"Can you feel it too? Within this world, it's as if there are laws more advanced than Great Dao Laws. I can sense it as well—it's most likely Chaos Laws."
It seemed Hun Lao knew what Ye Yunfei was thinking, and he asked the question first.
"Yes, I also suspect that's most likely what they are. However, given our current comprehension of laws, we probably aren't capable of unraveling Chaos Laws yet."
Ye Yunfei nodded.
For the following period, Ye Yunfei continued traversing this world. No matter where he went, he could vaguely sense a peculiar Dao Rhyme permeating this realm.
Ye Yunfei knew this strange Dao Rhyme was likely the manifestation of Chaos Laws.
"These Chaos Laws must have been left here by the Qianfang Old Man, right? After all, this world was once the place where he resided and cultivated."
Ye Yunfei pondered silently as he walked.
"Besides Chaos Laws, didn't the Qianfang Old Man leave behind any other treasures in this world?"
Hun Lao couldn't help but speak up.
"Even if there were, they've probably long been taken by others. How could they possibly be left for us?"
Ye Yunfei replied with a smile.
With Ye Yunfei's current movement speed, it didn't take long for him to thoroughly explore this world.
Finally, Ye Yunfei arrived before a dilapidated cluster of palaces.
This palace complex was built within a vast, pristine mountainous region. At a glance, five or six colossal mountain ranges intertwined, resembling five or six giant dragons undulating across the land, rising and falling. Towering peaks were scattered throughout, crisscrossing the landscape.
"This seems to be... the legendary Five-Elements Divinity-Nourishing Land!"
Ye Yunfei stared at the five tallest peaks within this mountainous region. After employing various secret geomancy perception techniques from his Formations Arts to carefully sense and study this area, his expression turned grave as he spoke.
The Five-Elements Divinity-Nourishing Land was a mysterious type of terrain recorded in geomancy lore. This kind of terrain generally existed only in legends; encountering it in reality was exceedingly rare.
Moreover, this terrain was profoundly complex. Even if an ordinary geomancy master stumbled upon it, they would find it very difficult to understand its underlying principles.
Ye Yunfei performed the earth-sensing technique and pointed his finger. Immediately, over a thousand Earth Dragons charged out from the Illusionary Shadow Pagoda and burrowed into the ground below.
These Earth Dragons were ones Ye Yunfei had captured and kept inside the Illusionary Shadow Pagoda long ago.
Boom!
As over a thousand Earth Dragons plunged into this stretch of earth, the ground began to tremble slightly.
However, the Five-Elements Divinity-Nourishing Land ahead unleashed a terrifying, overwhelming presence that instantly restored calm to the earth.
Ye Yunfei was shocked to discover that the thousand-plus Earth Dragons he had just released were already locked down by this land, trapped beneath the surface.
"The Five-Elements Divinity-Nourishing Land is indeed formidable!"
Ye Yunfei inwardly marveled.
"Great Dao Laws!"
Suddenly, Ye Yunfei's gaze shifted to the five tallest peaks within this mountainous terrain. He realized each mountain was infused with numerous Great Dao Laws.
Moreover, apart from Great Dao Laws, there were Chaos Laws. The Great Dao Laws and Chaos Laws were interwoven, creating a terrifying, overarching presence.
"Could it be that the so-called Five-Elements Divinity-Nourishing Land is formed by combining various different types of laws?"
Ye Yunfei mused to himself.
For the following period, Ye Yunfei continued studying the Five-Elements Divinity-Nourishing Land before him.
However, Ye Yunfei couldn't fully grasp the true principles of this terrain.
But, after all, Ye Yunfei was also an exceptionally skilled earth master. Even though he couldn't completely comprehend this Five-Elements Divinity-Nourishing Land, he still managed to decipher some of its patterns.
Next, Ye Yunfei tentatively stepped forward and entered the Five-Elements Divinity-Nourishing Land.
He approached each of the five peaks in turn, observing and studying them one by one.
These five peaks represented the Five Elements respectively: Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth. Each peak had a different shape and exuded a distinct aura.
"Each mountain peak contains many different laws, including both Great Dao Laws and Chaos Laws."
Ye Yunfei arrived on one of the peaks, sat cross-legged, and began sensing the various laws present on this mountain. After a short while, he slowly spoke.
"This tall, towering peak should represent Wood among the Five Elements.
It appears this mountain must contain Wood Great Dao Laws. I wonder if I can gain some insights here."
Ye Yunfei suddenly had this thought, and then he began sensing and contemplating the Wood Great Dao Law.
These five peaks each represented one of the Five Elements. Though each peak contained numerous laws of various types, each one also had a predominant elemental law.
For example, the peak Ye Yunfei currently occupied primarily embodied the Wood Law.
Sitting cross-legged on this peak as if entering a deep meditative state, Ye Yunfei focused solely on capturing and sensing the rich Wood Law energy pervading the surrounding space.
"It truly is a Great Dao-level Wood Law!"
Not long after, Ye Yunfei successfully captured the essence of the Wood Great Dao Law, feeling a surge of excitement within. Then, he began deeply contemplating and cultivating the Wood Great Dao Law.
Ye Yunfei had already comprehended and cultivated five different Great Dao Laws previously, so he was relatively familiar with this level of law. As time passed, his understanding of the Wood Great Dao Law deepened gradually.
While Ye Yunfei was cultivating Great Dao Laws within the Five-Elements Divinity-Nourishing Land, furious roars echoed through the Demon Capital, the headquarters of the Demon Race.
The handful of Demon Race members who had managed to escape the Qianfang World Cluster returned to the Demon Capital, bringing back news that the Demigod stationed at the Qianfang World Cluster had been severely crippled.
Hearing this, all the upper echelons of the Demon Capital were thrown into a rage.
Because this was already the second Demigod the Demon Capital had lost in such a short period!
And both Demigod losses were connected to Ye Yunfei!
"How is this possible!
How could a mere junior cause our Demon Capital to lose two Demigod experts!"
Some Demon Capital higher-ups simply couldn't believe it.
"That young punk surnamed Ye has not only killed many of our Demon Race forces, but he's also caused the deaths of two of our Demigod experts!
For our Demon Capital, this is now a blood debt of the deepest magnitude!
If we don't avenge this, then from now on, our Demon Capital will become a laughingstock throughout the entire Chaotic Void Sea!"
Some Demon Capital higher-ups were so furious their faces contorted, roaring in rage.
"Issue orders immediately! Track down the whereabouts of that young punk surnamed Ye! The moment his location is discovered, dispatch people to hunt him down and exact revenge!"
One of the Demon Capital's upper echelon directly issued a kill order on Ye Yunfei.
That day, because of Ye Yunfei, the entire upper echelon of the Demon Capital was thrown into a state of complete fury. All the higher-ups gnashed their teeth, swearing one after another to find Ye Yunfei and take revenge.
Not long after, three Demigod experts of the Demon Race left the Demon Capital and headed for the Qianfang World Cluster to hunt Ye Yunfei.
However, since the Demon Capital was quite far from the Qianfang World Cluster, these three Demigod experts couldn't arrive immediately.
Soon after, startling news began to spread across the Chaotic Void Sea: the Demon Capital had recently lost two Demigod experts, and both incidents were connected to a young man named Ye Yunfei—it was this Ye Yunfei who had caused the deaths of the Demon Capital's two Demigods.
At first, few could believe it, because according to the news, this Ye Yunfei was only a Heavenly Immortal. How could he possibly cause the downfall of two Demon Race Demigod experts?
But later, even some Demon Race members hailing from the Demon Capital began spreading this news, finally convincing everyone that it was true.
Once the news broke out, the entire Chaotic Void Sea was in an uproar.
Ye Yunfei already had some notoriety beforehand, but with this news spreading, his reputation soared even higher.
"They say this young man named Ye Yunfei hails from the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds!
Legend says the ancient Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds once gave birth to many deities and has extremely profound foundational heritage.
I never really believed it before, but now, I'm starting to.
Only a world with deep foundational heritage could possibly nurture such a monstrous young genius!"
Some remarked with awe.
While the outside world was abuzz with discussion, back within Qianfang Realm, two days and two nights later...
"I have achieved preliminary comprehension of the Wood Great Dao Law!"
Ye Yunfei suddenly opened his eyes and declared.
"Among the Five Elements, I have now comprehended the Wood, Earth, and Fire Great Dao Laws. That leaves Metal and Water.
Now, I'll go to the Metal Peak and take a look!"
Ye Yunfei stood up, activated his movement technique, and soon arrived atop another peak.
This peak was primarily dominated by Metal Laws.
Ye Yunfei sat cross-legged once more and began contemplating the Metal Great Dao Law on this Metal Peak.
Unbeknownst to him, another two days and two nights passed.
"I have comprehended the Metal Great Dao Law!"
Ye Yunfei suddenly opened his eyes, speaking with pleasant surprise.
"Next up is the Water Great Dao Law!"
Ye Yunfei rose to his feet and soon after arrived atop the Water Peak, beginning his contemplation of the Water Great Dao Law there.
Right at this moment...
"Look! Young Master Ye is over there!"
Voices sounded from the distance. Then, many Heavenly Immortals from the Qianfang World Cluster appeared, rushing toward Ye Yunfei's location.
These Heavenly Immortals had finished investigating those small worlds and had come looking for Ye Yunfei.
"Not good!
Everyone, stop! This is the Five-Elements Forbidden Land! It's perilous beyond measure! They say even Demigod experts don't dare enter it recklessly!"
Suddenly, one Heavenly Immortal shouted urgently.
"Five-Elements Forbidden Land!"
Hearing this, all the other Heavenly Immortals were startled and hurriedly halted.
It turned out that within the Qianfang World Cluster, this Five-Elements Divinity-Nourishing Land was referred to as the Five-Elements Forbidden Land.
"It really is the Five-Elements Forbidden Land!
Oh no, how could Young Master Ye have ventured into the Five-Elements Forbidden Land?
We need to get him out quickly!"
...
The other Heavenly Immortals also recognized this infamous dangerous place, their expressions changing drastically as they spoke one after another.
"Young Master Ye, please come out quickly! This is a notorious hazardous area within our Qianfang World Cluster, known as the Five-Elements Forbidden Land. It's extremely dangerous.
They say a Demigod expert once tried to venture inside in the past, seeking to uncover its secrets, but ended up perishing within!"
Elder Kong carefully approached the periphery of the Five-Elements Divinity-Nourishing Land and called out to Ye Yunfei.
"I am aware of the dangers here, but don't worry, I can handle it. Just wait outside."
Ye Yunfei transmitted his voice to Elder Kong.
"Young Master Ye, this Five-Elements Forbidden Land is truly terrifying..."
Elder Kong wanted to continue persuading him.
"Elder Kong, no need to say more. I have a grasp of the situation. I am cultivating right now, please try not to disturb me."
Ye Yunfei replied.
He then paid no further mind to Elder Kong and the Heavenly Immortals from the Qianfang World Cluster, continuing his contemplation of the Water Great Dao Law.
Hearing Ye Yunfei's words, Elder Kong was momentarily taken aback, then dared not disturb him further.
"Everyone, quiet! Young Master Ye is currently cultivating inside. He asks us not to disturb him."
Elder Kong conveyed Ye Yunfei's message to the other Heavenly Immortals.
"What?
Young Master Ye is... cultivating inside the Five-Elements Forbidden Land?
That... that's too dangerous, isn't it?"
Hearing Elder Kong, the other Heavenly Immortals were all taken aback, somewhat unable to believe it.
Because within the Qianfang World Cluster, this Five-Elements Forbidden Land was known as the most dangerous and terrifying hazardous area. Even a Demigod expert entering might face the risk of falling. Now, someone dared to cultivate inside it? That was far too bold.
"It might be extremely dangerous for us, but for Young Master Ye, that's not necessarily the case.
Don't forget, Young Master Ye defeated a Demigod expert of the Demon Race. A mere Five-Elements Forbidden Land is nothing in comparison.
Alright, since Young Master Ye asked us not to disturb him, we shouldn't cause a commotion here. Let's all keep quiet and wait here."
Ouyang Tao suddenly spoke up.
"That makes sense. Young Master Ye can even defeat Demigod experts. Being able to cultivate inside this Five-Elements Forbidden Land isn't that strange."
"I think it's highly likely Young Master Ye is using the environment of this hazardous place to aid his cultivation."
...
The other Heavenly Immortals nodded in agreement upon hearing Ouyang Tao's words.
Subsequently, these Heavenly Immortals from the Qianfang World Cluster waited outside the Five-Elements Divinity-Nourishing Land.
Time passed unnoticed. Another two days and two nights went by.
"I have finally successfully comprehended the Water Great Dao Law!"
Ye Yunfei suddenly opened his eyes, speaking with excitement.
"Now I have successfully comprehended all five Great Dao Laws of the Five Elements: Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth!"
Ye Yunfei stood up and declared.
The number of Great Dao Laws Ye Yunfei had mastered had now reached eight.
"I wonder how powerful the Heavenly Dao Palm infused with eight Great Dao Laws would be?"
Ye Yunfei felt a sense of anticipation.
"I think you should leave this Qianfang World Cluster as soon as possible. The Demon Capital must have received the news by now and very likely has dispatched experts who are currently on their way here.
This time, the experts sent by the Demon Capital will probably include at least several Demigods.
If it's just a Initial Demigod, you can handle it.
But what if a few more arrive? Or perhaps a Mid-Level or Advanced Demigod comes? The outcome of such a battle would be hard to predict."
Hun Lao spoke to Ye Yunfei.
"Hun Lao, you're right. I must leave this place immediately."
Ye Yunfei nodded.
Thus, Ye Yunfei immediately stood up, preparing to exit this Five-Elements Divinity-Nourishing Land.
However, just at this moment, Ye Yunfei suddenly halted, casting a startled gaze toward a flat area situated among the five peaks of the Divinity-Nourishing Land.
On that flat ground rested a stone coffin. Surrounding it stood five stone statues, completely motionless, with no aura emanating from them at all.
"When did that coffin and those five statues appear?
Why didn't I see them before?"
Ye Yunfei stared at the stone coffin and the statues, feeling utterly astonished.
Ye Yunfei was absolutely certain that the flat ground had previously been empty; he had even passed by that spot earlier, and there had been nothing there.
"How strange. When did that huge stone coffin and those five statues emerge?
It's too eerie. We must be careful!"
At this moment, Hun Lao also saw the stone coffin and statues on the flat ground and spoke to Ye Yunfei in a grave tone.
"Afraid of what? It's just a coffin and five statues. I can't sense any dangerous aura, which means that coffin and those statues aren't anything to fear.
They were probably concealed by some isolation formations earlier, so we couldn't detect them. No need to make a fuss."
The Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm spoke in a disdainful tone.
"No. This is the Five-Elements Divinity-Nourishing Land, a hazardous area with a fearsome reputation.
We cannot take lightly anything that appears here. We must exercise extreme caution."
Ye Yunfei addressed the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm.
"How about this: let's not meddle. We won't concern ourselves with it."
After glancing once more at the stone coffin and five statues on the central flat ground between the five peaks, Ye Yunfei suppressed the impulsive urge within him to rush over and investigate. He thought for a moment, then spoke decisively.
Since he still hadn't fully deciphered the principles of this Five-Elements Divinity-Nourishing Land, he didn't want to take unnecessary risks.
Thus, utilizing the movement techniques of his geomancy arts, Ye Yunfei skirted around the stone coffin and five statues, making his way out of the Five-Elements Divinity-Nourishing Land.
"Look! Young Master Ye is coming out!"
Witnessing Ye Yunfei emerge, the Heavenly Immortals waiting outside grew excited and stood up, ready to welcome him.
"Young Master Ye can freely come and go from the Five-Elements Forbidden Land. Truly formidable!"
Some Heavenly Immortals couldn't help but marvel inwardly.
"This Five-Elements Divinity-Nourishing Land is profound, unpredictable, and possesses immense power. When I have time in the future, I must definitely return here to study it thoroughly. If I can completely unravel the mysteries of this Five-Elements Divinity-Nourishing Land, it will undoubtedly elevate my geomancy arts by an entire level!
Also, that stone coffin and those five statues are definitely peculiar. I'll come back later to investigate them properly."
Ye Yunfei glanced back at the Five-Elements Divinity-Nourishing Land behind him, pondering secretly.
Then, Ye Yunfei transmitted all the Heavenly Immortals from the Qianfang World Cluster into the Illusionary Shadow Pagoda, activated his Space Teleportation Token, and instantly teleported away from the Qianfang World Cluster.
For the period that followed, Ye Yunfei continuously used the Space Teleportation Token to perform successive long-range teleportations.
Shortly after Ye Yunfei departed the Qianfang World Cluster, the three Demigod experts from the Demon Capital finally arrived.
The three Demigod experts charged into the world cluster, searching for traces of Ye Yunfei.
"That punk has already left this place!"
Moments later, all three Demon Race Demigods realized Ye Yunfei had already made his exit.
"Our Demon Race Demigod had his physical body destroyed right here."
The three Demon Race Demigods located the spot where Ye Yunfei had previously destroyed their comrade's body. Their expressions darkened considerably as one of them spoke.
"This Qianfang World Cluster had originally become one of our Demon Capital's outposts. But now, all of our stationed forces here have been slaughtered."
Another Demon Race Demigod added.
"Let's set aside this Qianfang World Cluster for now. The most important task is to find that kid surnamed Ye and eliminate him.
That kid is merely a Heavenly Immortal, yet he possesses such heaven-defying combat strength. If we allow him to continue growing, it probably won't be long before he becomes a genuine threat to our Demon Capital.
Therefore, we absolutely cannot nurture a future calamity. We must eradicate him while we still can!"
The third Demon Race Demigod stated firmly.
"In that case, let's split up into three separate routes and pursue his trail!"
One of the Demigods pondered for a moment, then suggested.
Thus, the three Demon Race Demigods split up, heading in three different directions to track Ye Yunfei's whereabouts.
At this time, Ye Yunfei was continuously teleporting through the Chaotic Void Sea using his Space Teleportation Token.
Ye Yunfei wanted to return and check on the state of the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds.
Along the way, aside from traveling, Ye Yunfei also observed the conditions of various world clusters he passed.
The current Chaotic Void Sea seemed even more chaotic than before.
Nearly half of the world clusters Ye Yunfei encountered along his journey had already been invaded by major factions, reduced to mere territories and strongholds for these powers.
Of the original inhabitants of these world clusters, aside from those who perished during the invasion wars, the remaining survivors had all been reduced to slaves, serving as servants and maids, their fates truly pitiful.
Some world clusters that resisted more fiercely had over half of their population slaughtered. These world clusters were strewn with bloody debris; countless wandering vengeful spirits wept and wailed, drifting aimlessly.
These vengeful spirits were Soul Power imprints left behind by the massacred inhabitants.
"War is truly brutal."
Witnessing one world cluster after another suffering such miserable fates, Ye Yunfei couldn't help but sigh.
"War is indeed cruel. Those major factions that launch invasion wars truly deserve death! For the sake of their own interests, they invade other world clusters, slaughtering innocent lives. Their crimes are piled high as mountains; they deserve ten thousand deaths!"
Seeing the scattered bones floating within those world clusters, the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm felt deeply moved and spoke through gritted teeth.
"Next time I encounter members of those major factions, I'll definitely give them a taste of my power!"
The Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm added.
"Those major factions are not to be trifled with. Look at the Source Fire Sect; they actually had an energy avatar left behind by a deity. Fortunately, it was destroyed by Senior Cui Hong.
Given that the Source Fire Sect possesses such foundational heritage, it's highly likely other major factions within the Chaotic Void Sea also possess comparable foundations.
Therefore, we shouldn't underestimate those factions."
Hun Lao interjected.
"So what if it's a deity's energy avatar! Someday, I won't even fear deities themselves!"
The Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm curled its lips, responding confidently.
"That's the spirit!
Indeed, although our current strength is still relatively weak and far from reaching the level where we can contend with deities, as long as we continue diligently cultivating, I believe we will eventually reach that level one day!"
Ye Yunfei nodded in agreement.
"Master, how much longer before we return to the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds?"
Suddenly, Hu Miao spoke up and asked.
"It will still take some time. After all, the location of the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds is quite remote. We still have a considerable distance to cover."
Ye Yunfei estimated the distance and replied.
For the rest of the journey, Ye Yunfei continued hastening through the void. Whenever he encountered a world cluster along the way, he would enter briefly to assess the situation inside.