No wonder those who defy the heavens stick together so closely, because this kind of Cultivation Method is like a single-plank bridge; once you start practicing it, there's no turning back.
Yang Zhen clicked his tongue in amazement, looking at the men in black. He felt quite sorry for these guys, who spent all their time hiding from the order of heaven and earth. One wrong move and they could be struck dead by a bolt from the blue.
Even if they weren't killed by the lightning strike, given their frenzied plundering of the world's energy, they could very well explode and die while walking. That kind of explosion would be an explosion of the power of heaven and earth, not an explosion of the energy within their bodies.
It's like treating the human body as a melt that stores energy; with a loud bang, the contents inside explode.
Cultivators who follow the will of Heaven will not encounter this situation. By integrating power into their bodies, their Dantian or Divine Sense space can largely resonate with this almost transformed power.
In a sense, those who defy the heavens are similar to those who Dao of Body Tempering. However, the Dao of Body Tempering uses the power of heaven and earth to temper the body, while those who defy the heavens are even more insane.
Yang Zhen looked intently at Yang Zhen, a smile on his face, and said, "If I cultivate your Cultivation Method, will we be family?"
A look of surprise flashed across the man in black's face, then he said with great joy, "Of course! People who defy the heavens are rare, and every step they take is difficult. They must help each other to go further. This has always been the principle throughout history."
Yang Zhen nodded and said, "Although this Cultivation Method looks strange, it's not without its flaws. When I have time, this ' Sage of Saunter' might as well try it out."
The man in black wore a strange expression. After hesitating for a moment, he gritted his teeth and said, "Young hero, you must think carefully. This is a path with no turning back."
Yang Zhen nodded, then pursed her lips and said, "Of course I know."
With Yang Zhen's talent, how could he not see these things?
Moreover, the man in black didn't seem to understand Yang Zhen's words. When Yang Zhen said it was feasible, he meant it was feasible without any worries, but that was only within the scope of feasibility. As for whether it would work or not, they would only know after trying it.
What Yang Zhen found strange was that the man in black wasn't as utterly wicked as the legends suggested. At least when recruiting 'downlines,' he would remind Yang Zhen that it was a path of no return.
That single kind reminder saved his life.
Yang Zhen patted the man in black on the shoulder and said, "We'll be family soon anyway, so what are you doing here?"
A look of confusion flashed across the man in black's face. He shook his head and said, "I don't know what I'm doing here. I just received orders to stop some people from advancing. Although we can't kill everyone... we don't intend to kill everyone either. We'll just hold them off for as long as we can."
Yang Zhen chuckled and said, "Even if you didn't say it, I could guess a little. You guys are after the Karmic Dao Source, aren't you?"
Upon hearing this, the man in black's expression changed drastically, his eyes filled with murderous intent as he stared at Yang Zhen.
He then seemed to remember that he had taken Yang Zhen's Smile and Go Mad in Half a Step, and gave a wry smile, nodding and saying, "Telling you won't hurt. We've been preparing for this for ten thousand years; you alone can't ruin it."
Yang Zhen nodded, seemingly unable to get any more information out of him, and stood up to leave.
"Young... Young hero..."
The man in black panicked and hurriedly tried to catch up with Yang Zhen, showing no sign of giving up even though he knew he couldn't keep up with Yang Zhen's speed.
Yang Zhen was taken aback and asked, "Is there anything else?"
A flicker of hesitation and barely concealed resentment crossed the man in black's face. After a moment's hesitation, he said, "Han... Smile and Go Mad in Half a Step..."
Yang Zhen laughed heartily, blinked, and said, "I'll tell you the recipe for this ' Smile and Go Mad in Half a Step,' but you'll have to figure out the antidote yourself."
Upon hearing this, the man in black was overjoyed.
There is no poison in this world that cannot be completely cured. If it can be prepared, then there must be a way to cure it. Moreover, since swallowing the Smile and Go Mad in Half a Step, apart from some discomfort in the stomach, there seems to be no other pain. This is why the man in black is not in a hurry to get the antidote.
Being able to obtain the formula is truly a stroke of luck, far better than Yang Zhen directly giving him the antidote.
Yang Zhen inscribed the 'recipe' into a Jade Slip, casually tossed it to the man in black, and asked with a hint of curiosity, "What's your name?"
"I am... I am Zhong Er!"
Yang Zhen was immediately amused; the name was indeed... quite fitting!
As Zhong Er caught the Jade Slip, Yang Zhen unleashed his full speed, disappearing in the blink of an eye.
Seeing the terrifying speed Yang Zhen unleashed, Zhong Er was completely dumbfounded.
He'd just started pursuing Yang Zhen... and she was waiting for him at a snail's pace?
This person is truly remarkable; they must be someone of great importance.
So what? No matter how powerful his background is, once he cultivates a heaven-defying Cultivation Method, it's still considered betraying the sect. Even if he doesn't betray the sect, the sect won't tolerate him anymore.
Who knows when it might attract terrifying Heavenly Punishment? Which sect could withstand that?
Sigh, what a pitiful person!
Yang Zhen and the man in black, feeling sorry for each other, parted ways just like that.
However, Yang Zhen was quite happy. This time, he met the extraordinary people he had long wanted to meet and even obtained their Cultivation Method.
Thinking of this, Yang Zhen suddenly paused.
These Cultivation Method are all relatively low-level, with only two or three Saint-level Cultivation Method. They differ somewhat from the supreme Cultivation Method that Yang Zhen currently cultivates frequently. In any case, these extraordinary individuals don't place much importance on Cultivation Method arts. So... are there any higher-level techniques ahead?
Judging from the appearance, the man in black was clearly cannon fodder; it was quite impressive that someone of that level could even produce such a Cultivation Method.
As Yang Zhen pondered this, he returned to the entrance of the Land of One Severance and felt a pang of melancholy.
Heaven and earth are ruthless; they treat all things like straw dogs.
Indeed, under the Will of Heaven and Earth, who can escape birth, aging, sickness, and death?
Sudden death also falls into this category.
At the entrance to the Road of Sacrifice and Desolation, a group of people lay in pools of blood, and many others groaned and writhed on the ground.
Yang Zhen had no intention of offering help. There were too many people; if everyone rested and helped each other, they could still get up.
The Azure Lotus Sect Master and the Sword Devil have disappeared; they must have gone to fight those men in black.
Yang Zhen paused briefly, then, sensing the lingering presence of the man in black, rushed forward.
There must be some incredibly powerful individuals inside. We can ask them about reverse cultivation Cultivation Method; it won't be a wasted trip.
The Land of Sacrifice and Desolation was filled with poisonous miasma and foul air. Yang Zhen tested it and, with his current immunity to poison, he wouldn't be in any immediate danger. So he simply left it alone and figured he could deal with it later.
This made Yang Zhen even faster, and he soon sensed a familiar presence coming from ahead.
Here, Divine Sense sense was severely restricted, making it difficult for Yang Zhen to determine who was ahead of him. He simply charged forward.
Hey, don't come any closer!
A scream rang out, filled with boundless terror and panic, yet the sound was unusually melodious.
Without a doubt, no one but Shi Feifei could produce such a melodious sound at a time like this.
But Yang Zhen found the shout, "Hey, don't come any closer!" strange. Could it be that someone here dared to have any improper thoughts about Shi Feifei?