Chapter 77  : Chapter 077: Burst into Laughs

“Hea…Heaven-level martial skill, Yang Zhen actually possesses a Heaven-level martial skill!” Luo Kun spat out a mouthful of fresh blood, his face dark as he stared at the entrance of the second-level world.

Everyone drew a sharp breath, all of them wearing strange expressions on their faces.

Since forever, Yang Zhen had never fought in front of others, hence nobody knew what his actual strength was. Even though he mastered Sky Crossing Void, it was ultimately just a technique for movement and not a powerful martial skill.

Who could have thought, Yang Zhen had mastered a Heaven-level martial skill, and such a powerful one at that.

“But a Heaven-level martial skill shouldn’t have injured you this badly, right?” Yuan Kong looked at Luo Kun, puzzled.

Luo Kun’s face froze, and he turned away with an embarrassed expression. What could he say? He couldn’t possibly admit that he underestimated Yang Zhen and didn’t use his full strength, could he?

His embarrassing misstep was as if he had capsized the boat in the gutter. Luo Kun clenched his teeth and decided to shut his mouth instead.

Yuan Kong looked at Luo Kun with an odd expression for a few seconds, then said awkwardly, “It’s okay. It’s just one stroke of fortune fruit and there are still eight levels left. He’ll find Yang Zhen eventually and snatch the Stroke of Fortune Fruit back then.”

Luo Kun’s face turned green. One hundred thousand crystal stones, all of them have been given away now, there’s no way to take them back. He gritted his teeth in anger at the thought that Yang Zhen dared to rob in broad daylight.

While Dong Lei and the others were caught in a fierce battle, they suddenly heard a loud noise. Luo Kun wailed as he plummeted from the sky, causing them to startle.

Especially Lan Fangyue, she thought it was Yang Zhen who fell from the sky, got a fright but when she saw clearly that it was Luo Kun instead of Yang Zhen who had fallen, she was instantly dumbfounded.

Even she, who was at the Minor Mahayana Phase, dared not confront someone at the Golden Core Stage head-on. Not only did Yang Zhen clash with Luo Kun, he even won?

How…how is that even possible?

For a moment, everyone in the first level world was stunned, staring blankly at the entrance to the second level. It took them a long time to snap back to reality.

Dong Lei rubbed his eyes, astonished as he said, “Didn’t I see it wrong? Yang Zhen actually downed Luo Kun with a single sword strike?”

Lv Ping nodded hesitantly, “You saw it right!”

Outside the Nine Realms Exquisite Tower, many people had already gathered. The three major cultivation nations and several sects have sent representatives who were lingering near the Nine Realms Exquisite Tower.

The anomaly of the Nine Realms Exquisite Tower had attracted many Golden Core Stage practitioners. Even the most remote sects have sent elders, and even sect leaders, who arrived with their disciples. As soon as they landed, they heard a scream.

“Someone’s entered the second-level world!”

Upon hearing this, all those near the tower were stunned.

The newly-arrived sect elders frowned and said in a deep voice, “Someone has already entered the second-level world so quickly. Has the first-level world treasure been found?”

Within the crowd, Hua Youyue and Tan Fenglie exchanged glances. Tan Fenglie wondered aloud, “This time someone has entered the second-level world so soon. The appearance of the first-level world treasure seems a bit premature. Could this person have found it?”

Hua Youyue nodded and expressed her doubts, “I wonder which sect the disciple who entered the second level belongs to.”

Ku Toutuo glanced at Hua Youyue, and asked his nearby disciple, “Go and see who entered the second level.”

Just as the disciple was about to move, a voice came from the crowd.

“It’s Yang Zhen. It’s Yang Zhen who’s the first to enter the second level world?”

Every practitioner who entered the Nine Realms Exquisite Tower carried an identity wooden plaque. At the entrance of the Nine Realms Exquisite Tower, there was a formation that could sense the aura of the insignia on the wooden plaque, allowing one to discern its specific location and the owner of the plaque.

The person who had entered the second-level world had been identified. It turned out to be Yang Zhen, which immediately caused an uproar.

Upon hearing this, Hua Youyue and Tan Fenglie were shocked, then let out a sigh of relief. They exchanged glances, both with odd expressions on their faces.

Yang Zhen was the first to enter the second level—an outcome no one had expected, not even Hua Youyue or Tan Fenglie.

Ku Toutuo gave a cold sneer and turned to look at Hua Youyue and her group. He laughed heartily, “I didn’t expect this Yang Zhen to have a sense of self-awareness, knowing that a world treasure isn’t something he can lay his hands on. He found the entrance to the second-level world right away, but… does he really think that entering the second level world means he’s completely safe?”

The middle-aged gentleman next to him chuckled and chimed in, “At the very least, he won’t be discovered so soon. After all, Yuan Kong and Luo Kun are still fighting over the first-level world treasure!”

Hua Youyue glanced at the two of them indifferently, staying silent.

Tan Fenglie coldly snorted, then said to Hua Youyue, “It’s just one world treasure. As long as Yang Zhen is safe, it’s fine. After all, his current priority should be self-preservation. He should focus on gradually increasing his cultivation, and the most important thing in the future is trials at sea. Tower Master Hua, don’t mind this too much.”

Hua Youyue nodded saying, “City Master Tan, you’ve been kind!”

Hearing the conversation, the newly arrived sect elders around the Nine Realms Exquisite Tower were puzzled. After asking some people, they learned about what had happened just before the tower opened. They couldn’t help but laugh at the absurdity of it.

An elderly man with a beard, white as snow, laughed and said, “This Yang Zhen is indeed an interesting character. But he’s just too reckless. He offended so many Golden Core Stage practitioners even before he entered the Nine Realms Exquisite Tower. Truly, he doesn’t care about his own life.”

An old woman next to him snorted coldly and said, “Since the first-level world’s world treasure hasn’t been found, let’s enter quickly.”

The old man nodded and ordered the disciple next to him, “Once we get in, act according to your abilities. If it’s convenient, you can lend Yuan Kong and Luo Kun a hand.”

The disciple hesitated, asking, “Master, why should we help the people from Lachan Temple and Heartless Sect?”

The elder chuckled and said, “The trials at sea aren’t far away. Having one more ally could offer some extra protection. The dangers at sea are even more severe than you can imagine.”

“I understand, master!” The disciple smiled and then added, “But Yuan Kon and Luo Kun were teased by a Foundation Establishment stage practitioner, it’s really quite embarrassing…”

Suddenly, another wave of noise came from the crowd.

“Another person has entered the second-level world!”

“Who is it this time?”

“This time… many people have entered, as many as dozens.”

“Eh? Could the first-level world’s world treasure already have been found?”

At this moment, at the entrance to the Nine Realms Exquisite Tower, a person was spat out with a thud. Before the person landed, he spat out a mouthful of fresh blood.

Everyone was taken aback. This was the first time someone had been spit out from the Nine Realms Exquisite Tower so quickly. Lawyers immediately rushed up to rescue.

“What happened?”

“Fellow Daoist, how did you get hurt so badly?”

After the man had spat out blood, he looked considerably better. Upon hearing the inquiries from the people around him, a strange expression crossed his face.

Only after being asked several times by the gate elder did the man finally mumble, “Elder, disciple…wasn’t hurt by someone. There was no fight inside the first-level world.”

“Then how did you get out?” the elder asked, frowning.

“I… I…” The disciple’s face turned red as if he was feeling embarrassed.

“Speak!”

“I… I was… I… laughed out…”

Laughed out?

Upon hearing this, everyone was dumbfounded!

Could you really be laughed out?