Zhang Xianzong smiled wryly and said slowly, "I have also heard that there are no Heavenly Dao Realm experts in the myriad realms, but that person's strength has definitely far surpassed the level of the half-step Heavenly Dao Realm!"
He paused, seemingly choosing his words carefully, before continuing, "To put it simply, with my current strength, I'm afraid I wouldn't even be able to withstand a single move from that person!"
Upon hearing this, Qin Feng's face showed astonishment. He stared wide-eyed at Zhang Xianzong in disbelief.
Is it really that strong?
The only person in all the heavens and myriad realms who possesses such terrifying power is probably the legendary Primordial Dao Ancestor.
Thinking of this, Qin Feng's expression suddenly became extremely solemn. His gaze was intense as he stared intently at Zhang Xianzong's face, as if trying to discern some clues from his expression.
After a moment of silence, Qin Feng finally spoke, his voice low and serious: "Tell me the truth, why has your strength increased so quickly? Is it related to that person?"
Zhang Xianzong hesitated for a moment, his eyes darting around, but he finally nodded and admitted, "Yes! He created a small space and used the laws of time to change the flow of time within it!"
"In that small space, time flows at a completely different rate than outside."
"A year inside is equivalent to only one hour outside! I don't know how many years I cultivated in that space before I finally reached the half-step Heavenly Dao Realm!"
After hearing Zhang Xianzong's answer, Qin Feng remained silent for a long while. His gaze was sharp as he stared directly at Zhang Xianzong, as if trying to see through his eyes to his innermost thoughts.
Finally, Qin Feng asked, "Was that person the Primordial Dao Ancestor?"
"How did you know it was him?" Zhang Xianzong asked in surprise, blurting out the question instinctively.
Qin Feng's heart sank. He had only guessed, but seeing Zhang Xianzong's reaction, he was almost certain that the person was the Primordial Dao Ancestor.
This discovery greatly surprised him; he simply couldn't understand why that old man would help Zhang Xianzong.
Zhang Xianzong realized he had let something slip and inwardly cried out in alarm. He hurriedly tried to explain, but Qin Feng interrupted him without any politeness.
"Shut up!" Qin Feng snorted coldly, his voice icy and stern. "What are you afraid of? So what if he's the Primordial Dao Ancestor? Even without you, I'm afraid I would have clashed with him sooner or later."
Zhang Xianzong was startled by Qin Feng's words. He looked at Qin Feng with a face full of doubt and confusion, and stammered, "Huh? Really? How could you possibly go up against him? Did you accidentally offend him?"
"Stop rambling and tell me the truth. Why did the Primordial Dao Ancestor help you? What's the reason behind it?" Qin Feng's words were concise and clear, without any beating around the bush.
Zhang Xianzong frowned deeply and remained silent for a long while.
He seemed to be thinking about how to answer Qin Feng's question, or hesitating whether to reveal the whole truth.
Finally, Zhang Xianzong sighed helplessly, a resigned expression on his face.
"Alright, since you've already guessed it's the Primordial Dao Ancestor, then I won't hide it anymore."
Zhang Xianzong took a deep breath, as if he had made a great decision, and then slowly spoke.
"To be honest, I don't know why he helped me. It all happened so suddenly, I didn't expect it at all."
Zhang Xianzong's tone revealed a hint of confusion and bewilderment.
"As for why I'm here, it was indeed he who sent me!"
"He asked me to assist Ningkong and Haoyue in fighting against the powerful beings of all the heavens and myriad realms and to stop them from taking away the Heart of the World Tree."
Upon hearing Zhang Xianzong's answer, Qin Feng fell silent.
The Primordial Dao Ancestor certainly wouldn't help Zhang Xianzong for no reason; he must have some ulterior motive.
But what could the Primordial Dao Ancestor possibly be after from Zhang Xianzong?
Seeing Qin Feng remain silent, Zhang Xianzong felt a sense of helplessness. He sighed softly and said slowly, "Master, please don't concern yourself with this matter anymore! I truly don't want you to get involved!"
Zhang Xianzong knew perfectly well that there was no such thing as a free lunch, and that the Primordial Dao Ancestor would never help him for no reason.
Although he was not yet clear about the other party's intentions, he knew in his heart that sooner or later, this Primordial Dao Ancestor would definitely put forward some conditions.
Qin Feng frowned slightly upon hearing Zhang Xianzong's words and pressed further, "Do you think I would abandon you?"
Zhang Xianzong smiled bitterly, shook his head helplessly, and said, "Master! Of course I know you will definitely care about me, but I really don't want you to do that."
"Because the strength of that Primordial Dao Ancestor is too terrifying, I really don't want to see you in danger because of me."
Zhang Xianzong's tone was full of worry and earnestness. He continued, "I really don't want you to get involved. In fact, I would advise you not to make an enemy of that Primordial Dao Ancestor. You should leave this place as soon as possible!"
He paused, seemingly considering how to phrase it, and then continued, "If nothing unexpected happens, and Ningkong, Haoyue, and I are unable to withstand their attacks, then the Primordial Dao Ancestor will probably descend upon us personally."
"By then, the consequences would be unimaginable!"
Qin Feng's lips curled up slightly, revealing a dismissive smile. He also curled his lip slightly, as if he was full of disdain for Zhang Xianzong's doubts.
"You actually think I'm no match for that Primordial Dao Ancestor?"
Qin Feng's voice carried a hint of sarcasm, as if he found Zhang Xianzong's viewpoint utterly laughable.
Zhang Xianzong was stunned when he heard Qin Feng's words. He stared at Qin Feng with wide eyes and a look of astonishment on his face, as if he had never expected Qin Feng to say such a thing.
"Master! What nonsense are you spouting?" Zhang Xianzong's tone was filled with disbelief. "With your current strength, how could you possibly be a match for the Primordial Dao Ancestor?"
He shook his head and continued, "To be honest, with your current strength, I'm afraid you can't even beat me!"
Zhang Xianzong's words revealed a sense of confidence, clearly indicating that he was very confident in his abilities.
Looking at Zhang Xianzong's confident demeanor, Qin Feng's smile widened. He stared at Zhang Xianzong with a half-smile, a barely perceptible glint of cold light flashing in his eyes.
"Really? I really can't beat you?" Qin Feng's voice was calm and indifferent, making it impossible to discern his true thoughts.
Zhang Xianzong blinked, somewhat surprised by Qin Feng's reaction, but he did not back down. Instead, he said even more firmly, "Master, it's not that I disrespect you, but you really can't beat me!"
His words carried an undisguised contempt, as if he didn't take Qin Feng seriously at all.
Upon seeing this, Qin Feng's smile vanished instantly, replaced by a serious expression.
"Oh?" His voice rose slightly. "How about giving it a try?"
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