Chapter 625: Chapter 632: Sleepless After Looking at Myself in the Mirror! (Second update)
A Realm is actually quite an elusive feeling.
It’s like a person’s temperament, a high temperament is just that, high. If you can really point out why it’s high, then it’s not a high temperament anymore.
Yang Zhen’s realm improvement was suddenly feeling like he had cracked a mystery that had always been lingering in his mind and letting go of the obsessions in his heart. With this, Yang Zhen did indeed have a sense of enlightenment.
Hearing what Death Shadow said, Gong Sanhe looked at Yang Zhen with a face full of surprise and wonder and said,” I have rarely met someone with the enlightenment of young friend Yang Decao in my life. I really don’t know which sect’s legacy could cultivate such a talented disciple.”
Death Shadow was also nodding his head in agreement, his eyes sparkling brightly. Obviously, he wanted to speak about his eyes again.
Yang Zhen laughed indifferently, modestly like a gentleman, and said, “Let’s first see what’s up ahead. The air is getting denser and creepier by the minute. I fear something may change soon!”
Death Shadow and Gong Sanhe exchanged a glance, seemingly unaccustomed to Yang Zhen’s modesty. This wasn’t in line with Yang Zhen’s personality at all. However, they both nodded in agreement and simultaneously said, “Alright!”
“Ah, a handsome young lad lost in front of the mirror, unable to sleep at night,” Yang Zhen at the front mumbled to himself suddenly.
Gong Sanhe and Death Shadow stumbled upon hearing his words.
Ding Chun, with a confused look on his face, turned to ask Wen Yuning, “What is he saying?”
Wen Yuning, holding back a laugh, explained, “He’s saying that he can’t sleep at night because he’s too captivated by his own handsomeness in the mirror!”
Ding Chun: “???”
Sure enough… what a jerk!
Moving forward, there was an incredibly large space filled with countless doors leading to ruins. Yang Zhen and the others entered through one of those doors.
It wasn’t until then that they suddenly understood. It wasn’t that Yang Zhen’s chicken technique was useful; it was that all the doors seemingly led to the same place.
Under the mutual glances of Gong Sanhe and the others, they started observing the surroundings.
The place was eerie and terrifying, like a sinister space under endless time, carrying a musty smell everywhere. Yet, there was nothing in sight.
Just as Death Shadow was about to move forward, Yang Zhen and Gong Sanhe suddenly said, “Wait.”
The two of them speaking simultaneously startled Death Shadow, who turned and asked in surprise, “What’s wrong? Is something inappropriate?”
Yang Zhen took a deep breath and said, “Yes, and it’s very inappropriate!”
Gong Sanhe nodded and said, “This place might not be inside the Heavenly Machine Lock!”
“What?” Death Shadow looked around with surprise and said, “If it’s not inside the Heavenly Machine Lock, then what is this place?”
Who knew what this place was. It looked empty with many door entrances, as if it were a place for children to play hide-and-seek.
Although Yang Zhen couldn’t see what was strange about this place, he also knew that once Death Shadow took this step, something would definitely change.
“Don’t go in yet, let me see what’s strange about this ghost place.”
After taking a deep breath, Yang Zhen closed his eyes.
With the absence of the pink poisonous vapor from the Three-life Flower, his spiritual power could now be released.
After spinning around the vicinity several times with his spiritual power, Yang Zhen didn’t found anything unusual. Feeling confused, he looked at Death Shadow and said, “How about… you try to go in?”
Death Shadow grinned and nodded, “Okay!”
As he was about to take a step forward and his foot was not yet on the ground, he suddenly realized what was happening. He glared at Yang Zhen and said, “Kid, why do I feel like this is not as simple as it seems?”
Yang Zhen blinked, looking innocent as he said, “What do you mean not simple?”
Death Shadow burst out laughing and pointed at Yang Zhen, “My eyes are no ordinary eyes. If you pretend to be nonchalant, that’s when there is a problem, and the bigger the problem. Why don’t you try going in yourself?”
Gong Sanhe wanted to say something but stopped. He looked at Yang Zhen with a face full of astonishment. Clearly, he didn’t see anything strange on Yang Zhen’s face.
Ding Chun and Wen Yuning exchanged glances, their eyes full of bewilderment—but they knew exactly what odd schemes Yang Zhen had up his sleeve.
The atmosphere was somewhat solemn.
Yang Zhen sighed and shook his head. “This is what we call being ungrateful. I, the Sao Saint, don’t need the Purity Qi. Even without that Purity Qi, my ascension is still a matter of seconds. But for you, old friend, it’s a different story.”
“Why?” Death Shadow looked at Yang Zhen inquisitively, hesitation in his gaze.
Yang Zhen clicked his tongue in surprise and looked at Death Shadow, “How many of the talismans inside you have you forced out?”
Death Shadow’s expression hardened, and he snickered, “I’ve already forced out one-tenth of them. In at most ten days, I’ll be able to force all talismans out of my body.”
Yang Zhen nodded and said, “If you obtain the Purity Qi, it will not only completely erase the marks of the talismans inside you but also evolve your Dao into the Great Dao. I hope you understand.”
Death Shadow’s eyes widened in surprise. “You intentionally let me in, intending me to collect the Purity Qi?”
Yang Zhen shook his head and glanced at Gong Sanhe. “I didn’t say that.”
Death Shadow chuckled, “You needn’t worry about this old fool. Even if he knows, what can he do? Does he dare to fight with me over it?”
Indeed, although both Gong Sanhe and Death Shadow were strong warriors at the pinnacle of the Mahayana Phase, Gong Sanhe’s methods were nowhere near as cunning and domineering as Death Shadow’s. If it came to a fight, Gong Sanhe might not be Death Shadow’s match.
Upon hearing this, Gong Sanhe gave a cold snort, turned his head, showing his unwillingness to engage with the old fart, Death Shadow.
Death Shadow snickered again, pride written all over his face. He winked at Yang Zhen, meaning – even if Gong Sanhe heard, he could only pretend not to.
Yang Zhen looked at Death Shadow in stupefaction, his eyes filled with admiration.
Death Shadow roared with laughter and slapped Yang Zhen’s shoulder. “Kid, you have a long way to go. You must know, not everyone in the secret stash needs to fight desperately for everything.”
Saying this, Death Shadow strode boldly into the open space.
Yang Zhen’s eyes widened, watching the surroundings with full concentration.
Gong Sanhe’s face also showed tension as he stared at their surroundings. He took a deep breath, his hands continuously forming magic signs. He had evidently released his spiritual power.
Seeing their reactions, Death Shadow, who looked back, was taken aback. He scoffed. “Why are you two so nervous? Nothing has happened, right?”
Before Death Shadow could finish, his expression abruptly changed he cursed, “Oh, WTF!”
Boom!
The entire hall suddenly exploded with endless light. Endless dark green lights burst out from countless stone doors. Their violent attitudes resembled a mammoth sea rushing in, scaring Death Shadow who cried out and tried to rush back.
Yang Zhen and Gong Sanhe watched helplessly as the endless energy waves engulfed Death Shadow. In an instant, they could no longer see Death Shadow’s figure.
“Not good!” Gong Sanhe’s face changed abruptly, “There are restrictions as expected!”
This was pretty obvious, Yang Zhen did not rush in first because there were definitely restrictions. These regulations were unlike anything Yang Zhen had ever seen. Despite his understanding of the Ksitigarbha Chapter and the Profound Theory Chapter of the Heavenly Book, he did not identify the anomalies immediately.
Yang Zhen entrapped Death Shadow not because he wanted to harm him, and certainly not to let him be the first to refine the Purity Qi. With these restrictions in place, if the Purity Qi was still here, it would be an absolute miracle.
Yang Zhen wanted to understand exactly what was going on at the moment Death Shadow triggered the prohibition!
Seeing the endless green light about to envelop the entire hall, Yang Zhen’s eyes suddenly burst forth with countless True Patterns, a fearsome spiritual power exploded, rushing towards the terrifying energy waves.
Gong Sanhe’s expression constantly changed as he hurriedly tried to pull Yang Zhen back.
Yang Zhen squatted down abruptly, “Don’t move, I found it!”
As he spoke, Yang Zhen slammed his hands on the ground, and yelled out to Death Shadow who’s lost in the energy storm. “Elder Death Shadow, be careful not to fall!”
Boom!
The entire hall, with Yang Zhen’s hands as the center, was enveloped by a surging wave of energy blasting off in all directions. The transformations caused upheaval. The entire situation in the hall underwent a complete change!