"Leaving so soon?"
The Vermilion Bird Princess was taken aback.
"I have some matters to attend to," Ye Yunfei nodded.
The Lesser Lantai Gathering was about to begin. Ye Yunfei had already sent a reply to Ji Yue that he would attend, so he needed to make haste.
"Young Master Su, can you tell me, where exactly are you from?"
The Vermilion Bird Princess thought for a moment and asked via Sound Transmission. She understood that since Ye Yunfei had offended the Heavenly God Palace, it was best not to expose his identity. Thus, she used this method to prevent any third parties from overhearing.
"Ziwei Sect of the Yan Kingdom," Ye Yunfei replied truthfully after some thought.
Having interacted with the Vermilion Bird Princess several times, Ye Yunfei could tell she was a woman who valued loyalty and honor. Moreover, she was the daughter of the Vermilion Bird Demon King, a person of noble status. Forming ties with her was akin to forming ties with the Eastern Barrens Demon Race—a potential boost to Ziwei Sect's connections.
The strength of the Eastern Barrens Demon Race should not be underestimated!
"Ziwei Sect of the Yan Kingdom? The orthodoxy passed down from the Ziwei Great Emperor?"
The Vermilion Bird Princess was startled. Although Ziwei Sect was now weak, in ancient times it was one of the top superpowers of the entire Primordial Continent, so many beings knew of it.
"Correct," Ye Yunfei nodded.
"Young Master Su, this is a special jade slip our Demon Race uses for communication. If you ever need any help from our Eastern Barrens Demon Race in the future, you can send me a message."
After thinking, the Vermilion Bird Princess took out a jade slip and handed it to Ye Yunfei.
"Good," Ye Yunfei accepted the jade slip and nodded.
"I'll take my leave now."
Ye Yunfei bid farewell to the Vermilion Bird Princess, Liu Laolao, several of the senior demons beside her, and the dozen or so demon maidens, then prepared to depart.
"Young Master Su, remember to contact me when you have time in the future. I will miss you!"
"What nonsense are you saying? If Young Master Su contacts anyone, it should be me!"
"Safe travels, Young Master Su!"
The dozen or so demon maidens were the liveliest, giggling and laughing as they said their goodbyes.
Ye Yunfei moved, rising into the air and preparing to leave.
"Young man, leaving so soon? I admire young talents like you the most. Why not come as a guest to our Demon Race's territory and let me properly repay you?"
Suddenly, the Vermilion Bird Demon King walked over, his gaze fixed on Ye Yunfei. In his hand, he held a bloody head—none other than Elder Yue's. Elder Yue's Soul Sea had been shattered, and his Soul Body had dispersed into nothingness, devoid of any trace of life force.
"I have things to do. Perhaps another time," Ye Yunfei replied.
This Vermilion Bird Demon King's strength was far too terrifying. Ye Yunfei knew he carried many secrets and it wasn't wise to have too much contact with such top-tier experts. If they were to develop malicious intentions, the consequences would be endless.
"Young man, in the entire Eastern Barrens, you are the first junior I have personally invited. Would you not even give me this face?"
The Vermilion Bird Demon King chuckled.
Rumble…
As he spoke, a terrifyingly potent pressure of Soul Power rolled towards Ye Yunfei, seeking to probe him.
"Heh… Indeed. Young man, I also invite you to come as a guest to our Demon Race's territory. Rest assured, we will definitely not mistreat you."
At this moment, the Golden Roc Demon King also walked over and spoke to Ye Yunfei.
By now, all of the Heavenly God Palace's forces had been slain. In this battle, the Demon Race had achieved a great victory!
Rumble…
The Golden Roc Demon King also released a formidable wave of Soul Power, sensing towards Ye Yunfei. The two Demon Kings simultaneously attempted to probe him.
"Father, Uncle Golden Roc! He has helped me twice. You are not allowed to trouble him!"
Seeing this, the Vermilion Bird Princess immediately rushed forward, positioning herself in front of Ye Yunfei.
"Hmm? It seems a grown daughter's heart is no longer with her father. However, this boy truly is a worthy match for you. Fine, I won't trouble him," the Golden Roc Demon King withdrew his Soul Power and laughed.
"Uncle Golden Roc, what nonsense are you spouting!"
The Vermilion Bird Princess's face flushed crimson instantly.
"Young man, rest assured, we bear no ill will," the Vermilion Bird Demon King also withdrew his Soul Power and said to Ye Yunfei.
"Seniors, I take my leave."
Ye Yunfei nodded towards the two Demon Kings, then moved, darting off into the distance.
"This boy has secrets," the Vermilion Bird Demon King said softly as he watched Ye Yunfei's departing figure.
"Throughout that entire interaction, his expression remained calm and composed in our presence, without a trace of unease. Not simple at all. A rather interesting lad," the Golden Roc Demon King also nodded.
These two Demon Kings had lived for eons, and their cultivation was heaven-defying. Their perceptiveness far surpassed ordinary beings. They could tell at a glance that Ye Yunfei was extraordinary.
"By the way, what is his background?" the Vermilion Bird Demon King asked, looking at his daughter.
"He is from Ziwei Sect of the Yan Kingdom," the Vermilion Bird Princess replied via Sound Transmission.
"Mhm. Our Eastern Barrens Demon Race has always been clear on debts of gratitude and enmity. He saved you, so we owe him a debt of gratitude. In the future, if he or his sect encounters any trouble, our Eastern Barrens Demon Race cannot stand idly by," the Vermilion Bird Demon King stated.
"Father, I understand," the Vermilion Bird Princess nodded.
"Issue the order immediately! Have the various races of the Eastern Barrens Demon Race muster their forces and prepare to counterattack the Heavenly God Palace! Both the Flood Dragon Demon King and the Ape Demon King have emerged from seclusion. This time, the four of us Great Demon Kings will act together. The Heavenly God Palace has slaughtered many of our kin in this period. This Blood Debt Must Be Repaid!"
The Vermilion Bird Demon King addressed the several senior demons by his side.
"Yes!"
The senior demons' spirits were roused, responding in unison.
"Excellent! With the four Great Demon Kings acting together, our Eastern Barrens Demon Race will definitely send the Heavenly God Palace's people running with their tails between their legs!" Liu Laolao said excitedly.
A day later, shocking news spread throughout the Eastern Barrens.
Heavenly God Palace's Elder Yue and the young prodigy Lu Wuque had both been slain by the Eastern Barrens Demon Race! All the Heavenly God Palace forces led by Elder Yue had been completely exterminated!
"It seems the Eastern Barrens Demon Race has begun its counterattack!"
"Word has it that two Great Demon Kings, the Vermilion Bird Demon King and the Golden Roc Demon King, appeared simultaneously and forcefully surrounded and killed Elder Yue!"
"How come I heard that Lu Wuque was actually killed by a human youngster?!"
Discussions flared up everywhere across the Eastern Barrens. Both the Heavenly God Palace and the Eastern Barrens Demon Race were major powers, so they attracted significant attention.
Meanwhile, in the sky above the Eastern Barrens, a green Flying Boat was traveling.
Inside the boat, Hu Miao was piloting it. Ye Yunfei, however, was inside the Phantom Tower.
"I've already used up the ten Puppet Soul Threads I condensed earlier. It's time to refine another batch."
Ye Yunfei sat cross-legged, surrounded by a large quantity of Soul-Type Law Crystals, Soul Stones, and Nightmare Stones. All three types of crystals contained vast amounts of Soul Power energy. Some of the Soul Stones and Nightmare Stones were ones Ye Yunfei had taken from the Violet Pill Valley headquarters. As a pill-making power, Violet Pill Valley had accumulated vast amounts of Soul Stones, Nightmare Stones, and a smaller portion of Soul-Type Law Crystals.
Next, Ye Yunfei began cultivating the Puppet Soul Thread Secret Art.
"Master, we should reach Lantai City in roughly two days," Hu Miao said to Ye Yunfei.
"Mhm," Ye Yunfei nodded.
The Lesser Lantai Gathering was to be held in Lantai City.