Let alone the Sword Devil and the others, even Yang Zhen himself was terrified, staring blankly at the raging clouds in the sky.
Black?
It's black lightning?
Although it was only a thin black line, Yang Zhen was all too familiar with that kind of black.
Having witnessed the Black Heavenly Punishment twice, which could destroy the heavens and the earth and annihilate all things, this kind of Heavenly Punishment was none other than the world-destroying black lightning that was said to descend during the Great Tribulation of Heaven and Earth.
Seeing the Sword Devil and the others heading this way again, Yang Zhen hurriedly shouted, "Don't come any closer! Don't come any closer!"
Are you kidding me? Do you think you can get close to that thing so easily?
Let alone powerful Saint Venerable like the Sword Devil and the Dao Devil, even a random mortal who entered and caused a change in the black lightning would be enough to kill Yang Zhen alive.
This is World-Destroying Heavenly Punishment, a terrifying Heavenly Punishment the heavens would only unleash if they truly wanted to annihilate a living being.
No, it shouldn't be said that it's truly about annihilating a living being. If such Heavenly Punishment were to descend, let alone a single living being, the entire world in which that being resided would likely be destroyed.
Seeing the horrified expressions on the faces of the Sword Devil and the others, Yang Zhen flew into a rage. He slammed his Great Deficiency Sword into his hand, pointed at the heavens, and roared, "Does this have to be so exaggerated? It's just breaking through to the Saint Venerable Realm, who are you trying to scare with this Black Heavenly Punishment? If you're so capable, then kill this Sage of Saunter right now! If you can't kill this Sage of Saunter, then this Sage of Saunter will kill you..."
The sound was booming like thunder, earth-shattering, and soaring into the sky, leaving the group of people dumbfounded.
Zhou Tong's expression changed, and he muttered to himself, "Damn it, this brat is still going crazy at a time like this. Can you just curse the heavens like that? Now look what's happened. Even if the World-Destroying Heavenly Punishment wanted to spare your life, you've cursed it away. But... this seems to be more like this kid's personality."
The Sword Devil and the Dao Devil were dumbfounded. They looked at each other, both terrified by Yang Zhen.
The Sword Devil, in particular, glared at Yang Zhen and shouted, "Young friend Yang, why are you doing this? How dare you insult the heavens like this! Aren't you afraid of Heavenly Punishment...?"
At this point, the Sword Devil paused, unable to continue.
Insulting the heavens and receiving Heavenly Punishment to annihilate them is not wrong in itself, but now it's a World-Destroying Heavenly Punishment. What could be more terrifying than this kind of dark Heavenly Punishment?
Okay, go ahead and curse. Cursing won't bring any more terrifying Heavenly Punishment.
A group of people stared in disbelief as Yang Zhen, alone with his sword, faced the sky. The raging thunder and dark clouds in mid-air surged and tumbled, distorting the entire space.
Amidst the raging wind, Yang Zhen laughed heartily, his voice ethereal and deafening.
"Don't be so nervous. You shouldn't be nervous, especially in situations like this. Alcohol emboldens cowards. If I, the Sage of Saunter, curse it a couple of times, maybe I'll unleash an even more terrifying potential."
This is fallacy! This is fallacy!
Everyone stared at Yang Zhen in utter confusion, opening their mouths but unable to utter a single word.
roar--!
The heavens were enraged. The black Heavenly Punishment was one of the most terrifying Heavenly Punishment ever seen by humankind. This kind of Heavenly Punishment did not need any form to be terrifying.
This is the power of heaven and earth; if the heavens decree the extinction of all living beings, which one can escape?
Dao Devil sighed, his face full of regret, and said, "There was once someone like you, young friend Yang. Could it be... that he is going to follow in that person's footsteps?"
The Sword Devil Demon shuddered, and said in surprise, "You mean... him?"
"Besides him, who else would dare to be so disrespectful to heaven and earth?" Dao Devil muttered to himself, "Even those who claim to defy the heavens only resort to such vulgar insults. This young friend Yang Zhen is truly... truly..."
"He's a madman!" Shi Feifei exclaimed, speechless.
He dared to swallow even the Karmic Dao Source whole, and yet he's still alive and kicking. Who has ever seen someone like that before?
Roars erupted from the sky, and countless fragments of space tore through the void, rushing towards Yang Zhen.
"Here we go!"
Everyone felt a chill run down their spines, their faces filled with horror.
" Void Power, it's actually Void Power!"
"It really is the Void Power. I never expected that this place could also attract the Void Power. Young friend Yang is in trouble this time."
"When has he ever been without trouble?"
The group of people chatted amongst themselves, their faces filled with regret.
Especially the two old geezers, the Sword Devil and the Dao Devil, both shook their heads.
"Alas, young friend Yang Zhen is too persistent. Although this Savage Wilderness world is very precious, it is not something that ordinary people can refine."
"Yes, rashly breaking through to the Saint Venerable has backfired spectacularly, attracting World-Destroying Heavenly Punishment. What sins has young friend Yang committed to deserve such an Heaven and Earth Rejection fate?"
"If those rebellious people saw this, wouldn't they be ashamed to admit they've cultivated a heaven-defying Cultivation Method?"
"We can't afford to mess with them!"
Finally, Zhou Tong gave a summary.
Just then, Yang Zhen suddenly moved, leaping into the air. As his body surged with energy, terrifying Body-Protecting Saint Gang shot straight into the sky. With a wave of his hand, the Great Deficiency Sword Opening Heaven, and with a deafening roar, the entire world seemed to be shaken by Yang Zhen.
"What... what kind of power is this?"
The Sword Devil's face showed astonishment as he stared blankly at the Great Deficiency Sword in Yang Zhen's hand, utterly incredulous.
Zhou Tong and Dao Devil looked at the Sword Devil in surprise and asked in unison, "Can you do it?"
"What a joke! This single sword strike has already surpassed the power expected of Saint Venerable. The change in the color of heaven and earth is merely an appearance; he actually cleaved heaven and earth in two with a single sword strike. The flow of Void Power is no laughing matter."
Indeed, Yang Zhen's sword strike had already subtly surpassed the Opening Heaven Sword that the Holy Maiden Tianxuan had taught him inside the Nine Realms Exquisite Pagoda.
Rumble!
Two Void Power clashed in mid-air. Although they were just scattered Void Power, they were ultimately annihilated, and the entire space disappeared. In an instant, the wind and clouds changed, and everything around vanished without a trace.
The Sword Devil's face showed shock as he muttered to himself, "Young Friend Yang's skill in Sword Dao is actually higher than mine?"
Dao Devil chuckled and said, "You've spent your whole life wielding a sword, and now you've been surpassed by a junior. Aren't you feeling a little uncomfortable?"
Feeling a little uncomfortable?
It's more than just a little uncomfortable.
Especially after hearing Dao Devil's almost gloating words, Sword Devil's old face darkened. He stared at Sword Devil, about to speak, when suddenly Yang Zhen roared, "Open for me!"
Buzz--!
The heavens and earth roared, and endless Dao Rhyme condensed into the heavens. A dark golden light, like the power to Opening Heaven, directly enveloped the area where Yang Zhen was located.
The terrifying black Heavenly Punishment crashed down upon it, and although it was on the verge of collapse, it stubbornly held on.
" The Dao Rhyme Domain?" Dao Devil exclaimed, his beard bristling, his face filled with shock.
The Sword Devil chuckled, looking at the Dao Devil Demon with amusement, then said in a calm voice, "Having spent your whole life cultivating the Dao, only to be surpassed by a junior, are you feeling a little uncomfortable?"
"You!"
Dao Devil glared at him, then gave a bitter laugh and sighed, "There are always people more capable than you!"
Just then, Yang Zhen suddenly burst into laughter and plunged into the World-Destroying Heavenly Punishment. The Karmic Dao Source on his body exploded with a bang.
"Huh?"
In mid-air, Dao Body materialized, let out a soft exclamation, and slowly dissipated.
Upon seeing this Dao Body, the Sword Devil and the others present were instantly petrified, their faces filled with shock.