Soon after, Ye Yunfei exited Tianpo Realm and returned to the void of the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds.
As soon as he returned to the void, an expression of pleasant surprise appeared on Ye Yunfei's face. He immediately activated his Spatial Teleportation Token, instantly teleporting back to Canghuang Realm.
"Uncle, you're finally back!"
A small girl appeared before Ye Yunfei the moment his figure materialized in Canghuang Realm, calling out to him excitedly.
"I've actually been back for a while now," Ye Yunfei said, looking at the little girl who had fully recovered her health. He sensed her from head to toe and confirmed she had recovered without any lingering issues.
Furthermore, because he had previously fed her a large batch of natural treasures and allowed her to refine a divine crystal, the little girl's condition now seemed even better than before; her vital energy was robust.
Upon finding the girl restored, Ye Yunfei sensed the energy and laws within Canghuang Realm were continuously rising.
"Canghuang Realm might have turned misfortune into blessing this time," Hun Lao said to Ye Yunfei. "The quality of this world is steadily climbing. In fact, the cultivation path of a world and a living being share some similarities—breaking through and establishing anew. This little girl's experience was akin to an ordeal. Having been destroyed and then restored, she broke some shackles that previously bound this world, leading to an upgrade.
Of course, this is also because the seals around the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds have been broken, so the quality of every world within this World Cluster will improve.
In short, judging by Canghuang Realm's current state, the overall strength of the living beings within this world will increase significantly before long."
As a Chaos World Tree, Hun Lao possessed far deeper understanding of space and worlds than Ye Yunfei.
"Indeed. I too sense this world's energy and laws are improving. This is a good thing," Ye Yunfei nodded.
"Uncle, I've slept here for so long, it's boring to death. Now, keep me company and let's go out for a walk. I want to see the world outside," the little girl said, pulling Ye Yunfei's hand.
Because this girl was Canghuang Realm's essence—the World Spirit of this world—her appearance generally would not easily change. Despite the extremely long passage of time, she still looked like a five- or six-year-old child.
Of course, the little girl's current intelligence was much higher than when Ye Yunfei first met her, and her strength had also increased considerably.
"Alright then, let's go for a walk," Ye Yunfei said, holding the little girl's hand. With a single step, they exited Canghuang Realm and began strolling through the Chaotic Void of the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds.
The "outside world" the little girl wanted to see referred specifically to the Chaotic Space-Time of the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds. As the World Spirit of one realm within this World Cluster, she could not venture far from it.
Walking through the Chaotic Void, Ye Yunfei kept the little girl company in conversation while keenly sensing every world they passed. He found the vast majority appeared peaceful and orderly. Members of both the Light Faction and the Qianfang World Cluster worked together to maintain order across the entire World Cluster.
"My biggest worry now remains those major powers in the Chaotic Void Sea. They are unlikely to give up easily," Ye Yunfei mused silently.
He understood there were two primary reasons why those major factions went to such lengths against him. First, he had formed grievances with them and killed many of their members. Second was that Yin Seed.
Moreover, the root cause of his conflict with those powers was primarily the second reason—the Yin Seed itself.
Especially those Demigod experts who aspired to become Deities all desired that Yin Seed. Even though it had been refined by him now, those Demigods still wanted to capture him to obtain the energy and laws within his body.
"Even if I don't provoke them, they will certainly not let me go," Ye Yunfei thought.
"My current strength is still insufficient. If I encounter Advanced Demigods or Perfected Demigods, particularly those special Perfected Demigods who have cultivated for eons, I would definitely not be their match."
Thinking this far, Ye Yunfei couldn't help but frown lightly.
"This won't do. I need to spend more time and effort on cultivation and improvement going forward," he muttered to himself.
Ye Yunfei vaguely felt a sense of crisis, as if a dangerous situation would befall him soon. A pressing urge to elevate his strength welled up within him.
His cultivation in Heart Energy was already quite advanced. Legend had it that when Heart Energy cultivation reached profound levels, it could give birth to a supernatural ability called the Sixth Sense.
The so-called Sixth Sense was the ability to foresee the future!
Ye Yunfei suspected this vague sense of crisis might be a feeling akin to the Sixth Sense supernatural ability. Of course, it definitely was not the true, mature Sixth Sense; it was likely just a nascent form.
"No, I must start cultivating immediately," Ye Yunfei resolved inwardly.
After accompanying the little girl on a round through the Chaotic Void of the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds, Ye Yunfei found Old Man Chu, Chan Master Tianwu, Kong Lao, and Ouyang Tao. He briefly updated himself on the current situation in the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds before returning to Canghuang Realm. Finding a secluded and quiet spot, he entered seclusion to cultivate.
At the same time, in Demon Capital.
"So it seems Ye Yunfei's true main body really has returned to the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds! A clone wouldn't possess such strength," a deafening voice reverberated within a palace rolling with dense demonic energy.
A towering Demon Race member with a thick, sturdy frame like an iron pagoda sat cross-legged on an altar at the palace's center. This altar was carved with numerous symbols representing the civilization of demonic arts, emanating rich demonic energy.
The demonic figure sitting on the altar was a Demon Capital Elder, one of the major figures responsible for giving orders in Demon Capital.
"In the past, Ye Yunfei was rather elusive within the Chaotic Void Sea, making him difficult to deal with. Now that we know he's back in the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds, I think it's time to resolve this matter conclusively," a Demon Race member said respectfully before the altar.
"Good. Proceed according to your plan. Take my command token and mobilize whatever experts you need," the Elder seated on the altar nodded and spoke slowly.
He then retrieved a command token and handed it to the Demon Race member standing before the altar.
"Rest assured, Elder, I will handle it," that Demon Race member answered promptly after receiving the token.
"Additionally, dispatch people immediately to all the World Clusters our Demon Capital has recently conquered. I want more temples built for me there.
Erect statues bearing my likeness at a one-to-one ratio. Imbue each statue with these Soul Force imprints.
In this Age of Gods Hidden, becoming a Deity is immensely difficult. Regardless, I must seize this chance at Divine Fortune!
Furthermore, issue orders: the armies under my command are to continue their campaigns. Expand our territory, conquer and occupy even more lands," the Elder on the altar instructed again. Simultaneously, he produced over a hundred jade slips, handing them to the subordinate before the altar. Each slip contained a Soul Force imprint.
"Elder, please rest assured, I will relay the orders immediately.
By the way, Elder, the number of major powers participating in territory grabs within the Chaotic Void Sea has increased by several recently.
Most are ancient forces and races that surfaced not long ago, or beings from various forbidden zones. The difficulty for our Demon Capital to expand has grown increasingly challenging.
Just a few days ago, I received news that our Demon Capital forces nearly clashed with an ancient race.
It was only because our side yielded that we avoided a bloodbath." the Demon Race member before the altar reported.
"Issue orders: henceforth, when encountering such situations, Demon Capital need not concede. If the other side wants a fight, then fight.
In truth, our major faction's actions are not solely for competing for Godhood, but also for hegemony over the Chaotic Void Sea.
The greater the chaos within the Chaotic Void Sea, the more it heralds the arrival of a new era. Whoever emerges victorious may dominate this vast Chaotic Void Sea in the next age," the Elder seated on the altar stated slowly.
"Elder, I understand!" the Demon Race member before the altar straightened his spirit and answered clearly.
In Demon Metropolis.
"Go. Head to the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds and capture that Ye Yunfei. I want to see him alive; if dead, bring back his corpse.
That Yin Seed is on his person. Regardless of whether he has refined it, its essence remains within his body."
Deep within a cultivation cave abode saturated with thick fiendish energy, a wizened old demonic being sat cross-legged on a prayer mat and spoke.
Standing before this old demon were five respectful Demon Race experts.
"Grand Elder, rest assured. We will dispatch experts immediately to the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds to deal with Ye Yunfei.
Now that his exact whereabouts are confirmed, things will proceed smoothly," one of the Demon Race experts replied respectfully.
"This Ye Yunfei must not be spared. He represents one of my hopes for attaining Godhood.
Moreover, I must definitely contend for the legendary Divine Fortune.
You must expedite our territorial expansion, occupy more World Clusters, erect more temples for me, and install more of my statues for worship.
Additionally, strictly command all living beings within the World Clusters conquered by our Demon Race armies to worship my statues day and night to gather more Fortune.
This is another hope for my ascension to Deity.
You must diligently obey my commands.
Once I achieve Deityhood in the future, I shall lead you to dominate this World Cluster.
Furthermore, after I ascend, you will also have a chance to become Deities yourselves," the thin, wizened old demonic being said.
"Grand Elder, we will definitely follow your orders diligently!" The five Demon Race experts, hearing the Grand Elder's words, answered in unison, expressing their loyalty.
"Mm, very good. Go now." The wizened old demon slowly closed his eyes.
The five Demon Race experts promptly turned and departed.
They knew this Grand Elder spent the vast majority of his time in secluded cultivation within this cave dwelling, striving towards the Deity realm. Under normal circumstances, any member of the Demon Race was forbidden to disturb his cultivation. Only these few core confidants had the privilege to approach him.
In a world somewhere within the Chaotic Void Sea, thick black mists churned everywhere.
Within a black hall sat a Perfected Demigod of the Dark Faction.
"That brat Ye Yunfei has finally returned to the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds, huh? Excellent. Dispatch experts at once to capture him.
The Yin Seed I painstakingly cultivated was snatched away by him halfway. This, I simply cannot swallow.
What's mine cannot be taken by anyone!" this Perfected Demigod of the Dark Faction said slowly.
In this black hall, besides this Perfected Demigod, there were over a dozen other experts of the Dark Faction.
"Please rest assured, Elder. Upon hearing news of Ye Yunfei, I have already dispatched experts to the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds to deal with him.
I sent a total of five Demigods. Even if that brat Ye Yunfei had three heads and six arms, he absolutely could not escape our Dark Faction's grasp," one of the Dark Faction experts respectfully replied.
"Do not underestimate that Ye brat. Through my deductions, I strongly suspect he possesses great Fortune.
Such individuals are the hardest to deal with because, guided by the unseen, they often occupy positions of favorable luck." the Perfected Demigod of the Dark Faction said slowly.
"Elder, I believe absolute strength can crush everything, including luck.
The only reason Ye Yunfei remained arrogant for so long before is because our Dark Faction was constantly occupied with expansion and competing for Divine Fortune. We simply ignored him, allowing him to seize the Yin Seed.
This time, I sent a total of five Demigods. Capturing Ye Yunfei should be a foregone conclusion," another Dark Faction expert offered.
"Enough. I care only for results. All of you, go about your tasks.
You had best bring me back that Ye brat. Otherwise, punishment awaits all of you," the Perfected Demigod waved his hand dismissively.
Simultaneously, within the headquarters of other major factions across the Chaotic Void Sea, numerous high-ranking members were also deploying experts to deal with Ye Yunfei.
Of course, the main reason these powerful figures paid such close attention to Ye Yunfei was still their desire to obtain the Yin Seed.
News of that Yin Seed had long since spread throughout the Chaotic Void Sea. These Demigod experts believed the Yin Seed inevitably contained residual energy and laws left behind by ancient deities from the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds. Obtaining and contemplating it would certainly provide significant aid in breaking through to the Deity realm.
One must understand—in this current era, becoming a Deity was extremely, extremely difficult. As long as there was even the slightest opportunity to increase one's hopes of achieving Godhood, none of the Perfected Demigods within the major powers would miss it.
This was precisely the primary reason why these major factions persistently sought to target Ye Yunfei.
Meanwhile, within a fiercely notorious forbidden zone of the Chaotic Void Sea.
A hunchbacked old man suddenly soared into the air, shooting two terrifying beams of light from his eyes as he gazed out of the forbidden zone.
"The Age Without Gods is nearing its end. The Age of Deities is about to arrive.
It is time for the power structure of the Chaotic Void Sea to undergo a transformation." The hunchbacked old man muttered these words after peering into the distant void for a while.
"Henceforth, this Chaotic Void Sea will enter a flourishing Age of Deities, but it will also be an even more cruel age." The hunchbacked old man continued, his expression utterly cold.
"This era shall be opened by my hand."
This hunchbacked elder retrieved a sheet of black paper talisman, activated it directly. A beam of black radiance soared skyward, disappearing into the vast void above.