In the Jade Pool Holy Land, everyone looked at Luo Jin and Yang Zhen with strange expressions, their gazes filled with an indescribable solemnity.
Luo Jin suddenly smiled, stared at Yang Zhen, and said, "I was presumptuous in today's matter, but luckily you arrived early. I haven't been a fool yet. I'll leave the matter of the Jade Radiance Lock to you."
At this point, Luo Jin gave the Third Holy Maiden a deep look, snorted softly, and turned to the Yaoguang Holy Lord, saying, "Holy Lord, now that Yang Zhen has arrived, the matter of the Yao Jade Radiance Lock is no longer my concern. I have heard of Yang Zhen's talent, and I believe that with his strength, he is fully capable of unlocking the Jade Radiance Lock and helping the Yaoguang Holy Land obtain its ancestral inheritance."
Everyone stared at Luo Jin in disbelief. No one had expected that Luo Jin could handle the situation so calmly and methodically under such circumstances.
The Yaoguang Holy Lord hesitated, a hint of embarrassment on his face. Luo Jin, however, didn't give the Yaoguang Holy Land a chance to speak, instead turning to Elder Luo and saying, "World Honored One, has this junior handled things properly?"
Elder Luo laughed heartily, gave Yang Zhen a deep look, snorted softly, narrowed his eyes, and said, "I told you, you have full authority to handle this matter. You can use all available methods and means. However, you are still young; you should still have some vigor."
Upon hearing this, everyone around looked on in shock, staring at Luo Jin with suspicion and uncertainty.
Elder Luo has made his point very clear: Jade Pool Holy Land didn't give Luo Jin any face, so why should Luo Jin give Yang Zhen any face?
Regardless of Luo Jin's motives, he genuinely wanted to help the Yaoguang Holy Land.
Now that Yang Zhen has arrived, and the Third Holy Maiden are completely infatuated with Yang Zhen, this situation is like a giant slap in the face to Luo Jin.
Moreover, since Yang Zhen provoked him first, Luo Jin's decision not to reprimand her on the spot already demonstrates his great composure.
The atmosphere suddenly became heavy. Luo Jin stood there, stunned, his face full of confusion.
Everyone was puzzled as to why Luo Jin had such a strange expression.
Only Yang Zhen, the Empress of Emperor Su Palace, and the Third Holy Maiden of Jade Pool Holy Lord were able to discern a clue.
Yang Zhen exclaimed, "Wow! He actually broke through! He's a genius!"
A hearty laugh rang out, and a monstrous wave of energy suddenly erupted from Luo Jin's body. As it surged and churned, it shot straight into the sky, roaring and howling like a mad dragon in the heavens, causing frequent celestial phenomena.
Elder Luo showed a hint of satisfaction, but also said with some surprise, "Since ancient times, no one can predict gains and losses. I never expected you to have such good fortune."
The Shameless Cat's eyes widened, and with a "whoosh," it exclaimed, "Kid, this guy's talent isn't any worse than yours. To break through under these circumstances, either dying in silence or exploding in silence—you're really going all out with this dog food!"
Yang Zhen glanced at the Shameless Cat and said, "Get lost! What do you mean by 'spreading dog food a bit too much'? Did I spread dog food?"
The Shameless Cat muttered, "Did you even say anything? Don't you have any conscience?"
Empress of Emperor Su Palace gave Yang Zhen a deep look and said, " The Yaoguang Holy Land has gone a bit too far."
Upon hearing this, everyone around gasped and turned to look at the Yaoguang Holy Lord with strange expressions.
The Yaoguang Holy Lord's face was ashen; how could he possibly explain this situation?
The Third Holy Maiden hesitated, but upon seeing Yang Zhen's gaze, they swallowed back the words that were on the tip of their tongues.
Yang Zhen waved his hand and said, "In my hometown, there's a saying you can listen to."
Empress of Emperor Su Palace was taken aback and asked, "What did you say?"
Yang Zhen glanced at Luo Jin calmly and said, "This saying is true... It's easy to draw a dragon or a tiger, but hard to draw their bones; it's easy to know a person's face, but hard to know their heart. Some people appear magnanimous on the surface, seemingly able to endure even the greatest injustices and repay evil with kindness, like a great philanthropist, but in reality, they are just petty-minded!"
At this point, Yang Zhen pinched his thumb and forefinger together, leaving a small gap, and gestured to the Empress of Emperor Su Palace.
This statement is quite clear, obviously referring to Luo Jin.
The people around him showed resentment and glared angrily at Yang Zhen.
" Yang Zhen, don't go too far. Saint Venerable Luo is magnanimous; he has already done more than enough by not pursuing your provocation, yet you want to slander him?"
"I'm so disappointed. I thought you, Yang Zhen, were a real man, but I never expected you to be so pathetic."
As the criticism grew, a clean-looking young monk stepped forward, bowed, and said to Yang Zhen, "Benefactor Yang, you have greatly disappointed me."
"Huh? Who is this master?" Yang Zhen asked, looking completely bewildered.
After the young monk emerged, most of the people around him looked shocked, and many even subconsciously took a half step back.
Upon hearing Yang Zhen's words, the young monk smiled, clasped his hands together, and said, "This humble monk Jin Chanzi."
Oh my!
I've heard so much about you!
Yang Zhen looked surprised and hurriedly put his hands together and shouted "Amitabha," but Jin Chanzi was dumbfounded. He then remembered that the world's ruler did not believe in Buddha.
"So it's Master Jin Chanzi! I've heard so much about you. But how could this Sage of Saunter disappoint you?"
Luo Jin's momentum was still breaking through, and he was about to enter the Final Step stage, which made everyone gasp and also aroused their curiosity about Yang Zhen and Jin Chanzi.
Yang Zhen said that Luo Jin could only know a person's face but not their heart, Jin Chanzi said that Yang Zhen was disappointing, while Jin Chanzi himself was incorruptible and had no intention of getting involved in the matter, living a carefree life.
What on earth are these three people up to?
Jin Chanzi glanced at Luo Jin, gave a respectful greeting, and said, "I've heard that Benefactor Yang acts with unconventional and unpredictable methods, and even has some connection with my Chan Sect. Why are you so petty and narrow-minded as to slander Layman Luo?"
Yang Zhen rolled his eyes at Jin Chanzi and said, "Which ear of yours heard this ' Sage of Saunter' slander Luo Jin?"
"This one!"
Jin Chanzi said with a smile.
Yang Zhen nodded, squinted at Jin Chanzi, and said, "Master Jin Chanzi, are you deaf?"
Upon hearing this, everyone was shocked.
Are these two about to debate?
"Not deaf!" Jin Chanzi radiated golden light, his appearance solemn and dignified, looking at Yang Zhen with a smile.
Yang Zhen squinted and asked again, "Master Jin Chanzi, is he blind?"
"Not blind!"
Jin Chanzi's smile widened as he stared at Yang Zhen and said, "Benefactor Yang, do you have anything else to say?"
when!
A resounding bell echoed through the heavens and earth, and patterns flashed above Jin Chanzi's head, condensing into a halo of light.
The aura of solemnity and majesty evoked a sense of reverence, and countless people stared blankly at Jin Chanzi and Yang Zhen.
It was obvious that Yang Zhen was now weaker than Jin Chanzi in terms of momentum.
To debate with Jin Chanzi would be nothing short of foolish.
Luo Jin, standing to the side, wore a smug expression as he looked at Yang Zhen, as if he had everything under control.
Let's see how Yang Zhen answers.
Empress of Emperor Su Palace frowned, and the Third Holy Maiden stepped forward to Yang Zhen's side.
The atmosphere around them became heavy.
Yang Zhen suddenly spread his hands and said with a grin, "Since you are neither deaf nor blind, Master Jin Chanzi, have you ever seen this thing before?"
"This is..."
Jin Chanzi suddenly shuddered and staggered back three steps, the halo above his head shattering.
In Yang Zhen's palm, a worm the size of a mung bean was struggling to open its eyes, looking around in a daze.