Chapter 185: Dark Domain Anomaly: Four Powers Converge, Ye Xingyun

"What is the Dark Domain?" Jun Xiaoyao asked.

He clearly did not understand the Star Continent as well as the Lord of Profound Heaven Sect.

The Lord of Profound Heaven Sect replied: "My Lord Divine Son, the Dark Domain is a forbidden zone of the Star Continent—a place of extreme strangeness and mystery."

"The Star Continent has no sun or moon, only countless stars—but the Dark Domain is utter darkness, where not even starlight can penetrate."

"The entire Dark Domain seems to swallow all light, which is precisely why it has become a forbidden zone of the Star Continent."

"I see." Jun Xiaoyao nodded, showing no surprise or shock.

Forbidden zones, sacred realms, immortal domains—there were too many.

A mere forbidden zone of the lower realm meant nothing to Jun Xiaoyao.

What he pondered was whether the Dark Domain held any star palace treasures left behind by Wuji Star Lord.

"You say the entire Dark Domain is pitch-black, yet recently strange light has emerged?" Jun Xiaoyao continued.

"Correct. That is precisely what makes it strange—and why it has caused such an uproar," said the Lord of Profound Heaven Sect.

"Then I understand. Tomorrow, I shall go to the Dark Domain," Jun Xiaoyao decided.

Upon hearing Jun Xiaoyao's words, the Lord of Profound Heaven Sect's eyelid twitched.

To be honest, the Dark Domain was indeed strange, even possessing unique field restrictions—he himself had never entered it.

But remembering Jun Xiaoyao's identity and power, he swallowed his words of warning.

In the lower realm, what forbidden zone could threaten the Jun family's Divine Son?

Just as the Dark Domain showed anomalies,

the entire Star Continent began to stir.

Disciples and prodigies from all factions rushed toward the Dark Domain, hoping to seize some opportunity.

"So many major events have occurred one after another—chaos breeds heroes. I must claim this opportunity!"

Several fire birds streaked across the sky, carrying Zhao Lie and other cultivators of the Flame God Dao.

Flames burned in Zhao Lie's eyes.

After witnessing Jun Xiaoyao's power last time, Zhao Lie felt both fear and resentment.

He could not accept bowing down like this.

Even the Red Lotus Sect's Holy Maiden, Chu Hongyi, had fallen under the charm of that immortal realm Divine Son.

Someone with similar emotions was the Star Holy Son of the Falling Star Pavilion.

He too believed this Dark Domain was an opportunity.

If he could seize it, perhaps he could catch up to the pace of the immortal realm prodigies.

The Red Lotus Sect also headed toward the Dark Domain.

"I wonder if that Jun family Divine Son will come?" Chu Hongyi's phoenix-like eyes shimmered with a trace of hope.

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The Dark Domain lay in the far north of the Star Continent, within a desolate wasteland rarely trodden by mortals.

Originally, it had been a lifeless place.

But in recent days, the sound of rushing wind echoed constantly, as various floating airships and flying ancient beasts brought wave after wave of cultivators.

Tongtian Tower, Blood Feather Sect, Heaven Net Valley…

The top factions of the Star Continent had all converged.

Nearby, fire birds flapped their wings, floating star barges crossed the sky, and a group rode upon crimson lotus thrones.

"It's the Flame God Dao, Falling Star Pavilion, and Red Lotus Sect!" someone whispered.

These few factions were, aside from the Profound Heaven Sect, among the strongest.

"Zhao Lie, Chu Hongyi—you've come to join the fray too," said the Star Holy Son with a wry smile.

"The Dark Domain has changed. Who knows if something precious has emerged? Aren't you tempted?" Zhao Lie said.

"I'm not tempted at all—I came solely to see if the Jun family Divine Son will arrive," Chu Hongyi smiled, lips parted, radiating allure.

Hearing this, Zhao Lie's gaze darkened further.

"Enough. No one knows what dangers or opportunities lie within the Dark Domain—you must have a life to claim any fortune," said the Star Holy Son.

All three fell into brief silence.

They gazed at the Dark Domain—a pitch-black expanse that swallowed even light.

Yet within that profound darkness, a single point of light flickered faintly deep inside.

At a glance, it seemed distant, located at the very heart of the Dark Domain.

But the Dark Domain was a notorious forbidden zone of the Star Continent—few dared enter.

Worse still, the Dark Domain seemed to contain a unique field.

Those with too high a cultivation base could not take a single step forward.

Only cultivators below the Ninth Stage of Spirit Ascension could enter.

In other words, only those of the Divine Flame Realm could enter.

Around the Dark Domain now, a dense crowd had gathered.

Yet not a single person dared to be the first to step inside—they all waited for others to move.

Just as the situation reached a stalemate,

a lion's roar echoed from afar, as nine lions pulled a golden chariot forward.

"The Jun family Divine Son has arrived!"

The hearts of all present trembled.

Chu Hongyi immediately fixed her gaze upon him.

The Star Holy Son, Zhao Lie, and other prodigies wore grim expressions.

With Jun Xiaoyao present, if any opportunity truly emerged, it would not be theirs.

Not even a sip of broth would be left.

Jun Xiaoyao stepped out of the golden chariot, as detached as ever, clad in a peerless white robe.

He brought only Yi Yu with him—not even Su Ziqiong.

Before coming, Jun Xiaoyao had learned that the Dark Domain had unique field restrictions.

Even the Lord of Profound Heaven Sect and the Eastern Profound Ancestor could not enter—they could only wait outside.

Thus, on this journey, Jun Xiaoyao brought only the nine lions and Yi Yu.

Jun Xiaoyao scanned the crowd around him, sensing no unusual aura.

"Have they already arrived, hiding their aura with special means—or have they already entered the Dark Domain?" he mused.

The person he sought was naturally Mo Fan and Ye Xingyun.

Yet now, he saw no trace of them.

Jun Xiaoyao's gaze returned to the Dark Domain.

It was a domain of darkness, where not a single ray of light could penetrate.

Yet deep within, a point of light glimmered.

Because of the great distance, its details were indistinct.

"There is indeed a unique field—more like a filter and restriction."

"Perhaps Wuji Star Lord did not wish others to claim his treasures—or perhaps he waited for me to return and reclaim them!"

Jun Xiaoyao's eyes grew deep. After a moment's thought, he stepped forward directly.

Yi Yu and the nine lions followed closely beside him.

"The Jun family Divine Son has moved—he's actually entering the Dark Domain!"

"My goodness, that's the Dark Domain—the most mysterious forbidden zone on the entire continent—and the Jun family Divine Son just walked right in!"

Jun Xiaoyao's action sparked uproar among all present.

Many prodigies felt ashamed by comparison.

They dared not even be the first to step in, yet Jun Xiaoyao showed no hesitation.

This was the invincible mindset of a true champion.

With Jun Xiaoyao leading the way, the other prodigies gradually grew bolder.

The Star Holy Son, Zhao Lie, Chu Hongyi, and others followed one after another, stepping into the Dark Domain.

And just after Jun Xiaoyao and the others entered,

two figures appeared in the distance—Ye Xingyun and Mo Fan.

Both wore special cloaks that blocked all forms of surveillance.

"Jun Xiaoyao, this game is on my home ground—what do you have to fight me with?" Ye Xingyun smiled.

Had he not endured until now for this very moment?

Survive to the end, and become Emperor!