Faced with this unexpected turn of events, Yi Feng frowned, scratching the back of his head in utter bewildernt, completely unable to figure out which part had gone wrong.
Seeing his puzzled expression, the two n seed to gradually snap back to reality. They nodded repeatedly with great appreciation and explained everything.
"Excellent, you are truly excellent."
"To be frank, those two Fate Envoys were actually demons in disguise. The fact that you were able to slay these two demons is proof enough of your extraordinary cultivation, which has surpassed the level of an ordinary Mortal Star. You are indeed a rare talent."
"To possess such combat prowess on this resource-poor Mortal Star speaks of exceptional natural aptitude. This is truly no easy feat!"
Another round of lavish praise ensued.
Only then did Yi Feng understand—he had accidentally killed demons. A deadly crisis had turned into a rit in the blink of an eye?
Damn it!
His hopes were dashed once again. What should have been a good thing left Yi Feng feeling like he had swallowed a bitter pill—unable to speak of his suffering. His face fell long with frustration.
Finally encountering visitors from a higher-level star, even if the chance of success wasn't great, he couldn't miss this opportunity to seek death!
The more he thought about it, the more unwilling he beca.
Yi Feng quickly changed his tune, confessing his "evil deeds."
"Uh..."
"Killing the demons was purely an accident."
"Actually, I'm not the Star Lord of Lan Star. I broke the token, and I killed the real Star Lord!"
Since they were the Star Lord's superiors, hearing this should make them angry, right?
Yi Feng looked over expectantly, only to see the two n briefly stunned before smiling and nodding.
"It's of no consequence."
"If you could kill the Star Lord, it ans your cultivation is stronger. Taking his place is perfectly acceptable."
"The position of Star Lord belongs to the virtuous; this matter is only right and proper. As for the Star Lord token, it's normal for it to be damaged occasionally. With the demons eyeing us covetously now, you thwarting their infiltration plot is a great rit. Forget a re Star Lord position, even going to the higher-level star later will be absolutely no problem!"
The praise was getting more and more outrageous, leaving Yi Feng utterly confused.
Even making up a story about killing the Star Lord resulted in no trouble at all. Just because his cultivation was a bit stronger, he was showered with praise instead. The world was just that realistic, truly a place where the strong were revered...
Before he could spout more nonsense, the handso man was already looking at him with full admiration, smiling and nodding.
"You have rendered great service, and your talent is far from ordinary. Would you be interested in returning to Yuan Star with us?"
"Our Yuan Star has always valued talent, regardless of origin. If you are willing to go, you will undoubtedly receive better resources, sparing your exceptional aptitude from being wasted on this small Lan Star. What do you think?"
The praise was already absurd enough, and now they were extending an olive branch?
This was ridiculous!
Yi Feng listened, feeling speechless inside and utterly disappointed. So, after all his effort to provoke hostility, it was completely useless and even backfired?
Are you kidding ?
Annoyed as he was, looking at their sincere smiles, he reconsidered. There seed to be so logic to it...
On the current Lan Star, even the Star Lord and Sea Lord were unwilling to fight him. The Demon Lord he hadn't sought out yet was probably also hopeless. As for other beings, they were likely even weaker than the previous "seafood," all just weaklings he could cut down in a few slashes, a pure waste of energy. Apart from gaining a bit of experience, they offered not a shred of anticipation.
Even if Yi Feng was unwilling to accept it, he had run out of opportunities to find death.
Unless he went to a stronger, higher-level star—the Yuan Star these two ntioned—could he encounter more powerful beings and possibly achieve his grand plan of seeking death.
This was the reality.
Extrely helpless, and with no other choice available.
After pondering for a few breaths, Yi Feng could only nod in agreent.
"Alright, I am willing to go back with you."
Hearing this, the two n nodded, their eyes revealing gratified smiles.
After a brief period of preparation, Yi Feng, who had no attachnts left on Lan Star, set off with them.
Parting the void, the three stepped into it one after another, their auras vanishing from Lan Star...
When they stepped out of the void, a scene of peace and harmony unfolded before them. The air was thick with rich spiritual energy from heaven and earth. Rosy clouds shimred in the sky above. On a vast plaza, figures ca and went, each exuding an extraordinary deanor.
Yi Feng followed the two n forward, passing by several glazed palaces.
Entering a towering celestial gate, he found a hidden world within.
Beyond countless palaces, separated by a rolling river that stretched for who knows how many thousands of miles, layers of peak-riddled landmasses floated in the air like immortal islands. From afar, one could see cave dwellings situated among them. It was truly a wondrous place, like a dreamlike fairyland.
After flying through the air with the two n for several breaths, they finally stopped at a stunning island bathed in rosy light. A rough estimate put it at a hundred miles in radius. Within the island, rivers, mountains, and forests crisscrossed. Immortal birds and spiritual beasts were everywhere. An elegant courtyard was nestled among the mountain ranges, its gate inscribed with the characters "Luo Xia Tian Fu" (Sunset Glow Heavenly Manor).
Before Yi Feng could take a closer look, the leading man turned back with a smile.
"From now on, this will be your cave dwelling. All resources on the island are available. You can cultivate here in peace. We have urgent matters to report and must take our leave now."
"If you encounter any difficulties, just send a ssage."
Saying this, the man took out an ancient jade token, also inscribed with the ancient script for "Luo Xia Tian Fu." He imprinted a strand of divine consciousness into it and handed it over before vanishing into the clouds.
Holding the token, Yi Feng felt a slight surprise in his heart.
Although this attempt to provoke hatred had failed, dashing his presud death-seeking plan, following this person to Yuan Star did co with surprisingly good treatnt.
It had to be said, this was a good person.
At the very least, this person treated him well, assigning him such a cave dwelling right upon arrival. A rough glance showed it was already several tis better than the neighboring cave dwellings.
This was indeed a good start.
Even if the future path was still unclear, his current foothold was unexpectedly excellent.
Yi Feng leisurely put away the token and slowly descended towards the island before him, heading straight for the courtyard.
Just as he landed at the gate, the courtyard seed to possess intelligence. The ancient wooden door slowly opened. The fragrance of flowers in the garden was pleasant and refreshing. The pavilions and waterside pavilions were exceptionally elegant. The three-section courtyard was arranged with extre ingenuity, filled with a scholarly aura everywhere.
Yi Feng stepped inside steadily, feeling only ntal delight.
Sitting down casually inside the house, he found fine tea and wine prepared on the table. One whiff told him they were extraordinary items, making him feel even more at ease and content.
He imdiately brewed tea himself to wash away the dust of travel, setting aside recent troubles to enjoy the novelty and leisure of his new arrival.
After several days of familiarization, Yi Feng gradually grew accustod to the leisurely life in the immortal manor.
Every day, he drank tea, admired the scenery, practiced calligraphy, and painted. In the morning, he stood quietly outside the gate, gazing at the sea of clouds and the rising sun. At dusk, he leaned against the tower, quietly watching birds and beasts soar through the rosy clouds and misty sea. He finally gained a tangible sense of being an immortal, seemingly able to temporarily set aside all worries.
In reality, Yi Feng had been using the opportunity of admiring the scenery to gather information and get to know the neighbors in the nearby immortal islands and cave dwellings.
He ca to this Yuan Star not for a leisurely life but to seek death. This greatest goal in life was always firmly rembered in his heart.
As the saying goes, heaven rewards the diligent.
After several days of effort, Yi Feng finally managed to learn so basic information.
It turned out this place was called Fengxue Island (Wind and Snow Island). The countless immortal island cave dwellings created here and the gathered various treasures and resources of heaven and earth were all for cultivating elite talents. It was said many important figures originated from Fengxue Island, making their nas known across Yuan Star starting from here.
Gazing at the churning sea of clouds, Yi Feng also felt quite emotional.
After all this fuss, it turns out I've ended up in a place similar to an immortal cultivation university. The starting point is quite good, but it's just too peaceful and stable, which is honestly a real pain.
As he was feeling frustrated, a figure slowly descended.
A middle-aged man, scholarly in appearance, greeted him with a smile, his face full of humility.
"Brother Yi."
Yi Feng also smiled and cupped his hands in return, inviting the visitor into his residence to talk.
This man was nad Xu Qingyuan, the first friend Yi Feng had made here. Perhaps because they both hailed from Mortal Stars, there was a natural sense of closeness between them. Yi Feng got along very well with this elder brother, and most of the information he knew had been shared by him.
After a few cups of fine wine, Xu Qingyuan let out a long sigh, a bitter smile on his face, his eyes filled with envy.
"Brother Yi, your luck is truly excellent."
"For cultivators like us, born from Mortal Stars, even making it to Frostwind Island is no easy feat. We're never treated well here. Yet, you get to occupy the 'Sunset Heaven Manor'—it's enough to make anyone green with envy!"
"Back in the day, on my ho star of Beili, I could command wind and rain. Who would have thought that after all the hardships to climb to this Elental Star, I'd end up in such a state? Truly, ti is wasted and life is hard—so things are better left unsaid."
Watching his elder brother vent his frustrations with a pained expression after drinking, Yi Feng also felt a surge of emotion.
The path of cultivation is truly endless. You finally reach the peak of your Mortal Star, thinking you can step into a higher realm, only to find out you're still a small fry in the grand sche of things. No one could accept that easily.
After all, not everyone possesses an unyielding, almost perverse Dao Heart. Such a blow is simply too great; the heaven-and-earth difference in ntal disparity is not sothing that can be smoothed over in a short ti.
Seizing the mont as they clinked cups, Yi Feng could only offer words of comfort.
"Brother Xu, you shouldn't belittle yourself. Since we've already entered Frostwind Island, and resources here are abundant, if we cultivate diligently and endure hardship, it's not impossible for us to make sothing of ourselves!"
Upon hearing this, Xu Qingyuan was taken aback for a mont. He put down his wine cup and nodded with a bitter smile.
"Make sothing of ourselves?"
"Brother Yi, you're thinking too simply. There are very few of us from Mortal Stars to begin with, and we're far inferior to the cultivators from Child Stars who are blessed with innate advantages in resources and background. Whether through individual effort or banding together for warmth, we can't possibly bridge the gap in status and hierarchy, let alone achieve the empty talk of 'making sothing of ourselves.'"
"So things can't be caught up to just through effort. There are simply too many geniuses from the Child Stars. A single mont of enlightennt for them is enough to negate ten thousand years of our struggle!"
"Not to ntion the peerless prodigies who can rank on the Heaven Roll, even the talents fortunate enough to be honored on the Earth Roll are far beyond our comparison."
After venting for a long ti, pouring out the bitterness in his heart, Yi Feng listened with growing curiosity.
"Heaven Roll?"
Xu Qingyuan nodded gravely, gazing into the sea of clouds outside the window.
"The so-called Heaven Roll is the strongest ranking list established by Frostwind Island. Those listed possess world-shaking talent and are destined to be showered with endless resources. The Earth Roll is slightly inferior, but the treatnt is still far beyond our imagination!"
"Think about it, those Child Star geniuses already have a terrifying starting point, and on top of that, they have such resource support. How can we compare?"
"Although being able to enter Frostwind Island is a rare opportunity for the likes of us, the various disparities reality brings are nothing short of torture for us!"
A mouthful of strong liquor went down, and Xu Qingyuan's eyes revealed a look of unwillingness!
Following his gaze across the sea of clouds, at the center of the star-scattered islands stood a towering statue thousands of feet tall. Seeing it filled this elder brother's eyes with yearning and ignited a flicker of fighting spirit!
"Brother Yi, look."
"That statue is of the legendary peerless mighty one who founded Frostwind Island. Tales concerning this ancient mighty one abound and are still widely circulated to this day."
"This lord established Frostwind Island, supporting countless cultivators with his own power, resisting demonic invasions and safeguarding the stability of the human race. He is the true, unparalleled mighty one of his generation!"
"If not for the inspiration from the legends of this mighty one, I'm afraid my Dao Heart would have long been shaken by bullying. I'm not afraid of you laughing, Brother Yi, but if one day I could possess even one-tenth of the bearing of this mighty one, it would be enough to satisfy my entire life!"
After sharing feelings and talking for a long ti, Elder Brother Xu finally had a flushed face.
Yi Feng listened with deep feeling and gained a better understanding of the profoundly deep-rooted Frostwind Island. After seeing this elder brother off, he lay on his soft couch in contemplation, his face full of anticipation.
Frostwind Island was established to select elites to fight against the demonic race. There were definitely many dangerous encounters to be had here.
This place... he probably ca to the right place. There would be plenty of opportunities to seek death in the future.
The night passed without incident.
Another day dawned, its morning light shining everywhere.
Between the myriad of immortal islands and cave mansions, many figures shuttled about, looking around.
Among them was a man with a face like fine jade, dressed in exquisite robes, accompanied by a charming immortal maiden. His speech was refined, and several figures followed closely behind him, all wearing looks of deep respect.
"Junior Sister, rest assured."
"Our families have been close for generations. This trivial matter of finding a cave mansion, this young master will definitely handle it properly for you. No matter which immortal island you fancy, just point your jade-like finger, and I will surely make your wish co true."
His confident, smiling words of grace imdiately prompted the immortal maiden to bow in thanks.
"Thank you, Senior Brother An."
Her graceful bow made her already slender figure appear even more enchanting. Seeing this, the young master's lips curled slightly, and he made a domineering promise on the spot.
"Junior Sister, there's no need for courtesy."
"Such a small matter is but a casual word for . Just make your choice, without any hesitation whatsoever."
Hearing this, the woman's eyes shone with admiration, and she imdiately nodded, looking around.
After quietly gazing into the sky for so ti, a brilliant light finally appeared in her beautiful eyes as she pointed into the distance.
"Senior Brother An, I find this immortal manor over there to be exceptionally elegant..."
Following her jade-like finger, he saw the inscription bearing the words "Sunset Heaven Manor." A shadow flickered in An Shixuan's eyes, but it was instantly covered by a smile as he responded.
"Indeed, Junior Sister has remarkable taste."
"This Sunset Heaven Manor has abundant resources and dense spiritual energy. The cave mansion itself was personally crafted by a grandmaster. Long-term residence within it can lead to insights into the Great Dao, far surpassing the surrounding immortal manors."
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