"Found you!"
As soon as Yang Zhen finished speaking, he suddenly stomped heavily on the ground, and the entire ground seemed to explode, sending a terrifying wave of earth rushing towards one direction in the black pool.
"What... what is this?"
Everyone stared in horror at the horrific scene before them.
Yang Zhen took a step forward, and the earth wave resembled a long dragon, tumbling and surging, with soil and rocks flying everywhere and air waves rolling.
The black pool seemed to have been impacted by something, and suddenly changed. A roar came, and a terrifying wave of water rushed out of the black pool, transforming into a ferocious beast resembling a tiger in mid-air. With a roar, it rushed towards the wave of water.
boom--!
The earth shook violently, and as the two collided, waves of violent air surged in all directions, causing everyone to hastily retreat.
Whether Yang Zhen triggered the restrictions of the Black Pool or not, the black waves of energy actually broke through the furthest distance, even engulfing the foremost Tribulation Transcendence Realm cultivator.
Amidst the violent shockwave, the cultivator let out a wail, lying on the ground clutching his head and roaring incessantly. His face was flushed red, and the veins on his body bulged.
"Not good, everyone, retreat immediately!" Elder Qian shouted angrily, suddenly leaping up and in three quick steps arriving in front of the hysterical cultivator, pulling him out of the way.
Yang Zhen chuckled, glanced at the monstrous water waves that had scattered, and said, "You've been tricked!"
As soon as he finished speaking, a much smaller wave of earth suddenly erupted from the original wave and rushed in the predetermined direction.
Everyone stared in disbelief, speechless.
"Damn it, Yang Zhen actually tricked even a True Essence Beast?"
"Otherwise, how would we get in? I can only say that the trap was brilliantly set, a truly ingenious one."
"This... there's actually such a way to break the formation! This old man has truly broadened his horizons. Young friend Yang's methods are indeed endless."
Amidst the murmurs of the crowd, the small wave of earth that Yang Zhen manipulated crashed into the black pool with a deafening roar. The entire pool seemed to have been struck in a fatal spot, and raging waves surged forth.
At the same time, the surrounding environment suddenly changed, with waves of black energy descending from the sky and enveloping the once lush green environment.
After the black shockwave dissipated, everyone gasped.
The atmosphere was somber, solemn, and deathly silent, exuding an extremely ancient and desolate aura. What appeared before them was a place resembling a mass grave.
Countless skeletons were piled up like a mountain, clearly belonging to people who died near the Black Pool.
A musty, pungent odor wafted over, causing many to turn away and gag.
"So this is the true face of the Black Pool?"
Everyone was startled, especially the cultivators who had followed Elder Qian out of the Sealed Land and then followed Yang Zhen in. They all turned pale, and the thought of coming to this hellish place time and time again sent chills down their spines.
"Now!" Yang Zhen suddenly said in a deep voice, "Those who want to enter the Black Pool, follow me!"
Yang Zhen Shameless Cat and threw it into the dark pool with a thud.
"Damn it, kid, you want to get me killed... damn it, gurgle..."
Seeing that Yang Zhen had thrown the Shameless Cat into the pool first, a group of people rushed towards the black pool. Even Lu Tianwei did not give up the opportunity and charged in.
Yang Zhen took a deep breath, leaped into the black pool with the others.
Darkness, endless darkness, and a deathly stillness enveloped Yang Zhen.
Yang Zhen, who entered the Black Pool, had not expected that there would be so many negative emotions within it.
Clearly, these negative emotions are left behind by those who died in the Black Pool, or by the sealed race beneath it.
This is the real culprit that drove even a powerful figure like Lu Qiju. However, now that Yang Zhen has temporarily broken the restrictions on the Black Pool, the influence of this negative emotion is no longer as terrifying as before.
After an unknown amount of time, the splashing sounds of water disappearing from Yang Zhen's ears, and just as Yang Zhen was about to lose all sensation in his body, he suddenly fell into a vast expanse.
A grotto-heaven!
This is a self-contained paradise, a vast and boundless mountain forest, as if Yang Zhen and the others had never entered the Black Pool at all, but had inexplicably arrived in a mountain forest.
Then, something happened that shocked Yang Zhen.
Within this grotto, streaks of dark blue light slowly began to illuminate, enveloping everyone within them.
Countless skeletons still retain their postures from life. In the palaces and pavilions of the mountains and forests, and even next to ordinary houses, many people are in various natural poses.
It was as if some powerful force had frozen time here for a moment.
Yang Zhen spread his Divine Sense and when he saw a couple, shirtless and bare-legged, locked in a passionate embrace inside a palace building, he became even more certain of his thoughts.
These people died without any pain, especially the young couple who were completely naked, whose faces were filled with ecstasy, clearly enjoying themselves before they died!
"This... is unbelievable, truly unbelievable!"
"These people look as if they just died; their skin isn't even damaged?"
"Impossible! These people have probably been dead for thousands of years. How could their bodies be so well-preserved?"
"There seems to be something strange here. Everyone, be careful."
"Look, isn't that a mountain gate?"
Someone shouted, and everyone's eyes turned in the direction the person was pointing, instantly becoming frenzied.
"It's the mountain gate, the mountain gate of the Undying Clan!"
The continuous cluster of buildings resembled a dilapidated mountain gate, and it was quite large, at least no smaller than that of a powerful race like the Ancient Spirit Clan.
"Quick, let's go check it out; maybe there are some clues."
Countless people rushed towards the mountain gate, while Yang Zhen carefully led the Shameless Cat away.
Elder Qian stared at Yang Zhen's departing figure with a wry smile. He exchanged a glance with Holy Maiden Thousand Spirits and said, "I'm going to the sect to check on things. You... are you going with Yang Zhen?"
After a moment's hesitation, the Holy Maiden Thousand Spirits nodded and said, "Alright!"
As she spoke, the Holy Maiden Thousand Spirits quietly walked in the direction Yang Zhen had left through the crowd.
Seeing this, Lu Tianwei's eyes flashed with suspicion and uncertainty. He said to Ji Yourong, "Junior Sister Ji, you and the others go to that sect first. I'll go see what that bastard Yang Zhen is up to this time."
Ji Yourong nodded, then took a deep look in the direction Yang Zhen had left. " Senior Brother Lu, be careful!"
Lu Tianwei laughed nonchalantly, then snorted coldly and said, "Don't worry, I have the Golden Life Talisman. Even if Yang Zhen dies, I won't."
The Shameless Cat, perched on Yang Zhen's shoulder, peeked furtively at the two people following behind. Its eyes widened as it said to Yang Zhen, "Kid, two people have followed us."
"Who?" Yang Zhen said nonchalantly.
" Qianling, that woman, and Lu Tianwei," the Shameless Cat said with a strange expression, "Where are we going?"
Yang Zhen chuckled and, instead of answering, asked, "Tell me, what's the most important place in a sect?"
"Damn!" The Shameless Cat's eyes suddenly lit up. "The most important place is, of course, the treasure vault and the place where Cultivation Method arts techniques are stored. But these places are extremely hidden and full of dangers. Do you know where it is?"
Yang Zhen nodded and said, "I not only know where it is, but I also know how to get in. Do you believe me?"
"I believe you, a hundred times! But what about the last two?" the Shameless Cat muttered resentfully.
"You Shameless Cat, how can you be so selfish? It's their freedom to come along. There are only two of us; do you think we can empty an entire treasure vault?"
"Damn it, how am I selfish? No... no, you wouldn't be that kind, kid." The Shameless Cat looked at Yang Zhen with a puzzled expression, then suddenly widened its eyes. "They can't get in?"