A short while later, Ye Yunfei passed through the Spatial Rift and entered the Heaven Burial Tomb!
This was a Small World.
Looking around, this Small World contained every type of terrain.
Mountain ranges, great earth, rivers, plains, even desert zones — it was all there, a little of everything.
Some areas were brimming with Spiritual Qi, so dense it transformed into celestial mist that curled upwards, auspicious energy permeated the air, and radiance bathed the surroundings.
Other places were drenched in Yin energy reaching for the heavens, rolling baleful auras creating horrific scenes.
Within this Small World, the most eye-catching sight was the ancient tomb standing tall in the central region!
Because the tomb's scale was simply too massive, its spire piercing directly into the clouds, one could see it from far away. An intermittent, chillingly cold aura soared skyward from that area, as if the depths of winter had descended.
"That tomb is said to be the grave of that corpse from back in the day. This Small World is also called the Heaven Burial Tomb because of that tomb," the Giant Arm said to Ye Yunfei.
The Giant Arm had been hiding within the Phantom Tower all along, using a concealing technique to mask its aura.
This was because among the powerful experts from earlier, some were its sworn enemies from the past.
According to the Giant Arm, its enemies back then weren't just one person, but several.
*Boom… Boom…*
Right at this moment, several more dull booming sounds rang out, precisely from the central area where that tomb was located. Moreover, it seemed as if they came from inside that very tomb!
By now, those powerful experts from earlier were already deep within this Small World, only their distant silhouettes barely visible.
"What location is your other arm in? Let's go find your arm first," Ye Yunfei said to the Giant Arm.
"I'll guide the way," the Giant Arm said.
And so, with the Giant Arm giving directions, Ye Yunfei proceeded in a certain direction.
Not long after, Ye Yunfei entered a stretch of mountainous terrain.
"Be careful. This mountainous area has a kind of fearsome black insect, large in numbers, with terrifyingly powerful bite strength."After traversing the mountains for a short while, the Giant Arm reminded Ye Yunfei.
*Clang! Clang!...*
No sooner had the Giant Arm's warning ended than a series of grating, hair-raising sounds began.
Then, from a nearby valley, swarms of black creatures flew out, pouncing towards Ye Yunfei with murderous intent.
These were completely black insects, no longer than three inches, equipped with a pair of rigid wings. The flapping of their wings produced an unbearably harsh noise, like two rough metal plates grinding together, enough to make one's legs go weak.
What made them even more terrifying was the fact that these black insects had ferocious ghostly faces growing on their abdomens.
"These are Dark Nether Armored Insects!"
Ye Yunfei recognized them at a glance.
The bite strength of these Dark Nether Armored Insects was terrifyingly potent, and their bodies were exceptionally hard.
Even more frightening was their habit of living in colonies. When they emerged, they came by the thousands and tens of thousands, blotting out the sky and covering the earth, with astonishing combat power.
Just then, a huge swarm of black insects swept towards Ye Yunfei like a cloud of black fog.
"What rotten luck! Just got in and already ran into these guys."
Ye Yunfei turned and fled.
However, right at this moment…
"No need to be afraid.
I can handle these guys."
A flash of golden light appeared as the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm manifested, shouting loudly.
After speaking, the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm's figure flickered, charging towards those Dark Nether Armored Insects.
Ye Yunfei did not stop him. Spatial energy was one of the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm's natural gifts, proficient in a peculiar spatial movement technique. Even if it couldn't defeat these Dark Nether Armored Insects, it could certainly escape unscathed.
"Master, it's said that the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm is the king of all insects, capable of commanding other insects. I wonder if it's true or not," Hu Miao said curiously.
"We'll know right away," Ye Yunfei replied.
At that moment, the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm had already rushed in front of the Dark Nether Armored Insects.
"All of you, stop right there!
With this lord present, you dare to move against my friend? Do you wish to rebel?!"
The Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm stood with its hands on its hips, calling out imposingly.
Immediately, all the Dark Nether Armored Insects came to a halt, staring at the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm with puzzled looks.
"You don't even recognize this lord?!"
the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm yelled.
In the next moment, bursts of dazzling golden light continuously erupted from the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm's body.
Ye Yunfei sensed that these golden rays contained a special kind of energy.
Wherever the golden light reached, the Dark Nether Armored Insects frantically retreated in fear, appearing extremely wary.
A few particularly large Dark Nether Armored Insects tried to charge forward, intending to attack the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm.
But the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm rushed over and gave them a good thrashing.
When facing the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm, these Dark Nether Armored Insects seemed to be suppressed by a mysterious energy, completely unable to fight back!
In the end, the larger Dark Nether Armored Insects all started to behave themselves, not daring to resist anymore.
"It seems to be working!"
Seeing this, Hu Miao couldn't help but feel delighted.
"All of you, line up in formation!"
the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm bellowed.
Then, a miraculous scene occurred. The Dark Nether Armored Insects obediently lined up in neat, orderly rows, as if awaiting inspection.
"Good.
From now on, you lot will follow this lord!"
The Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm declared triumphantly.
Each and every one of the Dark Nether Armored Insects appeared very docile, honestly maintaining their formation.
"Now it's safe."
The Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm said to Ye Yunfei.
"Impressive!
So the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm really can command other insects," Ye Yunfei said, utterly delighted.
"Of course.
All of you, come over here and pay respects to my friend."
The Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm grew even more pleased with itself, waving a hand and giving the order arrogantly.
Immediately, the Dark Nether Armored Insects all vibrated their wings, flying before Ye Yunfei like a black cloud, appearing very respectful.
Using a trace of his Soul Power to sense, Ye Yunfei found there were over ten thousand Dark Nether Armored Insects.
More than ten thousand Dark Nether Armored Insects gathered together formed an incredibly formidable combat force.
"Ask them how many comrades they still have.
Round up all the Dark Nether Armored Insects and bring them all with us," Ye Yunfei said to the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm.
"Alright, with me here, no problems at all!"
the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm said.
"Take me to your lair!
I intend to officially recruit your race. From now on, follow this lord and travel the world together, conquering new territories, achieving great deeds, and suppressing this era side by side!"
The Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm addressed the Dark Nether Armored Insects with a majestic roar.
"This guy really knows how to put on an act!
I really want to kick him flying!"
Hu Miao said, her teeth itching with annoyance at the sight.
"Hah!
Little lass, that's just jealousy. This lord is the king of all insects under heaven, supremely awesome. I won't stoop to your level."
The Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm had keen senses and heard Hu Miao's voice, curling its lip in disdain.
Then, the Dark Nether Armored Insect swarm led the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm as they flew towards a nearby valley.
A short while later.
The Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm flew back leading over twenty thousand Dark Nether Armored Insects.
"I brought all the insects from that valley," the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm announced.
"Excellent.
From now on, these Dark Nether Armored Insects will be under your command," Ye Yunfei said with a smile.
Ye Yunfei transferred all these Dark Nether Armored Insects into the Phantom Tower.
Then, following the Giant Arm's directions, they continued deeper into the mountainous region.
"We're almost there. My other arm is buried just up ahead!"
At a certain moment, the Giant Arm suddenly spoke.
"This mountainous terrain is a very special type of landform, called Green Ghost Land."
Ye Yunfei halted, his gaze sweeping forward. He inadvertently saw five blue-green peaks arranged in a strange, specific pattern and couldn't help but narrow his eyes.
Green Ghost Land was considered a relatively strange and ominous type of terrain in the study of Geomancy.
"Green Ghost Land?
No way. My other arm is buried underground in that flat land up ahead.
Back when I ventured here, I sensed the earth energy of this mountainous area was extremely dense, and there were seven verdant peaks. Thinking it was an auspicious geomantic location, I buried my arm here.
Originally, I planned to bury my main torso here. But considering this is the famously perilous Heaven Burial Tomb, I feared something might happen, so in the end, I only buried one arm here.
If I lost just an arm, I could bear that loss," the Giant Arm explained.
"You saw the dense earth energy here and combined with the fact that this is the famed Heaven Burial Tomb, so you treated this place as representing the 'Earth' trigram in your overall plan," Ye Yunfei deduced.
"Yes," the Giant Arm replied.
Back in those days, the Giant Arm had divided its body into eight parts, burying them in eight different locations according to the trigrams, arranging them into an innate Bagua formation that corresponded to the eight celestial phenomena: Heaven, Earth, Thunder, Wind, Water, Fire, Mountain, and Marsh.