At a single glance, Ye Yunfei could tell that the Supreme Great Elder's Lightning Tribulation wouldn't last much longer; his breakthrough was destined to succeed.
Moreover, the area where he was undergoing the tribulation was protected by layers upon layers of ancient Formations and likely possessed other defensive measures.
With dozens of World Fusion Realm experts besieging him, Ye Yunfei knew it would be extremely difficult for him to prevent that Supreme Great Elder's breakthrough.
Besides, interfering with another's Lightning Tribulation carried great risk. One accidental slip, and he could be targeted by the other party's thunder tribulation and dragged into it, forcing him to endure the tribulation alongside them.
"So what if it's a Heavenly Boundary Realm expert?"
A cold smile suddenly appeared on Ye Yunfei's face.
Before coming here, Ye Yunfei had long heard that a Supreme Great Elder of the Tianliang Sacred Land was in seclusion, attempting a breakthrough to the Heavenly Boundary Realm.
Therefore, Ye Yunfei had already prepared for various situations.
"Young man, think of a way to leave quickly. The combat power of a Heavenly Boundary Realm expert is truly frightening," Zisheng Zhenjun urged.
Having witnessed Ye Yunfei's strength, he had developed a strong admiration for Ye Yunfei's talent and naturally didn't wish to see him come to harm.
"Master, rest assured, I'm not afraid of the Heavenly Boundary Realm," Ye Yunfei replied with a smile.
"You're not afraid of a Heavenly Boundary Realm expert?"
Zisheng Zhenjun was taken aback.
"Young man, I know your combat power is indeed monstrous, being able to face so many World Fusion Realm experts alone, but the Heavenly Boundary Realm…"
Zisheng Zhenjun absolutely didn't believe Ye Yunfei could handle a Heavenly Boundary Realm expert, thinking this young man was acting out of youthful arrogance. He immediately tried to persuade him further.
"Everyone, from this moment on, we only need to stall this brat!"
The Holy Master withdrew his gaze from afar and fixed it on Ye Yunfei, speaking in a deep voice.
The other World Fusion Realm experts all nodded in agreement.
Boom...
Above their heads, the violet moon they had collectively conjured earlier rotated ceaselessly, slicing through space ahead like tofu, radiating an aura that struck fear into all who sensed it.
"Brat, your end approaches!"
The Holy Master sneered.
"It seems the Supreme Great Elder of Tianliang Sacred Land is about to break through to the Heavenly Boundary Realm!"
"From now on, he will likely become the mightiest expert in our Tianxiong Domain!
And Tianliang Sacred Land will rise to the top of all the major forces in our domain!"
...
Those beings gathered around Tianliang Sacred Land's headquarters to spectate were all exclaiming in awe at this moment.
"Heh, do you really think just because your Tianliang Sacred Land gains one Heavenly Boundary Realm expert, you can handle me?
You're deluding yourselves."
Ye Yunfei uttered a cold laugh.
"Hmph! Conceited arrogance!"
The white-haired elder from Tianliang Sacred Land snorted disdainfully.
Whoosh!
Ye Yunfei suddenly activated his movement technique and charged towards Zisheng Zhenjun.
"He's trying to rescue someone!"
The Holy Master shouted.
Rumble...
Dozens of World Fusion Realm experts simultaneously urged the violet moon high in the air to slash towards Ye Yunfei at a terrifying speed.
Splash...
Ye Yunfei was already prepared. Once again, he executed [Transform the Body into Blood], transforming into a pool of blood that further evaporated into a cloud of bloody mist, mingling with the other mist and spatter around him.
The violet moon spun and sliced through, stirring up sprays of blood.
This slash once again inflicted injuries upon Ye Yunfei.
However, this time Ye Yunfei had evaded early, so his wounds were lighter than the last time.
"That secret technique again!
It must be a Blood Clan skill!"
The Holy Master's face turned livid. He could naturally sense that Ye Yunfei had suffered no major harm.
"He must be there! Slash again!"
The white-haired elder suddenly pointed to the spot where Zisheng Zhenjun was standing and shouted.
Rumble...
Urged forward by dozens of World Fusion Realm experts, the violet moon swiftly cleaved towards the spot where Zisheng Zhenjun stood. Even before it arrived, a terrifying pressure of energy rolled forth, causing that stretch of space to continuously shatter and collapse.
"Fifth Style of Blood Arts Five Styles — Blood Realm!"
A voice rang out beside Zisheng Zhenjun.
Splash...
The bloody mist within a radius of several dozen miles began to churn violently, seething wildly as its aura continuously rose. Then, afterimages of crimson runes began to manifest, densely packed like blossoms of blood. When the violet moon encountered these crimson runes, it was as if it had sunk into a bog, meeting immense resistance.
Though the energy carried by the violet moon was extremely terrifying, its speed gradually slowed nonetheless.
Because this Blood Realm was jointly executed by Ye Yunfei and his Blood Clan Clone!
After absorbing the Primordial Essence Blood of Yue Yin Po and Hei Lang Shen, the bloodline power of the Blood Clan Clone had already become truly formidable.
Otherwise, relying solely on Ye Yunfei himself, he might not have been able to execute this Blood Realm technique!
The Blood Realm is the Fifth Style of the Blood Arts Five Styles. Once executed, it forms a domain of blood within a certain area. The caster possesses immense control within this domain.
"How is this possible?"
The dozens of World Fusion Realm experts channeled all their strength into urging the violet moon forward, yet they still couldn't stop its speed from decreasing. Their expressions all changed.
By now, Ye Yunfei had long since moved Zisheng Zhenjun to another location.
Those from Tianliang Sacred Land who had been guarding Zisheng Zhenjun had already had their Primordial Essence Blood completely drained by the Blood Clan Clone, leaving behind nothing but withered, desiccated corpses.
"Master, you are safe now," Ye Yunfei said to Zisheng Zhenjun with a smile.
"You're not of the Blood Clan, how have you cultivated so many Blood Clan secret arts?"
Zisheng Zhenjun couldn't help but ask.
"Because I possess a special bloodline," Ye Yunfei answered simply.
"Possess a special bloodline?"
Zisheng Zhenjun was stunned for a moment.
Right at this moment.
Boom...
From deep within the Tianliang Sacred Land headquarters, a terrifying wave of energy aura began to spread outwards, making the entire headquarters and its surrounding areas tremble.
"The thunder tribulation has ended!
The Supreme Great Elder has succeeded in his breakthrough!"
A Tianliang Sacred Land Elder shouted in excitement.
Immediately, all eyes turned towards that direction.
They saw an old man sweeping his sleeves as he strode forward, moving as fluid as the clouds and streams, arriving before the crowd in the blink of an eye.
With this old man's arrival, everyone felt as if Heaven and Earth had suddenly grown stagnant. All things seemed to cease their motion, and time itself seemed frozen.
That old man stood casually in place, naturally becoming the center of this entire world.
A Heavenly Boundary Realm powerhouse!
"Congratulations, Great Elder, on your successful breakthrough!"
The Holy Master and other high-ranking members of Tianliang Sacred Land were all stirred to their very core. They rushed forward, offering their congratulations to the old man.
"Hehe...
I have merely taken a single step ahead.
Holy Master, all Elders, now that Heaven and Earth have undergone great changes, with energy and laws upgraded, as long as we all strive together, our Tianliang Sacred Land will see more and more Heavenly Boundary Realm experts in the future."
The old man gave a faint smile as he spoke.
In truth, anyone could hear the self-satisfaction in his words.
Breaking through to the Heavenly Boundary Realm meant he was now the most powerful expert within Tianxiong Domain!
Of course, there was also Xuanlong Daozhang.
But the martial artists of Tianxiong Domain generally believed that Xuanlong Daozhang, having been buried underground for such a vast stretch of time, must have suffered from depleted Qi and blood, with greatly diminished longevity. In such a state, his power must surely be drastically weakened.
In comparison, this Supreme Great Elder of Tianliang Sacred Land was a powerhouse of the current era, in his prime. Both his current strength and potential far surpassed Xuanlong Daozhang.
Therefore, in everyone's minds, the strongest expert of Tianxiong Domain would, in all likelihood, be this Supreme Great Elder of Tianliang Sacred Land!
"The Great Elder speaks truly!
Our Tianliang Sacred Land will surely become ever more prosperous!"
Upon hearing the Great Elder's words, many of the higher-ups' spirits were greatly lifted.
"Is it this brat who destroyed Tianliang City and attacked our headquarters?"
The Supreme Great Elder's gaze abruptly shifted to Ye Yunfei. His expression darkened as he spoke coldly.
Rumble...
As that Great Elder's gaze landed upon him, all energy and laws within a radius of several dozen miles congealed for a moment, then simultaneously churned madly, rolling and surging towards Ye Yunfei with overwhelming force.
In the end, roaring tornados of energy howled furiously, shaking Heaven and Earth as if the entire world had grown angry, ferociously targeting Ye Yunfei alone.
Those standing relatively close to Ye Yunfei were all frightened, retreating at full speed.
A Heavenly Boundary Realm expert was too terrifying!
Faced with this Great Elder, everyone could feel their own insignificance. In his presence, they were like mere ants, experiencing a profound sense of dread from the bottom of their hearts.
Those creatures gathered around Tianliang Sacred Land's headquarters to watch the spectacle were each and every one trembling with fear, not daring to even breathe loudly.
They dared not even use sound transmissions to communicate!
Quite a few people were stealthily backing away, preparing to leave.
"It is said that Heavenly Boundary Realm experts can control the energy and laws of a region with merely a flick of their hands or feet, even forming within that region a small realm belonging to the caster, dominating everything within it!
Indeed it is so!"
Seeing that the Great Elder hadn't performed any movement, nor unleashed his spiritual power's pressure, controlling the energy and laws of this entire area so effortlessly with mere intent, everyone felt dread strike their hearts.
"Old geezer, you are correct. It was I.
Your Tianliang Sacred Land dared to make things difficult for my master, so I've come specifically to trample Tianliang Sacred Land into dust."
Ye Yunfei replied impassively, his expression unchanged.
This brat is too arrogant!
To dare show such disrespect in the face of a Heavenly Boundary Realm expert!
Everyone's expressions changed.
"Excessive arrogance in the young is not a good thing.
Brat, you are about to pay the price for your insolence."
The Great Elder's gaze gradually grew colder. As he spoke, he slowly extended his right hand and gave a sudden, forceful clench.
Although this action was simple, in everyone's perception, it was akin to a divine king reaching down from the Nine Heavens into the mortal realm. The space where Ye Yunfei stood instantly solidified, and everything within it froze.
Then a terrifying force of energy seized Ye Yunfei's body, attempting to drag him before the Great Elder.
"Young man, don't act recklessly. Try to find a way to leave instead.
Do you have a way to escape?"
Zisheng Zhenjun transmitted his voice to Ye Yunfei.
"Master, rest assured.
Even if Heavenly Boundary Realm experts are strong, they still aren't qualified to make me run."
Ye Yunfei smiled.
In the next instant.
*Clang!*
A pitch-black long blade shot forth from within Ye Yunfei's body, releasing thick black mists that churned madly as they continuously expanded.
Then a massive figure slowly materialized from within the black fog, extending a hand to grasp that inky blade, standing tall before Ye Yunfei and emanating an eerie, sinister, and chilling aura.
The Netherworld Yin Blade!
The Imprint of the Nether King!
Rumble...
The Nether King gently swung the black long blade in a simple slash. In that instant, it shattered all the restraining forces that had solidified the space around Ye Yunfei.
"This is… a treasure from the Netherworld?"
Zisheng Zhenjun stared at the Netherworld Yin Blade, his jaw nearly dropping.
"Master truly has an eye for treasures," Ye Yunfei said, smiling.
"What is this?"
The Great Elder of Tianliang Sacred Land’s expression changed slightly as he gazed warily at the Nether King and the Netherworld Yin Blade.
"It seems the Netherworld Yin Blade’s current level of combat power is indeed equivalent to that of a Heavenly Boundary Realm expert."
Sensing the energy aura emanating from the Netherworld Yin Blade at this moment, Ye Yunfei nodded in satisfaction.
"Of course, Master. Just watch and see."
The voice of the Holy Master of the Flying Sky Yin Monkeys rang out.