"A Golden Immortal is nothing more than that.
So, do this for me. Keep a close eye on the situation in that region of space-time, especially on Ye Yunfei. If he encounters any difficulties, lend him an appropriate hand."
Mr. Liu said.
"Understood, Mr. Liu. I know what to do."
The farmer hastily nodded.
Although Mr. Liu was polite to him, he was, in truth, a subordinate of Mr. Liu's and would absolutely carry out his orders.
"Good. Remember, that young man is a benefactor to me and my wife. If the opportunity arises, we must repay him."
Mr. Liu added.
Having said that, he turned and left with Rong'er, disappearing from sight with a single step, returning to the stone house within the small mountain hamlet.
"Rong'er, I will now help you refine and fuse the final Golden Lotus Fruit."
Taking Rong'er into the room, Mr. Liu waved a hand and produced a Golden Lotus Fruit, letting it hover before him as he spoke.
"Young man, Mr. Liu actually regards you as a benefactor.
To be called a benefactor by Mr. Liu... you truly possess boundless good fortune!"
Meanwhile, at the village entrance, the farmer watched as Mr. Liu and Rong'er vanished, unable to help but murmur softly.
At the same time.
Within the Chaotic Void of the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds, the rhythmic, thunderous pounding continued to resound, shaking the entirety of space-time.
It made countless living beings across many worlds tremble with fear.
Behind the immense wall composed of numerous black formations, at a certain location, lay a relatively large black world.
This black world was filled with surging darkness, sinister energies roiling like pitch-black ink, roaring and howling.
Faint, blurry black figures could be seen dancing wildly within, as if countless malevolent, dark entities were shrieking with weird laughter, snarling, and running rampant.
These shadowy, dark forms took various shapes—human, beast, avian, demonic, monstrous...
All exuded a powerful, yin-cold aura, turning this world into a frozen abyss eons deep.
At the heart of this black world, upon a stretch of black earth, stood a towering black altar reaching into the clouds. It exuded a visible, bizarre, yin-cold energy.
Upon that altar lay what appeared to be a pitch-black infant, roughly two years old.
The infant's body was covered in dense, shifting arrays of bizarre, tadpole-sized runes.
This strange child lay curled up, seemingly in deep slumber.
A faint, shimmering green energy shield enveloped the child.
"Soon now. Hopefully, this Yin Seed will bring me a pleasant surprise."
From a distance, a black figure stood in mid-air, watching the pitch-black child, muttering to himself.
Had Ye Yunfei been present, he would have sensed this black figure immediately: it was the Dark Ancestor.
"The Yin Seed's growth is faster than I anticipated. Excellent. Accelerate the supply of nutrients. Let the Yin Seed mature sooner!"
The Dark Ancestor muttered.
"Transmit my order: launch an assault on the headquarters of the Light Faction immediately.
Notify the Resource Collectors. Prepare to go and gather 'nutrients.' This battle will undoubtedly see blood flow like rivers, providing copious fodder for the Yin Seed.
After annihilating the Light Faction, immediately attack all races and powers within this space-time. There's no need to wait any longer, no need to win anyone over. All races, all powers, all living beings must die!"
The Dark Ancestor proclaimed.
"Understood, Ancestor. I shall see to it at once!"
A black-robed figure following the Dark Ancestor immediately bent at the waist, replied, and then turned to depart.
Meanwhile, within the Phantom Tower on Feixian Continent, a hundred days passed in the blink of an eye.
After a hundred days of cultivation, Ye Yunfei found that his strength in all aspects had increased.
His mastery over spatial energy and Spatial Laws showed the most obvious improvement.
Ye Yunfei knew this was because he had fused a drop of the Myriad Law Vine's Origin Essence Blood, and the Myriad Law Seed planted within him was, over time, showing increasingly pronounced effects.
Now, Ye Yunfei found himself growing more and more sensitive to all kinds of Laws, comprehending them with greater ease.
During this period, he had primarily focused on cultivating Spatial Laws, hence the significant progress in that area.
"You can now attempt to cultivate my clan's secret technique, the Great Space Movement Technique."
Just at that moment, the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm spoke to Ye Yunfei.
"Good. I'll begin cultivating it now."
Ye Yunfei nodded.
Previously, Hun Lao and the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm had both taught Ye Yunfei quite a few spatial secret techniques from their respective races.
The Great Space Movement Technique was a movement technique from the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm race that required proficiency in spatial energy and Spatial Laws to cultivate.
"Wait.
Since that Myriad Law Vine was generous enough to give you a drop of its Origin Essence Blood, I'll give you an extra drop of mine as well.
It'll make it easier for you to cultivate various space-related techniques and secret arts."
The Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm suddenly said.
"You're gifting me a drop of your Origin Essence Blood as well?
That's far too precious!"
Ye Yunfei was both pleasantly surprised and deeply grateful.
"I'm traveling with you now. I won't feel secure unless you're stronger.
If you feel indebted, just share a bit more of any future treasures you find with me."
The Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm replied.
"Alright then.
Thank you."
Ye Yunfei said with a smile.
Possessing the Chaos Divine Meridian, Ye Yunfei could fuse with the bloodlines of most races in existence. Fusing another precious bloodline would only enhance his foundation.
*Swoosh!*
The Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm released a drop of its Origin Essence Blood, which landed before Ye Yunfei.
Ye Yunfei immediately began performing the techniques to fuse with this drop of essence blood. He was quite experienced in fusing with the Origin Essence Blood of other races.
Approximately half a day later, Ye Yunfei succeeded in fusing with the essence blood.
"Good. Now, cultivating the Great Space Movement Technique will definitely be much easier."
The Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm said.
"Great. I'll start cultivating it immediately."
Ye Yunfei knew the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm's Great Space Movement Technique was an incredibly profound movement skill, allowing free passage through most of the world's formations and restrictions, enabling navigation through all sorts of dangerous spaces with ease.
Next, Ye Yunfei began cultivating the Great Space Movement Technique.
Unknowingly, another five days passed.
"Commander Ye, all battalions are prepared. We can set off."
Ye Yunfei suddenly received a voice transmission.
"Understood."
Within the Phantom Tower, Ye Yunfei ceased his cultivation and stood up. In a flash, he brought Su Qingluo and the Thirty-Fifth Battalion out of the Phantom Tower to the outside.
Outside, the forces from all the other battalions were already gathered near the secret chamber where Ye Yunfei had been cultivating.
"Commander Ye, everyone is ready."
Commander Xue stepped forward and addressed Ye Yunfei.
"Commander Xue, your injuries seem to have improved considerably."
Sensing Commander Xue's aura, Ye Yunfei remarked.
"Commander Ye, the advanced healing pills and medicinal herbs you gifted me were of great help. My injuries have indeed healed significantly."
Commander Xue replied.
Before Ye Yunfei began his seclusion, he had gifted Commander Xue a batch of specialized healing pills and herbs. Some were given by Elder Lu within the Colorless Abyss, others were gifted by Mr. Liu earlier in the Ancient God Ruins; all were highly effective.
"Everyone, listen! Our task ahead is to reinforce our headquarters and wage a great war against the Dark Faction!
This battle might very well be the final confrontation between our Light Faction and the Dark Faction. The battlefield will undoubtedly be a scene of terrible carnage. It is possible we may all perish there!
The very reason our Light Faction exists is to oppose the Dark Faction, to protect this space-time. This is the destined fate of every member of the Light Faction. Now, we must face that destiny!
Are you all prepared?"
Ye Yunfei swept his gaze slowly across the members of all the battalions as he spoke.
"Commander Ye, we are ready!"
Several battalion commanders shouted.
"We are ready!"
Then, everyone began to roar in unison, their combined voices forming a rolling tide of sound that shook the entirety of Feixian Continent, a display of fearsome power.