Although Xuanlong Daozhang was the undisputed number one powerhouse of Tianxiong Domain in ancient times, too many long years had passed. Old and weak now, he might not be able to handle being pursued by a large group of modern-day Tianxiong Domain experts.
'You brat! With your ant-like strength, you dare defy me!? Do you not fear death?'
An angry voice emanated from within the palace.
'Get lost! Otherwise, I'll expose your whereabouts right now!'
Ye Yunfei's expression darkened, speaking dismissively. This Xuanlong Daozhang, even while in dire straits, still had the gall to threaten him. Of course Ye Yunfei wouldn't show him a pleasant face.
'I actually appreciate young men with backbone like you. How about this, youngster? I'll grant you a heaven-defying opportunity. Step aside immediately and let me absorb the Earth Qi Energy of this place. Furthermore, since you're a Geomancer, you must be adept at communicating with the earth's ley currents. Starting now, help me find places rich in Earth Qi for me to absorb, or you can use your Geomancer methods to gather and condense the earth's ley currents for my use. As long as you're willing to help me, I will gift you a large batch of staggeringly valuable treasures guaranteed to satisfy you. I'll also impart several profound techniques and secret arts to you. I can even personally train you and help you become a renowned powerhouse! So, what do you say? Think about it carefully. This is a rare opportunity; it just depends on whether you know how to seize it.'
The palace fell silent for a moment, then the voice sounded again from within.
'No need to consider. I don't want to be associated with you. Once I choose to help you, I'm afraid I'd immediately be chased along with you by Tianxiong Domain's top-tier experts. I have no free time for that.'
Ye Yunfei replied.
'Kid, are you really this unreasonable...'
The voice from within the palace seemed flustered and exasperated.
'Scram!'
Ye Yunfei said irritably.
'Kid, to be frank with you, I was once the number one powerhouse in Tianxiong Domain. I not only collected various high-level cultivation techniques and martial arts, but I also possess several secret treasure vaults. If you're willing to help me, no matter what type of technique or martial art you wish to cultivate, I can teach you. Moreover, I promise to split the contents of those secret vaults evenly with you. Kid, with such heavy treasures before you, aren't you tempted at all?'
The voice inside the palace seemed unwilling to give up and was still trying to entice Ye Yunfei.
'You won't leave, huh? Fine. I'll expose your hiding spot right now.'
Ye Yunfei sneered and stomped his foot.
Boom!
Immediately, the earth in this area began to shake violently. Streams of Earth Qi soared into the sky, and a great earthquake started to occur on the surface.
'Kid! How ruthless!'
The voice from the palace was startled. He knew that, judging by the methods Ye Yunfei had displayed, informing Tianxiong Domain's top experts of his presence here would be a very easy task for him. After all, a Geomancer possessed all sorts of miraculous means while underground.
'Kid, stop messing around. My bad luck. I'll leave.'
The voice inside the palace finally gave in, speaking to Ye Yunfei. He had only recently shaken off his pursuers and didn't want to be targeted again so soon.
Boom...
The palace began to move, preparing to depart.
Right at that moment—
A rumbling roar suddenly echoed from deep underground in the distance, causing the earth in this entire region to boil. Then, Ye Yunfei saw a massive horde of Earth Dragons surging toward his location from afar.
'Not good! Kid! You really exposed my location and drew them here!'
A panicked voice emerged from the palace.
At this time, Ye Yunfei saw more and more Earth Dragons converging on his position from all directions. Furthermore, all the Earth Qi beneath this area seemed to have answered some kind of summons, turning restless. It began altering its original distribution and flow patterns, faintly attempting to form a perilous Earth Formation that enveloped both Ye Yunfei and the palace.
Ye Yunfei had already rearranged the Earth Qi beneath this area according to his needs, creating a configuration where the Earth Qi within a thousand-mile radius converged toward the Ziwei Sect's Old Headquarters, forming a defensive layout. But now, that arrangement was instantly ruined.
Seeing the fruit of his last two days of labor destroyed, Ye Yunfei couldn't help but feel furious.
Next, Ye Yunfei noticed the Earth Dragons he had positioned beneath this area also seemed to be receiving a summons. They turned around, beginning to encircle him.
'Hmph! Xuanlong Daozhang, you've actually found a Geomancer to help you. But it's useless. With Master Huang here, other Geomancers aren't worth mentioning!'
A cold snort echoed from the distance.
Then, Ye Yunfei sensed multiple figures emitting terrifying auras rushing toward his location from afar at an astonishing speed. Their movements were incredibly swift, each step piercing through space. With a single step, they traversed hundreds of miles.
Ye Yunfei knew: Tianxiong Domain's top-tier experts had arrived.
As these experts appeared, streams of formidable Soul Power locked onto the palace—and also onto Ye Yunfei!
'A wet-behind-the-ears little brat dares to call himself a Geomancer!'
Ye Yunfei's Soul Power detected an old man in yellow robes, whose sinister gaze targeted him from a great distance.
A Geomancer! And Ye Yunfei could sense that this yellow-robed elder's Geomancy Technique was quite formidable—no weaker than his own, possibly even stronger.
'Hmm? Brat, that Compass in front of you and that whip in your hand are both high-level treasures within the Geomancer community. Where did you get them? Hand them over to me immediately! You are utterly unworthy of possessing them! Otherwise, die!'
Suddenly, the yellow-robed elder focused on the Measuring Earth Plate before Ye Yunfei and the Dragon-Driving Whip in his hand. He showed a look of shock and delight mixed with greed, shouting a reprimand at Ye Yunfei.
Hearing this, Ye Yunfei's eyes narrowed. During the earlier confrontation with the palace, Ye Yunfei had taken out the Measuring Earth Plate and the Dragon-Driving Whip. He hadn't expected the yellow-robed elder to set his sights on them now.
'Heh heh, kid. Didn't expect this, did you? You exposed my position, and now they've targeted you too. Once those guys get here, you definitely won't be able to escape. It'll be useless even if you explain that you have nothing to do with me. In their eyes, you're nothing but an ant-like insignificance. They won't reason with you; they'd rather kill the innocent than let any slip away. And I, on the other hand, still have some trump cards left to continue fleeing.'
The voice from within the palace sounded again, this time carrying a hint of schadenfreude.
'Alright, kid. Enjoy yourself here slowly. I'm leaving.'
The palace began accelerating away.
'I also have ways to escape. However, if the rewards you mentioned earlier still stand, I could consider lending you a hand.'
Ye Yunfei thought for a moment before suddenly speaking.