After a period of nurturing, the sword embryo had matured into a Flying Sword.
Ye Yunfei watched as the Flying Sword surged forward, sensing the powerful killing intent emanating from it, and couldn't help but think to himself.
The speed of this Flying Sword was terrifying. It pierced through space as soon as it shot forth, instantly appearing before the Intermediate Demigod from the Myriad Methods Merchant House, then burst into dazzling radiance as it slashed toward him.
“Who's ambushing me?”
The Intermediate Demigod was startled by the sudden appearance of this sword swirling with sword energy before him and rapidly retreated, letting out a furious roar.
However, the Flying Sword’s speed was far beyond what he had imagined. In the blink of an eye, it streaked to his chest and struck at it.
The Intermediate Demigod from the Myriad Methods Merchant House wore an expression of terror as he roared, conjuring five or six Demigod-level magic treasures within his body to block the sword.
But this Flying Sword was forged with divine-grade materials—these Demigod-level treasures simply couldn't withstand it.
With a loud bang, the Flying Sword, trailing a torrent of sword energy, swept past, shredding the Intermediate Demigod’s body into fragments that scattered blood, flesh, and bone all around.
“What just happened?”
A large group from the Myriad Methods Merchant House stood behind the deceased Intermediate Demigod, all of them dumbfounded by this scene.
It had all happened too suddenly for them to react in time.
“Strike!”
Pointing from a distance, Ye Yunfei commanded the Flying Sword. After killing the Intermediate Demigod, it swept toward a nearby Initial Demigod.
That Initial Demigod was terrified out of his wits. He turned to flee, but the Flying Sword was much faster. With a muffled thud, it shattered his skull, leaving a headless corpse.
Another Demigod expert had been instantly killed!
Two Demigod experts slain in moments—chills ran down the spines of the rest of the Myriad Methods Merchant House members.
This group from the Myriad Methods Merchant House consisted of three Demigod experts altogether. With two already killed by Ye Yunfei, only one Initial Demigod remained.
This Initial Demigod sensed danger and had long since taken out a message jade slip, frantically sending out urgent calls.
At the same time, many members of the Myriad Methods Merchant House in the distance were stealthily retreating to seek help.
“Just who is killing our Myriad Methods Merchant House members?” the remaining Initial Demigod yelled angrily while sending messages.
“Of course, it's us—the Golden Dragon Merchant House!”
At this moment, the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm emerged grandly with his people and strode forward.
When he first founded the Golden Dragon Merchant House, the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm had taken on a form resembling a young man in golden robes—this was his image as the Merchant House's Chief Master. Because of his mastery of spatial secret arts, he could conceal his true aura thoroughly, making it difficult even for Demigod experts to recognize his true nature.
Ye Yunfei followed behind him.
“Are you... the Chief Master of the Golden Dragon Merchant House?” the Myriad Methods Merchant House Initial Demigod fixed his gaze on the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm.
“That’s right!
It's me!”
The Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm walked at the forefront of the group, strutting with authority and an air of importance.
“So it was your Golden Dragon Merchant House that destroyed those branch strongholds of ours?” the Initial Demigod asked furiously.
“Hahaha...
Right. To be precise, I led the forces that exterminated them.
Now you know our Golden Dragon Merchant House is not to be trifled with, eh? But it's too late for regrets—prepare to pay the price!”
The Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm burst into wild laughter.
“And the owner of that Flying Sword just now—does he also belong to your Golden Dragon Merchant House?”
The Initial Demigod questioned again, his Soul Power cautiously sensing the surrounding space, ever on guard for that Flying Sword to reappear and attack him. Its power in instantly killing two Demigods had been too fearsome.
“Of course!
A mere Flying Sword? Our Golden Dragon Merchant House has plenty more where that came from.
Prepare to meet your end!”
The Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm waved dismissively and spoke loudly.
“Leave this last one to me!”
He said to Ye Yunfei before transforming into a brilliant golden light and rushing toward the Initial Demigod.
Not only was the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm adept with spatial energy, but his strength was also terrifying. Like a golden cannonball, he crashed into the space before the Initial Demigod, smashing it to pieces.
“How is that possible?
Aren't you just a Heavenly Immortal?
How can you possess such terrifying power?”
Sensing the overwhelming force unleashed by the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm, the Initial Demigod paled with fright.
“Why bother with what immortal I am? Killing you is as easy as flipping my hand!”
With a fierce roar, the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm struck directly. Every move he made was packed with immense power, and his techniques were imbued with highly advanced Spatial Laws, as if merging with the surrounding space—the entire area trembled in rhythm with his movements, creating a sense of profound mystery.
Boundless spatial energy surged from all directions, pressing down on the Initial Demigod.
“Kill them all.”
At a glance, Ye Yunfei knew that the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm could handle the Myriad Methods Merchant House Initial Demigod without issue. With a wave of his hand, he issued the order.
The five Demigods under Gan Changfeng immediately led their troops forward, slaughtering a large portion of this Myriad Methods Merchant House force within moments.
“Paying our respects to the Chief Master!”
“Paying our respects to Young Master Ye!”
From within the besieged branch stronghold of the Golden Dragon Merchant House, an elderly man led the personnel out, first bowing to the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm and then, noticing Ye Yunfei, bowing to him as well.
The elder was a Perfected Heavenly Immortal—one of the Heavenly Immortals Ye Yunfei had previously dispatched to assist the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm in founding the Merchant House.
“Cease your insolence, members of the Golden Dragon Merchant House!”
Just then, a roar echoed through the distant space-time.
A crowd came surging forward.
“It’s another group from the Myriad Methods Merchant House!” Hun Lao informed Ye Yunfei.
“Let them come.
The Myriad Methods people likely already sent for reinforcements. We’ll just wait here—no need to spend time actively seeking them out later.”
Ye Yunfei said calmly.
“Come rescue me!
The Chief Master of the Golden Dragon Merchant House is here!
His actual combat power far surpasses his cultivation realm!”
The Initial Demigod in combat with the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm grew excited upon seeing his colleagues arrive and shouted.
“No one can save you now!”
With sudden exertion, the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm first unleashed an exceedingly sophisticated spatial secret art, sealing off the surrounding space. Then, brandishing his fists, he fired massive golden fist seals, each resembling a golden divine mountain, smashing toward the Initial Demigod.
“So you weren't even using your full strength earlier!”
The Initial Demigod cried out in horror.
“Stop there!”
Someone shouted angrily from afar. Then, a silver spear pierced through the void, unleashing towering spear light that instantly transformed the area around the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm into a silver world—dense, interweaving silver spear rays forming an enormous net.
An Advanced Demigod had taken action!
Ye Yunfei’s expression darkened, knowing that the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm definitely wasn’t a match for an Advanced Demigod right now.
“Let’s test out my Heavenly Dao Palm infused with six Great Daos Laws.”
Ye Yunfei struck out a palm, conjuring a colossal hand high above.
After cultivating the Yin-Yang Divine Fist, Ye Yunfei had gained a preliminary grasp of Yin-Yang Laws. Left behind by a Deity, the Yin-Yang Divine Fist contained Yin-Yang Laws, and the lowest grade of these laws was at the Great Dao level, so Ye Yunfei had mastered one more Great Dao Law.
A rumbling echoed as the gigantic palm continuously enlarged, thrusting forward. Six different Great Dao Laws materialized into six types of runes, sweeping forth in a frenzy and obliterating everything ahead.
Clang!
Ye Yunfei’s Heavenly Dao Palm collided with the silver spear.
After a brief moment of stalemate, the silver spear was sent flying backward.
The Heavenly Dao Palm Ye Yunfei had struck also dimmed somewhat.
“This guy has formidable strength!”
Ye Yunfei thought to himself.
The Myriad Methods Merchant House lived up to its reputation as a merchant house with an ancient heritage—they indeed had a solid foundation, evident in the powerful combat prowess demonstrated by this Advanced Demigod.
Ah!
While Ye Yunfei held off the silver spear, the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm seized the chance and shattered the Initial Demigod with several consecutive punches, scattering his remains.
“How is this possible?
Such an expert exists within the Golden Dragon Merchant House, capable of parrying my attack head-on!”
In the distance, a burly elder appeared with an expression of shock.
“Roar…
Golden Dragon Merchant House, you dare harm our Myriad Methods elders? Seeking death!”
When the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm killed the Initial Demigod, furious roars arose from the Myriad Methods Merchant House ranks.
Soon, a large force surged forth to face the Golden Dragon Merchant House.
Two elders stood at the forefront of the Myriad Methods ranks—both Advanced Demigods, emanating overwhelmingly strong energy auras.
Behind these two elders stood seven more Demigods, comprising Primary and Intermediate Demigods.
A total of nine Demigod experts! This time, the Myriad Methods Merchant House had mobilized significant forces.
“You are the Chief Master of the Golden Dragon Merchant House?”
The elder who had attacked earlier stared piercingly at the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm and slowly asked.
Above his head hovered a silver spear, adorned with dazzling silver runes—a high-grade Demigod magic treasure.
“Correct!
This young master of yours is the Chief Master!”
The Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm retorted boldly.
Gan Changfeng and the other five Demigods lined up, standing behind him.
“And what about you?
Kid, who are you?
Unless I’m mistaken, the one who attacked just now should be you.”
The elder’s gaze abruptly turned to Ye Yunfei. As an Advanced Demigod, his perception was keen—he sensed that it wasn’t the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm who attacked, but Ye Yunfei beside him.
Ye Yunfei met his gaze coldly, offering no reply.
As his strength grew, Ye Yunfei now had the confidence to face Advanced Demigods.
He had altered his appearance to that of a completely nondescript young man. Moreover, he utilized a Soul Power Planet to mimic an unfamiliar Soul Body aura, preventing even Demigod experts from recognizing his original identity.
Otherwise, with Ye Yunfei’s notoriety throughout the Chaotic Void Sea, he would’ve been identified already.
“He is naturally a formidable expert under our Golden Dragon Merchant House. You Myriad Methods fools dared provoke us—now you know your place!”
The Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm shouted loudly.
“That youngster blocked my attack directly—he’s remarkably powerful. I cannot even see through him; I can’t discern his true realm or strength.
This implies he’s no ordinary figure.
I suspect he may very well be the mysterious intruder who suddenly appeared on the altar at our ancestor's resting site back then.
”
“Indeed, I also consider that kid highly suspect!
Let’s capture him and then interrogate him thoroughly.
”
The two Advanced Demigods from the Myriad Methods Merchant House communicated telepathically.
Both had locked onto Ye Yunfei’s aura, ready to strike at any moment.
Back when Ye Yunfei, Hun Lao, and Duan Rong—though Duan Rong was not present now—had taken the treasures hidden within the ancestors' remains, both merchant houses witnessed it firsthand and thus recalled Duan Rong, Hun Lao, and Ye Yunfei.
Of course, at that time, Ye Yunfei had already altered both his appearance and his Soul Body aura.
“These two Advanced Demigods likely have considerable strength. Can you handle them?”
Hun Lao sent a mental message.
“Let’s try. Even if I can’t defeat them, I'm confident of withdrawing unscathed.”
Ye Yunfei replied.
“The Golden Dragon Merchant House shall cease to exist. Attack!”
At this, one of the elders said coldly and motioned with his hand.
The seven Demigod experts behind him simultaneously rose into the air, leading the charge toward the Golden Dragon Merchant House forces.
Behind them, a Myriad Methods army surged forth like the tide—their numbers overwhelmingly greater.
In terms of manpower, the Myriad Methods Merchant House held a definite advantage.
On the Golden Dragon Merchant House side, there were only five Demigods that Ye Yunfei had brought, part of the Alliance Army personnel, and members from that particular branch stronghold.
“Master, they outnumber us significantly. Do we engage?”
Hu Miao appeared beside Ye Yunfei, glanced at the discrepancy in numbers, and asked.
“We engage. There’s nothing to fear.”
Ye Yunfei stated evenly.
As soon as he finished speaking, Ye Yunfei executed his Flying Sword Art. The Flying Sword soared skyward, trailing countless brilliant rays of sword light—so dazzling it instantly plunged into the Myriad Methods ranks.
The Flying Sword, forged from divine-grade materials, possessed unfathomable power; its speed and energy were both horrific.
Sweeping through the mass of Myriad Methods forces, anyone lightly brushed by its sword energy instantly detonated into crimson mist.
“The Flying Sword Art passed down by Deities truly lives up to its fame in power.
Right now, my proficiency in this art is merely at the entry level; its might shall grow even greater in the future.”
Watching that eye-dazzling, kill-intent-laden Flying Sword, Ye Yunfei nodded, deeply satisfied.
After fusing his Soul Clone into the sword embryo, Ye Yunfei nourished it with his Origin Bloodline energy, Soul Body energy, cultivated sword aura, and Mental Force energy—now, he could wield it in combat to a preliminary degree, though only in its most nascent phase.
That such formidable offensive capability emerged even at this early stage confirmed the exceptional nature of this art.
“Slay them all!
Today, our Golden Dragon Merchant House shall carve out a reputation through blood!”
The Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm raised his spirits, waved his hand, and headed the charge toward the Myriad Methods forces.
Gan Changfeng’s five Demigods, Huang Shang, Hu Miao, and the Blood Clan Clone all followed suit—an intense battle commenced.
“Kid, yield peacefully!”
Both Advanced Demigods, having long since locked onto Ye Yunfei, stepped forward side by side.
They released their energy pressure, pressing down on Ye Yunfei.
The energy radiating from them was, of course, extraordinarily potent—boiling violently, seething until heaven and earth churned in turmoil.
Facing the energy coercion of two Advanced Demigods, Ye Yunfei remained calm and his eyes ice-cold.
“Kid, come here!”
One Advanced Demigod abruptly attacked, transforming into a massive energy hand that manifested above Ye Yunfei, enlarging and crashing downward.
“Do you really think abilities like yours suffice to challenge our Myriad Methods Merchant House?”
The other Advanced Demigod spoke frigidly. No sooner had his words fallen than a dark-colored treasure pagoda shot from his mind sea, instantly arriving before Ye Yunfei’s head and thrusting into his mind sea.
This Soul Power artifact specialized in targeting Soul Bodies.
Thus, while one Advanced Demigod assaulted Ye Yunfei’s physical body, the other aimed for his Soul Body. Both offensives were lethally fierce and brimming with killing intent.