The sound was crisp and melodious, yet carried a ethereal and profound quality, coming from all directions, making it impossible to discern the direction.
Great Master Su and Tian Rou's expressions changed simultaneously. Standing on the flying boat, they looked around in surprise and uncertainty, their expressions filled with solemnity and worry.
Yang Zhen exclaimed "Huh?" and shook his head, looking in a certain direction in mid-air, saying, "This 'Sage of Saunter' was just stating the truth, why don't you believe me? Miss, you should come down. Standing so high up in mid-air must be tiring!"
Upon hearing Yang Zhen's words, Tian Rou and Great Master Su were startled and looked up at the sky, but saw nothing. They turned to look at Yang Zhen and saw him still looking in a certain direction with a playful expression, and hesitated.
That place... had nothing there!
"Kindness?"
The newcomer was clearly a woman. She let out a soft "hmm" and gradually revealed herself, looking at Yang Zhen with a strange expression. "How did you find me?"
" Senior Sister Ding!"
Great Master Su and Tian Rou both exclaimed in unison, looking at the person coming from mid-air with excited expressions. Instead of worry, their faces became happy.
The person called Senior Sister Ding was a powerful expert in the Spirit Wandering State, but she appeared exceptionally strong. At least, Great Master Su was also in the Spirit Wandering State, was no match for this woman.
It's like comparing a delicate, fresh cabbage to a stunningly beautiful jade cabbage—there's simply no comparison.
Senior Sister Ding wasn't very old, looking no more than thirty, but her aura was extremely calm. Even Yang Zhen was surprised, not expecting that there really was someone with such a calm aura.
Yang Zhen had been deliberately suppressing his cultivation level all along, fearing that an unstable foundation would lead to future troubles. If he had been like an ordinary person, indulging in food and drink and cultivating recklessly, with his talent, he would probably have already transcended the tribulation by now.
But... with no one to protect him, this kind of cramming-style cultivation makes his tribulation a near-death experience—no, it's practically suicide!
Even the Sage of Saunter Yang was scared!
The woman before him was different. Although she wasn't strikingly beautiful enough to tempt anyone to commit a crime at first glance, the aura she exuded was unlike anything Yang Zhen had ever seen. Of course, there was another woman similar to the one before him, but whose aura and strength were not as pronounced. That woman was Mo Xueling from Ink Pool Peak.
Could it be that these truly major sects have already considered emphasizing foundational training?
Yang Zhen was sizing up Senior Sister Ding, and Senior Sister Ding was also sizing up Yang Zhen. They slowly landed on the flying boat, greeted Great Master Su and Tian Rou, and the three of them immediately started chattering away, turning the scene into a lively drama.
Clearly, they knew each other, which put Yang Zhen at ease. Otherwise, based on what he just said, he probably would have gotten into a fight with their disciples before even entering the Spirit Learning Palace.
The three glanced at Yang Zhen from time to time, especially Senior Sister Ding, whose surprise grew stronger. She then slowly walked towards Yang Zhen, staring at him and saying, "This must be Fellow Daoist Yang Zhen Yang Zhen. He is indeed extraordinary. However, it's best not to let the others in the Spirit Learning Palace hear what you just said, otherwise it might cause unnecessary misunderstandings."
Great Master Su suppressed a smile and said, " Yang Zhen, you're lucky to have met Senior Sister Ding. If it were any other senior brother or sister, you'd probably have been expelled from the Spirit Learning Mountain Range by now."
Yang Zhen curled his lip indifferently and muttered, "Can't I even speak the truth!"
"You..." Senior Sister Ding glared at her, then chuckled and said, "Alright, your talent is indeed quite good, and it's said that you've even comprehended the Star Literary Talent Qi, making you a rare genius. Come with me, the Old Palace Master's birthday is approaching, and we're quite busy. Yunlan and Xiao Rou, you two are about to join the Spirit Learning Palace, so you'll be considered half-disciples, and you can help us with some matters!"
The two nodded hastily. Great Master Su's image had completely collapsed. She was no longer a dignified and elegant young lady from a prominent family. Instead, she had become a quirky and mischievous junior sister.
Su Yunlan, that's a nice name!
Over the next two days, Yang Zhen explored almost the entire Spirit Learning Mountain Range. The more he explored, the more he could feel the vastness and expanse of the Spirit Learning Mountain Range. Moreover, the environment was beautiful, and everywhere was filled with rich True Essence of heaven and earth, making people linger and forget to leave.
At the same time, Yang Zhen also fully understood how terrifying the influence of the old palace master of the Spirit Learning Palace was. In the past two days, countless flying boats came from afar and landed in every place in the Spirit Learning Mountain Range. All kinds of powerful figures came together. Yang Zhen alone saw no less than fifty experts in the Tribulation Transcendence Realm.
After returning from his trip that day, Yang Zhen actually encountered someone even more terrifying than Spirit Wandering Realm, standing alone in mid-air, the surrounding air seemingly frozen.
It was a middle-aged man with a gloomy expression on his face. He stood alone in the air, seemingly oblivious to everyone below him. He glanced at the entire Spirit Learning Palace with a deep look, sighed softly, and turned to leave!
Peak Tribulation Transcendence Realm!
Celestial Person Realm!
The appearance of this powerful figure attracted the attention of almost everyone. All the guests who were visiting the back mountain stared in astonishment at his retreating figure, deeply horrified.
If the Spirit Wandering State is the distinction between true powerhouses and ordinary people, then the Celestial Person Realm signifies an existence of unparalleled strength.
Like everyone else, Yang Zhen stared in astonishment at the middle-aged man who let out a soft sigh in mid-air, his eyes gleaming with curiosity.
It is said that cultivators in the Celestial Person Realm can achieve Unity of Heaven and Man, possessing an inexhaustible supply of True Essence from heaven and earth. With a wave of their hand, they can move mountains and fill seas, their methods are profound Tongxuan, and it is no exaggeration to call them great powers.
Such a person can attract everyone's attention with just a casual sigh; he's truly amazing!
Yang Zhen clicked his tongue in amazement, then turned and returned to his residence, only to find two men with long faces.
Forget about Su Yunlan; this woman is actually a complete drama queen, her whole being is acting talent. Tian Rou also has her face downcast now, looking very disappointed and helpless.
Yang Zhen asked in surprise, "What happened? Did someone cook you?"
Su Yunlan glared at Yang Zhen and said, "How come you don't care at all about the birthday celebration?"
Yang Zhen pursed his lips and said, "Why bother about this? Even if I don't care, it will still be held. Does the Spirit Learning Palace stop holding the event just because I don't care about the birthday celebration?"
Su Yunlan shook her head and smiled wryly, "It's not a matter of whether to hold it or not. Throughout history, many powerful figures have descended, and many highly respected predecessors have also come. This year's birthday celebration... we... will not be able to attend!"
"Huh?" Yang Zhen was taken aback. "What do you mean I can't participate?"
Tian Rou pouted, looking somewhat unhappy, and said, "We're not qualified to participate. Even the birthday gifts for the old palace master were only delivered by his disciples."
Yang Zhen was stunned, then pointed to his own nose and said in astonishment, "Even this 'Sage of Saunter ' isn't qualified?"
The two were stunned for a moment, looked at each other, and then burst into giggles, filling the air with laughter and creating a lively atmosphere.
Su Yunlan, supporting Tian Rou's shoulders and panting, said, "Senior Yang, may I ask if you possess the profound Tongxuan? Do you have a powerful sect behind you? Are you renowned throughout the Youzhou Continent? Or... do you have some extraordinary gift to present to the old palace master?"
"No... I... never... loved..." Yang Zhen's expression grew increasingly strange. He cursed and said, "Damn it, what kind of Sage of Saunter birthday celebration is this? This Sage of Saunter doesn't care! I'm putting it out there: if no one Sage of Saunter Sage of Saunter today, I'm not going!"