Ye Yunfei left the wolf king, the lightning leopard, the white snake, and the Demonic Crocodile within the Myriad Beasts Forest, instructing them to continue searching for any trace of Dugu Huan's whereabouts.
Dugu Huan had left numerous traces and clues within the Myriad Beasts Forest, yet his aura had suddenly vanished later on—so completely that even Ye Yunfei could no longer sense it.
This situation was extremely strange; it didn't even seem likely that he had been killed or captured by someone else.
Ye Yunfei somewhat suspected that Dugu Huan was highly likely still hiding in some corner of the Myriad Beasts Forest.
However, since the forest's five overlords, having mobilized all their demonic beasts for a large-scale search, still couldn't find a single trace of Dugu Huan, Ye Yunfei decided he would first go and investigate the Nine Li Imperial Dynasty.
Among the group that had been pursuing Dugu Huan, there were people from the Nine Li Imperial Dynasty!
"You come with me."
Ye Yunfei's figure blurred as he leaped onto the giant eagle's back.
The demonic eagle had a massive build; the area of its back was at least a hundred square meters—like a small plaza.
Liu Fu and Yuan Dayong also followed, jumping onto the eagle's back.
Whoosh!
The giant eagle spread its wings and shot across the sky, instantly soaring above the clouds as it headed in the direction of the Nine Li Imperial Dynasty.
"I shall now impart to you a breathing technique from the Golden-Winged Roc lineage. Cultivate it diligently, and you may have a chance in the future to evolve towards that race."
Standing with his hands behind his back on the eagle's back, Ye Yunfei sent a message to the giant eagle beneath his feet.
Overjoyed at these words, the giant eagle could not speak in the human tongue yet, as it was not yet able to take human form, but its intelligence was developed enough to understand many things.
The Golden-Winged Roc was a legendary divine bird of noble bloodline and boundless power.
With a thought, Ye Yunfei transmitted a breathing cultivation technique directly into the giant eagle's soul sea.
He had acquired this breathing technique long ago after visiting a high monk from the Buddhist realm, engaging in a friendly spar for amusement, and winning it.
Since this breathing technique was only suitable for avian-type demonic beasts, Ye Yunfei had merely kept it as a collectible all along. He hadn't expected that on a whim now, he would impart it to this giant eagle.
Of course, this giant eagle was already Ye Yunfei's slave—the stronger its power, the better.
"Thank you, Master!"
The giant eagle was extremely excited and immediately expressed its gratitude.
Following that, it immediately began cultivating according to the method Ye Yunfei had transmitted.
Huff... Huff...
Moments later, the giant eagle's speed increased dramatically, leaving afterimages streaking across the high sky.
"Its talent is not bad."
Ye Yunfei couldn't help but nod in praise.
In fact, once demonic beasts obtained the correct cultivation methods, their progress was often extraordinarily swift. This was because demonic beasts possessed inherently robust physical bodies and various innate supernatural abilities, resulting in almost no barriers to their cultivation breakthroughs.
This was something human martial artists couldn't compare to.
At the imperial capital of the Nine Li Imperial Dynasty...
The four strongest powers in the Xuanhuang Star Domain were the Cangyan Sacred Ground, the Wu Clan, the Sun Moon Sect, and the Nine Li Imperial Dynasty.
Rumble...
A giant eagle arrived from afar, coming to a stop in front of the imperial city.
"What is that!"
The moment the giant eagle arrived, it caught the attention of the patrolling soldiers on the city walls, who cried out in alarm.
This demonic eagle was far too large; its spread wings were hundreds of meters long. From a distance, it looked like a moving mountain peak.
Pointing a finger, Ye Yunfei sent a spiritual sword whistling out.
It continuously expanded, smashing down upon the city gates.
Boom...
With a deafening roar, bricks and stones flew everywhere amidst rolling dust. The imperial city's gates, along with large sections of the city wall on either side, were completely obliterated.
"Ye Yunfei of Qingyun Palace is here to annihilate the Nine Li Imperial Dynasty."
Ye Yunfei said indifferently, his voice bolstered by Yuan Power like rolling thunder, spreading throughout the entire imperial city.
Then, with his hands behind his back, Ye Yunfei stepped off the eagle's back, advancing step by step through the air as he walked towards the interior of the imperial city.
"It's bad! It's Ye Yunfei!"
Terrified cries rang out within the imperial city. In an instant, panic swept through the populace—it was a scene of complete chaos.
The name 'Ye Yunfei' was far too intimidating!
Not long before, during the establishment ceremony of Qingyun Palace, the massive battle in front of Qingyun Palace's headquarters had made Ye Yunfei's might known throughout the Tianluo Star Sea.
Let alone the paltry Xuanhuang Star Domain—even within the entire Tianluo Star Sea, merely mentioning the name 'Ye Yunfei' was enough to send chills down the spines of countless martial artists.
"Why must Palace Master Ye make a move against our Nine Li Imperial Dynasty..."
A scholarly-looking man soared into the air, offered a courteous bow towards Ye Yunfei, and began speaking.
This man was a high official of the Nine Li Imperial Dynasty.
Ye Yunfei flicked a finger, sending a terrifying surge of physical power crashing over the distance.
It was the 'Strike Through Air' fist energy from his 'True Fiend Killing God Fist' technique.
Poof!
Before the high official could finish his sentence, his body was directly shattered, transforming into a bloody mist.
"Ye Yunfei, do you truly think our Nine Li Imperial Dynasty is easy to bully..."
A general holding a thick, heavy spear appeared, his killing intent dense as he roared fiercely.
BOOM!
Ye Yunfei threw a punch, utilizing a physical body supernatural ability. His arm elongated and thickened, his fist akin to a miniature mountain peak. It instantly smashed into the general's body.
Poof!
The general's body shattered on the spot, raining down bits of flesh and blood.
"Kill!"
A unit of several thousand soldiers wielding cold, gleaming weapons charged towards Ye Yunfei.
SMASH!
Ye Yunfei clapped his palm forward. The hand enlarged continuously, resembling a massive cloud as it descended from above, smashing that entire force into mangled pulp, leaving a giant palm print imprinted on the ground below.
After that, officials and generals from the Nine Li Imperial Dynasty emerged one after another, and group after group of troops continuously charged towards Ye Yunfei.
With his left hand behind his back, Ye Yunfei utilized physical body supernatural abilities with his right arm. It was like a thick flood dragon piercing across the long sky. Using either fist or palm, he killed each and every person who rushed at him, one after another.
With Ye Yunfei's current power, dealing with these forces of the Nine Li Imperial Dynasty was as effortless as swatting away a swarm of flies.
In the blink of an eye, Ye Yunfei arrived before the imperial palace inside the capital.
The imperial palace looked grand and magnificent—a city within a city.
"Hmph, did you think hiding would work?"
Ye Yunfei let out a cold laugh as he strode into the palace.
Rumble... Rumble...
Immediately, one grand formation after another emerged, layer upon layer, enveloping the imperial palace.
A dozen or so formations in total protected this palace.
"Paltry formations can't stop me."
Ye Yunfei sneered.
"Five Swords Consecutive Strike!"
Pointing a hand, Ye Yunfei sent five spiritual swords shooting out, linked tip-to-tail in a single line, hurtling towards the formations.
This was one variation of the Five Elements Soul-Severing Sword Formation.
BOOM... BOOM...
The power of the five spiritual swords converged at a single point, relentlessly bombarding the formations.
Crack... Crack...
After several consecutive strikes, spiderweb-like cracks began to appear on the formations, spreading continuously.
BOOM... BOOM...
In the end, all dozen-plus formations shattered simultaneously, vanishing into nothingness.
Ye Yunfei's figure blurred as he landed before a golden, splendid hall.
"Royal dog, get out here and die."
Ye Yunfei said coldly.
The emperor of the Star Nation was hiding inside this very hall with a large group of officials and soldiers.
"Ye Yunfei, are you truly determined to wipe us out completely!"
Moments later, a middle-aged man wearing a yellow dragon robe, an imperial crown, and a high forehead led a large contingent out from the hall, facing Ye Yunfei.
This middle-aged man was precisely the emperor of the Star Nation!
"After today, there will be no more Star Nation in this world."
Flicking his fingers lightly, Ye Yunfei stated calmly.
"Something isn't right."
Yet, the moment Ye Yunfei's words fell, his expression abruptly changed.
The next instant.
Swoosh swoosh swoosh…
Centered on Ye Yunfei's location, figure after figure erupted with sharp auras, appearing continuously above and below.
In less than the time for a breath, nine individuals surrounded Ye Yunfei completely.
All of them were Heavenly Thunder Realm experts!
"So it was a trap all along!"
Looking at the surrounding Heavenly Thunder Realm experts, Ye Yunfei's expression couldn't help but sink.
"Haha… Ye Yunfei, this is not Qingyun Palace. Without those so-called Supreme Elders of yours to aid you, let's see who could possibly save you now!"
An elderly man stared at Ye Yunfei with a mocking gaze as he laughed heartily.
Ye Yunfei had seen this elderly man before—he was a Pang Clan elder.
"You little beast, your hands are drenched in the blood of our Miao clansmen. Today is the day for you to repay your debts!"
An elderly man whose eyes brimmed with venomous hatred stepped forward, glaring at Ye Yunfei as he gritted his teeth and roared.
A Miao Clan Ancestor!
The Miao Clan originally had two ancestors. One had perished before the Qingyun Palace headquarters. This was the remaining one.
"Friends of Tianyou Tomb, what are you waiting for? Show yourselves now!"
The Miao Clan Ancestor shouted loudly.
Swoosh swoosh swoosh…
Seven individuals wrapped in black robes emerged from the void one after another.
All of them were assassins of Tianyou Tomb!
And each was a Heavenly Thunder Realm expert!
"Ye Yunfei, how dare you offend my Jietian Sect. Today is your death day."
Following the words, three more elderly figures slowly approached, their gaze fixed on Ye Yunfei with murderous intent.
They were all Jietian Sect experts!
"Kid, don't worry, I've instructed them to do their best to leave your physical body intact.
After you die, I will personally refine you into a high-grade roaming corpse, to become my assistant and follow me as I conquer all four directions."
Three more figures wreathed with an aura of death slowly walked forward. One of them spoke in a sinister tone.
Experts from Yin Corpse Valley!
Thus, twenty-two Heavenly Thunder Realm experts surrounded Ye Yunfei at the center.
Eight from the Pang Clan, one from the Miao Clan, seven from Tianyou Tomb, three from the Jietian Sect, and three from Yin Corpse Valley!
"Haha… This time, you little beast, you won't be able to escape even if you grew wings!"
The Miao Clan Ancestor roared with wild laughter, feeling an intense satisfaction.