Across the boundless plains, a lone figure swept forward at lightning speed. It was none other than Chen Fan.

Although the Immortal Conferral Ancient Realm was expansive, countless years of exploration had carved out havens amidst its dangers. Enormous cities rose one after another, serving as places of rest, trade, and survival for those within.

But permanence did not exist here. The names of these cities shifted constantly, tied not to history but to power.

The map in Chen Fans hands marked the city ahead as Taifeng City, yet whether it still bore that name was uncertain. Here, a citys name changed with its ruler. Whoever seized it by force claimed the right to rename it.

Over a decade ago, Taifeng City was occupied by a peerless pride of heaven by the name of Jiang Taifeng. Whether he still reigned or had long since been defeated and replaced, Chen Fan had no way of knowing.

After all, the Immortal Conferral Ancient Realm was an open realm. As long as an Immortal King realm expert acted as a guide, people could be sent in. There was no time limit. One could remain indefinitely, venturing as deep as they dared.

Every year, new prodigies entered to chase fortunes and uncover hidden legacies, so many that no one could say how vast the current number of inhabitants truly was. It was a land of treasures, yes, but also a merciless trial ground.

Here, status meant nothing. Even the descendant of a Sage could be struck down like any other. Every day, countless lives were claimed, for only strength spoke the final word.

Within the ancient realm, the wills of Immortal Kings and Immortal Emperors, or even Sages, were completely useless. Anything that exceeded the realms allowed limit of power would be crushed outright by the rules of this world.

This way, things were absolutely fair.

Most who entered the ancient realm carried extraordinary backgrounds. So, while not all had the immortal wills of Immortal Kings and Immortal Emperors protecting them, at least half did.

The wills could not intervene in a crisis here. If they were triggered at every brush with death, the Immortal Conferral Ancient Realm would lose its meaning entirely.

Chen Fan flew for another half an hour. The outline of Taifeng City finally came into view. Occasionally, prides of heaven emerged from its gates, each one radiating an imposing aura.

Eclipse City! Chen Fan looked at the characters of the powerful words above the city gates and couldnt help but smile, What an arrogant name. 1

Hmm?

Several figures passing by caught his words. Their gazes cut toward him, sharp and assessing. Each one carried an extraordinary bearing, their strength unmistakable.

The leader was dressed in a golden outfit along with a silk scarf, a jade crown, and had a feathered fan in hand, looking exceptionally suave. He looked at Chen Fan and asked, You just entered the Immortal Conferral Ancient Realm?

Yes. Chen Fan nodded.

Would you like to join our Eclipse Alliance? asked the person with a smile.

Chen Fan shook his head and said, No, thank you. I just arrived. Ill observe for a while.

Oh? The youth chuckled and said casually, Then hand over all your storage rings.

The surrounding figures broke into knowing smiles. Chen Fan instantly recalled the proud womans earlier look of disdain, and now he understood. This gathering place of heavens chosen was no sanctuary. For those of mediocre talent, it was nothing less than a hunting ground.

Chen Fan sized up the five people before him. The prodigy wearing a jade crown had reached the peak Void Immortal level. Judging by his aura, he was at Mo Xues level at the very least.

As for the others, three of them were peak Void Immortals, and one was a late-stage Void Immortal. Their proud bearing and the youths earlier words made it clear that they were all members of the Eclipse Alliance.

Because I dont want to join the Eclipse Alliance? Chen Fan asked.

Since youre not a friend, youre a stranger. Youre new here, so you may not be familiar with the rules of the Immortal Conferral Ancient Realm. Here, confrontation is survival, otherwise, how would we grow stronger? Think of this as your first lesson and tuition fee.

Indeed, robbery was nothing unusual here. Everyone who entered carried fortunes with them, their backgrounds impressive. Losing ones treasures was often the price of inexperience.

Chen Fan pointed at the people coming and going and said, Oh? I see plenty of people who arent your friends. Why arent you robbing them?

Because youre weak, answered the youth, still smiling, as though stating a simple fact.

Chen Fan nodded understandingly and said, I see. But weak or not, I wont hand over my storage ring.

With that, he turned as if to leave.

Where do you think youre going? The jade crown youth smiled and attacked Chen Fan. Their auras instantly erupted.

Dazzling white light blossomed from the jade crown youth, like countless golden wheels were spinning, giving off an unbreakable impression.

Stay here.

A golden spear appeared in the jade crown youths hand, thrusting forward.

At once, the golden wheels shot out in streams of radiant light, tearing through the air like lightning that split space itself.

The other four also released powerful auras and pressed toward Chen Fan.

Chen Fans gaze turned fierce in an instant. A powerful aura surged into the clouds. Golden light flowed around him with a blinding luster. He suddenly turned around and rushed at the five of them. He streaked through the void like a bolt of golden lightning.

So fast!

The jade-crowned youths face stiffened, his eyes widening as Chen Fan appeared before him in the blink of an eye. Too fast. He couldnt react. A massive hand, vast as a sky-supporting pillar, reached out and clamped toward the youth.

Shatter! The jade-crowned youth roared, thrusting his golden spear with desperate force, hoping to pierce the colossal hand to pieces.

But Chen Fans palm shimmered with flowing golden light, swirling like a whirlpool of power. With a single strike, he knocked the spear from the youths grasp. The weapon spun away, useless. His hand continued forward, as natural as reaching into a pouch, before closing firmly around the youths neck.

His berserk aura faded in an instant.

Chen Fan held the youths neck, looking at him indifferently, and said coldly, Why do this? Did you think I was an easy target just because of my low cultivation level? Have you not heard of the saying to play the pig to eat the tiger? I may not be pretending to be a pig, but Im a genuine ferocious tiger.

You…

The other four halted abruptly, their expressions twisting in shock. They looked at Chen Fan coldly, shouting, Brat, quickly let him go!

Although captured, the jade crown youth didnt show too much of a change in expression and said, Fights and robberies between prides of heaven in the Immortal Conferral Ancient Realm are common. Even though youre new here, Im sure you can understand that. You subdued me in a single move, so youre strong. You may go.

Youre right. Seizing others treasures is a common occurrence. Chen Fan smiled and said, You tried to seize my storage ring, and now that I have you subdued, you want me to leave?

What do you want? The jade crown youth smiled coldly.

Hand over all the storage rings on you.

1. The characters for the citys name is , Gai Tian Cheng. It means overshadowing the heavens. But we also find out later that the persons surname is Gai, so it could mean Gais world, or city where Gai is heaven itself.