‘Peak Master of Mending Heaven Peak, just you wait for me!’

Outside the Sky-reaching Sea of Clouds.

A golden auspicious cloud was seen rolling through the sky, covering the heavens and the earth, stretching over a thousand miles, only to converge when it approached the Sea of Clouds, transforming into a handsome young man.

Lü Yang almost immediately turned his gaze toward Mending Heaven Peak, his heart stirring restlessly.

However, in the end, he still suppressed the impulse to slap down with his palm.

No rush.

He had just broken through, and the Peak Master of Mending Heaven Peak was not injured as in his previous lifetime.

“There will always be a chance, things go smoother with patience!”

The karma of having been killed with a single finger back then would eventually be returned by him one day!

Withdrawing his gaze, Lü Yang made his way to the Sacred Fire Cliff.

The formation spirit he had met once before emerged again, bowing deeply to Lü Yang, then respectfully saluted, “Greetings, True Person.”

Lü Yang nodded slightly, then proceeded to the hall where True Person Chong Guang was located.

There, a tall, robed man, not particularly handsome but with an awe-inspiring sharpness between his brows, sat at the main seat.

Standing beside him was a young Daoist with a gloomy expression.

They were True Person Chong Guang and True Person Yin Shan!

Lü Yang focused his spirit and fixed his gaze on True Person Chong Guang at the very first glance, observing not only his current form but also his Dao Foundation in the Foundation Establishment Realm.

In the next moment, a look of surprise appeared in his eyes.

Because in his view, True Person Yin Shan was still within reason.

His Dao Foundation was a towering black mountain, with rolling baleful Qi surrounding it like rivers in the mountains.

However, True Person Chong Guang was different.

When Lü Yang looked over, he saw that the other stood within the Foundation Establishment Realm with hands behind his back, appearing like an ordinary person, without manifesting his Dao Foundation at all!

It was known that within the Foundation Establishment Realm, the 【Bifeng】 wind never ceased.

Only by residing within one's Dao Foundation could a Foundation Establishment True Person avoid damage to their soul by the wind.

Yet, True Person Chong Guang could openly reveal his true body without fear.

Did this mean that even the 【Bifeng】 could not disperse his soul?

How profound must his Dao attainment be?

At this thought, Lü Yang's expression became even more solemn.

Instead, True Person Chong Guang, upon seeing Lü Yang, showed a kindly and brilliant smile, making Lü Yang somewhat uneasy.

“Yuan Tu is here!”

True Person Chong Guang laughed loudly.

True Person Yin Shan also stepped forward, clasped his hands, and said, “Congratulations, Junior Brother, on establishing your Dao Foundation and transcending the mundane.”

“Senior Brother flatters me.”

Lü Yang returned the gesture and then looked toward True Person Chong Guang, solemnly returning the 【Yuan Chen Suspension Diagram】.

He respectfully said, “Uncle-Master Chong Guang, Yuan Tu has not failed in his mission.”

“Good!”

True Person Chong Guang accepted the fruit-positioned treasure and smiled slightly, “Yuan Tu, having just entered Foundation Establishment, may still be unclear about some of the keys to this stage.”

‘Finally getting to the main topic!’

Lü Yang thought to himself, his expression suddenly becoming serious, “I humbly ask Uncle-Master to instruct me.”

“No need to speak of instruction, it’s just a few pointers.” True Person Chong Guang waved his hand. “Yuan Tu, do you know the origin of the Dao Foundation you’ve established?”

Hearing this, Lü Yang nodded and said solemnly, “Disciple cultivates the 『Nine Transforming Dragon Art』, establishing the 【Myriad Chariots Dragon-Taming Dao Foundation】, originally created by the wandering cultivator True Person Panlong.”

“Later, True Person Panlong attained Nirvana in the Pure Land and transformed into Fulong Arhat, who now holds a grudge against me.”

“In the future, I fear many troubles may arise.”

“It is already extraordinary that Yuan Tu knows these things.”

True Person Chong Guang smiled faintly and said, “But what is that Fulong Arhat?”

“A mere wandering cultivator who broke through by casting himself into the Pure Land, how could he possibly create a third-grade true art?”

“What do you mean, Uncle-Master?”

“The Dao Foundation you’ve established was actually the result of a Bodhisattva from the Pure Land pushing the karmic wheel and seizing heavenly secrets, borrowing the hand of that Fulong to create it.”

“Because there is a fruit-position in the Pure Land that has remained hidden for ages, with no one able to confirm it.”

“Although the World-Honored One included it in the Pure Land, it has never been fully refined.”

“Hence, the creation of this 【Myriad Chariots Dragon-Taming Dao Foundation】 was to make this hidden fruit-position reappear in the world.”

Lü Yang raised his eyebrows upon hearing this, “Fruit-positions have states of manifestation and concealment?”

“Of course.”

True Person Chong Guang chuckled and explained, “All cultivation methods in this world are derived from the intent of various Dao Masters from their respective fruit-positions, then gradually evolved.”

“Therefore, every Dao Foundation built through these methods corresponds to a specific fruit-position.”

“When the number of Dao Foundations affiliated with a fruit-position is sufficient, that fruit-position manifests in the world, greatly increasing the chance to ascend to that position.”

“Conversely, if the number is insufficient, the fruit-position remains hidden, and few in the world can attain it.”

After hearing the explanation, Lü Yang’s expression gradually darkened.

“No wonder the Pure Land claims I am destined with them.”

“So my Dao Foundation corresponds to a fruit-position they hold.”

“If they refuse to let go, my path to the Dao is blocked?”

“Indeed.”

True Person Chong Guang nodded. “But ascending to a fruit-position is a matter for the future.”

“For now, it has no effect on your current cultivation.”

“So you may continue your cultivation without concern.”

At this point, True Person Chong Guang spoke with a sigh, “If one day, you truly reach the threshold of seeking a fruit-position, and I have already achieved True Lordhood, then it’s not entirely hopeless.”

“It would merely be a matter of snatching a fruit-position from the Pure Land!”

Hearing this, Lü Yang’s previously disheartened expression outwardly brightened.

Yet, in his heart, he was full of disdain.

‘All from the same Saint Sect, and you still play tricks with me!’

If he truly intended to help, he would have warned him much earlier.

In the end, wasn’t this just another form of control, making him willingly serve under him?

However, this actually put Lü Yang at ease.

After all, this kind of maneuvering was normal in the Saint Sect.

If they didn’t try to control him at all, he would feel even more uneasy.

Now that the cards were on the table, at least he knew how to respond.

Moreover, this was just control.

Strictly speaking, he still had room to refuse.

As for the 【Myriad Chariots Dragon-Taming Dao Foundation】, although it had significant drawbacks, he could start over!

If this path truly led to a dead end, he could just change to another Dao Foundation and start again.

With the 【Book of a Hundred Lifetimes】 in hand, he could afford to make mistakes freely!

In True Person Chong Guang’s view, establishing the Dao Foundation was a point of no return.

Thus, if Lü Yang wanted to attain the Golden Core, he had to follow this path to the end.

However, in reality, Lü Yang could change his path at any moment!

Difficulty in proving a fruit-position?

Just change to another!

Trying to control him this way was nothing but wishful thinking.

Still, letting True Person Chong Guang believe he had control wasn’t a bad thing either.

After all, if he believed he was in control, he would be more willing to invest heavily.

Lü Yang could take all the benefits first and make his move when necessary.

Thinking of this, Lü Yang immediately felt the vastness of the world.

The next moment, he decisively cupped his hands to True Person Chong Guang, “Yuan Tu is still young and will need much guidance from Uncle-Master Chong Guang in the future.”

Hearing this, True Person Chong Guang immediately showed a satisfied smile.

This junior recognized the situation and knew the way!

At this thought, True Person Chong Guang reached into his robe and took out a jade box.

“This was subdued by True Lord Feixue and handed to me upon returning to the sect.”

“This item is also somehow destined with you, so I gift it to you.”

Lü Yang accepted the jade box, scanned it with his divine sense, and immediately showed a look of joy.

“The King of the Qi-Devouring Insects?”

“This exotic species from beyond the heavens hasn’t gone extinct?”

This was indeed a pleasant surprise.

According to the words of Ancestor Ting You, the potential of the Qi-Devouring Insect was enormous.

If he could cultivate it successfully, it would surely become one of his powerful means in the future!

‘As expected of a True Person at the peak of Foundation Establishment, so generous.’

‘First, he gave a big stick, now he offers a sweet date, starting to invest after securing control.’

Thinking of this, Lü Yang quickly cupped his hands again, “Many thanks, Uncle-Master!”

True Person Chong Guang naturally responded with a smile.

True Person Yin Shan also approached, and the atmosphere between the three of them became much more harmonious.

Taking the opportunity, Lü Yang did not forget to ask, “By the way, may I ask the name of that fruit-position in the Pure Land?”

True Person Chong Guang did not intend to hide it.

“That fruit-position is Tianjing Yulei, the Imperial Capital Golden City, shaped like a dragon coiled for a thousand miles, with the stance of a tiger crouching on all sides.”

“Its name is 【Cheng Tou Tu】.”

After a few more exchanges, True Person Chong Guang waved his sleeve, revealing an incense table with a Dao emblem, a Dharma seal, and a Daoist robe placed on it.

“Receive the decree of the True Lord.”

True Person Chong Guang’s expression turned solemn as he took out the life lamp Lü Yang had lit with his own blood when he first entered the Saint Sect.

“Today, disciple Lü Yang has established the Dao Foundation, fulfilling his duty, transcending form, and ascending in essence.”

Under True Person Chong Guang’s arrangement, this life lamp would henceforth be placed within the Sacred Fire Cliff, to be worshipped alongside the life lamps of other True Persons in the sect.

This was not just a formality but truly beneficial to cultivation.

Once the life lamp received the sect’s offerings, the sect’s merits and Qi fortune would feedback through the life lamp to its owner, strengthening their soul.

This allowed the Foundation Establishment True Persons of the Saint Sect to have at least ten more years of lifespan compared to those assigned outside.

Once the life lamp was placed in the hall, True Person Chong Guang formed a hand seal.

“From today, you may open a mountain and establish a residence, with the Dao title Yuan Tu!”

As the words fell, Lü Yang suddenly heard a thunderous rumble.

He saw a vast immortal mountain rise from the Sky-reaching Sea of Clouds, standing tall and majestic in an instant!

From now on, this floating immortal mountain in the clouds would be his Dao arena.

At the same time, the Peak Masters of the Four Inner Peaks and many other True Persons of the sect all revealed themselves, clasped their hands in salute, and said in unison, “Greetings, True Person Yuan Tu!”

Lü Yang looked around and calmly returned the salute.

From this day forth, he had truly taken a seat at the Saint Sect’s table!