Chapter 489: Chapter 495: I Couldn’t Hold Back Then! (Third Update)
Everyone looked uncertainly at Ji Yourong and let out a sigh of relief upon hearing her words. The practitioner who had been sprayed in the face with the fine wine by Yang Zhen chuckled and said,
“Indeed, the people of the Heavenly Snow Holy Domain are all extremely proud. Why would they stand with us? Miss Ji, what is your level of cultivation? If we watch out for each other, you can be at ease. While we dare not make outlandish promises, we will never abandon any of our companions due to danger.”
“Our friend here is absolutely correct. We might not have many strong points, but abandoning a fellow practitioner due to danger is not one of them. Since Brother Yang Zhen is confident in entering the Wild Sky Sacrifice, then let’s go fight together and have the Heavenly Snow Holy Domain look up to us for once. We could learn a thing or two from Northern Island’s most powerful faction.”
“Of course. Now with Yang Zhen leading us, he was the first person to come out alive from the Mobei Abyss. He definitely has an understanding of the situation inside.”
The crowd was abuzz with discussion and everyone collectively pounded their chests in guarantee. No one would abandon any member of the group due to danger.
Nobody noticed the flicker of embarrassment across the face of the man who was impersonating Yang Zhen.
At that moment, Ji Yourong slowly moved in front of the fake Yang Zhen and said calmly, “Brother Yang, it is said that Death Zy in the Mobei Abyss valorously sprang out from the altar. While you managed to control them all with unexpected fortune, did you use the Thousand Bugs Technique?”
“N…n…not the Thousand Bugs Technique!” the fake Yang Zhen seemed embarrassed. Seeing Ji Yourong appeared very interested in the matter of controlling the Death Zy, he hurriedly explained, “When this Sao Saint somehow managed to control the Death Zy, honestly speaking, the Sao Saint was kind of scared… and a bit flustered!”
Yang Zhen, who was watching from the side, was dying to roll his eyes. Damn, this bastard didn’t have a shred of self-confidence, yet he dared to pretend to be Sao Saint?
Even if he resembled the Great Missing Sword, it was simply disgraceful.
Just as Yang Zhen was about to step forward and expose this bastard, he was suddenly startle. A flash of disappointment swept over Ji Yourong’s eyes. It was unclear whether she was disappointed in the ‘Yang Zhen’ or disappointed at not obtaining the method of controlling the Death Zy.
At this time, the fake Yang Zhen took a deep breath and said, “Miss Ji, don’t worry. Although I…I, the Sao Saint, can no longer control Death Zy, I am likely the most knowledgeable about the situation in the Wild Sky Sacrifice across the entire Northern Island. Besides… I really do have a method of entering and exiting the Wild Sky Sacrifice unscathed!”
Just as he thought!
Yang Zhen’s eyes sparked with excitement. From the hideous man’s expression and demeanor, it seemed that he had great confidence in the method of breaking the formation.
The practitioners exploded in cheers, urging ‘enhanced Yang Zhen’ to quickly take them to the Wild Sky Sacrifice.
At that moment, the fake Yang Zhen coughed lightly and arrogantly said, “I, Yang Zhen, am upfront about everything. If you want to enter the center of the Wild Sky Sacrifice, it’s not impossible. However, if you all want me, the Sao Saint, to lead you into it, shouldn’t you offer something precious in return?”
“Wha…what?”
Everyone was momentarily stunned. It’s going to cost them…to enter the Wild Sky Sacrifice?
“Well…that does make sense. Yang Zhen, always the opportunist when money is in sight. How many crystals are you asking for, to lead us into the Wild Sky Sacrifice?”
“Yes, if it’s not a lot of crystals, I would consider going with you.”
“That’s the true nature of this bastard Yang Zhen. I had doubts at first, but now I am confident that this is Yang Zhen indeed!”
…
Ji Yourong hesitated for a moment as she looked at the fake Yang Zhen. With a flick of her wrist, she tossed a purple crystal towards Yang Zhen.
“What!”
Everyone present was startled, staring in shock at Ji Yourong. Clearly, no one had expected Ji Yourong to be so generous.
“Miss Ji is indeed straightforward. Rest assured, once we enter the Wild Sky Sacrifice, I, Yang Zhen will ensure your safety!” The fake Yang Zhen solemnly made that promise, leaving everyone stunned in disbelief.
“Isn’t…isn’t the price to enter the Wild Sky Sacrifice too high? How many people can afford such a price?”
“Yang Zhen, could you please make it cheaper? There is strength in numbers. Maybe we could be of some help when we get in!”
“Yes, do make it cheaper. The cost of a purple crystal is far too high!”
Snap!
Another piece of purple crystal flew into the superior Yang Zhen’s hand, startling everyone. Their gazes turned towards the direction from which the crystal had come.
Yang Zhen was confused as he looked at Ji Yourong. He had a feeling that this Ji Yourong was really mysterious. Even if she wasn’t from Heavenly Snow Holy Domain, she must surely have a significant background.
This was getting a bit interesting. An ice woman he had never seen before was giving ‘Yang Zhen’ a crystal stone to participate in the Wilderness Ritual.
The most interesting part was, this ‘Yang Zhen’ was a decoy!
Seeing everyone’s eyes on him, Yang Zhen smiled and said, “It’s just a coincidence, I picked up a piece of purple crystal on the street a few days ago. Otherwise, I would really not have money to enter the Wilderness Ritual!”
Speaking this much, Yang Zhen, under the stunned gazes of everyone, approached ‘Superior Yang Zhen’, grinning and saying, “Yang Zhen, do you really have the way to enter the Wilderness Ritual?
The superior Yang Zhen burst into a fit of laughter, and confidingly assured, “Well said brother, without a bit of ability, I wouldn’t dare accept a single purple crystal. Rest assured that if neither you nor Miss Ji can enter, this Sao Saint will pay back both the crystals!”
Hiss!
Everyone took a sharp intake of breath and stared at the superior Yang Zhen, full of disbelief.
Under such circumstances, though others were resentful, they had no choice but to take out a piece of purple crystal. Before long, a team of a dozen or so people had been formed.
The superior Yang Zhen led the way at the front while Yang Zhen, Ji Yourong, and others followed, with several Mahayana Phase and Tribulation Crossing Phase Practitioners. At the end of the line were people who didn’t even have a purple crystal but wished to join in the fun.
The group was considerable in size, and they quickly arrived near the Mobei Abyss.
Sighting the current Mobei Abyss, Yang Zhen was also stunned. He exchanged a glance with Cat, murmuring, “Damn, why has it changed so much?”
Cat was also wide-eyed, a look of disbelief on its face.
The Mobei Abyss had been terrifying originally, enough to make anyone shudder. Now, black waves rose and fell, a turbulent whirlwind wafting in midair, spreading an atmosphere that frightened everything in the world. One could faintly sense the roar of thunder.
At the deepest part of the Mobei Abyss, there was a terrifying prohibition that separated everything within and without into two worlds.
Ji Yourong frowned, glanced at Yang Zhen with great implications, and then walked over to the superior Yang Zhen and asked softly, “What should we pay attention to after entering?”
The superior Yang Zhen laughed heartily, saying, “As long as you all stay close to this Sao Saint, I will naturally protect everyone.”
Everyone was relieved to hear this. Just as they were about to speak, they suddenly had a change of color.
“There are people ahead!”
Someone cried out in surprise. Everyone looked in that direction and saw a group of people flying through the skies. They were proud and every one of them had a terrifying aura. Among them, there were more than a dozen Mahayana Phase powerhouses.
These folks in white costumes revealed a non-smiling expression after spotting Yang Zhen and others. They whispered a few words here and there, and noticeably slowed down as if waiting for them.
“It’s people from the Heavenly Snow Holy Domain!” pronounced the superior Yang Zhen with a grave expression.
Everyone cried out in surprise, their faces full of shock as they looked at the people from the Heavenly Snow Holy Domain who had noticeably slowed down, seemingly waiting for them.
“These days, all sorts of nobodies want to overreach themselves. They treat a holy taboo like the Wilderness Ritual as their backyard?”
A young man said frivolously without looking back.
Yang Zhen, who had a hot temper, couldn’t bear it when he heard him, and he almost pounced on him, but then he froze. He remembered that he was now just a passerby!
Finally, he had become a passerby, and came across something this interesting?