"Alright, enough talk. Let's continue on our way back," Ye Yunfei said.
Ye Yunfei had originally been on his way back to the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds, but had coincidentally encountered the Deity Body and followed along to observe the spectacle.
Unexpectedly, he had now obtained the Chaos Burial Method, which could be considered a pleasant surprise.
Proceeding forward, Ye Yunfei once again had the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm carry the Phantom Tower on its journey through the Chaotic Void, while he himself entered the tower to go into closed-door cultivation.
Ye Yunfei simultaneously worked on three aspects of his cultivation. First, he took out a large batch of cultivation resources for the Nine Spirits of his Nine Palace Totem Wheel to devour. Second, he had one of his Soul Bodies enter the Refining Heart Tower to cultivate Heart Power energy. Third, he utilized another Soul Body to cultivate the Chaos Burial Method he had just acquired.
Time passed unnoticed within the Phantom Tower, several months slipping by.
"The Chaos Burial Method truly is an extremely profound Geomancy Technique. My current level in Geomancy has risen by a huge step!
After cultivating for several months, Ye Yunfei felt that he could be considered as having taken the first steps in mastering the Chaos Burial Method Geomancy Technique, with his geomancy skill seeing a massive improvement.
"So it turns out this set of Geomancy Technique was left behind by a Geomantic Master from ancient times.
A Geomantic Master is a 'Earth Master' who had reached the Deity level!"
Ye Yunfei said excitedly.
Next, Ye Yunfei had the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm enter several different World Clusters. He then manifested his body and captured a large number of Earth Dragons.
To Ye Yunfei's pleasant surprise, within a forbidden area in one of the World Clusters, he managed to capture some Multi-Colored Earth Dragons.
After capturing these Multi-Colored Earth Dragons, Ye Yunfei returned to the Phantom Tower to continue cultivating the Chaos Burial Method.
Again, several months passed without notice.
One day, while cultivating in seclusion within the Phantom Tower, Ye Yunfei suddenly opened his eyes. He instructed the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm, which was currently traveling, to stop. Ye Yunfei then emerged from the Phantom Tower, arriving in the Chaotic Void outside.
"Based on the Geomancy Technique I cultivated before, it seemed it could only be utilized when standing on actual earth.
But according to the Chaos Burial Method, as long as a space contains Earth Dao Laws, Geomancy Technique can be performed there.
And the vast majority of spaces in the world almost always contain Earth Dao Laws, because the construction of space is extremely complex.
Every space is formed from numerous kinds of Daos combining together to create a stable spatial structure.
Especially the fundamental Daos; they are necessary for constituting space, and Earth Dao is one of the most important among them.
So after cultivating the Chaos Burial Method, from now on, I can use Geomancy Technique in most spaces!"
Ye Yunfei's voice held a trace of excitement.
Because before, whenever Ye Yunfei wanted to use Geomancy Technique, he had to be on solid earth. If he was separated from the earth, Geomancy Technique lost much of its power.
But after cultivating the Chaos Burial Method, Ye Yunfei would no longer be restricted and could use Geomancy Technique at any time.
"Furthermore, the Chaos Burial Method also records a technique for creating earth!
That is to say, when there is no earth present, I can use Geomancy Technique to create a piece of earth that belongs to me, and the created earth can become genuine, real earth!"
Ye Yunfei thought of a certain secret technique recorded in the Chaos Burial Method that allowed the creation of earth and spoke slowly.
Ye Yunfei even suspected that many of the earthlands in the world might have been created using this secret Geomancy technique.
Actually, Ye Yunfei had already encountered this type of Geomancy Technique previously, techniques for creating one's own land, but those he had come across before seemed limited to minor tricks and could not create a truly vast landmass.
"What are you going to do?"
The Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm saw Ye Yunfei suddenly appear from the Phantom Tower, standing in the void with an excited expression, and couldn't help but ask curiously.
"I'm going to cultivate here for a while," Ye Yunfei said after looking around at the surrounding Chaotic space-time.
Ye Yunfei discovered that this area of the Chaotic Void possessed a comparatively dense concentration of Earth Dao Laws. Therefore, he decided to cultivate here for a while to see if he could perform Geomancy Technique in this piece of Chaotic Void.
Thus, Ye Yunfei sat down cross-legged and began cultivating the Chaos Burial Method.
"Well, I suppose I'll have to guard for you then."
The Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm knew Ye Yunfei was a cultivation fanatic, so it didn't try to dissuade him, only sighing as it spoke.
It then employed a spatial secret technique, forming a special Small World space that protected the area where Ye Yunfei sat cross-legged.
This way, even if beings passed by nearby, it would be difficult for them to detect Ye Yunfei's presence.
The spatial secret techniques of the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm's race were unique; in some aspects, even Ye Yunfei was inferior.
Approximately ten days later, Ye Yunfei suddenly opened his eyes and stood up.
"Done?"
The Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm immediately dispelled the Small World it had created.
Ye Yunfei stomped his foot, immediately agitating the hidden Earth Dao Laws within this stretch of space.
Rumble…
Chain after chain of yellow, Earth-Dao-formed links suddenly materialized within this vast stretch of the Chaotic Void.
Pointing his hand, Ye Yunfei transformed these yellow chains into one yellow Earth Dragon after another.
Then, under Ye Yunfei's control, wall after wall of yellow earth continuously appeared in this vast void. These walls stacked together, inside and out, forming a large earth formation that thoroughly sealed off this expanse of Chaotic Void.
Next, Ye Yunfei utilized secret techniques from the Chaos Burial Method, successively arranging three large treacherous lands within this Chaotic Void. Once these large treacherous lands took shape, they emanated soaring, sky-filling, murderous auras.
From a distance, one could see three vast masses of land suddenly appear in this void, each containing a treacherous land seething with murderous aura.
"Incredible!
Even an ordinary Advanced Demigod would have to feel apprehension upon encountering these three treacherous lands."
Hun Lao observed the three treacherous lands, sensing their immense murderous aura, and couldn't help but exclaim in amazement.
He could naturally tell that Ye Yunfei's level in Geomancy Technique had improved dramatically during this period.
"From now on, I can use Geomancy Technique without restriction, giving me another hidden card up my sleeve."
Looking at all the Geomancy-related things he had manifested in this stretch of Chaotic Void, Ye Yunfei couldn't help but smile, speaking softly.
"Alright, let's continue on our way," Ye Yunfei said to the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm.
He then returned to the Phantom Tower to continue his secluded cultivation.
For the following period, Ye Yunfei began cultivating the Myriad Swords Return to One grand technique.
"We are almost at the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds now. Currently, we should be passing through a World Cluster near them. If I recall correctly, this World Cluster should be called the Qianhai World Cluster."
Several days later, as Ye Yunfei was cultivating, the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm suddenly transmitted.
"The Qianhai World Cluster, that's the World Cluster where the Golden Sand Gang is based, right?"
Hearing the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm's words, Ye Yunfei immediately recalled that when he had first left the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds, he had encountered several experts from the Golden Sand Gang of the Qianhai World Cluster.
At that time, Ye Yunfei had controlled a Golden Sand Gang elder and learned from him that the Golden Sand Gang had actually become a subsidiary force of the Dark Faction.
Furthermore, the Dark Faction had ordered the Golden Sand Gang to blockade the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds. Any beings emerging from the Three Thousand were to be killed or captured.
"I wonder if the Golden Sand Gang still has people blocking the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds."
Ye Yunfei thought to himself.
He then emerged from the Phantom Tower and began returning towards the direction of the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds in full view, taking brazen strides through the Chaotic Void.
Ye Yunfei knew that besides the Dark Faction, there were many other major powers who likely had dispatched forces to position themselves around the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds, all with the goal of dealing with him.
It was even possible that forces from those major powers had already entered the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds.
This was precisely the reason Ye Yunfei was so anxious to return.
"Who goes there?
Halt!"
After walking for about an hour in the Chaotic Void, suddenly over a dozen figures appeared ahead, blocking his path.
"Who I am has nothing to do with you.
What qualifies you to order me to halt? Is this your territory?"
Ye Yunfei stopped walking, a cold smile appearing as he sized up the dozen or so people blocking his way before speaking.
"Don't worry about whose territory this is. I ask you, are you heading to the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds?
As long as you're heading there, it has everything to do with us..."
A burly man with a fierce expression and a face full of murderous aura at the head stared at Ye Yunfei with a ferocious gaze as he spoke.
However, before he could finish his sentence, more than a dozen yellow chains suddenly extended from the surrounding space, firmly binding his body in an instant.
This was a secret technique from the Chaos Burial Method Ye Yunfei had utilized. It could commune with the Earth Dao Laws existing in this space, transforming them into yellow iron chains. Used in combat, it could take opponents by surprise.
"What the hell are these things?
What are you all waiting for?! Help me break these chains!"
The burly man struggled desperately but was completely unable to break free from the yellow chains. In panic, he immediately shouted to the people behind him.
The men behind the burly man—some drawing weapons, some tossing out magic treasures, some executing various martial techniques—began attacking the yellow chains binding their leader.
But the moment they started moving, large numbers of yellow chains proliferated from the space around them, firmly tying up every single one of them in an instant.
"Who are you? Why are you blocking the way here?"
Looking at the dozen or so immobilized people, Ye Yunfei asked in an indifferent voice.
"Boy, we are from the Juzhang Gang of the Wangxing World Cluster! By our Leader's order, we are blockading this stretch of Chaotic Void and meticulously inspecting everyone entering or leaving the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds.
Boy, you'd better announce your origins. If you are a disciple from those outside major powers, then we've overstepped—consider it a misunderstanding, and we'll immediately apologize.
But if you're a nobody, or if you're someone from the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds, I advise you not to provoke our Juzhang Gang.
Because our Juzhang Gang has already pledged allegiance to the Heavenly God Hall. We are one of their subsidiary forces.
If you provoke our Juzhang Gang, you provoke the Heavenly God Hall! I advise you to seriously consider the consequences."
The burly man stared at Ye Yunfei with furious eyes, shouting sharply.
The Heavenly God Hall was a prestigious major power within the Chaotic Void Sea. With the Heavenly God Hall backing the Juzhang Gang, these gang members felt a strong sense of security, believing that simply bringing up the Heavenly God Hall would make most factions and beings within the Chaotic Void Sea wary.
"I see."
Ye Yunfei's gaze darkened.
It seemed exactly as he had guessed. There were indeed quite a few major powers that had deployed forces to blockade the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds.
"Never mind you being nothing more than the Heavenly God Hall's running dogs; even if they were Heavenly God Hall members themselves, I'd dare kill them here."
Ye Yunfei gave a cold smile.
The moment his voice fell, the dozen-odd people behind the burly man were simultaneously shredded to pieces by the yellow chains.
"You…!"
The burly man's soul was scared out of him. Among these dozen-odd people, although his strength was the strongest, he wasn't much stronger than the others.
Now, with all his companions instantly killed, he suddenly realized that this unfamiliar young man before him was absolutely not someone he could afford to provoke.
"Your Juzhang Gang is here inspecting people entering and leaving the Three Thousand, is that the Heavenly God Hall's doing?"
Ye Yunfei asked in that same cold voice.
"That's right. Our Juzhang Gang is acting under orders from the Heavenly God Hall to blockade the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds here, to slay and capture any beings emerging from within.
According to the honorable envoys of the Heavenly God Hall, every single living being within the Three Thousand is guilty, and none shall be spared!"
At the mention of the Heavenly God Hall, the burly man seemed to regain some nerve, speaking loudly.
"Very good. Now you can die."
Hearing the burly man's words, Ye Yunfei's eyes turned icy.
"Kid, you can't kill me! Two of our Juzhang Gang Elders are on their way right now! If you kill me, the two Elders will definitely not let you go!"
Sensing Ye Yunfei's killing intent, the burly man screamed in terror.
Turns out, moments ago he had utilized a secret communication technique of the Juzhang Gang to send a distress signal to the two Juzhang Gang Elders.
"Fine, then I'll wait until your Juzhang Gang's two Elders arrive before killing you," Ye Yunfei said with a cold smile.
Given Ye Yunfei's current strength, even if a few Advanced Demigods of ordinary strength showed up, he had nothing to fear.
Besides, the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds were located in a remote place. The overall strength of the nearby World Clusters wasn't particularly high, and Demigods generally didn't exist there.
After speaking, Ye Yunfei remained standing where he was, waiting.
"Kid, you're asking for death! No one can save you!"
The burly man saw that Ye Yunfei actually intended to wait for his two Juzhang Gang Elders and couldn't help but feel wild joy inside.
In his mind, although this unfamiliar kid before him was strange, he was definitely no match for the two Elders.
Because the two Elders were both intermediate-stage Heavenly Immortals, ranking among the more notable Heavenly Immortal experts in several nearby World Clusters!
"Kid, you're finished!"
The burly man stole a glance filled with resentment at Ye Yunfei, a trace of self-satisfied smile curling at the corner of his mouth.
Moments later, two figures suddenly appeared in the void in the distance, traversing the air.
"Two Elders! Over here!"
Overcome with excitement, the burly man immediately shouted.
Two old men soon landed beside the burly man.
"What's going on here?"
One of the old men glanced at the yellow chains binding the burly man and couldn't help but frown as he asked.
"I report to the two Elders! Everything is the work of that vile whelp!
He killed over a dozen of our Juzhang Gang members! He used evil techniques to bind me! Two Elders, you absolutely must not let this vile whelp get away!"
The burly man immediately explained.
"Kid, you should be regretting this now!
Too bad it's too late for you to run now!
The two Elders will definitely not let you go!"
The burly man looked over at Ye Yunfei, shouting triumphantly.
"Now you can die."
With an indifferent expression, Ye Yunfei spoke slowly.
As Ye Yunfei's voice sounded, the yellow chains binding the burly man suddenly began contracting, like sharp blades cutting into his flesh.
"Elders, save me!"
The burly man was petrified—after all, his dozen-odd companions had just been shredded by these same yellow chains.
"What on earth are these things?
Break!"
One of the old men drew a long saber, slashing it down on a yellow chain.
Clang!
Sparks flew, but the yellow chain remained completely unharmed, while the saber in the old man's hand was sent rebounding backward.
"How is that possible?!"
The two old men were both greatly shocked.
Clang! Clang! Clang!...
The old man continued striking, slashing over a dozen times in succession, but each time his saber was sent rebounding backward.
The yellow chain, on the other hand, didn't suffer the slightest damage.
Meanwhile, the yellow chains on the burly man's body were tightening more and more, causing him to let out one agonized scream after another.
"Let's save him together!"
The other Elder joined the effort. He grabbed a yellow chain with both hands, exerting force in an attempt to break it, but quickly discovered he couldn't budge it at all.
"How can this be?!
Kid! Is this your doing?!
Stop this immediately!"
The two Elders stared at Ye Yunfei with enraged eyes.
With a thought from Ye Yunfei, the yellow chains abruptly accelerated their contraction. Like a multitude of yellow blades, they directly pierced through the burly man's flesh.
Boom!
The burly man's body was torn asunder, and even his Soul Body was directly obliterated.
"Kid! How dare you kill a member of our Juzhang Gang!"
The two Elders were furious beyond measure, one charging at Ye Yunfei from the left, the other from the right.
Ye Yunfei employed Geomancy Technique once more.
Rustle…
A large number of densely packed yellow chains extended from the surrounding space, firmly binding the two Elders in an instant.
Boom! Boom! Boom!...
Immense surges of Heavenly Immortal-level energy continuously erupted from the two Elders' bodies as they attempted to break the yellow chains, but they quickly realized they simply didn't possess the strength to sever these chains.
"Young man, just who are you?
We are both Elders of the Juzhang Gang from the Wangxing World Cluster.
Moreover, our Juzhang Gang has already pledged allegiance to the Heavenly God Hall; we are a subsidiary force of theirs. Attacking our Juzhang Gang means attacking the Heavenly God Hall!
I hope you'll consider the consequences!"
The two Elders were completely flustered now. One of them spoke to Ye Yunfei, his tone even turning much more polite.
"Don't try scaring me with the Heavenly God Hall; it's useless. I've already killed many Heavenly God Hall members.
Now tell me, aside from your Juzhang Gang, are there any other factions blockading the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds?" Ye Yunfei asked coldly.
"What?!"
Upon hearing Ye Yunfei's words, the two Elders were both horrified.
Originally, they had intended to intimidate this unfamiliar young man by bringing up their backers, the Heavenly God Hall, but the other party was claiming to have killed many Heavenly God Hall members himself!
"Answer my questions honestly."
Ye Yunfei's expression darkened.
The yellow chains binding the two Elders abruptly tightened.
"Aah...!"
Both Elders screamed in agony simultaneously.
"Please, Young Hero, stop! We'll talk!
As far as we know, besides our Juzhang Gang, many other factions have dispatched forces to blockade the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds.
One could say that in the void surrounding the Three Thousand, everywhere you go there are people from various factions watching closely, meticulously inspecting every being that tries to enter or leave.
There are even many experts from those superpowers within the Chaotic Void Sea lurking in the void around the Three Thousand.
I've also heard that many superpowers have actually already dispatched forces inside the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds.
Young Hero, that is everything I know.
The Wangxing World Cluster has already been occupied by the Heavenly God Hall. All factions within it are subsidiaries of the Heavenly God Hall.
Although our Juzhang Gang could barely be considered a major power within the Wangxing World Cluster, before the Heavenly God Hall we are insignificant, like mere ants. Our Juzhang Gang can only follow the Heavenly God Hall's orders.
Please, Young Hero, show mercy and spare our dog lives!"
While pleading, one of the old men delivered this account.
"Has your Juzhang Gang, while guarding here, killed any beings from the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds?" Ye Yunfei thought for a moment after hearing the old man's words, then asked.
"We have... killed many..." The two old men hesitated briefly, then one answered.
"In that case, I cannot let you off."
Ye Yunfei said coldly.
"Young Hero, spare us!"
Hearing Ye Yunfei's words, the two Elders knew it boded ill and pleaded for mercy simultaneously.
The next moment.
Boom! Boom!
The two Elders were reduced to dust by the yellow chains, dying on the spot.
"No need to ask. It's definitely those major powers' scheme. To capture you and obtain that Yin Seed, they dispatched people to wait around the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds long ago."
Hun Lao said to Ye Yunfei.
"Let's go back first and take a look."
Ye Yunfei utilized his movement technique, heading towards the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds ahead.
After all, numerous major powers had already sent their forces inside the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds.
The overall strength of the Three Thousand was far too weak. Simply dispatching some Heavenly Immortals, or even a few powerful Golden Immortals, would be more than the Three Thousand could handle.
Ye Yunfei strode forward, soon drawing close to the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds.
"Who goes there?! Halt immediately for inspection!"
Suddenly, another group of people appeared ahead, at least thirty to forty of them, blocking his path with aggressive stances.
"Whoever you are, anyone wanting to enter or leave the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds must accept inspection by our Golden Sand Gang!
Kid! State your name and origin immediately! And explain your purpose for entering the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds!"
A middle-aged man leading the pack glared malevolently, asking bluntly.
However, before confirming Ye Yunfei's identity, these Golden Sand Gang members didn't immediately attack.
"You are from the Golden Sand Gang of the Qianhai World Cluster?
Did the Dark Faction send you here?"
Ye Yunfei stopped, asking coldly.
"That's right, we—... Kid! We are the ones questioning you, not the other way around!"
The man leading them started to answer Ye Yunfei but immediately caught himself, flying into a rage.
As soon as the leader finished speaking, a dense forest of yellow chains sprouted from the surrounding space, binding all the Golden Sand Gang members present.
"Kid, you're courting death!
How dare you lay hands on our Golden Sand Gang!
Our Golden Sand Gang is backed by the Dark Faction—!"
The leader struggled fiercely while roaring.
But before he could finish his words.
Boom! Boom! Boom!...
Several dozen Golden Sand Gang members were all pulverized into dust by the yellow chains.
"The Geomancy Technique you've recently cultivated is too strange!"
Seeing Ye Yunfei consecutively kill dozens of people using the newly learned Geomancy Technique—and doing so effortlessly and mysteriously—the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm couldn't help but feel envy.
"The power is indeed quite good."
Ye Yunfei smiled slightly, feeling quite satisfied himself, and then increased his speed, rushing toward the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds.