The Jade Pool Holy Land remains lush and green, a stark contrast to the sandstorms that blanket the Western Region.
After entering the Jade Pool Holy Land, Yang Zhen became familiar with the place and led Empress of Emperor Su Palace slowly towards the Jade Pool Holy Land sect's address.
When Yang Zhen came to the Western Region North Isle back then, he helped the Third Holy Maiden refine the Heavenly Star Stele here, and even left a piece of Emperor Blood for her. I wonder what level she has reached in her cultivation now.
"Boy, has the Jade Pool Holy Land fallen to such a state of ruin?"
The Shameless Cat looked around, sensing the primordial energy between heaven and earth, and said somewhat dismissively.
Yang Zhen nodded. When he came to Jade Pool Holy Land back then, although Jade Pool Holy Land was the top place in the Western Region, it was no different from ordinary Great Wilderness inheritances. Compared with the powerful existences that have emerged now, such as the former Three Flowers Holy Land and Emperor Su Palace, it was too weak.
Was Jade Pool Holy Land truly on par with Three Flowers Holy Land and Emperor Su Palace back then?
Yang Zhen found it strange. If the legend was true, then the Jade Pool Holy Land's inheritance had been cut off quite a bit. When Yang Zhen came here, the Jade Pool Holy Lord, that disrespectful old man, didn't know of any more powerful inheritance besides the Heavenly Star Stele. Otherwise, the Jade Pool Holy Land wouldn't have ended up in this state, allowing so many people to swagger in.
As more and more pedestrians appeared on the road, Yang Zhen and the others heard more information.
At this moment, a group of people walked towards them. Most of them were Saint Realm cultivators. Although their strength was not high, they looked relaxed and walked with ease. Obviously, the Western Region Holy Assembly was not a tense moment for these people.
"To be honest, the Jade Pool Holy Land isn't really that powerful, but those Third Holy Maiden are truly beautiful. I wonder which lucky young talent they'll dao companion in the future."
A monk with a large belly patted his stomach, a look of envy on his face, and said absentmindedly.
Two young cultivators beside him scoffed, saying, "No matter which young talent you become a Daoist dao companion with, it won't be our turn, especially you fatso. I've never seen you eat your fill. With a figure like yours, I wonder which female cultivator will ever be interested in you."
The fat cultivator glared and said, "What's wrong with eating? How can we cultivators not eat?"
Yang Zhen curled his lip in disapproval. These guys were really audacious. At this point, instead of thinking about how to gain some benefits at the Western Region Holy Assembly, they were eyeing the Third Holy Maiden of Jade Pool Holy Land. Damn it, didn't these bastards know that the Third Holy Maiden were this Sage of Saunter's women?
From the crowd, a woman said with a sour look on her face, "Didn't you all notice that Saint Venerable Luo of the Heavenly Holy Sect looks at the Third Holy Maiden with such admiration? I heard he might very well propose marriage to the Jade Pool Holy Land."
"What?"
The fat monk glared and said, "What makes that Little White...?"
"Shh!" The others hurriedly tugged at the fat cultivator, their expressions changing, and whispered, "Be careful, walls have ears. Saint Venerable Luo is so young, yet he's already at the Saint Venerable Realm. In the Western Region today, which young man can compare to him?"
The fat cultivator glared and said, "Of course! Jin Chanzi of the Lanruo Sect is even stronger than him, yet he hasn't even mentioned proposing marriage to the Jade Pool Holy Land."
The woman chuckled and covered her mouth, saying, " Jin Chanzi is a member of the Buddhist sect. You can't say things like that carelessly, otherwise it might cause unnecessary trouble if it gets back to the Lanruo Sect."
The fat monk seemed to realize his slip of the tongue and quickly shut his mouth, looking around.
"I heard that once Saint Venerable Luo completes the Heavenly Star Trial, he will formally propose this marriage to the Jade Pool Holy Land. There will probably be quite a show to watch then."
"Yes, the Heavenly Star Trial is said to be the most rigorous of all the trials in the Jade Pool Holy Land Land's heritage. It is said to be a legacy passed down from the Savage Wilderness era, which the Jade Pool Holy Land only discovered by chance. To this day, no one has been able to pass this trial."
"This Western Region Holy Assembly is for two reasons. First, Savage Wilderness treasure from the Jade Pool Holy Land probably wants to take this opportunity to cultivate relationships with more young powerhouses. After all, with the Demonic Sect and Devil Cultivator cultivators causing trouble everywhere, the Jade Pool Holy Land might face some difficulties if it doesn't have a powerful backer."
At this point, the fat cultivator showed a hint of regret on his face and said, "After all this talk, it's nothing for us. In this Western Region Holy Assembly, we'll just be able to rely on some powerful seniors and get a share of the spoils. As for the rest, we can just watch the show."
At this point, the fat cultivator's gaze suddenly widened as he looked at Yang Zhen, who was approaching, and asked hesitantly, "This... fellow Daoist, you don't look well. Have you encountered any difficulties?"
Yang Zhen stared wide-eyed, sizing up the fat cultivator, and said, "You just said that the Western Region Holy Assembly needs to rely on some powerful seniors?"
The portly cultivator's eyes lit up, and he said, "Yes, everyone is looking for a powerful patron right now. Otherwise, they probably wouldn't even have a chance to get a piece of the pie in the Western Region Holy Assembly. Fellow Daoist, judging from your appearance, you've also come to the Western Region from somewhere else, right? How about joining us? I've heard that the North Isle..."
Yang Zhen waved his hand and said to the fat man, "You don't need to look for any seniors from North Isle anymore. There's a senior right here who values you highly. Why don't you follow this senior?"
The fat cultivator was taken aback, a look of astonishment on his face. He glanced at the Empress of Emperor Su Palace behind Yang Zhen, then at the Shameless Cat on the ground, and asked, "Where is this senior?"
Yang Zhen grinned and said, "Far away, yet right before my eyes!"
"You?"
The fat cultivator's eyes widened instantly, a look of astonishment on his face. He shook his head like a gyroscope and said, "Fellow Daoist, what are you joking about? You don't even look as old as me, how could you possibly be a senior?"
Yang Zhen chuckled and said, "You don't need to know if I'm older than you. Just do as I say, and this time at the Western Region Holy Assembly, this Sage of Saunter will lead you to show off and fly high."
The fat cultivator looked bewildered and was about to speak when Yang Zhen leaned closer and said in a deep voice, "The first thing is to test your abilities. Within two days, if you can spread a message throughout the entire Western Region, you will receive an unimaginable fortune."
"Wh... what message?" The fat cultivator and his companion looked at each other, not believing it at all, but also curious about what message Yang Zhen wanted them to pass on.
"Let that Sage of Saunter Saint Venerable Luo wash himself clean and wait for me, damn it! How dare he lay a finger on Sage of Saunter woman and even want to participate in the Heavenly Star Trial? Go tell him that with Sage of Saunter here, he will absolutely not pass the Heavenly Star Trial."
Upon hearing Yang Zhen's words, the fat cultivator gasped, staring at Yang Zhen in shock. He opened his mouth, but no words came out.
After saying these words, Yang Zhen led the Empress of Emperor Su Palace and the Shameless Cat away, asking as he walked, "How was it? Wasn't that arrogant enough?"
The Shameless Cat curled its lip and said, "I feel it's not quite enough."
"Digging up grass, isn't that arrogant enough?" Yang Zhen was taken aback, looking at the Shameless Cat in surprise.
The Shameless Cat nodded and said, "Why send a message? Just find that kid and deal with him directly."
Yang Zhen looked at the Shameless Cat with disdain and said, "You don't understand. Right now, Pan the kid is just showing off in front of one person. When this news spreads like wildfire, this Sage of Saunter will show off in front of the whole world. It's been so many years, how come you haven't improved at all?"
The Shameless Cat listened with excitement, muttering to itself, "Damn it, how come I didn't think of that? Kid, find a place to settle down first, and I'll personally deliver this message to you."
After saying that, before Yang Zhen could speak, that Shameless Cat vanished in a flash.