Chapter 269: Chapter 276: Found the Little Girl! (Third Update)
Translator: 549690339
The terrifying wave surged wildly in midair, like the pulsations of Heaven and Earth’s Fetal Breathing, billowing in all directions.
Upon hearing such a resounding roar, the expressions of everyone by the Heavenly Destiny Spring changed vastly, their faces filled with shock.
Yang Zhen, on the other hand, was intently staring at a towering peak in the distance, a smile spreading across his face. He heaved a sigh of relief and said, “I’ve found the little lass’s presence!”
The moment his words left his mouth, Yang Zhen scooped up Jeering Cat, a turbulent surge exploded from under his feet, and he bolted towards that mountain peak.
The Hongluan Spiritual Girl and Xiu’er’s faces changed equally. After sharing a glance, they simultaneously soared into the sky and followed him using sword flight.
“It’s the Spirit Peak, The Spirit Peak has opened! Yang Zhen has managed to trigger the restrictions of Spirit Peak ahead of time.”
Hurry, in this case, we might be able to enter the Spirit Peak directly.”
“If that’s the case, it would be great. Yang Zhen is the wildcard in this Spirit Road!”
All those around the Heavenly Destiny Spring, after the initial surprise, were elated and rushed toward the mountain peak.
Within the Spirit Road, practitioners, irrespective of their locations, when they felt the fluctuations coming from the Spirit Peak, halted their actions and stormed towards Spirit Peak.
Fora moment, there were silhouettes everywhere on Spirit Road. Practitioners of different cultivation levels wielded their swords, creating dazzling streams of light in midair.
Yang Zhen held Jeering Cat in his hand; the swift speed causing it to make a whirring noise. It turned its head and shouted loudly, “Kid, do you know what’s on that Spirit Peak? You’re rushing so fast, what if we encounter danger?” Yang Zhen glanced at Jeering Cat, “Stop nagging, that jerk Lin Tianli must’ve gone up there too. The little lass might be in danger.”
Jeering Cat sighed, “Sigh, men!”
Yang Zhen smacked Jeering Cat’s head, “Damn it, who taught you to spew this irritating nonsense?”
Jeering Cat was infuriated and gave Yang Zhen a sidelong glance, “Indeed, who taught me?”
Yang Zhen’s speed was too fast. The Hongluan Spiritual Girl and others watched in horror as Yang Zhen darted forward, quickly outpacing them, all revealing expressions of disbelief.
“Damn, what kind of movement technique is Yang Zhen using? He’s so damn fast!”
This isn’t good, at this rate, Yang Zhen might be the first to reach the Spirit Peak.”
That can’t be certain, after all, Young Master Lin and the Flower Spirit Girl have been gone for so long and their cultivation levels aren’t something that Mo Tianya can compare to. Yang Zhen doesn’t have any advantage against them. Moreover, historically, there has never been an occasion where two people have reached Spirit Peak simultaneously. Perhaps Flower Spirit Girl or Lin Tianli could do it, but Yang Zhen, I doubt it.”
“Who do you think will reach Spirit Peak, the Flower Spirit Girl or Lin Tianli?” Who would reach Spirit Peak?
Upon hearing this, Hongluan Spiritual Girl and the others exchanged glances and inhaled deeply.
If that person woke up during the Spirit Road’s opening, no one would be able to reach Spirit Peak. Even if Hua Youyue recovered, with her strength exceeding that of the past, it was impossible. Even though Lin Tianli was a prodigy, chances were slim.
Because that person… was simply too powerful!
Hongluan Spiritual Girl glanced at Yang Zhen with a complicated expression, her speed increasingly faster. Xiu’er grumbled, “Hongluan sister, that guy Yang Zhen is clearly worried about that ‘little girl’. You should stop tagging along.” Upon hearing Xiu’er’s words, the Hongluan Spiritual Girl was taken aback and glared at Xiu’er, saying, “Little girl, don’t spout nonsense, I just wanted to warn Yang Zhen, that man… he is no ordinary person!”
“Whether he’s ordinary or not, I don’t know, but if Yang Zhen can’t make it, it’s not as if his life will be in danger. Why are you so worried?”
The Hongluan Spiritual Girl was momentarily stunned by these words before she responded with a bitter laugh: “You’re right!”
Xiu’er barked with laughter, casting a meaningful glance at the Hongluan Spiritual Girl.
Just then, a sudden surge of wild energy fluctuations erupted halfway up Spirit Peak, enveloping the area and startling everyone present.
The expression on Yang Zhen’s face changed immediately. “What on earth has happened to this young girl, to cause such fury to erupt from within her?” he exclaimed.
This wave of energy had erupted from Hua Youyue. Yang Zhen could sense it was the most potent she had ever radiated, making it clear she was enraged! Boom!
Beneath Yang Zhen’s feet a terrifying white cloud exploded, and in the midst of the blast, he shot toward the mountainside like a lightning bolt. His figure flickered, fleeting yet ferociously unstoppable.
On getting closer, the sight of Mount Sumeru’s mountainside made Yang Zhen and his cat companion gasp in surprise. The energy erupting from the mountainside proved to be even more violent than they had imagined.
Atop the half- mountain summit, hovering on the edge of a cliff, stood a massive stone door a hundred feet tall. Two giant war gods were carved onto its surface, their eyes flashing like lightning and their bodies emitting waves of violent primordial energy. This force surged in all directions, reminiscent of divine punishment from the heavens.
Deep, resonant sounds echoed in the sky while mists of white clouds rolled tumultuously amidst bolts of lightning that raced through the towering mountains, petrifying everyone who saw them.
This mountain gate, seemingly an age-old sacred site, exuded a primitive melancholy aura. Even from afar, one could soak in the deep and ancient energy it radiated.
Yang Zhen and his cat companion stopped mid-air, exchanging confused glances.
The colossal size of the gate was staggering. An average human standing before the gate was as insignificant as an ant, an overwhelming sense of frailty in the presence of divine retribution.
Following Hua Youyue’s energy signature, Yang Zhen spotted the headstrong young girl standing on the steps outside the mountain gate. With great effort, she took one difficult step after another, manifesting an exceptional determination.
Wrapped in her white robe, Hua Youyue appeared celestial, untouched by mortal affairs. With her flowing black hair and a sword by her side, she trudged along, radiating an aura of aloof superiority each time she raised her head.
Not far from her, Lin Tianli showed an amused expression as he stared at Hua Youyue and said, “Hua Youyue, do you think I would believe you? You want the Golden Crow, but I won’t let you have it. This place is under the prohibition of heavenly number techniques. Why don’t we compete and see who can get the Golden Crow?”
Hua Youyue’s expression remained indifferent, but a flicker of anger passed through her eyes. Looking at Lin Tianli, she said, “Are you really going to push things to such an extent?”
Lin Tianli broke out into hearty laughter, responding with interest, “I don’t know why, but every time I thwart your plans, I derive a sense of pleasure. However, I can’t understand why you’re so obsessed with the Golden Crow. It’s obviously attuned to thunder and fire, and you resonate with wood and water energies, it’s of no use to you.”
Hearing their conversation, Yang Zhen and his cat companion turned their gaze simultaneously toward the end of the stone steps.
At the end of the stone steps, just outside the mountain gate, sat a hand-sized Golden Crow seemingly cast in stone. Nestled atop a stone platform, it emitted streams of radiant golden light, clearly signifying it as an extraordinary object. The cat seemed to have spotted the Golden Crow too. It turned to look at Yang Zhen, its eyes flickering mysteriously as it exclaimed, “Kid, that Lin guy is more shameless than you!”
Yang Zhen was furious. He slapped the cat and retorted, “I am alluring, irresistibly so, how can you call that shameless? Now, this guy Lin is something else; he is plainly a psycho, bursting with enthusiasm for ruining things even when they bring him no benefit!”
Just then, Hua Youyue’s face turned a shade paler, and she coughed up a mouthful of fresh blood; clearly, she was having a hard time coping.
Seeing this, Yang Zhen was about to rush forward when he heard Hua Youyue whisper, “You were right, the Golden Crow is of no use to me… I… just want to gift it to someone.”
A gift?
Lin Tianli was taken aback. Yang Zhen was startled, and the cat, its eyes wide in surprise, wore an expression of utter intrigue.