Every glimmer of light, it turned out, was a pale blue energy crystal exuding a rich aura of spatial energy.
Ye Yunfei immediately walked over, stopping before one of the pale blue crystals.
"These are indeed spatial energy crystals, though I don't think I've seen this kind of spatial energy crystal before," Ye Yunfei said after examining it.
"They appear to be the legendary Primordial Void Crystals. Given their color, however, they should be a relatively low-grade variety," Hun Lao chimed in immediately, having begun searching through his race's inherited memories. He spoke up a moment later.
"Primordial Void Crystals? What grade of energy crystal are they?" Ye Yunfei asked curiously.
"In terms of grade, Primordial Void Crystals are an extremely high-level type of energy crystal. It's said that even Golden Immortal experts often collect them to cultivate spatial energy. Primordial Void Crystals themselves have different grades, distinguished by their color.
If I'm not mistaken, blue Primordial Void Crystals are a lower-tier variety. But even the lowest-grade Primordial Void Crystals are incredibly precious treasures for you. You have to understand, even Golden Immortal experts collect these things for cultivation," Hun Lao explained.
"Your Chaos World Tree Clan's inherited racial memories are truly rich indeed. It seems you know about everything," Ye Yunfei couldn't help but praise.
"Of course. Our Chaos World Tree Clan is hailed as Divine Trees for a reason. You think we gained our reputation for nothing?" Hun Lao retorted.
"In that case, we've struck it rich!"
At this point, the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm had already appeared on Ye Yunfei's shoulder, its eyes gleaming as it stared at the vast expanse of sparkling Primordial Void Crystals ahead, drooling heavily.
The Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm could sense that these Primordial Void Crystals before them would be immensely useful to it!
"Alright, let's start collecting these Primordial Void Crystals now. However, Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm, you can't secretly eat them for now. Once we've gathered all of them, I'll naturally distribute your share to you," Ye Yunfei said with a smile.
"Fine. Just make sure you split it fairly later," the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm replied reluctantly.
So Ye Yunfei, Hun Lao, and the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm set to work together, collecting the Primordial Void Crystals in this space.
As for Hu Miao, she was still in seclusion within the Phantom Tower, healing from her injuries. Ever since she was wounded the last time, she had remained in seclusion to recover and still wasn't fully healed.
There was an immense number of Primordial Void Crystals in this space. It took Ye Yunfei, Hun Lao, and the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm a full hour before they finally gathered them all.
"I wonder if there are more Primordial Void Crystals deeper inside," Ye Yunfei murmured before continuing further into this spatial vortex.
Rumble...
Not long after, Ye Yunfei discovered that the spatial turbulence ahead was growing increasingly violent. Vast amounts of terrifyingly chaotic spatial currents raged like maddened beasts, and Ye Yunfei also felt a dreadful pulling force trying to drag him into the deepest reaches of this spatial vortex.
He realized he was somewhat unable to resist this pull.
"Never mind. I won't go any further.
It's already this dangerous before reaching the deepest part. The innermost areas of this vortex are likely even more perilous. I'd better go back," Ye Yunfei thought to himself, inwardly startled by the dreadful suction emanating from the vortex's depths.
So he turned around and headed back out.
Following that, Ye Yunfei successively entered several other spatial vortices within this Void Turbulence Zone, finding even more Primordial Void Crystals.
Every spatial vortex had Primordial Void Crystals deep within!
The catch was, Ye Yunfei dared not venture to the absolute deepest part of any vortex.
Finally, Ye Yunfei arrived at the spatial vortex he had previously used to lure in the Five Immortals Poison King and began moving deeper into it.
"Aren't you afraid of running into that Poison King?" the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm asked.
"So what if I do? My current spatial energy level and understanding of its laws are likely stronger than his. Plus, I have the protection of the Spatial Wish Ring. Even if I encounter him, I'm not afraid of him. In a chaotic spatial environment like this, he might not be my match," Ye Yunfei answered with a smile.
"True. You're already very familiar with the environment of these spatial vortices. This place has practically become your territory. Even if you meet that Five Immortals Poison King, there's no need to fear him," Hun Lao nodded in agreement.
Ye Yunfei pressed deeper, and not long after, he encountered a massive batch of Primordial Void Crystals. He immediately called Hun Lao and the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm out to help collect them.
"I wonder where that Poison King was pulled to within this spatial vortex. If I find him, perhaps I can use the spatial environment here to teach him a proper lesson, or even finish him off to eliminate future trouble," Ye Yunfei said after collecting all the Primordial Void Crystals, looking toward the vortex's depths.
"You used the Spatial Wish Ring to cause that massive spatial turbulence earlier. It's possible the old bastard was already torn to shreds during the chaos. The spatial environment here is too disordered. Once a major disturbance occurs, the consequences are terrifying. Even you in your current state would have to flee for your life, let alone that old guy," the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm said.
"That's possible. I'll venture a bit further in to search. If this Poison King isn't dead, he remains a hidden danger for me. It's best to kill him here. Best to root out all enemies thoroughly," Ye Yunfei said after a moment's thought.
So Ye Yunfei continued deeper into the spatial vortex.
"Huh? It seems like there's someone ahead!"
Suddenly, the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm exclaimed.
In fact, Ye Yunfei also sensed a familiar aura up ahead.
"Most likely, it's that Poison King!" Ye Yunfei said with a cold sneer.
"Be careful. That Poison King and his five Gu Children are all formidable. When you attack, try to keep your distance from him, and only use spatial-type techniques and martial skills. If you can't beat him, retreat immediately. Also, one more thing to note: fighting within this spatial vortex can easily trigger another spatial turbulence, which would be troublesome. In short, be extremely cautious!" Hun Lao warned gravely, surveying the chaotic spatial environment around them.
"Alright. I'll be careful," Ye Yunfei replied. His expression grew solemn as he gave a firm nod.
What Ye Yunfei feared most was that fighting in this spatial vortex might trigger another spatial turbulence.
A moment later, Ye Yunfei finally laid eyes on the Five Immortals Poison King!
There, amidst the chaotic space ahead, floated a completely blood-drenched old man in one spot.
It was indeed the Five Immortals Poison King!
Not far from him were three extremely short, pitch-black children—three Gu Children!
Ye Yunfei extended his senses and didn't detect the other two Gu Children. He guessed they must have been swept into deeper parts of the vortex during the previous spatial turbulence.
"Kid! It's you! You dare come here!"
When Ye Yunfei arrived in this turbulent space, the Five Immortals Poison King spotted him as well, shocking and infuriating him. He immediately roared in rage.
"Indeed, old man. It's me. I came specifically looking for you," Ye Yunfei retorted with a cold sneer, staring at the Poison King.
The Poison King was utterly drenched in blood, his body covered in horrifying wounds, with flesh flayed open to reveal stark white bone. Half his head seemed to be missing as well, a truly miserable sight.
"It seems his Soul Body is severely injured too! His aura is extremely weak!" Hun Lao exclaimed in delight after sensing the Poison King's aura.
"Looks like the previous spatial turbulence caused massive damage to this old bastard! It's like he's halfway to the grave already!" the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm also shouted.
"Those three Gu Children are in a bad way too! Their bodies are tattered, like three black, ragged sacks! Their auras are also very feeble!" Hun Lao added after sensing the state of the three Gu Children.
"Yes, this Poison King and those three Gu Children are all gravely injured. That's a good thing," Ye Yunfei nodded with a smile.
The auras of the Poison King and the three Gu Children were indeed extremely weak.
"Hahaha... Old man, bet you didn't expect this day, did you? Weren't you so arrogant before? Now you know how powerful we are! This is the retribution you deserve!" the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm laughed mockingly.
"Hit him while he's down! Finish him off!" it then urged Ye Yunfei.
"Kid, you dare attack here? You're seeking death!" the Five Immortals Poison King roared. Inwardly, however, he was groaning with bitterness. In his current state, engaging in a fight was highly inadvisable.
"Of course I dare," Ye Yunfei laughed.
As soon as the words left his mouth, Ye Yunfei raised his palm and struck out from a distance toward the Poison King's position.
Boom!
A tide of spatial energy and laws surged forth, instantly forming a massive, door-panel-sized longsword.
This was the Spatial Longsword technique.
Given Ye Yunfei's current spatial energy level, the Spatial Longswords he could now manifest were far, far more powerful than before.
Rumble!
The enormous spatial longsword swept forth, instantly arriving before the Five Immortals Poison King.
Bang!
Several Earth Immortal-grade treasures immediately flew out from within the Poison King's body, activating to block the spatial longsword. However, they were sent staggering backward by the sword's force.
"Kid! When did your spatial energy level become this powerful?!" the Five Immortals Poison King exclaimed in shock and horror.
He had fought Ye Yunfei for a long time previously and was fairly familiar with Ye Yunfei's various energy levels. He knew for certain that Ye Yunfei's previous spatial energy was nowhere near this potent!
"Hehe... Old man, this is just the beginning. Let's take our time and play," Ye Yunfei sneered coldly, realizing the Poison King had very little capacity to fight back.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
Next, Ye Yunfei continuously waved his arms, sending out one Spatial Longsword after another. They shot out densely, howling as they slaughtered their way toward the Five Immortals Poison King from all directions.
Shocked and furious, the Poison King had no choice but to muster every ounce of strength he had left, deploying all sorts of methods to fend off the attacks.
Pitifully, the Poison King's physical body and Soul Body were both grievously wounded. His five Gu Children were no longer fit for battle either. He possessed less than ten percent of his original strength. Coupled with fighting in this chaotic spatial environment, he was simply no match for Ye Yunfei.
Aaaaaah!
About half an hour later, a spatial longsword whizzed through, slicing the Poison King's already mutilated body into several pieces.
"Kid! I'll drag you down with me!"
Knowing that continuing like this meant certain death, the Five Immortals Poison King roared with towering rage.
Whoosh!
In the next moment, all the Poison King's severed limbs and pulped flesh began to burn fiercely. Even his Soul Body started to combust, erupting with terrifying energy.
As they burned, all his dismembered parts and his Soul Body began to swell and expand, as if about to explode.
"Be careful! It seems this old bastard is trying to immolate himself, then use some secret technique to self-destruct and trigger a spatial turbulence in this area! He really does want to die together with you!" the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm cried out.
"Deploy the Spatial Cage! Confine the small area of space he's in! At the same time, kill the old man quickly, stop him from continuing to burn himself!" Hun Lao shouted.
The Spatial Cage was an inherited technique of the Chaos World Tree Clan, which Hun Lao had already taught to Ye Yunfei. Given Ye Yunfei's current spatial energy level, he could employ it, albeit at a preliminary stage.
So Ye Yunfei immediately acted according to Hun Lao's instructions. He sent Spatial Longswords out at full speed, furiously slicing and dicing the Poison King's severed remains and his Soul Body. Simultaneously, he performed the Spatial Cage secret art, forcibly imprisoning and sealing the small patch of space where the Poison King was.
Once that area of space was confined and sealed, the fiercely burning physical flesh and Soul Body of the Five Immortals Poison King began to gradually fizzle out. In the end, they were completely shredded by the one Spatial Longsword after another, completely obliterated, leaving not even ashes behind.
Thus, the Five Immortals Poison King, who had once dominated an era across the three thousand greater and smaller worlds, was slain by Ye Yunfei!