Neither this young man nor the dog itself could fathom what was happening.
Many others in the vicinity witnessed the scene, seeing someone actually strike a transporter. This was a truly egregious act.
In the past, anyone who disrespected a transporter never managed to leave the Divine Realm Continent.
Within the Divine Realm Continent, transporters were synonymous with invincibility. To this day, no one knew the true extent of a transporter's power. Even peak ninth-tier powerhouses respectfully addressed transporters as seniors.
Yet, here, in broad daylight, someone had assaulted a transporter.
"What's going on? Is that young man that bold? From his appearance, he's not even a ninth-tier War God. How can he be so audacious?"
"They say 'a newborn calf fears no tiger,' that must describe this fellow. He has no idea how he'll die later. This is going to be good. It's been so long since I've seen someone dare to provoke a transporter elder!"
A crowd gathered to watch the spectacle, as such peculiar events were rare.
Zhang Pingfan pointed at the transporter, his dissatisfaction evident.
"Don't try to act all high and mighty. We need to go to the Nine Heavens. Teleport us quickly!"
Zhang Pingfan was not one to be appeased.
The transporter carefully picked himself up from the ground.
He feigned composure and approached Zhang Pingfan.
"This young sir truly intends to go to the Nine Heavens?"
Zhang Pingfan replied with impatience, "Nonsense. I've told you countless times. If you don't wake up soon, I'll assume you're deaf. Hurry up, I've already changed my plans. If I don't get the Outer Heavenly Mystic Star Stone today, I'll take it out on you!"
The transporter was still a bit defiant.
Such arrogance from such a young age.
"Young man, don't be so overbearing. Leave some room for future encounters. You must understand that only I can teleport you here. If you anger me..."
*Slap!*
Zhang Pingfan struck him. The old fellow was rambling too much.
The transporter didn't even perceive how the attack was delivered. The speed was so great that he couldn't react.
He spun 360 degrees in the air before landing steadily.
"My word, what is the transporter doing? He's been hit by this young man again!"
"I... I don't know! I've never seen anything like this! What about you?"
"Nonsense, I've been here for over a decade, and this is the first time I've seen anyone so arrogant!"
The transporter steadied himself, touching his stinging cheek.
Damn it, he had been publicly humiliated again.
"Kid, don't push your luck too far. Don't blame me for..."
*Slap!*
Another slap landed. This time, the old man seemed gravely injured.
The transporter lay on the ground, unable to get up for a long time.
Hei Huang and the others behind Zhang Pingfan twitched their faces.
Master is too formidable! Although this elder is indeed unreasonable, it's still satisfying to see him beaten!
The onlookers could no longer remain calm.
"This is unbelievable. Rumor has it that the transporter elder is a powerhouse beyond the peak ninth tier, yet today he seems worse than an ordinary person!"
"We always heard that transporters were incredibly powerful, but I never saw them in action. Seeing him today, the rumors are true!"
"Were we too timid before? With this kind of ability, I could take on ten of them!"
"Don't rush, let's wait a bit longer. Perhaps there will be a reversal!"
The old transporter struggled to get back on his feet. His protective aura had actually cracked moments ago. Otherwise, he wouldn't have been lying on the ground for half a minute before slowly rising.
This kid is too uncanny.
"If you want the people behind you to go to the Nine Heavens and die, I have no objections. I'll send them there!"
The transporter no longer wanted to test anything. If this continued, his reputation would be completely ruined.
"Wouldn't it have been better to do this earlier? You wasted my time!"
The transporter waved his hand.
Zhang Pingfan and the others suddenly found themselves in front of a nine-story desolate pagoda.
"Is this the Nine Heavens? Hei Huang, never mind, you've probably never been here either!"
Hei Huang offered a wry smile. Of course, he hadn't been to this place; he had never been qualified before.
"The prediction for the Heavenly Mystery Stone is within the scope of the Nine Heavens, meaning within this nine-story pagoda, right?"
Hei Huang nodded. "Yes, if nothing unexpected happens, it's within this Nine Heavens Desolate Pagoda, also known as the Nine Heavens!"
"Hmm, let's go. I'm curious to see what's so special about a place called the Nine Heavens!"
Zhang Pingfan, accompanied by his subordinates and a dog, swaggered towards the Nine Heavens.
The entrance to the Nine Heavens was surprisingly empty, with no guards.
Zhang Pingfan pushed the door open, revealing another world within.
"This is truly magical. It's supposed to be a desolate pagoda, yet inside it's a different realm. And from the looks of it, it's quite vast!"
The City Lord of Pingjiang and others were also filled with curiosity about the scene before them.
Zhang Pingfan was equally intrigued, as the interior and exterior were like two different worlds.
Without further thought, Zhang Pingfan stepped inside.
This was the first level of the Nine Heavens, meaning the lowest difficulty.
*Ding! Welcome to the First Level.*
Upon entering, Zhang Pingfan gazed at the boundless expanse. How was he supposed to find the Outer Heavenly Mystic Star Stone here?
However, soon Zhang Pingfan and his companions encountered other NPCs.
These NPCs were at least level 95, with some reaching as high as level 98.
When they saw Zhang Pingfan and his group, they were quite surprised.
But then, they didn't focus their gaze on Zhang Pingfan's party for too long.
Zhang Pingfan, however, managed to gather some information here.
He grabbed a level 96 ninth-tier War God by the collar and interrogated him. "Has the Outer Heavenly Mystic Star Stone appeared yet, or do you know who has it?"
This level 96 ninth-tier War God initially thought he had struck gold. If he could kill these people, he might get some good treasures. In the end, he was the fool.
"Big brother, let's talk this over. Can you put me down first?"
Zhang Pingfan casually tossed the level 96 ninth-tier War God to the ground.
"Speak. Don't try any tricks with me!"
How would he dare? He couldn't even withstand a single blow. How could he try any tricks in front of such a person? That would be courting death.
"Big brother, the Outer Heavenly Mystic Star Stone hasn't appeared today yet. However, based on the usual timing of the Outer Heavenly Mystic Stone's appearance in the Nine Heavens, there are about two more hours!"
"Is that so? When it appears, can everyone in the Nine Heavens see it?"
"Yes, as long as you are within the Nine Heavens, you can see its specific location. Big brother, if you have nothing else, please let me go. I have elderly parents and young children..."
"Go, go. I'm not a bloodthirsty person. Are you sure you're telling the truth? If I find out you lied to me, don't blame me for being merciless!"
The level 96 ninth-tier War God was on the verge of tears.
"Big brother, I swear my words are true and without any falsehoods!"
"Scram, scram!"