When Li Anzhi first appeared at this location, he immediately became the center of attention.
Even the Linghu Heavenly Clan members who stood guard over this place treated Li Anzhi with a different level of respect.
There was no helping it — being one of the Ten Stars of Zuwu meant he was one of the ten strongest young generation cultivators in the entire Zuwu Star Domain.
As long as he grew normally, without perishing or suffering any unexpected calamity, someone of his caliber would inevitably become a major figure throughout the entire Zuwu Star Domain.
However, among the newcomers who had arrived at this place, Li Anzhi was not the only one drawing attention.
Two others had also attracted considerable interest, for while they were no longer among the Ten Stars of Zuwu, both of them had once held that very title.
They had simply grown too old, which was why they had lost the designation of the Ten Stars of Zuwu.
Their names were Puyang Han and Puyang Qi.
They both hailed from the same Heavenly Clan — the Puyang Heavenly Clan.
And the Puyang Heavenly Clan was not merely one of the ten great Heavenly Clans of the Zuwu Star Domain. Their strength actually surpassed even that of the Li Heavenly Clan.
But despite the Puyang Heavenly Clan's superiority over the Li Heavenly Clan, the cultivation of these two former Ten Stars of Zuwu — Puyang Han and Puyang Qi — was not above Li Anzhi's.
Their strength was identical to his.
All three of them were currently Seventh Level Heavenly Immortals.
From this, one could see that although all three had once been Ten Stars of Zuwu, the current generation of Ten Stars was clearly stronger.
Yet despite the fact that Li Anzhi was younger than both of them and possessed greater talent, Puyang Han and Puyang Qi clearly did not acknowledge his superiority.
Ever since they had laid eyes on Li Anzhi, the two of them had displayed an unwavering confidence — an air of "who else but me" — and the gazes they directed at Li Anzhi were filled with a hint of provocation.
"Li Anzhi, it seems the top ranking this time will be decided among the three of us," Puyang Han said to Li Anzhi, the provocative edge in his words growing ever sharper. "I just wonder whether a junior like you can best us two seniors?"
"You two are only slightly older than me. Calling me a junior seems a bit much," Li Anzhi replied with a smile.
"So you're saying you don't need us to go easy on you?" Puyang Han said.
"Would you two actually go easy on me?" The smile at the corners of Li Anzhi's lips deepened with meaning.
"Ha ha ha." Upon hearing those words, the two men laughed.
Go easy? As if they ever would.
Everyone present understood that although this was merely a ranking, it was an excellent opportunity to prove one's strength. No one would be going easy on anyone else.
Hum— Just then, runic inscriptions began to emanate from the barrier gate, flowing along the barrier's power that had previously enveloped them, surging toward all the newcomers like a school of fish diving into the sea.
"All newcomers, focus your minds and comprehend the mysteries within! The first to achieve comprehension will be granted entry into the Rising Star Grand Formation, securing the opportunity to compete for cultivation resources!"
Upon witnessing this scene, the Linghu Heavenly Clan overseer called out in a loud voice.
Hearing these words, every person present — including Li Anzhi, Puyang Han, and Puyang Qi — hastily closed their eyes and devoted their full concentration to comprehending the barrier patterns flooding into their minds.
Hum— However, the very moment they sank into contemplation, the barrier gate reacted.
"Someone has already comprehended the mysteries within? This quickly?"
When this occurred, even the Linghu Heavenly Clan members' eyes widened in surprise.
And when those words left the overseer's mouth, Li Anzhi and the others — who had already immersed themselves in their comprehension — hastily opened their eyes.