This was a young man with an upright, straight posture, his hands clasped behind his back, his gaze sweeping arrogantly as if he regarded none of the young geniuses from the various races and sects around him.
His cultivation was at the late-stage Soul Formation Realm!
"I heard Wu Kun once killed an older generation late-stage Soul Formation Realm expert with a single move—an instant obliteration!
Among his peers, he rarely finds a match!" someone couldn't help but whisper in a hushed voice.
Hiss!
Hearing this, everyone around them sucked in cold breaths.
To reach the late-stage Soul Formation Realm at such a young age was already astonishing enough, but to be able to casually crush opponents at the same level... Such strength was something most ordinary young people wouldn't even dare to dream of!
"Everyone, remember, if you encounter anyone from the Wu Clan in the Divine Fall Land, you must steer clear. Do not, under any circumstances, provoke them!" Many high-ranking members from second-rate factions immediately began giving earnest instructions to their disciples on the spot.
"The Nine Li Imperial Dynasty's forces have arrived!" someone suddenly exclaimed in a low voice.
Boom…
In the distance, mighty and majestic battleships came rumbling through the starry sky, their procession grand and imposing. Each battleship flew a large banner bearing the four large characters of 'Nine Li Imperial Dynasty,' fluttering in the wind.
Soon, these battleships descended upon Tianhuang Star. Then, squads of exceptionally graceful young men and women, led by a fully-armored Great General, disembarked from the ships.
The Nine Li Imperial Dynasty was one of the most powerful ancient forces in the Sacred Domain, its strength on par with the Wu Clan!
"It's General Tianpeng leading the group personally!" Many stared at the Great General with eyes filled with awe.
"Look! It's the Nine Li Princess! I heard she's one of the Four Great Beauties of the Sacred Domain! And a renowned martial arts genius, already at the late-stage Soul Formation Realm at such a young age! Who would have thought she's also entering the Divine Fall Land!" someone cried out in surprise.
Immediately, countless gazes turned towards a woman amidst the Nine Li Imperial Dynasty's forces.
The woman wore violet robes, her figure lithe and graceful, exuding an ethereal aura. However, her face was veiled by a light gauze, preventing others from seeing her true features.
"The Sun-Moon Sect is here too!" someone else called out.
Boom…
A massive vessel patterned in black and white came flying horizontally, the air surging turbulently in its wake.
"The Cangyan Sacred Land is also here!" another person said.
Several flying ships streaked forward at startling speeds, blinking onto Tianhuang Star in the next instant.
The Wu Clan, the Nine Li Imperial Dynasty, the Sun-Moon Sect, and the Cangyan Sacred Land were known as the Four Great Factions of the Sacred Domain! Each was an ancient, long-standing power with terrifyingly deep strength.
These four ancient forces were the mightiest superpowers within the Xuanhuang Star Domain, standing above all others!
"Everyone, the Divine Fall Land will open at any time. Prepare yourselves!" a white-haired elder floating in mid-air declared loudly. Empowered by his spiritual energy, his voice boomed out and reached every individual's ears with clarity.
"The portal to the Divine Fall Land will only appear the moment it opens. It's invisible for now. So, let's find a place to rest and recuperate first," Meng Qianzheng said.
Right at that moment.
"Ye Yunfei, look! The Ancient Demon Race's forces are here too!" Meng Qianzheng suddenly whispered to Ye Yunfei.
Ye Yunfei looked and sure enough, saw several ships exuding thick demonic auras landing in the distance.
An elder demon then emerged from a ship, leading a group of young Ancient Demons.
"Ye Yunfei!"
The elder demon possessed extraordinarily keen perception and quickly noticed Ye Yunfei, casting a furious glare in his direction.
Ye Yunfei responded with a faint, dismissive smile.
"Esteemed Lord Wu Qilang…" The elder demon suddenly walked towards the Wu Clan's contingent, approaching a burly middle-aged man and greeting him respectfully.
"Hmm," Wu Qilang gave a slight nod.
The elder demon then produced over a dozen spatial rings, presenting them respectfully to Wu Qilang while whispering a few words to him.
"Oh? That one over there is Ye Yunfei?"
Wu Qilang's gaze immediately shifted towards Ye Yunfei, landing directly on him.
"Correct. That is Ye Yunfei!" the elder demon hissed through gritted teeth, glaring venomously at him.
"So that's Ye Yunfei!"
Immediately, countless pairs of eyes from the surroundings all turned to look at Ye Yunfei.
News of Ye Yunfei's rampage through the Ancient Demon Realm, where he killed half of the Ancient Demons' Soul Formation Realm experts, had long since spread across the entire Xuanhuang Star Domain. The name 'Ye Yunfei' held considerable notoriety now.
So, naturally, upon hearing it, everyone paid close attention.
"This young man looks unremarkable at a glance. Who would have thought he's so formidable—single-handedly confronting the Ancient Demon Race and frightening its higher-ups into hiding en masse!" Curious eyes sized up Ye Yunfei, and murmurs spread.
"Ye Yunfei! Senior Cousin Wu Kun orders you to come here immediately, kneel, and kowtow to confess your crimes!"
Suddenly, a young man from the Wu Clan activated his movement technique, instantly appearing before the Heavenly Dao Academy's ranks, looking down coldly at Ye Yunfei.
"Oh? Ye Yunfei has offended Wu Kun?"
Seeing this, everyone was momentarily stunned.
Ye Yunfei, with his hands clasped behind his back, responded with a cold, disdainful sneer.
"Ye Yunfei! Are you deaf? Senior Cousin Wu Kun has given the order! Come here immediately, kneel, and confess!" Seeing Ye Yunfei's dismissive attitude, the Wu Clan youth grew angry, his face darkening as he roared.
Rumble…
A powerful wave of spiritual pressure surged forth like towering waves, crushing towards Ye Yunfei. This Wu Clan youth possessed strength at the early-stage Soul Formation Realm!
"Scram!"
A chill flashed in Ye Yunfei's eyes as he unleashed Heavenly Soul Sword.
Ah!
The Wu Clan youth let out a miserable shriek, his body thrown backward, his face contorted in pain.
Before departure, Ye Yunfei had consumed a batch of elixirs specifically to enhance his Soul Power, which had grown significantly.
One could say that, with his current level of Soul Power, even a late-stage Soul Formation Realm cultivator would find his Heavenly Soul Sword difficult to withstand, let alone an early-stage practitioner.
"What a terrifying soul technique!" Those who witnessed this narrowed their eyes, secretly shocked.
"Ye Yunfei is far too arrogant, daring to injure a disciple of the Wu Clan! Provoking the Wu Clan means he's in serious trouble!" someone couldn't help but murmur.
"Ye Yunfei, try not to provoke the Wu Clan if possible," Meng Qianzheng also felt a tremor in his heart. No one in the entire Xuanhuang Star Domain dared to easily antagonize the Wu Clan.
"Hmph! You dare disobey my order?" Among the Wu Clan forces, Wu Kun's gaze instantly locked onto Ye Yunfei, his voice icy.
Rumble…
As he spoke, a terrifying surge of Soul Power erupted from Wu Kun's head, blasting through the air towards Ye Yunfei. It was like a tidal wave, shaking the very space itself.
Bang! Bang! Bang…
In that instant, at least a few hundred young people standing between Ye Yunfei and Wu Kun were caught in the backlash. They fell like dumplings dropping into a pot, tumbling and crashing to the ground.
Boom…
The torrential soul force crashed against Ye Yunfei's head, attempting to pour into his Soul Sea.
"This fellow's Soul Power is quite powerful!" Even Ye Yunfei secretly frowned. One had to admit, Wu Kun's Soul Power was indeed remarkably formidable.
Ye Yunfei focused his will, and Soul Power surged within his Soul Sea, forming a barrier that repelled the incoming force just outside its boundaries.
"Too terrifying!" Everyone around them paled with fright. The level of Soul Power Wu Kun demonstrated was something even veteran late-stage Soul Formation Realm experts would admit they couldn't hope to match!
"Young Master Wu Kun, it is said that it's best not to engage in combat on Tianhuang Star before the Divine Fall Land opens. The portal's position is not fixed; it can materialize anywhere in the surrounding space. The energy fluctuations from a fight might disrupt the stability of the portal." At that moment, a white-haired elder's figure flashed, placing himself between Wu Kun and Ye Yunfei.
"That is indeed true," Wu Qilang nodded.
"However, this brat injured a member of our Wu Clan. He deserves death. Wu Kun, find another time to kill him," Wu Qilang continued.
"Since now isn't suitable for a fight, very well. Once inside the Divine Fall Land, I will personally behead him," Wu Kun nodded.
"Ye Yunfei, before departure, our Wu Clan's Eldest Young Master specifically instructed us to execute you. Daring to offend our Eldest Young Master is a capital crime. I'm telling you this so you understand why you're dying. Now then, after entering the Divine Fall Land, come find me yourself and commit suicide by kneeling. Do so, and I'll leave your body whole. Otherwise, I will shatter you to dust, scattering your body and soul." Wu Kun cast a cold, sweeping glance at Ye Yunfei and spoke loudly.
Then, his gaze moved away, no longer sparing Ye Yunfei a single glance.
"The Wu Clan's Eldest Young Master is that 'Wu Gongzi' who previously sent people into the Tianxuan Continent to hunt for beautiful women everywhere. The old men who captured Su Qingluo were his subordinates. In the Xuanhuang Star Domain, it's common knowledge that the Wu Gongzi is lascivious, always dispatching his trusted aides to scour the world for beauties," Grandmaster Earth quietly explained to Ye Yunfei.
"Ye Yunfei offended the Wu Clan's Eldest Young Master? He's as good as dead now!" The onlookers stared at Ye Yunfei, their gazes a mix of schadenfreude and pity.
"Ye Yunfei, once inside the Divine Fall Land, you absolutely must avoid Wu Kun," Meng Qianzheng told him, looking deeply worried.
Ye Yunfei gave a faint smile, unconcerned.
Right now, further talk was pointless. Once inside the Divine Fall Land, if he encountered the Wu Clan, Ye Yunfei would naturally give free rein to his killing intent!
The Wu Clan was not to be provoked. And neither was a former Heavenly Emperor!
Rumble…
At that very moment, from the distant starry sky, a massive fleet of ships came rumbling forward, densely packed like a massive school of deep-sea fish.
"The forces from the Purple Micro Star Domain are here!" someone shouted.
Boom…
From another direction, another vast swarm of ships came blotting out the stars, arriving in a grand, endless stream.
"The Jiao Su Star Domain is here!" someone exclaimed.
"Look! Another batch of ships is coming. Seems like it's the Great Constant Star Domain!" "The Tianma Star Domain is here too!"
Two more groups of vessels came surging in from two different directions.
The forces from one star domain after another arrived continuously.
Soon, the sky above Tianhuang Star was utterly filled with ships, dense as clouds, blotting out the sun and casting vast stretches of shadow on the ground below.
The people from the other star domains disembarked one by one, each exuding sharp, imposing auras and considerable strength.
Originally, within the Xuanhuang Star Domain, the qualification to enter the Divine Fall Land was monopolized by several super-factions. Not every faction had the right to send disciples to explore it.
But now, with the forces from neighboring star domains pouring in, the super-factions of Xuanhuang Star Domain couldn't possibly stop them without risking all-out war between domains.
Boom…
Right at that moment, the entire Tianhuang Star suddenly trembled violently.
Strands of dazzling, divine radiance erupted from its very core in rolling torrents.
"Everyone, take heed! The Divine Fall Land is opening!"
The white-haired elder immediately roared.
The next moment, everyone could faintly see a brilliant, dazzling spatial portal slowly rising from within Tianhuang Star. Within moments, it pierced through the ground's surface, hovering aloft above the land.