Chapter 1059: The Snail Knight

As soon as Yi Feng stepped out of the dark rift, he indeed saw a group of demons.

Before he could even make a move, the demons scattered and fled in all directions.

Only a single tree remained, trembling and about to turn and run as well.

This wouldn't do!

Before the tree could take a single step, Yi Feng reached out and grabbed one of its branches.

"Come back here!"

The tree demon, known as the Tree Sage, winced in pain as its branch was yanked. In the face of a life-and-death crisis, a mere branch was insignificant. With a fierce look in its eyes, it tried to continue its desperate escape, but it couldn't move an inch!

Despite being held by just one branch, its entire body was immobilized.

No matter how much it struggled, it felt as if it were being sucked in place, unable to take even a single step forward.

Those hands seemed to have descended from the heavens, trapping it completely!

"Whoosh..."

A chilling sensation spread through its entire body.

It was as if winter had arrived!

The Tree Sage stiffened, trembling as it turned its gaze back.

The human figure exuded a terrifying aura, his smile appearing vicious and his eyes filled with an unyielding killing intent.

This terrifying presence was far more frightening than even the demon generals, perhaps a thousand times more so.

Once encountered, there was no hope of escaping death!

The bark of the Tree Sage instantly cracked, its leaves turning yellow from fear.

"I... I'm just a small tree..."

Before it could finish speaking, a cold blade light came slashing toward it!

"Crunch!"

With a clean and swift strike, the Tree Sage was split in two.

The entire process was as simple and effortless as chopping firewood.

The crisp sound echoed through the starry sky, and the demons in the distance fled even faster, disappearing into the void. The terrifying atmosphere continued to spread, accompanied by howls of despair.

The scene looked like a chaotic scramble of chickens and ducks.

Yi Feng raised his eyes and looked into the distance, his gaze sharp.

"Clearly, you're all demons, yet you try to deceive me by pretending to be a tree!"

"Stepping out of that gate, I was bound to encounter many demons. This time, I'm going to strike it rich. Not a single experience point is getting away!"

In an instant, Yi Feng raised his large cleaver and gave chase.

He cut through the demons like slicing vegetables, continuously harvesting experience points.

After a few strikes, a group of skeleton monsters turned into scattered bones, and he nearly leveled up!

Some of the larger ants were particularly fast, so Yi Feng summoned his snail mount, transforming into a starry cavalryman as he galloped after them. The immersive monster-slaying experience was exhilarating!

The demons fled in all directions, their howls echoing through the void.

After a full hour.

Yi Feng could no longer find a single moving target. Satisfied, he sheathed his cleaver.

After cutting down three waves of monsters, he had leveled up again.

"This trip wasn't in vain."

"From now on, I won't overthink things. I'll just charge forward. It's even simpler than playing online games in my past life. Just keep fighting."

Feeling pleased, Yi Feng looked around, his entire body filled with satisfaction.

Standing quietly in the starry sea, he gazed into the distance.

The dark void receded, and the surroundings were illuminated by starlight. His expression revealed a sense of longing.

The vast universe was endless.

The starry sea was filled with countless planets of varying sizes, shining like gemstones in the infinite space. Some massive celestial bodies drifted nearby.

Countless planets moved in orderly orbits, governed by the laws of the heavens.

Even from a distance, Yi Feng was captivated by the magnificent and dazzling starry sea.

The once-glorious Ancient Corridor now seemed like nothing more than a faintly glowing line in this sea of stars, utterly insignificant.

Standing alone in the starry sea, every planet he saw appeared as a colossal entity, each teeming with billions of living beings. He couldn't help but feel a deep sense of awe.

In the infinite universe, Yi Feng felt incredibly small.

The sea of stars stretched endlessly, a magnificent and mysterious ocean of light flowing toward the unknown depths of the universe.

Everything was filled with novelty, and anyone who witnessed it would find it hard to remain calm.

Yi Feng's face was filled with astonishment.

"There's no end in sight. Truly, there's always a higher sky beyond the sky."

"This world must be home to even stronger and more terrifying beings. My current level of strength isn't weak, but I'm definitely not among the top ranks!"

After gazing into the distance for a long time, Yi Feng sighed with clarity.

During this period, he hadn't encountered any real danger or seen any truly powerful beings, but he was well aware that the planet he came from, Cloud Star, was like a frog at the bottom of a well. It couldn't compare to the truly powerful planets out there.

Thinking of this, Yi Feng's eyes shone with even greater anticipation.

He shifted his gaze from the endless starry sea to the nearest planet.

The planet was not far from the other end of the Ancient Corridor. From a distance, it emitted a faint glow, both beautiful and alluring.

At a glance, it seemed far more vibrant and full of life than the dim Cloud Star, suggesting it was much more advanced.

This must be "Lan Star."

Yi Feng nodded, already making plans.

"If I want to go to Lan Star, I'll have to wait for them to notify me and go through the proper procedures. Who knows how long that would take? I might as well sneak over and take a look..."

Time was of the essence, and he couldn't wait any longer.

The more he looked, the more his heart itched, as if countless powerful beings were beckoning to him!

Unable to hold back any longer, Yi Feng mounted his snail and gave the command with great enthusiasm!

"Let's go! Our target is the nearest planet!"

"Don't go too fast. I want to enjoy the scenery."

A streak of light shot through the starry sea as the Snail Knight fearlessly charged forward!

...

In the distant starry sea.

A massive flying ship was steadily speeding forward. Though it appeared to move slowly, with the surrounding starry sea seemingly unmoving, it was actually traveling millions of miles in an instant, far surpassing the speed of a saint's divine abilities.

In the boundless universe, any speed was hard to perceive. Even a hundred-foot-long magical flying ship moving at full speed was like a tiny leaf floating on a vast ocean.

At the bow of the ship.

Several people stood quietly, gazing into the distance with solemn expressions.

A woman in a light yellow dress turned to look at the group, her clear eyes filled with worry.

"Uncle Song, fellow disciples."

"This mission is of great importance. I ask that you all give it your all and do your best to hunt down the demons. I offer my deepest gratitude in advance."

With that, the woman bowed slightly, her expression sincere.

The others returned the gesture.

The elderly man at the forefront, dressed in Taoist robes, nodded solemnly.

"Rest assured, niece. This demon hunt is crucial for your position as a direct disciple of the Cangyun Heavenly Palace. Your father and I are old friends, and I won't stand idly by and let this opportunity to inherit the Heavenly Palace fall into Fu Haotian's hands."

The elderly man spoke with noble integrity, and the others echoed their admiration.

"Elder Song's righteous actions are truly admirable!"

"We will do our utmost to help Senior Sister Zhongli win the direct disciple competition!"

"Elder Song is absolutely right. We cannot stand by and let Fu Haotian become the future master of the Heavenly Palace!"

Encouraged by their responses, Zhongli Meng's eyes sparkled with determination.

"Thank you, Uncle Song, and all my fellow disciples for your righteous assistance. I am deeply grateful."

Pointing to a distant planet, her voice carried a hint of confidence.

"Everyone, look."

"That small planet in the distance is our target. It's called Shui Han Star. It's named so because it's perpetually covered in ice."

"I've already gathered information. Shui Han Star is a temporary refuge for some demons, so we're bound to encounter many of them. Of course, it will also be extremely dangerous."

With that, Zhongli Meng looked at everyone seriously.

"This journey to Shui Han Star will be far more perilous than before. If anyone wishes to withdraw, I completely understand. We still have some time before we arrive, so please think carefully."

Her words were sincere and considerate, showing that despite being a woman, she possessed extraordinary righteousness. This contemporary senior disciple of the Cangyun Heavenly Palace was indeed a promising talent.

The elderly man nodded with satisfaction.

The others exchanged glances, their resolve growing stronger.

"Senior Sister Zhongli, please don't mention this again!"

Amidst the united voices, a man stepped forward and bowed.

"Junior Sister Zhongli, this mission is indeed dangerous, but how can we achieve great things without taking risks? To help you win this direct disciple competition, we are willing to risk our lives!"

"However, I've also heard that Fu Haotian has already paid a hefty price to enlist the help of numerous Heaven-tier experts. It seems they set off for Shui Han Star just yesterday!"

"With so many powerful experts assisting him, Fu Haotian can simply sit back and reap the rewards. He's practically guaranteed to win. Yet, the Heavenly Palace has raised no objections to this..."

As he spoke, the middle-aged man's expression grew complicated.

"Junior Sister Zhongli, to be blunt, this direct disciple competition might have already been decided behind the scenes."

His heavy words caused everyone's expressions to change.

The younger disciples immediately cursed, their faces filled with indignation.

"Bastard! Fu Haotian is using his family's influence to blatantly cheat!?"

"That scoundrel has always been shameless. He's a disgrace to our Heavenly Palace!"

"If someone like him inherits the Heavenly Palace, the future will be bleak."

"What can we do? How can we compete with a group of Heaven-tier experts?"

"Sigh..."

Amidst the angry curses, the elderly man's expression also turned grave.

After a round of frustrated discussions, everyone turned their attention to Zhongli Meng.

The seemingly delicate woman now furrowed her brows slightly.

After a moment of contemplation, she spoke with firm determination.

"Even so, I won't give up."

"Giving up without a fight isn't my style!"

Her gentle voice shocked everyone.

The slender and graceful figure before them exuded a level of determination and spirit far beyond their own. In that moment, they all saw her as the future master of the Heavenly Palace, the only worthy candidate!

Everyone exchanged silent nods, their eyes filled with resolve.

In this solemn and silent moment.

Suddenly, a streak of light shot past from the left side of the starry sea, moving far faster than the flying ship!