Several days later, five altars were erected atop the five main peaks of the headquarters.
Each of the five altars was distinguished by one of five colors, representing the Five Elements.
Beneath each altar, large quantities of Heaven and Earth Treasures with Five Elements attributes, as well as numerous formation flags, were buried.
These formation flags had been refined by Ye Yunfei over the course of several days.
Ye Yunfei stood at the central point between the five main peaks.
His hands formed mystic seals as he released his Soul Power, perceiving each of the five main peaks with perfect clarity.
“Array, activate!”
With a thunderous shout, Ye Yunfei stomped hard on the ground.
Boom! Rumble…
All five main peaks violently shook.
The five newly-constructed altars erupted with dazzling Five Elements radiance, soaring into the heavens and thoroughly illuminating the entire sky.
Soon, for hundreds of miles around, all elemental energies of the Five Elements churned like dragons, converging toward the Tianyuan Sect headquarters and pouring into the five altars.
Boom! Rumble…
The earth trembled as if a massive earthquake had struck.
This trembling continued for nearly half an hour before finally subsiding.
Finally,
the five altars atop the five main peaks slowly sank, drilling into the ground and disappearing from sight.
Afterwards, everything returned to normal. Wind calmed, and waves stilled.
Ye Yunfei let out a sigh of relief.
The Tianxuan Five Elements Divine Mountain Formation had been fully repaired!
It had been completely restored to the power of its peak period!
“Elder Ren, from now on, once the Tianxuan Five Elements Divine Mountain Formation is activated, not even a True Manifestation Realm expert could force their way in,” Ye Yunfei said to Elder Ren.
“Excellent!” Elder Ren was utterly thrilled.
This meant that the Tianyuan Sect headquarters would be far more secure from this day forward.
Having repaired the formation, Ye Yunfei could consider this matter concluded.
During these past few days, news that shocked the entire Eastern Region began spreading.
All the groups that had encircled the Tianyuan Sect headquarters had been completely wiped out, down to the last man!
These groups all originated from major sects and clans of the Eastern Region.
In truth, after confirming Ye Yunfei’s supposed demise, many forces had begun eyeing the Tianyuan Sect and Ye Family.
Because many believed the treasures Ye Yunfei had obtained within the Heavenly Reflection Small World were likely hidden within the Tianyuan Sect headquarters.
Thus, several major powers had dispatched forces to surround the headquarters, ready to attack at any moment.
Unexpectedly, they had all been annihilated.
“Could it be Hudao Academy acted?”“How could that be? With Ye Yunfei dead, Hudao Academy probably wouldn’t concern itself with the Tianyuan Sect and Ye Family anymore.”“Hard to say. After all, Hudao Academy hasn’t revoked their protection decree for the Tianyuan Sect and Ye Family yet.”“Exactly. Hudao Academy’s prestige cannot be challenged lightly!”…
The entire Eastern Region buzzed with discussion. Most believed Hudao Academy was responsible.
For the time being, no other force dared to set their sights on the Tianyuan Sect or Ye Family.
After all, Hudao Academy was one of the continent’s most supreme powers. The so-called great sects and clans of the Eastern Region simply couldn’t afford to provoke it.
“Who, exactly, was responsible?”
The two Venerable Protectors of Hudao Academy also received the news, feeling quite baffled.
Because they knew this definitely wasn’t Hudao Academy’s doing.
“I think there’s only one explanation: Ye Yunfei did it,” one Venerable Protector suddenly said.
“Ye Yunfei?! Do you actually believe he’s still alive?” the other Venerable Protector asked.
“Yes. I’ve always felt that kid wouldn’t die so easily. It’s highly likely he was responsible for this. We shall wait and see,” the first Venerable Protector replied.
Back at the Tianyuan Sect headquarters, within Ye Yunfei’s small pavilion…
“Master Huang, I intend to go and retrieve the Three Crow Dark Fire. Because I will likely be leaving the Eastern Region soon,” Ye Yunfei said to Huang Shang.
“The Three Crow Dark Fire is within Tongsheng Gate’s headquarters. However, with your movement techniques, entering their headquarters shouldn’t be difficult,” Huang Shang answered.
“Then let’s depart immediately,” Ye Yunfei said.
The Three Crow Dark Fire, classified as an Earthly Hetero-Flame, ranked second among Earth Fires. Not only was it useful for pill refining, but it could also be refined into a magical treasure for combat—a truly marvelous item.
Among the cultivation methods Ye Yunfei collected was an Hetero-Flame Scripture. Once he collected five different hetero-flames, he could cultivate this technique, and its power was exceedingly formidable.
And once he collected a full ten different hetero-flames, its power could shatter heavens and extinguish earth, capable of incinerating an entire continent into ash!
Thus, Ye Yunfei was quite interested in collecting hetero-flames.
Ye Yunfei gave some final instructions to Elder Ren and Ye Tianpeng.
Half a day later, a Flying Boat quietly left the Tianyuan Sect headquarters.
Tongsheng Gate’s headquarters was located in Xiaodan City within the Eastern Region.
The name Xiaodan City—‘Little Alchemy City’—had been personally bestowed by the founder of Tongsheng Gate.
It was said the founder was a monstrously talented alchemist from the Central Continent’s Alchemy Tower. Due to a conflict with the Tower’s higher-ups, he had angrily departed and, arriving in the Eastern Region, established his own faction, founding Tongsheng Gate.
Xiaodan City was one of the Eastern Region’s most bustling and prosperous metropolises, covering an immense area.
Approaching the city gate, one could immediately see two gigantic cauldrons towering on either side of the city entrance.
Of course, these were sculptures representing the symbol of Tongsheng Gate.
On this day,
a youth with ordinary features and an elderly man in yellow robes entered Xiaodan City.
The youth was Ye Yunfei; the elder in yellow was Huang Shang.
Ye Yunfei had already used the Thousand Forms Changes to alter his appearance and aura.
Huang Shang’s progress in cultivating the Ghost Path technique was significant; he could already manifest a solid physical body. To the naked eye, he was indistinguishable from a regular person.
“Master Huang, you were once the Sect Master of Tongsheng Gate?” Ye Yunfei inquired.
“Indeed. I was indeed Tongsheng Gate’s Sect Master. After obtaining the Three Crow Dark Fire, all three of my disciples turned against me. They caught me off guard and ambushed me together, shattering my physical body. The current Sect Master of Tongsheng Gate, Huangfu Sheng, is actually my eldest disciple,” Huang Shang said through gritted teeth.
If not for the rebellion and sudden ambush by his disciples, he would still be Tongsheng Gate’s lofty Sect Master.
“I see. And you plan to seek revenge?” Ye Yunfei asked.
“Of course I must have my revenge. Those three ungrateful disciples… I raised them with all my effort, and they repay kindness with enmity, nearly destroying me. If I don’t make them pay, my thoughts won’t be at ease. However, I estimate those three rebels’ strength is likely at the Foundational Yuan Realm now. At present, I’m not capable of exacting vengeance,” Huang Shang replied.
“Foundational Yuan Realm is nothing serious. You cultivate the Ghost Path technique; your future achievements will far surpass the Foundational Yuan Realm. Taking revenge will be very simple,” Ye Yunfei said with a smile.
“Ye Yunfei, I’m fortunate to have met you. You are my benefactor,” Huang Shang stated.
“Master Huang, no need for such formalities,” Ye Yunfei smiled.