Upon hearing Yang Chen's words, Yue Yingying's face flashed with a half-smile as she looked at Yang Zhen and said, "Senior, under the same cultivation level, the Great Evolution Wind and Thunder Sword cannot defeat the Three Origins Ghost Shadow Sword."
Yang Zhen glanced at Yue Yingying in surprise. Her icy face held a confident expression as she spoke with an air of certainty. If Yang Zhen Yang Zhen hadn't comprehended either the Great Evolution Wind and Thunder Sword or the Three Origins Ghost Shadow Sword, he would truly believe her.
Seeing the embarrassed look on Yang Chen's face, Yang Zhen smiled and said, "Show me the Great Evolution Wind and Thunder Sword technique."
What kind of bizarre cultivation has he achieved that he can't defeat the Three Origins Ghost Shadow Sword even at the same level? Could it be that he's been frightened by the Ghost Shadow?
If it were Yang Zhen, let alone those of the same level, even if they were two levels lower, the Great Evolution Wind and Thunder Sword could still make the Three Origins Ghost Shadow Sword cry.
After looking around at everyone, Yang Zhen pursed his lips and gestured to Yang Chen that they could begin.
Yang Chen hesitated for a moment, glanced back at Li Ruxue, and gritted his teeth, saying, "Okay!"
At this moment, Duan Langwen crawled back from not far away, looking at Yang Zhen with anger and fear on his face, looking like he dared not speak out. When he saw Yang Chen actually starting to use the Great Evolution Wind and Thunder Sword in a serious manner, Duan Langwen was completely dumbfounded and did not know what was going on.
Yue Yingying glanced at Yang Chen indifferently, a look of horror flashing across her face. She was clearly frightened by Yang Zhen's sword strike. Then she snorted and said, "I'd like to see what you can discern from just one use of the Great Evolution Wind and Thunder Sword, Senior!"
Upon hearing this, Duan Langwen suddenly changed drastically. For some reason, he suddenly remembered a legend from the Sword Attendant Sect, a legend that was none other than one about his own biological brother Duan Langcai.
Duan Langcai had only used the Ghost Shadow Sword once in a cave behind the Shangyuan Sect before a bastard named Yang Zhen learned it from him.
No, Yang Zhen not only learned the Ghost Shadow Sword, but also mastered it. By chance, he actually comprehended the Three Elements fortuitous opportunity Three Origins Ghost Shadow Sword.
This near-impossible event kept the Sword Attendant Sect in a state of stagnation for almost two years, until the sect leader, Wan Quan, comprehended the Three Origins Ghost Shadow Sword, which finally alleviated the situation.
The situation is remarkably similar now, but no matter how Duan Langwen looks at it, he can't see that this so-called senior in front of him can learn the Great Evolution Wind and Thunder Sword after just one look, just like Yang Zhen, and can even improve the Great Evolution Wind and Thunder Sword to a level comparable to the Three Origins Ghost Shadow Sword.
That's simply impossible.
Duan Langwen secretly sized up Yang Zhen with a look of disdain, becoming more and more surprised the more he looked at him.
From any perspective, Yang Zhen is far too young, almost the same age as them.
To possess such strength at such a young age, one must be a descendant of some sacred land.
For a moment, Duan Langwen felt like cursing.
Do all these bastards from the holy lands really enjoy playing dumb? Why don't they just stay in their holy lands and cultivate properly instead of showing off their presence in front of ordinary people?
Duan Langwen gave Yang Zhen a disdainful look, and when he looked at Yang Chen again, Yang Chen had already performed the Great Evolution Wind and Thunder Sword once.
Before Yang Chen, who had sheathed his sword, could speak, Yue Yingying stepped forward with a frown, cupped her hands, and said, "Senior, we are disciples of the Sword Attendant Sect of the Youzhou Continent. Our sect leader, Wan Quan, is a powerful expert at the Ninth Heaven of the Spirit Transformation Realm. Moreover, this is a feud between our Sword Attendant Sect and the Shangyuan Sect. We hope that you will be lenient and not get involved."
At this point, Yue Yingying seemed to feel that her argument wasn't convincing enough, so she added, " The Three Origins Ghost Shadow Sword is a unique martial art created by the Sword Attendant Sect. Now it has been obtained by the Shangyuan Sect through some despicable means. Our desire to obtain the Great Evolution Wind and Thunder Sword is merely a way of returning the favor. If you, senior, stand idly by, we are willing to spare the lives of Yang Chen and his companion."
Absolutely flawless!
Yang Zhen looked at Yue Yingying with great satisfaction. Clearly, this woman was not just a simple block of ice. Her words were watertight. If it were anyone else, they might have listened to Yue Yingying and stood by.
After all, Yue Yingying was right. This was a feud between the Sword Attendant Sect and the Shangyuan Sect, and the Shangyuan Sect had used a despicable means to steal the Sword Attendant Sect's Three Origins Ghost Shadow Sword.
From any perspective, Yue Yingying and others stood on the highest moral ground.
However, what the group didn't know was that Yang Zhen was still considered a disciple of the Shangyuan Sect.
Yang Chen glanced at Yang Zhen, and seeing that Yang Zhen remained silent, he turned around and laughed loudly, staring at Yue Yingying as he said, " Yue Yingying, stop pretending and distorting the truth. It's true that the Three Origins Ghost Shadow Sword is from the Shangyuan Sect, but apart from Senior Brother Yang, none of the disciples of the Shangyuan Sect have ever practiced it. Under such circumstances, how can you say that we are despicable?"
At this point, Yang Chen laughed heartily and said, " The Sword Attendant Sect harbors wolfish ambitions, a fact known to everyone in the Youzhou Continent. If you want to annex the Shangyuan Sect, just say so. Aren't you tired of making up so many hypocritical reasons?"
Yang Zhen chuckled and looked at Yang Chen, saying, "Alright, that's enough. In this world, might makes right. Your Great Evolution Wind and Thunder Sword technique has at least five flaws. I'll go back with you, and you can tell me what exactly happened here."
"No... no more fighting?" A strange look flashed across Yang Chen's face as he glanced at Yue Yingying.
Clearly, in Yang Chen and Li Ruxue's eyes, whether to fight or not at this time was not something they could decide.
Yang Zhen nodded, not even glancing at Yue Yingying and the others, and said, "That's it. I said it. Anyone who disagrees can come and find me."
At this point, Yang Zhen turned to Yue Yingying and said, "By the way, go back and tell that old bastard Wan Quan that an old friend will be visiting in a few days. Tell him to categorize and put away all the sect's Cultivation Method and martial arts skills so I don't have to search for them one by one. It's troublesome for you, and I'm getting a little impatient."
Upon hearing this, Yue Yingying and the others all wore expressions of absurdity, which quickly turned into furious rage.
There are five of them now, while Yang Zhen only has three. Even if Yang Zhen fights two against one, can he possibly fight three?
They were about the same age as them, but their tone was incredibly arrogant.
Yue Yingying took a deep breath, and the long sword in her hand suddenly burst out with a ball of Wu Guang. Under the convergence of the three elements, a terrifying night procession of a hundred ghosts howled and wailed, which actually enveloped Yang Zhen, Yang Chen and Li Ruxue.
A playful smile appeared on Yang Zhen's face as he asked, "You really want to fight?"
Yue Yingying nodded solemnly and said, " Yue Yingying of the Sword Attendant Sect, humbly requesting guidance from senior."
Buzz--!
A terrifying buzzing sound rang out, and a burst of fire suddenly erupted from Yue Yingying's body. A terrifying phoenix cry resounded Nine Heavens, and the air in mid-air distorted.
Yang Zhen was stunned for a moment, then suddenly realized that this was probably the terrifying power sealed within Yue Yingying's body, which she had finally released in her desperate struggle.
Just as Yang Zhen was showing interest at the towering flames in mid-air that were forming a gigantic Phoenix Luan -like bird, Yang Chen suddenly cried out, "Senior, be careful!"
As he shouted, Yang Chen drew his sword and charged into the air, looking like he was risking his life to protect Yang Zhen and Li Ruxue behind him.
Yang Zhen grabbed Yang Chen Yang Chen the collar, pulling him down from mid-air, and said irritably, "What are you yelling about? A little bird scared you like this?"
Little... little bird?
Upon hearing Yang Zhen's words, Yue Yingying stumbled, her delicate face contorted with anger as she glared at Yang Zhen and said, "You bastard, you've gone too far!"
roar!
A deafening shriek rang out, and the terrifying Phoenix Luan in mid-air suddenly shone brightly, charging towards Yang Zhen.
Yue Yingying staggered two steps, her face pale, clearly unable to withstand the terrifying impact of the Phoenix Luan, and was somewhat exhausted.
Duan Langwen and the others had excited and sinister looks on their faces as they stared at Yang Zhen, a hint of murderous intent appearing at the corners of their mouths.
Yang Chen and Li Ruxue were pale-faced, staring in horror at the terrifying wave of fire rushing towards them, their faces filled with despair.
"Senior, this is the power of Yue Yingying's Companion Heavenly Fire, it's extremely powerful, you... you should leave!"
Li Ruxue hurriedly said, "Senior, be careful! This fire is very powerful!"
Is it that impressive?
Yang Zhen looked up at the Phoenix Luan rushing towards him, the fierce wind making his clothes flutter.
The air surged, but Yang Zhen's body did not move an inch. His eyes suddenly narrowed as he looked into the air.
Buzz--!
An invisible wave of energy surged outwards in all directions, and the Phoenix Luan that was plunging down from mid-air was the first to be hit. It let out a mournful cry and gradually dissipated, as if it had never existed.
A gentle breeze is blowing!
The members of the Sword Attendant Sect felt a gust of wind brush against their faces, and their faces turned pale. They stood there blankly, as if they had been petrified.
Yang Zhen glanced at the Companion Heavenly Fire that had dissipated in mid-air. No wonder it was so powerful; it was actually the Phoenix Luan Heavenly Fire. Yue Yingying was quite a lucky fellow.
The Phoenix Luan Heavenly Fire, like Yang Zhen's Netherworld Karmic Fire and Golden Lotus Heavenly Fire, is Higher Vehicle Companion Heavenly Fire, something many people dream of.
Seeing Yang Zhen turn around and walk away, Li Ruxue and Yang Chen, who had been stunned, immediately reacted, exchanged a bewildered glance, and hurriedly followed.
"Senior, what kind of power was that just now?" Yang Chen looked at Yang Zhen with excitement.
Clearly, Yang Chen and his companion have not yet come into contact with the power of momentum.
Even Yue Yingying's face showed a look of panic, clearly indicating that this power was beyond their capabilities.
Yang Zhen didn't answer Yang Chen's question. Instead, he asked, "What happened on the Youzhou Continent? Where did White Cloud Mountain go? What about Qiyun Peak Qiyun Peak? I've been looking for it for a long time, but I haven't found it."
Upon hearing the name White Cloud Mountain, Yang Chen and Li Ruxue's faces fell, and they said, "Senior, you're too late. White Cloud Mountain..."
Yang Zhen's heart skipped a beat, and he asked in a deep voice, "What happened to White Cloud Mountain?"
Yang Chen's expression changed, and he hurriedly said, "Senior, White Cloud Mountain is fine, but... but more than half of it is missing!"
Yang Zhen was taken aback and asked in surprise, "What do you mean by 'more than half'?"
As Yang Chen and Li Ruxue took turns explaining, Yang Zhen's expression grew increasingly strange.
Things weren't as bad as Yang Zhen had imagined.
Although White Cloud Mountain was affected by the Heaven and Earth Chasm, it was not completely destroyed, but rather... it was split in two.
When Yang Zhen arrived at a small portion of White Cloud Mountain with Yang Chen and the others, he was utterly bewildered.
It's as if someone cleaved White Cloud Mountain in two with a single sword stroke. Before us lies a smooth, mirror-like cliff, with only a small portion of White Cloud Mountain shrouded in mist. If it weren't somewhat comical, it could be considered a scene of celestial grandeur.
"Who is still on White Cloud Mountain?" This was Yang Zhen's biggest concern.
Since it was split in two, many disciples must have been left on top. As for the others, whether they were destroyed or swallowed into the Heaven and Earth Chasm remains unknown.
Yang Chen took a deep breath and said, "Only a few disciples from our outer sect and the Grand Elder are here. The rest..."
Yang Zhen's heart sank.