The two Demigods exchanged a glance, gritted their teeth, and simultaneously erupted into action.
The Shen Family's Advanced Demigod retrieved a azure-colored spear that continuously grew larger. Astonishingly, countless branches and leaves rapidly sprouted from the spear, making it look like an enormous azure tree sweeping toward Ye Yunfei.
"I never expected that the Shen Family's heritage also contains such profound Wood Laws," Ye Yunfei thought after a single glance, immediately recognizing that the technique executed by the Shen Family's Advanced Demigod was imbued with incredibly profound Wood Laws.
As for the Demon Race's Advanced Demigod, he opened his mouth and spat out a demonic energy-wreathed nine-story demon tower from within. It instantly expanded, transforming into a majestic pagoda that bore down to suppress Ye Yunfei.
However, Ye Yunfei was utterly unperturbed. He threw a punch; his fist struck the nine-story demon tower, knocking it flying on the spot.
This demon tower was merely an Advanced Demigod artifact, completely negligible against Ye Yunfei's physical body.
Immediately after, Ye Yunfei reached out with his hand and firmly grasped the azure spear, now transformed into a large tree, wielded by the Shen Family's Advanced Demigod.
Enraged and shocked, the Shen Family Demigod gripped the spear's hilt with both hands, pouring energy from his body incessantly into the azure spear. Simultaneously, the Spear Dao Laws he cultivated also began to erupt from the azure spear, materializing into countless spear shadows that attacked Ye Yunfei in a ceaseless torrent.
But these terrifyingly powerful spear shadows did little damage to Ye Yunfei.
The physical force within Ye Yunfei's body surged forth. With a powerful tug, he directly wrenched the azure spear away from its wielder. At the same time, focusing his will, he unleashed a Soul Sword. The spiritual blade roared as it pierced into the Soul Sea of this Shen Family Advanced Demigod, causing his expression to instantly shift dramatically as he retreated repeatedly.
After refining and absorbing so many Soul Clones during this period, the level of Ye Yunfei's Soul Power energy had undergone a qualitative leap. The power of the Soul Sword he now unleashed was far superior to what it had been in the past. This Advanced Demigod simply couldn't withstand it.
While the Shen Family Advanced Demigod was desperately resisting the Soul Sword within his Soul Sea, Ye Yunfei's fist had already landed on his body, exploding it with a single blow.
Immediately after, the Soul Sword whistled past, piercing through the Shen Family Advanced Demigod's Soul Body. Ye Yunfei then seized the Soul Body of this Advanced Demigod and sealed it without ceremony. His gaze turned toward the Demon Race's Advanced Demigod.
"Too strong!"
Seeing how effortlessly Ye Yunfei had defeated the Shen Family Demigod, the Demon Race Advanced Demigod couldn't believe it.
With a *clang*, the Soul Sword howled forth, attacking the Soul Sea of this Demon Race Advanced Demigod.
Instantly, his expression twisted ferociously. He mobilized all his Soul Power energy to resist the Soul Sword. Furthermore, over a dozen Soul Power-type artifacts within his Soul Sea were simultaneously activated, clustering around his Soul Body in a tight protective formation.
Ye Yunfei had already appeared before him and threw a punch. His terrifying physical force instantly caused the space in front of him to cave in continuously.
Feeling the horrific physical power contained within Ye Yunfei's fist, this Demon Race Advanced Demigod was so frightened he began retreating desperately.
"This kid's combat power is too terrifying. There's no way I'm a match for him."
Having understood this, this Demon Race Advanced Demigod frantically retreated, seeking to escape Ye Yunfei's assault.
But Ye Yunfei's movement speed was far greater, sticking closely behind him and giving him no avenue of escape.
Suddenly, the space behind this Demon Race Advanced Demigod began to violently tremble. It started twisting and contorting, generating a powerful force of attraction that pulled at his demonic body, as if trying to drag it deep into the void.
"This fellow has cultivated such an advanced spatial martial technique!"
Given the immense potency of his Soul Power, Ye Yunfei knew this Demon Race Demigod had employed a profoundly sophisticated spatial martial technique, attempting to forcibly teleport his demonic body away.
Ye Yunfei focused his will. He simultaneously unleashed the Soul Sword, Invisible Heart Sword, Heart Force Lock, Heart Demon Bell, and also sent eight Soul Power planets all attacking into this Advanced Demigod's Soul Sea. In an instant, they suppressed the Advanced Demigod's Soul Body in place, rendering it immobile.
Then, a radiant flying sword shot skyward, striking down upon that section of distorted space behind the Demon Race Demigod, causing it to explode and breaking his spatial technique.
Immediately following, Ye Yunfei threw a punch that exploded the demonic body of this Demon Race Advanced Demigod.
"Kid, I remember you! I will definitely take revenge for today's grievance!"
Amidst the spray of blood and flesh, this Demon Race Advanced Demigod's Soul Body appeared not far away, fixing Ye Yunfei with a gaze of utmost resentment as he roared in fury. Then, the space around him began twisting and contorting once more.
This Demon Race Demigod was attempting to use that advanced spatial technique again, seeking to forcibly flee the area.
"The spatial technique this guy uses is extremely sophisticated. The structure and matrix of the space around him have been forcibly altered. He will appear in a distant location the next instant," Hun Lao observed, his voice filled with admiration as he monitored the situation.
"Let's work together to seal off this space!"
At this moment, the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm suddenly shot out from the Phantom Tower, releasing waves of dazzling radiance. This radiance then transformed into countless runes, each imbued with advanced Space Laws, which whistled like golden fireflies toward the Soul Body of that Demon Race Demigod.
At the same time, Hun Lao also appeared, scattering a sky-full of verdant branches and leaves. Each strand was infused with the unique spatial energy and Space Laws of the Chaos World Tree lineage.
Dense, verdant branches and leaves spread out at an astonishing speed, sealing off a vast expanse of space instantly, as if forming a green cage.
Ye Yunfei also acted, releasing his own spatial energy and temporal energy to seal the entire area ahead.
Ye Yunfei unleashed all the various Great Dao Laws he had cultivated, then employed the Heavenly Dao Palm. A colossal palm appeared in the high sky, radiating terrifying energy pressure.
Having now mastered seven Great Dao Laws, the power of Ye Yunfei's Heavenly Dao Palm naturally surpassed its previous level.
The fearsome energy pressure released by the Heavenly Dao Palm suppressed a vast stretch of the surrounding space. The seven Great Dao Laws surged wildly, transforming into numerous transparent chains of law that wrapped around the Demon Race's Advanced Demigod.
By this point, this Demon Race Advanced Demigod Soul Body realized it was utterly impossible for him to escape by phasing through space.
Because this entire area had been tightly sealed by various terrifying energies and laws, becoming monolithic like iron. Not only this Demon Race Advanced Demigod, but also all the other personnel from the Shen Family and Demon Race nearby were suppressed in place as if bound by a body-locking spell, unable to move a muscle.
Next, Ye Yunfei threw a punch that struck the Soul Body of this Demon Race Advanced Demigod, wounding it, and then sealed it away.
Then, with a wave of his hand, he sent forth a massive sword beam that completely annihilated all the remaining personnel from the Shen Family and Demon Race forces.
"Excellent! Young Master Ye has wiped out all the enemies!"
Witnessing Ye Yunfei's awe-inspiring divine might that eliminated all foes in moments, the siblings Peng Rou and Peng Fang were overwhelmingly excited.
The two of them then rushed to the location of the three ancient formations.
"Young Master Ye, our Peng family members are inside the ancestral grounds. Let's go in together," Peng Rou said to Ye Yunfei. Simultaneously, she retrieved several formation flags and cast them forward. When these flags landed on the three ancient formations, a portal materialized.
"What's happening?"
At this moment, startled sounds of inquiry emanated from within the Peng Family's ancestral grounds.
This was because those inside had discovered that the three exterior formations had automatically opened a portal, which meant the enemies outside could now enter.
In their panic, two Peng Family Demigods immediately rushed out from within. Upon doing so, they saw the Peng siblings and the ground littered with dismembered corpses.
"Peng Rou, Peng Fang, why have you run back? Didn't the Patriarch Ancestor tell you to flee as far as possible? And what is happening here? Where are the Shen Family and Demon Race personnel?"
It turned out that the Peng Family Ancestor, after being severely wounded, had fully sealed the ancestral ground's entrance and activated the three ancient formations upon entering. He then went into secluded cultivation for recovery, only stationing two Peng Family Demigods to guard the interior of the entrance. These two Demigods, already injured in prior battles, had just consumed a family-supplied healing pill and entered a state of recovery when Ye Yunfei had begun fighting. Furthermore, Ye Yunfei's process of slaughtering the enemies was extremely brief, wiping out all Shen Family and Demon Race personnel within moments. As a result, these two Peng Family Demigods had not noticed the events outside until they detected the three formations' portals opening on their own. Strictly speaking, they had already been severely negligent in their duties.
But there was no help for it; given their serious injuries from the earlier battles, they needed to seize every moment for recovery.
"Elders, this is Young Master Ye. The Shen Family and Demon Race forces have all been killed by him," Peng Rou immediately stepped forward and explained excitedly to the two Peng Family Demigods.
"What? Impossible! The Shen Family and Demon Race forces... all eliminated?"
Hearing this news so abruptly, the two Peng Family Demigods found it hard to believe.
Their gazes then turned towards Ye Yunfei.
"Young Master Ye! So it's you! You are Young Master Ye of the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds!"
Following this, the two Peng Family Demigods recognized Ye Yunfei.
After all, Ye Yunfei had previously worked with Peng Family members against the Shen Family. Moreover, Ye Yunfei's reputation had been growing in the Chaotic Void Sea. It could be said most Demigods within the Chaotic Void Sea would recognize him.
"Correct, I am Ye Yunfei of the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds."
Ye Yunfei's expression remained utterly indifferent as he nodded.
"I intend to take a look inside the Tianyan Realm," Ye Yunfei stated, looking at Peng Rou.
His assistance to the Peng Family had been purely for the sake of Peng Rou and her brother. Now that the forces besieging the Peng Family ancestral grounds had all been exterminated, Ye Yunfei had no intention of staying to deal with the Peng Family's senior figures. He planned to proceed immediately to the Tianyan Realm. Obtaining the Tianyan Divine Pearl was, after all, one of the reasons for his visit to the Tianyan World Cluster. Having said his piece, Ye Yunfei turned to leave.
"Young Master Ye! Please, hold your step!"
Seeing Ye Yunfei about to depart, the two Peng Family Demigods were startled and called out simultaneously.
They had already sent messages informing their secluded ancestor and other senior members within the ancestral grounds of the situation. The Peng Family seniors, upon receiving the news, were all extremely excited and were currently leading Peng Family forces outwards.
"Respected Elders, the threat to the Peng Family has been resolved. I will not linger," Ye Yunfei left those words before vanishing from the distant space in the blink of an eye.
With his movement speed combined with the use of the Space Teleportation Token, he could now achieve a state of moving unseen and departing without a trace.
"Peng Rou, why didn't you persuade Young Master Ye to stay?"
The two Peng Family Demigods directed a reproachful look at Peng Rou.
"Elders, Young Master Ye was in a hurry to go to the Tianyan Realm," Peng Rou replied.
She had long guessed that Ye Yunfei's trip to the Tianyan World Cluster was partly motivated by a desire to enter the Tianyan Realm.
"Oh? Young Master Ye was going to the Tianyan Realm?"
The two Peng Family Demigods were taken aback.
"Peng Rou, Peng Fang, what exactly happened earlier? Did Young Master Ye really eliminate all these Shen Family and Demon Race forces by himself? Be honest with us."
The two Peng Family Demigods stared at the siblings as they questioned them.
They still couldn't quite believe that Ye Yunfei alone had wiped out the entire Shen Family and Demon Race siege force. After all, the Shen Family and Demon Race had jointly deployed over a dozen Demigod experts attacking the Peng Family headquarters.
"Elders, all these Shen Family and Demon Race forces truly were eliminated by Young Master Ye alone," Peng Rou asserted.
She then provided a complete recounting of the events. Upon hearing it, the two Demigods were profoundly shaken and also filled with immense admiration for Ye Yunfei.
Meanwhile, the Peng Family Ancestor had emerged from the ancestral grounds with a large contingent of Peng Family members. Seeing the shattered flesh and broken limbs littering the surroundings, he was stunned. They surrounded the siblings, incessantly pressing for details.
"Young Master Ye indeed lives up to his reputation! Peng Rou, Peng Fang, while wandering outside, you actually managed to befriend a monstrous talent like Young Master Ye. This is both your great fortune and the great fortune of our Peng Family!"
After finally confirming that the forces besieging the Peng Family ancestral grounds truly had been killed single-handedly by Ye Yunfei himself, the Peng Family Ancestor sighed in admiration.
"Peng Rou, did Young Master Ye truly go to the Tianyan Realm?"
The Peng Family Ancestor inquired again.
"Yes, Patriarch Ancestor. Young Master Ye might be interested in the Tianyan Divine Pearl," Peng Rou nodded in confirmation.
Hearing her words, the Peng Family Ancestor's expression shifted slightly.
The Tianyan Divine Bird was revered as the guardian deity of the Tianyan World Cluster. For ages, all forces within the cluster opposed outsiders entering the Tianyan Realm to adventure and seek treasure, as it was considered disrespectful to the Divine Bird.
"Young Master Ye is our Peng Family's benefactor. Moreover, he is a rare talent among mortals, a true dragon and phoenix — a seldom-seen monstrous genius amongst the younger generation of the Chaotic Void Sea. Should he truly obtain the Tianyan Divine Pearl... our Peng Family will not object."
After a moment's silence, the Peng Family Ancestor sighed and made his declaration.
The senior members of the Peng Family surrounding him remained silent, offering no disagreement.
"Alright, everyone, seize the time to reorganize and rebuild our Peng Family World. Also, the Shen Family and Demon Race will not let this matter rest. We must prepare ourselves, ready to face the armies of the Shen Family and Demon Race once more if they return."
The Peng Family Ancestor's voice grew stern and louder.
"Patriarch Ancestor, if we can enlist Young Master Ye's help, perhaps our Peng Family could stand against the Shen Family and Demon Race," one of the Peng Family's Elders ventured.
"Even if Young Master Ye lends his aid to our Peng Family, that doesn't guarantee we could stand against the Shen Family and Demon Race. Especially the Demon Race—the Demon Capital is a colossal entity with an extremely long heritage and a depth of hidden strength far beyond your imagination. However, if Young Master Ye can assist our Peng Family, he could at least help us weather the current crisis. Within the Tianyan World Cluster, there are still plenty of Shen Family and Demon Race forces. These forces could return to attack our headquarters at any time. To my knowledge, a large force of Shen Family and Demon Race experts is currently assaulting the Tianyan Realm. If Young Master Ye intends to enter that realm, he is bound to encounter these forces.
Thus, dispatch scouts immediately. Should they find Young Master Ye being besieged by Shen Family and Demon Race forces, report back at once. Our Peng Family will then dispatch help. Such a gesture would aid us in winning his favor."
After some contemplation, the Peng Family Ancestor issued his commands.
"Understood, Patriarch Ancestor. I shall make arrangements immediately."
Another Peng Family Elder nodded at once.
"All of you, focus on recovering your injuries. Furthermore, have someone escort our family's younger generation elite members away from the Tianyan World Cluster to one of our secret bases for refuge. Our young elites are the future of our Peng Family; they absolutely cannot suffer harm.
Peng Rou, Peng Fang, the two of you cannot stay either. You must leave the Tianyan World Cluster at once."
The Peng Family Ancestor turned his gaze toward the siblings as he spoke.
"No, Patriarch Ancestor. I will stay. As long as I remain, Young Master Ye is more likely to aid our Peng Family. If I leave, he may not bother himself with our Peng Family's affairs at that point."
Peng Rou immediately addressed the Ancestor. In truth, she understood perfectly: Ye Yunfei's assistance was purely for the sake of herself and her brother; otherwise, he would likely not have proactively aided the Peng Family.
"So that's the case... Very well, you may stay."
After hearing her explanation, the Peng Family Ancestor hesitated briefly before nodding in agreement.
"Peng Rou, be honest with me. Does Young Master Ye harbor some affection for you? I believe he is entirely worthy of becoming our Peng Family's esteemed son-in-law. If he truly has such feelings, you could try entering a relationship with him. If you can be paired with him, our Peng Family gains a powerful ally."
The Ancestor spoke further.
"Patriarch Ancestor! What utter nonsense! Young Master Ye is a dragon and phoenix among men; someone like that wouldn't even glance my way," Peng Rou immediately protested, her face flushed crimson, stamping her foot.
"Why would you be unworthy? You are the most talented young genius among our Peng Family's younger generation. And judging by your appearance, you are unquestionably beautiful. It would be no surprise if Young Master Ye took a fancy to you," the Ancestor said with a smile.
He believed Ye Yunfei had intervened because he was attracted to Peng Rou.
"Patriarch Ancestor, matters aren't as you think. Young Master Ye simply regards me as a friend," Peng Rou quickly clarified.
"Oh? Merely a friend? Regardless, I think you should find an opportunity to develop your relationship with him further. Ideally, in the future, you could marry him, tying our Peng Family to a formidable young power.
You are aware of our family's current dire straits. The Shen Family, harboring ill intentions, has long coveted our territory. Now they've even colluded with the Demon Race. Our Peng Family stands weak and isolated; we simply are not their match. We must seek powerful external allies to have any hope of resisting them. Therefore, marrying Young Master Ye would greatly benefit our Peng Family."
The Ancestor's words were calculated.
"Patriarch Ancestor, I refuse to discuss this further with you! After all, Young Master Ye and I are merely ordinary friends," Peng Rou insisted, her face still flushed, mortified at the prospect of discussing such matters publicly.
"Even if I were interested, would Young Master Ye even consider me?" she thought to herself, a tinge of melancholy creeping into her heart.