"It's unlikely they'll unite, but you must keep a low profile once you're inside. Don't offend too many people, otherwise, even I might not be able to protect you."
Hua Youyue looked at Yang Zhen with some worry and gave him a serious warning.
Yang Zhen nodded hurriedly and said, "Don't worry, I'm a very low-key person!"
Ma Yuan, who happened to be passing by, stumbled, feeling that the words sounded somewhat familiar.
" Yang Zhen?" Ma Yuan exclaimed in surprise upon seeing Yang Zhen, startling his companion.
" Ma Yuan, what are you yelling about?" a bearded man next to him said impatiently, looking in the direction Ma Yuan was looking.
Beside the bearded man, a young woman with a fairly good figure looked surprised and asked, "Brother Hu, was Ma Yuan talking about Yang Zhen just now?"
"What?" The bearded man was startled and quickly shrank back. Following Ma Yuan's gaze, he saw Yang Zhen and immediately pulled Ma Yuan back, who was about to go up and greet him, saying, "Let's wait a bit before going in."
"Why?" Ma Yuan asked, looking puzzled.
The young woman glared at Ma Yuan with lingering fear and said, "Are you stupid? Yang Zhen offends almost everyone he goes with. Going with him will definitely lead to danger. With our strength, we should just stay on the second or third floor and cultivate properly for three days. There's no need to get entangled with Yang Zhen and his people."
Ma Yuan nodded thoughtfully, then said with some regret, "Since that's the case, then I'll do as you say. But could you at least let me go up and say hello? I should at least know you... What are you doing?"
The bearded man and the young woman jumped back, looking at Ma Yuan warily. The others also looked at Ma Yuan with strange expressions and some fear.
" Ma Yuan, if you go and join us, don't blame us for cutting ties with you!" the bearded man said in a deep voice. "Haven't you figured it out yet? If Yang Zhen dares to enter the Exquisite Pagoda, he's almost certainly going to die!"
"Why?" With Ma Yuan's intelligence, it would be difficult for him to see through the situation.
The bearded man sneered and said, "Outside the Nine Realms Exquisite Pagoda, with Tower Master Hua protecting Yang Zhen, the people of the Great Jiang Kingdom don't dare to be too presumptuous. But once Yang Zhen enters, it will be the domain of the Golden Core Realm experts. How can Yang Zhen, a Foundation Establishment Realm cultivator, survive?"
"You mean... they want to kill Yang Zhen?" Ma Yuan's expression was filled with disbelief. "If Yang Zhen dies, can they leave Raging Fire City safely?"
"Hmph, the Nine Realms Exquisite Pagoda isn't without its dangers. Many have died fighting over its treasures in the past. Yang Zhen's sudden death inside—who knows who was responsible?" the bearded man analyzed in a deep voice.
"By the time Long Moon Pavilion finds out, these people will probably have already gone overseas. After all, the overseas trials are mainly for the Golden Core Realm experts. There, cultivators below the Golden Core Realm probably can't even withstand a single blow from those true experts."
When the topic of Overseas Trial came up, Ma Yuan's expression changed several times. For cultivators from the mainland, Overseas Trial were a tremendous opportunity, but also an immense danger.
Those who participated in Overseas Trial and returned became highly sought-after by numerous prestigious sects and clans, and their future achievements were limitless.
Now that Yang Zhen has offended the two major sects of the Great Jiang Kingdom and the Ten Thousand Flowers Valley of the Water Spirit Kingdom, he will probably be truly isolated and helpless after entering the Nine Realms Exquisite Pagoda.
Even if Long Moon Pavilion sends a Golden Core Realm expert to protect Yang Zhen, it's impossible for the Golden Core Realm expert to stay by Yang Zhen's side forever once inside.
With Yang Zhen's current strength, it would be quite good if he could enter the fifth level of the Nine Realms Exquisite Pagoda, while Golden Core Realm expert might be able to enter the ninth level directly, or at least the eighth level.
Once the Golden Core Realm cultivators of the Long Moon Pavilion leave the fifth floor, Yang Zhen will almost certainly die.
"Should I... should I go and inform Yang Zhen?" Ma Yuan asked hesitantly.
The bearded man curled his lip, glancing enviously in Yang Zhen's direction, and said, "Don't be naive. If we can all see this, why wouldn't Tower Master Hua understand?"
Ma Yuan suddenly realized and said, "Then... then let's wait a bit before going in!"
Hua Youyue looked at Yang Zhen, frowned, and said, "Did you remember what I just told you?"
Yang Zhen nodded and said, "I've got it!"
"Should you repeat that?" Hua Youyue was clearly not entirely convinced.
Yang Zhen said in a serious tone, "After going in, find a secluded spot on the fourth floor to cultivate for three days, then come out immediately. That way, those malicious guys won't be able to find me, and naturally, they won't be able to kill me..."
Hua Youyue sighed and said, "I know you're unwilling, but even a genius needs a growth process. You're going Overseas Trial. Only when you get there will you know how big the outside world really is. Until then, you can only protect yourself."
At this point, Hua Youyue gritted her teeth and said, "If you can break through to the Lesser Vehicle Realm within these three days, I can grant you one request before you set sail!"
"Any conditions are acceptable?" Yang Zhen's eyes widened, her face full of surprise.
Hua Youyue frowned, a blush creeping onto her face, and glared at Yang Zhen: "You only have one chance."
"That's it!" Yang Zhen pouted. "I went in, but the efficiency of the Long Moon Pavilion is terrible. No one at the Golden Core Realm has come yet?"
Hua Youyue's lips curved into a beautiful smile as she said, "They've already gone in and will be waiting for you on the first floor!"
Yang Zhen was taken aback, then quickly turned and left.
" Yang Zhen, wait for me!" Lan Fangyue hurriedly followed.
Hua Youyue sighed and turned to leave.
Tan Fenglie chuckled and said, "You really have incredibly high expectations for this Yang Zhen!"
Hua Youyue nodded and said, "I have a feeling that if he can overcome his eccentric nature, his future achievements will be limitless."
Tan Fenglie said thoughtfully, "I'm afraid that being too rigid will lead to breakage!"
Hua Youyue frowned slightly and turned around. The Ku Toutuo and others were walking towards them with ambiguous smiles on their faces. They nodded to Hua Youyue from afar and walked together toward the Nine Realms Exquisite Pagoda.
"Snort!"
Hua Youyue snorted lightly. She wasn't too worried that these people would do anything outrageous, but she was afraid that Yang Zhen wouldn't listen to her advice.
Yang Zhen arrived at the entrance of the Nine Realms Exquisite Pagoda, received his own token, left his mark on the record tablet, and then strode towards the entrance.
" Yang Zhen!"
Lan Fangyue's voice came from behind, and she came to Yang Zhen's side, instructing him, "The wooden plaque is a symbol of identity, allowing those outside the tower to know your exact location. Moreover, once the plaque breaks, a powerful expert will go in to find its owner."
At this point, Lan Fangyue took a deep breath, hesitated for a moment, and said, "Therefore, if you encounter any danger, you must crush this wooden plaque immediately!"
Yang Zhen nodded, turned and walked away. "Don't worry, it won't be that easy for them to take my life. The outcome is still uncertain... This is getting more and more interesting!"
The last sentence was muttered by Yang Zhen in a low voice. A glint flashed in his eyes as he glanced in the direction of the Great Jiang Kingdom and the Water Spirit Kingdom, then gave the amused crowd an even more amused smile.
"Remember, you'll appear randomly inside. Make sure to look for the scent of those wooden plaques I just mentioned, so that Senior Brother Dong and the others can find you as quickly as possible."
Yang Zhen waved his hand and stepped into the entrance of the Nine Realms Exquisite Pagoda.
Looking at Yang Zhen's back, for some reason, Lan Fangyue had a bad feeling.