This woman was none other than the tour guide Yang Tian met during his recent trip to China, Chen Wei!
Since witnessing Yang Tian’s massacre at Chunyang Grand Shrine with her own eyes, Chen Wei had been so terrified that she didn’t sleep well for several days.
However, whenever she went online to search for information on Chunyang Grand Shrine, she found absolutely nothing.
Even when she revisited Chunyang Grand Shrine, the once blood-soaked scene had completely vanished, and it was conducting normal tourist operations as if nothing had happened.
It all felt like an unreal dream!
Yet, this bizarre event piqued Chen Wei’s interest in the nearest Rice Field Shrine, prompting her inexplicably to visit today.
The man beside her was Luo Ran, her boss at the travel agency and also one of her suitors!
Learning of her visit here, Luo Ran decided to accompany her.
Now, running into Yang Tian once again at Rice Field Shrine, Chen Wei immediately recalled the scene from that day, trembling involuntarily.
But this time, her fear didn’t seem as intense as before.
Firstly, some time had passed since that incident; secondly, Yang Tian’s extraordinary and inexplicable abilities from that day had sparked a growing curiosity about the man before her.
Of course, Luo Ran was completely unaware of Chen Wei’s change in demeanor.
Seeing that Yang Tian was indeed Chinese, Luo Ran immediately laughed and said, "Haha! I knew my instincts were correct! The air of us Chinese is something the Japanese can’t imitate!"
Yang Tian simply responded with a faint smile, neither agreeing nor disagreeing.
Indeed, the Chinese carry their own profound heritage; though both had black hair and black eyes, the Chinese temperament was something the Japanese lacked.
Or perhaps it could be said that the Japanese appeared more servile!
"Brother, since we’re fellow Chinese, let me give you a heads-up. Don’t go up there today! The place has been mysteriously sealed off—going up there would be pointless!" Luo Ran kindly warned.
Hearing these words, Yang Tian squinted his eyes slightly and looked toward the mountain, before letting out a cold chuckle moments later.
His Divine Sense had detected Akita Junko was indeed on the mountain!
"So, the Divine Spirit Sect has been keeping track of my movements. Sealing off the shrine? Are they waiting for me to show up?"
Thinking this, Yang Tian wasn’t the least bit concerned.
At his current Golden Core Stage strength, the Divine Spirit Sect was no match for him!
So he glanced at Chen Wei again, then smiled and said to Luo Ran, "Thanks, but I still want to take a look. You two should leave quickly, as far away as possible!"
With that, Yang Tian continued walking up the mountain.
"What the hell? Doesn’t listen to a warning, and now he’s telling us to leave as far as possible—is he afraid we might steal his luck while he’s making offerings? I’d love to see his face when he’s told the shrine is closed!"
Luo Ran clearly misunderstood Yang Tian’s words and said so in annoyance.
However, right as he finished speaking, Chen Wei slowly said, "Let’s go. Hurry and buy tickets to leave!"
"Leave? Chen Wei, didn’t you say you’re not leading a group today? Why not take the chance to enjoy Eastern Capital?" Luo Ran asked in confusion.
He had prepared a whole series of romantic plans for the day, and leaving now would ruin everything!
But Chen Wei gave no explanation, instead sprinting swiftly down the mountain.
Seeing this, Luo Ran was left even more puzzled. However, since he had come primarily for Chen Wei, he had no choice but to follow her hastily.
At the mountaintop, Yang Tian watched as Chen Wei obediently fled downhill. A faint smile crossed his face before he turned to look at the tightly shut gates of Rice Field Shrine. Calmly, he said, "Since you’ve been waiting for me, how could I arrive without the gates opening in my honor?"
As Yang Tian spoke, the gates of Rice Field Shrine slowly creaked open. Standing inside was Akita Junko, still dressed in her white kimono, wearing a sweet smile as she greeted Yang Tian: "This humble woman warmly welcomes Mr. Yang’s arrival!"
Been waiting for him?
Looking at Akita Junko, who displayed an innocent and sweet smile, her delicate face showing no malice, Yang Tian remained expressionless.
For anyone else, seeing Akita Junko would undoubtedly be terrifying!
Her family had been wiped out by Yang Tian, her uncle killed by him, and her father rendered an imbecile by his hands.
With such deeply rooted hatred, Akita Junko could still greet Yang Tian with such a smile—was that not horrifying?
But who was Yang Tian?
A Golden Core Stage Cultivator, the master of toying with minds!
Back during their first encounter in Binjiang, Yang Tian had already discerned Akita Junko’s true nature!
A venomous snake in the guise of a blossoming rose!
No matter how Akita Junko acted, nothing she did would surprise Yang Tian!
So he indifferently asked, "What scheme are you plotting this time?"
"Mr. Yang, you must be joking!"
Akita Junko smiled and said, "The last time in China, this humble woman was foolishly ignorant and offended you. I deeply regret my actions. This time, I’m sincerely welcoming you with open heart!"
The idea that a woman like Akita Junko could sincerely welcome Yang Tian was laughable!
Leaving aside her malicious nature, the Divine Spirit Sect backing her definitely wouldn’t welcome Yang Tian, especially since his goal was to seize the Eight-foot Jade Hook!
"So, does that mean the Eight-foot Jade Hook here is already prepared?" Yang Tian asked, his tone remaining cold.
Akita Junko’s smile radiated sweetness as she stepped aside, pointing toward the shrine in the distance. "The Eight-foot Jade Hook of Rice Field Shrine is inside the temple. If Mr. Yang wants it, please feel free to take it!"
"Oh, really? Alright, then!"
Hearing this, Yang Tian finally smiled faintly and walked toward the temple.
As Yang Tian passed by Akita Junko, both flashed knowing smiles simultaneously.
Akita Junko’s smile hid malice, while Yang Tian’s brimmed with amusement.
He pushed open the doors of the shrine.
As expected, Yang Tian saw the Eight-foot Jade Hook hanging from the neck of a statue on the altar, with no one in sight to block his way.
However, Yang Tian did not step forward. Instead, he said calmly, "Show yourself!"
Show yourself! Show yourself!
Echoes resonated within the shrine after Yang Tian’s command, but no one appeared.
It seemed like Yang Tian was simply being paranoid.
Yet despite this, Yang Tian remained unmoved, standing calmly as though waiting for someone.
"Hahaha! Young man, you truly live up to your reputation!"
After an unknown length of time, a burst of laughter suddenly resounded throughout the shrine. The Eight-foot Jade Hook began emanating a pale light, transforming into a strikingly handsome, pale-skinned man who appeared before Yang Tian.
The handsome man slowly extended his hand, revealing the Eight-foot Jade Hook resting quietly in his palm.
"Young man, you must have come here for this Eight-foot Jade Hook, am I right?" the handsome man said with a smile.
Yang Tian smirked coldly. "But I don’t suppose you’ll hand it over so easily, Orochi!"
The moment Yang Tian uttered those four words, the handsome man’s expression changed briefly, but he quickly laughed once more: "Impressive, impressive! I’ve concealed my aura so well, yet you still recognized me!"
As he spoke, an indescribably mystical aura began radiating from the handsome man, as if a colossal serpent was coiling around him.
This was an aura far surpassing Innate, even transcending Legendary—a godly aura!
The man, exuding god-like power, floated slowly into the air, his gaze carrying a haughty condescension as it bore down on Yang Tian, waiting for him to kneel under the weight of divine might.