Just a Useful Pawn in the Stain Sect-Chapter 311: Essence of All Flowers

In No Heaven, high above a sea of endless clouds.

The Primal Daoist sat suspended in midair. The various emotions he had shown while communicating with Lü Yang had vanished, replaced by an icy indifference.

Before him floated three screens of light.

One screen showed a blood-soaked city where ’the Primal Daoist’ was laughing maniacally as he tore a Celestial Maiden in two.

This was World Purger Fei Xue.

The other screen displayed ’the Primal Daoist’ whose Dao Heart was utterly self-focused, seeing worldly temptations as nothing but skeletons. He walked out of the Grand Ward with ease.

This was Ang Xiao.

The Primal Daoist wasn’t particularly surprised by this. Instead, he nodded. "They are Perfected Lords, after all. The first tribulation was far too simple for them."

"However, they probably won’t continue any further."

Golden Core Perfected Lords could already see through the facade of No Heaven and knew it was actually useless to them, so they wouldn’t waste any more time on it.

But the third person...

Thinking this, the Primal Daoist turned to the third screen of light.

"...Now *that* is true strength!"

The Primal Daoist’s eye twitched. Compared to the methods the other two had used to break the trial, the ability Lü Yang displayed was what truly earned his admiration.

As someone who had personally experienced it, the Primal Daoist knew exactly what he had faced back then. To ambush him, the Saint Sect’s Heaven Mending Peak had sent out nearly all its forces.

Ever since, whenever the Primal Daoist recalled that day, he couldn’t help but imagine that if he had just gritted his teeth and held on a little longer, he might have been the one to win.

He never thought that something he had failed to do, Lü Yang had now accomplished.

After a moment of reflection, the Primal Daoist closed his eyes with a touch of regret. "But it seems this person has also figured things out. I’m afraid he won’t take that final step."

"What a pity."

........

「Overseas, at the Immortal Alliance Headquarters.」

Lü Yang’s clone opened its eyes, which were as clear as a polished mirror.

Lü Yang put the recent events out of his mind and turned his attention to the Magic Formulas that had suddenly appeared in his head.

The Tai Xu Sacrificial Rite Technique!

’This is a Dharma Gate for connecting to No Heaven. By circulating my Mana and silently chanting the incantation three times, I can re-enter No Heaven to attempt breaking the tribulation again.’

’However, every time I explore No Heaven, regardless of success or failure, a portion of my Merit and Fortune will be drained away, and it will take time to recuperate and restore it.’

At this thought, Lü Yang’s expression grew solemn.

Then, he opened his palm, from which two streams of Divine Power Radiance immediately rose.

Master of Weapons!

Wan Jin Gong!

The two Innate Divine Techniques swirled around Lü Yang. But as his consciousness stirred, a third stream of Divine Power Radiance suddenly manifested on his body!

It was a splendid pink light. The moment it appeared, a fragrant, exotic scent wafted out, one that could make a person lose themselves in it, utterly entranced. Under its glow, even Master of Weapons and Wan Jin Gong began to destabilize, showing faint signs of losing control.

This was, without a doubt, another Ability!

’It really was bestowed upon me. Is this the reward for successfully breaking the tribulation? And based on my performance, it seems the Ability one receives is subtly different.’

The Ability he received was called Essence of All Flowers.

’According to the feedback from No Heaven, this is the highest-grade reward. It’s clearly because my will was resolute, an act beyond what an ordinary person is capable of.’

The next-tier Ability is called Unmoving Heart.

The lowest-tier Ability is called White Bone Observation.

’Three Abilities corresponding to three methods of breaking the ward. The highest grade is undoubtedly my method, followed by guarding one’s heart and mind, and the lowest is going on a killing spree...’

The more Lü Yang comprehended it, the more he marveled:

’The system is so well-defined, it truly has the makings of an Attainment Position. If everyone in the world were to enter No Heaven to break the tribulations and pass its trials, this Attainment Position would probably be truly established!’

’But...’

The next second, his eyes narrowed. ’...what role does the Primal Daoist play in all this? Is he truly using his own life to achieve a Void Attainment Position?’

Leaving No Heaven behind for the benefit of future generations? He didn’t buy it!

As a Saint Sect Zhenren, Lü Yang never hesitated to assume the worst of people, so he absolutely refused to believe the Primal Daoist had any good intentions!

’In the end, everyone who enters No Heaven breaks the tribulation under the identity of ’the Primal Daoist’.’

If that’s the case, when someone finally breaks all five tribulations and advances to become a Perfected Lord, will it be ’the Primal Daoist’ who succeeds, or the person who was merely borrowing his name and identity?

The mere thought was horrifying to contemplate.

’Never mind whether I even have the ability to break the tribulations. Even if I do, I must stop at the fourth one. I absolutely cannot attempt the fifth, or my chances of survival will be slim...’

Of course, this wasn’t something he needed to worry about right now.

Lü Yang regained his composure and stopped overthinking. The benefits of No Heaven were undeniable, and for now, he could still use it to cultivate and achieve great improvements.

Because No Heaven had another benefit.

’This Essence of All Flowers... it actually doesn’t take up one of my Ability slots!’

Normally, a Foundation-Stage Cultivator can only have one Innate Ability and four Innate Divine Techniques in their entire life. Every single Ability slot is critically important.

However, the Ability bestowed by No Heaven was different. In essence, it was an illusory thing. It could be solidified from nothingness to be used, and it would naturally dissipate when not in use, becoming nonexistent. If it didn’t possess real power, Lü Yang would have almost thought the Ability was fake!

’This method is somewhat similar to the Empowerment Divine Effect.’

But there was one difference between the two.

’With the Empowerment Divine Effect, I can deduce my next Ability in advance and break through to the next Realm... but Essence of All Flowers doesn’t seem to have that effect.’

Normally, gaining an extra Innate Divine Technique as a Foundation-Stage Cultivator is a qualitative leap.

However, the Ability bestowed by No Heaven was truly just an Ability. While it could increase his combat power, it couldn’t actually raise his Realm or Position.

’Is it a limitation because No Heaven has not yet reached Perfection?’

’Or did the Primal Daoist do this on purpose?’

Lü Yang pondered this and leaned toward the second answer. After all, a Foundation-Stage Cultivator who possesses five Abilities but lacks the corresponding Position would be much easier to deal with.

At this thought, Lü Yang’s main body, located in the South, had an idea.

Immediately after, a brand-new Myriad-Soul Banner appeared in his palm.

This was one he had brought with him using the Centome. Its karmic links had been washed completely clean, so it couldn’t be used to attract a Daoist Remnant.

’But its fundamental nature shouldn’t have changed.’

’What exactly is this so-called No Heaven? Before it was activated by the Primal Daoist Evil, it must have already existed inside the Myriad-Soul Banner, I just hadn’t discovered it...’

As he considered this, Lü Yang’s thoughts grew increasingly fervent.

’If it truly is inside the Myriad-Soul Banner, then given enough time, could I make it my own?’

The Primal Daoist used this to achieve the Void Attainment of No Heaven.

’And what about me?’

’If my Cultivation Realm were high enough, perhaps I too could use this to achieve a Void Attainment Position!’