Chen Tian planned to search for those people tomorrow. His investigation for today would end here. Chen Tian did not want to be noticed. He could scan the entire city in one go, but that would cause too much fluctuation and easily alert the other party. Chen Tian did not yet know which world the other party's cultivators were from, nor their strength. He dared not alert them rashly, as they might escape, making it difficult for Chen Tian to find them again.
Night fell, quiet and still. It could be said that in the Dark Realm, every day was night, as it was perpetually shrouded in darkness, with no sunlight ever appearing. Even so, countless cultivators gathered here, drawn by the opportunities and treasures that were tantalizing. Chen Tian lay on his bed, contemplating the matter that the Heavenly Dao had mentioned earlier. He was still unclear about what had happened on the Heavenly Dao's side, but he was certain it was related to his reincarnation. Unfortunately, Chen Tian did not know the location of the Heavenly Dao and his companions. He truly wished he could go and see.
Chen Tian quietly closed his eyes. On the other side of the city, in a small dark room, several figures in black robes, their faces masked, were gathered. One of the robed figures spoke softly, "Boss, preparations are complete."
"Good. Go and prepare yourselves. This auction is our first step to dominating the Dark Realm. There can be no mistakes," said the robed figure in the center, his expression serious and his voice cold. The other robed figures trembled. Another robed figure exclaimed in fear, "Boss, if we do this, will the people of the Yuan Village target us? That's Yuan Scorpion's egg!"
"Worry not. Yuan Village and Yuan Scorpion are too preoccupied to bother with us. What we need to do is prepare for the resurrection of that one great being. I do not want any accidents during the auction in two days."
"Yes!"
The robed figures dispersed. As they all left the room, the central robed figure glanced in Chen Tian's direction, a smile playing on his lips. "The game between you and me has begun. Who will win this time?" His figure gradually vanished, as if he had never appeared, as if he had never existed.
Chen Tian, in his room, was unaware that he had already fallen into someone else's chess game. Even if he knew, he wouldn't care. He was just a piece. If he couldn't win, he would simply overturn the entire board and start anew.
The darkness enveloped everything, making it seem like night, yet time had already arrived at morning. Chen Tian chose to head south this time. The city was vast, and it would take him several days to understand it all. After all, these were major cities, and the scope of one major city was comparable to a world. Chen Tian's perception could cover a part of it, which was already powerful. One must consider that some cultivators couldn't even cover half of Chen Tian's range.
Chen Tian headed south. Yesterday, within his perception, he had sensed a familiar aura, a very familiar one. He couldn't quite place it, as if he had known it for a very long time. Chen Tian wanted to see what was attracting him.
A voice deep within Chen Tian's heart urged him to find the source of the aura. That thing was of utmost importance!
To the south of the city stood a massive arena. Numerous arenas appeared before Chen Tian's eyes. These arenas were present in all major cities. In fact, the entire southern region was dedicated to cultivators engaging in PK, duels, and life-and-death battles. There were at least several hundred cultivators standing on the arenas.
In major cities, combat was forbidden, but on the arenas, it was allowed. The southern area was known as the Arena Zone, where cultivators could engage in PK duels and life-and-death battles. The major cities did not interfere; once on the arena, one's fate was in their own hands.
This rule was quite acceptable. Chen Tian expanded his perception, trying to locate the aura from yesterday, but found nothing. He couldn't find it anywhere, and Chen Tian's brow furrowed. Could it be that the aura hadn't arrived here yet? Chen Tian sensed some residual aura nearby, but it was too faint for him to pinpoint the exact location.
"Perhaps I should wait a little longer."
Chen Tian decided to wait. While he waited, four or five figures emerged from the crowd, exuding arrogance and powerful auras that crushed the surrounding cultivators. They advanced aggressively. Chen Tian happened to be blocking their path. Seeing Chen Tian in their way, their faces turned cold. The leading youth said fiercely, "Kid, get out of the way. A good dog doesn't block the road."
Chen Tian looked back with a blank expression and gaze. He said indifferently, "Can't you go somewhere else?"
Chen Tian was speechless with these people. With such a large area, and Chen Tian being surrounded by empty space, why should he move aside? Chen Tian was already in a bad mood, and this made it even worse, but he didn't erupt in anger. After all, the strength of these people was comparable to his own, and Chen Tian felt no fear.
Even cultivators several realms higher than Chen Tian would not make him flinch. After a day of rest, his Reincarnation Body could be activated once. With the Reincarnation Body active, Chen Tian could instantly kill everyone present.
Of course, this was not Chen Tian bragging or being arrogant; it was because the Reincarnation Body possessed such power. Even at two percent of its strength, these cultivators could not contend with it. The youth, seeing that Chen Tian was ignoring him, his face darkened. "Kid, what world are you from? State your name. My path is not to be blocked like this."
"Divine Realm, Chen Tian."
"Dark Radiance Continent, Wang Tao, disciple of the Heavenly Harmony Sect. Kid, I'll give you one last chance to move aside, or don't blame me for being rude."
"Oh, how are you going to be rude?"
Chen Tian was completely unfazed by the other party's words. Wang Tao, Dark Radiance Continent, Chen Tian was unfamiliar with them, and the Heavenly Harmony Sect was even more unknown. The surrounding onlookers started pointing and discussing. Chen Tian, listening with all his senses, gathered the general situation. This youth was a disciple of the Heavenly Harmony Sect, a spoiled brat who used the sect's name to commit all sorts of evil, even being a bully in the major city.
The Heavenly Harmony Sect was one of the holy lands of the Dark Radiance Continent, with a branch in the Dark Realm. The branch and the holy land had roughly the same strength, as the Dark Realm had vast resources, making cultivation twice as effective. The entire holy land could not be moved, otherwise, the Heavenly Harmony Sect would have long relocated to the Dark Realm.
One of the rules of the Dark Realm was that no matter the circumstances, factions could not migrate in large numbers; they could only establish branches to train disciples.
Second: In the Dark Realm, one needed to know the opponent's world name and faction before engaging in combat.
Third: In the Dark Realm, life and death were irrelevant, but factions were not allowed to mobilize in large numbers for revenge.
There were many rules in the Dark Realm, designed by the Heavenly Dao of the Dark Realm to prevent widespread chaos. Chen Tian had no intention of abiding by them, nor had he ever considered doing so. Exchanging names with the other party was already the most courteous attitude he could offer.
Chen Tian was in a very bad mood and did not want to talk to anyone.
He completely ignored Wang Tao. Seeing Chen Tian turn his face away, Wang Tao felt that he was being looked down upon, that Chen Tian didn't see him, and was ignoring him. This infuriated him.
As a disciple of the Heavenly Harmony Sect, and one of the most powerful disciples in the Dark Realm branch, the Heavenly Harmony Sect was one of the top factions in the Dark Realm. Being looked down upon by someone made him feel disgraced. As a disciple of the Heavenly Harmony Sect, he was treated with respect wherever he went.
"Kid, I challenge you to a duel. Do you dare?"
"If I win, you will be my servant for life. If you win, I'll simply move aside."
Wang Tao appeared supremely confident. Chen Tian didn't even look at him and remained silent.
"Kid, what do you mean? Are you afraid?"
"That's right. The Divine Realm. It sounds like a small world. I've never heard of it in all the myriad realms. You look like a bumpkin."
"Go home and drink your milk."
Chen Tian's expression remained calm. "I can accept your challenge if you wish, but duels are so boring. Do you dare to engage in a life-and-death battle? You and I will decide life and death!"
Chen Tian's expression was calm, but his heart was filled with anger. He was already in a bad mood, and now he was being provoked, even having his entire Divine Realm insulted. In Chen Tian's heart, the Divine Realm had become his second home, and anyone who insulted his world was seeking death.
Chen Tian had inherited the memories of the Divine Realm, and that concern for the world was genuine.
Wang Tao was taken aback. He hadn't expected Chen Tian to make such a decision. Without hesitation, Wang Tao said, "Good, a life-and-death battle. Kid, don't blame me if you die."
"Don't worry, you'll be the one to die."
Chen Tian smiled slightly. In Wang Tao's view, the Divine Realm was unheard of, so Chen Tian's strength must be incredibly weak. He was certain to win a life-and-death battle, so there was no reason to be afraid or refuse. If the other party sought death, he would oblige.