"That woman actually saw through my origin at a glance! What exactly is her origin then?"
Ye Yunfei stared at the spot where the woman had just been standing, feeling extremely shocked.
"Could it be... the master of this Celestial Tomb truly is an immortal? Could that woman be the owner of this tomb?"
Ye Yunfei wondered silently to himself.
If possible, Ye Yunfei really wanted to enter the tomb to thoroughly investigate that woman and the tomb's origins. However, he knew that even if a Heavenly Emperor were to come, they wouldn't be able to do anything about this Celestial Tomb, let alone him at his current level.
"That woman from earlier was terrifying. When I tried to perceive her using the Laws of Time and Space, I discovered that position was completely blank—nothing existed there. At such close range, I couldn't even sense her presence. This has never happened before."
Hun Lao sent a voice transmission to Ye Yunfei.
"Young Master Ye, we should return now."
At this moment, the Old Clan Leader approached and spoke to Ye Yunfei.
"Alright, let's return."
After staring blankly for a moment, Ye Yunfei nodded.
Led by the Old Clan Leader, they soon returned to the reception hall they were in earlier.
"Young Master Ye, thank you. Thankfully, you intervened this time. We now know the whereabouts of our missing clansmen."
The Old Clan Leader said gratefully.
"Clan Leader, you need not be so polite. Even if I hadn't helped with the search, I suspect that Immortal Lady would have revealed herself and told you sooner or later."
Ye Yunfei replied.
"Clan Leader, your Mermaid Clan has guarded that Celestial Tomb for generations. Did you know of this Immortal Lady's existence?"
Ye Yunfei asked.
"No.
Our Mermaid Clan has many legends concerning that Celestial Tomb, but we've never heard of an Immortal Lady residing within it."
The Old Clan Leader answered.
"I see."
Ye Yunfei nodded and did not pursue the matter further.
Ye Yunfei understood that this Celestial Tomb had nothing to do with him. There was no need to investigate its origins, especially since he lacked the strength to do so at present.
"Young Master Ye, this Sea God Water was gifted to our Mermaid Clan by that Immortal Lady from earlier. Please accept these ten bottles.
The quality of this Sea God Water far surpasses that which we collected previously; they simply cannot be compared.
There is also a batch of Sea God Crystals here, imbued with pure water-attribute energy and Water Laws. I present these to you as well, Young Master Ye."
The Old Clan Leader waved his hand, producing ten jade vials which he sent before Ye Yunfei. Then he retrieved a spatial ring and also sent it before Ye Yunfei.
"Clan Leader, this is far too generous a gift."
Ye Yunfei politely declined.
"Young Master Ye, our Mermaid Clan has always regarded you as one of our own. Please do not refuse; accept it."
The Old Clan Leader insisted.
"Very well then."
Ye Yunfei nodded, waved his hand, and stored the jade vials and spatial ring before him.
Ye Yunfei directed his Soul Power into one of the jade vials and discovered that this Sea God Water indeed contained astonishing life energy!
"This Sea God Water likely truly possesses the power to revive the dead!"
Hun Lao exclaimed in astonishment.
"Yes, this Sea God Water is quite excellent."
Ye Yunfei acknowledged.
"Young Master Ye, that Immortal Lady said the next great turmoil is arriving soon. Do you know what this is about?"
The Old Clan Leader suddenly inquired.
"I know a little.
I once heard a powerhouse at the Heavenly Emperor level mention that the Three Thousand Worlds will soon face a terrifying, massive upheaval, which will affect countless lives.
Moreover, even powerhouses at the Heavenly Emperor level will be unable to escape unscathed.
I suspect the great turmoil mentioned by that Immortal Lady likely refers to this."
Ye Yunfei thought for a moment and replied.
"Even powerhouses at the Heavenly Emperor level will be unable to escape unscathed?"
Upon hearing Ye Yunfei's words, the Old Clan Leader and other high-ranking members of the Mermaid Clan couldn't help but be utterly shocked.
"It seems that Immortal Lady was right. Starting from now, our Mermaid Clan must urge all members to diligently cultivate and elevate the overall strength of our race."
One elder sighed emotionally.
Following this, Ye Yunfei conversed further with these Mermaid Clan elders before bidding them farewell to depart.
The Old Clan Leader led a group of elders, personally escorting Ye Yunfei to the shore.
"On this return to the Primordial Continent, most tasks I needed to do are finished. It's time to leave now.
I'll visit the Outer Heavens when I return next time."
Ye Yunfei sat cross-legged inside the green flying boat, murmuring to himself.
The Central Divine Land of the Primordial Continent had a famously perilous forbidden land called the Land of Life and Death. Ye Yunfei had entered it before and discovered an extremely profound formation within. At the time, Ye Yunfei only entered the formation's first layer, obtained a large batch of treasures, then retreated.
Ye Yunfei knew that formation was, at minimum, created by a powerhouse at the Heavenly Emperor level. With his current strength, he likely couldn't breach it, so he didn't plan to visit it on this return trip.
Currently, the green flying boat was heading back towards the Ziwei Sect headquarters.
Not long after, Ye Yunfei returned to the Ziwei Sect headquarters.
Just as Ye Yunfei prepared to bid farewell to everyone, an envoy from the Longevity Palace suddenly arrived.
"Young Master Ye, our Longevity Palace is in trouble.
Several major powers have simultaneously declared war on us, demanding we surrender more than half of our territory, or else they will annihilate the Longevity Palace.
At present, the Palace Master is leading our forces to confront those powers. He sent me to report to you."
The envoy said.
This envoy was an ordinary elder of the Longevity Palace, possessing early-stage World-Vision Realm strength.
"This truly happened after all.
Seems I must make another trip to the Central Divine Land."
Ye Yunfei laughed coldly.
Then Ye Yunfei bid farewell to everyone at the Ziwei Sect headquarters.
"Boss, how are you doing out there in the wider world? Maybe I should go out and join you."
Wu Heishan pulled at Ye Yunfei's hand, reluctant to part.
Indeed, not only Wu Heishan, but many others also yearned for the wider world outside and wished to follow Ye Yunfei out there to adventure.
"My circumstances in the outside world aren't ideal enough for the moment, so I can't bring you out just yet.
But rest assured, someday in the future, I will take you all out into the wider world.
And I believe this day will not be too far away.
Moreover, the world energy and Laws of the Primordial Continent have now significantly improved. You all still have vast room for improvement within this world and can cultivate up to the Creation Realm.
So for now, there's no need to rush into going outside."
Ye Yunfei declared clearly.
Ye Yunfei understood their feelings, after all, many beings here had been brought out by him from the Canghuang Realm, and even the Tianxuan Continent.
"Not ideal enough?
Do you need my help?
When brothers join hearts, their strength can cut through gold."
Wu Heishan added.
"To be honest, you can't help me for the time being.
So you should remain in this world, strive in your cultivation, and focus on elevating your strength first. Perhaps you can help me in the future."
Ye Yunfei patted Wu Heishan's shoulder and said with a smile.