"These guys must have quite a few treasures on them. We shouldn't let them go to waste."
At that moment, the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm suddenly dashed out from the Phantom Tower and began collecting the various valuables left behind by the fallen Zhan Family members.
"That makes sense."
Hu Miao also appeared, rushing over to pick up a spatial ring. She probed it with her Soul Power and exclaimed excitedly.
"These fellows have been inside the Void Secret Realm for quite some time now, and they were following a Heavenly Immortal. Their harvest is undoubtedly substantial," Hun Lao said with a laugh.
The Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm and Hu Miao went through the loot like a whirlwind, collecting every single item left behind by the Zhan Family members.
"This spatial ring seems to be the one left by that old codger just now."
Spotting a spatial ring hovering by the side of the street, the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm immediately rushed over and claimed it as his own. When the Zhan Family's Initial Heavenly Immortal was killed by Ye Yunfei, his possessions scattered everywhere; this ring was one of them.
"Whatever good stuff you find, bring it all together later so everyone can take a look and choose what they need," Ye Yunfei spoke up hastily, watching the enthusiastic Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm and Hu Miao.
Ye Yunfei knew the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm had a bit of a greedy streak. If not warned beforehand, he might genuinely keep whatever he found for himself.
Soon enough, the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm and Hu Miao had scavenged every last scrap of valuables from the Zhan Family members.
"Shall we divide it now?" the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm asked, coming reluctantly before Ye Yunfei and gesturing to bring out all the acquired loot, suspending it in front of Ye Yunfei.
"There's no rush. You keep those things for now. We still have much to do. Besides these Zhan Family people, there are quite a few other enemies of mine within this city. I'm going to settle the score with them, one by one," Ye Yunfei replied with a smile.
"Good! Let's go find them right now. We won't just kill them all; we'll plunder them all!" Hearing this, the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm immediately perked up with an eager expression.
"Alright. Let's move out," Ye Yunfei nodded.
Ye Yunfei now understood that he could utilize the city's Mental Force energy and Heart Force Laws against his enemies. With no more reservations in his heart, he only wanted to engage in a great slaughter and vent the pent-up frustration he had been holding in.
During this time, Ye Yunfei had endured relentless pursuit by forces of many factions. The pent-up anger in his heart was finally finding release.
Ye Yunfei had already teleported the two Xiao sisters and the two Peng siblings into the Phantom Tower, letting them stay there for the time being.
Because the enemies Ye Yunfei was about to confront belonged to major factions, having them by his side might draw unwanted attention from these powers, potentially bringing endless calamities upon them.
Ye Yunfei employed his movement technique to leave his current location, heading toward other areas. Simultaneously, he released his Soul Power and Mental Force to sweep out in all directions like a rising tide, layer upon layer.
Before long, Ye Yunfei sensed a group of people brimming with killing intent on a certain street. Each of them had a fierce gaze and a brutish, scowling face. Their leader was a Initial Heavenly Immortal.
"People from the Black Wind Group!"
Ye Yunfei locked onto the group, quickly recognized their identity, and couldn't help but smile coldly.
"The Black Wind Group has chased after me many times. Now, let's settle accounts properly with them," Ye Yunfei declared, striding boldly toward the group.
Moments later, Ye Yunfei swaggered into the street where the Black Wind Group members were.
"Who's there?!"
As soon as Ye Yunfei entered the street, the Black Wind Group members noticed his arrival. Their eyes simultaneously turned toward Ye Yunfei, someone shouting a question.
"It's me! I'm here to take your wretched lives!" Ye Yunfei replied, walking slowly toward the Black Wind Group members with his hands clasped behind his back, his voice icy.
"It's that surnamed Ye brat! We searched for him so long without finding him. Who would have thought he'd show up on his own now!"
The Black Wind Group members quickly recognized Ye Yunfei, both startled and delighted.
"You still dare to come see us, brat surnamed Ye!"
An elder fixed Ye Yunfei with a sharp gaze, speaking in a slow voice. He knew that although Ye Yunfei was only at the Golden Immortal realm, his actual combat power was formidable. Therefore, he dared not underestimate Ye Yunfei; instead, he was extremely cautious, his eyes locked on Ye Yunfei, ready to strike at any moment.
The other Black Wind Group members swarmed forward, surrounding Ye Yunfei on all sides.
Ye Yunfei remained utterly calm, his hands behind his back. His cold eyes swept over the Black Wind Group members around him, appearing completely composed, treating these surrounding opponents as if they were nothing.
"You're too arrogant, brat!" The elder radiated a terrifying energy that surged toward Ye Yunfei like a vast ocean, attempting to suppress him.
The other Black Wind Group members nearby also released their energies to suppress Ye Yunfei. Surging waves of energy crashed from all directions.
Ye Yunfei stood in the center, a cold smile on his face, radiating unshakable calm.
"Go to hell, brat!"
The Initial Heavenly Immortal of the Black Wind Group finally couldn't hold back any longer. With a roar, he launched a direct attack against Ye Yunfei.
"This brat has killed so many of our Black Wind Group brethren, a bloody record! Everyone, attack together! Hack him to pieces!"
Seeing the disdainful expression on Ye Yunfei's face, the other Black Wind Group members roared angrily as well. They felt Ye Yunfei's contempt!
All the Black Wind Group members attacked simultaneously. A dazzling array of magical treasures and various attacks showered toward Ye Yunfei like a rainstorm.
Ye Yunfei, hands still behind his back, remained motionless facing the barrage of attacks. He retained his composed, calm expression.
"Has this brat gone mad? Does he plan to endure our attacks with just his physical body?"
Seeing that Ye Yunfei showed no signs of dodging or counterattacking, the Black Wind Group members were both alarmed, furious, and puzzled.
"Just keep pretending, brat! Regardless, you're dead today!" the old man said coldly.
Right then, Ye Yunfei concentrated, and the Heart-Refining Tower shot out from his body to hover above his head. With a light wave of his hand, Ye Yunfei took control of the Mental Force energy and Heart Force Laws in the surrounding space, sending them streaming relentlessly toward the Black Wind Group members.
Under Ye Yunfei's control, an inexhaustible surge of Mental Force energy and Heart Force Laws erupted with terrifying power, directly suppressing the Black Wind Group members until they couldn't move.
Including the Initial Heavenly Immortal, all turned crimson, struggling to move. The elder exerted his full strength, straining to resist the Mental Force energy and Heart Force Laws bearing down on him, but it had little effect.
Guided by Ye Yunfei, more and more Mental Force energy and Heart Force Laws converged wildly, like a stampede of ten thousand horses or a towering tsunami, increasing the pressure felt by the Black Wind Group's Initial Heavenly Immortal.
Moments later...
Scream after scream echoed continuously.
One by one, the Black Wind Group members, unable to endure, saw their bodies explode into clouds of blood mist, soul and form perished. In mere moments, aside from the Initial Heavenly Immortal, every single other Black Wind Group member was dead.
"You're vicious, brat!" The Black Wind Group's Initial Heavenly Immortal cried out angrily at the sight.
"Now it's your turn!" Ye Yunfei looked toward the elder with cold indifference.
"You dare lay a hand on me? Our Black Wind Group will absolutely not let you go!" the old man threatened, though his face had paled with fear at Ye Yunfei's murderous aura. Unable to move now, he tried to maintain composure.
"Even if your Black Wind Group lets me go, I'm not certain I'll let the Black Wind Group off," Ye Yunfei replied with a cold laugh.
After speaking, Ye Yunfei performed the Sword Unification Art, delivering several sword strikes in succession.
Severa thick sword auras shot forth. The elder was utterly incapable of dodging or resisting. In an instant, his body was slashed apart by the whistling sword energies, and his Soul Body was directly shattered.
Yet another Heavenly Immortal slain by Ye Yunfei!
Although Ye Yunfei had utilized this city's Mental Force energy and Heart Force Laws...
...his overall current power truly allowed him to easily engage a Initial Heavenly Immortal in combat.
Huang Shang and the Blood Clan Clone appeared at the same time, rushing forward to begin refining and absorbing the Soul Body energies and Bloodline Essence left behind by the Initial Heavenly Immortal. These Heavenly Immortal-level Soul Body energies and Bloodline Essence offered them immense benefits!
Hu Miao and the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm didn't lag behind, both dashing over to gather the treasures left by the fallen Black Wind Group members.
"Master, it seems these guys really did well in the Void Secret Realm! Their spatial rings are stuffed full of all kinds of treasures!" Hu Miao called to Ye Yunfei.
"Such a feeling of effortless gain is truly delightful!" the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm was also excited.
Moments later, Huang Shang, the Blood Clan Clone, Hu Miao, and the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm had all returned to Ye Yunfei's side, each having made a substantial haul.
"Let's continue!" Ye Yunfei deployed his movement technique and instantly left that street, heading toward other areas of the city.
Soon after, Ye Yunfei located several dozen members of the Dark Faction.
"Why no Heavenly Immortal? I remember the Dark Faction also has Heavenly Immortals who entered this city," Ye Yunfei said after a glance at the several dozen Dark Faction members.
"Let me handle these guys! My power has advanced rapidly recently. I should be able to handle these Golden Immortal-level opponents relatively easily," Huang Shang said to Ye Yunfei.
"Don't rush to kill them just yet. I want to draw the snake out of its hole," Ye Yunfei replied after a moment's thought.
"You want to lure the other Dark Faction members over, especially their Heavenly Immortal experts!" Huang Shang immediately understood Ye Yunfei's intention.
"Correct. If I can lure them here, I'll be waiting, sparing me the trouble of hunting them down all over the place," Ye Yunfei nodded.
"Excellent plan. You just wait here. Let them spread the news. It won't be long before not only will Dark Faction members gather, but members of other factions who hear the news will flock here as well. Then you can effortlessly wipe them all out in one fell swoop," the remnant soul inside the Phantom Tower said with a laugh. He knew Ye Yunfei could now control the city's fairy power energies and Heart Force Laws. This place had become Ye Yunfei's domain, where he could unleash terrifying combat power. No matter how many people came, there was nothing to fear.
"It's that surnamed Ye brat! I heard his strength is terrifying. We're probably not his match! Quickly send out transmissions! Spread the word! At the same time, everyone be careful! Stick together to prevent him from picking us off individually!"
The dozen or so Dark Faction members immediately tensed upon seeing Ye Yunfei. Highly alert, they positioned themselves carefully, ready to meet Ye Yunfei's attacks.
All these Dark Faction members were at the Golden Immortal realm.
Given that many Golden Immortals had died at Ye Yunfei's hands not long ago, a formidable reputation had already spread. These Dark Faction members dared not take the initiative to attack Ye Yunfei.
Ye Yunfei stood there with his hands clasped behind his back, not even bothering to look directly at the Dark Faction members.
"That brat is too arrogant! He acts as if he doesn't see us at all! And he's just a Golden Immortal himself!" A few Dark Faction members, seeing Ye Yunfei's attitude, felt somewhat irritated and couldn't help but mutter.
"Let's not act rashly for now. A while back, this brat slew many Golden Immortals. Rumor is, he obtained an extremely powerful Mental Force-type magical treasure within this city. Relying on that treasure, he can face a Initial Heavenly Immortal head-on. So, let's not attack. We'll wait here!" their leader immediately declared.
"That brat is ridiculously lucky! To get such a high-level Mental Force treasure! How about we join forces and snatch his treasure away? If we get it, we won't have to fear him anymore!" one Dark Faction member transmitted to the others.
Hearing this, many of them began to stir restlessly.
"Don't you dare make a move! Attacks from Mental Force are almost impossible to dodge or defend against! If he truly has a powerful Mental Force-type treasure, we are not his match at all! We can only wait! Wait until our Dark Faction's Heavenly Immortal experts arrive—they will surely be able to deal with this brat!" Seeing his comrades considering attacking, the leader was shocked and quickly tried to stop them.
Soon, news of Ye Yunfei's appearance spread. Not only did the Dark Faction receive the message, but members of other factions also got word.
"Excellent! That brat finally showed himself!"
"Rush over immediately, before he escapes again!"
...
After receiving the message, all those who sought Ye Yunfei began flocking toward him.
"They're coming."
Ye Yunfei remained standing motionless, his Soul Power and Mental Force sensing outward. He detected numerous groups approaching his position from different directions. A faint, cold smile touched his lips as he spoke.
"Fantastic! Come quickly! More loot awaits!" The Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm rubbed his hands together eagerly.
"It's that brat surnamed Ye! He's really here! Surround him!"
A force of demon cultivators swarmed in, delighted at seeing Ye Yunfei.
"Good! Surnamed Ye brat, let's see where you flee this time!"
From another direction came another fierce group, emitting billowing demonic energy. Their tall demon leader glared with enormous eyes and shouted loudly.