Yes, it's a certainty that Yang Zhen didn't break through to the Emperor Realm.
If everyone had known beforehand that Yang Zhen was about to break through to the Emperor Realm, they would have thought the same thing.
Breaking through to the Emperor Realm is not as simple as undergoing tribulation, nor is it simply a matter of increasing power; it requires a specific opportunity.
So what exactly is the opportunity to break through to the Emperor Realm?
It varies from person to person.
Some people experience life and death, dying nine times and gaining enlightenment, before comprehending the power of heaven and earth and hearing the Dao in a single day.
Some people have seen through the Samsara and no longer care about the power of heaven and earth; instead, they have gained the power of heaven and earth.
Some even die Mortal Transformation mortals, only to cultivate anew and thus gain control of the power of heaven and earth, thereby breaking through to the Emperor Realm in one fell swoop.
In short, no one achieves a breakthrough so easily.
Yang Zhen won't do either!
Because this is the Principle of Heaven and Earth in the Great Wilderness World!
Compared to Yang Zhen's inability to break through to the Emperor Realm, everyone was more curious about how Yang Zhen survived the World-Destroying Heavenly Punishment.
At this moment, the Great Emperor of the Eastern Wilderness suddenly spoke up and asked, "Boy, with your strength, you should absolutely not be able to survive the World-Destroying Heavenly Punishment. How did you manage to do it?"
No one noticed that Yang Zhen's flesh and blood were recovering at a speed visible to the naked eye.
This is a symbol of successfully overcoming the tribulation, but Yang Zhen's recovery ability is truly terrifying.
While everyone waited for Yang Zhen's answer, a new layer of skin had already grown on Yang Zhen's body.
It looks... the kind of thing that makes you want to take a bite.
The women present, in particular, were fascinated; the sheen of the panel, the terrifying power surging beneath its jade-like smoothness, made them want to rub their faces against it.
Oh dear, I'm so shy!
Fortunately, no one around was paying attention to the woman beside him; all eyes were fixed on Yang Zhen's face.
At this moment, Yang Zhen took a deep breath and said, "It's a bit of a pity. We were just a little short of refining that ferocious beast."
Upon hearing this, the scene fell into a deathly silence, followed by a collective gasp.
Even the Great Emperor of the Eastern Wilderness was stunned. He opened his mouth, and the roasted meat in his mouth fell out. If the Great Emperor of the Eastern Wilderness hadn't reacted quickly, the Shameless Cat would have seized the opportunity to snatch the meat away.
"The room is cold..." The Great Emperor of the Eastern Wilderness hurriedly took the roasted meat, glared at the Shameless Cat, and turned to look at Yang Zhen, saying, "Impossible, you were actually refining the Heaven and Earth Ferocious Beast World-Destroying Heavenly Punishment just now?"
Yang Zhen nodded and said, "How novel! How could I get injured if I didn't refine it?"
The Great Emperor of the Eastern Wilderness paused for a moment, about to speak, when Yang Zhen waved his hand and said, "Don't worry about these details, it's already a failed refinement anyway."
It was indeed a failure.
When Yang Zhen entered the world-destroying beast, he sensed a trace of the spirit of heaven and earth. This thing could be refined, just like the spirit of the Evil Shadow Black Taotie, but the spirit of heaven and earth was much Niu Bi.
Yang Zhen tried his best, but the thing refused to submit, so Yang Zhen had no choice but to shatter it.
However, Yang Zhen could sense that the spirit of heaven and earth had only shattered in form, but its true form had not disappeared.
In other words, there will be a next time.
Next time, you won't be so lucky, little guy.
The Great Emperor of the Eastern Wilderness looked Yang Zhen up and down for a long time before sighing and saying, "Boy, it's not easy to break through to the Emperor Realm. What are your plans now? Why don't you stay by my side while I choose a place to refine a world, which will be like going through Great Tribulation of Heaven and Earth."
Upon hearing this, everyone around rushed forward and pushed the prepared offerings in front of the Great Emperor of the Eastern Wilderness.
The Great Emperor of the Eastern Wilderness and Yang Zhen were taken aback. They looked at each other, both seeing the confusion in each other's eyes.
Just a moment later, Yang Zhen knew what these people in front of him wanted to do.
Seeing the numerous sect leaders and holy lords fawning over him, Yang Zhen suddenly winked at the Great Emperor of the Eastern Wilderness and said, "Fellow villager, I appreciate your Sage of Saunter. Following you might make things a bit easier, but with Sage of Saunter to support, it's a bit inconvenient. So Sage of Saunter, I plan to refine a place myself."
"What?"
Everyone present was stunned by Yang Zhen's words.
The Great Emperor of the Eastern Wilderness was also taken aback. He looked Yang Zhen up and down, then suddenly burst into laughter, patting Yang Zhen on the shoulder and saying, "Boy, you are the most interesting lad I have seen in all these years. It's not impossible for you to refine the heavens and earth, but you must first break through to the Emperor Realm, right?"
Everyone around burst out laughing.
Yes, refining the heavens and earth isn't impossible, but one must first break through to the Emperor Realm, right?
How can someone who isn't even at the Emperor Realm refine the heavens and earth?
To refine the world, the minimum requirement is to master the power of the Emperor Realm. The more proficient and powerful the Emperor Realm power is, the higher the chance of successfully refining the world.
At this moment, the people around Yang Zhen weren't laughing at him; they just thought Yang Zhen was somewhat... cute.
Who would have thought that Yang Zhen, who has always been arrogant and domineering to the point of being out of control, would have such an adorable side?
What's this?
Where there's a will, there's a way.
Yang Zhen's courage is commendable, but if he wants to break through to the Emperor Realm, he might succeed tomorrow if he's lucky, or he might not be able to break through for ten, a hundred, or even a thousand or ten thousand years.
Otherwise, who knows why the Nine Dragons Saint Venerable and the Three Flowers Holy Maiden didn't try to break through to the Emperor Realm?
After all, breaking through to the Emperor Realm gives one more options when facing Great Tribulation of Heaven and Earth.
Of the tens of thousands of people present, almost everyone laughed, except for the cultivators who hadn't heard Yang Zhen speak and were still looking bewildered.
That's truly the most interesting thing I've heard all year.
Didn't you see the Great Emperor of the Eastern Wilderness was smiling?
Of course, everyone laughed except for one cat.
The Shameless Cat's eyes gleamed brightly as it approached Yang Zhen with a look of wild joy, raising its head and asking, "Kid, you've found your opportunity?"
Yang Zhen nodded, winked at the Great Emperor of the Eastern Wilderness, and said, "I knew you wouldn't believe me, but never mind, let me break through first!"
Wait until you break through first?
Upon hearing this, the surrounding crowd laughed even more unrestrainedly.
Everyone knew that Xiaoxiao would be fine under these circumstances. Although Yang Zhen was insidious, despicable, shameless, and utterly despicable, he was truly loyal to his own people, the kind who would risk his life for them at any time.
At this moment, a bearded man chuckled and said to Yang Zhen, "Kid, if you really can break through to the Emperor Realm, Laozi 'll give you all these tributes, nothing else."
"Yes, and mine too!"
"And mine too!"
"This Holy Lord is going all out. It doesn't matter who I follow, Yang Zhen or not. I find it exciting to follow you!"
"Me too!"
Count me in too!
Everyone chimed in, one after another, though most of it was in jest.
The Shameless Cat glared at everyone and angrily retorted, "You guys really deserve a beating! You clearly promised from the beginning that if Yang Zhen were undergoing his tribulation, you would give Yang Zhen these offerings. Now you're not only going back on your word, but you've also added extra conditions?"
The bearded man chuckled, scratching his head, and said, "Even if we don't think about ourselves, we still have to think about the people who feed and care for our men, right?"
"Yeah, how could you break through so easily? We were just saying it casually. If you're so capable, show us how you break through right now."
"Yeah, yeah, show us your breakthrough now!"
Hearing what was being said around him, the Shameless Cat was so angry he wanted to hit someone.
Yang Zhen didn't care at all, grinned, and said, "Let's get this Sage of Saunter started!"