"What's going on exactly?"
Both Ye Yunfei and Hun Lao felt somewhat puzzled.
Ye Yunfei had kept the Phantom Tower with him for a very long time, and something like this had never happened before.
"There is some kind of will summoning the Phantom Tower. The Phantom Tower sensed this summons, hence its reaction.
What kind of will could summon the Phantom Tower?" Hun Lao said.
"Perhaps, there's only one possibility.
That it's related to the Tianying Clan.
Because the Phantom Tower is one of the Tianying Clan's three secret treasures, and the most important one among them. One could even say the Phantom Tower is one of the Tianying Clan's symbols!"
A sudden thought struck Ye Yunfei, and he voiced his speculation aloud.
"Hmm, that is indeed a possibility.
Then this summoning should originate from some will of the Tianying Clan."
Hun Lao nodded in agreement.
"The Phantom Tower was a gift to me from Tianying Wang back then.
Who could be summoning it now?
Could it be Tianying Wang himself?
Perhaps Tianying Wang or the Tianying Clan has encountered some crisis?"
Ye Yunfei speculated.
"It's also possible Tianying Wang wants you to return the Phantom Tower to him.
After all, the Phantom Tower is a rare time artifact. Cultivating within it grants abundant time."
Hun Lao offered.
"That's possible."
Ye Yunfei nodded.
To be honest, Ye Yunfei was reluctant to return the Phantom Tower to Tianying Wang.
However, it ultimately belonged to someone else, and Ye Yunfei never intended to keep it forever.
"Regardless, let's go investigate.
It has been a long time since I last saw Tianying Wang; I wonder how the Tianying Clan is developing now."
After some thought, Ye Yunfei stopped cultivating, stood up, and declared.
Next, Ye Yunfei exited the Phantom Tower and headed in the direction of the mysterious will that was summoning it.
At this moment, within the Luojie Realm, more and more beings gathered outside the entrance to the Tianying Realm, preparing to enter.
However, because many ferocious and baleful energy auras were continuously seeping out from within the Tianying Realm, accompanied by various strange sounds, the beings who had arrived were holding back and hadn't charged in just yet.
"Let's move!
They say the Tianying Clan was once one of the wealthiest races among the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds. This Tianying Realm must hold a vast number of precious treasures!"
"Alright then, let's go in!"
...
Finally, some beings couldn't hold back any longer and took action.
Soon, a few pioneers led the way, stepping into the Tianying Realm's entrance.
"Move in!"
Seeing others take the lead, the rest didn't want to be left behind. Figures flashed as they surged towards the Tianying Realm's entrance.
Thus, batch after batch of beings continuously streamed into the Tianying Realm.
"Hehe...
I never imagined... the Tianying Realm has reemerged.
Back when our Dark Faction annihilated the Tianying Clan, this Tianying Realm should have fallen into our hands. However, the Tianying Clan's twelve guardians wielded spatial energy, forcibly banishing the realm, causing it to drift into unknown voids. Only now has it reappeared."
Suddenly, a group shrouded in dense black mist arrived before the Tianying Realm. One strange being entirely wrapped in black robes let out a chilling laugh.
"Reportedly, a remnant group of Tianying Clan survivors escaped. Now that the Tianying Realm has reemerged, those Tianying Clan remnants are bound to return. Capturing them all and delivering them to Lord Black Witch would certainly be a great achievement."
Another black-clad being sneered.
"Also, they say the Tianying Clan's entire fortune was left within the Tianying Ancestral Land inside this realm. Once we enter, we must locate the Tianying Ancestral Land as quickly as possible and seize all the Tianying Clan's wealth!"
A third black being spoke up.
Subsequently, this group shrouded in black mist rushed into the Tianying Realm.
Following them, even more beings continuously poured into the Tianying Realm.
Not long after.
Billowing gray mist appeared in the distance as a large group rolled forward, instantly arriving before the Tianying Realm's entrance.
"Such a familiar aura!
It truly is our homeland, the Tianying Realm!"
A tall, imposing middle-aged man at the forefront looked at the churning gray mist at the entrance to the Small World before him, his expression one of excitement.
This middle-aged man was Tianying Wang!
"Our homeland!
We have finally returned to our homeland!"
The Tianying Clan members behind Tianying Wang were all incredibly moved as well.
For them, the Tianying Realm would always be the place deepest in their souls, the place they cared for and longed for the most!
Now, they had finally returned!
"Let's go!
We're entering!
Remember, once we enter the Tianying Realm, our first priority is to find the Tianying Ancestral Land!
All our Tianying Clan's treasures and legacies are within the Tianying Ancestral Land!
As long as we successfully find the Tianying Ancestral Land and recover our treasures and legacies, we will never have to worry about cultivation resources again."
Tianying Wang declared in a clear, loud voice. Then, with a wave of his hand, he led his Tianying Clan members charging into the Tianying Realm in a grand procession.
Another half a day or so passed, and Ye Yunfei finally arrived at the Luojie Realm.
"So the mysterious will summoning the Phantom Tower originates from the Luojie Realm.
Had I known, I could have used a spatial teleportation token to come here directly, saving all that time wasted on the journey."
Stepping into the Luojie Realm, a world he had visited many times in his previous life, Ye Yunfei said with a bitter smile.
"In that direction!"
Then Ye Yunfei sensed that the mysterious will summoning the Phantom Tower was growing clearer. He immediately rushed towards its source.
As his realm and strength continuously increased, Ye Yunfei could now achieve incredible speed within any world.
He could traverse an entire world in a short time!
Therefore, mere moments later, Ye Yunfei arrived before the entrance to the Tianying Realm.
"A Small World..."
Ye Yunfei surveyed the Small World before him with some surprise, sensing a vaguely familiar aura.
"This is the Tianying Clan's energy aura!
This Small World is definitely related to the Tianying Clan!
Could it be... this is the long-lost Tianying Realm of legend?"
Ye Yunfei had heard of the Tianying Realm legend in his previous life and quickly thought of it.
"Correct. This Small World before us is most likely the legendary Tianying Realm!"
Hun Lao looked at the Small World before them and nodded affirmatively.
Having followed the Ancient Desolate Great Emperor in his travels across the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds back in the day, Hun Lao was knowledgeable and experienced. Of course, he knew about the Tianying Realm!
"The Tianying Realm has actually reappeared!
It seems clear now, some will within the Tianying Realm must be summoning the Phantom Tower!"
Ye Yunfei exclaimed with sudden understanding, finally realizing the source of the mysterious will summoning the Phantom Tower.