Ye Yunfei understood that even if a Heavenly Emperor had fallen and left behind only a corpse, it would inevitably retain terrifying energy and imposing pressure. Ordinary martial artists simply wouldn't be able to get close.
It was laughable that the experts of the Eastern Barrens actually thought they could open the coffin of a Heavenly Emperor. That was fundamentally unrealistic, and exceedingly dangerous.
But Ye Yunfei and Hun Lao were different. Deep within Ye Yunfei's Soul Sea, there still remained a trace of a Heavenly Emperor's Remnant Soul. Hun Lao possessed the Heavenly Dao Tower left behind by the Guhuang Great Emperor. This was tantamount to having the legacies of two Heavenly Emperors present here!
That's why, even though Ye Yunfei and Hun Lao clearly knew that coffin might contain the corpse of a Heavenly Emperor, they dared to attempt opening it!
At this moment, the other experts were still besieging that youth.
The combined attacks of so many powerful experts unleashed truly fearsome might.
But that youth's strength was equally terrifying. Moreover, with every move, he could utilize the restrictions and imposing pressure of this high platform. Even under the assault of so many experts, he still seemed more than capable.
This was originally his territory; he held every advantage here!
"Sirs, do not attack," Ye Yunfei sent a Sound Transmission to Lü Yugang, the Heavenly Thunder Chan Master, and a few others. "No one here can do anything to him. Because this is his territory."
"Very well, Young Master Su, we shall heed you," Lü Yugang and the others nodded.
Ever since arriving at this ancient fortress, Ye Yunfei had been practically foreseeing events beforehand, which both shocked and impressed them.
"Sirs, please wait here. I will go examine that coffin," Ye Yunfei sent another Sound Transmission.
Upon hearing Ye Yunfei's words, Lü Yugang and the others were all startled.
"Examine that coffin? Young Master Su, that coffin very likely contains the corpse of a Heavenly Emperor. It's extremely dangerous. Moreover, that fellow won't allow you to approach his coffin," the Heavenly Thunder Chan Master said.
"Even if a Heavenly Emperor has fallen, his corpse will still retain terrifying energy and imposing pressure. Young Master Su, it's too perilous for you to go alone," the Old Clan Leader of the Mermaid Clan also cautioned Ye Yunfei.
"Young Master Su, let us all go together," the Heavenly Thunder Chan Master sent a Sound Transmission.
None of them felt at ease with Ye Yunfei approaching the coffin alone.
"Please be at ease. I know what I'm doing. And if I discover any treasures or opportunities, I will share them equally with you all," Ye Yunfei replied with a smile.
After speaking, Ye Yunfei immediately activated the Hidden Shadow Secret Art. His figure vanished into the surrounding space as he quietly moved towards the coffin.
The Hidden Shadow Secret Art was one of the ancient legacy secret techniques of the Sky Shadow Clan. Once activated, the body could perfectly merge into space, making it extremely difficult to detect even with Soul Power.
"What kind of spatial secret art is this? Our Eastern Barrens doesn't seem to possess such a formidable concealment art!" Lü Yugang, the Heavenly Thunder Chan Master, and the Heavenly Killer Chan Master exchanged glances, all of them utterly astonished. With their experience, they could naturally tell that Ye Yunfei was using an exceptionally profound concealment technique.
Aside from the Hidden Shadow Secret Art, Ye Yunfei and Hun Lao also employed other spatial secret arts to tightly veil Ye Yunfei's aura.
This made it rather difficult for even experts like Lü Yugang, the Heavenly Thunder Chan Master, the Heavenly Killer Chan Master, and the Old Clan Leader to perceive Ye Yunfei's presence.
Ye Yunfei activated his spatial teleportation technique, taking several steps in a flash to arrive near the coffin.
On this high platform, terrifying restrictive energy and imposing pressure filled every corner, making movement arduous for anyone. But Ye Yunfei and Hun Lao already had a certain understanding of the restrictions here, so his movements were comparatively swift.
Upon reaching the coffin's side, Ye Yunfei discovered this was where the energy's imposing pressure was at its strongest!
It was as if dozens of divine mountains had descended from the heavens simultaneously, pressing down upon Ye Yunfei's body.
At the same time, a presence of utterly extreme terror surged out from within the coffin. Instantly, Ye Yunfei's body creaked and groaned, on the verge of disintegrating.
Fortunately, Ye Yunfei cultivated the Heavenly Demon Bloodforge Body Art, the Jia Mu Qingdi Body, and the Profound Magnetic Glaze Body. His fleshly body was extraordinarily resilient. Especially the Jia Mu Qingdi Body, it played a tremendous role, continuously repairing his physical form, preventing Ye Yunfei's body from exploding in an instant.
"Quickly summon the Heavenly Dao Tower! I can't hold on much longer!" Ye Yunfei said to Hun Lao.
Boom...
Hardly had Ye Yunfei finished speaking when Hun Lao summoned the Heavenly Dao Tower. A primordial, ancient aura, seemingly from a forgotten epoch, emanated from the Heavenly Dao Tower, opposing the terrifying presence rushing out from the coffin.
Ye Yunfei felt significantly relieved.
Simultaneously, the trace of the Heavenly Emperor's Remnant Soul deep within Ye Yunfei's Soul Sea also manifested, ready to respond to any danger at any moment.
Then, Ye Yunfei took another step forward, arriving right beside the coffin.
The coffin lid of this coffin had already been pushed aside earlier by that youth!
"Let me see which ancient Heavenly Emperor's corpse this is. Back when I followed the Guhuang Great Emperor, I came to know many of the Heavenly Emperors of that era," Hun Lao called out.
Ye Yunfei and Hun Lao both directed their gazes inside the coffin.
Inside the coffin, five-colored radiance flowed. A piece of transparent profound ice, frozen for untold ages, sealed a corpse.
This piece of transparent profound ice was very special. Though a frigid chill billowed forth, it wasn't bone-piercing. On the contrary, it gave a very warm sensation. It emitted glowing five-colored light, flowing with astonishing vitality and vigor.
"A woman!"
Ye Yunfei and Hun Lao were surprised to discover that the corpse sealed within this transparent profound ice was actually a woman's corpse.
This woman's appearance was beautiful. She wore magnificent, colorful garments and looked graceful and noble. Under the halo of the five-colored light, she appeared exceptionally sacred. Her somewhat pale face carried an air of composure and serenity.
"So it's a female Heavenly Emperor!" Hun Lao was a little shocked.
"No, she is not a Heavenly Emperor," Ye Yunfei shook his head. Having been a Heavenly Emperor himself, he could still distinguish this much.
"If she isn't a Heavenly Emperor, then why does her corpse retain such terrifying energy and imposing pressure? I had to mobilize the Heavenly Dao Tower just to barely resist her. The aura emanating from her body is clearly that of a Heavenly Emperor. She *is* a Heavenly Emperor," Hun Lao said.
"I also don't know why she possesses such a dense Heavenly Emperor's aura, but she is definitely not a Heavenly Emperor," Ye Yunfei shook his head again.
It was at that moment.
Boom…
Ye Yunfei and Hun Lao simultaneously felt a tremor in their souls.
Then, both of them found themselves in a strange, unfamiliar space.
This was a beautiful, tranquil pure land. Flowers and plants covered the ground, fallen petals drifted like colorful rain, spiritual springs bubbled forth. It was a scene of bright, gentle light, almost like a paradise beyond the mortal world.
In the center of this pure land, a man dressed in white clothes held a woman clad in magnificent, colorful robes in his arms, sobbing silently.
This woman's garments were stained with blood, her face pale. Her breath was weak; she clung tenuously to life.
The man in white looked down at the woman in his arms with deep affection, large tears rolling down his face in big droplets.
Ye Yunfei and Hun Lao were shocked to discover that the woman was the same one wearing the colorful robes lying in the coffin moments ago.
Across the air, countless flower petals floated and danced like a gentle rain. The man in white simply stood there, holding the woman in the colorful robes, motionless in the center of the pure land, like a statue carved from stone.