Two days later.
Boom…
Within the cave, an indescribable pressure of power suddenly expanded, shaking the entire cavern until it wobbled unsteadily.
Even the mountain ridge housing the cave trembled violently, causing the trees to howl. The birds and beasts on the mountain fled for their lives in a flurry of chaos.
Inside the cave, a figure bursting with a rich azure radiance slowly stood up.
His expression held neither sorrow nor joy, his gaze indifferent, seemingly seeing through all worldly affairs.
Every part of this figure—skin, nails, pupils, and hair—radiated a soft bluish-jade luster.
His entire flesh body seemed like a single piece of lustrous bluish jade, glowing with azure light from within.
As this azure figure stood, the atmosphere inside the cave sank abruptly, as if everything, including the air, had frozen still.
The space within the cavern was filled with a force as vast and turbulent as an ocean, roaring yet perfectly contained and not unleashed.
Otherwise, the entire cave would have instantly shattered, collapsed, and turned to ruins.
"Finally, I have cultivated the Greenwood Emperor Body to its true elementary stage," Ye Yunfei murmured softly.
Ye Yunfei stretched out a palm, raising it before his eyes for inspection.
The entire hand resembled flawless bluish jade. He could clearly see the flesh, blood, bones, and sinews within his palm.
In fact, his entire physical body was in such a state.
The current Ye Yunfei resembled a human sculpture carved from bluish jade—so perfect, glowing all over, and naturally flawless!
With a gentle clench of his fists, the surging power within his body flowed mightily and endlessly like a great river.
"My physical strength has reached approximately 2.5 million jin.
Currently, relying on pure physical force alone, I should be able to face opponents at the late stage of the True Manifestation Realm.
Of course, if I unleash all my methods, defeating late-stage True Manifestation Realm cultivators won't be difficult," Ye Yunfei sighed lightly.
One could say that now, in the Eastern Region, only experts at the Yuan Foundation Realm could pose any real threat to Ye Yunfei.
However, given Ye Yunfei's methods and hidden cards, even encountering a Yuan Foundation Realm expert, he could retreat unscathed.
From starting again as a Third Level Body Refiner after rebirth to reaching this point, Ye Yunfei could truly be considered to have gained a firm foothold in the Eastern Region!
"Now, if I encounter that blood-colored spear unleashed by the three hundred cavalry again, even if I can't defeat it, I can definitely retreat unscathed with ease.
I will absolutely not suffer a single scratch anymore!" Ye Yunfei muttered, recalling the incident at Luohai City.
"As for those higher-ups of the Luohai Trading Company, I can slaughter them all!
Those True Manifestation Realm experts can no longer cause me any real harm." As Ye Yunfei spoke, a terrifying killing intent erupted from his eyes.
With the Greenwood Emperor Body cultivated to its true elementary stage, even if Ye Yunfei stood motionless and allowed True Manifestation Realm martial artists to attack, it would be extremely difficult for them to inflict any substantial damage upon him.
"So, for now, let's go settle the score with the Luohai Trading Company first.
Those at the Luohai Trading Company had better pray that Elder Zhang is still alive.
Otherwise, every single person in the Luohai Trading Company, from top to bottom, shall die!" Ye Yunfei stated coolly, his gaze turning toward the direction of the Luohai Trading Company.
Then, Ye Yunfei strode out of the cave.
"Master!"
"Ye Yunfei!"
Seeing Ye Yunfei emerge, Hu Miao and Huang Shang were overjoyed.
"Let's go to Luohai City," Ye Yunfei waved his hand and said lightly.
Both Hu Miao and Huang Shang felt their spirits lift.
Back in Luohai City, Ye Yunfei had fought alone that time.
Hu Miao and Huang Shang had repeatedly asked to come out and assist, but Ye Yunfei refused.
Because Ye Yunfei knew that under those circumstances, even if Hu Miao and Huang Shang came out to help, it would be useless and wouldn't change the tide of battle.
Both Hu Miao and Huang Shang felt somewhat guilty about Ye Yunfei's injuries.
"Master, this time, you must definitely let us take action," Hu Miao said.
"That's right.
After cultivating the Ghost Arts, I haven't truly used them yet," Huang Shang added.
"Alright," Ye Yunfei nodded with a smile.
That same day, within Luohai City...
At the headquarters of the Luohai Trading Company, inside a vast, luxurious manor:
Ren Xuantang and a group of high-ranking executives were gathered in the conference hall.
"General Manager, in the past few days, our Luohai Trading Company has hosted ten auctions, with extremely generous profits.
Particularly those high-grade spirit pills consigned by the mysterious senior from the Central Continent Alchemy Tower—they allowed us to earn a huge sum," one executive reported to Ren Xuantang.
"General Manager, currently, our Luohai Trading Company's development momentum is excellent.
I have been recruiting personnel these past few days.
Due to our company's reputation and the favorable compensation we offer, countless martial artists are flocking to apply, eager to join us," another executive declared clearly.
"General Manager, given the current situation, it won't be long before our Luohai Trading Company truly recovers its vitality," yet another executive said excitedly.
"Hah, indeed.
In no time, our Luohai Trading Company can restore its former strength," Ren Xuantang replied with great satisfaction, nodding in agreement.
"General Manager, I have dispatched a team to the Great Qin Empire, laying in wait around the Tianyuan Sect's headquarters.
I wonder, when can we take action?" one executive inquired.
"It should be soon.
That little bastard Ye Yunfei is already dead.
I believe it won't be long before the Protector Academy stops caring about the Tianyuan Sect and the Ye Family members.
That will be the time to strike.
Remember then, slaughter all members of the Tianyuan Sect and Ye Family! Not a single one is to be spared!" Ren Xuantang said coldly.
"By the way, how should Zhang Zhe be dealt with?
Just kill him outright," another executive asked.
"We cannot let that traitor die so easily.
Apply all the cruel tortures within the prison to him, over and over again.
Make him regret ever being born into this world!
That little bastard Ye Yunfei died too easily, so let Zhang Zhe suffer in his place!" Ren Xuantang gnashed his teeth and spat out viciously.
"Good, I understand," that executive nodded.
At that very moment, from a corner of the conference hall:
"So, Elder Zhang isn't dead yet.
Imprisoned in the heavenly prison.
Well then, I'll go rescue Elder Zhang from the heavenly prison first, and then slowly settle accounts with the Luohai Trading Company," Ye Yunfei muttered to himself.
Ye Yunfei felt a pang of regret.
If, during his previous visit to Luohai City, he had quietly infiltrated the Luohai Trading Company first, rescued Elder Zhang, and then fought… Elder Zhang would not have suffered so much torture.
Therefore, this time, Ye Yunfei intended to first rescue Elder Zhang.
Even though the current Ye Yunfei possessed strength capable of crushing the Luohai Trading Company, it was still better to proceed with caution.
"Alright.
Everyone, dismissed."
By now, the high-level meeting of the Luohai Trading Company had concluded. Ren Xuantang waved his hand, signaling its end.
Subsequently, those executives stood up one after another and left the conference hall.
Unbeknownst to them, a figure was hidden within space, silently tailing behind an executive who possessed cultivation at the initial stage of the True Manifestation Realm.
After leaving the conference hall, this executive headed toward the residence where he usually stayed.