“Esteemed comrades! The Demon Race wants to monopolize this lake by force—this overbearing style is intolerable!
We can't stand idly by and let the Demon Race seize it all for themselves. The most valuable part of this lake is undoubtedly the multicolored water within. They intend to take every last drop—is everyone truly willing to just let them have it?”
At this moment, the others in the vicinity saw the actions of the demonic members and understood that the lake was undoubtedly an extraordinary treasure. None were willing to simply watch the Demon Race carry it away.
While the Demon Capital was indeed a powerful force within the Chaotic Void Sea that one normally wouldn't provoke lightly, that did not mean everyone feared them.
The Chaotic Void Sea housed many major powers whose strength was not inferior to the Demon Capital's. Furthermore, there were numerous individuals from usually low-profile, ancient factions or those who emerged from mysterious secret realms who neither feared the Demon Capital nor were willing to cede a treasure to them.
“Let's all attack together!”
Someone shouted loudly.
Boom…!
Immediately, people rushed forward, attempting to snatch the Stone God Pool!
Seeing others take the lead, the rest swarmed forth like a hornet's nest, surrounding the demonic members from all sides before launching their own attacks to seize the Stone God Pool!
“You dare steal what belongs to our Demon Capital?! You truly don't know what's good for you!”
The demon expert who was in the midst of retrieving the Stone God Pool flew into a rage upon witnessing this.
“Attack! Kill every single one of these fools!” he roared.
A massive, shadowy demonic claw extended from the expert, slowly pulling the Stone God Pool from its place in space. He was employing a highly advanced spatial secret art, transforming it into countless invisible demonic blades that were cutting through the space around the Stone God Pool, striving to sever it completely from that spatial region.
“Attack! Anyone who dares steal from the Demon Capital will be executed without mercy!”
The two other Heavenly Immortals of the Demon Race shouted simultaneously. They then led the remaining demon squad members to deal with the wave of people surging from all sides, all eager to seize the Stone God Pool.
A fierce battle erupted.
The two demon Heavenly Immortals were both Initial Heavenly Immortals. Among those trying to seize the pool, there were four Initial Heavenly Immortals. The demon members were at a numerical disadvantage.
However, the formation conjured by the seventy-two demon banners radiated a terrifying might. It not only suppressed the Stone God Pool but also imposed tremendous resistance on those who charged forward.
“Comrades! I'll break those demon banners! The rest of you, charge in and stop that old demon! If he successfully secures that lake, snatching it back from him will be much harder!”
A brawny, iron tower of a middle-aged man bellowed. He produced a dilapidated-looking stone axe and hurled it forward.
Boom…!
The stone axe rapidly enlarged, filling the space in the blink of an eye before cleaving forward.
Wave after wave of ancient, profound runes surged from the weathered axe. Wherever these runes passed, space trembled violently before shattering and collapsing.
The energy released by this axe was bizarre; it seemed to possess immense destructive power against space, causing large-scale explosions and collapses in the area ahead.
The seventy-two demon banners had been embedded in the space ahead to form the formation, but after the axe struck, a significant portion of the formation was severed, with some banners sent flying.
Thus, the formation comprised of the seventy banners was broken!
Those nearby immediately felt the oppressive energy aura from the formation diminish significantly. Delighted, each unleashed their full power in a forward assault.
Consequently, the Demon Capital members were forced to retreat repeatedly, falling into a disadvantageous position.
The Stone God Pool had only become calm because it was suppressed by the seventy-two demon banners. Now, with that formation shattered, the pool immediately began to revolt violently.
“Damn you all! If you ruin my plans, I will not spare any of you!”
The demon expert retrieving the pool shouted furiously.
“You demons think you can swallow this lake whole? Dream on!”
The brawny middle-aged man, gripping the worn stone axe with both hands, charged forward. He directly forced back one of the demon Initial Heavenly Immortals and sped towards the Stone God Pool, intent on seizing it.
“The power of that axe is impressive!”
Ye Yunfei couldn't help but remark in admiration.
“I suspect that axe is likely a treasure this fellow obtained within this world. This world is full of stones; it's entirely possible for stone-based magical treasures to exist here,”
the Remnant Soul within the Phantom Tower commented.
“That's possible,” Ye Yunfei nodded.
Meanwhile, the battle intensified.
Two Initial Heavenly Immortals had already reached the vicinity of the Stone God Pool.
“Since you're so eager to die, I'll start by killing you two!” the demon expert currently working on the pool snarled in rage. If not for the interference, he would have successfully stored the pool by now.
“You think possessing a slightly powerful magical treasure gives you the right to challenge the might of the Demon Race? I don't care about your background or identity. Today, you've disrupted my plans—you will die without a doubt!”
The demon expert’s ice-cold gaze fell upon the burly man clutching the worn stone axe.
A black demonic blade materialized silently.
The demon expert grasped the black blade and swung it at the burly man.
A black sword-light manifested, growing larger until it resembled a towering black pillar. Carrying astonishing demonic energy, it collided with the worn stone axe.
*Clang!*
A shower of sparks erupted violently!
The burly man's expression changed drastically as he was forced back by the surging demonic energy!
'Incredibly terrifying strength!' the man thought with a shudder.
He knew that if not for the formidable power of his worn stone axe, that single clash would have left him dead or grievously wounded.
This demon expert was an Intermediate Heavenly Immortal, one who had been entrenched in this realm for a long time, making him a top-tier expert among his peers. Ordinary Intermediate Heavenly Immortals were no match for him, let alone this burly man, who was merely a Initial Heavenly Immortal.
“A great treasure is within reach! I must gamble everything!”
Though deeply wary of the demon expert's power, the burly man was unwilling to give up. Gritting his teeth, he gripped his worn axe and charged forward again, aiming for the Stone God Pool.
Others around also attacked with full force, seeking to take advantage of the chaos and seize the pool.
“The situation is chaotic enough now. It's time to act! When we move, you focus on restraining them, especially that old demon. Let Hun Lao and I work together to sever the Stone God Pool from that spatial region, then you store it in the Phantom Tower!”
the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm transmitted urgently to Ye Yunfei, itching for action.
“Now is indeed the perfect moment to strike! Good, we'll proceed according to your plan!”
Ye Yunfei smiled, watching the intense battle ahead, and nodded.
Ye Yunfei knew both the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm and Hun Lao excelled in spatial energy. They possessed their own racial inheritances, and as their power grew, they awakened more of these inheritances. Their current mastery of spatial energy and their cultivated spatial techniques were likely no worse than his own—perhaps even superior.
Thus, having them sever the Stone God Pool from space was a sound choice.
“Move!”
the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm shouted. Transforming into a streak of golden light, it directly burrowed into space and vanished.
Without hesitation, Ye Yunfei activated the Time Boots. In a single step, he arrived at the epicenter of the battle, right beside the Stone God Pool. Without a word, he immediately unleashed Heart Force Lock, targeting everyone nearby.
One after another, invisible shackles clamped onto all those present—including the demon Intermediate Heavenly Immortal!
Heart Force Lock belonged to the category of Mental Force energy techniques. Before being ensnared, those around could not perceive any energy fluctuations, leaving them unable to dodge.
In an instant, everyone's movements froze. Shocked and furious, they couldn't comprehend what was happening or why invisible shackles had suddenly appeared on their bodies!
“Now!”
The Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm and Hun Lao appeared simultaneously. Both unleashed powerful spatial energy and profound Spatial Laws, bombarding the space surrounding the Stone God Pool.
The Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm's body slammed directly into it. With a thunderous crash, the space beneath the Stone God Pool shattered into fragments.
Hun Lao extended numerous branches, transforming them into emerald-green long blades that swiftly sliced through the space around the pool.
In truth, the demon expert had already managed to wrench the Stone God Pool halfway out of its spatial anchoring.
With the combined efforts of the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm and Hun Lao, the pool soon loosened completely, beginning to sway unsteadily.
“Cease! How dare you touch what is mine! Do you seek death?!”
The demon expert, currently restrained by the Heart Force Lock and momentarily immobilized, watched the actions of the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm and Hun Lao with eyes burning in fury. He roared maniacally, struggling with all his might to break free from the invisible shackles!
Vast waves of demonic energy erupted from his body like raging tsunamis, shaking the very heavens and earth!
The city where the Stone God Pool resided began to crumble continuously.
“You must keep this fellow restrained! His power is formidable. If he acts, I cannot withstand him!”
the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm shouted to Ye Yunfei, clearly wary of the demon expert.
“Don't worry. I will restrain him,” Ye Yunfei replied.
As he spoke, Ye Yunfei employed Formless Heart Sword, sending attacks directly into the demon expert's body, targeting both his physical form and his Soul Body.
“Argh… Ah…!”
Already suppressed by the Heart Force Lock and now assaulted by the Formless Heart Sword, the demon expert felt immense pressure. Shocked and enraged, he let out howls of fury.
As for the others, including the two demon Initial Heavenly Immortals and the four other Initial Heavenly Immortals, they were all firmly immobilized by the Heart Force Lock, unable to move.
“This old demon is truly powerful! An ordinary Intermediate Heavenly Immortal would likely be no match for him at all!”
Ye Yunfei realized, with some alarm, that the demon Intermediate Heavenly Immortal was on the verge of breaking free from the Heart Force Lock's restraints.
The potency of Heart Force Lock was determined by the strength of the Mental Force energy and the level of cultivation achieved. Ye Yunfei had only begun cultivating it recently. Though he could now employ it, he was still at the foundational stage.
Heart Force Lock had several tiers; Ye Yunfei couldn't yet access the higher levels. With his current Mental Force, the foundational-tier Heart Force Lock could suppress ordinary Intermediate Heavenly Immortals, but against exceptionally powerful ones like this, it might not hold completely or for long.
Ye Yunfei willed it, launching Soul Sword attacks into the demon expert's Soul Sea, assailing his Soul Body.
“We've finally severed the Stone God Pool from this spatial region! Quickly, store it away!”
At that moment, the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm cried out in elation.
“Excellent!” Ye Yunfei felt a surge of excitement.
But just then, an absolutely terrifying wave of demonic energy suddenly erupted from the demon Intermediate Heavenly Immortal's body. This energy far surpassed what he normally possessed.
“Be careful! He's likely activating a powerful demonic artifact or some talisman-like treasure!”
the Remnant Soul in the Phantom Tower immediately warned Ye Yunfei.
Boom…!
The next moment, a small, tattered piece of yellow cloth, roughly the size of an adult's palm, slowly emerged from within the demon expert's body.
Dense streams of demonic runes flowed endlessly from the yellow rag, coalescing into one enormous demonic claw after another. Laden with shocking demonic energy, they clawed outward in all directions.
With the appearance of this yellow cloth fragment, the Heart Force Lock shackling the demon expert, the Formless Heart Sword attacks within his body, and even the Soul Sword attacks in his Soul Sea were all simultaneously shattered.
“What kind of artifact is this? Its power is truly terrifying!”
Ye Yunfei was deeply shocked.
“This must be an immensely fearsome treasure of the Demon Capital! Hurry! Seize the moment to leave! Avoid a direct confrontation with this Demon Capital treasure—you likely cannot overcome it!”
the Remnant Soul in the Phantom Tower urgently advised Ye Yunfei.
At this point, the Stone God Pool, completely severed by the combined efforts of the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm and Hun Lao, hovered in place.
To Ye Yunfei's delight, now that the pool had been separated from its original spatial anchor, it ceased its previous violent trembling and resistance, instead floating peacefully.
Ye Yunfei guessed that the earlier fierce resistance was due to some advanced restriction placed within its original spatial location to prevent theft.
Now that it was free from that space, it no longer resisted.
Acting with lightning-fast reflexes, before the demon Intermediate Heavenly Immortal could retaliate, Ye Yunfei teleported the Stone God Pool directly into the Phantom Tower.
“Now, let's go!”
With the treasure secured, Ye Yunfei had no intention of lingering.
He had no confidence in confronting that fragment of yellow cloth.