"Young Master Su, not only is the Corpse World overwhelmingly powerful as a whole, but they also reportedly have an even more terrifying backing..." The Demon Race Patriarch said.
"I know. Behind the Corpse World is the Netherworld. But so what? I don't fear the Corpse World, let alone the Netherworld." Ye Yunfei responded with a faint smile.
Everyone who heard him was stunned speechless.
If the Corpse World was considered a superpower sect within the Primordial Continent, then the Netherworld was a supreme force that shook all three thousand worlds! The Corpse World couldn't compare.
The Primordial Continent was an advanced world, but the world where the Netherworld resided was the core among the three thousand worlds! For warriors from the Eastern Barrens like them, a superpower from the core world was like a mythical legend — utterly unattainable!
"In any case, there's no need for you to worry. I know what I'm doing." Understanding the feelings of those around him, Ye Yunfei merely smiled faintly without further explanation.
In his previous life, he had forced the Netherworld to bow its head and admit its mistakes. In this life, he naturally would not fear it either!
Ye Yunfei believed that what he lacked now was only time and accumulation. Once he had sufficient time and accumulation, he would inevitably climb back to the peak. By then, the entire three thousand worlds would tremble beneath his feet, and no faction would merit a second glance!
"Senior, in truth, the backing behind your Eastern Barrens Demon Race should be no less formidable than the Netherworld." Ye Yunfei suddenly said to the Demon Race Patriarch.
"Young Master Su..." The Demon Race Patriarch and several of the Demon Kings beside him couldn't help but reveal expressions of surprise.
In fact, Ye Yunfei had known long ago that the Eastern Barrens Demon Race originated from the Demon Realm!
The Demon Race Patriarch before him was originally from the Demon Realm. For some reason, he had drifted to the Primordial Continent, settled in the Eastern Barrens, organized the demon tribes there, and established a major force.
However, this highest secret of the Eastern Barrens Demon Race was known only to the Patriarch and those Demon Kings. The rest of the demon tribes were unaware.
Even Princess Zhuque didn't know!
"So Young Master Su already knows." The Demon Race Patriarch couldn't help but give a bitter smile.
"But Young Master Su only knows part of the story, not the whole. Our Eastern Barrens Demon Race only has ties to that place; that place cannot be considered our backing. In short, it's a long story." The Demon Race Patriarch sighed.
Ye Yunfei nodded and did not press further. After all, this matter was treated by the Eastern Barrens Demon Race as a core secret, and Ye Yunfei had no desire to pry.
"Director Lü, I'll trouble you to help me purchase various herbs and treasures that contain Soul Power energy next. The more, the better. Just tell me how much money you need." After some thought, Ye Yunfei said to Lü Yugang.
Having slain so many Primordial Chaos Realm and Dao Origin Realm experts, Ye Yunfei had collected all the wealth left behind by each one he killed. Moreover, nearly half of the Zhao Family's wealth had fallen into his hands. Now, Ye Yunfei's personal fortune was terrifyingly vast. Money was no issue at all.
"Very well." Lü Yugang nodded.
At Lü Yugang's command, a group of high-level figures from the Four Directions Trade Association personally set out, traveling throughout the Eastern Barrens to collect and purchase herbs and treasures containing Soul Power energy.
Subsequently, the leaders of factions like Clear Breeze Temple and Earth Kill came forward one after another to bid farewell to Ye Yunfei. The Corpse World army had been annihilated, and the mission of the Tianxuan Army was complete. Thus, the various factions prepared to return to their headquarters to recuperate.
"Young Master Su, from now on, if you have any use for our Clear Breeze Temple, just say the word. We'll come at your call." Before departing, the head of Clear Breeze Temple said to Ye Yunfei.
"Many thanks for your kind sentiments, Sect Master." Ye Yunfei nodded.
"Young Master Su, the same goes for our Earth Kill. A single word from you, and we would wade through fire and boiling water without hesitation." The Wood Hall Master of Earth Kill also spoke up.
"Us too, Young Master Su. Whenever you have need of us in the future, just give the command." The high-level representatives of the other factions also voiced their commitments to Ye Yunfei one after another.
Each of these forces that formed the Tianxuan Army had extraordinary origins. Within the Eastern Barrens, aside from Ye Yunfei, there was no one else capable of gathering all these forces together!
"Thank you all for your high regard. If I ever require assistance in the future, I will certainly ask. We are all one family, after all." Ye Yunfei replied with a smile.
"That's right! We are all one family!" Everyone responded in unison.
Following this, the members of these factions began to depart.
Heavenly Thunder Chan Master, Heaven Slaughter Chan Master, and Heaven Extermination Chan Master also took their Great Thunder Temple followers, bidding farewell to Ye Yunfei before leaving.
"Clear Breeze Temple, Earth Kill, the Lin Family... each of these factions once shook the Eastern Barrens in ancient times. Young Master Su, your powers are truly vast and far-reaching. To think you could find all these forces, and have them willingly obey your commands!" The Demon Race Patriarch couldn't help but sigh in admiration.
Ye Yunfei gave a faint smile without explanation.
"Young Master Su, I intend to return to the Sky Demon Forest to rest and recuperate." The Demon Race Patriarch said to Ye Yunfei.
"Alright. Senior, I have here a heart technique for your Demon Race, which I obtained by chance from an ancient cave dwelling in the past. You can study it carefully; it might benefit you." With a flick of his finger, Ye Yunfei sent a strand of Soul Power information directly into the sea of consciousness of the Demon Race Patriarch.
In the past, Ye Yunfei had once barged into the Demon Realm, defeating an ancient demonic entity until it knelt and begged for mercy, eventually handing over many advanced demonic cultivation techniques and martial skills, along with a large batch of treasures.
"This... this is an advanced heart technique of our Demon Race!" The Demon Race Patriarch slightly perused the heart technique Ye Yunfei had imparted to him and couldn't help but tremble all over, his face revealing an excited expression.
"This technique will be immensely useful to me! Young Master Su, such great kindness requires no words of thanks!" The Demon Race Patriarch said gratefully.
Although he originated from the Demon Realm, his status there had not been very high, and he had never been qualified to come into contact with these advanced techniques of the Demon Realm.
His body had issues, and he had been resting and recuperating in the Sky Demon Forest all along. He had currently only recovered about forty percent of his strength, and he didn't know when he would be able to recover to his peak state. But now, having received this advanced demonic technique gifted by Ye Yunfei, he was confident he could fully recover in the not-too-distant future!
"Senior, you flatter me too much." Ye Yunfei laughed.
Then, the Demon Race Patriarch led the demon race members and departed.
Several days later, the people from the Four Directions Trade Association transported large quantities of herbs and various treasures containing Soul Power energy in a steady stream back to the Zhao Family headquarters, handing them over to Ye Yunfei.
"Director Lü, continue purchasing these items I need and deliver them to my cultivation chamber." Ye Yunfei instructed Lü Yugang.
"Understood." Lü Yugang nodded.
"This time, I'll push the strength of my Soul Power up an entire level in one go!" Entering the cultivation chamber and sitting cross-legged, Ye Yunfei muttered to himself.
Large amounts of Soul Power energy-containing herbs and treasures were piled up around Ye Yunfei's body, resembling small hillocks.
Rustle…
At Ye Yunfei's thought, the Soul Tree flew out from within his sea of consciousness, extending countless dense root filaments that began absorbing and refining the Soul Power energy contained within the surrounding resources.