Chen Beisheng possessed the strength of the Late Stage Profound Realm. Normally, he wouldn't have been defeated this quickly against Ye Yunfei.
However, just moments ago, his attention had been completely captivated by those ten Thousand Mysteries Pills.
Adding to that, Ye Yunfei had suddenly sprung into action to attack, acting with decisiveness and a speed that was far too fast.
Therefore, Chen Beisheng was instantly killed.
"Roar... Brat, you dare kill a member of my Chen Clan!"
The grey-robed elder following Chen Beisheng was completely unable to react in time. Watching helplessly as Chen Beisheng was shattered by a single punch, he couldn't help but roar in fury.
Power surged and swelled within his body, emerald aura billowing upwards. Vaguely, it seemed as if a giant serpent was about to soar into the sky and devour Ye Yunfei.
*Hum!*
Five longswords appeared, stirring up a wave of dazzling sword energy that swept towards the grey-robed elder with lethal intent.
*Sszz… sszz…*
Wherever the countless strands of sword energy passed, space itself was severed, an incredibly sharp and piercing display.
*Whoosh!*
While activating the Five Elements Immortal-Slaying Sword Formation, Ye Yunfei took a step forward, his form ghost-like as he appeared in front of the grey-robed elder.
*Boom! Boom!…*
Ye Yunfei's fists flashed like lightning, alternating punches as the immense physical power within his body surged forth in a torrential flood.
"How is this possible?!"
The grey-robed elder's face changed completely.
The power of those five spirit swords far exceeded his expectations!
*Rumble…*
The grey-robed elder roared wildly. His robes instantly billowed as fierce winds condensed around him. Vaguely, an emerald-colored giant serpent shot out from above his head, radiating overwhelming ferocity and killing intent.
However.
*Thump!*
The Five Elements Spirit Swords cleaved through, slicing both that emerald serpent and the grey-robed elder's body into over a dozen pieces simultaneously.
The dozen or so martial artists who had followed the grey-robed elder were all frightened to the point where their souls nearly left their bodies. They desperately tried to flee.
"Slash!"
Ye Yunfei let out a soft shout.
*Hum… hum…*
The five spirit swords whirled out once more.
*Crack… crack…*
Within a few seconds, all dozen-plus martial artists were beheaded and slain.
Ye Yunfei swept his gaze across the ground littered with corpses, then stirred his body, leaving the scene with lightning speed.
"WHO DARES KILL A MEMBER OF MY CHEN CLAN!?"
Just after Ye Yunfei departed, from afar, a green arc of light shot forth with extreme speed, resembling a blue dragon dancing through the sky.
Then,
A man with a complexion like pale gold and pupils that seemed carved from jade descended from the sky, landing at the scene.
This man emitted a terrifying aura. Streams of azure light bloomed from the surface of his body.
"No matter who you are, for daring to kill a member of my Chen Clan, starting now, there will be no place for you to stand within the entire Eastern Region!"
Gazing at the field of corpses, this man's expression was extremely unpleasant, his eyes overflowing with boundless killing intent.
"Chen Fan, it's you!"
Suddenly, a voice full of apprehension rang out. A tall, slender youth with a face like sculpted jade and eyes that shone like stars stepped through the air and landed on the scene.
Two elders followed closely behind him.
"Chen Fan, did you kill these members of our Xiao Family?"
This youth looked at the corpses littering the ground and couldn't help but change his expression drastically.
"Hmph!
Xiao Tianlong, open your dog eyes wide and take a good look."
Chen Fan snorted coldly. With a light tap of his toes on the ground, azure light dazzled the world as his figure shot through the air like electricity, disappearing in an instant.
"Young Master Tianlong, these Xiao Family members were not killed by Chen Fan."
One of the elders by the youth's side, possessing strength at the Early Stage Saint Realm, spoke up.
"Right, it doesn't seem like Chen Fan's doing. Could it be that it was done by… that person?"
Xiao Tianlong carefully examined the scattered limbs and shattered corpses on the ground, then nodded.
"Hmph.
Spare no effort in investigating his whereabouts.
Daring to kill members of my Xiao Family, this debt will be settled without fail."
Xiao Tianlong said through gritted teeth.
At this moment,
Ye Yunfei was already long gone, far into the distance.
"It seems I underestimated the allure of those ten Thousand Mysteries Pills. And it appears many also desire that Yimu Sword."
Ye Yunfei inwardly remarked.
"I cannot return to the inn. Otherwise, I will implicate Elder Hao and those Tianyuan Sect disciples."
Originally, Ye Yunfei had intended to return to the inn, but suddenly remembering this point, he couldn't help but halt his steps.
He had killed members of the Xiao Family and the Lei Family. These two great clans would certainly not let the matter rest and would dispatch forces everywhere to pursue him.
Moreover, Ye Yunfei believed that aside from the Xiao and Lei Families, there would definitely be many other forces watching him now.
"Alright.
First, I'll find a place to re-refine the Five Elements Spirit Swords."
Ye Yunfei pondered for a moment, then quietly left Tianxiu City, heading beyond its suburbs.
In a secluded, desolate mountain range near Tianxiu City.
Ye Yunfei took out a forging furnace that stood two meters tall. With a wave of his hand, the five spirit swords appeared and shot into the furnace.
Then, Ye Yunfei took out the Yimu Sword.
This was a superior-grade True Artifact. The chilling sword intent it radiated continuously cut through the surrounding space; its power was truly formidable.
The main purpose of this reforging was to refine this Yimu Sword into the Wood Sword among the Five Elements Spirit Swords.
Ye Yunfei flicked a finger, and the Yimu Sword flew into the forging furnace.
Then, fierce flames ignited within the furnace.
At this moment,
Luohai Trading Company, Tianxiu City.
Within a parlor,
A large group of people had gathered.
The Luohai Trading Company's Third Young Master and Elder Zhang were both present.
Additionally, there was a group of guests exuding sharp, imposing auras.
"Ren Hui, give me the specific details of that person who auctioned the Thousand Mysteries Pills. He killed members of my Chen Clan, and my Chen Clan will never let this matter rest! Surely your Luohai Trading Company does not intend to shield him?"
In the hall, Chen Fan, his body ablaze with azure light, said sternly.
The Luohai Trading Company possessed considerable strength, but it couldn't compare to the Chen Clan. Therefore, Chen Fan didn't feel the need to show them any face.
Moreover, Chen Fan was a famously formidable young genius of the Eastern Region; he was said to rank within the top ten among the younger generation! Naturally, he was filled with immense pride.
The Third Young Master of the Luohai Trading Company was named Ren Hui.
"Ren Hui, that person also killed members of my Xiao Family. We, the Xiao Family, will certainly avenge this grudge. It is impossible for your Luohai Trading Company to protect him. Therefore, I advise you to tell me his identity and origins. My Xiao Clan will remember this favor from your Luohai Trading Company. Otherwise..."
The Xiao Clan's genius, Xiao Tianlong, was also in the hall. His tone carried a clear threat.
The Five Great Clans of the Eastern Region were powerful and occupied lofty positions. Now that members of their clans had been killed, how could they possibly let the matter rest?
"My Luo Clan's young lady, Luo Qingwu, has taken a liking to that Yimu Sword. Therefore, our Luo Clan will also have a say in this matter."
An arrogant-looking elder dressed in white robes said coldly.
"Heh, I'm simply here for the spectacle. However, I am very curious just who could produce ten Thousand Mysteries Pills and seven hundred million Spirit Crystal stones all at once. You must know, even us core disciples of these great sects and clans would find it extremely difficult to produce such an immense amount of Spirit Crystals at once. I rather suspect that fellow might have stumbled upon some incredibly lucky find, like a hidden treasure trove."
A young man clad in yellow daoist robes, with black and white Yin-Yang Taiji symbols embroidered on the front and back, spoke slowly.
This young man was Zhang Cang, the Holy Son of the Eastern Region's great sect, the Yin Yang Sect! He was also one of the famously formidable talents among the Eastern Region's younger generation.
Furthermore, within this parlor, there were quite a few other individuals, each one possessing significant backgrounds.
These people had all come here for the same purpose.
Namely, to ascertain just who was the person who had extravagantly spent seven hundred million Spirit Crystals in the auction to take the Yimu Sword.