"Patriarchs?"
Ye Yunfei's gaze fixed on the five figures rolling towards him. He observed them for a moment, then revealed a cold smile.
Boom...
The five figures moved with astonishing speed. In the blink of an eye, they arrived high in the air. Like five divine mountains descending from the heavens, they landed in front of the Primordial Heterogeneous Race forces.
They were five massive beings from the Primordial Heterogeneous Race, each with fierce, monstrous appearances and terrifying auras, as if they were creatures from prehistoric times.
"Halt!"
"This is our territory! If you want to fight, get lost elsewhere! Do not disturb our peace!"
One of the Primordial Heterogeneous Race beings stepped forward and coldly roared.
Boom...
A terrifying wave of energy pressure erupted from his body, rolling toward them in vast swathes.
Immediately, a fierce wind howled across this desolate crimson land, kicking up clouds of dust. A terrible energy hurricane surged forth.
Ye Yunfei took a step forward, releasing his physical strength. The entire world shuddered violently, blocking all the energy pressure released by the Primordial Heterogeneous Race member.
Rumble...
The energies released from both sides collided, shaking heaven and earth.
"How is this possible?"
"A mere human youth possesses such powerful physical strength?!"
The five Primordial Heterogeneous Race Patriarchs sensed Ye Yunfei's terrifying physical power, their expressions involuntarily changing.
Physical strength was one of the racial traits of the Primordial Heterogeneous Race. As such, they had always looked down upon fragile humans, considering them an inferior species.
But now they discovered that the physical strength of this young human before them seemed far greater than their own!
"It's you!"
"Kid! I recognize the aura of your Soul Body!"
"Last time, it was you who took our three Divine Crystals!"
Suddenly, one of the Patriarchs pointed at Ye Yunfei and roared in fury.
Last time, when Ye Yunfei had infiltrated the Primordial Heterogeneous Race nest, he had indeed taken three Divine Crystals. He hadn't expected to be recognized now.
"Rooooooar..."
"So it was you!"
"Kid! You actually dare to return here!"
"Return those three Divine Crystals immediately!"
The five Primordial Heterogeneous Race Patriarchs, along with other powerful members of their race, were furious and began advancing toward Ye Yunfei.
"Correct. I was the one who took those three Divine Crystals," Ye Yunfei said with a smile. "However, I've long since refined and absorbed them. How can they be returned?"
"If you don't return them, you will die!"
The five Patriarchs were enraged to the extreme, releasing vast waves of energy hurricanes from their bodies.
All five of these Primordial Heterogeneous Race Patriarchs were experts of the Star Shattering Realm!
Among them, three were Early Star Shattering Realm, and two were at the mid-stage!
No one would have thought that the Primordial Heterogeneous Race harbored five experts of such terrifying strength!
With such power, they could be considered top-tier experts even in the Central Divine Land!
"I see."
After carefully sensing the aura of the five Patriarchs, Ye Yunfei roughly understood the situation.
These five Primordial Heterogeneous Race Patriarchs had only recently emerged from seclusion!
The last time Ye Yunfei had entered the Primordial Heterogeneous Race nest, these five Patriarchs must have still been in deep slumber!
Otherwise, Ye Yunfei would have had absolutely no chance of taking those three Divine Crystals!
However, even though they were slumbering back then, they had still managed to capture the aura of Ye Yunfei's Soul Body. Now, meeting him again, they quickly recognized him.
"Honored ones, with just your current strength, I'm afraid it's still a bit inadequate to make me die," Ye Yunfei said, watching the five Patriarchs closing in, and gave a faint smile.
The next moment.
Rooooooar…
A giant wheel rose from behind Ye Yunfei. Nine Divine Beasts stepped out from the wheel and roared at the heavens.
Then, Elder Zhu and the Blood Clan Clone simultaneously arrived at Ye Yunfei's side.
Elder Zhu and the Blood Clan Clone both possessed the strength of the Star Shattering Realm. With Earth Kill's members and the over two thousand slaves under Ye Yunfei's command, they had already slaughtered all the forces from the Central Divine Land during their charge.
The six Mind Star Realm experts had been slain within a few moves by the Blood Clan Clone and Elder Zhu, respectively.
During the battle, the Blood Clan Clone employed its Blood Control Divine Ability to devour the Origin Essence Blood of all the Central Divine Land forces, once again boosting its strength!
During this period, the Blood Clan Clone had devoured a massive amount of Origin Essence Blood. Among them, dozens were from Mind Star Realm experts alone, causing its power to soar sharply!
The five Primordial Heterogeneous Race Patriarchs, seeing the Nine Divine Beasts behind Ye Yunfei, along with the Blood Clan Clone and Elder Zhu, instinctively paused their steps.
Given their perception, they naturally sensed the terrifying strength of the Nine Divine Beasts, the Blood Clan Clone, and Elder Zhu!
"I advise you not to make a move. Never mind that your essence energy hasn't fully recovered—even if you restored your power to its peak, you still couldn't handle me," Ye Yunfei said indifferently.
Ye Yunfei had no deep-seated grudge against these Primordial Heterogeneous Race beings, so if unnecessary, he wouldn't engage them in a life-or-death struggle.
"You know our essence energy hasn't recovered?"
One Patriarch asked in surprise.
"I saw it at a glance," Ye Yunfei replied.
"Kid, what exactly is your origin?"
Another Patriarch asked in a low voice.
"I hail from the Eastern Barrens' Purple Pole Sect," Ye Yunfei answered.
"The Purple Pole Sect founded by the Purple Pole Emperor?"
That Patriarch asked again.
"Yes," Ye Yunfei nodded.
"No wonder. As expected of an imperial heritage. Even in decline, it can still produce such a monstrous young man," that Patriarch couldn't help but sigh.
"Leave."
"Considering the face of the Purple Pole Emperor, we won't hold those three Divine Crystals against you."
"From now on, do not set foot within our Primordial Heterogeneous Race territory again!"
Another Patriarch said coldly.
"Honored ones, I have a method to help you quickly recover your essence energy," Ye Yunfei swept his gaze over the five Patriarchs and suddenly said. "That way, you won't have to remain here, relying on the Nine Dragons Encircling the Pearl Formation to nourish your vitality."
The last time Ye Yunfei had entered the Primordial Heterogeneous Race nest, he had already recognized that the topography belonged to the Nine Dragons Encircling the Pearl Formation, though he hadn't detected these five Patriarchs back then.
So, based on the condition of these five Patriarchs, Ye Yunfei understood they were using the Nine Dragons Encircling the Pearl Formation to gather the world's energy and laws, nourishing their essence energy.
"Young man, what did you say?"
Hearing Ye Yunfei's words, the five Patriarchs were greatly astonished.
This was their secret. Not to mention outsiders, even lower-ranked members of the Primordial Heterogeneous Race didn't know about it. To have it exposed so bluntly, how could they not be shocked?
"The reason you've been slumbering deep underground is merely to use the Nine Dragons Encircling the Pearl Formation to nourish your essence energy. I have a method to allow you to recover quickly. That way, you won't need to continue sleeping beneath this earth and can venture out into the world ahead of time," Ye Yunfei said with a smile.
"Young man, how did you learn of our affairs?"
A Patriarch asked gravely.
"I am a Geomancer. Regarding the Nine Dragons Encircling the Pearl Formation, I understand it better than you do," Ye Yunfei said nonchalantly.
As soon as the words left his mouth...
Boom… Boom…
Earth dragons rushed out from beneath the ground, swarming around the space surrounding Ye Yunfei. From afar, it appeared as if giant dragons were circling Ye Yunfei, swimming back and forth—a truly astonishing sight.
"You truly are a Geomancer!"
The five Patriarchs were all somewhat surprised.
"Young man, do you truly have a method to allow us to recover our essence energy quickly?"
"Will you use Geomancer techniques?"
One Patriarch asked, a trace of anticipation in his voice.
If given the choice, these five Patriarchs certainly wouldn't want to remain slumbering deep underground forever. Roaming freely in the outside world—how delightful that would be.
"Don't worry about what methods I use. In any case, I have a way," Ye Yunfei replied.
"Young man, why would you help us?"
"What reward do you seek?"
A Patriarch inquired.
The other four Patriarchs also looked at Ye Yunfei.
"I intend to assemble an Eastern Barrens Army to settle accounts with those so-called major powers in the Central Divine Land," Ye Yunfei said. "I hope your Primordial Heterogeneous Race can join the Eastern Barrens Army."
"Go to the Central Divine Land to settle scores with those major powers?"
The five Patriarchs exchanged glances, secretly discussing via voice transmission.
"Very well, young man. We agree," one Patriarch said to Ye Yunfei moments later.
"Hahaha! Five honored ones, from now on, we are on the same side! I will help you recover your essence energy right now." Ye Yunfei laughed heartily. "By the way, do your Primordial Heterogeneous Race possess any medicinal herbs or heavenly treasures that aid in recovering essence energy? Bring them all out."
These five Patriarchs were all experts of the Star Shattering Realm. With their assistance, Ye Yunfei's strength would increase dramatically!