Strike While the Iron Is Hot!

Human World.

Within an invisible realm, two figures sat facing each other. One was shrouded in mist, while the other was a dashing young Daoist.

Lu Yang and Sky Soaring.

Neither was their true body, but residual shadows imprinted within the Human World. Compared to ordinary residual shadows, however, they were somewhat more special.

After all, when the true bodies of other residual shadows had left those shadows behind, their Dao Hearts had not yet reached perfection. Such residual shadows would not normally remain within the Human World. Instead, they would merge into the Sea of Suffering and only be extracted when needed, briefly restoring their True Self awareness.

But they were different.

Both Lu Yang and Sky Soaring had attained perfected Dao Hearts before clearing the trial. Their True Selves were firm, and no myriad thoughts could disturb their hearts.

Thus, even after the Human World drew away their power, they would not fade away.

They would become two illusory figures and sit within the Human World. They could comprehend the Dao, play chess, walk, sit, lie down—everything was no different from ordinary people.

Likewise, they would not give rise to the slightest thought of rebellion.

Their Dao Hearts were perfected, and their True Selves unwavering. In their hearts, they recognized only one Lu Yang and one Sky Soaring. Naturally, they would never wish to overturn the table.

"Here he comes again."

Suddenly, Sky Soaring's residual shadow raised his head, a faint smile appearing on his face. "That Star Palace True Lord who cultivates the Azure Dragon Constellation has come to challenge the trial again."

"Senior, just deal with him yourself," Lu Yang's residual shadow said blandly.

Before his words had even faded, Sky Soaring's residual shadow said unhappily, "Why is it always me? You are the gatekeeper now.