"Master Tian Suanzi, that legend about the Lost Starry Sky... could it be true?"
Someone couldn't help but ask.
"It is true," Tian Suanzi nodded.
"Our Canghuang Realm was once a single great realm," Tian Suanzi continued. "Later, it was split into many fragments of starry space, isolated from each other, becoming many distinct smaller realms."
"What exactly caused the Canghuang Realm to split?" another person inquired.
"There are many legends. It could have been internal war, invasion by external enemies, or perhaps some sudden, drastic change in the natural laws of the Canghuang Realm's Heavens and Earth, causing it to automatically fracture. I, too, have long wished to know the true reason and have conducted divination many times. Based on my deductions, I believe the greatest likelihood is that the ancient Canghuang Realm suffered a powerful invasion from external foes, was shattered, and thus split into many small realms. Of course, this is merely my deduction, not necessarily the truth." Tian Suanzi answered.
"Master Tian Suanzi's deduction is undoubtedly the truth," someone flattered him.
This Tian Suanzi possessed remarkably advanced divination skills, reputed to be capable of calculating past and future events. His deduced results were likely close to the actual truth.
At this moment, within the Incomplete Chaos Universe.
Inside a Small World.
Ye Yunfei, accompanied by Hu Miao, Huang Shang, and the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm, had already rushed into the palace.
The seven Acupoint Opening Realm experts also charged to the palace's main entrance.
All the other young martial artists also began moving, quickly dashing towards the palace.
Simultaneously, even more young martial artists were rushing towards the location of this herb garden. Upon hearing that a garden filled entirely with Void-Grade Herbs had appeared here, they all came seeking a share of the spoils!
The value of a garden filled entirely with Void-Grade Herbs was inestimable, enough to drive every young martial artist who entered this Incomplete Chaos Universe wild with greed!
Now, inside the palace.
The interior of the palace was exceedingly spacious. In the central area stood a golden altar, exceedingly tall, emanating a terrifying aura of energy pressure and radiating dazzling, eye-catching treasure light.
"So it's a mid-grade Primordial Dao Treasure, but it's enveloped by seven great Formations," Ye Yunfei saw at a glance that this golden altar actually belonged to the category of seal-type magic treasures, and was a mid-grade Primordial Dao treasure.
Above Innate Treasures were Primitive Treasures, and above Primitive Treasures were Primordial Dao Treasures!
In the Canghuang Realm, Primordial Dao Treasures belonged to the highest grade of magic treasures!
A low-grade Primordial Dao Treasure would absolutely provoke fierce contention within the Canghuang Realm!
A mid-grade Primordial Dao Treasure would probably incite greed even among the Sect Masters and Grand Elders of major factions from the three central star seas!
As for high-grade Primordial Dao Treasures, they belonged only to legend in the Canghuang Realm!
"Master, look! There are five jade slips on the altar! They must be cultivation technique jade slips!" Hu Miao called out.
"Probably," Ye Yunfei nodded. However, cultivation technique jade slips held absolutely no attraction for Ye Yunfei.
Because Ye Yunfei was confident that the cultivation techniques and martial skills recorded within these jade slips were certainly inferior to those he himself possessed in his collection!
This golden altar, however, greatly interested Ye Yunfei.
*Swoosh swoosh…*
At this moment, the seven Acupoint Opening Realm experts, bringing the other young martial artists, swarmed into the palace.
"Brat! If you want to live, immediately hand over all the Void-Grade Herbs!" the seven Acupoint Opening Realm experts fixed their gazes on Ye Yunfei the moment they entered the palace.
The majority of the Void-Grade Herbs from the garden outside were on Ye Yunfei's person!
That was an inestimable fortune!
Even the major factions from the three central star seas would struggle to produce such a quantity of Void-Grade Herbs!
*Swoosh!*
Lu Zihong directly charged towards Ye Yunfei.
A pair of wings, one black and one white, strangely shaped and emitting an awe-inspiring aura, suddenly sprang from his back.
*Boom boom!*
As Lu Zihong charged forward, the two wings on his back flapped violently, then slashed forward like two heavenly blades capable of cleaving space apart.
*Boom!*
Another Acupoint Opening Realm expert, gripping a dazzling golden halberd, swept it down through the air towards Ye Yunfei, its intense energy fluctuations rising and falling like turbulent waves.
This Acupoint Opening Realm expert was Tong Wuhao, a young genius from the Luosha Sect!
*Swoosh!*
Facing the simultaneous assault of two Acupoint Opening Realm experts, Ye Yunfei did not try to block. Instead, he directly activated Spatial Teleportation, appearing in a far corner of the hall.
"Look! Cultivation technique jade slips! They must contain incredibly precious legacy techniques!"
By now, many young martial artists had discovered the five cultivation technique jade slips on the golden altar, their eyes blazing with fervent desire.
Cultivation scriptures, cultivation resources, magic treasures, and heaven-and-earth spirit treasures were all things sought by martial artists. Among these, cultivation scriptures were the most valuable!
A single high-level cultivation technique or martial skill could even establish a major sect!
Thus, for the majority of martial artists in the world, the allure of cultivation techniques and martial skills was immense.
Of course, Ye Yunfei was an exception.
"These five jade slips belong to our Jietian Sect! Move!" Lu Zihong roared, turning and charging towards the golden altar.
Compared to Void-Grade Herbs, profound cultivation scriptures were even more precious!
Thus, he temporarily disregarded Ye Yunfei, opting to seize the jade slips first!
"Hmph! No one is allowed to contend with our Luosha Sect!" Tong Wuhao also turned and pounced towards the golden altar.
"They should belong to our Guangming Ancient Sect!" A tall, handsome man leapt into the air, surging towards the golden altar.
This man was Nangong Wu, a young genius and Acupoint Opening Realm expert of the Guangming Ancient Sect!
"Heheh…" A figure draped in black robes moved with ghostly grace, floating towards the altar with astonishing speed.
For a moment, none of the seven Acupoint Opening Realm experts were willing to lag behind. They all charged towards the golden altar at full speed, intending to seize the five cultivation technique jade slips.
The other young martial artists, naturally, were unwilling to fall behind either and rushed forward.
However, in the next moment.
*Boom boom…*
Seven formations appeared almost simultaneously, emanating billowing formation energy that violently surged outwards in all directions.
"Ahh…"
Four or five young martial artists who failed to dodge in time were directly struck by the formation energy, their bodies shattered apart on the spot, meeting instant death.
The seven Acupoint Opening Realm experts reacted swiftly, barely managing to evade the formation energy's assault.
Seeing the terrifying power of the seven formations, the other young martial artists all retreated rapidly in fright.
"Let's all join forces to break the Formations first!" Tong Wuhao shouted.
"Good! Let's break them together!" the other young martial artists agreed.
Thus, led by the seven Acupoint Opening Realm experts, everyone attacked together, either summoning magic treasures or unleashing various cultivation techniques and martial skills, bombarding the seven formations.
*Boom boom…*
The outermost formation bore the brunt of the assault, shaken and rattled by the combined force of the numerous young martial artists.
Although the power of these seven formations was formidable, they had after all weathered extremely long ages. Most of their formation power had dissipated, so their defensive capabilities had greatly diminished.
After a moment.
*Crack crack…*
The outermost formation began to fissure with numerous cracks, clearly on the verge of collapse.
"Excellent!" Everyone cheered.
"Now, let's work together to shatter the second formation!" Lu Zihong roared, taking the lead in attacking the second formation.
*Boom boom…*
Everyone attacked, bombarding the second formation.
At this time, Ye Yunfei stood in the distance, releasing his Soul Power as he studied and analyzed those several large formations.
Hu Miao and Huang Shang stood beside Ye Yunfei, not anxious in the slightest. They knew Ye Yunfei was studying the Formations.
The Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm rested on Ye Yunfei's shoulder.
Another moment passed.
*Rumble…*
The second large formation was also broken, exploding into fragments.
Then, the crowd began cooperating to attack the third formation.
It was at this moment.
"Alright, let's go in now," Ye Yunfei suddenly spoke.
The words barely left his mouth when Ye Yunfei flicked his sleeve, scooping up Hu Miao and Huang Shang. With a flash, he arrived before the third formation, standing directly in front of the crowd.
What does he want to do? Everyone was taken aback.
"Ye Yunfei, you want to participate in breaking the Formations too? To snatch those cultivation technique jade slips? A pity you don't have the qualifications! Hmph, since you dared to come running over yourself, that's delivering yourself right into our hands! Everyone, attack together! Subdue this brut and divide up the Void-Grade Herbs on him!" Lu Zihong sneered.
*Swoosh swoosh…*
The other young martial artists also shifted their positions, instantly encircling Ye Yunfei, preparing to attack.
Everyone wanted to seize the Void-Grade Herbs on Ye Yunfei!
Ye Yunfei's expression remained placid. He took a step forward, directly passing through the third formation, arriving before the fourth formation.
Then, Ye Yunfei took four steps consecutively. Each step saw him traverse a formation, passing through the fourth, fifth, sixth, and seventh formations in succession!
After traversing four formations successively, Ye Yunfei arrived before the golden altar.
"How did he do that?! These formations seem as if they don't exist for him!" someone exclaimed in shock.
All the young martial artists were deeply shocked.
Upon arriving before the golden altar, Ye Yunfei did not go to retrieve the cultivation technique jade slips on the altar. Instead, he stood before the altar, preparing to collect this golden altar itself.
This altar was a mid-grade Primordial Dao Treasure. In Ye Yunfei's mind, its value far surpassed those few cultivation technique jade slips!
Ye Yunfei released his Soul Power, probing into the interior of the golden altar.
"Ye Yunfei, what are you doing?! Get out of there now! Those cultivation technique jade slips are not something you are qualified to covet!" Lu Zihong roared in a frantic rage.
"We should speed up breaking the formations!" Nangong Wu said.
"Right! Let's break these formations first!" Tong Wuhao also roared.
Thus, everyone once again attacked with full force, assaulting the third formation.
*Rumble!*
A short while later, the third formation was shattered, exploding into pieces.
At this moment.
Ye Yunfei remained motionless, standing atop the golden altar, his Soul Power searching within the altar for the control core of this magic treasure.
"That kid isn't going for the cultivation technique jade slips. What is he doing?" Some young martial artists were puzzled and voiced their questions.
"It's better if he doesn't take them. We should hurry and break the formations!" someone nearby shouted.
A moment later.
*Boom…*
The fourth formation was also broken.
*Boom!*
After another short while, the fifth formation was broken as well.
"Only the last two formations remain! Everyone, put in more effort!" Nangong Wu cried out.
"Everyone, spread out a bit, form an encirclement! Don't let Ye Yunfei escape!" Lu Zihong shouted.
It was at this moment.
*Rumble…*
The golden altar before Ye Yunfei suddenly began to tremble lightly, erupting with rolling golden radiance and a fearsome aura of energy pressure.
Then, the golden altar slowly began to lift off the ground, starting to float.
"Shrink!" Ye Yunfei commanded softly.
Immediately, the golden altar's volume began to gradually diminish.
"That altar is a magic treasure! And it's very likely a Primordial Dao Treasure!" Tong Wuhao suddenly cried out involuntarily.
*Hiss!*
A Primordial Dao Treasure!
Hearing this, the breathing of every other young martial artist instantly grew ragged. Their gazes, blazing with terrifying greed, fixated dead on the golden altar.