"Five elders, the owner of this Soul Power doesn't seem weak," Ye Yunfei reminded them.
"Regardless of strength or weakness, we must go and confront him. If we leave this hidden danger be, we won't dare to move about freely in this area ever again," the Great Elder said.
"Yes, we cannot leave this hidden danger. This Tianjin Forbidden Land will be the main base for our Celestial Gold Race from now on; we must eliminate all potential threats," the other four elders also stated their position.
"Since that's the case, five elders, please follow me. I know where the owner of that Soul Power is," Ye Yunfei said, taking the lead in a specific direction.
The five elders followed behind Ye Yunfei.
A moment later, a stretch of marshland appeared ahead. Black, murky water bubbled up everywhere within the marsh, exuding wisps of black mist. Even without getting close, one could feel a terrifying chill washing over them, enough to make even a Soul Body shiver uncontrollably.
"The owner of that Soul Power should be within this marshland," Ye Yunfei transmitted his voice to the five elders of the Celestial Gold Race.
"Yes, we've sensed it too. Young man, stay back. We're going to make our move," the Great Elder nodded.
Boom! Boom...
The five elders charged forward simultaneously, releasing their energy pressure. The energy released by the combined eruption of five Half-Emperors was terrifyingly immense. Boundless energy rose like a sky-high tsunami, instantly reaching the heavens, causing the entire world to shake violently. As far as the eye could see, one spatial crack after another continually appeared.
The marshland ahead was shaken incessantly, cracking open as a large amount of ink-like black water surged up continuously from beneath the ground.
"Come out! Stop skulking around before us!" the five elders all shouted sharply.
"I never imagined you Celestial Gold clansmen would actually emerge from that Small World," a voice, icy and bone-piercing, finally rose from within the marshland moments later. As the voice sounded, a howling icy wind swept over the entire swamp.
"Such terrifyingly cold energy!" Ye Yunfei couldn't help but marvel inwardly as he felt the howling icy wind wash over him.
"This icy energy would actually be perfect for Da Bing," Ye Yunfei thought to himself.
"Yin Laomo! So it's you, this running dog! I never expected you were still alive and hiding here all this time!" The moment the five Celestial Gold elders heard that voice, they immediately knew who it was. The Great Elder spoke through gritted teeth.
"That's right, it's me. Everyone, we meet again," that icy voice replied. Then, a wide fissure split open in the marshland ahead, and a tall, pitch-black monster slowly rose from the fissure.
This monster was covered in thick, long black hair. Its tall body constantly dripped with thick, black liquid, producing a splashing sound, with a stench that assaulted the heavens.
"So it's an ancient demon. Could the enemy of the Celestial Gold Race be of the Demon Race?" Ye Yunfei thought privately.
"Yin Laomo, where is your master? Why is only you, this running dog, here? Has your master already fallen?" The Great Elder, his gaze filled with killing intent, stared at Yin Laomo and asked coldly.
"Haha... My master is wise and mighty, his power boundless. How could he possibly have fallen? My master left long ago. I remained here under his orders to monitor you remnants of the Celestial Gold Race. I originally thought you would turtle in that Small World forever. Who would have thought you'd actually come out," Yin Laomo said with a cold sneer.
"Human brat, you've meddled in something you shouldn't have and have landed yourself in big trouble. By helping these Celestial Gold clansmen, you are opposing my master. No matter who it is, anyone who opposes my master will meet a bad end," Yin Laomo's sinister, intimidating gaze suddenly turned toward Ye Yunfei as he spoke in a grating voice.
Boom!
As Yin Laomo spoke, an utterly terrifying wave of Soul Force Energy suddenly manifested right in front of Ye Yunfei's head, attacking directly into Ye Yunfei's Soul Sea.
This sudden, fearsome Soul Force Energy carried a horrifyingly cold energy, instantly making Ye Yunfei's Soul Body feel extremely chilled, as if he had suddenly plunged into a ten-thousand-year ice cave.
Ye Yunfei's expression darkened. The remnant soul of the Heavenly Emperor within his Soul Sea surfaced, unleashing a formidable wave of Soul Power that rushed out of his head like a tidal surge, colliding with that icy Soul Force Energy.
Ye Yunfei retreated over a dozen steps, feeling his entire Soul Sea turn slightly cold. Fortunately, he wasn't significantly harmed.
"Hmph! I truly didn't expect a youngster your age to have such methods," Yin Laomo snorted coldly.
Given his strength, dealing with a mere junior at the World Creation realm should have been like dealing with an ant, almost instantaneously killable. He never imagined Ye Yunfei would withstand his soul attack head-on and only retreat a dozen steps, essentially unharmed.
Seeing Ye Yunfei withstand Yin Laomo's soul attack, the five Celestial Gold elders were also inwardly shocked.
"I don't care who your master is. If others don't provoke me, I won't provoke them. But if others do provoke me, I will repay them doubly!" Ye Yunfei said coldly.
As soon as the words left his mouth, Ye Yunfei simultaneously executed three soul secret techniques: Heavenly Soul Sword, the Puppet Soul Thread Secret Art, and Single Thought Soul-Devouring Flower, all attacking Yin Laomo at once.
Boom!
The Netherworld Yin Blade appeared, followed by the figure of the Nether King emerging from within. He gripped the blade and swung it toward Yin Laomo.
The Netherworld Yin Blade had been fully restored. Although wielded by Ye Yunfei, it might not unleash its full power, but its combat prowess was not to be underestimated.
"Brat, you're courting death!" Seeing that Ye Yunfei actually dared to attack him proactively, Yin Laomo couldn't help but fly into a rage.
Vast, cold Soul Force Energy surged within his Soul Sea, successively blocking the attacks of Ye Yunfei's three soul secret techniques. Then, he drew out a longsword swirling with demonic energy and swung it, repelling the Nether King.
"A treasure of the Underworld, and it actually ended up in the hands of you, a human brat. Interesting," Yin Laomo said with a cold sneer.
"Young man, just watch from the side," the Great Elder of the Celestial Gold Race said.
"Yin Laomo, with your seniority, attacking a junior—have you no shame? We are your opponents," the Great Elder said slowly.
The other four elders also stepped forward. The five elders surrounded Yin Laomo, all radiating thick killing intent.
"Yin Laomo, your hands are stained with the blood of our Celestial Gold clansmen. Today, I will shatter you to avenge our kin," the Great Elder said, his voice saturated with murderous intent.
"Heh, you Celestial Gold clans are all cold, metallic beings. What kind of 'blood' could you possibly have? Indeed, I killed many of your kin back then. Thinking of it now still brings me great pleasure," Yin Laomo replied with a sneer.
Boom! Boom...
Battle erupted instantly. The bodies of the five Celestial Gold elders instantly expanded in size, becoming like five golden arhat statues, erupting with waves of golden radiance that thoroughly illuminated this stretch of heaven and earth, even dyeing the sky above a golden hue.
Dark, thick fog spewed from within Yin Laomo's body, completely engulfing his foul-smelling form. A chilling wind whistled, and rolling cold mist churned wildly.
A terrifying, earth-shattering battle had broken out!
Five golden figures and one black figure clashed in intense combat.