"Young man, I will not kill you.
However, this world is not suited for you. You should leave."
The middle-aged man was lost in thought for a moment before speaking to Ye Yunfei.
"I came in here searching for a friend," Ye Yunfei replied.
"A friend?"
The middle-aged man was taken aback. His gaze then shifted to a ferocious beast beside him.
It was a crimson wild ox, its hooves treading upon blazing flames, with a pair of curved horns on its head shimmering with a chilling light.
"It does seem like a human youngster barged in there.
However, it appears he climbed the Blade Mountain," the wild ox spoke in human tongue.
"Blade Mountain?
Blade Mountain is extremely treacherous. Even I dare not venture there recklessly.
For a human youngster to barge up there, his chances of survival are slim," the middle-aged man shook his head.
"Blade Mountain?"
Upon hearing the wild ox's words, Ye Yunfei was somewhat startled.
"Where is Blade Mountain located?" Ye Yunfei asked.
"Blade Mountain is a forbidden land within our Small World. It is far too dangerous, young man. I advise you not to go there," the middle-aged man said.
"He is my friend. I must go and see," Ye Yunfei answered.
"Young man, I didn't expect you to be so righteous.
Blade Mountain is over there. Head in that direction and you will see it."
The middle-aged man pointed to the west.
"Thank you."
Ye Yunfei cupped his fists in salute, then activated the Spatial Teleportation Art, instantly appearing in the distance.
Whoosh, whoosh...
Worried about Dugu Huan, Ye Yunfei continuously utilized the Spatial Teleportation Art, leaving behind several faint afterimages before disappearing into the distance.
"What an extraordinarily high level of spatial energy!
What an extraordinarily profound movement technique!
No wonder he remained so composed even in my presence!"
The middle-aged man couldn't help but narrow his eyes, fixing his gaze intently on the few afterimages Ye Yunfei had left behind.
At this moment, Ye Yunfei was repeatedly using the Spatial Teleportation Art, heading westward.
"I hope Dugu Huan is alright," Ye Yunfei thought to himself with some concern.
A short while later.
"Blade Mountain!"
Ye Yunfei suddenly exclaimed.
Ahead, in a certain location, stood a mountain peak that pierced the clouds. Vast quantities of blade energy soared into the sky, crisscrossing and slicing through that space like streams of radiant silk.
"What domineering blade energy!"
Even Ye Yunfei was inwardly shocked as he observed the blade energy.
Each strand of that blade energy seemed to contain profoundly advanced saber techniques, their saber intent sharp and fierce, overwhelmingly tyrannical.
Boom, boom...
The dense and overbearing blade energy shredded that patch of space into fragments, presenting a bizarre and kaleidoscopic scene.
Soon, Ye Yunfei drew closer to the mountain.
This mountain was massive in size, with countless streams of blade energy churning and wandering across its slopes, making one's scalp tingle.
Clang, clang...
These streams of blade energy continuously emitted faint metallic tremors, as if they were living beings, incredibly agile.
"Surely Dugu Huan didn't actually climb this, did he?"
Ye Yunfei raised his head to survey the blade energy-covered mountain before him and couldn't help but let out a wry smile.
Though this mountain was covered in dangerous blade energy, and those blade energies contained incredibly advanced Blade Dao energy and laws, for a saber cultivator, immense benefits could be gained if they could comprehend them.
Ye Yunfei speculated that Dugu Huan's reason for climbing this Blade Mountain was likely to contemplate those blade energies and also to see if there were any opportunities related to saber cultivation atop the mountain.
However, this Blade Mountain was far too dangerous. With Dugu Huan's strength, he could perish at any moment!
"I'll go up and take a look."
Ye Yunfei gritted his teeth and stepped forward towards the Blade Mountain.
Ye Yunfei's movements were extremely slow, step by step, gently shifting.
He knew this Blade Mountain was covered in saber intent. His movements could not be too large. Once he agitated the blade energies on the mountain, causing them to riot, the situation would become extremely perilous.
Quickly, Ye Yunfei arrived at the foot of the mountain.
Clang, clang...
Immediately, several streams of blade energy slashed towards Ye Yunfei.
Ye Yunfei shifted his form, dodging left and right, avoiding these blade energies.
Ye Yunfei had once studied the saber path, and his cultivation in it wasn't weak. Dodging a few streams of blade energy was still within his capability.
Next, moving cautiously, Ye Yunfei began ascending the mountain step by step.
"Dugu Huan's aura."
Soon, Ye Yunfei detected traces of an aura Dugu Huan had left behind.
This confirmed that Dugu Huan had indeed come here!
"This guy truly treats saber techniques as more important than life, to actually climb this Blade Mountain," Ye Yunfei couldn't help but smile wryly.
Clang, clang...
Gradually, more and more blade energies began slashing towards Ye Yunfei.
Ye Yunfei continuously displayed his movement techniques, carefully avoiding one after another of the slashing blade energies.
As more and more blade energies relentlessly hacked at him, the pressure Ye Yunfei endured grew increasingly heavy.
Boom, boom...
After about half an hour, a troublesome development occurred for Ye Yunfei. A large number of blade energies ahead began to rumble, all targeting him, showing signs of erupting into a riot.
Then.
Boom, boom...
One domineering blade energy after another slammed towards Ye Yunfei.
Ye Yunfei immediately used the Spatial Teleportation Art, intending to shift his position.
But to his surprise, the Spatial Teleportation Art didn't work!
"It turns out this Blade Mountain is covered with terrifying Blade Dao energy and laws, sealing off space. It's simply impossible to utilize any spatial secret arts!" Ye Yunfei thought with a bitter smile.
Boom, boom...
The sharp and fierce blade energies had already struck close to him.
Ye Yunfei pointed a finger, and five Spirit Swords simultaneously shot out, forming a Sword Formation to block in front of him.
Clang, clang, clang...
Streams of blade energy, dense and numerous, hacked towards Ye Yunfei from all directions, clashing ceaselessly with the Five Elements Spirit Swords, producing deafening metallic impacts.
Clang, clang...
Subsequently, it seemed Ye Yunfei had provoked the blade energies on the Blade Mountain, causing them to erupt into a complete riot, endlessly slashing towards him.
In the end, vast numbers of tyrannical blade energies surged forth like schools of deep-sea fish, blotting out the sky and covering the earth.
Clang, clang...
Finally, the Five Elements Spirit Swords could no longer hold out, forced back again and again.
Boundless, terrifying blade energy was on the verge of engulfing Ye Yunfei.
"I can't hold on any longer. I must retreat, otherwise I'll be dismembered by these blade energies sooner or later!"
Ye Yunfei couldn't help but smile bitterly.
Even though Ye Yunfei had cultivated his Greenwood Emperor Body to a perfected state, possessing tenacious vitality and being difficult to kill, if he encountered powerful entities he couldn't withstand, the danger of perishing still existed.
Thus, without further hesitation, Ye Yunfei simultaneously controlled the Five Elements Spirit Swords to block the ceaselessly slashing tyrannical blade energies while quickly retreating down towards the foot of the mountain.
Moments later, Ye Yunfei finally left the Blade Mountain. He retreated all the way to a flat area in the distance before coming to a standstill.
"Dugu Huan, I cannot help you.
You can only rely on yourself."
Gazing at the Blade Mountain ahead, where blade energy soared into the heavens, Ye Yunfei couldn't help but sigh.
"Master, what should we do now?" Hu Miao asked.
"Wait here.
We'll wait and observe for a while," Ye Yunfei replied after a moment's thought.
Ye Yunfei sat down cross-legged, intending to wait here for some time.
"Young man, there's actually no need for you to worry too much.
I can sense that your friend doesn't seem to have died yet, as there doesn't appear to be any aura of a perished being on the Blade Mountain.
It has been several days since he climbed the Blade Mountain, and up until now, he hasn't died. This indicates he's not in immediate danger of losing his life."
At this moment, the middle-aged man from earlier suddenly appeared beside Ye Yunfei and spoke.