"I suspect Dugu Huan may have already left the Primordial Continent.
Because I once hired over a dozen divination masters recognized for their strong prognosticative abilities within the Primordial Continent to divine Dugu Huan's whereabouts. The conclusion they all reached was that Dugu Huan most likely has already left the Primordial Continent.
Rest assured, I will continue investigating Dugu Huan's whereabouts in the future."
Sect Leader Liu said.
"Hmm, that is possible,"
Ye Yunfei nodded.
Following that, Ye Yunfei came to the area within the headquarters where the Ye clansmen resided, paying respects to his father and several clan Elders.
To his pleasant surprise, Ye Yunfei discovered that his father now actually possessed the strength of the late Tribulation-Birth Realm. Such progress also left Ye Yunfei somewhat astonished. It seemed his father's current martial cultivation talent was higher than Ye Yunfei had imagined. Ye Yunfei had once helped refine Ye Tianpeng's body, vastly improving his cultivation talent compared to before.
Besides Ye Tianpeng, several clan Elders and the other clansmen had all progressed beyond their former strength.
The current Ye Clan was far, far stronger than it had been back in the Round Moon City of the Eastern Region of Tianxuan Continent!
Ye Yunfei took out a large batch of valuables and handed them to Ye Tianpeng to serve as cultivation resources for the Ye Clan.
"Fei'er, your father and these Elders have something we wish to discuss with you."
Ye Tianpeng said to Ye Yunfei.
"Father, whatever it is, you can speak frankly,"
Ye Yunfei replied.
"After discussing with the Elders, I plan to establish a Ye Clan on the Primordial Continent, rather than relying long-term on the Ziwei Sect.
We wish to find a place to serve as our Ye Clan headquarters, where we can settle and develop to grow stronger from within the Primordial Continent."
Ye Tianpeng said.
The several Ye Clan Elders were also present, looking at Ye Yunfei, wanting to know his opinion.
"Father, Elders, I understand your thinking.
But now is not yet the time.
Rest assured, in the future I will personally find a place to serve as the headquarters for our Ye Clan and have our clansmen relocate there to reside."
Ye Yunfei thought for a moment before speaking.
"Now is not yet the time?"
Hearing Ye Yunfei's words, Ye Tianpeng and the Elders were stunned.
In their view, the Ziwei Sect was already one of the most powerful forces on the Primordial Continent, and Ye Yunfei was already one of the most influential major figures as well. Under these circumstances, finding a place to establish a family headquarters would be the best possible time.
"Yes, now is not yet the time.
Therefore, our Ye clansmen should temporarily continue residing within the Ziwei Sect headquarters; it's safer there."
Ye Yunfei nodded.
Ye Yunfei knew he had many enemies and was being hunted by the Heavenly Emperor Decree. He also didn't know when he might implicate his family. Under these circumstances, having the Ye Clan members reside within the Ziwei Sect headquarters was the best option.
"Alright.
Fei'er, we'll do everything as you say."
Ye Tianpeng and the Elders knew Ye Yunfei always acted prudently. Since he said so, there must be a reason, so they no longer insisted.
Next, Zisheng Zhenjun gathered all the Ziwei Sect's upper echelons in the main meeting hall for a gathering. The main purpose was simply to catch up with everyone.
The Mysterious Turtle sat upright in the place of honor, with Zisheng Zhenjun and Ning Zhongqi seated on either side. The Mysterious Turtle was the ancient sect guardian beast of Ziwei Sect; even Zisheng Zhenjun's status could not be compared.
Following them were an elderly Taoist priest and a dog-headed deity. These two had been brought out by Ye Yunfei from the Lands of Life and Death. They had sworn to follow Ye Yunfei, who had them stay here guarding the Ziwei Sect headquarters.
Faced with two such experts, Sect Leader Liu naturally dared not slight them, appointing them as the Ziwei Sect's Senior Elders.
"You may take these pills."
Ye Yunfei flicked his finger, sending several space rings flying before the elderly Taoist and dog-headed deity.
"Many thanks, Young Master Ye!"
The elderly Taoist and dog-headed deity took the space rings, immediately using Soul Power to probe inside. They discovered them filled with various spirit pills and divine medicines for repairing the Soul Body—exactly what they needed most. They trembled with excitement, thanking him repeatedly.
Their true identities were remnant war souls from the ancient battlefield near the Primordial Continent. Their Soul Bodies were severely damaged, and Ye Yunfei had promised to help repair them, which is why they followed him.
In recent years, the Ziwei Sect had developed quickly. Aside from recruiting large batches of new disciples, Sect Leader Liu had also recruited quite a few high-level experts from across the Primordial Continent to serve as ordinary Elders and Stewards.
Ye Yunfei secretly used his Soul Power to perceive these newly recruited ordinary Elders and Stewards, finding nothing amiss, and so felt at ease.
After staying several days at the Ziwei Sect headquarters, Ye Yunfei left and began traveling around the Primordial Continent, visiting familiar factions from the past and meeting acquaintances.
For instance: Four-Square Trade Association, Ancient Heavenly Dragon Temple, Great Thunderclap Temple, the Ji Family, the Meng Family, the Murong Family, Eastern Barrens Demonic Race, and Primordial Exotic Race.
What surprised Ye Yunfei was that the ancestor of the Eastern Barrens Demonic Race had actually already left the Primordial Continent with a portion of his clansmen.
According to an elderly demon left behind, the demonic race ancestor had returned to the Demon Realm via a special teleportation passage, because this demonic ancestor had originally come from the Demon Realm.
"Young Master Ye, is there any news of Dandan?"
At the Four-Square Trade Association headquarters, Lü Yugang appeared somewhat haggard and aged as he asked Ye Yunfei.
"Not yet, for now.
Sect Leader Lü, rest assured, I will definitely find Young Miss Lü's whereabouts and bring her back."
Ye Yunfei consoled.
Regarding the incident that befell Lü Dandan, Ye Yunfei had always felt guilty, because Lü Dandan had suffered due to her connection with him.
"Thank you, Young Master Ye."
Lü Yugang said, but he clearly held little hope.
Lü Dandan had lost her mother young and been raised single-handedly by him, treated as a treasure in the palm. Now his beloved daughter's whereabouts were unknown, her fate unclear, leaving him deeply worried all day.
In the end, Ye Yunfei left behind a large batch of cultivation resources before departing the Four-Square Trade Association headquarters.
After leaving the Four-Square Trade Association, Ye Yunfei departed the Eastern Barrens, arriving in the Central Divine Land, and walked into the Longevity Palace headquarters.
"Young Master Ye, you've returned!"
Receiving the report, the Longevity Palace Master immediately brought the palace's upper echelons out to greet him with utmost enthusiasm. Discovering the Ye Yunfei before him was his true body and not a clone, the Palace Master was especially delighted.
The Longevity Palace Master immediately ushered Ye Yunfei into a reception hall for discussions.
"Young Master Ye, the heavens and earth environment of Primordial Continent seems to have undergone tremendous changes.
In the past, the strongest experts within Primordial Continent could only be at the Star-Gazing Realm. But now, not only have many Heavenly Longevity Realm experts been born, I've even received news that some beings are charging towards the legendary World Creation Realm.
The current Central Divine Land is developing faster and faster, with rapid progress among all major and minor forces."
The Longevity Palace Master spoke to Ye Yunfei about the continent's current changes.
"I know."
Ye Yunfei nodded.
Right after returning to the Primordial Continent this time, Ye Yunfei had discovered this world was already capable of giving birth to the World Creation Realm.
When a world's energy and laws elevated, the cultivation of beings within it naturally advanced by leaps and bounds, breaking through the previous upper limits. This was normal.
"Young Master Ye, in the past, Star-Gazing Realm experts were already peak experts on the continent, but now Star-Gazing Realm experts don't count for much.
Our Longevity Palace could dominate the Central Divine Land relying on Star-Gazing Realm experts before. But now the Central Divine Land already has over a hundred Heavenly Longevity Realm experts, and gradually they no longer regard our Longevity Palace highly.
Some factions have even begun looking down on the Ziwei Sect, having insulted it in words. If not for fearing the decree of Purple Vastness Great Emperor, they probably would have long sought trouble with the Ziwei Sect.
These are some recent developments within the Central Divine Land. If you don't believe me, Young Master Ye, you can investigate."
The Longevity Palace Master spoke further.
"Do you have any Heavenly Longevity Realm experts in Longevity Palace?"
Ye Yunfei asked.
"Including myself, only five are at the early Heavenly Longevity Realm.
Among our Longevity Palace's seven Star-Gazing Realm experts, only five managed to break through to Heavenly Longevity Realm. Shameful, indeed."
The Longevity Palace Master shook his head, appearing somewhat disheartened.
In the past, a single Star-Gazing Realm expert could awe the entire Primordial Continent.
But now the Central Divine Land had well over a hundred Heavenly Longevity Realm experts; a mere five early Heavenly Longevity Realm truly didn't count for much.
In the past, with Ye Yunfei's help, Longevity Palace had produced seven Star-Gazing Realm experts. Now five among them had broken through to early Heavenly Longevity Realm.
"I will stay here a few days to see if I can help Longevity Palace's experts achieve breakthroughs."
Ye Yunfei thought for a moment before speaking.
"Excellent!"
Hearing this, the Longevity Palace Master's spirits lifted immediately.
He naturally held absolute confidence in Ye Yunfei.
Next, Ye Yunfei stayed several days within Longevity Palace. During this time, he had a batch of Longevity Palace's high-level experts enter the Phantom Tower to cultivate, and also refined a large batch of spirit pills to aid their breakthroughs.
Ye Yunfei had brought back large amounts of high-grade medicinal ingredients and various heavenly treasures from Feixian Continent. He gave some to these Longevity Palace experts for cultivation, achieving very noticeable effects.
After roughly four to five days, Longevity Palace already possessed two late Heavenly Longevity Realm, three mid Heavenly Longevity Realm, three early Heavenly Longevity Realm, and a batch of Star-Gazing Realm experts.
Its overall strength had seen substantial growth!
This was mainly because the great changes in heaven and earth environment across the Primordial Continent some time ago had laid a foundation for improvement among these beings, allowing Ye Yunfei to help them elevate their realms easily and quickly.
Seeing Ye Yunfei casually help Longevity Palace's experts advance in realms, the Longevity Palace Master felt profound admiration.
"I have left a clone stationed at the Ziwei Sect headquarters in the Eastern Barrens. If any situation arises, you can send someone to the Eastern Barrens to report to my clone. My clone will then contact my true body, and I will return to handle matters.
Within Primordial Continent, if anyone dares to provoke Ziwei Sect or your Longevity Palace, I will intervene."
Before leaving the Longevity Palace headquarters, Ye Yunfei said to the Palace Master.
"Understood!
Rest assured, Young Master Ye. Our Longevity Palace will always remain Ziwei Sect's strongest ally!"
The Longevity Palace Master immediately replied.
After leaving the Central Divine Land, Ye Yunfei came to the Southern Ridges.
Ye Yunfei came to the Southern Ridges for Du Fan's sake.
Before leaving Primordial Continent, upon receiving news of Du Fan, Ye Yunfei had specifically come to the Southern Ridges, ultimately finding Du Fan within a massive abyss located amidst a region filled with ominous qi.
Upon finding Du Fan, Ye Yunfei learned that Du Fan had acknowledged the remnant soul of a Divine Master as his master and, following his Divine Master's guidance, had entered that abyss for closed-door cultivation.
Returning to Ziwei Sect headquarters this time, Ye Yunfei found Du Fan still had not returned, so he wanted to go to the Southern Ridges to see whether Du Fan was still cultivating in seclusion within that abyss.
Not long after, Ye Yunfei arrived at the Southern Ridges, once again entering that region of ominous mountain ridges.
All throughout this ominous mountain region dwelled various terrifying evil spirits. With Ye Yunfei's current strength, naturally he didn't fear those evil spirits. Without needing to unleash spiritual energy, simply using his physical strength, gently flicking a finger was enough to easily shatter the constantly appearing evil spirits.
Finally, Ye Yunfei arrived once more before the abyss where Du Fan cultivated in seclusion, descending into the abyss to reach the front of that ancient pit.
To his disappointment, Du Fan was no longer there.
The human skeleton that should have been within the pit was also gone.
That human skeleton belonged to Du Fan's master, that ancient Divine Master.
"It seems that fellow has already left seclusion."
Ye Yunfei murmured to himself.
"Energy signatures of a teleportation!"
Suddenly, Ye Yunfei perceived the aura of teleportation emanating from the pit, which caused him a moment of astonishment.
Thus, Ye Yunfei lifted his foot to stride inside the pit.
Last time Ye Yunfei came before this pit, he couldn't enter, because the pit interior held many arrangements laid down by that ancient Divine Master, preventing any living being from entering.
Boom...
As soon as Ye Yunfei's foot stepped into the pit, a wave of terrifying energy surged forward to blast against him. Vicious earth dragons rolled and pounced, and all kinds of terrifying dead zones and danger zones constantly erupted with astonishing power.
But with Ye Yunfei's current physical toughness, he could withstand a frontal blow from a Half-Emperor without issue; these attacks before him couldn't harm him at all.
"A Teleportation Altar!"
Entering the pit, Ye Yunfei discovered a Teleportation Altar in its depths.
"This Teleportation Altar was activated not long ago.
Only Du Fan and his master could have activated it.
This Teleportation Altar is a cross-realm long-range Teleportation Altar... so it seems Du Fan has already left Primordial Continent.
I wonder which world he went to."
Standing before the Teleportation Altar, sensing for a moment, Ye Yunfei murmured to himself.
"Dugu Huan left this world. I never expected Du Fan would too.
I hope they are both safe."
Ye Yunfei stood before the Teleportation Altar observing for a while before speaking, then turned and left.