*Clang!*
At that very moment, a steel broadsword suddenly materialized above the black altar. It radiated surging blade-light as it slashed downwards.
The broadsword continuously expanded, its aura astonishing, forcing everyone back.
Then, a burly middle-aged man descended from the sky. In his right hand, he held a gleaming steel broadsword, while his left hand reached out to grab the pitch-black child.
*Rumble…*
A yellow treasure seal flew over from the distance. Engraved upon it were nine five-clawed golden dragons, so vivid they seemed alive. A mighty dragon's majesty emanated from the seal, causing everyone to secretly gasp in surprise.
Following it, a young man with a high forehead and an air of nobility strode forward.
Two more experts had arrived!
"It seems many experts from the outside world want to seize this Yin Seed!"
Ye Yunfei thought inwardly.
"Very well!" the Dark Ancestor said, his face contorted with fury as he watched expert after expert appear. "It appears you are all determined to oppose me and snatch my treasure. Since that is the case, I care not for your backgrounds—you will all be slain!"
"Bind this region of heaven and earth for me!"
The Dark Ancestor suddenly roared.
*Rumble…*
Following his shout, a large number of Dark Faction Earth Immortals suddenly appeared around the Nurturing Yin Land. Each Earth Immortal held a tall formation banner.
These Earth Immortals began rapidly running around the Nurturing Yin Land in specific positions.
*Boom! Boom!*
One after another, black formations' light screens continuously manifested.
Clearly, these Dark Faction Earth Immortals were setting up a formation!
*Boom!*
Next, everyone saw streams of yellow giant dragons continuously burrowing out from the space surrounding the Nurturing Yin Land. These yellow dragons interwove, forming one mysterious and profound formation after another.
"These are all Earth Formations, and each one is exceedingly advanced!"
Ye Yunfei stared at the yellow dragons, his heart filled with shock. These yellow dragons were all Earth Dragons!
"There must be a highly skilled Geomancer nearby!"
Proficient in geomancy himself, Ye Yunfei could tell at a glance that a Geomancer was undoubtedly setting up Earth Formations nearby.
A Geomancer capable of arranging large-scale Earth Formations within the Chaos Void had to be one of exceptionally high cultivation!
"I wonder if this Geomancer belongs to our Three Thousand Great and Small Worlds, or was brought in from the outside world by the Dark Ancestor?"
Ye Yunfei extended his Soul Power energy to sense the area around the Nurturing Yin Land, searching for the Geomancer's whereabouts.
A moment later, Ye Yunfei's Soul Power locked onto an old man who appeared rather ordinary in appearance. The old man stood within the Chaos Void, surrounded by over a thousand Earth Dragons of various colors swirling and dancing. A yellow compass floated before him, from which tens of thousands of profound, earthen-yellow talismanic scripts continuously rose and permeated into the Nurturing Yin Land.
Encircled by these thousands of Earth Dragons, the other Golden Immortals had not detected him yet. However, Ye Yunfei, skilled in geomancy, could see through the Earth Dragons and had spotted him immediately.
"He's probably setting up a large-scale Earth Formation to envelop the entire Nurturing Yin Land. If he succeeds, this region of the Chaos Void will become his domain!"
Ye Yunfei understood at once what the old man was doing.
He possessed the same capability—to turn a place into an inescapable land, a domain under his control, by setting up a large-scale Earth Formation. What shocked Ye Yunfei was that this old man's methods seemed even more advanced than his own!
Ye Yunfei knew he had encountered a master Geomancer!
After a brief contemplation, Ye Yunfei stamped his foot lightly. Thousands of Earth Dragons quietly slithered out from the Phantom Tower and burrowed into the surrounding space, disappearing without a trace.
This was Ye Yunfei securing an escape route for himself.
"None of you will escape!" the Dark Ancestor said coldly.
"Dark Ancestor, do you truly believe these paltry formations can intimidate us?" one of the Netherworld Five Elders sneered.
Given that the Nurturing Yin Land was a place the Dark Ancestor valued most, it was perfectly normal for him to have set up formations and prohibitions around it. The experts who had come to seize the Yin Seed had anticipated this. Seeing the black formation banners flying and the yellow Earth Dragons coiling, no one panicked.
All the experts desperately charged towards the pitch-black child, vying to seize him while simultaneously attacking to obstruct their rivals.
Trapped amidst the throng of powerful experts, the pitch-black child wore a look of panic on his face. His strange, dark eyes darted around, observing the situation.
"Deploy the treasure!"
At that moment, the Netherworld Five Elders closed in on the pitch-black child simultaneously, forming a battle formation. One of them whispered a command. Suddenly, a large green net appeared. The five elders each grabbed one corner of the net, channeling their internal energy continuously into it.
The green net contained both spatial and temporal laws. In an instant, it enveloped the small space occupied by the pitch-black child, isolating it from the surroundings, attempting to ensnare him.
The pitch-black child abruptly stood up.
"Scram!"
Watching this scene, the Dark Ancestor was both alarmed and furious. He would never allow the Netherworld Five Elders to take the Yin Seed. He pointed a finger, and a massive black hand suddenly extended from within the black altar, blocking the green net.
This black hand, condensed from dark energy and dark laws, was a precaution the Dark Ancestor had specifically laid within the altar to protect the Yin Seed.
*Whoosh!*
Seizing this opportunity, the pitch-black child escaped the net's grasp and dashed outwards, instantly leaving the perimeter of the black altar.
"Damn it all! You've disturbed the Yin Seed!"
The Dark Ancestor roared in extreme anger.
Yet these experts who had come to seize the Yin Seed were all immensely powerful. Despite his fury, there was little he could do. They were all Golden Immortals, while he was merely an amalgamation of several clones. Simultaneously repelling all these Golden Immortals was a difficult task.
Although a large group of Dark Faction Earth Immortals had gathered around the Nurturing Yin Land by now, they were of little help. They couldn't even approach the battleground of the Golden Immortal experts, including Hei Que Mage. Sensing the terrifying combat energy released by these Golden Immortals in their fight, he had long since retreated to a safe distance.
He knew that if he intervened, he would likely be killed in moments.
"Where do you think you're going!"
The Golden Immortal experts each displayed their skills, attempting to intercept the pitch-black child.
"Geomancer, quickly stop the Yin Seed! He hasn't fully matured yet; the time for his emergence hasn't arrived. He cannot be allowed to wander far from the Nurturing Yin Land!"
The Dark Ancestor shouted.
*Rumble…*
Hearing the Dark Ancestor's command, the old man standing near the Nurturing Yin Land stamped his foot. Dense swarms of Earth Dragons swam frantically as a large-scale Earth Formation materialized, forming an inescapable land of terrifying power.
*Roar! Roar!…*
Several thousand Earth Dragons roared, intertwining like a tidal wave, sweeping towards the pitch-black child.
Ye Yunfei could tell this was an inescapable land of fearsome might! This confirmed that the old man was indeed a highly skilled Geomancer!
Ye Yunfei felt this old man's geomancy might be even more advanced than his own!
Seeing the massive number of Earth Dragons blocking his path, the pitch-black child's expression changed drastically. He turned and tried to flee back.
But the Golden Immortal experts were hot on his heels. Seeing the child turn back, each displayed their unique abilities—some activated treasures, others unleashed techniques and martial skills—all trying to capture him.
The Dark Ancestor roared, simultaneously intercepting the Golden Immortals' attacks while trying to drive the pitch-black child back onto the black altar.
*Whoosh!*
Amidst this chaotic scene, the pitch-black child suddenly made a move that shocked everyone. He transformed into a streak of black light and shot directly towards Ye Yunfei at an astonishing speed. Before Ye Yunfei could react, he had already rushed into Ye Yunfei's body.
Ye Yunfei had been watching the pitch-black child, surrounded and pursued by so many Golden Immortals. He had been following behind, waiting for an opportunity to strike and eliminate the child. How could he have expected it to suddenly charge into his own body? He was completely unprepared. Moreover, the child's speed exceeded his expectations—it was simply too fast, almost too fast for Ye Yunfei to react.
This was the second time the pitch-black child had rushed into Ye Yunfei's body!
The previous time had also been within this Nurturing Yin Land. Back then, the child was similarly pursued and intercepted by a group of experts. He had then detected the three Golden Lotus Fruits stored within Ye Yunfei's body, directly fled inside, and demanded them from Ye Yunfei. Later, the true body of the Dark Ancestor suddenly descended, using great divine abilities to force the child back onto the black altar.
"Oh no! This fellow must recognize your body and has run back inside!"
Hun Lao exclaimed in surprise.
"The Yin Seed has actually run into that kid's body!"
Witnessing this, everyone was stunned.
"Then we'll just blast that kid apart. The Yin Seed will naturally come out!"
The Netherworld Five Elders were the first to surround Ye Yunfei.
"Young Master Ye, escape quickly!"
Seeing this from afar, the Beast Lord immediately shouted.
"Ye Yunfei, we must leave this place at once!"
Old Man Chu and Chan Master Tianwu were also greatly alarmed.
"What in the world is going on? Why does that Yin Seed always like to run into Ye Yunfei's body?" Chan Master Tianwu said in confusion.
"Let's prepare to receive Ye Yunfei!" Old Man Chu said in a grave tone. He then led the hundred-plus Earth Immortals of the Light Faction, along with the hundred-plus under Huang Shang's command, preparing to aid Ye Yunfei.
"Everyone, the Yin Seed is now within Young Master Ye's body! We must immediately act to protect Young Master Ye and leave this Nurturing Yin Land together. Then we can find an opportunity to destroy the Yin Seed. However, everyone must ensure Young Master Ye's safety!"
The Beast Lord called out to the experts from the other major factions.
Several hundred Earth Immortals simultaneously unleashed their power, rushing towards Ye Yunfei's location to protect him.
"All forces, heed my command! We must stop Ye Yunfei! Do not let him leave the Nurturing Yin Land!"
At this moment, the Dark Faction's Hei Que Mage also roared loudly.
A massive force of Dark Faction Earth Immortals appeared around the Nurturing Yin Land. The number returning to the area was increasing by the moment. If not a thousand, there were certainly eight or nine hundred!
Simultaneously, numerous large black formations and swarms of Earth Dragons surrounded the Nurturing Yin Land. One could say this land was now tightly encircled by the Dark Faction's forces!
"Brat, die!"
The Dark Ancestor charged behind Ye Yunfei and reached out to grab him. Strands of black dark laws materialized from the intangible, becoming solid like a sky full of black chains extending, seeking to entangle and envelop Ye Yunfei's body.
As the Dark Ancestor attacked, the illusory figure of a dark Deity appeared above his head. Holding a black scythe with both hands, it slowly cleaved towards Ye Yunfei.
Even before the black scythe struck, Ye Yunfei felt immense pressure. His entire body creaked, and bloody cracks appeared on his skin's surface as if he was about to split apart.
Alarmed, Ye Yunfei waved a hand. More than a thousand Earth Immortal-level magic treasures appeared, which he simultaneously activated, forming multiple battle formations that bombarded the Dark Ancestor.
Next, five white treasure pearls shot out from within his body. They simultaneously erupted, also forming a battle formation that unleashed a terrifying pressure of energy, suppressing the Dark Ancestor.
These five white pearls were Golden Immortal-level treasures, and forming a battle formation made them immensely powerful. Combined with the thousand-plus Earth Immortal treasures also arranged in battle formations, they forced the Dark Ancestor back several steps.
Not only the Dark Ancestor but the other Golden Immortals nearby were also forced back.
"How is this possible! This kid actually knows such a secret art for controlling treasures! Even in other spacetimes outside, this kind of treasure-control secret art is considered highly advanced!"
A Golden Immortal expert cried out in shock.
Seizing this opportunity, Ye Yunfei executed his Great Space Movement Technique. His figure flickered, instantly putting distance between himself and the black altar.
"Everyone, let's leave this place quickly!"
Ye Yunfei sent a mental message to his faction's Earth Immortals.
"Ye Yunfei, are you alright?" Old Man Chu asked worriedly.
"Senior, I'm fine for now," Ye Yunfei replied.
After rushing into Ye Yunfei's body, the pitch-black child had settled in a corner, remaining quiet and motionless. Ye Yunfei guessed he was likely afraid of the Golden Immortals outside.
"Everyone, please enter my spatial treasure. The Nurturing Yin Land is tightly encircled by the Dark Faction. Breaking out will be difficult! I will lead our escape!"
Ye Yunfei transmitted his message to all the Earth Immortals on his side.
"Understood, Young Master Ye. We will all enter your spatial treasure."
The Beast Lord nodded. He knew Ye Yunfei now possessed combat strength rivaling a Golden Immortal and also had a long-distance teleportation treasure. Letting Ye Yunfei lead their escape was the best choice.
The other Earth Immortals, having witnessed Ye Yunfei's combat prowess earlier, did not object.
Under the Beast Lord's lead, everyone instantly entered the Phantom Tower.
"Brat, where do you think you're going!"
By now, the Golden Immortal experts had all begun pursuit. Wave after wave of ferocious attacks, like a rainstorm, blasted towards Ye Yunfei.
During the earlier battle, the Golden Immortals had intentionally restrained themselves. No one wanted to harm the pitch-black child; they only sought to capture him. However, towards Ye Yunfei, they showed no such courtesy. They all believed that blasting Ye Yunfei's body apart would force the Yin Seed to emerge.
Pointing a finger, Ye Yunfei commanded the thousand-plus Earth Immortal treasures and the five white pearls to erupt once more. Forming battle formations, they rumbled as they bombarded the pursuing Golden Immortals.
Seizing this fleeting chance, Ye Yunfei turned and fled, charging towards the outer regions of the Nurturing Yin Land.
"Stop him!" the Dark Ancestor screamed in frantic rage.