As he spoke, the Heart-Devouring Demon controlled by Ye Yunfei was stealthily making its way towards the entrance and exit of the Demon Capital.
The Heart-Devouring Demon under Ye Yunfei's control was only at the Perfected Heavenly Immortal level. Its status wasn't particularly high or low, and it had concealed its tracks, so it didn't attract any attention.
When Ye Yunfei had exited the Heart-Eater Realm earlier, he had encountered this Perfected Heavenly Immortal-level Heart Devourer on the way. He had immediately used the Soul Force Star Method, instantly devoured its Soul Body, and then used it as a cover to leave the Heart-Eater Realm.
At this moment, all the powerful experts of the Demon Capital were rushing towards the Heart-Eater Realm, and no one paid any attention to a mere Heavenly Immortal-level Heart-Devouring Demon.
However, more than a dozen Heart Devourer Race Demigods abruptly rushed out of the Heart-Eater Realm. They unleashed their Soul Force energy, tracing Ye Yunfei's aura.
In an instant, the Soul Force energy of these Heart Devourer Demigods covered a vast stretch of space-time, sweeping through it like beams from searchlights, sensing everywhere.
'Halt!'
Suddenly, the dozen-plus Heart Devourer Demigods almost simultaneously locked onto the Heart-Devouring Demon controlled by Ye Yunfei.
'Their sensing energy is too strong! They actually detected me!' Ye Yunfei was somewhat surprised.
'It's probably some special perception between members of the same race,' Hun Lao analyzed. 'Although you've been concealing the demon you're controlling, perhaps the Heart Devourer Race has a specific method of sensing each other. That's why those Heart Devourer Demigods noticed something was wrong immediately.'
'That's most likely the case,' Ye Yunfei nodded in agreement.
Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!
Figures exuding formidable Demon Race energy streaked across the sky, aiming to intercept the Heart-Devouring Demon under Ye Yunfei's control.
'Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm, it's up to you,' Ye Yunfei immediately sent a mental message.
'In my opinion, we should just let loose and have a good fight with these devils,' the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm replied. 'With our team, we have nothing to fear. Especially you. Even if a Nine-Nine Return to True Immortal-level Perfected Demigod shows up, you should be able to put up a fight. What's there to be afraid of?'
'Forget it. Let's just leave. I won't fight them. My purpose in coming here was to send a warning to the Heart Devourer Race and the entire Demon Capital,' Ye Yunfei said.
'Alright, fine,' the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm replied helplessly.
The next moment, the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm, carrying the Phantom Tower, transformed into a faint, barely-there golden streak. It instantly separated from the Heart-Devouring Demon controlled by Ye Yunfei and silently melded into the nearby space, traveling through dimensions to escape.
Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!
The next instant, several terrifying demonic figures descended at high speed, surrounding and trapping the Heart-Devouring Demon controlled by Ye Yunfei.
'Ye Yunfei, enough of these tricks! You'll get nowhere even if you sprout wings. Show yourself!' a Heart Devourer Demigod shouted harshly.
Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!
One Demigod after another arrived continuously. The demonic energy they unleashed was horrifyingly vast, completely suppressing the Heart-Devouring Demon controlled by Ye Yunfei, rendering it immobile.
'Something's not right. There's no trace of Ye Yunfei's aura!' a Demigod of the Demon Race, possessing the strength of a Perfected Demigod, suddenly frowned and said.
'Speak! What is going on?' a Heart Devourer Demigod glared furiously at the demon controlled by Ye Yunfei and demanded harshly.
The next moment, with a 'bang,' the Heart-Devouring Demon controlled by Ye Yunfei directly exploded, turning into a cloud of bloody mist.
'Not good! That kid Ye Yunfei has already escaped! After him!'
It was only then that the Demon Race Demigods reacted, all frantically rushing towards the Demon Capital's entrance.
By this time, Ye Yunfei had already used the Soul Force Star Method to take control of another Demon Race member at the Perfected Heavenly Immortal level. He had stealthily arrived at the Demon Capital's entrance.
This demon wasn't from the Heart Devourer Race but belonged to another demonic tribe. Given Ye Yunfei's current level of Soul Power energy, using the Soul Force Star Method to control a Heavenly Immortal was far too simple and quick.
Eighteen Soul Force stars shot out simultaneously, attacking the target's Soul Sea, almost instantly suppressing its Soul Body. Then, devouring it and taking direct control.
'Orders from several Elders! As of now, the entrance and exit of the Demon Capital are sealed! No one enters or leaves! Violators will be executed!' Just as the demon controlled by Ye Yunfei reached the Demon Capital's entrance, the guards stationed there received orders from several important figures in the Demon Capital. They roared in unison, and numerous demon experts appeared like ghosts at the entrance, guarding it tightly.
Rumble…
Several large demonic formations also slowly began to rise, preparing to seal off the Demon Capital's entrance.
Ye Yunfei took one glance and knew the formations were extremely powerful. Once fully activated, even he wouldn't be able to force his way out directly. Trying to break them would likely take time, and it was uncertain if he could succeed in the end. He understood he had to rush out before the formations closed.
'Get out of my way!'
Ye Yunfei suddenly appeared, sweeping his hand to unleash a barrage of thick sword beams. The power of sword beams unleashed at the 'Three Million Swords Return to One' level was terrifying. Wherever they went, the demon troops blocking his path fell like harvested wheat, collapsing in batches.
Rumble…
Ye Yunfei activated his physical body divine ability, transforming into a giant. He charged forward recklessly, his movements impossibly fast. In a flash, he reached the entrance.
'Ye Yunfei! You really did come here!'
More than a dozen Demon Race Demigods roared simultaneously, blocking the way ahead. They unleashed a barrage of attacks towards Ye Yunfei, trying to stop him from escaping the Demon Capital.
'Move or die!'
After activating his physical body divine ability, Ye Yunfei's physical strength increased once more, reaching an absolutely terrifying level. Wherever he went, space collapsed and crumbled around him.
The Demon Race Demigods blocking his path, sensing the horrifying physical power emanating from Ye Yunfei, were all greatly alarmed.
'How is this possible? Just a human, yet he has tempered his body to such a degree. It's even harder than our demon race's physical forms!' a demon exclaimed in shock.
After transforming into a giant, Ye Yunfei swung down enormous sword beams while also unleashing Great Strength Divine Fist strikes. He was truly like 'Buddhas blocked, Buddhas slain; demons hindered, demons dead.' Simultaneously, Ye Yunfei also unleashed an [Unnamed Heavenly Dao Palm]. A massive palm imprint materialized, infused with the eight great Dao principles, roaring forward. The ordinary Demon Race Demigods were simply unable to withstand it.
Thus, in less than a single breath's time, all the demon forces blocking the path ahead, Demigods included, were either dead, crippled, or reduced to bloody mist.
Swish!
Majestic and unstoppable, Ye Yunfei—before the demonic formations could fully seal the exit—shot out of the Demon Capital and into the Chaotic Void outside.
'We finally fought our way out!' the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm sighed in relief.
'He's too strong!'
Inside the Demon Capital, a large group of Demon Race Demigods watched as Ye Yunfei escaped. They were furious and astonished, but also secretly awed by the terrifying combat prowess he had displayed.
'After him!'
Numerous Demon Race Demigods poured out of the Demon Capital, continuing their pursuit of Ye Yunfei.
'Let's go,' Ye Yunfei said, glancing back at the Demon Capital seething with demonic energy before preparing to leave.
Just at that moment…
Rumble…
Ye Yunfei sensed the space behind him suddenly shake violently. In that instant, time and space seemed to freeze. An unimaginable, indescribably terrifying demonic energy directly enveloped this area of the Chaotic Void.
Everything within this patch of Chaotic Void was completely suppressed. Time and space seemed to stand still, even vanish.
Then, an immense demonic hand slowly materialized, extending towards Ye Yunfei.
'Not good! This... this can't be a Demon God making a move, can it? We're done for! We actually ran into a Demon God!' The Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm was the first to cry out.
'How is that possible? Although a new Deity Era has begun, true deities haven't truly appeared yet. How could a Demon God emerge from the Demon World? Master, what's going on?' Huang Shang shouted.
'It might be the foundation of the Demon World!' Hun Lao transmitted mentally. 'It might not be a living Demon God. It could also be a remnant method of an ancient sealed Demon God. No wonder the Demon Capital has endured for such a long time, consistently remaining one of the powerful races in the Chaotic Void Sea. Having such an underlying strength... how terrifying!'
'What is that?'
By now, a large group of Demon Race Demigods had chased out of the Demon Capital. Seeing the immense demonic hand that had suddenly appeared, they were all dumbstruck.
Even these Demon Race Demigods didn't know what was happening.
'Everyone... could it be that a Demon God is acting against that kid Ye Yunfei? Does our Demon Capital really have a Demon God?' one Demon Race Demigod said in a trembling voice.
A Demon God!
Hearing this, the other Demon Race Demigods were all greatly shocked.
Among their ranks within the Demon Capital, they might count as experts, some even prominent figures overseeing entire regions.
But they were keenly aware that, before a Demon God, they were all mere ants!
'If there truly is a Demon God, then he is protecting our Demon Capital. Look, he's dealing with Ye Yunfei!' another Demon Race Demigod shouted.
'Exactly! If there really is a Demon God, then he is the guardian of our Demon Capital!'
'That brat Ye Yunfei is far too insolent, barging into our Demon Capital to provoke us. Now that a Demon God is dealing with him, it's venting our Demon Capital's anger.'
...
The other Demon Race Demigods also started shouting in agreement.
Rumble…
In the void, that immense demonic hand slowly reached out to grab Ye Yunfei's body.
At this moment, Ye Yunfei found himself unable to move a muscle, growing immensely anxious.
Boom! Boom!
He frantically unleashed his various energies, activating all his techniques, martial skills, and means in an attempt to break free from the suppression of that demonic hand. But it was futile. The energy pressure released by the demonic hand was too terrifying, completely sealing off this region of the void.
'I underestimated the Demon Capital. Even if it's not a Demon God itself, this is certainly a foundation at the Demon God level,' Ye Yunfei sighed inwardly, watching the massive hand slowly reaching for him.
'Master, what should we do now?' Huang Shang asked.
'What else can we do? Let's all fight for our lives! If we can't win, we're all done for!' the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm exclaimed.
The next instant, Ye Yunfei took action, unleashing all his energy like an erupting volcano. Surging torrents of various energies pulsed out, shaking the skies.
Then, Hun Lao, the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm, and others also joined in simultaneously, resisting the suppression of that demonic hand.
But that demonic hand was overwhelmingly powerful, suppressing everything. Resistance was futile.
'Hahaha... Ye Yunfei, now you know the power of our Demon Capital! Your death is upon you!'
In the distance, the Demigods from the Demon Capital, seeing Ye Yunfei suppressed by the demonic hand, burst into wild laughter, feeling great vindication. Especially the Heart Devourer Race members laughed and jeered loudly.
Yet, just at that moment...
'Remnant Demon God of the Demon Capital, you dare presume to act recklessly! Withdraw immediately!'
A voice like muffled thunder resonated through the distant void. Surging soundwaves washed over them, causing that region of the void to tremble like a sieve.
Rumble…
Layer upon layer of sonic waves collided with that demonic hand, actually causing it to stagger back.
'Who is it?'
Seeing this, everyone was utterly shocked.
Everyone understood the terrifying nature of that demonic hand. Even if it wasn't the real move of a Demon God, it was a Demon God-level foundation hidden within the Demon Capital. Yet now, it was actually being pushed back by the other party's words? Such means were simply unbelievable.
'I can move!'
At that moment, Ye Yunfei realized, with pleasant surprise, that the energy suppressing his body had vanished. His body regained its freedom. He immediately activated his movement technique, rapidly dashing towards the distant void. In moments, he had put great distance between himself and the Demon Capital.
Rumble…
The demonic hand, seemingly unwilling to concede, began to move again, reaching across the void to seize Ye Yunfei.
Ye Yunfei instantly felt that terrifying demonic energy lock onto him once more.
Hmph!
A cold snort rang out, as sharp and sudden as a thunderclap on a clear day.
Then, everyone saw, to their shock, vast amounts of soundwaves rapidly converging together, forming an energy palm. That energy palm threw a punch directly at the colossal demonic hand.
With a resounding 'Bang!', the demonic hand shattered from the punch and slowly dissipated.
'Who would have thought… that fellow is still around!'
Deep within a small, low mountain inside the Demon Capital, a withered, bony demon trembled violently before revealing an expression of dread.
'Alright then… In the past, I couldn't defeat him. Now… I reckon I still can't.'
The ancient demon slowly closed its eyes, remaining as still as a statue.
Meanwhile, in the void beyond the Demon Capital, Ye Yunfei was rapidly putting distance between himself and the Demon Capital using his Space Travel Plaque.
'What about it? Do we chase or not?'
Standing in the void, a large group of Demon Capital Demigods stared at Ye Yunfei's retreating figure in the distance. One of them finally asked.
'Chasing now is pointless. It's already too late.'
'The kid's strength is too high now. For our Demon Capital to effectively hunt him down, we'd have to dispatch a large number of Demigods, regardless of the cost.' An elder of the Demon Capital pondered briefly before replying slowly.
'Fourth Elder! Ye Yunfei barged into our Heart-Eater Realm and killed over a dozen Demigods from our Heart Devourer Race, at the very least! This is not only a provocation towards our Heart Devourer Race but an even greater insult to the entire Demon Capital!'
'It is a deeply blood-soaked vengeance we must repay!' a Heart Devourer Race Demigod shouted angrily.
'We are not giving up on revenge. It's just that this human brat, Ye Yunfei, has now gained momentum. Given his current strength, dealing with him requires careful long-term planning.'
'Sending ordinary Demigods to hunt him down… if we don't send enough or if their strength is insufficient… they'd just be delivering themselves to their deaths.' The Fourth Elder sighed before saying.