Chapter 532 - 531: That Irresistible Aura of Scorn for All Life

Chapter 532: Chapter 531: That Irresistible Aura of Scorn for All Life

Jiang Zuo didn’t respond.

He continued walking toward the Restriction. Soon, it began to activate, looking as if it would obliterate him in the next instant.

"You should turn back," the voice from within spoke again. "The first Restriction isn’t completely merciless. You can still retreat."

Jiang Zuo kept walking forward. He ignored all the attacks and simply said, "I don’t quite understand. You haven’t used those powers. What are you trying to do?"

Just then, the first attack struck. It was an assault that seemed impossible to solve, yet Jiang Zuo merely sidestepped twice, then lightly tapped a certain spot and naturally dodged it.

Then he continued on his way.

This Restriction was decent, but it was far inferior to the Holy Land Grand Array.

Moreover, the person who had set it up didn’t have a thorough enough understanding of Array Restrictions. There were many unpatched loopholes, making it impossible to unleash the Restriction’s true power.

Of course, these loopholes were relatively insignificant. But against someone like Jiang Zuo, they became a rather big problem.

Jiang Zuo’s actions startled the being inside, but it didn’t say anything. After all, it could do the same.

That was how it had gotten in.

’Who couldn’t dodge that? This Restriction is so crude.’

"How do you know what I’m trying to do? What if I’m just trying to have some fun? I’ve been cooped up in that temporary residence for so long, can’t I be a little mischievous? It’s not like anyone’s watching."

The other’s words confirmed it for Jiang Zuo. This was indeed the Jinling Loach.

’But what was that place it mentioned?’

’A temporary residence?’

’If I remember correctly, that should be Qin Tian and the others’ temporary dwelling, right?’

He soon recalled that when they left the residence, the Spiritual Control Sect had taken away a pile of Spirit Beasts.

It seemed this Jinling Loach was one of them.

Jiang Zuo then asked, "Is Yongxi at the Spiritual Control Sect too?"

Back then, so many Spirit Beasts had been piled up like a mountain that he couldn’t tell if Yongxi was among them.

"It’s not," the Jinling Loach said, disgruntled. "It was the only one with protection. It’s probably been locked up again. Serves it right."

Just then, Jiang Zuo reached the second Restriction.

Seeing Jiang Zuo at the second Restriction, the Jinling Loach said, "You don’t seem too annoying, so I’ll advise you to leave. With your Cultivation, it’s impossible for you to get through. Besides, the Restrictions further in aren’t so crude. You won’t be able to dodge them."

Jiang Zuo paid no mind to the Jinling Loach’s latter words. ’In any case, Yongxi isn’t in the Spiritual Control Sect. That’s probably not a good thing.’

’If it were here, it would be more convenient next time I need it.’

As Jiang Zuo was pondering this, he suddenly saw an attack from the Restriction flying toward him.

He then raised a hand and, with a single wave, directly dismantled the Restriction’s attack.

It was just an attack. Whether it was from an Array or a Restriction, such assaults were highly ineffective against Jiang Zuo.

As long as he found the critical nodes, he could break them at will.

Then Jiang Zuo casually strode past the Restriction.

The Jinling Loach, which had been preparing to collect his corpse, was stunned.

Finally, it couldn’t help but say admiringly, "You’re actually pretty impressive."

Jiang Zuo replied, "They’re just some Restrictions. They’re useless against me."

"You’re the biggest braggart I’ve ever met. No, wait, Yongxi is way more shameless than you," the Jinling Loach said.

The degree of Yongxi’s shamelessness and despicableness was far beyond the Jinling Loach’s comprehension. If that thing hadn’t been on the verge of extinction, it would have been killed off long ago.

Jiang Zuo ignored it and quickly walked past all the Restrictions. Sometimes he moved so fast the Restrictions didn’t even have time to react, leaving them in an awkward position. They would be just about to unleash their power, but their target would already be gone.

’So where were they supposed to strike?’

Meanwhile, the Jinling Loach "watched," dumbfounded.

It discovered that this person really wasn’t just bragging.

’But how could a mere Tier Three cultivator do it?’

’This isn’t right.’

’Restrictions have their pride, you know!’

After passing the Restrictions, Jiang Zuo arrived in a clearing.

To Jiang Zuo’s surprise, a long flight of stone steps stood at the far end of the clearing. As for where they led, Jiang Zuo had no idea.

Floating beside the steps was a pure white Loach. It wasn’t large, but it wasn’t small either.

It was about a meter long.

It stared blankly at Jiang Zuo, then retreated warily.

It hadn’t truly seen him before, so it hadn’t felt it. Now, seeing him with its own "eyes," the feeling was different.

The man exuded an aura that made it impossible to underestimate him; it even felt a little afraid.

"Who are you?" the Jinling Loach asked.

Jiang Zuo frowned. "You too? Is there something wrong with me?"

"..." The Jinling Loach was speechless. "You don’t know?"

Jiang Zuo shook his head. He truly didn’t know.

"Don’t you feel it? You have an aura of disdain for all living things. It’s as if any creature that dares to defy you will be annihilated. And it’s incredibly strong."

"Especially with that bizarre smile," the Jinling Loach added.

It didn’t dare to relax for even a second now.

This person was far beyond its expectations.

Hearing the Jinling Loach’s reply, Jiang Zuo thought of his past life. ’I used to have this kind of aura, didn’t I?’

’And it had completely merged with me, becoming second nature.’

’But I don’t have it in this life. That’s not the kind of aura you can just summon at will.’

Soon, Jiang Zuo thought of the forging process. Because of the state of emotional detachment it induced, he had been constantly releasing that aura. But that aura had been form without substance; it wouldn’t last long, nor would it be too frightening.

’The reason it’s like this now must be because of that lightning.’

The lightning, which had been close to a Celestial Tribulation, possessed a considerable majesty. This majesty had filled out his aura, and combined with his bared-teeth smile, it made him utterly terrifying.

’That’s probably it.’

’But that aura isn’t inherently mine, so it won’t last too long. It’s not a big deal.’

’As long as I’m back to normal before Su Qi gets back, it’ll be fine.’

With that, Jiang Zuo stopped worrying about it.

He glanced over at Sweet Potato. Yep, Sweet Potato was stunned again.

It didn’t even dare to eat its apple in front of him.

’This is a nice side effect.’

Nearby, Duan Qiao was on the verge of a breakdown. ’This trip is so exhausting.’

’I really miss my balcony.’

It suddenly realized that only the balcony could give it a sense of security and peace.

"Right, Xiaohong?" Duan Qiao whispered, nudging Sweet Potato.

"QUACK?" Sweet Potato had no idea what Duan Qiao was asking.

’That came out of nowhere.’

"You really are just a duck. You don’t get it at all," Duan Qiao sighed.

"QUACK?"

Sweet Potato didn’t care what it was. It didn’t even have a concept of such things.

As long as there were apples to eat, everything was fine.

’Worrying about what I am won’t get me any more apples.’

Jiang Zuo naturally paid no attention to the conversation between the two "balcony creatures." He walked straight to the stone steps and asked the Jinling Loach, "Where do these lead?"

"Spirit Peak," the Jinling Loach said.

The pressure this man exerted was too great; it found it impossible not to answer.

’Spirit Peak?’

Jiang Zuo had never heard of it. ’Is it a place or a Realm?’

"I don’t know what it is either, so I was planning to go up and see for myself," the Jinling Loach added, seeing Jiang Zuo in thought.

Jiang Zuo nodded. "Is that why you were conserving your power?"

"Yes, but also no. I would never intentionally harm the Spiritual Control Sect," the Jinling Loach said.