"Utmost indifference... perhaps. But I haven't reached that realm yet, and I have no desire to force myself. So I'll simply follow my own heart. Forcing myself might plant the seeds of future inner demons."
Ye Yunfei considered the Remnant Soul's words before responding.
"Fair enough. Following your heart is the natural way. I was merely offering a suggestion. Whether you enter the Void Secret Realm is your own decision."
"For the time being, I shall stay by your side. When the opportunity arises, I will return to my old world to settle some unfinished business."
The remnant soul nodded.
"Senior, you are welcome by my side for as long as you wish," Ye Yunfei replied.
"Now, it's time to clean up this stretch of space-time."
Ye Yunfei's gaze swept toward the distant Chaotic Void, his expression turning somber and cold.
He then began moving through the chaotic void of the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds.
"Ye Yunfei, aside from that Liu Rulong, many other external beings have been tyrannizing our region of space-time, oppressing our inhabitants everywhere."
Old Man Chu and Chan Master Tianwu approached Ye Yunfei, their faces grave.
"Seniors, lead the way. I'll drive them all out immediately," Ye Yunfei said.
Soon after, above the headquarters of the most powerful faction in one of the worlds, a massive, burly man was unleashing his energy pressure, suppressing the entire base.
RUMBLE...
As his energy spread through the heavens and earth, the entire world seemed to boil, the sky shaking and the ground trembling. Cracks split both the land and the air above.
This was an Advanced Golden Immortal!
"Hand over all the treasures of your sect now! If you satisfy me, I might spare you. Otherwise, I won't mind obliterating your headquarters."
"Of course, even if you refuse, I'll simply take what I want by force. What I desire, I always get."
The burly man laughed wildly, his arrogance palpable. His strength was indeed formidable. Merely unleashing a portion of his energy pressure had immobilized everyone within the headquarters, let alone allowed them to resist.
"Sect Master, what should we do? This man is far too powerful! We are no match for him!"
The faction's high-ranking members huddled around their sect master, faces filled with terror, trembling as they transmitted anxious messages.
Staring at the terrifying figure whose might seemed capable of collapsing the heavens, the Sect Master felt a wave of despair and powerlessness.
Their opponent was a Golden Immortal, and an Advanced one at that. For this faction, he was simply insurmountable.
"We cannot resist. We must comply. Otherwise, he may truly wipe us all out."
"Our sect has endured for countless ages. We cannot let the legacy end with us, or we will have no face to face our ancestors."
After an internal struggle, the Sect Master sighed and transmitted his decision to the others.
The high-ranking members fell silent. They had no words. Though unwilling, everyone knew this seemed the only choice.
"Senior... we are willing to offer all our treasures," the Sect Master forced out, his voice strained.
"HAHAHA…"
"You've made the wisest choice, avoiding disaster. Enough talk. Hand over everything you have!"
The burly man was utterly pleased, roaring with laughter.
"Look, that's one of them. An Advanced Golden Immortal. For some time now, he has been plundering major factions across many worlds within the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds, all for wealth."
In the distance, high in the sky, Ye Yunfei stood with Old Man Chu and Chan Master Tianwu, observing the spectacle. Old Man Chu's voice was thick with anger.
"We two old fogies tried to confront him once, but were nearly injured. Luckily, we ran fast enough," Chan Master Tianwu added.
"I understand," Ye Yunfei replied, his eyes icy as they fixed on the distant figure.
With a thought, he conjured a Soul Sword that pierced into the man's soul sea, striking his Soul Body directly.
"AHHH!"
The burly man screamed as if struck by lightning, his body sent flying backward, blood spraying from his mouth.
His Soul Body was gravely wounded. The next moment, a tall figure wreathed in dense blood mist appeared beside him, grabbed him, and vanished.
"What... what just happened?"
Down below, the sect master and the others were bewildered, staring at the spot where the man had disappeared. After a long moment, he still did not reappear.
"Sect Master... he seems to be gone? What happened? I saw a tall figure shrouded in thick blood mist snatch him away. Who was it?" A confused elder asked.
"I know! It must be Ye Yunfei! I heard that figure enveloped in blood mist is a Blood Clan body, an avatar of Ye Yunfei's!" Another elder suddenly cried out in surprise.
"Yes, it must be Young Master Ye!" The other high-ranking members nodded in agreement.
In past battles, Ye Yunfei had often deployed his Blood Clan avatar to fight. Thus, many major powers and experts across the Three Thousand Worlds knew of its existence.
"No need to guess. It must be Young Master Ye's doing. In our region of space-time, only he can defeat Golden Immortal-level experts!"
"Young Master Ye previously repelled the Dark Faction, saving our region. Now he has come to save our sect. He truly is the savior of our space-time!"
The sect's elders spoke one after another, their voices filled with gratitude.
"So many external beings have been running rampant here lately, but their strength was overwhelming, and no one could stop them. Now that Young Master Ye has stepped forward, someone can finally control them!"
"I think Young Master Ye must have been occupied with something earlier. Otherwise, someone of his temperament would never have turned a blind eye." Some speculated.
Not long after, within the headquarters of a great clan in another world.
"Dress your clan's First Princess beautifully and immediately. My young master, Lü, has taken a fancy to her. It's her good fortune."
"Hurry. Don't keep my master waiting." An old man spoke with a sinister tone.
Beside him stood a seemingly elegant young man who appeared quite pleased with himself. He was surrounded by a large group of beings radiating powerful auras.
"Elder Huang, I never imagined this backward stretch of space-time would have so many pleasing beauties. This trip was worth it."
The young man waved a folding fan, looking smug as he addressed the elder.
"Indeed, Young Master Lü. During your time here, you've acquired over a dozen princesses from major clans, each very beautiful. Our harvest has been bountiful," Elder Huang replied respectfully.
"With our strength and the backing of the Free-Spirit Palace, we can do as we please in this backward place. It's truly satisfying. Let's keep at it, find more young and beautiful princesses from the great clans and sects to fill my harem."
Young Master Lü laughed heartily as he waved his fan.
"Father, I won't marry him! I don't even know him! I refuse!"
At that moment, a sharp cry rang out from a distant palace. It was unmistakably a woman's voice, filled with panic and despair.
"Li-er, quiet! If you resist, you'll bring utter ruin upon our sect!" Someone from that palace urgently tried to dissuade her.
"Hmph! What an ungrateful wench!"
Young Master Lü's perception was acute; he heard the scream clearly. His face darkened as he snorted coldly.
"Remember her name. After I take her back, I'll make sure she experiences my 'kindness'. I have plenty of ways to deal with ungrateful wenches like her. I guarantee she'll end up obedient and become my slave!" He added.
The other beings surrounding him inwardly pitied the screaming woman. Everyone knew Young Master Lü's methods were ruthless and cruel. He controlled a large number of young, beautiful women, and any who disobeyed would suffer inhuman torment.
"Enough. I'm losing patience. Go and drag that wench to me. We're leaving now," Young Master Lü said coldly.
"Understood, Young Master! We'll bring her immediately!"
Two men immediately stepped forward. Both were Golden Immortals, their powerful energy auras flaring as they shot toward the distant palace.
"Such a man deserves to die."
From a distant point in the void, Ye Yunfei watched everything clearly, his eyes brimming with killing intent.
"AHH!" "AAAH!"
Suddenly, the two men rushing toward the palace screamed simultaneously. Blood gushed from their seven orifices, and their bodies flew backward before going limp, lifeless.
"What happened?!"
Young Master Lü and his entourage were startled. To kill two Golden Immortal experts silently was a terrifying ability.
"Who is it?! Who dares to kill people from the Free-Spirit Palace?! Show yourself!" Young Master Lü shouted angrily.
Before his voice faded, two more beings beside him screamed, flew backward with blood streaming from their seven orifices, and fell to the ground, dead.
"Young Master, be careful! There must be a master hiding nearby!" Elder Huang's expression was grave as he shielded the young master.
"Everyone, protect Young Master Lü! If anything happens to him, none of you will escape blame!" He shouted to the others.
The group immediately closed ranks around the young master.
"AHH!" "AAAH!"
Two more screams rang out. Another two people beside the young master flew backward, died with bloody faces, and fell lifeless.
"Who? Who is it?! Show yourself! I am Lü Tianbao of the Free-Spirit Palace! Everyone here is from the Free-Spirit Palace! Whoever you are, have you considered the consequences of killing our people?! Can you withstand the wrath of the Free-Spirit Palace?!"
The once-elegant Lü Tianbao had lost his composure, now filled with panic.
"AAH!" "ARGH!" "UAGH!"
Suddenly, one scream after another erupted. One by one, the people surrounding Lü Tianbao were sent flying like kites with severed strings, landing as corpses.
In less than two breaths, everyone around Lü Tianbao, except for Elder Huang, was dead.
"You... who are you?! Why are you killing our people?!"
Watching his followers die one by one without even seeing the enemy was too terrifying. Lü Tianbao's face had turned deathly pale, his eyes wide with fright, his body beginning to tremble.
"Young Master! The opponent is using a Soul Power martial art! Be careful! Activate your soul treasure immediately and protect your Soul Body!"
Elder Huang stood firmly before the young master, urgently transmitting a message.
"Elder Huang... have you sensed where the enemy is?" Lü Tianbao asked, his voice trembling. He still hadn't located Ye Yunfei.
"I am trying to sense his aura. But this person's Soul Power is terrifying. Even if I find him, I have little confidence in defeating him, Young Master. We should prepare to leave. Staying any longer will only bring more misfortune."
Elder Huang shook his head and transmitted his reply.
"Fine! We'll leave! Once I return, I'll report this to my father! I will come back with the experts of the Free-Spirit Palace! I want to see who in this backward corner of the universe dares oppose us! I will not let this go!"
Lü Tianbao's heart seethed with venomous resentment.
From a distance, Ye Yunfei stood in the void with Old Man Chu and Chan Master Tianwu. He had simply set up a few formations to shield them from Soul Power detection, so Elder Huang and Lü Tianbao hadn't sensed the trio yet.
Standing beside Ye Yunfei, Old Man Chu and Chan Master Tianwu watched him effortlessly dispatch one external invader after another with Soul Power arts—even Golden Immortal-level experts—and were profoundly shocked.
"Ye Yunfei's current strength seems to have reached a level we can no longer comprehend," Chan Master Tianwu sighed, transmitting a bitter smile to Old Man Chu.
"Indeed. But it's a good thing. For our space-time to produce such a monstrous junior is a blessing," Old Man Chu replied with a smile.
At that moment, Elder Huang and Lü Tianbao soared into the air, rushing toward this world's exit.
"Since you've come, don't think about leaving," Ye Yunfei said coldly, glancing at the pair.
With a thought, he sent a Soul Sword into Elder Huang's soul sea.
Elder Huang was a Perfected Golden Immortal, exceptionally strong. Yet he still couldn't withstand the Soul Sword's assault. His Soul Body suffered a vicious strike. He screamed, clutched his head in agony, and collapsed writhing on the ground.
"Elder Huang! What's wrong?!"
Seeing this, Lü Tianbao panicked completely. He was merely an Advanced Golden Immortal, inferior to Elder Huang. If the elder fell, no one could protect him.