"Eight hundred years have passed, yet the Peacock King's splendor remains undiminished!" Nangong Zheng said with a faint smile.
He remembered: the Peacock King once dominated the Southern Region. He fought against the region's heroes and battled the Holy Lord of Yao Guang. His power was immense.
"I didn't expect you to still be alive!" The Peacock King's clear gaze fixed on Nangong Zheng, puzzled. If Nangong Zheng were alive, why would he be here instead of the Tai Xuan Sect to explore the Bronze Immortal Palace?
"I possess a heart of immortality, capable of illuminating countless mountains and rivers; how could I possibly end in desolation?" Nangong Zheng replied calmly, looking at the Peacock King.
The Peacock King appeared only sixteen or seventeen years old, with a slender, delicate figure. He had refined features.
His eyes were as bright and clear as a tranquil lake. He also had soft, flowing black hair.
It's hard to imagine that such a delicate and beautiful young man is actually the Peacock King, famous throughout the Southern Region.
Everyone in the Ji family was very nervous. One was the Peacock King, famous throughout the Southern Region of the Eastern Wilderness. The other was Nangong Zheng, a top expert in human affairs. Neither of them was someone to be trifled with.
Suddenly, a loud boom rang out, signaling a shift in the atmosphere.
At this moment, the Ji family suddenly erupted with a soaring wave. It was vast and boundless, surging with blood and energy, its aura astonishing.
Clearly, an extremely powerful figure had been born.
The Peacock King's expression shifted. "Until we meet again!" he said, and vanished in a beam of five-colored divine light.
Then, the Peacock King transformed into a beam of five-colored divine light and vanished from the spot without a trace.
Nangong Zheng watched the Peacock King's departing figure, lost in thought.
The ancient family had a strong foundation, and the Peacock King dared not take the risk.
With another boom, the focus shifted once more to the sky above.
Soon, a figure like a god descended, landing high in the sky, as if he were in the ninth heaven, looking down upon all living beings.
He seemed to be one with the Great Dao of Emptiness, like a desolate universe or an endless starry sky, neither born nor dying, giving one a sense of the eternity of emptiness.
The Holy Lord of the Ji Family has emerged from seclusion!
"The Void Sutra is indeed profound and unfathomable!"Nangong Zheng sensed the Ji family Holy Lord's aura. His face remained expressionless, but he felt a little envious. The Void Scripture was the imperial scripture of the Void Emperor.
It was much stronger than the scriptures he cultivated.
Although he practiced the "Longevity Formula," it was merely a sacred text and could not compare to the Void Sutra.
At this moment, the Holy Lord of the Ji family wore a grim expression, his eyes burning with rage. A dignified imperial family had its plaque smashed. After this incident, the Ji family would surely become a laughing stock of the world.
Immediately, the Ji family's Holy Lord issued a kill order.
He summoned all the renowned figures to hunt down the Peacock King."Fellow Daoist Nangong, it has been five hundred years since we last met.
What brings you to my Ji family?" asked the Holy Lord of the Ji family.
Then the Holy Lord of the Ji family appeared, landing before Nangong Zheng, his expression somewhat unnatural.
Nangong Zheng appeared here. As a powerful human being, he did not stop the Peacock King, which made him somewhat unhappy.
"Brother Dao, it's been a long time. I've come here to borrow passage through the Northern Region!" Nangong Zheng said.
Nangong Zheng smiled, recognizing the Ji family's Holy Master's intention, but kept silent.
"Go to the Northern Region? Fellow Daoist, don't you plan to explore that Bronze Immortal Palace?" The Holy Master of the Ji Family asked, surprised.
Nangong Zheng shook his head.
They exchanged brief words.
Speaking of which, almost everyone in the current Holy Lord's generation is an acquaintance of Nangong Zheng, and the Holy Lord of the Ji family is naturally among them.
Back then, the Big Dipper shone brightly.
The young generation of geniuses competed fiercely, vying for supremacy.
Nangong Zheng, Peacock King, Ji Family Holy Lord, Yaoguang Holy Lord, and Yaochi Holy Lord are among the best.
They were full of youthful vigor. They pointed out flaws in the country. Their ambitions reached the heavens. They even made a pact to compete for the imperial throne!
Embarrassingly, these outstanding talents almost all stopped at the second stage of the game. They wasted most of their lives.
Some even failed to cross the threshold of the third stage.
During the conversation, the Holy Lord of the Ji family asked Nangong Zheng for help, not to deal with the Peacock King, but to protect Ji Ziyue and Ji Haoyue.
Because Ji Haoyue and Ji Ziyue are currently being hunted down by the demon race!
Although the Holy Lord of the Ji family didn't say it, Nangong Zheng already understood the whole story.
Several months ago, the Ji family hunted down demons in the Wei Kingdom, attempting to seize the Demon Emperor's sacred weapon. Many powerful demons perished.
But Yan Ruyu, a descendant of the Demon Emperor, broke through the encirclement.
Later, Yan Ruyu found the Peacock King. After receiving the information, the Peacock King came out to seek revenge on the Ji family on her behalf.
It must be said that the demon race is truly united, far better than many humans.
This is also a famous scene from the early stages of Shrouding the Heavens: cultivators from the four extremes seize the Emperor's Weapon!
"If you are willing to help, my son and daughter can inherit your mantle and become your disciples," the Holy Master of the Ji family sighed, making a promise."Especially my daughter Ziyue,"
The Ji Family Saint Master added, "She possesses a primordial spirit body, which resonates with your Great Dao!"Nangong Zheng pondered for a moment.
He had no interest in Ji Haoyue. Despite Ji Haoyue's impressive early presence, he had become completely insignificant and lackluster in the later stages of the game, practically falling into the ranks of second-rate prodigies.
He was quite interested in Ji Ziyue, not for any other reason than her physique.Ji Ziyue's constitution is that of a Yuanling body, in harmony with the law and akin to its Dao. It is worth studying, as it could be helpful to her Dao.
"Forget about taking on disciples. If the opportunity arises, I will lend a hand!" Nangong Zheng said, adding that he planned to go to the Northern Region and would offer assistance if he encountered them upon his return.
Afterward, the two parted ways, and Nangong Zheng arrived at a valley belonging to the Ji family.
This is where the Ji family's "domain gate" is located!
At the Domain Gate, many cultivators have already gathered. Their cultivation levels are not high. They are probably preparing to go to the Northern Domain to seek opportunities.
Nangong Zheng and a group of people set off and, using the domain gate, were teleported to the northern region.
Upon arriving in the north, Nangong Zheng observed the desolate, red soil and barren land, a stark contrast to his previous location.
The boundless land was extremely empty, devoid of any life, and looked lifeless.
Compared to the beautiful southern region, the northern region is indeed barren. Of course, the northern region is also extraordinary, with abundant mineral resources renowned worldwide.
The Northern Region is also a chaotic land. This land is famous throughout the world for its origins, which means that chaos and bloodshed are destined to occur here!
kill!Suddenly, a thunderous sound erupted, shaking the heavens and the earth, and smoke billowed across the sky.
A group of seventy or eighty men charged in. All rode on savage beasts, their scales gleaming and killing intent palpable.
This was a powerful group of knights, surrounded by a bloody aura and an astonishing crimson light, clearly having taken many lives."The bandits are coming!"
"My God! Their cultivation level is so high!"
"Damn it, how come there are so many bandits!"
The earth shook violently. Those who passed through the dimensional gate lost their footing. Many fell to the ground, their expressions filled with horror.
Those who had just passed through the domain gate all looked ashen-faced. Most of them were not highly skilled, and there were few cultivators at the Dao Palace Realm. In contrast, the dozens of bandits were all at the Four Extremes Secret Realm level, which was a considerable force even in the Northern Region.
Nangong Zheng frowned upon arriving in the Northern Region at the immediate chaos and numerous bandits.
As he did so, a blazing light shot from his fingertips. A fragrant aroma filled the air, causing petals to bloom and making the entire world tremble.
Everyone was stunned and speechless, staring blankly at the handsome man with snow-white hair and a majestic appearance."Splash! Splash!"Seventy or eighty bandits fell to the ground, raising clouds of dust. Even the beasts they rode collapsed, lifeless. Upon closer inspection, their foreheads and jawbones were pierced, revealing flower petal-like marks.
Nangong Zheng raised his hand and wiped out a group of bandits!
Everyone was stunned. What kind of power was this? It was simply too incredible!"So powerful, who is he?"
"That's... the"That's... the supreme expert Nangong Zheng!" someone suddenly exclaimed after snapping out of shock. Unable to help themselves, they shouted and kowtowed to the person who had made the move. shocked, never expecting that the person who made the move was actually the legendary man.
When everyone looked in Nangong Zheng's direction again, they found that he had disappeared without a trace.
He left after accomplishing his task, concealing his identity and name....For Nangong Zheng, casually wiping out a group of bandits was an incredibly easy task!
In this world, even among figures at the level of a Holy Lord, few can threaten Nangong Zheng, because even within the realm of a Holy Lord, he is a supreme being.
After killing a group of bandits, Nangong Zheng sped along and soon arrived at the Holy City of the Northern Region!
The secret to prolonging life lies within this!