Ye Yunfei and Hu Miao left the plaza and walked onto a street.
Suddenly.
Boom... boom...
The earth-shaking sound of heavy footsteps came from the end of the street, making the entire thoroughfare tremble.
Then, monsters appeared, one after another, their ferocious features and murderous glares locked on Ye Yunfei and Hu Miao as they surged forward in a rolling charge.
These monsters varied in shape, seemingly not belonging to the same race. Some had the strength of the Heavenly Thunder Realm, others had Sea Transformation Realm power. Their killing intent was overwhelming.
"Scram!"
Ye Yunfei's face darkened. He extended his right hand, unleashing his Divine Body Ability. It rapidly expanded, transforming into a giant fist that he hurled forward.
Bang! Bang! Bang!
Any monster that was even grazed by Ye Yunfei's fist instantly exploded into fragments.
However, Ye Yunfei noticed something extremely strange. The monsters he killed didn't leave behind any flesh, blood, or bone residue. They simply vanished into thin air, dissipating into nothingness.
It was as if these monsters were composed of air!
"What's going on?
How bizarre!"
Hu Miao cried out as well.
"This place is terrifying!"
The Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm also appeared on Ye Yunfei's shoulder, shouting in shock.
"Master, I sense it!" Hu Miao said after concentrating for a moment. "After these monsters are shattered, traces of Illusion Dao Laws emerge. These monsters are all fake, as if conjured through some sort of illusion art!"
One of the racial talents of the Primordial Heavenly Foxes was illusion art!
Therefore, Hu Miao was particularly sensitive to all illusions and the laws of the Illusion Dao.
Even Ye Yunfei hadn't noticed it, but she had!
"Oh?
Conjured through illusion art?"
Hearing Hu Miao's words, Ye Yunfei felt a stir in his heart.
"Right.
There are indeed traces of Illusion Dao Laws. Now I understand. These monsters we see are all fake, truly conjured through illusion art."
As he continued to punch, blasting monster after monster apart, Ye Yunfei focused his senses and finally perceived it himself. After each explosion, the monster's body indeed released a wisp of Illusion Dao Laws before disappearing into nothingness.
"Such an advanced illusion art! These monsters are so realistic, even I couldn't detect them!" Ye Yunfei couldn't help but exclaim in admiration.
Keep in mind, Ye Yunfei had once conducted in-depth research into the laws of the Illusion Dao. There were few illusions in the world that could escape his perception.
Of course, Ye Yunfei's current cultivation level was still low, and his Soul Power was weak. So when encountering exceptionally powerful illusions, it became somewhat difficult for him to discern them.
"Hehe, Master, as formidable as you are, in the area of illusion arts, you might not be superior to our Primordial Heavenly Fox race," Hu Miao said smugly.
"Illusion art is one of your race's innate talents; it's only normal I can't compare," Ye Yunfei chuckled.
A moment later, Ye Yunfei had destroyed all the monsters.
"Everyone, welcome to the Illusory Palace Trial Space.
Now, allow me to explain the rules.
The Illusory Palace Trial Space is one of the Ten Great Perilous Lands within these trial grounds. It holds great opportunities, as well as immense dangers.
Treasures of incalculable value to you exist within this space, but so do various perils. If you aren't careful, you might lose your life here.
Moreover, entering the Illusory Palace Trial Space is easy; leaving is difficult.
Everyone who enters must find three Illusion Tokens within this space. Only by activating all three tokens can you depart.
Otherwise, you will be trapped here forever!"
At this moment, a sudden voice rang out, as clear as a bolt from the blue, simultaneously reaching the ears of Ye Yunfei and Hu Miao.
"Master, did you hear that?!" Hu Miao immediately cried out.
"Not good! So this is a trial ground, full of dangers and difficult to leave!" The Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm had also heard it and shouted.
"Let me try to see if I can tunnel through space and leave!" The Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm leaped from Ye Yunfei's shoulder and dashed violently into the space beside them.
Thud!
A powerful force rebounded, sending the silkworm flying backwards.
"Oh no!
The space here is as solid as True Yellow Gold!
With my current level of spatial energy, it's simply impossible for me to tunnel out!
Kid, we shouldn't have barged into this place!" The Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm's face also paled as it called out to Ye Yunfei.
Deep down, the silkworm was actually quite a coward!
"So this Incomplete Chaos Universe truly is a trial grounds!" Hearing the voice, Ye Yunfei couldn't help but realize.
In fact, the moment he had entered this chaotic universe, Ye Yunfei had already suspected that this starry sky was likely a trial ground specially arranged by some ancient power. It turned out he was right!
"Don't be afraid. We just need to find three Illusion Tokens to leave this Illusory Palace Trial Space.
Besides, there are many treasures within this space. Who knows, we might make a hefty profit," Ye Yunfei said with a laugh.
"Let's go, let's look around."
Now that he knew this was a trial space, Ye Yunfei felt completely at ease. He strode forward.
"Illusory Palace Trial Space... as the name suggests, this space must be filled with illusions and the laws of the Illusion Dao. Perhaps, for others, this space is fraught with peril, but for me, it might actually present a huge opportunity!" Hu Miao released her Soul Power, sensing her surroundings excitedly.
"Yes.
Since this is a trial ground, it's bound to hold both opportunities and dangers."
Ye Yunfei smiled.
"Alright then.
I hope we can find those Illusion Tokens and leave this trial space together," the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm said with a sigh.
At this moment, everyone who had entered this trial space clearly heard that voice.
They all now knew this was a trial space, and to leave, they must find three Illusion Tokens!
Ye Yunfei and Hu Miao continued forward. At regular intervals, they would encounter another wave of monsters charging out to attack.
These monsters ranged from Heavenly Thunder Realm to Sea Transformation Realm strength. Thankfully, for now, there were none at the Acupoint Opening Realm level.
"Huh?
Master, that palace ahead is emanating treasure light. It seems there might be treasures inside. Let's go check it out."
Hu Miao suddenly pointed at a palace ahead and called out.
"Alright, let's take a look," Ye Yunfei nodded.
However, just as Ye Yunfei and Hu Miao arrived before the palace gates, the doors suddenly swung open and then shut like the maw of a giant monster, snapping at Ye Yunfei and Hu Miao!
Then, the entire palace itself moved, charging forward.
"Oh no, Master! This palace is fake!
Just like those monsters, it's a product of illusion art!"
Hu Miao cried out.
Boom...
Ye Yunfei activated his Divine Body Ability. His body swelled rapidly, shooting upwards as he transformed into a giant. His fists moved like lightning, unleashing a rapid-fire barrage of punches at the oncoming palace.
A moment later, with a thunderous crash, the palace was blasted apart by Ye Yunfei. Fragments of earth and stone flew everywhere before all turned to nothingness and vanished.
"Could it be that all the structures in this space are fake?"
Curiosity piqued, Ye Yunfei threw a punch at a building beside him.
Crash!
Tiles, bricks, and debris flew in all directions, falling and scattering on the ground.
"This building is real!" Hu Miao blurted out.
"It seems some buildings in this space are real, while others are fake," Ye Yunfei nodded in understanding.
Next, Ye Yunfei and Hu Miao continued forward.
A short while later, they began to encounter more and more other martial artists moving about.
"This palace is full of herbs! Almost half of them are Void-Grade!"
Suddenly, an excited voice rang out from within a palace up ahead.
"Let's go see!" Ye Yunfei said, leading Hu Miao as they rushed toward that palace.
"Scram!"
At the palace entrance, a stocky man with a brutish face stood guard, shouting at Ye Yunfei and Hu Miao with a fierce glare.
"Everything in this palace belongs to us few senior and junior brothers. Anyone who dares enter will die!"
The man roared.
"These things have no owner. Who says they belong to you?
Get lost!"
Ye Yunfei retorted irritably and slapped out with his palm.
Whump!
The man guarding the gate was only at the middle stage of the Sea Transformation Realm. He was no match for Ye Yunfei, and was sent flying by the slap like a cannonball shot from its barrel, hurtling into the distance.
Luckily, Ye Yunfei felt there was no enmity between them and didn't intend to kill. Otherwise, that slap could have blasted the man into smithereens!
Ye Yunfei and Hu Miao charged into the palace.
Inside, they saw numerous herb shelves, stacked with many medicinal herbs. There were Saint-Grade Herbs and also some Void-Grade Herbs. A rich aroma of herbs filled the entire hall.
Five men were excitedly collecting those herbs, their faces split into gleeful grins.
All five men were at the Sea Transformation Realm level.
"Huh?
Kid, how did you get in here?
Where's Fifth Junior Brother? Wasn't he supposed to be guarding the gate?
How did he let this kid in?!"
The five men suddenly noticed Ye Yunfei and Hu Miao enter and were both shocked and furious.
"Hmm, quite a few Void-Grade Herbs. A small but decent haul."
Ye Yunfei scanned the herbs in the palace and said to Hu Miao.
Previously, in that herb garden, Ye Yunfei had already harvested a vast quantity of Void-Grade Herbs. So seeing these now didn't excite him overly much.
"Alright, let's get moving. Gather them all up."
Ye Yunfei instructed Hu Miao and the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm.
"Roger that!"
Hu Miao and the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm rushed towards the herbs.
As for the five men, Ye Yunfei, Hu Miao, and the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm didn't pay them much mind.
With Ye Yunfei's current strength, Sea Transformation Realm cultivators could be easily crushed!
"Damn it!
A mere brat at the Heavenly Thunder Realm dares to act big in front of us? You're practically seeking death!"
Seeing Ye Yunfei and Hu Miao's attitude, the five men were utterly enraged.