Chapter 20: Old Man Li Ruoyu

After Yang Zhu left Vermilion Bird City, the domain gates opened frequently over the next few days, and the Eastern Wasteland's heavenly talents and some important figures came one after another, all wanting to witness Yang Zhu.

Especially those top powers, the holy lands of Shaking Light and Jade Pond, including the ancient noble clans, had important figures descend.

They all wanted to extend an olive branch, attempting to win over Yang Zhu, and even if unsuccessful, they could express goodwill.

If the holy body grows up, it would be hard to find an opponent at the same realm; joining them would greatly boost their strength and confidence.

Any power would not want to miss this great opportunity.

Unfortunately, by the time they arrived, Yang Zhu had already left, making them feel regretful.

"In the end, we're one step late; let's go back."

The strong ones of the Great Teaching had just stepped out of the domain gate; upon learning Yang Zhu had left, they turned and left without hesitation.

Vermilion Bird City is not small in scale, but placed in the whole Eastern Wasteland, it's just a grain of sand in the sea, even lacking fame, not enough to keep those important figures lingering.

Yang Zhu's recent dominance has two reasons.

First, the Yin-Yang Sect moved against him first, sending many men to kill him; moreover, they were never good birds, so this also counts as removing a harm for the people.

As an Imperial Prince, being arbitrarily hunted by a Yin-Yang Sect, isn't that unjust?

Another reason is that his cultivation advanced too quickly; he wanted to find some people to practice on, to better understand his own strength.

The Wei Kingdom is extremely far from Yang Zhu, often tens of millions of miles away; relying on his speed, getting there would take many years.

Therefore Yang Zhu chose to leave via the domain gate of Vermilion Bird City.

The domain gate's field surged, and Yang Zhu was instantly transmitted to a huge city millions of miles away.

Without stopping, he went straight out the city gate toward the Grand Mystery Sect.

Two days later, Yang Zhu stood facing the wind, and before him was the mountain gate of the Grand Mystery Sect.

The Grand Mystery Sect is very famous; at its peak, its strength was enough to rank among the top hundred in the Eastern Wasteland, a rare major power, and it has been passed down for over ten thousand years.

Inside the mountain gate, the terrain is vast; among the endless immortal mountains, there are one hundred and eight main peaks, representing one hundred and eight inheritances, which is the foundation of the Grand Mystery Sect's enduring prosperity.

Legend says that the inheritance of Clumsy Peak possesses an immortal technique with unfathomable divine power, making all holy lands envious.

Outsiders cannot know what it is, but as a transmigrator, Yang Zhu understands it best.

The so-called immortal technique is none other than the All-Character Secret, one of the Nine Secrets!

The All-Character Secret was created by the Emperor Venerable; it can instantly increase all attributes of the user tenfold, including primordial spirit, speed, and personal combat power, etc.

Such power is terrifying; one cannot avoid making the world envious.

Yang Zhu merely stood there for a moment when several divine rainbows shot out from the mountain gate and approached him.

Those several middle-aged men were like elders, their realms not weak.

From far away, they sensed a strange aura and came up to investigate.

Yang Zhu wore white robes, his aura completely concealed, yet the space around his body still rippled, a sign of harmony with the Grand Dao.

These elders were quite capable, having seen much of the world; in an instant they knew the youth standing before them might have an extraordinary background.

"Who are you, and what business do you have coming to my Grand Mystery Sect?"

Therefore they did not dare be too stern, lowering their tone to ask.

"I wish to pay respects to Senior Li Ruoyu of Clumsy Peak."

Yang Zhu stated his purpose directly; the elders, hearing this, exchanged glances, their expressions differing.

Clumsy Peak, the most declined lineage among the Grand Mystery Sect's one hundred and eight peaks, with Li Ruoyu as its peak master, had always been unremarkable.

But recently he suddenly comprehended the Natural Grand Dao, and his cultivation realm instantly increased to an unfathomably profound level.

Since then, Clumsy Peak has risen in prominence; although it had failed to recruit disciples for years, overnight the disciples of the other Star Peaks all wanted to become its disciples.

These days many outsiders have wanted to pay a visit, but without exception the Grand Mystery Sect has turned them away at the door; if just anyone were let in, what would become of the sect? "Please follow us."

Regarding Yang Zhu, they pondered a moment, then decided to bring him inside; they could not know his identity or status, and this avoided giving offense.

Moreover they unanimously believed that even if Yang Zhu harbored ill intentions, he could not stir up trouble within the Grand Mystery Sect.

"Thank you."

After expressing his thanks, Yang Zhu followed behind that group of elders toward Clumsy Peak.

Yang Zhu went deeper, and what came into view were one after another majestic immortal mountains, towering into the clouds, most hidden above the white mist, making their full appearance unclear.

Around the immortal mountains, stars sparkled, each like a blazing sun, rising and falling, emitting magnificent light, forming a galaxy-like stellar band encircling the Star Peak.

Yang Zhu secretly sighed, indeed worthy of a colossal entity with a ten-thousand-year inheritance, its depth unfathomable.

The party stopped before an immortal mountain; at this moment, the front was desolate and overgrown, weeds sprawling before the mountain gate beneath the main peak.

Two disciples guarded the mountain gate below; both had just joined Clumsy Peak a few days ago.

Since Li Ruoyu's realm reached perfection, this wise old man, unlike other peak masters, did not massively recruit disciples.

He still acted as before, adhering to Clumsy Peak's consistent style of low-key conduct.

Many disciples wished to join his peak, but under pressure he accepted only a few.

"We'll just send you here; you go up yourself."

After saying that, several elders rode the divine rainbows and continued to fulfill their duties.

Along the stone steps upward, where the roadside brambles were broken, there remained a hint of vitality, evidently tended not long ago.

Just then, a stooped, trembling old man walked out from a ruined hall on the mountain and came down.

"You're not here to be tested, are you?" the old man asked, his eyes cloudy.

Yang Zhu didn't need to guess to know this person's identity; it was exactly the person he was seeking.

"No, I have another purpose."

Yang Zhu clasped his hands in a salute; the old man before him, when faced with danger, stepped forward without regard for his own safety.

Such courage and breadth of mind are among those Yang Zhu greatly admires.

"Then what is your purpose for coming?"

I, the junior, have no wish to conceal it—I came for the Nine Secrets.

Yang Zhu stated his purpose directly; although it was presumptuous, he did not want to beat around the bush.

Hmm, follow me.

Li Ruoyu was not surprised; his expression did not change in the slightest, as if he had already guessed.

He turned and walked up the mountain; Yang Zhu followed at a leisurely pace.

You are like Ye Fan, yet not; you have something more than he does, and you are purer.

Li Ruoyu spoke, and Yang Zhu, standing beside him, nodded without denying.

What he referred to naturally was the physiques of Yang Zhu and Ye Fan.

Two Holy Bodies, a great era is truly coming……

As he spoke those words, Yang Zhu clearly felt a hint of sorrow in the tone.

With Li Ruoyu's old-man wisdom and his insight into nature, he could already foresee some things.

May I ask where you come from?

Purple Mountain.

When Yang Zhu uttered those two words, Li Ruoyu's turbid eyes grew clear, and even his stooped frame seemed to straighten a little.

(End of Chapter)