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The most handsome man in the world?
Upon hearing Yang Zhenâs words, everyone present burst into laughter.
Yang Zhenâs reputation soared during the Nether State Assembly, but it wasnât a high-class reputation. In fact, itâs more accurate to describe it as infamous.
Everyone knew Yang Zhen was capricious and shameless, despicable, and cunning. Yet, no one expected Yang Zhen to be so arrogant.
Zhang Zongjin was no ordinary man. His glory far outshined a man like Yang
Zhen. His title, âThe Worldâs Number One Swordâ was not self-appointed, but given by many young Practitioners.
Furthermore, Zhang Zongjinâs power was evident to all. His strong abilities combined with his gentlemanly personality were favored by the women of Nether State, and even many men admired Zhang Zongjin and saw him as a role model.
Such an almost flawless young prodigy was mocked by Yang Zhen as âthe number one cheap manâ. Although the listeners could not decipher the exact word from the pronunciation, anyone who wasnât a fool could read the word âcheapâ on Yang Zhenâs face.
Even Princess Changyang seemed taken aback. She hadnât expected Yang Zhen to offend Zhang Zongjin so brazenly. This⦠this man really seemed to create enemies everywhere he went.
After hearing Yang Zhenâs words, Zhang Zongjinâs expression changed slightly, and he looked at Yang Zhen with interest and asked, âThe most handsome man in the world? Do we know each other?
âNo idea!â Yang Zhen shook his head.
âThatâs interesting then.â Zhang Zongjin revealed a hint of gentle smile but his gaze was fixed on Yang Zhen. He said, word by word, âSince you donât know me, why would you recklessly offend me and create a powerful enemy for yourself for no reason?â
Here, Zhang Zongjin glanced at Princess Changyang, and his gentle smile became even more refined.
Whoa!
Yang Zhen found himself surprised as he truly looked at Zhang Zongjin, up and down.
Contrary to the expectation of a protagonist with a bottomless IQ, Yang Zhen was quickly smitten by this handsome man. The man was handsome, had a personality, and even came from a Great Sect. He was recognized as the âWorldâs Number One Swordâ. The gifts he received made it almost impossible for Yang Zhen to find any faults in him.
Isnât he the protagonist of this world?
Not only Yang Zhen thought so, but everyone around also nodded thoughtfully after hearing Zhang Zongjinâs words. Even Princess Changyang looked at
Zhang Zongjin with a hint of surprise in her eyes.
For a moment, the gazes of almost everyone in the valley near the Ghost Sees Sorrow fell on Zhang Zongjin, including the disciples from the large Sects.
At this moment, only a few people were looking at Yang Zhen, pity flashing in their eyes.
Next to Zhang Zongjin, Yang Zhen seemed suddenly diminished.
However, at this moment, Yang Zhen suddenly burst out laughing and lay down on the grassland, his hands under his head, and an astonishing sentence came from his mouth:
âYour reputation as the Worldâs Number One Sword is widespread, and I certainly canât control that. Youâre powerful and kind, and I canât control that either. But no one is born superior. You shouldnât look down on people.
Besides, just because others donât dare to offend you, doesnât mean I have to flatter you. Moreover⦠A life without enemies, wouldnât that be as lonely as snow?â
Hiss!
As Yang Zhenâs voice fell, everyone in Ghost Sees Sorrow gasped in unison. They all looked at Yang Zhen incredulously. Princess Changyang and Su Qingyu, two stunning women, had their eyes flashing in wonder and glanced at Yang Zhen.
Zhang Zongjin was taken aback, looking surprised at Yang Zhen lying on the ground. There was no more condescension in his eyes.
Though Yang Zhenâs words were simple, but if one with the cultivation of the third stage of Foundation Establishment considered Zhang Zongjin at the ninth stage of Foundation Establishment as an enemy, it required more than common courage.
Such a man was either a fool or a madman, and obviously, Yang Zhen was not the former!
Yang Zhen was right. Zhang Zongjin did not take him seriously, and did not consider him important. He didnât expect Yang Zhen to sense it and counterattack, which was quite unexpected for Zhang Zongjin.
After a collective gasp, Ghost Sees Sorrow fell into a deadly silence. Almost everyone focused their gaze on Zhang Zongjin again.
Zhang Zongjinâs expression gradually changed, and he laughed, âInteresting, quite interesting, I admire your attitude. However, it is important to know oneâs limits. Right now, even five of you combined would not be able to compete with me. I look forward to the day when we will battle, I just hope it wonât be too late.â
âWhether I am your match or not, we only find out after fighting.
âWhat?â Zhang Zongjin asked with interest, his expression turning serious,
âAre you suggesting we should try now?â
Upon hearing this, both Princess Changyang and Su Qingyu revealed a strange look in their eyes.
Clearly, Zhang Zongjin had lost his bearings in front of Yang Zhen, who had taken the initiative. This immediately determined who was superior, though no one could have imagined that Yang Zhen, despite being five realms lower in cultivation, had the upper hand in terms of mentality.
âI wonât fight with you!â Yang Zhen waved his hand, looking at the white clouds in the sky as if he was in a daze.
âYou dare not?â A cold, mocking smile crossed Zhang Zongjinâs face for the first time, making him seem somewhat intimidating.
Yang Zhen suddenly rose, but his eyes were still fixed on the white clouds in the sky. He spoke in a near-whisper, âWe can fight, but donât rush. Let me make my grand entrance.â
â â A grand⦠entrance?â Zhang Zongjin looked at Yang Zhen with a puzzled expression, âHow would you make an entrance.
âTrue strongmen always have extraordinary entrances. These people, with their background music, illuminating everything around them, and causing a wonder for millions.â
âAre you daydreaming?â Zhang Zongjin wondered if he had been talking to a fool.
Princess Changyang and Su Qingyu exchanged a glance, both recognizing the otherâs confusion. Clearly, they did not know that Yang Zhen was playing at something. He seemed to be full of secrets, including every word he said, and even every facial expression.
In this world, there might be such strongmen, but how could there be such an entrance at the Nether State Convention?
Just as people began to lose faith in Yang Zhen, thinking he was just an arrogant man who didnât know his limits, a burst of terrifying light suddenly erupted from him.
Boom!
A horrifying surge of energy condensed in mid-air. With its fluctuations, it unleashed a heart-palpitating power, a beating like a roaring wild beast.
âCelestial phenomenon, someone has had an epiphany?
Someone in the crowd shouted, completely shocking everyone.
At such a time, in this environment, someone had an epiphany?
The horrifying celestial event continued. As two beams of light engaged in the sky and on the ground, people focused their attention on Yang Zhen.
âThis⦠how is this possible!â Zhang Zongjin took three steps back under the shock, looking horror-stricken at Yang Zhen.
âItâs Yang Zhen, he is the one who had the epiphany.â
âOh my God, what am I seeing? How could someone have an epiphany under these circumstances? Is Yang Zhen a human or a demon?â
Princess Changyang gasped, looking at Yang Zhen in disbelief.
Even Su Qingyu, far away in the eastern hills, had a flash of astonishment in her eyes. She looked interestingly at Yang Zhen and then at Zhang Zongjin. âThis Yang Zhen is extraordinary. He had an epiphany even while engaging with Zhang Zongjin, staring at the white clouds. What kind of monster has Zhang Zongjin provoked!â
In the crowd, Fang Shenhe, dressed in green, watched Yang Zhen and Zhang Zongjin, muttering to himself with a hint of a smile, âThis is getting more and more interesting.â
âQuick, look at Yang Zhenâs hand!â someone exclaimed, pointing at Yang Zhen. Upon hearing this, Zhang Zongjin automatically looked over. His eyes widened in surprise, his face suddenly turned pale, âThisâ¦. how is this possible!â