"Who goes there? Dare you speak your name?"
The Purple Star Hall Master called out in a firm voice.
"What is there to be afraid of?"
That voice rang out once more, only this time it was no longer drifting and unpredictable.
It came from right in front of Chu Feng.
Focusing his gaze, Chu Feng saw that a figure had already appeared before him.
Upon seeing this person, both Chu Feng and the clansmen of the Chu Heavenly Clan were overjoyed.
This newcomer was none other than the strongest being in the Ancestral Martial Star Domain—the City Lord of the Ancestral Martial Dragon City.
The members of the Purple Star Hall, however, were somewhat confused. They did not recognize the City Lord of the Ancestral Martial Dragon City.
Though they didn't know who he was, the Purple Star Hall Master didn't dare let his guard down. He called out cautiously, "Who are you?"
"I am Long Daozhi, City Lord of the Ancestral Martial Dragon City."
Long Daozhi declared his identity.
"Heh…"
To everyone's surprise, upon learning the newcomer's identity, a smile actually appeared on the Purple Star Hall Master's face.
The tension that had been written all over his features moments ago seemed to melt away. He no longer appeared as cautious as before.
"I was wondering who it might be. So it's you."
"As it happens, I've long heard of you. I know you have some skill."
"But your Ancestral Martial Dragon City has always stayed out of other people's affairs. Why, then, have you decided to meddle today?" the Purple Star Hall Master asked.
"Meddling?"
"You bully the people of my Ancestral Martial Star Domain, and you call that meddling?" the City Lord of the Ancestral Martial Dragon City countered.
"Fair enough."
"But I still advise you to think twice before you act."
"If you truly cross swords with me, things won't be so simple."
"Anyone who dares raise a hand against me is guilty of a capital crime," the Purple Star Hall Master said.
"Is that so?"
The City Lord of the Ancestral Martial Dragon City smiled faintly.
Boom—
In the next instant, the winds and clouds shifted as the aura contained within his body erupted forth.
The oppressive force rampaged outward, blanketing the heavens and earth, enveloping every person present.
All of them could feel just how powerful this expert from the Ancestral Martial Star Domain truly was.
He was a Rank Six Martial Exalted.
Rank Six Martial Exalted—a level of cultivation on par with the Purple Star Hall Master himself.
No one had ever imagined that the Ancestral Martial Star Domain, which was widely considered the weakest star domain within the Holy Light Galaxy, could harbor an expert of such magnitude.
But while most people were shaken by Long Daozhi's cultivation, the Purple Star Hall Master simply shook his head.
There was no longer a trace of gravity on his face.
In fact, compared to before, he had now completely relaxed.
He had been uneasy because he didn't know who his opponent was.
Once he learned the other party's identity, he had already relaxed considerably.
After all, in his mind, the Ancestral Martial Star Domain was a foregone conclusion.
No matter how strong the opponent, so long as they came from the Ancestral Martial Star Domain, he would look down on them.
And yet, even after learning Long Daozhi's identity, he hadn't attacked immediately. Instead, he had resorted to verbal threats.
The reason for this was that he still harbored some reservations.
What he feared was uncertainty regarding Long Daozhi's exact level of cultivation.
But once he discovered that Long Daozhi's cultivation was identical to his own, every last ounce of his apprehension vanished.
At equal levels of cultivation, he believed his chances of victory were at least ninety percent.
After all, he was the Purple Star Hall Master. The techniques and martial arts he cultivated were absolutely incomparable to those of the abandoned star domain.
"I never expected that everyone from your Ancestral Martial Star Domain is cut from the same cloth—arrogant fools who don't know their own limits."
"Since you refuse to accept the grace I've offered, don't blame me for showing no mercy."
The Purple Star Hall Master finished speaking and was about to make his move.
But who could have predicted that the City Lord of the Ancestral Martial Dragon City would simply wave his great sleeve and toss something high into the sky?
It was a sphere, entirely golden in color, as if forged from molten metal.
Once cast into the heavens, it immediately expanded, transforming into a colossal object tens of thousands of meters in length—a massive structure that blotted out the sky.
The object was fully enclosed, resembling a fortress, yet at its center was a formation gate that was clearly its entrance.
Chu Feng looked at the golden surface of the colossal object, covered in inscribed runes, and immediately understood—it was a treasure condensed from the art of sealing formations.
The Purple Star Hall Master's gaze also shifted upon seeing this treasure.
He could discern its purpose.
It was a treasure designed specifically for duels.
But a treasure capable of withstanding the power of a Rank Six Martial Exalted—its value went without saying.
Even his Purple Star Hall possessed no such treasure.
"When you and I fight, there's no need to harm others. If you wish to battle, then follow me."
The City Lord of the Ancestral Martial Dragon City spoke, and his figure shot forward, vanishing into the treasure.
Seeing this, the Purple Star Hall Master let out a cold snort and stepped inside right after him.
Hummmm—