"The Ancient Covenant indeed maintains order within the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds. Could it be that this time, it was the Ancient Covenant intervening? If so, the three of us must restrain ourselves for a while. It has long been rumored within the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds that the Ancient Covenant can even impose restrictions on Heavenly Emperors like us. It seems the rumors are true." You Yue said softly.
The Ancient Covenant was the most mysterious and terrifying existence within the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds. Even Heavenly Emperors dreaded it!
"I don't mind telling you, I once secretly investigated the Ancient Covenant. But every time my investigation reached the border regions of the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds, the trail would vanish. A profoundly mysterious force was preventing me from continuing my pursuit," You Yue continued.
"I have experienced the same," Tian Luo said quietly.
"Me too," Great Emperor Jinwu chimed in.
It appeared that all three Heavenly Emperors had secretly sought to uncover the Ancient Covenant, but none had managed to find out anything.
"So, what do we do next? Do we still go after that Heavenly Emperor Ye?" Jinwu asked after a moment of thought.
"Heavenly Emperor Ye has reincarnated in this lifetime specifically targeting the three of us. Even if we do not seek him out, he will inevitably come for us one day. Therefore, the conflict between us three and Heavenly Emperor Ye is unavoidable," Tian Luo said with a sigh.
"Indeed. To reiterate, it is safest for us to kill him before he regains his strength. If we allow him to break through to the Heavenly Emperor realm once more, killing him will become exceedingly difficult by then," You Yue stated.
"Three Heavenly Emperors, if the Ancient Covenant truly intervened this time, I believe it would be best for you three to restrain yourselves and not act personally again. Otherwise, you risk inciting a more severe reaction from the Ancient Covenant," Lao Xiazi suddenly interjected.
"Old Blind, are you suggesting the three of us should no longer deal with Heavenly Emperor Ye? Remember, if Heavenly Emperor Ye reclaims his Celestial throne and comes for revenge in the future, you will not be able to stand apart from the matter unscathed. We targeted him because of you, because everything originated from your divination," Jinwu retorted.
"Great Emperor Jinwu, you misunderstand my meaning. It is indeed unsuitable for you three Heavenly Emperors to personally act against Heavenly Emperor Ye. However, you three rule the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds. A single command from you will make countless beings across the realms willingly brave any danger for you. Heavenly Emperor Ye has not yet grown strong; his power is still relatively weak. To deal with him, it isn't necessary for you three Heavenly Emperors to intervene personally," Lao Xiazi said with a smile.
"You have a point, Old Blind. Very well, I will immediately issue orders for the powerful factions and races of the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds to move and eliminate Heavenly Emperor Ye!" Realization dawned on Great Emperor Jinwu as he heard Lao Xiazi's words.
"Let's act according to Old Blind's suggestion then. Old Blind, do you truly believe that among the five Ye Yunfeis you've singled out, one could be Heavenly Emperor Ye?" Tian Luo nodded and then asked Lao Xiazi.
"I'm ninety percent certain," Lao Xiazi said slowly.
"Old Blind, your mastery of divination is unparalleled in the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds, unmatched by anyone. Since you are so confident, then among those five Ye Yunfeis, one must be Heavenly Emperor Ye. Spread the word! Let all the major powers of the entire Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds mobilize to deal with Heavenly Emperor Ye! No matter what, Heavenly Emperor Ye must die!" You Yue spoke icily, her eyes brimming with boundless killing intent.
"Great Emperor Jinwu's hand seems to have vanished!"
By this time, many powerful beings across the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds were still paying attention, watching to see if Great Emperor Jinwu and the other Heavenly Emperor would reappear. They waited a long while, but there was no further movement.
"It seems Great Emperor Jinwu was defeated and suppressed by that other Heavenly Emperor. It appears the three great Heavenly Emperors are also in conflict with one another," countless experts sighed in secret.
Simultaneously, in Tianxiong Domain.
Ye Yunfei and Hun Lao both sensed that the Heavenly Emperor's massive hand had already left this world. The terrifying energy pressure previously imposed upon the world had completely dissipated as well.
This meant Ye Yunfei had temporarily evaded calamity.
"Kid, I really can't get over you. How did you manage to offend a Heavenly Emperor? Your talent might be monstrous, but you shouldn't have had any chance to come into contact with a Heavenly Emperor," Hun Lao remarked.
"It's a long story. Perhaps you will understand one day," Ye Yunfei answered casually.
"What are your plans next?" Hun Lao asked.
"Proceed according to the original plan. Take the Mao Clan members to the Tianjin Forbidden Land," Ye Yunfei said after some thought.
"Alright," Hun Lao nodded.
Next, Ye Yunfei arrived at the Mao Clan's secret stronghold in Tianxiong Domain.
"Young Master, you have saved all our Mao Clan members!"
Seeing Ye Yunfei bring back over a hundred Mao Clan youths, the Clan Leader was overwhelmed with emotion. These young people represented the hope of the Mao Clan; if anything happened to them, it would be a catastrophic loss.
"Our deepest gratitude to Young Master for saving our lives!"
The parents of the rescued youths, upon hearing the news, rushed over one after another. First, they embraced their children and wept. Then, they brought their offspring before Ye Yunfei, pouring out their endless thanks.
Ye Yunfei summoned the Mao Clan Leader and a group of high-ranking elders into the assembly hall. After discussing the situation, these Mao Clan elders unanimously agreed to take their clansmen to temporarily reside in the Tianjin Forbidden Land. The Sword Emperor Pavilion had not yet been eradicated, meaning the Mao Clan remained in peril.
The Mao Clan's strength was simply too weak. A random dispatch of a few Sky Merging Realm experts from the Sword Emperor Pavilion would be enough to obliterate them.
Once the decision was made, the Clan Leader immediately issued orders for all clansmen to gather their belongings.
Half a day later, the Clan Leader brought all the clansmen before Ye Yunfei, who then teleported the entire Mao Clan into his Phantom Tower.
Whoosh!
Ye Yunfei's green flying boat shot into the sky, heading for the Tianjin Forbidden Land. He assigned Hu Miao to pilot the boat while he entered the Phantom Tower himself.
"Tian Luo, Jin Wu, and You Yue—these three have likely already set their sights on me. Once they confirm my identity, they definitely will not allow me to continue cultivating and growing smoothly. They will do everything in their power to deal with me. I must seize every moment to enhance my realm and battle prowess," Ye Yunfei thought to himself.
He understood he had encountered the greatest crisis since his rebirth: being targeted by three Heavenly Emperors!
"In my past life, the three of you nearly annihilated my body and soul. In this life, I will repay you double!" Recalling the enmity between him and the three great Heavenly Emperors, Ye Yunfei couldn't help but grit his teeth.
However, Ye Yunfei knew his current strength was still far from sufficient to confront three Heavenly Emperors.
Therefore, the conclusion remained: for now, the most crucial task for Ye Yunfei was to elevate his power!
"Kid, with your current strength, you should be able to unlock the fourth, or perhaps even the fifth, floor of the Heavenly Dao Tower," Hun Lao suddenly said to Ye Yunfei.
"Alright. I will first refine a batch of Soul Power crystals to boost my soul energy, then attempt to unlock the fourth floor of the Heavenly Dao Tower," Ye Yunfei nodded.