Ye Yunfei sent the Xiao Family's middle-aged woman, along with the eight Demigods and over a thousand Heavenly Immortals, into the Phantom Tower. However, he didn't immediately leave the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds. Instead, he first entered the Main World and came to the Reincarnation Realm.
"Young Master Ye!"
Seeing Ye Yunfei's arrival, all the higher-ups of the Reincarnation Palace came out to welcome him.
Over these years, due to Ye Yunfei's influence, the Reincarnation Palace had developed extremely rapidly. It had become the strongest major power within the Main World, even having achieved dominance over it.
Ye Yunfei often sent people with vast amounts of cultivation resources, so the Reincarnation Palace was never lacking. They only needed to cultivate wholeheartedly.
Thus, to the Reincarnation Palace, Ye Yunfei was their greatest patron.
The Reincarnation Palace was originally an ancient faction with a lengthy, profound legacy. Now that it had such a development opportunity, its immense potential was quickly unleashed. Within a short time, a large number of Earth Immortals continuously emerged, and there were already quite a few Golden Immortals. Even an old ancestor who had been in seclusion deep within the ancestral lands had broken through to become a Primary Heavenly Immortal!
Hearing the news about the Reincarnation Palace producing a Heavenly Immortal, Ye Yunfei was a bit surprised.
Because in the past, the Reincarnation Palace's Lunhui Laozu and Palace Master Su Qingluo were merely Earth Immortals. Now, a Heavenly Immortal had actually appeared, a full two major realms higher than Lunhui Laozu and Su Qingluo from back then.
Upon hearing of Ye Yunfei's arrival, that Heavenly Immortal of the Reincarnation Palace soon emerged from seclusion and personally came to see him.
He was a middle-aged man wearing pristine white robes.
With one glance, Ye Yunfei could tell this man had lived for a very long time. His seniority might be far greater than even Lunhui Laozu's.
"He's likely one of the Reincarnation Palace's hidden aces. He probably remained dormant in their ancestral lands, cultivating in seclusion. His accumulation and experience are undoubtedly profound. Now that the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds are connected to the outside and the energy and laws are constantly upgrading, his cultivation progressed by leaps and bounds in a short time, allowing him to become a Heavenly Immortal," Hun Lao sensed the man's condition and transmitted this analysis to Ye Yunfei.
"Yes, that should be the case," Ye Yunfei nodded.
"Young Master Ye, over all these years, we have been continuously searching for traces of the ancestor and Palace Master Su, but until now, we have made no discovery whatsoever," the Grand Elder of the Reincarnation Palace said to Ye Yunfei.
He knew Ye Yunfei had come to the Reincarnation Palace specifically to inquire about Su Qingluo's whereabouts.
"I wish to enter the Reincarnation Passage again and have a look," Ye Yunfei nodded and then spoke.
Of course, Ye Yunfei knew the Reincarnation Palace hadn't found Lunhui Laozu and Su Qingluo's whereabouts; otherwise, they would have already sent someone to report to him.
"Young Master Ye, allow me to accompany you inside. I have been in seclusion within the ancestral lands for many years and only recently broke through to become a Heavenly Immortal. It has been a long time since I paid attention to the events happening outside. Regarding the matter of Lunhui Laozu and Palace Master Su all those years ago, I feel profound regret," the middle-aged man said to Ye Yunfei.
"Very well. Elder Tao, let us enter together and look," Ye Yunfei glanced at him and nodded.
Then Ye Yunfei walked in front, while Elder Tao led over a dozen Reincarnation Palace higher-ups following behind him.
"I actually cannot perceive Young Master Ye's current realm and strength at all. This means his realm and strength must be far superior to mine," Elder Tao quietly released his Soul Power to sense Ye Yunfei but found himself completely unable to grasp Ye Yunfei's true realm and strength. He couldn't help but feel inwardly shocked.
He was only a Primary Heavenly Immortal—utterly weak in Ye Yunfei's eyes.
Soon, they entered the Reincarnation Passage.
Ye Yunfei had entered this ancient passage several times before, so he was quite familiar with it. He proceeded deep inside, all the way to its end. Along the way, he released his own Soul Power and Heart Force to conduct a comprehensive sweep of the passage.
At certain locations, Ye Yunfei caught faint traces of aura that Su Qingluo had once left behind. However, these traces gave no indication of which direction she had ultimately gone.
Finally, they arrived at the end of the Reincarnation Passage, standing before six gigantic black holes.
These six black holes were sealed with dense clusters of mysterious runes.
According to ancient legends left by the Reincarnation Palace, these six black holes were called the Six Paths Samsara Caves. They represented the end of the Reincarnation Passage. The spirits that entered the passage could choose one of these holes to step into and be reborn for another life.
Ye Yunfei released his Soul Power and Heart Force to sense the six black holes. To his shock, despite his current level of Soul Power and Heart Force, he was unable to probe inside them. The numerous mysterious runes blocked his perception.
"My current Soul Power level should not be far inferior to that of a Full Circle Demigod. Yet these mysterious runes can block my Soul Power perception? Who arranged them here? Could it be a Deity?" Ye Yunfei wondered inwardly.
"I also cannot sense these six black holes! The level of these runes is too high. I suspect it's highly likely they were placed here by a Deity!" Hun Lao transmitted, seemingly aware of Ye Yunfei's thoughts.
"These six holes are called the Six Paths Samsara Caves. What's strange about them? Let me try going in to have a look. Although these runes are impressive, they might not necessarily block me." The Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm suddenly spoke up.
"You want to go in and look?" Ye Yunfei felt a stir in his heart.
The Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm race was reputed to be able to freely traverse the vast majority of spaces and break through various restrictions and formations. Although these six black holes were sealed by mysterious runes, perhaps the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm truly could force its way in.
"Better not. This Reincarnation Passage is too ancient, and these runes are likely placed by a Deity. The inside is probably extremely dangerous. With your current strength, even if you could force your way in, you might not be able to handle the various perils inside," Ye Yunfei shook his head and said, though he also wanted to know what was inside the six holes.
Ye Yunfei was unwilling to let the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm take such a risk. Its current strength was roughly equivalent to an average high-level Demigod, still inferior to his own.
"What's there to fear? If I really can get in, I can bring all of you with me! You want to find Lady Su, right? Perhaps Lady Su entered one of these six holes that year," the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm said.
"That is indeed possible. This Reincarnation Passage must have a deep connection with the Reincarnation Palace. We outsiders don't know how to force our way in, but perhaps Lunhui Laozu and Su Qingluo had a method," Hun Lao spoke up after hearing this.
"You really can go in?" Ye Yunfei also very much wanted to enter and see.
"What's the use of guessing? Just try it and find out," the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm curled its lips and said. It transformed into a streak of golden light that shot out from the Phantom Tower, instantly arriving before one of the black holes. Then it executed the spatial secret art of its race and charged towards the hole.
At that instant, the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm's body grew ethereal, flickering as if completely merging with the surrounding space.
"The spatial secret arts of the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm race are indeed unique," Hun Lao couldn't help but sigh while watching.
However, before Hun Lao finished speaking, the streak of golden light was sent flying back, repelled by the dense cluster of mysterious runes at the entrance of the black hole.
"What kind of nasty things are these?! They actually broke my spatial art!" The Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm revealed its form, exclaiming in a flustered and exasperated manner.
The Reincarnation Palace higher-ups were startled by the sudden appearance of the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm. However, many of them were aware of its existence from before, so after recognizing it, they said nothing and simply stood behind Ye Yunfei.
"You couldn't pass through?" Ye Yunfei asked.
"Those runes seem to counter my movement technique. But let me try a few more times and see if I can get through!" the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm answered, transforming again into a flickering golden streak that charged at the black hole.
But the result was the same; it was sent flying back again.
For the next dozen or so attempts, every time ended in failure.
"The runes sealing this hole are too bizarre. They made my whole body ache. I can't deal with them. Let me try a different hole," the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm said helplessly. It then charged at another black hole, executing its spatial art in an attempt to enter. But the result was the same—with a *bang*, it was sent flying back once more.
Next, the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm attempted the other holes multiple times but couldn't force its way into any of them.
"Forget it. If I keep this up, sooner or later my body will break apart from the impacts," the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm said dejectedly, finally giving up.
With each attempt, those mysterious runes made its body throb with pain. By the end, its body had begun to swell and redden.
"Let me try," Ye Yunfei suddenly spoke.
If possible, Ye Yunfei still wanted to force his way in.
"In terms of traversing space, you're not necessarily better than me. If I can't get in, you definitely can't either," the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm shook its head.
"I'm not competing with you in traversing space. I'll attack my way in directly," Ye Yunfei said with a slight smile. His figure blurred, appearing before one of the black holes. Then his left hand executed the Heavenly Dao Palm, while his right hand unleashed the Yin Yang Godly Fist, striking towards the black hole. Simultaneously, a flying sword erupted from above his head, releasing brilliant sword rays that shrieked as they slashed towards the hole.
By executing three martial skills simultaneously, the attack energy Ye Yunfei unleashed was terrifying. The entire place instantly grew turbulent. Fortunately, Ye Yunfei carefully controlled the direction of the attack, ensuring it didn't affect the Reincarnation Palace higher-ups behind him. Had they been even slightly grazed, they would have been severely injured or killed.
"Young Master Ye, you want to force your way in?! This is far too dangerous! According to the ancient records of our Reincarnation Palace, the Reincarnation Passage possesses self-protection capabilities. Once attacked by an outside enemy, it will automatically counterattack!" Seeing Ye Yunfei suddenly attacking one of the black holes, the Reincarnation Palace higher-ups were all startled. The Grand Elder hurriedly cried out.
"Young Master Ye, stop!"
Almost at the same time as the Grand Elder's warning, the Palace Master of Reincarnation Palace also paled and shouted.
But Ye Yunfei's movements were too fast. By the time the Grand Elder and Palace Master uttered their warnings, Ye Yunfei's various attacks had already violently collided with the entrance of the black hole.
"Not good!"
Ye Yunfei immediately sensed an aura of extreme danger spreading out from the black hole he had attacked.
Not daring to delay, Ye Yunfei swung his sleeve, enveloping everyone present in a sweeping motion. He then turned and fled.
Ye Yunfei activated his Spatial Teleportation Card, teleporting towards the exit of the Reincarnation Passage.
But it seemed too late. A massive hand emanating dense samsara energy suddenly materialized. The moment it appeared, it sealed the entire space of the Reincarnation Passage. Every inch of space within the passage became as solid as iron, including Ye Yunfei's body, which was also immobilized.
"Those who dare disrupt the order of Samsara shall be executed without mercy!"
A colossal voice resounded throughout the Reincarnation Passage, like the wrath of heaven itself. The immense sound waves reverberated through the passage, causing everyone's Soul Bodies to sway. A deep sense of terror arose from the very depths of their souls.