Chapter 74

The sky was clear and the sun shone brightly. In the air, a streak of light suddenly appeared, darting through the clouds at incredible speed, and in the blink of an eye, it was already thousands of miles away.

After leaving the Golden Star Mansion, Yang Zhen thought that there was still some time before the assembly tomorrow, so he decided to find a scenic spot in the Earth Immortal Realm to enjoy the scenery and adapt his body to his current cultivation level. Although his cultivation in the Heavenly Court had progressed extremely quickly, some experiential aspects still required time to accumulate.

Standing at the edge of the sky, Yang Zhen looked down at the world below, where the clear sky and the beautiful mountains and rivers of the Earth Immortal Realm were all in view. Such a beautiful scene could only be seen from the sky. The mountains, rivers, villages, cities, forests, and wilderness were all clearly visible. Yang Zhen's gaze swept across the landscape, and he felt a sense of peace and tranquility, as if the fatigue of recent days had dissipated by half.

This time, Yang Zhen did not go to the familiar Western Ox-Heaven Continent but instead came to the more beautiful Eastern Shengshen Continent. After searching for a while, he finally found a mountain range with blooming flowers and pleasant scenery. After observing, Yang Zhen found that this place had not been occupied by cultivators. Since it was an unclaimed mountain, Yang Zhen decided to stay here for a while to relax.

Landing on the ground, Yang Zhen saw that the place was indeed filled with a variety of beautiful flowers and exotic plants. He found a clearing and built a small wooden hut for rest.

After the wooden hut was built, Yang Zhen walked deeper into the mountain range, intending to familiarize himself with the surroundings and look for some game to have a barbecue for dinner.

After walking for an hour, Yang Zhen managed to catch a small rabbit. As for larger animals like tigers and wild boars, he did not see any.

Just as Yang Zhen was about to return, he suddenly felt a strong wind and the air began to move irregularly. Looking into the distance, he saw that the sky was chaotic, as if someone was fighting there. Seeing this, Yang Zhen frowned. Indeed, no matter where he went, he could not escape conflict; where there were people, there was a world of strife.

With a thought, Yang Zhen leaped into the air and flew toward the battle. The place was very close to the wooden hut he had built, and Yang Zhen did not want his newly constructed hut to be destroyed.

"Here is my territory now. If you want to fight, go somewhere else. If you cause trouble here, I'll make you pay!" Yang Zhen thought dominantly.

As Yang Zhen flew closer, he saw that a woman was fighting a giant snake. The giant snake had reached the Celestial Immortal realm, but due to its high bloodline, it had not yet transcended the tribulation and transformed. The woman, although one realm higher than the snake and at the True Immortal realm, was clearly not skilled in combat and was at a disadvantage in the fight.

Her higher realm only served as a means to protect her life.

Although he did not know the reason for their conflict, Yang Zhen did not want to see them continue fighting. First, it would ruin the scenery; second, if they kept fighting and running, they would soon reach his wooden hut, which would be problematic.

Revealing himself, Yang Zhen burst with a powerful aura. After years of practicing the sword, Yang Zhen had also comprehended the essence of the sword. This sudden burst of aura made Yang Zhen's body glow, giving him a mysterious and dominant presence. The sharp sword aura instantly suppressed the two combatants, forcing them apart.

Although the giant snake was not very intelligent, its animal instincts made it sense the overwhelming strength of the newcomer. Despite its desire to flee, the bloodline pressure from Yang Zhen's aura made it cower on the ground, not daring to make any sudden moves.

The woman was even worse off. Suddenly suppressed by the sword aura, she could not move at all, as if a loud breath would get her killed. Her face turned pale, and she had no idea what was happening.

Yang Zhen descended from the sky, floating about twenty meters above the ground, and looked down at the woman and the demon, saying calmly, "If you want to fight, go somewhere else. From today on, this is my cultivation ground. If you dare to cause trouble here, don't blame me for being unfriendly."

His tone became sharp at the end, scaring the giant snake into nodding repeatedly, not daring to argue.

Seeing Yang Zhen, the woman's face lit up with surprise, and she called out loudly, "Hey! Are you the Fire Deity Yang Zhen from the Heavenly Court?"

Yang Zhen raised an eyebrow and said, "Oh! You know me?"

"Yes! I was there when you captured Marshal Tianpeng at the South Heaven Gate. Don't you remember?" the woman asked.

"..." Yang Zhen smiled bitterly and said, "There were so many people watching that day; how could I remember everyone? Since you know me, you must be a deity too. May I ask what position you hold and where you cultivate?"

"I am the Hundred Flowers Fairy, in charge of the Imperial Garden for Queen Mother of the West, managing all the flowers and plants in the world. I came here this time because I heard that a new and rare flower had bloomed here. I came to pick it, but this big snake lives here and attacked me for no reason. Fortunately, you appeared in time, or it would have injured me." The Hundred Flowers Fairy looked at the giant snake, somewhat angrily.

"Oh? What kind of rare flower is it?" Yang Zhen asked.

"I don't know. Although I can identify all kinds of flowers, this one is the first time I've seen it. I might even have to name it." The Hundred Flowers Fairy's eyes twinkled as she smiled.

Seeing that Yang Zhen knew the woman, the giant snake felt a sense of foreboding. Fortunately, Yang Zhen had already retracted his aura, and the snake, feeling its body free again, quickly fled, not daring to stay a moment longer, as if it was afraid that Yang Zhen might suddenly attack it to avenge the woman.

Yang Zhen had no intention of making things difficult for it. After all, he had taken over its territory. He might as well find it later.

Seeing the giant snake flee, the Hundred Flowers Fairy ran toward a distant valley. Yang Zhen followed, curious to see what kind of rare flower could make the Hundred Flowers Fairy risk her life and transplant it to the Heavenly Court.

Walking deep into the valley, Yang Zhen indeed saw a purple flower growing on a clearing. Within a thousand miles around it, there was not a single weed. The purple flower stood alone, looking both lonely and eerie.

"This flower is so dominant, absorbing all the nutrients within a thousand miles, leaving no room for even a single weed." Yang Zhen looked around and said.

"Plants are like us; they also have their own struggles. This flower is indeed as dominant as you say, but it is also very unusual. The most dominant flower I've seen could only dominate a ten-meter radius. This flower has dominated a thousand miles, which is truly strange." The Hundred Flowers Fairy said, puzzled.

"You said it's a rare flower. Rare flowers naturally have their unique qualities, and this might be the only one in the world." Yang Zhen said.

"You're right!" The Hundred Flowers Fairy said, then walked forward to transplant the flower to the Imperial Garden in the Heavenly Court for proper cultivation.

At that moment, Yang Zhen suddenly sensed an unusual aura, and his eyes lit up. He used his magical power to lift the Hundred Flowers Fairy and pull her toward him.