Also, you'd best hurry up. Otherwise, it won't be long before many learn the secret of this world and swarm in to search for treasures. After those three Dark Faction Heavenly Immortals left, once they realize their dropped realms and power have recovered, they'll surely return quickly to seek treasure and hunt you down."
That's possible," Ye Yunfei nodded upon hearing the Remnant Soul's words. "Their vision and knowledge as Heavenly Immortals would surely recognize the value. A world with so many time-related treasures is not something they'd miss."
With that, Ye Yunfei immediately restrained his aura, concealed his form, and quietly infiltrated the mountainous region ahead.
A moment later, deep within the mountains, Ye Yunfei became a barely discernible shadow, weaving quietly through dense, primeval forests.
Utter silence reigned everywhere. Yet, this very silence foretold terrible dangers lurking within these hills. It was profoundly abnormal for such a vast, lush area to be devoid of any beasts.
"Over there should be a batch of Time Energy Crystals. Go check!"
Suddenly, the Remnant Soul directed Ye Yunfei towards a specific direction.
Ye Yunfei immediately headed that way and soon arrived before a valley.
Within the valley, sparkling crystal light shone brightly, accompanied by billowing streams of white immortal qi. This white qi was formed from dense Time Energy and Law!
The valley floor was strewn with white energy crystals, like pebbles scattered across a riverbed.
"Quick, get in and collect the treasure! You must gather these Time Energy Crystals at top speed and then leave immediately. Otherwise, you'll be surrounded by Earth Desolate Beasts!"
The Remnant Soul urgently sent a mental message to Ye Yunfei.
Ye Yunfei's figure flashed as he charged into the valley, immediately beginning to collect the crystals on the ground with maximum haste.
Each crystal radiated brilliant light and emanated a rich sense of time, indicating superior quality.
Ye Yunfei moved extremely fast, utilizing his physical body's supernatural ability. His two arms extended and his palms enlarged, grabbing large handfuls at once. Within a few breaths, he had collected a vast quantity of crystals.
Roar...
At that moment, angry beast cries suddenly erupted from the surrounding primeval jungle.
"Those Earth Desolate Beasts have sensed the commotion. Be ready to leave at any moment. Avoid conflict if possible. They're numerous, skilled with Time Energy and Law, and highly troublesome."
"Understood," Ye Yunfei nodded.
Boom… Boom…
Now, continuous loud rumbles echoed from the nearby jungle. The space and time within the valley began to grow unstable.
Subsequently, tall white beasts emerged from the surrounding jungle. These beasts had heads that resembled horses but bodies like tigers, complete with wings. Their forms were enveloped in a layer of white Law light, giving them a mystical appearance.
Wherever these beasts moved, time immediately became unstable—reversing, accelerating, stagnating, or even vanishing, creating various bizarre and colorful scenes.
"Those are the Earth Desolate Beasts. Prepare to go!" the Remnant Soul transmitted.
Without hesitation, Ye Yunfei activated a stealth technique, concealing his form and suppressing his aura. He vanished directly from the valley.
A few breaths later, over a dozen Earth Desolate Beasts charged into the valley, looking around with puzzled gazes. Their entry caused the time within the valley to stagnate completely, as if frozen in a static painting.
By then, Ye Yunfei was already far from the valley.
"Move gently. Quite a few Earth Desolate Beasts have detected something amiss and are searching for you," the Remnant Soul transmitted.
"These creatures are really sharp," Ye Yunfei couldn't help but remark.
"Of course. Time Energy is a unique and special energy. These Earth Desolate Beasts are innately proficient in Time Energy and Law and are incredibly sensitive to temporal flows. Just wait. They'll eventually detect the time imprints you've left in this area. They might even see you by tracing back the timestreams through light. So be ready to flee at a moment's notice, lest you find yourself besieged by a horde of them. There's no feud between you and them; no need to start a fight."
The Remnant Soul chuckled.
Subsequently, Ye Yunfei continued searching throughout the vast mountainous region for Time Energy Crystals. This area was rich not only in crystals but also in numerous time-related immortal herbs. Moving like an elusive ghost, after a short while, he had harvested substantial quantities of both.
While collecting these resources, Ye Yunfei also constantly refined and absorbed them as instructed by the Remnant Soul. He found that doing so steadily increased his cultivation in time-related arts and allowed him to barely resist the terrifying Time Laws present in this world.
However, the Earth Desolate Beasts had already begun detecting an intruder. Low, rumbling growls reverberated as they searched everywhere. Some of the stronger beasts started employing time-based secret arts, tracing back through the timestream to locate positions Ye Yunfei had passed through, attempting to glimpse his figure.
Right at that moment.
"The Dark Faction fellows have re-entered and are rushing here. They've likely detected your aura," the Remnant Soul suddenly spoke.
Its Soul Power was immensely strong, granting perception surpassing even Ye Yunfei's.
"True. The Dark Faction has returned," Ye Yunfei agreed, his own Soul Power perceiving their group at a great distance.
It was indeed those same Dark Faction members who had fled earlier, including the three Heavenly Immortals.
"So the lost cultivation realms and power within this world can be restored! Then there's nothing to fear. There must be a wealth of time-related treasures here!" declared the Dark Faction's Intermediate Heavenly Immortal.
"That lad seems to have gone in this direction. I sense his aura," a Initial Heavenly Immortal pointed towards Ye Yunfei's location and called softly.
"Then let's head that way!"
The Intermediate Heavenly Immortal took the lead, charging forward, with the other Dark Faction members following cautiously.
"Everyone, be mindful! Continuously employ Time Energy and Time Law to counteract the world's Time Laws!" the Intermediate Heavenly Immortal reminded.
"Besides the Dark Faction, it seems others have also entered. More and more people will surely come, and the competition will increase. But don't worry about that. Focus on gathering as many treasures as quickly as possible," the Remnant Soul advised Ye Yunfei.
Sure enough, after the Dark Faction's group, more people trickled into the world to explore. Some were first-timers, clueless about the dangers; discovering their realms and power dwindling, they fled in terror. However, others seemed to know what was happening and remained unafraid, immediately beginning treasure hunts.
Meanwhile, Ye Yunfei was still within the vast mountainous region, collecting Time Energy Crystals and immortal herbs.
"I sense that kid's aura. He must have entered this mountainous region. The place radiates rich Time Energy, so there must be many time-related treasures. Let's go in and search!"
It took only moments for the Dark Faction's three Heavenly Immortals and their followers to reach the edge of the vast hills where Ye Yunfei was. Sensing the dense Time Energy emanating from within, spotting the glint of numerous energy crystals, and seeing many immortal herbs, they grew excited.
With a wave, the three led their group charging boldly into the hills.
"These fools barging in so boldly and carelessly! They have no idea. I have an idea to teach these Dark Faction scoundrels a lesson," the Remnant Soul said to Ye Yunfei.
"What idea?" Ye Yunfei asked curiously.
"Conceal yourself first. Once the Dark Faction group is inside, wait for an opportunity to provoke the Earth Desolate Beasts into a rampage. Enraged beasts will indiscriminately attack any targets they find."
"Alright. Let's try," Ye Yunfei smiled.
Given the death feud between him and the Dark Faction, he naturally wouldn't show mercy.
A moment later...
"Haha… These are all high-grade Time Energy Crystals of excellent quality. Start collecting!"
The Dark Faction's three Heavenly Immortals and their followers had found a batch of crystals and were exclaiming joyously. The members swarmed forward, gathering the crystals.
"In that direction, there are dozens of Earth Desolate Beasts. Figure out a way to sneak near the Dark Faction's location and launch a long-range attack on those beasts. Once provoked, they'll charge over for revenge."
The Remnant Soul transmitted.
"A good plan," Ye Yunfei smiled. He observed that this Remnant Soul seemed quite adept at scheming.
"Let me do it. My ability to traverse space is stronger than yours."
Just as Ye Yunfei prepared to act, the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm suddenly appeared.
"Aren't you afraid of this world's unique Time Laws?" Ye Yunfei asked curiously.
"Of course not. Our race can travel freely through most spaces in existence; most Laws and restrictions are ineffective against us. Here's how: give me a batch of artifacts imprinted with your mark. When I throw them, you activate them directly."
"Alright, go ahead."
Ye Yunfei waved a hand, producing a large quantity of artifacts, all at the Perfected Golden Immortal level and etched with formation patterns. These were grouped into over a dozen battle formations; once activated, their power would be immense.
Swoosh...
The Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm collected all the artifacts Ye Yunfei provided, transformed into a streak of golden light, pierced through the void, and traversed towards the location of the Dark Faction members in the distance.
Soon, it reached their position. Then, it threw all the artifacts far away, landing them within the distant primeval forest. They were instantly activated and violently erupted, releasing earth-shattering energy pressure.
Instantly, large swathes of primeval forest were flattened.
Roar! Roar!
Furious beast roars began to ring out. One white beast after another appeared endlessly, burning with rage as they charged towards the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm's location.
The provoked Earth Desolate Beasts sprinted at full speed, arriving at the location one after another.
With so many beasts converging, the time in the surrounding space immediately grew unstable. Surging Time Energy and Law began to rage.
But the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm turned into a golden streak and vanished instantly. Its race's spatial traversal abilities were immensely powerful; even chaotic time here couldn't hinder it.
Unfortunately for the Dark Faction members, a dozen of them were frozen on the spot by potent Time Energy, unable to move, before being smashed into bloody mists by the enraged beasts.
Roar! Roar!
The furious beasts attacked the Dark Faction members wildly.
"What monsters are these?!"
All three Dark Faction Heavenly Immortals were startled and angered. Together, they unleashed attacks against the raging beasts.
Indeed, the three Heavenly Immortals possessed formidable combat power. They were proficient in many core Dark Faction legacies, unleashing powerful Dark Energy and Law. Black mist enshrouded the area, making it feel like night had fallen.
For a time, their combined efforts held back the Earth Desolate Beasts' assault.
However, to their alarm, more and more Earth Desolate Beasts, drawn by the commotion, surged continuously from the primeval forests in all directions. Like a massive white tidal wave, they rolled forth furiously.
"Be careful! These monsters are adept at Time Energy and Law. They seem to control the flow of time in this space!" the Dark Faction's Intermediate Heavenly Immortal cried out in shock, warning his companions.
By then, Dark Faction members were encircled by dense swarms of Earth Desolate Beasts, as if trapped in a vast white ocean. A terrifying bloody battle awaited them.
"Those artifacts just now were thrown deliberately!"
The three Heavenly Immortals looked at the horde of beasts before them, simultaneously shocked and enraged. They'd clearly seen someone activate a batch of artifacts that lured the monsters here.
"Could it be… that Ye Yunfei of the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds did this? It must be him! He's in this area, and he's our enemy!" a Initial Heavenly Immortal roared angrily.
"You guessed right. Have fun."
A voice drifted from afar. Then, dozens of artifacts appeared in the sky above the Dark Faction members' location, activating directly and bombarding the massive swarm of beasts.
Roar! Roar!
This sent the Earth Desolate Beasts into an even greater frenzy. Now utterly mad, they threw themselves recklessly at the Dark Faction members.
A horrific great battle erupted!
Though the Dark Faction members' combat power wasn't weak, under the siege of such vast numbers of Earth Desolate Beasts, they quickly found themselves in a bitter struggle. Casualties mounted rapidly.
"Roar… Ye boy, you just wait! I'll tear you into ten thousand pieces!"
Seeing their clansmen around them constantly torn apart by the furious beasts, all three Dark Faction Heavenly Immortals bellowed in rage.
"Move onward. Deeper into this world. There are more good treasures ahead that shouldn't be missed."
At this point, Ye Yunfei had already quietly departed the mountainous region. The Remnant Soul spoke to him once more.