Jun Xiaoyao and Mu Yuehan began their journey from the sixth checkpoint of the Imperial Road, Sword Gate Pass, continuing along the ancient starry path.

Along the way, Mu Yuehan finally got to witness Jun Xiaoyao's ferocity firsthand.

Any threats they encountered—space pirates, other prodigies, various dangerous territories, and so on.

Jun Xiaoyao practically swept them all aside with one hand.

No obstacle could impede his forward progress.

Even when they encountered some powerful prodigies who wanted to challenge him, Jun Xiaoyao almost always eliminated them with a single move, never needing a second one.

This filled Mu Yuehan with admiration.

She recalled Ye Guchen, the reincarnated Sword Demon who ranked first on the Desolate Heaven Sacred Rankings.

She had heard that he too, when facing enemies, only ever struck once with his sword.

These two men, one who only used one sword strike, the other who only used one move.

If they were to clash, what an intense confrontation it would be, and who would emerge victorious?

Mu Yuehan suddenly became curious.

With Jun Xiaoyao present, they faced absolutely no obstacles.

Mu Yuehan even brought out a starship that could traverse the void, moving at extreme speeds.

But even so, the two of them, piloting the starship, spent almost half a year before finally approaching the ninth checkpoint of the Imperial Road.

This checkpoint was called Jade Gate Pass.

However, Jun Xiaoyao and Mu Yuehan did not plan to enter Jade Gate Pass.

Instead, they headed directly to the boundless, desolate space beyond the Jade Gate Pass.

Because the Kun Peng Nest was located in a sea of stars.

At the same time.

Outside Jade Gate Pass, a million miles into the void.

A vast sea of stars stretched out.

Looking out, it was even broader than some of the vast oceans in the Immortal Realm.

Stars floated within it, like reefs in an ocean.

A person standing before this sea of stars would hardly be larger than a grain of sand.

Originally, this sea of stars was a dangerous place.

If one carelessly entered it, not only might they lose their way, but they could also be caught in various vortices, remnant formations, or spatial rifts, leading to their demise.

However, recently, this normally desolate star sea had become extremely lively.

At every moment, prodigies were gathering here.

Outside the entire star sea, roughly speaking, at least a thousand prodigies had gathered.

Those who could reach the ninth checkpoint of the Imperial Road were all exceptional talents, each with considerable skills.

At this moment, the gazes of all the Imperial Road prodigies were fixed hotly on the depths of the star sea.

Vaguely visible was an ancient, primordial black nest located in the deepest part of the star sea.

This black nest was incredibly magnificent, like an ancient demonic mountain, emanating a primitive aura.

This was the Kun Peng Nest.

However, at present, the Kun Peng Nest was in a closed state.

One could faintly see cracks spreading across the surface of the Kun Peng Nest.

Within the star sea, meteorites occasionally moved, striking the surface of the Kun Peng Nest, causing the cracks to widen slightly.

"It seems that before long, this Kun Peng Nest should open," many prodigies thought excitedly.

This was a rare great opportunity.

"What do you think is inside? Ancient sacred weapons, supreme artifacts, immortal sacred pills, or the true blood of the Kun Peng?" some prodigies asked excitedly.

"I just hope to obtain the Kun Peng's great divine technique. That way, I'll have a better chance of reaching the end of the Imperial Road and stepping onto the ultimate ancient path."

Many prodigies were discussing enthusiastically, though many also had wary looks in their eyes.

Despite the currently peaceful atmosphere.

Once the Kun Peng Nest cracked open, it would be a bloody conquest.

After all, there were only so many opportunities, not enough for everyone.

At this moment, many prodigies suddenly heard the sound of waves.

Some looked toward the distant space and saw a great wave surging forward.

This was incredible.

Despite being in the cosmic void, there were waves surging.

"Could it be that... that person has arrived..."

Some prodigies immediately thought of that famous figure from the Desolate Heaven Sacred Rankings.

The Sea God's Third Prince!

He was a minor powerhouse, born in the Sea King Ancient Star Domain.

Although he came from an ancient star domain, his talent was extremely exceptional, no weaker than the heirs of immortal forces from the Desolate Heaven Immortal Realm.

It was rumored that he possessed an extremely ancient Sea God bloodline, dominating the Sacred Rankings, with no one daring to provoke him.

On top of the great waves, two figures with extraordinary auras appeared.

One had skin covered with fish-like scales.

The other had tentacle-like magical power ribbons swirling behind him.

"So it's not the Sea God's Third Prince, but his two followers, the Marquis of Overturning Rivers and the Marquis of Stirring Seas," some prodigies said.

The youth with fish scales covering his skin was the Marquis of Overturning Rivers.

His gaze coldly swept across the surroundings as he said, "This Kun Peng divine technique is extremely important to the prince. We must obtain it."

"Naturally, if the Third Prince obtains the Kun Peng divine technique, it will definitely be like adding wings to a tiger. He might even be able to cultivate a second strand of immortal energy," the Marquis of Stirring Seas said.

The Kun Peng Nest had attracted not only the Sea God's Third Prince.

From another direction came the sound of wind breaking, with dazzling golden light as a golden-winged great peng bird soared through the sky.

The golden-winged great peng bird flashed with light and transformed into human form—handsome and majestic, with golden hair flowing down, his eyes emitting a gaze as sharp as heavenly blades.

If Jun Xiaoyao were here, he would certainly recognize this old acquaintance, the Golden-Winged Little Peng King.

"It's the Golden-Winged Little Peng King, he's here too!" Many prodigies showed wary expressions.

The Golden-Winged Little Peng King was considered a rather unfortunate prodigy.

He had been repeatedly defeated by Jun Xiaoyao, to the point where at the Ancient Immortal Lake, the Golden-Winged Little Peng King fled directly upon seeing Jun Xiaoyao, without even showing any fighting spirit.

However, after hearing about Jun Xiaoyao's fall in the Bronze Immortal Palace, the Golden-Winged Little Peng King felt relieved, as if a shadow had been lifted.

His heart regained its resolve, his condition became especially good, and he felt that his invincible self had returned.

"The darkness has passed, I must focus on the future. Once I obtain the Kun Peng divine technique, I will definitely be able to challenge for a position in the top ten of the Desolate Heaven Sacred Rankings!"

The Golden-Winged Little Peng King's eyes radiated confident light.

Jun Xiaoyao's era had passed.

Only living prodigies had the right to talk about the future.

"The Golden-Winged Little Peng King's true form is a golden-winged great peng. If he obtains the Kun Peng divine technique, it will definitely be like adding wings to a tiger," some prodigies' eyes flashed with dark light.

They did not want another powerful prodigy to emerge on the Imperial Road.

"The resources of this Kun Peng Nest belong to the Buddhist Son!"

At this moment, a female voice rang out.

In the distant space, nine-colored divine light flickered.

A beautiful woman wearing a sapphire blue peacock dress crossed the void, with divine light shaking around her body, emanating a powerful aura.

"It's Kong Xuan, the follower of the Jade Buddhist Son!" Many Imperial Road prodigies showed wary expressions.

The Jade Buddhist Son was one of the people on the Imperial Road who could not be provoked.

Seeing Kong Xuan arrive, the Golden-Winged Little Peng King's eyes flashed with light, but upon hearing her words, his expression turned displeased.

He frowned slightly and said, "Kong Xuan, what kind of love potion did that Jade Buddhist Son give you that makes you so loyal to him?"

There was even a hint of jealousy in his tone.

The Golden-Winged Great Peng tribe and the Peacock Great Bright King's lineage had been on good terms for generations.

The Golden-Winged Little Peng King also knew Kong Xuan.

In fact, he even had some feelings for her.

Unfortunately, Kong Xuan was completely a fanatical follower of the Jade Buddhist Son, which made the Golden-Winged Little Peng King harbor great hostility toward that Jade Buddhist Son.

"The power of the Buddhist Son is beyond your understanding," Kong Xuan looked at the Golden-Winged Little Peng King, with contempt in her beautiful eyes.

"You..." The Golden-Winged Little Peng King's brow darkened.

"Hmph, once I obtain the Kun Peng divine technique and enhance my cultivation, I will definitely go challenge this so-called Jade Buddhist Son!" the Golden-Winged Little Peng King coldly snorted.

"The Buddhist Son is invincible, you have no chance," Kong Xuan shook her head.

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