After being rejected by Zhan Feiyang of Riqing Cave Heaven, everyone realized that the possibility of enlisting Gong Yiyi to join forces with them was very slim. After all, Zhang Fan's relationship with Feixian Mansion and Heisha Cave Heaven had already reached a point of irreconcilability, and neither side was willing to get easily involved.
The outcome was as everyone had predicted. Faced with the invitation from the Six Royal Mansions, Gong Yiyi did not hesitate and frankly stated that she did not wish to be involved in their grievances.
Shen Feichen had already prepared himself for this outcome and maintained his composure. However, the other members of the Six Royal Mansions were visibly disheartened. The Da Luo Realm only opened once every ten thousand years, and were they to abandon entering the Da Luo Palace because of Zhang Fan?
They were somewhat unwilling!
Facing any one of the three top forces, they did not fear them in the slightest. But when faced with all three united, even with their pride, they had to admit that if a confrontation truly occurred, they would likely be in grave danger.
The mountains were jagged, and ancient trees reached for the sky. They stepped through the air, the core area now within sight. A dense dark power emanated continuously from within the core region. Luo Xiaoxiao's cold and exquisite face showed a slight movement. Even from a distance, she could sense the source of this power.
It was the Da Luo Palace.
"The opportunities within the Da Luo Palace are indeed important, but one must be alive to contend for them. If the situation turns unfavorable, we will withdraw," Xiao Yi said with his usual calm demeanor, not taking it too seriously.
Zhang Fan watched this scene, knowing that no matter what he said, the worries in their hearts could not be erased. He could only prove himself with strength. Thus, he looked at Shen Feichen and smiled, "Brother Feichen, I wonder what level your strength has reached now. Shall we spar a bit?"
Upon hearing this, everyone looked at Zhang Fan with surprise. Even Xiao Yi was somewhat taken aback. During the battle against the Tengshe tribe, Xiao Yi and the others had witnessed Zhang Fan's power, which was definitely stronger than that of an ordinary Nine Tribulation realm cultivator.
But Shen Feichen had now reached the late stage of the Nine Tribulation realm, and was also a body-refining expert who had cultivated a King Body Technique to perfection. With Zhang Fan only at the mid-stage of the Eighth Tribulation realm, how could they spar?
Shen Feichen looked at Zhang Fan's serious expression, a peculiar glint flashing in his eyes. He had witnessed Zhang Fan's growth trajectory. In just a few short years, he had cultivated from a First Tribulation Nascent Soul to the Eighth Tribulation Nascent Soul realm, and in each realm, he could defeat enemies of a higher level, a legend in himself, even faster than the rise of Zhenxian Zhiwu in the past.
Therefore, even though Zhang Fan's current cultivation level was only at the Eighth Tribulation realm, he had never underestimated him.
"Elder Zhang Fan wishes to verify his current strength? Feel free to make your move." Shen Feichen's eyes also showed a rising fighting spirit. He was eager to see how strong Zhang Fan had become, but his cultivation level was significantly higher than Zhang Fan's, making it inappropriate for him to initiate, lest it appear as bullying.
Now that Zhang Fan had proposed it, it was perfect.
Zhang Fan said with a smile, "If that is the case, then watch closely."
As soon as his voice fell, countless Sword Dao rules and Lightning rules surged from his body. Instantly, the heavens and earth changed color. Lightning dispelled the darkness, like thunder dragons roaming the world. Sword light ravaged the heavens and earth, and space itself trembled faintly. An area of several hundred miles was filled with the majestic rules of Sword and Lightning Dao, forming a terrifying Dao Domain.
"At merely the Eighth Tribulation realm, he has cultivated the power of two rules to such a degree. The combination of these two Dao rules, this Dao Domain's power is probably close to the might of a Great Dao Domain?" Shen Feichen exclaimed inwardly. He had not witnessed the might of a Great Dao Domain, but seeing Zhang Fan's released Dao Domain now, it was already somewhat close to what he imagined a Great Dao Domain to be.
The Six Royal Mansions and Luo Xiaoxiao and her group were within the Dao Domain. Although the domain's power, under Zhang Fan's control, completely avoided them and circled around them, they still felt a tremor in their hearts.
With the might of this Dao Domain alone, cultivators below the Seven Tribulation realm would suffer immense casualties, and their numbers would be meaningless before it.
Wu Chen Jianxian looked at the Sword Dao rules flickering around him, his eyes filled with reverence. He had now cultivated to the Fifth Tribulation realm, but the Sword Dao rules within him were barely ten thousand. Compared to these nearly one million Sword Dao rules, it was like the difference between heaven and earth.
Shen Feichen had already cultivated a King Body Technique to perfection, his physical body so strong that cultivators of the same realm could not injure him at all. Although Zhang Fan's Dao Domain was powerful, for Shen Feichen, it was something he could easily withstand.
The only thing that bothered him was that under the immense pressure of the rules, the circulation of spiritual energy within his body had slowed down a bit. Every movement was suppressed by the domain, making it difficult to unleash his full strength.
The Six Royal Mansions already knew that Zhang Fan could simultaneously cultivate two Dao rules. This was also one of the reasons why the Six Royal Mansions wholeheartedly supported Zhang Fan. An anomaly that surpassed common cultivation sense was destined to be extraordinary.
However, Zhang Fan's growth rate far exceeded Shen Feichen's imagination. At only the mid-stage of the Eighth Tribulation realm, with the might of this Dao Domain, even a peak Nine Tribulation realm cultivator would find it difficult to unleash their full strength if trapped within it.
"Haha, with this Dao Domain, what about the combined forces of the three top powers? If we fight within this domain, I can take on two of them!" Shen Feichen laughed heartily after witnessing the power of this domain. Regardless of Zhang Fan's combat effectiveness, this domain alone was enough for their group to dominate the Da Luo Realm.
Hearing Shen Feichen's words, the dejected emotions of the Six Royal Mansions members vanished, their hearts filled with renewed fighting spirit. Their gazes towards Zhang Fan became complex. No wonder Zhang Fan had seemed so indifferent to the combined forces of the three top powers earlier.
With such a trump card, what was there to fear even if those three top powers joined forces?
"After the three powers flattened the Domain Boundary Lake, they haven't made any other moves. They must be in hiding, using this last bit of time to improve their strength. We cannot slack off either," Shen Feichen said to everyone.
The Da Luo Realm was set to open for three years, but the Da Luo Palace would only open in the final year. It was likely intentionally set this way by the powerful being who created the Da Luo Realm, so that all cultivators who entered would gather together before entering the Da Luo Palace.
"We have already acquired enough resources. Let's use this remaining time to improve our strength as much as possible, after all, our opponents are not just those three," Zhang Fan agreed.
Upon hearing this, everyone was jolted awake. Besides Feixian Mansion, Heisha Cave Heaven, and Juling Hall, Riqing Cave Heaven, Zhenhuo Cave Heaven, and Canghai Palace were also their competitors. If conflicts arose over opportunities and treasures in the Da Luo Palace, there would still be bloodshed.
Especially Riqing Cave Heaven, which had been filled with provocation during the previous conversations. If they encountered each other in the Da Luo Palace, it was inevitable that they would attack them.
Thinking of this, everyone felt a sense of urgency. Zhang Fan waved his hand and took out the Golden Light Immortal Mansion. They turned into streaks of light and flew into it, preparing to cultivate well before the Da Luo Palace opened.
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