"Attack!"
At the Tang Emperor's command, all the forces of the Qiantang Empire charged towards Ye Yunfei.
Rumble…
An even more powerful energy pressure erupted from the Golden God Battle Formation formed by so many experts. The golden warrior raised its battle spear, clearing away all the earth and stone ahead, and thrust it straight at Ye Yunfei.
At the same time, even more experts from the ground above burrowed down continuously, attacking Ye Yunfei.
With a wave of his hand, Jinlun Great Master summoned nine golden longswords simultaneously, their billions of golden rays aimed squarely at Ye Yunfei as they streaked towards him.
Attacks from all directions surged towards Ye Yunfei like a tidal wave.
The old man standing beside Ye Yunfei pointed a finger. All the Earth Qi Energy and earth dragons within this underground world began to riot, gathering towards Ye Yunfei's location in an endless stream. They transformed into walls of yellow mud and shields of solid gold, interposing themselves around Ye Yunfei.
All attacks directed at Ye Yunfei were blocked by these earthen walls and golden shields.
"Let them witness the power of the Supreme Son of Heaven Terrain!"
The old man gave a cold laugh.
Boom…
The next moment, a massive number of golden five-clawed dragons continuously appeared. Their dragon forms rapidly expanded, transforming into enormous golden dragons that surged forward to slaughter the forces of the Qiantang Empire.
"Impossible! How could these golden dragons be helping him?"
Every member of the Qiantang Empire was unable to accept this sight.
The Tang Emperor, in particular, was so angry his face contorted.
"Jinlun Great Master! Quick! Summon our Primordial Ancestor!"
The Tang Emperor gritted his teeth and made a decision, speaking to Jinlun Great Master.
"Very well!"
Jinlun Great Master considered for a moment, then gave a solemn nod.
Today's events were far too bizarre. Those golden dragons, representing the fortune of the Qiantang Empire, were actually aiding the enemy, turning against their own kin. And according to the testament passed down by the Primordial Ancestor, these dragons representing the empire's fortune were supposed to forever protect the Imperial Royal Family of Qiantang, ensuring its eternal succession!
Jinlun Great Master pointed at the ritual altar before him. It trembled violently, unleashing a profound sense of weighty, ancient history.
"Senior, all restrictions have been broken!"
At this moment, Ye Yunfei had shattered all remaining seals. A pair of feet, emanating a mighty energy pressure, appeared ahead.
The old man rushed over and directly took those feet into his possession.
"I have finally retrieved my complete body. And all the restrictions Zhu Qiantang laid down back then have been broken too! Hah… Zhu Qiantang, you never imagined this, did you! Young man, now let us begin working together to remodel this Supreme Son of Heaven Terrain! I will transform it into the most dangerous and sinister death trap!"
The old man laughed heartily.
Having now recovered his complete body, the many remnant souls previously suppressed within it had also gathered, forming a far more complete Soul Body. This greatly increased his power, and his figure became highly solid.
"Young man, let us begin! I will transmit the specific method for remodeling this earth layout to you. You take responsibility for one part, I'll handle another. We shall work together!"
The old man pointed, sending a burst of Soul Power information into Ye Yunfei's mind.
Rumble…
The old man employed his Geomancy Technique, activating the Supreme Son of Heaven Terrain. Wave after wave of golden dragons madly pounced towards the Qiantang Empire forces. Earth Qi Energy, boundless and endless like countless great rivers, surged tumultuously through this underground world, instantly drowning many of the empire's troops.
Now that this old man had recovered his full body, no longer suppressed, he could activate the terrain's power against his enemies, unleashing truly terrifying force.
"Let's move!"
With a low shout, the old man produced a large batch of Formation Flags, tossing them out in a continuous stream.
Ye Yunfei also pulled out a great handful of Formation Flags, sending them flying to embed themselves at several key positions.
Rumble…
Under the combined efforts of the old man and Ye Yunfei, the Supreme Son of Heaven Terrain began to change, emitting booming sounds.
It was at this moment.
"A summons for the Primordial Ancestor!"
Jinlun Great Master suddenly roared, his mighty voice resounding throughout this underground world.
The old man narrowed his eyes and looked over. He saw that above the ritual altar, a figure was slowly taking form.
After a few moments, the figure solidified completely.
It was a man, tall and wearing a lofty crown, draped in yellow robes, with an aristocratic and noble bearing.
"We pay our respects to the Primordial Ancestor!"
Seeing this man, the Tang Emperor was extremely agitated. He immediately led all members of the Qiantang Empire in a respectful bow.
"Zhu Qiantang!"
The moment the old man saw that figure, his rage surfaced, and he spoke the name word by word.
"It seems this is the Primordial Ancestor of the Qiantang Empire, Zhu Qiantang!"
Ye Yunfei had heard the history of the Qiantang Empire from the old man earlier. Seeing this man, he understood his origins.
"Zhu Qiantang! I never thought you'd leave behind a strand of your remnant soul. But fine, it just means the two of us meet again!"
The old man stared at Zhu Qiantang and spoke in a heavy tone.
Meeting your mortal enemy always heightens the venom. The reason this old man had fallen and his remnant soul had been trapped within this Supreme Son of Heaven Terrain for so many long years was all because of Zhu Qiantang!
"Huh? Who is that fellow? He's with Ye Yunfei—did he come with him? How does he know the Primordial Ancestor of our Qiantang Empire?"
The members of the Qiantang Empire stared at the old man in shock and suspicion.
Previously, this old man had remained in a concealed state, completely invisible to them, only revealing himself now.
"Lu Yuanzu! We meet again."
Once Zhu Qiantang's figure solidified, his gaze immediately turned toward the old man, and he spoke in a solemn tone.
"Zhu Qiantang, you treacherous villain! Back then, I came to you in good faith to offer aid. Never did I imagine you harbored such vicious schemes, suddenly attacking and killing me! Zhu Qiantang, just you wait. I *will* have my revenge on you!"
Lu Yuanzu shouted angrily.
"Lu Yuanzu, you need not hate me so. Feuds are better resolved than escalated. Being able to contribute your strength to our Jin Dynasty is something our dynasty will certainly remember and honor. For this strand of your remnant soul to have protected the Qiantang Empire for such a long age makes you a great hero of the empire. This is also *your* honor!"
Zhu Qiantang looked at Lu Yuanzu, who was seething with fury, and spoke lightly.
When facing Lu Yuanzu, he had an air of lofty superiority. It was as if an emperor was addressing one of his subjects, his words carrying an authoritative tone that brooked no doubt.
"Bah! What trash is your Jin Dynasty! The Qiantang Empire is even less worth mentioning! None of it has even a sliver of relation to me, Lu Yuanzu! Zhu Qiantang, you wait! I will most certainly seek justice from you! Today, I'll just wipe out this so-called Qiantang Empire as a down payment on that debt!"
Hearing Zhu Qiantang's high-and-mighty words, Lu Yuanzu became absolutely livid, hopping with rage as he bellowed his reply.