Chapter 643: Chapter 650: The Enchanting Power of Love Spins Around! (Fifth Update)
Including Yang Zhen, everyone was staring at each other in bewilderment.
Yang Zhen hadn’t expected that such a legend existed in the world, no wonder so many people were searching for this so-called ancient secret and the great tribulation. It turned out that there was such a little-known thing hidden within.
Gong Sanhe and Death Shadow hadn’t expected at all that this place would be trapped in a Blackstone lock between Heaven and Earth.
The Bastard Cat was deep in contemplation, his brows furrowed exceptionally.
Hua Youyue slowly approached Yang Zhen, took his hand, and said, “There were all sorts of legends during the Ascendant Era. Indeed, as Bastard Cat said, today is a relatively peaceful period. There are many negative emotions about killing in the residual memories of the Tri-Floral Saintess.”
Yang Zhen was taken aback. Seeing the worried expression in Hua Youyue’s eyes, he grinned, held her hand back, and said, “No matter how the world changes, this Sao Saint will not change and will not let anyone hurt you!”
Hua Youyue smiled sweetly, nodded at Yang Zhen, and said, “In the Ancient Ruins, there should be many clues about this. Are you sure you don’t want to look for them?”
Yang Zhen laughed heartily, shook his head and said, “You can’t force this kind of thing. I understand now that there are some things you can’t pursue too eagerly. You may not even think about them, and they might just come your way.”
Hua Youyue paused at his words and nodded thoughtfully. She glanced at the blood moon in the sky and said, “So, what are we going to do next?”
Yang Zhen and Bastard Cat exchanged looks, and both said in unison, “Of course we’re going to stir up some trouble!”
Hearing Yang Zhen and Bastard Cat’s words, Death Shadow’s eyes lit up with excitement. He approached Yang Zhen, laughing heartily, and said with an excited face, “How can an old guy like me be left out when it comes to stirring things up? Kid, say it, who are we going against? I think that Duan Sihai guy is not bad, why not let’s mess with him a little?”
Yang Zhen and Bastard Cat stared blankly at Death Shadow while curling their lips, “You’d better gnaw on your rocks first!”
Gong Sanhe laughed heartily, looking at Death Shadow with a teasing expression.
Death Shadow gaped, his eyes wide with anger, he barked, “Kid, you look down on me, right? When I was stirring up trouble, you weren’t even born!”
Bastard Cat, unfazed, climbed onto Yang Zhen’s shoulder, curled his lip and said, “Kid, it seems we need to teach this crappy old guy a lesson and show him what real trouble-making is!”
Hearing Bastard Cat’s words, Death Shadow was not angry but was filled with excitement, exchanging glances with Gong Sanhe.
Gong Sanhe gave a bitter smile, looking at Yang Zhen and asked, “What do you want to do?”
Yang Zhen took a deep breath, pointed at the highest peak under the blood moon, and said, “Elder, have you noticed that place?”
Gong Sanhe was taken aback, looking confusedly in the direction Yang Zhen was pointing at, he said bewilderingly, “What’s special about that place… Is there an ancient… This is… Quick, let’s go there quickly!”
Death Shadow, completely puzzled, pulled at Gong Sanhe and asked, “Is there something strange there?”
Gong Sanhe’s face flashed with excitement as he quickly explained, “Young friend Yang indeed has discerning eyes. That place is the Heavenly Que Land of the entire mountain range!”
“What’s a Heavenly Que Land, old guy, can’t you speak in layman’s terms?”
Gong Sanhe’s explanation baffled Death Shadow even more, who stared blankly at him!
“The Heavenly Que Land is a land of Nine Dragon Que Flower amongst the Earth’s reserves, its K’an position is greatly lacking, its Gen position…”
“Stop, stop, stop!” Death Shadow rolled his eyes and said, “It’s lacking the Nine Dragon Flower, isn’t it? Just fill it up, okay, don’t explain anymore. I’ll just follow you guys, doesn’t matter if it’s lacking the Nine Dragon flower or not, just beat them until they can’t get up.”
Yang Zhen found this funny, pointed at the mountain peak and said, “Elder, from here you can see that there are nine long worms around this mountain, with their buttocks raised, worshipping the Blood Moon. They’ve worshipped out a place devoid of Heaven and Earth True Essence in this primitive mountain range. Isn’t that strange?”
“Ah-ha!” The Death Shadow clapped his hands suddenly, making Gong Sanhe jump, “Listen, listen, Yang Zhen’s interpretation strikes the spot. You old sap, you’re spewing nonsense, but what’s worse is I have no clue what on earth you’re going on about through all that drivel.”
Having said that, Death Shadow ignored Gong Sanhe’s flabbergasted look and turned to Yang Zhen, “So kid, meaning this spot within the Ancient Ruins is the queerest, right? Now I get it—this spot could possibly be the Heaven and Earth Prohibition, or where the Heaven and Earth shackles lie. Damn, do I actually have the gift to become an Earth Master?”
Gazing at Death Shadow’s smug face, Gong Sanhe’s look of incredulity hinted at his doubt of everything he knew, “Could everything I’ve strained to learn throughout my lifetime be wrong?”
Even Gong Sanhe himself was nearly dizzy at his thoughts. With Yang Zhen’s explanation, he had a sudden realization that the heart of this mountain peak, due to the effect of the Nine Dragon Que Flower, was devoid of any Heaven and Earth True Essence, which made it a truly peculiar spot.
If that was the case, just like Death Shadow said, the Heaven and Earth shackles might truly be there!
Upon this thought, Gong Sanhe, just like Death Shadow, charged up with excitement.
“Huff, huff, huff—I was trying to tell you. My eyes…”
“Shut up!”
“Old fella, what do you think about the rock in front of us? Doesn’t it look delicate and attractive enough to eat?”
Gong Sanhe: “…”
In fact, the domain of the Nine Dragon Que Flower was weirder than anyone had ever imagined. As everyone speculated, there did not exist any single Heaven and Earth True Essence here.
A world stripped of the Heaven and Earth Qi was a place all Practitioners would want to avoid.
Without the Heaven and Earth Qi, the True Essence within a Practitioner would fail to replenish. In the event of a battle under such hopeless circumstances, Practitioners would end up baring their fists and hurling kicks—fighting in the most primitive way.
Walking gloomily among the mountain trails, Death Shadow grumbled, “What kind of shackles does this freak place withhold? It’s just too bizarre. How on earth do these plants and animals survive here without the Heaven and Earth Qi for so many years?”
Yang Zhen chuckled and cast a sidelong glance at Death Shadow, “You’re overthinking. Even in the absence of Heaven and Earth Qi, the organisms of the universe can still persistently grow.”
Death Shadow apparently didn’t believe him, “Without the Heaven and Earth Qi, no plants or animals would possess any spirit. How could they possibly survive?”
Yang Zhen couldn’t explain to Death Shadow about the situation on his planet, Bluemoon. However, the fact that the lush green trees didn’t require him to decipher anything because they were arrayed right in front of everyone’s eyes—forcing even Death Shadow to believe.
In the world of cultivation, even in places where Heaven and Earth Qi was most scarce, there was True Essence within every plant and animal. However, because ordinary organisms lacked systematic cultivation methods, True Essence largely remained dormant.
Death Shadow squatted curiously on the ground, plucked a blade of grass and placed it in his mouth, promptly spitting it out. He wore a perplexed expression, “It indeed doesn’t contain any True Essence. What a miraculous place.”
However, Yang Zhen felt a pang of familiarity. The universe’s organisms were reproducing and thriving in a way almost unheard of in the cultivation world—in complete tranquility, in a serene beauty.
Just when this thought crossed their minds, a black shadow swooshed by, quick as lightning, startling everyone.
Immediately after, a crisp voice echoed, “Catch it!”
Everyone looked weirdly at the black shadow. Upon hearing the voice, Yang Zhen beamed and with a casual flick of his wrist, he threw a rope, turning into a long dragon rushing towards the shadow, ensnaring it promptly.
The black shadow was so fast, it caught Yang Zhen off guard. Irritated, Yang Zhen yanked it forcefully, sending it flying.
“By the power of love… spin till you’re confused between day and night…”