Something strange, something very strange!
Yang Zhen stared at the ancient bronze hall, his face filled with surprise and uncertainty. After stopping everyone, he turned to ask, "Have you noticed anything unusual about this ancient bronze hall?"
The others exchanged bewildered glances, and the Jade Pool Holy Lord shook her head, saying, "Apart from these patterns, the ancient bronze palace seems to emit no other aura."
"Yes, what are these patterns? There are such strange patterns in the world, it feels like they're trying to rip my soul out!"
"Everyone be careful. Since Fellow Daoist Yang Zhen said there's something strange here, there must be something strange."
" Shameless Cat Daoist Cat, tell me quickly, is there anything strange about this place? How can we get in?"
Many people turned their gazes to the Shameless Cat Shameless Cat, looking on with surprise and uncertainty, seemingly trusting it more.
However, the Shameless Cat seemed oblivious to the surrounding chatter, looking at Yang Zhen with a leisurely expression, and said, "Kid, now that you've discovered something amiss, is there any way to resolve it?"
Yang Zhen glared at him and said, "Damn it, what do you Sage of Saunter for? Do you think I can break all formations and restrictions?"
The Shameless Cat chuckled upon hearing this, and swaggered up to Yang Zhen, saying, "These patterns are no ordinary patterns. Back then, I went through tremendous effort to avoid them and infiltrate the ancient bronze palace. Let me tell you, these patterns seem to embody divine might; those of ill omen cannot enter. Anyone who forces their way in will surely be Heavenly Punishment!"
Yang Zhen let out a soft "Oh!" and glanced sideways at the Shameless Cat, saying with interest, "So weird?"
Hearing this, the Shameless Cat became even more smug and explained, "You have no idea how strange these patterns are. They seem to have their own intelligence, growing stronger the stronger they encounter. If you suppress all the power within you, they become less terrifying."
"In other words, to enter, you must suppress all the power within your body; then it will be much easier?"
The Shameless Cat chuckled and said, "You're overthinking it. Even if you suppress all your power, you'll still suffer a strong impact. The pain you endure is fixed. It's just that suppressing your power means only pain and no danger. But if you forcefully use your cultivation to break through, it won't just be about enduring pain. You might be devoured by the heavenly might and end up with your soul scattered!"
Everyone gasped, staring incredulously at the Shameless Cat.
Someone couldn't help but say, "In that case, let's not waste any more time here. Let's go inside first."
"Yes, I also think that what's outside might not be safe. Since we can get in just by enduring some pain, what are we waiting for?"
Many people were eager to try, but a strange look flashed across the Shameless Cat's face as he stared at Yang Zhen and said, "Boy, what are you thinking? Why do I feel there's something off about your gaze?"
"Fellow Daoist Yang, please don't act recklessly. There's clearly only a certain amount of pain to endure before you can enter; there's no real danger to your life. Don't force your way in. What if something unexpected happens and it becomes harder to enter? That would be troublesome."
"Yes, Fellow Daoist Yang, although we all know you have great talent, Fellow Daoist Shameless Cat is your friend, so you'll believe what it says, right?"
"Young friend Yang, what do you want to do?"
Finally, even the Jade Pool Holy Lord couldn't help but ask with a curious expression.
Yang Zhen's gaze was truly terrifying; that burning look made it seem like he wanted to rush up and bite the door of the ancient bronze palace.
Although the bronze gate is filled with a fragrant aroma that smells wonderful,... even a ghost knows that this stuff is probably inedible!
Everyone looked at Yang Zhen with concern and asked in bewilderment, but Yang Zhen seemed not to hear them and continued to stare intently at the gate of the ancient bronze palace.
Everyone looked conflicted. In this situation, who would be willing to risk offending Yang Zhen to stop him?
Yang Zhen is notorious for his recklessness, and if we don't stop Yang Zhen, he might actually do something outrageous.
Seeing that Yang Zhen had entered a state akin to sudden enlightenment, everyone was dumbfounded. What should they do in this situation?
When everyone saw Yang Zhen actually smack his lips, their faces turned green!
"Oh no, Fellow Daoist Yang is really going to try and bite the door!"
Suddenly, someone yelled, and many people's expressions changed drastically. They rushed forward and grabbed Yang Zhen, saying, "Fellow Daoist Yang, you mustn't! This... this is the Bronze Gate!"
Yang Zhen was taken aback. Looking at the several cultivators clinging to him, he asked with a strange expression, "I know, the Bronze Gate, but what's the meaning of you clinging to this Sage of Saunter?"
"You even know this is a bronze door?" One of the kind-looking old men, his beard bristling with anger, glared and said, "You child, you know it's a bronze door, and you still want to try and gnaw on it?"
"Why not... bite it?" Yang Zhen's eyes suddenly widened, staring blankly at the kind-faced old man, which in turn confused the old man, who then quickly realized what was happening.
"No... aren't you going to chew on the door?"
"Wow, buddy, you have a really unique way of thinking! It's a waste of your talent if you don't become a director!"
Yang Zhen was both amused and exasperated. She looked at the Shameless Cat, who was already lying on the ground laughing so hard he couldn't get up.
Even that scoundrel with thick eyebrows and big eyes, Flirtatious Chicken, started chuckling strangely.
Yang Zhen was speechless. He glared at the Shameless Cat and said, "Get up, come with me."
The Shameless Cat curled its lip and said, "My teeth can't bite through bronze!"
Yang Zhen glared at him and said, "Get as far away from Sage of Saunter as you can! How can you not see something this good? Sage of Saunter seriously doubt if you're a Shameless Cat! Tell me, where's the real one?"
"What do you mean by counterfeit or genuine? I don't know what you're talking about, kid. Let me tell you this: without my help, you wouldn't even be able to get in, believe it or not?"
"I don't believe you for a second! Who said this ' Sage of Saunter' was going in?"
"If you're not going in, what are you going to do? Are you really going to try and chew through the bronze door?"
Yang Zhen smiled mysteriously and whispered in the Shameless Cat's ear, "The moon shines bright above, and the mountains and rivers stretch for ten thousand miles. What if this Sage of Saunter accidentally refines this thing? Would it be easier for us to go in again?"
"A bright moon hangs above, a vast expanse of mountains and rivers?" The Shameless Cat stared blankly at Yang Zhen, then looked up and indeed saw a moon-like light. With a strange expression, it said, "Boy, what are you talking about? This is all so weird. What moon? What mountains and rivers? Mountains... mountains... Heavenly Palace True Rune?"
As they continued, the Shameless Cat leaped three zhang high into the air, staring in utter astonishment at the enormous bronze palace gate. His face was filled with shock as he glared at Yang Zhen and asked, "Kid, are you sure this is the Heavenly Palace True Rune?"
The others exchanged bewildered glances, then asked impatiently, " Shameless Cat Daoist Cat, we have no interest in this Heavenly Palace or True Runes. Are we still going in or not?"
"Go in, go in, go in? What are you talking about? You bunch of ignorant fools! Can't you see that bastard Yang Zhen is about to show off again? Can't you just wait and see? Why do you have to keep asking me? How am I supposed to know if I'm going in or not?"
The Shameless Cat glanced at everyone, then asked Yang Zhen with interest, "Kid, is this really the Heavenly Palace True Rune? How confident are you that you can gnaw... ptooey, peel it off the bronze door?"
Yang Zhen pondered for a moment, then shook his head and said, "I'm not very confident, but we can give it a try!"