Surrounded by multiple powerful experts closing in from all sides, Ye Yunfei's expression remained unchanged as his gaze fell upon the fiery-red palace in the distance. The palace hung suspended right in the center of the volcano crater, with boiling hot magma churning below, radiating astonishing heat.
However, Ye Yunfei and the others here were all first-rate experts. Standing near the crater's rim, they remained completely unaffected by that temperature.
"That old fellow, he wouldn't be trying to welsh on the deal, would he? Even though a soul power imprint of the Celestial Flame Divine Bird suddenly appeared and resolved their Fire Bird Clan's extinction crisis, we spent quite a lot of time and effort helping them fight off the enemies earlier. If not for our intervention blocking those people, they might have already breached the palace interior by now." The Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm, knowing Ye Yunfei was awaiting the Fire Bird Clan elder's response, couldn't help but complain aloud.
Ye Yunfei remained silent while simultaneously using Soul Power to perceive the surrounding situation.
"Everyone, let's move. Don't waste any more time!" At that moment, the youth from the Tianhuang Forbidden Land spoke, his sharp, imposing gaze fixed on Ye Yunfei.
A half-finger bone, pristine white, floated above his head, radiating rolling divine light and already locking onto Ye Yunfei's aura, ready to attack at any moment.
"Let's begin." The green-robed youth took a step forward. Above his head now floated a green, seven-storied pagoda, bobbing gently as it released billowing emerald radiance.
"Ye Yunfei, prepare to die!" Suddenly, the perfected Demigod from the Demon Race made the first move. He soared into the air, his already colossal demonic frame expanding continuously. The demonic blade above his head, blazing with monstrous demonic radiance, hadn't even swung down yet when it already manifested millions upon millions of blade lights, impossibly sharp.
Boom! That demonic blade shot skyward, cleanly splitting the space in two, as smooth as a knife slicing through tofu.
With this perfected Demigod-level expert of the Demon Race making his move, the other powerhouses also began acting.
The perfected Demigod from the Shen Family rose into the air, his right hand cradling the Seven-Color Treasure Jar. All the patterns on the jar's surface became active, emerging one by one, accompanying the jar as it pressed down towards Ye Yunfei.
"Princess, I've long disliked this brat. Let me be the one to deal with him." At that moment, a maid beside Immortal Maiden Qingxia drew a long sword and pointed it accusingly towards Ye Yunfei, addressing her mistress.
"Be careful. His strength is considerable," Immortal Maiden Qingxia said in her cool, clear voice.
"No need to fear. There are so many of us here. I don't believe he can defeat us all," the maid retorted.
Then, gripping her long sword, the maid thrust towards Ye Yunfei from a distance.
Her movement speed was truly astonishing. Her seemingly frail, delicate form pierced through space instantaneously, swiftly arriving before Ye Yunfei.
Others watching the combat power displayed by this maid couldn't help but be taken aback.
It seemed Immortal Maiden Qingxia was not only immensely powerful herself, but even the maidservant by her side was no weakling.
By now, one expert after another was scrambling to attack.
One saw weapons, magical treasures, and all manner of techniques and martial skills erupting simultaneously, raining down on Ye Yunfei like a torrential downpour.
Ye Yunfei had long been prepared. He stamped his foot, triggering five or six large Earth Formations beneath him at once. Surging, earthen-yellow energy rose like a yellow ocean, followed by various spectacular phenomena.
"This trick again!" Seeing Ye Yunfei employ the Geomancy Technique once more, Xu Tianjian flew into a rage.
Last time, Ye Yunfei had also used the Geomancy Technique, setting up several large Earth Formations. That was precisely what had allowed him to deploy ten Innate Jianmu and, ultimately, have four of them stolen. Ye Yunfei employing the Geomancy Technique this time brought back memories of the previous incident.
Boom! Boom! Boom...
Six enormous wooden pillars simultaneously shot forth from the body of the Innate Jianmu.
These six pillars continuously expanded, sprouting numerous branches and leaves, growing into six towering colossi of trees within moments. They stood like six massive treasure parasols unfurling high in the sky, exuding rich Wood energy and Wood Law.
These six towering trees charged towards the Earth Formations Ye Yunfei had laid out.
Invisible chains of green Law constantly radiated from these six massive trees, like millions of emerald spears instantly riddling Ye Yunfei's Earth Formations with countless holes.
Following this, the six towering trees charged into the Earth Formations Ye Yunfei had arranged.
Ye Yunfei sensed his Earth Formations begin to disintegrate and shatter.
"The Innate Jianmu is indeed formidable, perfectly exploiting Wood overcoming Earth. Indeed, these Innate Jianmu are the best treasures to counter Geomancy Technique," Ye Yunfei couldn't help but think inwardly.
"Six Innate Jianmu... this is exceptionally rare cultivation resources for me!" While Ye Yunfei felt surprised, Hun Lao stared intently at the six Innate Jianmu, almost drooling.
As a part of the Primal World Tree, his inherent grade and bloodline were very high, making it extremely difficult to find cultivation resources suitable for him. Ordinary cultivation resources offered little help for his breakthroughs and advancement. However, obtaining these Innate Jianmu would absolutely provide a chance for a breakthrough and qualitative leap in strength within a short time. So, seeing those six Innate Jianmu sent Hun Lao into a state of great excitement.
"Hun Lao, rest assured, if an opportunity arises, I will definitely help you seize those six Innate Jianmu. But currently, our foes have superior numbers and are attacking in a group; it's not very feasible to make a move," Ye Yunfei Sound Transmitted to Hun Lao.
"I understand. Under such circumstances, trying to seize those six Innate Jianmu is very difficult. I was just expressing my excitement," Hun Lao Sound Transmitted back.
At that moment, Ye Yunfei waved his hand, and one Formation after another continuously materialized. Sheets of Formation light, like brilliant, dazzling parasols, opened up around Ye Yunfei's body, blocking all incoming attacks.
However, Ye Yunfei understood inwardly that relying solely on his Earth Formations and Formations would be hard pressed to withstand the combined assaults of so many experts. Likely, these Formations and Earth Formations would be completely shattered before long.
Thus, Ye Yunfei did not intend a head-on clash. He stamped his foot, and three Teleportation Earth Formations simultaneously appeared beneath him, erupting with powerful teleportation energy.
These three Teleportation Earth Formations shared the same spatial coordinates. Stacked together, they unleashed exceptionally potent teleportation force that instantly tore through space, carrying Ye Yunfei away.
Ye Yunfei knew those experts were now scrambling to apply their own space-time energies, sealing this region of space to prevent his teleportation escape. Therefore, Ye Yunfei had deliberately set up three large Teleportation Earth Formations.
The next moment, Ye Yunfei vanished from his original position, appearing in the distance. Consequently, all attacks launched by the surrounding experts missed their target completely.
The spot where Ye Yunfei had stood just moments ago was utterly pulverized, a massive spatial black hole appearing.
"Damn it! That brat is too slippery. In this situation, he still managed to force a teleportation!" Some experts exclaimed in shocked fury.
"It seems we must leave," Ye Yunfei glanced back at the fiery-red palace in the volcano crater in the distance, his feelings rather mixed, then Sound Transmitted to Hun Lao.
Until now, the Fire Bird Clan elder had given no indication whatsoever.
Earlier, the Fire Bird Clan elder had told Ye Yunfei that if Ye Yunfei were willing to assist, regardless of the final outcome, he would gift him a Tianyan Divine Pearl. This was precisely the reason Ye Yunfei had remained, waiting thus far. However, the current result left Ye Yunfei somewhat disappointed.
"Let's go. Seems that old geezer intends to go back on his word. With a soul power imprint of the Celestial Flame Divine Bird appearing inside the palace, capable of such powerful combat strength, that old fellow feels he doesn't need you anymore. Why would he honor his earlier promise now?" The Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm said to Ye Yunfei.
"That old fellow... just wait and see. If I ever encounter him again in the future, I will make sure he gets a taste of my power. He'll learn the consequences of deceiving us!" The Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm added through gritted teeth.
"Very well. We'll depart!" Ye Yunfei resolved, preparing to take out his spatial teleportation plaque while inwardly recalling that he had long since prepared several Teleportation Earth Formations.
Right at that moment, suddenly... *Rumble rumble!*
A terrifying, overwhelming wave of energy pressure erupted from within the fiery-red palace, spreading outwards in all directions like a vast ocean, seemingly intent on obliterating everything in its path.
Everything within the surrounding space—time, space, energy, laws—was instantly suppressed by this dreadful energy, becoming utterly immobile.
"Bad! We must flee, now!" All the experts sensed this dreadful energy pressure, their very bones chilled with fear. There was no thought of lingering; they all exerted their movement techniques, exerting full strength to flee into the distance.
From Immortal Maiden Qingxia's body erupted a dazzling, radiant green light. Within that golden radiance, a hidden, high-grade magical treasure seemed to activate, immediately drawing both Immortal Maiden Qingxia and all her maids into it before darting away.
The other experts all unleashed their trump cards, their last resorts, desperately fleeing for their lives.
Ah! Aah!
By then, those with relatively weaker power who were incapable of escape seemed struck by a paralysis spell, frozen in place, expressions of terror on their faces before being utterly engulfed by that extreme, overwhelming energy pressure. Then, their bodies *poof!* exploded with agonized screams, blasted to smithereens. Their Soul Bodies included, all were utterly annihilated. In the end, they were vaporized into nothingness, completely vanishing as if they had never existed.
"Too terrifying!" Some experts who had already fled to a distance, perceiving the scene behind them, went pale with terror and accelerated their flight even faster.
Ye Yunfei's escape speed was also swift. The instant that terrifying energy pressure began seeping from the fiery-red palace, all the Teleportation Earth Formations beneath his feet activated simultaneously, tearing through space and carrying Ye Yunfei far away from his original position in an instant.
However, Ye Yunfei quickly discovered something: although the frightening energy pressure seeping from the red palace was terrifying, he himself felt exceptionally at ease. That dreadful energy pressure seemed to pose absolutely no threat to him.
"Young man, rest assured, the Celestial Flame Divine Bird will not harm you. I have already petitioned the Celestial Flame Divine Bird, and it has agreed to grant you one Tianyan Divine Pearl.
The reason I was so late in replying to you was because I was reporting this matter to the Celestial Flame Divine Bird. Initially, the Celestial Flame Divine Bird intended to compensate you in another manner. But after I provided a detailed report of how you helped our Fire Bird Clan, and also reported your identity as Senior Jian Shenzi's successor, the Celestial Flame Divine Bird ultimately agreed to gift you one Tianyan Divine Pearl."
The Fire Bird Clan elder's voice suddenly resounded within Ye Yunfei's soul sea at this moment.
"Many thanks for your kindness, senior." Receiving this Sound Transmission, Ye Yunfei felt a surge of excitement and immediately sent a Sound Transmission response.
"So, I had misunderstood him earlier. That Fire Bird Clan elder... it's likely the Celestial Flame Divine Bird initially refused to gift the Tianyan Divine Pearl. But that Fire Bird Clan elder put in a good word for me, which changed the Celestial Flame Divine Bird's mind. Seems I misjudged that old man. This is a fine result and makes the time and effort we wasted worthwhile," the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkwerm voiced his opinion after learning this.
"This outcome is indeed quite good. Our trip to this Tianyan Realm, we finally obtained what we came for," Hun Lao also nodded in agreement.
"Not quite, Hun Lao. There is one more item we want. Rest assured, I'm keeping an eye on that guy. I've already sent a substitute body to secretly tail him. After matters here conclude, we'll make a special trip to find that fellow and seize the six Innate Jianmu on his person," Ye Yunfei said with a smile.
By now, Ye Yunfei had already halted his escape and stopped running. Because he could sense the terrifying energy pressure emanating from the palace indeed harbored no intention of harming him. It was deliberately veering away from his location, pursuing the other experts instead.
Just then, the gates of that fiery-red palace suddenly swung open. The Fire Bird Clan elder emerged from within, leaping and landing before Ye Yunfei in a single bound.
He held a crimson treasure box in his hands, radiating intense heat.
"Young man, inside this is the Tianyan Divine Pearl. I now formally present it to you." The Fire Bird Clan elder extended the red treasure box towards Ye Yunfei.
"Young man, be at ease. Our Fire Bird Clan always honors our word; we never go back on our promises. You can trust our words implicitly in your dealings with our Fire Bird Clan," the Fire Bird Clan elder added.