"Hmph! You Heavenly God Palace people are relentlessly pursuing us. Do you truly think we, the Eastern Wasteland Demon Race, fear you?!"
A clear and crisp voice of a woman rang out.
It was none other than the Vermilion Bird Princess!
"In my opinion, your Eastern Wasteland Demon Race really does fear our Heavenly God Palace. Otherwise, why flee in every direction? You've no idea how many of your people we've slain during this time, yet you haven't dared utter a single complaint. That's proof enough. Enough now. Today, I've come specifically to kill you. However, I can also offer you a way out. I see you're quite beautiful. Tell you what, if from now on you stay by my side, serving as one of my concubines, I can spare your life."
Lu Wuque stood with his hands clasped behind his back, speaking impassively.
His robes fluttered as his eyes shone like stars, presenting an aura of ease and extraordinary grace, like a Deity descending to the mortal realm.
"How dare you! To desecrate the Princess's noble status with such words! What punishment do you deserve?!"
The demonesses accompanying the Vermilion Bird Princess shouted in rebuke.
"Haha... Regardless of her status before, now she has only two choices: death, or becoming my concubine."
Lu Wuque laughed loudly.
"Milady, break out of the encirclement quickly! More Heavenly God Palace forces are on their way!"
In the distance, the old woman and over a dozen Demon Race experts were locked in fierce combat with Heavenly God Palace masters, but she kept a watchful eye on the situation, sending a sound transmission to the Vermilion Bird Princess.
"It seems those were the Demon Race members who went seeking pills from Zidan Valley not long ago," Ye Yunfei observed, noting that many among the demonic ranks bore injuries, and old ones at that.
"Break through!"
The Vermilion Bird Princess knew that the longer she stayed here, the worse the situation would become.
Because Heavenly God Palace had deployed a large number of troops throughout the Eastern Wasteland, specifically to hunt the Demon Race.
"You lecherous scoundrel, prepare to die!"
BOOM!
With an icy expression on her lovely face, the Vermilion Bird Princess took a step forward. The demonic power within her lithe form surged out like tidal waves, one crest after another, crashing towards Lu Wuque with immense force.
"Hmph! It seems you've chosen death. Very well, I shall grant your wish!"
Lu Wuque sneered, his clothes rustling wildly as the spiritual power within his body erupted like a volcano, violently colliding with the demonic energy of the Vermilion Bird Princess.
BOOM!
The terrifying pressure emanating from the two young prodigies shook the very heavens and earth around them.
A pristine, holy curtain of light rose, turning the sky and land dazzlingly bright.
An ancient hymn praising the Deities echoed, and a glowing Deity dressed in robes with white wings began walking forth.
Heavenly God's Blessing Phenomenon!
A high-pitched cry rang out, and a Vermilion Bird bathed in towering flames appeared, charging towards that Deity.
BOOM!
The Vermilion Bird and the Deity clashed, fighting a battle that made the sky split and earth sundered.
This was a collision between two phenomena, far more terrifying than ordinary martial techniques!
"Vermilion Bird Princess, I came prepared to deal with you today!"
Suddenly, Lu Wuque let out a great roar.
BOOM!
A fist-sized white treasure pearl shot out from within his body. Rolling white energy, like a vast and boundless ocean, poured forth from the pearl.
This white energy was not spiritual power, but a special energy imbued with a sacred aura!
"Careful! That's Faith Power! Heavenly God Palace has collected a massive amount of Faith Power from the masses! They can wield it in battle, and its power is immense! Faith Power can counter most phenomena!"
The old woman in the distance cried out in alarm, urgently warning the Vermilion Bird Princess.
BOOM!
Rolling Faith Power, like a white ocean, swept towards the Vermilion Bird Princess, painting the world a blanketing white.
Confronted by this white Faith Power, the Vermilion Bird locked in fierce combat with the Deity seemed to be restrained. Its body became unbearably heavy and was struck away by the Deity.
"Haha... Quite knowledgeable for an old bag."
Lu Wuque, now confident of his victory, laughed maniacally.
"Countless men across the Eastern Wasteland have dreamed of winning the Vermilion Bird Princess's favor but never succeeded. Perhaps today I shall have that chance."
Lu Wuque laughed heartily as he pressed closer and closer towards the Vermilion Bird Princess.
"Milady, we'll hold him off! You must flee!"
The dozen or so demonesses beside the Vermilion Bird Princess gritted their teeth, rushed forward, and placed themselves protectively in front of her.
"Faith Power, eh? Heh, this guy dares to wield Faith Power before me. In my past life as the Heavenly Emperor, countless forces and races across the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds worshiped and frequently paid respects at my statue. Every day, vast quantities of Faith Power would accrue to me. I am undoubtedly one of the beings most versed in Faith Power among the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds!"
Seeing the white pearl and that raging torrent of Faith Power, Ye Yunfei couldn't help but let out a cold sneer.
"Vermilion Bird Princess, let's cooperate and kill this guy," Ye Yunfei transmitted his voice to the Vermilion Bird Princess.
"It's you... Su Fei?"
The Vermilion Bird Princess was taken aback for a moment before breaking into a joyous smile, recognizing Ye Yunfei's voice.
"Yes," Ye Yunfei replied.
"Su Fei, you should go. This time, Heavenly God Palace came prepared, deploying even more experts to block us here than last time. It's too dangerous. You won't be able to help me."
"Don't worry. I know what I'm doing. Besides, this guy already holds a grudge against me. Not eliminating him would always be a hidden danger for me. Why not take this chance to finish him off?"
Ye Yunfei said.
"But he brought a treasure capable of unleashing Faith Power, drastically increasing his combat strength. Even if we join forces, defeating him would be extremely difficult. Su Fei, I appreciate your good intentions. Leave quickly while you're still undetected. There's no need for you to get involved in the enmity between our Eastern Wasteland Demon Race and Heavenly God Palace."
After thinking for a moment, the Vermilion Bird Princess spoke.
She did not wish to drag Ye Yunfei into this.
"Rest assured, mere Faith Power is nothing to fear. I'll seize his Faith Power for myself," Ye Yunfei laughed.
No sooner had he spoken than Ye Yunfei appeared behind Lu Wuque.
"Come."
Ye Yunfei formed hand seals. A mysterious and profound rune materialized between his palms, which he then forcefully shot towards the white pearl.
The white treasure pearl trembled violently... and then actually began flying towards Ye Yunfei's hand.
This pearl contained copious amounts of Faith Power. Being intimately familiar with Faith Power, Ye Yunfei was able to instantly seize control of it.
"What's happening?!"
Lu Wuque suddenly realized the white pearl was no longer under his control, his face turning pale with fright.
"Return to me!"
Lu Wuque pinched his fingers into a spell-seal, mouthing strange incantations, trying to recall the pearl.
This control method was taught to him by the Heavenly God Palace elder who entrusted him with the white pearl.
However, no matter how hard Lu Wuque tried, the pearl refused to heed his call and instead flew right before Ye Yunfei.
"Brat, it's you again!"
Lu Wuque whirled around, saw Ye Yunfei, and couldn't help but roar in fury.
"Indeed. Weren't you just saying you wanted to settle the score with me? So, I had no choice but to come and kill you."
Ye Yunfei grinned.