"So Master Liuyun is so young after all!"
The old Wizard of the Earth Core Race looked at Ye Yunfei, sighing repeatedly.
Ye Yunfei had now restored his original appearance, no longer dressed as Master Liuyun. Seeing that Ye Yunfei was actually just a youth, the old Wizard was rather shaken.
Because Ye Yunfei had cured the backlash injury he had suffered from divination—for a young man to know how to treat such a rare and difficult ailment was simply unbelievable.
Moreover, having witnessed the astonishing combat power Ye Yunfei displayed had shaken him to his core.
"Truly unexpected, to think there exists such a monstrous youth within the Eastern Barrens," the grey-robed elder beside the old Wizard also remarked with a sigh.
During the recent battle, these Earth Core Race experts had mostly not taken action, because all the Dao Origin Realm experts from the Corpse World had been intercepted by Ye Yunfei and Lü Yugang.
The remaining troops had also been smashed to pieces and sent fleeing in disarray by the Ice Demon and the others.
"Old Wizard, this young man still has immense room for growth. He is destined to become a powerhouse who commands respect across the Hongmeng Continent in the future. Furthermore, he is not a greedy person. Knowing we are of the Earth Core Race, he still treated us with candor. He is worth befriending," the grey-robed elder transmitted his voice to the old Wizard.
"This young man is indeed worth befriending," the old Wizard nodded.
A short while later, Ye Yunfei and Lü Yugang returned. More than half of the black-robed men who had fled had been killed by the two working together, though a small number had managed to escape in the chaos.
"Young Master Su, that fight was utterly satisfying! The Corpse World forces came with overwhelming momentum, thinking they could surely swallow our Four Directions Trading House whole. Who'd have thought they would be nearly annihilated by us instead. Now the Corpse World should know our prowess!" Lü Yugang laughed heartily.
"Chief Executive, the Corpse World has suffered such heavy losses this time; they definitely will not let it rest. I fear they will send more troops," said one of the high-ranking members of the Trading House.
"What is there to fear? If soldiers come, a general blocks them; if water rises, earth dams it. With the Chief Executive and Young Master Su here, we fear not no matter how many experts the Corpse World sends," another high-ranking member said.
"The Corpse World's strength is formidable; we cannot take them lightly. If Young Master Su hadn't arrived in time this time, I estimate our Four Directions Trading House would already be finished," Lü Yugang said somberly, having now calmed down.
Upon hearing Lü Yugang's words, the Trading House's high-ranking members all felt a chill. Had Ye Yunfei not arrived in time today, the Trading House's fate would have been grim. With its own strength, the Trading House simply could not contend against the Corpse World!
"Chief Executive, I plan to return to the Ziwei Sect first, and then head to Tianbai City," Ye Yunfei said to Lü Yugang.
"Young Master Su, are you planning to go to Tianbai City to join the allied army?" Lü Yugang was, of course, aware of the news that various large and small forces from the Eastern Barrens were heading to Tianbai City to form a united force.
"Yes. The Corpse World's ambitions are vast; their goal is to conquer and unify the entire realm. Now the Corpse World is the enemy of all in the Eastern Barrens. Since everyone is forming an alliance, we should go as well, to confront the Corpse World together."
"That is good, Young Master Su. Our Four Directions Trading House will follow you!" Lü Yugang thought for a moment and said.
"Very well. Let's prepare and depart as soon as possible," Ye Yunfei nodded.
Half a day later, Lü Yugang had organized the main force of the Trading House.
"Let's set off," Ye Yunfei said.
Everyone boarded the Trading House's flying ship, which headed in the direction of Yan Country's Ziwei Sect.
Ziwei Sect Headquarters.
"Sect Master Liu, many forces within the Eastern Barrens are rushing to Tianbai City to form an allied army against the Corpse World. What should our Ziwei Sect do?"
"During this time, Corpse World forces have been active throughout the Eastern Barrens, destroying and subjugating many powers. I estimate it won't be long before their troops reach Yan Country. They will certainly move against our Ziwei Sect then. We must make preparations in advance," within the council hall, Sect Master Liu and a group of high-ranking members were discussing the current situation in the Eastern Barrens.
"I wonder where Su Fei is. If only he were here. He would surely make the most correct decision," a Grand Elder suddenly said.
"The Eastern Barrens is in chaos. Those fellows from the Corpse World wreaked havoc here in ancient times. Who would have thought they'd start again now," from the Ziwei Sect Ancestral Temple, Mysterious Turtle's gaze looked towards the distant horizon as he couldn't help but murmur softly.
"Greetings to you, Elder Xuangui!" An old man arrived before the Ancestral Temple and bowed to Mysterious Turtle.
"Grand Elder Ning, you've come," Mysterious Turtle nodded slightly.
Mysterious Turtle's seniority was higher than Ning Zhongqi's.
"Elder Xuangui, in ancient times the Corpse World once attacked our Ziwei Sect. I never thought they would reappear," Ning Zhongqi said.
"Indeed. Speaking of it, the Corpse World is one of our Ziwei Sect's arch-enemies. They will definitely come looking for trouble with us again," Mysterious Turtle said.
"The Corpse World's power is strong, stronger than all the major powers in the Eastern Barrens. With our Ziwei Sect's current strength, I'm afraid we are no match," Ning Zhongqi was somewhat worried.
"If soldiers come, a general blocks them; if water rises, earth dams it. Our Ziwei Sect is not to be bullied easily," Mysterious Turtle said lightly.
"Elder Xuangui, two nights ago, I saw radiant light of many colors filling the sky around the Ancestral Temple, and vaguely glimpsed the phantom of our Ziwei Ancestor. I wanted to come and take a look but was unable to approach," Ning Zhongqi asked cautiously.
"You did not see wrongly. It was indeed the phantom of our Ziwei Ancestor," Mysterious Turtle nodded slightly.
"Our Ziwei Ancestor has manifested his spirit!" Hearing this, Ning Zhongqi was overjoyed.
"I accidentally awakened an Imperial Soul sealed within the Ancestral Temple by our Ziwei Ancestor, along with the imperial might and laws of the imperial path he left behind. This Imperial Soul will now guard our Ziwei Sect. From now on, no matter which power tries to bully us, it won't be so easy," Mysterious Turtle replied.
His words were filled with confidence!
"That's excellent!" Ning Zhongqi was extremely excited.
An Imperial Soul, imperial might, and laws of the imperial path left behind by a great emperor were bound to be overwhelmingly powerful!
"Elder Xuangui, your aura seems different from a while ago. Have your injuries completely healed?" Ning Zhongqi suddenly noticed this and asked curiously.
"Yes, my injuries have fully healed. In the entire Eastern Barrens now, aside from that old flood dragon of the demon race, there aren't any other experts that enter my eyes," Mysterious Turtle said lightly, exuding the bearing of a master. His words radiated absolute confidence.
"Thank the heavens! The Guardian Beast of our Ziwei Sect has finally returned!" Ning Zhongqi was overjoyed.
"Elder Xuangui, you are indeed the guardian deity of our Ziwei Sect. With you here, no one can bully our sect," Ning Zhongqi said.
"It's all thanks to that kid, Su Fei. If not for him, I would still be buried in the swamp behind the mountain, sunk in an unbroken slumber," Mysterious Turtle said.
"If my eyes don't deceive me, Grand Elder Ning, the injuries in your body have also fully healed, restoring you to your peak state?" Mysterious Turtle swept a glance over Ning Zhongqi.
"Yes," Ning Zhongqi nodded.