"I'll go first, all of you, hurry up!"
Under the influence of his violent rage, the old man's figure flashed. He rushed out of the carriage and shouted orders at his subordinates.
"Yes!"
The sturdy cavalrymen behind responded in unison, their voices shaking the heavens.
*Whoosh!*
The old man's figure flickered, transforming into a stream of light that shot towards the Tianhun Realm at an astonishing speed.
At this moment, Ye Yunfei was walking towards the entrance/exit of the Small World. His mood was excellent; entering this Small World had yielded enormous gains.
Inside the Phantom Shadow Tower, the Roc was still devouring and refining the Origin Space Crystals. A vast and mighty aura of spatial energy and spatial laws wreathed its body, making the surrounding space shake and tremble as if it couldn't bear the pressure.
Simultaneously, Ye Yunfei took out a large batch of cultivation resources, allowing the other eight Divine Beasts to enter the Phantom Shadow Tower for training. Ye Yunfei's own realm had already reached Perfected Half-Emperor. The next step was to prepare to assail the Heavenly Emperor Realm.
He wanted to try to forcibly push the strength of these nine Divine Beasts to the Heavenly Heavenly Emperor Realm as well! If he could raise the nine Divine Beasts' power to that level, it would be equivalent to having nine Heavenly Emperors fighting alongside him when battle commenced—how terrifying their combat power would be!
Therefore, Ye Yunfei took out nearly all the cultivation resources he possessed and piled them all in front of the nine Divine Beasts, letting them freely devour and refine them!
"This Tianpo Realm isn't simple," Hun Lao said to Ye Yunfei. "To casually barge into a Small World and encounter the legendary Soul Race, and moreover, one with a Soul Emperor... Luckily, that Soul Emperor wasn't here, otherwise we'd have been in trouble long ago. You need to be more careful from now on."
"Yes," Ye Yunfei nodded. "According to Hun Qian, even Immortal Realm powerhouses can fall here in the Tianpo Realm. With my current strength, I'm as weak as an insect underfoot. We truly have to be extremely cautious."
"That senior guided me to come to the Tianpo Realm so that I could temper myself here," Ye Yunfei added. "He likely intends to mentor me."
By this time, Ye Yunfei was already near the Small World's entrance/exit, about to depart. However, at this very moment...
*Rumble...*
A terrifying aura of Soul Force energy rolled in, transmitted from outside the Small World and into its interior. Instantly, the space within the Small World grew oppressive.
A Soul Force pressure terrifying to the extreme, thick as cement, seemed to solidify the entire space. Time, space, energy, and laws within this expanse all seemed sealed, frozen like a painting, unable to move a fraction.
"A mere human brat, strutting about boldly in the Tianhun Realm! There's something strange about this! Brat, stay right there!"
Next, a thunderous roar echoed out. In the next moment, a massive figure appeared with frightening speed at the Small World's entrance/exit. Two gazes fixed intently on Ye Yunfei from afar.
"Not good, it must be that Soul Emperor returning!"
Ye Yunfei's mind was incredibly sharp. He guessed the other party's identity immediately, feeling a tingling numbness on his scalp.
"Run, what are you waiting for! Let's break this spatial seal together!" Hun Lao urged in a low shout.
*Rumble...*
Hun Lao executed a secret technique that twisted space, forcibly causing the space to begin contorting and deforming.
Ye Yunfei also utilized his own spatial energy, then performed a Spatial Teleportation Art.
Under their combined efforts, the seal on the space was broken.
*Whoosh!*
Ye Yunfei's figure transformed into a stream of light, shooting rapidly towards the depths of the Small World.
The speed of the Spatial Teleportation Art, executed with Ye Yunfei's current spiritual energy level and spatial energy proficiency, had increased by a large margin compared to before.
Coupled with Ye Yunfei having cultivated the Guhuang Great Emperor's movement legacy, the Eight Steps of the Celestial Dragon, Ye Yunfei began attempting to fuse the Eight Steps of the Celestial Dragon with his Spatial Teleportation Art. When executed, his speed was frightfully fast.
"What speed!"
By now, an old man had already appeared within the space of this Small World. Seeing Ye Yunfei's figure vanish into the distance in an instant, he was somewhat shocked.
"Nevertheless, this is my territory! On my turf, a mere human brat shall not escape!" The old man sneered.
He sensed that Ye Yunfei's realm was only at Perfected Half-Emperor, immediately feeling contempt and not taking him too seriously.
The next moment, the old man's Soul Force extended to perceive the entire Small World, instantly becoming aware of all its circumstances. He discovered that all members of the Soul Race within this Small World had vanished!
"What's going on? Why have all my clan's members disappeared! Where have they gone?"
The old man was both shocked and furious, unable to suppress a furious roar.
"Returning Soul to Trace Shadows!"
In his rage, the old man executed a high-level time-retrospection secret art. After all, he was a Heavenly Emperor; his methods were extremely profound.
Soon, the old man knew what had happened! He saw the scene of Ye Yunfei taking action against the members of the Soul Race!
"Human brat, you actually killed all the members of my clan within this Tianhun Realm! And you controlled Hun Qian! Despicable human brat, I'll kill you!"
This Soul Emperor was thoroughly thrown into a frenzied state. Raging fury poured out from his body in a vast torrent, shaking the surrounding space.
"Die!"
The Soul Emperor locked onto Ye Yunfei's figure and let out a furious shout.
*Rumble...*
A massive black hand, condensed from Soul Force energy, appeared and grabbed towards Ye Yunfei.
The Soul Force energy contained within this huge hand was extremely terrifying. Even from a considerable distance, it exerted immense pressure on Ye Yunfei's Soul Body, nearly pinning it in place, unable to move.
The Soul Body was the core of a living being. Once the Soul Body was locked down, the actions of the physical body would also be constrained.
"Truly worthy of being a Soul Emperor of the Soul Race! His strength is indeed formidable!"
Ye Yunfei was inwardly shocked. Although his Soul Power had increased significantly recently, he realized he still fell a bit short when it came to dealing with this Soul Emperor.
Thus, Ye Yunfei had no intention of fighting the Soul Emperor, to avoid getting trapped in a difficult situation.
*Rustle...*
The Soul-Nourishing Tree materialized within Ye Yunfei's Soul Sea, emitting a powerful devouring energy that began to absorb and refine the Soul Force energy forcibly surging into the Soul Sea.
With the protection of the Soul-Nourishing Tree, Ye Yunfei immediately felt his Soul Body relax considerably.
"This guy's strength is formidable. Quickly use that Spatial Teleportation Token, teleport out of this Small World, and then run. This Small World is his territory; he's immensely familiar with it and holds the advantage!" Hun Lao advised Ye Yunfei.
"Alright."
Knowing Hun Lao's words made sense, Ye Yunfei immediately took out the Spatial Teleportation Token, preparing to teleport away.
Just at this moment...
*Rumble...*
All around the space where Ye Yunfei was located, massive streams of Soul Force energy erupted explosively one after another.
Then, Ye Yunfei discovered that formations, constructed from Soul Force energy and laws, continuously manifested one by one, heavily sealing the space he occupied.
"You can set up Formations using Soul Force energy?"
Ye Yunfei was somewhat astonished. Although his own formation skills were quite proficient, he had never seen Formations arranged using Soul Force energy; this was his first time.
*Whoosh!*
Just as Ye Yunfei was momentarily distracted, the old man swept towards him like a fleeting shadow, approaching at an astonishing speed.
"Haha… Human brat, no matter what tricks you have, don't even think about escaping in front of me! This Tianhun Realm is my territory. I usually carve a large number of Soul Force Formations into this Small World's space using Soul Force energy! The space of this Small World is under my control! Just accept your fate! Your talent is not bad, and your physical body also seems quite tough. Good, I'll take your physical body too! As for your Soul Body, I will…"
The old man roared with proud, wild laughter. But at this moment, the old man finally noticed the tree within Ye Yunfei's Soul Sea. Instantly, he became extremely agitated, his body trembling violently.
"Brat! The tree in your Soul Sea is actually a Soul-Nourishing Tree! The Soul-Nourishing Tree is a sacred tree of my race! Hand it over to me immediately! Haha, what fortune, what fortune! I never imagined I would obtain a Soul-Nourishing Tree! With this Soul-Nourishing Tree, I'll be like a tiger adding wings! I'll surely break through and become an Immortal Realm powerhouse soon! Once I become an Immortal Realm powerhouse, my Soul Power will undergo earth-shattering changes, and I will thoroughly become a top-tier figure in this Tianpo Realm!"
After recognizing the Soul-Nourishing Tree, unable to suppress his inner ecstasy, the old man burst into loud laughter, shaking the entire Small World.
"It's the Soul Emperor! The Soul Emperor has returned!"
All the living beings within this Small World were startled, trembling with fear.
In the blink of an eye, the Soul Emperor rushed to a position right in front of Ye Yunfei.
"Alright, use your trump card. Your current strength is quite good, but if you want to deal with a Heavenly Emperor, you're still lacking somewhat," Hun Lao sighed and said to Ye Yunfei.
"What's the matter, brat? Feeling despair? Now you cannot escape even with wings! Good, obediently offer the Soul-Nourishing Tree. If you cooperate, perhaps I'll be merciful and let you die comfortably. Otherwise, I'll make you taste the Soul Race's special punishment for tormenting the Soul Body. Then you'll know what it truly means to be unable to live or die!"
The Soul Emperor sneered as he rapidly closed in on Ye Yunfei, his tone exceedingly cruel.
"Having to waste a trump card so quickly is a bit of a pity. I was careless; I should have left this Small World earlier."
Ye Yunfei sighed. The next moment, he secretly took out a pitch-black token.
The Guhuang Great Emperor had left Hun Lao with six tokens. Each token was sealed with a trace of the Guhuang Great Emperor's attack power, capable of repelling an Advanced Heavenly Emperor!
"The closer he gets, the better the effect!"
Although Hun Lao kept urging him to act, Ye Yunfei held the token, waiting for the Soul Emperor to draw closer.
Finally, the Soul Emperor rushed to a spot directly in front of Ye Yunfei and halted.
"Brat, you're dead! What, are you afraid? Hehe... Now, hand over the Soul-Nourishing Tree!"
The Soul Emperor stared at Ye Yunfei with a fierce gaze, speaking coldly. In his eyes, Ye Yunfei was already a dead man!
*Rumble...*
The Soul Emperor reached out, clawing towards Ye Yunfei's Soul Sea, intent on forcibly seizing the Soul-Nourishing Tree.
Just at this moment...
Ye Yunfei suddenly waved his hand, throwing out the token and activating it directly.
*Boom!*
An energy terrifying to the extreme instantly erupted, directly smashing into the Soul Emperor's body.
At that moment, the Soul Emperor was wholly focused on obtaining the Soul-Nourishing Tree from Ye Yunfei's Soul Sea. How could he have imagined that Ye Yunfei would suddenly produce such a horrifyingly powerful artifact? He was utterly unprepared!
With a *thud*, the Soul Emperor's body was struck by the Guhuang Great Emperor's attack energy and directly exploded, transforming into a bloody mist.
"Ahhh..."
The Soul Emperor's miserable scream rang out, filling the Small World. Countless living beings felt their eardrums burst, and some weaker ones were even knocked unconscious directly.
Then, a massive Soul Body appeared, emitting rolling waves of Soul Force energy that spread in all directions like a vast ocean. This was the true visage of the Soul Emperor! The old man from before was merely a body seized and controlled by the Soul Emperor!
"Brat! I don't know how much effort I spent seizing this Heavenly Emperor and controlling his flesh! To think you've destroyed it! I'll kill you!"
The Soul Emperor emitted a piercing shriek. The previous strike not only destroyed his seized body but also injured his true form. Black blood could be seen continuously dripping from his form!
"Where's that brat?"
By now, the Soul Emperor realized that Ye Yunfei had suddenly vanished. In fact, the moment Ye Yunfei activated the token earlier, he had already activated his Spatial Teleportation Token, teleported away from the Small World, appeared in the starry space outside, and was currently fleeing at full speed towards the distant starry void.
"Damned human brat, you won't escape!"
The Soul Emperor would not let Ye Yunfei go. His figure flickered, teleporting into the starry space outside, and madly chased after Ye Yunfei.