"Kid, who are you? How dare you kill members of our Tianliang Sacred Land…"
One of the stewards roared in fury.
"He's the one we're looking for!
Zisheng Zhenjun's disciple!"
Before the steward could finish, another recognized Ye Yunfei, exclaiming in shock.
"So it's him!"
"It really is him!"
The others were also greatly alarmed, quickly recognizing Ye Yunfei.
Because Ye Yunfei's appearance and Soul Power aura had long since spread, especially among these members of the Tianliang Sacred Land. Almost everyone had seen his likeness, making him easy to identify.
Whoosh!
Thunder light crackled and exploded as Ye Yunfei transformed into a streak of lightning, instantly appearing before one of the stewards.
"Correct. I'm the one you're looking for," Ye Yunfei said coldly.
Boom!
Ye Yunfei threw a punch. His fist erupted with thousands upon thousands of blindingly brilliant thunder radiances. Each bolt carried a terrible, slaughtering power and an aura of destruction, accompanied by earsplitting thunderclaps, as if the heavens themselves were venting their fury.
"What kind of fist technique is this?!"
Sensing the terrifying, destructive energy emanating from Ye Yunfei's fist, the steward could not help but feel horrified.
However, being a Heavenly Longevity Realm expert facing a Star-Gazing Realm junior, he still felt he had the upper hand. Reacting with shock and rage, he also threw a punch, clashing head-on with Ye Yunfei.
Boom rumble rumble…
A blinding sheet of violet energy surged explosively from his fist, deep and vast as an abyss, spreading endlessly. Within that violet energy, a celestial being seemed to be seated in meditation, chanting ancient incantations, its hand reaching out to suppress Ye Yunfei.
Boom…
The fists of both sides collided. A vast, overwhelming surge of thunder light swept past, dispersing all the violet energy.
Ah…!
The Tianliang Sacred Land steward let out a miserable scream as his body exploded with a bang, utterly destroyed.
Ye Yunfei was now at the Late Stage Star-Gazing Realm, and this steward was merely at the Early Heavenly Longevity Realm. Ye Yunfei could have easily killed him with spiritual power alone. Let alone by unleashing the Thunder God Tyrant Body—it was no different from crushing an ant.
"How is this possible?!"
The other four Tianliang Sacred Land stewards watched as their companion was instantly killed in a single move, their faces paling in terror.
"Die!"
Thunder light exploded across Ye Yunfei's body. His figure flashed, dashing toward the four stewards at extreme speed. Then he employed a body technique, both arms stretching to over a hundred meters long. Over a thousand dragon's worth of strength was contained within them, like two furious giant dragons sweeping left and right, unleashing a crushing wave toward the four.
In that instant, heaven and earth seemed to shatter. Pitch-black spatial cracks continuously appeared, as if this world was about to collapse.
"Bad news!"
Faced with Ye Yunfei's two giant arms, the four stewards felt not a shred of fighting spirit. Terrified, they turned and fled.
As for the other Tianliang Sacred Land members in the vicinity, they were all pinned down by Ye Yunfei's dreadful power, unable to move an inch, their faces filled with sheer panic.
Bam! Bam! Bam! Bam!
Following four wretched cries, the four stewards' bodies were simultaneously shattered, their forms and spirits completely annihilated.
Puff! Puff…
Ye Yunfei swept his arms across the area. The remaining Tianliang Sacred Land members were all blasted apart, blooming like crimson fireworks.
Ye Yunfei swept his arms several more times, completely wiping out every member of Tianliang Sacred Land present, not a single one left.
With that, all the Tianliang Sacred Land forces stationed there had been slaughtered!
Only a few Tianliang Sacred Land members who had been relatively far away managed to escape amid the chaos.
The Blood Clan avatar appeared, beginning to devour the five stewards' Origin Essence Blood.
Even though their bodies had been shattered, their Origin Essence Blood would not vanish immediately. Instead, it would dissipate within the surrounding space, lingering for a brief period.
Just then, a ship appeared on the distant horizon, speeding over. Standing within were the Patriarch of the Mao Clan and the five Elders.
"A fight has broken out!
It's said Tianliang Sacred Land has several thousand people stationed here, and there are Heavenly Longevity Realm experts among them. We must hurry and assist the young master!"
Hearing the terrifying roar of energies and the rolling thunder from afar, the Patriarch and Elders grew anxious, urging the ship forward at top speed.
Whoosh whoosh…
As soon as the ship flew into the mountain range, the Patriarch and Elders couldn't wait, leaping out, ready to engage.
Yet, the next moment, they were all dumbfounded.
Because they saw Ye Yunfei standing there alone, with not a single living soul around him. The ground nearby was littered with scattered limbs and flesh. The surrounding mountains were stained crimson with blood. Surprisingly, the blood seemed blackish, like boiled blood, steaming as hot vapor rose.
"What happened?
Did… did the battle end already?"
"What about Tianliang Sacred Land's forces?
Are they all… dead?"
The Patriarch and Elders looked at the scene before them, finding it hard to believe.
"Patriarch, what brings you here?"
Ye Yunfei turned to them and asked.
"Young Master, we came to assist.
What happened?
Are all of Tianliang Sacred Land's people… dead?" the Patriarch asked, swallowing hard.
"That's right. I killed them all," Ye Yunfei nodded.
"I heard Tianliang Sacred Land had several Heavenly Longevity Realm experts here. Young Master, did you not encounter them?" one of the Elders asked.
"I did. There were five. All killed by me," Ye Yunfei answered.
What?!
Hearing this, the Patriarch and five Elders were greatly shocked.
"It seems we've underestimated the Young Master's strength. Truly worthy of being our Benefactor's disciple!" they inwardly transmitted to each other, marvelling.
"Young Master, you've killed so many Tianliang Sacred Land members. Once word gets out, even more of their experts and forces are sure to come. Besides them, many experts and forces from other factions are also searching for you. We should return at once," an Elder said, watching the carnage with concern.
"Thank you all for your concern.
However, rest assured. I will be fine.
They cannot do anything to me.
Moreover, Tianliang Sacred Land has placed a bounty on my Master and destroyed our Ziwei Sect's headquarters. They will pay.
I will let everyone in the Tianxiong Domain know the consequences of crossing our master and disciple." Ye Yunfei replied.
"However, your Mao Clan need not get involved. You should return."
"Young Master, I understand your strength is formidable, but they have the advantage of numbers. As they say, two fists are no match for four hands. There is no need for you to clash with them head-on.
With your talent, once you mature, your future will be limitless. You can take revenge later," an Elder urged.
"Why wait until I've grown up? I can take my revenge now," Ye Yunfei smiled confidently.
"Seems we cannot dissuade him," the Patriarch and Elders inwardly transmitted, sighing secretly.
"In that case, the six of us will accompany you," the Patriarch sighed and said.
"You six are sure you want to follow me?
I am, in effect, challenging the entire Tianxiong Domain alone. Aren't you afraid your Mao Clan will be implicated?" Ye Yunfei asked, somewhat surprised by their decision.
"We understand.
But our Benefactor's kindness to the Mao Clan is as weighty as a mountain. We cannot stand by and ignore your peril.
Moreover, before coming, we have already made arrangements within the clan and selected a candidate for the next Patriarch.
Even without us six, the Mao Clan can continue normally," the Patriarch said after a moment of silence.
There was one more sentence he didn't voice aloud: In their hearts, they already regarded Zisheng Zhenjun as their Master, and Ye Yunfei as their junior brother!
"Very well.
The six of you may follow me for now."
Ye Yunfei could see the Patriarch was speaking sincerely. After thinking, he nodded.
At this moment, an idea formed in Ye Yunfei's mind: he would begin cultivating the Mao Clan, turning them into his own force on the Feixian Continent.
"First, I will teach you six a disguise technique that can alter your appearance and Soul Body aura. That way, when you are with me, you won't need to worry about being recognized and bringing misfortune to the Mao Clan."
Ye Yunfei said, pointing his fingers and sending six strands of Soul Power information, carrying a technique, into the Soul Seas of the Patriarch and five Elders.
It was the Thousand Transformations technique.
The Thousand Transformations was a relatively advanced method of disguise; the higher one's cultivation realm, the more effective its practice would be.
"Thank you for passing on this technique, Young Master!"
The Patriarch and Elders gave a cursory look at the technique implanted in their Soul Seas and immediately recognized it as a highly profound secret art, delight filling them.
"You six should first enter my spatial treasure to cultivate.
If I require your assistance, I will naturally transfer you out."
Ye Yunfei said.
"Very well," the Patriarch agreed.
Having received the Thousand Transformations technique, they were eager to begin cultivation immediately.
Thus, Ye Yunfei sent the Patriarch and five Elders into the Phantom Tower.
"Time to restore this land.
In the future, I will rebuild the Ziwei Sect here, and move the Hongmeng Continent headquarters back to this place."
Ye Yunfei looked over the now burnt, ruined remains of the Ziwei Sect's old headquarters and muttered to himself.
Ye Yunfei's figure flashed, diving underground. With a wave of his hand, he took out the Earth Measuring Plate and Dragon Driving Whip, beginning to search for Earth Dragons beneath the land and study the Flow of the Land in this area.