Along the way, Yang Zhen enjoyed the admiring gazes of Shameless Cat and Han Yan'er, acting as smug as a 200-pound fat man.
However, Yang Zhen said something that wasn't against his conscience, "Man can conquer nature." This is a summary of thousands of years of experience from the most Niu Bi nation on the blue planet. Most of the wise sayings that have been passed down are true.
Yang Zhen had no fear of the heavens or the Principle of nature. He believed that as long as he lived a good life, the heavens and earth would not make things difficult for anyone.
Someone as low-key and law-abiding as Yang Zhen wouldn't be bothered by fate...
Perhaps I won't cause him any trouble.
White Cloud Mountain was Yang Zhen's own little territory. Even though it was now divided in two by the Heaven and Earth Chasm, Yang Zhen still knew the surrounding environment like the back of his hand.
As luck would have it, the Land of Nine Dragons was none other than the very mountain where Yang Zhen first snuck out from White Cloud Mountain and exclaimed how wonderful it smelled when he entered the mortal world.
It was from here that Yang Zhen stepped into the vast world, participated in the Youzhou Grand Assembly, and embarked on a path of no return—the path of cultivating immortality.
Seeing the familiar surroundings not far away, Yang Zhen grinned and said, "I know this place well. I'll lead you guys to do some trouble later, so just don't stray too far from me."
The Shameless Cat looked at Yang Zhen with a skeptical expression and said, "Kid, why do I have this feeling that every time you're full of confidence, something extraordinary always happens?"
Yang Zhen was taken aback, then turned to Han Yan'er and asked, "Really?"
Han Yan'er hesitated for a moment, then nodded and said seriously, "You're most confident when you have little confidence."
Yang Zhen's face darkened, and he stared at the two of them, saying, "Nonsense! Today I'll show you what it means to be shrewd and unperturbed!"
The Land of Nine Dragons has changed drastically. After the Nine Dragons Pulling a Coffin was placed in the Land of Nine Dragons, the feng shui and geomantic features of this place underwent earth-shattering changes.
The sky was dark, with low-hanging, dark gold clouds that churned and surged as if covered in blood, giving it a chilling appearance.
Within the terrifying clouds, thunder surged, gathering strength but not yet unleashing its deafening roar, plunging the world into a solemn silence.
At the Nine Dragons Sparrow Terrace, on the edge of a precipice, three powerful figures stood facing the wind, their faces filled with displeasure as they stared at a woman kneeling on the ground, performing a disciple's salute. One of them, an old man with a sinister expression, said in a deep voice, "Are you saying that you two, both at the Celestial Phenomenon Realm Eighth Heavenly Layer, have absolutely no chance against Yang Zhen, a Celestial Phenomenon Realm First Heavenly Layer cultivator?"
The young woman was none other than Fang Xialan, who was faster than a rabbit in a fight. Her face was deathly pale, and she dared not lift her head. Upon hearing this, she hurriedly said, "Elder Huo Lian, you are wise! Yang Zhen not only possesses numerous and bizarre methods, but he Dust-Repelling Saint Sword. My junior brother Duan and I were powerless to resist. In the end, I assisted him in wielding the Dust-Repelling Heaven-Shaking Sword, yet we still died at Yang Zhen's hands. Yang Zhen must possess an extremely powerful inheritance."
Upon hearing the name of the Dust-Repelling Saint Sword, the three Half-Step Great Saint present all showed expressions of surprise. The sinister-looking elder, Elder Huo Lian Scythe, sneered and said, "What an arrogant brat! He thinks that just because he's obtained some inheritance, he can do whatever he wants. Now he's even snatched Elder Tie Chen's Dust-Repelling Saint Sword. This is simply outrageous!"
At this point, a murderous intent flashed across Elder Huo Lian Scythe's face, and he turned and left.
Another old man frowned and asked, "Third Elder, where are you going?"
"I'll go destroy the Shangyuan Sect and take Yang Zhen's head while I'm at it. Otherwise, if word gets out, what will become of the Great You Dynasty's reputation?"
The old man snorted coldly and said, " Yang Zhen is doomed, and the Shangyuan Sect has no need to exist anymore. However, these are turbulent times. The Nine Dragons Pulling a Coffin has appeared, and it must contain the legacy left by the Nine Dragons. Such an important matter cannot be kept secret from the world. Our Great You Dynasty has the advantage of being close to the source and has been able to arrive here first. Our primary objective should be to break the seal, and we must not cause any unforeseen complications."
Elder Huo Lian shuddered, turned to look at the old man, and said, "Second Elder, are you questioning my actions?"
A flash of anger crossed the Second Elder's face, but he chuckled and said, "Third Elder, you flatter me. I was merely considering the well-being of the Great You Dynasty. Once the restrictions are broken, even if you destroy the entire Youzhou Continent, I won't utter a word."
A look of fury flashed across Huo Lian's face, but he quickly suppressed it, took a deep breath, and said, "I have acted rashly. However, since the discovery of the Nine Dragons Pulling a Coffin, the restrictions here have become increasingly powerful. Neither you nor I can decipher those ancient characters. In my opinion, these restrictions cannot be broken in a day or two. If others come, how will we deal with them?"
The Second Elder glanced at the Huo Lian with surprise, but before he could speak, another Half-Step Great Saint laughed loudly and said, "There has never been a case where something discovered by our Great You Dynasty has been beaten to it by someone else. Xialan, get up. This matter is not your fault. Focus on your cultivation. In this great world, only the truly strong have the right to live."
Fang Xialan showed a grateful expression and stood up, saying, "Elders, given Yang Zhen's personality, he will definitely be interested in the Nine Dragons Pulling a Coffin incident. He might already be heading this way. You can give the order that once Yang Zhen is discovered, he will have no chance of escape. We can make an example of him here. Killing Yang Zhen here will not only retrieve the Dust-Repelling Saint Sword, but also deter other villains. It's a win-win situation."
Upon hearing this, the three Half-Step Great Saint all showed surprise. The Second Elder nodded and said with a smile, "Not bad. You've done a good job analyzing this. Keep cultivating and don't let us down."
Fang Xialan was overjoyed, but a hint of gloom appeared in her eyes. She quickly bowed and thanked him before turning away.
Huo Lian, known for his fiery temper, pondered for a moment, then turned and left, saying in a deep voice, "Leave this matter to me. I want to see if Yang Zhen really has three heads and six arms, able to roam freely under the nose of my Great You Dynasty."
The raging clouds in the sky were still gathering, and more and more cultivators were starting to gather throughout the Land of Nine Dragons, all searching for a way to break the seal.
When a storm is about to break, the sky is always eerily silent. At this time, the wind howls and everyone is cautious, trying to avoid conflict with others before the barrier is broken.
Yang Zhen was different; he swaggered in with the Shameless Cat and Han Yan'er.
Nonsense, why would I need to be careful when walking on the hill behind my own house?
"Kid, is it really okay for us to walk in so arrogantly?"
The Shameless Cat asked hesitantly from behind Yang Zhen, looking around as if the surroundings were fraught with danger.
Yang Zhen took a deep breath, looked out over the Nine Dragons Sparrow Terrace, and said meaningfully, "Don't worry, even if you sneak in, you'll have to face what you have to face sooner or later."
"Why?" The Shameless Cat looked puzzled, following Yang Zhen's gaze.
"There are people above us!" Han Yan'er suddenly said, her face showing a solemn expression.
Yang Zhen nodded and said to the Shameless Cat Sage of Saunter, "Damn it, I have a feeling those guys up there are plotting against Sage of Saunter. Do you believe me?"
The Shameless Cat was stunned for a moment, then cursed, "I don't believe you, you idiot! How do you know they're plotting against you?"
"A man's sixth sense!" Yang Zhen replied seriously.