"A cultivator who practices the Great Dao of Space?" Zhang Fan wondered inwardly. Both the Great Dao of Space and the Great Dao of Time were extremely difficult to comprehend and master. He hadn't expected to encounter someone who practiced them here.
"Originally, Fairy Zi Ling said she had a very powerful friend who was going to the Evil Buddha Immortal Venerable's dojo, so I asked her to call them to take a look. But I think it's a bit redundant. I advise you, a cultivator at the Great Dao realm, to stay out of it. Otherwise, you won't even know how you died," the young man said, staring at Zhang Fan and shaking his head.
"Zi Shan Kun Ming, be polite to my friend. Besides, whether Brother Zhang Fan goes or not isn't up to you," Zi Shan Ling Yue reprimanded him, seeing his attitude.
"Ling Yue, although Kun Ming's words are unpleasant, he isn't wrong," a slightly aged voice came from the courtyard. An elder with white hair, his face full of wrinkles, and sunken eyes, but with an incredibly clear gaze, walked out. "The Evil Buddha Immortal Venerable's dojo is extremely dangerous. Why are there only two people from our lineage going?"
"I, an old man, have cultivated for a long time and cannot break through. I can go and try my luck. Even if I lose my life, it doesn't matter. As for Kun Ming, he cultivates the Great Dao of Space, which is best for saving his life."
Having said this, the white-haired elder turned his gaze to 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 Great Dao realm, there is still a huge gap in strength compared to cultivators at the Origin Opening realm. The probability of surviving after entering the Evil Buddha Immortal Venerable's dojo is very low."
Fairy Zi Ling wanted to say that although Zhang Fan was only at the peak of the Great Dao realm, his strength might not be weaker than theirs, but seeing Zhang Fan shake his head, she ultimately didn't say it.
"Fairy Zi Ling, I appreciate your kindness, but I'm used to going it alone. It will be easier for me to venture into the Evil Buddha Immortal Venerable's dojo by myself," Zhang Fan said.
Zi Shan Ling Yue gave Zhang Fan an apologetic look, feeling somewhat guilty.
"Truly arrogant. It seems you really didn't take my words to heart just now," Zi Shan Kun Ming snorted coldly and continued, "For the sake of being Ling Yue's friend, I'll 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 Great Dao of Space. I wonder how your inner world is structured?" Zhang Fan asked with a smile, ignoring Zi Shan Kun Ming's attitude.
Zi Shan Kun Ming thought Zhang Fan was asking him for advice and immediately showed an arrogant look, confidently saying, "I primarily cultivate the Great Dao of Space, so naturally, it's built with the Dao of Space as its core, and the Great Dao of Five Elements as its foundation."
"You also mastered the Great Dao of Five Elements simultaneously?" Zhang Fan asked with feigned surprise.
"Naturally not," Zi Shan Kun Ming glanced at Zhang Fan and said, "It's fundamentally impossible to master the Great Dao of Five Elements at the Origin Opening realm. There isn't such a person in the entire Zi Xiao Star Domain."
"I have mastered the Great Dao of Fire, and I have also comprehended the true meaning of the Dao for the other elements," Zi Shan Kun Ming added, looking proudly at Zhang Fan.
To his surprise, after hearing Zi Shan Kun Ming's words, Zhang Fan shook his head and sighed, "What a pity. It's rare to have mastered the Great Dao of Space yet built such a chaotic inner world. It's practically wasted. Your achievements will likely stop at the Void Returning stage, and even condensing the Dao Origin will be a challenge."
As soon as he said this, not only did Zi Shan Kun Ming's expression turn ugly, but even the white-haired elder's expression changed slightly.
"Nonsense! A mere cultivator at the Great Dao realm dares to comment on a senior at the Origin Opening realm. It seems you won't know the immensity of heaven and earth if I don't teach you a lesson today," Zi Shan Kun Ming said coldly, staring at Zhang Fan.
Seeing that the situation was deteriorating, Zi Shan Ling Yue was about to speak, but it was already too late.
Zi Shan Kun Ming waved his palm, and the surrounding space shifted. The entire courtyard turned upside down, and the distorted space squeezed towards Zhang Fan.
"Disperse!"
Zhang Fan stood in place, looking at the enraged Zi Shan Kun Ming with a smile. He uttered a word softly, and the chaotic space immediately calmed down.
"Hmm? You've also cultivated the Great Dao of Space?" Seeing that Zhang Fan had easily broken his spatial distortion, Zi Shan Kun Ming attacked again. He drew a line in the void with a single finger, and with Zhang Fan at the center, space was cut in half.
However, Zhang Fan's understanding of the Great Dao of Space was not something Zi Shan Kun Ming could compare with. He gently pushed forward with one hand, and the space shattered like a curtain, impacting Zi Shan Kun Ming.
Zi Shan Kun Ming felt a violent spatial fluctuation surge towards him. Caught off guard, he could only mobilize the power of his inner world to barely suppress it.
The two exchanged a few blows. No damage was caused to anything in the courtyard, and the commotion was very small. However, Zi Shan Ling Yue and the white-haired elder watched in amazement.
"He actually mastered the Great Dao of Space, and judging by his proficiency, it doesn't seem to be lower than Zi Shan Kun Ming, who primarily cultivates the Great Dao of Space?" Zi Shan Ling Yue found it hard to believe. Although she had always considered Zhang Fan to be the most astonishing genius she had met, she felt she had underestimated him now.
"I never expected this young friend to have such attainments in the Great Dao of Space. I have indeed misjudged him," the white-haired elder also showed surprise. At this moment, he finally began to take seriously the young man who only appeared to be at the Great Dao realm.
"I haven't even used my full strength. If I unleash the power of my inner world, even if you've mastered the Great Dao of Space, you won't be able to escape my suppression," Zi Shan Kun Ming felt somewhat embarrassed, having been slightly at a disadvantage in the fight. He was still unconvinced.
"Kun Ming, no need to say more," the white-haired elder stopped Zi Shan Kun Ming and said, "You, with your Origin Opening realm cultivation, fought against young friend Zhang Fan and were forced to use the power of your small world. You have already lost."
Hearing this, Zi Shan Kun Ming opened his mouth but ultimately couldn't say anything, because the elder was not wrong. He considered himself a rare genius in their lineage that appeared once in a million years, but he was pushed to this point by a cultivator at the Great Dao realm, and on his most proficient path, the Dao of Space, it was indeed difficult to justify.
"In my opinion, young friend, you primarily cultivate the Dao of the Sword, but you can also master the Great Dao of Space. With your talent, you can probably create your own inner small world anytime you wish, right?" the white-haired elder said, staring at Zhang Fan.
No one present denied this. After all, mastering the Great Dao of Space without primarily cultivating it indicated that Zhang Fan possessed a talent for comprehending Daos far beyond ordinary geniuses, making it easy to create an inner world.
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