"It's true that I can refine Demigod Pills, but currently, I can only refine those that aren't of exceptionally high grade. Senior, which type of Demigod Pill do you need? If you have a pill recipe, that would be best."
Ye Yunfei answered.
"Very well, Young Master Ye. I have here a recipe for a Demigod Pill that has been passed down by our Snow Human Race ancestors. It's particularly suitable for our race. However, I've never been able to find a capable alchemist to refine it for me because those capable of refining Demigod Pills simply don't put our Snow Human Race in their eyes; they disdain to help us."
"Young Master Ye, I will provide the recipe to you immediately!"
Bing Laozu immediately replied. With a wave of his hand, a jade slip flew out, hovering before Ye Yunfei.
Ye Yunfei used his Soul Power to sense it, confirming that the jade slip indeed contained the recipe for a type of Demigod Pill.
"In that case, Senior, let me first study this recipe and see its grade. If it isn't too high, I will attempt to refine it."
Ye Yunfei said.
"Then I thank Young Master Ye!" Bing Laozu said gratefully.
"Young Master Ye, these are the alchemy materials. I prepared them long ago, but sadly, I never found an alchemist willing to refine them for me."
Bing Laozu retrieved a spatial ring and handed it to Ye Yunfei.
After receiving the ring, Ye Yunfei immediately returned to the previous cultivation chamber, entered the Phantom Tower, sat down cross-legged, and began studying the pill recipe recorded in the jade slip.
The pill recipe was named the Mystic Snow Pill, and it was indeed a pill exceptionally well-suited for the Snow Human Race.
Inside the Phantom Tower, Ye Yunfei spent about two months studying the recipe.
"Let's give it a try."
Two months later, Ye Yunfei let out a light sigh and decided to attempt refining this Mystic Snow Pill. He discovered that it didn't seem to be of very high grade, and with his current alchemy level, there was a possibility he could refine it.
Ye Yunfei took out the pill cauldron he had obtained from the Xuwu Realm earlier, then retrieved the alchemy materials given by Bing Laozu, and began his attempt at refining.
"People nowadays say that the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds is a backwater, declining place, but from my perspective, its foundations are still profound. Otherwise, it couldn't have given birth to such a young prodigy!"
In the distance, Bing Laozu gazed in the direction of Ye Yunfei's chamber and spoke slowly.
"With Ye Yunfei's talent, as long as he doesn't perish prematurely, he is destined to grow into a top expert in the Chaotic Void Sea. One day, his fame will spread throughout its entirety!"
"That I can befriend such a young monster now is fortunate. If Young Master Ye can one day dominate the Chaotic Void Sea, perhaps our Snow Human Race can share in some of his glory!"
Bing Laozu said softly. He had decided to befriend Ye Yunfei without fail.
Approximately ten days later.
"The first batch... actually failed!"
Looking at the few blackened pills in the cauldron, Ye Yunfei couldn't help but sigh, feeling somewhat disappointed.
"Fortunately, Senior Bing provided several sets of materials. I can try again."
Ye Yunfei said with a bitter smile. The spatial ring Bing Laozu gave contained several sets of materials for refining the Mystic Snow Pill.
"I should first properly improve my alchemy skills."
Ye Yunfei gazed at the pill cauldron before him and murmured. This cauldron contained the alchemical insights and experiences of an extremely high-level alchemist—quite possibly one at the Deity level! Currently, Ye Yunfei had only comprehended a portion of them.
He spent the following time contemplating the alchemical insights and experiences recorded within the cauldron.
Unconsciously, one year passed inside the Phantom Tower.
A year later.
"Good. Now, let's attempt the refinement again."
Ye Yunfei lightly exhaled and spoke. Then, he began alchemy once more.
This time, Ye Yunfei summoned all six of the Heaven and Earth Strange Fires he possessed, suspending them around the pill cauldron. During the refining process, he utilized the six flames as needed.
Time flew by. Unconsciously, another ten days passed.
Ten days later.
"Excellent! I've finally succeeded in refining the Mystic Snow Pill!"
Ye Yunfei stared at the three white pills floating above the cauldron, feeling exhilarated.
Three pills produced from one batch—the yield wasn't particularly high, but Ye Yunfei was very satisfied.
"There's one more set of materials left. I'll continue."
Ye Yunfei said. He then began refining a new batch of Mystic Snow Pills.
Approximately ten days later, Ye Yunfei successfully refined four more Mystic Snow Pills!
"Young Master Ye, how did it go?"
The moment Ye Yunfei stepped out of the chamber, he found Bing Laozu already waiting outside, seeming restless. As soon as he saw Ye Yunfei emerge, he rushed over, looking at him with expectant eyes.
"I have successfully accomplished the task. I refined a total of seven Mystic Snow Pills."
Ye Yunfei took out all the Mystic Snow Pills he had refined during this period and handed them to Bing Laozu.
"Seven Mystic Snow Pills! Young Master Ye, you actually refined seven! Splendid!"
Looking at the seven pills, Bing Laozu trembled slightly with excitement, cautiously extending both palms to receive them.
"Young Master Ye, thank you! These pills are of immense use to me! With them, I estimate my injuries can heal completely soon! You've done me a tremendous favor!"
Bing Laozu gazed at the seven Mystic Snow Pills as if he couldn't bear to part with them.
"Senior, there's no need for such formalities."
Ye Yunfei replied with a smile.
"Young Master Ye, not only did you rescue thousands of Snow Maidens of our race, but you also helped me refine these seven Mystic Snow Pills. You are a great benefactor to our Snow Human Race. From now on, if you ever have any use for me or our race, just speak the word!"
After carefully storing the seven pills, Bing Laozu said to Ye Yunfei. He was resolved to befriend Ye Yunfei with all his might.
"You honor me too much, Senior. If I ever need to trouble you in the future, I won't stand on ceremony."
Ye Yunfei said with a smile.
"Senior, I'm prepared to depart now."
Ye Yunfei continued.
"Young Master Ye, are you planning to head to the Fire Realm?"
Bing Laozu asked. He knew that a young prodigy like Ye Yunfei valued cultivation and strength enhancement above all. Since he knew the Fire Realm contained treasures for cultivating the Nine-Yang Ancient Scripture, he would surely go.
"Yes, I plan to visit the Fire Realm to see if I can obtain that fire dragon within."
Ye Yunfei nodded.
"The Fire Realm is filled with astonishing fire energy and laws, making it an extremely dangerous place."
"Let's do this, Young Master Ye. I will impart a hereditary secret art of our Snow Human Race to you and gift you two ice-snow type magical treasures for defense. This should help you resist the fire energy and laws within the Fire Realm after you enter."
Bing Laozu thought for a moment and said. He was now determined to wholeheartedly befriend Ye Yunfei, sparing no cost—even willing to transmit his clan's hereditary secrets.
"Senior, your clan's hereditary secret art is too precious. Is it appropriate to pass it on to me?"
Ye Yunfei asked.
"Haha, Young Master Ye, you are a great benefactor to our Snow Human Race, so it's completely appropriate. It's decided. I will transmit one hereditary secret art to you now!"
Bing Laozu laughed and, pointing with a finger, sent a strand of Soul Power information into Ye Yunfei's Soul Sea.
Ye Yunfei slightly sensed it and confirmed it was indeed a hereditary secret art of the Snow Human Race.
"Young Master Ye, these two magical treasures are of the ice-snow energy type, possessing considerable power. They can aid you in resisting the fire energy and laws within the Fire Realm."
Bing Laozu then retrieved two more magical treasures and sent them floating before Ye Yunfei.
"Senior, I will accept them then! My thanks!"
Ye Yunfei indeed greatly needed such items, so he didn't refuse and directly accepted them.
"Senior, I'll spend time cultivating the hereditary secret art you've just given me during my journey. Now, it's time for me to leave."
Ye Yunfei said to Bing Laozu.
"Young Master Ye, you must stay low-key and cautious on your journey! Those major factions have numerous eyes and ears throughout the Chaotic Void Sea. Wherever you go, you might encounter their people."
"Especially the Demon Race. Having lost a Demigod-level expert, they will definitely be furious and seek revenge against you and me."
Bing Laozu cautioned.
"Don't worry, Senior. I will be careful."
Ye Yunfei nodded.
"Ah, right. Bai Shuang has already returned with the Ice Demon Race experts."
Bing Laozu suddenly mentioned Bai Shuang, as he already knew of Ye Yunfei's relationship with Da Bing, who was Bai Shuang's biological sister.
"Senior, do you know where the Ice Demon Race's headquarters are?"
Ye Yunfei thought for a moment and asked.
"Young Master Ye, do you intend to go to the Ice Demon Race's headquarters?"
Bing Laozu was taken aback, then asked.
"I might go to the Ice Demon Race headquarters in the future to check on Da Bing because I worry about what might happen after he returns."
Ye Yunfei nodded.
"Young Master Ye, the situation within the Ice Demon Race is extremely complex. After Bai Shuang and her brother return, they will inevitably become embroiled in the Throne-Seizing War."
"Although the Ice Demon Race keeps a low profile, their true strength is formidable. They have at least ten-plus Demigod experts, including Perfected Grade Demigods. They are far stronger than our Snow Human Race."
"Young Master Ye, if you go to their headquarters and get involved in the Throne-Seizing War, it will be exceedingly dangerous. It's best you think thrice before acting. The Ice Demon Race certainly won't welcome outsiders interfering in their internal struggles."
Bing Laozu said earnestly.
"Even so, my bond with Da Bing runs deep. If he is truly in danger, regardless of how perilous the Ice Demon Race headquarters are, I will go to check on him."
Ye Yunfei stated firmly.
"In any case, you must proceed with utmost caution in everything you do, Young Master Ye."
Hearing Ye Yunfei's words and knowing persuasion was futile, Bing Laozu sighed lightly.
"Senior, I bid you farewell."
Ye Yunfei said to Bing Laozu.
"Very well."
Bing Laozu nodded. Then, he personally escorted Ye Yunfei out of this Small World.
After leaving the Small World, Ye Yunfei immediately concealed his aura, entered the Phantom Tower, and instructed the Gold-Horned Dragon Silkworm to carry the tower, continuously traversing space to distance himself from the Snow Human Race's secret base. Ye Yunfei knew the Demon Race was surely searching for him and Bing Laozu everywhere. If he left any traces of aura near the Snow Human base, and Demon Race higher-ups detected them, they would implicate the Snow Human Race.
For some time afterwards, the Gold-Horned Dragon Silkworm carried the Phantom Tower through the chaotic void. Inside, Ye Yunfei contemplated the hereditary secret art imparted by Bing Laozu.
Ye Yunfei spent a month inside the Phantom Tower, finally grasping the fundamentals of the Snow Human Race's secret art. Then, he began cultivating it.
Approximately another month passed within the tower. Ye Yunfei successfully mastered the Snow Human Race hereditary secret art.
"The Demon Race is indeed searching everywhere for you. Along this route, I've already spotted several waves of their forces conducting investigations."
The Gold-Horned Dragon Silkworm suddenly sent a mental message to Ye Yunfei.
"Is that so?"
Having just completed cultivating the secret art, Ye Yunfei responded with a cold laugh.
"If that's the case, I won't avoid the Demon Race. Otherwise, they'll think I fear them."
Ye Yunfei declared. That was his nature—he never feared enemies. As long as his strength was sufficient, he refused to hide.
Ye Yunfei emerged from the Phantom Tower.
"My situation with the Demon Race is one of mutual annihilation. So, there's no need for politeness anymore. From now on, whenever I encounter the Demon Race, I'll kill them whenever possible!"
Ye Yunfei said coldly.
"Well said! I share the same sentiment. What's the point of constantly hiding? With our combined strength, we can handle even a Primary Grade Demigod. We don't need to hide from the Demon Race. Let's fight them openly and show them our might!"
The Gold-Horned Dragon Silkworm immediately chimed in.
"Heh, good. Let's go find some Demigods for a proper fight and show them our power. For us, battle is the best kind of training!"
Ye Yunfei said with a smile. Then, he revealed himself, deliberately slowing his speed and swaggering forward through the chaotic void. With his current strength, he feared no ordinary Demigods. Moreover, his power had improved after this period of secluded cultivation; he was itching to test it on someone.
Not long after.
"Hmm? There's demonic aura ahead, in that direction!"
Suddenly, Hun Lao spoke up. Ye Yunfei immediately released his Soul Power, sensing towards the direction indicated by Hun Lao, and indeed detected thick demonic energy.
He immediately activated his movement technique, rushing towards that location. Soon, he arrived before a World Cluster.
"There are many Demon Race members inside this World Cluster. Good. Let's go in and take a look."
Ye Yunfei observed for a moment before proceeding inside the World Cluster ahead.
Soon, Ye Yunfei entered the World Cluster.
"Halt! From now on, the Qianfang World Cluster belongs to our Demon Race territory. Any outsider wishing to enter must undergo our investigation and pay a sufficient amount of Immortal Crystals for passage!"
A Demon Race patrol team blocked Ye Yunfei's path.
"Dare to block my way? Die."
Ye Yunfei sneered, throwing a punch forward. His fist continuously enlarged.
*BOOM!*
The entire Demon Race patrol team was pulverized, turning into clouds of bloody mist that dissipated with the wind.