Auras, like ripples on water, radiated outwards from beneath Yang Zhen's feet in all directions.
When the aura subsided, the surrounding environment had completely changed.
The dilapidated ruins, though seemingly lifelike, blend seamlessly with the surrounding desolate mountains and forests. No one who comes here would believe that this place actually contains the sealed Mountain and River Court, let alone any secret treasures.
It's a desolate place, not even in the wild.
Master Tie and the female demon exchanged a glance; this place could only be described with this word.
What surprised Master Tie Master Tie the female demon was not the change in environment, but the fact that it was so realistic. Even though they watched Yang Zhen activate the formation, they instantly forgot the exact location of the seal, and they couldn't even remember what the images originally looked like.
It was terrifyingly powerful; describing it as a masterpiece of nature would not be an exaggeration. Most importantly, the two looked at each other in disbelief and found no trace of abnormality in the True Essence energy.
In other words, two powerful cultivators at the Peak Mahayana Realm had failed to discover that this place had actually set up a magic array.
"Incredible, truly incredible, young friend Yang, how... how did you do that?" Master Tie asked with a look of astonishment and uncertainty. After asking, he paused for a moment, then smiled wryly and said, "I was presumptuous. I never expected young friend Yang to have such a high level of skill in formations. I admire you!"
How did he manage to do such a thing? Let alone Yang Zhen, no one else would answer Master Tie's question. It concerns the secret of one's own cultivation; who would be willing to reveal it?
Just like how even if Master Tie and Yang Zhen's relationship progressed further, he would never tell Yang Zhen about the Cultivation Method he practiced; this is the greatest taboo among cultivators.
Even someone as old and accomplished as Master Tie was surprised and subconsciously asked this question, which shows how shocking the magic array set up by Yang Zhen was to him.
Yang Zhen seemed not to have heard Master Tie's words, staring strangely at the formation before him, muttering to himself, "Damn, it seems we've gone a bit too far. Even if the remnants of the Mountain and River Court manage to break the seal, they might not be able to escape this formation..."
At this point, Yang Zhen pursed his lips and muttered, "Whatever, the favor has already been repaid. Whether they come out or not is none of Sage of Saunter business!"
Master Tie and the female demon were dumbfounded, while the Shameless Cat chuckled beside them, "No way they can get out! I really don't know how you're so clever, coming up with such a complicated illusion array. I'm impressed!"
Yang Zhen was somewhat surprised that the Shameless Cat would express admiration. It was just a formation that Yang Zhen had set up on a whim, using the Earth Treasury Technique and the Profound Principles Chapter. With the formation plates of Yang Zhen and the Shameless Cat, the people of the Mountain and Mountain and River Court would not be able to escape without being told. However, it would probably not be so simple for them to get out.
The once magnificent Mountain and River Court has been ravaged by the Black Sandstorm. Although the High Antiquity Demonic Runes High Antiquity Demonic Runes been sealed within the body of the Evil Shadow Black Taotie, they have still left behind the black sand.
In the end, Master Tie and Yang Zhen and the others filled almost every available space on their bodies before they were able to clean up the black sand that had covered the ground.
Yang Zhen grinned from ear to ear. This trip to find the Shameless Cat had been incredibly fruitful. He not only obtained a Ten-Thousand-Year Dao Source Fruit Tree but also High Antiquity Demonic Runes. Now, he had even refined the Mountains and Rivers Painting. With the black sand all over the place, Yang Zhen had become an absolute tycoon among tycoons.
Master Tie approached Yang Zhen with a smile and said, "Young friend Yang, is there anything else to do?"
Yang Zhen nodded and said, "I need to go to Mountain and River City, and then I'll go to Heavenly Snow Sacred Domain."
Master Tie took a deep breath and said solemnly, "Young friend Yang, you must be extra careful on your journey to the Heavenly Snow Sacred Domain."
"Huh?" Yang Zhen was taken aback and asked, "Are the people of the Heavenly Snow Sacred Domain all unreasonable?"
Master Tie laughed heartily and said, "That's not necessarily true. The world is vast, and while there are many unreasonable people, there are also many people who understand the greater good. However, the Heavenly Snow Sacred Domain has grand ambitions this time, so it's better to be safe than sorry. Young friend Yang, just be careful."
Yang Zhen nodded and casually asked, "What are your plans, fellow villager?"
Hearing Yang Zhen's words, Master Tie chuckled and exchanged a glance with the female demon, saying, "Now that I have borne all the responsibilities, my only plan is to wait here for a while and see how many people from the Mountain and River Court are still alive."
Yang Zhen Yang Zhen taken aback and was about to speak when Master Tie interrupted him, laughing heartily, "Young friend Yang, rest assured, if nothing unexpected happens, I will go to the Heavenly Snow Sacred Domain. After all, this matter concerns the life and death of North Isle, and I don't want to miss this grand event."
"That's fine then." Yang Zhen took a deep breath and said to Master Tie and the other man, "Shall we part ways here?"
Master Tie laughed heartily and said, "Farewell."
Mountain and River City is one of the major cities in North Isle. Because it is built among towering mountains and surrounded by the majestic landscape, it appears magnificent and grand. Various buildings stand majestically among the millions of mountains, lined up one after another, making people's blood boil.
Yang Zhen really liked this city; it was like a scene from a Hollywood blockbuster, except that he could now fly.
One of the most notable features of Mountain and River City is Mountain and River City consistently excellent public security; incidents of damage to the public environment are virtually nonexistent throughout the year.
To enter Mountain and River City, one must pass through a Heavenly Gate, like the Southern Heavenly Gate in mythology, and undergo extremely strict scrutiny.
Yang Zhen stood atop the Southern Heavenly Gate, staring blankly at a smiling woman in front of him, and said with a bewildered expression, "So, just because my Yang Zhen, you won't let me in?"
"Yes." The young woman nodded, looking both interested and somewhat embarrassed, and said, "Young Master Yang, this is a new regulation from Mountain and River City. Please understand!"
Dried pears are refreshing!
Understand? How do you understand it?
What do you mean by "understand"?
Yang Zhen stared blankly at the group of menacing cultivators behind the young woman, pointing to himself in bewilderment and asking, "Why is there such a rule that everyone Yang Zhen can't go in, or is it just me, Yang Zhen, who can't go in?"
The young woman smiled and said, "It's not that anyone Yang Zhen can go in."
Yang Zhen suddenly realized and said, "That's good. I misspoke earlier. Actually... my Yang Zhen!"
"Wh... what?" The young woman's smile vanished for the first time, and she stared at Yang Zhen with a completely bewildered expression.
Yang Zhen pushed the young woman away and said, "I misspoke earlier. My Yang Buzhen. I spoke too quickly and forgot a word. May I go in now?"
Boom boom boom!
Behind the young woman, a group of cultivators unleashed terrifying waves of energy. Their True Essence surged violently, creating a faint sense of interconnectedness, which startled Yang Zhen.
No wonder Mountain and River City dared to send a group of the Tribulation Transcendence Realm cultivators to guard the gate; they really do have something going for them.
Yang Zhen's intense curiosity was genuine; this was his first time in Mountain and River City, so why was he being targeted like this?
Damn it, if there's really nothing wrong, Yang Zhen would definitely want to figure out what happened. Right now, Feng Lingqiao's grandfather is waiting for him to rescue him, so this matter can wait.
Buzz!
A deep sword cry rang out, and all the Tribulation Transcendence Realm experts along the way collapsed to the ground, including the pretty little girl who had a lovely smile. She lay on the ground with a thud, her face flushed and her lips curved in a smile, clearly having a wonderful dream that would make others envious.
Yang Zhen, carrying the Great Deficiency Sword, swaggered in with the Shameless Cat, leaving the surrounding onlookers completely bewildered.
The passive skill "Daydream" for the Great Deficiency Sword is becoming increasingly useful.