"Senior Sister Xiao, you are far too naive and have no idea how treacherous people can be. I think that brat's actions were entirely to get close to you, with malicious intent.
I see this very clearly."
Deng Shun sneered.
"Deng Shun, you shut your mouth!"
Xiao Tingting raged.
"Enough! Stop arguing!
Is that brat you were talking about the one on the platform at the base of the great tomb?"
At this moment, a tall, thin old man whose body seemed to be exhaling sharp sword light pointed towards Ye Yunfei on the distant platform at the tomb's base and spoke.
"Yes, it's him!"
Deng Shun spoke up.
"That brat looks quite familiar.
If I'm not mistaken, he should be Ye Yunfei."
After examining the figure for a while, the tall, thin elder spoke slowly.
Ye Yunfei!
Upon hearing this name, all members of the Sword-Guarding Manor were greatly shocked.
Among the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds, people from many major forces already knew that a youth named Ye Yunfei was being hunted by the Heavenly Emperor Decree!
A being hunted by a joint decree from the three great Heavenly Emperors — within the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds, there was only this one!
It was impossible not to remember him!
Thus, the name Ye Yunfei had long since spread throughout the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds!
Including the disciples of the Sword-Guarding Manor, they had all heard of Ye Yunfei's name!
"What?
He is Ye Yunfei?"
Xiao Tingting found it somewhat hard to believe.
"It looks like it's indeed him!
No wonder he possesses such terrifying strength!"
Looking at Ye Yunfei on the distant platform, Xiao Tingting quickly understood that this unfamiliar youth was definitely the legendary Ye Yunfei hunted by the Heavenly Emperor Decree. It was because, across all the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds, it would be very difficult to find a second human youth with such monstrous talent.
"So what if he's Ye Yunfei? He did save us; he was kind to us.
If not for him, we would have been slaughtered by those Main World beings long ago."
After thinking it over, Xiao Tingting spoke.
"Tingting, hold your tongue!
This Ye Yunfei is a target of pursuit by the three great Heavenly Emperors. Our Sword-Guarding Manor absolutely must not have any dealings with him, otherwise, the consequences will be endless.
Moreover, our manor has also dispatched Half-Emperor experts to deal with this Ye Yunfei. At the very least, three Half-Emperor experts have died at his hands.
He is an enemy of our Sword-Guarding Manor!
From now on, whenever we encounter this Ye Yunfei, kill him on sight!"
The tall, thin elder sternly shouted.
Hearing the elder's words, Deng Shun revealed a smug smile.
"That platform surely holds treasures. Let's go over there as well!"
The tall, thin elder waved a hand, leading the members of the Sword-Guarding Manor as they charged towards the platform at the base of the distant great tomb.
At this time, the Main World beings had already approached the platform one after another.
A dense mass of terrifying sword energy descended from the sky, cutting down upon them in a vast, sweeping assault.
Ahhh…
Many of those Main World beings were immediately cut down, letting out screams of agony.
"Summon artifacts!"
Their faces pale with fear, the Main World beings quickly conjured various treasures they possessed.
Indeed, worthy of being from the Main World, the artifacts they summoned were all of high grade, many among them being high-grade Emperor Treasures.
Of course, these particular Main World beings were all at the Half-Emperor level. None of them individually possessed the power to activate high-grade Emperor Treasures, but they had cultivated secret arts for jointly driving artifacts. Working together, they activated several high-grade Emperor Treasures to resist the terrifying sword energy slashing down from above while rushing towards the platform.
Even so, many beings were still struck down and killed by the falling sword energy.
Finally, with great difficulty, these Main World beings, one after another, managed to rush onto the platform.
"We're finally up!"
Someone yelled.
"A Teleportation Altar!"
"There are technique jade slips on that stone table!"
"That brat seems to be comprehending a jade slip!"
…
These Main World beings began surveying their surroundings on the platform.
"Let's grab those jade slips first!"
Someone immediately activated movement techniques, charging towards the stone table.
Others headed straight for Ye Yunfei, wanting to snatch the jade slip suspended before him.
Just at that moment, the old man from before reappeared.
With a light wave of his hand, the old man unleashed a formidable energy force that repelled everyone.
The powerful energy displayed by the old man greatly alarmed the Main World beings, causing them to hesitate and not dare to press forward immediately.
They could sense this old man's strength far surpassed their own.
"Everyone, no fighting is permitted here. Moreover, these jade slips are for assessment purposes; you cannot take them away.
If, within five hours, you can cultivate the sword skills recorded within these jade slips to an entry-level realm, you may enter this Jian Tomb.
Regarding these technique jade slips on the stone table, you may each select one. Simply tell me which one you've chosen."
The old man addressed the group.
"What treasures lie within this Jian Tomb?
Once we enter, will we obtain those treasures?"
Hearing the old man, the Main World beings were taken aback for a moment before someone asked.
"That is not for me to disclose.
Only once you enter will you know what lies within."
The old man shook his head and replied.
"Then let's focus on comprehending the sword skills within these jade slips first!
I choose that one!"
A white-clothed youth stepped forward, pointing to one of the jade slips on the stone table and addressing the old man.
The old man flicked his sleeve, sending the chosen jade slip floating before the youth.
The white-clothed youth sat cross-legged and began his comprehension.
"I choose that one!"
"That piece!"
…
The others followed suit, eagerly selecting jade slips from the stone table.
"No need to rush. I can replicate these technique jade slips infinitely."
The old man pointed, and a new batch of identical technique jade slips appeared on the stone table.
In the end, everyone received a jade slip and began their comprehension.
Soon after, after enduring arduous struggles, the forces of the Sword-Guarding Manor also finally reached this platform.
After grasping the situation, all members of the Sword-Guarding Manor selected a technique jade slip each and began their comprehension as well.
"To think he is the legendary Ye Yunfei…"
Xiao Tingting occasionally stole glances at Ye Yunfei, still somewhat unable to believe it.
Because in the eyes of many factions within the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds, Ye Yunfei had already become an unforgivable existence who didn't deserve to die.
This was because many major factions had seen Half-Emperor level experts die at Ye Yunfei's hands!
Including the Sword-Guarding Manor!
At this moment, Ye Yunfei was wholeheartedly immersed in comprehending One Sword to Pacify the World.
As Ye Yunfei had already cultivated the One Sword to Pacify the World technique passed down by the ancestors of the Murong Family and had repeatedly employed it in actual combat, he already possessed considerable insight. Now, while comparing it against the authentic, complete One Sword to Pacify the World technique, his comprehension quickly bore fruit.
"The true One Sword to Pacify the World's power is at least dozens, perhaps even a hundred times stronger than the version I previously cultivated!
To achieve an entry-level mastery within five hours… it truly presents some difficulty."
Ye Yunfei couldn't help but frown.
"Kid, isn't there still a Remnant Soul of the Heavenly Emperor level within your Soul Sea?
Have it come out and participate in the comprehension; its effect will be doubled."
At this moment, Hun Lao suddenly spoke to Ye Yunfei.
"Have it come out and comprehend together?"
Hearing Hun Lao's words, Ye Yunfei was momentarily stunned.
"Yes, kid. Don't underestimate that Remnant Soul; it possesses the accumulations and memories of a Heavenly Emperor level!
Moreover, you have already stockpiled a massive amount of soul-related treasures. You can have that Remnant Soul refine and absorb soul-type resources while assisting in comprehension."
Hun Lao explained.
"Alright."
Ye Yunfei felt Hun Lao's words made sense.
Thus, with a thought, the Heavenly Emperor-level Remnant Soul in the depths of his Soul Sea slowly manifested, radiating powerful Soul Power energy.
As Ye Yunfei's own Soul Body from this life grew increasingly powerful, he had seldom utilized this Heavenly Emperor-level Remnant Soul, only drawing upon some of its memories when needed.
Following this, Ye Yunfei retrieved a large quantity of cultivation resources imbued with soul energy and directed them all into his Soul Sea.
Boom…
The Heavenly Emperor-level Remnant Soul erupted with powerful suction force and began refining and absorbing these soul-type resources.
In truth, Ye Yunfei had always consciously cultivated and enhanced this Remnant Soul. Consequently, this Remnant Soul had now grown significantly stronger compared to when Ye Yunfei had first been reborn.
Now, this Remnant Soul possessed a strength at least equivalent to the Soul Body of a Half-Emperor expert!
In essence, Ye Yunfei's Soul Sea was now equivalent to housing two Soul Bodies!
This was also the primary reason why Ye Yunfei's accumulated Soul Power energy had always far surpassed that of his peers!
Two Soul Bodies represented the cultivation results of Ye Yunfei's two lifetimes!
"If one day I cultivate both these Soul Bodies to the Heavenly Emperor level…
How strong would my Soul Power energy become, I wonder…"
A thread of anticipation surfaced in Ye Yunfei's heart.
Next, Ye Yunfei began employing both Soul Bodies to jointly comprehend One Sword to Pacify the World.
Not long after…
"It works! Comprehending with two Soul Bodies has directly sent my comprehension abilities soaring!"
A delighted expression appeared on Ye Yunfei's face.
"Of course it does.
Others have only one Soul Body; you have two, and one of them is a Heavenly Emperor-level Remnant Soul. If, even like this, your comprehension abilities weren't stronger than theirs, how could that be justifiable?"
Hun Lao chuckled as he spoke.
With two Soul Bodies engaged in joint comprehension, Ye Yunfei's grasp of the sword skill One Sword to Pacify the World grew deeper and deeper, gradually reaching towards the core essence of this technique!
Various understandings and insights began emerging within his Soul Sea.
At the same time, unable to suppress the impulse, Ye Yunfei extended a hand and began to execute the movements.
*Hum!*