Soon after, Ye Yunfei arrived at the Main World of the Reincarnation Realm, standing outside the entrance and exit of the Reincarnation Passage.
"The aura emanating from this Reincarnation Passage grows stranger by the day," Hun Lao remarked warily as he sensed the energy permeating from within.
"Young Master Ye, during this period, a vast amount of Reincarnation energy and Samsara laws continue to flow out from the passage, replenishing our Reincarnation Realm. I believe our realm has become the one with the most concentrated energy and highest-level laws within the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds.
The overall strength of our Reincarnation Palace has also been steadily increasing. I originally thought this was a tremendous blessing. However, a few days ago, one of our palace elders entered the Reincarnation Passage and discovered that the seals on the six Samsara caves at the passage's end had been broken open. Therefore, we immediately dispatched someone to report this to you, Young Master Ye."
At this moment, the Grand Elder of the Reincarnation Palace stood flanking Ye Yunfei along with over a dozen other high-ranking palace members. It was the Grand Elder who spoke these words.
"Your Reincarnation Palace has indeed produced a significant number of Demigod experts, and its power has been rising continuously. Up to this point, this has been a boon for your palace," Ye Yunfei nodded.
"I will go in to investigate now," Ye Yunfei said after pondering for a moment while looking at the entrance to the Reincarnation Passage before him.
"You're going in now? Those six Samsara caves are not simple; they may harbor immense danger," Hun Lao cautioned.
"Qing Luo left through those six Samsara caves. Now that there is a change there, I should still go in to take a look. Perhaps I can find some useful clues," Ye Yunfei said after thinking it over.
"Young Master Ye, you truly intend to enter? In that case, several of our Demigods from the Reincarnation Palace will accompany you inside. I sense that this Reincarnation Passage should not bear any great malice toward our palace members. After all, according to ancient legends passed down in our palace, the Reincarnation Palace is the guardian of this passage."
The Grand Elder considered Ye Yunfei's words and spoke after some thought.
"Very well. I will first refine some medicinal pills and prepare, then we shall enter," Ye Yunfei nodded.
He then found a nearby spot, arranged a formation to create a Small World, entered it, and then proceeded into the Phantom Tower. Taking out a pill furnace and a large batch of herbs, he began refining pills.
No one knew what kind of frightening perils might lie within that Reincarnation Passage. Ye Yunfei intended to refine a batch of various types of medicinal pills and also needed to craft some formation banners to make ample preparation.
Around half a month passed within the Phantom Tower.
Ye Yunfei refined a significant number of Demigod-level pills and produced a large quantity of formation banners before finally emerging from the Phantom Tower.
By this time, six Demigod experts were already waiting outside the entrance to the Reincarnation Passage. These six Demigods had all broken through in the recent period.
Sensing the energy auras of these six Demigods, Ye Yunfei found their foundations to be comparatively solid and their energy auras fairly deep and robust. He couldn't help but nod in approval.
"Although these six Demigods broke through swiftly, reaching Demigod status in a short period, their foundations did not become shallow or unstable as a result. On the contrary, they are quite solid. It seems the changes this Reincarnation Passage has brought to the Reincarnation Palace are truly significant," Hun Lao also sensed the six Demigods, sighing with admiration.
"Take these medicinal pills. They can quickly replenish expended energy, enhance your Soul Bodies rapidly, and stabilize your Soul Seas," Ye Yunfei took out a batch of pills and distributed them among the six Demigods of the Reincarnation Palace.
"These are Demigod-level magical treasures. I present ten items to each of you, including defensive treasures, combat treasures, and Soul Power energy-type treasures.
Take the time immediately to refine and assimilate these treasures. We will enter after you have all refined them."
With a wave of his hand, Ye Yunfei produced sixty more treasures, all at the Demigod level, and sent them to the six Demigods of the Reincarnation Palace.
"Young Master Ye, these pills and treasures are too valuable. We have performed no service to deserve such rewards; we cannot accept them," the six Demigods were both shocked and excited as they looked at the Demigod-level pills and treasures Ye Yunfei had produced.
Although they had broken through to become Demigod experts, to date they had only obtained a few Demigod-level pills and not a single Demigod-level magical treasure.
After all, the Reincarnation Palace had never before had Demigod-level experts and thus lacked all types of Demigod-level treasures. Therefore, these Demigod-level pills and treasures were genuinely too precious for them, and in such a large quantity.
"It's fine. These things are nothing much for me. You can ask for more in the future if you need them. Accept them," Ye Yunfei smiled as he spoke.
"Since Young Master Ye is giving these to you, you should accept them," the Grand Elder said.
The Grand Elder was currently at the Perfect Immortal realm, not yet a Demigod for the time being. However, Ye Yunfei knew that the Grand Elder would likely break through and become a Demigod soon.
"In that case, we shall accept them. Many thanks for Young Master Ye's generous gifts."
Upon hearing the Grand Elder's words, the six Demigods of the Reincarnation Palace no longer declined and each accepted the pills and treasures Ye Yunfei had given them.
In truth, ever since the disappearance of the Reincarnation Patriarch and Su Qingluo, most of the cultivation resources for the Reincarnation Palace had been provided by Ye Yunfei.
"Alright. Now quickly take the time to refine these treasures," Ye Yunfei nodded.
The six Demigods of the Reincarnation Palace immediately took the treasures given by Ye Yunfei, found separate spots nearby to sit cross-legged, and began the refining process.
Refining Demigod-level treasures was a matter of effortless motion for Ye Yunfei, but for these Demigods of the Reincarnation Palace who had just recently broken through, it required some effort.
Frowning slightly, Ye Yunfei pointed a finger, sending six streams of Soul Power energy information through space into the Soul Seas of the six Demigods.
He transmitted to them some methods and insights on refining Demigod-level treasures.
Receiving the Soul Power information Ye Yunfei sent, the six Demigods' spirits lifted, showing delighted expressions before they concentrated on refining.
Ye Yunfei also entered the Small World formed by the array and then went into seclusion cultivation within the Phantom Tower.
Approximately two days later, Ye Yunfei received a Sound Transmission from the Reincarnation Palace's Grand Elder informing him that the six Demigods had successfully refined all their treasures.
"Young Master Ye, I shall also accompany you inside," an elder approached Ye Yunfei just as he emerged from the Phantom Tower and spoke.
This elder was the Reincarnation Palace's Wizard, also one of its core high-ranking members, particularly skilled in divination arts.
"Very well, you shall accompany me then," Ye Yunfei agreed.
"Alright, let us proceed now."
Ye Yunfei approached the entrance of the Reincarnation Passage and announced.
Ye Yunfei then took the lead, stepping first into the Reincarnation Passage, followed closely by the six Demigods of the Reincarnation Palace.
"The Samsara energy present within this Reincarnation Passage is now at least ten times more concentrated than before, and the Samsara laws within are also much more profound than in the past," Hun Lao exclaimed in astonishment the moment Ye Yunfei stepped into the passage.
"Indeed, both the energy and laws within the passage have experienced a tremendous enhancement," Ye Yunfei walked while perceiving the conditions within the passage. He nodded, feeling equally shocked.
"Young Master Ye, the environment inside this passage is truly perfect for cultivating our Reincarnation Palace members. If the Grand Elder hadn't forbidden our palace members from entering this Reincarnation Passage casually, many would certainly choose to come here to cultivate," one of the Demigods remarked.
"This Reincarnation Passage has always been a forbidden area belonging to our palace. Moreover, it is extremely mysterious, filled with unknown dangers.
Therefore, even though the environment here is highly suitable for our palace members to cultivate, our palace's successive generations of ancestors have always left testament that our people are not to enter here arbitrarily," the Reincarnation Palace's Wizard explained.
"So that's how it is," the six Demigods of the Reincarnation Palace understood why the Grand Elder forbade cultivation within upon hearing the Wizard's explanation.
Although these six Demigods now held the highest cultivation realms within the Reincarnation Palace, they knew less about the palace's various histories and secrets than the Wizard did.
"It seems we have arrived in a void expanse."
At this moment, a Demigod suddenly exclaimed in surprise.
Ye Yunfei also noticed this. A moment ago, they had been walking within a passage, but now their surroundings had suddenly changed. It seemed they were now standing within an ancient, desolate void expanse, empty all around, with nothing in sight.
In the distance, grey dense mist pervaded. This grey mist seemed capable of isolating Soul Power perception, making it impossible to see what lay beyond the dense fog.
"The interior of this Reincarnation Passage also seems to have undergone some changes," Hun Lao, who had been constantly perceiving the surrounding space, spoke in a grave tone.
"No matter. Let us continue moving forward," Ye Yunfei spoke after thinking for a moment.
He then took the lead, striding forward into the void ahead. After a short while, Ye Yunfei's steps abruptly paused as he forcefully halted, looking toward the void ahead.
Within the void ahead hovered an ancient, narrow path, suspended amidst the indistinct void. On either side of the path stood two figures, motionless, symmetrically positioned beside the path.
"Who are they? We've never seen them on any previous entry into this passage," the Reincarnation Palace Wizard was also very surprised.
He had entered this Reincarnation Passage several times previously and was therefore quite familiar with its interior.
"They are merely two stone statues, lacking any life aura," Hun Lao spoke at this point.
Hun Lao possessed exceptionally powerful spatial perception abilities and thus could quickly ascertain the nature of the two figures ahead.
"Correct, they are indeed two stone statues," Ye Yunfei nodded.
At this moment, Ye Yunfei used his own Soul Power energy and mental force energy to clearly perceive the two figures standing on either side of the path ahead.
These two figures were, in fact, statues carved from stone. Their surfaces were enveloped by a layer of very special, hazy law radiance.
Thus, at first glance, it was somewhat difficult to see their true appearance clearly. Moreover, without strong perception abilities, it was hard to discern their true forms clearly from such a distance.
"Everyone, don't worry. They are merely two stone statues. Let's avoid touching them if possible," Ye Yunfei addressed the Reincarnation Palace Wizard and the six Demigods.
"There are actually two stone statues here? Strange, I've truly never seen them before," the Wizard said doubtfully.
"This Reincarnation Passage has undergone significant changes. Let's proceed with utmost caution.
No matter what strange things or events we encounter, avoid them if we can. Do not provoke them unless absolutely necessary," Ye Yunfei stated.
"Good, we shall act according to Young Master Ye's instructions," the Reincarnation Palace Wizard nodded.
Ye Yunfei led the way forward and quickly reached the vicinity of that ancient, narrow path.
"To proceed further ahead, it seems we must step onto this path," Hun Lao remarked after perceiving the void ahead.
"This path is somewhat eerie. Avoid it if possible," Ye Yunfei said while looking at the ancient path before him.
However, Ye Yunfei soon discovered that Hun Lao was correct. To continue onward, they had to step onto this path.
Because the surrounding indistinct space seemed sealed by some extremely eerie and formidable restriction. Ye Yunfei tried many times, but each time was forced back by this terrifying restriction, as if intangible impenetrable barriers blocked the way ahead.
Finally, with no other choice, Ye Yunfei stepped onto the path and proceeded forward.
Soon, Ye Yunfei arrived at the location where the two stone statues stood. These statues were carved quite simply, with bold, coarse lines, emanating an ancient aura of passing ages.
Ye Yunfei noticed that each stone statue's back carried a long, rusted blade, the shape of which was particularly distinctive.
"Those two long blades seem to be two remarkable magical treasures," Hun Lao suddenly transmitted to Ye Yunfei.
"Indeed, I also sense that those two long blades should be high-level magical treasures. Moreover, when I face these blades, I notice their emanated aura can vaguely affect my Soul Body.
Could it be… these two long blades are actually Soul Force energy-type treasures?"
Ye Yunfei examined the two long blades and nodded as he transmitted back his response.
At this moment, Ye Yunfei noticed that two of the six Demigods following him suddenly wore expressions of agony on their faces, their bodies swaying unsteadily as if they could hardly stand.
"Their Soul Bodies are under attack!"
Ye Yunfei was somewhat startled and immediately released a surge of powerful Soul Power energy, enveloping the two Demigods to protect their Soul Seas.
"Activate the Soul Power-type treasures within your Soul Seas immediately!" Ye Yunfei commanded softly.
Before entering the Reincarnation Passage, Ye Yunfei had gifted each of these six Demigods ten treasures, including Soul Power-type ones.
Aided by Ye Yunfei's Soul Power energy, these six Demigods of the Reincarnation Palace immediately felt much more at ease. Upon hearing Ye Yunfei's reminder, they promptly activated the Soul Power-type treasures within their Soul Seas, protecting them.
"Among the pills I gave you, some can replenish Soul Body energy. Quickly consume and refine them," Ye Yunfei reminded again.
The two Demigods immediately took out the Soul Body energy replenishing pills and swallowed them.
Soon they felt much better and hurriedly thanked Ye Yunfei.
"Young Master Ye, I was just examining the two long blades on the backs of these stone statues when my Soul Body immediately suffered a terrifying attack," one Demigod, his face still carrying an expression of horror, spoke to Ye Yunfei.
"I was the same. I merely glanced at those two long blades out of curiosity, and my Soul Body was attacked," the other Demigod immediately spoke as well.
"From now on, do not casually provoke anything within this Reincarnation Passage.
I estimate that if you weren't members of the Reincarnation Palace, you would have been severely injured just now," Ye Yunfei stated with a grave expression.
"Young Master Ye, you are right. Although my Soul Body was attacked, the Reincarnation energy and Samsara laws within my body immediately reacted, weakening the attack considerably. Otherwise, my Soul Body would definitely have suffered severe damage," one Demigod spoke with lingering fear.