"Do you believe it now? Do you truly think that just because Zidan Valley betrayed our Ziwei Sect, you've achieved something great? What you've learned is merely the surface level of Ziwei Sect's Alchemy Dao," Ye Yunfei said slowly, his clear voice echoing in everyone's ears.
At this moment, all members of Zidan Valley had pale faces and no words with which to retort, for the facts were right before their eyes.
"Now, I formally notify Zidan Valley on behalf of the Ziwei Sect: return everything that rightfully belongs to us," Ye Yunfei said slowly once more.
"I never imagined the Ziwei Sect would produce a demonic talent in the Pill Dao to such an extent," a long, subdued sigh rang out from deep within Zidan Valley just then.
Rumble...
A vast and rolling wave of energy pressure crushed outward like a tidal surge. Everyone felt as though the heavens and earth had suddenly paused, with everything in existence frozen solid.
Many of the weaker individuals collapsed onto the ground on the spot, unable to move in the slightest.
Following that, a middle-aged man in green robes rose from the depths of Zidan Valley with three elders, stepping through the air as if treading upon heaven and earth.
The man appeared to be only thirty or forty years old, but his eyes held a profound sense of antiquity.
"We pay our respects to Ancestor Wang Sheng and the three Supreme Elders!"
Upon seeing them, the Valley Master and numerous high-ranking members all took a step forward and bowed respectfully.
"We pay our respects to Ancestor Wang Sheng and the three Supreme Elders!"
All other Zidan Valley members present hastily knelt and paid their respects in unison, their shouts shaking the entire valley.
As for Ye Yunfei, he stood with his hands clasped behind his back, his gaze sweeping over the four newcomers with indifference.
"It's actually the legendary Ancestor Wang Sheng of Zidan Valley, along with three Supreme Elders!"
"They say Ancestor Wang Sheng was Zidan Valley's most outstanding pill master hundreds of years ago. I never imagined he was still alive!"
Those who had come to seek pills were all struck with terror, their faces paling.
"Hmm."
Ancestor Wang Sheng gave a slight nod. Then his gaze fell upon Ye Yunfei, scrutinizing him from head to toe. The gazes of the three Supreme Elders also locked tightly onto Ye Yunfei, as if trying to see through him.
"Young man, I have to admit that attaining such proficiency in alchemy at your age is indeed rare. No junior in our Zidan Valley can compare to you," Ancestor Wang Sheng said coldly. "However, Zidan Valley is ultimately not a place where you can run wild."
"Kid, you said you wanted to challenge our entire Zidan Valley in alchemy by yourself. Do you truly think you've won?" a Supreme Elder spoke up, his gaze sharp. "Don't forget, we are also part of Zidan Valley. Only by defeating the four of us will your victory be complete."
"What difficulty is there in defeating you?" Ye Yunfei gave a faint smile, his expression disdainful. "One Fourth-Grade Void-Grade Pill Master, and three Third-Grade Void-Grade Pill Masters. Nothing impressive."
Ancestor Wang Sheng and the three Supreme Elders all stiffened slightly, for Ye Yunfei had accurately named their exact levels of pill refinement mastery.
"You are a Fourth-Grade Void-Grade Pill Master," Ye Yunfei stared at Ancestor Wang Sheng and continued indifferently. "Originally, if you had steadily cultivated the alchemy techniques passed down by our Ziwei Sect, you might one day have had the chance to advance further, to rise to Fifth, Sixth, or even Seventh or Eighth-Grade Void-Grade Pill Master. But in your cleverness, seeking rapid success, you practiced the sinister category of pill-refining arts from the Yinxiao Yaoshi Sect. As a result, you nearly fell into Qi Deviation. Your Pill Dao has reached its limit; it will be very difficult for you to progress further."
"You...!" Ancestor Wang Sheng's face changed drastically upon hearing this, and he harshly rebuked, "Utter nonsense! How dare you slander me! I have never practiced the alchemy techniques of the Yinxiao Yaoshi Sect!"
In ancient times, the Primordial Continent had indeed had an alchemy faction known as the Yinxiao Yaoshi Sect. The pill masters of this faction acted with vicious cruelty, frequently capturing large numbers of martial artists to research using their essence, Qi, and blood for pill refinement, inventing many evil alchemy techniques. Later, they provoked public outrage and were besieged by numerous factions across the Primordial Continent. Their headquarters was destroyed, and the sect was wiped out. However, the alchemy techniques of the Yinxiao Yaoshi Sect had secretly circulated ever since, quietly practiced by many pill masters in the world eager for quick results.
"Heh..." Ye Yunfei sneered. "If you don't want others to know, then don't do it. The pill fire within your body right now was condensed and refined using the essence and blood of over ten thousand martial artists. Still won't admit it?"
Ancestor Wang Sheng's face underwent another wild transformation.
"Brat, you barged into Zidan Valley headquarters, wounded our people, and now slander our Ancestor with your words. You simply do not place our Zidan Valley in your eyes," a Supreme Elder coldly shouted. "Someone, seize him!"
"You two, go into my Space Treasure first," Ye Yunfei said to the Ruan siblings.
At this moment, Ruan Chan and her brother had been dumbly following behind Ye Yunfei. The development of events had completely exceeded the scope of their understanding, leaving them without any plan of their own, only able to stick close to Ye Yunfei's heels.
"Alright," Ruan Chan hurriedly nodded upon hearing Ye Yunfei's words.
Ye Yunfei waved a hand, teleporting the two siblings into the Phantom Tower.
By now, several dozen Zidan Valley members were charging toward Ye Yunfei.
"Brat, die!"
A man arrived first. With a fierce clenching of a hand seal, a fiery dragon shot from within his body, condensing into a massive fireball that smashed toward Ye Yunfei.
"Playing with fire in front of me?" Ye Yunfei couldn't help but sneer. He reached out a hand, employing an advanced fire-control art, grabbing the fireball and scattering its sparks in all directions. For this man to use a fire-control art to attack Ye Yunfei was like an infant showing off its strength in front of a powerful warrior!
Boom...
Ye Yunfei pinched a hand seal, and four different Divine Fires shot out simultaneously, blazing forth and transforming into four seas of fire that instantly engulfed the man.
"Ah...!"
Simultaneously, several others charging at Ye Yunfei found their bodies ignited and began to shriek.
Clang! Clang...!
Ye Yunfei pointed a finger, and five spirit swords shot forth to form the Five Elements Immortal-Slaying Sword Formation, shredding forward. In less than the time of a single breath, all who had charged at Ye Yunfei were slain.
Among them were several Destiny Realm cultivators!
Buzz...
The five spirit swords hovered beside Ye Yunfei, rising and falling, their sword energy like a vast sea.
Members of Zidan Valley specialized in alchemy; combat prowess was not their forte.
"So strong!"
All members of Zidan Valley paled drastically. A kid at the Dao Transformation Realm could instantly kill Destiny Realm experts!
"Brat, don't get arrogant!"
A regular Elder roared, charging toward Ye Yunfei.
Swish! Swish...!
Over a dozen Heavenly Sea Realm experts charged toward Ye Yunfei simultaneously.
Boom! Boom...!
Wave after wave of violent energy attacks streaked across the sky, earth-shaking and heaven-startling, causing this entire area of the world to boil over completely. Over a dozen Heavenly Sea Realm experts acting together was too terrifying!
Swish!
Ye Yunfei employed his Spatial Teleportation Art, his figure appearing elsewhere. He pointed a finger, and the five spirit swords once again shredded forth, grinding dozens of nearby Zidan Valley members into dust.
Now that he had started, Ye Yunfei naturally would not hold back. If he could kill, he would kill!
"Brat, stop!"
Watching Ye Yunfei slaughter so many in mere moments, Zidan Valley's higher-ups felt their eyes nearly burst with rage and roared furiously.