"Young man surnamed Ye, it seems you really did obtain a very advanced Heart Force Energy Type Magic Treasure!"
The Initial Heavenly Immortal from the Zhan Family pointed at Ye Yunfei, both startled and furious at the terrifying combat prowess he had just displayed.
Over this period, rumors that Ye Yunfei had obtained a powerful Heart Force Energy Type Magic Treasure had gradually begun to spread within the city. Naturally, this elder from the Zhan Family had heard about them.
He now felt this claim must certainly be true. Otherwise, how could a mere Golden Immortal possess such fearsome combat strength?
Moreover, when Ye Yunfei executed the Formless Heart Sword, there was not the slightest fluctuation of energy, which aligned perfectly with the characteristics of Heart Force Energy.
"Oh? I obtained an advanced Heart Force Energy Type Magic Treasure? How did you know?"
Upon hearing the Zhan family elder's words, Ye Yunfei was momentarily stunned, thinking he was referring to the Heart-Refining Tower. But he quickly caught on.
"It seems the combat power I displayed by using the Formless Heart Sword has led those fellows to misunderstand. They think I've obtained a powerful Heart Force Energy Type Magic Treasure, which is why I have my current fighting capacity."
Ye Yunfei couldn't help but chuckle to himself.
"Young man, if you are willing to hand over that Heart Force Energy Type Magic Treasure and present it to our Zhan Family, I will definitely report it to Young Master Zhan Yuan upon my return. All past grievances between our Zhan Family and you will be wiped away. We will not pursue any further responsibility against you."
Greed rose in the old man's heart. After a moment of thought, he spoke to Ye Yunfei.
"You want my Magic Treasure?"
Hearing the elder's words, Ye Yunfei let out a cold sneer.
"Precisely. Young man, I know you have considerable strength. For someone so young to possess such power, it's understandable you might be a bit too proud and dare to oppose our Young Master Zhan Yuan.
But you come from a relatively remote world cluster. This is your first time venturing into the Chaos Void Sea. You simply don't know how powerful our Zhan Family truly is.
So you think provoking our Zhan Family won't have serious consequences, but you are wrong.
The foundation and strength of our Zhan Family far exceed your imagination. We are the oldest beast-taming family in the Chaos Void Sea. Almost one-third of all Warbeasts across the entire Chaos Void Sea originate from our Zhan Family.
Our Zhan Family's influence is spread throughout the entire Chaos Void Sea. Furthermore, we have Half-God level experts personally overseeing our affairs.
Don't think it's just you. Even the ancient major powers within the seven core world clusters are unwilling to provoke our Zhan Family.
Young man, if you truly choose to incur the enmity of our Zhan Family, you will find your path through the Chaos Void Sea blocked at every turn.
However, if you offer that Heart Force Energy Type Magic Treasure now, you can gain the favor of our Young Master Zhan Yuan.
For you, this is an opportunity. Allying yourself with Young Master Zhan Yuan not only means all past grievances are forgotten, but you will also gain a powerful backer. You would have real confidence traveling through the Chaos Void Sea."
The elder knew Ye Yunfei's strength was formidable and that killing using Heart Force Energy was bizarre and almost impossible to defend against. Therefore, he deployed clever words, hoping to persuade Ye Yunfei to voluntarily surrender the treasure.
Of course, his claim about settling past grievances was merely empty talk.
The one who truly could make such decisions wasn't him, but Zhan Yuan. Zhan Yuan desired the Xiao sisters, who were currently in Ye Yunfei's possession. How could Zhan Yuan possibly let Ye Yunfei off easily?
"So you're saying surrendering my Magic Treasure would be greatly beneficial for me."
Ye Yunfei responded to the elder's speech with another cold sneer, an unimpressed expression on his face.
"Young man, I have reasoned with you thoroughly. Do not refuse to see what's good for you."
Seeing Ye Yunfei's expression, the Zhan Family elder couldn't help but darken his countenance.
Boom...
A surge of powerful Heavenly Immortal-level energy burst forth from his body, bearing down on Ye Yunfei.
"My possessions are not for your Zhan Family to take."
Ye Yunfei responded with a chilling smile.
"Now, it's time for all of you to die!"
Ye Yunfei added.
"Everyone, release your Warbeasts immediately!"
The elder shouted loudly.
He knew Ye Yunfei was preparing to kill again. The Zhan Family members had no way to defend against Ye Yunfei's silent killing method.
Beyond their own strength, members of the Zhan Family also possessed personal Warbeasts. Releasing them in battle could double one's combat power.
Previously, those Zhan Family members killed by Ye Yunfei were struck down by his Formless Heart Sword before they could even react, so they never had a chance to release their Warbeasts.
Hearing the elder's command, the remaining Zhan Family members hurriedly retrieved black pouches. These were special Beast Pouches used by the Zhan Family to contain Warbeasts.
In the next moment, one after another of ferocious, snarling Warbeasts charged out from the black pouches. Their murderous aura surged to the heavens, and their roars shook the long street.
As soon as they appeared, the Warbeasts rushed fiercely towards Ye Yunfei, killing intent blazing.
"These Warbeasts are raised from a young age, fiercely loyal to their masters. Each one undergoes extremely cruel training. Many Warbeasts perish midway, unable to withstand the brutal regimen. Those that survive all possess formidable combat power."
The Remnant Soul within the Phantom Tower suddenly spoke, transmitting a message to Ye Yunfei.
"In that case, these Warbeasts should be rather difficult to deal with."
Ye Yunfei frowned slightly, watching the menacing Warbeasts charging towards him.
"Their combat power could even surpass their masters', so of course they are a handful.
But if you can kill their masters, then dealing with these Warbeasts becomes much easier.
They will grow bewildered after losing their master's commands, and may even cease attacking.
Therefore, you need not pay attention to these Warbeasts at all. Simply kill their masters directly."
The Remnant Soul stated.
"That makes sense."
Hearing the Remnant Soul's words, Ye Yunfei's eyes lit up, and he nodded with a smile.
Immediately after, Ye Yunfei focused his will and executed the Formless Heart Sword.
Ah! Ahhh...
Besides the elder, all five or six other Zhan Family members cried out in agony as if struck by lightning. Their bodies were flung backwards, and they died on the spot.
Only the elder remained, both shocked and furious.
Once the five or six Zhan Family members were killed, the movements of their Warbeasts immediately slowed. Their previously murderous gazes suddenly grew unfocused and bewildered.
Nevertheless, the Warbeasts still continued their charge towards Ye Yunfei.
Ye Yunfei's figure shifted, easily evading the attacks of the Warbeasts.
He didn't want to waste time fighting these creatures.
Although their combat power was strong, their movement speed was far inferior to Ye Yunfei's. They couldn't even touch a corner of his robe.
"Today, I will test just how strong a Initial Heavenly Immortal truly is."
Ye Yunfei looked at the Zhan Family elder as he spoke slowly.
"I never imagined the power of the Heart Force Energy Type Magic Treasure this kid obtained could be so potent!"
Seeing Ye Yunfei use that bizarre method once more to kill several Zhan Family members, the elder's fear deepened, but the greedy glint in his eyes also grew stronger.
"If I can obtain that Heart Force Energy Type Magic Treasure, my combat power is sure to experience a huge leap. I might even be able to face a Mid-level Heavenly Immortal head-on!"
The elder thought to himself.
"However, I must be careful. It would be disastrous if I were to fall into this kid's hands."
The elder observed Ye Yunfei with a cautious gaze.
Suddenly, he erupted into action. With a sweep of both hands, he flung out two black pouches from each palm.
From each pouch charged forth a ferocious, hideous Warbeast.
A total of four Warbeasts launched a savage assault on Ye Yunfei from four different directions.
"Be careful! All four of these Warbeasts possess Heavenly Immortal-level combat power!"
The Remnant Soul inside the Phantom Tower immediately called out, warning Ye Yunfei.
The elder himself was a Heavenly Immortal, and now he had released four Heavenly Immortal-level Warbeasts. This was akin to five Heavenly Immortal experts surrounding and targeting Ye Yunfei.
The four Warbeasts and the elder simultaneously released terrifying energy pressure, roiling like crashing waves. The momentum was terrifying.
Ye Yunfei couldn't help but feel a surge of shock within.
However, Ye Yunfei had long since possessed the capability to battle Initial Heavenly Immortals. So even while facing five Heavenly Immortals, he could still hold his ground.
"To capture the ringleader, capture the leader first. Deal with that old man!"
Ye Yunfei stared at the elder, the thought flashing through his mind.
Then Ye Yunfei executed the Formless Heart Sword, directly invading the elder's body.
Attacks based on Heart Force Energy were the most difficult to defend against. Although the elder had four Heavenly Immortal-level Warbeasts, they were useless. He didn't realize the attack until the Formless Heart Sword had already invaded his body.
The intense pain caused the elder to stagger back several steps. His face also grew visibly paler.
It must be noted that Ye Yunfei's Heart Force Energy had been rapidly increasing during this period, and the power of the Formless Heart Sword he executed grew ever stronger.
After being struck by the Formless Heart Sword, this elder was injured immediately!
In other words, the Formless Heart Sword Ye Yunfei could now unleash was potent enough to directly injure a Initial Heavenly Immortal!
"That damnable Heart Force Energy Type Magic Treasure again!"
The elder was both shocked and enraged.
At this moment, Ye Yunfei had already evaded the attacks of the four Warbeasts using his movement techniques. Simultaneously, he waved his hand, sending forth four thick sword beams that struck the four Warbeasts.
Upon being struck, the Warbeasts didn't retreat. Instead, they seemed to grow even more furious, roaring and continuing their onslaught towards Ye Yunfei.
"I'll finish off this old bastard first!"
Ye Yunfei moved swiftly, dodging the encirclement of the four Warbeasts once more.
"Earlier, I had the sense that activating the Heart-Refining Tower allowed the Mental Force energy and Heart Force Laws within this city to be at my command. I wonder if this was my imagination, or is it true?
Let's test it now."
This thought suddenly crossed Ye Yunfei's mind.
He then took out the small Heart-Refining Tower, held it in his palm, and activated it.
Next, Ye Yunfei released his own Mental Force, attempting to connect with the surrounding Mental Force energy and Heart Force Laws.
Boom...
As if summoned, the Mental Force energy and Heart Force Laws in the surrounding space began to churn and surge.
Ye Yunfei attempted to use his will to control the Mental Force energy and Heart Force Laws of the surrounding space, directing them to attack the Zhan Family elder.
The vast Mental Force energy and Heart Force Laws descended without a sound. There was no prior indication, no way to perceive them in advance. In an instant, they submerged the elder.
The terrifying Mental Force energy poured into the elder's body like a boundless ocean. It was as if blowing up a balloon—his body swelled and bloated immediately.
His Soul Body also endured a horrific attack, squeezed from all sides by the infinite Mental Force energy and Heart Force Laws. They were like invisible iron plates—impossible to evade, impossible to defend against.
Ah…
Caught off guard, the elder let out a wretched scream.
The amount of Mental Force energy and Heart Force Laws existing within this city was immense, and their power too terrible for a Initial Heavenly Immortal to withstand.
"Ah...
Young man, stop!"
Under the simultaneous, agonizing attack on both his physical body and Soul Body, the elder—overwhelmed by pain and terror—cried out shrilly.
"Excellent!"
Watching the elder whose body continued to deform, Ye Yunfei felt a surge of pleasant surprise.
So it was true. Using this Heart-Refining Tower, he really could control the Mental Force energy and Heart Force Laws of this city and bend them to his will.
"Then what comes next should be interesting."
A cold smile appeared on Ye Yunfei's face, thick with killing intent.
At this moment, there were still many within the city searching for and hunting Ye Yunfei.
Given Ye Yunfei's character, when his strength allowed, he never showed leniency towards his enemies.
Before, Ye Yunfei had kept evading—ultimately, it was because his strength wasn't quite sufficient.
Now, the situation was different!
"Now, it's time for you to die."
Ye Yunfei looked coldly at the Zhan Family elder, speaking in a tone of indifference.
"Young man, let's talk this over!
I am a member of the Zhan Family. You cannot kill me.
We can turn swords into ploughshares!
If you truly kill me, our Zhan Family will definitely send people to avenge me. Our Zhan Family's true masters are incredibly powerful. You'll find yourself in immense trouble then!
As long as you spare my life, I can represent the Zhan Family in making peace with you!"
The elder finally understood that his life was in Ye Yunfei's hands. Casting everything else aside, he began to yell frantically.
"When did I ever say I wanted to make peace with your Zhan Family?"
Ye Yunfei remained unmoved, replying dispassionately.
Wham! Wham...
With a wave of his hand, Ye Yunfei sent several thick sword beams flying forth.
Trapped by the terrifying Mental Force energy and Heart Force Laws in the surrounding space, the elder had no strength left to resist.
*Puff!*
The elder was minced into pieces by the several thick sword beams.
Ah…
Immediately after, his Soul Body was also directly crushed and burst by the frightening Mental Force energy and Heart Force Laws, dissolving into a mist of blood.
"For us ghost cultivators, fragments of a Heavenly Immortal's Soul Body are greatly nourishing!"
Huang Chang immediately rushed out. Employing ghost cultivation techniques, he began to refine and absorb the fragments of the Zhan Family elder's Soul Body.
The Blood Clan clone also emerged, refining and absorbing the residual bloodline essence left behind by this elder.
"I've slain a Initial Heavenly Immortal!"
Staring at the bloody mist left by the elder, Ye Yunfei felt that his entire being's thinking, will, comprehension, and confidence seemed to have undergone a tremendous sublimation. Vaguely, he felt a sort of serene and unfazed demeanor, the composure of a true master.
It must be known that when Ye Yunfei was still in the Three Thousand Worlds, he was practically the most powerful existence in the entire world cluster.
But later, after leaving the Three Thousand Worlds and entering the Chaos Void Sea, he frequently encountered Heavenly Immortal-level experts and had already been chased around in escape on multiple occasions.
Now, he finally possessed combat strength capable of slaying Heavenly Immortals. Naturally, the feeling for his entire being had changed.