"This fellow isn't lying. Within my Racial Memory, the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm race indeed possesses a unique heritage in spatial energy and spatial laws that other races simply cannot compare to.
I reckon many places within this Small World that are extremely dangerous for others are places he can come and go freely," Hun Lao said with a laugh.
"That's right. The Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm became separated from us twice, and both times, he accurately found me.
When it comes to cultivation in spatial energy and spatial laws, I have to admit I'm not his match," Ye Yunfei said with a smile and a nod.
Within this Small World, Ye Yunfei and the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm had been separated twice. On both occasions, the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm had followed Ye Yunfei's aura to locate him. As the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm himself put it, it was an extremely sophisticated spatial tracking secret technique!
"If you feel it's safe, then try to go retrieve the Spatial Energy Crystals present in the space ahead. However, you must be very careful," Ye Yunfei said to the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm.
"Rest assured, places like these are nothing to me," the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm replied.
Then he transformed into a streak of golden light and directly vanished into the space.
"Don't worry about this little guy. He'll be fine," Hun Lao said to Ye Yunfei.
"Be careful. The space ahead contains some very bizarre spatial laws. Once a living being steps into that space, those spatial fractures will automatically sense it and attack," Su Qingluo said to Ye Yunfei after carefully observing the space ahead.
Then her sleeve swept out, bringing Ye Yunfei with her as she strode forward.
Boom...
Immediately, several pitch-black spatial fractures slashed towards Ye Yunfei and Su Qingluo.
However, Su Qingluo remained unhurried. She materialized a palm as white and smooth as jade and directly smashed those few spatial fractures.
"The capabilities of Earth Immortal experts are truly impressive," Ye Yunfei noted inwardly with an approving nod.
"Who would have thought the day would come when I'd need Qingluo's protection," Ye Yunfei thought with a bitter laugh, watching Su Qingluo's graceful figure.
With Su Qingluo leading the way, it wasn't long before they traversed this area filled with spatial fractures.
"Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm, are you done yet?" Ye Yunfei sent a mental message.
"I'm done.
I harvested a huge amount of Spatial Energy Crystals, nearly uncountable.
However, there are some places within this area that are extremely dangerous. Even I don't dare venture into them, so there are many higher-grade Spatial Energy Crystals I didn't retrieve."
The Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm transformed back into a streak of golden light, bursting out from deep within the space and landing on Ye Yunfei's shoulder. He then handed dozens of spatial rings to Ye Yunfei.
These spatial rings were all stuffed full of Spatial Energy Crystals!
In just that brief moment, the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm's haul was astonishing.
"I just ate a portion of the Spatial Energy Crystals; otherwise, there would be even more. You can hold onto these for now," the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm said to Ye Yunfei.
Then he returned to the Illusory Shadow Tower.
"Qingluo, I'll give these Spatial Energy Crystals to you. That Space Teleportation Token consumes a lot of Spatial Energy Crystals for long-distance teleportation," Ye Yunfei said, handing all several dozen spatial rings to Su Qingluo.
"All these Spatial Energy Crystals... did the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm just retrieve them from that chaotic spatial zone?" Su Qingluo was somewhat surprised, seeing such a large quantity.
She had known of the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm's existence before, so seeing him earlier hadn't startled her.
"Yes.
The Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm race is most skilled at exploration and treasure-seeking. Their sense of smell is particularly keen, able to keenly detect what treasures might be in any location," Ye Yunfei replied with a smile.
"Su Qingluo, you really are in this Small World after all!"
Just at that moment, a cold laugh suddenly rang out.
"It's the Five Immortals Sect Master!
They've caught up!"
Su Qingluo's face darkened.
That voice had been sent over from far behind them by the Five Immortals Sect Master, who used a great divine ability for transmitting sound across distance.
The Five Immortals Sect Master and Ghost Formation Heavenly Master had just entered this Small World. They had locked onto Ye Yunfei and Su Qingluo's auras and immediately sent a message to provoke Su Qingluo.
The Five Immortals Sect Master and Ghost Formation Heavenly Master knew Su Qingluo was surely here for the Heavenly Immortal Soul Fruit as well, so they weren't worried she would immediately flee this Small World.
The Heavenly Immortal Soul Fruit was simply far too attractive to Earth Immortals!
"Let's speed up!" Su Qingluo said, taking large strides forward with Ye Yunfei.
"Let's pursue them!
The place Su Qingluo is heading now is surely where the Heavenly Immortal Soul Fruit is located. We'll just follow her!
If we catch her, we strike directly!" the Five Immortals Sect Master said coldly. Then, with the Ghost Formation Heavenly Master, they locked onto Su Qingluo's aura and trailed her all the way.
"That Small World ahead is the one!"
At this time, seven more Earth Immortals arrived before the entrance-exit of the Small World.
Three of them were Sect Master Li, Prime Minister Wang, and Monk Taishan.
The other four Earth Immortals were helpers they had paid a great price to recruit in order to deal with Su Qingluo.
"I never expected Su Qingluo would still dare to come here!
She must be here for the Heavenly Immortal Soul Fruit!
Well, that's fine. We can take this opportunity to see if we can find the Heavenly Immortal Soul Fruit as well!" Monk Taishan said with a laugh.
"Listen, everyone, I'll be blunt. I agreed to help you deal with that Su Qingluo, but if we happen to encounter the Heavenly Immortal Soul Fruit, then it's every man for himself. I will definitely not yield to any of you," a green-robed elder suddenly spoke up.
"Of course.
Should we truly encounter the Heavenly Immortal Soul Fruit, we rely on our own abilities!" Sect Master Li nodded.
"However, regarding the matter of dealing with Su Qingluo, we need to cooperate. After killing Su Qingluo, I guarantee we will pay you the previously agreed-upon reward," Sect Master Li added.
"Less talk. Let's go in!
If we keep dawdling here, even if there is a Heavenly Immortal Soul Fruit, there won't be a share for us," an elderly woman with a thin, diminutive figure said impatiently, taking a step into the Small World.
The other Earth Immortal experts also rushed into the Small World.
"The Five Immortals Sect Master and Ghost Formation Heavenly Master are already here!
Su Qingluo is truly here!
We must hurry and pursue them!"
Just after entering the Small World, Sect Master Li clearly sensed the auras of the Five Immortals Sect Master, Ghost Formation Heavenly Master, and Su Qingluo, and couldn't help but rejoice.
Next, these Earth Immortal experts charged towards the core area of this Small World.
"They've all come!"
At this moment, Su Qingluo also sensed the auras of Sect Master Li and the others. Her expression grew somewhat grim as she said to Ye Yunfei,
"These fellows are truly like vengeful spirits!"
Ye Yunfei said with a frown.
Su Qingluo's strength was formidable, but the opposition had so many Earth Immortals. Once the two sides met, Su Qingluo would surely be at a disadvantage.
"Should we avoid them?" Ye Yunfei asked Su Qingluo.
"Never mind them for now. No matter what, I am determined to compete for the Heavenly Immortal Soul Fruit!" Su Qingluo thought for a moment, then said through gritted teeth.
Then Su Qingluo took Ye Yunfei and continued deeper into the Small World, steadily heading towards the core area.
Besides Su Qingluo and Ye Yunfei, many powerful beings were also continuously making their way into the core area of this Small World.
Along the way, various dangers constantly appeared.
Living beings fell continuously.
Relying on her formidable strength, Su Qingluo brought Ye Yunfei forward, forcefully destroying every danger they encountered.
Splash...
Suddenly, an ocean appeared ahead.
Floating sporadically on the sea's surface were some golden lotuses.
"They're Great Dao Golden Lotuses!
It's said each Great Dao Golden Lotus contains a Grand Dao Law. After refining and absorbing it, one might attain the Grand Dao Law contained within!" someone recognized the golden lotuses in the ocean.
"If those are Great Dao Golden Lotuses, then this is the Bitter Sea!
Boundless Bitter Sea, dangers abound. Be careful!
Try not to get this seawater on you!" another voice cried out.
"Great Dao Golden Lotuses!
To think the rare treasures of legend actually exist here.
And there are quite a number of them!" Even Su Qingluo was somewhat astonished.
"Let me try!"
A middle-aged man with a pair of curved horns strode through the air, walking into the ocean. He then materialized a spiritual energy hand, reaching towards a golden lotus floating on the sea surface to grasp it.
Splash...
As this middle-aged man made his move, the seawater below churned violently. A large wave surged up, and then, under the astonished gazes of the crowd, that seawater actually coalesced into numerous tall water-men.
These water-men were entirely formed from water—heads, torsos, limbs.
A dozen water-men simultaneously charged at the curved-horned middle-aged man.
"These are genuine water monsters!"
Witnessing this, the crowd was all shocked.