"I'll ask one more time. Where are Xiao Huanhuan and Xiao Yueyue now?"
Ye Yunfei's gaze was frosty, his voice cold as he asked the question.
The members of the Black Wind Group had just witnessed Ye Yunfei's eerie, deadly scene firsthand. Every one of them trembled with fear, standing there looking at Ye Yunfei with terrified eyes. For a moment, they didn't know what to do.
No one dared to rush forward and attack Ye Yunfei.
Seeing no one answered his question, Ye Yunfei couldn't help but frown, his expression darkening.
He activated the Formless Heart Sword once more.
Ahhhh!...
One after another, miserable shrieks continuously rang out.
In less than the time it took to draw a breath, another five or six Black Wind Group members' bodies shattered, breaking into uniform chunks of minced flesh and bone fragments. Their Soul Bodies also dissolved directly into debris.
The killing power of the Formless Heart Sword was too potent!
Furthermore, it produced no discernible energy fluctuations, making it look exceptionally bizarre.
These Black Wind Group members simply couldn't comprehend it, much less evade it.
"Stop!
That's enough, Ye! You've killed so many of our Black Wind Group. Aren't you afraid...?"
A Perfected Golden Immortal, emboldened by shock and fury, summoned his courage to speak.
Ah…!
Before he could finish his sentence, this Perfected Golden Immortal screamed as his body was thrown backwards. Cracks appeared all over it, like a porcelain statue about to shatter. Then, it exploded, turning into a shower of minced flesh and bone fragments.
Another Perfected Golden Immortal, instantly killed!
By now, the remaining Black Wind Group members understood they stood no chance against Ye Yunfei. The group had lost so many members, and they still didn't even know how Ye Yunfei was killing them.
"The Xiao Family twins are inside this city. We are also searching everywhere for them," one of the Black Wind Group members spoke up, his voice trembling.
Ye Yunfei's icy gaze swept over him. He activated the Formless Heart Sword, and this speaking member's body promptly exploded.
"Tell me something useful."
Ye Yunfei said coldly, his voice saturated with terrifying killing intent.
Given Ye Yunfei's temperament, he was absolutely not lenient with enemies. After all, Ye Yunfei had traversed mountains of corpses and oceans of blood all these years.
"They likely fled in that direction. Our Black Wind Group has another two or three squads heading that way to encircle them. We were also planning to go that way, then we ran into you," another Black Wind Group member forced himself to speak.
"So that's how it is."
Ye Yunfei nodded slightly.
"Has Zhan Yuan arrived here?" Ye Yunfei inquired.
"Zhan Yuan hadn't arrived when we entered this city. However, a squad from the Zhan Family entered with us. They are probably also hunting the Xiao Family twins now," a Black Wind Group member replied.
"Good. You, lead me to find them."
Ye Yunfei addressed the Black Wind Group member who had just spoken.
"If I lead you to them, will you spare my life?" The Black Wind Group member, hearing Ye Yunfei's words, seemed to glimpse a sliver of hope for survival.
"You have no right to bargain with me."
Ye Yunfei's expression darkened. The Formless Heart Sword immediately pierced into this Black Wind Group member's sea of consciousness, hovering before his Soul Body, radiating an aura of death.
"Don't kill me! I'll lead you to them!" This member, though normally savage and cruel, now so clearly sensed death's presence that his soul nearly fled his body in terror. He immediately began pleading for mercy.
He was a Perfected Golden Immortal, a formidable figure within that realm. But now, before Ye Yunfei, he seemed as weak as a pitiful lamb, looking at Ye Yunfei with utter horror.
"Very well. Lead the way, now," Ye Yunfei nodded indifferently.
"As for the rest of you... you're useless. Go and die."
Ye Yunfei swept a cold glance over the remaining Black Wind Group members.
Hearing his words, their faces instantly drained of color, and their legs went weak.
"Don't kill me! I can also lead you to find the Xiao twins!" someone pleaded.
"Run!" someone else turned and fled.
"Let's fight this brat to the death!" Another person, steeling his heart, wanted a desperate struggle.
Ye Yunfei's gaze remained cold, laced with disdain, not placing these Black Wind Group members in his eyes at all.
Then, he deployed the Formless Heart Sword.
Ahhh...!
One miserable shriek after another rang out. One Black Wind Group member after another was slain. In less than two breaths of time, aside from the one Ye Yunfei had tasked with guiding him, every single other member was killed by Ye Yunfei.
"Enough. Let's go. Lead the way."
Ye Yunfei stretched out a hand. His palm enlarged, seizing the chosen Black Wind Group member within his grasp. "This way!" the member hurriedly pointed out the direction. In a flash, Ye Yunfei disappeared from the spot.
He used his other sleeve to sweep up the Peng siblings before following the guide.
Following the directions given by the Black Wind Group member, Ye Yunfei moved at an astonishing speed, traversing one street after another. This city primarily consisted of numerous densely packed streets.
Along the way, Ye Yunfei encountered many others who had barged into this city. Everyone was searching for Mental Force Tokens. Many clashed fiercely over them. Ye Yunfei witnessed numerous intense battles and saw many corpses lying in the streets.
Treasure hunting and exploration were certainly alluring and could yield rich rewards, but they also contained immense risks. The slightest misstep could cost one's life!
Ye Yunfei wanted to find the Xiao sisters quickly, so he didn't participate in seizing Mental Force Tokens, choosing instead to pass directly by those locked in ferocious combat.
Due to his extreme speed, most people didn't notice Ye Yunfei passing by.
A few with exceptionally keen perception spotted Ye Yunfei and wanted to intercept him, but they couldn't keep up with his pace.
"I sense other members of our Black Wind Group," the captive member suddenly spoke.
"In that direction. We should be getting close," he then pointed.
Ye Yunfei shot forward in the indicated direction.
A moment later, Ye Yunfei indeed saw a group of people swiftly running down a street, charging towards its far end.
"Hurry! Those two Xiao bitches seem to be up ahead. Speed up! Don't let them escape again!" A tall, burly man in the lead shouted.
Hearing this, Ye Yunfei's spirits lifted. After a moment's thought, he silently trailed behind these Black Wind Group members. Proficient in several advanced concealment techniques and with exceptionally agile movement, he followed stealthily. The Black Wind Group members in front didn't notice him at all.
"I received a message! The two Xiao vixens were spotted on a street ahead just a moment ago and recently left. They must be close by! Everyone, split up. Groups of ten, search this entire area!" Shortly after, the burly leader suddenly announced loudly.
Immediately, the Black Wind Group squad dispersed, splitting into teams of ten and rushing off into different streets.
"Everyone, come out and search!" Ye Yunfei thought for a moment, then spoke to Hu Miao and the others.
"I'll take this direction!" Golden Horned Silkworm Dragon shimmered and shot off in one direction. His space-traversing ability was unique, and his speed wasn't much slower than Ye Yunfei's.
"I'll go this way," Hu Miao appeared and headed in another direction.
Ye Yunfei released his Blood Clan Clone, selected a direction, and quietly followed one of the Black Wind Group squads.
Recently, the bloodline essence from most of the Golden Immortals Ye Yunfei had slain had been absorbed by the Blood Clan Clone. Thus, the clone's strength was nearing the Perfected Golden Immortal level. Coupled with having awakened several advanced Blood Clan cultivation techniques within him, his combat power was formidable. As long as he kept a low profile, he shouldn't be in danger.
"Heh heh... Did you forget about me?" Just as Ye Yunfei, with the Peng siblings in tow, prepared to head in a direction to search, Huang Shang's voice suddenly sounded.
"Senior Huang, have you completed your clone already? So fast?" Ye Yunfei was pleasantly surprised.
"Not fast at all. Have you forgotten, the Phantom Ship has a time dilation relative to the outside world? Besides, Seven-Yin Wood is incredibly wondrous. For us ghost cultivators, crafting a Clone with Seven-Yin Wood is an extremely simple matter," Huang Shang said with a laugh.
Then, two identical Huang Shangs appeared simultaneously before Ye Yunfei.
"Even I can't tell which is your original body. Truly miraculous!" Ye Yunfei used his Soul Power to sense and couldn't help exclaiming in wonder.
It should be noted, Ye Yunfei's current Soul Power energy was equivalent to a Heavenly Immortal's, yet he couldn't discern which one was Huang Shang's true form!
"Of course. Now you realize the wonders of Seven-Yin Wood, don't you? To put it this way, for us ghost cultivators, Seven-Yin Wood is akin to a sacred wood of our race!" Huang Shang said smugly.
"Senior Huang, it seems your strength has increased by a large margin!" Ye Yunfei sensed the energy waves emanating from Huang Shang and said in astonishment.
"Yes. Refining the Seven-Yin Wood allowed me to absorb its energy and comprehend some of the advanced ghost path laws contained within, so my strength has improved significantly," Huang Shang nodded.
"So, obtaining the Seven-Yin Wood truly has been a great benefit to you," Ye Yunfei smiled.
"Alright. Now I'll also go look for those Xiao sisters," Huang Shang said.
Then, the two Huang Shangs went left and right respectively, disappearing in an instant.
Next, Ye Yunfei took the Peng siblings and left this street, rushing towards other nearby ones.
Ye Yunfei had considered letting Peng Rou and Peng Fang enter the Phantom Ship, but Peng Rou insisted on staying with Ye Yunfei to observe the current situation in the city.
Ye Yunfei had no choice but to comply.
After all, he had taken her Seven-Yin Wood, so meeting some of her requests wasn't unreasonable.
Moreover, with Ye Yunfei's strength, bringing the two Peng siblings along wouldn't hinder him much.
Ye Yunfei silently trailed behind one Black Wind Group squad.
The entire time, Ye Yunfei carried Peng Rou and her brother with his sleeve, as their movement speed was too slow. He didn't want them slowing him down.
Carried by Ye Yunfei's sleeve, Peng Rou's body sped along, wind rushing past her ears. She faintly sensed the masculine aura emanating from Ye Yunfei and couldn't help but blush slightly.
She recalled how not long ago, Ye Yunfei had used his sleeve to wrap around her slender waist while traveling, making her feel a little shy and eliciting a peculiar sensation.
"This guy is so rough! No matter what, I am a young maiden. He just wrapped my waist in his sleeve like he was bundling goods!" Peng Rou secretly stole a glance at Ye Yunfei with her beautiful eyes, thinking inwardly.
She rarely got so close to a strange man, making this feeling particularly unique for her.
Although her strength wasn't extraordinary, she was rather attractive. In her home world, her status was very lofty, and many outstanding young men had pursued her. She had always been the center of attention.
But she discovered that Ye Yunfei seemed completely oblivious to her beauty. He didn't glance at her a few more times because of it, nor did he treat her any better for it.
This made Peng Rou, for the first time in her life, begin to doubt her own appearance, suddenly feeling a bit insecure.
"Seems you care a lot about those Xiao sisters. You probably fancy them, right? I already advised you to claim them. Better yet, take both. Their looks are good, and their bloodlines are exceptionally pure. Acquiring them would be like gaining both beauty and treasure..."
At this moment, that residual soul suddenly sent a sound transmission to Ye Yunfei.
"Stop talking nonsense. I don't harbor such feelings towards them. However, we did share some experiences, and they once gifted me a batch of treasures in exchange for my protection. Now they are in danger. Since I know about it, I'll just help them out as I pass by,"
Ye Yunfei immediately responded.
"Feelings can be cultivated even if absent. Besides, you don't need to bother with feelings when dealing with women. When encountering beauties, just conquer them directly. With your strength, getting eight or ten beautiful women is perfectly normal," the residual soul continued.
Ye Yunfei found this a bit overwhelming and didn't want to dwell on the topic, so he closed his mouth and didn't reply further.
"This brat of yours is good in every aspect except being a bit clueless about romance," the residual soul said, shaking his (imaginary) head.
Right then, Ye Yunfei noticed the Black Wind Group squad ahead had slowed down and was carefully searching a particular street.
"Seems Xiao Huanhuan and Xiao Yueyue are most likely somewhere nearby," Ye Yunfei thought to himself.
"Let me sense around properly first."
Ye Yunfei murmured, then entered a side street, sat down cross-legged, and released his Mental Force, letting it extend outwards in all directions to perceive.
Peng Rou and Peng Fang stood by Ye Yunfei's side.
"I think I can sense their aura!" After a short while, Ye Yunfei suddenly exclaimed joyfully, leaping to his feet.