Not long after, Ye Yunfei, following the invitation, arrived at Mr. Liu's house. Mr. Liu's wife, Rong'er, had already prepared a table laden with sumptuous dishes and warmly received Ye Yunfei.
Unable to refuse such generous hospitality, Ye Yunfei had no choice but to sit down and share the meal with Mr. Liu.
Just as Ye Yunfei was dining at Mr. Liu's home, outside the Mountain Hamlet, a large group of Golden Immortals had arrived. One by one, they landed at the hamlet's entrance, peering intently inside.
"That brat is inside this mountain village!"
The Dark Ancestor unleashed his Soul Force Energy, sending it sweeping toward the hamlet in a vast, overwhelming wave. It was like a typhoon passing through, causing the very space around them to tremble.
However, when the Dark Ancestor's Soul Force Energy reached into the hamlet, it was like clay oxen entering the sea—it vanished without a trace.
"Ancestor, something's strange!"
The Hei Que Mage, standing beside the Dark Ancestor, cried out immediately upon seeing this.
"It seems this little hamlet is not simple!"
After arriving, the other Golden Immortals also released their Soul Force Energy, probing into the hamlet. But their energy, too, disappeared without a trace upon entering.
"I suspect some sophisticated Formations have been laid out within this hamlet, blocking my Soul Force Energy. But mere Formations cannot hinder my steps!"
After a brief survey of the hamlet ahead, the Dark Ancestor declared gravely.
At that moment, a resonant Buddhist chant rang out. A nun radiating brilliant Buddhist light approached step by step from the distance, landing before the hamlet and gazing inside with a solemn expression.
"Who would have thought... tigers crouching, dragons hid in this remote hamlet. Not simple at all," the nun murmured softly.
"Master, look! Even the Celestial Sea Buddhist Nun is here!"
A child standing beside an elder in the distance exclaimed in surprise.
"Actually, she has been following us the whole time; she simply hasn't made her move yet," the elder said, casting a wary glance at the nun.
"This old nun came too? Everyone, be careful! Don't provoke her under any circumstances! I heard her strength is dreadful!"
Seeing the nun, the Netherworld Five Elders hastily warned each other.
"Another expert has appeared!"
The Dark Ancestor couldn't help but glance at the nun, his expression souring, for he could tell this nun was undoubtedly formidable.
Following the nun, several more experts whose auras screamed of immense power arrived one after another, landing at the hamlet entrance.
"Hmph, I didn't expect more players to enter this sealed space-time, all wanting to snatch my Yin Seed," the Dark Ancestor muttered, his face growing even uglier at the sight of so many experts.
He knew that although he had sealed this pocket of space-time with a secret art taught by his master, these experts still had ways to enter from the outside.
"Ancestor! I'm here!"
Just then, a figure from the Dark Faction soared over from afar, landing before the Dark Ancestor.
"Excellent! You've finally arrived!"
The Dark Ancestor's eyes lit up with excitement upon seeing this Dark Faction member.
"Ancestor, I've brought the item!"
The Dark Faction expert took out a large black banner and presented it respectfully with both hands to the Dark Ancestor.
"Hahahaha... With this Darkness Banner in hand, whoever dares oppose me shall be slain, all of them!"
The Dark Ancestor immediately reached out and grabbed the black banner, utterly thrilled. He threw his head back and laughed uproariously.
Boom...
He raised the black banner high. Its surface unfurled, vast and boundless.
Within the banner's expanse, it seemed to contain vast dark worlds. These dark worlds appeared to nurture countless black Deities, each realm seeming like a cradle of Dark Faction civilization.
"We're going in!"
Banner held high, the Dark Ancestor strode forward with full confidence.
This black banner was a treasure personally bestowed upon him by his master! He had originally kept it in his lair to stabilize the world where it resided. But now, he had specifically sent a trusted subordinate to fetch it.
"Let's go in too!"
The Netherworld Five Elders exchanged glances, then simultaneously stepped forward toward the hamlet.
The other Golden Immortals, not wanting to be left behind, followed suit, eager to enter.
The nun, her body radiating dazzling Buddhist radiance, followed at a steady, unhurried pace behind the main group.
Just as this assembly of experts was about to step into the hamlet...
"Gentlemen, please stop. Our village is a place of tranquility. We decline all visitors. Please turn back."
A sturdy old man suddenly appeared on the path into the village, blocking their way as he spoke slowly.
Including the Dark Ancestor, every expert's first reaction upon seeing this old man was to release their Soul Force Energy, attempting to perceive and ascertain his true strength.
However, just as they tried, an unfathomable energy arose from within the hamlet, directly shrouding the sturdy old man's energy aura, making it impossible for them to sense his true power.
"It seems there are indeed many sophisticated Formations and restrictive seals in this hamlet, capable of blocking our Soul Force Energy," a Golden Immortal remarked.
"Hmph! They only know how to mystify and intimidate. It appears they lack real substance, resorting to such bluffing tactics. Ancestor, let me test his mettle!"
A Golden Immortal from the Dark Faction snorted coldly and strode forward.
"I will reiterate: our village does not welcome any outsiders. Please leave immediately, or you will bear the consequences," the sturdy old man standing at the village entrance said, his expression darkening as he watched the intruding experts press closer.
This old man was the Village Chief of this Mountain Hamlet!
"Get out of the way now! Or die!"
The Dark Faction Golden Immortal fixed a sharp glare on the Village Chief and barked threateningly.
As soon as the words left his mouth, a bizarrely-shaped curved blade shot out from within his body, emitting blinding, rolling blade-light as it slashed toward the Village Chief.
"Such audacity! To dare make a move in our village, and right before my eyes! It seems you don't regard me as the Village Chief!"
The Village Chief was visibly angered.
"Village Chief, these people are after me. Let me deal with them. There's no need for you to act personally."
At that moment, the Farmer who had brought Ye Yunfei to Tianpo Realm appeared and spoke.
A hoe appeared in the Farmer's hand. It looked somewhat worn and still carried specks of soil, as if it had just been used for tilling not long ago.
The Farmer raised the hoe. *Clang!* He deflected the bizarre curved blade.