"What a joke—stopping the great catastrophe by relying on nine juniors?"
"Putting aside the fact that your so-called great catastrophe engulfing the vast Martial Cultivation World doesn't even exist..."
"The idea that nine juniors could stop a great catastrophe is nothing but a delusional fantasy."
"The elders of the Martial Cultivation World cultivated for countless years, expended enormous effort and time, endured untold hardships, all to reach that supreme realm."
"Are you seriously suggesting that a mere junior like you, with a few more decades—or even just over ten years—of cultivation, could surpass the accumulation of those elders who cultivated for thousands, or even tens of thousands, of years?"
"Try using your brain before you speak."
"With a mind like yours, I'm even beginning to wonder whether that Ancient Heavenly Destiny Stone of yours is the real deal or not."
A barrage of insults rang out, all from the Dao Sea Fairy's disciples.
Perhaps they were resentful after their own failed tests, or perhaps they genuinely believed Zhang Yingxiong was nothing more than a blowhard spouting utter nonsense.
After all, in the eyes of any normal person, his words were nothing but sheer nonsense.
In any case, everyone from the Dao Sea had grown thoroughly disgusted with Zhang Yingxiong at this point — even though they knew full well he was a person of extraordinary talent.
"Brother Zhang, whether what you say is true or false—"
"I, Chu Feng, appreciate the compliment regardless."
"If I find in the future that your character truly isn't bad, I won't refuse your friendship."
"But right now, you need to make good on your promise."
Chu Feng said.
In truth, Chu Feng simply wanted to know whether Zhang Yingxiong truly had any information regarding his Master.
"Brother Chu Feng, in truth, regardless of how today's contest turned out, I would have told you this news."
"After all, I came to find you today at the request of Senior Ox-Nose."
As Zhang Yingxiong spoke, he tossed a letter toward Chu Feng.
Chu Feng caught the letter. It did indeed carry the aura of the old Daoist Ox-Nose. He opened it to find a blank sheet of white paper.
However, the moment the paper touched his hand, it transformed into rays of light that surged through his fingertips and into his body, racing straight toward his brain.
It was information — a message left for him by his Master, the old Daoist Ox-Nose.
And this message not only detailed the location of the mysterious teleportation formation that led into the Wolong Martial Sect, but it even informed Chu Feng of the specifics for breaking through the formation.
Beyond that, however, there was no further information.
"Brother Zhang, did my Master say anything else?"
"Do you know where he… is right now?"
Chu Feng asked.
Having obtained this information, Chu Feng was naturally delighted. After all, he felt that he now possessed the qualifications to enter the Wolong Martial Sect, and the time had come to challenge that grand formation.
However, Chu Feng was also quite worried about the old Daoist Ox-Nose. After all, the last time they parted ways, the old Daoist Ox-Nose had gone off to deal with someone who had once harmed him — Xiangtu Sima.
Although Chu Feng had great confidence in his Master, that Xiangtu Sima was a sinister and cunning individual, and Chu Feng still harbored some concern for his Master.
"Senior Ox-Nose only asked me to deliver this letter to you."
"He didn't give me any other instructions."
"Brother Chu Feng, my task is complete. I trust we shall meet again."
With those words, Zhang Yingxiong reached out with his hand, attempting to collect the Ancient Heavenly Fate Stone from a distance.
Hummm— But the Ancient Heavenly Fate Stone did not budge in the slightest — his remote grasping force had been blocked.
"Senior, what is the meaning of this?"
Zhang Yingxiong turned his gaze toward Fairy Daohai.
For the person who stopped him from taking the Ancient Heavenly Fate Stone was none other than Fairy Daohai.
"Little friend, since you've come, why be in such a rush to leave? Why not stay as my guest in Daohai for a few days?" said Fairy Daohai.
"There's no need for that."
"Please, Senior, allow me to leave."
Zhang Yingxiong said.
"Little friend, if you insist on leaving, that is not impossible."
"It's just that this Ancient Heavenly Fate Stone, could you possibly—"
"lend it to me for a few days?"
said Fairy Daohai.
"Lend?"
"You're trying to keep it for yourself, aren't you?"
"But I'll give you one piece of advice — what's mine is not something you can take for yourself."
When Zhang Yingxiong said these words, his expression turned contemptuous.
He could look down on others in Daohai all he wanted.
But Fairy Daohai was no ordinary figure — she was one of the most renowned existences in the entire Nine Soul Galaxy.
"You scoundrel! How dare you speak to my Master like that!"
"Believe it or not, I'll make sure you come in alive but never leave!"
Sure enough, Fairy Daohai's disciples were furious. One by one they drew their swords, their killing intent flaring. The posture they struck made it perfectly clear that if Zhang Yingxiong dared utter another disrespectful word toward their Master, they would strike him down without a moment's hesitation.
Rumble— But suddenly, a piercing boom echoed from high above in the void.
The sound was so deafening that it was not only ear-piercing but soul-shaking as well.
By all logic, such a thunderous roar should have caused the heavens and earth to tremble.
But it hadn't — not even the slightest tremor could be felt beneath the ground.
Looking up only made things more unsettling.
Above the void, there wasn't a single dark cloud to be seen.
Amid the vast sea of stars filling the sky, one could even make out several other rivers of starlight — a breathtaking sight.
Rumble— But suddenly, the ground began to quake violently. The entire Dao Sea surged skyward with massive waves, undergoing an earth-shattering transformation, and even the air itself was trembling wildly.
That was not the pressure of might, because not the slightest trace of martial power could be felt.
Yet that feeling still left one deeply uneasy — as if the entire Dao Sea could vanish into thin air at any moment, and the lives of everyone present could be reduced to ashes in the blink of an eye.
"Master."
Sensing this change, all the disciples of Dao Sea Fairy hurriedly hid behind her. They knew this was not pressure from martial might, yet this bizarre transformation still filled them with instinctive terror.
"Young friend, I have no intention of hoarding this treasure for myself."
"I merely wished to let my disciple test it once more after her injuries improve."
"Since you are unwilling, then take it back."
Dao Sea Fairy spoke up of her own accord, and with a sweep of her great sleeve, she tossed the Ancient Destiny Stone back to Zhang Yingxiong.
It was worth noting that after Dao Sea Fairy did this, the bizarre transformation that had been shaking the entire sea region dissipated along with it.
Everything returned to normal, and not a single blade of grass had been damaged — as though nothing had ever happened.