Chapter 32: Target, Liu Xin!

【You were crushed by a single finger from the Lord of Butian Peak.】

【Current remaining pages of the Book of a Hundred Lifetimes: 95】

【Reincarnating for a new life, you may choose one of the following from your previous life's gains

I: Treasures.

II: Cultivation.

III: Lifespan.

IV: Forfeit all gains to randomly awaken a talent based on your previous life's experiences.】

"Those whose names are called, step forward."

Liu Xin's voice drifted from the stage, but Lyu Yang could not snap out of it for a long time; his mind seemed still stuck on that single, wrathful sword strike from his previous life.

"An ant trying to shake a great tree—it wasn't wrong, after all."

Lyu Yang exhaled deeply. Even though he had witnessed the gap between himself and a Foundation Establishment True Person with his own eyes, he was not discouraged; instead, his fighting spirit burned even brighter.

Possessing the 【Book of a Hundred Lifetimes】, the only thing that couldn't defeat him was the thing that would only make him stronger.

It was nothing more than starting over from scratch.

Thinking of this, Lyu Yang looked at the interface of the 【Book of a Hundred Lifetimes】 again. In his previous life, he had focused solely on bitter cultivation, possessing nothing except his Level 6 Qi Refining cultivation.

However, he could not choose cultivation.

After all, as long as the hidden flaw in the "Nine Transformations Dragon Transformation Art" remained, he could not practice that technique; otherwise, it would be like carrying a time bomb on his person.

"I choose talent."

【Calculating your previous life's experiences...】

【After your death, the deed of drawing your sword to slay a Foundation Establishment expert was spread. Countless people mocked your overconfidence, unaware that you had actually achieved something.】

【Although you still failed to harm the Foundation Establishment True Person in the slightest, at the very moment you were about to be crushed to death, you miraculously broke through a bottleneck in your swordsmanship. This forced the Lord of Butian Peak to exert a bit more strength to kill you. Afterward, he remarked that although you were merely an ant, you had some skill.】

【You have awakened the Purple Talent: "Having Some Skill."】

【Having Some Skill: No matter how terrifying an attack is, as long as it is within the limits of your ability, you can handle it with ease and flair.】

"What kind of talent is this?"

Lyu Yang frowned. At first glance, it seemed like an absolute defense divine skill, but the phrase "within the limits of your ability" in the description felt like a bit of a letdown.

However, he quickly stopped obsessing over it. After all, the reason he chose talent was simply to avoid the flaws of practicing the "Nine Transformations Dragon Transformation Art." If the talent was strong, that was best; if it was weak, it didn't matter. More importantly, Lyu Yang was more concerned with whether there was a way to avoid the calculations of the Lord of Butian Peak.

"If all else fails, I'll just have to abandon the 'Nine Transformations Dragon Transformation Art'..."

"Lyu Yang."

"...Present!"

Liu Xin's voice from the stage brought Lyu Yang back to his senses. He hurried up the high platform, and just like in his previous lives, Liu Xin assigned him to the Hehuan Hall.

The next second, Lyu Yang froze.

"Wait... I remember, inside my Myriad Spirit Banner, Liu Xin had refined a powerful character. It's highly likely a True Disciple of the Saint Sect."

This wasn't right.

He had only practiced a single cultivation technique, yet the Lord of Butian Peak had calculated his karma and tracked him down. Liu Xin had even killed a True Disciple.

How was he still alive?

At this thought, Lyu Yang's eyes suddenly flashed with a sharp light as he stared intently at Liu Xin on the stage.

"That's it! The only explanation is that he possesses a rare treasure capable of obscuring karma, preventing a Foundation Establishment True Person from calculating any information about him!"

In an instant, Lyu Yang's mind raced with possibilities.

Immediately following this, he changed his strategy. He reverted to the actions of his first life, directly killing Yu Suzhen in public, which successfully drew Liu Xin's attention.

He obtained half of a Primordial Daoist Book from Liu Xin.

He went into secluded cultivation.

Then, just as he expected, on a dark and windy night, a well-prepared Liu Xin arrived at the entrance of his cave dwelling, humming a little tune.

"Junior Brother Lyu, are you in?"

Lyu Yang did not speak.

Seeing this, Liu Xin did not falter; instead, he revealed a cold smirk. He patiently opened his storage bag and took out several formation flags, arranging them around the perimeter.

These were formations used for soundproofing and creating illusions, ensuring that no matter what happened inside, not a trace would be detected outside. Liu Xin had done similar things many times; to this day, no one had ever suspected him. Even if someone tried to use karma to calculate...

Thinking of this, Liu Xin touched the pouch in his robe and smiled confidently.

Even if someone used karma to calculate, it would be useless!

Soon, once the formations were set, Liu Xin stopped hiding. He directly erupted with True Qi, split open Lyu Yang's cave dwelling with a single sword strike, and then strolled inside.

"Junior Brother Lyu, stop hiding. This Senior Brother needs a talent like you...!?"

Liu Xin's voice stopped abruptly.

Inside the cave, Lyu Yang was sitting upright on a prayer mat, looking at him with a half-smile. He looked nothing like someone who should be in the middle of cultivating half a Primordial Daoist Book!

"...Wrong!"

In an instant, Liu Xin's pupils shrank, and a banner appeared in his hand.

However, it was too late.

The next second, as a flash of red light erupted, Liu Xin felt more than half of his True Qi and flesh being instantly drained away. He stumbled and fell to the ground!

The Blood-Washing Heavenly River Sword Array!

Lyu Yang had long since set up the array at the entrance of the cave. Thus, Liu Xin's forced entry was nothing more than walking into a trap, and he was easily taken down.

"Senior Brother, I have been waiting for a long time."

Looking at the fallen Liu Xin and recalling how he had been toyed with and nearly killed in his first life, Lyu Yang let out a cold laugh. Finally, you've fallen into my hands!

If our roles were reversed, I would show you the meaning of cruelty!

"Who exactly are you!?"

Liu Xin lay paralyzed on the ground, unable to muster even a shred of strength, completely unable to comprehend the situation. Had he been plotted against? By a mere new disciple who had just entered the sect?

Impossible! Absolutely impossible!

"Are you a spy from the Righteous Sects? Wait, don't kill me, I am useful to you... I possess a high-grade Daoist Book that can help you achieve Foundation Establishment!"

In this moment of crisis, Liu Xin abandoned all restraint and blurted out his greatest secret.

"Besides that, I have a magic treasure. Inside is a True Disciple of the Saint Sect; he knows many secrets of the Saint Sect... no, the secrets of the Primordial Saint Demon Sect."

"As long as you let me go, all of this will be yours..."

Before Liu Xin could finish, Lyu Yang directly activated the Blood God Light, completely sucking him into a sheet of human skin: "Foolish. Even if I kill you, it will still be mine!"

"Even you will be mine!"

Immediately after, Lyu Yang reached out and summoned the Primordial One Qi Myriad Spirit Banner. He then shook the banner, sweeping it across Liu Xin's corpse.

In his life before last, he had read the Primordial Daoist Book, so he naturally knew how to activate this treasure.

Liu Xin's corpse fell into the banner and immediately evaporated into Qi. It circulated within the banner for a long time before Lyu Yang shook the surface of the banner, causing it to manifest once more.

However, the Liu Xin that manifested again had become a Banner Spirit of the Myriad Spirit Banner. Lyu Yang had specifically preserved his memories, so when Liu Xin regained consciousness, he looked at Lyu Yang in utter disbelief: "Junior Brother Lyu... impossible! How could you possibly know how to activate the Myriad Spirit Banner?"

"What did you call me?"

Lyu Yang sneered, "Do I need to teach you what attitude a Banner Spirit should have toward his Banner Master? Or would you rather have your soul scattered?"

"Lord, mercy! Liu Xin greets the Lord!"

Liu Xin's legs instantly went weak, and he fell to his knees. Despite retaining all his memories from life, he could not feel even a hint of hatred toward Lyu Yang, the man who had personally killed him.

In every thought, there was only absolute loyalty.

This was the overbearing nature of the Myriad Spirit Banner. At first glance, a Banner Spirit appeared no different from a living person, but in reality, their will had long since been seized, making true autonomy impossible.