High up in the air, after slapping the black-robed man away, the pristine hand hung suspended in place, its aura withdrawn, appearing calm and unhurried.
Ye Yunfei and his four companions couldn't even sense the slightest hint of energy emanating from that white hand.
Yet, it was precisely this delicate-looking hand, seemingly devoid of any energy, that had just sent the overwhelming black-robed man flying with a single smack.
Ye Yunfei suddenly felt as if that white hand had locked onto him.
"Be careful, that hand seems to be coming for you—it's locked onto your aura!"
Hun Lao immediately noticed as well and warned Ye Yunfei via Sound Transmission.
"Ye Yunfei, you... are you okay?"
At this moment, Yan Xiaoquan had quietly moved to Ye Yunfei's side, standing almost right against him. She released her Soul Force Energy, carefully sensing his body up and down as she asked softly.
Her gaze toward Ye Yunfei held endless gratitude, even a clear trace of tenderness. Her voice was extremely gentle, entirely different from her usual carefree, big-sister demeanor.
The current Yan Xiaoquan looked entirely gentle, her eyes affectionate.
"I'm fine.
I'm built tough; I don't get hurt that easily," Ye Yunfei replied.
"Was it worth it... doing this for me?"
Yan Xiaoquan glanced at Ye Yunfei again and asked quietly.
The scene of Ye Yunfei rushing forward time and again, shielding her from that Black Great Mountain without a second thought, was deeply engraved in the depths of her Soul Sea, impossible to erase.
"We're a team, and you're our team leader. How could I let anything happen to you?"
Ye Yunfei answered casually.
At the moment, Ye Yunfei's attention was more focused on the white hand high in the air, because he could feel that it had locked onto his aura.
Although this white hand had just repelled the black-robed man, effectively saving Ye Yunfei and the other four, he still couldn't be sure whether this hand was friend or foe.
"Everyone, let's leave this battlefield first.
This battlefield is very dangerous. Both that old fellow earlier and the owner of this hand possess power far beyond ours.
We can't stay here any longer," Ye Yunfei transmitted to Yan Xiaoquan and the other three.
"Yes.
We'll leave this battlefield immediately."Yan Xiaoquan heard Ye Yunfei's Sound Transmission and knew it made sense. She pulled herself together and transmitted her reply.
Although she very much wanted to have a good talk with Ye Yunfei, she also knew that in this situation, the sooner they left this ancient battlefield, the better.
"We do not know which Senior has acted to save us five. We are deeply grateful!"
Yan Xiaoquan looked up into the high sky, took a step forward, clasped her fists, and performed a formal bow toward the white hand, speaking clearly.
The white hand high in the air showed no reaction, remaining motionless.
"Senior, we are preparing to depart.
Once again, thank you for your lifesaving grace."
Yan Xiaoquan spoke again.
Then she signaled to the other four.
The five of them began to stealthily shift their positions, preparing to leave.
However, at that very moment, the white hand high above suddenly moved. In an instant, it appeared right above Ye Yunfei's head. Then it extended a slender, jade-like finger and gently tapped on the top of Ye Yunfei's head.
It was as if Ye Yunfei had been struck by a body-paralyzing spell; he immediately became unable to move.
Yan Xiaoquan and the other three saw this scene and all halted their movements.
"Senior, what is the meaning of this?"
Yan Xiaoquan called out loudly.
She was worried something would happen to Ye Yunfei.
"We are preparing to make a move."
Yan Xiaoquan transmitted to Wu Wang and the other two.
She stared intently at Ye Yunfei and the white hand, ready to act immediately should anything adverse occur.
"Don't you dare act recklessly!
I'm fine for now!"
Seeing the movements of Yan Xiaoquan and the other three, Ye Yunfei immediately transmitted a warning.
He had to be joking—the owner of this hand was far more powerful than the black-robed man. For Yan Xiaoquan and the others to even think of taking action against this hand would be like an ant trying to shake a tree—pure folly!
"Young man, do you know of the War Clan Bloodline?"
Right then, a woman's voice, pleasant and clear, sounded within Ye Yunfei's Soul Sea.
"War Clan Bloodline?
Senior, why do you ask that?"
Ye Yunfei was momentarily stunned, then replied.
Ye Yunfei certainly had encountered the War Clan Bloodline—Long Yingying from the Tianyuan Sect of the Great Qin Empire in the Tianxuan Continent possessed it.
Of course, Long Yingying had later followed Ye Yunfei away from the Tianxuan Continent to the Primordial Continent.
However, Ye Yunfei didn't know the intention behind the hand's owner asking about the War Clan Bloodline. What if she was an enemy of the Battle Clan, seeking revenge against its members? Therefore, Ye Yunfei did not mention Long Yingying.
"Young man, I need to read your memory now.
Do not worry; I will only read the segment of your memory related to the War Clan Bloodline," the woman's voice sounded again.
"Read my memory?
Isn't that essentially soul-searching?!"
Upon hearing this, Ye Yunfei couldn't help but turn pale with fright.
He immediately unleashed all his Soul Power energy, tightly shielding his Soul Sea. At the same time, he activated dozens of Soul-type artifacts, surrounding his two Soul Bodies.
Swish... rustle...
The Soul-Nourishing Tree stretched out its countless branches, leaves, and roots, intertwining to form a massive emerald-green net that protected the entire Soul Sea.
Simultaneously, Ye Yunfei also employed his Heart Power, laying down a protective layer around his Soul Sea.
Ye Yunfei understood that the owner of this hand possessed terrifying, immeasurable power and certainly had methods to read his memories.
He absolutely did not want anyone reading his memories; it would be like laying all his secrets bare before another.
Thus, he employed every means at his disposal to protect his Soul Sea.
Boom…
A vast, indescribably powerful Soul Force directly barged into Ye Yunfei's Soul Sea.
It then forcefully dispersed all the protective measures Ye Yunfei had just erected, pushing straight in. In an instant, it enveloped both of Ye Yunfei's Soul Bodies.
Immediately afterwards, Ye Yunfei felt his two Soul Bodies lose his control—they could not move at all.
He tried to urge his Soul Sword and the Soul-Nourishing Tree to counterattack, but it was utterly useless.
The Soul Sword and Soul-Nourishing Tree were also fixed in place, unable to move.
Then, streams of mysterious runes forcibly entered Ye Yunfei's two Soul Bodies, beginning to search through his memories.
"Do not panic or resist. I am only reading the segment of your memory pertaining to the War Clan Bloodline.
If you forcibly resist, and any adverse consequences occur, you will bear the responsibility yourself," the woman's voice sounded again.
"Senior, have some respect!
We have no past grudges or recent grievances! Please do not trouble me!"
Ye Yunfei spoke angrily.
Having one's memories forcibly read was not a pleasant experience!
"With your level, you aren't even qualified to share any grudges with me.
Alright, stop moving, and don't let your thoughts wander. It'll be over soon."
The woman's voice spoke.