"That human brat has captured the Three Calamity Heavenly Flame!"
Upon seeing this scene, the sixteen Dark Faction beings became enraged, their faces filled with unwillingness.
"Just why have these Dark Faction beings appeared inside this Zhuque Divine Grotto?"
Ye Yunfei turned and looked at the sixteen Dark Faction beings.
At that moment.
Under the perception of his Soul Power, Ye Yunfei noticed something happening in the valley where the Three-Life Fire Essence Grass had been.
Xiao Fei and Miao Ziqiong were still there, refining the Three-Life Fire Essence Grass.
Besides them, a large group of Miao Clan disciples also remained in that valley.
Earlier, those Miao Clan disciples had worked together to subdue five stalks of the Three-Life Fire Essence Grass.
These five stalks were the ones Ye Yunfei had left behind. Because he had discovered the Three Calamity Heavenly Flame, Ye Yunfei had focused entirely on dealing with it.
After capturing those five stalks, those Miao Clan disciples had actually set their sights on Xiao Fei and Miao Ziqiong.
"Everyone, you all saw it just now. Between the two of them, they refined over twenty stalks of the Three-Life Fire Essence Grass. They took nearly more than half of the grass in this valley for themselves! With so many of us, we only get to share five stalks equally. This is utterly unfair!"
"How about this? While Miao Xiaofei's big brother isn't here, let's seize them and see if there's a way to extract the refined essence of the Three-Life Fire Essence Grass from their bodies. Then we can split it amongst ourselves!"
One of the Miao Clan disciples proposed.
"But... the strength of Miao Xiaofei's big brother is too terrifying. Aren't you afraid of his revenge?"
Some of the other disciples were apprehensive.
"What is there to fear!"
"Yes, Miao Xiaofei's big brother is indeed frighteningly powerful. None of us can defeat him."
"But after we obtain the Three-Life Fire Essence Grass essence from them, we'll leave immediately and seek refuge with our clan's Half-Emperor experts. If we can find Senior Prince and the Old Sorcerer, it would be even better."
"I believe that as long as we throw in our lot with the clan's Half-Emperor experts and stay with them, we won't have to fear that brat."
The disciple who made the proposal argued.
"That makes sense!"
"Right, let's do it quickly!"
...
Convinced by the reasoning, the other Miao Clan disciples nodded in agreement.
Thus, the Miao Clan disciples in the valley began to surround Miao Ziqiong and Miao Xiaofei, ready to make their move.
"Anyone who dares lay a hand on my mother and Xiao Fei will die!"
Originally, Ye Yunfei hadn't fully decided whether to slaughter all these Miao Clan disciples. Now, in an instant, his decision was made.
Hiss!
Ye Yunfei directly unleashed the Heavenly Soul Sword.
With Ye Yunfei's current level of Soul Power, the Heavenly Soul Sword's power was immense—not only was its energy staggering, but it could also attack from a great distance.
Back in the valley, the Miao Clan disciple who had rushed closest to Xiao Fei first had already brought out a magical treasure and was about to strike.
Xiao Fei and Miao Ziqiong were concentrating on refining the Three-Life Fire Essence Grass within their bodies and hadn't finished the process. Sensing the disciples closing in, they immediately opened their eyes, expressions of anxiety appearing on their faces.
Swish!
Situ Kong'er appeared in front of Xiao Fei and Miao Ziqiong, preparing to guard them.
At that moment.
Agh!
A piercing scream rang out. The Miao Clan disciple at the forefront suddenly cried out in agony, blood flowing from his eyes, ears, mouth, and nose as his body was flung backward, crashing in the distance before clutching his head, screaming and writhing.
Agh!
Before the other disciples could comprehend what was happening, another body was flung away, hugging his head and shrieking, rolling about on the ground.
Then.
Aagh… Aagh…
Scream after scream erupted. The Miao Clan disciples in the valley cried out incessantly, their bodies flung into the air one after another, hurled into the distance.
Within moments, all the Miao Clan disciples had fallen to the ground, wailing in misery.
"I see. It must be Brother Ye making his move."
"Brother Ye's methods are truly mysterious and unpredictable. From such a distance, he can so easily handle these fellows."
"Then again, to Brother Ye, their strength is as insignificant as ants."
Watching the Miao Clan disciples rolling and screaming on the ground, Situ Kong'er couldn't help but shake his head with a bitter smile.
"Alright, Auntie, Xiao Fei, you can focus on refining now without worry."
"Brother Ye has already dealt with them."
Situ Kong'er said to Xiao Fei and Miao Ziqiong.
Watching the Miao Clan disciples fall and struggle in the blink of an eye, Xiao Fei and Miao Ziqiong felt both shock and joy before returning their focus to their refinement.
Situ Kong'er remained nearby to protect them.
Meanwhile, the dozen-plus Half-Emperor experts Ye Yunfei had released were locked in a fierce battle with the sixteen Dark Faction beings.
Having witnessed Ye Yunfei possessing a total of six kinds of extraordinary flames, those sixteen Dark Faction beings turned their gazes toward him, their eyes brimming with greed.
"Heh heh…"
"It seems you fellows are quite interested in the Extraordinary Flames on my body."
"In that case, I'll let you experience the power of these six flames."
Ye Yunfei sneered.
Boom! Boom! …
Ye Yunfei flicked his finger, and six types of Extraordinary Flames surged out simultaneously, erupting together into six chaotic balls of fire.
Then, Ye Yunfei activated the Profound Fire Art. The six flames merged together, transforming into a gigantic fiery fist that shot toward one of the Dark Faction beings.
The incineration power released by the six fused Extraordinary Flames was utterly terrifying.
Wherever the fiery fist passed, space itself was burned to the point of twisting and crackling.
Boom…
The Dark Faction being raised a black longsword to block it.
The black sword clashed with the fiery fist.
With a slicing motion, the black sword directly cleaved the fiery fist in two!
The Dark Faction being's eyes gleamed with satisfaction.
Yet, in the next instant, his expression changed.
The cleaved fiery fist instantly reformed, like using a sword to sever flowing water.
Bam!
The recombined fiery fist continued forward, striking the Dark Faction being squarely in the chest.
Thump!
The Dark Faction being's chest immediately caved inwards.
The six Extraordinary Flames surged into his body.
Whoosh…
The next moment, the Dark Faction being's body burst into furious flames, transforming into a blazing inferno in the blink of an eye.
Agh… Agh…
Shockingly, the Dark Faction being couldn't endure the agony and began to scream.
For a Half-Emperor expert to scream like that was a testament to the devastating power of the six fused flames!
Within moments, the Dark Faction being was completely incinerated into ashes, which scattered with the wind.
Just like that, a Half-Emperor expert had perished!
"Excellent."
Ye Yunfei smiled.
After obtaining the Three Calamity Heavenly Flame, the power of the Profound Fire Art had indeed increased significantly!
The other Dark Faction beings watching this scene all wore expressions of caution and dread.
"We're leaving!"
One of them barked in a low voice.
Immediately, the fifteen remaining Dark Faction beings all turned to flee.
"Where do you think you're escaping to!"
Ye Yunfei had already prepared. With a mighty shout, he channeled the Profound Fire Art to urge the six Extraordinary Flames forward, pursuing the fleeing Dark Faction beings.