"So that fellow was correct; this world truly does contain fire-attribute medicinal herbs."
Ye Yunfei felt a pleasant surprise within his heart.
When he first entered this world, all he saw was barren earth scorched by flames, making him think no plants could grow here. But it seemed there were actually many fire-attribute medicinal herbs.
Moreover, the Fire Energy and fire-type laws contained within herbs that could gather and grow in such an environment must be exceptionally potent.
Ye Yunfei immediately activated his movement technique, soaring into the air as he rushed toward the distant valley.
Soon, Ye Yunfei descended into the valley and began plucking those incessantly swaying crimson-red medicinal herbs.
However, at that moment, a red figure approached swiftly and dashed into the valley.
It was a young girl clad in red.
This girl had exquisite features. Not only were her clothes red, even her hair was red, surrounded by flickering wisps of flame. She looked like a fire sprite.
Upon seeing Ye Yunfei, the girl in red immediately became vigilant, releasing her Soul Force Energy to sense him.
"You don't seem to be from the Source Fire Sect. What are you doing here? Get out, now! These things are mine!"
After sensing Ye Yunfei's energy aura, the girl reprimanded him in a severe tone.
"Could this young lady also be from the Source Fire Sect? It seems the Source Fire Sect is indeed a rather overbearing force."
Upon hearing the girl's words, Ye Yunfei couldn't help but let out a cold laugh, speeding up his actions to harvest the herbs within the valley.
"Didn't you hear me? Get out immediately! Otherwise, don't blame me for not being polite!"
Seeing that Ye Yunfei seemed to be paying her no heed, the girl in red grew a little angry.
However, Ye Yunfei simply ignored her, plucking many fire-attribute herbs in just a few moments.
With a *shiii* sound, the girl in red suddenly made her move.
A red longsword appeared in her hand, thrusting forward with a sharp attack.
Sword beams carrying powerful Fire Energy and laws cleaved through the air, instantly enveloping all the vital points on Ye Yunfei's body.
It was clear this girl's swordsmanship was quite decent.
But in front of Ye Yunfei, her level of swordsmanship was not worth mentioning.
Ye Yunfei flicked a finger. With a *clang*, the sword in the girl's hand was directly snapped, sent flying away. All that remained was the hilt still gripped in her palm.
"You..."
Having her sword broken with a single move left the girl's expression drastically changed. Realizing this strange man's strength was terrifyingly extreme and that she was likely no match for him, she hesitated not a moment longer and turned to flee.
"Since you've already attacked me, don't think of leaving."
Ye Yunfei spoke with a cold laugh.
The moment his words fell, Ye Yunfei had already appeared in front of the girl, causing the small area of space around her to shake and crumble continuously.
Under the suppression of Ye Yunfei's terrifying physical power, the girl could not resist at all, not even able to move.
"Who are you? You're not from the Source Fire Sect. I have no grudge against you, so why do you wish to kill me!"
At this point, the girl knew she couldn't possibly be a match for this stranger before her. Panicking, she cried out loudly.
"Since you know we have no grudge, then why did you attack me just now?"
Ye Yunfei sneered, his hand reaching out to grab the girl's shoulder, sealing her and lifting her up as if she were a chick.
Not long ago, Ye Yunfei had cultivated the Great Primordial Zhou Heaven Body Tempering Art, raising his physical strength to 300,000 *Jiao*. Later, he fused a batch of Innate Treasures and Demigod artifacts, increasing his physical strength yet again, now reaching roughly 340,000 to 350,000 *Jiao*.
With such physical power, the girl before him had no means of resistance whatsoever. In front of Ye Yunfei, she was as weak as a chick.
"I sense that little wench's aura! She must be in that valley ahead! Let's go, quick!"
Just as Ye Yunfei had seized the girl and hadn't yet decided what to do with her, he heard a shout coming from a distance.
"It's people from the Source Fire Sect!"
Hearing this shout, the girl became extremely flustered, the words spilling from her mouth.
"Oh? You hold a grudge against the Source Fire Sect's people?"
Feeling a bit curious, Ye Yunfei asked.
"Yes, I have a grudge with the Source Fire Sect. Hurry and escape! If the Source Fire Sect discovers us, we'll both be doomed!"
The girl urgently pleaded.
"Your grudge with the Source Fire Sect has nothing to do with me. And you falling into my hands is doomed either way."
Ye Yunfei replied with a cold smile.
"If you let the Source Fire Sect discover you, they'll kill you regardless of any grudge. Unless I'm mistaken, your Pale Blue Treasure Pearl is definitely an extraordinary artifact, and your Vermilion Bird is likely activated from some other fire-attribute treasure as well. The people of the Source Fire Sect cherish fire-attribute artifacts the most. Do you think they'll let you go? You may be strong, but the Source Fire Sect is powerful and numerous, with even Demigod level experts constantly stationed in this world. You won't be able to withstand them."
The girl continued anxiously.
"Aren't you afraid of me at all?"
Ye Yunfei looked coldly at the girl in red.
"I no longer feel any killing intent in your gaze."
The girl glanced at Ye Yunfei and softly said.
Hearing this, Ye Yunfei was at a loss for words but had to admit the girl's perception was sharp.
Initially, Ye Yunfei thought this girl was a member of the Source Fire Sect, hence the rise of killing intent. But now, knowing she was not from the Source Fire Sect and even held a grudge against them, the killing intent in his heart had greatly faded.
"That little wench is indeed in this valley! I can sense her now, hurry inside!"
At that moment, more than ten figures soared through the air and arrived.
"Aren't you going to escape? If we wait any longer, we won't be able to flee! You may be strong, but you're merely a Initial Heavenly Immortal—you're no match for them! These bastards from the Source Fire Sect won't reason with you!"
The girl discovered that Ye Yunfei was still standing motionless in place, showing not the slightest intention to flee, and grew completely frantic.
"Why should I escape? The one who should flee is you. What you said is right, I hold no killing intent toward you anymore. But if you dare provoke me again in the future, I will not show leniency."
Ye Yunfei released his grip on the girl's shoulder and spoke indifferently.
The moment Ye Yunfei let go, the girl's seal disappeared, and she regained her freedom.
"If you don't wish to die, then escape!"
The girl in red shot a glare from her beautiful eyes at Ye Yunfei, then turned and fled.
"Ha ha... you little wench, do you think you can still escape? Too late!"
A dozen or so men exuding dense Fire Energy charged into the valley. Every one of them possessed considerable strength and astonishing speed. There was also one elder whose movement speed was particularly fast, transforming into a red ball of flame that blocked the girl's path like a ghost.
This elder was extremely formidable, delivering a single punch that forcefully brought the girl to a halt.
Her face paled slightly. She knew it would be difficult to get away now.
"It's all that guy's fault!"
The girl resentfully glared back at Ye Yunfei. She felt that if not for Ye Yunfei, she definitely wouldn't have fallen into the hands of the Source Fire Sect.
It seemed she had forgotten that she herself had attacked Ye Yunfei first.
Watching the girl's action, Ye Yunfei's expression remained placid.
Right before the girl fled, she had called out for Ye Yunfei to escape too, which gave him some goodwill towards her.
"Little wench, your identity is suspicious, and not long ago you injured so many of our Source Fire Sect's men. Now, obediently follow me back and await judgment."
The elder blocking the girl's path revealed a ferocious grin.
"Little wench, I know your strength is not weak, but you're already injured and no match for us. Better come quietly. If you dare resist again, when I catch you, I'll have my fun with you first before taking you back for questioning. So I think it'd be best for you to cooperate a little."
The red-robed elder cast lascivious eyes up and down the girl's body, obviously harboring ill intentions.
"You dare..."
The girl's expression changed drastically.
"Why wouldn't I dare? You'll find out soon."
The elder responded with a sinister smile.
"Ha ha ha... Little missy, you'll soon know whether we dare or not!"
The other members of the Source Fire Sect also closed in, surrounding the girl on all sides. Every one of them unabashedly gazed at her figure.
At the same time, two or three members of the Source Fire Sect blocked Ye Yunfei.
"This boy might be in cahoots with the little wench. Capture him together and take him back."
The elder blocking the girl's path glanced at Ye Yunfei and said.
"See? Now you regret it, don't you? I told you to leave earlier, but you wouldn't."
The girl in red glared at Ye Yunfei again, speaking bitterly.
"If anything, seems like you were the one who dragged me into this. Why blame me?"
Ye Yunfei spoke evenly, appearing utterly calm.
"Serves you right. Didn't I tell you to hurry up and escape earlier? But you thought you were so powerful. How about now? Feeling regretful, aren't you?"
The girl spoke through gritted teeth.
"Ha ha ha... You two dog lovers on the brink of death still have the nerve to flirt and quarrel here, truly ignorant of life and death. Move! Capture this pair!"
The elder blocking the girl's path sneered and ordered.
"Kid, surrender peacefully!"
An Intermediate Heavenly Immortal attacked Ye Yunfei first, throwing a punch at him.
"I originally had no intention of interfering in this matter, yet you had to provoke me. Why go through all this trouble?"
Ye Yunfei spoke coldly.
In truth, Ye Yunfei had already begun leaning toward helping the red-robed girl. Now that these members of the Source Fire Sect were attacking him, it gave him a perfect excuse.
"Kid, you talk big! A mere Initial Heavenly Immortal dares utter such arrogant words before me!"
The attacking Intermediate Heavenly Immortal of the Source Fire Sect immediately darkened his expression upon hearing Ye Yunfei's words, harshly berating him.
Ye Yunfei neither dodged nor avoided, returning the strike with a punch. The terrifying physical power instantly immobilized the Intermediate Heavenly Immortal.
With a *bang*, that Intermediate Heavenly Immortal's body, including his Soul Body, was blown apart by Ye Yunfei's single punch, turning into a mist of blood.
Then Ye Yunfei threw two more consecutive punches, *bang bang*! The two other Source Fire Sect members surrounding him were also shattered to pieces.
In less time than a single breath had passed, he'd done so with more ease than swatting three flies.
"How... how is this possible?"
The remaining members of the Source Fire Sect, along with the red-robed girl, were instantly dumbfounded, standing there staring at Ye Yunfei in slack-jawed stupor, doubting whether their eyes had deceived them.
Those three members of the Source Fire Sect were all Intermediate Heavenly Immortals. In this world, they could freely absorb the surrounding Fire Energy and fire-type laws, making their combat strength incredibly fierce. Even normal Intermediate Heavenly Immortals who came here wouldn't be a match for them. But now, they had been instantly slaughtered by this strange young man before them. Such combat power was horrifying!