Chapter 142: Adrift, Beholding the Azure Sky

"How could that be..."

Wang Teng glared, eyes wide, unable to imagine the scene before him—his own Chaos Ancient Great Emperor Secret Technique could not even affect Yang Zhu in the slightest; that black robe was dazzling and eye‑catching, the Great Dao principles within it terrifying beyond compare, like something eternal and unshakable. "Actually I'm quite curious about Yang Zhu's identity; the treasures on him are astonishing."

Li Heishui muttered, recalling how they had once entered the Holy Cliff together; Yang Zhu had casually flung out several pieces of divine source each taller than a person, and to this day he still cannot forget it.

Needless to say, just looking at the Black Emperor shows it; the Emperor's killing formation is given as said, plus the holy medicine fruit and Yaochi holy water—each item is priceless.

Other heaven‑pride heroes, hearing this, had their eyes drawn; they were equally curious and, without prior agreement, all turned their gazes to Ye Fan.

Yang Zhu and Ye Fan's acquaintance is no secret; earlier he even repaired Ye Fan's Great Dao injuries, showing their relationship is not shallow.

"Brother Ye, you're on good terms with Yang Zhu, aren't you? Could you reveal a thing or two?" Yao Yue Kong asked.

Faced with everyone's curiosity, Ye Fan helplessly spread his hands: "I don't know either."

He is equally curious as well; he just feels embarrassed to ask.

"Ah, then that's fine." Hearing this, the rest all sighed, their eyes full of regret.

At that moment, the Big Black Dog and Duan De emerged from somewhere, appearing beside the crowd.

"Fellow Daoists, long time no see, I hope you've been well."

Duan De wore a full‑face smile, dressed in a splendid Daoist robe, adorned with various treasures that glittered dazzlingly—at a glance his origins were extraordinary.

"Daoist Priest, how did you end up mixing with Yang Zhu and them?"

The Shaking Light Holy Maiden's eyes were like blades; she wanted to beat this guy up—back when they went to the Li Cheng Ancient Tomb, he had gotten them into a terrible mess.

"What you say is untrue—Priest Dao and Elder Brother Yang had already met in the Southern Ridge; that's a bond forged through life‑and‑death trials!"

The unscrupulous Daoist slapped his chest and replied earnestly.

His life was hanging by a thread; Yang Zhu saved him—saying that… is indeed without fault.

"I say you've been staying in Divine City for so long—have you recently cut out anything good? If so, bring it for this emperor to have a look, to see whether it's something this emperor lost back then…"

The Black Emperor edged up beside Ye Fan, grinning widely, putting on a pretence of helpful goodwill.

"Oh cut it out—I still don't understand what kind of virtue you have, you dead dog."

Ye Fan naturally knows this fellow's thoughts; drool is practically dripping to his feet, for fear that as soon as he produces it the Big Black Dog will snatch it away with a deadly grip.

"Tch, treating goodwill as a donkey's liver and lungs—this emperor can't be bothered with you."

Knowing he couldn't gain an advantage, the Big Black Dog turned his head aside, looked with interest at a certain spot, and frowned as he fixed his gaze on one person.

"This guy… seems off; could he have changed his appearance?"

Following his gaze, Ye Fan saw that it was indeed the Fighting Holy Ape; he couldn't help but sigh in amazement—it hasn't been long since they last met, yet the Black Emperor has become even stronger and sharper.

If he hadn't cultivated the Source Heaven Book and trained the Source Heaven Divine Eye, with his Ancient Holy Body's present strength he would probably find it hard to notice anything unusual.

"What's wrong?"

The Jade Pond Holy Maiden came walking slowly, wafting fragrant scents, her whole body entwined with mist, giving off a hazy beauty.

"That person is very strange; he must be in disguise." The Big Black Dog muttered.

The Jade Pond Holy Maiden's bright eyes flickered; the monkey seemed to sense something, also looking this way. After a moment of eye contact with no hostility detected, she nodded from afar in greeting.

"Perhaps so."

She also nodded in return; the Jade Pond has always dealt with matters peacefully, and as long as there is no direct confrontation, they will treat others courteously.

"Jade Pond Immortal maiden, you're becoming ever more charming, making me feel ashamed." At this, An Miaoyi stepped forward with a courteous greeting, her frown and smile making one feel like basking in a spring breeze.

"Where, Immortal An, are those words?"

The Jade Pond Holy Maiden met her gaze, startled slightly, as if sensing a very subtle emotion flash by.

They are both peerless beauties of the Eastern Wasteland—one ethereal and unworldly, possessing a hazy beauty; the other radiant and charming, as if carved by heaven into the most perfect artwork.

Without a doubt, both are stunningly beautiful, with not a single flaw to be found.

At this moment, their four eyes locked, they simply stared at each other in silence, neither speaking, as if some other kind of emotion lingered.

"What's going on?" Duan De poked the Big Black Dog, asking curiously.

"I don't know; it feels a bit odd—could it be because…"

The Big Black Dog seemed to ponder, glanced at the two, then looked toward the distant Yang Zhu, as if gaining some insight, and the corner of his mouth instantly curled up with a hint of a smile.

"What are you laughing at, you dead dog?"

"Nothing, get lost! Don't bother this emperor…"

The Black Emperor ignored Duan De, wandered around the crowd once, then started setting his sights on that group of players.

"I just don't believe it—can't I cut you down today?!"

The Northern Emperor's black hair flew wildly, his inner aura surged like a rainbow, bursting forth and shaking the earth violently, as if an earthquake.

He was like a peerless divine deity, terrifying killing intent radiating from within; he strode forward, his veins bulging, intending to tear Yang Zhu apart with his formidable flesh.

"Ah, asking for suffering…"

The male demon stood among the crowd, seeing the Northern Emperor like this, couldn't help but shake his head.

Who doesn't know that the Holy Body Dao Fetus's flesh is unmatched—no physique can rival it; the Holy Body itself is a human‑shaped holy weapon that can crush everything, having no opponent!

"How can he just stand there motionless—is he not intending to fight back?"

All the watching experts were shocked; they saw Yang Zhu standing firm in place, showing no tendency to counterattack—could it be that he intends to take the blows standing?

Facing Wang Teng's raging aura, Yang Zhu remained composed, Dao patterns appearing on his body, his whole person nearly merging with the void, exceedingly ethereal.

The Northern Emperor swung his fist, shaking the earth violently, emitting a resonant explosive roar; vast expanses of void shattered beneath this punch.

"What a terrifying punch!"

People miles away felt their hearts tremble, unable to imagine how terrifying it would be to be inside it.

But the next moment, everyone was stunned, their eyes filled with disbelief, almost dazed as they stood frozen.

The Northern Emperor's all‑out strike could even collapse the void, possessing world‑ending might.

But when this punch neared Yang Zhu, it was blocked by a layer of chaotic mist, sinking like a stone in the sea, unable to move.

"This aura……"

The first time he got this close to Yang Zhu, Wang Teng instantly felt a chill run down his spine, his hairs stood on end, a sense of death's aura spread to his heart……

His mind and spirit trembled, like an ant being looked down upon by a god, he felt a deep sense of helplessness.

He felt that what stood before him was not a person, but a vast ocean of divine power, an embodiment of the Great Dao's law, representing the will of heaven and earth, inviolable! Wang Teng was tightly bound by the Great Dao's law, layer upon layer, nine layers in total, all coming to imprison him; at this moment, time seemed to cease flowing.

No matter what Wang Teng did with all his might, he could not break free! (End of chapter)