After a short while, Ye Yunfei had found over a thousand Red Dragons.
"A Brown Dragon!"
Suddenly, Ye Yunfei spotted a Brown Dragon ahead, lying quietly with a translucent brown dragon-body.
The Earth Dragons' ranks, from low to high, were Yellow Dragon, Green Dragon, Blue Dragon, Red Dragon, and Brown Dragon!
Of course, there were even higher-level Earth Dragons beyond Brown Dragons.
This was the first time Ye Yunfei had encountered a Brown Dragon since becoming an Earth Master.
Pointing his finger, Ye Yunfei sent the Measuring Earth Plate flying towards that Brown Dragon, connecting with the earth energies of this underground region. A majestic flow of earth energy, like great rivers surging together, converged and pressed down on the brown earth dragon.
Then, raising the Dragon-Driving Whip, Ye Yunfei also charged forward. Employing various dragon-binding techniques from his geomantic art, he began subduing this Brown Dragon.
Roar! Roar!
More than a thousand other Earth Dragons, under Ye's command, charged towards the Brown Dragon.
This Brown Dragon's strength was immense, but with the Measuring Earth Plate and Dragon-Driving Whip in hand, plus the aid of over a thousand other dragons, Ye Yunfei subdued it completely after a short while.
After that, Ye Yunfei encountered more and more Brown Dragons one after another, continuously subduing them.
Several hours later.
Ye Yunfei had subdued nearly a hundred Brown Dragons in total.
"Set up the formation!"
Commanding the earth energy, Ye Yunfei traveled underground and began setting up around the eighteen mountain peaks surrounding the small lake.
These eighteen peaks naturally aligned with the principles of the Eighteen Asura God-Slaying Formation, so Ye Yunfei didn't need to spend too much time successfully setting up a large-scale earth formation.
Then, Ye Yunfei quietly returned to the vicinity of the small lake where the Soul Lotuses were, soundlessly appearing atop a mountain peak.
"It seems those five Soul Lotuses have completely bloomed and are about to reach a state suitable for harvesting," Ye Yunfei observed, musing internally as he examined the five Soul Lotuses within the small lake.
All the powerhouses around the small lake had their eyes fixed on those five Soul Lotuses, each readying themselves to make a move to snatch them.
At the same time, Ye Yunfei sensed terrifying auras emanating from the depths of the lake. Clearly, the dreadful entity at the bottom was also preparing to harvest the Soul Lotuses.
A fierce contest for them was unavoidable.
"Kid, I can pierce through space swiftly and get you to that small lake," the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm suddenly appeared on Ye Yunfei's shoulder, speaking up.
"What use is getting to the lake? With so many watchful eyes, anyone appearing there would instantly become the target of everyone's attack and be blown to pieces," Situ Kong'er shook his head upon hearing the silkworm's words.
During this period of traveling together, he had already become acquainted with the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm, Hu Miao, and the others.
"Indeed. In such a situation, whoever rushes to that lake first, even if they manage to grab those five Soul Lotuses, would be instantly blasted to smithereens by the combined attacks, leaving nothing behind," the old man in green also said with a grave expression.
Because the strength of the surrounding powerhouses was truly overwhelming!
"Quite true. Trying to harvest the Soul Lotuses under the eyes of those experts is far too difficult. Whoever reaches that lake first will face a collective assault," Ye Yunfei also nodded, frowning.
"No need to fear.
No matter how strong they are, there is one thing they cannot break." Hun Lao's voice suddenly rang out within Ye Yunfei's soul sea.
"Hun Lao, are you referring to the Heavenly Dao Tower?" A thought stirred in Ye Yunfei's heart.
"Yes.
You can rush to the lake first, harvest those Soul Lotuses, then quickly enter the Heavenly Dao Tower. I'll control the tower to leave.
However, the prerequisite is that your speed must be sufficient.
If you're not fast enough, I'm afraid you'll be forced to retreat empty-handed before you even get your hands on all five Lotuses, as those experts will launch a furious assault on you." Hun Lao said.
"Right. If I am fast enough, this method can indeed be attempted.
Moreover, I have another trump card." Ye Yunfei considered Hun Lao's words and said after a moment of thought.
"Your trump card must be that Time Reversal Art.
Hmm, that technique could have some effect." Hun Lao nodded.
"Alright, let's give it a try." Clenching his teeth, Ye Yunfei made his decision.
To treat Ji Yue, he would risk it all for even a sliver of hope!
"Young Master Su, those five Soul Lotuses are about to bloom fully!" the old man in green suddenly spoke.
Indeed, the five Soul Lotuses within the small lake were slowly stretching their petals, their fragrance becoming even richer, spreading for dozens of miles.
"Action!
Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm, take me to the small lake!" Ye Yunfei conveyed his plan to the silkworm.
He knew the opportunity was fleeting; once those experts made their move, he would have no chance.
"Alright!" The Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm, fearless and ever-eager for excitement, agreed immediately.
Ye Yunfei, Situ Kong'er, and the old man in green entered the Phantom Tower.
Then, the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm took the tower and vanished.
With its constantly improving strength, the silkworm's ability to traverse space became increasingly incredible, producing almost no spatial fluctuations.
At that moment, the petals of the five Soul Lotuses within the small lake were slowly unfurling, appearing more delicate and alluring.
Searing gazes and powerful surges of Soul Power targeted these five Soul Lotuses.
Swoosh!
Suddenly, a small golden dragon appeared above the lake's surface.
Then, a figure abruptly manifested above the lake as well, its right hand darting like lightning towards the five Soul Lotuses.
It was Ye Yunfei!
Of course, Ye Yunfei had used a secret technique to conceal his true appearance and soul aura at this moment.
He had no desire to be remembered and hunted down by these experts afterwards.
"Your skill at piercing through space is getting more impressive!" Ye Yunfei sent a sound transmission to the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm.
"Of course.
That's what specialization is all about!" The Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm replied proudly.
In that flash of time, it seemed Ye Yunfei's right hand was about to grasp the five Soul Lotuses.
Boom! Boom!
This action of Ye Yunfei's thoroughly stirred up the hornet's nest. Every powerhouse around erupted, their terrifying waves of energy instantly engulfing the small lake.
Rumble…
The water beneath the lake also began churning violently as a dreadful aura rose from its depths.
In that moment, Ye Yunfei found the space around him had solidified, hard as steel.
He couldn't even move a finger!
"Going all out!"
Without the slightest hesitation, all the energy within Ye Yunfei surged out.
Pfft! Pfft!
Sprays of blood arrowed out, instantly coating his body's surface with a layer of blood plasma.
Before taking action, Ye Yunfei had already consumed a batch of potential-enhancing pills and performed the Origin Essence Blood Dissolution Art.
Whoosh…
He even burned his Origin Essence Blood, causing clusters of flame to erupt from within.
"I'll help you!" Hun Lao's voice sounded.
The Heavenly Dao Tower then appeared beside Ye Yunfei and gave a powerful shake.
A surge of energy, seemingly from primordial ages, erupted and spread outward in a mighty wave.
At this moment, putting forth all his strength, Ye Yunfei's finger suddenly moved, and he grabbed one of the Soul Lotuses.
"Seeking death!"
A huge hand suddenly extended from beneath the lake, expanding continuously as it grabbed towards Ye Yunfei.
Boom! Boom!
From all directions around the lake, ferocious attacks of utmost savagery also blasted towards Ye Yunfei.
Even before these attacks arrived, Ye Yunfei found the space he occupied had begun to crumble into fracture lines of pitch-black spatial tears.
At the same time, he discovered his flesh was being crushed and cracked by these terrifying energies, covered in horrifying, gory gashes, with blood gushing forth in torrents.