BOOM! BOOM!
Wu Wang, Yan Xiaoquan, Zhou Ye, and Wu Tianyu simultaneously exploded with energy, all preparing to make their move.
"You four don't need to attack. I have a way to deal with this devil!"
At this moment, the four of them received Ye Yunfei's Sound Transmission, causing them to be momentarily stunned.
"Hehe...
This kid's Soul Body isn't bad. If I disrupt his breakthrough now, I should be able to make him generate plenty of negative emotions! The taste of negative emotions produced by a Soul Body of this quality must be exquisite!"
At this moment, a Heart-Devouring Demon suddenly appeared above Ye Yunfei's head. Its visage was terrifying, releasing a sinister devilish aura that contained all manner of negative emotions—fear, anger, despair, helplessness, resentment, pessimism...
An overwhelming torrent of negative emotions forcefully permeated towards Ye Yunfei's Soul Sea, seeking to influence his Soul Body.
In the blink of an eye, the sky-blotting, earth-covering negative emotions enveloped this stretch of heaven and earth. Even Yan Xiaoquan and the other three standing in the distance were affected. Each of their moods suddenly grew heavy; they felt listless and vaguely entertained pessimistic, world-weary thoughts.
"Tsk tsk...
Truly worthy of a strong member of our Heart Devourer Race. The quality of these negative emotions is delicious!
Master, I can't resist feasting to my heart's content!"
At this time, the Heart-Devouring Demon hidden within Ye Yunfei's Soul Sea, sensing the negative energy permeating inside, couldn't help but salivate.
"Then don't stand on ceremony. Just absorb it directly," Ye Yunfei said with a smile.
At this moment, the Lightning Tribulation lightning continued to roll and crash down from high in the sky. However, as far as Ye Yunfei was concerned, there was no need to even acknowledge this tribulation.
"Thank you, Master!"
Receiving Ye Yunfei's permission, the Heart-Devouring Demon was overjoyed. Letting out a cheer, it immediately began devouring the negative energy permeating Ye Yunfei's Soul Sea.
By now, the Heart-Devouring Demon standing above Ye Yunfei's head was completely unaware that a member of its own kind was hidden within Ye Yunfei's Soul Sea. If it knew, it definitely would not have released its negative energy so casually, as this energy served as rare, nourishing resources for every member of its race.
"So delicious!"
That Heart-Devouring Demon let out satisfied cries between mouthfuls.
"I'll gradually open my Soul Sea and let that guy's negative energy rush in. That way you can eat to your heart's content," Ye Yunfei said, laughing.
"Master, it's best if you first protect your Soul Body with Mental Force!
Mental Force energy is the best means of suppressing these negative emotions!" the Heart-Devouring Demon advised.
"Alright."
Ye Yunfei nodded.
Immediately, Ye Yunfei utilized Mental Force energy to wrap up his own Soul Body. Then, he gradually opened up his Soul Sea, allowing the negative emotions from the Heart-Devouring Demon above his head to continuously seep in.
At the same time, Ye Yunfei even managed to put on an expression tinged with pain and despair.
"Haha...
This human seems unable to resist and is starting to develop a heart demon!
Great! Nice!
It would be best if all of his soul energy transforms into negative emotions. Then I can feast to my heart's content!"
The Heart-Devouring Demon above, seeing the expression on Ye Yunfei's face, was delighted, thinking Ye Yunfei was beginning to be affected by the negative emotions and starting to produce a heart demon. It was because disruptions during cultivation and breakthroughs easily gave rise to heart demons.
"Let me add some more negative emotions so he can properly enjoy them! What I love most is watching others suffer the torment of negative emotions!"
The Heart-Devouring Demon laughed cruelly.
Then, with a thought, it stirred even more negative emotions, pouring them into Ye Yunfei's Soul Sea.
"Ah, wonderful flavor!
These negative emotions are so useful to me!
Send in even more!"
By now, within Ye Yunfei's Soul Sea, the Heart-Devouring Demon took big gulp after big gulp of the continuously surging negative emotions. Feeling supremely comfortable, it couldn't help but burst into laughter.
Of course, Ye Yunfei's Soul Sea had long been fortified with a large number of special restrictions, making it difficult for outsiders to spy within—unless they were exceptionally powerful experts.
"Brother Ye, are you alright?"
Seeing Ye Yunfei's pained expression, Wu Wang couldn't help but shout out his question.
"It seems the situation is a bit off," Yan Xiaoquan said.
Zhou Ye and Wu Tianyu also wore worried expressions.
Ye Yunfei immediately sent a Sound Transmission to these four, telling them not to worry and not to interfere.
"Hmm?
This human kid's resistance is actually this strong?"
After a while, the Heart-Devouring Demon above finally sensed something was off, revealing a puzzled expression.
It saw that although Ye Yunfei's face displayed pain and struggle, that was all. Besides that, there were no other reactions. Ye Yunfei remained standing there, continuing to undergo the Lightning Tribulation.
The tribulation was proceeding normally!
More importantly, this Heart-Devouring Demon didn't sense any negative emotions being produced from Ye Yunfei's heart or Soul Body!
If Ye Yunfei wasn't producing negative emotions, then it would all be a futile effort.
"No, I need to directly disrupt this kid's tribulation, make him fall into panic, fury, and despair!"
The Heart-Devouring Demon couldn't hold back any longer. With a flash, it dashed out from the mass of devilish clouds and instantly arrived beside Ye Yunfei. Manifesting directly, it stretched out a devilish claw to grab at Ye Yunfei's head, wanting to interfere with Ye Yunfei's tribulation in this most simple and brutal way.
"Finally couldn't resist showing yourself, huh."
Ye Yunfei smiled faintly. His soul power had long since perceived this Heart-Devouring Demon's every move with crystal clarity.
RUMBLE!
Ye Yunfei directly released a huge amount of Mental Force energy, which surged up like a great wave and smashed into the Heart-Devouring Demon's body.
At the same time, Ye Yunfei threw a punch. Dreadful physical strength empowered his fist, instantly piercing through the Heart-Devouring Demon's body. His fist emerged from its back, dripping blood.
"How is this possible?!
Kid, you don't seem affected by the negative emotions at all!
And the Lightning Tribulation doesn't seem to affect you either!"
The Heart-Devouring Demon had assumed Ye Yunfei was struggling against the tribulation and was influenced by the negative emotions it had just released, so he should be in a weakened state without much offensive power. Therefore, when it approached Ye Yunfei, it had taken no precautions whatsoever. It never imagined Ye Yunfei would suddenly unleash such terrifying offensive power.
"Kid, you're ruthless!
You just wait!"
Shocked and furious, the Heart-Devouring Demon retreated at full speed, wanting to escape.
But Ye Yunfei was already prepared.
BOOM! BOOM! BOOM...
In an instant, over twenty Formations erupted, forming layers of formation barriers that encircled and trapped the Heart-Devouring Demon in overlapping formations.
This was the divine ability of forming arrays with a wave of the hand!
"Break for me!"
In his alarm and anger, the Heart-Devouring Demon crashed against the Formations with all its might. However, Ye Yunfei's Formations were of high grade and formidable power. It couldn't break them quickly in a short time.
"You can't escape."
Ye Yunfei smiled and then stepped into the Formations, appearing before the Heart-Devouring Demon and throwing another punch.
Trapped by several dozen Formations, the Heart-Devouring Demon had no way to dodge Ye Yunfei's fist.
"Kid, you think I'm scared of you?!
Prepare to die!"
The Heart-Devouring Demon was also thoroughly enraged, erupting with terrifying devilish energy that surged towards Ye Yunfei like a great tide to suppress him.
Simultaneously, an immense amount of negative energy surged towards Ye Yunfei like a raging storm.
Indeed, the most powerful attacking method of the Heart Devourer Race was negative energy. It could instantly disturb the target's emotions, causing their mood to become unstable, and even make their will slip into a hazy state.
Direct physical attack was not the Heart Devourers' strong suit.
RUMBLE...
Ye Yunfei and the Heart-Devouring Demon began a fierce battle. Confined by several dozen Formations, their fighting space was relatively narrow, quickly developing into close-quarters combat.
The Heart-Devouring Demon's body was already seriously wounded. Faced with Ye Yunfei's terrifying physical strength exceeding two million jin, it soon couldn't hold out anymore. Blow after blow from Ye Yunfei's fists landed on its body. In moments, it was thoroughly subdued, then sealed by Ye Yunfei and transported into the Phantom Tower to be imprisoned.
"My Lightning Tribulation is over!
I am now at the Primary Fairy Realm!"
Ye Yunfei clenched his fists, feeling the surging fairy power within his body, and softly spoke.
In his previous life, his highest realm had been the Perfected Heavenly Heavenly Emperor Realm. In this life, he had finally surpassed the heights of his previous incarnation!