"A cultivator mastering the Grand Dao of Space?" Zhang Fan wondered inwardly. Both the Grand Dao of Space and the Grand Dao of Time were incredibly difficult to comprehend and master. He hadn't expected to encounter someone who did.
"Originally, Fairy Ziling mentioned she had a very powerful friend who was going to the Evil Buddha Immortal Venerable's dojo, so I asked her to call them over. But I think it's a bit redundant. I advise you, a cultivator at the Grand Dao realm, not to get involved. You won't even know how you died," the young man said, staring at Zhang Fan and shaking his head.
"Zishan Kunming, be more polite to my friend. Besides, whether Zhang Fan Brother goes or not isn't up to you," Zishan Lingyue reprimanded, seeing his attitude.
"Lingyue, while Kunming's words may not be pleasant, they are not entirely wrong. At this moment, a slightly aged voice came from the small courtyard. An elder with a head full of white hair walked over. His face was full of wrinkles, his eyes sunken, but they were incredibly clear. "The Evil Buddha Immortal Venerable's dojo is extremely dangerous. Why is only our lineage sending two people?"
"As an old man who has cultivated for a long time and cannot break through, I can go and try. It doesn't matter if I lose my life, and Kunming cultivates the Grand Dao of Space, making him best at self-preservation."
Having said this, the white-haired elder cast his gaze upon Zhang Fan. His clear eyes seemed to want to see through him. After a long pause, he spoke, "Although this young friend's cultivation has reached the peak of the Grand Dao realm, there is still a huge gap in strength compared to cultivators in the Opening Realm. The probability of surviving after entering the Evil Buddha Immortal Venerable's dojo is very low."
Fairy Ziling really wanted to say that although Zhang Fan was only at the peak of the Grand Dao realm, his strength might not be weaker than theirs. However, seeing Zhang Fan shake his head, she ultimately did not say it.
"Fairy Ziling, I appreciate your good intentions, but I am used to going alone. It will be easier to venture into the Evil Buddha Immortal Venerable's dojo by myself," Zhang Fan said.
Zishan Lingyue gave Zhang Fan a look full of apology, feeling somewhat guilty.
"How arrogant. It seems you really didn't take what I said to heart earlier." Zishan Kunming snorted coldly and continued, "On account of you being Lingyue's friend, I will advise you one last time. With your strength, it's best not to have any thoughts about the Evil Buddha Immortal Venerable's dojo, or you won't know how you died."
"I see you cultivate the Grand Dao of Space. I wonder how your inner world is structured?" Zhang Fan asked with a smile, unconcerned by Zishan Kunming's attitude.
Zishan Kunming, thinking Zhang Fan was seeking his advice, immediately showed a proud expression and said confidently, "I primarily cultivate the Grand Dao of Space, so naturally, my inner world is built with the path of space as the main focus and the Five Great Daos as the foundation."
"You also mastered the Five Great Daos simultaneously?" Zhang Fan asked deliberately with a look of surprise.
"Naturally not," Zishan Kunming glanced at Zhang Fan and said, "It's fundamentally impossible to master the Five Great Daos at the Opening Realm. There isn't such a person in the entire Purple Heavens Star Domain."
"I have mastered the Grand Dao of Fire, and I have comprehended the true meaning of the other paths as well," Zishan Kunming finished, giving Zhang Fan a rather proud look.
To his surprise, after hearing Zishan Kunming's words, Zhang Fan shook his head and sighed, "What a pity. To have mastered the Grand Dao of Space yet built such a chaotic inner world, it's practically wasted. Your achievements will likely stop at the Void Refining stage, and even condensing a Dao Source will be a challenge."
Upon hearing this, not only did Zishan Kunming's expression turn ugly, but even the white-haired elder's face changed slightly.
"Nonsense. A mere Grand Dao realm cultivator dares to criticize a senior in the Opening Realm. It seems you won't know your place today if I don't teach you a lesson," Zishan Kunming said coldly, staring at Zhang Fan.
Seeing that the situation was unfavorable, Zishan Lingyue was about to speak, but it was too late.
With a wave of his hand, Zishan Kunming caused the surrounding space to shift, and the entire small courtyard inverted. The distorted space began to press in on Zhang Fan.
"Disperse!"
Zhang Fan stood in place, looking at the enraged Zishan Kunming with a smile, and softly uttered a single word. The disordered space immediately returned to peace.
"Hmm? You've also cultivated the Grand Dao of Space?" Seeing Zhang Fan easily break his spatial distortion technique, Zishan Kunming attacked again. With a single finger, he drew a line in the void, and centered on Zhang Fan, the space was cut into two halves.
However, Zhang Fan's understanding of the Grand Dao of Space was beyond anything Zishan Kunming could compare to. He gently pushed forward with one hand, and space shattered like a curtain, sweeping towards Zishan Kunming.
Sensing the violent spatial fluctuations surging towards him, Zishan Kunming was caught off guard and could only mobilize the power of his inner world to barely suppress them.
The two exchanged a few blows without causing any damage to the courtyard's contents. The commotion was very small, but it left Zishan Lingyue and the white-haired elder in awe.
"He also masters the Grand Dao of Space, and judging by his attainments, it doesn't seem to be lower than Zishan Kunming, who specializes in the Grand Dao of Space?" Zishan Lingyue found it hard to believe. Although she had always felt Zhang Fan was the most astonishing genius she had ever met, she still felt she had underestimated him at this moment.
"I never thought this young friend would have such attainments in the Grand Dao of Space. I have truly misjudged him," the white-haired elder also showed surprise. At this moment, he finally began to truly regard the young man who appeared to be only in the Grand Dao realm.
"I was merely holding back. If I unleash the power of my inner world, even if you master the Grand Dao of Space, you won't be able to escape my suppression." Zishan Kunming felt somewhat embarrassed, having been slightly at a disadvantage in the duel. He was still defiant.
"Kunming, there's no need to say more," the white-haired elder stopped Zishan Kunming and said, "You, a cultivator at the Opening Realm, fought against young friend Zhang Fan and were forced to use the power of your small world. You have already lost."
Hearing this, Zishan Mingkun opened his mouth but ultimately could not utter a word, because what the elder said was indeed true. He considered himself a rare genius of their lineage, appearing once in a million years, yet he was pushed to this point by a Grand Dao realm cultivator, and in the path he was most proficient in, the path of space. It was truly difficult to explain.
"In my opinion, young friend, you primarily cultivate the Dao of the Sword, but you are also able to master the Grand Dao of Space. With your talent, you can probably open up your own inner small world at any time, as long as you wish?" the white-haired elder said, gazing at Zhang Fan.
No one present denied this. After all, mastering the Grand Dao of Space without specializing in it indicated that Zhang Fan possessed a talent for comprehending Daos far exceeding ordinary geniuses, making it easy for him to open up an inner world.