âIndeed, the world is finally changing!â
The old man in the purple robe, his face flickering with uncertainty, likewise sighed and said, âI heard that a Divine Transformation Stage powerhouse from Heavenly Spring Sacred Land has awakened and swept through the entirety of Final Void Mountain Range. Although Master Tie is stubborn, when facing a Divine Transformation Stage powerhouse, all he could do was obediently retreat from the mountain range.â
âThe Final Void Mountain Range will inevitably fall into the hands of Heavenly Spring Sacred Land, thatâs for certain!â Meng Tinghao, wrinkling his brow, said, âIâm worried that this young fellow, Yang Zhen, being so hot-blooded as he is, if he really collides with Heavenly Spring Sacred Land, I fear it might become a situation that cannot be reversed.â
âHmph, currently Heavenly Spring Sacred Land is the first sect of the Transcendental Period to have a Divine Transformation Stage power. Theyâre even more cynical than the Heavenly Snow Holy Domain, especially that apprentice of the Divine Transformation Stage power, that fellow called Li Cangxu, whoâs now advanced past the peak of the Mahayana Phase due to his masterâs guidance. He is now waiting for Yang Zhen. Clearly, the meeting of the Heavenly Snow Holy Domain is a dragonâs pool and tigerâs den.â
Meng Tinghao paused and suddenly burst into laughter, looking at the elderly man in the purple robe, and said, âA dragonâs pool and tigerâs den? Back when we were young, we, along with old man Feng of the Feng Family, werenât we barging into countless dragonâs pools and tigerâs dens? And in the end, were there any real dragons or tigers in them? We were able to move about freely anyway.â
The elderly man in the purple robe shook his head and said, âThings are different now.â
âThisâ¦sigh, the world is indeed changing!â Meng Tinghao exclaimed while sighing.
The entire Feng Family was making preparations, waiting for the day when the meeting of the Heavenly Snow Holy Domain opened, because, after all, Feng Lingqiao was still in Fang Zhongjianâs hands. It was only natural and right that the Feng Family had to attend the meeting of the Heavenly Snow Holy Domain.
Unknowingly, two more days had passed. Just as everyone was at the most critical stage of preparation, Feng Jingtu suddenly appeared in the Feng Family meeting hall, a gloomy expression on his face.
âWhat happened?â Elder Feng raised an eyebrow. After exchanging a glance with Meng Tinghao, he asked Feng Jingtu.
Feng Jingtu sighed and said, âYang Zhen left.â
âWhat?â Elder Feng abruptly stood up from his seat and asked in surprise, âWhat do you mean Yang Zhen left? Where did he go? When did he leave?â
âIt was Ling Shan who discovered it. He was heavily injured by Yang Zhen before. He just recovered and, hearing that Yang Zhen cured Grandfatherâs illness, he insisted on going to thank Yang Zhen. He went to the place where Yang Zhen and his pet cat were staying, but no matter how he searched, he could not find Yang Zhen or his cat. They realized then that Yang Zhen had already left at some unknown time.â
Meng Tinghao gestured and said, âIt couldnât have been too long. I was seeking advice from young friend Yang about the Yin and Yang Qi last night. They must have left at the earliest three times after midnight.â
Feng Jingtu breathed a sigh of relief and, looking at Elder Feng, said, âGrandfather, should I go after and bring him back?â
Elder Feng waved his hand and said, âNever mind. If young friend Yang wanted to leave, that means he has his own plans. The rest of you should act according to the plan. We three old fellows will make some adjustments.â
Feng Jingtu nodded and left the meeting hall.
Inside the meeting hall, the three of them looked at each other and then burst into laughter.
âThe more I see of this young fellow Yang, the more I like him,â Meng Tinghao said with a laugh.
The old man in the purple robe also chuckled and said, âHis actions are decisive and straightforward. Itâs better if he goes alone, his target will be smaller. As of now, no one knows that we are going to the Heavenly Snow Holy Domain to support young friend Yang. This way, we can confuse the people of Heavenly Spring Sacred Land.â
Elder Feng nodded and laughed, âEven so, Iâm still a bit worried about young friend Yangâs safety. In that case, the three of us will go ahead and strive to arrive at the Heavenly Snow Holy Domain meeting as soon as possible. As for the others, those who you two are able to notify, notify. Those who cannot be notified, forget it. After all, this matter is not simply about having more people.â
The old man in the purple robe and Meng Tinghao looked at each other and nodded in unison, saying, âThat sounds good!â
â¦
âHave you heard? Yang Zhen has left Mountain and River City.â
âWhat? He left Mountain and River City? But the Feng Family from Mountain and River City hasnât even departed yet. Is Yang Zhen planning to venture into the Heavenly Snow Holy Domain meeting alone?â
âThatâs what the rumors are saying. Heh, Yang Zhen is such a mystery, wanting to venture into the Heavenly Snow Holy Domain meeting all by himself. Does he really think so little of the various Transcendental Sacred Lands?â
âLetâs go quickly, we also want to go see. Apparently, there will be a Divine Transformation Stage powerhouse appearing at this Heavenly Snow Holy Domain meeting.â
âA Divine Transformation Stage powerhouse? I must go see what all the fuss is about. Damn it! If they come into conflict with Yang Zhen, wouldnât that be dangerous?â
âYang Zhen wasnât in danger last time; letâs see if he can get out alive this time.â
â¦
All the way, Yang Zhen could hear rumors about him everywhere, even the cheap cat was bewildered.
âDamn, so many people know youâre going to the Heavenly Snow Holy Domain. Whereâs your mask of disguises? Quick, bring it out.â
Yang Zhen gave a dry laugh and said, âWhatâs the use of the mask? As long as youâre with me, Iâll be recognized at a glance. Tell me, can you transform into a puppy?â
âGo away. How could a noble creature, like me, the Kylin, become such a lowly creature as a puppy?â
Yang Zhen sneered and said, âThen can the very noble Sao Saint become someone else?â
The cheap cat looked confused, âWhen did you start caring about your reputation?â
âJust now!â
âPhooey, if you have a shred of shame, Iâll dare to turn into a puppy!â
â¦
The Heavenly Snow Holy Domain was located in the Northernmost Land. Further north from the Northern Island was a land of ice and snow. As Yang Zhen and the cheap cat walked, they felt the temperature drop increasingly more.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
Once they had crossed the Northern Island Mountain Range, a silver-white world appeared before the man and the dog. Vast and endless, it appeared void of any color, even the trees were blanketed in silver white, clearly, it had just snowed here.
Yang Zhen hadnât seen a snowy landscape in a long time and suddenly felt rather cheerful. He built a snow sled, took a deep breath, and asked the cheap cat, âWhy has your body transformed like this?â
The cheap cat glanced suspiciously at Yang Zhen and retorted, âWho should I ask then?â
âSo all your cultivation is gone now, canât even beat a regular cat, can you?â
âDamn it, who says I canât even beat a cat?â The cheap cat was furious when he heard this. He stared at Yang Zhen and yelled,âDamn it, Iâll show you whoâs boss. You just watch how I smash its head.â
Yang Zhen sneered and said, âYou donât have to say such nonsense, whether you can smash a catâs head, why donât we grab a cat and see?â
âHow can it be proved that I can smash a catâs head?â The cheap cat looked at Yang Zhen, completely bewildered.
Yang Zhen looked disgusted and pointed at the rope of the sled in front of him, âYou canât even pull this rope, how can you smash a catâs head?â
Without waiting for the cheap cat to curse, Yang Zhen laughed and said: âNo need to make excuses, the more you do it, the more guilty you become. Come on, hearing is believing, seeing is believing. If you can pull this rope, Sao Saint will admit youâre a sky-defying, omnipotent divine beast Kylin, not a cat hiding behind a stone gnawing on a thousand-year-old Tiaoist Origin Fruit, and meowing when it sees people.â
âDamn it!â
The cheap catâs face changed. He grabbed the sled rope and stared at Yang Zhen, âItâs just a rope. Youâre underestimating me. Sit tight, donât fall off.â
âDrive!â
At Yang Zhenâs command, the cheap cat was stunned, âWait, somethingâs not right. Arenât you tricking me, kid?â