The forces of the Qiantang Empire had been routed in such utter disarray that they hadn't had the chance to gather anything.
This world was the headquarters of the Qiantang Empire. Having operated here for countless ages, their accumulated wealth was terrifyingly abundant!
Now, everything in this world belonged to Ye Yunfei!
"I see over a dozen herb fields over there, all planted with top-grade herbs. This is great!"
Hu Miao spotted large swaths of cultivated herbs amidst a mountain range in the distance and cried out excitedly.
"Pfft! How valuable can herb fields visible at a glance be? It's those fields protected by multiple formations and restrictions that hold the truly precious stuff! I can sense them over there right now. Enough talk, I'm going to go plunder some first!"
Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm scoffed, then transformed into a golden streak, instantly piercing through space as it shot toward the distance.
"Hey! Don't eat all the precious herbs you find. Bring them back for me to see first!" Ye Yunfei yelled.
He knew full well that if Dragon Silkworm encountered any valuable herbs, it likely wouldn't be able to resist gulping them down on the spot.
Meanwhile, Hu Miao, Huang Shang, and Hun Lao also rose into the air, beginning to roam across the Qiantang Continent to loot and plunder.
A group of slaves Ye Yunfei had previously subdued also began moving about the continent.
It must be said, the Qiantang Empire was fabulously rich. This continent was dotted with numerous cities and famous mountains and rivers. Typically, the empire's experts were dispersed, dwelling in these cities and famous locales, amassing vast treasures. Now, all these treasures were masterless.
Ye Yunfei entered the Phantom Tower and arrived at a specific area.
"Young Master Ye is here!"
"Thank you for saving our lives, Young Master Ye!"
...
A large crowd of people swarmed forward, all expressing their gratitude.
All of these were people Ye Yunfei had rescued from the imperial prison of the Qiantang Empire's capital.
"Everyone, there's no need for such courtesy," Ye Yunfei said, sweeping his gaze over them. He discovered that most were members of various sects from the Primordial Continent, especially those from the Eastern Barrens.
It turned out that although most members of sects connected to Ye Yunfei on the Primordial Continent had been taken to safety at the Light Faction's base for protection, a few stubbornly refused to leave and insisted on staying at their headquarters.
These holdouts were all hunted down by several major factions of the Main World, captured, and sent to the Qiantang Empire for imprisonment, naturally for the purpose of using them to threaten Ye Yunfei.
Those major factions from the Main World harbored immense hatred for Ye Yunfei, resorting to any means necessary to deal with him.
Fortunately, all these people were now rescued by Ye Yunfei.
With a wave of his hand, Ye Yunfei brought these people before those he had previously saved.
The two groups gathered together, inevitably leading to a lively scene of mutual greetings.
Since the major factions of the Main World had intended to use these people against Ye Yunfei, they hadn't been seriously harmed, save for a few deaths during their initial capture due to resistance.
One more base steward remains unaccounted for. Once I leave the Qiantang Great World, I must go find that last steward," Ye Yunfei thought to himself, looking at the familiar faces before him.
Following this, Ye Yunfei straightforwardly teleported all of them out of the Phantom Tower, instructing his Blood Clan Clone and several puppet substitutes to lead them around the Qiantang Great World to help gather cultivation resources. Whoever found something would get to keep it.
Roughly two days later, Lu Yuanzu concluded his seclusion. He could tell Ye Yunfei was eager to leave, so he emerged early.
"Ye Yunfei, thank you. If not for your assistance, I'd still be a Formation Spirit, suppressed within the Supreme Son of Heaven Terrain," Lu Yuanzu said to Ye Yunfei.
After two days of recuperation, his aura had clearly grown much stronger.
Although he had been shattered into pieces by Zhu Qiantang in the past, he still preserved several Remnant Souls. Now that he had reclaimed his complete body, his original vitality and blood were still within, allowing for a relatively swift recovery.
"Senior, there's no need for thanks. Actually, I should be thanking you as well. If I hadn't met you, I likely wouldn't have been able to rescue those imprisoned in the imperial capital dungeon," Ye Yunfei said sincerely.
"Haha… Fine then! Let's not keep thanking each other back and forth! I'll now impart the legacy of my Geomancy Technique to you."
Lu Yuanzu laughed heartily.
"Remember this: Many in the world believe our School of Geomancers cultivate unorthodox, insignificant paths. In truth, Geomancy Technique has a long and profound history. It's said that in the most ancient era, right after the myriad worlds were first opened, ancient deities stood upon the primordial earth, gazing upward at celestial phenomena and downward at terrestrial laws. They ultimately comprehended the profound laws of the earth, the principles of nourishing and sustaining all things in existence, and thus created the art of geomancy.
In short, the art of geomancy is one of the world's oldest lineages!
One can say that when cultivated to its highest level, Geomancy Technique can rival any other cultivation lineage in the world!
It is even possible, through Geomancy Technique and by channeling earth energy, to ignite the divine spark and become an Earth Deity!
Thus, I hope you will value the Geomancy Technique legacy, diligently cultivate it, and carry this lineage to greater heights!"
Lu Yuanzu's expression suddenly turned solemn as he looked at Ye Yunfei and spoke slowly.
One of the world's oldest lineages!
Can ignite the divine spark, becoming an Earth Deity!
Ye Yunfei was somewhat astonished by Lu Yuanzu's words, as this was the first time he had heard such a claim.
After hearing Lu Yuanzu's words, the status of Geomancy Technique rose once more in Ye Yunfei's estimation.
"Senior, I understand! I will cultivate it diligently!" Ye Yunfei nodded earnestly.
"Excellent! Let us begin now! The earth energy of this Qiantang Continent is exceptionally abundant, and it hosts a considerable number of Earth Dragons, making it highly suitable for cultivating Geomancy Technique.
I know you're pressed for time. In the next five days, I will first impart to you the core principles of my Geomancy Technique legacy.
Then, I will imprint all the various Geomancy Technique techniques, secret arts I've cultivated in my lifetime, along with my personal insights, directly into your Soul Sea. From then on, it will be up to you to spend time comprehending and cultivating them yourself."
Thus, Lu Yuanzu began transmitting his Geomancy Technique legacy to Ye Yunfei.
As a Terrain Guardian Immortal, his proficiency in Geomancy Technique was naturally extremely high—countless times more profound than any earth techniques Ye Yunfei had previously mastered!
Five days later, within the capital of the Qiantang Empire.
"Ye Yunfei, your aptitude for Geomancy Technique is quite good. You have basically grasped the core principles of my legacy.
Alright, you may leave now." Lu Yuanzu said to Ye Yunfei.
"Thank you, Senior, for your great kindness in imparting these techniques!" Ye Yunfei bowed deeply to Lu Yuanzu, expressing his gratitude.
"No need for such formalities!" Lu Yuanzu flicked his sleeve, a powerful surge of Earth Qi Energy lifting Ye Yunfei up.
"Senior, do you plan to stay here afterwards? The Emperor of the Qiantang Empire fled with a contingent of forces. They will surely return," Ye Yunfei asked with some concern.
"Yes, I will remain in this world henceforth.
Don't worry. Even if they return, they won't be able to do anything to me.
As long as I'm within the confines of this unforgiving terrain, I fear no Earth Immortal.
Moreover, my strength will gradually recover. Remember, I was once a Terrain Guardian Immortal. As long as I can regain a portion of my former power, I wouldn't fear even a Golden Immortal." Lu Yuanzu stated confidently.
"Senior, how much of your former power in Geomancy Technique can you currently exert?" Ye Yunfei inquired.
He understood that Lu Yuanzu was currently a severely weakened Remnant Soul, greatly limiting his ability to employ Geomancy Technique. Many advanced geomancy techniques were temporarily beyond him.
There was no way around it; as a weakened Remnant Soul, employing geomancy faced many restrictions, leaving barely a fraction of his former power.
"While within this unforgiving terrain, I can engage any Earth Immortal in combat.
However, without this terrain and relying solely on my remaining power, even utilizing Geomancy Technique, I could likely only barely contend with an Elementary Earth Immortal, and defeating them wouldn't be certain." Lu Yuanzu sighed and answered.