While Ye Yunfei was searching deep in the heavens for the two powerful figures, the outcome of the great battle had already spread to every corner of the Central Divine Land. Everyone who heard the news was plunged into profound shock.
“How could this be?
The Central Continent Army and the forces of the Heavenly God Palace were utterly defeated and forced to flee. I heard that all the Mind Star Realm and Star Shattering Realm experts were wiped out, leaving not a single one!”
“An old turtle from the Eastern Barrens brought out a treasure left by the Ziwei Great Emperor and even conjured a shadow of the Great Emperor himself, turning defeat into victory!”
“I heard someone recognized the origins of that old turtle. It’s the ancient guardian divine beast of the Ziwei Sect. It once shook the entire Primordial Continent with its might!”
“As expected of a tradition with an Emperor’s legacy! The Ziwei Sect of the Eastern Barrens had declined for such a long age, yet they still possess such terrifying foundations. This means the Ziwei Sect has once again become one of the mightiest forces on our Primordial Continent!
From now on, those of us from the Central Divine Land will not dare look down upon the Eastern Barrens again!”
…
The various details from the battlefield continued to spread, driving countless into fervent discussions and inspiring awe and reverence for the Ziwei Sect.
“I heard that the Ziwei Sect's senior disciple Su Fei is none other than the Ye Yunfei from the Canghuang Realm! The Heavenly Dao Pagoda is in his possession!”
“I saw it with my own eyes. During the battle, Ye Yunfei slew a huge number of Mind Star Realm and Star Shattering Realm masters single-handedly. He even killed several Shattering Stars Realm completion-stage experts!
His power is too terrifying!”
“Heavens! To think that with this, Ye Yunfei has already ascended to stand among the top echelon of experts in our Central Divine Land!”
“According to reliable information, the reason Ye Yunfei possesses such strength at such a young age is precisely because of the Heavenly Dao Pagoda!”
At the same time, the astonishing combat prowess Ye Yunfei displayed on the battlefield became a constant topic of discussion, drawing countless gasps of admiration and whispers of envy.
“The Heavenly Dao Pagoda is truly the world's greatest treasure. Whoever possesses it can rule the world!”
Many people could not help but show greed the moment the Heavenly Dao Pagoda was mentioned.
“Shhh!
Keep your voice down. If the Eastern Wasteland Army or the people from the Longevity Palace hear you, or if someone who means you ill hears and reports you to Ye Yunfei, you’ll be in serious trouble.”
Someone nearby immediately warned.
The one who had spoken jolted awake, his face turning deathly pale, not daring to utter another word.
Meanwhile.
Within the headquarters of the twelve forces of the Central Continent Army and the Heavenly God Palace, the sound of weeping shook the skies. Countless disciples donned mourning garments, wrapped in sorrow and despondency.
These thirteen forces had suffered heavy casualties, particularly with the fall of a large number of high-level elders and experts. Their vital energies were badly depleted.
For several of the relatively weaker major powers, the high-level members within their sects were nearly wiped out, leaving behind only one or two Mind Star Realm cultivators!
In a force called the Vastsea Teaching, only the Sect Master and three elders remained. They sat in the council hall in heavy silence, overcome with grief.
“Our Vastsea Teaching is finished.
From now on, our Vastsea Teaching no longer ranks as a major power within the Central Divine Land. At most, we can be considered a first-rate force.”
Finally, the Sect Master sighed.
Previously, the Vastsea Teaching boasted three Star Shattering Realm experts and dozens of Mind Star Realm cultivators.
Now, the entire sect only possessed one Star Shattering Realm master and three at the Mind Star Realm!
The losses were devastatingly heavy!
“Sect Master, perhaps our Vastsea Teaching should never have opposed Ye Yunfei from the very beginning.
Then our sect would not have been reduced to this state.”
An elder let out a long sigh.
“It is too late for regrets now…”
The Sect Master sighed lightly.
“Sect Master, now that the Eastern Wasteland Army rides high on momentum, if they come to our door demanding restitution, how should we respond?”
Another elder suddenly asked.
Hearing this, the Sect Master and the other two elders instantly turned pale, looking at each other speechlessly.
“Our Vastsea Teaching can only entrust our fate to the heavens. Pass down the order: starting now, our sect will seal our mountain gates. No member is to venture out or involve themselves in worldly affairs!”
After a long silence, the Sect Master closed his eyes and spoke slowly.
Around the same time, at least four or five other major forces that had formed the Central Continent Army made the same decision as the Vastsea Teaching.
Within the headquarters of the Corpse World, in a pitch-black hall.
The World Lord and a group of high-ranking members were gathered.
Every one of them wore grim expressions filled with resentment.
Although several days had passed since the battle ended, these high-level members of the Corpse World still could not accept the result of their defeat.
“To think the Ziwei Great Emperor left behind a treasure of such formidable power, not even the Heavenly God Sword of the Heavenly God Palace could withstand it.
Ye Yunfei's strength was already terrifying enough. Now, armed with the Great Emperor's treasure, it is like adding wings to a tiger. It will be even harder for us to deal with him.”
One elder said bitterly.
“Even the Corpse Ancestor's projected form was destroyed. The Nine Prisons Corpse Mountain and the Yin Vein were damaged. All three Grand Elders perished in battle. Our Corpse World has lost nearly all its foundations. The most important matter before us now is to carefully consider our future development.
As for seeking revenge on Ye Yunfei, it’s best to shelve that notion for the time being.
Our Corpse World no longer possesses sufficient strength to go after Ye Yunfei for revenge.”
Another elder spoke slowly.
“Even if we don't seek revenge on him, what if he comes to our door seeking retribution against our Corpse World?”
Suddenly, yet another elder asked with a frown.
Hearing this, a chill ran through the hearts of everyone present, and no one knew how to answer.
Ye Yunfei’s terrifying display of combat strength during the battle several days prior had already spread throughout the Central Divine Land, shaking the world. Even more terrifying, he possessed a Great Emperor's treasure in his hands!
The high-ranking members of the Corpse World knew all too well that if Ye Yunfei truly came knocking, the Corpse World would have a hard time dealing with him!
“To think that a mere junior could force our Corpse World into such a corner!”
The World Lord could not help but sigh as he looked up at the sky.
Heavenly God Palace headquarters.
“So many days have passed, why has the Palace Master still not returned?”
A group of Heavenly God Palace elders were gathered in the council hall, discussing anxiously.
Over the past few days, the Heavenly God Palace had dispatched a large number of scouts to secretly inquire about the Palace Master's whereabouts, but no news had been heard so far.
The Palace Master was the core pillar of the Heavenly God Palace!
Although the palace-guarding treasure, the Heavenly God Sword, had been destroyed, in the minds of these high-level members, as long as the Palace Master remained, the Heavenly God Palace would forever be a superpower on the Primordial Continent!
That was why they were all burning with anxiety over the Palace Master's fate.
“Our Palace Master's divine power is unmatched; he is the number one master on the Primordial Continent! He will surely defeat that fiendish dragon!
I believe the Palace Master will return before long!
Once the Palace Master slays that fiendish dragon and returns, it will be time for our Heavenly God Palace to begin its revenge!”
One elder declared.
“Everything will be decided once the Palace Master returns.”
Another elder sighed.
“Also, pass down the order: dispatch personnel to closely monitor the movements of the Eastern Wasteland Army and the forces of the Longevity Palace!
Report any unusual activity immediately!”
Yet another elder added.
At this time.
Ye Yunfei had already returned to the headquarters of the Longevity Palace.
“Ancestor?
Has Ancestor himself not returned yet?”
As soon as the Beast Race elders saw Ye Yunfei return, they immediately crowded around him anxiously.
The other high-level members of the Eastern Wasteland Army and the Longevity Palace also gathered around.
Everyone was concerned about the Beast Ancestor's whereabouts. After all, he was the most powerful figure on their side. If he returned safely, the Eastern Wasteland Army and the Longevity Palace would gain an immense boost in confidence!
“Not for now.
However, he should be fine.”
Ye Yunfei replied.
At the several locations where the Beast Ancestor and the Heavenly God Palace Master had fought, Ye Yunfei had performed detailed analysis of their residual energy from battle, finding that they had fought neck and neck with neither side holding the upper hand.
Both were Stargazing Realm masters with comparable strength. Two such powerhouses could not achieve a decisive outcome in a short time.
“Dispatch all our scouts to search for Ancestor.
The search shouldn’t be limited to the Central Divine Land, but extend to all regions of the Primordial Continent!”
Ye Yunfei thought for a moment and spoke.
“Understood!”
The high-level members of the Eastern Wasteland Army and the Longevity Palace nodded in agreement.
Soon after, a large group set out from the Longevity Palace headquarters, heading to various places to gather information about the Beast Ancestor's whereabouts.
“Young Master Ye Yunfei, there has been no activity from the Central Continent Army or the Heavenly God Palace during this time.
Several major forces of the Central Continent Army have announced they will seal their mountain gates and go into seclusion.
The current situation is one of complete calm.”
The Palace Master of Longevity Palace reported to Ye Yunfei.
“Leave them be for now.
The most important task at the moment is still finding the Beast Ancestor.
I also plan to properly rest and recuperate.”
Ye Yunfei thought it over and nodded.
Given Ye Yunfei's temperament, sooner or later he would go to settle accounts with the twelve major forces of the Central Continent Army and the Heavenly God Palace, but there was no need to rush.
With his current strength and hidden trump cards, he could settle those scores whenever he wished, easily!
“Alright. I will arrange for someone to closely monitor the movements of those major forces. If anything arises, I will inform you.”
The Longevity Palace Master nodded.
“Good.”
Ye Yunfei nodded as well.
Not long after, Ye Yunfei quietly left the Longevity Palace headquarters and arrived at a nearby virgin forest.
Ye Yunfei sat cross-legged in the center of the forest and activated his Greenwood Emperor Body.
*Whoosh…*
His body generated an enormous force of attraction, beginning to drain the vitality from all surrounding plants. Free-flowing energy between heaven and earth was also forcibly drawn over, pouring into his body.
During the battle several days prior, Ye Yunfei had ingested numerous potency-boosting pills that overdrafted his potential and used the Grand Primordial Essence Blood Unbinding Technique, suffering significant losses. Moreover, he had taken multiple attacks, and his body was still covered in wounds. Due to excessively drawing upon temporal energy, he had overdrafted his life force. Thus, his current state was rather poor.
Ye Yunfei needed to use his Greenwood Emperor Body to restore his vitality.
Half a day later.
Most of the plants within this virgin forest, including towering ancient trees, flowers, grass, and vines, began to wither, losing all vitality.
Over the next dozen or so days, Ye Yunfei continuously changed locations, absorbing the life force of one forest after another.
All flora in the forests he absorbed withered, turning into dried stalks and branches!
At the same time, during this period, Ye Yunfei also had the Longevity Palace Master help purchase large quantities of all kinds of medicinal herbs throughout the Central Divine Land, which he refined into various pills to ingest and absorb.
Approximately fifteen days later.
Ye Yunfei found that his body had finally recovered completely!
Even better than before!
Fifteen days later, Ye Yunfei entered the Phantom Tower and began closed-door cultivation within the tower for more than half a year.
Phantom Tower, more than half a year later.
Ye Yunfei began his breakthrough.
Moreover, it was two consecutive breakthroughs in a short period.
“Completion of the Tribulation Birth Realm!
The next breakthrough will be the Mind Star Realm!
Once I break through to the Mind Star Realm, even against a Stargazing Realm opponent, I will have the power to fight!
But there's no need to be overly hasty. As long as I hold the Decree of the Ziwei Great Emperor, I need fear no one in the entire Primordial Continent.”
After the second Lightning Tribulation ended, Ye Yunfei clenched his fist, sensing the vast energy surging within him, and murmured to himself.