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The appearance of Beidu Liufeng instantly changed the atmosphere, making it tense. The reason was simple: most of the factions present had caused some embarrassment to the Beidu Family at one point or another. These people had thought that the Beidu Clan had fallen into decline, only to discover that they still possessed such a formidable weapon.
Everyone felt a sense of unease. Of course, the happiest among them was North Crossing Xiqin; if Beidu Liufeng hadn't shown up, he would have been in serious trouble.
Zuo Dao watched a certain direction with a wary gaze. At that moment, Beidu Liufeng also noticed Zuo Dao's actions, surprised that the other party could detect his presence.
Since he had already been discovered, Beidu Liufeng saw no reason to hide any longer and stepped out from the void.
He appeared as an ordinary old man, somewhat thin and slightly hunched over, leaning on a slender stick made of an indiscernible material. His eyes opened and closed in a state of confusion, and no one would have guessed that such an elderly figure was a Great Power.
"Pay respects to the Ancient Ancestor." The battle came to a halt with Beidu Liufeng's intervention. Upon seeing the old man, North Crossing Xiqin hurried forward to pay his respects. The remaining members of the Beidu Clan also stepped forward to greet him.
"There's no need for that; I didn't expect you all to still be bound by worldly matters after so long," Beidu Liufeng casually waved his hand, signaling them to step aside.
"You are impressive; which lineage do you belong to?" Beidu Liufeng asked as he looked at Northern Crossing Qing. If Northern Crossing Qing had not caught his attention before, he was now firmly etched in Beidu Liufeng's mind.
"I am from the Branch of Northern Crossing Yan Hong." In front of the old man, Northern Crossing Qing restrained his demeanor and replied respectfully.
"Yan Hong? I remember he was from Flowing Cloud's lineage. I didn't expect someone from that branch to emerge!" As soon as Beidu Liufeng's words fell, the expressions on the faces of those from the Direct Lineage were quite remarkable, especially North Crossing Xiqin, who never imagined that Northern Crossing Qing would attract the Elder's attention; this could lead to significant trouble.
Beidu Liufeng merely cast a brief glance at North Crossing Xiqin. He had been observing the conflicts between the direct and collateral lines over the years but had refrained from intervening since there hadn't been any major chaos; he let these people squabble. After all, competition is inevitable in a growing family.
"Thank you, Ancient Ancestor!" Northern Crossing Qing was still immersed in excitement—not just because of the elder's praise but due to breakthroughs in his Realm and Cultivation Method.
However, at that moment, most of Beidu Liufeng's thoughts were focused on Zuo Dao.
"Young man, you are very strong. At your age, I certainly couldn't reach your Realm. Not only above Northern Crossing Star, but I doubt there are any cultivators of your generation in this Star Domain who can surpass you."
Listening to the raspy voice of his opponent, Zuo Dao smiled faintly.
"The old man smiled, saying that he was just an ordinary person and did not deserve such praise. 'Are you trying to roast me on a spit?'
Although the elder seemed ordinary, there was an aura about him that overshadowed everyone present, making them feel as if a great mountain pressed down on their hearts. Only Zuo Dao, this unique individual, could engage in conversation with Beidu Liufeng.
A cold light flickered in Beidu Liufeng's murky eyes.
Facing inevitable calamities and the trials of life and death was what the Robber Monk had to confront at the pinnacle of his cultivation. Once he broke through this barrier, a broader world would unfold before him.
Beidu Liufeng had already stepped beyond the Robbery Realm; he possessed a deeper understanding of this realm. The Life and Death Realm was a realm even more powerful than the Robbery Realm. Cultivators who reached this realm had all seen through life and death, awaiting the judgment of the Dao.
If one out of ten thousand cultivators could reach the Robbery Realm, then it was unlikely that even one out of a hundred thousand Robber Monks could attain the Life and Death Realm. This illustrates just how rare the Life and Death Realm truly is.
Zuo Dao was also sizing up Beidu Liufeng, whose presence served as a wake-up call for him. It seemed that there were indeed beings of this caliber within the Supreme Academy; otherwise, they would never be able to contend with the rulers of the Demon Clan.
At first glance, the power within Beidu Liufeng appeared to be that of an ordinary mortal without any cultivation. However, Zuo Dao sensed a hint of celestial essence within him.
Life and death are dictated by fate; fate is governed by rules. When one can break these rules and subdue fate, they can ascend in one step.
Beidu Liufeng had enough strength to look down upon anyone present, except for one person he could not remain calm towards.
'You are too modest, my friend. I noticed how you guided my clan's disciples earlier; you seem quite familiar with the Great Dream Hammer Technique of the Beidu First Clan. May I ask where you learned it?'
What many could not perceive, Beidu Liufeng saw clearly; his heart was like a mirror. Regardless of whether Zuo Dao had any connection to Northern Crossing Immortal or not, he had decided that Zuo Dao must not step beyond Northern Crossing Star. Although he wasn't entirely sure if Zuo Dao had the ability to leave, since an outsider could be recognized by Planetary Will, there must be great mysteries involved.
The shift from calling him 'young man' to 'friend' revealed much about their relationship. This meant that Zuo Dao had gained Beidu Liufeng's recognition, elevating his status to one comparable to Beidu Liufeng himself.
'My sect is nameless; even if it were known, the old gentleman would not recognize it.' Zuo Dao maintained a smile on his face. Since Beidu Liufeng's arrival, he had been quite courteous towards Zuo Dao, who felt no need to put on airs. He believed in treating others with respect—if someone respected him by an inch, he would return that respect by a mile."
"Friend, how can you be so sure that I don't know?" Beidu Liufeng squinted his eyes at Zuo Dao, a benevolent smile on his face.
"Mount Hua Ziwang Peak." Zuo Dao had nothing to hide; seeing the old man's eagerness to learn about his sect, how could he not satisfy him?
"Mount Hua Ziwang Peak?" Indeed, upon hearing Zuo Dao's words, Beidu Liufeng's mind began to whirl, even though he did not show it on his face. However, no matter how hard he tried to think, he could not recall any sect by that name.
The cultivation world was vast and expansive. There were countless sects and families, and even the largest ones in the Great Star Domain could not know how many sects existed in the world, let alone the isolated Northern Crossing Star.
"I must admit, I have never heard of your esteemed sect. It does not seem to exist among the ancient powers that have been passed down," Beidu Liufeng generously acknowledged his ignorance. It wasn't just ignorance; he truly did not know.
"That's quite normal; there's no need for you to worry about it, old sir," Zuo Dao replied with a carefree smile. "Well then, I've troubled you for long enough. I should take my leave; my wife is waiting for me at home with soup."
Without waiting for Beidu Liufeng's response, he turned and walked away without hesitation.
"Wait a moment, friend! Since you've come to my Northern Crossing Star, allow me to extend my hospitality and show you some ancient wonders," Beidu Liufeng certainly would not let Zuo Dao leave so easily.
Just as Zuo Dao turned to leave, a large hand reached out toward him. Although Beidu Liufeng spoke of hospitality, his actions clearly indicated an attempt to capture him.
Zuo Dao had long anticipated the old man's ill intentions. With a swift movement of his feet and no sign of hesitation, he dodged the attack.
"You are indeed extraordinary! However, since I have invited you, I cannot let you leave so easily!" With a tap of his staff, it struck the air as if hitting something solid, producing a sound like a "thud." A wave of energy spread out like ripples in water, enveloping Zuo Dao as if he were prey caught in a spider's web.
There was no need to discuss Beidu Liufeng's realm; just this single move would leave countless cultivators feeling overshadowed. More importantly, every one of Beidu Liufeng's attacks came without warning and showed no signs of spiritual energy fluctuations.
But while these might deceive others, they could not deceive Zuo Dao. The power of the Life and Death Realm was immensely strong and already contained a hint of celestial essence within it. Indeed, the Life and Death Realm was the final step toward becoming near-immortal; there were great opportunities between life and death—yet did immortals truly exist in this world?
As Zuo Dao dodged the attacks, he pondered this question. Where had all the immortals gone? The Northern Crossing did have immortals once, but they had long since passed away. He did not believe that Northern Crossing had left no clues for future generations; rather, why had Northern Crossing chosen to isolate itself? If it weren't for his accidental discovery, he would never have known about this star's existence.
Was everything displayed within that sphere of light real? The Northern Crossing Immortal must be hiding from something. Yet, becoming an immortal is the ultimate aspiration of every Cultivator; why would the Northern Crossing extinguish the hopes of future generations?
During a previous communication with the Planetary Will, Zuo Dao had sensed some fluctuations—a trace of pure immortal energy, likely left behind by the Northern Crossing Immortal. However, this energy seemed to suppress the growth of this planet or stifle the advancement of its Cultivators.
If individuals like Beidu Liufeng cannot leave Northern Crossing Star, then their highest achievement would be limited to the Life and Death Realm. Ascending to immortality would be nothing more than a distant dream.
Beidu Liufeng did not expect Zuo Dao to dare distract him even under his attack. Coupled with Zuo Dao's final intention to leave, it ignited a fierce determination within him.
Capturing this person and forcing him to reveal the method of departure was essential. If that failed, the Northern Crossing Family had plenty of ways to obtain what they desired, provided they did not let Zuo Dao escape.
With a force like threads woven into a net, Zuo Dao moved through the space as if walking on air, each step seemingly taken in empty space.
"Hmph."
Beidu Liufeng let out a cold snort, frustrated that he had been unable to capture Zuo Dao after two attempts. This not only caused him to lose face but also embarrassed him in front of his juniors and others present.
"Get lost! The Northern Clan is conducting business; all irrelevant parties should retreat immediately."
The numerous Cultivators were already trembling under Beidu Liufeng's invisible pressure. Upon hearing his command, they exerted all their strength and quickly withdrew, eager to report this information back to their factions before they found themselves in danger without knowing how it happened.
In just a few breaths, half the crowd had dispersed. Only members of the Beidu Clan remained to observe.
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