"You despicable human brat, what evil secret technique did you use on my Soul Body all those years ago? Unbind it for me right now, or I'll never let you be!"
The Saint glared at Ye Yunfei with a pair of crimson beast-like pupils, his tone threatening.
However, he always seemed to lack a bit of conviction in front of Ye Yunfei, giving off a sense of an outwardly strong but inwardly weak presence.
Because for a period in the past, he had to obey Ye Yunfei's commands, subconsciously viewing Ye Yunfei as his master deep in his heart. Now, despite his enhanced strength allowing him to temporarily shake off the control of the Puppet Soul Thread Secret Art, those Puppet Soul Threads still lurked within his Soul Body, affecting him to some degree.
This made him feel a little unsure of himself when facing Ye Yunfei.
"It seems the Puppet Soul Threads I used back then are still inside his Soul Body, not gone at all."
At this moment, Ye Yunfei also sensed those Puppet Soul Threads within the Saint's Soul Body, and they even produced some reactions. He could clearly perceive the existence and number of those threads.
Not just this Saint, Ye Yunfei could also sense the Puppet Soul Threads within the Soul Bodies of the other seven Sky-Soaring Nether Monkeys.
"Perhaps I can control them again, as long as my Soul Power energy is stronger than theirs."
Ye Yunfei mused inwardly, a smile unconsciously spreading across his face.
Back in Tianpo Realm, after refining that Soul Emperor, Ye Yunfei had not only obtained his Soul Power energy but also inherited his memories. He became deeply familiar with the various inherited secret arts of the Soul Race. After years of further contemplation and exploration, his understanding of the Soul Race's inherited arts was now far more profound.
It could be said that Ye Yunfei's current comprehension of the Puppet Soul Thread Secret Art was much more advanced than that Soul Emperor's back then.
"Human brat, the Saint is asking you a question! Why haven't you answered? What evil art did you use on the eight of us back then!"
Another Sky-Soaring Nether Monkey shrieked sharply, its voice dripping with venomous resentment.
Like the Saint, this particular Sky-Soaring Nether Monkey had also been Ye Yunfei's slave in the past. Having now advanced to the True Immortal realm, he could also suppress the Puppet Soul Threads within his Soul Body.
Back when Ye Yunfei cast his arts to control those eight Sky-Soaring Nether Monkeys, his Soul Power level had been relatively low, so the Soul Power energy imbued into the Puppet Soul Threads was comparatively weak. As the eight Sky-Soaring Nether Monkeys' strength increased, they could all suppress the Puppet Soul Threads Ye Yunfei had imposed on them.
"I didn't use any evil arts on you. Back then, you eight expressed great admiration for me and said you wanted to be my junior brothers. Seeing your sincerity, I let you follow by my side and venture everywhere with me.
How about it? Now you all plan to turn your backs and deny your past?"
Ye Yunfei looked at the eight Sky-Soaring Nether Monkeys, smiling as he spoke.
"Human brat, you're spouting nonsense!
Our Flying Sky Yin Monkey tribe's Saint holds a position of the utmost nobility; how could he possibly admire a mere human brat like you!"
"Brat, answer the Saint's question seriously! If you provoke the Saint's anger, the consequences will be dire!"
Hearing Ye Yunfei's words, those Sky-Soaring Nether Monkeys grew furious, one of them shrieking.
"Dire consequences, you say? I refuse to believe it."
Ye Yunfei gave a cold laugh.
"Alright then, come here. The eight of you swore back then that you would be my junior brothers, and that oath must be kept.
Is it because your strength has increased now, so you want to go back on your word?
Very well, I'll just have to show you my current power properly."
Ye Yunfei said with a smile, striding toward the Sky-Soaring Nether Monkeys.
"Attack!"
One of the Sky-Soaring Nether Monkeys roared.
"Master, I'll help you!"
Hu Miao cried out, directly employing her Illusion Art. One illusionary realm after another swept toward the Sky-Soaring Nether Monkeys. Huang Shang also used his Ghost Art, creating billowing ghostly mists that enveloped a vast area.
Under the simultaneous effects of the Illusion Art and Ghost Art, the consciousness of those Sky-Soaring Nether Monkeys instantly fell into confusion. They stood there motionless, as if struck by a body-freezing technique.
*Thud! Thud! Thud!...*
Ye Yunfei charged forward, punching and kicking. In moments, he had beaten the Sky-Soaring Nether Monkeys until their heads were bloodied and they lay groaning on the ground.
"Well then? Did you think a slight increase in strength allowed you to swagger and bluster in front of me? Do you understand your place now?"
Ye Yunfei said with a smile.
While attacking, Ye Yunfei released his Soul Force energy, infiltrating the Soul Seas of the eight Sky-Soaring Nether Monkeys, attempting to communicate with the Puppet Soul Threads within their Soul Bodies.
Although the strength of these eight Sky-Soaring Nether Monkeys had increased significantly, Ye Yunfei's current Soul Force energy was far more powerful than theirs, making it impossible for them to resist his Soul Power invasion.
In just moments, Ye Yunfei's Soul Force energy penetrated the Soul Seas of these eight Sky-Soaring Nether Monkeys and made contact with the Puppet Soul Threads within their Soul Bodies.
"Brat! How dare you treat the Saint like this! This is a crime of insubordination!
It is a capital offense!"
Seeing this from afar, Elder Li Chou couldn't help but pale with shock.
He wanted to rush over to deal with Ye Yunfei, but trapped by layers of Formations, he couldn't break free, forced to watch helplessly in frustration.
"This one's the weakest!"
At this moment, Ye Yunfei fixed his gaze on one of the Sky-Soaring Nether Monkeys with the lowest strength and sneered.
*Whoosh!*
With a thought from Ye Yunfei, the Soul Sword directly shot into that Sky-Soaring Nether Monkey's Soul Sea, fiercely striking its Soul Body.
Simultaneously, he released vast waves of Soul Force energy, directly enveloping its Soul Body and forcibly forcing his way in.
Now, the Puppet Soul Threads Ye Yunfei had placed back then began to respond intensely, reestablishing their connection with him.
*Rumble...*
Under the powerful suppression of Ye Yunfei's Soul Force energy, that Sky-Soaring Nether Monkey's Soul Body could no longer hold back those Puppet Soul Threads.
The next moment, the gaze with which this Sky-Soaring Nether Monkey looked at Ye Yunfei began to turn docile.
"Indeed! As long as my Soul Force energy is stronger than his, re-establishing contact with those Puppet Soul Threads in his Soul Body allows me to control him again!"
Discovering he could once more control this Sky-Soaring Nether Monkey, Ye Yunfei couldn't help but feel ecstatic.
"Mast..."
Having been controlled again, this Sky-Soaring Nether Monkey once more saw Ye Yunfei as its master, wanting to open its mouth and pay respects. But Ye Yunfei immediately stopped it.
Ye Yunfei planned to acknowledge them only after he had also brought the Saint under control.
In the following moments, Ye Yunfei continued using this method, repeatedly regaining control over one Sky-Soaring Nether Monkey after another.
Soon after, Ye Yunfei had controlled a total of seven Sky-Soaring Nether Monkeys. All of them, except for the Saint, had once again become Ye Yunfei's slaves.
"Now, only you are left."
Ye Yunfei turned his gaze toward the Saint.