‘If my guess is correct, you must be Elder Brother Ye.’
Just as Ye Yunfei was quietly sensing Jin Yuehai, the latter suddenly turned his gaze towards him, looking him over.
‘You know me?’
Ye Yunfei couldn't help but be taken aback. He had never met this Jin Yuehai before, yet the other party seemed to recognize him.
‘Although this is my first time meeting Elder Brother Ye, I have long since heard of your great name. It is said that Elder Brother Ye once single-handedly sent those major powers into a spin, and even once killed a Demon Race Demigod. Your illustrious reputation has long since spread throughout the entire Chaotic Void Sea. I have seen your appearance and sensed your Soul Body’s aura before,’ Jin Yuehai said with a smile.
‘So that’s how it is. Elder Brother Jin overpraises me,’ Ye Yunfei suddenly understood.
‘When I first heard of Elder Brother Ye’s name, I was filled with admiration. I never thought I would get to meet you in person today. Truly, seeing you is even more impressive than hearing about you,’ Jin Yuehai said, clasping his fist towards Ye Yunfei with great enthusiasm.
‘You flatter me, Elder Brother Jin,’ Ye Yunfei hurriedly returned the courtesy.
‘The reason I've come out to wander the Chaotic Void Sea this time is to see the style and bearing of the younger generation in this era. Elder Brother Ye should be among the best of the younger generation in this era. In the future, I must find a good opportunity to seek guidance from you,’ Jin Yuehai continued.
‘You jest, Elder Brother Jin,’ Ye Yunfei replied.
‘What does this fellow mean? Does he want to spar with you?’ Hun Lao, hearing Jin Yuehai's words, sent a mental message to Ye Yunfei.
‘Ignore him for now. He is Senior Cui's guest. If he doesn't provoke me, there's no need to make an enemy of him. Of course, if he actively provokes me, there's no need to be polite,’ Ye Yunfei thought for a moment before replying.
A little while later, Jin Yuehai stood up and took his leave of Cui Hong.
‘Elder Brother Ye, we are sure to meet again,’ Jin Yuehai said to Ye Yunfei before leaving, his words seemingly laden with meaning.
After speaking, Jin Yuehai turned and left, departing the Fire Realm.
‘Senior, I also plan to leave,’ Ye Yunfei said to Cui Hong.
The primary purpose of his initial visit to the Fire Realm had been for the fire dragon. Now that he had obtained the fire dragon, Ye Yunfei didn't plan to linger in the Fire Realm any longer.
‘Very well. If you really intend to leave, I won't keep you. However, you can return to the Fire Realm often in the future. If you encounter any difficulties, you can come here to find me. My energy form within this Fire Realm can unleash power at the Deity level,’ Cui Hong nodded and said.
‘Thank you, Senior,’ Ye Yunfei said quickly.
Having such a powerhouse at the Deity level as a backer was naturally a tremendous boon. In the future, if he encountered opponents he couldn't handle, he could take refuge here in the Fire Realm.
‘Furthermore, if you wish to continue cultivating the Nine-Yang Ancient Scripture, you must seek out more and more yang-attributed treasures to integrate into each layer of the scripture. And the higher the grade of yang-attributed treasures you find, the greater the power of the Nine-Yang Ancient Scripture you cultivate will eventually be. I know the locations of several yang-attributed treasures. I will now imprint this information into your soul sea. In the future, you can go look for them if you have the chance. However, the locations of these yang-attributed treasures are somewhat dangerous. Given your current strength, you may not be able to obtain them. It can only be said that it will depend on your fortune. In fact, if I hadn't intervened, you might not have been able to subdue that fire dragon in our Fire Realm either,’ Cui Hong continued.
He pointed a finger, sending a burst of Soul Power information into Ye Yunfei's soul sea.
‘Thank you, Senior!’ Ye Yunfei hurriedly expressed his gratitude.
‘Alright, you may leave if you wish. Talented young people like you generally choose to travel and gain experience everywhere, pursuing growth, rather than staying in one place for too long. In fact, I was pretty much the same in my youth,’ Cui Hong said softly, seeming rather nostalgic for his past years.
Afterwards, Ye Yunfei bid farewell to the Grand Elder and Cui Xia respectively, then left the Fire Realm.
Cui Xia watched Ye Yunfei's departing figure, her gaze revealing reluctance.
‘Young Master Ye is a very fine young man. If you have feelings for him, then pursue him bravely,’ the Grand Elder suddenly appeared beside Cui Xia and spoke.
‘Grand Elder, what nonsense are you saying? There is nothing between Young Master Ye and me!’ Upon hearing the Grand Elder's words, Cui Xia immediately flushed bright red.
‘I've watched you grow up since you were little. How could I not know what you're thinking?’ the Grand Elder said.
‘I won't talk to you about this anymore…!’ Cui Xia's face turned even redder with embarrassment. She stamped her foot, turned, and walked away.
At this time, Ye Yunfei had already left the Fire Realm.
‘Where do you plan to go next?’ Hun Lao asked Ye Yunfei.
‘It has been some time since I left the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds. Currently, the Chaotic Void Sea seems to have entered an era of turmoil. In such troubled times, the first consideration for every world cluster is self-preservation. And the overall strength of the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds is too weak. I intend to return to see what the situation is like now.’
‘It is good to return and check. After all, we've been out for quite a while. It's about time to go back and see,’ Hun Lao nodded.
‘Young Master Ye, more than ten of us are about to breakthrough. We need to find a place to undergo the Lightning Tribulation.’
Right at this moment, Ye Yunfei suddenly received a mental message.
Ye Yunfei immediately entered the Shadowless Pagoda, arriving before over a hundred Heavenly Immortals. These were all Heavenly Immortals from the Qianfang World Cluster. Thanks to Ye Yunfei supplying them with ample cultivation resources, these Heavenly Immortals had been in closed-door cultivation within the Shadowless Pagoda during this period.
‘Alright. I will immediately find a place nearby for you to undergo the Lightning Tribulation.’
Ye Yunfei scanned the Heavenly Immortals before him and found that some were indeed on the verge of a breakthrough. Using the Space Teleportation Token, he constantly teleported, soon locating an ordinary world cluster. He entered a world, found a vast and unpopulated mountain region, then teleported the dozen or so Heavenly Immortals who were about to face their tribulations, allowing them to undergo the tribulation there.
Soon after, the rumbling sound of thunder filled the area. The sight of over a dozen Heavenly Immortals, spread out, simultaneously undergoing tribulation was truly spectacular.
A few hours later, all of these Heavenly Immortals successfully broke through.
Ye Yunfei brought these Heavenly Immortals back into the Shadowless Pagoda, then gave them some elixirs to consume in order to consolidate their newfound realms.
‘Excellent! Everyone has been cultivating diligently during this period, and your strength has risen,’ Ye Yunfei swept his senses across all hundred-plus Heavenly Immortals, nodded with satisfaction, and spoke.
‘Young Master Ye, during this period you have given us so many cultivation resources. If we don't cultivate properly, how could we face you?’ Elder Kong stepped forward and said loudly.
‘That's right, Young Master Ye. You have treated us too well; we naturally must repay your kindness. Rest assured, Young Master Ye, none of us are slacking off. During this period, everyone has been cultivating desperately!’ Another Heavenly Immortal stood out and declared loudly.
‘Excellent! Young Master Ye, rest assured, we will not slack off! Young Master Ye, you once said that if we wished to follow you, we must constantly improve our strength; otherwise, we would not be qualified to do so. We all keep your words firmly in our hearts!’ The other Heavenly Immortals chimed in one after another.
It was clear these Heavenly Immortals genuinely supported Ye Yunfei.
‘I am heartened by your diligent cultivation. Here is a batch of elixirs for you to take. However, if you rely solely on elixirs for improvement over the long term, it is easy to lead to an unstable foundation. Therefore, I think you need some real-world experience,’ Ye Yunfei took out a batch of elixirs, sent them before the Heavenly Immortals, and then spoke.
‘What Young Master Ye says makes sense. We indeed need some experience,’ the Heavenly Immortals nodded repeatedly, agreeing with Ye Yunfei.
‘Young Master Ye, our Qianfang World Cluster and the Demon Capital have an irreconcilable enmity. If it's for experience, we can seek out battles with the Demon Race. On one hand, we can take revenge; on the other, it can be considered experience,’ a Heavenly Immortal suddenly called out loudly.
‘Oh? You want to find the Demon Race and fight?’ Ye Yunfei asked.
‘Yes, Young Master Ye. Originally, our Qianfang World Cluster was a place that loved peace and did not contend with the world. But the Demon Capital suddenly dispatched a great army to invade our Qianfang World Cluster, slaughtered so many innocent beings, occupied our homeland, preventing us from returning. Such hatred, whenever there is a chance, our Qianfang World Cluster will definitely settle accounts with the Demon Capital!’ a Full Completion Heavenly Immortal said to Ye Yunfei through gritted teeth.
‘I understand your feelings. Very well, in the future, if we encounter the Demon Race, everyone can come out and engage in battle as a form of experience,’ Ye Yunfei nodded.
‘I estimate there are surely Demon Race forces stationed within the Qianfang World Cluster right now. Why don't we make a sudden about-face and attack them now?’ Ye Yunfei thought for a moment and added.
Ye Yunfei understood the feelings of these Heavenly Immortals from the Qianfang World Cluster. More importantly, Ye Yunfei planned to return to the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds to see. The location of the Qianfang World Cluster happened to be on the way back, one could say it was along the route.
‘That would be excellent! Then let's turn back and attack, let those demons taste our power!’ Upon hearing Ye Yunfei's words, the hundred-plus Heavenly Immortals from the Qianfang World Cluster cheered.
‘This way. Everyone, continue cultivating here for now. When we return to the Qianfang World Cluster, I will notify you,’ Ye Yunfei said.
Afterwards, Ye Yunfei exited the Shadowless Pagoda and headed in the direction of the Qianfang World Cluster.
Along the way, Ye Yunfei passed by many world clusters. Each time he passed one, he would enter to look around and gather news about the various happenings in the Chaotic Void Sea during this period.
Soon, Ye Yunfei gained an understanding of the current situation in the Chaotic Void Sea.
It could be said that during this time, the Chaotic Void Sea had become even more chaotic. The competition for territory between major powers had grown more frenzied. Almost every major force had dispatched armies to invade weak world clusters everywhere.
At the same time, many ancient forces and races had emerged into the world. Upon emerging, these ancient forces and races displayed astonishing strength.
Concurrently, some mysterious forbidden lands had also appeared.
Beyond that, some forces within the Chaotic Void Sea were developing extremely rapidly, producing batch after batch of young geniuses. Moreover, a number of old fogies had also successfully broken through.
It was said that many major forces had gained over a dozen Demigods each during this period. For some reason, the beings in this Void Sea had suddenly found it easier to breakthrough.
Even within forces that weren't exceptionally strong, many Demigod-level experts were now being born.
‘Just what is going on? This situation bears some resemblance to the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds back then. Back when the Dark Forefather of those worlds was preparing to launch his final war of annihilation, he employed various methods to cause the energy and laws of all the worlds within the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds to constantly rise, making cultivation easier for all beings. Is the Chaotic Void Sea now experiencing the same? It seems what Senior Cui said is true—the Deity-less Era of the Chaotic Void Sea is about to end, and next we will likely enter the Era of Deities! Once the Era of Deities begins, people will be able to break through and become Deities, and Deities will reappear in the world. The alternating cycle of Deity-less Eras and Eras of Deities gives one the feeling that there truly seems to be some powerful being personally manipulating things from behind. According to Senior Cui, it could be those few Chaos Gods manipulating all this, or it could be the Reincarnation Palace pulling the strings from behind.’
Ye Yunfei mused inwardly.
‘However, my current strength is still too weak. I am not yet qualified to investigate the truths behind these matters.’
Ye Yunfei shook his head again, deciding not to dwell on these complicated matters.
‘Are you Ye Yunfei?’
While Ye Yunfei was traveling through the Chaotic Void Sea, a blue-clothed youth suddenly appeared in front of him, blocking his path. His gaze fixed on Ye Yunfei, his expression somewhat condescending as he slowly spoke.
‘This fellow is quite formidable. Be careful,’
Before Ye Yunfei could answer, Hun Lao had already sent a mental message in warning. Hun Lao was extremely sensitive to space and had immediately sensed the terrifying energy aura emanating from the blue-clothed youth up ahead.
‘I do not know you,’
Ye Yunfei stopped, looked at the blue-clothed youth before him, and replied.
‘You don't need to know me. I have come specifically to spar with you. I heard you are a leading figure among the younger generation in the Chaotic Void Sea, and that you once killed a Demon Race Demigod. I have come out this time to experience the style and bearing of the geniuses among the younger generation in this era,’ the blue-clothed youth said with his hands clasped behind his back, slowly walking towards Ye Yunfei. His every move radiated intense pride.
Although he repeatedly called Ye Yunfei a ‘young genius’, he didn't seem to hold him in high regard, instead giving off a condescending feeling.
‘Alright, make your move. Let me see your true strength,’ the blue-clothed youth slowly said, his tone as if an elder were speaking to a junior.
‘You and I are not acquainted and bear no grievances. I have no interest in fighting you,’ Ye Yunfei looked at the extremely self-assured blue-clothed youth before him, shook his head, and replied calmly.
‘I'm afraid you have no choice,’ the blue-clothed youth’s face darkened.
With a thunderous boom, an ancient yellow seal rapidly enlarged, pressing down towards Ye Yunfei.
Dense clusters of illusory chains spewed forth from the ancient seal. Each illusory chain was frighteningly heavy, pressing down on one until it was hard to breathe, permeating the air with a terrifying aura. Ye Yunfei could tell at a glance that these illusory chains were all manifestations of extremely profound Dao Laws.
The ancient seal continued to enlarge, radiating brilliant divine light, resembling an enormous divine mountain.
Ye Yunfei activated the Time Boots, retreating at extreme speed, evading the ancient seal.
‘Your movement speed is not bad. But a true warrior does not fear a fight! Be decisive!’ The blue-clothed youth commented on Ye Yunfei's movement technique, seeming full of enthusiasm and high spirits. He took a step forward, pursuing Ye Yunfei.