Best Young Master

The number of cultivators gathering before the Human Race’s First Heroic Pass is increasing. Fortunately, there is enough space in the starry sky, so it doesn’t feel crowded.

Each person on the Iron Blooded Fifteen Riders emits a sharp killing intent, like a sword out of its sheath. Around them is a vacuum, as no one is willing to stand with them.

"They are the Iron Blooded Fifteen Riders, coming from an ancient star domain. Their might is unfathomable. It’s said they fought their way through, unrivaled in battle, even alarming the City Lord of the First Divine City!"

Ye Fan listened attentively. He had embarked on the journey alone, and upon arriving here, he hadn’t encountered a competitor. He needed to understand the situation.

"What Iron Blooded Fifteen Riders, what invincible in battle? They haven’t met this king yet. If they encounter me, they’ll end up eating dirt," the Bai Yan wolf said coldly.

Through years of honing, its temperament had become steady, yet its nature of taking advantage without suffering losses was hard to change.

Previously mocked by the Iron Blooded Fifteen Riders, it immediately set up a large formation to block their path, teaching them a lesson.

Whoosh!

Hearing the Bai Yan wolf’s words, some people nearby immediately stepped aside, unwilling to stay with this person and wolf. No one wanted to make enemies from all directions at the very beginning.

Of course, not everyone feared the Iron Blooded Fifteen Riders. Many heroes stood in different spots, their eyes deep, quietly waiting for the First Heroic Pass to open, unaffected by external distractions.

Ye Fan was puzzled; how could there be so many people? Did they all come from different star domains? The sheer number of life ancient stars was astonishing!

As someone from Earth, he had been extremely shocked upon learning about the Xuan Realm. He never expected that within the cosmic starry sky of the Xuan Realm, there could be so many life ancient stars. This meant that Earth’s humans were not alone; they simply hadn’t found their distant counterparts in the depths of the universe.

"Hmph!"

A cold snort echoed as a Golden Eagle with feathered wings descended from the sky. A young woman with a stern face, covered with frost, sat atop it. Her beauty was slightly above average, but her extraordinary demeanor instantly marked her as one of the strong.

Hmm?

Ye Fan frowned. On the streets of the ancient city, he had met this woman before. She had coldly said he should turn back if he feared participating in the strongest trial.

Although the Golden Eagle had shrunk its body, it still measured over three feet long, emitting dazzling radiance, powerful and fierce. Its sharp claws seemed ready to shatter the void, and its gaze was exceptionally piercing.

Many people around were involuntarily forced back by this intimidating aura. The Xuan Beasts beneath them neighed, feeling oppressed by the powerful domain power, turning pale at its might.

The young woman had not even made a move yet, and merely her mount instilled fear, suppressing some people’s aura to a degree that they couldn’t withstand.

Ye Fan just happened to be in this position, watching coldly without any reaction.

He would never make the same mistake again, not even if an Emperor’s son personally arrived; he would never yield to anyone.

The Bai Yan wolf, even more unmoving, looked indifferently at the Golden Eagle; if it dared to force its way, the wolf would leave the other party with an unforgettable lesson.

Being the Silver Moon Wolf King that once pursued Thunder Venerable, it belonged to the imperial family of Xuan Beasts. While the Golden Eagle was also strong, its bloodline wasn’t much greater than its own; they were on the same level.

However—

The Bai Yan wolf, sealed since the Ancient times, surpassed this Golden Eagle in both combat experience and other aspects, not to mention it mastered a certain secret technique of Thunder Venerable.

Yet, it didn’t make the first move, as it was after all standing before the Human Race’s First Heroic Pass, under the watch of many. Taking the lead now wouldn’t be wise as it would draw everyone’s attention.

Of course, if the opponent dared to offend proactively, that would be another matter. It would retaliate with the fiercest methods, counterattack, and let everyone know it wasn’t someone to be trifled with.

Swoosh!

The Golden Eagle descended, glancing provocatively in this direction. Its feathered wings eclipsed the sun as it slowly folded them, exuding an imposing aura.

"What arrogance? It’s just a mid-stage Lord Realm Xuan Beast. Even with royal bloodline, it’s not necessarily nobler than this king. How dare it challenge this king? It truly doesn’t know the meaning of death!"

The Bai Yan wolf glanced at the Golden Eagle with disdain, speaking in scorn.

It dared to provoke even the Iron Blooded Fifteen Riders, let alone a mere Golden Eagle, perhaps it might really dare to roast this eagle as a snack.

Swoosh!

The young woman gave a cold look in this direction but didn’t become angry, obviously not wanting to be the center of attention before entering the Divine City.

Everyone was a competitor now. Any show of extreme prominence might cause someone to see you as a threat and join forces to eliminate you.

She coldly glanced at Ye Fan, soothing the Golden Eagle, urging it to stay calm and await the moment to enter the city.

Ye Fan remained utterly composed, showing no waves of emotion, and the Bai Yan wolf didn’t make any further moves. Both sides maintained peace, each occupying a favorable position.

An hour passed without the Divine City’s gates opening, nor was there any fighting at the gate. Everyone remained restrained, and during this time, more people arrived.

Eventually, over three hundred people gathered before the Human Clan’s Ancient Path’s First Heroic Pass; each was a hero in their own right, with vigorous energy and blood like dragons, definitely top-notch strong individuals of a region.

Ye Fan found it hard to believe there could be so many life ancient stars, which contradicted what he knew.

Originally, he thought that even if there were life ancient stars throughout the cosmic starry sky, there wouldn’t be too many. With the Great Emperor’s power, he should dominate the entire cosmic starry sky. If there were numerous life ancient stars, there should be records on Linxian Ancient Star.

At least some legends would have been passed down, but Linxian Ancient Star held no such tales about these life ancient stars.

Here, he could only be a listener, paying attention to some people’s conversations, and indeed, after a while, he gained some insights.

"In the past, when the Xing Kong Gu Road opened, there weren’t many people, but this time the number is somewhat overwhelming!"

A tall, burly man with a beard like a hedgehog spoke.

"I see!"

Ye Fan suddenly understood, indeed, every Ancient Star of Life would have some strong people embark on this most challenging Heavenly Road of trials. Just from the Xuan Realm alone, no less than ten top young strong people set out this time.

After him, there would definitely be others who would set foot on this Xing Kong Gu Road, seeking their own opportunities.

"We are relatively lucky to have only waited half a year for an opening day. Some people even waited five years for an opening day, and this time, everyone can enter the pass, unlike previous times where one had to reach the Lord Realm Peak to enter."

"How can you be sure?"

"It’s very simple. The people who came this time are all extremely strong. The Iron Blooded Fifteen Riders fought their way through numerous deadly situations, already alerting the City Lord, can they not let them pass?"

"Hmm, this is true. This time many fierce figures have come, visitors from several elder star domains, and the Iron Blooded Fifteen Riders are not the only prominent ones. There are at least several groups of competitors, and this is only what is known, there are unknown strong people yet. The cultivator participating in the trial this time, overall, is no worse than the last time, possibly even stronger, just that there’s no Emperor’s son."

In the end, a total of three hundred sixty-seven people arrived before the First Heroic Pass, facing the majestic and solemn Human Race’s First Divine City.

"Enter the pass!"

Finally, a divine consciousness swept through, like a mighty bell echoing throughout the starry sky in front of the Divine City, causing many people’s bones to tremble, blood to surge, revealing astonishment.

"Ka~"

The ancient and heavy city gate opened silently, and three hundred sixty-seven strong people either spurred their mounts or walked on foot, heading forward, each person restless.

The Divine City exuded an unwavering primordial aura, constructed of blue-grey giant stones, imposing and awe-inspiring, with people guarding above.

The soldiers weren’t numerous, all clad in metallic, cold armor. Their long spears split the heavens, iron spears cleaving the void, resembling a squad of Heavenly Soldiers, casting formidable glances at everyone.

They emanated a sharp killing intent, as if they had fought across numerous star domains, slain countless powerful foes, now guarding this place, not daring anyone to infringe, like a pack of fierce beasts lurking here.

During the entry, some disturbances occurred; strong people will always remain strong, unwilling to retreat for others, especially on this Emperor Road where they compete for supremacy, they will never back down.

A group of outstanding individuals appeared, each very dominant in their areas, forcing others to retreat, making way for them.

Evidently, the Iron Blooded Fifteen Riders were such figures, overwhelmingly powerful, making those around them almost suffocate, fifteen Xuan Beasts roared, traversing the sky like a torrent.

"Hey!"

A few among them sneered, glancing toward Ye Fan’s location, if not for nearly a hundred cultivators separating them, they might have already clashed.

"Arrogant fool, if you have the skill, break my king’s formation before boasting!"

Bai Yan wolf’s words nearly made the Iron Blooded Fifteen Riders vomit blood in frustration.

Every few dozen people, there would be a dominant figure, making others dare not approach, avoiding a path, filled with a powerful war intent.

Predictably, Ye Fan’s group also had someone of dominance, seeking to seize the main road, to shake other competitors’ invincible beliefs.

There’s no denying, that young woman is exceptionally strong, her war intent towering, suffocating those around, with surrounding cultivators unable to withstand it, retreating continuously.

Her mount, the Golden Eagle, is even more unruly, scornful of all heroes, its golden wings flashing, golden Divine Radiance tearing the sky, extremely dominant.

The people in this area backed off, only Ye Fan remained, riding the Bai Yan wolf emitting silvery radiance, striding forward towards the city gate.

"Little ant, how dare you block this Fairy’s path, seeking death!"

The young woman’s eyes gleamed coldly, the Golden Eagle below her emitted a blazing Divine Radiance, its entire body blinding, transforming into a golden lightning bolt to chase after.

The Golden Eagle unfolded its massive wings covering the sky, its sharp claws flashing with razor-sharp cold light, aiming for Ye Fan’s head, wanting to tear him apart.

Bai Yan wolf roared in anger, about to retaliate, and in the process, Ye Fan calmly raised the blood-colored Jing Tian Divine Spear in his hand, his body motionless, only his right hand coldly thrusting the blood-colored Divine Spear out.

"Puff!"

A blood-colored lightning pierced through the sky, blood rain sprayed, eagle feathers fell.

The mighty Golden Eagle only let out a brief, urgent wail.

Too fast, faster than everyone’s eyes, faster than everyone’s reactions!

Ye Fan, as indifferent as a War God, pierced through the Golden Eagle’s head with a single shot, killing it instantly.

Blood flowed down the crimson spear shaft, indistinguishable whether it was blood or the original color of the blood-colored Divine Spear, looking shocking.

And Ye Fan sat steadily on the back of the Silver Moon Wolf King Bai Yan wolf, as unshakable as a rock.

The scene froze here!

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