Though he said that, Lu Yang had no intention of continuing the conversation with Sky Soaring.
After all, this was not his first time speaking with Sky Soaring. He knew full well that when dealing with such an utterly cunning old Chu Sheng, the more he said, the more mistakes he would make.
Better keep him on the hook for now!
After all, I still don't have the leverage to keep Sky Soaring in check. We're not equals, so this isn't the best time to talk to him.
The best time would have to wait until after Hongyun was dealt with!
Once he held Hongyun Gold Nature in his hand and could False Hold the Covered Lamp Fire whenever he wished, that would be the time to truly face Sky Soaring and bargain with him.
With that thought, Lu Yang gave Sky Soaring no chance to say another word. He directly activated his divine ability, sealing the Grotto-Heaven Fragment in his hand before tossing it into the Ten Thousand Spirit Banner. That cut off its connection to Sky Soaring's true body. With Patriarch Tingyou watching over it, he was not worried about any mishap.
For that, he had True Lord Clear Serene Flying Snow to thank.
If she had not shattered the entire Grotto-Heaven, making it difficult for Sky Soaring to wield any greater power, he would not have captured him so easily.
"Mm?"
Just then, Lu Yang's heart stirred.
Jiangdong, Tian Wu Capital.
Lu Yang's true body opened his eyes. The next moment, he left his cave abode and landed in the Vault Sky, where he saw a eunuch in brocade robes approaching him.
"Lord Du Huan, pardon me for disturbing your seclusion."
"Not at all!" Lu Yang's expression turned solemn as he hurried forward and bowed. "For Daoist