Chapter 368: Chapter 345: What If I Abandon All Living Beings? (5 th Update)
“The Nine-Step Ascension Order!”
The saint-level Spirit Soul also cried out in astonishment, its body shivered slightly, showing how significant the Nine-Step Ascension Order was even to it.
With the appearance of the Nine-Step Ascension Order, the whole world seemed to change its color. Below the solemnity of heaven and earth, the terrifying spectacle bursting from the Bone Mountain in mid-air had masked fluctuations emerging from it.
Everyone wore an incredulous expression as they watched the sky-darkening scene, they simultaneously gasped and their faces turned pale.
“The Nine-Step Ascension Order, what is that?Is it a manifestation of Heaven’s wrath?”
“This…It feels like the sky has come crashing down. This terrifying presence, it’s almost comparable to a heavenly tribulation.”
“Damn it, I’ve never personally experienced a heavenly tribulation, but why does this Nine-Step Ascension Order seem even more terrifying?”
Everyone was frightened by the horrifying presence emitted by the Nine-Step Ascension Order, including Mo Xueling and others.
Mo Xuelmg knew about Yang Zhen’s possession of the Nine-Step Ascension Order, even witnessing him obtaining it. However, her expression was no different from the other practitioners, indicating she also didn’t anticipate the terrifying nature of the Nine-Step Ascension Order.
Dao Fool Han Yan’er was shaken to her core, pulled her gaze away from Yang Zhen’s body in a daze, looking up into mid-air. If anyone were standing in front of her at that moment, they’d see her eyes had turned pitch black, as if filled with shining stars, radiant and profound.
The faces of the Rogue cat and Naughty Rooster were filled with horror. They looked at each other and rushed towards Bone Mountain together, only to be repelled by an invisible force.
After scrambling to their feet, Rogue Cat shouted at Yang Zhen in an increasingly anxious tone, “Damn it, boy, did you hear me? Are you throwing your life away? Stop now!”
Yang Zhen seemed not to hear anything. The aura around him was like a long sword, cutting through all obstacles before him, even the Bone Mountain Prohibition was broken by the horrifying aura of the Ascension Order.
Yang Zhen, what on earth are you doing!” The saint-level Spirit Soul asked, its face shaking, staring at Yang Zhen. “Is it worth risking your promising future for a single woman?”
Is it worth it?
Hearing these words, everyone was stunned and turned their complicated gazes towards Yang Zhen.
Even Hua Youyue was shaken, staring blankly at Yang Zhen.
The terrifying potential displayed by Yang Zhen at this moment was clear to everyone present. Given time, Yang Zhen could make a name for himself in this part of the world, even a name that would echo through the ages.
But what Yang Zhen faced was not only a Bone Mountain Prohibition but also a Saint-level Spirit Soul. Most importantly, after that, there was a Main Divine Soul gestating within.
Once the Tri-Floral Saintess returned, the Main Divine Soul would take over the body and consciousness, leading to Hua Youyue completely disappearing. The Tri-Floral Saintess was sure to be relentless towards Yang Zhen, who had disrespected her dignity.
In the face of such a Practitioner, being targeted by a Saint would leave no room for him in the whole world.
And for this, Yang Zhen didn’t hesitate to use the Nine-Step Ascension Order, which may not necessarily break the Bone Mountain Prohibition and erase the Saint-Level Spirit Soul.
Was this result worth it?
The Rogue Cat sighed, then said, “Kid, the Nine-Step Ascension Order is not easily understood. With your current power, forcibly activating the Nine-Step Ascension Order, if you can’t withstand the great impact it brings, your Spirit Soul would almost certainly be irreparably damaged. Therefore…”
Having said that, Rogue Cat glanced at the frowning Saint-level Spirit Soul and the tortured-looking Hua Youyue and added solemnly, “At that time, even with your unrivaled talent and potential, you won’t be able to survive the tribulation. Unless your cultivation remains in the Divine Travel Stage forever, or else, you’re bound to die!”
“No…Don’t!” Hua Youyue’s tears streamed down her face as she stared at Yang Zhen, her voice quivering.
Is it worth it?
These three words echoed again in everyone’s minds.
It’s not worth it, of course not worth it!
Even if Yang Zhen defied the heavens and wiped out a saint-level Spirit Soul, saving Hua Youyue who had remnants of a damaged spirit soul, Yang Zhen would still end up with his own Spirit Soul damaged. He would inevitably fail to pass the tribulation and be doomed to die.
What was the point of saving Hua Youyue then?
All eyes fell on Yang Zhen as he took deep breaths with his head lowered. Suddenly, he raised his head and broke into a grin. Speaking with pauses, he said, “We, humans, need to go crazy at least once in our lives, otherwise, what difference would we have from dead fish?”
Omm !
“One Step Ascension Order, rise abruptly!”
Boom !
Violent and fierce airwaves filled the sky, the glory from the Ascension Order outshone the world, an immense wave of sound like the roar of a heavenly melody struck the Bone Mountain Prohibition, causing a deafening and intense noise.
“No, stop it now!” The saint-level Spirit Soul altered its face, sternly staring at Yang Zhen and shouted.
Yang Zhen looked up, “You are scared!”
With each step seeming like he was close to stepping into the heavens, Yang Zhen slowly moved towards the top of the mountain, “You are a saint-level Spirit Soul. You can release the pressure of the Sacred Law, so, any practitioner ranked below the saint-level would hardly be able to withstand it. But that’s all there is to it. You, only having a spirit soul… can’t fully utilize the immense power of the saint-level.”
The saint-level Spirit Soul suddenly trembled, looking at Yang Zhen incredulously.
Yang Zhen, covered in blood, seemed to be walking effortlessly. It was as if the violent pressure hadn’t affected him at all.
Unable to use the full power of saint-level, you have to trigger the Bone Mountain Prohibition to suppress me!” Yang Zhen sneered and resumed, “But this Bone Mountain Prohibition was not put in place by you. You were merely nourishing your Spirit Soul here, waiting for the girl to arrive for the inheritance, thus…”
So, you can only control a small part of the power of what’s so-called ‘Bone Mountain Prohibition’!”
Yang Zhen’s words echoed through the sky.
Everyone stared at the saint-level Spirit Soul in disbelief, suddenly realizing that Yang Zhen’s speculation was probably right upon seeing the unsettling shadeontheSpiritSoul’sface.
Hua Youyue was biting her lip stubbornly, staring blankly at Yang Zhen.
Yang Zhen left bloody footprints with each step but his stride seemed effortless.
“I wonder what would happen if I overturn this Bone Mountain Prohibition!”
You can’t!” The saint-level Spirit Soul panicked, staring at Yang Zhen and saying solemnly, “Have you gone mad, Yang Zhen? I won’t lie to you. You won’t be able to reach the top of this mountain. The Bone Mountain Prohibition is a lock between Heaven and Earth. Unless you can break this lock, it will be impossible for you to go anywhere near Hua Youyue.”
“What’s this chain of Heaven and Earth?” Yang Zhen held up his Great Missing Sword and asked curiously.
The saint-level Spirit Soul chuckled and said confidently, “The chain of Heaven and Earth affects the fate of all lives. Once it is damaged, the whole world will have to pay an unbearable price. All creatures will be doomed, engulfed in a world of fire and water. Are you ready to abandon all the living beings and bear the title of sinner?”
Hua Youyue shivered upon hearing these words, shook her head and said to
Yang Zhen solemnly, “Give it up, Yang Zhen. If I die, then it’s fate. You cannot forsake all beings and be cursed by all.”
A hint of intrigue flashed through the eyes of the saint-level Spirit Soul as he watched Yang Zhen.
Everyone’s face turned pale, watching Yang Zhen nervously, fearing that he would do something reckless.
At this moment, Yang Zhen suddenly burst out laughing, “What are the living beings? Just what are they!”
Omm !
Holding the long sword above his head, Yang Zhen stared at Hua Youyue and said word by word, “This Sao Saint is not amused now. Betraying the living beings…so what?”