I'd suspected this two-faced old man was a bit cunning for a while, and sure enough, he's back again.
Yang Zhen didn't dare to look, leaning against the rock and quietly listening to the sounds outside. After a while, Huang Shixi seemed to have found nothing suspicious, and then slowly and steadily left.
Yang Zhen took a deep breath. Three fakes were already enough; any more would likely arouse unnecessary suspicion. So, after Huang Shixi left, he also left.
When Yang Zhen left, he did not return the way he came. Instead, he followed the original path through the mountains. Before he even left the mountains, he heard a deafening roar.
It's Chiding Dragon!
Yang Zhen shuddered. Judging from Chiding Dragon's voice, he was clearly at his last gasp.
Chiding Dragon was already seriously injured. After being trapped by the Dragon-Trapping Heaven-Locking Gate, he put up a stubborn resistance and successfully broke through the Dragon-Trapping Heaven-Locking Gate, but he was unable to avoid the Threefold Heavenly Wrath. Now he was even more exhausted and appeared somewhat irritable.
Putting aside Chiding Dragon's sudden care for Yang Zhen, Yang Zhen saw his own reflection in Chiding Dragon and couldn't ignore it. Just as he was about to rush out to help Chiding Dragon overcome his tribulation, he heard a familiar voice.
"Quickly, restart the Dragon-Trapping Heaven-Locking Gate! We must trap Chiding Dragon!"
It was Elder Feng's voice. Yang Zhen wanted to curse. At a time like this, everyone was searching for treasure, and you were still trying to trap the dragon? Were you crazy?
If Yang Zhen weren't unable to defeat this old geezer, he would have thrown him into the Threefold Heavenly Wrath!
Just as Yang Zhen was at his wit's end, a steady voice came. " Elder Feng, forget about Chiding Dragon. I have found that thing. Once we leave this place and return to the Holy Land, we will be the biggest winners."
"What?! You found...!" Elder Feng exclaimed, then quickly stopped, saying, "Good! I'll give the order right away! Haha, well done! How did you find it?"
"It was luck, really. I landed near the Emperor Spring, but it's strange that the Emperor Spring seems to have dried up."
"Perhaps it's been too long, or maybe it was consumed by Chiding Dragon. As long as that treasure is still there, that's fine."
"I hope so. Although the Emperor Spring is also a treasure, it is far inferior to this item left behind by the Great Emperor of the Eastern Wilderness. I have confirmed it repeatedly, and there is indeed the aura of the Great Emperor of the Eastern Wilderness inside."
"That's good, that's good, hahaha, I just saw that old fellow Yang Sichang wander around and come out empty-handed. His bewildered look made me laugh so hard."
"That old geezer, I'll settle the score with him after this is over."
"The most important thing now is to bring that item back. Who else knows you obtained it?"
"No one else was there; I was the only one who entered the Emperor Spring first."
"Haha, good! Heaven truly blesses our Great You Dynasty!"
As the sound faded into the distance, Yang Zhen breathed a sigh of relief. After offering his sincerest congratulations to the two and the Great You Dynasty, he leaped up and charged towards Chiding Dragon.
Unexpectedly, Yang Zhen's expression changed as he saw Lu Haike not far away. That old guy hadn't left yet?
Lu Haike had obviously seen Yang Zhen as well, a playful smile appearing on his face. He gave Yang Zhen a deep look before turning his gaze to Huang Shixi.
"Haha, Fellow Daoist Huang, the Dragon-Trapping Arrangement is truly eye-opening. I'm a bit tired today, so I won't stay any longer. Farewell."
Huang Shixi snorted coldly and said, "Fellow Daoist Lu, aren't you going to look for that thing?"
Lu Haike sighed and said, "That thing is not something that can be found easily. I tried everything after I went in, but I couldn't find it. Instead, I wandered around and came out. Obviously, the person destined for it is not me. I will not force it. Although Chiding Dragon at his last gasp, he is also at his most dangerous moment. If we don't leave now, I'm afraid we will never be able to leave in peace."
A strange look appeared on Huang Shixi's face as he said, "In that case, I will pay you a visit another day."
"No problem, no problem, there's plenty of time!"
As Lu Haike laughed heartily, he leaped away. If Yang Zhen hadn't known that this old fellow had not only carried away the stone tablet but also filled a large vat with Emperor Spring water, he would have almost believed the old man's words.
Just then, Yang Zhen's expression suddenly changed drastically. Chiding Dragon was enraged. The Heavenly Wrath, and fiery red energy waves erupted from Chiding Dragon's body. Terrifying power that could destroy the world spread like wildfire, engulfing the entire sky.
"Oh no! Everyone get out of here!"
Huang Shixi and Elder Feng led a large group of disciples from the Great You Dynasty away in a hurry. Seeing the terrifying wave of fire descending from the sky, Hua Youyue and Han Yan'er quickly shot off into the distance.
" Yang Zhen, watch out!"
Upon hearing the two women's voices, Yang Zhen was startled, turned around, and his expression immediately changed drastically.
When did Hua Youyue and Han Yan'er arrive here?
Where are the Flirtatious Chicken and the Shameless Cat?
Yang Zhen looked around but didn't see the Shameless Cat or the Flirtatious Chicken, and immediately frowned.
Did those two bring other people into the giant mountain?
However, there shouldn't be any danger inside the giant mountain in front of us. The real danger should be Chiding Dragon and him!
The heavens and earth were enraged. The Threefold Heavenly Wrath before them had definitely mutated. Under such terrifying Heavenly Punishment, everything was turned to dust, and even the great mountain was mostly destroyed.
Yang Zhen took a deep breath, waved to Hua Youyue and Han Yan'er, and leaped into the air.
boom--!
A deafening roar, as if the Opening Heaven, suddenly erupted from the terrifying Heaven and Earth Ferocious Beast, transforming into endless lightning that crashed down upon Yang Zhen.
Chiding Dragon turned to look at Yang Zhen, who was covered in bruises and looked rather disheveled.
Upon seeing Yang Zhen, Chiding Dragon let out a low roar, and his figure suddenly shrank.
Yang Zhen was startled. If this guy shrunk, how could he possibly survive?
Having persevered to this extent, how could we possibly fail at the last hurdle?
Yang Zhen roared, and the Skyward Cannon suddenly exploded. He was like a rocket, rushing towards the sky with violent airflow. The Great Deficiency Sword in his hand burst out with dazzling golden light, and he transformed into a long sword, with overwhelming momentum.
A look of astonishment flashed across Chiding Dragon's face as he watched the little Yang Zhen leap up onto his face. He looked anxious and tried to struggle with a low growl, but instead let out a mournful cry.
Moo--!
A mournful voice rang out, and everyone within a radius of tens of thousands of feet trembled.
A look of wild joy flashed across Elder Feng's face as he turned to walk back. " Chiding Dragon is finished."
Huang Shixi sighed and said in a deep voice to Elder Feng, "Forget it, let's be lenient. We've already achieved our goal. Chiding Dragon... can't survive. We can't even leave behind his body and soul. If we go back now and cause a turmoil in the world, it would be a loss."
Elder Feng's face flashed with a hint of regret, and he nodded, saying, "Yes, it's most important to return the items first."
Huang Shixi glanced back, then his gaze sharpened, and he asked in surprise, "What's that kid up to?"
In mid-air, Yang Zhen, alone with his sword, charged upwards, facing the terrifying Heavenly Punishment that was capable of destroying the world.
" Yang Zhen, no!"
Han Yan'er's voice pierced through the clouds, her face filled with anxiety.
"So this kid's Yang Zhen? What a little madman."
Huang Shixi muttered to himself, shaking his head and sighing, "It's been a long time since I've seen such a crazy kid."
"He... actually wants to draw away the Threefold Heavenly Wrath?"