"My current level of Immortal Force energy probably exceeds that of an ordinary Perfect Golden Immortal," Ye Yunfei mused after sensing the energy within his body.
Though he was still only a Initial Golden Immortal, his Immortal Force energy had already surpassed that of the vast majority of Golden Immortal experts, and it wasn't far off from that of a Return-to-Purity Golden Immortal.
"You could likely defeat the vast majority of Golden Immortals by cultivation alone now, right?" Hun Lao asked.
"Yes, relying solely on my Immortal Force energy, I could do battle with Return-to-Purity Golden Immortals," Ye Yunfei nodded, displaying considerable confidence.
"I wonder how the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds have been faring lately?"
Ye Yunfei took out the Space Teleportation Token and teleported directly to the headquarters of the Light Faction.
"Ye Yunfei, have you become a Golden Immortal?" Sensing Ye Yunfei's energy aura, Old Man Chu and Chan Master Tianwu were pleasantly surprised.
"Yes, Senior, I am a Golden Immortal now," Ye Yunfei nodded.
"Excellent!" both Old Man Chu and Chan Master Tianwu cheered simultaneously.
"How have the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds been during this time?" Ye Yunfei inquired.
"Ever since your last display of power to intimidate those foreign beings, a considerable portion of the once-arrogant ones have left. Those that remained have been keeping a relatively low profile recently," Chan Master Tianwu said.
"That's good," Ye Yunfei nodded.
"By the way, Long Yingying came here a few days ago, asking us to find you, but we didn't know where you had gone. She's been waiting here for several days," Chan Master Tianwu added.
"Oh? What did she want to see me about?" Ye Yunfei was taken aback.
"I've already sent someone to fetch her," Old Man Chu said.
"Ye Yunfei! Where have you been all this time? I couldn't find you anywhere!" a woman's voice rang out from a distance, and then Long Yingying soared through the air, landing in front of Ye Yunfei.
"Senior Sister Long, what did you need me for?" Ye Yunfei asked.
"I came to say goodbye. My aunt is taking me away from the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds," Long Yingying declared.
"Oh? Is your aunt taking you away already?" Hearing her words, Ye Yunfei immediately recalled the mysterious woman he had encountered in the ancient battlefield before.
Ye Yunfei now roughly guessed that the mysterious woman must be a member of the Battle Clan, who had been living in seclusion within that ancient battlefield for some unknown reason.
"Yes. My aunt says this era is no longer suitable for my development, so she's taking me away from here to seek advancement in another time and space," Long Yingying nodded.
"Ye Yunfei, I have to go now. Take care," Long Yingying's beautiful eyes looked at Ye Yunfei as she spoke, her tone clearly tinged with reluctance.
"Senior Sister Long, rest assured, I will. You take care as well," Ye Yunfei replied with a smile.
Ye Yunfei understood that the mysterious woman must be incredibly powerful. It would be of great benefit for Long Yingying to follow her for her future development. The rapid surge in Long Yingying's strength after being taken into that ancient battlefield was the best proof.
"Ye Yunfei, even though I'm leaving the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds now, I will definitely return to see you all in the future," Long Yingying spoke again.
"Good, Senior Sister. Remember to come back and visit us," Ye Yunfei nodded.
"Young Mistress, we should leave now. The Master has been waiting for several days already," an old man appeared beside Long Yingying and said.
"Ye Yunfei, I'm off," Long Yingying told Ye Yunfei. After speaking, she turned and left with the old man.
"Senior Sister, take care!" Ye Yunfei called out loudly from behind.
"That guy... I'm about to leave this era, and yet he acts so nonchalant. He doesn't show any special reaction at all, as if he has no attachment to me whatsoever. And here I waited for him for days just to say goodbye!" Hearing Ye Yunfei's farewell shout, Long Yingying suddenly felt a twinge of grievance. Her eyes reddened slightly as she resentfully thought to herself.
"But what kind of reaction could he have shown, anyway?" Long Yingying then suddenly thought of this point, sighed softly, gritted her teeth, and without looking back, continued on her way with the old man until she disappeared from sight.
"She seems quite reluctant to leave you," Hun Lao said with a laugh.
Hun Lao's perception was sharp, and he had clearly sensed Long Yingying's emotional shifts. He could roughly guess a thing or two.
Ye Yunfei said nothing, merely watching Long Yingying's retreating figure until she vanished.
Right at this moment.
"Young Master Ye, I've also come to bid you farewell," a voice sounded, and Ye Yunfei saw a middle-aged man striding over.
"Beast Lord, it's you! Are you leaving this era as well?" Ye Yunfei turned to look and said.
This middle-aged man was precisely the Beast Lord of the Tian Beast Realm, whose true form was a Suanni. He and Ye Yunfei had become acquainted long ago, back when Ye Yunfei was in seclusion within the Canghuang Realm.
"Yes. I plan to lead all the winged beasts and wild animals of the Tian Beast Realm away from this era to search for the legendary Divine Beast Realm. The Divine Beast Realm is the holy land in the hearts of us beast-kind, the most suitable place for us beasts to live and cultivate," the Beast Lord nodded.
"The Divine Beast Realm?" Ye Yunfei pondered for a moment; this was the first time he had heard of this world.
"The Divine Beast Realm? Does the legendary Divine Beast Realm truly exist? It's said to host many Divine Beasts; it's our holy land," upon hearing the Beast Lord's words, Hu Miao and the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm appeared simultaneously and asked.
"Indeed. According to records in some ancient texts within our Tian Beast Realm, the Divine Beast Realm truly does exist. Within it dwell many legendary Divine Beasts," the Beast Lord nodded in affirmation.
The Beast Lord had long known of Hu Miao and the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm, so he wasn't surprised to see them appear.
"So the Divine Beast Realm really does exist. That place is the holy land in the hearts of all us beast-kind! How wonderful it would be to go there to live and cultivate," the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm revealed a look of yearning.
"Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm, do you wish to go to the Divine Beast Realm?" Seeing such an expression, Ye Yunfei couldn't help but ask.
Ever since encountering the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm, it had always been by his side, a great helper to Ye Yunfei. Though Ye Yunfei would be reluctant to part with it, if the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm wished to pursue its own development, Ye Yunfei would certainly not hinder it; on the contrary, he would encourage it.
"Hu Miao, what about you? Do you wish to go to that legendary Divine Beast Realm?" Ye Yunfei then looked at Hu Miao and asked.
"Though I'd be very reluctant to see you two leave, if you wish to go to the Divine Beast Realm, I think it would be a good thing, as it is more suitable for your development. I won't hinder you. So if you truly wish to go, then follow the Beast Lord. Don't hesitate because of me," Ye Yunfei continued.
"No, Master, I want to stay by your side. Even though that Divine Beast Realm is our holy land, and going there would certainly offer great opportunities for advancement, I feel that staying by your side will also surely lead to tremendous development in the future. Moreover, I believe life will be more exciting staying with you, Master," Hu Miao hesitated briefly, then seemed to make up her mind, her expression firm as she replied.
"I'll stay by your side as well. Hu Miao is right. Following you, kid, should also lead to great development," the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm also hesitated for a moment before speaking.
It had grown accustomed to being by Ye Yunfei's side, journeying all the way from the Canghuang Realm to now. It had witnessed Ye Yunfei continuously growing stronger and rising, displaying not only monstrous talent but also exceptional fortune.
"I suspect this kid possesses legendary great fortune. Staying by his side should be a good choice," the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm secretly thought.
"Very well, then. Do as you please. If you wish to search for the Divine Beast Realm, I won't stop you. If you wish to stay by my side, that's fine too," Ye Yunfei nodded.
"Beast Lord, when do you plan to set off?" Ye Yunfei turned to the Beast Lord.
"I am prepared and ready to depart at any moment. I came specifically to bid you farewell," the Beast Lord said.
"Good. I hope we meet again in the future," Ye Yunfei nodded.
Ye Yunfei understood that the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds were indeed backward and struggled to retain people.
"Haha... Young Master Ye, I believe we will definitely meet again in the future. Farewell for now!" the Beast Lord said with a laugh. After speaking, the Beast Lord turned and left.
Watching the Beast Lord depart, Ye Yunfei felt a touch of emotion. Recently, many people familiar to Ye Yunfei had left the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds one after another, including Du Fan, Dugu Huan, the Ice Demon, Long Yingying, the Beast Lord, and the Tian Jin Tribe.
Ye Yunfei understood that in the future, more and more people would gradually leave this era to venture into other worlds beyond. This was a major trend.
For the time that followed, Ye Yunfei made a tour of the Chaotic Void within the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds, observing the situations of many major worlds.
"This era has temporarily stabilized," Ye Yunfei found that the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds had entered a period of peace, with each world and each faction quietly developing.
The Light Faction had become the most powerful major force within the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds, subtly controlling the order of this era. Of course, this was a result Ye Yunfei tacitly permitted.
Ye Yunfei knew that most members of the Light Faction cared deeply about the development of this era, especially Old Man Chu and Chan Master Tianwu, who had dedicated immense effort over the years for the sake of the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds. Therefore, entrusting the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds to their management was something Ye Yunfei felt reassured about.
"This era has endured too much suffering. I hope it can enjoy a period of peaceful development from now on," Ye Yunfei gazed at the Chaotic Void of the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds and said softly.
"This era once gave birth to Deities in ancient times, so it certainly possesses potential. But it has now fallen into decline, becoming a backward era. Wanting to redevelop and restore its former glory of antiquity would be exceedingly difficult," Hun Lao spoke.
"Anything is possible," Ye Yunfei thought for a moment and said slowly.
Next, Ye Yunfei activated the Space Teleportation Token to teleport towards the direction of the Central World. Moments later, he entered the Central World and then walked into the Reincarnation World.
"Young Master Ye," upon learning of Ye Yunfei's return, several elders of the Reincarnation Palace quickly rushed over.
"Is there any news about Qing Luo and the Patriarch?" Ye Yunfei asked directly.
"Young Master Ye, during this time, our Reincarnation Palace has exhausted all efforts to search for the Palace Master and the Patriarch, but so far, we have found no leads," one elder replied.
"All our palace's mages have been continuously divining the whereabouts of the Palace Master and the Patriarch during this period. We have also thoroughly searched the Reincarnation World again. At the same time, we dispatched personnel to search everywhere within the scope of the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds. In short, our Reincarnation Palace has mobilized nearly all its members to search for the Palace Master and the Patriarch during this time," another elder said.
"Keep searching. Qing Luo and the Patriarch should still be alive. We must find them," Ye Yunfei nodded and said.
"Young Master Ye, please rest assured, our Reincarnation Palace will never give up the search. We will continue until we find the Palace Master and the Patriarch," one elder stated.
"I plan to enter the Reincarnation Passage again to take a look. Do you wish to enter with me?" Ye Yunfei thought for a moment and said.
Su Qingluo had been missing for so long, and the only clue was that she had once entered the Reincarnation Passage. Having thought it over, Ye Yunfei decided to enter the Reincarnation Passage once more to try his luck and see if there might be any new discoveries.
"What? Young man, you still want to enter the Reincarnation Passage? Didn't I tell you? The two people you are looking for are most likely not within the Reincarnation Passage anymore. Entering to search would be a waste of effort," before the elders of the Reincarnation Palace could answer, the remnant soul cried out.
"I declare in advance that I absolutely will not follow you into the Reincarnation Passage again. I was trapped in that place for so long; I'd rather die than go back," the remnant soul continued.
Having been trapped in the Reincarnation Passage for such a long time, the last thing it wanted was to return.
"Senior, rest assured, I will not force you to enter," Ye Yunfei replied with a smile.
Ye Yunfei certainly understood the remnant soul's feelings.
"How about this: I'll wait for you outside. You can go in if you wish. Also, having stayed inside for so long, I am relatively familiar with the place. I will tell you all about the various conditions within. It might serve as a reference for your search," the remnant soul said, then transmitted a stream of Soul Power information into Ye Yunfei's Soul Sea—precisely detailed information about the Reincarnation Passage.
"Thank you, Senior," Ye Yunfei said gratefully.
Then, Ye Yunfei led several elders and mages of the Reincarnation Palace into the Reincarnation Passage once more.
Having entered the Reincarnation Passage a second time, Ye Yunfei's group was now familiar with the route. Upon entering, three mages immediately began their divinations. Several elders also released their Soul Power energy to carefully sense and search. Ye Yunfei, Hun Lao, and the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm joined in the sensing as well.
Ye Yunfei's group proceeded deeper into the Reincarnation Passage while continuing their search, this time in greater detail than before.
After who knows how long, they finally arrived once more at the end of the Reincarnation Passage, seeing the six black holes ahead.
"Young Master Ye, it seems we still haven't found anything," standing before the six black holes, everyone felt somewhat disheartened. One elder spoke up.
Ye Yunfei gazed at the six black holes in silence.
"Qing Luo, where exactly are you now?" Ye Yunfei quietly asked in his heart.