"Nonsense! What do you really mean by that!"
"Are you implying that our Four Directions Trading House has ties with the Corpse World?!"
"This is too much! What's so great about your Cangyan Sacred Sect, that you dare to slander our Four Directions Trading House like this!"
Upon hearing that elder's words, the upper echelons of the Four Directions Trading House flew into a rage.
"Heh heh, the pure purify themselves, the muddled muddy themselves. I merely mentioned it in passing. Why are you all so agitated? Could it be... I actually hit the mark?"
That elder of the Cangyan Sacred Sect said coldly.
"This is preposterous! Utterly unbearable! Chief Shopkeeper, let's fight these Cangyan Sacred Sect bastards!"
The Trading House executives' fury intensified. One after another, they glared daggers at the Cangyan Sacred Sect members.
"Regardless, I oppose Lü Yugang assuming the position of coalition commander," the Cangyan Sacred Sect elder stated once more.
The experts from the other major powers remained silent, adopting an attitude of spectators enjoying a show.
"Are you Ziwei Sect's Su Fei?"
Right at that moment, Dongfang Bo's aggressive gaze suddenly shifted towards Ye Yunfei, tinged with killing intent.
Seeing Dongfang Bo's attitude, most of those present revealed meaningful expressions.
In the Eastern Barrens, the enmity between Ye Yunfei and major forces like the Cangyan Sacred Sect was virtually common knowledge.
"Correct. I am Ziwei Sect's Su Fei," Ye Yunfei replied indifferently with a nod.
"You… what business have you here!" Dongfang Bo's face darkened as he asked in a cold voice.
"Originally, I intended to join the coalition army and resist the Corpse World together. But it seems there's no need now. The so-called coalition hasn't even been formally established, and already there's scheming for power and settling personal grudges under the guise of public duty. Such an army is unlikely to be united and may not stand a chance against the Corpse World. To put it bluntly, it's just a rabble."
Hearing Ye Yunfei's words, everyone was taken aback.
"This kid actually makes some sense…"
Quite a few people couldn't help but think secretly.
"Right now, Tianbai City has gathered more than half the strength of the Eastern Barrens. And you, a mere junior, dare call us a rabble? Hmph! I've long heard of your arrogance, and it truly shows. Boy, many from our Cangyan Sacred Sect have died because of you. I'll settle this debt with you today."
Dongfang Bo's expression turned grim. He took a step forward, releasing a torrential wave of energy pressure that came crashing towards Ye Yunfei.
He was a Dao Origin Realm Perfection expert, one of the top-tier powerhouses in the Eastern Barrens, possessing truly terrifying strength.
"So, it seems the Cangyan Sacred Sect wishes to use this opportunity to deal with Su Fei," many people realized inwardly.
"They call everyone here to join the coalition, and they immediately start settling personal grudges," a few thought disapprovingly.
But most chose the attitude of 'it's not my affair, so I'll just stay out of it,' content to watch the spectacle from the sidelines.
BOOM! RUMBLE…
Immediately, the very space around them began to shake violently.
"Dongfang Bo, who are you trying to intimidate! As long as I am here, you shall not lay a finger on Young Master Su!"
Lü Yugang took a decisive step forward, placing himself in front of Ye Yunfei, his voice heavy and determined.
"Lü Yugang, step aside if you are wise. You are only at the Late Dao Origin Realm, no match for me," Dongfang Bo said coldly.
RUMBLE…
Lü Yugang let loose a surge of spiritual power from his body, as if a hundred thousand volcanoes were erupting simultaneously, rushing forward.
BOOM!
The energy pressures of both sides collided violently.
"Lü Yugang! You… you've broken through to Dao Origin Realm Perfection!"
Dongfang Bo's eyes narrowed, a flicker of shock passing through them.
"Indeed. Dongfang Bo, if you wish to make a move against Young Master Su, you must first get past me!" Lü Yugang retorted sternly.
"Fight them! Fight the Cangyan Sacred Sect bastards!"
The upper echelons of the Four Directions Trading House led their forces forward, swarming to stand beside Lü Yugang and Ye Yunfei, ready for battle.
"Fight then! Do you think our Cangyan Sacred Sect fears your Four Directions Trading House?!"
Seeing this, the Cangyan Sacred Sect leaders and their forces refused to back down. They rushed forward as well, gathering behind Dongfang Bo.
Tianbai City was, after all, Cangyan Sacred Sect territory. Naturally, they would not tolerate their own momentum being weakened.
A major battle between both sides was imminent!
"Hahaha… How utterly laughable! Your Cangyan Sacred Sect issued a summons for everyone to gather and form a coalition army to jointly resist the Corpse World. Who would have thought that once we arrived, your Cangyan Sacred Sect would use this opportunity to settle personal scores under the guise of public duty! This being the case, any force or individual who has ever held a grudge against your Cangyan Sacred Sect might very well find themselves targeted by you."
Ye Yunfei suddenly burst into loud laughter.
"What's the use of such a damned coalition, I ask you? Shopkeeper Lü, let's leave this place."
"Hmph! Do you think our Tianbai City is a place you can simply come and go from as you please?"
Elder Tan Feng of the Cangyan Sacred Sect made a sweeping gesture with his hand. A group of Cangyan Sacred Sect disciples scattered outwards, surrounding the Four Directions Trading House forces.
Swoosh!
Ye Yunfei was truly infuriated now. With a thought, several dozen Puppet Soul Threads simultaneously assaulted Elder Tan Feng's soul sea.
"You! You dare to attack me?!" Tan Feng cried out in both shock and fury, hastily stepping back.
BOOM…
Ye Yunfei exploded into action. Executing [One Sword Pacifies the World], he unleashed a massive sword beam that split the heavens and earth, sweeping towards Tan Feng with unstoppable momentum.
Tan Feng possessed Mid Dao Origin Realm strength and relatively formidable combat power. However, the version of [One Sword Pacifies the World] that Ye Yunfei was unleashing now was terrifyingly powerful, far beyond Tan Feng's ability to withstand.
Pfffchtt!
Tan Feng failed to dodge in time, retreating desperately.
"Boy! How dare you!" Dongfang Bo roared with rage. He summoned a silver battle-halberd, which rapidly enlarged. In the blink of an eye, it transformed into a massive halberd that whizzed through the air, smashing towards Ye Yunfei.
That silver halberd was a Sentient Treasure!
Lü Yugang drew his own Sentient Treasure, activated it directly, and intercepted the incoming silver halberd.
"Brat! You shall not run rampant here!"
Several Cangyan Sacred Sect elders attacked simultaneously, charging forward and unleashing a barrage of attacks aimed at Ye Yunfei.
Ye Yunfei flicked his sleeve. Several Sentient Treasures flew out, activating in tandem to parry the onslaught.
Aahh!
Tan Feng let out a wretched scream. His entire right arm, along with a portion of his shoulder, was severed, blood spraying wildly.
Fortunately, the simultaneous attacks by the Cangyan Sacred Sect elders had tied up Ye Yunfei for an instant, slowing his follow-up strike by a crucial fraction, allowing Tan Feng to narrowly escape death.
"A piece of trash like you wishes to hinder my departure?"
Ye Yunfei shot a glance at the blood-drenched Tan Feng and snorted coldly.
How… how is this possible?!
Seeing this scene, all those present were utterly dumbfounded, unable to believe their eyes.
Instantaneously defeating a Mid Dao Origin Realm expert with a single move? And inflicting such severe injuries at that, even with several Cangyan Sacred Sect elders attempting to stop him simultaneously? Could a mere junior truly accomplish such a feat?
Most suspected they were seeing things!
"Brat! How dare you wound others in full view of the public!" Dongfang Bo was furious to the extreme.
"From this moment on, any member of your Cangyan Sacred Sect who dares provoke me—I will kill them. No mercy whatsoever," Ye Yunfei declared calmly, raising his sword.
With his current strength, as Ye Yunfei walked the lands of the Eastern Barrens, he had nothing to fear!