Zhang Fan, clad in a black robe with a divine countenance, strolled leisurely through the starlight. Despite having just emerged from a fierce battle, he remained spotless. As he exited the Immortal Venerable's Dao field, countless gazes converged upon him, filled with complex emotions.
The Glazed Immortal King and the Suppressing Heavens Immortal King did not make haste to attack. They were both eager to know what had transpired within the Dao field.
"Greetings, Suppressing Heavens Immortal King." Zhang Fan's gaze fell on no one else; he smiled and cupped his fist towards the Suppressing Heavens Immortal King. Regardless of what transpired, the Suppressing Heavens Immortal King had treated him quite well. As for whether they would be friends or foes later, that would depend on the Suppressing Heavens Immortal King's choice.
"Young friend Zhang Fan, I wish to know what exactly happened in the Evil Buddha Immortal Venerable's Dao field. Are you still yourself?" The Suppressing Heavens Immortal King's eyes, like flowing stars, stared directly at Zhang Fan, attempting to see through him. However, Zhang Fan was as if shrouded in chaos. Even he could only vaguely sense Zhang Fan's current cultivation realm and could not probe his divine soul power.
Before entering this Dao field, Zhang Fan was merely a cultivator at the Great Dao realm. Yet, within these few short days, he had managed to slay cultivators of the Origin Dao realm. This led the Suppressing Heavens Immortal King to suspect that Zhang Fan might have been possessed by the Evil Buddha Immortal Venerable.
Although the Evil Buddha Immortal Venerable had fallen for a million years, even if any residual soul fragments remained, it would be difficult to possess a cultivator at the Void Returning stage. However, he had never encountered an Immortal Venerable-level expert and did not understand their methods.
"I am naturally still myself," Zhang Fan replied with a faint smile. His gaze swept over the cultivators of the Violet Heavens Star Domain at the Void Returning stage, saying, "I have inherited the Evil Buddha Immortal Venerable's Dao method. It's one thing for the cultivators of the Nine Cliffs Star Domain to want to kill me, but even the cultivators of the Violet Heavens Star Domain sought to capture me and search my soul. The outcome is as you all can see."
The Suppressing Heavens Immortal King's gaze swept over the Void Returning cultivators and his expression turned cold. Before entering, he had instructed the cultivators of the Violet Heavens Star Domain to unite, yet he had failed to prevent this situation of infighting for personal gain.
"Although they are at fault, your methods were too ruthless," the Suppressing Heavens Immortal King said with a wry smile. "To have caused such a situation, you must accompany me. Otherwise, I cannot report to the Domain Lord."
"Suppressing Heavens, you wish to take him away with just your words?" the Glazed Immortal King let out a cold roar and was the first to attack Zhang Fan. He attacked decisively and swiftly, unleashing his internal universe to envelop the starlit space and suppress Zhang Fan.
Their Nine Cliffs Star Domain had suffered the greatest losses with the opening of the Evil Buddha Immortal Venerable's Dao field. Three cultivators of the Origin Dao realm had perished, and the losses among the Chaos Opening realm cultivators were even greater, yet they had gained nothing. If they let Zhang Fan escape, he had no idea how he would report back. Therefore, no matter what, Zhang Fan had to be captured today.
"A mere cultivator at the Harmonious Dao stage of the Heaven's Evolution realm dares to try and capture me? How naive. Today, my Dao method has just been perfected. In the future, I will certainly pay you a visit!" Zhang Fan sneered at the Glazed Immortal King. His consciousness had already spread for light-years. The moment the Glazed Immortal King unleashed his internal universe, Zhang Fan's will moved, and he vanished from the starlit space.
"How is that possible?" the Glazed Immortal King's eyes were filled with disbelief. Even the Suppressing Heavens Immortal King's eyes were filled with shock at this moment. The two of them had been suppressing this space at all times. With just a thought, even a peak Origin Dao realm cultivator would be unable to use spatial translocation.
Yet, Zhang Fan, a mere cultivator at the Chaos Opening realm, had disappeared so silently right under their noses. The other Void Returning cultivators exchanged glances, unable to conceal their shock.
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At this moment, within the Seven Stars Tower in the Starry Sky Battlefield, the Blood Demon Flood Dragon, Southern Venerable, and Lin Haotian were exploring the Water Element World. Since Southern Venerable and the Blood Demon Flood Dragon had consecutively broken through to the Spirit Refining realm, achieving the strength of a Four-Star Marquis, they had voluntarily withdrawn from True Immortal Pu Ji's team and formed a new group with Lin Haotian, the Unfettered Sword Immortal, Heavenly Radiance Heavenly Monarch, Liu Mu, and others to explore together.
Although the six of them were weaker in individual strength, with the joint combat formation bestowed by Zhang Fan, they were capable of surviving encounters with Six-Star Marquises when they fought together. Furthermore, all of them had emerged from the Wu Mountain Star Domain, and those around them were completely trustworthy. Exploring together naturally felt more exhilarating.
Although Zhang Fan had broken through to the Void Returning stage and left the Starry Sky Battlefield, his deeds had already spread throughout the Starry Sky Battlefield, becoming a legend.
The two Kings of the Nine Cliffs Star Domain had been slain by Zhang Fan. Fairy Zi Ling and Zhang Fan had withdrawn from the Starry Sky Battlefield after their breakthroughs. Now, in this vast galaxy, the strongest cultivators only possessed the strength of a Nine-Star Marquis, and no King-level cultivators could be found in the Starry Sky Battlefield.
Within the Water Element World of the Seven Stars Tower, there was a vast ocean filled with powerful ferocious beasts. Most cultivators exploring the Water Element World were there to hunt these beasts and obtain their primordial spirits.
The Blood Demon Flood Dragon transformed into its true form and navigated through the seawater. Its body spanned over ten thousand miles. The aura of its blood dragon spread out, intimidating a group of Spirit Origin realm beasts, causing them to flee in panic.
"Haha, this is exhilarating! After entering the Spirit Refining realm, my physical body is comparable to an immortal treasure. Southern Venerable, try and slash me. See if you can even scratch my defense," the Blood Demon Flood Dragon bellowed wildly.
"Keep a low profile. There are quite a few people in the Nine Cliffs Star Domain who want to kill us now," Southern Venerable said helplessly, staring at the Blood Demon Flood Dragon.
Zhang Fan had slain a large number of Spirit Refining and Soul Transformation realm cultivators in the Starry Sky Battlefield. The Nine Cliffs Star Domain faction naturally harbored intense hatred, but they could do nothing to Zhang Fan. It was possible they would target those around Zhang Fan.
The news that Southern Venerable and the Blood Demon Flood Dragon were Zhang Fan's people had already spread throughout the Starry Sky Battlefield.
"Hahaha, aren't these the famous Blood Demon Flood Dragon and Southern Venerable? I didn't expect you to dare to explore the Seven Stars Tower with your strength. You're practically seeking death!" A wild laugh stirred up massive waves, alarming the Blood Demon Flood Dragon and the others. However, they were not panicked. Even if two Six-Star Marquis teams joined forces, they were still confident of escaping unharmed. This was the confidence they had in exploring the Water Element World.
Powerful auras pressed down from all directions. The Unfettered Sword Immortal and the others found it difficult to breathe, speaking with effort, "Nearly thirty powerhouses have surrounded us. It seems we've fallen into an ambush."
At this moment, the Blood Demon Flood Dragon and Southern Venerable also sensed it. At least three teams were lurking in this sea area, having surrounded them.
"Form the formation! Break out as quickly as possible," Southern Venerable said with a grave expression.
With the Blood Demon Flood Dragon as the formation eye and Southern Venerable leading, the Blood Dragon Soaring Heavens Formation instantly took shape. The Blood Demon Flood Dragon's eyes, like blood-red setting suns, cast a low gaze around. Figures emerged from the seabed, arrayed on three sides, encircling Southern Venerable and the others.
"Initially, we only intended to hunt a random team from the Violet Heavens Star Domain, but we never expected to encounter Southern Venerable and the Blood Demon Flood Dragon under Ten Absolutes True Immortal. If we kill you, I believe many cultivators of the Nine Cliffs Star Domain will be grateful to us." A colossal sacred elephant stomped through the void, completely suppressing the space in this area.