Clad in black robes, Zhang Fan, with his divine features, strolled leisurely through the starry expanse. Despite having just emerged from a fierce battle, he was spotless. As he walked out of the Immortal Venerable's dojo, countless gazes converged upon him, filled with complex emotions.
Liuli Immortal King and Zhencang Immortal King did not rush to act. They were both eager to know what had transpired within the dojo.
"Greetings, Zhencang Immortal King," Zhang Fan said with a smile, cupping his fist towards Zhencang Immortal King, his gaze falling on no one else. Regardless of what happened next, Zhencang Immortal King had treated him quite well. Whether they would be allies or enemies henceforth would depend on Zhencang Immortal King's choice.
"Young friend Zhang Fan, I wish to know what exactly happened in this Evil Buddha Immortal Venerable's dojo. Are you still yourself?" Zhencang Immortal King's eyes, like flowing stars, fixed on Zhang Fan, attempting to see through him. Yet, Zhang Fan was shrouded in an aura of chaos; even he could only vaguely sense Zhang Fan's current realm, unable to probe his soul power.
Before entering this dojo, Zhang Fan was merely a cultivator at the Great Dao realm. But in these short few days, he had managed to slay cultivators at the Dao Origin realm. This led Zhencang Immortal King to suspect if Zhang Fan had been possessed by the Evil Buddha Immortal Venerable.
Although the Evil Buddha Immortal Venerable had perished a million years ago, even with residual soul fragments, it would be difficult to possess a cultivator at the Void Returning stage. However, he had never encountered an Immortal Venerable-level expert and was unaware of their methods.
"I am naturally still myself," Zhang Fan replied with a calm smile. His gaze swept over the Void Returning stage cultivators of the Zixiao Star Domain. "I have inherited the Evil Buddha Immortal Venerable's dao methods. It is one thing for the cultivators of the Jiuyai Star Domain to try and kill me, but even the cultivators of the Zixiao Star Domain sought to capture me and search my soul. And the final outcome is as you all see."
Zhencang Immortal King's gaze swept across the Void Returning stage cultivators, a coldness creeping into his eyes. Before entering, he had instructed the Zixiao Star Domain cultivators to unite. He hadn't expected that this would not prevent a situation where they would slaughter each other for personal gain.
"Although they were wrong, your methods were too ruthless," Zhencang Immortal King said with a wry smile. "Given this situation, you will likely have to accompany me. Otherwise, I cannot account to the Domain Lord."
"Zhencang, you intend to take him away with just your words?" Liuli Immortal King let out a cold shout and was the first to attack Zhang Fan. He acted decisively, unleashing his inner universe to envelop the surrounding starlight and suppress Zhang Fan.
Their Jiuyai Star Domain had suffered the greatest losses with the opening of the Evil Buddha Immortal Venerable's dojo. Three experts at the Dao Origin realm had perished, and the losses at the Opening realm were even greater, yet they had gained nothing. If they allowed Zhang Fan to escape, he didn't know how he would explain it upon his return. Therefore, no matter what, Zhang Fan had to be captured today.
"You, a mere cultivator at the Dao Comprehension stage of the Heaven Manifestation realm, dare to try and capture me? How naive. My dao has just been mastered today. In the future, I will certainly pay you a visit!" Zhang Fan said with a cold laugh, glancing at Liuli Immortal King. His intent had already extended several light-years away. The moment Liuli Immortal King unleashed his inner universe, Zhang Fan's intent stirred, and he vanished from the starry expanse.
"How is this possible?" Liuli Immortal King's eyes were filled with disbelief. Even Zhencang Immortal King's eyes were filled with shock. The two of them had been constantly suppressing this void. With just a thought, even a peak Dao Origin realm expert would be unable to use spatial teleportation.
Yet, Zhang Fan, a mere cultivator at the Opening realm, had vanished silently from under their noses. The other Void Returning stage cultivators exchanged glances, their shock evident.
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At this moment, within the Seven Star Tower in the Starry Sky Battlefield, the Blood Demon Flood Dragon, Southern Venerable, and Lin Haotian and others were adventuring in the Water Element World. Since Southern Venerable and the Blood Demon Flood Dragon had both broken through to the Spirit Refining realm, achieving the strength of a Four-Star Marquis, they had voluntarily withdrawn from Pu Ji True Immortal's team. They had then formed a team with Lin Haotian, Wuchen Sword Immortal, Tianhua Heavenly Monarch, and Liu Mu to venture together.
Although the six of them were relatively weaker in strength, they possessed the combined attack formation bestowed by Zhang Fan. With the six of them working together, they were enough to survive under the hands of a Six-Star Marquis. Furthermore, all of them hailed from the Wushan Star Domain, and the people around them were completely trustworthy. Venturing together was naturally more enjoyable.
Although Zhang Fan had broken through to the Void Returning realm and left the Starry Sky Battlefield, his deeds had already spread throughout the battlefield, becoming a legend.
The Twin Kings of the Jiuyai Star Domain were slain by Zhang Fan. After breaking through, Zi Ling Fairy and Zhang Fan withdrew from the Starry Sky Battlefield. Now, in this vast galaxy, the strongest individuals only possessed the strength of a Nine-Star Marquis. King-level powerhouses had become extinct in the Starry Sky Battlefield.
Within the Water Element World of the Seven Star Tower, a vast ocean stretched out, teeming with powerful exotic beasts. Most cultivators who ventured into the Water Element World did so to hunt these exotic beasts and obtain their primordial spirits.
The Blood Demon Flood Dragon transformed into its true form, traversing the ocean. Its body stretched for tens of thousands of miles. The aura of its blood dragon permeated the water, causing a group of Spirit Realm exotic beasts 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 to cut me with a blade. See if you can break my defenses," the Blood Demon Flood Dragon roared wantonly.
"Be more low-key. There are quite a few people in the Jiuyai Star Domain who want to kill us now," Southern Venerable said to the Blood Demon Flood Dragon with a helpless tone.
Zhang Fan had slain numerous cultivators at the Spirit Refining and Soul Transformation realms in the Starry Sky Battlefield. The Jiuyai Star Domain was naturally seething with hatred. However, since they could not deal with Zhang Fan, they might very well target those close to him.
The fact that Southern Venerable and the Blood Demon Flood Dragon were Zhang Fan's people had already spread throughout the Starry Sky Battlefield.
"Haha, isn't this the famous Blood Demon Flood Dragon and Southern Venerable? I never expected that with your strength, you would dare to venture into the Seven Star Tower. You're simply courting death!" A wild laughter arose, stirring up massive waves that alerted the Blood Demon Flood Dragon and the others. However, they did not panic. Even if two Six-Star Marquis teams joined forces, they were still confident of escaping unharmed, which was the basis of their courage to venture into the Water Element World.
Powerful auras pressed down from all directions. Wuchen Sword Immortal and the others found it difficult to breathe, uttering with difficulty, "Nearly thirty experts have surrounded us. It seems we've walked 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 already surrounded them.
"Form the formation! Break through as quickly as possible," Southern Venerable said with a grave expression.
With the Blood Demon Flood Dragon as the eye of the formation and Southern Venerable leading, a Blood Dragon Ascending Heaven Formation instantly took shape. The Blood Demon Flood Dragon's eyes, like blood-red sunsets, scanned the surroundings with lowered lids. Figures began to emerge from the seabed, arraying themselves on three sides, encircling Southern Venerable and the others.
"We originally intended to hunt any team from the Zixiao Star Domain, but we never expected to encounter Southern Venerable and the Blood Demon Flood Dragon, subordinates of the Ten Absolute True Immortal. If we kill you, I'm afraid many cultivators of the Jiuyai Star Domain will be grateful to us," a colossal Sacred Elephant stomped through the void, completely suppressing the surrounding space.
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