"Damn it, those three!
We are blocking the three Bronze Men, and they take the chance to charge right past us."
Seeing Ye Yunfei, Cui Hong, and Xiao Xiao rapidly circle around the fight and rush towards that area of ancient structures within the mountains, everyone was furious. Especially those two Advanced Void Gods who were currently restraining the Bronze Men; their eyes blazed with anger.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
The next moment, the three Advanced Void Gods struck out simultaneously, sending the three Bronze Men flying far away to crash onto the distant mountain ridges, each impact collapsing a peak.
Then, the three Advanced Void Gods simultaneously used movement techniques to charge towards the ancient architectural area in the mountains ahead.
By this time, Cui Hong, Ye Yunfei, and Xiao Xiao had already taken the lead and rushed into this complex of ancient structures.
This complex of ancient structures was scattered throughout the mountains, built against the slopes. Each building was exceptionally tall and grand, but most were now weathered and dilapidated, and some had even collapsed.
"I wonder what treasures are inside?
Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm, try to sense carefully."
Ye Yunfei said to the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm.
"Young Master Ye, I think we should focus on finding a way to shake off those three behind us; they're catching up fast."
At this moment, Cui Hong glanced back and saw that the three Advanced Void Gods were swiftly closing the distance.
"Don't worry, Senior Cui Hong, Miss Xiao Xiao. My speed on this continent shouldn't be much slower than theirs.
Both of you stick close to me. The moment they try to attack us, I'll immediately take you both and flee. Using my physical strength, they might not be able to keep up."
Ye Yunfei transmitted to Cui Hong and Xiao Xiao.
Physical strength was Ye Yunfei's greatest asset on this continent. Though he couldn't win a direct confrontation against these Advanced Void Gods, when it came to escape and speed, Ye Yunfei believed his physical strength gave him an advantage.
"Alright."
Cui Hong nodded.
"Moreover, I still have a high-level Tracking Evasion Talisman. If necessary, I can disguise myself, change my appearance, alter my Soul Body's aura, and then use that talisman to mask my presence.
I believe that even if those three Advanced Void Gods met me face-to-face, they wouldn't necessarily recognize me immediately, unless they were checking very carefully."
Ye Yunfei added.
"That's true. As long as we avoid a direct confrontation with them, we should be able to slip away."
Cui Hong said.
Ye Yunfei, Cui Hong, and Xiao Xiao moved their forms and landed on a flat area amidst the mountain range.
This flat area held many magnificent edifices. Located right in the center was a relatively tall palace. Though the colors of the palace now seemed grayish and faded, worn and dilapidated, one could still discern its past splendor.
"That palace seems to contain dense energy fluctuations. There should be valuable treasures inside."
The Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm pointed at the tall palace in the center of the flat area and spoke.
Ye Yunfei had just come to this flat area guided by the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm. Hearing the silkworm's words, Ye Yunfei immediately rushed towards the palace without hesitation.
But the next moment...
Rumble...
With a loud roar, a massive curtain of light from an ancient Formation instantly appeared, emanating a fearsome formation energy that directly blocked Ye Yunfei's advance.
Cui Hong and Xiao Xiao, following close behind Ye Yunfei, were also forced to stop by the powerful formation energy radiating from that glowing curtain.
"This formation is formidable. Be careful."
Cui Hong looked at the dazzling light curtain ahead and immediately wore an expression of grave caution.
"Indeed. The level of this formation is very high; even I can't see through it."
Ye Yunfei couldn't help but frown.
Just as Ye Yunfei intended to use his two Soul Bodies and over twenty Soul Force Planets to analyze and study this ancient Formation before him, suddenly, three tall figures rushed out from within the formation. They were three Bronze Men.
They looked almost identical to the ones earlier.
"Not good, more of these puppets! Let's get out of here!"
The Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm stood beside Ye Yunfei, initially intending to help him analyze the ancient Formation. Seeing the three Bronze Men, a chill ran down its back, and it immediately shouted.
"We probably aren't a match for these three Bronze Men."
Ye Yunfei said with a frown.
The palace inside the ancient Formation likely held extremely precious treasures. But with this formation blocking the way and three Bronze Men guarding it, getting inside would be very difficult.
"Ye Yunfei, where do you think you're escaping to?!"
Right at this moment, a massive energy hand came rolling forth, appearing right above the heads of Ye Yunfei and his two companions.
"It's that Lord Yin from the Guardian Faction."
Hun Lao said to Ye Yunfei.
Ye Yunfei threw a punch. A giant fist clashed with the energy hand overhead. Simultaneously, he waved his left hand, employing a physical divine ability to transform it into a huge palm that held up Cui Hong and Xiao Xiao.
Boom! Ye Yunfei's fist collided with the energy hand above. Ye Yunfei was sent flying back dozens of steps, his blood and qi churning within. Blood immediately seeped from the corner of his mouth.
"An Advanced Void God really is formidable!"
Ye Yunfei shouted. Then, pushing off with his feet, he shot into the sky in an instant, taking Cui Hong and Xiao Xiao and leaving this flat area between the mountains.
Ye Yunfei knew that on this continent, the strength he could wield was greater than that of Cui Hong and Xiao Xiao. Therefore, when facing an attack from an Advanced Void God, he had to face it head-on to protect them.
Just as Cui Hong and Xiao Xiao were taken away, Lord Yin of the Guardian Faction arrived above the flat area. The other two Advanced Void Gods also arrived at the site of the palace.
"This palace must hide something valuable. Let's join forces to break it open."
Seeing the palace at the center of the flat area, the eyes of these two Advanced Void Gods lit up, and they spoke simultaneously.
"Very well, let's combine our strength to break this formation."
Lord Yin glanced at Ye Yunfei's trio already far in the distance and nodded.
He understood that the most important task now was still exploration and treasure-seeking; he couldn't focus his main attention on pursuing Ye Yunfei and the others.
Rumble...
Ye Yunfei looked back and saw the three Advanced Void Gods working together to attack the ancient Formation from earlier.
"Let's go look elsewhere."
Ye Yunfei knew that with those three Advanced Void Gods there, he probably couldn't get his hands on the treasures within that palace. However, this area of ancient structures amidst the mountains was quite large; other places might hold treasures.
"Hahaha...
I never expected this building to contain so many Divine Crystals. We've struck it rich!"
"These magic tools are all Deity-level treasures! Excellent!
I was lacking a handy tool, and now I suddenly acquire over twenty of them! I can pick and choose which one to use!"
"Divine Pills!
There are over ten bottles of medicinal pills here, all Divine Pills!"
...
By this time, the other Deities following behind had also rushed into this ancient architectural area. They charged into various buildings and began searching, constantly finding treasures hidden within and letting out excited cries.
Ye Yunfei, Cui Hong, and Xiao Xiao rushed into a building halfway up the mountain slope and found a large pile of Divine Crystals stacked inside.
"The True Phoenix Divine Clan was truly wealthy. These Divine Crystals seem to be piled around like sand and dirt, utterly disregarded."
The Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm looked at these heaps of Divine Crystals and couldn't help but sigh.
Next, Ye Yunfei, Cui Hong, and Xiao Xiao consecutively found even more Divine Crystals, along with some Divine Pills and Divine-level magic tools.
This ancient architectural area seemed specifically used for storing Divine Crystals, Divine Pills, and Divine-level artifacts.
Simultaneously, Ye Yunfei's trio also found many materials for artifact forging within some buildings. These forging materials were extremely valuable, abundant in quantity, stacked in piles inside those ancient structures.
"This area actually has so many high-grade forging materials. Could this have been the residence of some ancient artificer?"
Cui Hong couldn't help but voice his thoughts.
"Let's go to that mountain peak.
It seems there's another world within that peak."
Suddenly, the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm pointed towards a distant mountain peak and spoke.
That peak appeared rather ordinary, yet it was located right in the central position of this ancient architectural area.
Hearing the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm's words, Ye Yunfei, Cui Hong, and Xiao Xiao immediately charged towards that mountain peak, as everyone trusted the sensing ability of the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm race for treasures.
Soon, the three landed before a cultivation cave dwelling on the peak.
"There are five ancient Formations here!"
The moment they arrived before the cave dwelling, Ye Yunfei frowned, because there were five ancient Formations right before the cave's entrance, emanating powerful formation pressure.
All five ancient Formations were in a concealed state. Only a skilled formation master could spot them at a glance.
Hearing Ye Yunfei's words, Cui Hong and Xiao Xiao felt somewhat frustrated. Earlier, on that flat mountain area, a single ancient Formation blocked their path. Here, there were actually five.
"I sense that this mountain cave must contain treasures of exceptional value."
The Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm had been continuously sensing the aura emanating from this cave dwelling and spoke with certainty.
"If that's the case, then we should find a way to get inside and take a look."
Ye Yunfei said.
Even the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm was this serious; it suggested this cultivation cave might truly hide some astonishingly valuable treasure.
Ye Yunfei immediately sat down cross-legged before the cultivation cave, beginning to research and analyze these ancient Formations.
"The formations laid down by the ancients are truly profound and mysterious."
Very soon, Ye Yunfei repeatedly sighed in admiration.
Ye Yunfei discovered that with his current level of formation skill, he couldn't possibly set up formations of this level.
Although Ye Yunfei had always been quite talented in formations and had received many high-level formation legacies in the past, now facing these five ancient Formations, he realized the formation legacies he cultivated before couldn't compare.
"It seems compared to the formation masters of ancient times, I still fall far short."
Ye Yunfei couldn't help but silently sigh in his heart.
"When I have time, I must dedicate myself to training and raise my formation skills."
"How is it?
Young Master Ye, can you break these five formations?"
Cui Hong asked Ye Yunfei.
"If they cannot be broken, then there's no need for us to waste time here. It would be more profitable to look elsewhere."
Cui Hong added.
"Senior, let me attempt it."
Ye Yunfei's two Soul Bodies and over twenty Soul Force Planets operated simultaneously, speeding up the research and analysis of the five ancient Formations.
"Look, it's that kid Ye Yunfei, along with Cui Hong and that wench from the Flower God Palace!"
Just as Ye Yunfei sat cross-legged before the cultivation cave, quietly analyzing and studying the formations, several figures landed in the distance, all Deities from the Guardian Faction.
Those Guardian Faction Deities looked at Ye Yunfei with fearful eyes. Ultimately, they didn't dare to approach and attack, because they had been thoroughly intimidated by Ye Yunfei in that earlier battle.
"Ye Yunfei, so you are here!"
Right at this moment, three more Deities arrived from afar, landing on a nearby mountain peak.
"These three are Deities of the Celestial Hall."
Hun Lao informed Ye Yunfei.
"Ye Yunfei, you little bastard, we finally see you."
Suddenly, another three figures radiating billowing black mist landed on another mountain peak in the vicinity.
"Deities of the Dark Faction are here too. It seems after receiving the news, they have all hurried to this continent."
Hun Lao said.
However, Ye Yunfei simply ignored the Deities from those major factions, focused wholeheartedly on sitting cross-legged before the cave dwelling, researching and analyzing those five ancient Formations.
"How about it, Young Master Ye? Those guys are staring daggers at us, ready to strike at any moment."
Cui Hong transmitted to Ye Yunfei.