Everyone was running. It was as though the heavens and earth of the Nine Dragon Que Flower place had exploded, tearing open the sky. Amidst endless flashing lighting, roars of thunder, and dark waves of air, it seemed as if immense chasms were pouring out power.
Threads of extraordinary Heaven and Earth Qi, laden with endless might, surged up from the ground, entered the semi-sky, and roared like long dragons.
The earth oscillated as innumerable terrifying forces burst out from the massive altar in seconds, filling the Nine Dragon Que Flower place. Mountain ranges shattered, cracks appeared on the ground, horrifying chasms of unfathomable depth opened up, dark waves of air erupted, causing the ground to roar. Huge rocks were blown away, sky-reaching trees were reduced to dust.
Endless roars echoed from all directions, as if countless fierce beasts were roaring towards the sky. The occasional terrifying sound explosion was ear-splitting and utterly terrifying.
Under such circumstances, who would dare to stay?
Including the people from the Ancient Life Sect, even Duan Xingzhiâs body was ignored; everyone was fleeing at once without any hesitation, and they were quick.
Yang Zhen was running in a somewhat disheveled state. Violent waves of fire were descending from the sky, huge thunder was blasting the ground, and there were those vast stones, and mountains, all falling down like rain.
A dismissive cat was perched on Yang Zhenâs head, looking up at the topsy-turvy scene. Its face turned green, tightly clinging to Yang Zhenâs forehead, and complaining ceaselessly.
âWaah, waah, waah, I, the respectable one, hate this flashy Heaven and Earth prohibition, hurry up⦠Damn it, run faster, kid, weâre about to get hit by rocks⦠Save me!â
Yang Zhen stumbled, almost throwing off the cat. Damn
âShut the hell up! You have four legs but make me, with only two legs, run. Look at Sao Chickenâ¦â
At this point, Yang Zhenâs expression changed, he inhaled deeply and said, âWe must go find Sao Chicken!â
Hearing Yang Zhenâs words, both Han Yanâer and Hua Youyue shuddered.
The dismissive cat yelled, âYouâre insane, kid. At this time, you want to go back to find Sao Chicken?â
Yang Zhen glanced back at the Nine Dragon Que Flower place, which had turned into a hell on earth. He took a deep breath, stopped running, and nodded.
With a punch that shattered the falling boulders, Yang Zhen put Hua Youyue and Han Yanâer down and said, âBoth of you, go with the others and get out of here. As soon as I find Sao Chicken, Iâll come out.â
Hua Youyue was just about to speak when Yang Zhen grinned and said, âRest assured. A minor Nine Dragon Que Flower place canât kill me. Five days, at most, Iâll be back. There might even be other gains.â
Hua Youyue frowned, nodded, and said, âIâll wait for you. Five days. If you donât come, Iâll come looking for you!â
Yang Zhen patted Hua Youyueâs hair, and said, âGood.â
Hua Youyue gazed at Yang Zhen, her eyes filled with a mix of reproach and shyness that made Yang Zhenâs heart skip a beat. Such a girl- isnât she the dream of countless men?
When Yang Zhen turned to look at Han Yanâer, she was sheathing her sword. She stared at Yang Zhen with her bright eyes, bit onto her lip, and said, âIâll go with you.â
Yang Zhen widened his eyes, âWhy would you go with me? Youâll slow me down!â
Han Yanâer paused, looked at Yang Zhen blankly, nodded, and said, âOkay, five days. Iâll wait for you too. If you donât come, Iâll search the entire Nine Dragon Que Flower place. You⦠you should remember, the only one whoâs allowed to kill you is me!â
Yang Zhen was taken aback. He stared at Han Yanâer, looking perplexed, then suddenly broke into a grin, and said, âRest assured, for all we know, the one who can take this Sao Saintâs life, hasnât even been born yet. How about we share a farewell hug?â
Watching Yang Zhen trying to move closer, Han Yanâer gave a cold snort. The Sun Shadow sword instantly rushed out of its sheath, its glint instantly appeared, making Yang Zhen immediately turn around and run.
The dismissive cat gave out a groan and swiftly jumped up to Yang Zhenâs shoulder, yelling, âTake me with you. Iâm small, I wonât be a burden.â
âBullshit, none of you are burdens, even if you donât go, this Sao Saint will drag you along. Hold on tight, the veteran driver is about to hit the road!â
âHa ha haâ¦â
Han Yanâer angrily sheathed the Sun Shadow, turned around to Hua Youyue and said, âLet me explainâ¦â
Hua Youyue smiled tenderly, shook her head, and said, âYou donât have to explain.â
With that, Hua Youyueâs body suddenly bloomed with a cold light. A beautiful Epiphyllum flower appeared at her feet. She beckoned to Han Yanâer, saying, âLetâs go, little sister!â
Han Yanâer blinked, her eyes flashing with a peculiar expression. She hesitated for a moment before jumping on, sighing in relief.
A terrifying wave of energy came rushing, Yang Zhen laughed heartily. The Great Missing Sword in his hand was in a frenzy, shattering massive rocks into countless pieces.
A man and his sword, in an audacious stance, with his robe billowing beneath him, he seemed as dazzling as a god of war.
Damn it, he couldnât even choose not to shine bright if he wanted to.
Everyone ran away, only Yang Zhen moving against the crowd, carrying a cat and wielding the Great Missing Sword.
Yang Zhenâs wild approach scared the people around him.
âFuck my life, Yang Zhen is truly something! Heâs putting his life on the line for fortune, daring to go back at this time?â
âYoung friend Yang, fortunes are meant to be encountered, not sought after. No matter what treasures lie there, one needs to be alive to take them. Hurry and leave with us. We can talk about it once the prohibitions are stable!â
âSurely there must be great treasures inside. Yang Zhen, this profit-driven fellow, actually risked his life and dashed back. In such a state, even if someone was in the Mahayana Phase or the Divine Transformation Stage, they wouldnât be able to handle it.â
âDidnât Yang Zhen say thereâs a Demon Saint sealed under the altar? He still dares to run back, not afraid of running into the Demon Saint? Listen to that roar, how many fierce beasts are there?â
âBah, not a word from Yang Zhenâs mouth is true. What Demon Saint! It must be him making things up!â
A group of people stood agape as they watched Yang Zhen charging back. After listening to the discussions around him, the scummy cat looked at Yang Zhen with confusion and said, âMotherfucker, we just couldnât let go of the Sao Chicken, and these bastards are portraying you so horribly. Why are you still laughing? Arenât you angry? Can you explain?â
Yang Zhen laughed loudly. At this time, how could he not recite a poem?
âHaha, others laugh at me for being crazy, I laugh at others for not seeing through it all. How others see this Sao Saint, doesnât matter to the Sao Saint?â
Hearing this, the scummy cat was shocked and looked at Yang Zhen with admiration, âHoly shit, kid, thatâs some impressive worldview you have.â
âThank you, thank you! I, the Sao Saint, can come up with loads of such worldviews.â
âDamn, Yang Sao Saint, youâre amazing!â
âNot at all, not at all. I canât compare to you, Scummy Cat!â
âToo kind, too kind!â
âI am unworthy, really unworthy!â
âStrive together?â
âYou got it!â
The crowd listened with blank expressions, most of the practitioners stumbled, almost falling onto the ground.
These two, they really are a couple of scoundrels!
The man and the cat, praising each other, quickly reached the side of the altar.
The scummy cat was stunned and asked, âHey kid, where do we look for Sao Chicken? It couldnât be in this goddamn thing, right?â
Yang Zhen blanked out, âYouâre asking me, but who am I supposed to ask?â
âNo!â Sao Chicken was shocked: âFuck, did you just rush in without thinking?â
âUh-huh!â