"Kid, your strength is formidable, but our Tianliang Sacred Land has a long and distant legacy. You think you can annihilate our Sacred Land? Impossible!"
At this moment, the Holy Master and the people of Tianliang Sacred Land finally charged into the ancestral shrine, heaving a sigh of relief. He turned and pointed an angry finger at Ye Yunfei, cursing him viciously.
Boom! Boom! Boom…
While speaking, ancient large-scale formations were activated one after another, glowing membranes of arrays materializing to envelop and protect the ancestral shrine.
"You little bastard, you've killed so many of our Tianliang Sacred Land members! The seas of blood and mountains of hatred between us will be avenged one day!"
"You little beast, you'll come to regret today's actions sooner or later!"
…
Only after escaping into the ancestral shrine did the high-ranking members of Tianliang Sacred Land feel safe at last, and they all began hurling curses at Ye Yunfei.
"Do you truly believe these Formations and the remnant souls within can protect you?"
Ye Yunfei stood before the ancestral shrine and gave a cold chuckle, then released his Soul Power to study and analyze the Formations inside and outside the shrine.
"Brat, you've already inflicted this much damage upon our Tianliang Sacred Land. What more do you want?"
Hearing Ye Yunfei's words, the Holy Master's heart gave a lurch, and he spoke in furious tones. He had truly come to fear Ye Yunfei's terrifying methods.
He feared that if Ye Yunfei truly had some way to fight his way into the ancestral shrine, it would spell utter doom for the Sacred Land's remaining people.
Ye Yunfei gave a faint smile and fell silent, closing his eyes to calmly study the ancient Formations before him.
In the distance, the fierce battle between the Nether King and the Grand Elder was still ongoing.
The Netherworld Yin Blade, having devoured most of the sinister energy within Guyin Valley, had fully recovered. Combined with the Nether King's mark, its unleashed combat power was immensely frightening. The Grand Elder, fighting with all his might, realized that achieving victory would be difficult.
Continuing the fight, in fact, held the possibility of defeat. After all, he had just broken through; his realm was not yet fully stable.
"Holy Master, what is he doing standing there?" a high-ranking member asked.
"He's studying the Formations, planning to break them," the Holy Master replied with a grim expression.
"If he breaks these Formations, no one will be left to stop him…" one of the high-rankers said with a horrified look.
"These ancient Formations were passed down from our Sacred Land's ancient times. Every formation is extremely high-level, possessing powerful defensive capabilities. He's young and his strength is formidable, but his attainments in Formations are certainly limited. He shouldn't be able to crack the Formations here at the ancestral shrine. Therefore, I think there's no need to worry."
Another high-ranking member argued against the worry.
Even so, as they watched the motionless Ye Yunfei standing before the ancestral shrine, the high-ranking members of Tianliang Sacred Land all felt immense pressure.
Forget whether Ye Yunfei could break those ancient Formations or not; if he simply maintained his vigil outside, wouldn't they be trapped inside? Staying cooped up in the ancestral shrine with no telling when they could leave again.
Thinking this, every Tianliang Sacred Land member felt their hearts grow heavy.
"Holy Master, do you think the Grand Elder can win? If the Grand Elder wins and then deals with this kid, our Tianliang Sacred Land can turn defeat into victory!"
Suddenly, one of the high-ranking members spoke up.
Right!
Everyone's spirits were lifted by these words.
"The Grand Elder is indeed our last hope," the Holy Master said softly, his gaze turning towards the distant space where the Grand Elder and the Nether King were locked in fierce combat.
There, surging violet energy clashed with roiling darkness. Their battle remained incredibly intense, its vast and mighty combat energy continuously radiating outwards, shaking heaven and earth.
"Hahaha…
Kid, you truly are something, daring to single-handedly charge into Tianliang Sacred Land and even reducing the Sacred Land to such a state. Truly impressive! I must say, you remind me of myself in my younger days!"
Right at this moment, a mighty laugh suddenly boomed from the distant horizon, rolling through the heavens and deafening to the ears.
Then everyone saw a daoist, leading a beautiful middle-aged woman by the hand, striding through the air. In an instant, they traversed into the Tianliang Sacred Land headquarters, landing beside Ye Yunfei.
This daoist was Xuanlong Daozhang!
The palace-attired beauty beside him was none other than Cai Feng.
"Old lecher, so old and still holding hands in public," Hun Lao immediately commented.
"Senior, you've finally arrived," Ye Yunfei said with a smile, glancing at Xuanlong Daozhang.
Ye Yunfei knew that as long as Xuanlong Daozhang was still within the Tianxiong Domain, upon hearing about his charge into Tianliang Sacred Land, he would definitely come immediately. And so it was.
"Senior, it seems your injuries have mostly recovered," Ye Yunfei said after sensing Cai Feng's aura.
"These medicinal pills are specially formulated for healing wounds. After consuming and refining them, your internal injuries will be completely cured."
Ye Yunfei flicked his finger, sending a jade bottle floating to a position in front of Cai Feng.
"Cai Feng, this kid's alchemical skills are exceptional. The medicinal pills he refines are particularly potent. These pills should be very effective. You should take them and refine them as soon as possible," Xuanlong Daozhang said excitedly, taking the jade bottle and placing it in Cai Feng's hand.
He had witnessed Ye Yunfei's alchemy level before and knew Ye Yunfei's words weren't false.
"Young man, thank you," Cai Feng said to Ye Yunfei with a grateful nod.
She had already learned from Xuanlong Daozhang about the relationship between him and Ye Yunfei, so she regarded Ye Yunfei with particular friendliness.
"Not good! Xuanlong Daozhang is here!"
When the Tianliang Sacred Land members saw Xuanlong Daozhang's sudden arrival, their faces all turned pale with fright, their hearts trembling with fear. They had just pinned their hopes on the Grand Elder, and now Xuanlong Daozhang had appeared.
Xuanlong Daozhang was also a Heavenly Boundary Realm expert! If he joined the fight against the Grand Elder, the Grand Elder's chances of winning would become even smaller.
"It's Xuanlong Daozhang! I saw him back at the old site of the Ziwei Sect when he was surrounded and attacked by experts from the major powers!"
The beings observing the commotion around the Tianliang Sacred Land headquarters also recognized Xuanlong Daozhang and exclaimed in shock.
"By the way, where have you been hiding this whole time? I've been searching everywhere for you. Tell me honestly, did you follow the Flame Emperor to Guyin Valley? Did you have a part in the Flame Emperor's pacification of Guyin Valley that day?"
Xuanlong Daozhang suddenly sent a Sound Transmission to ask Ye Yunfei.
On the day Guyin Valley was pacified, Xuanlong Daozhang had been watching from afar, catching only glimpses of energy-rampant figures battling within the valley. He couldn't see their exact appearances or sense their Soul Bodies clearly. So even though he suspected Ye Yunfei was involved, he couldn't be sure.
"How could you think such a thing? Do you think someone of my strength could participate in a battle of that level?" Ye Yunfei replied with a laugh.
Ye Yunfei understood this matter was of significant importance. If it became known that he was one of the main protagonists who pacified Guyin Valley, it would inevitably bring all sorts of unforeseen and terrifying troubles.
This was also why Xuanlong Daozhang used Sound Transmission to ask; he, too, knew the matter was no small affair.
"That's true. If you had that kind of power, you could've slapped this Tianliang Sacred Land into powder with one strike. There'd be no need for all this arduous fighting."
Xuanlong Daozhang nodded in agreement.
"You went to Guyin Valley to take a look? It seems you were quite concerned about me."
Ye Yunfei smiled.
Hearing Xuanlong Daozhang's words, Ye Yunfei immediately knew he had gone to Guyin Valley precisely to search for him and felt a touch of warmth in his heart.
"Why would I be concerned about you? You, kid, are more troublesome than I am and definitely wouldn't get yourself into any real trouble. I merely went to watch the spectacle."
Xuanlong Daozhang answered.
"Here are eight Divine Crystals. Two seniors, take four each. After refining and absorbing them, you'll instantly recover to your peak-period strength."
Ye Yunfei flicked his finger, sending a spatial ring floating to Xuanlong Daozhang.
"Eight Divine Crystals!"
Xuanlong Daozhang and Cai Feng were both startled.
"These truly are Divine Crystals! Kid, where did you obtain these?"
Xuanlong Daozhang's Soul Power probed inside, and he spoke in amazement.
"Young man, these are too precious. You should keep them for yourself!" Cai Feng said.
Even in a core continent, Divine Crystals were considered extremely precious treasures. Although Ye Yunfei had obtained quite a few Divine Crystals back in the Hongmeng Continent, those were relics preserved from ancient times by the Primordial Races, exceedingly rare.
In fact, even for Heavenly Boundary Realm experts, finding Divine Crystals was incredibly difficult!
"No need to stand on ceremony with me. I have more. Enter my spatial treasure to refine them immediately. In moments, your strength will be restored."
Ye Yunfei urged.
"Alright then, kid. We won't stand on ceremony."
Xuanlong Daozhang took the spatial ring and immediately led Cai Feng into the Phantom Tower to begin refining.
He knew the flow of time inside Ye Yunfei's spatial treasure differed from the outside, offering ample time.
Ye Yunfei remained standing in place, continuing his study of the ancient Formations protecting the ancestral shrine.
"What are they up to?"
Inside the shrine, the Tianliang Sacred Land high-rankers watched in confusion as Xuanlong Daozhang and Cai Feng suddenly vanished.
Approximately the time it takes an incense stick to burn later…
Xuanlong Daozhang and Cai Feng simultaneously emerged from the Phantom Tower.
"Hahaha… Finally, my strength has returned to its absolute peak!"
Xuanlong Daozhang laughed heartily and unrestrainedly.
One incense stick of time in the outside world was many days within the Phantom Tower. Xuanlong Daozhang and Cai Feng had fully refined and absorbed those Divine Crystals.
"Now, first to deal with that old fart. A fellow who just broke through isn't even worth mentioning."
Xuanlong Daozhang took a stride forward, charging towards the location where the Grand Elder and the Nether King were fiercely battling.
"Our Tianliang Sacred Land is finished."
Witnessing this scene, every single high-ranking member of Tianliang Sacred Land felt their faces pale, a sense of despair taking root in their hearts.