"How dare you touch my brother! I'll fight you to the death!"
Upon hearing Song Ming's words, Xiao Fei couldn't help but fly into a rage and shrieked.
Boom!
As Xiao Fei's anger surged, a Vermilion Bird radiating a terrifying aura erupted from within her body, bathing amidst a sea of blazing flames.
Boom!
With the appearance of this Vermilion Bird, the palace could no longer bear its might and was instantly half blown apart as countless bricks and tiles shattered and flew everywhere.
Rumble!
The Vermilion Bird God Vein within Miao Ziqiong's body also reacted, surging out of her.
The two Vermilion Birds sprayed out torrents of scorching flames together, forcing Song Ming's extended large hand to a halt.
"Truly worthy of being the highest-grade Vermilion Bird God Vein of the Vermilion Bird Realm! It's indeed extraordinary!"
Song Ming's expression changed slightly.
"Song Ming, so you're actually a Half-Emperor expert! For the past half year, you've hidden your true strength to get close to us!"
Miao Ziqiong roared angrily.
"That's right. I am indeed at the Half-Emperor level," Song Ming sneered.
"This is the Vermilion Bird Realm! Even if you are a Half-Emperor expert, you won't have it easy!"
Just then, a loud shout rang out.
Four old men emitting sharp, fierce auras rushed over from the distance.
"Move fast! Seize these three! They are Ye Yunfei's family! Once we have them, that brat Ye Yunfei will have no choice but to obey!" Song Ming shouted loudly.
"Why bother all of us dealing with these three? I can handle them myself!"
A tall man sneered, stepped forward, and extended his hand, which kept enlarging and radiated an overwhelming power as he reached out to grasp Xiao Fei and the other two.
Rumble...
The energy emanating from that large hand seemed capable of suppressing almost everything, immobilizing most of the space inside the palace.
Xiao Fei, Miao Ziqiong, and Ye Tianpeng found it hard to breathe facing this hand.
"Father, Mother, I'll protect you!"
Xiao Fei appeared extraordinarily brave, stepping forward to shield her parents.
Clang! Clang!
Forty-nine red longswords rushed out from within her body, forming a sword formation that vaguely arranged itself into the shape of a Vermilion Bird, slashing towards that large hand.
The Vermilion Bird God Vein that had erupted from Xiao Fei's body earlier also lifted its head and let out a long, shrill cry that shook this region of heaven and earth.
At the same time, a vast and mighty sea of flames surged continuously from within Xiao Fei, spreading out in all directions.
Ever since the Vermilion Bird King had returned, he had spent enormous effort and resources cultivating Xiao Fei, leading to an astonishing improvement in her combat power.
"Hmph! Indeed worthy of being the highest-grade Vermilion Bird God Vein! It's just that you're too young. Before us, you are nothing!"
That tall man was somewhat surprised by Xiao Fei's fierce assault, but as a Half-Emperor expert, he still held no fear of her.
Clang! Clang!
The tall man kept striking, deflecting the forty-nine red longswords released by Xiao Fei one by one.
"Get over here now!"
Another Half-Emperor expert grew impatient. He manipulated spatial energy, instantly sealing off a large area of space, and then reached out to grab Xiao Fei, Miao Ziqiong, and Ye Tianpeng.
"Xiao Fei, I'll fight the enemy with you!"
Miao Ziqiong shouted.
Clang! Clang!
Forty-nine longswords also rushed out from Miao Ziqiong's body to block the advance.
This was a sword formation passed down through the Miao Clan of the Vermilion Bird Realm. Its power was immensely powerful. Both Xiao Fei and Miao Ziqiong had cultivated this formation.
"Stop!"
By this time, the four old men from afar finally arrived, shouting in unison.
"Intercept them!" Song Ming yelled.
Four Half-Emperor experts from Song Ming's side immediately rushed out, blocking the four Miao elders, and a fight broke out.
Since both sides were Half-Emperor experts, the energy released from their battle was utterly terrifying, completely destroying this palace.
"Everyone, attack together! If all of us can't even capture these three, then we're utter failures!" Song Ming's face turned somewhat ugly.
Earlier, Xiao Fei and Miao Ziqiong resisted simultaneously, actually holding off their Half-Emperor experts for a short time.
Of course, only two or three of them had attacked initially.
Boom! Boom!
Upon hearing Song Ming's words, everyone made their move, unleashing their energy auras to press down upon Xiao Fei, Miao Ziqiong, and Ye Tianpeng.
The combined attack of so many experts was overwhelmingly powerful. In an instant, this entire area of space was completely sealed off.
Xiao Fei, Miao Ziqiong, and Ye Tianpeng were suppressed in place, unable to move a muscle.
The four Miao elders in the distance saw this scene with great anxiety, but each of them was blocked by a Half-Emperor expert, rendering them completely unable to rush over to rescue them.
"Tianpeng, Xiao Fei! I'll hold them back, you two run!"
Clenching her teeth, Miao Ziqiong roared as billowing flames erupted from her body.
She intended to burn her foundational essence blood, perhaps even the Vermilion Bird God Vein itself, to help her husband and daughter escape.
"Mother! Don't do that! I have the clan treasure bestowed by the Vermilion Bird King!"
Seeing this, Xiao Fei was greatly alarmed and quickly shouted.
Boom!
Xiao Fei opened her mouth and spat out a red ring. It expanded in the wind and within a blink of an eye transformed into a massive ring radiating a terrifying energy pressure.
Rumble!
This enormous ring shot forward, instantly sending a Half-Emperor expert flying.
"Damn it! That's the Zhuque Divine Ring, the Zhen Clan Treasure of the Miao Clan in the Vermilion Bird Realm! I didn't expect the Vermilion Bird King to give it to her!"
Song Ming's face darkened as he shouted a warning.
Rumble!
The Zhuque Divine Ring surged forward, wherever it went, forcing the experts brought by Song Ming to retreat continuously.
"It's said that the Zhuque Divine Ring contains remnant souls of past generations of Miao Clan ancestors! Its power is extremely fearsome! Everyone, be careful!"
Another Half-Emperor expert said with a grave expression.
It turned out that the Zhuque Divine Ring of the Miao Clan from the Vermilion Bird Realm had long been renowned throughout the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds.
During a certain period in ancient times, the Vermilion Bird King of that generation had once used the Zhuque Divine Ring to suppress the entire Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds!
That was why all these Half-Emperor experts were deeply wary of the Zhuque Divine Ring!
By now, the sealing energy in this space had been broken. Xiao Fei, Miao Ziqiong, and Ye Tianpeng could move again.
Xiao Fei and Miao Ziqiong flanked Ye Tianpeng on either side, protecting him as they rapidly retreated, intending to flee into the distance.
"To think I'd see the famous Zhuque Divine Ring today. Not bad. I'll take it!"
Just then, a cold chuckle suddenly sounded.
Then a figure appeared, blocking the path in front of Xiao Fei and the other two.
It was a middle-aged man shrouded in thick layers of law energies, making it impossible to see his true appearance clearly.
Rumble...
With the appearance of this middle-aged man, this entire region of heaven and earth suddenly grew oppressively heavy. Everyone felt a terrifyingly overwhelming pressure.
Everyone felt that they could not move a muscle!
A Heavenly Emperor!
Everyone's faces turned pale with fright. They recognized that this suddenly arrived middle-aged man was a Heavenly Emperor!
Although many Heavenly Emperors had already appeared in the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds nowadays, unlike the rarity of the past, for Half-Emperors, Heavenly Emperors were still unattainable heights and invincible opponents!
"I'll take the Zhuque Divine Ring. You three come with me as well. Don't worry, I will take you to see Ye Yunfei."
That middle-aged man said indifferently.
He casually beckoned with his hand. The Zhuque Divine Ring and Xiao Fei's family of three flew towards him against their will.
"Golden Crow Great Emperor! You go too far! How dare you come to the Vermilion Bird Realm to lay hands on the juniors of my Miao Clan! Have you no shame?!"
At that moment, a furious roar suddenly rang out.
A majestic-looking, tall, and sturdy old man materialized directly, glaring furiously.
The Vermilion Bird King had arrived!
The Vermilion Bird King reached out and forcefully summoned the Zhuque Divine Ring into his hand. Simultaneously, he stretched out a hand and brought Xiao Fei's family of three to his side.
The Vermilion Bird King had long since refined the Zhuque Divine Ring, leaving a wisp of his Soul Power imprinted within it, allowing him to control it freely.
Golden Crow Great Emperor!
Everyone was greatly startled upon hearing the Vermilion Bird King's words. So this middle-aged man was none other than the famous Golden Crow Great Emperor!
"Today, we fight until death!"
The Vermilion Bird King stared intently at the Golden Crow Great Emperor and said in a heavy voice.
"Hahaha... Vermilion Bird King, you are mistaken. Today, you must die! Not only you, but the entire Vermilion Bird Realm shall be annihilated!"
The Golden Crow Great Emperor roared with laughter.
Following that, one terrifying aura after another appeared, standing beside the Golden Crow Great Emperor.
"The Three Great Heavenly Emperors!"
The Vermilion Bird King couldn't help but narrow his gaze, spotting the Sky Net Heavenly Emperor and the Darkmoon Heavenly Emperor!
"Who are they... Three Great Heavenly Emperors, where did you find so many Heavenly Emperor-level experts?!"
The Vermilion Bird King suddenly noticed over a dozen black entities standing behind the Three Great Heavenly Emperors—each one emitting the aura of a Heavenly Emperor! He couldn't help but be greatly alarmed.
"Heh heh... I said, today not only you, but the entire Vermilion Bird Realm shall be annihilated!" The Golden Crow Great Emperor sneered.
"This is bad! The Vermilion Bird Realm is in danger!"
The Vermilion Bird King's expression changed wildly.
Over a dozen Heavenly Emperor experts arriving all at once—this lineup was far too terrifying!
"All clan members, immediately enter the ancestral lands! Activate the ancient formations of the ancestral lands!"
The Vermilion Bird King immediately sent voice transmissions to all the clan elders, informing them of the situation and ordering these elders to lead all clan members into the ancestral lands at once.
The Vermilion Bird King understood clearly that given his strength, it was absolutely impossible for him to simultaneously combat so many Heavenly Emperor experts!
At the same time.
Within the chaotic void of the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds, inside a flying ship.
"Master, we have returned to the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds and are now heading to the Vermilion Bird Realm."
Hu Miao, who was piloting the ship in rapid flight, sent a Sound Transmission to Ye Yunfei.
Ye Yunfei had been cultivating the Heavenly Formation Secret Record inside the Phantom Tower.
At this moment, Ye Yunfei was completely immersed in comprehending the Heavenly Formation Secret Record.
Over this period, Ye Yunfei's proficiency in Formations had been rapidly escalating!
One could say the benefits this Heavenly Formation Secret Record brought to Ye Yunfei were truly immense!
"Alright. Increase our speed then."
Ye Yunfei nodded.
In the Immortal Mausoleum Realm, at the headquarters of the Heavenly God Palace.
"Palace Master, good news! I have just divined the presence of Ye Yunfei's aura! Ye Yunfei has reappeared!"
An elder arrived before the Heavenly God Palace Master and reported.
"Oh? That brat has finally reappeared?! Immediately divine his specific location! I'll go find him right away! Only by killing this brat can I quell the hatred in my heart!"
The Heavenly God Palace Master declared.
"I previously dispatched a group to capture those forces and beings connected to Ye Yunfei. How is that progressing? That brat Ye Yunfei is slippery indeed. If we can capture a batch of beings associated with him, dealing with him will become much easier!"
The Heavenly God Palace Master added.
"Palace Master, Elder Lü is in charge of this matter. I will immediately go urge Elder Lü to spare no cost and promptly bring back all those beings connected to Ye Yunfei."
A grand elder beside the Heavenly God Palace Master said, then departed in a hurry.