‘Yueyue, say no more.’
Liu Laolao said to Xiao Yueyue.
‘I am certain there is a traitor within our Xiao Family, but I will not wrongfully accuse anyone without cause. I will find the proof in time! If you don't want more of our Xiao Family members to be killed for no reason, you must take this matter seriously!’ Liu Laolao’s gaze swept slowly over the Xiao clansmen present as she spoke.
In her heart, Liu Laolao understood that Xiao Qinglian had deep roots within the Xiao Family. Without solid evidence, it would be difficult to point a finger at her. Moreover, several Heavenly Immortal experts from the Xiao Family present were on Xiao Qinglian’s side. Continuing the dispute would be disadvantageous for her own faction.
‘It seems the Xiao Family is not united internally, but riddled with scheming and internal strife,’ Ye Yunfei thought to himself as he watched the scene.
‘However, this is a matter for their family and has nothing to do with me. If anyone within the Xiao Family wants to deal with me, no matter who it is, I won't be polite—especially this Xiao Qinglian. Next time, if she falls into my hands, I will not show any mercy.’ Ye Yunfei sneered inwardly.
‘Honored elders, we cannot let this young man surnamed Ye travel with us. He must be driven away immediately!’ Xiao Qinglian suddenly pointed at Ye Yunfei and shouted loudly.
‘Xiao Qinglian, that's enough! Don’t push your luck. Do you really think I wouldn't dare to make a move against you?’ Xiao Huanhuan could bear it no longer. She took a step forward, her willow-leaf eyebrows drawn together in anger, her face flushed with fury.
Liu Laolao’s expression also darkened. After all, Ye Yunfei had saved her life once, and all these Xiao Family members present knew it. Yet Xiao Qinglian kept mocking and causing trouble for Ye Yunfei, making Liu Laolao feel she had lost face.
‘Make a move, then! Xiao Huanhuan, don’t think I’m afraid of you. I’m thinking of our Xiao Family! I believe everyone has heard by now that this young man surnamed Ye has offended many major forces, including the Dark Faction, Demon Capital, Devil Capital, Heavenly God Hall, Greater Netherworld, and so on. People from these major forces are now scouring the world looking to settle accounts with him. Under these circumstances, if we Xiao Family members get too close to this young man surnamed Ye, we might cause those major forces to misunderstand, thinking our Xiao Family is allied with him. Then, we might very well be implicated because of him!’ Xiao Qinglian said with a cold laugh.
Upon hearing Xiao Qinglian’s words, the expressions of many Xiao Family members changed slightly, and their gazes turned towards Ye Yunfei. Because what Xiao Qinglian said wasn’t wrong. Right now, people from many major forces were indeed searching everywhere for Ye Yunfei to settle accounts.
Ye Yunfei’s face darkened, and a cold glint flashed in his eyes. He understood perfectly well that this Xiao Qinglian was determined to make trouble for him.
‘Xiao Huanhuan, you and your sister brought this young man here solely for your own selfish desires. You are only harming our Xiao Family. In the eyes of you two sisters, is this young man surnamed Ye more important than our entire Xiao Family? Honored elders, if you believe my words make sense, immediately drive this young man surnamed Ye away. Or, here’s an even better approach: capture him right away and hand him over to those major forces. I believe those major forces will then have greatly increased goodwill towards our Xiao Family. This is an opportunity for our Xiao Family to forge connections with those forces. While our Xiao Family doesn’t need to curry favor with those major forces, having good relations with them shouldn’t be a bad thing, right?’ Without waiting for Xiao Huanhuan’s reply, Xiao Qinglian continued.
‘Qinglian, your words make sense. Our Xiao Family indeed shouldn’t get too close to him to avoid misunderstandings with those other forces,’ the blue-robed elder nodded in agreement after hearing Xiao Qinglian’s words.
‘Indeed, it makes sense,’ the other Xiao Family Heavenly Immortals also chimed in.
‘Young Master Ye was brought here by me, and he also saved my life. Since you are unwilling to be with Young Master Ye, fine. Young Master Ye, let us go,’ Liu Laolao said solemnly, then turned and walked away.
‘Liu Laolao, think thrice before acting! Many major forces are looking to settle accounts with this young man right now. Being with him will easily implicate you,’ a middle-aged man from the Xiao Family called out.
‘That is my business and has nothing to do with you,’ Liu Laolao replied.
‘That’s right! You are unwilling to be with Young Master Ye, but we will be with him!’ Xiao Huanhuan and Xiao Yueyue also turned and followed Liu Laolao.
The dozen or so Xiao Family members whom Ye Yunfei had rescued earlier also followed behind Liu Laolao, as they were originally her trusted aides.
Naturally, Ye Yunfei also followed Liu Laolao.
‘Liu Laolao, he is just a young junior. Is he worth you destroying the unity within our Xiao Family for his sake?’ The Xiao Family middle-aged man said helplessly.
‘When I was ambushed and surrounded by the Zhan Family and the Black Wind Group, none of you were anywhere to be seen. Luckily, Young Master Ye intervened, and I survived to come here,’ Liu Laolao left behind a cold remark before striding away.
‘Hehe… Brat, you dare go against me? You are bound to come to a bad end! And you two bitches, Xiao Huanhuan, just you wait! Your comeuppance is coming! And that old hag Liu Laolao, you won't have a chance to walk out of the Void Secret Realm alive! All those who dare compete with me for the Saintess position this time will die! Only I am qualified to become the true Saintess of the Xiao Family this term!’ Watching the departing figures of Liu Laolao and the others, a triumphant gleam flashed deep within Xiao Qinglian’s eyes.
Then she secretly took out a communication jade slip and sent a message.
‘We are now heading for the Xuwu Realm!’
Liu Laolao led the way, heading in the direction of the Xuwu Realm.
‘Young Master Ye, don't worry. I, Liu Laolao, am not someone who repays kindness with ingratitude. You saved us. If you encounter powerful enemies, we will not stand idly by,’ Liu Laolao said to Ye Yunfei.
She was hinting that she would lend a hand if Ye Yunfei were besieged by those major forces.
‘I didn't expect this old woman to be so clear-cut about gratitude and grudges. She’s the kind of woman with a strong, unyielding character,’ Hun Lao sent a voice transmission to Ye Yunfei.
‘Indeed, Liu Laolao is a person who distinguishes clearly between gratitude and grudges,’ Ye Yunfei nodded.
Ye Yunfei understood that he had provoked many major forces, and those forces were now searching everywhere to settle accounts with him. Under such circumstances, for Liu Laolao to promise to help him fight against strong enemies was quite remarkable.
‘That’s right, Young Master Ye, rest assured! If you encounter enemies, we will definitely help you fight them together! Liu Laolao has taught us sisters since we were young—repay enmity with enmity, repay kindness with kindness, and never be ambiguous about it!’ Xiao Yueyue said.
‘Thank you for your goodwill. However, I can handle ordinary enemies myself,’ Ye Yunfei replied with a smile, though he remained grateful in his heart.
There was one more thing Ye Yunfei didn't say out loud: if he encountered a powerful enemy even he couldn’t handle, Liu Laolao and the Xiao sisters wouldn't be able to help.
At this time, more and more people were hurrying in the same direction. Clearly, everyone was heading for the Xuwu Realm.
These people rushing towards the Xuwu Realm all came from relatively powerful or ancient, heritage-rich factions from various different world groups within the Chaotic Void Sea.
‘It seems news of the Xuwu Realm has already started to spread; otherwise, there wouldn’t be so many people rushing over,’ Liu Laolao frowned as she saw batch after batch of forces hurrying towards the Xuwu Realm. More people meant fiercer competition.
‘Look! That young man seems to be Ye Yunfei!’
Suddenly, someone in the distance pointed at Ye Yunfei and shouted.
‘They seem to be demons from Demon Capital!’ Liu Laolao’s expression changed slightly, and she immediately sent a voice transmission to Ye Yunfei.
Demon Capital was a renowned and powerful faction within the Chaotic Void Sea. If not necessary, she really didn't want to clash with demons from Demon Capital.
‘It really is Ye Yunfei from the Three Thousand Big and Small Worlds! Let's go over there, don't let him escape!’
Dozens of demons soared into the air and charged towards Ye Yunfei.
‘The young man surnamed Ye from the Three Thousand Big and Small Worlds is over there!’
An angry voice sounded from another direction.
Then a group of Dark Faction members charged over, each radiating murderous intent.
‘Let’s attack together!’ Xiao Huanhuan shouted.
Liu Laolao and the dozen Xiao Family members prepared for battle.
The demons and Dark Faction members charging over weren’t particularly numerous, but each group was led by a Initial Heavenly Immortal. Liu Laolao felt they would definitely have to fight before possibly achieving victory, as her side only had a single Heavenly Immortal and was far outnumbered.
‘Look, that’s Ye Yunfei from the Three Thousand Big and Small Worlds! I heard he’s offended quite a few major forces recently, and now they’ve come to settle accounts!’
Many people in the distance saw this scene and stopped to watch, eager for some excitement.
Because recently, people from many major forces had been searching everywhere for Ye Yunfei. Those forces had engraved Ye Yunfei’s appearance and Soul Body aura, making portrait after portrait to distribute to everyone they met, hoping to mobilize all forces to find Ye Yunfei.
Thus, during this period, Ye Yunfei had become rather famous. Many people, though they had never met Ye Yunfei before and had no grudge against him, recognized him at a glance.
‘An Intermediate Golden Immortal, and so young. No matter how strong or monstrous his talent, his strength must have limits, right? How does he dare to provoke so many major forces?’ Someone in the distance scrutinized Ye Yunfei, saying with confusion.
Ye Yunfei glanced at the charging demons and Dark Faction members in the distance and sneered inwardly.
During this time, Ye Yunfei had been using one of his Soul Bodies to comprehend and cultivate the legacy of the Heart Gate he had obtained not long ago, while also constantly refining and absorbing large amounts of Mental Force energy-type cultivation resources.
More importantly, the Heart-Refining Tower had absorbed and brought away almost half of the Mental Force energy and Mental Force laws from that city, possessing a staggering quantity of them. Ye Yunfei had been slowly refining and absorbing the energy and laws within the Heart-Refining Tower, so his Mental Force energy level had been steadily increasing recently.
Ye Yunfei was precisely looking for an opportunity to test out his current level of Mental Force energy.
‘Ye Yunfei! Let’s see where you can run to now!’
A demon Heavenly Immortal, radiating powerful demonic energy, traversed the air. He held a demonic saber swirling with demonic aura, pointing it at Ye Yunfei from a distance, shouting fiercely.
‘Demonic friends, let’s join forces to deal with this young man surnamed Ye!’
A Heavenly Immortal from the Dark Faction also surged forward, shouting loudly.
These two Heavenly Immortals, worried Ye Yunfei might escape, focused all their attention on him and momentarily failed to notice Liu Laolao standing beside Ye Yunfei.
At the same time, both Heavenly Immortals knew of Ye Yunfei’s formidable combat power, so they were extremely cautious, concentrating all their attention on Ye Yunfei.
Ye Yunfei’s gaze was cold, and a trace of disdain curled at the corner of his mouth.
‘Young Master Ye, don’t worry. They are just two Initial Heavenly Immortals. I can handle them,’ Liu Laolao said to Ye Yunfei.
However, just as Liu Laolao finished speaking, Ye Yunfei moved. He directly executed Mind Force Shackles. Two invisible restraints simultaneously appeared, binding the two Initial Heavenly Immortals.
The two Initial Heavenly Immortals, in the midst of rapid charge, suddenly felt their bodies grow heavy and began to plummet downward.
Then Ye Yunfei executed Invisible Mind Swords.
“Aah! Aah!”
The two Initial Heavenly Immortals screamed simultaneously.
Following that, Ye Yunfei used Invisible Mind Swords to attack the members of the two factions behind the two Heavenly Immortals.
“Aah… Aah…”
Screams erupted among the demons and Dark Faction members.
‘This… he’s too strong! And too bizarre!’ Liu Laolao was somewhat stunned at the sight.
Whoosh!
Ye Yunfei flashed and appeared before the demonic Initial Heavenly Immortal, looking at him with icy eyes.
‘A character like you, what qualifications do you have to make me run? Do I need to run?’ Ye Yunfei said coldly.
‘Young man surnamed Ye, you…’ This demonic Initial Heavenly Immortal was struggling fiercely under the suppression of the Mind Force Shackles. Seeing Ye Yunfei appear before him, he was terrified, his earlier imposing manner gone.
‘Go and die.’
Ye Yunfei said calmly, swinging his hand in a chopping motion. A thick sword radiance swept across.
Boom rumble rumble…
Sensing the terrifying power of this sword radiance, the Initial Heavenly Immortal roared. Demonic energy poured out from within his body, and fierce demonic flames ignited as he attempted to burn his essence blood for a desperate struggle.
Ye Yunfei directly unleashed Invisible Mind Swords, simultaneously attacking his body and Soul Body.
Crack!
With a sound, the demon expert’s body was cleaved into pieces by the sword radiance.
‘Brat, just you wait! This enmity will be repaid!’
The next moment, the demon expert’s Soul Body appeared not far away, already missing a small portion, reduced to a remnant soul. It let out a shrill cry before turning to flee.
‘Hehe…
You won't escape!’
Huang Shang, having long been prepared, appeared with his dark, lustrous ghost form, blocking the path of this demon expert’s Soul Body.
‘A ghost cultivator!’ The demon expert’s incomplete Soul Body trembled in fear.
Huang Shang had been in seclusion within the Phantom Tower recently, refining and absorbing many Crocodile Demon inner cores. His power had increased greatly, and dealing with the incomplete Soul Body of a Initial Heavenly Immortal was no longer difficult for him.
The Blood Clan avatar also appeared, refining and absorbing the leftover flesh and blood essence of this demon Heavenly Immortal expert.
At this moment, the Dark Faction Initial Heavenly Immortal, seeing Ye Yunfei decimate the demon Initial Heavenly Immortal in the blink of an eye, knew things had taken a bad turn and turned to flee. But Ye Yunfei’s speed was far greater. With a flash, he blocked his escape route.
Ye Yunfei executed an Invisible Mind Sword, sending this Initial Heavenly Immortal flying backwards, then delivered several more sword strikes, shredding the Dark Faction Initial Heavenly Immortal to pieces.
Huang Shang and the Blood Clan avatar simultaneously rushed over to absorb the Soul Body fragments and flesh and blood essence left behind by this Dark Faction Heavenly Immortal.
By now, all the other Dark Faction and demon members had been slain by Ye Yunfei’s Invisible Mind Swords, leaving not a single one alive. The Invisible Mind Swords Ye Yunfei could now unleash could easily deal with Initial Heavenly Immortals, let alone Golden Immortals.
Goldhorned Dragon Silkworm and Hu Miao also appeared at this time. The two of them were in charge of finances, thoroughly looting all the possessions left behind by the members of the two factions before they were done.
‘Let’s go.’
Ye Yunfei said to Liu Laolao and the others, appearing utterly calm and composed, as if slaughtering those Dark Faction and demon members just now was a trivial matter.
‘He is actually this strong? He killed two Initial Heavenly Immortals with such ease! Even I might not be able to slay two Initial Heavenly Immortals as effortlessly as he did!’ Liu Laolao felt utterly shocked.
‘Young Master Ye, you are getting more and more impressive!’ The beautiful eyes of Xiao Huanhuan and Xiao Yueyue were fixed on Ye Yunfei, filled with admiration. Xiao Yueyue even cried out like a starstruck fan.
In the following period, Ye Yunfei encountered members of those major forces several more times in succession. Each time, Ye Yunfei made a powerful move, killing without mercy.
Not long after, Ye Yunfei had killed another three Initial Heavenly Immortals! Of course, along with a large batch of Golden Immortals from various major forces!
‘Young Master Ye, you have killed so many people from those major forces. They definitely will not let the matter rest easily.’ Liu Laolao, having personally witnessed Ye Yunfei repeatedly slaughtering the encountered members of those major forces along the journey, felt somewhat alarmed and couldn't help but say to Ye Yunfei.
‘Even if I didn’t kill them, they wouldn't let it rest easily. Since that's the case, why not let go and kill to my heart's content? In any case, if they dare to provoke me, they must pay the price. That’s perfectly normal,’ Ye Yunfei replied flatly.
‘This young man is too decisive and unhesitating in killing!’ Liu Laolao couldn’t help but sigh inwardly.
‘According to the information I received, we should soon arrive at the location of the Xuwu Realm!’
A few days later, Liu Laolao suddenly spoke.
‘Oh, we’re finally arriving?’ Hearing this, Ye Yunfei couldn’t help but feel his spirits lift.
Not long after, a vast crowd had gathered ahead in the misty expanse of space.
At a certain position ahead, a resplendent, golden and jade-like door was embedded in the void, emanating an ancient and mysterious aura.
Above the door, three large characters were engraved: Xuwu Realm.
‘It really is the Xuwu Realm! This legendary world has actually been found!’ The remnant soul exclaimed in shock.
At this moment, before the door to the Xuwu Realm, a massive number of living beings had gathered, densely packed all around.
‘Brother Meng!’
Just at that moment, Ye Yunfei spotted a familiar figure and couldn’t help but feel overjoyed.