Invincible Starting from Max Level Attributes

Chapter 850: Chapter 866: With Two Family Members

Upon hearing that Yang Zhen, a Practitioner in the Divine Transformation Stage, had been invited to ascend to the Daoist platform by the Central Emperor, everyone was shocked.

While everyone was extremely amazed by Yang Zhen’s methods, able to heal the Five Wheel Heavenly Lord’s bodily ailments, the ability to heal and having immense Tiaoist Feeling were two different matters.

“First of all, I have the utmost admiration for Yang Zhen,” someone began, “that he was able to heal the Five Wheel Heavenly Lord has also taken me by surprise, but to let Yang Zhen ascend to the Daoist platform based on this merit alone seems a bit too trifling.”

This was a voice of dissent, but it was quickly drowned out by a chorus of verbal attacks.

“Fellow Daoist, did you not hear what the Central Emperor said?”

“What did the Central Emperor say?”

“The Central Emperor mentioned that even he was astonished at Yang Zhen’s comprehension of the Heaven and Earth Power. By curing the Five Wheel Heavenly Lord’s ailments, Yang Zhen has already proven that his comprehension of this power surpasses that of the vast majority present!”

“But though his understanding of the Heaven and Earth Power may be formidable, what does it have to do with comprehending the Heavenly Dao?”

“I won’t bother speaking with a fool like you.”

“What did you say? Say it again if you dare!”

No matter what everyone discussed or how they argued or fought, nothing could change the fact that Yang Zhen would be ascending the platform.

However, when the Central Emperor’s gaze fell upon Yang Zhen, everyone was momentarily stunned.

Upon hearing the Central Emperor’s words, Yang Zhen seemed quite indifferent, and even appeared somewhat reluctant to ascend the platform.

This… left everyone staring at Yang Zhen with perplexing expressions, as bizarre as they come.

“My heavens, what is Yang Zhen’s expression about? Could it be that even with a personal invitation from the Central Emperor himself, he doesn’t wish to ascend?”

“Haha, this is just like Yang Zhen. If you could guess what he is thinking, would he still be Yang Zhen?”

A group of people looked at each other, not knowing what to say to Yang Zhen.

If looks could kill, Yang Zhen would likely have been peppered with holes by now.

Even the Central Emperor was startled by the expression on Yang Zhen’s face at that moment; he opened his mouth to speak just as a hearty laugh rang out.

The Five Wheel Heavenly Lord, laughing broadly and carefree, patted Yang Zhen on the shoulder, and said, “Originally, I thought you, my boy, were unreliable, claiming yourself to be the most low-profile person, but in reality, it wasn’t actually the case. It’s not until this moment that I am finally convinced you truly are low-profile, and it’s not just an act.”

Yang Zhen was taken aback, a shy smile appearing on his face as he looked at the Five Wheel Heavenly Lord and asked, “How can you tell?”

The Five Wheel Heavenly Lord glanced at the Central Emperor before answering, “Young man, do you realize what this Daoist conference represents?”

“What does it represent?” Yang Zhen asked curiously, having not given it much thought before.

What does it represent?

Then, the Five Wheel Heavenly Lord looked out over the crowd and said, “This is the first grand Daoist conference since the beginning of the great era of the cultivation world. It can be said to have an impact on the entire cultivation world. Now that I’ve put it this way, do you understand?”

Understanding dawned on Yang Zhen, who nodded and replied, “So, by ascending to the platform, I would become known throughout the world, right?”

“A teachable youngster!” exclaimed the Five Wheel Heavenly Lord with a sly chuckle. He looked at Yang Zhen with interest and asked, “Even so, are you still reluctant to ascend? Or could it be that your Tiaoist Feeling isn’t as potent as I and others have imagined?”

Yang Zhen looked at the Five Wheel Heavenly Lord and smirked. He had thought this old man also knew the art of grandstanding well, but it seemed he was only a half-baked practitioner in that regard.

Clearly, the Five Wheel Heavenly Lord had not realized that whether Yang Zhen ascended the platform at this point was no longer of great significance.

In fact, if Yang Zhen chose to forego this opportunity, his reputation in the cultivation continent would be much more terrifying than if he ascended.

For this is the highest realm in the way of grandstanding—doing so without any trace.

A look of nonchalance appeared on Yang Zhen’s face. He was just about to speak when he suddenly felt a burning gaze at his back. Startled, he turned to look and was momentarily dumbfounded.

Han Yan’er’s face flickered with excitement, and upon hearing the words of Five Wheel Heavenly Lord, she suddenly became intense, her gaze fixating on Yang Zhen.

Who could withstand such a look?

Yang Zhen indeed found it a bit too much to handle.

Forget it, the little Taoist devotee had been looking forward to this grand Taoist convention for a long time, and now to be able to ascend the stage and feel the Taoist details and Taoist feeling of a Celestial Phase expert up close was indeed a rare opportunity.

Besides, Yang Zhen had already kissed her, and if he didn’t go on stage now, leading to no more kisses in the future, it would actually be a loss not worth the gain.

Rather than giving up a great opportunity to show off, Yang Zhen didn’t want to miss out on kissing those soft, mushy lips of the little Taoist devotee ever again.

“Originally, I had refused!” Yang Zhen said with a serious face to the Central Emperor, “After all, the stage is filled with Celestial Phase experts, and me, just a Divine Transformation Stage practitioner going up there, what would that look like?”

Upon hearing this, everyone’s hearts skipped a beat, as they all understood what Yang Zhen was about to say next.

Yang Zhen was aiming for exactly this effect, not only to get on stage but also to seem not so ostentatious, because he really didn’t want to be hoisted up in front of such a large crowd to engage in some boring debate about Taoism.

Listening is fine, but debating Taoism is out of the question.

Yang Zhen glanced at the reactions of the crowd and said with a smile, “However, I suddenly felt that refusing the Central Emperor’s kindness at this moment would be quite inappropriate, so I’ve decided to thank the Central Emperor for giving me this opportunity!”

The scene erupted in buzz, and although they had already guessed what Yang Zhen would say, actually hearing it still made an impact.

“He really went up, Yang Zhen truly is a role model for our generation.”

“He actually dared to go up there, if he embarrasses himself later, all the reputation he has built over the years will be gone.”

“I think Yang Zhen handled this matter well, after all, he’s already lowered his posture quite a bit.”

“Can he not lower his posture? Everyone present is a Celestial Phase expert, it’s not just Five Wheel Heavenly Lord and the Central Emperor who regard Yang Zhen highly, it doesn’t mean the other seniors do too.”

“This Yang Zhen, he might be a bit ungrateful.”

“This is called knowing one’s place and positioning oneself correctly!”

As a group of people BUSsled with discussion, Han Yan’er’s eyes suddenly brimmed with brilliance, giving Yang Zhen a slight glare, but her pupils were filled with gratitude and sweetness.

“However…”

At this moment, Yang Zhen suddenly spoke again, causing the Central Emperor, who had been about to speak, to abruptly pause, asking in a weird tone, “Do you have anything else to say?”

Five Wheel Heavenly Lord was also taken aback, clearly unaware of what Yang Zhen was going to say.

The crowd’s faces changed at once, looking at Yang Zhen in shock.

What the heck, the Central Emperor allowing Yang Zhen to go on stage had already given enough face to Yang Zhen and Five Wheel Heavenly Lord, but at this time, was Yang Zhen really about to make some outrageous request?

Sure enough, under the gaze of the crowd, Yang Zhen suddenly spoke out, “Can I bring two family members with me?”

Bring… bring two family members with him?

“This… is just shameless, too demanding; who does Yang Zhen think he is, to actually want to bring people with him?”

“Yang Zhen’s family members? When was I not aware that Yang Zhen had any family members, and what kind of family members would qualify to go up on stage?”

“Family members? Could it be…”

Rustle, in the crowd, a path suddenly parted, revealing two stunningly beautiful women within everyone’s line of sight, along with a showy chicken grooming its feathers and a bored-looking treacherous cat.

Countless eyes fell on Hua Youyue and Han Yan’er, both of whom appeared calm.

The treacherous cat and the showy chicken, however, tensed up, the cat standing tall and proud, the chicken stretching its neck high; the two rascals exchanged glances, one shamelessly unrepentant, the other obnoxiously flaunting.