Chapter 1008: A World Of Difference

At that moment, both men stopped in their tracks simultaneously.

Looking up, they saw that the Star River Corridor had forked into two paths, one to the left and one to the right. It seemed like a choice had to be made, and it also presented an opportunity.

Yi Feng spoke decisively.

"Old man, I've never been here before. The right path looks more dazzling, and the scenery seems better. I'll go scout it out first."

Although Yi Feng didn't know much about the Ancient Return Corridor, he had some judgment. From what he had heard, he knew that many powerful figures had fallen here. Except for the dim starlight at the entrance, the deeper one went, the more radiant it became.

The right path was clearly brighter, so it should lead further in!

Ha!

This kid really knows how to read my mind.

I was just thinking about how to shake him off.

Hearing Yi Feng's words, Fu Nantian was delighted.

But he kept a straight face and pretended to hesitate. "Hmm, since you want to check it out, go ahead. I'll take the left path for a look. But remember, don't go too deep. The corridor is full of mazes, so be careful."

His seemingly caring reminder was just for show. Fu Nantian had heard that once you passed the Star Sea intersection, you officially entered the Ancient Return Corridor.

Once you stepped in, you might encounter mazes, and it would be difficult for ordinary cultivators to turn back!

His words were a ploy to pique Yi Feng's curiosity, hoping he would venture deeper and run into danger.

At the same time, it gave him an excuse.

When Yi Feng was in a life-and-death crisis, he would leisurely appear, teaching the young man a lesson about the vastness of the world. Yi Feng would be grateful and in awe, unable to blame him.

Even if someone questioned his disappearance later, he could say he was also trapped in the left path's maze. It was a flawless plan.

Watching Yi Feng eagerly step onto the starry path, Fu Nantian smiled in anticipation and immediately dashed into the left path.

Fu Nantian thought he was being clever, but he had no idea of the truth.

On the right path.

Yi Feng had already started running at full speed, his legs moving so fast they seemed to spark. He was even more frantic than Fu Nantian, his face filled with excitement and joy, not a trace of nervousness. He looked more like a dream-chasing youth!

Only when he looked back and saw no one did Yi Feng let out a long sigh of relief.

"Phew..."

"Finally shook off that old man!"

With a relieved smile, Yi Feng boldly strode forward.

He had made up his mind. He would walk this starry path to the end, determined to encounter all the dangers and perils. Whether it was the remnants of powerful beings or terrifying mazes, he wouldn't miss a single one!

This time, he had to die here.

If...

If he failed to die again and ran into the old man later, he would just say he got lost in the maze.

Everything was perfectly planned.

Without any further hesitation, Yi Feng marched into the Ancient Return Corridor!

The further he went, the denser the starlight became. The corridor seemed to be filled with an extraordinary power, brushing past him like a gentle breeze. It was unlike any place he had been before, making him feel increasingly excited.

Especially when he saw the mysterious starry path emitting an enigmatic glow, growing deeper as he advanced, Yi Feng was even more thrilled.

But as he continued, he encountered no dangers.

Finally, he came across a seemingly dark stretch of the path, but when he stepped on it, nothing happened. It looked intimidating but was all show.

After searching carefully, he still found no powerful remnants.

Gradually, Yi Feng began to feel uneasy. His excitement waned, and he shifted from leisurely sightseeing to urgently searching for danger.

His sole focus was finding any and all hazards.

Outside the corridor, the starry sea flew by, its breathtaking beauty hiding terrifying power. Even a saint would be awestruck by such a sight.

But Yi Feng had long lost his sense of wonder. As he walked, he tapped and prodded every inch of the Ancient Return Corridor, yet found nothing particularly dangerous.

Finally, after chasing a shadow that slipped away, Yi Feng cursed in frustration.

"What kind of place is this? It looks impressive, with all these legends, but all you can do is look at the scenery. Where are the mazes? The terrifying remnants?!"

His voice echoed, but the endless starry path gave no response.

It was eerily empty, with only the occasional meteor streaking by outside the corridor, unchanged for millennia, as if the place had been abandoned.

Yi Feng grew even more frustrated.

With a determined look, he broke into a sprint, heading straight for the end of the path in his sight. He wouldn't stop until he found danger!

In the vast starry corridor, a man raced like the wind, his path clear and unobstructed. The stars seemed to part for him, and countless shadows hid in the corners, trembling...

In contrast.

The left path of the Ancient Return Corridor was a completely different scene.

Since entering the corridor, Fu Nantian had been on high alert, spreading his spiritual sense as far as he could, though it only reached a hundred feet—the limit of his cultivation.

He moved forward step by step, steady and composed.

His demeanor was a far cry from his earlier haste. Every move exuded the grace of a master, with not a hint of carelessness!

His cultivation was already formidable, having reached the fifth level of the Saint Realm. Without such strength, Fu Nantian wouldn't have dared to bring Yi Feng into the Ancient Return Corridor.

This absolute power gave him confidence and the arrogance to look down on all things.

However, even with his caution, Fu Nantian felt considerable pressure. The few remnants he had encountered were unnervingly powerful.

From what he knew, the deeper one went into the Ancient Return Corridor, the more dangerous it became.

Conversely, the early parts should only touch the fringes of the ancient battlefield, and encountering powerful remnants was rare. Even if one did, remnants with the aura of a Saint were already uncommon.

"This is strange..."

Recalling the second-level Saint remnant he had just destroyed, Fu Nantian felt increasingly puzzled.

Such beings shouldn't appear so early. They should only be encountered halfway in. Otherwise, the common knowledge about Saints entering the Ancient Return Corridor would be a huge joke.

The discrepancy between what he saw and what he knew made him wonder if the corridor had undergone some change.

As he moved forward with growing unease, Fu Nantian's expression became more serious.

A sense of doubt crept into his heart. Though he didn't know what had caused such a drastic change in the corridor, he was starting to regret coming.

Not just for his own pride, but also for Yi Feng's safety.

Losing face was one thing, but if they encountered an overwhelmingly powerful remnant, even he might not be able to protect himself, let alone his future disciple.

The Ancient Return Corridor today was far more terrifying than the rumors suggested. If they continued, even someone like him would need to be extremely cautious!

As he pondered and moved forward, Fu Nantian suddenly stopped.

His expression turned grave, and a glow lit up in his hand as he unleashed his formidable Dao power.

"Just when I feared the worst..."

Ahead, a remnant slowly floated toward him. Though it appeared weak, it radiated a presence no less powerful than his own, even carrying a clear sense of killing intent and anger!

Before they even clashed, the collision of their Dao powers caused the surrounding starlight to scatter!

Boom!!!

The shockwave reverberated!

Fu Nantian felt immense pressure and glared coldly at the remnant.

"Your cultivation in life was remarkable. It's a pity you fell in the starry sea, but we have no enmity. Why are you so aggressive?"

Fu Nantian was baffled. Why would such a powerful remnant appear so early in the corridor?

He hadn't gone deep, nor had he tried to seize any treasures.

Feeling the remnant's anger and killing intent, it seemed especially ferocious, as if ten thousand years hadn't dulled its rage but instead intensified it.

Fu Nantian felt the situation was bizarre, but he was already in too deep.

As soon as he finished speaking, the remnant launched a frenzied attack, even unleashing its innate divine ability. Countless hundred-foot boulders shot toward him like a dense rain!

Seeing the boulders imbued with Dao power, Fu Nantian didn't dare to underestimate them.

He also activated his innate divine ability, forming a hand seal and shouting,

"Eye of the Universe!"

With a thunderous roar, Fu Nantian's cloudy eyes erupted with a dazzling golden light, carrying terrifying Dao power that turned the boulders to dust!

This was the innate divine ability of a Saint beyond the ordinary, closely tied to one's cultivation and comprehension of the Dao. Awakening such an ability signified a realm-shaking power!

The collision of golden light and the boulder torrent created a terrifying spectacle. Even an ordinary Saint present would be severely injured by the aftermath.

When high-level Saints used their divine abilities, it was a life-or-death situation.

Though Fu Nantian's cultivation was formidable, bolstered by his flesh and soul, the remnant was horrifyingly powerful. Despite being a mere shadow, its cultivation was staggering, and its Dao power seemed endless!

After only a few moments of confrontation, Fu Nantian was forced back by the boulders.

The endless barrage of boulders filled the thousand-foot-wide starry corridor, pinning him down!

Seeing the remnant, weak as it was, still able to muster Dao power, Fu Nantian felt the vast gap between them. He truly understood how powerful ancient cultivators were.

Ten thousand years had passed, and today's cultivators couldn't compare.

As the remnant slowly floated closer, Fu Nantian, though baffled by this misfortune, felt only despair. It was as if he had reached the end of his immortal path...

Just then.

A figure wielding a blade rushed over, darting past the pile of boulders. Fu Nantian could only catch a glimpse of the figure, but it seemed familiar.

Fu Nantian didn't have time to think.

He only knew a savior had arrived. With all his strength, he sent a spiritual message.

"Fellow Daoist! That remnant is on its last legs. One more strike, just one more!"

Tensely watching, the swift figure caught his eye and heart. In the blink of an eye, the figure was in front of the remnant, raising the blade and slashing down with a roar.

"Damn!"

The crude exclamation seemed out of place, but it carried boundless anger and an indescribable sense of release!

Watching the remnant disintegrate into dust under the blade's light, Fu Nantian let out a long sigh of relief. He was also filled with awe at the day's strange events.

Just as he was about to send a message of thanks, the figure slowly turned around, his face filled with resentment.

Seeing the familiar face now twisted in anger, Fu Nantian was stunned.

"It's you?!"

The newcomer was none other than Yi Feng.