"So, will you do this deal?" Ye Yunfei said lightly.
Back when he was the Heavenly Emperor, Ye Yunfei had collected many top-tier secret techniques and martial skills from the world, but he did not possess the Sky-Shadow Heart Technique.
As a heritage secret technique of the Sky-Shadow Race, it had its own unique profundity.
"Alright."
Tianying Wang did not hesitate. With a flick of his finger, a strand of information condensed from Soul Power flew to a spot before Ye Yunfei.
Ye Yunfei waved a hand in turn, and the ball of white light in his palm flew to Tianying Wang.
Tianying Wang immediately grasped it.
"It really is the Samsara Spirit Gathering Formation! There is hope for our Sky-Shadow Race to rise once more!"
Tianying Wang trembled in excitement.
Those young ones of the Sky-Shadow Race had been sealed for far too long—both their fleshly bodies and Soul Bodies had been affected. Even if they could awaken in the future, their strength would be severely diminished. Now, with the Samsara Spirit Gathering Formation, this problem could essentially be solved! No wonder Tianying Wang was so thrilled.
Ye Yunfei also absorbed the Sky-Shadow Heart Technique Tianying Wang had sent him into his Soul Sea.
"Very well. Tianying Wang, my purpose in coming here is complete. Now, I need a quiet place to refine these three secret treasures."
Ye Yunfei stood up.
"Young man, your current strength is far too weak. Here, I have something that might help you enhance it a bit."
Tianying Wang flicked a space ring toward Ye Yunfei. "I have many cultivation chambers here that you can use."
As he spoke, a guard appeared in the main hall and gestured for Ye Yunfei to follow, then took the lead. This guard was also a remnant soul.
"My thanks."
Ye Yunfei kept the space ring and brought Hu Miao along, following the guard to a chamber behind the hall.
After Ye Yunfei left, eight gray-robed elders suddenly manifested in the main hall. One of them spoke first. "Patriarch, why did you gift our race’s three secret treasures to that human boy?"
"That youth is not simple. There is a trace of the Heavenly Emperor’s Soul Power within his Soul Body. I believe he may very well be the descendant or disciple of a certain Heavenly Emperor," Tianying Wang said gently.
"What?!" The eight gray-robed elders were shaken to the core.
"I have an intuition that perhaps, in the future, this youth will truly avenge our Sky-Shadow Race," Tianying Wang said.
"Our Sky-Shadow Race still has a group of young ones alive. In the future, they can seek revenge as well," one of the gray-robed elders offered.
"No. The enemies of our Sky-Shadow Race are far too powerful. Even at the peak of our strength in the past, we were no match for them. Do you truly think those youths of our race can certainly get revenge? I sealed them away simply to preserve a bloodline for our race, so it would not be truly wiped out. Relying on them for revenge holds little hope."
Tianying Wang sighed faintly. The eight gray-robed elders fell silent, knowing Tianying Wang spoke the truth.
"Regardless, befriending this young man will absolutely benefit the future development of our Sky-Shadow Race. Now, let’s go arrange the Samsara Spirit Gathering Formation!"
With a wave of his hand, Tianying Wang led the eight elders away from the hall.
Inside the chamber.
Ye Yunfei sat cross-legged. "I’ll refine the Heavenly Shadow Robe first."
He waved a hand, and a gray robe appeared before him.
Refining a magic treasure was naturally very simple for Ye Yunfei. Though the Heavenly Shadow Robe was a high-level treasure, Ye Yunfei’s Soul Body still retained a trace of a Heavenly Emperor’s Soul Power—enough to refine the majority of treasures in this world.
With a thought, Ye Yunfei released his Soul Power, extending it toward the Heavenly Shadow Robe.
At the same time.
Around the peak where Tianying Hall stood, more and more martial artists were gathering. The sky and ground surrounding the peak had become packed to the point of overflow. At a glance, people were everywhere—densely crowded.
Lei Lingzi, Chen Fan, Luo Qingwu, Xiao Tianlong, and others were all famous young prodigies of the Eastern Region and came from great sects and clans. Therefore, their influence was particularly strong. Most who heard the news came rushing over.
Moreover, other young prodigies had arrived upon hearing the wind. For instance, Huang Yitian of the Huang Clan, Ximen Yijian of Famous Sword Villa, Zhang Cang—the Holy Son of Yin-Yang Sect—and more.
And another heavyweight figure had come: Shangguan Feng, a core disciple of Tianhuang Sacred Land.
Within the Eastern Region, the strength of the three Sacred Lands was undoubtedly supreme, their status unrivaled. Other great sects and clans had to humble themselves before them.
Hence, as a core disciple of Tianhuang Sacred Land, Shangguan Feng commanded a position no one dared provoke, regardless of his actual strength. The moment Shangguan Feng appeared, even talented youths like Luo Qingwu, Chen Fan, Xiao Tianlong, and Lei Lingzi moved forward to actively engage him, hoping to foster ties.
Shangguan Feng wore a feather crown and a purple robe, standing with his hands clasped behind his back, his gaze unwavering. Apart from occasionally resting on Luo Qingwu’s shapely physique, his eyes displayed clear disdain toward the other young prodigies. And he responded to their approaches with conspicuous indifference.
"Is it true that a man and a woman have entered Tianying Hall?" Shangguan Feng frowned, looking toward Tianying Hall atop the distant peak.
"Senior Brother Shangguan, we witnessed it with our own eyes. It’s absolutely true," Luo Qingwu replied, her tone crisp and ethereal, tinged with an aura of agility.
"Tianying Hall is the core of the entire Tianying Small World. It is said to house the most valuable treasures of the Sky-Shadow Race. Since that man and woman have already entered, those treasures will likely fall into their hands."
Shangguan Feng gazed at Tianying Hall in the distance and said lightly.
All those around him had a gleam in their eyes.
Suddenly, a voice called out from afar. "Elder Cousin Chen Fan, we’ve finally discovered that brat’s true identity!"
A dozen or so people hurried over to Chen Fan.
"What is his identity?" Chen Fan’s gaze sharpened.
All others around immediately paid close attention, looking over. Clearly, everyone wanted to know Ye Yunfei’s real identity.
"Elder Cousin, his name is Ye Yunfei. He hails from Tianyuan Sect in the Great Qin Empire and is a core disciple of Tianyuan Sect," one clansman of the Chen Family stepped forward and declared to Chen Fan.
"Great Qin Empire? Tianyuan Sect? Impossible! As I recall, the Great Qin Empire is merely a remote small state within the Eastern Region. That Tianyuan Sect is probably some insignificant minor sect. Yet that lad possessed such strength—he was even capable of slaying Saint Realm experts. How could he come from a pitiful, insignificant minor sect? Chen Yuanqing, are you sure your investigation is accurate?!" Chen Fan shot a glance at the Chen Family member and shook his head.
At this moment, a youth standing behind Chen Yuanqing took a step forward, saluting Chen Fan and speaking. "Senior Brother Chen Fan, I am Qin An, from Free and Easy Pavilion of the Great Qin Empire. That lad is indeed Ye Yunfei. He and I both come from Moon City in the Great Qin Empire. We’ve known each other since we were children. Moreover, there exists the hatred of a ruined clan between us. Even if he turned into ashes, I would recognize him."
This youth was precisely Qin An.
Now that the Tianying Small World was open, the four great sects of the Great Qin Empire each dispatched five disciples to participate. Among the representatives from Free and Easy Pavilion, Qin An was one.
At present, forces like the Chen Clan, the Xiao Clan, the Lei Clan, and Luo Sea Trading Company were all investigating Ye Yunfei’s identity and background, circulating his portrait far and wide. Qin An naturally recognized Ye Yunfei at first glance. So he seized the chance to contact a member of the Chen Family, coming forth to expose Ye Yunfei’s identity.
"A core disciple of Tianyuan Sect from the Great Qin Empire… Ha-ha… Knowing his identity is excellent! With that, he won’t be able to escape even if he sprouts wings! The people of our Chen Family are not just anyone can kill!" Chen Fan suddenly began laughing wildly.
"Same for the people of our Xiao Clan—they’re not so easy to slaughter," Xiao Tianlong added coldly.
"Ye Yunfei, who would have guessed. You’ve offended Huangtian Sect, and now you’ve provoked the Chen Clan and Xiao Clan as well. I wonder how you’re going to get yourself out of this!" Qin An sneered inwardly.