Yang Zhen followed closely behind Gong Sanhe, behaving as obediently as a country boy visiting the city for the first time, which made the three of them look at him with strange expressions.
He possesses the legacy of the Mountain-Moving Daoist Daoist, has mysterious Earth Treasury Technique, is a successor of the Heavenly Spring Sacred Land, and is also a disciple of Duan Sihai, Spirit Transformation Realm expert. Such a formidable figure, no matter how you look at him, is actually as afraid as a timid mouse.
Ding Chun hesitated several times, seemingly wanting to speak but then stopping himself, leaving even Wen Yuning puzzled. Gong Sanhe, however, was unconcerned and asked hesitantly, "Why is young friend Li so cautious? We... haven't arrived yet!"
Yang Zhen knew they hadn't arrived yet, but he was still a little uneasy. Damn it, who knew if those Deadpools were after him? If not, that would be fine, but if they were, those guys seemed to all possess a kind of Ninjutsu -like martial art, appearing and disappearing without a trace. How could he not be worried?
Upon hearing Gong Sanhe's question, Yang Zhen chuckled and replied, "Please don't be offended, senior. I'm used to keeping a low profile, and I've always been this careful!"
Gong Sanhe suddenly understood, nodded, and said admiringly, "It's truly rare to understand such a principle at such a young age. There are countless talented and extraordinary people in the world, and being humble is a good thing. This is something that the disciples of my Ancient Life Sect should learn!"
Ding Chun was dumbfounded by Yang Zhen's words, staring at him with a completely bewildered expression.
Is he low-key?
Is this what being low-key means?
Even Elder Gong couldn't find the Heavenly Secret Lock, but he could find it with just a few bucks and a handful of grass, and he claimed to be 80% certain. How could someone so high-profile claim to be low-key?
But Elder Gong actually believed it!
Ding Chun's expression became increasingly flamboyant. If this ' Li Cangxu ' in front of him was considered low-key, then wouldn't he be so low-key that he had no presence in the world?
Thinking of this, Ding Chun looked at Gong Sanhe with a strange expression, only to see Gong Sanhe looking at him. He immediately felt a sense of unease.
Sure enough, Gong Sanhe looked at Ding Chun and continued, "Especially you, Ding Chun, whether it's your realm and cultivation, or your talent and aptitude, you are among the best in the Ancient Life Sect. However, your only flaw is that you are too arrogant. You should learn from Li Xiaoyou in this regard."
"I... this..." Ding Chun looked at Gong Sanhe blankly. Seeing the solemn expression on Gong Sanhe's face, he didn't dare to say a word and could only bite the bullet and say, "Yes, I will follow Elder Gong's teachings!"
Yang Zhen slowed his pace, patted Ding Chun on the shoulder, and said, "Brother, don't be reluctant to listen. You're never too old to learn. In our Heavenly Spring Sacred Land, there's a saying: 'An elder in the family is a treasure.' Another saying goes: 'He who does not heed the advice of elders will suffer the consequences.' So..."
"So what?" Ding Chun said through gritted teeth.
"Therefore, your words are invaluable advice, senior. You should listen to them carefully!" Yang Zhen said earnestly.
Damn it, look at this bastard! He's so eloquent, he's got Elder Gong all smiles in just a few words. He's really... really... infuriating Ding Chun.
Wen Yuning to the side, covered her mouth and chuckled. The conversation was harmless, but upon closer examination, it contained profound truths, especially the two sentences Yang Zhen had uttered. Elder Gong was clearly pleased, stroking his long beard with a broad smile.
Ding Chun felt a bitter taste in his mouth, but he couldn't say a word at that moment, so he could only glare at Yang Zhen with his head down.
Yang Zhen acted as if he hadn't seen him, and approached Elder Gong, saying, "Senior's cultivation level is profound, I admire you greatly. Are we almost there?"
Elder Gong chuckled, gave Yang Zhen a meaningful look, and said, "If this is the location you're looking for, we can get there by going down. However, that place is shrouded in poisonous miasma, so the three of you need to be extra careful."
Yang Zhen smiled and said, "Senior, you are overthinking it. Even if I were to go to such a place, I would not dare to go rashly. I would be extremely careful."
The environment below was clearly visible; it was filled with poisonous miasma, and a pinkish one at that, which gave one a chilling feeling.
What surprised and bewildered Yang Zhen the most was that this godforsaken place was completely devoid of life; in other words, there wasn't even a single insect here.
Only a few things that looked like thorns lived haphazardly all over the mountains and fields.
In places like this, it's easy to be both highly vigilant and easily let your guard down. If those Deadpools really catch up, Yang Zhen could very well be caught off guard and suffer a setback. Damn it, I have to be careful.
"Kindness?"
Elder Gong suddenly let out a soft exclamation, staring at a certain spot below, and muttered to himself, "I never expected this. The Heavenly Secret Lock, which the world has been searching for for tens of thousands of years, is actually in such an inconspicuous place."
"Found it?"
"Really here?"
Yang Zhen and Ding Chun spoke at the same time, exchanged a glance, and even Wen Yuning behind them showed a look of surprise and looked at Yang Zhen in disbelief.
Gong Sanhe's face clearly showed surprise as well. He nodded with a smile and said, "The three of you, come down with me to take a look. Be sure to pay attention to safety, stay alert, and don't let your guard down for a moment!"
Yang Zhen nodded and followed Gong Sanhe into the poisonous miasma. He immediately held his breath and focused his mind, clearing his mind of all distractions.
Ding Chun and Wen Yuning's expressions changed. They exchanged a glance, both seeing disbelief in each other's eyes.
Even Gong Sanhe exclaimed in surprise, turning to look at Yang Zhen and praising him greatly. "Young friend Li is indeed steadfast in his State of Mind, able to maintain his original intentions. It's truly rare. I'm starting to envy that Duan Sihai."
Yang Zhen secretly curled his lip. "Your envy is utterly useless. Even though Duan Sihai is a Spirit Transformation Realm expert, how could he possibly have taught such an Niu Bi disciple as this ' Sage of Saunter'?"
This unique and unparalleled Sage of Saunter, how could anyone else possibly teach him?
Keep it low-key!
Yang Zhen coughed lightly and said with a simple smile, "Senior, you flatter me!"
Gong Sanhe laughed heartily, and as he leaped forward, he stirred up the surrounding poisonous miasma, causing it to surge and churn like a vast ocean.
Yang Zhen dared not release his Divine Sense sense any further, and looked around at his surroundings with a wary expression, especially at the places where the poisonous miasma fluctuated. Yang Zhen was extremely vigilant.
Wen Yuning looked at Yang Zhen with a strange expression, while Ding Chun snorted and muttered, "Pretentious."
What danger could there be here? Apart from having to resist the invasion of poisonous miasma into the body and soul, there is no fifth person breathing in this place. Yang Zhen's caution is almost excessive.
When the three of them landed on the ground, they were all stunned by the sight before them and gasped.
In the thicket of thorns and miasma, the surroundings were so dense that visibility was almost zero. Moreover, the three of them had descended from mid-air, and the entire area, for an unknown radius, was filled with this swirling miasma. Who could have imagined that within this boundless miasma, another magnificent scene would unfold?
Two enormous statues, resembling War God, stand on the edge of a canyon, half of their bodies blending into the mountainside, with only half of each statue visible.
To the astonishment of the four, both statues were hundreds of feet tall, and looking up at them, their terrifying aura was awe-inspiring.
Between the two statues lies an enormous, black canyon, emanating boundless Heavenly Dao will. Its aura surges like thunder, exuding a vast and majestic power that transcends all things.
Yang Zhen marveled at the sight; the two statues were simply masterpieces of craftsmanship. Could the Heavenly Secret Lock be located within the canyon?