The Dark Domain had been a forbidden land on the Starfall Continent since ancient times, with few ever entering it. But today, the eternal silence was broken. A peerless figure in white, shrouded in immortal brilliance, like a banished immortal gracing the mortal world, illuminated this land of eternal darkness. "The geography of this Dark Domain doesn't seem to be naturally formed, but rather created by a man-made formation." The moment Jun Xiaoyao stepped into it, he faintly sensed the fluctuations of a formation in operation. With this, Jun Xiaoyao became even more certain that the Star Palace treasure trove of the Limitless Star Monarch was likely hidden within the Dark Domain. Jun Xiaoyao lowered his gaze and saw many white skeletons scattered on the ground, likely left behind by people who had entered the Dark Domain in the past. In addition, there were many unknown beast bones. This indicated that the Dark Domain was not devoid of living creatures. Just as Jun Xiaoyao was thinking this, the ground suddenly began to vibrate. Rumble! The earth of the entire Dark Domain began to tremble. "What on earth is going on?" "Has something happened?" Those cultivators from the Starfall Continent who had followed him in all showed expressions of apprehension. If Jun Xiaoyao hadn't been leading the way, they probably would never have dared to enter. In the distance, a dense, black tide surged towards them. "Demonic beasts, it's demonic beasts!" some cultivators shouted upon seeing this. "No, they're not ordinary demonic beasts!" Some of the more astute prodigies also noticed the anomaly. Those demonic beasts were all covered in star-like spots and emanated a dense power of the stars. These demonic beasts were Star Beasts that could cultivate using the power of the stars. And this kind of Star Beast was clearly stronger and more terrifying than ordinary demonic beasts. Such a powerful tide of Star Beasts, coupled with the cultivation restriction in the Dark Domain where experts above the Divine Fire Realm couldn't enter at all, had resulted in the Dark Domain becoming a land of death! Looking at the onrushing tide of Star Beasts, many cultivators' faces turned pale with fright, and they began to regret their decision. They turned around, wanting to retreat from the Dark Domain, only to find that they couldn't distinguish the direction at all; it was dark all around. Looking at the struggling and terrified group of cultivators, Jun Xiaoyao's expression was indifferent. This world was fair. Since they wanted to come in to seek opportunities, they had to be prepared to pay with their lives. Of course, this world was also unfair. Because Jun Xiaoyao could do so without paying any price, let alone worrying about any danger to his life. In this Lower Realm, there was nothing that could threaten him. Soon, the tide of Star Beasts collided with the cultivators. In an instant, the cultivators of the Starfall Continent unleashed numerous martial arts and divine abilities. Surprisingly, those Star Beasts also unleashed many star-based divine abilities, their power exceptionally strong. And among the Star Beasts, there was no lack of existences at the Heaven Reaching Realm, and even the Divine Fire Realm. It was common knowledge that at the same level, demonic beasts were generally stronger than cultivators. This was because the physique of demonic beasts was far stronger than that of cultivators. The sounds of fighting, screaming, and killing rose from all directions. Blood splattered, flowing like rivers. The bodies of cultivators were mercilessly torn apart by Star Beasts. There were also Star Beasts whose heads were pierced by cultivators. As for Jun Xiaoyao? He didn't even need to make a move. If any Star Beast dared to approach, Yi Yu and the Nine-Headed Lion by his side could solve all problems. Yi Yu drew his bow and fired nine arrows, which streaked out as nine blazing arrow lights, directly piercing through a giant Star Beast in front of them. The Nine-Headed Lion was even more formidable. Its nine heads roared, and the sonic waves of the lion's roar shattered a group of Star Beasts ahead. Don't be fooled by the fact that the Nine-Headed Lion was usually just Jun Xiaoyao's mount and had a somewhat quirky personality. It was only in front of Jun Xiaoyao that it was so obedient. In the eyes of other creatures, the Nine-Headed Lion was a symbol of ferocity and majesty. The Heavenly Star Holy Son and the others were also fighting hard. They glanced at Jun Xiaoyao out of the corners of their eyes, their gazes filled with envy. They were here fighting for their lives. Yet Jun Xiaoyao didn't even need to lift a finger. Jun Xiaoyao's group was also advancing at the fastest speed. Following them were the Heavenly Star Holy Son, Zhao Lie, Chu Hongyi, and the others. Compared to Jun Xiaoyao, although they were nothing, on the Starfall Continent, they were already top-tier prodigies. As for the remaining prodigies, only a small number could barely advance, while most of them perished.
At the same time, on the other side, Ye Xingyun and Mo Fan had also entered the Dark Domain. Ye Xingyun also had Dao Protectors like Uncle Fu, but they were also unable to enter the Dark Domain. They also encountered Star Beasts, but surprisingly, when those Star Beasts stared at Ye Xingyun and Mo Fan, they did not attack. Instead, they knelt on the ground, as if welcoming the arrival of their master. "Heh, as I expected." Seeing this, Ye Xingyun became even more excited. He was indeed the Son of Destiny. Beside him, Mo Fan's eyes flickered faintly, his clenched fists tightening slightly. Son of Destiny? He was the Son of Destiny, okay? Mo Fan secretly gritted his teeth. He had survived a great disaster and even fused with a mysterious Star Figurine. Logically speaking, he was the protagonist favored by fortune and heaven and earth. If there really was a Star Palace treasure trove left by the Limitless Star Monarch in this Dark Domain, it should belong to him! By what right was Ye Xingyun hijacking it halfway? Although Ye Xingyun had said he would give Mo Fan a share of the opportunities, Mo Fan also knew that Ye Xingyun would at most only give him some scraps. Although he was unwilling in his heart, Mo Fan did not show it. The circumstances were stronger than the man. Ye Xingyun did not notice the unwillingness in Mo Fan's eyes. Even if he had noticed, he probably wouldn't have cared much. People from the Immortal Domain, when facing people from the Lower Realm, would instinctively feel a sense of superiority. Not to mention that in Ye Xingyun's eyes, Mo Fan was just a tool-person. "Alright, Mo Fan, with no Star Beasts obstructing us, we will reach the location much earlier than others. When the time comes, we will rely on you to open the gate of the Star Palace treasure trove," Ye Xingyun said. "Yes, Mo Fan understands," Mo Fan lowered his head, a cold glint flashing in the depths of his eyes. The two of them advanced at an extremely fast speed. Before long, a huge rift appeared in the ground ahead of them. At the bottom of the rift, a magnificent palace could be vaguely seen. The entire palace overflowed with starlight, its brilliance illuminating the area. It was the only light in the entire Dark Domain. The point of light that Jun Xiaoyao and the others had seen from outside the Dark Domain before was emitted by this star palace. "Excellent." Ye Xingyun's heart was invigorated. He sensed a resonance; this was his opportunity. Just as Ye Xingyun was extremely excited, a roaring sound suddenly came from the distance. Flaming arrows streaked out as divine lights, and the roars of a lion echoed. "Damn it, Jun Xiaoyao is here so quickly!" Ye Xingyun's eyes darkened, and he said hurriedly, "Mo Fan, quickly, open the gate of the star palace." Mo Fan nodded slightly, and a ball of starlight emerged. This was the power released by the Star Figurine inside his body. This ball of starlight merged into the gate of the Star Palace treasure trove. The next moment, with a clicking sound, the gate of the star palace opened!
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