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âIt came here on its own, how do you blame me?â
Damn it, you claim itâs yours just because you say so? Well, I say all the pretty ladies here are mine. Why donât you ask them if they agree?
Yang Zhen looked disdainfully at the lotus seat, his expression suggesting, âYouâre lucky that I didnât hold you responsible for the thunderbolt that struck
me.â
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The elderly spit a mouthful of blood at the lotus seat, glaring at Yang Zhen, his menacing look seeped into Yang Zhen.
Everyone was taken aback. They werenât sure if the blood the elderly spat was due to the thunderbolt or anger toward Yang Zhen. Either way, the consensus was that Yang Zhen was the culprit.
He was literally angered incredibly!
Seeing the resentful look in the lotus seatâs eyes, everyone felt a chill rush through them and began to worry about Yang Zhen.
Under such a gaze, the terror of intending to kill was barely concealed. It was clear that the lotus seat considered Yang Zhen a must-kill opponent.
After all, this time the tribulation invited a fierce thunderstorm, and the lack of Heavenly Thunder Origin absorption during such a heavenly tribulation could endanger the lotus seatâs chances of surviving the next tribulation. Thereâs a high chance he wouldnât hold on till the end and would perish.
If that was the case, the lotus seat being killed by Yang Zhen wouldnât be too different. Naturally, such a deep-seated hatred would elicit such a reaction.
But Yang Zhen seemed indifferent and even mouthed two words at the seat: Delicious!
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The lotus seat glared at Yang Zhen, then took a deep breath, looked at the old palace master, Master Liu, and a group of rogue practitioners and ink pool peak practitioners standing at the side, and said to the disciples of the North Palace, âLetâs go!â
A few disciples from the Beigu Institute helped Ning Wuque, who was still dazed, to his feet. As they left, they all kept their eyes on Yang Zhen, gradually fading into the distance.
No one had expected such a turn of events during the birthday celebration. The scene was silent as everyone looked at Yang Zhen in disbelief.
A shameless cat rushed out from nowhere and said to Yang Zhen with a sour face, âKid, the Heavenly Thunder Origin is precious. You should refine it well. It will be useful when you cross the tribulation. Damn, if thereâs such a good deal next time, donât forget to call me.â
Yang Zhen nodded and said with a grimace, âSure, when something like this happens again, Iâll throw you in first.
Sao chicken laughed, tilting his head to give the shameless cat a despising
look.
Seeing this, the catâs face changed. After thinking for a while, he chuckled, âIâve thought about it. This kind of great opportunity is better suited for you.â Yang Zhen slapped the cat on the head and sneered, âDamn, you think getting struck by lightning is comfortable?â
It was then that everyone noticed Yang Zhenâs pale face. Naturally, considering Yang Zhen had just stepped into the Divine Travel Stage, how could he undergo a Heavenly Thunder Origin without being affected?
Hua Youyue walked up to Yang Zhen, took his hand, and a gentle energy entered Yang Zhenâs body. The restless Heavenly Thunder Origin simmered down.
âEh?â Yang Zhen was startled. He moved around and looked at Hua Youyue in confusion, asking, âHow did it listen to you?â
Hua Youyue gave a graceful smile and replied, âMy True Essence leans towards
a thunder element.â
Yang Zhen looked at Hua Youyue in surprise, finding her even more mysterious. She had visibly gathered the Heavenly Fragrance Holy Root, yet her internal strength was leaning towards a thunder element. What kind of cultivation method had she practiced?
Before Yang Zhen asked, an attendant named Liugong walked over and said disdainfully, âSo tell me, are you are named Yang Dingtian or Yang Zhen?â With a chuckle, Yang Zhen waved dismissively, âDonât worry about the details. A name is just a mere representation. It isnât necessary to be so stubborn over it, Master Liu.â
Master Liu laughed aloud and shook his head, âSuch a free spirited personality, quite rare in my lifetime. Iâve heard of people practicing this path, but itâs a rocky journey. I hope you can continue your course, just like the ink treasures youâve created.â
Expressing his gratitude, Yang Zhen chuckled and said, âThank you for your advice, Master Liu.â
At this moment, Old Man Yao stepped forward, glancing curiously at Yang Zhen and addressing Master Liu, âItâs getting late, should we discuss matters about the Forbidden Land of Life?
Old Master nodded and said, âWe must not dally. Itâs an important matter. However, this old woman will not be participating. The rest of you can discuss.â After representatives of various powers had entered the Spiritual Studies Palace conference hall, Master Liu took a deep breath, addressing the crowd, âThere have been reports that the Forbidden Land of Life has become more active recently. Iâve investigated the matter but wasnât able to get even within a hundred-foot radius of it.â
At this, everyone was stunned.
â â If even a formidable personage like Master Liu cannot enter, what on earth has happened within the Forbidden Land of Life?â
âIf even Master Liu cannot enter, then why are we here discussing it? âExactly, if we canât access it, whatâs the point in discussing it? There was a wave of doubt and hesitance among the crowd. Yang Zhen turned to ask, âWhat exactly is this Forbidden Land of Life?â He had always heard that the Forbidden Land of Life was a death trap, filled with countless perils, and harbored many secrets of the world that were untold. But till now, Yang Zhen still didnât understand why he could not enter, what perils lay inside, and what were these unknown secrets.
If he barged in blindly, wouldnât he even be unaware of how he died? Yang Zhen asked Hua Youyue as he knew she must have some idea. She had mentioned a hunch that drove her to seek answers within the Forbidden Land of Life.
As expected, Hua Youyue looked at Yang Zhen and began to explain slowly, âWithin the Forbidden Land of Life, there is a toxic gas. Normally, it is harmless to any living being. However, the more one uses True Essence and other cultivation powers within the Forbidden Land, the more the toxic gas infiltrates oneâs vital organs and meridians. Once a certain threshold is crossed, death is certain. To date, not a single person has managed to survive, hence itâs known as the Forbidden Land of Life.â
Yang Zhen was stunned. He then waved his hand dismissively, saying, âI thought it was something dangerous. So itâs just poisonous gas. Canât we avoid using our True Essence after entering?â
Old Man Yao gave a resigned smile and said, âIf it were as simple as not using True Essence or any other cultivation power, we would have accepted it. The eeriness of the Forbidden Land of Life lies within the unexplainable deaths!â
âWhat?â
Yang Zhen looked at Old Man Yao with a strange expression, âWhat do you mean by unexplainable death?â
Hua Youyue quietly said, âAbsolutely no warning.
âAfter death, there are no signs to suggest a cause, as though something forcibly severed their essence and spirit,â Old Man Yao added. After a pause, he continued, âEven if something could abruptly obliterate oneâs essence and spirit, it shouldnât occur without warning. That is the most lethal aspect of the Forbidden Land of Life.â
Yang Zhen twitched his lips, then turned to Hua Youyue, âGirl, are we really going to that eerie place? It seems haunted!â
Hua Youyue looked at Yang Zhen, shaking her head and biting her hp, âThe closer I get to the Forbidden Land of Life, the stronger this feeling. I feel like I must go!â
Yang Zhen looked uncertainly at Hua Youyue.. Seeing the bewildered expression in her eyes, he grinned and said, âLetâs do it!