Inside the Phantom Tower.
Ye Yunfei continuously consumed large quantities of healing pills while circulating the Greenwood Emperor Body technique.
As time passed, the injuries to Ye Yunfei's flesh were healing at a shocking rate.
At the same time.
Outside the Canghuang Realm, within a certain space.
A dozen or so terrifying auras—elderly men—sat cross-legged around an ancient altar.
"Sect Master Yue, how confident are you in finding that ancient Trial Ground?"
A red-robed elder looked towards a tall, thin elder who resembled a bamboo pole and asked.
The other elders also looked at this elder.
"There is a sixty percent chance.
This altar was preserved by our Void Sect from ancient times.
It is said that this altar was brought out from that Trial Ground by an ancient member of our Void Sect back then.
Therefore, I believe using this altar should allow us to sense the spatial location of that ancient Trial Ground.
Once we find that ancient Trial Ground, we can locate the other half of the Canghuang Realm.
Counting on my fingers, the time for the Canghuang Origin Source to appear has arrived.
We must speed up our efforts."
That Sect Master Yue said solemnly.
"Good. Then let us input all the various resources we have collected during this time into this altar to activate it!"
One elder said.
"Sect Master Yue, the success of our action this time entirely depends on your Void Sect.
Only with your Void Sect's mastery of Spatial Laws can we hope to lead everyone to find the location of the other half of the Canghuang Realm!"
An obese monk looked towards Sect Master Yue and spoke up.
"Don't worry. Our Void Sect has also made sufficient preparations and will spare no effort.
Alright, let's begin!"
That Sect Master Yue nodded.
Then, the dozen or so elders each took out batches of astonishingly valuable resources and piled them all onto that ancient altar.
Rumble...
The altar was activated, erupting with shocking spatial-temporal energy. Beams of brilliant, dazzling light illuminated the surrounding space with perfect clarity.
Then, runes related to spatial-temporal laws swam out from within the altar like little fish one after another, seeping deep into the spatial-temporal void and heading towards an unknown direction.
Inside the Phantom Tower.
Five days later.
"Finally, completely healed!"
Ye Yunfei clenched his fists, assessed the condition of his flesh, and nodded lightly.
"Let's improve my strength a bit first."
Ye Yunfei waved his hand, took out a pile of Nightmare Stones, and began refining and absorbing them.
These Nightmare Stones were obtained not long ago from within the palace in the core region!
Boom…
Within his Soul Sea, vast amounts of Soul Power energy boiled. That Soul-Nourishing Tree had already grown to ten meters tall!
Simultaneously, the intensity of Ye Yunfei's Soul Power was skyrocketing.
Three days later, all the Nightmare Stones had been completely refined and absorbed.
Whoosh!
A small sword flew out from Ye Yunfei's Soul Sea.
The Heavenly Soul Sword!
The blade of this Heavenly Soul Sword was, for the most part, now substantial, emitting a chilling, oppressive sword aura.
"Just one last step, and it will truly reach the realm of 'Soul Power Manifesting into a Weapon'!
With this Heavenly Soul Sword, I can now hold my own in a fight against a Acupoint Opening Realm expert. Even if I can't win, I should be able to retreat calmly, not as embarrassingly as before."
Ye Yunfei sensed it and nodded with satisfaction.
Then, Ye Yunfei exited the Phantom Tower.
"Hmm?"
As soon as Ye Yunfei emerged from the Phantom Tower, he discovered that at least three teams of martial artists had passed nearby, each team comprising over a dozen people.
"It's been most of the day, and there hasn't been any trace of that brat Ye Yunfei. Do you think he already escaped this Illusion Palace long ago?"
"No way. There are also many people guarding the outside. If Ye Yunfei escaped, he would have been discovered immediately.
He's most likely still inside this Illusion Palace.""You all can rest assured. Under the organization of those Acupoint Opening Realm experts, at least several dozen teams are conducting a carpet search of this Illusion Palace. Sooner or later, they will find that brat Ye Yunfei."
These three teams discussed back and forth as they searched everywhere for traces of Ye Yunfei.
"Oh?
A carpet search for me, is it?"
Hearing this, Ye Yunfei couldn't help but frown, a cold gleam flashing in his eyes.
"While you were secluded healing, at least a dozen groups passed nearby. It seems they were all looking for you."
The Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm said.
"Do they really think I'm easy to bully!
Let's go. We'll go out and take a look."
Ye Yunfei sneered and walked out of the building he was hiding in.
At this moment, on a nearby street, a dozen or so martial artists were walking along, each releasing their soul power to conduct a careful search.
"I truly never imagined that, to deal with a brat from a remote starry sea, we, from all these major forces, would actually unite, mobilize in full force, and even have forty Acupoint Opening Realm experts personally directing. It feels a bit like making a mountain out of a molehill."
One of the young martial artists said.
Upon hearing this, many other young martial artists nodded in agreement.
"All of you, shut up."
A stocky-built man said with a stern expression.
"You few weren't present at the time. You didn't see the terrifying scene of Ye Yunfei commanding over three thousand monsters.
Those monsters were totally submitting to and obeying Ye Yunfei, utterly docile.
So even though Ye Yunfei's cultivation realm is insignificant, we absolutely must not underestimate him within this Illusion Palace!
Moreover, it's said that after the higher-ups of the various major forces learned about the events in the Illusion Palace, they were furious and issued orders to mobilize all forces to seize the dozens of primary Dao artifacts on Ye Yunfei."
This stocky man continued.
"No wonder the higher-ups of all the major forces are so furious.
A brat from a remote starry sea simply has no right to possess those primary Dao artifacts.
In the Canghuang Realm, only our major forces have the right to possess primary Dao artifacts."
Another martial artist nodded.
Right at this moment.
"Who said that in the Canghuang Realm, only your major forces have the right to possess primary Dao artifacts?"
A voice rang out.
"Who?"
Immediately, the gazes of this team of martial artists followed the direction of the voice.
They saw a young man walking slowly over.
"Ye Yunfei!"
Someone shouted.
This young man was Ye Yunfei, whom they had been searching for most of the day!
"Everyone, be careful!
Within this Illusion Palace, Ye Yunfei can command those monsters!"
As soon as the stocky man saw Ye Yunfei, he remembered the scene of Ye Yunfei commanding over three thousand monsters and shouted nervously.
The dozen or so martial artists all huddled close together, vigilantly surveying their surroundings, preparing to deal with any monsters that might suddenly appear.
"Send a message immediately! Say we've discovered Ye Yunfei and request reinforcements!"
The stocky man secretly sent voice messages to the others.
Thus, martial artists one by one quietly took out communication jade slips and sent messages to the Acupoint Opening Realm experts of their respective factions.
"Rest assured. To deal with characters like you, I don't need those monsters' help at all.
Besides, I don't have a single monster with me right now."
Ye Yunfei, unhurried, walked up in front of these dozen or so martial artists, put his hands behind his back, and said with a cold smile.
"You don't have a single monster with you?
It really seems there aren't any!
Excellent!"
Hearing this, the stocky man was overjoyed.
He sent his Soul Power out to sense in all directions. Indeed, he couldn't sense any trace of monsters.
"There's truly not a single monster!"
After carefully sensing their surroundings, the other martial artists also all breathed a sigh of relief.
What they feared most was thousands of monsters suddenly appearing!
"Since your major forces intend to rob me, I won't be polite either.
Now, you have two choices. First, hand over everything you are carrying.
Second, die."
Ye Yunfei said coldly.
"Hahaha…"
The stocky man suddenly burst into loud laughter.
"Ye Yunfei, if you brought a large group of monsters, perhaps we would fear you a bit and turn and run.
But now you don't have a single monster with you. Standing alone, you actually dare to come provoke us before us!
Among us, there are six at the late Sea Transformation Realm, and nine at the mid Sea Transformation Realm. You are merely at the late Lightning Tribulation Realm. No matter how strong you are, can you possibly defeat so many of us?
Just one finger from each of us could poke you to death!
What are you so arrogant about!"
The stocky man roared even as he laughed.
"That's right!
Everyone, surround him!
Capturing Ye Yunfei this time will be a great achievement!"
"I heard that besides those dozens of primary Dao artifacts, he also has a large batch of other treasures on him, especially those Transformation-Grade herbs and pills.
We definitely have to hand over those primary Dao artifacts, but the other treasures, we dozen can just split amongst ourselves!"
"We're going to get rich!"
…
The dozen or so martial artists all shifted their positions, surrounding Ye Yunfei on all sides, each exuding an aggressive aura.
"I'll count to three. If you don't hand over everything you're carrying, you will die. Understood?"
Ye Yunfei said.
"Hahaha…
This brat's mind must have gone bad!"
"I'm so scared!
Well then, count!"
Hearing Ye Yunfei's words, the dozen or so martial artists all burst into laughter.