The entire ice cave was shaking violently, frightening everyone into a state of panic.
Inside this vast area, within the huge Ice Palace Cluster, if the structures were to collapse, even those with Tribulation Crossing stage of cultivation would likely get buried alive, unable to escape.
Besides, such terrifying fluctuations of energy suggested that something monumental was happening. Something of this magnitude could not be caused by anyone with Tribulation Crossing cultivation.
The answer was clear â it was the Sacred Law!
Hummâ!
It felt like a supremely domineering power had locked onto everything in heaven and earth. Everyone felt a jolting fear.
The sly cat had been spun around in circles by Yang Zhen for a while and was still dizzy. Entering into this upheaval turned the catâs fur on end. It scrambled over to Yang Zhen, scampering up to his shoulder with wide eyes filled with horror.
âDamn, what just happened?â
Hua Youyue and Han Yanâer also came to Yang Zhen, looking at him intently and seriously.
âSacred Law. Itâs the power of the Sacred Law!â Hua Youyue took a deep breath and said with a worrisome gaze at Yang Zhen, âWho wouldâve thought that even a part of Sky Crying Great Saint could use the Sacred Law. I⦠I donât know how to!â
Yang Zhen laughed at Hua Youyueâs state, taking her hand as he said, âYouâre only at the Divine Travel Stage of cultivation and canât be expected to use Sacred Law. What are you thinking?â
âButâ¦â Hua Youyue started to speak, but then hesitated.
Yang Zhen dismissed her concerns with a wave of his hand. âYou and he are not the same, heâs just a manufactured part, while you are you!â
Hua Youyue trembled slightly, then nodded her understanding: âI get it!â
Yang Zhen was right. Parts could be understood as secret treasures refined out of oneself. They had no consciousness of their own. Only when the main body integrates a thread of Divine Soul into them, do the parts truly come to life. However, a Divine Soul couldnât be integrated into the part for long. After a while, the consciousness would wear away, as with the Sky Crying Great Saint, and become no different from a wild beast. They could only survive by relying on the instinctual behaviors left in their Divine Soul Imprint, acting according to the remaining will of the main bodyâs Divine Soul.
Hua Youyue was different. Although she had been formed from one-third of Sanhua Saintessâs Divine Soul, in a certain sense, she could also be considered a part of the Divine Soul.
However, the power of Heaven and Earth was mysterious. Solely using the Ancient Triple Floral Scripture, the Sanhua Saintess refined one-third of her divine soul into a seed of the Epiphyllum flower, which cultivated Hua Youyue!
The Hua Youyue of today was Hua Youyue from the Epiphyllum fairy, a complete Divine Soul, not a one-third Divine Soul Hua Youyue â the difference was fundamental.
Otherwise, even if Yang Zhen had the power to turn back time, he wouldnât have been able to prevent the Sanhua Saintessâ Tri-Floral Return to Position and alter Hua Youyueâs fate.
Thus, after reshaping causality, Hua Youyue wasnât affected. The one having problems was instead Yang Zhen.
His soul lost more than half!
With a pained expression, Yang Zhen, holding onto Hua Youyue and a wide-eyed, but unresistant Han Yanâer, departed the grand hall.
An expression of curiosity on her face, Han Yanâer asked, âWhy are we leaving?â
Yang Zhen looked back and said, âAlthough I donât know how the Sky Crying Great Saint managed it, he locked such fearsome Void Power here in the creating a grand array within heaven and earth. After over ten thousand years of nurturing, the power became something that isnât easy to refine!â âSo, youâre not going to refine it?â Han Yanâerâs face froze, then she shook her head, âThatâs impossible. You donât abandon things halfway. Even less likely is that you would give the advantage to others.â
Yang Zhen looked surprised at Han Yanâer, aloofly responding: âYou seem to know me quite well!â
With a look of sternness, Han Yanâer turned her head away, her eyes wide. âWho understands you? You justâ¦â
Yang Zhen didnât know whether the next word Han Yanâer would say was âdespicableâ or âflirtatiousâ, but it surprised him that Han Yanâer, who appeared to be somewhat reckless, had begun to make conclusions.
That was a good thing.
âThatâs more like it. Thereâs so much beauty to experience in life. You donât need to resort to violence all the time, especially against me. I really donât know where you get the energy. Isnât it nice now? You havenât thought about fighting me in a while. Truly relaxing.â
Han Yanâer seemed a bit shy to look at Yang Zhen, she lowered her gaze with blushing cheeks, biting her lip. Her long legs were restless as she lightly kicked at the ground, âI⦠I canât beat you now!â
Yang Zhen blinked, laughing heartily, âWell, thatâs great! If you canât beat me your whole life, then youâll never want to fight with me. Hmm, it looks like this Sao Saint needs to grab on some time to cultivate.â
Han Yanâer suddenly looked up, staring at Yang Zhen with surprise. She then glared at him fiercely, saying, âWho said Iâm going to be with you for a lifetime!â
He canât answer that!
Yang Zhenâs survival instinct suddenly exploded, he turned to Hua Youyue for help.
So what to say, a wrong response could make them from friends to enemies. But if he responded well⦠What if he ended up with another woman?
He hadnât gotten Hua Youyue yet!
Who said women in Jianghu were loose? Those that would pledge their bodies at every encounter would be unsettling, flying colorful hats everywhere.
Hua Youyue was irreproachably beautiful, whether it was her figure, temperament, or skin. She was one of a kind.
Normally, once Hua Youyue showed interest, with his personality, Yang Zhen wouldâve embraced this perfect opportunity. But⦠standing in front of Hua Youyue, Yang Zhen could only feel a sense of admiration.
He felt calm and composed, like a high monk whoâd achieved enlightenment, which felt a bit odd.
Yang Zhen looked at Hua Youyue for help and curiosity.
Hua Youyue had a slight smile on her face while observing her surroundings, appearing as if she hadnât heard the conversation between Yang Zhen and Han Yanâer.
Yang Zhen was a bit flabbergasted. What did Youyue mean by that? At this point, wouldnât she protect the Sao Saint and warned Han Yanâer with her expressive eyes?
My god, Yang Zhen was torn. If you donât state your position, Youyue, your Yang brother might be turned into a half-brother!
When the situation became chaotic inside Yang Zhenâs mind, nothing had seemed to have happened for Youyue and Han Yanâer who soon returned to their usual calm selves, leaving Yang Zhen the only one distressed.
Wait, did that just happen?
Was Sao Saint overthinking it?
Yang Zhen suddenly felt that these two women had deviated from the script. âWhat are we going to do next?â Hua Youyue asked Yang Zhen. Her clear and deep eyes were lively, sparkling with amusement which made Yang Zhen hesitate.
He had his dream woman in Youyue, why need to bother with others?
No, that wonât do!
Yang Zhen waved his hand grandly, âLet them continue their chaos, wait for the right moment, this Sao Saint will reappear to reap the benefits. Now, letâs see if thereâs any Creation and Transformation Stalactite Bamboo Shoot!â âCreation and Transformation Stalactite Bamboo Shoot?â Hua Youyue and Han Yanâer exclaimed at the same time, looking at each other in surprise, clearly having never heard of this.
âCough cough, Creation and Transformation Stalactite Bamboo Shoot!â Said the cat dismissively, âKid, are you sure your Void Power wonât be consumed by the Sky Crying Great Saintâs avatar?â
Yang Zhen laughed, âHim? An avatar? If an avatar could consume Void Power, this Sao Saint will eat the Great Missing Sword!â
When Hua Youyue heard about the Creation and Transformation Stalactite Bamboo Shoot, her body quivered, her eyes shone brightly.. She said, âI know a place where it might be found!â