From then on, Ye Yunfei remained in a sealed chamber to cultivate his Soul Power.
Every day, a large quantity of medicinal herbs and various treasures containing Soul Power energy were continuously delivered into the chamber.
Ye Yunfei's Soul Power energy was in a state of continuous ascension.
Two months later.
"The intensity of my Soul Power now should be roughly equivalent to the early stage of the Dao Origin Realm."
Ye Yunfei slowly opened his eyes and said to himself.
Following that, Ye Yunfei began cultivating the Puppet Soul Thread Secret Art.
Another two months passed.
Ye Yunfei's Soul Sea now contained over six hundred soul threads!
Previously, there had been three hundred; the number had doubled!
"Now I can test whether the Puppet Soul Thread Secret Art can be used to subdue Dao Origin Realm experts and turn them into slaves.
I'll start with Patriarch Zhao."
Ye Yunfei ended his cultivation, thinking to himself.
He then transferred Patriarch Zhao out from the Phantom Tower.
"I pay my respects to Family Head Su!"
The moment Patriarch Zhao saw Ye Yunfei, he immediately bowed respectfully. He knew his life hung on Ye Yunfei's whim and dared not offend in the slightest.
"If you wish to live, do not offer any resistance. Otherwise, death is certain."
Ye Yunfei swept a glance over Patriarch Zhao as he spoke.
"Young Master Su, please rest assured, I will not resist.
I will follow your commands in all matters!"
Patriarch Zhao hurriedly pledged his compliance.
Swoosh swoosh…
With a thought from Ye Yunfei, a great quantity of puppet soul threads was released, entering Patriarch Zhao's Soul Sea and coiling towards his Soul Body.
Patriarch Zhao's face paled in terror, but he dared not resist. He could only brace himself and endure.
Ahhh…
Soon, Patriarch Zhao felt a splitting headache and began to scream miserably.
Ye Yunfei then released even more puppet soul threads, pouring incessantly into Patriarch Zhao's Soul Sea, densely wrapping his Soul Body as if wrapping a rice dumpling.
Harrowing cries of pain echoed within the sealed chamber, causing one's heart to tremble.
Ye Yunfei focused his mind entirely on controlling those puppet soul threads, forcing them to penetrate deep into Patriarch Zhao's Soul Body.
As long as these puppet soul threads penetrated deep into his Soul Body, he could be controlled.
It wasn't until three hours later that Patriarch Zhao's screams suddenly ceased.
"I pay homage to my master."
Struggling to rise, Patriarch Zhao bowed weakly to Ye Yunfei.
"I have finally subdued a Dao Origin Realm cultivator."
Ye Yunfei felt a twinge of satisfaction.
Following this, Ye Yunfei continuously transferred out one Dao Origin Realm expert after another from the Phantom Tower.
Half a month later.
The surviving Dao Origin Realm experts of the five major forces—the Zhao Family, the Beast Taming Sect, the Gan Family, the Meng Family, and the Lü Family—had all been enslaved by Ye Yunfei!
"We pay homage to our master!"
All the Dao Origin Realm slaves stood in a row before Ye Yunfei and bowed respectfully.
There were roughly fifteen in total.
Among them, the Zhao Family had the fewest, with only Patriarch Zhao remaining.
The other four major forces had slightly more surviving Dao Origin Realm experts, averaging three or four each.
"Good, now return and rebuild your respective forces.
Henceforth, I will send someone to notify you should I require anything."
Ye Yunfei swept his gaze over the Dao Origin Realm slaves before him and spoke.
"Yes!"
The fifteen Dao Origin Realm slaves answered in unison.
Ye Yunfei then had these fifteen Dao Origin Realm experts lead their respective remaining forces back to their headquarters to begin reconstruction.
These five major forces had all suffered devastating losses, retaining less than a tenth of their overall strength. Moreover, having joined the Corpse World's army, they had incurred widespread enmity. However, Ye Yunfei sent word commanding the other forces in the Eastern Barrens not to cause any further trouble for these five forces. Therefore, their reconstruction efforts proceeded quite smoothly.
Although other forces in the Eastern Barrens wondered why Ye Yunfei permitted these five forces to rebuild, with Ye Yunfei's command, no one dared to trouble them further.
Presently in the Eastern Barrens, a single word from Ye Yunfei commanded the obedience of all sects!
Ye Yunfei also specifically requested the Four Directions Trading House, the Eastern Wasteland Demon Race, and the Great Thunderclap Monastery to appropriately assist with the reconstruction and future development of the Zhao Family and the other four major forces.
"It's time to return to Ziwei Sect and check on things."
Having handled all affairs, Ye Yunfei left the Zhao Family headquarters and headed back towards Ziwei Sect's headquarters.
Two days later, Ye Yunfei returned to Ziwei Sect headquarters.
"Senior Brother Su Fei has returned!"
Once news of Ye Yunfei's return spread, the entire Ziwei Sect was thrown into a commotion. Everyone rushed out to welcome him. For a time, the headquarters surged with crowds of people, vying to catch a glimpse of Ye Yunfei as he entered.
During this period, tales of Ye Yunfei's deeds in the Eastern Barrens had long since reached Ziwei Sect headquarters. Throughout the entire sect, everyone held Ye Yunfei in the utmost reverence.
"When I first met him, I always thought he was an arrogant fool. Little did I imagine he would shake the entire Eastern Barrens in such a short time.
I mistook a dragon for an insect."
On a distant mountaintop, Ji Yue stood gracefully, gazing far at Ye Yunfei, her beautiful eyes shimmering with complex emotions as she murmured to herself.
"I was no different.
In the beginning, I also thought he was just an arrogant fool. My judgment failed me. He is the genuine article."
Ji Yan stood beside her, her beautiful eyes also fixed on Ye Yunfei as she said softly.
Both girls stared at Ye Yunfei, momentarily entranced.
"Hey, are you daydreaming?"
Suddenly, Ji Yan teased.
"Cousin, what nonsense are you talking? You're the one daydreaming! I can see you're already infatuated with Su Fei."
Ji Yue's face instantly flushed with embarrassment, and she stomped her foot repeatedly.
"Ha!
I am, after all, the eldest young lady of the Ji Family. Even if I don't have a thousand, I've had at least several hundred outstanding suitors pursuing me. Why would I need to daydream?"
Ji Yan curled her lip disdainfully.
"In the Eastern Barrens, what young man could possibly be more outstanding than him?"
Ji Yue retorted.
Ji Yan was struck speechless.
Indeed, in the Eastern Barrens, what young man could possibly be more outstanding than him?
Ji Yan's beautiful eyes remained fixed on Ye Yunfei, who was surrounded by the crowd, and she thought this to herself.
Both women fell into silence.
"The Lord of the Sword World seeks an audience with Young Master Su!"
"Chief Elder Dongfang Bo of the Cangyan Sacred Sect seeks an audience with Young Master Su!"
"The Holy Master of the Western Emperor Sacred Land seeks an audience with Young Master Su!"
"The Emperor of the Heavenly Dragon Ancient Kingdom seeks an audience with Young Master Su!"
"Chief Elder Ouyang of the Ziyang Sect seeks an audience with Young Master Su!"
"The Patriarch of the Ji Family seeks an audience with Young Master Su!"
...
Just then, a voice rang out, rolling inwards.
Every one of them was a famous force in the Eastern Barrens. One request for an audience after another shook the heavens and moved the earth.
All these forces had joined the Eastern Barrens army during the previous period!
After the Eastern Barrens army disbanded, these forces had returned to their headquarters. Later, upon learning of Ye Yunfei's various exploits, they had pondered and ultimately decided to pay him a visit!
Because everyone understood that Ziwei Sect's Senior Brother Su Fei's influence was now fully established. Henceforth, he would dominate the entire Eastern Barrens!
Hearing the calls for an audience echoing forth, everyone in Ziwei Sect was stunned.
"Our Ji Family's Patriarch has also come!"
Both Ji Yue and Ji Yan exclaimed in surprise.
"Admit them."
After a moment's thought, Ye Yunfei said calmly.
Then, leader after leader of various forces poured in continuously.
On this day, Ziwei Sect's courtyard was bustling with carriages and horses, as busy as a marketplace!