Struggling to Survive with Regression Power in the Primordial Saint Sect

Chapter 22: The Might of the Divine Light

In the end, Lü Yang figured it out.

"I can't leave!"

It wasn’t because he had been moved by Xiao Shiye’s final display, but because he suddenly realized something that made his skin crawl.

"At the root of it, why did I follow Xiao Shiye out here?"

"I should have gone straight to Zhao Xuhe and retrieved the other half of that third-grade true cultivation method from my previous lifetime, the 『Ninefold Transforming Dragon Art』."

But what happened instead?

He followed Xiao Shiye to the Merit Pool, just out of curiosity?

He had to remember—the Merit Pool's grand prize could only be drawn once per year, and he had already used up his chance this year.

There was absolutely no benefit in going to the Merit Pool with Xiao Shiye.

Would I really do something with no benefit at all?

That doesn’t make sense!

In an instant, Lü Yang felt as if a bucket of cold water had been dumped on his head.

His limbs went cold to the extreme.

"Who's influencing me? Who's tampering with my thoughts?"

"No... something’s off."

Upon realizing this, Lü Yang suddenly saw things clearly.

Why had he accompanied Xiao Shiye to the Merit Pool?

Because Xiao Shiye needed him!

Otherwise, right now it would be Xiao Shiye alone being hunted down by powerful enemies!

But now, he had an extra helper—himself!

If Xiao Shiye was a destiny-favored child of great fortune, then Lü Yang was the unlucky scapegoat always thrown in to take the arrows when fate turned bleak!

Under these circumstances, splitting up to escape?

That would only draw fire!

Lü Yang was one hundred percent certain: if they split up, he would be the one who got caught and killed, while Xiao Shiye would slip away safely!

"How insidious!"

Lü Yang let out a long breath.

Xiao Shiye, this destiny-blessed child, was deliberately diverting disaster toward others.

And any disciple of the First Saint Demon Sect would inevitably fall for it.

Because among the sect’s disciples, there were no good people.

If someone volunteered to stay behind, any other disciple would rejoice, squeeze out a few crocodile tears, and flee without hesitation.

But doing that could very well make you Xiao Shiye’s scapegoat.

Unfortunately for him, Xiao Shiye ran into Lü Yang.

Xiao Shiye was certain there were no good people in the sect, so he devised this plan, but unfortunately, Lü Yang thought the same way.

"No good people in the sect? And you, Xiao Shiye, are supposed to be one?"

"I don’t buy it!"

So, no matter how convincing your speech sounded or how noble your sacrifice appeared, I’d assume you’re not a good guy first—then figure out what scheme you’re trying to pull!

That’s right, Lü Yang jumped to the conclusion first!

That was why he wasn’t blinded by appearances.

He examined himself in time and discovered what truly didn’t add up—otherwise, he would’ve fallen into a terrible trap!

Meanwhile, Liu Xin, who had been chasing them all this time, saw Xiao Shiye charging toward him and Lü Yang still standing motionless not far away.

A thought arose in his heart: "Capture the leader to subdue the bandits—Xiao Shiye’s cultivation is low and easy to handle, but it’s more prudent to take out Lü Yang first."

Before Liu Xin could finish thinking, a sudden loud boom erupted.

"Boom!"

In the next moment, a magnificent sword light tore through the sea of clouds.

Instead of fleeing, it reached Xiao Shiye’s side under his astonished gaze.

"Brother Xiao, we hit it off the moment we met—how could I, Lü, possibly abandon you?"

"A mere thief—what do we have to fear, united together?"

Lü Yang spoke with heroic fervor.

Xiao Shiye stared dumbfounded.

Could it be he’d misjudged? Had he actually met a good person in the sect...?

"Impossible!"

Xiao Shiye immediately snapped out of it, sensing that while Lü Yang appeared to be fighting at his side, he was actually standing protectively in front of him.

His face instantly darkened.

‘A good person? He’s a scheming bastard!’

"Brother Lü, it was all a misunderstanding earlier."

Xiao Shiye smiled bitterly, realizing Lü Yang had seen through his plan.

He couldn’t help but mutter softly, "At this point, why don’t we truly join forces?"

"Join forces? Sure."

Lü Yang sneered.

Then he directly threw Xiao Shiye toward the others instead of Liu Xin.

Xiao Shiye cursed loudly: "You shameless bastard, Lü!"

In the distance, Liu Xin burst into laughter.

He didn’t know what had gone down between Lü Yang and Xiao Shiye, but clearly, they had fallen out.

And that suited him just fine.

After all, he wasn’t obligated to accommodate his enemies.

If they wanted to self-destruct, he was more than happy to push them further!

With that thought, Liu Xin immediately adjusted his plan and shouted to the others:

"You all pin down Xiao Shiye—I'll deal with Lü Yang!"

He gave the order and flew toward Lü Yang in a streak of light.

But at that moment, he saw Lü Yang suddenly smile.

Something’s wrong!

The next second, Lü Yang vanished.

Almost simultaneously, a sudden burst of sword light erupted from within the crowd surrounding Xiao Shiye.

Lü Yang stepped out from within the light!

Divine Firmament Sword Control True Formula!

Wherever the sword light went, his mind followed in an instant!

Liu Xin instantly recalled the earlier exchange between Lü Yang and Xiao Shiye.

So the talk of joining forces hadn’t been sarcasm—it was a tacit agreement!

The two had understood each other perfectly and even acted out a convincing scene together.

They’d successfully fooled him and created the perfect opportunity—hurling a fully-charged Lü Yang into the midst of a group of unprepared cultivators, the strongest of whom was only at mid-stage Qi Refining!

Liu Xin’s expression changed dramatically.

"Scatter!" he shouted.

“Too late!”

Lü Yang grinned wickedly.

His sword pill exploded like a peacock spreading its tail.

But unlike before, this time the sword light was tinged with a deep, bloody hue.

In an instant, Lü Yang exhaled, transformed into a blood shadow, and merged with the sword pill.

A crimson light screen surged upward like blood-colored flames.

Centered on Lü Yang, divine light swept in all directions like wildfire, dyeing the world in blood.

In the blink of an eye, everyone was engulfed!

Heavenly Demon Blood-Transforming Divine Light!

Though the skies were clear, those struck by the blood light felt an icy chill pierce their bones.

Then, all consciousness faded.

When the divine light finally receded, only Xiao Shiye remained, visibly shaken.

Around him, nothing but drifting, empty human skins.

Their flesh and blood had been completely devoured by the Blood-Transforming Divine Light.

The crimson glow on Lü Yang’s sword pill now looked even more sinister.

The next instant, the sword pill quivered, and a blood shadow emerged, forming Lü Yang’s figure.

He fixed his gaze forward and saw Liu Xin standing there in a daze, as if dreaming.

He burst into laughter.

"So it’s you, Senior Brother Liu."

Before the words had even finished, he flew at Liu Xin with a sword slash!

He had not forgotten the grudge from his past life—being instantly refined into fuel as a ‘Talent’ in his second previous lifetime.

He would avenge that injustice today!

Yesterday’s hatred still stabbed like a thorn in his back.

Today, don’t blame me!

Lü Yang charged with sword in hand.

Liu Xin, having just witnessed the terrifying divine light, turned pale and immediately tried to retreat.

"Trying to run?"

Lü Yang didn’t hesitate and gave chase.

Liu Xin shouted, "Qing Chen, undo the barrier!"

The moment he spoke, the illusory mirage sealing the area shattered.

A graceful figure appeared—Qing Chen Fairy.

The treasure that had trapped the area in fog was her “Nine Palaces Mist Veil.”

It contained a Nine Palaces Formation that could trap space and seal escape.

Originally, it was meant to prevent targets from fleeing.

Unexpectedly, it had blocked Liu Xin’s own path instead.

Seeing Qing Chen Fairy appear, Liu Xin finally sighed in relief.

The next second, he flew over to stand beside her, shoulder to shoulder.

Their expressions turned grim as they stared at the approaching Lü Yang and Xiao Shiye.

Both sides stood in tense silence.

A moment later, Liu Xin finally spoke in a low voice.

"Can we... talk this out?"