"Elder Ning, from now on, this Earth Vein shall be under the management of your Puppet Hall.
Furthermore, your Puppet Hall must also practice forging techniques; you cannot focus solely on crafting puppets.
Our Ziwei Sect already has an Alchemy Hall, but we are still lacking a Forging Hall. The task of establishing the Forging Hall is entrusted to you."
Ye Yunfei turned to Ning Zhongqi and said.
"But my level in forging isn't particularly high; I'm not sure I can shoulder such an important responsibility," Ning Zhongqi hesitated for a moment before replying.
"Actually, crafting puppets is a type of forging, Elder Ning. With your skill in puppet-making, learning forging shouldn't be difficult at all.
I have here a few secret manuals on forging; take them and study them carefully."
With a wave of his hand, Ye Yunfei produced several jade slips containing techniques and sent them to float before Ning Zhongqi.
"Alright then, Su Fei. Since you hold me in such high regard, I won't disappoint you."
Ning Zhongqi, visibly moved, took the jade slips and carefully put them away.
"Speaking of which, Elder Ning, what strength level of puppets can you produce now?" Ye Yunfei asked.
"My bodily injuries are almost completely healed during this period, and my puppet-crafting skill is continually recovering. I can now produce puppets at the Heavenly Position Realm level," Ning Zhongqi answered.
"Excellent.
Although Heavenly Position Realm puppets aren't extremely powerful, in large numbers they can still form a formidable fighting force.
Elder Ning, I will have Sect Leader Liu send people out to procure a large batch of forging materials. Your Puppet Hall must make haste and produce as many Heavenly Position Realm puppets as possible. The more, the better."
Ye Yunfei thought for a moment before saying.
"Alright," Ning Zhongqi nodded.
"I will now lay down a Flame-Sealing Formation to isolate this space and prevent the fiery energy of this Earth Vein from leaking."
Ye Yunfei surveyed the ground fissure that was still spewing flames and then took action, setting up a Flame-Sealing Formation that enveloped the area above the fissure.
"From now on, this area belongs to your Puppet Hall. Post people to guard it strictly at all times.
This large Earth Vein is part of Ziwei Sect's foundation; it must be safeguarded well."
Ye Yunfei said to Ning Zhongqi.
"I understand. Don't worry, I'll take good care of this place," Ning Zhongqi replied.
Following this, Ye Yunfei turned and left the back mountain.
"Su Fei, I've received news. Recently, within several major powers of the Eastern Barrens, messages have circulated about seeking revenge for the experts who perished in the Cangmang Sea and settling scores with you.
The Zhao Family, in particular, has openly stated they intend to kill you and destroy our Ziwei Sect.
Moreover, many factions in the Eastern Barrens that usually had dealings with our Ziwei Sect have recently been intentionally distancing themselves and avoiding us.
Also, over the past few days, unfamiliar individuals have been arriving in Yan Country, seemingly to keep watch on our Ziwei Sect.
You need to be careful."
Sect Leader Liu came before Ye Yunfei and informed him.
"I'm aware. Don't worry, they cannot do anything to me.
Tell our Ziwei Sect members to try to stay within the headquarters as much as possible during this period," Ye Yunfei nodded.
*The Zhao Family lost an Ancestor and so many experts; logically, their strength should have been greatly weakened. Yet they still dare to openly threaten to kill me? Where does their confidence come from?
Could it be that the Zhao Family's strength is far greater than what I know?
Otherwise, how would they dare to provoke me so openly?*
Ye Yunfei couldn't help but frown, pondering silently.
"Oh, right, Su Fei. The Formation materials you asked me to procure have been bought and delivered," Sect Leader Liu took out over a dozen spatial rings and handed them to Ye Yunfei.
*Next, to properly repair the ancient protective sect formation of Ziwei Sect.*
Receiving the spatial rings, Ye Yunfei thought to himself.
During this period, as his overall strength kept rising, Ye Yunfei's formation-laying skill had also advanced.
Ye Yunfei then began repairing the protective sect formation.
Two days later, Ye Yunfei had used up all the Formation materials.
*The power of this formation should have increased significantly. Now, even if a Dao Origin Realm expert comes, it might not be possible to breach it.
Once Senior Mysterious Turtle's strength recovers, combined with this protective formation, our Ziwei Sect will truly have a reliable safeguard.*
Ye Yunfei stood high above the headquarters, muttering to himself.
Just at that moment, Ye Yunfei's heart stirred, and his gaze turned towards the direction of the Ancestral Temple.
"The various hidden injuries in my body are finally mostly recovered."
Inside the Ancestral Temple, the Mysterious Turtle, which had been motionless, slowly opened its eyes and spoke.
"All you fellows who injured me back then, just wait. I will find you and have my revenge."
The Mysterious Turtle looked towards the distant horizon, at this moment emitting a sharp edge, filled with fierce killing intent.
*BOOM…*
As the Mysterious Turtle opened its eyes, a powerful, seemingly ancient and primeval aura emanated from its body, shaking the space around the Ancestral Temple slightly.
In ancient times, as Ziwei Sect continually declined, many experts and factions across the Primordial Continent set their sights on Ziwei Sect, wanting to seize the treasures and legacy left behind by the Great Ziwei Emperor.
Therefore, in Ziwei Sect's history, there had been several incidents of invasion by other powerful factions and experts.
This Mysterious Turtle was Ziwei Sect's guardian divine beast. Naturally, it had to step forward to protect Ziwei Sect. After enduring numerous terrifying battles, its body was left with many severe hidden injuries. Later on, it could only lie dormant underground, quietly healing, until Ye Yunfei found it not long ago and brought it back out into the world.
"Hahaha, Senior Mysterious Turtle, congratulations! Your body has finally mostly recovered," Ye Yunfei arrived before the Ancestral Temple, walked in, and said with a laugh.
"Su Fei, speaking of which, my body being able to recover this quickly is thanks to you.
Otherwise, right now I'd still be confined underground, healing secretly, who knows how long it would take to recover."
The Mysterious Turtle spoke gratefully to Ye Yunfei.
"We're all our own people, Senior Mysterious Turtle, there's no need to be so courteous."
"Hahaha…
Indeed, we're all our own people." The Mysterious Turtle laughed heartily.
"Senior, with your current strength, dealing with Dao Origin Realm experts shouldn't be a problem, right?" Ye Yunfei inquired.
"Of course it's no problem. In those days, I was a prominent figure across the Primordial Continent myself," the Mysterious Turtle answered confidently.
"That's good. The safety of Ziwei Sect is in your hands from now on.
Also, over the last few days I repaired another part of the protective sect formation. From now on, the operation of this formation is also entrusted to you."
Ye Yunfei took out nine small Formation Flags and handed them to the Mysterious Turtle.
These nine small flags were the main control hub for the protective sect formation!
"Alright," the Mysterious Turtle took the flags and nodded.
"Su Fei, people from the Murong Family have come to see you, saying it's urgent."
Just at that moment, Ye Yunfei received a voice transmission from Sect Leader Liu.
*The Murong Family must have run into trouble!
And it's mostly because of me!*
Ye Yunfei's heart stirred.