The six black holes ahead were sealed, appearing mysterious and ancient.
"Do you think Qingluo and the founder might have left through one of these six holes?" Ye Yunfei's gaze fixed on the six black apertures as he suddenly spoke.
"I think the possibility is not great. Moreover, according to the records in our Reincarnation Palace's ancient texts, only true departed souls can pass through these six holes for reincarnation and rebirth. If Palace Master and the founder are still alive, it would be very difficult for them to enter these apertures. This Reincarnation Passage has been abandoned, and these six holes have been sealed. Even if a true departed soul came here now, they would be unable to enter, let alone the Palace Master and the founder. Young Master Ye, have you forgotten that remnant soul you took out from here? If there was a chance, he would have long entered one of these six holes for reincarnation. How could he have possibly remained trapped here for such an eternity?" Hearing Ye Yunfei's words, the Reincarnation Palace high-ranking members first paused in surprise, then a Dharma Master answered.
"Right, that makes sense," Ye Yunfei nodded.
"Young Master Ye, whatever the reason, the founder and the Palace Master are likely no longer within this Reincarnation Passage," an Elder said.
"Yes. They shouldn't be here anymore. Let's leave." Ye Yunfei fell silent for a moment, then nodded in agreement.
Next, Ye Yunfei led the high-ranking members of the Reincarnation Palace out of the Reincarnation Passage and back to the Reincarnation Realm.
This journey into the Reincarnation Passage ended with nothing to show again, leaving Ye Yunfei's mood somewhat downcast.
"Young Master Ye, don't worry. From now on, our Reincarnation Palace will certainly exhaust every possible means to search for the founder and the Palace Master. The moment we have news of them, we will inform you at once," one of the Elders said, understanding how Ye Yunfei felt.
"Alright. If there's any news, remember to notify me," Ye Yunfei nodded.
"So? You didn't find them, right? I told you those two are likely not in the Reincarnation Passage anymore. If they were, I'd have discovered them long ago because I'm all too familiar with the inside," the remnant soul appeared before Ye Yunfei and spoke.
"Yes, I didn't find them," Ye Yunfei nodded, his expression somewhat grim.
"Don't be too worried. Although I only saw the two of them flash by once last time, I feel they should still be alive," the remnant soul comforted him.
"I hope they are safe," Ye Yunfei sighed.
Then, Ye Yunfei turned and left the Reincarnation Realm. After departing, he headed in the direction of the Tianpo Realm. Ye Yunfei intended to visit his parents and family in the Tianpo Realm.
Entering the boundaries of the Tianpo Realm, he soon arrived at that vast sea of mist.
Ye Yunfei released his Soul Power, quickly sensing a wide area around him with perfect clarity. In the past, his perceptual range within this misty region had been extremely limited. But now, with his constantly improving Soul Power, he could clearly sense over half of the entire misty area.
Ye Yunfei clearly perceived many strange, ghost-like creatures radiating powerful auras. He even saw a putrid, rotten face exuding a foul, fishy stench and an eerie energy. This face actually seemed to possess vitality!
"This should be an extremely rare race," Ye Yunfei observed the putrid face for a while, muttering to himself.
"However, it seems this face has been injured before. Its true strength isn't limited to its current level," Ye Yunfei sensed and silently thought.
In the distance, from a corner within the misty region, that rotten face also perceived Ye Yunfei's gaze. It was looking back at Ye Yunfei.
However, Ye Yunfei didn't plan to attack it. After scrutinizing it for a moment, he retracted his gaze.
"It's that human brat from before! But his current strength seems terrifyingly powerful. We shouldn't provoke him." While Ye Yunfei was sensing and observing the ghost-like creatures in the misty region, those creatures were also sizing him up. However, all the strange beings within this misty zone could sense that the human youth before them was exceptionally fearsome, so none dared to cause trouble.
Ye Yunfei did not harass the strange creatures of the misty region. After a short while, he traversed the mist and entered the proper boundaries of the Tianpo Realm.
Not long after, Ye Yunfei entered the small mountain village where Mr. Liu resided.
"You've come," Mr. Liu appeared just as Ye Yunfei entered the village, greeting him with a smile.
"You've successfully cultivated the Earthly Immortal-level Nine-Nine Return to Truth Immortal technique and broken through to Golden Immortal. Such progress is quite commendable." Mr. Liu immediately sensed Ye Yunfei's current realm and strength. He nodded, seemingly quite satisfied, and spoke in a praising tone.
"From now on, you must strive to cultivate the Nine-Nine Return to Truth Immortal technique in every single realm. Only then will you have the potential to cultivate and ascend to Deity in the future," Mr. Liu added.
"Thank you for your guidance, Mister Liu. I will strive to cultivate the Nine-Nine Return to Truth Immortal in every realm moving forward," Ye Yunfei said gratefully. If not for Mr. Liu's guidance, Ye Yunfei probably wouldn't have even known about the Nine-Nine Return to Truth Immortal until now.
"Senior, the seal isolating the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds has been shattered. The worlds are now an open, freely accessible stretch of space-time. Lately, many beings from the outside have entered. Of course, many beings from the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds have also ventured out into the wider world," Ye Yunfei reported to Mr. Liu.
"Hmm, breaking that seal was a good thing for this stretch of space-time. It's beneficial for its long-term development," Mr. Liu nodded.
"By the way, Mister Liu, have you heard of the Void Secret Realm? I've received news that the Void Secret Realm will open before long," Ye Yunfei added.
Ye Yunfei guessed Mr. Liu might be a Heavenly Immortal. Every time the Void Secret Realm opened, many Golden Immortals and Heavenly Immortals would venture inside to explore. Therefore, Ye Yunfei intentionally shared this news with Mr. Liu.
"The Void Secret Realm? Of course, I've heard of it. In fact, back in my day, I once explored it, but that was a very, very long time ago. The Void Secret Realm is no longer suitable for me now. If you have the time, though, you can go take a look." Upon hearing Ye Yunfei's words, Mr. Liu nodded and spoke.
"I haven't decided whether to go or not. I'll decide a bit later." Ye Yunfei noticed Mr. Liu didn't seem particularly interested in the Void Secret Realm, finding it a bit strange.
"What realm exactly is Mister Liu at?" Ye Yunfei wondered. If he were an ordinary Heavenly Immortal, hearing news of the Void Secret Realm's opening would usually pique his interest.
"Is it because Mister Liu has entered it before and knows what it's like, so he doesn't want to go now? Or perhaps Mister Liu isn't at the Heavenly Immortal realm, but an even higher one?" Ye Yunfei couldn't help but silently speculate.
Although his current Soul Power was quite high, standing before Mr. Liu, he actually couldn't sense Mr. Liu's true realm at all. However, Ye Yunfei didn't ask further.
"Mister Liu, I'm going to see my family now," Ye Yunfei said.
"Alright, go see them," Mr. Liu nodded.
Next, Ye Yunfei arrived at a corner of the village. There stood a humble stone house. Walking inside, an entrance/exit to a Small World appeared.
Ye Yunfei's family, clansmen, martial brothers and sisters from his sect, and members of various other forces he had brought here earlier now all lived within this Small World. Of course, many of those forces had already returned to the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds, such as the Light Faction members and the Beasts from the Beast Realm.
Entering the Small World, Ye Yunfei first found his parents and younger sister.
Seeing Ye Yunfei, Ye Tianpeng, his wife Miao Ziqiong, and Xiao Fei were all overjoyed. Upon hearing Ye Yunfei had returned, the others also gathered around, packing the place inside and out until it was watertight.
Ye Yunfei gave everyone a rough update on the current situation in the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds. The Dark Ancestor had fled! The Dark Faction had been destroyed! The Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds were now safe!
Hearing this news, everyone was extremely excited.
"So, does that mean we can go back now?" someone asked Ye Yunfei.
"Yes. If anyone wants to return, you can do so now," Ye Yunfei nodded.
"However, I feel the energy and natural laws within this Small World are far superior to those outside. If you wish, you can also choose to continue living and cultivating here. Moreover, it's undoubtedly much safer here than out there," Ye Yunfei added.
"No, I still plan to go back and take a look. I want to see what our homeland looks like now," one person said.
"I'll stay here. The energy and laws here really are far superior to the outside world. I'm currently at a critical juncture for a breakthrough. Staying here is more advantageous for me," others planned to remain in the Small World.
"Each of you can decide for yourselves. Whether you want to stay or return, I won't oppose your choice," Ye Yunfei announced loudly.
"Fei'er, do you think we should stay here or return to Canghuang Realm?" Ye Tianpeng asked Ye Yunfei.
"Actually, this Small World is very suitable for living and cultivation. Father, mother, Xiao Fei, your current strengths are still relatively weak. I think you three should stay in this Small World. Use the energy and laws here to cultivate properly. You can venture out to train and wander once you have the chance in the future." Ye Yunfei thought for a moment before answering.
This Small World was located within Mr. Liu's territory, so safety was guaranteed. Furthermore, its energy and laws were advanced, making it suitable for cultivation. Therefore, Ye Yunfei hoped his family would continue staying here. After all, while the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds were currently calm, danger could erupt at any moment. If powerful beings entered this stretch of space-time, or if enemies like the Dark Faction or the Demon Capital returned for revenge, the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds could easily fall into peril once more.
"Alright, we'll listen to you. We'll stay in this Small World for now and cultivate diligently. Once our realms improve in the future, we can consider leaving here to venture out and gain experience," Ye Tianpeng and Miao Ziqiong discussed briefly after hearing Ye Yunfei's words and agreed.
"No! Brother, I want to go out and have adventures! Staying cooped up in this Small World all the time is too boring!" Xiao Fei, however, wasn't very willing. She had been in this Small World for quite some time and yearned deeply to explore the outside world.
"Xiao Fei, your current realm is still relatively weak. Stay here and cultivate properly. You can venture out once you break through to Earthly Immortal," Ye Yunfei sensed Xiao Fei's realm, shook his head, and spoke.
"No! Big brother, I'm already a Profound Immortal! Even Mister Liu praised my talent! Why do you say I'm weak?" Xiao Fei was a bit indignant.
After coming here, Mr. Liu had visited Xiao Fei a few times. He had indeed praised her and even given her some cultivation pointers. That was why Xiao Fei had broken through to become a Profound Immortal in such a short time.
"I'm not saying your talent is bad. But your current strength is genuinely very weak. It's too dangerous for you to venture outside." Ye Yunfei replied.
"How about this: if you disagree, I'll stand here and let you hit me. If you can force me to retreat even half a step, I'll agree to let you leave and explore the outside world," Ye Yunfei thought for a moment and added.
"Force you to retreat half a step? Alright, I'll try!" Hearing Ye Yunfei's words, Xiao Fei eagerly prepared to try. She genuinely wanted to leave and venture outside.
"Good. I'll stand right here. I won't fight back and will just let you attack me. I won't dodge either." Ye Yunfei said. Then he stood there, hands clasped behind his back.
"Be careful, brother! Here I come!" Xiao Fei shouted and threw a punch towards Ye Yunfei.
"Xiao Fei, that's a remarkable fist technique. Who taught you?" Seeing the technique Xiao Fei displayed, Ye Yunfei was somewhat surprised and asked.
"What's the matter? Getting scared! This fist technique was taught to me by that old man who's always fishing at the village entrance!" Hearing Ye Yunfei's praise, Xiao Fei said proudly.
Xiao Fei often left the Small World to play in the small mountain village outside, so she was already very familiar with the people there.
"So it was that senior." Ye Yunfei remembered the fisherman who often sat fishing by the lake outside the village entrance.
*BOOM!*
Xiao Fei's fist quickly reached Ye Yunfei's chest. Ye Yunfei neither dodged nor avoided it, letting Xiao Fei's punch land squarely on his chest.
Xiao Fei was startled and wanted to pull her punch back, but it was too late. She had only practiced this fist technique for a short time and hadn't yet mastered withdrawing her force at will.
"Be careful, Xiao Fei!" Seeing Xiao Fei's fist connect, Ye Tianpeng and his wife standing nearby cried out in shock simultaneously.
With a *BANG!*, Xiao Fei's fist struck Ye Yunfei's chest, producing a loud noise. A torrential surge of fist energy surged forth to crush Ye Yunfei. Yet, Ye Yunfei stood there motionless, completely unaffected.
From a realm standpoint, Ye Yunfei was now a Golden Immortal. And his physical body strength was even more formidable. While Xiao Fei's fist technique was indeed good, her realm was too low. She simply couldn't harm Ye Yunfei.
"Don't worry, father, mother. I'm fine," Ye Yunfei smiled.
"Absolutely nothing at all! Big brother, your body is too hard! You even made my fist sting!" Xiao Fei discovered her punch hadn't harmed Ye Yunfei in the slightest. Instead, her fist and arm were throbbing with pain from the recoil, and the energy in her body was churning. She was utterly astonished.
"Watch out, big brother! I'm coming again!" Xiao Fei, a bit unwilling to concede, shouted and launched another attack, sending another punch towards Ye Yunfei. Ye Yunfei still didn't dodge or evade.
*Boom! Boom! Boom!*
For the next moments, Ye Yunfei stood there with his hands behind his back, allowing Xiao Fei to throw punch after punch onto his body. To Ye Yunfei, Xiao Fei's fists were completely ineffective! There was absolutely no chance of forcing Ye Yunfei to retreat even half a step!
"Impossible! Big brother, your robes don't even have a single wrinkle!" Xiao Fei realized not only did her punches fail to harm Ye Yunfei in any way, but even the clothes on his body didn't show the slightest crease. Every time her fist struck Ye Yunfei's body, it was met by a dense, robust energy, unable to even touch his garments.
After a short while, Xiao Fei was starting to pant slightly.
"Well? Do you understand your own weakness now? With your current strength, it's far too dangerous for you to go outside. So, obediently stay here with father and mother and cultivate diligently. Once your realm rises to the Earthly Immortal stage, you can leave here and venture into the wider world. I won't stop you then for sure." Ye Yunfei looked at Xiao Fei and said with a smile.
"Alright, big brother. I'll listen to you." Xiao Fei was already feeling a bit disheartened. She nodded in reluctant agreement.
For the remaining time, Ye Yunfei stayed in the Small World for a while, spending time with his parents and family.