Chapter 671: I Need to Be Assimilated
Lu Yao clearly remembered Tian Ji Zi saying that to defeat the Heavenly Dao, one could only find an alternative path and seek power outside the rules, such as Yin energy, killing intent, and the power of other Heavenly Daos.
Lu Yao was not afraid of death, but she was afraid of not being able to avenge herself, so she decided to master all the power she could control, which would increase her chances of success.
However, power alone was not enough, as the Heavenly Dao was omniscient and omnipotent, so she had to hide her aura, which required the use of Heaven-Concealing Water.
Lu Yao inquired in the Immortal Realm and discovered that Heaven-Concealing Water was carried by a comet named “Green Water Star,” so she began to search for it throughout the universe. Although there were many competitors, they posed no obstacle to her.
Of course, Lu Yao did not forget to find Ghost Tomatoes to nourish her Boundless Demonic Hair during this period, because only by relying on the grafted spiritual sense it carried could she find the residual power of the External Heavenly Dao in other worlds.
Lu Yao’s speed in strengthening her Boundless Demonic Hair was very fast. After all, Ghost Tomatoes were not competitive, and finding them was much easier than Heaven-Concealing Water.
Lu Yao continued to grow stronger and headed towards Dragon Coiled Star, where the Immortal Alliance headquarters was located, because Tian Ji Zi had said that she could obtain information about the “External Heavenly Dao” there.
Lu Yao soon arrived at the Immortal Alliance headquarters. Because the Heavenly Dao had been continuously ordering the Immortal Alliance to clear out the residual power of the External Heavenly Dao, many bounty orders had been issued. She quickly obtained one, which contained an introduction to the External Heavenly Dao.
Lu Yao began to examine it carefully in the inn. According to the bounty order, the External Heavenly Dao manifested as a charming woman who wielded a pink power that assimilated everything it touched.
This assimilation was divided into four levels. The first level’s effect was simple gender transformation, or “feminization.” Any male, whether human, animal, or plant, that was infected by the pink power would have their body turn female, retaining only their original soul. The female body would not undergo significant changes, but their physique would be altered, and the pink power would remain within them, signifying their status as an assimilee.
The second level was “partial assimilation.” Under partial assimilation, all humanoid beings, regardless of gender, would have their appearance become identical to the External Heavenly Dao, with only their souls remaining unchanged.
The third level was true “assimilation.” The assimilated object, both body and soul, would become identical to the External Heavenly Dao, becoming a replica of the External Heavenly Dao.
The fourth level was “advanced assimilation.” The target of advanced assimilation would not only have their body and soul become identical to the External Heavenly Dao, but their spirit would also be captured and become a servant of the External Heavenly Dao.
Upon reading this, Qi Huang finally understood. Her current situation was likely the result of “advanced assimilation,” so not only had her body become identical to Cheng Ling’s, but those few souls were also absolutely loyal to her.
So, as long as she mastered the use of this advanced assimilation, she could subdue them and solve her headache.
Qi Huang thought so, but she didn’t know if this assimilation could be reversed. If it could, she would have hope of becoming a man again.
Lu Yao continued to read, and the characteristics of the pink power were further detailed. Because this power belonged to the External Heavenly Dao, unless it was concentrated to the point where it was visible to the naked eye, only those who had been assimilated could detect it with their spiritual sense. Immortals or cultivators below this Heavenly Dao, as well as martial immortals and evil spirits, could not sense it, regardless of their cultivation level.
No wonder the power of this External Heavenly Dao had never been completely cleared!
Lu Yao muttered to herself thoughtfully.
Qi Huang found it very strange. She should also be an assimilee, right? Why couldn’t she detect the assimilation power within her body?
Lu Yao then fell into contemplation. If this power could not be detected by spiritual sense and evil spirits could not sense it, when would she be able to find it? After all, the Heavenly Dao’s lackeys had been clearing it out for so many years, and how much of it was still concentrated to the point of being visible to the naked eye in the myriad worlds?
“Perhaps I don’t understand this matter enough! Someone must know a shortcut!”
Lu Yao gradually came to this conclusion and left the inn.
Shortly after, Lu Yao captured an Elder of the Immortal Alliance and took him to a desolate place in the universe for interrogation.
“Who… who are you? What exactly do you want to do?”
The Elder of the Immortal Alliance asked stammeringly. His strength had already reached the Earth Immortal realm, but he still felt a chill down his spine when facing Lu Yao.
“I have a question about the External Heavenly Dao. Answer truthfully, or die.”
Lu Yao explained concisely and then asked, “The heavenly beings have always ordered you to clear out the residual power of the External Heavenly Dao, right? But this power cannot be detected by spiritual sense. Is there a shortcut to find it?”
“We… most of the residual power of the External Heavenly Dao that we cleared out was concentrated to the point where it was… visible to the naked eye.”
The Elder of the Immortal Alliance explained stammeringly.
“What about the minority of cases? Is there any way to detect the dilute power of the External Heavenly Dao?”
Lu Yao questioned.
The Elder of the Immortal Alliance did not speak, a look of hesitation on his face.
“Are you going to talk or not?”
Lu Yao struck like lightning, her sharp zombie fingernails directly raking five deep blood grooves on the Immortal Alliance Elder’s chest.
“Ah!”
The Elder of the Immortal Alliance let out a hysterical scream. A look of intense fear flashed across his face, and he retreated repeatedly.
“You should know that my fingernails contain strong corpse poison. With your strength, if you try to escape, you’ll surely die. If you answer truthfully, there’s still a chance to live.”
Lu Yao revealed her long fangs, her eyes filled with scarlet resentment.
The Elder of the Immortal Alliance turned ashen and said tremblingly, “The assimilates of that External Heavenly Dao can detect this power with their spiritual sense. Therefore, the Immortal Alliance keeps some of them alive as tools, like hounds.”
“What? You have living people?”
Lu Yao’s voice suddenly rose. If they had living people, didn’t that mean she could directly have survivors assimilated, and then she could see that pink power?
Qi Huang also realized this, and her heart suddenly became excited. She felt that she was getting closer and closer to her goal.
“Very well, I will go back with you. Bring me an assimilee, and I will naturally remove the corpse poison from you.”
Lu Yao commanded.
“If you want an assimilee, you don’t need to go back to the Immortal Alliance headquarters. It’s too dangerous there. I’ll get someone for you from another place.”
The Elder of the Immortal Alliance suggested after a moment of thought.
Lu Yao did not want to cause any more trouble, so she agreed to this plan. The two then headed to a branch of the Immortal Alliance, and after a brief exchange, Lu Yao learned that the elder’s surname was Min.
“Is the residual power of the External Heavenly Dao in the Immortal Realm completely cleared now?”
Lu Yao inquired.
“Yes, in the Immortal Realm, the residual power of the Assimilation Heavenly Dao has been almost completely cleared. Therefore, the Alliance Leader recently ordered us to kill some of the surplus ‘hounds’.”
Elder Min quickly added, “The so-called ‘hounds’ are those assimilates who were captured and used as tools by the Immortal Alliance.”
“You call that External Heavenly Dao ‘Assimilation Heavenly Dao’?”
Lu Yao confirmed.
“Yes, because her main ability is assimilation, just like we call the native Heavenly Dao the ‘Five Elements Heavenly Dao’.”
Elder Min explained.
Lu Yao nodded thoughtfully, then speculated, “The one you’re going to give me is about to be executed…”
“Yes, the Immortal Alliance manages assimilates very strictly. I only dare to bring out those who have been ordered to be executed.”
Elder Min explained.
The two soon arrived at a branch of the Immortal Alliance. Elder Min dared not play any tricks and personally brought out the assimilee.
It was a very beautiful young girl, with red lips and white teeth, long hair down to her waist, and skin as white as milk. However, due to long-term torment, her expression was a bit sluggish.
“When the birds are gone, are the bows put away? Is my death day here?”
The girl asked, having lost the will to live.
Qi Huang found it unsurprising. Having been treated as a “hound,” she could imagine how much torment this girl had suffered.
“I’m giving her to you. Can you take back my corpse poison?”
Elder Min pleaded.
Lu Yao kept her promise. She immediately retrieved the corpse poison from Elder Min and let him leave, knowing that he would absolutely not leak this matter.
“Hurry up and do it. I’ve been tired of living for a long time anyway.”
The assimilee girl urged.
“I didn’t come to kill you, I just want you to help me with something!”
Lu Yao explained expressionlessly. To increase her persuasiveness, she revealed her zombie fangs and fingernails.
“Zombie?”
The girl was startled and retreated, but soon calmed down and asked, “What do you want me to help you with?”
“I need to be assimilated, the most superficial kind. And I also need the method for using this assimilation power.”
Lu Yao stated her request.
