"Hand over that boy Ye Yunfei immediately, or I will not leave!"
The Dark Ancestor shouted fiercely.
How could he possibly give up the Yin Seed!
As for the nun, she remained silent, her expression complex.
Of course she also wanted to obtain the Yin Seed, but the strength displayed by this little mountain hamlet before her eyes also made her apprehensive.
"Refusing to leave, are you? Then die here.
Do you really think our village is a place where any stray dog or alley cat can come and run wild?!"
The village chief's face sank, and he spoke coldly.
Boom rumbled...
The village chief formed hand seals once more, continuously striking out several profound and arcane seal imprints into that Ancient Cauldron.
Hum...
The Ancient Cauldron shook violently, erupting with a surge of terrifying special energy, along with streams of runic characters that spread out like ripples, sweeping outward in all directions.
In an instant, everything around seemed to fall into a brief silence. Looking out, only the slowly expanding runic characters and energy remained within space.
This piece of heaven and earth seemed to have solidified, transforming into a painting.
"Not good!"
Seeing this phenomenon, both the Dark Ancestor and the nun felt their hearts lurch simultaneously, a hair-raising sensation creeping over them.
Only now did they understand that this Ancient Cauldron hadn't been unleashing its true power earlier. The village chief had only been trying to drive them away, not truly intending to kill. But now, the village chief was utterly enraged and preparing to end them.
Instinctively, the nun turned and fled.
Roar...
As for the Dark Ancestor, he let out a furious roar to the heavens. Pitch-black light surged violently from his entire body, and the dark energy within him gushed out like a black ocean.
A black ring soared into the air, suspending itself above his head and cascading streams of black runic characters that interwove together like a black umbrella, protecting him.
In the next moment, the runic characters and energy released by the Ancient Cauldron swept over, directly submerging both the Dark Ancestor and the fleeing nun.
Bang!
First, the black ring above the Dark Ancestor's head shook violently, then directly exploded, transforming into a sky-full of debris that scattered everywhere.
Then, with a 'poof,' the Dark Ancestor's tall, black body exploded into fragments, only half of it remaining.
Ah...
The Dark Ancestor screamed wretchedly, a look of terror appearing on his face.
Swish!
This time, the Dark Ancestor didn't hesitate in the slightest. The remaining half of his body turned and fled directly, transforming into a streak of black light that instantly fled into the distance.
Next, the nun also let out a wretched scream. Half of her body was also shattered, flesh and blood flying everywhere.
Swish!
The remaining part of this nun's body also fled desperately, vanishing into the space in the distance in the blink of an eye.
At the same time, two of the Golden Immortal experts the Dark Ancestor had brought managed to escape successfully. All the others were completely slain.
With that, all the outsiders had fled.
Only the entrance to the village remained, littered with corpses and scattered bits of flesh and blood, and the scent of blood floating in the air.
"Mr. Liu, Madam, thank you for your generous hospitality. I have finished eating."
Precisely at this moment, Ye Yunfei put down his bowl and chopsticks, speaking gratefully.
At this moment, Ye Yunfei only felt surging energy within his body, vigorous Qi and Blood. His entire body was even flushed crimson, with endless vital essence boiling within him.
In fact, Ye Yunfei's gains from this meal were immense. Halfway through the meal, Ye Yunfei had already discovered that the ingredients used in this meal were largely refined from precious spirit herbs and heavenly treasures. Even the meat was flesh from some rare ancient beasts. Eating just a little bit could replenish an astonishing amount of energy and vital Qi.
This one meal provided a massive supplement to Ye Yunfei's Immortal Power energy and physical strength.
"Young Master Ye, go back and properly refine this.
After you've completely refined and fused all the energy within your body, I will speak to you about the matter of the Yin Seed inside you.
Don't worry, I have already locked that Yin Seed down with a special restraining method. From now on, it will not be able to harm you."
Mr. Liu said to Ye Yunfei.
"Really?
That's wonderful, thank you, Mr. Liu!"
Upon hearing Mr. Liu's words, Ye Yunfei couldn't help but feel overjoyed. That Yin Seed was still residing inside Ye Yunfei's body.
Although it was temporarily quiet and had not taken any other actions, Ye Yunfei understood in his heart that this Yin Seed remained a huge potential danger to him. If not dealt with, it would eventually emerge and wreak havoc sooner or later.
Now, upon hearing Mr. Liu's words, Ye Yunfei instantly felt relieved.
Ye Yunfei did not doubt Mr. Liu's words. With Mr. Liu's strength, solving this Yin Seed shouldn't be difficult.
"Alright, Young Master Ye, you should go back and rest properly first. Don't worry, I will help you resolve the Yin Seed issue. Who knows, it might even be an opportunity for you."
Mr. Liu said with a smile.
Upon hearing Mr. Liu's words, Ye Yunfei couldn't help but be slightly stunned, but he did not ask further questions. He directly bid farewell to Mr. Liu and his wife, then returned to his own house. After that, he entered the Phantom Tower, found a place to sit down, and began refining the energy within his body.
That meal just now had caused Ye Yunfei to absorb too much energy, requiring proper digestion.
Ye Yunfei circulated the Nine-Yang Ancient Scripture. The eight Chaos God Veins within his body simultaneously appeared.
Immediately, the energy from that meal that had entered Ye Yunfei's body began to surge and boil.
"Every single thing I ate during that meal earlier is an extremely rare treasure. Mr. Liu has truly been too good to me."
Ye Yunfei couldn't help but think to himself.
Just as Ye Yunfei was cultivating inside the Phantom Tower, outside the entrance to the world where this little mountain hamlet resided, the Dark Ancestor stood motionless, staring fixedly at the world's entrance. His gaze was filled with endless killing intent, wishing he could immediately find someone to fight to the death.
After the painstaking effort he had expended to nurture the Yin Seed was nearing harvest time, such a thing had suddenly occurred, filling him with the utmost rage and indignation.
It had to be known that ever since he arrived in this region of space-time, he had always been known as the strongest existence in this region of space-time. He had suppressed the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds for an extremely long period, reigning supreme, dominating all under heaven, with no one daring to provoke him.
But now, just as the Yin Seed was about to mature, so many Golden Immortal experts had suddenly appeared to participate in the scramble. Then, the Yin Seed was taken away by Ye Yunfei, who hid in that mysterious mountain village. In the end, his own body had been shattered and injured by that Ancient Cauldron.
Recalling all these events filled the Dark Ancestor's heart with boundless fury.
"That Yin Seed is the culmination of my efforts over many years. I will not give up so easily. And that little beast Ye Yunfei, I swear I will tear him to pieces one day! Only then will I be able to vent the hatred in my heart!"
The Dark Ancestor stood at the world's entrance for a very long time, unmoving. His aura had withered significantly compared to before.
Inside the Phantom Tower, roughly a month later, Ye Yunfei finally finished refining all the energy absorbed from that meal, making it a part of his own energy.
Following that, Ye Yunfei continued cultivating inside the Phantom Tower, spending a few months practicing the Nine-Yang Ancient Scripture.
Ye Yunfei now knew that the Nine-Yang Scripture he had cultivated before was actually a simplified version of the Nine-Yang Ancient Scripture. The power of the Nine-Yang Ancient Scripture was incomparably greater than that of the Nine-Yang Scripture.
Therefore, ever since obtaining the Nine-Yang Ancient Scripture, Ye Yunfei had continuously made time to practice it without pause. After some time, he had gradually begun to gain quite a bit of insight.
The longer he cultivated, the more amazed Ye Yunfei became by the profundity and sophistication of this ancient scripture.
At the same time, due to possessing Chaos God Veins and cultivating this advanced ancient scripture, Ye Yunfei's Immortal Power energy was far more powerful than that of other beings at the same cultivation realm.
Roughly a year passed inside the Phantom Tower before Ye Yunfei felt that his Nine-Yang Ancient Scripture had advanced by another minor stage. Only then did he stop cultivating.
"Soon, I should be able to break through."
Ye Yunfei sensed his own Immortal Power energy, thinking to himself.
Over the next period, Ye Yunfei spent another month systematically reviewing all aspects of his current strength.
Including physical strength, Immortal Power energy, Soul Power energy, Mind Power energy, and all other aspects of energy and laws, he even summarized his ability in controlling magical treasures.
"My current strength is still not enough. Although dealing with ordinary Golden Immortal experts is not a problem, I'm still no match if I encounter top-tier experts like the Dark Ancestor."
Ye Yunfei secretly thought.
Moreover, Ye Yunfei had noticed that aside from the Dark Ancestor, two other top-tier experts of similar strength had appeared—a nun and a burly man.
This gave Ye Yunfei a sense of urgency. He knew he couldn't hide inside this little mountain hamlet forever. Sooner or later, he had to leave and return to the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds. Especially since there was still no news of Su Qingluo!
Ye Yunfei planned to set aside time specifically to investigate and search for Su Qingluo's whereabouts after leaving this small mountain hamlet and returning.
For Ye Yunfei, whether in his past life or this one, Su Qingluo was one of the most important women in his life!
"Mr. Liu said that Yin Seed might be an opportunity for me. What exactly does that mean?"
Recalling Mr. Liu's words, Ye Yunfei couldn't help but feel somewhat puzzled.
So far, this Yin Seed seemed like a huge hidden danger to Ye Yunfei. If not eradicated, Ye Yunfei would never feel at ease.
"Alright, I'll end this cultivation session here."
Ye Yunfei emerged from the Phantom Tower and walked out of his house.
As soon as Ye Yunfei walked out of the house, he discovered the village chief already waiting at the doorway.
"Young Master Ye, Mr. Liu has requested your presence. Please come with me."
The village chief said to Ye Yunfei.
"Then I'll trouble you to lead the way." Ye Yunfei promptly replied, then followed behind the village chief.
Moments later, under the village chief's guidance, Ye Yunfei arrived before an ancestral hall.
Ye Yunfei discovered that this ancestral hall was precisely the one he and Su Qingluo had entered before, where they had obtained a few treasures.
"Please go in, Young Master Ye. Mr. Liu is waiting for you inside."
The village chief said to Ye Yunfei.
Ye Yunfei thanked the village chief and then walked into the ancestral hall.
Inside, he saw Mr. Liu standing with his hands clasped behind his back.
"Young Master Ye, you've finally emerged from seclusion.
Very good, your strength seems to have improved somewhat compared to before."
Mr. Liu looked Ye Yunfei over, nodded, and revealed an appreciative expression.
Mr. Liu's strength was simply unfathomable. Standing before Mr. Liu, Ye Yunfei couldn't help but inwardly marvel.
Every time he stood before Mr. Liu, Ye Yunfei had the feeling of standing before an unfathomable, towering mountain.
Ye Yunfei had never been able to perceive Mr. Liu's true strength. Ye Yunfei understood that this was because Mr. Liu's cultivation realm and strength had reached a height he was incapable of sensing.
Ye Yunfei guessed that Mr. Liu was, at the very least, a Heavenly Immortal expert.
"Could this be the difference between a Heavenly Immortal and a Golden Immortal?"
Ye Yunfei secretly pondered.
"Young Master Ye, now let me speak to you about that Yin Seed inside your body."
Mr. Liu looked at Ye Yunfei with a kindly gaze and slowly began speaking.
"This Yin Seed was formed through the extended cultivation and refinement of the flesh and blood essence of a vast number of living beings from a region of space-time, the essence of their Soul Bodies, and the energy and laws from numerous worlds. Therefore, this Yin Seed contains immense energy and various laws.
Moreover, because the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds in ancient times were a place where Deities were born, even now, within the chaotic void and various worlds of the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds, traces of Deity laws still linger. Over its long cultivation, this Yin Seed has absorbed quite a few Deity laws. For ordinary beings, even a tiny remnant of ancient Deity laws is extremely precious. If one could refine and absorb this Yin Seed, not only could one obtain a staggering amount of energy laws, one might even gain some Deity laws. For ordinary cultivators, this Yin Seed possesses immense attraction.
In short, the value of this Yin Seed far exceeds your imagination. Not to mention Golden Immortals, even Heavenly Immortals would desire it. Because if one could refine and incorporate the Deity laws contained within this Yin Seed into one's own body, it would bring boundless benefits to future cultivation.
It would be akin to undergoing a rebirth and sublimation on one's original foundation!
So now do you understand why so many beings have come to seize this Yin Seed?"
Mr. Liu slowly explained in this manner.
"So that's how it is!"
Upon hearing Mr. Liu's words, Ye Yunfei couldn't help but inwardly be shocked.
Before, when so many Golden Immortal experts came to seize this Yin Seed, Ye Yunfei already knew its value must be high. Otherwise, so many people wouldn't have come to snatch it. But now, after hearing Mr. Liu's explanation, Ye Yunfei realized this Yin Seed was even more precious than he had previously imagined. Even Heavenly Immortals wanted to obtain it!
"But this Yin Seed seems like a huge hidden danger to me. I was once tormented by it before, nearly destroying my body. If not driven out of my body, it will always be a great danger in the future."
Ye Yunfei said with a bitter smile.
"Heh, that's because you haven't mastered the method to refine it. Don't worry, I will teach you how to refine this Yin Seed. With my assistance, it cannot harm you. After you refine this Yin embryo, your strength will surely rise. By then, those fellows outside will be unable to do anything to you. Moreover, once you gain the Deity laws contained within this Yin Seed, it will bring limitless benefits to your future cultivation.
That's why I told you before that this Yin Seed is an opportunity for you."
Mr. Liu said with a smile.
"That's wonderful!
Thank you, Mr. Liu!"
Hearing Mr. Liu's words, Ye Yunfei felt both shocked and elated. If this were truly the case, then this Yin Seed really would be an opportunity for him!