Chapter 636: Chapter 643: The Person Who is Hardest on Himself (Part 1)
Yang Zhen didn’t plan to comprehend the grand Dao on his own because his perception of Dao was truly different from others.
He wasn’t a native of the cultivation world. Understanding his excellence, shaped by his nine years of compulsory education and burdened by lumbar disc herniation, was beyond the grasp of the practitioners of this world. Yang Zhen’s understanding of this world also began from perspectives they had never considered.
Regarding the question from the contemptuous cat, Yang Zhen only gave a subtle smile, expressing a “you guess” expression, and stepped onto the Heavenly Mechanism Bridge.
Everyone held their breath at this moment. Under the forbiddance set by a Dan Saint, who had fashioned the Heavenly Mechanism Bridge, and possibly an Emperor Realm Expert who had imposed the great forbiddance of heaven and earth, everyone questioned what was sealed in the center of the Ancient Ruins, eliciting intense curiosity amongst the crowd.
Although many on the scene doubted Yang Zhen, their doubts didn’t stop them from hoping that Yang Zhen could unravel the Heavenly Mechanism Bridge.
When Yang Zhen took his first step onto the Heavenly Mechanism Bridge, everyone inhaled sharply, their eyes wide open in shock.
As Yang Zhen’s first step landed on the Heavenly Mechanism Bridge, it further affirmed his belief, that this Heavenly Mechanism Bridge itself was a huge treasure.
The moment he set foot on the Heavenly Mechanism Bridge, a terrifying aura emitted from the bridge and almost immediately enveloped Yang Zhen. An unprecedented feeling completely encompassed him.
A deluge of information poured into Yang Zhen. Without his extremely powerful Spirit Soul and horrifying comprehension ability, he would almost certainly have his Spirit Soul shattered by this terrifying aura, resulting in his death with blood flowing from his seven orifices.
This was the reason why others had been unable to cross this bridge.
In fact, what Yang Zhen didn’t know was that even a Divine Transformation Stage expert like Duan Sihai didn’t dare to step onto the Heavenly Mechanism Bridge. The berserk aura, overwhelming as a gigantic ocean, wouldn’t consider whether Duan Sihai was a Divine Transformation Stage expert or not, it could instantly devour his Spirit Soul.
During the last visit to this Heavenly Mechanism Bridge by the two Sacred Lands, unknown numbers of them fell. Only then did an Alchemy Grandmaster test the depth of the bridge.
The Alchemy Grandmaster was the only person during the last occasion to step onto the Heavenly Mechanism Bridge unscathed. He was also the only one to conclude that only an Alchemy Grandmaster with profound attainments could decipher the Heavenly Mechanism Bridge.
This Alchemy Grandmaster, however, was driven mad shortly after returning, completely consumed by the terrifying information he acquired from the Heavenly Mechanism Bridge.
Yang Zhen was unaware of all this. Although the Heavenly Snow Saint Lord had unintentionally mentioned it to Yang Zhen, Yang Zhen subconsciously overlooked it.
Yang Zhen was not a conceited person, he was extremely arrogant. There were some things, like the story of the little horse crossing the river, that without personally attempting, he couldn’t attain anything.
Unfortunately, Yang Zhen was a person who enjoyed attempting everything. Even if it came at a cost, he was willing to pay it.
Bang!
A torrent of information flooded into Yang Zhen’s mind, catching him off guard. His mind buzzed, resisting the urge to roll his eyes, he stubbornly endured it.
The sudden occurrence scared everyone to the point that they almost bit their own fingers.
Heavenly Spring Saint Lord and Elder Huo looked at each other and inhaled sharply.
When Yang Zhen staggered, Hua Youyue’s face noticeably changed. She wanted to rush forward but was held back by the disdainful cat.
“Calm down, the kid knows what he’s doing.” The disdainful cat may have been holding onto Hua Youyue’s clothes, but its eyes were fixated on Yang Zhen. Seeing Yang Zhen pale, it clicked its tongue oddly and mumbled, “Damn, this kid is the most relentless person towards himself I have ever seen.”
“The most relentless person towards himself?” Hua Youyue asked, shocked. A look of confusion flashed across her eyes. Then she suddenly exclaimed, “The secrets of the Heavenly Mechanism Bridge, they are key. What… what does Yang Zhen want to do?”
“What does he want to do?” The disdainful cat curled its lips and said, “Naturally, he wants to master everything on the bridge.”
“What?”
On hearing these words, the Heavenly Snow Saint Lord and others all wore befuddled expressions and said hurriedly, “With numerous forbiddances on the Heavenly Mechanism Bridge, if…if Yang friend wants to master all the skills on the bridge, how long would he need?”
The disdainful cat chuckled weirdly and rolled its eyes, saying, “How would I know? It may take ten years, or even fifty years. Of course, it could also be ten days or even a day.”
“This is ludicrous!”
In the crowd, an elder with white hair and beard sternly said, “A day or even ten days, no matter how gifted Yang Zhen is, he can’t possibly learn all the prohibitions on the Heavenly Mechanism Bridge in such a short time. It might be possible in fifty years. But does he expect us to wait here for fifty years?”
Once everyone heard this, heads started nodding, faces were filled with astonishment and anger, discussion ensued all around.
“This is the Heavenly Mechanism Bridge created by the Alchemy Grandmaster, not to mention his skills, even the Mechanism techniques, it’s impossible to learn them all within fifty years.”
“What this person says is correct, Yang Zhen, you better know what’s best for you. Many people are waiting for you here, including representatives from two major Sacred Lands, even from Ancient Life Sect and Moluo Sect. Do you expect us to wait here for fifty years?”
“Yang Zhen, you might think keeping silent will do, we can’t ascend the Heavenly Mechanism Bridge, but don’t forget, when Elder Duan and that white-robed Divine Transformation Stage expert arrive, they have a way to get you out.”
“Damn it, Yang Zhen, you hear that, what the hell do you want to do, spit it out!”
Everyone exchanged glances. Regardless of what they said, Yang Zhen remained like a deaf man, standing motionless.
In the end, even the Heavenly Snow Saint Lord couldn’t hold back, he asked: “Young Master Yang, how…how confident are you in breaking the bridge’s prohibitions?”
At the Heavenly Snow Saint Lord’s words, Yang Zhen immediately opened his eyes.
“He woke up, he woke up. The Heavenly Snow Saint Lord’s words do the trick. They say Yang Zhen is a defiant one, he respects no one. Now, when faced with this situation, he still must respect the Heavenly Snow Saint Lord.”
“This fellow Daoist is joking. Presently, in Northern Island, who among the fellow Daoists would not respect the Heavenly Snow Holy Domain? It is a great Sacred Land, in terms of overall strength or how old the lineage is, not something we can afford to offend. Even Yang Zhen, as arrogant as he may be, can he simply disregard the elderly Heavenly Snow Saint Lord?”
Everyone laughed, faces full of schadenfreude, eyeing Yang Zhen.
The Heavenly Snow Saint Lord frowned, seemingly not too fond of these remarks, but chose not to say much, his attention was concentrated on Yang Zhen.
Under such circumstances, the Heavenly Snow Saint Lord was indeed afraid that Yang Zhen would act his own way.
Everyone reacted differently, most of them were sneering at Yang Zhen, even taking pleasure in his misfortune.
If Yang Zhen disregarded everyone and was obsequious to the Heavenly Snow Saint Lord’s commands only, then his legendary stories would likely end today.
However, to everyone’s bemusement, while Yang Zhen woke up and heard the Heavenly Snow Saint Lord’s words, he didn’t respond directly. Instead, he sneered and rolled his eyes: “Listen, mate, the most important thing in life is to have some patience. Barely half a tea-time since I came in and you’re already this anxious, how is that acceptable?”
Upon hearing Yang Zhen’s words, everyone present was taken aback.
Who would have thought, Yang Zhen’s attitude towards the Heavenly Snow Saint Lord would be so impolite. If someone else had done this, the Heavenly Snow Saint Lord probably would have killed them in his fury already.
What surprised everyone more was, not only was the Heavenly Snow Saint Lord not angry, he even smiled bitterly and said, “So, kid, how long do you really need?”
“Just a tea-time will do!”
Having said that, under everyone’s befuddled gaze, Yang Zhen suddenly leaned forwards, placing both hands heavily on the ground!
“A tea-time? That’s impossible!”
Hearing Yang Zhen’s words, everyone’s eyes nearly popped out.
Yet, the next moment, before anyone could utter a word, not only did their eyes pop out, even their mouths gaped open in shock.
The entire Heavenly Mechanism Bridge suddenly began to radiate endless light, echoes of heavenly chants came forth, scaring everyone into silence, their faces stupefied.