As the Way of Thunder and the Way of the Sword fully merged, Zhang Fan didn't realize that his entire demeanor had subtly changed, carrying an infinite destructive aura within his sharpness.
"Next is the pursuit of the perfection of the Thunder Sword Dao rules," Zhang Fan closed his eyes, carefully sensing the Thunder Sword Dao rules within his body and quietly contemplating.
During Zhang Fan's seclusion, much had happened in the Sixth Prince's Mansion.
The day after Zhang Fan entered seclusion, the Sixth Prince's Mansion welcomed visitors from all corners of the Jie Xin Continent. They offered countless rare treasures, elixirs, and heavenly medicines. The Sixth Prince's Mansion naturally hosted them warmly.
"Lord Ling, is Senior Zhang Fan still in the mansion? We also wish to pay our respects and behold the senior's demeanor." Many cultivators came to visit the Sixth Prince's Mansion. Besides visiting the Sixth Prince, most of them wanted to see Zhang Fan.
In addition to Zhang Fan's current immense strength, it was more because of his other identity: an Immortal-grade Alchemist, the first to be born in the Wu Shan Star Domain's history.
This identity was more esteemed than a Soul Transformation expert in the eyes of countless Nascent Soul cultivators.
Ling Xiu had already received news from Lin Haotian about Zhang Fan's seclusion. For any who wished to see Zhang Fan, he would refuse them all.
Therefore, Ling Xiu could only politely decline the requests of the many visitors.
However, it was only when Nan Zun arrived that Ling Xiu finally felt troubled.
"Senior Nan Zun, Brother Zhang Fan instructed before his seclusion that no one should disturb him. So, I apologize," Ling Xiu always maintained a respectful attitude towards this expert, known as the number one in the Wu Shan Star Domain.
Since he embarked on the path of cultivation, he had often heard legendary stories about Nan Zun. Although Nan Zun had not made a move for over a thousand years, standing before him, he understood that Nan Zun had likely reached that stage.
Though not yet in the Soul Transformation stage, he was superior to those who were.
Nan Zun's visit this time was extremely formal. Not only had he shaved his beard, but he had also donned a white Daoist robe, exuding an air of gentle refinement.
Cang Lan Mingyue and Cang Lan Qiuyue stood obediently behind Nan Zun. They had followed Nan Zun in their cultivation for decades and had never seen him in such a manner.
"No matter. We came to visit, and naturally, we will abide by the rules. Since Senior Zhang Fan is in seclusion, I will wait here then," Nan Zun said casually, waving his hand.
"Senior?" Ling Xiu was stunned, wondering if he had misheard.
Although the cultivation world respected strength, age was not important. But Zhang Fan's strength was not superior to Nan Zun's. Why would he call him senior?
Seeing Nan Zun's composed expression, Ling Xiu was sure he had not misheard. He suppressed his doubts and said, "If that is the case, then I shall arrange a place of rest for Senior Nan Zun."
The news that Nan Zun personally visited Zhang Fan caused quite a stir across the Jie Xin Continent. After all, Nan Zun's name was exceptionally renowned. Even he had come to visit, leading many cultivators to sigh that the charm of an Immortal-grade Alchemist was indeed immense.
However, after Zhang Fan entered his cultivation state, he refused all visitors, and not a single person was able to see him from beginning to end.
As time passed, this matter gradually subsided.
"Master, that Zhang Fan was already at the peak of the Nascent Soul stage before his seclusion. Could this seclusion be to directly break through to the Half-step Soul Transformation stage?" Cang Lan Mingyue believed she was quite patient, but after waiting for nearly a year in the Panlong Mountain Range without any sign of Zhang Fan emerging, she was becoming restless.
Nan Zun said faintly, "Since we are here to ask for a favor, we must naturally have the attitude of asking for a favor. Let alone a year, even ten or a hundred years, we must wait."
"Ask for a favor?" Cang Lan Mingyue and Cang Lan Qiuyue exchanged glances, looking bewildered. With their master's capabilities, what matter required him to seek Zhang Fan's help?
Furthermore, given their master's relationship with Immortal King Zi Wu, wouldn't it be better to seek help from Immortal King Zi Wu?
Nan Zun did not explain. Some things, without reaching a certain level, would not be understood even if explained. He sat quietly by the cliff edge, gazing at a distant peak, his eyes deep and his demeanor serene.
Time flowed by. A year had passed since Zhang Fan's seclusion. During this period, cultivators in the Sixth Prince's Mansion broke through continuously. The Panlong Mountain Range was often enveloped by thunderclouds. Now, even Lin Haotian, Wuchen Jianxian, and Tianhua Tianjun had survived their seventh Nascent Soul tribulation, their strength greatly enhanced.
On this day, the laws of heaven and earth suddenly became chaotic. Dark clouds churned in the sky, and purple lightning flickered within them, containing terrifying power that alerted all cultivators in the Sixth Prince's Mansion.
"Big Brother, who is attempting to cross the tribulation?" Xiao Yi looked at the rolling dark clouds in the sky with surprise.
Ling Xiu shook his head. Whenever a cultivator in the Sixth Prince's Mansion was about to undergo the heavenly lightning tribulation, they would usually inform the sect in advance. However, he had not received any news of anyone attempting a tribulation today.
"This is likely not tribulation clouds," Nan Zun said, walking from behind. His gaze was solemn as he looked at the pervasive purple lightning.
"Not tribulation clouds?" Ling Xiu and the others were puzzled. "Senior Nan Zun, you say this is not tribulation clouds?"
"Indeed," Nan Zun nodded and said, "The purple lightning contains a sharp sword intent. It cannot be tribulation clouds." 138 Reading Net.
Boom!
Thunder rumbled, and suddenly, lightning descended, transforming into a sky full of thunderous light. The area of a thousand li instantly became a world of thunder.
A figure rushed out from the Golden Light Immortal Mansion. He bathed in the sea of lightning, his body radiating dazzling light, like a descending god. The powerful Daoist might made everyone feel breathless.
"This is the Domain of the Great Dao?"
Nan Zun had not felt such pressure for many years. His heart was shaken. He looked at the scene in disbelief, his eyes filled with astonishment.
"He actually succeeded?" Cang Lan Mingyue also found it hard to believe. Although Zhang Fan's sword Dao rules were already extremely close to perfection before, he had never thought Zhang Fan could cultivate them to perfection in the Nascent Soul stage.
However, the Domain of the Great Dao, covering an area of a thousand li, could not be faked. The powerful Daoist might made Cang Lan Mingyue's heart tremble.
Before, he was confident he could withstand a few of Zhang Fan's moves. But now, he clearly felt that if he were to fight Zhang Fan again, he would likely be killed in one move. In just one year, the difference in their strength was like that between heaven and earth.
Ling Xiu and the others looked at the figure in the sky, their eyes filled with shock and reverence.
The Domain of the Great Dao was a technique that even many Soul Transformation cultivators could not master. Yet, Zhang Fan had mastered it in the Nascent Soul stage. Within the Domain of the Great Dao, although Zhang Fan had not unleashed any techniques, Ling Xiu, being at the Half-step Soul Transformation stage, still felt like a lone boat in a vast ocean, unable to act freely.
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