Part Two: Cultivation World, Volume One: The Tianxin Sect on the Brink of Collapse - Dead Zone

Upon hearing this, Zhang Xingfeng was taken aback. "Why is the sect leader of the Bright Sun Sect, one of the seven major sects of the Yue realm, seeking me out?" Zhang Xingfeng looked up and saw a middle-aged man. With Zhang Xingfeng's keen eyesight, he could immediately tell that this man's cultivation level was only at the Integration Stage, yet he was riding on clouds. In the Mingling Domain, riding clouds was something only Tribulation Crossing Stage experts could do, yet a Body Integration Realm expert from the Bright Sun Sect had accomplished it!

This made Zhang Xingfeng nod inwardly. "A super-large sect is indeed extraordinary!"

Upon hearing this, the people around couldn't help but start discussing. The sect leader of one of the seven major sects was a top figure in the Cultivation World. Now, he was actually inviting the True Person Xingfeng in front of them. It was conceivable that this True Person Xingfeng, whom they had never heard of before, must be a super expert.

From that moment on, the name of True Person Xingfeng began to circulate throughout the Cultivation World following today's events...

Zhang Xingfeng's mind raced, recalling what Zhong Heng had told him about the situation in the Immortal Realm. With a thought, he smiled and said, "Alright, please wait a moment. I'll first add a restriction to my Tianxin Sect's territory!"

Zhang Xingfeng glanced at Yu Yang and smiled. Yu Yang immediately said, "True Person Xingfeng, don't worry, there's no one left in the camp!"

Zhang Xingfeng smiled slightly, and with a thought, the power of the Boundless immediately changed color according to his will. Since the power of the Boundless was slightly higher in level than the Immortal Yuan Power and the Demonic Yuan Power, it could completely imitate the characteristics of the Immortal Yuan Power.

A beam of white light flew towards the encampment. Upon reaching the area above the encampment, it set up a barrier according to the designated location. The powerful immortal energy made everyone around aware that the True Person Xingfeng before them was a powerful immortal.

"Let's go!" Zhang Xingfeng called out to the middle-aged man. Little Dragon Yu Yan, who were beside him, naturally followed immediately.

The middle-aged man gestured amicably and said, "Then this junior will lead the way!" After saying that, he flew ahead. Zhang Xingfeng nodded in approval at his words. Although this middle-aged man was a disciple of one of the seven major sects, he had no arrogance at all, which was far superior to the Bright Sun Sect disciple that Zhang Xingfeng had seen before.

Zhang Xingfeng was unaware that the middle-aged man acted this way because of Zhang Xingfeng's strength. If Zhang Xingfeng were not an immortal, the middle-aged man would probably have simply treated Zhang Xingfeng with indifference.

Zhang Xingfeng secretly released a Limitless Power into everyone. Since their current cultivation level was not yet at the Tribulation Crossing Stage, they were unable to control the clouds. With Zhang Xingfeng's Limitless Power, clouds appeared beneath each person's feet.

With countless buildings beneath their feet, Zhang Xingfeng and his group finally arrived at the forbidden area. Entering the forbidden area was even more comfortable than what they had seen outside. Elegant clusters of buildings appeared before them, clearly indicating that this was the residence of the Bright Sun Sect disciples.

The middle-aged man smiled and said, "Senior, the tallest building in the distance is the location of our sect's mountain gate." As he spoke, he pointed to a silver-white building in the distance. Above the silver-white building, a round sun, like a blazing sun, emitted a faint white light, covering the entire mountain gate of the Bright Sun Sect.

Zhang Xingfeng clicked his tongue in admiration. "Bright Sun Sect truly lives up to its reputation as one of the seven major sects. Hmm... it's really impressive. The fact that they use divine artifacts to protect their sect is something no other sect would do."

Upon hearing this, the middle-aged man revealed a hint of pride on his face and said, "This divine artifact has been in my Bright Sun Sect for millions of years. Because of its existence, nothing has ever happened in our sect for millions of years, and no one has dared to cause trouble. The power of this divine artifact is something that cultivators cannot resist!"

Zhang Xingfeng continued, "Hmm... it seems that this artifact is also permeated with a faint spiritual Spiritual Qi. The energy level of this Spiritual Qi energy seems to be almost catching up with the spiritual energy of immortals. I imagine that the disciples of Mingyang TV's teaching program are making rapid progress in their cultivation within it. Moreover, with the artifact suppressing it, they don't have to worry about inner demons disturbing them. Amazing, amazing!" Zhang Xingfeng couldn't help but sigh in admiration.

Upon hearing this, the middle-aged man exclaimed in admiration, "Senior is indeed a master. You recognized the wonders of this divine artifact at a glance. It is precisely because of this divine artifact that our disciples' cultivation speed is so fast."

Zhang Xingfeng suddenly frowned and asked, "Why did the Bright Sun Sect choose to locate its mountain gate in this city instead of in the mountains?"

The middle-aged man smiled and said, "Senior, look around. Do you think there's any difference between here and in the mountains?"

Zhang Xingfeng was taken aback. He looked around and then at the mountain gate. Zhang Xingfeng nodded and said, "Indeed, it seems your sect has thought everything through long ago. This place is indeed no different from the mountains and forests. Your sect has designated this area as a forbidden zone, preventing others from entering. This makes this place as undisturbed as the mountains and forests. Moreover, with the power of the divine artifact, the Spiritual Qi here is even more abundant than in the mountains and forests!"

***Yan and Leyue were looking around. They had never seen such scenery since they came to the Cultivation World. The mountain gate of the Bright Sun Sect was much better than the Tianxin Sect that Zhang Xingfeng had built in the mortal world.

Lang Feng smiled at Zhang Xingfeng and said, "Second brother, whether we're in the mountains or in the city, isn't it all cultivation? As long as it doesn't affect cultivation, isn't it the same wherever we are?"

Zhang Xingfeng nodded in agreement. Zhang Xingfeng knew the Cultivation World very well and knew that almost all cultivation sects were located in the mountains and forests, which explained why. However, Lang Feng didn't know much about the Cultivation World, so he wasn't surprised.

Little Dragon suddenly said, "Second Brother, this elder senses the aura of a master over there. Haha, why don't you come out? Do you want this elder to point it out?" As he spoke, Little Dragon proudly pointed to the sky.

"Hahaha... As expected of Great Luo Golden Immortal, you actually discovered my whereabouts!" A hearty voice rang in Zhang Xingfeng and the others' ears, Zhang Xingfeng they couldn't help but look over.

A handsome young man in his early twenties, dressed in a white robe with his long hair casually draped over his shoulders, was looking at Zhang Xingfeng and his companions with a slight smile.

"Greetings, Sect Master!" the middle-aged man said respectfully.

Ji Yu smiled and said, "You may go down first." Ji Yu turned around and looked at Zhang Xingfeng, saying, "True Person Xingfeng has come to Mingling Star, as a semi-host, I Ji Yu, must certainly treat True Person well!"

Zhang Xingfeng smiled and said, "Sect Master's kindness is deeply appreciated!"

"Alright, then please invite True Person Xingfeng to come with Ji Yu!" Instead of going to the mountain gate of the Bright Sun Sect, Ji Yu and the others passed through many gatehouses and arrived at a secluded place.

Zhang Xingfeng, of course, was highly skilled and daring, and wasn't worried at all, so he followed Ji Yu forward.

Zhang Xingfeng smiled slightly and said, "How could the sect leaders of the seven major sects be ordinary people? As far as I know, the sect leaders of these seven major sects are replaced every tens of thousands of years. Do you think there are any Cultivation World who have cultivated for tens of thousands of years without Tribulation Transcendence? Therefore, each of these sect leaders is a master, and with the treasures of their sects, they are indeed incredibly powerful! Little Dragon, if you don't use Yin Yang Mountain, it might be a bit difficult!"

At this moment, the two of them were communicating using telepathy, and given their high level of skill, they were not worried about being overheard by Ji Yu.

Suddenly, Ji Yu, who was ahead, said, "We've arrived!" Zhang Xingfeng stared intently and saw a bamboo garden in front of him. The outer wall was not only dilapidated but also seemed extremely ancient. However, Zhang Xingfeng knew that even if a million years passed, the wall would not be destroyed because he could sense the special restriction on the wall. The power of that restriction was so great that even Zhang Xingfeng himself was wary of it.

"Haha... True Person Xingfeng lives up to his reputation as Great Luo Golden Immortal. He saw the forbidden area in this courtyard at a glance. This forbidden area was placed by my master. It's a pity that my master is currently in seclusion, otherwise I would definitely have introduced him to True Person!"

Zhang Xingfeng was delighted to hear Ji Yu address him as "True Person" repeatedly. He knew that the title "True Person" was used to show respect, and now Ji Yu was no ordinary person, but the sect leader of one of the seven major sects, and a master whose cultivation had reached the level of Great Luo Golden Immortal.

"What brings the Sect Master here? Please be direct, Xingfeng prefers to be straightforward!" Zhang Xingfeng looked at Ji Yu Ji Yu, a strange light flashing in his eyes. Ji Yu smiled slightly, as if he understood Zhang Xingfeng's meaning, and said, "True Person is indeed a man of few words. Very well, please follow me to the inner hall!"

"Roar! You've made this elder run around so much, I'm exhausted!" The Little Dragon squinted slightly and stopped walking!

Zhang Xingfeng smiled slightly and said, "Alright, you stay here. Big brother, Yu Yan, you two stay here. Ji Yu and I will go to the inner hall. Remember, don't wander around! This is Bright Sun Sect's territory."

Ji Yu immediately smiled and said, "Look around as you like, there's nothing forbidden here!" With that, he smiled slightly at Zhang Xingfeng and turned to enter the inner hall.

As soon as Ji Yu entered the inner hall, he and Zhang Xingfeng sat down separately.

"Are you from the Dead Zone?" Ji Yu asked at the beginning, though it was a question, his tone was definitely serious!

Zhang Xingfeng was taken aback, but then immediately said, "No!"

Ji Yu was now puzzled. He looked at Zhang Xingfeng, his brows furrowed deeply, and said, "If it's not the Dead Zone, then where else could it be? The Immortal Realm? Impossible, the Immortal Realm hasn't opened its Immortal Gate during this time!"

Zhang Xingfeng smiled slightly and said, "Actually, I come from the Northern Perilous Domain!" This was something Zhang Xingfeng had thought of long ago. Only the Northern Perilous Domain could explain Zhang Xingfeng's situation. It was impossible for him to think that nothing happened in the Northern Perilous Domain. Even if you said that there were no Heavenly Tribulation there, no one would doubt you!

Because the Northern Perilous Domain represents the strange, the dangerous, and the unknown, unknowable, and incomprehensible.

"The Northern Perilous Domain!" Ji Yu suddenly stood up, his brows relaxing. "That's the only reason. Only the Northern Perilous Region is a place that neither the Immortal Realm nor True Person can explore, so it remains unknown to the Immortal Realm. It's a place that even Immortal Emperor dare not wander around indiscriminately!"

Zhang Xingfeng certainly knew that the Northern Perilous Domain was located in the northern part of the Cultivation World, the far north. Of course, no one knew whether it was truly the far north, because no one knew exactly how big the north was, and because no one fully knew about the Northern Perilous Domain; it was simply too dangerous.

Although some places are relatively safe and have cultivation sects, these sects have no connection with the five holy lands of the Cultivation World because they are independent and cannot leave their own territory. In fact, they dare not leave because the dangers of the Northern Perilous Domain are everywhere.

Its most famous place is one of the three most dangerous places, a place that even the Immortal Emperor dared not easily enter.

Zhang Xingfeng asked in confusion, "Then why did you say I came from the Dead Zone? What is the Dead Zone?" Zhang Xingfeng thought he knew a lot about the Cultivation World, but he still didn't understand what the Dead Zone was.

Ji Yu gave Zhang Xingfeng a deep look, weighing the pros and cons in his mind. "Well, if you want him to sleep with me, you should show some appreciation. Otherwise, True Person Xingfeng might become suspicious of my Bright Sun Sect!"

"True Person Xingfeng, since you are also an immortal, I will tell you, but I hope you will not tell anyone. This is a secret of the seven major sects. Not many people in the entire Cultivation World know about it," Ji Yu said solemnly.

Zhang Xingfeng was overjoyed. He was quite strong now, but what he lacked was knowledge of some of the secrets of cultivation. These things could be of great use to the sect, such as the Dead Zone.

Ji Yu smiled and said, "Do you know? There's just a barrier between the Immortal Realm and the Demon Realm, a transparent barrier! It's located in the far south!"

Zhang Xingfeng asked uncertainly, "You mean, the Demon Realm is separated from the Immortal Realm only by a barrier?"

Ji Yu nodded and said, "Let me tell you, the Cultivation World, the immortal world, and the demon world are actually in the same space!" Hearing this, Zhang Xingfeng was shocked, but he still listened.

"Later, this space was divided into two parts: the Demon Realm to the south and the Cultivation World to the north. Within the Cultivation World, there was also the Immortal Realm. It could be said that the Immortal Realm was merely a realm within a realm!"

"A realm within a realm?" Zhang Xingfeng was shocked. In the minds of cultivators, the Immortal Realm should be a place a level higher than the Cultivation World, but judging from Ji Yu's words, it seemed that the Immortal Realm was just a space within the Cultivation World.

Ji Yu looked at Zhang Xingfeng and continued, "According to legend, the Immortal Realm was created by a person with great Divine Ability!"

"Creating a Celestial Realm?" Zhang Xingfeng's heart trembled, and his mind was deeply shaken. Creating a Celestial Realm was such an unbelievable thing. Just thinking about it made Zhang Xingfeng's blood boil. What a powerful Divine Ability that was!

"Alright, let's get back to the Dead Zone. There's a passage between the Immortal Realm and the Demon Realm. The passage is very large, and in the passage, there's a city, the City of Heavenly Chasm, which is also the only city without war!" Ji Yu said.

"But around the City of Heavenly Chasm is the battlefield between the Immortal Realm and the Demon Realm. The City of Heavenly Chasm Barrier is the only place without fighting. Within the City of Heavenly Chasm, you can buy and sell, exchange Demon Crystal for immortal crystals, and so on! The battlefield surrounding the City of Heavenly Chasm has another name— the Dead Zone!" A glint appeared in Ji Yu's eyes.