"It seems you have a deep understanding of the Netherworld," Ye Yunfei said with a smile.
"I won't hide it from you. The reason I was injured was because of the backlash from divining the Eastern Barrens' Corpse World and the Netherworld," the old wizard sighed.
"Oh? Why did you divine the Eastern Barrens' Corpse World and the Netherworld?" Ye Yunfei asked curiously.
Generally, diviners would not casually waste energy and time divining something, as every attempt held the risk of backlash. Especially for mysterious factions like the Netherworld, most diviners would avoid divining them.
"The reason I divined them is that our race has caught the Netherworld's attention. Not only does the Corpse World want to unify the Eastern Barrens, it's also searching for the entrance to our Earth Core Race's world to invade," the old wizard said.
"I see," Ye Yunfei nodded.
The Earth Core Race was famously wealthy, so it wasn't surprising that the Corpse World wanted to invade.
"Your Earth Core Race's strength isn't weak either; you probably don't need to fear the Corpse World," Ye Yunfei said.
"The Netherworld's power is truly terrifying. Our Earth Core Race is mostly no match for them. Moreover, if forced, we prefer not to clash with any faction," the old wizard shook his head.
"Yet, often when you don't want trouble, others force it upon you," Ye Yunfei remarked.
"Indeed," the old wizard sighed.
"Not good! The Corpse World's diviners are divining us again. Everyone, immediately suppress your auras!"
Suddenly, the old wizard's face paled as he spoke.
Hearing this, the gray-robed elder and the dozen or so men of the Earth Core Race were all aghast.
Swish, swish...
Streams of yellow mystical laws continuously emanated from their bodies, covering them like a veil.
This was a secret technique of the Earth Core Race, specifically used to conceal one's aura.
Buzz, buzz...
The next moment, arrays of invisible runes extended out from the depths of space.
These runes resembled tiny black tadpoles, silently swimming through the air as if searching for something.
"Master Liuyun, you should suppress your aura too. Let me help conceal you. If they divine you, it might bring you trouble later," the old wizard approached Ye Yunfei, waved a hand, and released a large amount of yellow mystical law threads that intertwined, draping over Ye Yunfei's body like a yellow coat.
Ye Yunfei promptly teleported Patriarch of Meng and the others into the Phantom Tower.
"It seems the Corpse World's diviners are quite skilled," Ye Yunfei frowned as he observed the black runes.
"This diviner truly is formidable. It was because of a Long-Range Spell Duel with him that I was severely injured," the old wizard replied with a grave expression.
"Long-Range Spell Duel?" Ye Yunfei was momentarily taken aback.
"Yes. A Long-Range Spell Duel occurs when two diviners simultaneously divine each other, using certain secret techniques to attack the other, causing backlash. The reason I suffered such severe backlash last time was because while I was divining the world, the Corpse World's diviner was also divining our Earth Core Race. We both sensed each other's presence and engaged in a duel from afar. In the end, I lost," the old wizard answered.
"Now that the other side senses I'm still alive, they're divining me again," the old wizard continued.
"In a duel between diviners, you primarily attack each other using Reincarnation Law and Causality Law, right?" Ye Yunfei suddenly asked.
"Yes. Master Liuyun, you truly have broad knowledge," the old wizard nodded.
As Ye Yunfei and the old wizard spoke, the number of black runes in the hall kept increasing. It seemed the other party had no intention of giving up.
Of course, only the old wizard and Ye Yunfei could see these black runes, as they involved advanced laws like Reincarnation Law, Causality Law, and Space-Time Law. Those with insufficient cultivation in laws couldn't sense them.
"Everyone, do not move. This diviner is highly skilled. Once he captures your auras, it will be hard to escape his divination in the future," the old wizard said sternly.
All present in the hall dared not move, standing quietly in place.
Soon, nearly half an hour passed. The black runes in the hall remained, clearly indicating the other party's unwillingness to relent.
"Old wizard, I have some understanding of Reincarnation Law and Causality Law as well. Let's join forces to deal with him," Ye Yunfei thought for a moment and said.
After all, this was the Murong Family headquarters. If the other party divined the exact location, it would spell disaster for the Murong Family.
"Master Liuyun, you also understand Reincarnation Law and Causality Law?" The old wizard was startled by Ye Yunfei's words.
Reincarnation Law and Causality Law were two profound and difficult-to-grasp laws. Without innate talent, it was impossible to even begin cultivation in them. Thus, the number of diviners in the world was extremely scarce—often only a few dozen per world, with just a handful truly proficient in divination. One could imagine how challenging it was to cultivate these laws.
"I know a thing or two. Old wizard, you guide me on how to counterattack while I channel these laws. Let's face him together," Ye Yunfei replied.
Indeed, Ye Yunfei was a reincarnated soul reborn through samsara, inherently carrying traces of Reincarnation Law and Causality Law within him. Moreover, during his time as a Heavenly Emperor, Ye Yunfei had studied all kinds of laws in the world, including Reincarnation Law and Causality Law.
"Alright. Let's try. But we must be careful. This fellow's divination skills are formidable. If we sense anything amiss, we must stop immediately to avoid severe backlash," the old wizard said, seeing Ye Yunfei's confidence.
Moreover, Ye Yunfei's ability to heal injuries caused by divination backlash gave the old wizard the courage to engage in another duel.
Waving a hand, the old wizard conjured a low table before him.
On the table lay a turtle shell, two strings of copper coins, and several red threads.
The old wizard sat cross-legged behind the table, forming hand seals and murmuring incantations.
Buzz...
Suddenly, the turtle shell rose into the air, spinning rapidly and emitting waves of yellow runes.
"Master Liuyun, channel your Reincarnation Law and Causality Law into this turtle shell," the old wizard called softly.
By now, Ye Yunfei had also sat cross-legged, forming hand seals continuously as he channeled strands of condensed Reincarnation Law and Causality Law into the spinning turtle shell.
Buzz...
The turtle shell spun even faster, releasing more and more yellow runes.
"Master Liuyun, I didn't expect your proficiency in Reincarnation Law and Causality Law to be so high! With our combined efforts, we can surely deal a heavy blow to our opponent!" the old wizard exclaimed in pleasant surprise.
He realized that Ye Yunfei's mastery of these laws wasn't much inferior to his own!
"Strike!"
The old wizard suddenly let out a sharp cry.
On the table, the two strings of copper coins and several red threads all floated up, trembling as they radiated rolling runes.
Finally, all the yellow runes condensed into a single yellow dagger, which shot into the depths of space with astonishing speed and vanished.
At the same moment.
Within a mist-shrouded chamber in the Eastern Barrens, a Daoist sat cross-legged, forming hand seals as he divined something.
Before him on the ground were a bowl of rice, a peachwood sword, and a turtle shell.
"Hehe, old man of the Earth Core Race, you can't escape this time. I've nearly locked onto your location!" the Daoist sneered.
Right then.
Buzz!
The space before him suddenly split open. A yellow dagger carrying terrifying energy shot straight at him.
"You seek death!"
In shock, the Daoist's peachwood sword leaped up to block the yellow dagger.
Clang! The peachwood sword was sent flying.
Thud!
The yellow dagger struck the Daoist squarely in the chest.
"How is this possible?! Why has this Earth Core Race old man suddenly grown so powerful!"
The Daoist let out a miserable cry as his body was flung backward, unwilling to accept it. He had sustained severe injuries, especially to his Soul Body!
"Junior Brother, what happened to you!"
The chamber's door was knocked open as another Daoist rushed in and helped the injured one up.