"Alright, I'll properly work on elevating my Time Energy and Spatial Energy now."
Ye Yunfei nodded.
"By the way, you've already cultivated the Thunder God Domineering Body Art to its highest level. Will you start cultivating a more advanced body tempering technique next?"
Hun Lao suddenly asked.
"Hun Lao, have you forgotten? There's another very advanced body tempering technique I'm currently cultivating, an Emperor-level technique no less."
Ye Yunfei said with a smile.
"The Taishang Cycle Forging Art!
It was bestowed upon you by Yandi!"
Hun Lao immediately remembered, blurting it out.
"Correct. Next, I'll cultivate the Taishang Cycle Forging Art taught to me by Emperor Yan.
I believe this body tempering technique should possess considerable power. I'm only just beginning to practice it."
Ye Yunfei nodded.
At this moment, Ye Yunfei recalled the scene from his last joint battle with Yandi. Although it had just been a manifestation at the time, the combat prowess Yandi displayed was truly terrifying. Especially when he executed the Taishang Cycle Forging Art—immensely powerful, simply like an ancient Deity!
Thus, Ye Yunfei yearned for the power of this art.
Next, Ye Yunfei continued his cultivation inside the Phantom Tower.
Currently, two matters were of utmost importance to Ye Yunfei. The first was retrieving his mother and sister. The second was enhancing his strength.
Meanwhile, at a certain location within the Chaotic Void, two forest? There must be a transcription or translation nuance here. Based on context, this likely refers to two individuals with perception-based abilities. We'll proceed as observers.
Two figures were using their eye-power abilities, keeping a distant watch on Ye Yunfei's every move.
"Monk, what are your impressions?"
An old man dressed like a soldier asked the portly monk beside him.
"Naturally, very impressive. It's likely hard to find a second young being within the entire expanse of the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds to match him.
At such a young age, he's already broken through to the Half-Emperor realm. Moreover, he possesses battle prowess that can crush other Half-Emperors fresh after his breakthrough, surpassing levels in combat is not an issue for him.
With such talent, if he breaks through to become a Heavenly Emperor in the future, wouldn't there be no Heavenly Emperor-level being in the entire Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds who could be his match?
This is an invincible, peerless bearing!"
The fat monk praised.
"Truly monstrous.
And there's actually a wisp of a Heavenly Emperor's remnant soul hidden within his Soul Sea. His experiences must be fascinating.
If he truly breaks through to the Heavenly Emperor realm, he will undoubtedly become a terrifying existence capable of dominating the entire Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds!"
The old man nodded.
"It's just unknown how long it will take for him to break through to become a Heavenly Emperor. I intend to formally absorb him as a successor of our Light Faction only after he accomplishes that."
The old man added.
"Indeed. No one knows how long it will take for him to become a Heavenly Emperor.
Lately, the Dark Faction's activities have become increasingly open. Many members even walk publicly in the world, openly interacting with various major forces and races.
I suspect this is a strategic layout by the Dark Faction's upper echelons. They might be planning to integrate their members into the various worlds of the Three Thousand Realms, establishing relationships with major powers and races. Then, when the great turmoil truly begins, the Dark Faction's actions will become much easier."
The fat monk said.
"Yes, I have that same feeling.
I suspect the Dark Faction intends to splinter the strength of our Light Faction.
In the last calamity, although our Light Faction's strength was relatively weaker, we were exceptionally united, unleashing tremendous combat power and inflicting heavy losses on the Dark Faction.
Therefore, this time the Dark Faction has likely learned its lesson. Before the great turmoil officially begins, they will first fragment our Light Faction's strength!
Then, when the great turmoil truly starts, surely a portion of unaware forces and races within the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds will choose to side with the Dark Faction. At that time, allies fighting against allies—the situation will be quite unfavorable for our Light Faction."
The old man frowned.
"So our Light Faction cannot wait. We must act quickly to thwart the Dark Faction's schemes."
The fat monk nodded.
"One more thing we must continue paying attention to: Ye Yunfei has caught the eye of three Heavenly Emperors. They could make a move against him at any time."
The old man added.
"How about this: we'll both intentionally leave behind a projection to monitor Ye Yunfei. If those three Heavenly Emperors try to act against him, we'll intervene promptly.
However, if Ye Yunfei encounters danger while fighting those Half-Emperors, we won't intervene. Let fate take its course."
The fat monk pondered, then said.
"Good, that's settled."
The old man agreed.
At this time, Ye Yunfei was still cultivating inside the Phantom Tower.
This time, Ye Yunfei took out nearly all the spatial crystals, time crystals, and other natural treasures containing spatial and temporal energies to refine and absorb.
As time passed, Ye Yunfei's level of Spatial Energy and Time Energy rose steadily!
The external world.
After journeying through the Chaotic Void for most of a day, the Half-Emperor carrying the Phantom Tower was suddenly surrounded by dozens more Half-Emperor experts.
"Halt!
How do you carry the aura of that brat, Ye Yunfei!
We are acting on a Heavenly Emperor's Decree to hunt down Ye Yunfei..."
One of the Half-Emperor experts demanded sharply.
Swoosh!
Before this expert could finish his sentence, Ye Yunfei emerged from the Phantom Tower, instantly arriving in front of him and throwing a punch.
"That's Ye Yunfei!"
The dozens of Half-Emperor experts paled in fright. Recognizing Ye Yunfei, they roared in unison.
Thus, a fierce battle commenced.
Ye Yunfei released his Nine Divine Beasts, his Blood Clan Clone, and the Netherworld Yin Blade, engaging the dozens of Half-Emperor experts.
Among these pursuers, the strongest were only at the Advanced Half-Emperor level. There wasn't a single Complete Half-Emperor.
Due to the recent great cosmic upheaval, nearly all Complete Half-Emperors saw a sliver of hope for breaking through and were all in seclusion for cultivation. Who would waste time running around outside?
After all, breaking through to become a Heavenly Emperor depends not only on accumulation and talent but, most importantly, on fortune. He who seizes fortune has hope of a breakthrough.
If someone else achieved a breakthrough first, each additional Heavenly Emperor would consume another share of fortune. Thus, no Complete Half-Emperor was willing to fall behind.
After a fierce battle, all dozens of Half-Emperor experts sent to pursue Ye Yunfei were slain!
"This feeling is good."
Ye Yunfei stretched his foot and stepped onto the bloody corpse of a Half-Emperor, radiating killing intent as he calmly spoke.
In his previous life, Ye Yunfei had precisely walked such a path—countless trials and slaughters—before finally breaking through to become a Heavenly Emperor. One could say he had trodden upon mountains of corpses and seas of blood to reach the summit of the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds!