"Young Master Ye, our Celestial Gold Race is willing to follow you from now on!"
The five elders of the Celestial Gold Race exchanged a look, as if coming to a certain decision. Then the Great Elder took a step forward and performed a deep, respectful bow towards Ye Yunfei as he spoke.
"Follow me?"
Seeing the Celestial Gold Race elders act this way, Ye Yunfei was momentarily taken aback.
"Young Master Ye, the current Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds have entered an era of unprecedented turmoil. In such chaotic times, even masters at the level of Heavenly Emperor cannot guarantee their own safety.
Our Celestial Gold Race only has five Heavenly Emperors, and all are at the Initial Heavenly Emperor level. With such strength, surviving in this great chaos would be extremely difficult. Therefore, we wish to swear allegiance to Young Master Ye and seek your protection."
The Great Elder explained.
It turned out the five Celestial Gold Race elders had long sensed that the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds had descended into a state of great disorder. They believed that in such chaotic times, with their clan's current strength, the slightest misstep could lead to their demise, so they sought a powerful backer.
They had long ago concluded that Ye Yunfei was to be their clan's patron. Hence, the elders' current action.
Ye Yunfei pondered briefly and understood the implication behind the five elders' gesture.
"There's no need for such formalities between us, five elders. I've said before that we are all family. If the Celestial Gold Race encounters any crisis in the future, I will certainly not stand idly by."
"Thank you, Young Master Ye! In the future, if Young Master Ye has any instructions, just command us directly."
Hearing Ye Yunfei's promise, the five Celestial Gold Race elders all breathed a sigh of relief. They understood that finding such a powerful patron in these chaotic times meant an added layer of security for their clan's survival.
These five elders had personally witnessed Ye Yunfei slaying Heavenly Emperor-level experts with ease, like cutting melons and chopping vegetables. They knew precisely how terrifying Ye Yunfei's current strength was!
"Good, then."
Ye Yunfei nodded.
The Celestial Gold Race was a relatively powerful force. In times like these, he indeed needed to enhance his overall strength, which included cultivating a following of loyal subordinates. Since the Celestial Gold Race was willing to follow him, Ye Yunfei naturally wouldn't refuse.
Just then, the Great Elder's expression suddenly shifted, his gaze turning towards the depths of the Celestial Gold Race Headquarters.
"Great Elder, what's wrong?"
Seeing the change in the Great Elder's demeanor, the Second Elder immediately asked.
"The Great Mystic summons us to the Ancestral Land."
The Great Elder spoke.
"Our Celestial Gold Race has a Great Mystic skilled in the Divination Art. He generally lives in seclusion within the Ancestral Land of our headquarters, seldom venturing out. Just now, he suddenly sent me a message, requesting all five of us elders to go to the Ancestral Land to discuss an urgent matter."
The Great Elder explained, seeing the confusion on Ye Yunfei's face.
"I see. Then go."
Ye Yunfei nodded.
"Young Master Ye, the Great Mystic has requested that we invite you to the Ancestral Land as well."
The Great Elder said.
"Oh? Invite me to your Celestial Gold Race's Ancestral Land?"
Ye Yunfei was surprised.
"Indeed. Young Master Ye, you are not an outsider. Come with us to see what this urgent matter the Great Mystic wishes to discuss is."
The Second Elder also spoke.
"Very well, I will accompany you."
Ye Yunfei thought for a moment, then nodded in agreement.
Thus, the five Celestial Gold Race elders took Ye Yunfei with them, soaring into the air towards a temple located in the deepest part of the headquarters. They soon landed before the temple entrance.
"We welcome Young Master Ye."
Out from the temple walked a withered, gaunt-looking elder of the Celestial Gold Race, leaning on a cane and walking with a slight tremble.
This elder was precisely the Great Mystic. It was clear he already knew Ye Yunfei's identity, as his attitude towards Ye Yunfei was one of great respect.
"Great Mystic, you summoned us. What matter is so urgent?"
After everyone entered the temple, the Great Elder looked at the Great Mystic and inquired.
"Great Elder, the ancient, damaged Teleportation Altar has suddenly begun emitting a faint light over the past few days. Moreover, I sensed a spatial aura that seems to originate from a distant spacetime.
I suspect this Teleportation Altar has already established a connection with the spatial fabric of our ancestral line's Mother World from ancient times. If we can repair this Teleportation Altar, perhaps our branch of the race will have a chance to teleport back to our Mother World."
The Great Mystic explained.
"Truly?
Great Mystic, has that ancient, damaged altar truly shown a reaction?"
Hearing the Great Mystic's words, the five Celestial Gold Race elders were overjoyed and eagerly asked.
"Of course it's true. That's precisely why I summoned you five elders - to discuss whether there is a way to repair this ancient altar."
The Great Mystic nodded, speaking in a tone of certainty.
"So, your Celestial Gold Race was teleported here from another spacetime in ancient times?"
Having listened to the dialogue between the Great Mystic and the elders, Ye Yunfei felt curious and asked.
"Correct.
Young Master Ye, you may not know this. Our branch of the race originally did not belong to the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds. In ancient times, we were teleported here from another spacetime via an ancient Teleportation Altar.
We believe that other spacetime is the world where our Celestial Gold Race originally thrived. We call it our Mother World.
In truth, we have always dreamt of one day returning to our Mother World. However, the Teleportation Altar connecting us to the Mother World has long been damaged, so we have never found a way back.
Now that this ancient Teleportation Altar has suddenly reacted, re-establishing a spatial link with that spacetime of our Mother World... perhaps this portends that our branch of the race has an opportunity to return. Of course, the prerequisite is that we repair this ancient altar."
The Great Elder turned and explained to Ye Yunfei.
"I see."
Ye Yunfei nodded.
"To repair that ancient Teleportation Altar, we must seek out a master proficient in Time and Space laws to assist us."
The Great Mystic spoke.
His gaze shifted meaningfully towards Ye Yunfei.
"Great Mystic, you must have known I was here. So you seized this opportunity to have the five elders bring me over, to request my help."
Ye Yunfei immediately understood the Great Mystic's implication and said with a smile.
"Young Master Ye is correct. I know your cultivation is astonishing, and that you are proficient in Time and Space. I merely wonder if Young Master Ye would be willing to help our Celestial Gold Race repair that ancient Teleportation Altar."
The Great Mystic nodded in reply.
Hearing the Great Mystic's words, the five Celestial Gold Race elders finally understood why he had them bring Ye Yunfei to the Ancestral Land.
"No problem."
Without hesitation, Ye Yunfei directly nodded in agreement.
"Thank you, Young Master Ye!"
Seeing Ye Yunfei agree, both the Great Mystic and the five elders were overjoyed. Together, they expressed their gratitude towards Lin Fei.
"No need for thanks. Where is that Teleportation Altar? Take me to see it."
Ye Yunfei waved his hand dismissively and replied.
"Young Master Ye, please follow me."
The Great Mystic respectfully gestured an invitation. Then, a small Teleportation Altar appeared before him.
The Great Mystic led the five elders and Ye Yunfei onto the small Teleportation Altar and began the teleportation.
In the next moment, they arrived within a Small World.
"So it was this place."
Ye Yunfei naturally recognized this Small World. Years ago, the Celestial Gold Race had been trapped here, only managing to escape and venture into the outside world with Ye Yunfei's help.
Now, this Small World had become the most secretive base of the Celestial Gold Race, its most secure core zone.