Without another word, Ye Yunfei strode forward alongside Elder Xue.
"It's strange, where did that patch of divine radiance run off to? We've been searching for it for over a month now. Haven't even caught a whiff of it."
"Be patient. That divine radiance likely heralds the legendary Divine World — a world of deities. Of course, it would be extremely mysterious. If it were so easy to find, someone would have explored it long ago. It wouldn't be waiting for us now."
"That patch of radiance seems to shift location. Doesn't that mean the legendary Divine World itself is constantly moving? If that's the case, actually finding it would indeed be difficult..."
...
The group of beings were discussing matters as they advanced.
Elder Xue and Ye Yunfei both possessed formidable Soul Power. Although separated by a considerable distance, they clearly heard every word of the group's conversation.
"So these fellows are searching for that legendary Divine World. It seems it might truly manifest into this world," Elder Xue said aloud.
"Elder Xue, does that Divine World truly exist?" Ye Yunfei asked curiously.
"Hard to say for certain. Only by actually entering it could we verify its reality. Otherwise, it remains pure conjecture. But personally, I believe this Divine World has an extremely high likelihood of being real," Elder Xue replied after a moment's thought.
At that very moment, the group of beings arrived, coming face-to-face with them. There were roughly over a hundred of them.
"Their energy auras feel somewhat familiar," Ye Yunfei mused to himself as he swept his gaze over the hundred-plus beings.
"Hmm? An old one and a young one. What identities do these two possess?"
All hundred-plus beings exuded sharp, oppressive energy auras, clearly individuals of formidable combat prowess. Each stared at Ye Yunfei and Elder Xue with penetrating gazes.
Elder Xue and Ye Yunfei, however, strode forward boldly, paying the group no heed.
To Elder Xue and Ye Yunfei, this group wasn't much to worry about, as they only included two Advanced Earth Immortals, with another seven or eight Earth Immortals among them.
"You two, halt..."
The Earth Immortal-level beings exchanged quick glances, then one of them suddenly barked out a command.
The Colorless Abyss was a world of extreme chaos and disorder. A minor disagreement could escalate to drawn weapons among beings here; even a perceived slight or a displeasing look could lead to a violent clash. It was utterly commonplace for killings and plundering to occur over the competition for cultivation resources.
Seeing Ye Yunfei and his companion traveling alone and acting so arrogantly — seemingly not even deigning to look at them — this group immediately grew incensed.
Boom, rumbling...
Elder Xue didn't utter a single word. Instead, he directly unleashed his energy pressure, which erupted forth, parting the clouds and shaking the moon, causing the surrounding void to rumble incessantly.
"A Perfected Earth Immortal!"
The hundred-plus beings all paled drastically.
Elder Xue had dwelt within the Perfected Earth Immortal realm for a long time, and his control over his aura was exceptionally refined, reaching a state of returning to simplicity. Thus, it was difficult even for an average Earth Immortal expert to immediately discern his true strength.
"Let's move on," a burly man among them said to the others.
Although they had superior numbers, they didn't wish to provoke a Perfected Earth Immortal lightly unless necessary.
"Hold there. You, come over here. Answer my questions."
Elder Xue suddenly pointed at the burly man, issuing a command.
Ye Yunfei stood expressionlessly by Elder Xue's side.
With the strongest among this bunch being only Advanced Earth Immortals, Ye Yunfei had nothing to fear. Even without Elder Xue present, Ye Yunfei alone wouldn't place these beings in his eyes.
"What do you want? You may be a Perfected Earth Immortal, but we have the advantage of numbers. If a real fight breaks out, you might not necessarily gain the upper hand!"
Seeing Elder Xue point at him, the burly man's face changed dramatically. He immediately spoke up.
The other beings all grew stern and vigilant, staring warily at Elder Xue.
"Merely answer my questions. How many times has that patch of divine radiance you've been pursuing appeared recently, and in what locations? Additionally, since you've spent this period searching for it, have you made any discoveries? Tell me all you know."
Elder Xue's primary aim was to learn more about the Divine World.
Previously, Ye Yunfei had already informed Elder Xue about the sudden appearance of divine radiance within the Colorless Abyss, and how numerous beings from outside were flooding into the abyss in search of that Divine World.
"Why should I tell you anything? We are members of the Qingxuan Sect from the Main World, with a Perfected Earth Immortal personally overseeing our ranks. We wish to avoid trouble, so please do not provoke us."
The burly man took a step back, speaking in a low, serious tone.
"Heh... As expected, Qingxuan Sect guys. It seems the major factions from the Main World have also dispatched experts into the Colorless Abyss to seek that legendary Divine World."
Hearing this, Ye Yunfei couldn't help but let out a cold chuckle. Earlier, he had indeed sensed a familiar aura from these beings.
Ye Yunfei had plenty of experience dealing with Qingxuan Sect members in the past.
"What's with all this superfluous talk? When Elder Xue asks you questions, you just answer them honestly."
Ye Yunfei took a step forward, barking out a cold command.
Having encountered Qingxuan Sect members, Ye Yunfei naturally wouldn't be polite.
The grudge between Ye Yunfei and the major Main World factions was deep-seated, with little hope of resolution.
As his words fell, Ye Yunfei reached out and grasped at the air. Rushing spatial energy surged forth from within him like a mountain torrent, transforming into myriad invisible runes that swept forward.
The burly man felt his body grow heavy, as if an invisible cage had instantly descended, imprisoning him.
"Such formidable spatial energy!"
Sensing the spatial energy Ye Yunfei released, even Elder Xue couldn't help narrowing his eyes, inwardly astonished.
Within the chaotic void turbulence region, Ye Yunfei's spatial energy level had skyrocketed. Moreover, he had obtained a large batch of Primordial Void Crystals. During this period, Ye Yunfei had refined quite a few, continuously enhancing his spatial energy.
"I recognize him! He's Ye Yunfei! It's rumored he's the lover of Su Qingluo, that wretch from the Reincarnation Palace!"
At that very moment, an Intermediate Earth Immortal among them pointed at Ye Yunfei, exclaiming in shock.
Previously, when Ye Yunfei aided the Reincarnation Palace against the major factions of the Main World, he had long become highly notorious. Many high-ranking members of those factions possessed Ye Yunfei's appearance and Soul Body aura.
"Well, well! Ye Yunfei, to think you've also run off into the Colorless Abyss! This is truly 'After endless searching, when hope was almost gone, suddenly, as if fallen from heaven, you appear before me'!"
The Intermediate Earth Immortal roared loudly.