"Being able to collect seven rare flames, such luck truly leaves one in awe! It seems this young man possesses great fortune; his future achievements will surely be immeasurable."
Bing Laozu looked at Ye Yunfei, unable to hold back these thoughts within his heart.
"Young Master Ye, what are the names of these seven rare flames? I can recognize that they are all rare flames of heaven and earth, but I am not an alchemist, nor am I highly familiar with flame attributes, so I cannot identify which specific flames they are."
His curiosity aroused, Bing Laozu eyed the seven flames and asked.
Thus, Ye Yunfei told Bing Laozu the names of all seven rare flames, briefly explaining their attributes.
"Young Master Ye, among your seven rare flames, the Flame Fire, the Three Pure True Flames, the Heavenly Sun Flame, and the Triple Calamity Heaven Flame—these four should all be yang-attribute flames. But I believe the purest one, worthy of being called an ultimate yang treasure, should be the Heavenly Sun Flame. Although the other three yang-attribute flames are also very powerful, they are not ultimate yang treasures; they are tainted with other energies. For example, the Triple Calamity Heaven Flame, while belonging to the yang attribute, seems to also contain some advanced Samsara-related attributes, so it is not a purely yang treasure. By comparison, the Heavenly Sun Flame is most suitable for cultivating the Nine-Yang Ancient Scripture."
Bing Laozu explained to Ye Yunfei.
"Young Master Ye, I will now transfer to you all the various records regarding the Nine-Yang Ancient Scripture left by our Snow Human Race's ancestors in our clan genealogy. You can reference them during your cultivation; they should be of help."
Bing Laozu spoke and then pointed with a finger, sending another strand of Soul Power information into Ye Yunfei's soul sea.
"Many thanks for your guidance, Senior! Then I shall use the Heavenly Sun Flame to cultivate the Nine-Yang Ancient Scripture."
Ye Yunfei said gratefully.
"By the way, Senior, these treasures were all originally put up for auction by the Demon Race. Now they should be returned to their rightful owners."
Ye Yunfei suddenly remembered something. With a wave of his hand, he took out over a dozen artifacts, all brimming with ice-snow energy, suspending them before him.
These artifacts were the ones the Demon Race had put up for auction in that auction house in the Ice-Snow World Cluster and were later seized back by Ye Yunfei.
"These are all treasures of our Snow Human Race! Many thanks, Young Master Ye, for this great kindness."
Looking at these recovered treasures before him, Bing Laozu was deeply moved.
"Senior, I would like to borrow this artifact to cultivate for a while and comprehend the Great Dao Laws contained within it."
Ye Yunfei pointed at one white treasure pearl and said.
This white treasure pearl was something Ye Yunfei had bid on earlier at the Demon Race auction in the Ice-Snow World Cluster because he had sensed it contained Great Dao Laws.
"Hahaha... Young Master Ye, despite your young age, you have already begun cultivating Great Dao Laws. Such talent is indeed rare in the world. This Ice-Snow Pearl, consider it a gift to you. In truth, all these treasures were recovered by you, Young Master Ye; they rightfully belong to you. Take whichever ones you fancy."
Bing Laozu said with a smile.
"No, Senior. I only need to borrow this Ice-Snow Pearl for cultivation for a period. These are all treasures of your Snow Human Race, now returned to their owner. I will not take them."
Ye Yunfei replied.
"Senior, the Guardian Envoys have arrived. I am ready to depart and return."
At that moment, Bai Shuang suddenly came to request an audience, reporting this to Bing Laozu.
"Bai Shuang, over these years, you have endured hardships among our Snow Human Race. We were unable to provide you with excellent cultivation conditions."
Bing Laozu looked at Bai Shuang and said softly.
"No, Senior. I have been very happy these years in the Snow Human Race. Your favor toward me has been even more boundless."
Bai Shuang hurriedly said.
"Parting is imminent. I know you will face various pressures after returning, yet I can't help you much. I'll give you a few treasures now for self-defense. Remember, the gates of our Snow Human Race are always open to you. You will always be a member of our race, and you can return to seek me at any time."
Bing Laozu looked at Bai Shuang with a doting gaze, speaking before waving his hand, sending six artifacts in front of her.
Among these six artifacts, four were ones Ye Yunfei had just returned to Bing Laozu.
"Senior, these artifacts are too precious!"
Seeing the six artifacts before her and knowing they were extremely valuable, Bai Shuang quickly declined.
"Accept them. These artifacts will be useful for you—for self-defense and to aid cultivation. On this return journey, you will undoubtedly face many crises. With these artifacts, you'll have a few more means to protect yourself."
Bing Laozu said.
"Then I thank you deeply, Senior!"
Bai Shuang hesitated for a moment, then finally accepted.
She knew this return journey would indeed be perilous. After leaving the Ice Demon Race for so long, the two siblings were suddenly returning to participate in a succession battle, facing overwhelming odds, innumerable dangers, and a bleak future. Any additional self-preservation ability was good.
"Also, have the Guardian Envoys wait for a moment. I'll use the ancestral secret method of our Snow Human Race to help you enhance your talent and cultivation level."
Bing Laozu added.
"Many thanks, Senior!"
Bai Shuang was overjoyed and spoke gratefully.
Bing Laozu was a Demigod expert well-versed in the numerous legacies of the Snow Human Race. For him to personally help enhance her talent and cultivation level was a blessing she couldn't ask for.
"Miss Bai Shuang, this is a message jade slip I crafted myself. Please take it to Da Bing. And this space ring contains some things I prepared for Da Bing."
Ye Yunfei took out a jade slip and a space ring, sending them before Bai Shuang.
The space ring held various cultivation resources and treasures Ye Yunfei had collected, including some Deity Crystals!
"Young Master Ye, this is too much, I couldn't possibly..."
Bai Shuang declined.
"Miss Bai Shuang, just pass it on to Da Bing for me. Da Bing and I are friends who have survived life and death together. There's no need for such formalities between us. These things are of little consequence."
Ye Yunfei said.
"Then on behalf of my brother, I thank you, Young Master Ye!"
Hearing Ye Yunfei's words, Bai Shuang accepted the jade slip and space ring, speaking gratefully.
"Young Master Ye, I'll have someone prepare a cultivation chamber for you."
Bing Laozu said to Ye Yunfei.
He knew Ye Yunfei intended to use the Ice-Snow Pearl for cultivation.
Bing Laozu instructed a Snow Human Race elder to arrange a cultivation chamber for Ye Yunfei. Then, he led Bai Shuang away from the palace, preparing to use the Snow Human Race's ancestral secret method to enhance her talent and cultivation.
The Snow Human Race elder led Ye Yunfei to a very quiet cultivation chamber and then departed.
Ye Yunfei entered the chamber, then entered the Phantom Tower, sitting cross-legged with the Ice-Snow Pearl floating before him.
For the following period, Ye Yunfei began comprehending the Great Dao Laws contained within the Ice-Snow Pearl.
Time passed imperceptibly within the Phantom Tower. Half a year went by.
"The Ice-Snow Pearl contains the Great Dao Laws of ice and snow! I've finally gained some insight!"
The expression on Ye Yunfei's face, who had been sitting quietly in meditation, suddenly revealed pleasant surprise.
After half a year of comprehension, Ye Yunfei had finally captured the essence of the ice-snow Great Dao Laws within the Ice-Snow Pearl and gained some understanding.
Time flew by. Unknowingly, two more years passed within the Phantom Tower.
Two years later.
"I have finally grasped the basics of the ice-snow Great Dao Laws!"
Ye Yunfei, who had been as still as an old monk in meditation, suddenly opened his eyes and said in delight.
"Next, incorporate the ice-snow Great Dao Laws into the Heavenly Dao Palm. Let's see how much its power increases!"
Having comprehended the ice-snow Great Dao Laws, Ye Yunfei decided to immediately cultivate the Heavenly Dao Palm.
For the following period, Ye Yunfei entered a state of cultivation once more.
Approximately three months later, Ye Yunfei finally perfected a Heavenly Dao Palm containing four different Great Dao Laws!
These were the Laws of Earth, Space, Sword Dao, and Ice-Snow.
"The power of the Heavenly Dao Palm is indeed related to how many Great Dao Laws it contains! The current Heavenly Dao Palm is much stronger than before!"
Ye Yunfei threw out a palm strike. A massive palm imprint appeared in the space ahead, its terrifying palm force causing the surrounding space to continuously distort.
"Good. Next, I'll begin cultivating the Nine-Yang Ancient Scripture, fusing the Heavenly Sun Flame into the first layer."
Ye Yunfei let out a soft breath.
Although rare flames could be used for alchemy, Ye Yunfei already possessed seven. Losing one wouldn't affect his future alchemy endeavors.
For the time that followed, Ye Yunfei began cultivating the Nine-Yang Ancient Scripture.
He had already mastered the first layer of the scripture. Now, he needed to fuse the Heavenly Sun Flame into that first layer as its foundation.
Earlier, Bing Laozu had transferred all the information about the Nine-Yang Ancient Scripture recorded in the Snow Human Race's clan genealogy into Ye Yunfei's soul sea.
After carefully studying this information multiple times, Ye Yunfei finally gained insight, roughly figuring out how to integrate an ultimate yang treasure into each layer of the scripture.
After all, Ye Yunfei had previously cultivated the Nine-Yang Scripture and now was cultivating the Nine-Yang Ancient Scripture. He was already very familiar with this technique. Now, with the information left by the Snow Human Race's ancestors about the Nine-Yang Ancient Scripture, he quickly grasped its correct cultivation method.
Next, Ye Yunfei began attempting to fuse the Heavenly Sun Flame into the first layer of the Nine-Yang Ancient Scripture.
Within the Phantom Tower, two more years passed without notice.
One day, two years later.
"I have finally successfully fused the Heavenly Sun Flame into the first layer of the Nine-Yang Ancient Scripture, establishing it as the layer's foundation!"
A look of excitement suddenly appeared on Ye Yunfei's face.
*RUMBLE...*
A massive sphere of light hovered above Ye Yunfei's head, radiating endless dazzling golden light, illuminating the surroundings in stark clarity. An infinite tide of light and heat erupted ceaselessly from this massive sphere.
At the sphere's central position, a particularly brilliant flame flickered gently, looking exceptionally graceful.
However, the heat emanating from this single flame was terrifying. It swiftly ignited the surrounding space, causing raging flames to erupt everywhere. In less than a breath's time, the space around Ye Yunfei had completely transformed into a vast sea of fire.
Standing within this sea of fire, with the massive golden sphere suspended above his head, Ye Yunfei resembled a legendary solar deity's scion.
"Indeed, this is the correct way to cultivate the Nine-Yang Ancient Scripture. Its current power is at least ten times stronger than before!"
Looking at the golden sphere radiating astonishing heat above him and the blazing sea of fire surrounding him, Ye Yunfei smiled, feeling quite pleased.
"My Lightning Tribulation has arrived!"
Suddenly, Ye Yunfei's heart stirred as he sensed the aura of the tribulation.
Ye Yunfei exited the Phantom Tower, left the cultivation chamber, and soared into the air.
Sure enough, massive dark clouds had gathered directly above the chamber. Dazzling arcs of lightning and electric snakes wove frenziedly through the dark, oppressive clouds, emitting heart-shaking thunder and lightning energies.
Ye Yunfei sat cross-legged mid-air, restrained his aura, and began applying the secret technique for evading Lightning Tribulation taught to him by Master Liu in the past.
Approximately half a day later, the dark clouds in the high sky gradually dispersed, the massive thunderbolts also began to fade, and the tribulation vanished completely.
A powerful energy emanated from within Ye Yunfei's body.
"I have finally cultivated the Golden Immortal-level Nine-nine Return to the Source Immortal!"
Sensing the rolling, surging immortal power energy within his body, Ye Yunfei whispered.
"Next, I can charge towards the Heavenly Immortal realm."
Including this time, Ye Yunfei had avoided Lightning Tribulations nine times in total, finally cultivating the Golden Immortal-level Nine-nine Return to the Source Immortal. Now he could charge toward the Heavenly Immortal realm!
"Young Master Ye, congratulations on cultivating the Golden Immortal-level Nine-nine Return to the Source Immortal!"
After Ye Yunfei's tribulation ended, Bing Laozu appeared, walking over and speaking to him.
"Young Master Ye, at such a young age, you have successively cultivated the Nine-nine Return to the Source Immortal at two major cultivation levels, and you even possess combat strength capable of battling Initial Demigods. Such talent is extremely rare among the younger generation throughout the entire Chaotic Void Sea!"
Bing Laozu praised.
"Senior, you praise me too highly. My cultivation is complete, Senior. I am ready to leave this place."
Ye Yunfei replied.
Back when he left the Three Thousand Big and Small Worlds and entered the Chaotic Void Sea, his purpose was to venture and experience hardship to achieve breakthroughs. Facts proved that venturing in the outside world was indeed highly effective for increasing strength. Now, Ye Yunfei possessed combat strength capable of fighting Initial Demigods!
For the following period, Ye Yunfei planned to continue roaming and experiencing.
"I know a young man's nature is to be unwilling to stay in one place, but to venture out into the world; I was the same when young. Especially a monster like you, you need more opportunities to travel and experience for even greater growth. However, you have offended many major forces, and this time, you joined forces with me to severely injure a Demon Race Demigod. Therefore, your enemies are many and strong. No matter where you go, you must be careful."
Bing Laozu nodded and said.
"Furthermore, the secret stronghold of our Snow Human Race always welcomes you; you can return here at any time. If you ever encounter trouble and need help in the future, you can send word to me at any time. As long as I receive the message, I will immediately come to your aid because you are a benefactor of our Snow Human Race. We have always known to repay kindness."
Bing Laozu continued addressing Ye Yunfei.
"Senior, your words honor me too greatly."
Hearing Bing Laozu's words, Ye Yunfei hurriedly replied.
"By the way, Senior, the injury within your body seems quite severe. Let me do this: I'll refine some Demigod-level medicinal pills for you. They will aid your recovery."
Ye Yunfei said.
He had long since sensed Bing Laozu's injuries.
"What? Young Master Ye, you are saying you can refine Demigod-level pills?"
Upon hearing Ye Yunfei's words, Bing Laozu was immediately greatly shocked.
One must know, in the Chaotic Void Sea, alchemists capable of refining Demigod-level pills were extremely few in number. Each alchemist who could refine Demigod-level pills was a figure sought after by every major force!
For a youth to be able to refine Demigod-level pills was simply astonishing! If spoken of, no one would dare believe it!