"The Dark Domain? What kind of place is that?" Jun Xiaoyao inquired. He was obviously not as familiar with the Starfall Continent as the Xuantian Sect Master. The Xuantian Sect Master replied, "Replying to the Divine Child, the Dark Domain is a forbidden land on the Starfall Continent, an extremely peculiar and strange place." "The Starfall Continent has no sun or moon, only a sky full of stars. But the Dark Domain is a pitch-black area where not even the light of the stars can fall." "The entire Dark Domain seems to have swallowed all light, and it is for this reason that it has become a forbidden land on the Starfall Continent." "So that's how it is." Jun Xiaoyao nodded, showing no particular surprise or shock. What forbidden land, forbidden zone? The Immortal Domain had plenty of them. A mere forbidden land in the Lower Realm was not yet something Jun Xiaoyao would pay much attention to. What he was contemplating was whether the Star Palace treasure trove left by the Limitless Star Monarch was within that Dark Domain. "You said the entire Dark Domain is a place of darkness, but recently, a strange light has emerged?" Jun Xiaoyao continued to ask. "That's right. That's what's so strange about it, and why it has caused such a sensation," the Xuantian Sect Master said. "Alright, I understand. Tomorrow, I will head to the Dark Domain," Jun Xiaoyao made his decision. Hearing Jun Xiaoyao's words, the Xuantian Sect Master's eyelids twitched. To be honest, the Dark Domain was indeed strange. It even had a special restrictive field, and even he had never entered it. However, thinking of Jun Xiaoyao's status and his strength, the Xuantian Sect Master immediately swallowed the words of persuasion he was about to say. In the Lower Realm, what forbidden land could possibly threaten the Jun Clan's Divine Child?
At the same time as the anomaly appeared in the Dark Domain, the entire Starfall Continent began to stir. Prodigies and successors from various factions rushed towards the Dark Domain, hoping to obtain some kind of opportunity. "Major events have been happening one after another recently. Heroes emerge in chaotic times. I must obtain this opportunity!" Several firebirds streaked across the sky, with Zhao Lie and other cultivators from the Flame God Path standing on them. Flames burned in Zhao Lie's eyes. After witnessing Jun Xiaoyao's strength last time, Zhao Lie's heart was filled with both fear and unwillingness. He was unwilling to bow his head just like that. Even the Holy Maiden of the Red Lotus Cult, Chu Hongyi, whom he admired, had fallen under the charm of that Immortal Domain Divine Child. Feeling similarly to Zhao Lie was the Heavenly Star Holy Son from the Meteorite Pavilion. He also felt that this Dark Domain should be an opportunity. If he could obtain this opportunity, perhaps it would allow him to catch up to the pace of the Immortal Domain's prodigies. The Red Lotus Cult also rushed towards the Dark Domain. "I wonder if that Jun Clan Divine Child will come?" A ripple of light flowed through Chu Hongyi's beautiful phoenix eyes, carrying a hint of anticipation.
The Dark Domain was located in the far north of the Starfall Continent, in a desolate wasteland rarely trodden by people. Originally, this was a place of dead silence. But in recent days, at every moment, the sound of rushing wind could be heard, as various floating airships, flying ancient beasts, and so on, carried group after group of cultivators here. The Heaven-Reaching Tower, the Blood Feather Cult, the Heavenly Luo Valley... The major top-tier factions on the Starfall Continent all gathered. Not far away, firebirds came flapping their wings, a floating star ark sailed through the air, and another group of people arrived seated on a red lotus throne. "It's the people from the Flame God Path, the Meteorite Pavilion, and the Red Lotus Cult!" someone exclaimed in a low voice. These major factions could be considered the strongest besides the Xuantian Sect. "Zhao Lie, Chu Hongyi, you really came to join in the fun," the Heavenly Star Holy Son said with a shake of his head and a smile. "There's an anomaly in the Dark Domain. Who knows if some treasure has been born inside? Aren't you tempted?" Zhao Lie said. "I'm not tempted at all. I came specifically to see if the Jun Clan's Divine Child will be here," Chu Hongyi said with a smile, her lips pursed, her demeanor charmingly flirtatious. Hearing this, Zhao Lie's eyes darkened a few shades. "Alright, no one knows what dangers are hidden within this Dark Domain. Even if there are opportunities, one must be alive to obtain them," the Heavenly Star Holy Son said. The three of them fell into a slight silence. They looked at the Dark Domain, a pitch-black area where even light was swallowed. But in this profound darkness, there was a point of light, faintly flickering in the depths of the darkness. At a rough glance, it seemed to be at a great distance, located in the deepest part of the Dark Domain. However, the Dark Domain was a notoriously forbidden land on the Starfall Continent, and hardly anyone dared to enter. And most importantly, there seemed to be a special field within the Dark Domain. Those with too high a cultivation level also found it difficult to take a single step inside. Only cultivators below the Nine Steps to Sainthood could enter. In other words, at most, only Divine Fire Realm cultivators could enter. Right now, a dense crowd of people had gathered around the Dark Domain. But no one dared to be the first to step in; they were all waiting for others to make a move.
Just as the situation reached a stalemate, the roar of a lion was heard from the distant sky, and the Nine-Headed Lion arrived, pulling the golden chariot. "The Jun Clan's Divine Child has indeed come!" The hearts of everyone in the surroundings trembled. Chu Hongyi, in particular, cast an attentive gaze. The faces of the Heavenly Star Holy Son, Zhao Lie, and other prodigies were also extremely grave. With Jun Xiaoyao here, if an opportunity really did appear, there would be no share for them. They probably wouldn't even get a sip of the soup. Jun Xiaoyao stepped out of the golden chariot, still as transcendent as ever, peerless in his white robes. He only brought Yi Yu with him this time, not even Su Ziqiong. This was because before coming, Jun Xiaoyao had already learned that the Dark Domain had a special restrictive field. Even if the Xuantian Sect Master, Ancestor Dongxuan, and the others came, they wouldn't be able to enter and could only wait outside. So for this trip, Jun Xiaoyao only brought the Nine-Headed Lion and Yi Yu. Jun Xiaoyao swept his gaze across the crowd but did not find any special auras. "Have they already arrived and concealed their auras with a special method, or have they already entered the Dark Domain?" Jun Xiaoyao thought to himself. The people he was looking for were naturally Mo Fan and Ye Xingyun. But for now, he saw no trace of them. Jun Xiaoyao's gaze fell once more upon the Dark Domain. It was a territory of darkness, without a single trace of light able to enter. But in its depths, a point of light was emerging. Because of the great distance, it was impossible to see clearly. "There is indeed a special field, more like some kind of screening and restriction." "Perhaps it was that Limitless Star Monarch, not wanting other experts to obtain his treasure. Or perhaps... he is waiting for himself to retrieve his own treasure!" Jun Xiaoyao's gaze was deep. After a moment of contemplation, he took a step forward directly. Yi Yu and the Nine-Headed Lion followed closely behind him. "The Jun Clan's Divine Child is on the move! He really dares to enter the Dark Domain!" "My goodness, that's the Dark Domain, the strangest forbidden land on the entire continent! The Jun Clan's Divine Child is just walking right in!" Jun Xiaoyao's action undoubtedly caused an uproar in all directions. Many prodigies, in comparison, felt somewhat ashamed. They didn't even dare to be the first to step in, while Jun Xiaoyao showed no hesitation at all. This was the invincible mentality of a true expert. With Jun Xiaoyao taking the lead, the other prodigies also gradually became bolder. The Heavenly Star Holy Son, Zhao Lie, Chu Hongyi, and the others all followed suit, stepping into the Dark Domain one by one. And just after Jun Xiaoyao and the others had walked in, two figures appeared in the distance. It was, naturally, Ye Xingyun and Mo Fan. Both of them were wearing special cloaks that could block all forms of scrying. "Jun Xiaoyao, this time, we are playing on my home ground. What do you have to fight against me?" Ye Xingyun smiled. Hadn't he been patient and endured until now precisely for this moment? He who lies low until the end will finally be crowned king!
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