Could fellow Daoists assist me, so we might charge in together and destroy the Fire Clan?
The Yuanhuojiao Ancestor stared at the entrance to the Fire Realm for a while longer, feeling that he simply couldn't swallow this disgrace. He suddenly turned and called out to the empty void in the distance.
Ye Yunfei's heart stirred, and he immediately directed his gaze towards that direction, as there must be deities hiding there. Otherwise, the Yuanhuojiao Ancestor wouldn't have called for help.
However, there was no response from that direction, only silence.
How could this be? Are the deities of the Guardian Faction also unwilling to take action against the Fire Clan?
The Yuanhuojiao Ancestor was inwardly alarmed to see no response at all. He knew that a deity from the Guardian Faction was hidden within the void there, observing everything. That deity's lack of reaction indicated that he, too, harbored some misgivings about the Fire Clan and was unwilling to strike.
The Ancestor had originally thought the Fire Clan only possessed a single energy avatar of a deity, which should have been easy to deal with. Yet now, he found himself wounded. Moreover, none of the other deities who had secretly followed him were willing to offer assistance. This outcome made him feel utterly stifled, but he dared not act recklessly.
Fire Realm, I will return. One day, I will flatten this world!
After a moment, the Yuanhuojiao Ancestor understood that the deities lurking in the shadows would not aid him. With a snort of disappointment, he turned and left, uttering a final parting shot before his departure.
The other members of the Source Fire Sect, seeing their Ancestor leave, dared not stay a moment longer. They hurriedly trailed behind him, making a rather bedraggled retreat.
Thus, the Source Fire Sect forces, who had arrived with such ferocious momentum, ended up departing in disgrace.
Who would have thought the Fire Realm harbors such terrifying depth, capable of injuring a Deity?
Many powerful experts drawn to watch the spectacle were hiding in the void in the distance. Witnessing the entire sequence of events left them deeply shocked.
Pass down the order: from this moment on, no one is to provoke the people of the Fire Clan.
Very soon, numerous factions quietly issued this command. Even a Deity had been injured here at the Fire Realm. With such profound backing, who would dare to provoke them now?
At this time, within the Fire Realm, a tall figure stood high in the sky, clutching a constantly burning longbow. His sharp gaze was fixed on the realm's entrance.
If Ye Yunfei had been inside, he would have immediately recognized this tall figure as Cui Hong.
It's fortunate my soul-tempered treasure from my past life still exists. Otherwise, given my current state, engaging a Deity in combat would most likely end in defeat.
Cui Hong watched as the Yuanhuojiao Ancestor departed, letting out a sigh of relief as he muttered to himself.
Ancestor, the Source Fire Sect forces have already fled.
An Elder of the Fire Clan came to report to Cui Hong, his face filled with excitement.
Upon learning the news that the Yuanhuojiao Ancestor was coming to target the Fire Clan, all its members had felt immense pressure. After all, the Yuanhuojiao Ancestor was a true, genuine Deity. Upon receiving the news, Cui Hong, who had been in secluded cultivation all this time, emerged immediately and publicly announced for everyone not to panic. Even if a Deity came, the Fire Clan possessed the means to resist.
Furthermore, Cui Hong had sent word spreading that if the Yuanhuojiao Ancestor dared to come to the Fire Realm, he would certainly regret it.
Originally, the Fire Clan members harbored some degree of doubt regarding their Ancestor Cui Hong's words. After all, Cui Hong was merely an energy avatar left behind by a deity, while the Yuanhuojiao Ancestor was a real, flesh-and-blood deity. An energy avatar was essentially a clone, still lacking compared to the true body.
But now, witnessing how Cui Hong had merely shot two arrows and frightened the Yuanhuojiao Ancestor into fleeing, this result filled every member of the Fire Clan with tremendous excitement.
Ancestor Cui Hong was right. Our Fire Clan has no need to fear the Yuanhuojiao Ancestor. So what if he's a Deity? With Ancestor Cui Hong here, even a Deity has to flee with its tail between its legs.
Inside the Fire Realm, nearly all members of the Fire Clan cheered fervently.
Strengthen the defenses from now on. Should the Yuanhuojiao Ancestor dare to return, report to me immediately.
Cui Hong gave a slight nod to the Elder, then flickered and vanished.
A short moment later, Cui Hong arrived at a Small World deep within the Fire Realm, entering a cultivation grotto to sit cross-legged.
Those last two arrows nearly exhausted half of my energy reserves. It'll take a long time to replenish them.
Cui Hong sighed, looking at the longbow placed before him before shaking his head with a bitter smile. This bow was a soul-tempered treasure he had cultivated using a special method in his time. Its power was formidable. Over the years, it had remained hidden within the Fire Realm, almost never used. Only when the Yuanhuojiao Ancestor arrived had Cui Hong retrieved it.
Pointing a finger, Cui Hong caused the longbow to transform into a divine streak of light that vanished instantly, hidden away in an exceptionally secret location.
With a beckoning gesture, a large number of fiery-red energy crystals placed at the edge of the grotto flew towards him. Opening his mouth, he swallowed them all at once and began refining them.
Hmm? That young man is here too. He's actually reached Perfected Demigod? Such a cultivation speed, rare even in ancient times. Truly a monstrous youth!
Just then, Cui Hong's expression shifted slightly. His gaze swept through the void outside the Fire Realm, landing upon Ye Yunfei. For at this moment, Ye Yunfei had begun to make his move, inevitably exposing his aura.
Outside the Fire Realm, Ye Yunfei noticed that all the deities lurking in the distance had departed, as had the vast majority of the onlookers who had come for the spectacle. Thus, he emerged from his spatial Formation enclosure.
Young Master Ye, you've come as well. Thank you for your concern for our Fire Clan.
As soon as Ye Yunfei stepped out, he received a Sound Transmission. Cui Hong naturally guessed that Ye Yunfei's visit was motivated by concern for the Fire Clan, as he understood Ye Yunfei's character.
Senior Cui Hong!
Ye Yunfei immediately recognized the voice as Cui Hong's, feeling both surprised and delighted.
Senior Cui Hong, I received news that the Yuanhuojiao Ancestor intended to cause trouble in the Fire Realm, so I came to see as well, though unfortunately, I couldn't be of much help. Thankfully, Senior Cui Hong displayed such divine might, driving the Yuanhuojiao Ancestor away. It truly is invigorating.
Ye Yunfei replied.
Just a newly ascended Primary Void God, barely manageable for our Fire Clan.
Cui Hong replied with a laugh.
Young Master Ye, you are already a Perfected Demigod. If you accumulate enough foundation next, you can attempt the breakthrough to deityhood. With your talent and temperament, Young Master Ye, you possess the makings of a deity. Strive diligently in your cultivation.
Cui Hong continued.
Thank you for the encouragement, Senior. I will definitely cultivate diligently.
Ye Yunfei said gratefully.
When I broke through to deityhood in my time, I experienced many things and accumulated quite a few insights and understandings. I've now organized those experiences from my own breakthrough into deityhood to pass on to you. When you have time, you can carefully contemplate and reference them.
Cui Hong sent another Sound Transmission to Ye Yunfei.
Thank you, Senior Cui Hong.
Upon hearing this, Ye Yunfei was overjoyed. Cui Hong was a formidable deity from ancient times; his insights and experiences were undoubtedly priceless.
Boom!
The next moment, Ye Yunfei sensed a powerful stream of Soul Power information traversing countless layers of space before finally entering his soul sea.
Very well, Young Master Ye. I must now enter secluded cultivation. The consumption from that earlier battle was significant; I must hurry to replenish it.
Cui Hong said.
Senior, are you alright?
Hearing Cui Hong's words, Ye Yunfei couldn't help but feel startled.
I'm fine. I just need to replenish the expended energy promptly.
Cui Hong replied.
From then on, no matter how Ye Yunfei probed, Cui Hong offered no further response. Ye Yunfei knew his senior must have already entered a state of secluded cultivation.
Let's head back.
Ye Yunfei took out his flying ship, boarded it, and began the return journey towards the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds.
Who would have thought the Fire Clan still possessed such hidden depths. Worthy of an ancient race that has been passed down for such an age. This way, the Fire Clan need not fear those deities either.
Hun Lao spoke up.
Indeed. I estimate the Yuanhuojiao Ancestor likely won't dare to come cause trouble at the Fire Realm again anytime soon.
Ye Yunfei nodded in agreement.
Not long after, Ye Yunfei returned to the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds.
I may be welcoming my deification tribulation again not long from now. But I don't know if I can succeed this time.
As soon as he returned to the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds, Ye Yunfei received a Sound Transmission.
It was from Xiaoyao Banshen. During this period, Xiaoyao Banshen had been in secluded cultivation within the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds, striving for the Void God realm. He had already faced a deification tribulation once before but failed due to interference from the Guardian Faction.
Now, after a period of focused cultivation in seclusion, he faintly sensed the approach of the deification tribulation once again.
That's wonderful! Focus on awaiting the arrival of your tribulation.
Ye Yunfei promptly replied after receiving the transmission.
But my confidence isn't very firm. I'm uncertain if I'll succeed this time. Moreover, if those Watchers learn of it, they'll likely come to disrupt things again. You must help guard me during my tribulation. Best of all, if you could notify the Restorers.
Xiaoyao Banshen said.
Very well. I will help protect your tribulation, and I will also notify the Restorer Faction so other Restorers can come to guard your tribulation as well. That way, you can face your tribulation with peace of mind. Furthermore, this is the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds. It should be safe within their boundaries.
Ye Yunfei answered.
That's good. Do your utmost to prepare more heavenly materials and earthly treasures for me, or various types of elixirs that can quickly replenish energy. Having experienced one failure, I don't want to fail again this time. I must make comprehensive preparations.
Xiaoyao Banshen thought for a moment before speaking to Ye Yunfei again.
Alright. I'll do the best I can.
Ye Yunfei nodded.
What? That fellow is going to face his deification tribulation again? That's good.
When Ye Yunfei informed Hun Lao and a few others about Xiaoyao Banshen's situation, the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm immediately exclaimed in surprise.
Indeed. I may soon face my deification tribulation again. Everyone, lend a hand and guard my tribulation well. Rest assured, once I become a deity, I will definitely have your backs.
Xiaoyao Banshen announced.
You've said that line many times before. I hope you're not deceiving us this time.
The Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm remarked.
If I can become a deity, what's so difficult about that?
Xiaoyao Banshen retorted.
Fine, I'll be waiting. Once you become a deity, I'll regard you as my backer.
The Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm said with a laugh.
No problem. But to ensure my smooth ascension to deityhood, you all must dedicate yourselves fully to guarding my tribulation. Alright, I need to continue my secluded cultivation and recuperation now. I'll inform you all once my deification tribulation formally descends.
Xiaoyao Banshen stated before entering seclusion once more.
I'll refine some elixirs for him.
Ye Yunfei thought for a moment, found a remote spot, entered the Phantom Tower, and began alchemy.
Xiaoyao Banshen was one of his own. If he could become a deity, their side would gain another Deity—a benefit too great to ignore. Of course, Ye Yunfei hoped Xiaoyao Banshen could succeed.
Refine some elixirs for us too.
The Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm requested.
Very well. Everyone, speak up about what elixirs you need.
Ye Yunfei nodded.
Inside the Phantom Tower, Ye Yunfei spent two years refining a large batch of Demigod-grade elixirs. Some were prepared for Xiaoyao Banshen's tribulation; others were for Hun Lao, the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm, and a few others. He also refined quite a few for himself.
Upon exiting the Phantom Tower, Ye Yunfei went to the location of Xiaoyao Banshen's secluded cultivation.
Here is a batch of elixirs I refined specifically for you, along with some other heavenly materials and earthly treasures that might prove useful during your tribulation.
Ye Yunfei took out a large batch of elixirs, along with a substantial pile of various treasures, including several hundred god crystals, and placed them before the entrance to Xiaoyao Banshen's secluded cultivation grotto.
From within the grotto, a massive hand suddenly extended, grabbed everything, and pulled it inside.
Excellent! With these items, my confidence facing the tribulation will be much stronger. Especially these elixirs, their quality is superb and the variety comprehensive. You said you refined these yourself? When did you acquire such high-level alchemy skills? You can even refine Perfected Demigod-grade elixirs?
After examining the elixirs and treasures Ye Yunfei had given him, Xiaoyao Banshen was both pleasantly surprised and deeply curious as he questioned.
Yes, I did refine these elixirs.
Ye Yunfei nodded.
What a freak you are! Not only do you possess remarkable combat strength, but your alchemy is also at such a high level. And, since you are already at the Perfected Demigod realm, I presume you are also preparing for your own deification tribulation. However, yours likely won't arrive so soon. Don't worry. After I successfully undergo my tribulation, I will pass on my experiences to you.
Xiaoyao Banshen said before returning to secluded cultivation.
Ye Yunfei took out his Restorer identity token and used it to send a message, primarily reporting Xiaoyao Banshen's impending deification tribulation.
Not long after, Ye Yunfei received a reply.
Once Xiaoyao Banshen begins his deification tribulation, send a message immediately. Our Restorer Faction will dispatch members to guard his tribulation.
This was the reply Ye Yunfei received via his token.
Alright. I'll enter secluded cultivation myself for a while as well.
Ye Yunfei muttered, then entered the Phantom Tower to begin his own secluded cultivation.
Taking out a large batch of cultivation resources, Ye Yunfei summoned the nine mythical beasts from the Nine-Palace Totem Wheel to consume them. Then, using his two soul bodies and twenty Soul Power Stars simultaneously, he cultivated multiple techniques and secret arts, including Soul Power, Heart Power, sword techniques, and the Nine Sun Ancient Scripture.
Unnoticed, roughly three years passed within the Phantom Tower.
Three years later, Ye Yunfei suddenly received a Sound Transmission.
It was from Kong Lao, stating that an elder from the Reincarnation Palace of the Main World had come to the Alliance Army headquarters looking for Ye Yunfei.
Upon receiving the transmission, Ye Yunfei immediately ended his cultivation and went to the Alliance Army headquarters.
Young Master Ye! An incident has occurred at the Reincarnation Passage within our reincarnation world! The seals on the six Samsara Caves at the end of the passage seem to have been opened!
As soon as Ye Yunfei entered the headquarters, a Reincarnation Palace Elder rushed forward, urgently reporting.
What? The seals on the six Samsara Caves have been opened? Fine, I'll go investigate immediately.
Hearing this, Ye Yunfei couldn't help but be greatly alarmed.