After teleporting all members of the Celestial Gold Race into the Phantom Tower, Ye Yunfei's figure flashed as he rushed towards a nearby ancient tree, swiftly picking the Human Immortal Fruits growing upon it.
In truth, more than half of the Human Immortal Fruits within this dense forest had already been harvested, with only a few remaining.
This was because more and more beings had now broken through the restrictions of the Formations and joined the ranks of those harvesting the fruits.
At this moment, there were only three or four trees left bearing Human Immortal Fruits.
"Brat, you're not a being from our Main World, yet you dare compete with us for these Human Immortal Fruits? Die!"
Just as Ye Yunfei rushed atop one of the ancient trees and prepared to pluck the fruits, an icy shout suddenly rang out from behind him.
Booming rumbles followed, the sound of violent energy roaring as a fist continuously enlarged, smashing towards Ye Yunfei.
Above his fist, a Deity Mountain materialized, so incredibly heavy it seemed capable of crushing the very heavens.
The one who threw the punch was a burly young man.
Boom!
Ye Yunfei punched back, his fist colliding with the incoming one.
Boom...
The two fists clashed violently, actually resulting in a stalemate.
"Not bad!
You can actually exchange blows with me!"
Ye Yunfei was somewhat surprised in his heart.
He knew that with his current strength, a single punch could defeat a Peak Heavenly Emperor. That this burly man could withstand a direct exchange meant his combat power was rather astonishing.
Ye Yunfei flicked his sleeve, plucking the seven Human Immortal Fruits from this ancient tree.
"Brat, leave those fruits behind!"
A blue-robed youth strode forth, a silver spear in his hand. He thrust it forward fiercely, splitting the space ahead of him and leaving behind a dark, fissured void.
"Damned bastard, most of the Human Immortal Fruits in this forest have already fallen into your hands, and you're still not satisfied?!"
A faint, illusory shadow moved with shocking speed, arriving instantly behind Ye Yunfei as a cold voice spoke.
Swoosh!
A grey longsword with a shape that constantly shifted stabbed towards Ye Yunfei's back. Even before it struck, Ye Yunfei could feel the bone-chilling killing intent emanating from it.
"Brat, die!
All the Human Immortal Fruits on your person shall belong to me!"
A tall, thin man clad completely in red robes brandished a fiercely burning long blade. He swung it down, a blade beam composed of flames sweeping horizontally towards Ye Yunfei.
"Little Brother, you don't need so many Human Immortal Fruits all by yourself, why not give some to your big sister? I'll repay you very, very well!"
A seductive woman with bare feet and draped in a flimsy, pink gown arrived through the air. Her figure was alluring, accompanied by wafts of fragrant wind and a sickly-sweet voice that stirred one's heart.
Waves of pink mist continuously emanated from her curvaceous, faintly discernible body, intoxicating to anyone who breathed it in.
"She's Yao Tianji from the Seven Fragrances Pavilion! Don't inhale the bewitching incense she releases!"
Someone nearby gasped in a low voice.
...
Expert after expert all charged towards Ye Yunfei.
Having all witnessed Ye Yunfei harvest the most Human Immortal Fruits, they were all prepared to snatch them away by force.
Most of these experts were young geniuses from the Main World, each with immense pride. How could they tolerate someone seizing such precious treasures right before their eyes?!
"Most of these people are from various major powers within the Main World. Each of them possesses formidable combat strength. I'll avoid engaging them for now."
Watching the flood of young experts charging towards him, Ye Yunfei thought to himself.
In the past, Ye Yunfei would never have conceded.
But now, the situation in the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds was growing increasingly chaotic, with all sorts of forces mixing together like dragons and fish. For the time being, Ye Yunfei didn't want to provoke too many major powers.
Because Ye Yunfei understood in his heart that the true enemy of the Three Thousand Worlds was the Dark Faction!
There was no deep enmity between him and these people before him, so Ye Yunfei had no intention of starting a bloody slaughter.
Swoosh!
Ye Yunfei activated his Space Teleportation Token and directly teleported away.
Although the Formations within this forest possessed isolating and disorienting effects, preventing ordinary beings from teleporting here, Ye Yunfei had long since thoroughly understood these Formations and was completely unimpeded.
Upon activating the token, his figure vanished from the dense forest.
The next moment, Ye Yunfei appeared outside the forest.
There were still a few scattered Human Immortal Fruits within the forest, but the number was minimal, totaling less than ten now.
Ye Yunfei had no intention of fighting for them.
"Outrageous! That brat managed to slip away just like that! So he possessed a treasure that allows teleportation!"
"I've memorized his appearance and Soul Body aura. Next time I encounter him, I'll definitely make him see the consequences!"
...
Inside the forest, the other beings saw Ye Yunfei suddenly teleport away, each one furious and flustered.
"Everyone, we're out."
Ye Yunfei teleported all members of the Celestial Gold Race out.
"Thank the heavens! We really are out of that forest!"
The Celestial Gold Race members looked at their surroundings, each feeling a profound sense of relief.
For days, they had been trapped in that dense forest, tormented by the endless illusions until they were nearly driven mad!
Now, suddenly free, they all felt like survivors granted a new lease on life.
"Young Master Ye, such great kindness needs no words of thanks!"
The five Elders of the Celestial Gold Race bowed together towards Ye Yunfei.
All the members of the Celestial Gold Race who had come to explore Feixian Valley this time were elites of their clan. If something had happened to these elites, it would have been a massive loss for the race!
Fortunately, they were all safe now!
"Young Master Ye, although this ruin is dangerous, it holds many treasures and opportunities. Do you plan to explore a bit more?"
The Great Elder asked Ye Yunfei.
"Since we're here, let's take a look around."
Ye Yunfei thought for a moment before nodding in reply.
"Excellent!"
The Great Elder's spirits lifted.
Being able to explore these ruins alongside Ye Yunfei made the Celestial Gold Race members feel much safer.
Afterwards, Ye Yunfei and the five Elders led the Celestial Gold Race party in a different direction.
Along the way, they acquired quite a few precious herbs, medicinal pills, magic treasures, and some rare artifacts.
Most of these treasures were stored within dilapidated ancient structures.
Ye Yunfei guessed this place might have been the headquarters of a certain major power in ancient times, or perhaps a relatively large-scale city.
Of the treasures obtained, Ye Yunfei only took a small portion that interested him, giving all the rest to the Celestial Gold Race.
"The topography of that mountain range is rather peculiar!"
Suddenly, Ye Yunfei's heart stirred as he gazed at a stretch of mountainous terrain not far away.
Ye Yunfei had cultivated Earth Reading techniques and was highly sensitive to landforms. With a single glance, he could tell that mountain range area was extraordinarily strange.
Moving swiftly, Ye Yunfei arrived directly before a vast slope within this mountainous area, his expression grave.
"Great Elder, do not approach. Wait for me over there."
Ye Yunfei said to the Great Elder.
"Everyone, halt!"
Seeing Ye Yunfei's solemn expression, the Great Elder was startled and immediately ordered the Celestial Gold Race members behind him to stop.
The Great Elder knew that if something could make Ye Yunfei so cautious, there must be truly terrifying danger ahead!
"This place... it seems to be the legendary Immortal-Falling Grounds! Does such a place truly exist in this world?!"
After meticulously examining the great slope before him and the surrounding mountain range using his geomancy techniques, Ye Yunfei felt an extreme shock in his heart.