"That Snow Maiden's body faintly carries some Soul Power aura similar to Da Bing's. I suspect she is likely related to Da Bing," Ye Yunfei said.
"So that's it!"
Upon hearing Ye Yunfei's words, Hu Miao immediately released her Soul Power energy to sense that Snow Maiden.
"That's right, master. I can sense it too. Her soul body aura is indeed somewhat similar to Da Bing's. It seems there is some kind of connection!"
Hu Miao exclaimed softly shortly after.
"Yes, I can sense it as well. It truly is a bit similar!"
At that moment, the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm also released its Soul Power energy to sense and then spoke up in surprise.
"In that case, we absolutely must rescue this Snow Maiden," Ye Yunfei declared.
Ye Yunfei suspected this Snow Maiden was highly likely to have a bloodline connection to Da Bing, and he could not stand idly by. Because whether in his previous life or this life, Da Bing had been a rather loyal younger brother to Ye Yunfei — although called a younger brother, he was actually an excellent friend.
"Everyone, pay attention. From now on, we look for an opportunity to take action and rescue that Snow Maiden. Also, while rescuing her, it would be best if we could snatch some valuable items along the way. The more, the better."
Ye Yunfei sent a sound transmission to Hu Miao and the others.
"You guys handle the rescue. I'll handle grabbing stuff! Because I'm extremely sensitive to the aura and location of those treasures. Let me grab things; I'll be not only accurate but also fast!"
The Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm replied immediately.
"Alright then. When we act later, you'll be specifically responsible for grabbing things."
Ye Yunfei said with a smile.
Ye Yunfei knew the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm had refined many Divine Crystals during this period, undergoing several consecutive breakthroughs in its bloodline. Its strength had increased significantly. Even if it encountered a Perfect Heavenly Immortal now, it probably wouldn't be in danger. So, Ye Yunfei could rest assured letting it act alone.
"How about this. I'll unleash my Nine Palaces Totem Wheel to assist you in grabbing things."
Ye Yunfei thought for a moment and added.
"That's even better! Your nine divine beasts are quite strong. Having them act as my thugs should work out great!"
The Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm nodded.
"Didn't you used to have many insect-type thugs? Can't you let your underlings out to help? I remember you once subdued a staggeringly large number of insect subordinates," Hu Miao said.
"If circumstances allow, I'll have my underlings come out to help. But their strength has fallen a bit behind now. Letting them out to cause chaos and distract the enemy is still possible, but expecting them to help fight the enemy isn't realistic."
The Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm answered.
"Here's the plan. We immediately conduct a detailed scan of this auction venue and the surrounding spacetime. See exactly how many experts there are and how strong they are. Gauge whether, once we take action, we can deal with the experts lurking in the shadows and leave this place smoothly."
Ye Yunfei thought it over and sent a sound transmission to Hu Miao and the others.
"Alright, let's conduct thorough reconnaissance first. Know yourself and know your enemy."
The Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm nodded in agreement.
Then Ye Yunfei and the others all released their Soul Power energy, conducting a detailed scan of the auction venue and a large area of surrounding spacetime.
Meanwhile, the auction for the Snow Maidens on the platform was still ongoing. The atmosphere grew even more fervent as a large number of male beings continually participated in the bidding.
"The situation seems a bit off. I keep feeling as if there are Demigod-level experts hiding in the space surrounding this auction venue. Once we act, we're highly likely to draw these Demigod-level experts out. If these are Demigod experts of the Demon Race, we'll be in big trouble. But I suspect, besides Demigods of the Demon Race, there might very well be Demigods from other forces."
Moments later, Hun Lao said with a furrowed brow.
"I also sense several obscure yet extremely powerful energy auras lurking in the shadows. Let's assess the situation first."
Ye Yunfei also sensed it and knew he couldn't be impatient. Since it involved Demigod-level experts, once a fight broke out, their small group might not be able to handle it.
Right at that moment.
"I've taken a fancy to that Snow Maiden. Even though she is a medium-grade Snow Maiden, her looks and bearing surpass the other medium-grade ones. I want to bid for her. State a base price!"
Suddenly, someone pointed at a particular medium-grade Snow Maiden on the platform and shouted loudly.
Ye Yunfei's gaze turned icy because that pointed-out Snow Maiden was precisely the one he wanted to rescue.
"Young master, excellent taste! Although this Snow Maiden is only medium-grade, among this tier, she indeed stands out. Her auction price is 1.3 billion Heavenly Immortal-level Immortal Crystals! Everyone who wishes to bid, you may begin!"
The Demon Race member responsible for the auction on the platform announced loudly.
"Never mind. Everyone, get ready. We start the rescue. Once we rescue her, we immediately find a way to flee. The faster, the better. We absolutely cannot hesitate in the slightest!"
Ye Yunfei sent a sound transmission to Hu Miao and the others.
Watching the Snow Maiden on the platform who was about to be auctioned, Ye Yunfei prepared himself, ready to make his move.
Hu Miao, the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm, Huang Shang, and Hun Lao also prepared to act, coordinating with Ye Yunfei for the rescue.
Since everyone knew there were likely Demigod experts nearby, they were all quite tense, not daring to be negligent in the least.
Right at that moment.
"You Demon Race have seized our territory, plundered our treasures, and now you're even auctioning off our daughters! This is too much bullying! Today, I'll make you Demon Race pay the price!"
Suddenly, a tremendously powerful voice rang out. It was like the rage of Heaven descending, the might of divinity, startling everyone like thunder from clear skies. All beings were caught off guard, their ears immediately shaken by intense pain.
Some weaker beings, struck by this sudden powerful voice, bled from all seven orifices and fainted dead away on the spot!
"This is a Demigod-level expert!"
Ye Yunfei's ears also throbbed faintly from the impact, and he was greatly shocked.
Boom…
As most beings were shaken and staggered, a giant white energy hand appeared above the auction platform at the center of the square, unleashing a torrent of terrifying ice-snow energy.
Instantly, it suppressed a large area of the surrounding spacetime. Everything became immobile, including the beings around the platform attending the auction. Each one was pinned in place, faces filled with terror.
The Demon Race member responsible for the auction on the platform also paled in fear. Though desperately wanting to flee, he couldn't move half a step.
"It seems a Demigod expert from the Ice-Snow World Cluster has arrived!"
Looking at the white energy hand above the platform, Ye Yunfei felt both shock and joy.
Clearly, this was a Demigod expert who cultivated ice-snow energy and laws!
"If it's a Demigod expert from the Ice-Snow World Cluster coming to rescue them, then we don't need to do anything. We can just watch from the sidelines," Hun Lao said.
"Right. If an Ice-Snow World Cluster Demigod is here to rescue people, we don't need to join the fray," Ye Yunfei nodded.
"Hahaha… Old Man Bing! You finally couldn't hold back and came out yourself! I've been waiting for you! Even though I wounded you back then, you've been hiding somewhere unknown this whole time. Without completely eradicating you, our Demon Race will never be at ease. So, we specially arranged this auction to wait for you to appear. Sure enough, you couldn't hold back your temper. What's wrong? Can't bear to see your Snow Human Race's beautiful Snow Maidens being auctioned off? Even if you can't bear it, you can't change this fact. Since you dared to show yourself, today is your day of death!"
Just then, a Demon Race expert who appeared older materialized from the distant spacetime. Releasing a torrent of Demonic Power energy, he laughed heartily.
Boom…
The next moment, a massive energy hand composed of Demonic Power energy appeared on the platform at the center of the square, colliding with that white energy hand.
"Thank you, Sixth Demon Patriarch, for saving my life!"
The Demon Race expert in charge of the auction on the platform immediately found he could move freely again. Overjoyed, he promptly used movement techniques to flee the platform while shouting loudly.
"Hahaha… Old Man Bing, if you had kept hiding and never emerged, we truly would have had no way to deal with you. But now you've come out on your own — this is courting death. No one can save you. Once we kill you, from now on, the Ice-Snow World Cluster will truly belong to our Demon Race's territory!"
In another direction, a green-skinned Demon Race elder suddenly appeared, laughing uproariously.
"So this is a trap! The real purpose of the Demon Race auctioning these Snow Maidens was to lure out this Demigod expert of the Ice-Snow World Cluster!"
Hearing the words of the two Demon Race Demigod experts, the crowd suddenly had an epiphany, finally understanding why the Demon Race would put these precious Snow Maidens up for auction.
"You Demon Race push people too far! Today, even if I die, I'll drag you two down with me!"
In the air above the square, a white-robed old man slowly manifested, shouting furiously.
This white-robed old man was completely white from his hair to his clothes and shoes. Moreover, around his body, a thick chill permeated the air. Within the range of this chill, fist-sized, transparent black ice chunks floated.
Needless to say, this white-robed old man was undoubtedly the Old Man Bing of the Ice-Snow World Cluster.
Seeing Old Man Bing appear, the Snow Maidens on the platform all revealed expressions of surprise and joy.
Because Old Man Bing was the patriarch of the Ice-Snow World Cluster, its most supreme expert!
"Never would I have imagined that our Snow Human Race, always peaceful and never causing trouble, would suffer such calamity today! Is this… fate decreed for our Snow Human Race in the unseen workings of destiny?"
Old Man Bing glanced at the panicked Snow Maidens on the platform and couldn't help but sigh, his heart aching greatly.
"Hahaha… That's right, Old Man Bing. Your Snow Human Race's fate is exactly as such. And your Snow Human Race's fate is arranged by our Demon Race! If our Demon Race wants your Snow Human Race destroyed, your Snow Human Race will be destroyed. So I advise you not to struggle pointlessly!"
A Demon Race elder laughed wildly.
"Although your Demon Race is strong, your Demon Race does not have the right to arrange the fate of other races! Wait and see! Your Demon Race will surely pay for today's actions!"
Old Man Bing looked at that Demon Race elder. His icy gaze was full of fury as he spoke word by word.
"Old Man Bing, you truly refuse to yield until you see the coffin! Very well, wait until I destroy both your form and spirit! Then you will have no choice but to submit!"
That Demon Race elder's face darkened as he sneered.
Boom…
The next moment, the two Demon Race elders simultaneously charged towards Old Man Bing.
To deal with Old Man Bing, the Demon Race had actually dispatched two Demigod experts!
Old Man Bing also immediately released his energy pressure. Terrifying ice-snow energy instantly spread outward, turning this area of spacetime into a vast expanse of white snow. Massive black ice chunks appeared everywhere. The terrifying chill made many beings begin shivering.
"Demigod experts… truly… too terrifying…"
Many beings trembled all over from the cold, their speech fragmented, their upper and lower teeth chattering constantly.
"Old Man Bing, you are already injured. There's nothing for you to be so arrogant about in front of us!"
Both Demon Race Demigod experts wore expressions of contempt on their faces.
Vast, mighty Demonic Power energy swept out from their bodies, continuously smashing and collapsing the surrounding spacetime, creating one black, dark spatial rift after another.
"Demigod experts are too terrifying! If we stay here, we can only wait for death! Run!"
The beings who had come to attend the auction around the platform, sensing the energy released by the three Demigods, all paled in terror, souls frightened out of their bodies. They turned and fled one after another. Who would dare remain here?
These three Demigod experts hadn't even started fighting formally yet. Merely releasing some of their energy pressure caused such a scene. One could imagine just how terrifying the destruction would be once they truly began to battle!
Boom…
The three Demigod experts began to fight. Because the energy and laws they unleashed were too powerful, affecting the surrounding spacetime and the perceptual abilities of the crowd, most beings could only see a blurry fighting scene. Vaguely, they could see three figures with terrifying energy, rapidly exchanging moves above the original square's sky. Every move and style seemed as if it could annihilate the world, producing endless energy laws and light. Each collision caused the entire Ice-Snow World Cluster to shake violently.
"Demigod experts are truly too terrifying! I can't even see clearly how they are fighting! Whenever my Soul Power energy tries to perceive them, my soul body can't withstand it and hurts intensely!"
Someone couldn't help but cry out loudly.
"Go ahead and use your Soul Power energy to sense the fight of those three Demigod experts if you're not afraid of death. With your current strength, just being slightly swept up by the battle of these three Demigod experts means certain annihilation into flying ash!"
Someone nearby immediately warned him.
"That Old Man Bing's strength is quite formidable, but his staying power is lacking. He is indeed wounded. If this fight continues, he will surely lose without a doubt!"
Hun Lao suddenly sent a sound transmission to Ye Yunfei.
"Yes. If Old Man Bing weren't wounded, he should be able to barely withstand the attacks of those two Demon Race Demigods. But he is already injured. If the fight continues, he will likely lose."
Ye Yunfei frowned lightly and also nodded.
"It seems if we want to save anyone, we'll have to do it ourselves. That's more realistic," Ye Yunfei thought for a moment and sent the transmission.
"What are you thinking?! There are three Demigod experts here! If you go to rescue people, that's far too dangerous!"
Hearing Ye Yunfei's words, Hun Lao couldn't help but feel a jolt of fear.