Since Zhang Fan had promised the Luohe Immortal King that he would help her obtain the last True Thunder Emperor Seal, his group did not immediately leave the Holy Map Star Domain. Instead, they settled down in the Luohe Domain.
"Brother Zhang Fan, since you plan to stay in the Holy Map Star Domain for decades, why not come and reside on my main planet?" Immortal King Yan Huang invited Zhang Fan.
"No, thank you," Zhang Fan shook his head. He looked at his parents and wife and said with a smile, "The Luohe Domain is quite good. My family also likes the peaceful and harmonious atmosphere here, so we plan to settle down here. If Brother Yan Huang has anything, you can come to the Luohe Domain to find me anytime."
"Since that is the case, I, Yan Huang, shall take my leave," Immortal King Yan Huang nodded and did not insist.
"Zhiwu, I know you are naturally unrestrained, so I won't keep you. If you find any rare brews, remember to find me for a couple of drinks," Zhang Fan said to Immortal King Zhiwu.
After Immortal King Luohe and Immortal King Zhiwu took their leave, Zhang Fan looked at the people who were drunk on the ground and waved his hand, sending them into the Wuji Tower to rest. The wine brewed by Immortal King Yan Huang was extraordinary and greatly beneficial for their cultivation, requiring some time to digest. The Evil Buddha Immortal Venerable also returned to Zhang Fan's inner world, where the majestic chaotic energy could significantly accelerate his reconstruction of his physical body.
In the days that followed, Qin Luoshui led Zhang Fan's group to traverse the one hundred and eight main stars of the Luohe Domain, witnessing countless peculiar sights. Of course, during their travels, Zhang Fan's cultivation did not fall behind. With his Dao laws already perfected, he did not need to deliberately enter seclusion. Just like the natural evolution of the universe, his realm was also rapidly improving.
Decades passed by in this leisurely and carefree time. On the day they embarked on their return journey, Zhang Fan sensed an unusual yet familiar fluctuation, which brought a hint of joy to his heart.
"The Immortal Venerable's cave mansion is finally about to appear," Zhang Fan looked up at the northern sky of the Holy Map Star Domain. The great Dao rules of heaven and earth were drawn by a powerful chaotic force, surging towards it madly.
At the same time, Immortal King Yan Huang, who was stationed on the main planet of the Holy Map Star Domain, and Immortal King Nu Luohe, who was cultivating in seclusion in the Luohe Domain, both sensed this fluctuation and rushed towards the source of this power.
"Luoshui, the appearance of that Immortal Venerable's cave mansion might cause a stir. I'll go there first. After this matter is settled, we will go to the Central Star Domain together," Zhang Fan explained to Qin Luoshui before disappearing from his spot.
...
In a patch of starry sky dozens of light-years away from the Holy Map Star Domain, it was cold and desolate, with no trace of life, only endless darkness.
However, at this moment, a chaotic vortex emerged from the dark space. It devoured the great Dao rules and the power of heaven and earth within a radius of a thousand light-years, continuously expanding, like the evolution of the universe. This startled powerful beings from all sides, and even adjacent high-level star domains were alerted.
When Zhang Fan arrived, Immortal King Zhiwu, Immortal King Yan Huang, and Immortal King Luohe were already there, along with Immortal King-level powerhouses from adjacent high-level star domains. As someone who had lived two lives, he naturally recognized them, but those Immortal King powerhouses did not recognize Zhang Fan.
"Brother Zhang Fan, as you said, this Immortal Venerable's cave mansion has indeed appeared," Immortal King Yan Huang and the other two were quite excited. The appearance of the Immortal Venerable's cave mansion meant that the last True Thunder Emperor Seal would also appear.
"Yes," Zhang Fan's aura was perfectly concealed. He scanned the crowd. Besides Immortal King Yan Huang and the other two, there were many familiar figures. In his previous life, when the Immortal Venerable's cave mansion appeared, they had all participated in the competition.
"Immortal King Shenyu, Immortal King Yanlong, Immortal King Luoyun, Immortal King Qingling, Immortal King Chifeng..."
These were all peak Chaotic Realm experts, their strength comparable to Immortal King Luohe. Zhang Fan's gaze finally fell on a withered old man. He curved his lips slightly and said, "Old Ghost Heimù, I've heard you are skilled in deduction. Can you deduce what good treasures are inside this Immortal Venerable's cave mansion?"
Upon hearing Zhang Fan's words, everyone's gaze swept back and forth between Zhang Fan and Immortal King Heimù. Only Immortal King Zhiwu and the other two exchanged glances and smiled.
They knew that Zhang Fan was teasing Immortal King Heimù.
"Who are you? Why have I never seen you before?" Immortal King Heimù's dry eyebrows furrowed slightly, a hint of doubt flashing in his eyes. He did not recognize this person, yet he addressed him in such a manner, with a hint of provocation in his words.
Zhang Fan's aura was ordinary, completely concealed. Immortal King Heimù could not gauge his strength, but seeing how polite Immortal King Yan Huang and the others were to him, it was clear he was an existence whose strength was no less than his own.
Zhang Fan did not answer Immortal King Heimù's question, and smiled slightly, "It seems your deduction skills are just a hollow reputation. I can tell everyone present that the last True Thunder Emperor Seal of True Thunder Immortal Emperor is within this immortal mansion."
"What?"
As soon as these words were spoken, Immortal King Shenyu and Immortal King Heimù, among others, showed joy. All eyes converged on Zhang Fan, with a hint of doubt.
"With the means of a Tribulation Transcending Immortal Venerable, it is enough to sever karma. How did you, fellow Daoist, know that the True Thunder Emperor Seal exists within this Immortal Venerable's cave mansion, and you are so generous in informing us? Is there no conspiracy involved?" Immortal King Chifeng said.
Immortal King Chifeng's true form was a pure-blooded fire phoenix. He had achieved extremely profound attainments in the Great Dao of Fire, and his vitality was extremely strong, having reached the stage of regeneration from a single drop of blood.
"Little fire phoenix, you even know about conspiracies?" Zhang Fan joked, then said seriously, "You don't need to know how I found out. You all should forget about this True Thunder Emperor Seal. I have already promised Immortal King Luohe that I will obtain this last True Thunder Emperor Seal and give it to her."
"Arrogant!"
"Truly audacious."
"Do you think you are invincible? Who among those present is not a top-tier existence below Immortal Venerable? With just your words, you want to seize a True Thunder Emperor Seal. Isn't that wishful thinking?" Immortal King Heimù mocked.
The gazes of the Immortal Kings fell upon Zhang Fan, their eyes showing displeasure. Only Immortal King Zhiwu and the others appeared calm, because they knew that the outcome of this competition, which had not yet begun, was already decided.
At this moment, the chaotic vortex was still devouring the surrounding starry sky. A celestial body like a small universe gradually appeared in the starry sky. This was the inner small universe of an Immortal Venerable, but its true body had perished, and without a source of power, its inner small universe had become extremely decayed.
Facing the doubts and ridicule of many Immortal Kings, Zhang Fan paid no attention. In the face of absolute strength, no matter what their thoughts, they could only restrain themselves. Zhang Fan did not want to linger here for too long. When this Immortal Venerable's cave mansion fully emerged, it would be his time to act.
...