Chapter 60: Jade Pond Saintess

Yang Zhu was in seclusion in the Cloudbreak Mountain Range, while Ye Fan and the Big Black Dog had already changed their appearances and slipped away smoothly; after several days, the Ji Clan had gained nothing.

"Keep searching; there's no domain gate nearby, they can't run far."

Chaoyang City transmitted fury; a Ji Clan elder scolded the disciples below, urging them to keep search and capture the person at all costs.

This time they dispatched so many strong warriors; if they return empty-handed, wouldn't that be a harsh slap to the face of the Ancient Noble Clan?

They absolutely will not allow such a thing to happen!

……

Cloudbreak Mountain Range, a hidden spot among the mountains.

Yang Zhu sat cross-legged on the blue stone surface, his breath fully internalized with no fluctuation; unless observed up close, it would be hard to notice anyone here.

While absorbing the white mist to increase his power, he also contemplated the Great Dao, his mind spiritually tranquil, gaining a different understanding of himself.

Vibrant life force surged with each breath, spreading outward; bit by bit, tender green sprouts broke through the soil, unfurling new shoots.

Unbeknownst to him, lush vegetation had grown all around, thriving and joyful, as if cheering, their bodies leaning toward Yang Zhu.

"Great Dao... evolution..."

Yang Zhu muttered to himself, a bold idea suddenly arising in his mind; a faint image of a cyan lotus floated in his thoughts, hazy and elegant.

"Since everyone wants to storm the immortal realm, why not, like the Blue Emperor, evolve one myself?"

For anyone else, this might be a joke, but Yang Zhu, as the son of emperors among emperors, definitely has the ability to try! He intends to develop his future imperial weapon in this direction, making the materials for its forging especially important.

After some thought, he quickly found the best candidate.

The Beginningless Bell is forged from Chaos Stone Essence, a kind of immortal material rarely seen in the world; even the Nine Great Immortal Metals cannot compare to it! Chaos Qi can transform all things, can shape a world; it existed since the universe's inception, making it most suitable for forging an imperial weapon.

But the current problem is, his father once took a piece for forging the Beginningless Bell; it's unknown whether any remains.

"This time, after leaving seclusion, I'll go back and have a look."

Yang Zhu decided that after his contemplation ended, he would return to Purple Mountain to have a look; his father had left him many divine and immortal materials, perhaps among them lay the Chaos Stone Essence.

……

That day, a woman came to the Cloudbreak Mountain Range.

She resembled a banished immortal, her fair jade body enveloped in rosy mist, her true features obscured by a light gauze.

Misty immortal energy swirled around her; she stood in the void, each step producing lotuses, where her jade feet landed petals flew, crystal clear, emitting fragrant breezes.

She arrived at the central broken peak, gazing into the distance, her beautiful eyes seeming to have stars sink within, easily causing one to lose themselves unknowingly.

Yet she bore an otherworldly temperament, not to be profaned, only to be admired from afar, making one dare not entertain improper thoughts.

"The terrain here is quite strange."

The light gauze trembled slightly; she whispered softly, unknown what she was pondering.

She walked forward slowly, strolling through the mountains, and soon arrived at a place of lush vegetation.

Her eyelashes trembled; for a moment the woman stood tall and graceful in midair, gazing fixedly ahead.

"This is..."

Before her, a white-clothed man sat cross-legged, his bearing like jade, ethereal as an immortal, extremely holy and unworldly.

The white-clothed man seemed to possess a kind of charm that made her heartbeat unconsciously quicken; for a brief moment she was dazed.

Her beautiful eyes blinked not, staring steadily at him, her heart inexplicably calming.

"Someone from Jade Pond?"

Yang Zhu's eyes were tightly closed, yet he also sensed someone watching him; feeling no malice, he temporarily chose to ignore it.

"Fairy maiden, you've been staring at me for half an hour; may I ask what you need?"

She just stood there in midair, gazing at him for a long time; Yang Zhu finally had no choice but to send a mental transmission.

"S-sorry, I was rude." The stunning woman finally came to her senses, realizing her impropriety, and hastily expressed her apology.

Yang Zhu slowly opened his eyes, withdrawing from his meditative state.

Today exactly five days have passed; it's time to head to Chaoyang City to meet up with the Big Black Dog and the others.

He gazed at the woman before him, sensing a special aura about her, and roughly guessed her identity.

"I am the Jade Pond Saintess; once again I apologize for my earlier impropriety."

Her words spread like ripples, imbued with Dao power, naturally eliciting goodwill.

"You came here because you also noticed the strange terrain?"

Yang Zhu hadn't expected to encounter the Jade Pond Saintess in such a place; he was somewhat surprised.

"Yes, this place is truly extraordinary."

The Jade Pond Saintess nodded; she had just escaped with Ye Fan and others from the Primeval Ancient Mine not long ago, and has been staying nearby.

She happened to pass by here today; at a glance she saw the extraordinariness of the Cloudbreak Mountain Range and decided to inspect it.

"Are you acquainted with Ye Fan?"

The Jade Pond Saintess asked, having heard of recent events where a single person suppressed and killed several disciples of the Ancient Noble Clan, showing great might.

Her intuition told her that the youth before her was that person.

"Yes."

Yang Zhu did not deny it, admitting as much; the Jade Pond generally does not involve itself in such matters, so it's fine to speak of it.

"May I humbly ask your identity, fellow Daoist?"

"Yang Zhu."

"Are you the Holy Body Dao Embryo Yang Zhu?"

Upon receiving that answer, the Jade Pond Saintess's beautiful eyes flashed with surprise; she had suspected it before, but never imagined it was true.

Holy Body Ye Fan is already mighty; if anyone could surpass him, it would only be a Holy Body Dao Embryo! "Do you have anything else? If not, I'll be leaving."

Seeing her expression change, Yang Zhu felt puzzled; could it be that she came for him?

"The Holy Mother of Yaochi, having heard news of you, instructed that if we meet, we must definitely invite you to Yaochi for a visit; she has matters to discuss with you."

"A few months ago, Yang Zhu appeared before the public for the first time, causing a huge uproar, and several holy lands felt immense pressure."

"Only Yaochi, upon hearing the news, not only did not sense danger, but the Holy Mother of Yaochi also ordered that if Yang Zhu is encountered, he must definitely be invited to Yaochi."

"The people of Yaochi, although they did not understand, nevertheless dared not defy."

""Fine, I happen to also want to make a trip.""

"Yang Zhu happened to have this plan, and now with the Holy Maiden of Yaochi guiding the way, it's naturally even better."

""However, before going, I still have some matters to attend to.""

""You may do as you wish; we have plenty of patience.""

"The Holy Maiden of Yaochi was very courteous; the Holy Mother of Yaochi had previously said that if Yang Zhu is encountered, he must be received with the highest etiquette, without the slightest negligence."

"Afterward, the two traveled together to Chaoyang City; upon reaching the city gate, they immediately attracted a great deal of attention."

""Who are these two people? How come recently so many important figures have appeared.""

""This time is different; at a glance, the two are of the level of Holy Son and Holy Maiden, not comparable to those people before.""

"Upon seeing them, everyone was shocked by their demeanor."

"Yang Zhu paid no heed and rushed toward the agreed-upon location."

"(End of chapter)"