Yang couldn’t help but sigh:

’Fortune, his death was not unjust!’

’Don’t be fooled by how easily Ang Xiao seemed to kill him. In reality, the man did his homework and made thorough preparations behind the scenes. You could even say he was giving Fortune a lot of respect.’

Thinking of this, Lü Yang’s interest in this Hongtian True Monarch grew even stronger.

’Compared to Fortune, this Hongtian was actually quite lucky. Ang Xiao only used him for practice and took no further action.’

’The Fortune in the Current World was played for a fool by the Veil of the Trees.’

’In contrast, according to the intelligence provided by Yu Zhou, the Hongtian True Monarch in this Pseudo-History at least made a comeback, and even attempted to attain the Fruit of Celestial Fire once.’

’Although he failed in the end, a Perfected Lord’s reincarnation won’t produce a Daoist Remnant even if they fail at Seeking Gold. They will simply be reincarnated to try again. And without Ang Xiao’s obstruction, that Hongtian True Monarch has either returned to his position or is still at Foundation Establishment Perfection, painstakingly plotting to attain the Fruit of Celestial Fire again.’

With this in mind, Lü Yang suddenly spoke:

"That Hongtian True Monarch, where is he now?"

As soon as he finished speaking, Chen Dao looked startled for a second, then hurriedly said, "I was just about to get to that... Hongtian True Monarch is the third Perfected Lord of the current Yama Dao."

"But that was in the past. After Hongtian True Monarch was killed by that mysterious person for the first time, he defied the heavens to return as an Outer Dao True Monarch and directly joined the Yama Dao. However, after failing to seek the Fruit of Celestial Fire, that lord seemed unwilling to accept it and has never retaken his seat..."

At this point, Chen Dao thought for a moment before continuing:

"As for where he is now, he should be Overseas. It’s said that lord has been trying to win over the Dragon Race recently, possibly wanting to try for the Fruit of Celestial Fire again."

"Overseas?"

Lü Yang’s gaze shifted. Having gotten the information he wanted, he instantly vanished, leaving the two to continue their conversation, completely unaware.

’As expected, the Saint Sect Ancestral Master sending me to this Pseudo-History at this exact moment was no random act. He timed it perfectly.’

’Hongtian wants to seek the Fruit of Celestial Fire again?’

’Perfect!’

Lü Yang immediately made up his mind. He would go and meet with this Hongtian, using every means possible to help him with his Seeking Gold, so as to probe for any potential risks.

As for how to find someone Overseas, Lü Yang already had a plan.

If you want to find someone, the best way is naturally to find a local guide to lead the way. And Overseas, there aren’t many who could be considered local guides.

’Celestial Python is one... but he’s backed by the Old Dragon Monarch. The Perfected Lords in this Pseudo-History aren’t in seclusion. Although I just sensed that my Fake Golden Position works here in the Pseudo-History too, unless it’s absolutely necessary, there’s no need to provoke a powerful enemy for no reason.’

So it was best to find a local guide with no backing.

So, who fit the bill?

After a moment’s thought, Lü Yang took out the Myriad-Soul Banner and gave it a gentle shake, calling out Summon, who was in secluded cultivation inside. He then infused a stream of spiritual perception into him.

"...I see."

Having absorbed the spiritual perception, Summon immediately understood everything and a smile appeared on his face. "At this point in time, I should be Overseas contacting various parties."

"My lord, come with me."

"I will lead the way!"