“Take us back? Where did these beings come from? Why are they targeting the two of us?” Xuanlong Daozhang was a little shocked.
“This is the aura of the Dark Faction!” Ye Yunfei’s eyes narrowed as he thought to himself.
The energy aura of these black beings before him was exactly the same as that of the black beings from Guyin Valley.
Back in Guyin Valley, aside from Yueyin Granny and Hei Langshen, Ye Yunfei and the Flame Emperor had annihilated a large group of black beings, leaving not a single one alive.
He had not expected so many of these black beings to suddenly appear now.
“These black beings must be related to the ones from Guyin Valley. They must have come to cause trouble for me because of Guyin Valley. Could it be that the Dark Faction has found out that I took part in the battle at Guyin Valley? Regardless, these beings of the Dark Faction are enemies, not friends!”
Ye Yunfei pondered briefly, his expression revealing intense killing intent.
*Clang…*
Ye Yunfei drew his Half-Emperor Longsword and sent out a massive sword radiance to block the approaching black chains.
As his strength increased, the power of the sword techniques he executed had also risen.
Xuanlong Daozhang also swept his horsetail whisk, clashing with the black chains.
For a moment, the cacophony of clattering chains filling the air was piercingly loud. Some of the weaker beings present began to feel dizzy and disoriented.
These chains were bizarre, seeming able to affect a being’s Soul Body, causing a sense of physical weakness.
What was more astonishing was that these black chains seemed to possess autonomous life consciousness. They faintly emitted eerie, cold chuckles. Like black venomous snakes, when deflected, they would twist incessantly and charge back from another angle to attack anew.
“These beings… They seem like the legendary beings of the Dark Faction! I once heard the former Supreme Elder mention that within the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds lurks an evil breed of beings called the Dark Faction. They are the common enemy of all living beings in the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds and were the source of a great calamity in ancient times!”
Suddenly, the Heavenly God Palace’s Heaven Stage Realm Perfection expert paled and sent a Sound Transmission to another Heavenly God Palace expert.
“Yes, I’ve heard of them too,” the other Heavenly God Palace expert replied, also recalling the tales, his expression wary.
At almost the same moment,
the experts from Sword Emperor Pavilion were also alarmed and suspicious, remembering some legends about the beings of the Dark Faction and vaguely guessing the origins of these Dark Faction beings before them.
Like the Heavenly God Palace, the Sword Emperor Pavilion was a superpower from the Core World, and they too preserved some legends about the Dark Faction.
In fact, among the many superpowers of the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds, ancestors of many had experts who participated in the War of Destruction. Regardless of whether they survived, they would eventually send back news about the Dark Faction, recorded in texts passed down through generations.
The ancestors of the Heavenly God Palace had even produced a Heavenly Emperor who participated in that terrible War of Destruction.
“These are most likely the legendary Dark Faction beings. From the looks of it, they are here to cause trouble for Ye Yunfei and Xuanlong Daozhang. These two are truly audacious, daring to provoke even the Dark Faction beings!”
The leader of the Sword Emperor Pavilion group, a green-robed elder, said solemnly, his tone carrying a hint of undisguised glee.
“I heard these Dark Faction beings are extremely evil, the common enemy of all races, all factions, and all living beings in the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds. What should we do?”
Another elder from Sword Emperor Pavilion asked with a frown.
“Our primary mission here is Ye Yunfei, or to be precise, the Heavenly Dao Tower on his person! If we can seize the Heavenly Dao Tower, our Sword Emperor Pavilion has a chance of producing a Heavenly Emperor-level expert. Then, our Sword Emperor Pavilion could look down upon the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds and dominate the heavens!
As for these Dark Faction beings, let's not get involved for now to avoid unnecessary complications and trouble for our Sword Emperor Pavilion.”
The green-robed elder thought for a moment and replied via Sound Transmission.
“For now, don’t pay attention to these Dark Faction beings. We might even use them to deal with Ye Yunfei!”
At this moment, the two experts from the Heavenly God Palace were also secretly discussing.
“Xuanlong Daozhang, be careful. These are the legendary beings of the Dark Faction. The cultivation techniques and martial skills they practice are somewhat bizarre,” Ye Yunfei sent a Sound Transmission to Xuanlong Daozhang.
“Dark Faction beings? Never heard of them.”
Hearing this, Xuanlong Daozhang was momentarily stunned.
Although Xuanlong Daozhang’s strength was considerable, he was essentially a loose cultivator. His heritage and foundation were far inferior to superpowers like Sword Emperor Pavilion and Heavenly God Palace, so he was unaware of many of the secrets of the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds.
The legends of the Dark Faction beings were considered a very ancient secret within the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds.
“Hehe… You two cannot escape. Better come with us quietly.”
From within the billowing black mist, an eerie chuckle echoed forth, causing dizziness upon hearing it.
*Clatter…*
Dozens of black chains writhed and rattled, seemingly forming a strange formation, encircling Ye Yunfei and Xuanlong Daozhang from all directions.
These black chains were incredibly tough. Even Ye Yunfei and Xuanlong Daozhang couldn’t break them. Each time they were deflected, they would automatically charge back.
Moreover, the rattling sounds emitted by these chains contained a strange energy, condensing into black runes that pierced through space-time, forcibly entering Ye Yunfei and Xuanlong Daozhang’s Soul Sea to attack their Soul Bodies.
The billowing black mist also seemed to contain some bizarre energy that could invade a living being’s flesh, causing paralysis and weakening their bodies.
Ye Yunfei was faring better because he had previous experience battling these Dark Faction beings back in Guyin Valley, where he had slain a large number. He had some understanding of the cultivation techniques they practiced.
Xuanlong Daozhang, however, was encountering these Dark Faction beings for the first time and was momentarily unaccustomed to them.
“These chains seem to be a very strange, Yin-evil type of magic treasure. Be careful, little brother!” Xuanlong Daozhang reminded Ye Yunfei via Sound Transmission.
“Use Yang to counter evil. Use the upright to suppress evil!” Ye Yunfei answered.
This was a method taught to him by the Flame Emperor.
“Little brother, you mean we should use Yang-attribute techniques and martial skills against these fellows?” Xuanlong Daozhang asked, surprised.
“Yes,” Ye Yunfei replied.
“Alright, I’ll try!”
Xuanlong Daozhang stepped forward, channeling the energy from within his body continuously into the horsetail whisk in his hand. It erupted with rolling golden radiance, like a blazing sun, sweeping forward.
*Whoosh…*
The all-encompassing black mist was immediately dispersed across a large area. The black chains were shaken and sent flying away.
The black beings that had been hiding within the thick mist were forced to retreat.
“The effect is good!” Xuanlong Daozhang’s spirits were lifted.
“Master, using the Netherworld Yin Blade against these fellows might have a miraculous effect! The Netherworld Yin Blade can devour Yin-evil type energies and laws. The energy these beings cultivate also seems to be of the Yin-evil type,”
suddenly, the Holy Son of the Flying Sky Yin Monkeys sent a Sound Transmission to Ye Yunfei.
“Very well, I’ll give it a try.”
Ye Yunfei nodded upon hearing this and immediately took out the Netherworld Yin Blade.
*Rumble…*
The Netherworld Yin Blade slashed forward.
*Whoosh…*
Once activated, the Netherworld Yin Blade indeed began to erupt with a powerful suction force, actually starting to devour the black mist.
Ye Yunfei and Xuanlong Daozhang immediately felt the erosive effect of the dark mist on their bodies weakening. The influence of the black chains on their Soul Bodies also gradually faded.
The Netherworld Yin Blade truly lived up to its reputation as a treasure forged personally by the Underworld King!
“What? This is a top-tier treasure of the Underworld! How does a mere human youth possess an Underworld treasure?” a black being exclaimed in shock.
“A top-tier treasure of the Underworld?”
Upon hearing this, the experts from both the Heavenly God Palace and Sword Emperor Pavilion fixed their gazes on the Netherworld Yin Blade, revealing greedy expressions.
“This kid certainly has quite a few good things on him!” a Sword Emperor Pavilion elder said coldly.
“You filthy creatures, all of you, die!”
Ye Yunfei was now ready to unleash a massacre. With a furious roar,
*Hong… Hong…*
divine radiance surged from within Ye Yunfei’s body as five palaces simultaneously materialized, as though five treasure troves had opened. Boundless power continuously seeped out from the gates of these five palaces, infusing Ye Yunfei’s body, endowing it with an intensely Yang, domineering, and fierce aura.
*Hong…*
Ye Yunfei employed his Spatial Teleportation Art, taking a step forward to appear before one of the black beings, throwing a punch.
Both his physical power and spiritual energy poured out, converging onto his fist.
Borrowing Heaven Nine Burial Fist!
The power of the Borrowing Heaven Nine Burial Fist unleashed by Ye Yunfei’s current strength was terrifying.
The energy and laws of the surrounding heaven and earth were all affected, howling and gathering like a tsunami.
At the same time, the five palaces within his body shook incessantly, making Ye Yunfei’s body radiant to the extreme.
This was effectively a combined strike of the Borrowing Heaven Nine Burial Fist and the Supreme Zhou Heaven Body Forging Art—it seemed capable of punching a hole through this entire expanse of heaven and earth.
“You…”
That black being had initially assumed Ye Yunfei was merely a junior youth, with an insignificant cultivation realm, and had not paid him much mind. He had never expected Ye Yunfei to unleash such a terrifying blow. His face filled with shock as he desperately retreated.
But it was already too late!
*Pu!
Ye Yunfei’s fist intent completely suppressed him. When the fist landed on his body, the five palaces within Ye Yunfei shook violently. Ultimately, this single punch caused the black being to explode, annihilating both his physical form and soul.
“Damnation! This human brat is actually so powerful!”
The other black beings were greatly alarmed.
“The power of the Supreme Zhou Heaven Body Forging Art is truly impressive,” Ye Yunfei thought inwardly.
Back in Guyin Valley, Ye Yunfei had witnessed the Flame Emperor execute the Supreme Zhou Heaven Body Forging Art. Wherever his fist force reached, it suppressed the Dark Faction beings until they couldn’t fight back.
The Supreme Zhou Heaven Body Forging Art seemed very effective against these black beings, easily suppressing their energy and laws!
Ye Yunfei thought to himself.
“Well struck! It seems these strange fellows aren’t so formidable after all!”
Seeing Ye Yunfei blow up a black being with one punch, Xuanlong Daozhang couldn’t help but laugh heartily.
Due to encountering these Dark Faction beings for the first time, he had been somewhat unaccustomed initially, but now he had no fear at all.
*Hong…*
Xuanlong Daozhang activated a Yang-attribute technique, traversing the sky as he forcefully charged towards the dark beings to attack.
“It seems these Dark Faction beings might not be able to handle Ye Yunfei and Xuanlong Daozhang. Let's make our move!”
the Sword Emperor Pavilion’s green-robed elder said solemnly.
*Swoosh! Swoosh!…*
The green-robed elder led the Sword Emperor Pavilion members, encircling Ye Yunfei and Xuanlong Daozhang from all sides.
Instantly, sharp sword radiances shot up into the sky, madly slicing through the space.
“We should act too. We can’t let them capture Ye Yunfei first. By then, seizing the Heavenly Dao Tower from them would likely be much more difficult!”
The two Heavenly God Palace experts exchanged a glance, then also moved, stealthily charging towards Ye Yunfei.
“I’ve already sent a Sound Transmission back to our Palace Lord. I estimate he has received it by now and is on his way. The two of us just need to delay Ye Yunfei for a while. Once the Palace Lord arrives, he won’t be able to escape even if he grows wings!”
The Heavenly God Palace’s Heaven Stage Realm Perfection expert sent a Sound Transmission to his companion.
“Everyone, I’ve sent word back to our headquarters. They will soon dispatch experts, and it is highly possible that Half-Emperor level experts will arrive.
We must hold Ye Yunfei back, not let him escape, and also not let the dark beings or the Heavenly God Palace capture him!”
At this moment, the Sword Emperor Pavilion’s green-robed elder also sent a Sound Transmission to the other Sword Emperor Pavilion experts.
“Very well! Come at me together!”
Having executed the Supreme Zhou Heaven Body Forging Art, Ye Yunfei felt boundless strength and boiling battle intent. He roared loudly.