In a state of extreme anxiety, Xiaoyao Banshen took out dozens more magic treasures, activating all of them and hurling them backward in a mass.
One after another, Demigod-level treasures, carrying terrifying energy, caused the space behind Xiaoyao Banshen to tremble violently. However, the dozen or so figures pursuing him possessed dreadful power. They attacked together, effortlessly blocking all the treasures Xiaoyao Banshen had thrown back.
"How can these guys be so strong?"
Xiaoyao Banshen felt his eyelid twitch incessantly, and the pressure in his heart grew even greater.
"No way... Am I really going to meet my end here today? After regaining my physical body, I worked so hard to cultivate to my current level. I was about to face my divine tribulation and become a true Deity... but to suddenly be ambushed by these bastards... it's so unfair!"
Xiaoyao Banshen wailed inwardly.
The dozen or so masters behind him closed in relentlessly, the distance shrinking.
"He's being chased too? Who is he exactly? Could he also be a Perfected Demigod about to face divine tribulation?"
At this moment, many within the chaotic void of the Gudao World Cluster noticed Xiaoyao Banshen being pursued and couldn't help but murmur amongst themselves.
"I recognize him! He's Xiaoyao Banshen, who rose to prominence not long ago!"
"So it's Xiaoyao Banshen. I've heard of him. I heard this guy has a shady character. He once snuck into the ancestral lands of several major families and plundered all the valuable items. Also, not long ago, he robbed many of the Soul Clones those major forces had enshrined in different World Clusters."
"Yes, I've heard that too. This Xiaoyao Banshen, just like Ye Yunfei from the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds, robbed many Soul Clones enshrined by those major powers across different World Clusters. Many families and major forces are currently looking for this Xiaoyao Banshen. I never expected him to come to the Gudao World Cluster too."
"Keep your voices down! Although Xiaoyao Banshen's character is questionable, he's now being pursued by those mysterious experts of unknown origin. This indicates he is also a Perfected Demigod about to face divine tribulation. How can you casually gossip about such a master? If you provoke his anger, you'll bear the consequences."
Soon, people recognized Xiaoyao Banshen and began whispering.
"What? This guy robbed people's ancestral lands? That's insane!"
Hearing the gossip, the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm couldn't help but exclaim.
At this moment, Xiaoyao Banshen realized the dozen or so figures behind him had drawn even closer.
Just then.
"Listen carefully to the location I'm about to give you. Go there immediately."
Xiaoyao Banshen suddenly received a Sound Transmission.
"It's you? Ye Yunfei! When did you come here?"
Xiaoyao Banshen immediately recognized Ye Yunfei's voice, having spent some time with him before.
"Cut the chatter. Go to the location I indicate right now."
Ye Yunfei transmitted.
"You plan to help me? But be warned, every single one of these guys behind me is extremely powerful. With your strength, you might not be able to handle them. Don't end up dragging yourself down as well. I won't be able to save you."
Xiaoyao Banshen hesitated briefly.
"He still has a conscience. Your decision to help him isn't in vain," Hun Lao remarked.
"I know. Just do as I say. Stop wasting time," Ye Yunfei replied.
"Alright then. You volunteered for this. I didn't force you."
Gritting his teeth, Xiaoyao Banshen immediately rushed toward the position Ye Yunfei had specified.
The dozen or so figures pursued relentlessly. Soon, Xiaoyao Banshen reached the designated spot.
Rumble...
Suddenly, five or six massive Earth Formations materialized at that location. Each formation evolved into an absolute or treacherous land, generating all sorts of bizarre phenomena.
One of them, a Teleportation Earth Formation, erupted with powerful teleportation energy, instantly enveloping Xiaoyao Banshen, tearing through space to initiate teleportation.
Ye Yunfei had long since prepared these five or six large Earth Formations at this spot.
Seeing these formations suddenly appear ahead, the dozen or so figures in hot pursuit all slightly changed their expressions.
They each unleashed their own supernatural abilities. Some tossed out Deity-level magic treasures. Others produced formation-breaking banners specifically designed to dismantle formations. Others employed various techniques and secret arts, all aiming to break the Earth Formations Ye Yunfei had set up.
At that very moment, another large batch of formations continuously surfaced around the Earth Formations, like flowers blooming one after another. Brilliant, dazzling formation light screens tightly encircled the space where Xiaoyao Banshen stood.
Truthfully, the formations Ye Yunfei had laid would have difficulty truly blocking those dozen or so mysterious masters. However, slowing them down and causing some interference was achievable.
"Hahaha! Excellent! I never imagined your skills in formations and Feng Shui have improved to this extent!"
Seeing the Earth Formations beside him and the formations continuously appearing one after another, Xiaoyao Banshen was pleasantly surprised and couldn't help but laugh heartily, for he saw a chance of escape. Of course, his words were conveyed to Ye Yunfei via Sound Transmission; he did not expose Ye Yunfei.
Meanwhile, Ye Yunfei had also employed various stealth techniques, hiding in a distant pocket of space. Therefore, no one knew those formations and Earth Formations had been pre-arranged by Ye Yunfei.
The dozen or so figures at the rear continuously worked to dismantle the formations Ye Yunfei had placed.
One figure manipulated that ancient, simple seal. It radiated dazzling divine light, effortlessly breaking through one formation after another almost instantaneously wherever it went. This seal was indeed a Deity-level treasure, its power truly extraordinary.
Another figure controlled a set of thirteen formation-breaking banners. The thirteen banners instantly transformed into massive, heaven-reaching flags, stirring terrifying gales of energy. In mere moments, they had already broken several Earth Formations.
"These guys are indeed formidable," Ye Yunfei inwardly marveled, observing the methods displayed by the dozen or so figures.
Fortunately, at this point, a large Teleportation Earth Formation had already teleported Xiaoyao Banshen away from that space, causing him to appear in another location.
Ye Yunfei lightly stomped his foot. At that new location, dozens of large formations simultaneously materialized, followed by five or six large Earth Formations.
One Earth Formation and formation after another once again protected Xiaoyao Banshen. Then, two large Earth Formations erupted with billowing teleportation energy, enveloping Xiaoyao Banshen and initiating teleportation once more.
"This method is truly ingenious! Kid, you've got skills!"
Finding himself increasingly distant from the dozen or so pursuers, Xiaoyao Banshen grew excited.
"Don't celebrate yet. You promised us before that you'd share part of the treasures from those vaults of yours. Yet, all these years, you never contacted us. Planning to hog it all for yourself?"
Right at that moment, Xiaoyao Banshen suddenly received a Sound Transmission from the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm.
"What nonsense are you spouting at a time like this?" Xiaoyao Banshen was momentarily stunned, then retorted irritably.
"What do you mean nonsense? You were the one who told us back then. I remember it clearly. Are you trying to renege now? If so, we'll stop helping you immediately. You deal with those guys yourself."
Hearing Xiaoyao Banshen's words, the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm flew into a rage.
"Let's go. This guy is too deceitful. Seems he was just stringing us along back then," the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm immediately said to Ye Yunfei, Hun Lao, and the others.
Ye Yunfei smiled but did not reply.
"Let's not talk about other matters for now. The situation is critical. Wait until I'm safe before we discuss it," Xiaoyao Banshen said hurriedly, worried that Ye Yunfei might truly abandon him.
"No way. We must settle this now," the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm insisted.
In reality, the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm knew Ye Yunfei would never abandon Xiaoyao Banshen.
"I mean, I'll share part of the treasures from my vaults with you *after* I escape danger. Who said I was stringing you along? Given the current circumstances, should I take them out and divide them right this second?" Xiaoyao Banshen hastily explained.
Meanwhile, the teleportation energy erupting from the large Teleportation Earth Formation beneath his feet had already begun teleporting him away. Yet, the dozen or so figures from behind were closing in once more.
Seeing Xiaoyao Banshen protected by so many formations and Earth Formations again, they grew somewhat angry.
Massive amounts of energy surged from each of their bodies, and they instantly launched a frenzied assault.
The formations and Earth Formations Ye Yunfei had laid were quickly dismantled, unable to hold for long. However, Xiaoyao Banshen had already been teleported away, reappearing in a distant part of space.
"Don't stop! Keep moving!"
Ye Yunfei's Sound Transmission rang within Xiaoyao Banshen's soul sea, specifying another location.
Xiaoyao Banshen dared not delay. His body moved as he activated his movement technique, charging toward the location Ye Yunfei had designated.
Yet another batch of formations and Earth Formations continuously surfaced. Two large Teleportation Earth Formations enveloped Xiaoyao Banshen's figure, initiating teleportation once again.
"Where do you think you're escaping to?!"
One of the figures at the rear pointed a finger. That ancient seal soared into the air, flying toward Xiaoyao Banshen's current location at an astonishing speed.
The seal continuously expanded, instantly transforming into a colossal seal covering a vast expanse of space. Boundless, terrifying energy poured forth from it, suppressing a large area of space.
Then, a cyan long whip also soared skyward, continuously enlarging as it radiated billowing cyan divine light.
The cyan long whip lashed out through the air, instantly conjuring thousands upon thousands of cyan whip copies, all sweeping toward Xiaoyao Banshen.
"My god, another Deity-level treasure!"
Xiaoyao Banshen felt his heart quail with fear and couldn't help but exclaim.
Nevertheless, the formations and Earth Formations Ye Yunfei had arranged still bought him precious time.
Two large Teleportation Earth Formations carried him away via teleportation.
Boom...
The moment Xiaoyao Banshen's figure vanished, all the formations and Earth Formations Ye Yunfei had placed were utterly destroyed. Even that area of space was pierced, forming a pitch-black spatial vortex.
"These guys are too strong," Hun Lao couldn't help but exclaim.
However, by then, Xiaoyao Banshen had already reappeared in the distance. He activated a speed-enhancing treasure and desperately fled toward the far reaches of space.
After several consecutive teleportations, Xiaoyao Banshen had put significant distance between himself and the dozen or so pursuers. Moreover, Xiaoyao Banshen himself was a Perfected Demigod at the Double Nine Returns to Purity Immortal level; his own strength was actually quite formidable.
Now having seized the initiative, he fled with all his might, heading out of the Gudao World Cluster.
Meanwhile, Ye Yunfei had long since used the Space Teleportation Token to silently teleport, appearing in the void outside the Gudao World Cluster.
Ye Yunfei specified a location. Xiaoyao Banshen immediately rushed to that spot. Three large Teleportation Earth Formations simultaneously materialized, enveloping Xiaoyao Banshen's body and tearing through space for yet another teleportation.
By the time the dozen or so figures chased their way out of the Gudao World Cluster, Xiaoyao Banshen had already fled to a distant part of the void.
"Someone is assisting him!"
The dozen or so figures stood in the void beyond the Gudao World Cluster, gazing in the direction Xiaoyao Banshen had fled. One spoke in a low voice.
"A master skilled in both formations and Feng Shui art secretly aided him. Such a master would definitely not be unknown within the Chaotic Void Sea. A simple investigation will reveal who it is," another figure said.
"Stop the pursuit for now. Return to deal with the others," the figure standing at the forefront stated. Then he turned and took a single step, vanishing.
The other dozen or so figures also turned and walked back toward the Gudao World Cluster before disappearing entirely.
Meanwhile, Ye Yunfei, with Xiaoyao Banshen in tow, continuously teleported through the chaotic void.
"Your teleportation treasure is truly impressive. I actually underestimated it before," Xiaoyao Banshen couldn't help but praise, noticing Ye Yunfei using the Space Teleportation Token for continuous long-distance spatial jumps.
"Who are those people exactly? Why did they target you?" Ye Yunfei asked.
"I don't know who they are. From what I recall, I've never interacted with them, nor do I recognize them. I came to the Gudao World Cluster simply to use the environment here to face my divine tribulation. During this time, I've been lying low, cultivating in seclusion in a remote corner of the World Cluster, waiting for my divine tribulation to arrive.
The result? Before I even began the tribulation, these guys showed up. They caught me off guard and launched a surprise attack. Fortunately, I had made many preparations before entering seclusion. Since I'm a lone operator, unlike the patriarchs of major powers who have hordes of disciples and descendants protecting them during cultivation, I have no one to guard me during my seclusion. So I must make various preparations in advance.
It was precisely because of this that when those dozen or so guys launched their sneak attack, I detected it in time and thus wasn't instantly killed on the spot, managing to escape instead. But these bastards refused to let me go and chased me relentlessly. It's infuriating. I've remembered this grudge today. Just wait, I will definitely settle this score with them."
Xiaoyao Banshen answered through gritted teeth.