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Chapter 260: The Mysterious Man
As night fell, the lights in the village gradually extinguished, leaving only a thatch house on the hillside with an oil lamp still burning. The flickering flame appeared particularly striking against the darkness, casting an eerie glow that made the hut seem even more desolate. However, the person sitting cross-legged on the bed felt nothing of it, resembling a meditative old monk with tightly closed eyes.
Roars of strange beasts echoed from deep within the jungle, and a desolate cold wind swept through the ground. Suddenly, the thatch house seemed to become the center of the world, amidst countless changes, it stood still.
"Rustle rustle rustle..."
The sound of wind and sand arose as fallen dry leaves swirled into the air. The cold wind blew in, causing the candlelight inside the hut to flicker violently. In an instant, the entire hut was illuminated by flashes of light and shadow, suddenly filled with a chilling atmosphere.
"Since you have come, do not leave!"
With a sudden opening of his tightly shut eyes, Sun Zhe slapped the bed beneath him. Instantly, he transformed into a shadow and rushed out of the house, a purple light igniting in his right hand as he hurled it forward.
As soon as the purple light left his hand, it expanded rapidly, transforming into a giant purple net several meters wide that sped towards a dark spot on the hillside. Despite its lightning-fast speed, it failed to capture the hidden black phantom.
In a flash of black light, the shadow darted away just as the Thunderlight Giant Net descended upon it. Seeing Sun Zhe charging forward, it did not hesitate to flee into the forest, clearly intending to escape using the terrain. However, Sun Zhe would not let it succeed; he immediately transformed into a bolt of Thunder Light and pursued closely behind like a shadow.
Moments later, two figures appeared in the forest. The one in front was shrouded in darkness, exuding a strong aura of menace, while the one behind was enveloped in intense purple Thunder Light. The violent energy radiated outward for miles around. Under this overwhelming pressure from both figures, even the previously roaring beasts fell silent and trembled on the ground.
Sun Zhe's right foot stomped forward, leaving a purple halo imprinted on the ground as he propelled himself forward with great force. Strangely enough, at that very moment, the black shadow ahead also accelerated at precisely the same time, narrowly evading Sun Zhe's intercepting speed and maintaining a distance of about five meters between them.
Sun Zhe furrowed his brow, sensing a hint of conspiracy. Just then, the black shadow ahead came to a halt; as its surrounding black mist dissipated, it revealed a middle-aged man dressed in black. Sun Zhe could not see his face directly, but his stature was noticeably taller than that of an average person.
"Young Master, I have brought what you wanted..."
This was the first time Sun Zhe heard the black-clothed man speak, and the voice was unlike anything he had ever heard before. It was sharp and piercing, reminiscent of grinding teeth, making it extremely unpleasant to listen to. At least, Sun Zhe thought no one would enjoy such a sound.
At that moment, two figures emerged from the shadows of the forest. The person behind was dressed similarly to the black-clothed man, indicating that their identities were likely comparable. However, the one in front wore a mask. Like the black-clothed man, both of them exuded a strong aura of menace. This aura did not seem to stem from excessive killing but felt almost alive.
"Your Excellency, you have gone through great trouble to bring me here. May I ask what this is about?"
Sun Zhe fixed his gaze on the masked man in front. Since this person was referred to as "Young Master," Sun Zhe believed he would surely have answers to his questions.
It was not the masked man's words that responded to Sun Zhe; instead, he waved his right hand. In an instant, a gray barrier formed within a thousand-foot radius, transporting everyone inside from one space to another. This gray barrier was clearly the domain of this "Young Master."
A domain of such size could only be achieved by an Emperor-Level Expert. Sun Zhe's pupils constricted sharply, and he subtly took two steps back. He initially thought these individuals were from the Eight Directions World, but it seemed that was not the case.
The cultivators who descended from the Eight Directions World this time were all below Fifth Stage. Many had suppressed their cultivation to enter the Nine Continents Mainland ahead of others and quickly advanced to Fifth Stage afterward. Such individuals were not uncommon; however, they had only arrived for less than a year. Sun Zhe found it hard to believe that anyone could have already crossed into Emperor Level.
The path of cultivation becomes increasingly difficult as one progresses. Transitioning from Fifth Stage to Sixth Stage is even more challenging than moving from Fourth Stage to Fifth Stage and solidifying one's domain. For this reason, Emperor-Level Experts are considered top-tier powerhouses in the vast Thunder Continent. Even among this young generation from various continents, it would take considerable time for them to reach Sixth Stage.
Since Sun Zhe was already within his domain, even the slightest movement would not escape notice. Seeing Sun Zhe step back a few paces did not bother him; however, a hint of obvious mockery flashed in his deep black eyes as he moved his lips and slowly spoke.
"You are Sun Zhe?"
His calm voice held no trace of hoarseness and seemed imbued with a unique Confucian gentleness that made it very pleasant to hear.
"That's correct." Upon hearing this voice, Sun Zhe's wariness intensified further. From this tone, he sensed that this "Young Master" was also a young man, perhaps even younger than himself. With such age yet possessing such cultivation, what kind of qualifications and background did this young man have? Even Sun Zhe could not help but feel astonished.
Upon hearing Sun Zhe's response, the young man's lips curled into a strange arc, and a peculiar light surged in his black eyes, a light that was quite complex.
Just as Sun Zhe was about to speak, the young man preemptively asked, "Do you know who this person is?"
As soon as he finished speaking, he waved his right hand, and a robust young man appeared beside him. Although this person was also standing, his eyes were a dull gray, devoid of any spirit, and his entire body was enveloped in a thick Death Qi, clearly indicating that he had been dead for some time.
"Zhan..."
Sun Zhe's body trembled slightly, disbelief filling his eyes as he looked at the sturdy man before him. With an imposing demeanor and sharp aura, it was none other than Zhan, the first star of the Star Ranking List from the Thunder Continent, hailing from the Thunder God Temple and Earth Spirit Mansion—a figure of near-mythical status.
The last time Sun Zhe fought against Zhan, his strength had already reached the mid-stage of the Fifth Stage. Given nearly a year had passed since then, Sun Zhe believed that with Zhan's qualifications, he would have significantly improved again; not only could he have crossed into the late Fifth Stage, but reaching the pinnacle of the Fifth Stage was also highly likely. Coupled with that Divine Sword Giant Kun in his hand, Sun Zhe truly could not fathom how such a warrior could fall to anyone. Yet the corpse before him undeniably confirmed this grim reality.
"Did you kill him?"
After a long silence, a complex expression flickered in Sun Zhe's eyes as he calmly asked the young man.
"Killing a Fifth Stage Pinnacle Cultivator is as easy for me as crushing an ant..." The young man smiled nonchalantly at Sun Zhe's question, yet pride gleamed in his eyes. He raised his gaze to meet Sun Zhe's and slowly replied, "Of course, killing you would be just the same!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Sun Zhe's gaze suddenly sharpened, every nerve in his body tensing up. His fierce gaze clashed head-on with that of the young man, brilliant sparks igniting where their eyes met.
"You won't kill me!" Sun Zhe said with a calm expression, speaking with great certainty.
"Haha..." The young man burst into loud laughter, his voice filled with arrogance and a sense of dominance that permeated the entire area. Suddenly, the arrogant laughter came to an abrupt halt as he turned his gaze sharply towards Sun Zhe and spoke slowly, word by word, "You are mistaken. It's not that I can't kill you; it's just that I won't kill you right now!" With that, he waved his right hand, and the corpse of the warrior beside him flew directly towards Sun Zhe.
"Since you know him, I'll leave his body with you. By the way, there is something in his Ethereal Ring that you might find interesting. Let's go!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the gray domain dissipated completely. A gentle breeze swept by, and he along with his two black-clad subordinates vanished from the spot without a sound. Even with Sun Zhe's strong Divine Consciousness, he couldn't detect where they had gone.
In the lonely dark night, only Sun Zhe remained quietly in place, gazing at the spot where the three had disappeared. A strange glimmer flashed in his eyes; for some reason, he felt that those three did not belong to the Nine Continents Mainland.
"Ha..."
Looking at the lifeless body before him, Sun Zhe let out a sigh and rubbed his slightly aching forehead. He realized that the situation in the Nine Continents Mainland was becoming increasingly complicated, far beyond what he had previously understood about the Nine Continents World.
With a wave of his right hand, a purple light instantly extracted the Ethereal Ring from the warrior's hand. Following that, half of a purple map slowly floated out from the Ethereal Ring. "Thunder God Altar," four ancient characters were prominently printed at the top of the map.
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