Are there really that many Extraordinary Levels?
Zhang Xiaoman didn’t have time to ponder this question, as the three strongest Divine Kings nearby were already in motion.
All three of them moved slightly forward, maintaining an equal height position with Zhang Xiaoman. Their eyes still showed caution, but they seemed somewhat relaxed.
They roughly deduced Zhang Xiaoman’s strength from the aura he emitted; he was at the Middle-level Transcendent, and he appeared weaker than themselves.
However, things couldn’t be decided so simply. After all, if this guy was really that existence, then everything they perceived now would be illusions. With that one’s strength, what they see could be anything he wanted to show, even disguising as a mortal in front of them; they might not recognize it.
At this moment, Huan Cai and Ora’s expressions began to relax a bit, while the Observer frowned.
"What’s going on, why can’t I still probe his information? How did he do it? Could he really be the Demon Lord, just hiding his strength?"
The Observer thought, confused.
He couldn’t accept that there were people or things in this world he couldn’t see through unless the opponent was truly a Dominator Level Upper God, controlling the top ten Advanced-level Dark Spirit Series. Then, even if he couldn’t see through, he would be somewhat comforted. After all, that is the highest-level God Domain Particle, each representing the most original law of the universe, and without reaching that realm, it’s impossible to contend with it.
"Are you the Demon Lord?"
The Observer, with serious OCD, suddenly spoke. No matter what, he felt he had to figure out the identity of the person before him to understand where he had lost earlier.
The other two were momentarily stunned by this question, not expecting this guy to be so direct. But the advantage was evident—they could quickly determine whether the person before them was friend or foe.
Zhang Xiaoman didn’t expect that the first question he would face upon arriving here would be so strange.
Demon Lord? How could he be the Demon Lord? Did he look like a member of the Demon Clan?
He was puzzled.
He didn’t feel that his power had improved rapidly, not even as strong as these guys. How could they mistake him for the Demon Lord?
He knew that one’s strength was genuinely at the Upper Transcendent Level, almost crushing everyone else in this universe. They shouldn’t mistake the identities.
Zhang Xiaoman didn’t understand why these guys suddenly asked such a question, but he naturally didn’t plan to acknowledge this identity that didn’t belong to him.
"I am Ji Xing, leader of the Star Alliance, here to visit the Divine Hidden Palace."
He directly announced his identity. This visit wasn’t just for himself; it was also for the development of his entire organization. The Divine Hidden Palace was the largest force in the Aigus Star Domain, and if they could establish a cooperative relationship, it would undoubtedly be a great benefit for the organization, especially in terms of cultivation resources that ordinary forces couldn’t match.
After Zhang Xiaoman spoke, it was clear that all three men breathed a sigh of relief. No matter what, they were in an antagonistic relationship with the Demon Lord. If the person appearing here today was indeed that one, the visit would likely not be as friendly.
However, unlike Huan Cai and Ora, the Observer’s gaze on Zhang Xiaoman still carried a hint of doubt.
Although he couldn’t discern information about the other person, he could see from the subtle signs around him that the Dark Spirit Particles seemed to have a special activity around him.
This observation of activity was not something he saw with his Talent Ability but rather something he experienced through his powerful spiritual perception as a Middle-level Transcendent. This was something that even Ora, the strongest of the three, couldn’t match.
"His Dark Spiritual Power affinity is somewhat unusual."
On the way back to the Divine Domain with this Ji Xing, the Observer carefully transmitted to Ora.
"What do you mean?"
Ora looked at him with some confusion, not understanding why the Observer would say such a thing.
"I can perceive the Dark Spirit Particles around him are very active. This level of activity is unprecedented for me, thousands of times stronger than you all, totally unlike what a regular Middle-level God can achieve."
Upon hearing this, Ora’s eyes wavered a bit, and a vague sense of unease arose in his heart.
He knew that his old friend had a very strong Talent in Dark Spiritual Power, so it wasn’t surprising that he could observe these things.
Moreover, with his strength at this realm, he naturally had some perception能力 in this area. He hadn’t deliberately paid attention before, but now, after the Observer’s reminder, he also felt something was amiss.
If this guy’s talent was astonishing and his affinity for Dark Spirit Particles was higher than his own, Ora would be willing to believe it. After all, there were many geniuses in the world, and you couldn’t deny the existence of someone more talented than yourself.
However, the Observer had just said that the activity level of the Dark Spirit Particles around this guy was thousands of times higher than his own, which was quite frightening.
He had to know he was genuinely a Middle-level Transcendent. If this person was thousands of times higher than him, what level would that be?
Upon thinking of this, he couldn’t help breaking out in a cold sweat.
If the opponent truly had a problem, then by bringing him into the Divine Domain, they would be digging their own graves!
Now, everyone was still in the void outside the Divine Domain. If this guy were truly the Demon Lord, they might still be able to instantly activate a formation to relocate the Divine Domain, preserving their foundation.
But if he successfully entered, the consequences would be grave. This was one reason why the Observer had kept a constant watch on the Token when it was inside the Divine Domain—besides wanting to study the secret behind it, he also sought to prevent any instant teleportation of individuals, so he could react immediately.
Thinking of this, Ora immediately halted his steps toward the Divine Court and turned to look at Zhang Xiaoman.
The four of them weren’t moving fast because, as hosts, they naturally wanted to show Zhang Xiaoman, the guest, around their territory. Although the Divine Domain was still in the void, it housed many mortal realms, each with its own characteristics, which attracted Zhang Xiaoman’s attention.
"Ji Xing, we are about to enter the Divine Domain, our core Divine Country. According to the rules, all visitors must first prove their strength, so that it can be decided into which area of the Divine Country they will enter."
Ora found an excuse to test Zhang Xiaoman’s strength.
If the opponent truly had bad intentions, they would definitely reveal something in the upcoming battle, and the Observer could gain more intelligence through the details of their combat.
As for whether they were afraid he would turn hostile immediately, Ora had no solution. Although he didn’t know what this guy was planning, things had reached this point. Falling out outside the Divine Domain was better than inside.
Huan Cai had also sensed the abnormality of the situation by this time and was quietly prepared to act at any moment.
Zhang Xiaoman didn’t think too much, simply assuming this was a unique local custom. After all, the Aigus Star Domain was known for its oddities, as seen by members of the Dark Star Alliance viewing them like modern people viewing ancient customs, particularly their unfathomable traditions.
Sparring with a Middle-level Transcendent stronghold was also a rare opportunity for Zhang Xiaoman, and this was another primary reason for his visit.
You can’t grow just from bullying weaker opponents. Zhang Xiaoman valued this competition, hoping to gain something from it.