Chapter 1001: Chapter 1028: Doesn’t Seem Very Smart (Part One) Chapter 1001: Chapter 1028: Doesn’t Seem Very Smart (Part One) Roar roar roar meow!

Insane, they were all insane, over a dozen half-step Great Saints nearly went mad in an instant.

Amidst the roaring, terrifying waves of energy burst forth from all the half-step Great Saints, their furious True Essence swirling between heaven and earth, causing a group of Practitioners nearby to scramble and flee in haste, looking back in confusion and curiosity as they fled.

What was that meow just now? There were even pig-like squeals mixed with the roars, leaving onlookers stunned. It was clear that Yang Zhen had driven all the present half-step Great Saints completely mad.

“These half-step Great Saints don’t seem to be very bright,” someone among the Practitioners muttered under their breath.

The cheeky cat, faced with over a dozen half-step Great Saints ready to fight to the death, was scared witless and turned to Yang Zhen, saying, “Kid, this is bad. They’ve all gone crazy. Can you even handle so many, one against over a dozen?”

“Are you kidding?” Yang Zhen glared, then cracked a smile, patted the cheeky cat on the head, and said, “Actually, there’s no need to fight…”
No need to fight?

Not just the cheeky cat, but even the battle-ready Hua Youyue and Han Yan’er showed puzzled expressions on their faces.

Yang Zhen, however, didn’t continue. Instead, he patted the Heaven Devouring Beast on the shoulder, laughed loudly, and said, “Buddy, show these guys what speed is all about!”

Roar–!

An earth-shattering roar erupted, and a dark light burst from the Heaven Devouring Beast, shooting out like lightning, leaving a trail of afterimages behind.

Who would have thought that the Heaven Devouring Beast, with its massive body, could run so fast?

The dozen or so half-step Great Saints left eating dust were dumbfounded. With roars of rage, they dashed madly in pursuit, cursing as they chased:
“Shameless rat, you think the Heaven Devouring Beast can outrun us? Even if a Saint realm power came today, you are doomed.”

“Scoundrel, stop right there!”

“Return my stuff, kid. If you’re brave, then stop and face me!”

Seeing the dozen or so half-step Great Saints behind them burst forth with furious speed, ever closing in on the Heaven Devouring Beast, the cheeky cat jumped up and down on its back in a panic, “Is the Heaven Devouring Beast not cutting it? Such a huge thing, and it’s as slow as a snail. Kid, looks like you’ll have to make a move.”

Yang Zhen nodded, saying, “If this goes on, we’re bound to get caught by those red-eyed fools sooner or later. Looks like this Sao Saint will have to take action.”

The cheeky cat’s eyes sparkled with excitement. Standing on the back of the Heaven Devouring Beast, it pointed at the dozen half-step Great Saints behind them, saying, “You jerks, now you know how annoying it is to get played, huh? If you knew this would happen, would you still dare to mess with your feline lord?”

Then, turning back to Yang Zhen, the cheeky cat asked, “Kid, how are we gonna fight?”

“Fight?” Yang Zhen was taken aback, then shook his head, saying, “Fighting and killing are such a bore. This Sao Saint hasn’t been a gang leader for many years. What’s the fun in fighting all the time? It’s way more exhilarating just to run.”

“Run more?” The cheeky cat stumbled, nearly falling off the back of the Heaven Devouring Beast, staring bewildered at Yang Zhen and asking, “How are you going to run? Sure, you’re fast, but can you carry the Heaven Devouring Beast while running too?”

Yang Zhen glanced back at the frantic half-step Great Saints, one of whom had even lost a shoe in the chaos, and couldn’t help grinning broadly. He said to the cheeky cat, “Go hard or go home, trick them to the end. Remember that song I taught you?”

The cheeky cat’s eyes whirled around, and it quickly caught on, excitedly saying, “I remember, but are you sure we can get away?”

“Just sing with confidence, and if we can’t escape, the Sao Saint loses!” Yang Zhen patted his chest and said, “Tricking them and then fleeing, that’s where the real thrill is!”

As he spoke, the Broken Dragon Plate on Yang Zhen’s back suddenly burst into a brilliant golden light, with countless patterns forming in his hands and imprinting on the back of the Heaven Devouring Beast.

The Heaven Devouring Beast shuddered, its eyes gleaming, and let out a heavenward roar as its speed instantly doubled.

The cheeky cat got a fright from the beast’s speed, but then excitement overtook it. It started jumping and singing:
“Hahaha, you can’t catch me, la la la… There’s no way, I’m just that great…”

It was supposed to be a proper song, but sung by the cheeky cat it wasn’t all that proper, squawking off-key yet somehow falling between being understood and unintelligible. The dozen half-step Great Saints watching the Heaven Devouring Beast’s speed shoot up again were on the verge of a blood pressure surge; hearing the cheeky cat’s song made their faces turn purple, and half of them even spat out blood.

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“Damn it, damn it all, you brat, and that damn cat, if I don’t kill you in this life, I swear I won’t be human!”

An elderly man staggered to a halt, gasping for breath, sweat beginning to bead on his forehead.

The cheap cat, taken aback by the words, shouted in its loud, brassy voice, “No, what’s wrong with being human? Even if you stop being human, please don’t become a cat, we feline folks don’t want you!”

“You…” The old man coughed up another mouthful of fresh blood.

A group of practitioners trailing behind were all dumbfounded as they watched the Heaven Devouring Beast just zip away, their faces full of absurd expressions.

That song sang by the cheap cat, was that even a song?

It could infuriate someone to death!

“Really have no idea what this guy’s background is, walking around with such a contemptible cat and a Heaven Devouring Beast, so arrogant after offending more than a dozen Half-step Great Saints from different forces. How could he live past tomorrow?”

“Although that cheap cat said they are not disciples of the Sacred scriptures, having a Heaven Devouring Beast and such strong power, yet still so young, how could he be the product of a small sect?”

“I don’t much care about what sort of disciples they are. It’s just that the two women with that kid are simply too beautiful. After seeing such beauties, how can I ever find a daoist companion in the future?”

“You’re overthinking it, brother. It’s as if you could find a daoist companion yourself.”

“You…”

The group discussed animatedly, their faces a mix of excitement and absurdity.

Yang Zhen, a practitioner of the Celestial Phase from the Ninth Heavenly Layer, had offended so many Half-step Great Saints, truly an eye-opener for everyone.

“Where do you think they’re going?”

“As if they would let us know. If we knew, then the seniors ahead would certainly know as well, and would those people still have a chance to live by then?”

“It’s just a pity for those two peerless women to die following such a reckless youth.”

“Peerless women? Wait until you meet the Dust-free Saintess of the Dust-Free Domain. Then you’ll know what’s rare in both heaven and earth.”

“What?” Someone exclaimed in surprise: “The Dust-free Saintess has emerged from seclusion?”

It wasn’t clear if it was the mention of the Dust-free Saintess’ name, but a group of ordinary practitioners suddenly quickened their pace, seemingly catching up to the dozen or so Half-step Great Saints.

The faces of the dozens of Half-step Great Saints turned ashen. They were furious at everyone, no joking matter. Even the most composed person would be enraged to be toyed with by a little Celestial Phase practitioner from the Ninth Heavenly Layer.

At that moment, Xue Shou suddenly let out a cold snort, breaking away from the crowd and headed west alone.

The other Half-step Great Saints looked stunned, especially Kuang Yang, who asked in astonishment, “Is Brother Xue Shou not chasing that kid anymore?”

Xue Shou glanced back at Kuang Yang and nodded, “Dealing with that senior from the Dust-Free Domain is much more important than that boy. Moreover, I’ve heard that the Dust-Free Sacred Land has discovered an extremely mysterious cache, there may be peerless treasures emerging.”

“What?”

Upon hearing this, the dozen or so Half-step Great Saints gave a cold glance toward the direction where Yang Zhen had disappeared and all followed Xue Shou and Kuang Yang charging towards the Dust-Free Domain.

“Damn you, don’t let me see you again, or I’ll have your head for my alchemy!”

A dozen Half-step Great Saints had their minds on Yang Zhen’s fine head, some on his life, and others on the Heaven Devouring Beast and the divine treasures Yang Zhen had swindled, but for Yang Zhen…this was barely an episode.

Atop the Heaven Devouring Beast, Yang Zhen counted the time, and with a groan, said, “At this rate, won’t we arrive at the Dust-Free Domain by tomorrow? I wonder if we’ll make it in time.”

Having said that, Yang Zhen walked over to Hua Youyue and Han Yan’er, asking, “Are you two alright?”

The two women shook their heads together, just about to speak when Yang Zhen grinned and said, “Don’t worry, if those old fogeys dare hurt you, I’ll make them pay sooner or later.”

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