After being rejected by Zhan Feiyang of Ri Ying Dong Tian, everyone knew that the possibility of enlisting Gong Yiyi to join forces with them was slim. After all, the relationship between Zhang Fan and Fei Xian Fu and Hei Sha Dong Tian had long reached an irreconcilable point, and neither side was willing to easily intervene.
The result was as everyone expected. Facing the invitation from the Six Royal Mansions, Gong Yiyi did not hesitate and stated directly that she did not wish to be involved in their grievances.
Shen Feichen had already prepared himself for this outcome and could remain calm, but 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 going to give up entering the Da Luo Palace because of Zhang Fan?
They were somewhat unwilling!
They did not fear any of the three top powers, but facing the combined might of all three, even with their pride, they had to admit that if a confrontation were to occur, they would likely be in grave danger.
Mountains overlapped, ancient trees towered, and everyone traversed the sky and earth. The core region was just ahead. A dense dark energy emanated continuously from within the core area. Luo Xiaoxiao's cold and delicate face showed a slight change. 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 important, but one must have the life to contend for them. If the situation looks unfavorable, we will withdraw," Xiao Yi said with his usual calm demeanor, not taking it too seriously.
Seeing this, Zhang Fan knew that no matter what he said, he couldn't erase the worries in everyone's hearts. He could only prove himself with strength. Thus, he looked at Shen Feichen and said with a smile, "Brother Feichen, what level has your strength reached now? Shall we spar a bit?"
Upon hearing this, everyone cast astonished glances at Zhang Fan. Even Xiao Yi was somewhat surprised. During the battle with the Teng Snake clan, Xiao Yi and the others had witnessed Zhang Fan's strength, which was definitely superior to that of ordinary Nine Tribulation realm cultivators.
However, Shen Feichen had now reached the late stage of the Nine Tribulation realm and was also a body-refining expert who had cultivated a royal body technique to the perfect realm. With Zhang Fan's cultivation 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 gone from a one-tribulation Nascent Soul cultivator to an eighth-tribulation Nascent Soul realm cultivator, and in each realm, he could defeat enemies of higher cultivation, a true legend, even faster than the rise of Zhen Xian Zhi Wu back then.
Therefore, even though Zhang Fan's current cultivation 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 also felt a surge of fighting spirit in his eyes. He was eager to see Zhang Fan's current strength, but his realm was far superior to Zhang Fan's, so it was not appropriate for him to initiate the challenge, lest it be considered bullying.
Now that Zhang Fan had proposed it, it was perfect.
Zhang Fan smiled and said, "Since that is the case, then watch carefully."
As soon as his voice fell, countless sword dao rules and lightning rules surged from his body. In an instant, the sky and earth changed color. Lightning dispelled the darkness, like thunder dragons roaming the heavens and earth. Sword light raged through the heavens and earth, and space itself trembled faintly. The area for hundreds of miles was filled with the majestic rules of sword and lightning, forming a terrifying Dao Domain.
"At the mere Eighth Tribulation realm, he has cultivated the power of two rules to this extent. With the combination of these two Dao rules, the power of this Dao Domain is likely close to the might of the Great Dao Domain?" Shen Feichen marveled inwardly. He had never witnessed the might of the Great Dao Domain. Seeing the Dao Domain released by Zhang Fan now, it was already somewhat close to the Great Dao Domain he had imagined.
The Six Royal Mansions and Luo Xiaoxiao and others were within the Dao Domain. Although the power of the domain was skillfully manipulated by Zhang Fan to avoid them and encircle them, they still felt their hearts tremble.
Merely by virtue of the might of this Dao Domain, cultivators below the Seventh Tribulation realm would suffer heavy casualties, and numbers would be meaningless before it.
Wu Chen Jian Xian looked at the sword dao rules flickering around him, his eyes filled with awe. He had cultivated to the Fifth Tribulation realm, but the sword dao rules within him were barely ten thousand. Compared to these nearly a million sword dao rules, it was like the difference between a cloud and mud.
Shen Feichen had already cultivated a royal body technique to perfection. His physical body was so strong that cultivators of the same realm could not harm him. Although the might of Zhang Fan's Dao Domain was immense, Shen Feichen could easily withstand it.
The only thing that bothered him was that under the immense suppression of the rules, the circulation of his spiritual energy had slowed down a bit. Every move he made was suppressed by the domain, and he could not unleash his full strength.
The Six Royal Mansions had already known that Zhang Fan could cultivate two Dao rules simultaneously, which was one of the reasons they had wholeheartedly supported Zhang Fan. An anomaly that transcended common cultivation knowledge was destined for greatness.
However, Zhang Fan's growth rate far exceeded Shen Feichen's imagination. At present, Zhang Fan's cultivation was only at the mid-stage of the Eighth Tribulation realm, yet with the might of this Dao Domain, even peak Nine Tribulation realm cultivators would find it difficult to fully exert their strength if they were trapped within it.
"Haha, with this Dao Domain, what does it matter if the three top powers join forces? If we fight within this domain, I can take on two of them by myself," Shen Feichen said, laughing heartily after witnessing the power of the domain. Regardless of Zhang Fan's combat prowess, this domain alone was enough to allow their group to dominate the Da Luo Realm.
Hearing Shen Feichen's words, the dejected mood of the Six Royal Mansions members vanished, replaced by renewed fighting spirit. Their gaze towards Zhang Fan became complex. No wonder Zhang Fan had been so nonchalant about the combined might of the three top powers earlier.
With such a trump card, why should they fear even if the three top powers joined forces?
"After the three powers flattened the Domain Lake, they haven't made any other moves. They are likely in hiding, using the remaining time to improve their strength. We cannot be idle 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 that the great cultivator who created the Da Luo Realm had specifically set it up this way, so that all cultivators who entered the Da Luo Realm would gather together before entering the Da Luo Palace.
"We have already obtained sufficient resources. We should use the remaining time to improve our strength as much as possible, as our opponents are not just those three powers," Zhang Fan agreed.
Upon hearing this, everyone was jolted awake. Besides Fei Xian Fu, Hei Sha Dong Tian, and Ju Ling Dian, Ri Ying Dong Tian, Zhen Huo Dong Tian, and Cang Hai Dian were also their competitors. Conflicts over opportunities and treasures within the Da Luo Palace would still lead to life-and-death battles.
Especially Ri Ying Dong Tian, who had been full of provocation during 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 Jin Guang Xian Fu. Everyone transformed into streams of light and flew into it, preparing to cultivate well before the Da Luo Palace opened.
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