Chapter 159: Truthfully, I'm a Good Person
Chapter 159: Truthfully, I'm a Good Person
Though the Heaven-Mending Peak Master had perished due to a failed breakthrough, his wife and children remained the talk of the Holy Sect for months on end.
It wasn't just the high-ranking cultivators gossiping—ordinary disciples joined in too.
Especially after witnessing Lv Yang visit Heaven-Mending Peak time and again, with either Lady Ruoxiang or Chen Shuqian personally opening the gates to welcome him.
At this, the True Men of the Inner Sect's Four Peaks would usually spit out a curse of "fornicating bastards."
Inside Heaven-Mending Peak, within the Sea of Clouds that Connected to the Sky...
"The appointment decree from Holy Flame Cliff arrived", Lv Yang said, placing the scroll on the table with a sigh. "I haven't been named Heaven-Mending Peak Master."
The Four Peaks held an especially revered status within the Holy Sect. Even with Lady Ruoxiang personally vouching for him, they wouldn't appoint someone who hadn't cultivated the Heaven-Mending True Sutra to such an important position. In the end, Lady Ruoxiang became the new peak master while Lv Yang received the honorary title of guest elder.
In other words, Lady Ruoxiang's earlier promise hadn't been fulfilled.
At this thought, anger flared within Lv Yang—until a sensation like an electric shock coursed through his body, instantly extinguishing his temper.
He lowered his eyelids and met a pair of clear, beautiful eyes.
Even now, her dignified aura remained unchanged. Disheveled hair only enhanced her charm.
"I'm sorry", Lady Ruoxiang apologized obediently.
The next day, Lv Yang straightened his robes after finishing his Dao discussion with Lady Ruoxiang.
Though he wasn't particularly interested in women, Heaven-Mending Peak's cultivation technique could transmit knowledge and insights through dual cultivation—a necessary compromise for efficiency.
Then, as Lady Ruoxiang stretched her porcelain-like body, she handed him a decree half-black and half-white.
"This is the Heaven-Mending Decree—the official token of past peak masters", Lady Ruoxiang said, leaning close to him. "With this artifact and my personal guarantee, you can exercise the authority of peak master. I haven't gone back on my word completely. Besides, you've already punished me thoroughly just now."
Lv Yang gave her an ambiguous smile.
All this meant was delegated authority—not true control of Heaven-Mending Peak. If Lady Ruoxiang changed her mind tomorrow, she could reclaim the decree at any time.
This woman wanted to keep me under control—afraid I'd really take over her nest?
But this was normal. In the Holy Sect, where could one find true sincerity? Without some leverage in others' hands, earning trust was impossible.
So Lv Yang didn't mind leaving such leverage in Lady Ruoxiang's possession.
As long as the benefits were real, that's all that mattered.
Suddenly, a graceful figure appeared at the door. Though less dignified than Lady Ruoxiang, she radiated youthful energy.
"Senior Yuan Tu (Slaughter)!"
Chen Shuqian had been smiling when she entered, but the moment she saw Lady Ruoxiang beside Lv Yang, her expression immediately turned cold.
"It's you."
Though they had eventually reconciled with Lv Yang's mediation, Chen Shuqian now understood Lady Ruoxiang no longer wanted her dead.
Still, Lady Ruoxiang had treated her like a possession.
The two women remained cordially hostile.
Looking at Lady Ruoxiang now, Chen Shuqian felt bitter resentment. 'Just because you used your beauty to catch Senior Yuan Tu's attention...'
We'll see who prevails in the end!
Now you're the Heaven-Mending Peak Master, but who will be later remains uncertain!
A few days later, Lv Yang left Heaven-Mending Peak.
Truthfully, he had little interest in most of the peak's treasures—Spirit Treasures, pills, or even cultivation techniques and divine abilities held no real appeal.
Only one thing truly mattered to him.
"Each past master of the Inner Sect's Four Peaks could use this decree to borrow a Dao treatise written by a True Monarch from Holy Flame Cliff—a text concerning attaining golden immortality."
That was the real prize!
Hadn't every foundation-building true man dreamed of golden immortality? Who wouldn't desire that supreme position, becoming an unrivaled cultivator who commanded heaven and earth?
Only in places like the Primordial Sacred Sect could one find such methods to attain golden immortality. Outside, sects whose Dao traditions stopped at foundation-building would truly be stuck—seeking golden immortality like a blind man feeling an elephant, forcing generation after generation to attempt it at the cost of their lives.
Lost in thought, Lv Yang flew toward Holy Flame Cliff.
As he traveled, he keenly sensed many True Men watching him—curious, respectful, and wary. His popularity had certainly risen.
He could only sigh helplessly at this.
"The world misunderstands me so much!"
It was the Heaven-Mending Peak Master himself who committed misdeeds and lost the people's support, forcing Lady Ruoxiang, Chen Shuqian, and Chen Xin'an to seek my protection.
I merely accepted their plea for help and offered some assistance.
Strictly speaking, I rescued them from the Heaven-Mending Peak Master's clutches. As the saying goes, saving one life surpasses building a seven-story pagoda—shouldn't this count as a good deed?
Thinking this, Lv Yang almost moved himself to tears.
Though on the surface I appear a reckless usurper, I believe I'm actually a good person!
At Holy Flame Cliff, within the Sea of Clouds that Connected to the Sky...
True Man Chongguang sat on a meditation cushion, regarding the composed, handsome Lv Yang with an odd expression.
"...You handled this matter well", Chongguang said slowly. "With Lady Ruoxiang personally vouching for you, the Chen Taihe incident can remain an internal affair of Heaven-Mending Peak."
Lv Yang respectfully clasped his hands. "Thank you, Senior for your leniency."
"No need for humility. You've proven your capability."
Chongguang studied him for a moment before continuing, "But remember—strength is the foundation of the Holy Sect."
"Don't neglect cultivation through excessive scheming."
"I understand, Senior. That's exactly why I'm here."
Lv Yang nodded, then retrieved the decree from Lady Ruoxiang and handed it to Chongguang. "Lady Ruoxiang, recognizing her insufficient cultivation, entrusted me with this artifact and authorized me to temporarily exercise peak master authority. I wish to use it to view the True Monarch's Dao treatise. I must trouble you, Senior."
"A simple matter."
Chongguang nodded with a smile. Strictly speaking, Lv Yang wasn't the true Heaven-Mending Peak Master—his delegated authority wasn't entirely by the book.
But who in the Holy Sect didn't know about Lv Yang and Lady Ruoxiang's relationship?
They were practically inseparable.
So Chongguang didn't bother dwelling on this minor issue. He took the Heaven-Mending Decree from Lv Yang and flicked his finger, summoning a golden beam.
Lv Yang extended his palm. The golden light condensed instantly into a book on his hand, revealing four ornate characters on its cover:
"Observing the Golden Core: Essence and Purpose"
(End of Chapter)
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