Seeing Ye Yunfei's arrival, Seventh Holy Son of the Flying Sky Yin Monkey Tribe was extremely agitated. Long ago, his Soul Body had been controlled, making him Ye Yunfei's slave. All these years after returning to the Netherworld, he had cultivated in the tribe's headquarters, his realm and strength showing tremendous improvement, yet he could not break free from Ye Yunfei's control over his Soul Body.
Especially in recent years, as the quality of Ye Yunfei's Soul Body continuously increased, it still controlled Seventh Holy Son through an intangible connection.
Ye Yunfei approached Seventh Holy Son and reached out to grab the dozen-odd pitch-black chains. Ye Yunfei could tell these chains were certainly high-level magic treasures, incredibly sturdy and carved with numerous bizarre talismanic patterns; otherwise, they would not have been able to imprison this Seventh Holy Son.
As expected, when Ye Yunfei's palm touched the dozens of black chains, they simultaneously erupted, releasing powerful energy and densely packed, strange black talismans that surged towards Ye Yunfei.
Ye Yunfei's expression darkened. Surging physical strength exploded from his palm, directly suppressing the dozens of black chains. Then, with a single slap, he shattered every single one.
“Take these pills,” Ye Yunfei said, producing a bottle of elixirs and tossing them to Seventh Holy Son.
“Many thanks, Master!” Seventh Holy Son caught the elixirs and hurriedly expressed his gratitude.
“Master…” The Flying Sky Yin Monkey forced to guide Ye Yunfei here heard this title and couldn't help but be shocked. How could the dignified Holy Son of the Flying Sky Yin Monkey Tribe address a young human as 'Master,' and with such a respectful attitude at that? What on earth was going on?
Could it be… The Flying Sky Yin Monkey looked at Ye Yunfei and Seventh Holy Son with startled, uncertain eyes.
“Who dares to cause trouble here? Come out immediately!” At that moment, a roar filled with heaven-shaking fury suddenly echoed in from outside.
Following the roar, the ground began to shake violently. A terrifying pressure of energy erupted like a volcano, flooding the heavens and earth. Even standing inside the underground prison, one could sense several figures radiating dreadful energy standing outside, pressing down on this entire area.
“Oh no, it's the Patriarch! The Patriarch and the others are here!” The Flying Sky Yin Monkey who had guided Ye Yunfei turned pale upon hearing the furious roar, shivering.
Since he was the one who brought Ye Yunfei here, when the Patriarch investigated, he would certainly be implicated! At this thought, he slumped down weakly, unable to even stand steady.
“Master, the Patriarch and several elders have arrived!” Seventh Holy Son also paled, reporting to Ye Yunfei.
“Don't be afraid. Tell me why you were imprisoned here,” Ye Yunfei said, his expression serene and unflustered, paying no heed to any Patriarch or elders.
“Master, the reason I was locked up here is due to internal strife. Our Flying Sky Yin Monkey Tribe has ten Holy Sons in total, and the next Patriarch of our tribe will be chosen from among these ten. Hence, our internal competition is fierce, and we've reached the point of stopping at nothing to become the next Patriarch. Not long ago, I was suddenly framed by the Great Holy Son. He reported to the Patriarch, accusing me of conspiring with outsiders, intending to harm our tribe. Somehow the Patriarch believed Great Holy Son’s words and, in a fit of rage, ordered me imprisoned here,” Seventh Holy Son explained.
“So that's it,” Ye Yunfei nodded, roughly understanding what had transpired.
The Flying Sky Yin Monkey Tribe was a powerful race in the Netherworld. Becoming their Patriarch was a glorious achievement, so it wasn't strange for the Holy Sons to fight amongst themselves for the position.
“Then, do you want to be the Patriarch?” Ye Yunfei asked Seventh Holy Son with a smile.
“Master, I shall follow your will,” Seventh Holy Son replied immediately.
“I can tell you do desire to become Patriarch. Good, then I will help you ascend to be the Patriarch of the Flying Sky Yin Monkeys. Furthermore, I will assist you in conquering the Netherworld, to become its master.” After a moment's thought, Ye Yunfei said with a smile.
This Seventh Holy Son was his slave. If he could become the Patriarch of the Flying Sky Yin Monkey Tribe and the master of the Netherworld, it would be equivalent to Ye Yunfei controlling it himself.
“What…” Seventh Holy Son was stunned by Ye Yunfei's words.
He knew Ye Yunfei was powerful, but he fundamentally didn't believe Ye Yunfei could help him become Patriarch, let alone believe Ye Yunfei could make him the master of the Netherworld. It sounded like sheer fantasy.
“Master, our Patriarch and those elders are extremely strong. Master, should you perhaps avoid them for now?” Seventh Holy Son cautiously advised.
“And this guy, he's a mid-level commander in our tribe. If spared, he will certainly expose your presence, Master. It's better to kill him first,” Seventh Holy Son pointed at the commander who had guided Ye Yunfei.
“Young Master Ye, spare me! I will absolutely not reveal your presence! If the Patriarch asks, my lips are sealed!” The Flying Sky Yin Monkey was utterly terrified upon hearing Seventh Holy Son's words.
He knew it would be far too easy for Ye Yunfei to kill him.
“Forget it. I promised this guy I wouldn't kill him. Leave him be. Come, let's go out now. I'll make your Patriarch step down for you immediately. You'll soon be the Patriarch of the Flying Sky Yin Monkey Tribe,” Ye Yunfei said with a smile, then strode out.
“How is that possible?” Seventh Holy Son stood there dumbfounded, completely unable to believe it.
“Just do as I say.”
“Yes, Master!” Startled, Seventh Holy Son hurriedly followed in Ye Yunfei's footsteps.
Soon, Ye Yunfei brought Seventh Holy Son outside.
“Patriarch, look, there's a young human! He's with Seventh Holy Son! Wasn't Seventh Holy Son imprisoned? How can he walk out? Could that young human be the one causing trouble earlier?” Just as Ye Yunfei and Seventh Holy Son emerged, they saw nine elderly-looking Flying Sky Yin Monkeys hovering in the distant sky, each radiating monstrous murderous aura that caused the surrounding space to twist incessantly.
Their sharp, piercing gazes all fell upon Ye Yunfei. A human appearing so abruptly in the heart of the Flying Sky Yin Monkey Tribe's headquarters was far too conspicuous.
“Seize that human boy immediately!” the Flying Sky Yin Monkey Patriarch ordered sternly, pointing at Ye Yunfei.
Over a dozen Flying Sky Yin Monkeys immediately charged towards Ye Yunfei, intending to capture him.
“Seventh Holy Son, who exactly is this human? Why is he with you? If you don't explain clearly, not only will your position as Holy Son be forfeit, your very life will be in jeopardy!” an elder of the tribe demanded, glaring at Seventh Holy Son.
“Patriarch, honorable elders, as you can see, Seventh Holy Son has indeed conspired with outsiders! He brought a human spy into our tribe's headquarters, surely plotting some treachery! I suggest he be executed immediately to cut off any future trouble!” At that moment, a relatively young Flying Sky Yin Monkey arrived from afar, his black wings flapping as he soared over, followed by a large entourage. He pointed at Seventh Holy Son and shouted loudly.
“Master, that's the Great Holy Son! He's the reason I was imprisoned!” As soon as Seventh Holy Son saw the young Flying Sky Yin Monkey, his expression filled with rage as he informed Ye Yunfei via Sound Transmission.
“Don't be hasty. I will settle each and every score for you!” Ye Yunfei answered with a nod.
Just then, many other young Flying Sky Yin Monkeys flew over from all directions.
“Master, all the other Holy Sons have come too. They're surely here to mock me,” Seventh Holy Son transmitted to Ye Yunfei again.
“Excellent. Let them all come. I'll have your Patriarch step down for you right now. Starting today, you will be the Patriarch of the Flying Sky Yin Monkey Tribe,” Ye Yunfei nodded with a smile.
“What's happening with Master? Insisting on helping me become Patriarch… is such a thing even possible?” Seventh Holy Son wore a look of confusion, utterly unconvinced.
“Master, what are you doing?” Suddenly, Seventh Holy Son cried out in shock. At that very moment, Ye Yunfei had already soared into the air, walking directly towards the Flying Sky Yin Monkey Patriarch and the eight elders.
“Stop right there, kid! Submit and be captured obediently!” By then, the Flying Sky Yin Monkeys who had charged to seize Ye Yunfei were closing in, lunging at him from all directions.
Ye Yunfei's mind stirred as he released a wave of potent immortal power energy. It swept out like a hurricane, knocking every single Flying Sky Yin Monkey flying.
“Patriarch, it seems this young human's strength is not weak!” Sensing the energy Ye Yunfei released, the tribe's higher-ups all narrowed their eyes. One elder addressed the Patriarch.
“No matter his strength, daring to cause trouble in our tribe is unforgivable!” another elder said grimly.
“Move! Capture this brat!” the elder shouted.
Immediately, over a dozen stronger Flying Sky Yin Monkeys charged at Ye Yunfei with fierce momentum.
Ye Yunfei swung his hand in a slap, his palm continuously enlarging, bolstered by a vast torrent of physical strength like autumn wind scattering fallen leaves, sending the charging dozen-plus Flying Sky Yin Monkeys flying far away, vanishing from sight.
How swift was Ye Yunfei's speed? In these brief moments, he had already arrived directly before the Patriarch and the elders.
“Everyone, be careful! This kid seems strange!” Seeing the power Ye Yunfei displayed, these higher-ups of the tribe began to grow wary, warning each other.
“Patriarch, honorable elders, allow me to deal with this ignorant human brat!” At that moment, a tall, imposing Flying Sky Yin Monkey appeared, exuding killing intent, holding a black spear.
His entire body burned with black flames radiating a dense, bone-chilling cold.
“Master, be careful! That's our tribe's Great Commander, with formidable combat strength,” Seventh Holy Son warned via Sound Transmission upon seeing this figure.
“Kid, who exactly are you? Why come to our headquarters to cause trouble? Confess honestly, or death awaits you!” The Great Commander gripped the black spear, towering figure ceaselessly emitting black flames, creating immense pressure.
“I came here with but one goal: to have your Patriarch step down immediately, yielding his position to Seventh Holy Son. Starting today, Seventh Holy Son will be your Patriarch,” Ye Yunfei spoke indifferently, completely dismissive of the Great Commander before him.
“What? Kid, are you tired of living?”
“Such treasonous words you dare utter!”
“Who becomes Patriarch of our tribe is not for an outsider to interfere in!” Hearing Ye Yunfei's words, the surrounding Flying Sky Yin Monkeys all changed expressions, flying into a rage, scolding vehemently.
“Arrogant brat, die!” The Great Commander was especially incensed. He raised his black spear and gave it a fierce shake. Like a black dragon, it thrust towards Ye Yunfei. Countless spear shadows blossomed in an instant, seemingly about to drown Ye Yunfei.
This Great Commander's combat strength was indeed powerful. Unfortunately, he encountered Ye Yunfei.
Without dodging or evading, Ye Yunfei simply threw a punch. His fist continuously enlarged as five towering mountain peaks materialized above it. With a *clang*, Ye Yunfei's fist collided with the black spear.
The black spear exploded on the spot, shattering into a shower of fragments. The Great Commander was sent flying sideways, smashing into a distant mountain peak, causing it to collapse instantly, leveled to the ground.
How was this possible? Seeing Ye Yunfei defeat the Great Commander in a single move, every Flying Sky Yin Monkey widened their eyes in disbelief.
One must know, this Great Commander was the most powerful expert in the tribe besides the Patriarch and the eight elders. Now, a young human had defeated him with one move—something all Flying Sky Yin Monkeys found hard to accept.
“Patriarch, I know who he is! He's Ye Yunfei!” At that moment, a Flying Sky Yin Monkey rushed over from the distance, exclaiming in terror.
“What? He's Ye Yunfei?” Upon hearing this, all other Flying Sky Yin Monkeys, including the Patriarch and the eight elders, were instantly terrified. It was as if a basin of icy water had been poured over their heads; their entire bodies chilled as they stood there at a loss.
Ye Yunfei's name was one they'd heard countless times these past days. Moreover, they had just received news that of the five experts from the Great Netherworld who came, three had been killed by Ye Yunfei, with two escaping back. After receiving the news, the Patriarch and eight elders had immediately gathered in the council hall to discuss countermeasures. Little did they think Ye Yunfei would now come knocking.
“Ye Yunfei, the Netherworld offended you. Our Flying Sky Yin Monkey Tribe seems to have never provoked you. Why come to our headquarters?” an elder asked.
“Didn't I just say? I came to your headquarters with only one purpose: to have Seventh Holy Son assume the Patriarch position. Otherwise, today I will eradicate your tribe,” Ye Yunfei said coldly.
“Who becomes Patriarch is our tribe's internal affair! Outsiders cannot decide! Ye Yunfei, do not bully us too far!” an elder said angrily.
“I intend to bully you far beyond measure. You are the Patriarch, aren't you? Step down immediately. I declare that starting today, Seventh Holy Son is your Patriarch!” Ye Yunfei shifted his gaze to the Patriarch and stated flatly.
“Ye Yunfei! I know you are strong, but our tribe is not to be bullied at will! If you truly insist on interfering in our internal matters, then we have no choice but to fight to the death!” the Patriarch declared furiously.
“In front of me, you don't even have the qualification to risk your lives.” With a cold laugh, Ye Yunfei moved, employing his Greater Spatial Body Technique to instantly appear directly before the Patriarch, almost face to face.
“Brat, you seek death!” Witnessing Ye Yunfei's action, both Patriarch and elders were simultaneously shocked and enraged, exploding into action.
Boom…
The Patriarch and the eight elders attacked simultaneously. Knowing Ye Yunfei’s strength was terrifying, they didn't dare underestimate him, giving their all from the outset.
Behind the Patriarch appeared a towering phantom of a Deity. This Deity seemed to be an immense giant ape, but as it radiated thick divine light, it greatly resembled a Deity.
The enormous ape wielded a thick rod, striking down at Ye Yunfei from above.
“This ape must be the ancestor of the Flying Sky Yin Monkey Tribe. Could it be that their ancestor was a Deity from ancient times?” Ye Yunfei sensed a trace of divine aura from that ape. Having entered the Colorless Abyss before and encountered the tomb of a Deity, he could distinguish such a presence.