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Chapter 188: The True and False Blood Demon Isles
Chapter 188: The True and False Blood Demon Isles
Lv Yang had always been a man of decisive action.
Even as the Blood Demon Isle still hovered within the Foundation Building Stage, he set his plans into motion. He had already prepared contingencies for the Secret Realm he intended to create.
Embrace Mountain!
"This innate Divine Ability can either seal other abilities as an illusion or manifest as a real mountain. Since no one has ever seen it before, it's perfect for constructing a Secret Realm!"
Moreover, when Embrace Mountain materialized, it naturally suppressed Spiritual Qi, karma, and fortune within a certain radius. Wasn’t this perfectly aligned with the characteristics of a Secret Realm? With this, he could trap everyone inside his own Divine Ability, luring them in like moths to a flame!
"But relying solely on this would leave too many loopholes."
While Embrace Mountain could physically manifest, it was fundamentally an innate Divine Ability. Its karmic traces directly pointed back to Lv Yang, making it vulnerable to scrutiny.
Lv Yang fell into brief contemplation.
Seeing this, the Yanluo Patriarch finally spoke: "First, the karma. We could redirect it onto the Blood Demon Isle itself."
"You're right!" Lv Yang’s eyes lit up. "Senior Patriarch, you're absolutely correct. Every Secret Realm needs a plausible origin. A realm without cause or history won’t fool even Foundation Building True Men."
"Still", the Yanluo Patriarch frowned, "the karma is complicated."
"What’s complicated about it?" Lv Yang smirked. "The Blood Demon Isle isn’t that large. I’ll just hollow out the center of Embrace Mountain and stuff the Blood Demon Isle inside!"
"My Lifebound Divine Ability, Differentiate Sameness, can both separate and fuse. By blending the karma of my Embrace Mountain with the Blood Demon Isle’s, they’ll become indistinguishable. No matter how anyone calculates, they’ll mistake my Embrace Mountain for the Blood Demon True Man’s Secret Realm!"
Lv Yang wasn’t just boasting.
If he could merge the Blood Demon Isle into Embrace Mountain, the plan would truly become viable. After all, the Blood Demon True Man’s essence would then reside within Embrace Mountain.
Acting on instinct, Lv Yang immediately began channeling his Divine Ability.
Soon, a towering mountain shadow solidified within the Foundation Building Stage, its form shifting from ethereal to tangible. Like a protective shell, it enveloped the Blood Demon Isle.
"The original Blood Demon Isle was too small", Lv Yang mused. "Not at all fitting for a Secret Realm left behind by a Foundation Building Late-Stage True Monarch. Now, with Embrace Mountain, it finally has the grandeur to match!"
With meticulous craftsmanship, Lv Yang transformed the merged structure into a mountain within a mountain. The two seamlessly fused, their boundaries indistinct. Lv Yang even added a lavish palace façade to enhance its majesty.
Next, he began scattering Treasure Light across its surface.
The more extravagant, the better. He wanted everyone to believe the Blood Demon Isle was the Secret Realm’s core, housing its greatest treasures.
"This will let outsiders scout the path for me", he chuckled. "Let them clash with the Blood Demon True Man while I watch!"
"That damned Blood Demon True Man dared openly transfer Heavenly Punishment—chances are, he’s left more tricks behind", Lv Yang muttered.
He’d always been meticulous. The Blood Demon True Man had already outmaneuvered him. If he didn’t strike back, how could he maintain his reputation as a Holy Sect True Man? How would he face his peers in the future?
Soon, the Secret Realm was nearly ready.
Lv Yang further deployed his Bloodsea Skycover Formation and Soul-Shattering Karmic Smoke, creating two perilous zones within the realm.
"As names, Crimson Blood Lake and Soul-Shattering Vale will work. The lake will be a sea of blood, and the vale will be thick with mist that leaves even Foundation Building True Men disoriented. Add a few treasures there—enough to tempt people into exploring."
"But not too valuable", he added. "The real treasures are inside the Blood Demon Isle. The outer ones should be just enticing enough to stir greed, but leave them wanting more. Only when people are desperate for more will they lose their senses."
"Add in the effects of Calamity Qi’s obsession, and soon they’ll be fighting like rabid dogs over the Blood Demon Isle!"
The more he planned, the more exhilarated he became.
"Senior Patriarch, any advice?" Lv Yang turned eagerly to the Yanluo Patriarch. "Anything we should improve?"
"..."
Don’t compare me to you! The Yanluo Patriarch rolled his eyes, clearly exasperated. Though he was of the demonic path, he’d always prided himself on integrity and openness. How could he associate with a shameless schemer who thrived on deceit and traps?
"The Secret Realm’s design isn’t bad", the Patriarch admitted grudgingly. "But it’s shallow and crude. Embrace Mountain might take physical form, but at its core, it’s still just a Divine Ability. Its greatest flaw is durability—it won’t withstand serious damage. Once broken, everything will collapse."
"The Jade Pivot Sword Pavilion’s Foundation Building Mid-Stage swordsman, for instance", the Patriarch continued. "He’s direct and ruthless. If he starts slashing at your Embrace Mountain, it won’t last long. Your deception will unravel instantly."
"Senior Patriarch, you’re right", Lv Yang replied earnestly. "Any solutions?"
"There is one", the Yanluo Patriarch nodded. As the mastermind behind the Wugui Sect’s Secret Realm, he was an expert in this field.
"Use Celestial Corpse Miasma!"
Lv Yang suddenly recalled—the Wugui Sect had two strands of Celestial Corpse Miasma. One had gone to True Man Yinshan, while the other still remained in his possession, unused.
Initially, he’d only used it to destroy dikes, but this Miasma was a Terrestrial Sha Qi. He’d kept it for future use, and now its time had come.
"The Wugui Sect has a secret technique", the Patriarch explained. "We can use Celestial Corpse Miasma to cultivate a land vein Qi. While not a true land vein, it’ll still connect to Heaven and Earth. Damaging it will invite Heavenly Punishment. Merging it into Embrace Mountain will make people hesitate to attack."
No one wanted Heavenly Punishment. If destroying Embrace Mountain risked retribution, even Ye Xingfeng would proceed cautiously, abandoning reckless brute force. This drastically reduced the risk of exposure.
"As for the treasures inside Embrace Mountain", the Patriarch added, "you don’t need real ones. Use the Pennant Spirits from the Ten-Thousand Spirit Banner instead."
"Even if you hide the treasures’ karma, they could still expose you. These Pennant Spirits, however, are mysterious and untraceable—seemingly ownerless, making them more believable."
"Their forms are humanoid, but their essence is Primordial Qi. You could reshape them easily. Besides, many were originally Soulbound Wraiths from the Wugui Sect. These are unique artifacts only we possess."
The Yanluo Patriarch’s expertise soon refined Embrace Mountain into a fully credible Secret Realm.
"Let’s do it!" Lv Yang declared.
With a finger-drawn calculation, he fixed the karma in place. "Three days from now, the Blood Demon Isle will descend into the mortal world, landing on the Xingxiu Sea."
"But that location’s not ideal", he frowned. "We’ll redirect it to the Emerald Sun Cultivation Realm!"
After all, how else could he ensnare the Immortal Alliance’s Harmonizing with the Dao experts, the Guangming Sect, and the Primordial Dao Sect’s Dao Aberration all together?
With a thought, his fingertip glowed.
Resolve Suspicion!
This mysterious ability twisted karma to his advantage. Normally useless, today it would serve his purpose perfectly. Under its influence, the Blood Demon Isle’s descent trajectory shifted. Even if the Blood Demon True Man were alive, he might resist—but now the True Man slept, and Lv Yang had recently broken through to Foundation Building Mid-Stage. With his enhanced status, altering the descent point posed no problem.
Grinning, Lv Yang clenched his fists.
"A regular Secret Realm might not tempt them", he mused. "But now, with Heaven-Sundering Malice driving them, they’ll come running as long as I remain here!"
None would escape.
(End of Chapter)
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