Chapter 342: Chapter 349= Is This Haunted? (Fourth
Update)
Translator: 549690339 I
“It came here on its own, how do you blame me?’
Damn it, you claim it’s yours just because you say so? Well, I say all the pretty ladies here are mine. Why don’t you ask them if they agree?
Yang Zhen looked disdainfully at the lotus seat, his expression suggesting, “You’re lucky that I didn’t hold you responsible for the thunderbolt that struck
me.”
Spurt !
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 weren’t 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 seat’s 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 seat’s chances of surviving the next tribulation. There’s a high chance he wouldn’t hold on till the end and would perish.
If that was the case, the lotus seat being killed by Yang Zhen wouldn’t 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!
“You…”
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, “Let’s go!”
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, “Kid, the Heavenly Thunder Origin is precious. You should refine it well. It will be useful when you cross the tribulation. Damn, if there’s such a good deal next time, don’t forget to call me.”
Yang Zhen nodded and said with a grimace, “Sure, when something like this happens again, I’ll throw you in first.
Sao chicken laughed, tilting his head to give the shameless cat a despising
look.
Seeing this, the cat’s face changed. After thinking for a while, he chuckled, “I’ve thought about it. This kind of great opportunity is better suited for you.” Yang Zhen slapped the cat on the head and sneered, “Damn, you think getting struck by lightning is comfortable?”
It was then that everyone noticed Yang Zhen’s 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 Zhen’s body. The restless Heavenly Thunder Origin simmered down.
“Eh?” Yang Zhen was startled. He moved around and looked at Hua Youyue in confusion, asking, “How did it listen to you?”
Hua Youyue gave a graceful smile and replied, “My True Essence leans towards
a thunder element.”
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, “So tell me, are you are named Yang Dingtian or Yang Zhen?” With a chuckle, Yang Zhen waved dismissively, “Don’t worry about the details. A name is just a mere representation. It isn’t necessary to be so stubborn over it, Master Liu.”
Master Liu laughed aloud and shook his head, “Such a free spirited personality, quite rare in my lifetime. I’ve heard of people practicing this path, but it’s a rocky journey. I hope you can continue your course, just like the ink treasures you’ve created.”
Expressing his gratitude, Yang Zhen chuckled and said, “Thank you for your advice, Master Liu.”
At this moment, Old Man Yao stepped forward, glancing curiously at Yang Zhen and addressing Master Liu, “It’s getting late, should we discuss matters about the Forbidden Land of Life?
Old Master nodded and said, “We must not dally. It’s an important matter. However, this old woman will not be participating. The rest of you can discuss.” After representatives of various powers had entered the Spiritual Studies Palace conference hall, Master Liu took a deep breath, addressing the crowd, “There have been reports that the Forbidden Land of Life has become more active recently. I’ve investigated the matter but wasn’t able to get even within a hundred-foot radius of it.”
At this, everyone was stunned.
■■If even a formidable personage like Master Liu cannot enter, what on earth has happened within the Forbidden Land of Life?”
“If even Master Liu cannot enter, then why are we here discussing it? “Exactly, if we can’t access it, what’s the point in discussing it? There was a wave of doubt and hesitance among the crowd. Yang Zhen turned to ask, “What exactly is this Forbidden Land of Life?” 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 didn’t understand why he could not enter, what perils lay inside, and what were these unknown secrets.
If he barged in blindly, wouldn’t 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, “Within 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 one’s vital organs and meridians. Once a certain threshold is crossed, death is certain. To date, not a single person has managed to survive, hence it’s known as the Forbidden Land of Life.”
Yang Zhen was stunned. He then waved his hand dismissively, saying, “I thought it was something dangerous. So it’s just poisonous gas. Can’t we avoid using our True Essence after entering?”
Old Man Yao gave a resigned smile and said, “If 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!”
“What?”
Yang Zhen looked at Old Man Yao with a strange expression, “What do you mean by unexplainable death?”
Hua Youyue quietly said, “Absolutely no warning.
“After death, there are no signs to suggest a cause, as though something forcibly severed their essence and spirit,” Old Man Yao added. After a pause, he continued, “Even if something could abruptly obliterate one’s essence and spirit, it shouldn’t occur without warning. That is the most lethal aspect of the Forbidden Land of Life.”
Yang Zhen twitched his lips, then turned to Hua Youyue, “Girl, are we really going to that eerie place? It seems haunted!”
Hua Youyue looked at Yang Zhen, shaking her head and biting her hp, “The closer I get to the Forbidden Land of Life, the stronger this feeling. I feel like I must go!”
Yang Zhen looked uncertainly at Hua Youyue.. Seeing the bewildered expression in her eyes, he grinned and said, “Let’s do it!