The atmosphere in the city had clearly grown much more tense.
Sweeps of powerful Soul Power frequently scanned through the city like searchlights—Acupoint Opening Realm masters were conducting their perception searches.
At the city gates, over a dozen Sea Transformation Realm martial artists were inspecting everyone entering and leaving the city.
These dozen-plus Sea Transformation Realm experts all hailed from major factions, each possessing considerable combat prowess, so ordinary cultivators obediently submitted to the checks.
Furthermore, numerous defensive Formations had been set up both inside and outside the city, enveloping the entire metropolis.
After being swindled out of so many treasures by Ye Yunfei, the disciples of those five major powers had, in their fury, thrown their full effort into strengthening the city's defenses.
Ye Yunfei directly burrowed underground, releasing hundreds of Earth Dragons to conceal himself within the churning earth energies, entering the city from beneath the surface.
To Ye Yunfei, the defensive Formations inside and outside the city were practically trivial—he paid them no mind.
Using the Thousand Transformations technique, Ye Yunfei and Hu Miao walked through the city, entering shops specifically selling detailed information about the various Small Worlds to gather intelligence.
"Big news, earth-shattering news! A palace has emerged! From inside it, all sorts of projections shine forth—mountains of Special Type Crystal Stones, magic treasures, medicinal herbs, pills, secret manuals, all kinds of rare Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures!
It's said those Special Type Crystal Stones include Spatial, Time, and Soul Stones, along with many other invaluable rarities.
Furthermore, rumor has it that most of the medicinal herbs and pills projected from the palace are Transformation-Grade Herbs and Transformation-Grade pills!
As for magic treasures, there are supposed to be dozens of initial Dao Treasures as well!"
Suddenly, such news emerged from one shop, completely shaking the entire city.
*Hisss!*
Upon hearing this news, the martial artists' first reaction was to gasp sharply, faces flushing red, their breathing becoming ragged.
All kinds of rare Special Type Crystal Stones unheard of in the outside world!
Transformation-Grade Herbs and pills!
Dozens of initial Dao Treasures!
And various Heavenly Materials, Earthly Treasures, and cultivation manuals!
Every single one of those things was enough to drive people mad with greed!
Forget these young martial artists who had entered for the trial. Even if brought to the outside world, the high-level figures of those major powers in the Three Great Central Star Seas would descend into a frenzied struggle over them.
"Quickly! Tell us which Small World this palace is in! Where exactly?!"
"Fortune! A heaven-sent opportunity! No matter what, I must go and investigate!"
"I've been resting up in this city for a while. It's time to resume treasure-hunting expeditions!"
...
For a moment, countless martial artists within the city gathered at the shop from which the news had emanated, the commotion shaking the heavens.
Even those Acupoint Opening Realm experts from the major factions heard the news and rushed over to enter this shop.
"Everyone, if you wish to know the palace's specific location, please pay the appropriate fee. This information is not free of charge."
Inside the shop, several young shop assistants loudly hawked their wares. This shop was operated by disciples of the Qizhen Pavilion.
Soon, young martial artists lined up one after another to pay for a detailed report of the palace's location.
Ye Yunfei also paid for the information.
Shortly after, martial artists within the city began to leave in droves, rushing toward the Small World where that palace was located.
"For our Tianlin Clan forces, leave a small contingent to defend the outpost. Everyone else, set out!"
From the Tianlin Clan's base in the city, a Acupoint Opening Realm expert led a group of clan members, hastily heading out of the city.
Some Tianlin Clan disciples had been recuperating here. Now, most of their forces were departing, preparing to head to that palace to fight for the opportunity.
Next, the forces of various major factions set off one after another, marching out of the city in vast, imposing groups toward the palace's Small World.
"The Jietian Sect people have left."
"The Jiang Clan members have left."
"The Guangming Ancient Sect disciples have left too."
Ye Yunfei stood with Hu Miao on the second floor of the Primordial Chaos Tavern, watching the forces of each major power depart.
Finally, after most of the day had passed, all the forces of the major factions had left the city.
"Good. Time for us to move. Let's take out all the outposts of the six major factions that have put a bounty on me."
Ye Yunfei sneered coldly.
With his Soul Power's perception, Ye Yunfei discovered that all the Acupoint Opening Realm experts in the city had already left. After all, that palace was far too tempting! Everyone wanted to rush over and get a piece of the pie!
Especially those Acupoint Opening Realm masters, who were even more ambitious, wanting to flex their muscles and compete for the fortune.
"This should be the Jiang Clan of the Tianfu Star Sea's outpost, right?"
Ye Yunfei brought Hu Miao before the main gate of the Jiang Clan's outpost.
It was an expansive mansion compound with a very large internal area, replete with pavilions, towers, and corridors—everything one could need.
"Halt! This is Jiang Clan territory. Outsiders are not permitted to trespass as they please."
A young man at the Sea Transformation Realm's initial stage stood guard at the main entrance, shouting harshly.
"This was originally an abandoned city. When did it become Jiang Clan territory? Scram!"
Ye Yunfei slapped out with his palm.
*Bang!*
The young man's body was sent flying sideways, crashing onto the ground some distance away. His entire face was shattered, dripping with blood.
Ye Yunfei strode into the outpost with Hu Miao.
"Who are you?! How dare you barge into our Jiang Clan outpost!"
The young man clutched his broken face, shouting furiously.
"I am Ye Yunfei," Ye Yunfei answered calmly.
"What?! You're Ye Yunfei?!"
The young man paled in shock and horror.
Ye Yunfei had just shown himself days ago, swindling a massive fortune. Who would have thought he'd come knocking at their door again now?
*Boom! Boom!...*
Soon, sounds of fierce clashing and cries of bitter indignation erupted from within the Jiang Clan's outpost.
A moment later, Ye Yunfei walked out with Hu Miao.
"Dammit! Our Jiang Clan's outpost has been looted clean by Ye Yunfei! Not even half a crystal stone remains!"
A battered and bloodied Jiang clansman crawled out from within the outpost, staring at Ye Yunfei's departing back, snarling unwillingly in a low voice.
Next, Ye Yunfei proceeded to ransack the outposts of the Tianlin Clan, the Yin Corpse Valley, the Guangming Ancient Sect, the Taihuang Sect, and the Jietian Sect within the city.
The Acupoint Opening Realm experts of these major powers had all departed. With Ye Yunfei's current strength, it was like walking unopposed into an undefended city.
A short while later, Ye Yunfei drifted away with Hu Miao.
"The outposts of all six major powers have been looted clean by Ye Yunfei, not even half a crystal stone spared!"
Not long after, this news reached all the martial artists still lingering in the city.
And it rapidly began spreading to other Small Worlds.
"That's too fierce! To actually double back and take out the outposts of six major powers!"
Everyone marveled.
Meanwhile, Ye Yunfei, together with Hu Miao, was rushing toward the Small World where that palace was located.
Simultaneously, countless martial artists within this Incomplete Chaos Universe, upon receiving the news, surged towards that Small World.
Need one say more? The mere prospect of dozens of initial Dao Treasures was enough to drive every young martial artist wild with greed!
"It's getting more and more like him! This Ye Yunfei most likely is *the* Ye Yunfei from Tianxuan Continent! That guy, no matter where he goes, always loves to stir up trouble!"
In a certain Small World, Xiao Hui, upon hearing the news about Ye Yunfei going to claim ten times the bounty, clenched her delicate fists in excitement.
She felt that this Ye Yunfei's style of doing things was extremely similar to the one she knew.
"This guy back on Tianxuan Continent… who knows how many major faction outposts he's taken out. Going to claim a bounty is nothing in comparison," Xiao Hui mused inwardly.
"Xiao Hui, what are you thinking about? Let's hurry on. They say there are many treasures in that palace.
Xiao Hui, don't worry. When your senior brother enters that palace and seizes those treasures, I'll definitely share some with you."
A tall, slender young man approached Xiao Hui's side, speaking softly.
"Senior Brother Lu, there's no need. I will strive for things on my own. I won't accept treasures you obtain," Xiao Hui replied coolly.
During this period, this Senior Brother Lu's excessive attentiveness had become practically unbearable for her.
In another Small World…
*Rumble…*
From deep within a secret realm, an exquisitely curvaceous figure suddenly burst forth, her lovely frame radiating astonishing energy fluctuations.
It was Su Qingluo!
"Junior Sister Su! You've finally finished your secluded cultivation!" A female disciple hurried over, speaking excitedly.
"Junior Sister Su, we just received news. A palace has been discovered, containing many exceedingly valuable treasures. Shall we go take a look as well?" The woman asked.
"Alright, let's go see," Su Qingluo nodded.