"Hurry! Over there, a few of them might have sensed our presence! They're heading this way! Let's go!"
At that moment, Lu Jun's expression suddenly changed. He saw several figures with fierce auras approaching in the distance. Powerful Soul Power energy swept over in a probe, causing the surrounding space to tremble incessantly.
Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!
Meng Wu and the other two immediately activated their movement techniques, increasing their speed as they fled into the distance.
The three of them didn't want to clash with the experts from those major powers; not only were the opponents numerous, but each one possessed terrifying strength.
"Movement over there!"
As soon as Meng Wu and the others accelerated, they were discovered. Several powerful experts, all Peak Heavenly Immortals, soared into the air from afar and charged towards them.
After a desperate, all-out escape, Meng Wu's trio barely managed to shake off the pursuit of those Peak Heavenly Immortals.
"Those guys are too persistent!
Thank goodness we escaped in time!" Li Ming exclaimed.
"Can't be helped. Since they can't find Brother Ye, they want to vent their anger on us three," Lu Jun said with a laugh.
"My apologies. It's my fault you've been dragged into this."
Just as Lu Jun finished speaking, a voice sounded not far away.
"Brother Ye!"
Hearing that voice, Meng Wu and the other two were both shocked and delighted. They immediately looked in that direction.
They saw Ye Yunfei's figure gradually solidify from a hazy state as he strode over.
"Brother Ye, aren't you leaving yet? Those guys are searching for you everywhere!" Meng Wu said.
"Thank you for your concern, Brother Meng. However, they can't do anything to me," Ye Yunfei replied.
"Indeed. With Brother Ye's capabilities, those fellows are no match for you at all.
Brother Ye, this time, you've truly become famous.
So many Heavenly Immortal-level experts, so many forces joined together... and they couldn't even harm a single hair on your head.
Once word of what happened here spreads, your name will circulate throughout the Chaotic Void Sea.
Brother Ye, I, Li Ming, am utterly impressed. I consider myself fortunate to have befriended someone like you."
Li Ming praised.
"Hehe, you flatter me, Brother Li. I'm not concerned with such empty fame.
However, being able to befriend the three of you—Brother Meng, Brother Li, and Brother Lu—is indeed a very fortunate thing for me," Ye Yunfei replied.
"Since that's the case, I propose we four find a nice, quiet place to drink and chat to our hearts' content. How about it?
Brother Ye, I still have plenty of the Immortal Terrace wine!" Meng Wu laughed loudly.
"Excellent suggestion!
Brother Meng, your Immortal Terrace wine is a rare and exquisite vintage. I've missed it greatly," Ye Yunfei answered with a smile.
"Then what are we waiting for! Let's find a place immediately!" Li Ming called out.
"I think it's best if we first distance ourselves from the Tiange World Cluster, then find a quiet spot to gather," Lu Jun said.
"That way, we avoid those annoying guys following any traces."
"Reasonable," Meng Wu nodded.
Following that, the four of them activated their movement techniques and headed into the distance, moving far away from the Tiange World Cluster.
Roughly two days later.
The four arrived within another world cluster and entered a relatively remote and quiet Small World. They found a tall mountain peak and, atop it, opened up a vast, flat clearing.
Ye Yunfei deployed dozens of Formations, creating a warded space within the mountain clearing.
The four of them entered the Formation space together.
This way, even if someone passed nearby, they wouldn't be able to detect the four.
"Brother Ye, I had no idea your formation mastery was so high! Truly incredible!"
Meng Wu and the other two repeatedly praised.
Meng Wu waved his hand, taking out tables, chairs, over a dozen jars of fine wine, wine pots, cups, tea sets, and other items.
Each piece of the wine and tea sets was exquisitely crafted, and they emanated a rich aura of immortal power energy. All were top-grade immortal-level magical treasures!
"Let's all enjoy these immortal fruits together."
Ye Yunfei waved a hand and took out a large batch of various immortal fruits from one of the spatial rings, arranging them on the table.
Among the six spatial rings Ye Yunfei had obtained not long ago, one contained vast quantities of heavenly materials and earthly treasures, including all sorts of precious and rare immortal fruits.
The immortal fruits Ye Yunfei took out now were merely an insignificant portion of the whole.
"These immortal fruits are quite good!
Brother Ye, I never imagined you'd collected so many fine things!"
Meng Wu and the other two saw that some of the fruits Ye Yunfei took out were extremely rare, containing immense immortal power energy and law energy. They had never tasted such fruits before and couldn't help but be overjoyed.
"If you three like them, please take all these immortal fruits," Ye Yunfei said with another wave, producing another large batch of precious immortal fruits. He divided them into three portions and sent them before the three.
"Brother Ye, you actually have so many precious immortal fruits stored away!" Meng Wu and the other two exclaimed in astonishment.
"But these fruits are too rare and valuable, Brother Ye. There's no need to gift us such heavy presents. Keep them for yourself; they can fully serve as cultivation resources," Meng Wu added.
"It's not something I collected; I obtained them not long ago in the Xuwu Realm.
I still have plenty more.
Please accept them, all three of you."
Hearing this, Meng Wu and the others gladly accepted.
"You three, please accept these as well."
Ye Yunfei waved his hand again and took out three spatial rings, sending them before Meng Wu, Lu Jun, and Li Ming.
Each spatial ring was filled with massive quantities of immortal-grade treasures, including energy crystals, magical artifacts, herbs, pills, and various rare heavenly materials and earthly treasures.
These treasures were also part of Ye Yunfei's haul from the three stone tables in that square.
"Brother Ye, these treasures are too many and too precious!"
Meng Wu and the others sensed the contents and were taken aback.
"It's fine. I have plenty more.
These treasures were all obtained in that square. The four of us climbed the mountain together, entered that square together, so the treasures we obtained should naturally be shared.
Therefore, this is what you deserve."
Ye Yunfei said.
After speaking, Ye Yunfei waved a hand again and took out sixty Divine Crystals, sending twenty each before the three.
"These Divine Crystals are also what you deserve."
Ye Yunfei stated.
The treasures Ye Yunfei had taken out were indeed all obtained in that square.
Of course, Ye Yunfei hadn't taken out everything to split equally among the three; he had only taken out a portion.
For instance, he hadn't taken out the cultivation technique jade slips.
"Brother Ye, these...
These are Divine Crystals!
Too precious!"
Meng Wu and the other three stared at the Divine Crystals before them, utterly shocked.
They never imagined Ye Yunfei would actually take out Divine Crystals to share equally with them!
"All three of you, please accept them. This is my heartfelt intention.
Within the Xuwu Realm, when I was being hunted by those major forces, you three stepped forward to aid me in my moment of crisis. This kindness, I remember clearly.
Please accept these things!" Ye Yunfei spoke sincerely.
"Fine!
Brother Ye, we truly desire these treasures as well. Since you put it this way, we won't stand on ceremony!
We accept!
Brother Ye treats others with sincerity, considering us as friends. From now on, we shall also regard Brother Ye as a true friend!
Come, let's drink! A toast to the friendship between us! Let's drink until we drop!"
Meng Wu suddenly proclaimed loudly. Then he accepted all the items Ye Yunfei had gifted him. With a wave, he brought over a jar of wine, filled three cups, and spoke with heroic vigor.
Lu Jun and Li Ming also accepted the gifts from Ye Yunfei.
Then the four began drinking heartily together.
Having received so many treasures, especially those Divine Crystals, Meng Wu, Lu Jun, and Li Ming were in extremely high spirits and continuously toasted Ye Yunfei.
"Brother Ye, what are your plans next? Where do you intend to go?" Meng Wu suddenly asked after the wine had flowed freely.
"That...
I haven't given it much thought for the time being. I'll take it one step at a time. I left my homeland and entered the Chaotic Void Sea for the sake of gaining experience. In the coming time, I'll probably travel around the Chaotic Void Sea a bit."
Ye Yunfei pondered and then spoke.
Ye Yunfei had left the Three Thousand Major Worlds and entered the Chaotic Void Sea primarily due to Mr. Liu's persuasion, with the intention of venturing out and gaining experience.
Thus, he had no clear destination for the moment; he could only wander randomly.
"Brother Ye, how about you come with me? I'll take you to explore the Chaotic Void Sea. I have extensive experience and can guarantee your safety!" Lu Jun declared, patting his chest.
"Thank you for your good intentions, Brother Lu.
I'll first venture out on my own for a while.
More experience will be beneficial for me."
Ye Yunfei said.
"That's also true.
A young prodigy like Brother Ye wouldn't accept protection from others.
How about this, Brother Ye? This is a personal message jade slip I specially made. Please take it. In the future, if anything happens or you want to find me, you can use this jade slip to send me a message."
Meng Wu took out a jade slip and handed it to Ye Yunfei.
Lu Jun and Li Ming also handed Ye Yunfei their specially made message jade slips.
Ye Yunfei accepted them one by one and then gave them each jade slips he had refined himself.
"All three of you, this drinking session has been far too enjoyable!
However, all good things must come to an end. I'm preparing to venture out properly now.
Let's meet again someday!"
After a full three days of drinking, Ye Yunfei announced loudly.
"Very well! Let's meet again someday!"
Meng Wu and the other two also raised their cups high and shouted in unison.
Afterwards, the four parted ways, each setting off on their own path.
All four were outstanding members of the younger generation. Their main concern at present was improving their strength—whether returning to seclusion for cultivation or continuing their adventures—they were all busy with their own affairs!
"After drinking so much Immortal Terrace wine, a large amount of immortal power energy has accumulated within my body. I can take this opportunity to advance my realm a bit."
After parting ways, Ye Yunfei thought to himself.
His experiences during this time in the Xuwu Realm—seeking treasures, encountering numerous opportunities, and engaging in multiple battles—had already provided sufficient accumulation. Ye Yunfei had begun to sense the opportunity for a breakthrough.
"Good. First, find a place to enter seclusion and cultivate, then break through!"
Ye Yunfei muttered to himself.
In reality, Ye Yunfei was currently only an Intermediate Golden Immortal. In terms of realm, it truly fell far short of the combat strength and various techniques he currently possessed.
Ye Yunfei understood in his heart that if things continued this way, his cultivation realm would become a drag on his overall comprehensive strength!
Not long after, Ye Yunfei found an ordinary world. Within this world was an extremely vast and desolate mountainous region.
Ye Yunfei located a valley, then entered the Phantom Tower and began cultivating in seclusion, charging towards a realm breakthrough.
Ye Yunfei took out a large amount of cultivation resources and piled them up around his body, forming one small mountain after another.
He then began circulating the Nine-Yang Ancient Scripture. The nine Chaotic Divine Meridians within his body manifested, erupting with powerful suction as they began absorbing and refining the cultivation resources piled around him.
The quantity and variety of cultivation resources Ye Yunfei possessed now were extremely vast; he had no worries about insufficient supply.
During the cultivation process, Ye Yunfei continuously took out batch after batch of resources to refine and absorb, not needing to consider the cost.
"The Nine-Yang Ancient Scripture, combined with my Chaotic Divine Meridians, gives me an excellent cultivation effect!"
As Ye Yunfei cultivated, he sensed the changes in the immortal power energy within his body, feeling quite satisfied with the effectiveness.
Roughly a month later within the Phantom Tower, Ye Yunfei discovered that he was already facing the Lightning Tribulation.
Ye Yunfei exited the Phantom Tower. Above the valley, high in the sky, layer upon layer of dark, oppressive clouds had gathered. Thick bolts of lightning and electric serpents raged madly within the cloud layers, radiating an aura of destruction.
"It's been a long time since I cultivated the Nine Palaces Totem Wheel. Let's summon Thunder Marsh."
After a thought, Ye Yunfei focused his mind. A large, majestic beast, shimmering with dazzling lightning, appeared beside him—it was Thunder Marsh.
Subsequently, the Lightning Tribulation began. Surging torrents of thunderbolts cascaded down like waterfalls, striking relentlessly as if intending to utterly annihilate this very heaven and earth!
Ye Yunfei and Thunder Marsh stood amidst the rolling sea of lightning, allowing the thunderbolts to strike their physical bodies without evasion.
Thunder Marsh continuously devoured the thick bolts of lightning, while Ye Yunfei used the lightning to temper his fleshly body.
Ye Yunfei's accumulation had long been sufficient, so there was no suspense regarding the outcome of this Lightning Tribulation. After the tribulation ended, Ye Yunfei successfully broke through to Advanced Golden Immortal!
However, this realm breakthrough didn't bring much of an increase to his overall combat power. With his current combat strength, Ye Yunfei could already contend, albeit with difficulty, even against Peak Heavenly Immortals.
"Continue cultivating. Aim to break through to Peak Golden Immortal in one go, then cultivate the Nine Nine Return to True Immortal!"
Ye Yunfei muttered.
Afterwards, Ye Yunfei re-entered the Phantom Tower to continue cultivating.
"While charging towards realm breakthroughs, I'll also cultivate the Nine Palaces Totem Wheel. It's been a very long time since I last cultivated this technique.
I now possess sufficient cultivation resources. I can resume cultivating this technique, which requires vast amounts of resources for its maintenance!"
Ye Yunfei declared.
Ye Yunfei indeed hadn't cultivated the Nine Palaces Totem Wheel for a very long time. This was because the number of high-level techniques Ye Yunfei cultivated kept increasing. Moreover, cultivating the Nine Palaces Totem Wheel required providing massive amounts of resources for those nine divine beasts to consume. Without a sufficient supply of high-quality cultivation resources on hand, Ye Yunfei had been unwilling to waste so many resources on cultivating this technique.
Now was different. Ye Yunfei now had enough cultivation resources!
The various cultivation resources within those several spatial rings were more than enough for lavish spending!
"Although cultivating the Nine Palaces Totem Wheel consumes enormous amounts of resources, the power of this technique is truly excellent.
To what heights might this peculiar technique ultimately reach?"
Remembering the various characteristics of the Nine Palaces Totem Wheel, Ye Yunfei couldn't help but feel some anticipation towards this technique.