Ye Yunfei activated his Time Boots, pushing his movement technique to rapidly dash into the distance. At full speed, Ye Yunfei's velocity was terrifyingly fast; there were not even after-images as he continuously passed through one street after another.
The beings within those streets might have occasionally sensed something, but by the time they tried to see clearly, Ye Yunfei had long since passed by and vanished from sight, so they simply couldn't discover him.
The moment Ye Yunfei left, the two pursuing forces caught up from behind.
"Senior Huang! We just spotted that brat surnamed Ye. He seems to have fled in this direction!"
The newly arrived members of the Black Wind Group, seeing the short-statured elder, immediately called out loudly.
This Elder Huang held a relatively high position within the Black Wind Group and was one of the leading commanders for this entry into the Void Secret Realm.
"No need to shout anymore. I've already seen him," the old man replied, his face quite dark, his voice displeased.
Then, another group of Demon Race warriors arrived with a thunderous presence.
"So it's the Black Wind Group. Have you seen this brat? We tracked him all the way and saw him heading in this direction," a demon from the group, his body radiating strong demonic energy, spoke up.
With a wave of his hand, he projected a simulation of Ye Yunfei's appearance and soul body aura.
"Greetings, esteemed representatives of the Demon Race. We were just fighting that brat surnamed Ye. He's extremely savage, having killed many of our Black Wind Group members. I was about to take my men and hunt him down," the Black Wind Group's Elder Huang hastily stepped forward and replied respectfully.
Although the Black Wind Group was fierce and had some reputation, it was relatively weak compared to the Demon Race, so this Elder Huang was very respectful before the Demon Race's forces.
"Good. Immediately mobilize your Black Wind Group to hunt down that brat. He has also killed many of our Demon Race members, and we will definitely not let him go. If your Black Wind Group can kill him, it will count as a service," the leading demon said in a deep voice.
"Understood. Your Excellency of the Demon Race, rest assured, the Black Wind Group will also never let that brat surnamed Ye get away. We will definitely kill him," Elder Huang of the Black Wind Group hurriedly replied.
"Enough talk. Act now," the demon said.
Elder Huang immediately led the Black Wind Group members in pursuit along the direction Ye Yunfei had left.
"We'll chase as well," the demon leader waved his hand, leading the Demon Race force behind him in pursuit.
By this time, Ye Yunfei was already far away. While swiftly advancing through the city, Ye Yunfei used his Mental Force and Soul Power to sense his surroundings. He then found a relatively secluded street, entered it, and with a wave of his hand, laid down several dozen formations.
These formations included ones for concealment, isolation, and illusion. The several dozen formations together constructed a small space, into which Ye Yunfei entered.
"We are safe for now," Ye Yunfei said with a smile, looking at Xiao Huanhuan and Xiao Yueyue.
Huang Shang had previously taken Xiao Huanhuan away, but had already reunited with Ye Yunfei just moments ago.
"Young Master Ye, you've saved us sisters yet again. A debt of such great kindness, we don't know how to repay it," Xiao Huanhuan said gratefully.
She knew that if Ye Yunfei hadn't saved them this time, the Black Wind Group members would have handed them over to Zhan Yuan before long, and by then their fate would have been utterly miserable.
"Sister, Young Master Ye is our hero, our guardian deity," Xiao Yueyue said softly, her beautiful eyes fixed on Ye Yunfei.
"You're right. Young Master Ye's kindness to us sisters is so great, we truly don't know how to repay it," Xiao Huanhuan nodded.
"Young Master Ye, our lives were saved by you. From now on, you are the great benefactor of us sisters. Henceforth, if you ever need our help, just say the word. Whatever you need, whatever you want us to do, we will comply," Xiao Yueyue added.
Standing beside them and hearing Xiao Yueyue's words, Xiao Huanhuan couldn't help but blush slightly.
Because Xiao Yueyue's words were very easy to let others conjure up certain... fantasies.
However, Xiao Huanhuan did not stop her, because in her heart, she faintly approved of Xiao Yueyue's words.
"Is she... hinting at Young Master Ye?" Peng Rou, standing nearby and hearing Xiao Yueyue's words, was somewhat surprised, thinking to herself.
"It seems these two sisters hold a lot of goodwill towards Young Master Ye. If Young Master Ye asked them to become his women, they would probably agree immediately. But then again, a young man as outstanding as Young Master Ye is bound to be liked by many beauties." Peng Rou couldn't help but sneak a glance at Ye Yunfei.
"There is no need for you two to be like this. I merely acted on the way. After all, we once travelled together for a stretch, so we have some rapport," Ye Yunfei quickly said.
"I am going to go into seclusion here to cultivate for a while," Ye Yunfei continued.
He then sat down cross-legged, took out a Heartforce Token, and suspended it before him, beginning to comprehend it.
Not long ago, Ye Yunfei had obtained two Heartforce Tokens from Xiao Yueyue and hadn't finished comprehending them.
In the time that followed, Ye Yunfei entered a state of deep concentration akin to an old monk, focusing on comprehension.
Throughout this process, the Heart Refining Pearl continuously hovered above Ye Yunfei's head, ceaselessly absorbing and refining the Mental Force energy present in the surrounding space.
Roughly two hours later, Ye Yunfei finally finished comprehending the two tokens, stood up, and with a wave of his hand, retrieved all the dozens of formations.
After comprehending the two Heartforce Tokens, Ye Yunfei's understanding of Mental Force Laws had improved considerably.
"Alright, next, we continue our search for more Heartforce Tokens," Ye Yunfei announced.
"Is there anyone among you who now wishes to leave this place? I already have enough Heartforce Tokens. Anyone who wants to leave, I can give three Heartforce Tokens," Ye Yunfei said, looking at everyone.
"Young Master Ye, we won't leave. Wherever you go, we will follow. Staying by your side is the safest," Xiao Yueyue exclaimed loudly the moment Ye Yunfei finished speaking.
"Yes, Young Master Ye. The Black Wind Group and Zhan Yuan's people are both hunting for us sisters. We are too weak. If we encounter them, we have no means of resistance, so we can only follow you," Xiao Huanhuan also spoke up.
"Alright then," Ye Yunfei nodded.
"What about you two siblings?" Ye Yunfei's gaze turned towards Peng Rou and her brother, Peng Fang, and asked.
"Young Master Ye, our siblings have likely been targeted by the Heavenly God Hall. Given our strength, if we encounter Heavenly God Hall members, we certainly won't be able to withstand them. So... we intend to shamelessly continue staying by your side," Peng Rou, hearing Ye Yunfei's question, hesitated for a moment before speaking.
They, the siblings, had previously been chased by Heavenly God Hall members and were later aided by Ye Yunfei, who killed all those Heavenly God Hall pursuers.
Most likely, other Heavenly God Hall members had already received news and were investigating the murderer. Given the siblings had been chased by Heavenly God Hall for a long time, many traces were surely left, so it was highly probable the Heavenly God Hall had already suspected them based on those clues.
"Alright, as you wish," Ye Yunfei nodded in agreement.
Ye Yunfei had obtained Seven-Yin Wood from Peng Rou and promised to let them follow him. Given his character, he wouldn't go back on a promise he had made.
"Do you wish to enter my spatial treasure, or follow by my side?" Ye Yunfei asked again.
"Young Master Ye, in non-dangerous situations, I'd prefer to follow by your side. After all, we came here to train and explore, to experience the various dangers and wonders of the Void Secret Realm. This can temper our disposition and broaden our horizons. Hiding inside a spatial treasure wouldn't have the same effect. If we encounter dangers we cannot handle and need your protection, then we'll enter the spatial treasure, so we won't burden you," Peng Rou said.
"That's good too. Then you can follow by my side. If we encounter significant danger, I will immediately teleport you into my spatial treasure," Ye Yunfei nodded.
Afterwards, Ye Yunfei brought the two Xiao sisters and the two Peng siblings, left that street, and began searching for Heartforce Tokens.
Not long after, fierce sounds of fighting suddenly came from ahead.
Ye Yunfei released Mental Force to sense the area and found three groups of people fighting over a single Heartforce Token.
Ye Yunfei saw that among these three groups, one belonged to the Dark Faction and had faintly gained the upper hand.
In the middle of these three groups floated a Heartforce Token, and all three groups were fighting tooth and nail around it.
Ye Yunfei sensed the area and found none of the three groups had Heavenly Immortals; all were Golden Immortals.
Discovering this, Ye Yunfei immediately activated his movement technique and dashed straight into the middle of the three groups. In one smooth motion, he grabbed the Heartforce Token, then turned and left.
Ye Yunfei's speed was simply too fast; those Golden Immortals couldn't even sense his arrival.
It was only when Ye Yunfei grabbed the Heartforce Token and prepared to turn away that the three groups finally saw him, all stunned. Once they reacted, they roared in fury.
They had been fighting life-and-death over this token, and now someone suddenly appeared out of nowhere and snatched it. This act completely enraged them all.
"It's Ye Yunfei from the Three Thousand Major Worlds!"
The Dark Faction members finally recognized Ye Yunfei and shouted.
"Stop him!"
After snatching the token, Ye Yunfei turned to leave. The people around were unwilling to let him take it and shouted one after another.
Five Perfected Golden Immortals from the Dark Faction simultaneously pounced towards Ye Yunfei.
Ye Yunfei didn't even look back, directly unleashing the Formless Heart Sword.
Ah! Ah! Ah...
The five Dark Faction Perfected Golden Immortals screamed in unison, their bodies blasted backwards.
The others witnessing this scene were all startled.
Ye Yunfei seized this opportunity to flee far away.
"What happened? Weren't we told a Heartforce Token appeared here?"
About one breath of time after Ye Yunfei left, two Dark Faction experts arrived simultaneously.
Both were Heavenly Immortals!
They had received news that a Heartforce Token appeared here and rushed over immediately.
"Two Excellencies! A Heartforce Token did appear here, but it was just snatched by someone!" A Dark Faction member immediately stepped forward to report.
"Oh? Who snatched it?" one of the Dark Faction Heavenly Immortals quickly asked.
"Who injured our fellow clansmen like this?" The other Dark Faction Heavenly Immortal saw five Perfected Golden Immortals of the Dark Faction lying not far away on the ground, seemingly lifeless. His face sank as he asked.
"It was Ye Yunfei! That Ye Yunfei from the Three Thousand Major Worlds! The Heartforce Token was also snatched by Ye Yunfei!" The Dark Faction members immediately cried out angrily.
"What?! Ye Yunfei of the Three Thousand Major Worlds! Where is he?!" Hearing this, both Dark Faction Heavenly Immortals flew into a rage.
"He ran off in that direction! He just escaped!" A Dark Faction member pointed in the direction Ye Yunfei had left and shouted loudly.
"After him!" Both Dark Faction Heavenly Immortals chased out simultaneously. All the other Dark Faction members also followed, giving chase.
By this time, Ye Yunfei was long gone.
"Got another Heartforce Token," Ye Yunfei said with a smile, his mood good.
"But still not enough. It's still some distance from thirty tokens," Ye Yunfei added.
"To gather thirty Heartforce Tokens, besides searching yourself, you can also do it by grabbing them. Right now, this city is filled with fierce fighting everywhere. People are snatching each other's tokens all over the place," Golden Horned Dragon Silkworm, hearing Ye Yunfei's words, spoke up.
"Running off to snatch others' things for no reason seems... improper. I'm not that kind of person," Ye Yunfei shook his head at the front, replying.
"I know your character. Snatching others' things for no reason, you definitely wouldn't do that. But... what if there *is* a reason? The Dark Faction, the Demon Race, the Demon Race, the Black Wind Group, the Heavenly God Hall, the Great Netherworld... all these forces are hostile to you. Right now, several pursuers are still on your tail, all wanting to grab your tokens or kill you. So you can also turn around and grab *their* tokens. That's called 'reciprocity is the proper way'," Golden Horned Dragon Silkworm said with a laugh.
"Makes sense!" Hearing this, Ye Yunfei's spirits were instantly lifted.
"Alright, from now on, whenever I encounter members of these forces, I'll just grab directly. No need for courtesy!" Ye Yunfei laughed loudly.
Ye Yunfei was not a pedantic person, especially when it came to his enemies. He could be ruthless.
As he spoke, Ye Yunfei advanced rapidly, releasing both Mental Force and Soul Power, sensing his surroundings.
Moments later, ahead in a certain street, a small squad of the Demon Race was moving.
"Hahaha... Our luck is good. We've already found five Heartforce Tokens. Keep up the effort, everyone! I believe we can definitely find enough tokens, and then we can teleport away from this damned city!" a demon laughed loudly.
This demon squad had just found another Heartforce Token, so they were in high spirits.
"No, I just received a command from Lord Mogu. Lord Mogu ordered our Demon Race forces to collect as many Heartforce Tokens as possible. Lord Mogu wants to gather thirty Heartforce Tokens to obtain the treasures left behind by the master of this city," a tall-bodied demon interjected.
"So you have five Heartforce Tokens on you. Very good. Hand them all over," the demon's words had just finished when Ye Yunfei appeared at the mouth of the street, striding confidently towards these demons.
"Isn't that Ye Yunfei from the Three Thousand Major Worlds?!"
"Yes! It's him! I recognize him!"
All demon eyes immediately turned to Ye Yunfei, and several recognized him, exclaiming in surprise.
"Hah! This brat has some nerve! Looks like he actually wants to come rob *our* Heartforce Tokens. He's tired of living! Kill this arrogant brat immediately!" A demon shouted loudly, taking the lead in charging at Ye Yunfei to attack.
"This brat is wanted on two bounties. Quite valuable. After killing him, we'll take his corpse to claim both rewards!" The other demons all laughed heartily.
Ye Yunfei's gaze was cold as he strode towards these demons.
Ah! Ah! Ah...
Suddenly, the demons began screaming miserably one after another. Their bodies were flung out in succession, crashing onto the ground in the distance, motionless, lifeless.
In less than one breath of time, most of the demons were killed, leaving only three or four standing there, looking at Ye Yunfei with terrified eyes.
These few demons finally understood they might have kicked an iron plate this time! The strength of this young human before them surpassed their imagination!
"You lot can die too!" Ye Yunfei glanced coldly at the remaining demons, then unleashed the Formless Heart Sword again.
Ah...
Several screams rang out. The remaining demons were all killed. Corpses littered the ground, demon blood flowing freely, forming a gushing rivulet.
Soon, Ye Yunfei found five Heartforce Tokens from these demon corpses.
"Killing and robbing, indeed easy to get rich quick. No wonder so many in the world delight in crime!" Ye Yunfei sighed, holding the five tokens.
"First, continue searching for more tokens! I'll comprehend them all later!" After thinking briefly, Ye Yunfei stored the five tokens. His figure flickered as he dashed towards the distance.