"Let's not worry about who doesn't know what for now. First, we must secure these treasures in front of us!"
Ye Yunfei laughed as he collected the Mental Force Energy Type Crystals.
He discovered that the grade of these energy crystals was very high, and there was a particularly large quantity of them. After gathering all the crystals on the ground, Ye Yunfei also found a huge pile buried beneath the surface.
After collecting all the energy crystals, Ye Yunfei continued his climb up the mountain.
More and more people were being forcibly expelled and sent flying off the mountain due to their inability to withstand the pressure, landing outside the peak.
"I don't believe it. I'm going to climb up again!"
At this moment, quite a few of those who had just been shaken off were unwilling to give up and began climbing again.
But they soon discovered that on the second attempt, they had to climb even higher than their first height before treasures would appear. Otherwise, they would find nothing at all.
However, when these individuals once again reached the same altitude, they still couldn't endure the mountain's pressure and were shaken off.
Some tried several times in a row, but their peak height each time was only that of their first attempt, or even lower, so they ultimately had no choice but to give up.
Those who remained now, still not shaken off, were either those with relatively high cultivation realms or exceptional talent, and most were young.
Ye Yunfei, Meng Wu, Lu Jun, and Li Ming were all still climbing upwards. Though the pressure was increasing, the four of them could still endure it.
"Haha…
It seems our talents are all pretty good."
Meng Wu remarked.
"Of course! Otherwise, we wouldn't have come together. Birds of a feather, as they say."
Lu Jun chuckled.
"What are you two so proud of? In my opinion, among the four of us, Brother Ye's talent is the highest. His realm is the lowest—he isn't even a Heavenly Immortal—yet he can still persist and keep climbing alongside us until now."
Li Ming couldn't help but exclaim in admiration upon seeing Ye Yunfei's calm expression and steady, rhythmic footsteps as he ascended without the slightest trace of discomfort.
"Yes, I also believe that among us, Brother Ye's talent is undoubtedly the highest!
Back when I was still a Golden Immortal, if I had come to this mountain, I would have been utterly incapable of climbing to this height. I would have been flung off long ago!
Brother Ye is truly formidable. We have to concede defeat."
Lu Jun nodded.
"Brother Li, Brother Lu, you overpraise me. All three of you are Heavenly Immortals. I simply cannot compare to you."
Ye Yunfei said.
"Brother Ye, no need for modesty. We three are not ignorant; we have that much discernment."
Lu Jun stated.
"I see another pile of energy crystals!"
Right after finishing his words, Lu Jun's eyes gleamed as he dashed toward the roadside to collect a pile of energy crystals.
After climbing to a certain height, different treasures would appear around different individuals.
"Hmph, brat surnamed Ye, to think you could actually climb this high too!"
Just at that moment, a cold snort suddenly rang out.
Following it, surging demonic energy came crashing down from above, targeting Ye Yunfei.
Ye Yunfei's expression instantly darkened.
A short distance above stood over a dozen members of the Demon Race. Among them, one younger Demon Race cultivator had reached the Intermediate Heavenly Immortal realm. He was likely a young genius of their race. He was the one who had spoken and was now unleashing demonic energy against Ye Yunfei.
"You wish to act here?!"
Meng Wu took a stride forward, shielding Ye Yunfei and intercepting the demonic energy for him.
He didn't know Ye Yunfei's current condition, for at this altitude, everyone was already bearing significant pressure. If attacked now, one could easily be shaken off.
"Meng Wu, this brat has a grudge with our Demon Race. Many of our members have been killed by him. He will have to settle accounts sooner or later.
Moreover, besides our Demon Race, many major powers seek him out for revenge. He has offended far too many.
Why are you protecting him?
He's merely from a remote and backward world cluster. Is he worth your unwavering support?"
The young demon, somewhat wary upon seeing Meng Wu, questioned.
"Save your breath. In short, if you dare lay a hand on Brother Ye, don't blame me for showing no mercy. Others may fear your Demon Capital, but I don't."
Meng Wu glanced at the young demon and retorted dismissively.
"Don't act rashly here. The higher we climb, the greater the pressure. Fighting here will only waste our energy and affect the final height we can reach.
Conserving our stamina is crucial."
A demon beside the young one whispered to him.
"Hmph, brat, you got lucky this time! Next time, don't cross my path, or I'll personally take your life!"
Fixing Ye Yunfei with a sharp, menacing gaze, the young demon spat coldly.
This young demon had never witnessed Ye Yunfei fight personally. In his mind, a mere Golden Immortal, no matter how prodigious, was ultimately limited in power and could never match their Heavenly Immortal ranks. Thus, he carried himself with an attitude of superiority before Ye Yunfei.
"A role like you wants to take my life?
You think too highly of yourself."
Suddenly, Ye Yunfei spoke up, his tone dripping with disdain.
Given Ye Yunfei's nature, when bullied head-on by someone whose strength fell short, he could never possibly back down.
"Brat! Since you seek death, I shall grant your wish!"
Hearing Ye Yunfei's words, the young demon flew into a rage.
"Meng Wu, this brat has humiliated me like this. I must battle him. I hope you won't interfere!"
The young demon, still somewhat wary of Meng Wu, addressed him.
Rumble…
Then, without restraint, he unleashed a surge of terrifying demonic energy, resonating throughout the sky.
In a few steps, he reached before Ye Yunfei, drew a demonic blade, and slashed savagely at Ye Yunfei's head.
The fact that this young demon could climb to this height and still possess the strength to attack Ye Yunfei under such immense pressure indeed spoke to his considerable power and talent.
A massive sword radiance manifested, expanding as if to cleave this patch of space in two.
"It seems my words mean nothing to you!"
Seeing the young demon strike, Meng Wu's expression darkened, ready to intervene.
Ye Yunfei focused his will, directly activating Mental Force Lock and Formless Heart Sword to attack.
An invisible shackle abruptly clamped onto the young demon's body, causing him to jolt with a shocked expression.
Simultaneously, the Formless Heart Sword invaded his body, attacking both his physical form and Soul Body.
Ah…
Caught off guard, the young demon let out a shriek.
Already bearing immense pressure, coupled with attacks from Mental Force Lock and Formless Heart Sword, he finally buckled. With a miserable cry, his body was violently propelled high into the air, eventually crashing outside the mountain.
"No…"
The young demon smashed into the ground in the distance, creating a large crater, emitting a cry of bitter frustration.
"You…"
The remaining demons, witnessing this scene with shock and fury, all glared angrily at Ye Yunfei. They knew Ye Yunfei's actions had caused the young demon's expulsion; otherwise, with his strength and talent, he could have held on longer.
"Go to hell, all of you!"
Ye Yunfei's expression icy, his figure flashed. In less than two steps, he stood before the demons, directly deploying Mental Force Lock to instantly suppress all dozen of them.
Among these demons were some at the Great Perfection Golden Immortal realm and some Heavenly Immortals. Having already reached this height, they were barely managing, barely holding on. Now, with Ye Yunfei suddenly attacking them, they were utterly unable to endure. Instantly immobilized, they stood frozen, struggling painfully.
With a wave of his hand, Ye Yunfei slashed out a colossal sword radiance that swept across them.
Crack, crack…
In less than a breath's time, most demons were shredded by the sword radiance, perishing on the spot.
The remaining two or three, scared witless, desperately scrambled upward.
"At a time like this, you still think about climbing?
Truly ignorant of life and death."
Ye Yunfei let out a cold laugh upon seeing this.
He swiftly took a step forward and caught up to the fleeing demons, then with another sword strike, completely annihilated them.
"Too impressive!"
Meng Wu, Lu Jun, and Li Ming watched Ye Yunfei swiftly annihilate over a dozen demons in moments, utterly astonished by his decisiveness and formidable combat prowess.
Moreover, they noted that at this altitude, Ye Yunfei moved freely, his mobility seemingly unaffected.
"Brat surnamed Ye!
You're seeking death!"
Just then, a furious roar echoed from above on the mountain peak, its sound waves cascading downwards.
Higher up, a tall, young demon glanced back at Ye Yunfei, his body surging with formidable demonic energy and swirling with countless demon runes.
"The Seventh Prince of Demon Capital!"
Someone exclaimed in shock.
This time the Void Secret Realm opened, Demon Capital dispatched several demon princes.
The Seventh Prince was one of them.
Having just personally witnessed Ye Yunfei slay those dozen-odd Demon Race members, he was infuriated.
"So even that Ye brat has climbed that high!"
Hearing the Seventh Prince's roar, many directed their gaze toward Ye Yunfei's position. Those from major factions with grudges against him were displeased to see the height Ye Yunfei had achieved.
"Brat Ye actually dares to kill on this mountain? How utterly arrogant.
He truly doesn't take us seriously at all!"
A member of the Dark Faction fixed a frigid stare on Ye Yunfei in the distance, his voice ice-cold.
The enmity between the Dark Race and Ye Yunfei was arguably the deepest.
The reason was the Yin fetus the Dark Ancestor of the Dark Faction had spent endless centuries nurturing within the Three Thousand Worlds. Initially intended for cultivation by one of their elders, Ye Yunfei had stolen it afterward.
This matter was now known across the entire Dark Faction.
Furthermore, many other Dark Faction members later fell to Ye Yunfei's hands, only deepening the grudge.
"Brat Ye…"
From a certain location on the mountain, the Heavenly God Hall's Third Prince also glanced back down at Ye Yunfei, his gaze frigid, brimming with endless killing intent.
He recalled that in that city, he had been certain of obtaining the treasures left behind by the city lord, only for them to be snatched away by Ye Yunfei in the end.
This was a blow to his pride he could not swallow!
So he swore to reclaim what was rightfully his from Ye Yunfei, and moreover, make Ye Yunfei pay!
"Third Prince, let's not bother with that brat for now. Reaching this altitude, our gains are already staggering. If we climb higher, the rewards will undoubtedly increase!
Therefore, your top priority right now is to continue ascending!"
An elderly man accompanying the Third Prince spoke up.
Accompanying the Third Prince all the way to this height, the old man was already finding it difficult to withstand.
But the Third Prince appeared much more relaxed.
"You're right. Let's keep climbing."
After a moment's thought, the Third Prince nodded and resumed his ascent.
However, after climbing a short distance, the elder could hold on no longer and was shaken off, flung away.
"Third Prince, I'll wait for you outside!"
The elder yelled out.
He knew that with his capabilities, reaching this height was his limit.
"Guard the exit. Keep an eye on that Ye brat; don't let him escape!
After I descend from this mountain, I'll settle scores with him."
The Third Prince instructed the elder.
"Understood, Third Prince. Rest assured, I will mobilize our Heavenly God Hall forces to seal off that brat's escape routes. He won't get away!"
The elder responded.
At this moment, aside from the Third Prince, many masters from other major factions were all casting cold stares in Ye Yunfei's direction.
"Uncles, you must kill that brat! It was he who repeatedly ruined my plans!"
From another part of the mountain, Zhan Yuan gazed upon Ye Yunfei with murderous eyes, grinding his teeth.
"Don't worry. Daring to provoke our Zhan Family, the Zhan Clan will never let him off lightly.
Our Zhan Family is a prominent beast-taming clan within the Chaos Void Sea. No matter who they are, anyone who offends the Zhan Clan will pay the price."
A middle-aged man from the Zhan Family remarked icily.
At this point, Ye Yunfei, Meng Wu, Lu Jun, and Li Ming resumed their climb.
"Young Master Ye, please let us out.
We too wish to contend for opportunities here."
Suddenly, Ye Yunfei received a message via sound transmission.
It was from Liu Laolao.
It turned out that previously when the alchemist Dan Yuanzi, accompanied by four Heavenly Immortals, gave chase and initiated action, Ye Yunfei had casually sent Liu Laolao and the others into the Mirage Tower.
Although Liu Laolao was also a Heavenly Immortal, she was only at the Intermediate Heavenly Immortal stage. Among Dan Yuanzi's group were two Great Perfection Heavenly Immortals, far too powerful for Liu Laolao and the others, especially the Xiao sisters and Peng Rou and her brother. Merely a graze from a Heavenly Immortal-level force could mean death or serious injury; even a slight suppression from such energy posed danger.
Until now, Liu Laolao and the rest remained inside the Mirage Tower.
"Very well. You may come out.
However, you should begin climbing from the foot of the mountain.
I'll escort you down."
After some thought, Ye Yunfei replied.
Thus, Ye Yunfei briefly explained to Meng Wu and the others, advising them not to wait, then activated his movement technique. In moments, he descended back to the mountain's base and released Liu Laolao and her group.
Ye Yunfei noted that during the descent, there was no pressure whatsoever, making the journey exceptionally swift.
"Be cautious now."
After instructing Liu Laolao and the others, Ye Yunfei once again began climbing up the mountain.
"Divine Crystals! There are many Divine Crystals up there!"
Suddenly, someone on the mountain peak cried out excitedly.
A lot of Divine Crystals!
Upon hearing this, Ye Yunfei's spirits immediately lifted.
Previously, within that world containing a Divine Python, Ye Yunfei had obtained five or six Divine Crystals. He still carried them, not yet used for cultivation. Now it seemed this mountain also held Divine Crystals—and a significant number at that.