Within the ruins of the Ziwei Sect, underground, Ye Yunfei was arranging earth formation after earth formation. Simultaneously, numerous earth dragons wriggled through the depths, assisting in molding the shape of this vast land.
Soon, the earth began to visibly change, one mountain range after another emerging, peaks rising from the ground in succession.
Moreover, the land that had become a wasteland began to sprout a large number of green plants once more.
Not only did the earth itself change, but the space above, modified by Hun Lao, began to fill with an arcane, profound artistic conception, infused with a natural Dao rhythm and spiritual charm.
"Such methods are truly astonishing!" Xuanlong Daozhang personally witnessed this land's terrain continuously transforming and couldn't help but exclaim in admiration.
A day later.
Finally, both Ye Yunfei and Hun Lao completed their modifications. Standing in mid-air, they looked upon their handiwork with deep satisfaction.
"Kid, you have so many enemies. Even though we've reshaped this land this time, who knows when it will be destroyed again," Hun Lao suddenly shook his head.
"If it's destroyed, I'll simply reshape it again.
Every restoration leaves a certain mark upon this land. After experiencing such sculpting multiple times, there will be a wondrous benefit, akin to rising from the ashes.
Besides, from now on, within the Tianxiong Domain, if anyone dares to damage the Ziwei Sect's headquarters again, I'll slaughter them until they know fear," Ye Yunfei said lightly.
"Someone's coming.
Likely here to pursue and kill you," Hun Lao suddenly cast his gaze towards the distant horizon.
*Rumble rumble…*
The next moment, over a dozen flying ships appeared, rolling forward.
"Those guys are finally here."
Xuanlong Daozhang, who had been sitting cross-legged all this time, slowly rose to his feet.
He had been waiting, knowing that the experts of the Tianxiong Domain would find them sooner or later. An unavoidable major battle was at hand.
Although his current strength was only about seventy percent of his peak period, as the once undisputed top power in the Tianxiong Domain, even with only seventy percent of his might, he feared no single expert within the domain!
It had to be remembered, he was a Heavenly God realm expert!
And currently, within the Tianxiong Domain, those said to be the strongest were merely at the Realm-Synthesis realm!
In the blink of an eye, the dozen-plus flying ships arrived in front of the Ziwei Sect headquarters and halted. From the leading vessel emerged a white-haired old man, whose gaze fell upon Xuanlong Daozhang and Ye Yunfei.
This white-haired old man was the renowned Master Xianjizi.
"I believe these two are the individuals we are searching for," Master Xianjizi stated.
"Correct! It is indeed them!"
From within the other ships surged forth a wave of people, all from the various major forces of the Tianxiong Domain.
"Master Xianjizi is truly remarkable!
Helping us find them so swiftly!" An old man whose entire body emitted and absorbed sword radiance laughed loudly.
This old man was precisely Elder Jing of the Sword Emperor Pavilion.
"Something seems off.
Previously, wasn't Xuanlong Daozhang always confined to residing within that hall of his?
Why has he now managed to emerge from it and move freely outside?" An old man exclaimed suddenly in astonishment.
"Yes!
How did he leave his hall?"
Other experts were equally shocked, their eyes all turning towards Xuanlong Daozhang.
The experts of Tianxiong Domain all knew why Xuanlong Daozhang had always been secluded in his hall. There were surely arrays or items within that hall to prevent him from dispersing his energy and blood and to aid his healing, reasons why he couldn't leave casually.
But now, Xuanlong Daozhang had walked out of that hall!
"Hahaha…
Indeed, I have emerged from that hall.
Weren't you lot chasing me down quite merrily some time ago?
Today, prepare to pay the price!" Xuanlong Daozhang laughed heartily.
"Humph!
So what if you've emerged from that hall.
I reckon it's because you had no choice under our pursuit that you forced your way out.
An old waste, buried alive underground for so long, his energy and blood waning—what capability does he have to make us pay a price?
If you were still in your prime, we might show some fear. But in your current state, you're hardly worth a single blow," an old man sneered coldly.
The reason these Tianxiong Domain experts dared to hunt Xuanlong Daozhang was precisely their belief that having been buried alive for so long, he must have greatly deteriorated and his strength must be extremely weak.
"Xuanlong Daozhang, you are already a person buried in yellow earth. Why crawl out now?
The era that belonged to you has passed."
"Xuanlong Daozhang, if you had remained hidden in the yellow earth, perhaps you could have prolonged your miserable existence a little longer. Now, coming out to contend with us juniors is suicidal."
...
The other Tianxiong Domain experts all joined in the mocking sneers.
The once-mighty and prestigious top expert of Tianxiong Domain no longer held any weight in their eyes. Previously, they had chased Xuanlong Daozhang down quite thoroughly, so now they paid him no heed whatsoever.
"I am the one coming out to challenge you?
Even if I didn't come out, you lot would eventually come looking for me, wouldn't you?"
Upon hearing their words, Xuanlong Daozhang couldn't help but reply with a cold smile.
"Xuanlong Daozhang, enough idle talk! Hand over every item you possess immediately! We, valuing our own cultivation, may consider sparing your life!" Hearing Xuanlong's words, an old man in green robes stepped forward and shouted harshly.
"Yes! Xuanlong Daozhang, surrender everything you have, don't miss a single item!"
...
The other experts also shouted aggressively and pressed towards Xuanlong Daozhang.
"It seems these guys chasing Xuanlong Daozhang do indeed have an ulterior motive, likely for his legacy or some specific treasure," Ye Yunfei stood watching from the side, this thought flashing through his mind.
"You two! Which one of you killed my grandson in Zhongyang City!"
Elder Jing of the Sword Emperor Pavilion stepped forward, waved his hand, projected the image of his grandson—the Young Master Jing—and sternly questioned Ye Yunfei and Xuanlong Daozhang.
"I killed so many people in Zhongyang City, how could I possibly remember such trash.
But it was probably me," Xuanlong Daozhang replied with a sneer.
"That guy does look somewhat familiar. Seems like I killed him with one sword," Ye Yunfei glanced at the projection and answered indifferently.
"Then it must have been you two!
Both of you deserve death!
Give back the life of my grandson!"
Elder Jing, having tragically lost his beloved grandson, was already filled with resentment. Now, seeing the dismissive attitudes of Ye Yunfei and Xuanlong Daozhang, his killing intent surged like a tide as he roared in fury.
"Kid, are you truly Zisheng Zhenjun's disciple?"
A gray-robed old man stared sharply at Ye Yunfei, his voice heavy as he asked.
"Yes. That venerable elder is my master," Ye Yunfei nodded.
"Excellent.
Years ago, Zisheng Zhenjun caused the death of a Supreme Elder of our sect. This is a feud steeped in blood.
Over the years, Zisheng Zhenjun has been constantly evading the pursuit of our Tianliang Sacred Land. Our Sacred Land has invested immense effort, yet only managed to capture one of his clones.
Today, I'll kill you first, as a down payment of sorts."
That gray-robed old man locked onto Ye Yunfei's aura and spoke coldly.
"What?
Your Tianliang Sacred Land has captured a clone of my master?"
Upon hearing this, Ye Yunfei instantly flew into a towering rage.
Zisheng Zhenjun was Ye Yunfei's savior and master in his previous life. Besides his parents and family, he was the person Ye Yunfei felt most grateful for.
Now, to learn that Zisheng Zhenjun was captured—even if it was just a clone—was utterly unacceptable to Ye Yunfei.
"Master, wait. Your disciple will come to rescue you!
The Tianliang Sacred Land, this faction has no right to continue existing," Ye Yunfei's gaze gradually turned icy as he spoke in a low voice.