"Brother, I'm about to break through to the Golden Immortal realm soon. Once I become a Golden Immortal expert, I'll be capable enough to stand on my own. Then, when I leave the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds for training, I can help search for Qingluo-jie."
Xiao Fei said excitedly.
The energy and laws within this Small World were comparatively advanced, and Xiao Fei's own natural aptitude was excellent. Combined with the fact that the villagers in the mountain hamlet were all experts who regularly guided her cultivation, Xiao Fei's cultivation progress had been swift under such favorable conditions. She was already a peak Earthly Immortal, and moreover, a peak Earthly Immortal at the 'Return of the Nine to the One' Immortal level. Her next step was to break through and become a Golden Immortal.
This delighted Ye Yunfei greatly.
"No, Xiao Fei. Even if you become a Golden Immortal, you wouldn't yet be qualified to leave the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds to train in the Chaotic Void Sea. Being a Golden Immortal isn't enough—even a Heavenly Immortal wouldn't be safe in the Chaotic Void Sea," Ye Yunfei quickly replied.
"Brother, I remember you entered the Chaotic Void Sea when you were also at the Golden Immortal realm. Why is it not okay for me? I know there are risks involved in training outside, but it's also greatly beneficial for my growth. Or do you want me to stay secluded here forever, always under your protection, like a flower in a greenhouse?"
Xiao Fei responded somewhat discontentedly.
Upon hearing her words, Ye Yunfei was momentarily at a loss for a reply.
What Xiao Fei said was, of course, reasonable. As a martial artist, going out for training was necessary. However, Xiao Fei was his little sister, and Ye Yunfei wasn't at ease with her venturing out alone. Especially now that the Chaotic Void Sea was extremely chaotic. A Golden Immortal, let alone a Heavenly Immortal, would face constant peril and insecurity while traveling within it.
"Xiao Fei, your brother is knowledgeable and experienced. He has trained outside and naturally knows the dangers out there. You should listen to him," Miao Ziqiong, who also did not wish Xiao Fei to take risks, hurriedly tried to persuade her.
"No, Mother. I will venture out eventually. I cannot stay here forever for the sake of so-called safety, always under Brother's protection," Xiao Fei retorted.
Looking at Xiao Fei's resolute expression, Ye Yunfei felt a headache coming on.
"It seems Xiao Fei is growing up and starting to form her own opinions and thoughts. Trying to keep her under your protection forever is becoming difficult. Once a bird grows up, it must leave the nest sooner or later," Hun Lao said with a laugh.
"I know that's the principle. It's just that the Chaotic Void Sea is far too chaotic right now. Forget it. We'll take things as they come," Ye Yunfei sighed.
"Xiao Fei, don't think too much about it for now. I'll refine some medicinal pills for you. Focus on your cultivation and strive to break through to Golden Immortal soon," Ye Yunfei said to Xiao Fei.
"Alright. I'll go into seclusion now to attempt my breakthrough," Xiao Fei nodded.
Over the following period, Ye Yunfei personally refined a batch of medicinal pills to aid Xiao Fei's cultivation.
Approximately fifteen days later, Xiao Fei faced her lightning tribulation. After weathering the tribulation, she successfully broke through and became a Golden Immortal.
"I think Xiao Fei's natural talent is not inferior to yours. Her experience and encounters are far less than yours, yet she has reached Golden Immortal so quickly purely relying on her own aptitude!" Hun Lao remarked with a sigh as he watched Xiao Fei, who had just passed her tribulation.
"Yes, Xiao Fei's talent is excellent," Ye Yunfei agreed, sensing her energy aura. Despite her recent breakthrough, her energy felt remarkably solid, with a stable foundation.
"Perhaps what Xiao Fei lacks most is real-world experience. If she could have the kind of rich experience and various encounters you've had, her current strength might even surpass yours," Hun Lao added.
"Father, Mother, Elders, your realms should advance as well. I'll refine some medicinal pills for you all. During this period, strive for breakthroughs and increase your strength," Ye Yunfei gathered his parents and several clan elders and instructed them.
Subsequently, Ye Tianpeng and his wife, several elders, and all the members of the Ye Clan began cultivating in seclusion and attempting breakthroughs as Ye Yunfei had requested. Ye Yunfei refined a large batch of targeted medicinal pills and delivered them.
Given Ye Yunfei's current alchemy level, the various pills he refined were incredibly potent for them, practically miraculous.
Before long, Ye Tianpeng and his wife, along with all the Ye Clan members, began successfully breaking through.
Ye Yunfei reviewed the various cultivation techniques he had acquired over the years and then passed down those suitable for his parents and clan members to cultivate. After all, the Ye Clan was the foundation upon which Ye Yunfei stood.
After disseminating the techniques, Ye Yunfei took out a vast quantity of cultivation resources and various treasures, distributing them among his parents, Xiao Fei, and the clan elders. He then spent some time separately guiding his parents, Xiao Fei, and the Ye Clan members, addressing their various cultivation difficulties and questions.
After staying in the Small World for roughly over a month, Ye Yunfei finally emerged and bid farewell to the village chief and villagers, entrusting them with looking after his family and clan.
After leaving the mountain hamlet, Ye Yunfei arrived at Giant Star and left some suitable cultivation resources for the Giant Clan.
"Young Master Ye, during your journey, did you not hear any news of the Giant Spirit God or our Giant Clan?" the chief of the Giant Clan asked Ye Yunfei.
"Not for the time being. But please rest assured, Chief, I will be especially attentive in the future when I re-enter the Chaotic Void Sea," Ye Yunfei replied.
After partaking in a banquet at the Giant Clan's headquarters, Ye Yunfei departed from Giant Star.
"The Tianpo Realm truly is a mysterious place. I faintly perceive several extremely powerful energy auras. No wonder none of those external major forces that entered the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds from outside caused trouble in Tianpo Realm," Ye Yunfei mused to himself as he traversed the void of Tianpo Realm after leaving Giant Star. He continuously sensed faint but distinctly powerful energy auras in the distant void; even he felt somewhat wary of these auras.
Although Ye Yunfei had entered and exited Tianpo Realm many times in the past, his perception hadn't been sharp enough. Only this time did he become aware.
"It seems besides Mr. Liu, there must be other powerhouses living in seclusion within this Tianpo Realm. Since I have nothing urgent to do, why not pay them a visit?" Ye Yunfei's gaze shifted towards the location of one of these energy auras.
Now that his parents and clan were within Tianpo Realm, and Mr. Liu's true body had already departed, if Ye Yunfei didn't ascertain the identities of these mysterious powerhouses, he wouldn't feel completely at ease.
Thus, Ye Yunfei headed in that direction. With his Time Boots activated, his speed reached an extreme level.
After less than half an hour, Ye Yunfei found himself outside the entrance to a world. It appeared to be a Small World. A faint yet terrifying energy aura emanated from within.
Ye Yunfei had been drawn here by precisely this aura. Standing at the entrance, he extended his Soul Power to probe inside.
"Since I've come this far, I might as well take a look," Ye Yunfei muttered to himself after sensing for a while, and prepared to step inside.
Although he knew a tremendously formidable powerhouse undoubtedly resided within, Ye Yunfei now possessed both skill and confidence, believing that even if he encountered a Mid-Level Demigod or even a High-Level Demigod, regardless of whether he could win a fight, escaping safely shouldn't be difficult.
However, before Ye Yunfei could enter, a massive Formation suddenly manifested at the entrance with a loud *Hong!*, blocking his path.
With the appearance of this Formation, all energy and laws in the surrounding void were instantly drawn towards it, converging like countless rivers returning to the sea, vast and mighty.
"What an ingenious Formation!" Ye Yunfei marveled inwardly, observing the large-scale Formation before him and the ceaseless flow of energy and laws gathering from the surrounding air.
The Formation was of an exceptionally high grade. Ye Yunfei quietly estimated that, given his current Formation skill, he couldn't have laid down something of this level.
"Truly, heroes emerge from among the young; the rising generation is to be feared. However, I do not appreciate others disturbing my peaceful cultivation. Leave.
But rest assured, I am acquainted with Mr. Liu. I am a friend, not an enemy."
At that moment, a voice transmitted from within the Small World, resonating like thunderclaps, rumbling throughout the space.
"Senior, you truly are acquainted with Mr. Liu?" Ye Yunfei asked after listening to the voice and observing the Formation in front of him, falling silent for a moment.
"Indeed acquainted. I met him once when he first arrived here, and we even shared some tea.
You may put your mind at ease. I will not act against your people.
Any conflicts in the outside world are of no concern to me," the voice sounded again unhurriedly. Though it sounded calm and not loud, each word was like a thunderclap or a roar of the heavens, even causing dark Yin lightning to crackle through the local space-time.
Such phenomena made Ye Yunfei realize the powerhouse within the Small World was fearsomely formidable.
"Senior, could we meet face-to-face?" Ye Yunfei still wished to ascertain who exactly this powerhouse was and gauge the extent of their strength.
"I have said I dislike being disturbed in my peaceful cultivation. Leave.
Young man, forgive me for being blunt. Although your current strength is quite impressive, in my eyes, it is hardly worth mentioning.
If I wished to act against your people or the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds, wiping out the entirety of the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds would be a matter of merely raising my hand," the voice spoke again, but now it carried a clear note of displeasure.
Following this statement, an immensely terrifying energy suddenly surged from the Small World's entrance, forcing Ye Yunfei to retreat a considerable distance.
"A truly dreadful powerhouse indeed. I am likely not their match!" Ye Yunfei inwardly exclaimed in surprise.
"Considering Mr. Liu's connection, I shall bestow a gift upon you.
Your Soul Power is quite remarkable, and you must have cultivated some soul-related heritage techniques. I possess a soul power legacy here, obtained after slaying a Soul Deity long ago.
You may take it for study."
Just as Ye Yunfei was being forced to retreat and had barely steadied himself, the voice sounded once more.
Then, Ye Yunfei felt a stream of soul power information flooding into his soul sea. Slightly probing it, he discovered it was indeed a soul power martial arts technique, causing him great delight.
"Many thanks, Senior, for the great favor of imparting this technique!" Ye Yunfei's attitude became respectful.
According to the voice, this soul power martial art came from a so-called Soul Deity, which was most likely a Deity. A soul power martial art at the Deity level was far too precious!
"Enough. No need for thanks. Just refrain from disturbing me.
Also, the other old fellows within Tianpo Realm do not appreciate disturbances either, and their temperaments are not as agreeable as mine. I advise you not to seek them out.
Over the years, we have coexisted peacefully with Mr. Liu. You'd do well not to disrupt this equilibrium.
Otherwise, it will bring you harm, not benefit," the voice stated, after which, regardless of how Ye Yunfei called out, there was no further response.
"I think it best you avoid provoking these powerhouses in Tianpo Realm. These individuals are far too powerful for you to match," Hun Lao said to Ye Yunfei.
"Alright then, let's go," Ye Yunfei replied, recalling the terrifying energy that had surged from the Small World earlier, then turned and left.
"Who would have imagined such dreadful powerhouses are hidden within the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds!
These few powerhouses must at least be Peak Demigods," Ye Yunfei couldn't help but sigh.
Not long after, Ye Yunfei arrived at the vast expanse of mist marking the boundary between Tianpo Realm and the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds. This mist concealed numerous mysterious beings. In the past, during Ye Yunfei's first entry into Tianpo Realm, he had been harassed by some of these mysterious presences.
After walking into the mist and perceiving its depths for a while, Ye Yunfei suddenly strode in a certain direction. Moments later, he arrived at a particular spot and looked ahead.
"Young human, what is your intention?"
Floating in that spot was an enormous face—a face without a head or body, simply a face, somewhat tattered, bobbing there and emitting an eerie aura.
"What race do you belong to?" Ye Yunfei inquired, examining the bizarre visage before him.
"I am of the Facefolk," the face replied.
"Your race is rare. Probably not very numerous, right? Why are you hiding here?" Ye Yunfei pressed.
"Within the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds, our race is indeed sparse.
However, in my homeland, our race is prosperous, populous, and collectively powerful.
As for why I have drifted and ended up here... the reasons are complex and date back a very, very long time," the face responded.
Ye Yunfei stared at the eerie face for a long moment, remaining silent. He was contemplating whether to eliminate this strange being.
"I am not your enemy and harbor no ill will towards you.
Those beings who acted against you when you previously entered this mist have long since fled," the face, seemingly aware of Ye Yunfei's thoughts, spoke up.
"You may live here in seclusion, but you must not act against the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds," Ye Yunfei glanced at the face and stated indifferently before turning to leave.
"Who would have imagined the frail youngster from back then would grow so swiftly?" the face murmured to itself, watching Ye Yunfei's receding figure.