Ye Yunfei then arrived in a stretch of mountains, where over a dozen undulating peaks stood connected.
All several hundred members of Qingyun Palace lived here.
"Palace Master!"
Upon seeing Ye Yunfei arrive, everyone from Qingyun Palace came out to welcome him.
"It seems everyone's strength has improved quite a bit during this period," Ye Yunfei said, feeling gratified as he swept his gaze over the crowd.
"Palace Master, the Primordial Continent truly lives up to its name as a high-level world. The energy and laws permeating the heavens and earth here are much more advanced than those in the Canghuang Realm. Cultivating in this world has allowed our progress to be much faster than before," a steward remarked.
"That's right. This is also why people of the Primordial Continent are generally stronger than those from the Canghuang Realm. Moreover, this is the Ziwei Sect headquarters, a place that gathers the spiritual essence of heaven and earth. All of you should stay here at ease for now; your strength will still improve greatly. If you lack cultivation resources, go ask Sect Leader Liu. I have already notified him," Ye Yunfei announced clearly.
"We understand, Palace Master," everyone responded.
"Boss, I don't plan to stay here for quiet cultivation. I want to go out and make my mark on the Primordial Continent, honing my Saber Dao. That will be more beneficial for my cultivation," Dugu Huan suddenly stepped forward and spoke up.
"Alright. You may go. But be careful in everything," Ye Yunfei said, sensing Dugu Huan's aura before nodding in agreement.
Dugu Huan's progress in strength during this period had been astonishingly fast, far surpassing everyone else in Qingyun Palace. For him, going out to gain experience would indeed be more beneficial.
"Your 'Thousand Absolute Sabers' have reached around seven hundred sabers, right?" Ye Yunfei asked.
"Yes. The further you progress with the Thousand Absolute Sabers, the harder it gets. Each saber represents experiencing a particular state of mind, breaking through that state, before you can advance. However, the increase in power with each saber gained is also greater. For the final hundred sabers, it's about integrating Saber Dao cultivation with Soul Body cultivation. At that point, practicing the saber is tantamount to cultivating the heart," Dugu Huan explained.
"Hmm, it seems your understanding of the Thousand Absolute Sabers has grown deeper. Remember, in truth, when any technique or martial skill is cultivated to its most profound realm, it all relates to heart cultivation," Ye Yunfei said approvingly with a nod.
"Thank you for the guidance, Boss. Then I'll be off," Dugu Huan said.
"So soon? Alright then. Take these things with you." Ye Yunfei flicked his fingers, and three spatial rings flew out, landing before Dugu Huan.
Each spatial ring was filled with various precious cultivation resources.
Dugu Huan took the three spatial rings, bid farewell to the group, then turned and left, appearing exceptionally direct and decisive.
"This guy..." Ye Yunfei couldn't help but shake his head and let out a bitter smile as he watched Dugu Huan's departing figure.
Dugu Huan had always been straightforward in his actions, and his temperament was solitary, preferring to act alone—this aspect of him had never changed.
After Dugu Huan left, Ye Yunfei took out another batch of cultivation resources and distributed them among the members of Qingyun Palace.
Following that, Ye Yunfei found Sect Leader Liu, gave him some instructions, and then quietly left the Ziwei Sect headquarters.
Currently, no force in the Eastern Barrens would dare provoke the Ziwei Sect for the time being, so Ye Yunfei had nothing to worry about.
Next, Ye Yunfei journeyed through the Eastern Barrens, specifically following the various places he had stayed in during his previous life, visiting them one by one to reminisce about bygone days.
Retracing his old footsteps and recalling past events evoked both nostalgia and new insights for Ye Yunfei.
In these familiar places, he had experienced all the joys and sorrows, partings and reunions of a previous lifetime.
Moreover, when Ye Yunfei roamed the Eastern Barrens in his previous life, he was merely a talented young man filled with passion, venturing everywhere—his mindset was completely different from this lifetime. This time, Ye Yunfei was cultivating anew, carrying the memories of a Heavenly Emperor.
"The Heavenly Moon Sacred Nation."
On this day, as Ye Yunfei arrived above a certain kingdom, a familiar acquaintance came to mind.
"Let's go and take a look."
The green flying boat headed towards a large city within this Sacred Nation.
Most of the day later.
A massive city, enormous in scale, appeared on the land ahead, resembling a great beast crouched upon the earth.
The characters for 'Ancient State' were carved magnificently atop the city gate.
"Murong Pei."
Upon arriving before this city, the graceful figure of a woman immediately surfaced in Ye Yunfei's mind.
"Hu Miao, Great Ice, let's go in together and take a look," Ye Yunfei said.
"Alright."
The Ice Devil and Hu Miao simultaneously appeared beside Ye Yunfei, full of enthusiasm.
Being stuck inside the Phantom Tower all day had long bored them.
The Ice Devil employed a secret art, transforming into a normal-looking burly youth who followed beside Ye Yunfei.
Ye Yunfei entered the city with Hu Miao, walking along the bustling streets.
The city was extremely prosperous, teeming with people, the majority of whom were martial artists with sharp, imposing auras.
"It seems the long-distance Teleportation Formation is still controlled by the Murong Family. This city functions as a transit point; basically half the martial artists who come here need to use that spatial formation," Ye Yunfei mused inwardly, glancing towards a massive palace on the western side of the city.
Within the Eastern Barrens, there were dozens of long-distance Teleportation Formations in total, but most were controlled by major powers.
Only a small portion were held by second or third-rate factions.
For example, in this city named Guzhou, there was one such long-distance Teleportation Formation, controlled in turns by the two major families within the Heavenly Moon Sacred Nation.
This single long-distance Teleportation Formation could generate a steady stream of wealth every day.
Because a large number of martial artists came daily to use the formation, paying substantial fees for the service.
In his previous life, Ye Yunfei had encountered Murong Pei in this very city. Later, he and this woman joined forces and adventured together for a period, forming a decent friendship.
"I wonder if Murong Pei is here. She might have gone out on a training trip." Ye Yunfei's gaze shifted to the east side of the city, where there was a city within the city—heavily fortified—the location of the Murong Family headquarters.
Right at that moment.
RUMBLE…
From the distant horizon, a large flying ship came rumbling forth, releasing an immense pressure of energy.
"Who's putting on such a grand show?"
People within Guzhou City looked up one after another, curious and wondering.
In the blink of an eye, the ship arrived over Guzhou City, casting a massive shadow.
"People of the Murong Family, listen up! Starting tomorrow, the Teleportation Formation in Guzhou City will be under our Meng Family's control. All members of the Murong Family are to leave immediately. Otherwise, don't blame us for being impolite," a gray-robed old man at the head of the group who stepped off the ship announced loudly, amplifying his voice with qi.
"Moreover, from now on, the Teleportation Formation in Guzhou City will forever belong to our Meng Family! It will have no further connection with your Murong Family whatsoever!" the gray-robed elder continued, his voice thundered through the sky.
"You Meng Family are going too far! The Teleportation Formation in Guzhou City has always been controlled by our two families in turns, each managing it for five-year periods! Since when does it belong to your Meng Family! Don't even think about it!"
A furious voice rang out, and then a middle-aged man soared into the air, his face contorted with rage.
"Hmph! Don't say I didn't warn you. Our Meng Family has already pledged allegiance to the Cangyan Sacred Sect and officially become their affiliated subordinate force. If your Murong Family fights us Meng Family, you are fighting the Cangyan Sacred Sect! Think carefully about how grave the consequences will be," the Meng Family's gray-robed elder sneered coldly.