Ten lifetimes of cultivation, and this was perhaps Lü Yang's most dangerous moment.
Internally, two-thirds of his Dao Heart had been severed, altering his sense of self and transforming into the World Honored One's Avatar. Externally, Ang Xiao's afterimage watched him menacingly.
Yet despite this, Lü Yang didn't panic.
The situation was indeed critical. The slightest misstep would mean eternal damnation, a fate so final that not even a do-over could save him. But none of this was beyond his expectations.
In fact, it was exactly what he wanted.
The next moment, Lü Yang immediately focused his Intention and began fighting the World Honored One's Avatar for control of the Fruit of Celestial Fire, seeking to nullify the rule it had just established.
"Hm...?"
Naturally, this change drew the attention of Ang Xiao's afterimage. Surprise flickered in its eyes. 'That Stain Sect whelp isn't dead yet?'
