Chapter 429: Chapter 435: Inconceivable News! (Second update)
Upon hearing that Yang Zhen had never said he would participate in the Grand Flying Machine Competition, the Saint was utterly dumbfounded.
“This… how is this possible?” The Saint asked with a desperate look on his face, “I heard that Yang Zhen is very independent and likes to stand out. How can he not participate in such a high-profile event?”
Liang Lie snorted coldly and said, “Yang Zhen has made countless enemies.
The grander the scale, the less daring he is to stand out. If he joins the Grand Flying Machine Competition, I am afraid he would die multiple times before you have a chance to lay a hand on him.”
“That won’t do!” The Saint slammed the table and said, “We must compel Yang Zhen to participate in this Grand Flying Machine Competition!”
“How can we make him participate?” Liang Lie shook his head and said, “Yang Zhen is wild in thought. No one can predict what he is thinking!”
“No one can predict?” The Saint sneered, “His lack of participation is nothing but a sign that the rewards for winning are not appealing enough for him!” The Samt means…” Liang Lie’s eyes flashed with a cold light.
I not only want to kill Yang Zhen, but I also want to ruin his reputation!” The Samt laughed heartily and said, “Sect Master Liang, whether Yang Zhen lives or dies is of no consequence to me. It’s just a pity to miss out on manipulating such an interesting figure.”
A meaningful smile appeared on Liang Lie’s face. “I’ve heard that the Saint enjoys playing all sorts of games. Now I see it’s true. Rest assured, the Saint, I will arrange this. I will ensure that Yang Zhen has no choice but to participate in the Grand Flying Machine Competition!”
Oh?” the Saint was taken aback. “What is your plan, Sect Master Liang?”
“The Saint merely needs to wait!” Liang Lie scoffed, “The growing power of the Wan Clan has already begun to show. At this moment, Yang Zhen is nothing. If he wants to stand out, the Grand Flying Machine Competition would be a good start. I will need the Saint’s help for this!”
“Consider it done!” The Saint said with a smile, “As long as Sect Master Liang can convince Yang Zhen to participate, everything else will be a piece of cake. Although the flying machines made by the various ancient tribes are commendable, they have no chance of winning against the mighty opponent!” Liang Lie’s face lit up with joy at these words!
As the days flew by, the Grand Flying Machine Competition in the Northern Island became extremely popular. More and more practitioners came to the Northern Island, including many powerful practitioners from Nether State, Southern Region, and even East Sea. Not to mention those who were not eligible to participate, but were very interested and came to watch the event.
“What? Yang Zhen is going to participate in the Grand Flying Machine Competition?”
“Not only will he participate in the Grand Flying Machine Competition, but I also heard that Yang Zhen planned to beat everyone, sweep all the ancient tribes, and completely disregard other major forces!”
“That’s ridiculous! Although Yang Zhen is talented, he’s also too arrogant!
None of the major powers and sects are confident about defeating the mighty opponent, yet Yang Zhen claims to sweep all?”
Yes, I heard that thousands of practitioners were ready to teach Yang Zhen a lesson at the Grand Flying Machine Competition!”
“My god! Under these circumstances, Yang Zhen dares to participate in the Grand Flying Machine Competition? Even with the protection of the Spiritual Studies Palace and Mo Xueling, Yang Zhen is doomed!”
“That’s nothing-1 heard that this Grand Flying Machine Competition is different from previous ones. Many ancient tribes will participate in order to advance the development of refining tools. The Ke Clan is willing to reveal a never-before-shared secret tool-refining technique, said to be a co-creation of three refining masters of the Ke Clan!”
“Is… Is this for real?”
Of course, many have already heard confirmation from the Ke Clan.”
Not only that, but there will also be many rewards for those who can win first place in the Grand Flying Machine Competition, all greatly contributed by the various major sects and ancient tribes. The Separation Star Sect and the Ke Clan have made the most significant contributions.”
“My god, this Grand Flying Machine Competition will indeed be unprecedented!”
More and more news was circulated, and information about Yang Zhen could be heard everywhere.
Now more people were inquiring if Yang Zhen was truly going to participate in the competition. A strange phenomenon occurred in Northern Island. While the majority assumed that Yang Zhen was too terrified to participate in the great flying machine competition, a large number pledged their support for him.
These supporters hawked around, saying that as long as Yang Zhen dared to participate in the competition, they would fight to the death to protect him, promising to secure his first place, breaking the monopoly the Great Sect disciples had on winning the past competitions.
What everyone found peculiar was that these supporters became more fanatical by the hour, as if Yang Zhen achieving the first place would be like their victory.
Therefore, the entire Northern Domain was divided into three camps.
On one hand, the majority believed that Yang Zhen could not muster the courage to participate in the flying machine competition, considering the many powerful forces and even the Ancient tribe were lying in wait to make trouble for him.
On the other hand, were the fanatic ‘disciples’ of Yang Zhen. Some people even gathered these believers, forming a protection squad for him.
The leader of this protection team was a rogue practitioner named You Yan. Though this rogue practitioner was merely a three-tribulation practitioner in the Tribulation Crossing Period, he had great prestige. In a short time, the reputation of Yang Zhen’s protection squad soared, forming a massive force in Northern Island.
At Ink Pool Peak, Peak Master Mo and Palace Master Liu looked at each other with puzzled faces.
“Brother Liu, how do you view this matter?” asked Peak Master Mo hesitantly. Palace Master Liu shook his head and said, “Hard to say. Based on Yang Zhen’s character, he could pull off such a thing. Besides, didn’t Mo Lingnu mention that Yang Zhen suddenly planned to participate in this flying machine competition?”
Peak Master Mo laughed bitterly and said, “How did he manage to offend everyone so flamboyantly? Now he is fully devoted to crafting his flying machine, and not even my daughter can approach him. I have no idea how this news leaked.”
“Could it be that damn cat and that annoying chicken?” Palace Master Liu said with a doubtful look.
“Most likely!” Peak Master Mo sighed, seemingly at a loss for words.
Elder Mo, standing on the side, gazed darkly at Peak Master Mo and Palace Master Liu and sneered, “Personally, I think there’s more to this than meets the eye.”
Oh? Peak Master Mo turned to Elder Mo with surprise, and curiously asked, “What do you mean by that, Elder Mo?”
Elder Mo looked restless, he said to Peak Master Mo, “Don’t you think this is strange, why did Liang Lie and the Ke Clan brazenly increase the prize for the champion? Even if Yang Zhen is arrogant and overbearing, he has never met those ancient tribes. Why would he pick a fight with them when Liang Lie and the Ke Clan are watching him?”
On hearing this, the expressions of Peak Master Mo and Palace Master Liu simultaneously changed as they uttered in unison, “Could this be a trap?” Elder Mo grimly nodded, “Definitely a plot, no doubt about it. But luckily, given Yang Zhen’s arrogant nature, there were some volunteers to form a protection squad for him. Even if only slightly, things might turn out better for Yang Zhen. As long as he doesn’t get us into trouble, that’s enough!”
The expressions of Peak Master Mo and Palace Master Liu gradually changed, their minds churning with thoughts.
In the Separation Star Sect, a square-jawed man with thick eyebrows and large eyes spoke cheerfully to Liang Lie, “I wonder why Sect Master Liang has called for me?”
Liang Lie chuckled, “You Yan, how is the task that I entrusted to you coming along?”