Within the Phantom Tower, Ye Yunfei seized every moment to cultivate earnestly.
As time flowed by, Ye Yunfei's strength in various aspects continued to rise. This included his Soul Power, Mental Force, Spatial Laws, and Formations.
Boom… Boom…
Just at that moment, within the Chaotic Void of the three thousand worlds and realms, series of thunderous roars, resembling the beating of a great heart, began to reverberate endlessly. They carried a strange rhythm, each mighty thrum causing the space of the entire three thousand worlds and realms to shudder violently.
"It's the legendary seed of the Dark Faction!"
As the booming sounds continuously spread through this stretch of time and space, the gazes of many powerful beings turned towards a single direction.
In that direction, a tall, pitch-black wall towered within the Chaotic Void, sealing off a portion of space-time, appearing utterly impregnable. This black, towering wall was composed of a staggering number of black Formations, densely woven together into a single, unified whole, making this black rampart as solid as a fortress.
"Each reverberation signifies that the seed is one step closer to maturity. That seed is almost ready for harvest!"
Within a certain part of the Chaotic Void, an old man, accompanied by a young boy, stared at the space beyond that distant black wall and spoke softly.
"Master, when do you plan to breach it and seize that seed?" the young boy asked curiously.
The boy knew his Master had come here precisely to find an opportunity to snatch the seed cultivated by the Dark Ancestor. Of course, it would be even better if he could also find traces of the legendary divine fates within this ancient stretch of space-time.
"No need to rush. I will make my move the moment the seed matures. Not too early, nor too late," the old man replied.
"However, the Dark Ancestor won't allow the treasure he painstakingly nurtured to be taken by others. Moreover, aside from the Dark Ancestor, many other strong individuals who harbor the same intentions as I have also arrived in this space-time. So, when the time comes, there will surely be a fierce battle. Through my deductions, the Dark Ancestor's true form is about to reach this space-time. The Dark Ancestor is a rather troublesome fellow. With his true form arriving, matters become somewhat tricky. Still, no matter what, I will take my chance and give it a try," the old man stated.
"Alright, let us hide for now. Before making my move, I'll do my best to prevent the Dark Ancestor from detecting my aura. Only by doing so can I achieve the element of surprise when the time comes." The old man considered for a moment, then with a flick of his sleeve, he took the young boy and departed, vanishing in an instant.
At the same time...
In Tianpo Realm, within a secluded, tranquil Mountain Hamlet hidden away in the Ancient God Ruins…
"Rong'er, how do you feel? I've already infused two Golden Lotus Fruits into your body and helped you assimilate them," Mister Liu said as he stood inside a simple room, looking at a woman lying on a bed, his voice filled with both tension and hope.
The woman on the bed was precisely Mister Liu's wife, Rong'er. After obtaining the three Golden Lotus Fruits gifted by Ye Yunfei, Mister Liu immediately rushed back to the Mountain Hamlet. Then, employing a secret technique, he fused the two Golden Lotus Fruits into Rong'er's body, one after the other. The assimilation of the second fruit had just concluded.
Lying on the bed, Rong'er slowly opened her eyes.
Mister Liu's heart was tight with anxiety, for he placed great hope in the Golden Lotus Fruits.
Finally, Rong'er's eyes opened fully. Her gaze drifted slowly around the room, as if surveying her surroundings, before finally settling and resting on Mister Liu's face.
"Rong'er…" Mister Liu immediately took Rong'er's hand and called her name gently, his eyes fixed on her face.
Rong'er's eyes remained locked on Mister Liu, unmoving. Seeing her like this, Mister Liu dared not move either, merely holding her hand as they looked at each other.
"You seem... thinner..." suddenly, Rong'er spoke in a soft voice, her tone seeming to carry a trace of pity.
"Rong'er! Do you remember me?!" Rong'er's words instantly broke Mister Liu's composure. Tears nearly streamed down his face as he asked, his voice choked with emotion.
Rong'er's gaze and expression still seemed somewhat stiff, but they were no longer aimless and unfocused as before. She was clearly looking directly at Mister Liu. In the past, she wouldn't focus on anyone, her eyes perpetually vague and without a focal point.
Just then, Rong'er made a move that made Mister Liu even more emotional. She slowly raised a hand and gently wiped away the tears on his face.
"Excellent! Truly excellent! The Golden Lotus Fruit really is effective! I still have one left—it's certain to bring about a much greater improvement in Rong'er's condition!" Mister Liu said excitedly.
"Rong'er, the Golden Lotus Fruits were gifted to me by a young man named Ye Yunfei. He is a great benefactor to both of us!" Mister Liu said emotionally as he embraced Rong'er.
Just then...
"Is a great benefactor," Rong'er said stiffly, her voice sounding mechanical, yet it filled Mister Liu with immense joy, for she was clearly engaging him in conversation.
In the past, most of the time when he was with Rong'er, he was the only one speaking, while Rong'er wouldn't reply with a single word.
At that moment...
Mister Liu's expression suddenly shifted.
"Rong'er, let's go outside together." Gently helping Rong'er up, Mister Liu flashed, and they both vanished from the room.
The next instant, Mister Liu and Rong'er appeared at the entrance of the Mountain Hamlet.
A man dressed as a farmer was walking in from the outside.
"Greetings, Mister Liu and Madam. I have completed my mission and delivered the item to that young man," the farmer said respectfully upon seeing Mister Liu actually bringing Rong'er out with him. He was greatly startled but dared not ask anything.
This farmer knew that Mister Liu usually did not bring Rong'er out where she could be seen. Rong'er was typically confined within the stone house at the center of the hamlet, inaccessible to others. It was exceedingly rare for Mister Liu to bring her out like today.
"Good. Tell me about the current situation of that young man named Ye Yunfei. Before I returned, the situation in that stretch of space-time seemed rather complex. That fellow from the Dark Faction wants to annihilate all living beings in that space-time," Mister Liu inquired.
"How is this possible?! Mister Liu is actually showing concern for matters outside?!" The farmer was utterly shocked upon hearing Mister Liu's question.
Everyone knew Mister Liu had been living in seclusion in this Mountain Hamlet for a very long time. All his thoughts and efforts were centered on his wife, Rong'er, single-heartedly seeking ways to heal her. He never paid attention to any external affairs. Now, he was actually proactively inquiring about the situation in that outside stretch of space-time. Not just this farmer, but all living beings inside and outside the Mountain Hamlet were extremely surprised by this.
"Mister Liu, that stretch of space-time outside is indeed a bit chaotic. I heard that the Dark Ancestor of the Dark Faction is waging a war specifically targeting the faction Ye Yunfei belongs to, called the Light Faction. However, judging by appearances, the overall strength of the Dark Faction is quite formidable, while the Light Faction is comparatively much weaker. If this war continues to its end, it's estimated the Dark Faction will emerge victorious. That young man Ye Yunfei, despite being a monstrous talent, given his current power, turning the tide of the war would be difficult. Because that Dark Ancestor's true form is, at the very least, a Golden Immortal," the farmer replied.