Under normal circumstances, the bloodline awakening of an Ancient Legacy Beast does not incur a Lightning Tribulation. However, the current breakthrough of the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm was somewhat special—once it broke through, it would become a Deity. Therefore, it was met with a Lightning Tribulation.
“These are divine pills specifically for weathering the Lightning Tribulation. Take them with you; they might come in handy.”
Ye Yunfei flicked his fingers, sending several bottles of divine pills floating before the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm. At this moment, the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm had assumed the form of a handsome, rather dashing young man.
He accepted the divine pills Ye Yunfei offered him, then stepped forward, ascending towards the roiling lightning high in the sky. This provocative gesture immediately drew the attention of the heavenly wrath.
Boom...
The tribulation finally began. Surging bolts of lightning, like massive, dazzling dragons, relentlessly descended from on high.
The Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm let out a long, resonant cry, fired with fighting spirit, and charged upwards amidst the lightning to grapple with the tribulation.
“This tribulation shouldn't pose any problem for the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm. According to my racial memory, it's not difficult for an Ancient Legacy Beast to become a Deity. As long as the accumulation reaches a certain point, the bloodline will break through automatically. Even if there is a Lightning Tribulation, they can generally weather it safely,” Hun Lao explained.
“Indeed, the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm is sure to succeed in this tribulation,” Ye Yunfei agreed, nodding after sensing the creature's aura amidst the churning tempest.
Sure enough, after enduring a fierce bout of tribulation lightning, the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm succeeded in its breakthrough and officially became a Deity.
“Hahaha, excellent! Now I am also a Deity,” the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm exclaimed with great satisfaction. Then, with a single step, its form vanished completely.
Ye Yunfei found he couldn't detect the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm's location at all. In the next instant, it suddenly appeared beside him.
“Well? My spatial cultivation has become far more formidable, wouldn't you say?” the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm said.
“It certainly has. Even I couldn't perceive the trajectory of your movement just now,” Ye Yunfei replied, somewhat astonished.
“The Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm race is innately skilled in spatial laws, reputed to freely traverse the vast majority of spaces, Formations, and restrictions in the world. The reputation is well-deserved!” Hun Lao couldn't help but sigh in admiration.
“Of course! To put it plainly, my spatial cultivation might even have surpassed yours now,” the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm declared proudly to Ye Yunfei.
“Indeed, your spatial cultivation may very well have already surpassed mine,” Ye Yunfei nodded in agreement. “But since you've just broken through, you should continue your seclusion to solidify your realm.”
Ye Yunfei handed over a large batch of cultivation resources to the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm, who then returned to the Phantom Tower to consolidate its newfound strength.
As for Ye Yunfei, he continued to wander through the void, constantly entering one ordinary world after another, immersing himself in the bustling mortal world. He walked, he experienced, like a solitary monk cultivating through worldly involvement.
Simultaneously, a Soul Body of Ye Yunfei's, along with over a dozen Soul Power spheres, began comprehending the 'Explanation of Laws.' This scripture had been gifted to him by the former Grand Leader of the Restorationists. According to the Grand Leader, it was left behind by a formidable ancient expert of the Chaotic Void Sea and specialized in explaining the principles and classifications of all kinds of laws in the world. Ye Yunfei had previously taken time to study and practice it, so returning to it now was like picking up a familiar craft; he had practiced this art for a long time.
“This should be the Jinhua World Cluster.”
One day, as Ye Yunfei arrived outside a World Cluster, he recognized it at a glance as the Jinhua World Cluster. He had been here before. Rumors of the Jinhua God seemingly reviving had once frightened everyone into leaving this World Cluster.
“Did the Jinhua God truly revive? Or is only a god's corpse left behind? Since I'm here, I might as well go in and see.”
Ye Yunfei entered the Jinhua World Cluster and proceeded into the world where the Jinhua Divine Hall was located. In the very center of that world's continent, within a massive fissure in the ground, floated a golden hall.
This hall was the Jinhua Divine Hall. Previously, many Demigods had entered it, only to suffer heavy casualties. Later, legends spread that the Jinhua God had left behind a divine corpse, and those Demigods who entered had perished because they disturbed the Jinhua God's body.
According to legend, the Jinhua God was an extremely famous Deity of ancient times, one who had shaken the entire Chaotic Void Sea in the distant past. Naturally, Ye Yunfei admired such a powerful figure.
Ye Yunfei walked up to the gates of the hall.
“Who goes there? Stop! This is a forbidden ground of our Jinhua Clan. None may enter without permission,” a dozen guards immediately rushed over, blocking Ye Yunfei's path.
Ye Yunfei released a slight energy aura, instantly repelling the guards and sending them flying. He then reached out and pushed open the hall's gates.
Although layer upon layer of Formations had been deployed at the entrance, they were utterly ineffective against Ye Yunfei, as insubstantial as if transparent.
Ye Yunfei walked directly inside and discovered that the interior of the hall was actually a Small World. This Small World possessed extremely high-grade energy and complete laws.
At a glance, there were numerous Deity-level medicinal herbs and many other Deity-level spiritual treasures.
“This Small World is excellent. It's filled with Deity-level energy and laws, thus it has nurtured many Deity-level treasures,” Hun Lao couldn't help but exclaim in admiration.
Such places capable of nurturing vast quantities of Deity-level treasures were exceptionally rare in this Eighth Void.
“Who dares to trespass on our Jinhua Clan's forbidden ground?”
As soon as Ye Yunfei entered this Small World, a large crowd immediately surrounded him from all directions, shouting in anger.
Ye Yunfei paid them no heed. His Soul Power expanded outwards, and soon his gaze fell upon a distant ancient temple.
Within that temple was the corpse of a Deity. The divine corpse emanated an aura steeped in the vicissitudes of the void and time; it was undoubtedly left from ancient times.
“So, this should be the corpse of the Jinhua God,” Ye Yunfei nodded, then took a step forward, walking towards the distant temple.
“You insolent brat, how dare you intrude into our Jinhua Clan's forbidden ground? Your life is forfeit!”
At that moment, an elder clad in golden robes soared through the air, holding two gleaming golden halberds. He slashed at Ye Yunfei with the weapons, the attacks resembling two golden dragons, causing the space before Ye Yunfei to quiver violently.
“This is a Deity. It seems the Jinhua Clan has also produced a Deity,” Ye Yunfei thought to himself.
In response, Ye Yunfei flicked two fingers in succession.
Clang! Clang! The two halberds in the elder's hands were violently repelled and sent flying far away.
“H-how is this possible?”
The elder's face instantly paled. Frightened, he rapidly retreated, putting distance between himself and Ye Yunfei.
It had to be remembered he was a Deity, yet this junior before him had merely flicked two fingers and sent his halberds flying. Such combat power was beyond his imagination.
He immediately realized that this unremarkable-looking youth actually possessed terrifying strength.
“Young master, may I inquire your name? What is your purpose in coming to our Jinhua Clan's forbidden ground?” the elder asked from afar, eyeing Ye Yunfei with trepidation. He took a deep breath before speaking in a slow, measured tone.
His attitude towards Ye Yunfei had softened considerably. He wanted to understand Ye Yunfei's background and purpose before deciding on a course of action.
“I bear no malice towards your Jinhua Clan. I was merely passing by and decided to look inside out of curiosity,” Ye Yunfei replied indifferently. He then walked to the gates of the distant ancient temple and stepped inside.
Boom...
The temple immediately trembled violently. Terrifying waves of Deity-level energy surged out from within, coalescing into a giant energy hand that grabbed towards Ye Yunfei.
“Indeed. The energy hand I once saw extending from the Jinhua Divine Hall actually originated from this divine corpse within the temple,” Ye Yunfei nodded and said softly.
Boom...
Ye Yunfei casually swatted his palm forward, colliding with the energy hand. On impact, he shattered it and forcefully strode further into the temple.
One layer of formation curtain after another surged forth continuously, yet none could impede Ye Yunfei's advance.
During this period, Ye Yunfei had traveled through one World Cluster after another, entering one world after another, all while simultaneously comprehending and practicing the Explanation of Laws. Gradually, he began to gain a deeper understanding of the myriad laws and principles of the world. Even his expertise in Formations had invisibly improved significantly.
Now, not just ordinary formations, but even quite high-grade ones were largely ineffective in front of Ye Yunfei.
Very quickly, Ye Yunfei stepped into the temple.
“Bold madman! This is the forbidden ground where our Jinhua Clan ancestors rest in peace. How dare you disturb them! This is a great insult to our Jinhua Clan! I'll fight you to the death!”
Seeing Ye Yunfei enter the temple, the elder flew into a rage. Uncontrollably, he charged forward, also rushing into the temple, and began madly wielding the two golden halberds in an attack towards Ye Yunfei.
Without even looking back, Ye Yunfei simply threw a punch behind him.
Bang!
The enormous fist force directly repelled the two golden halberds, then sent the elder flying back with the same strike.
Fortunately, Ye Yunfei bore no killing intent towards this elder, so he merely landed some distance away, uninjured.
“Second Brother, what's going on?”
At that moment, three more elders soared over and landed beside the fallen one, asking urgently.
“An arrogant young man has entered the temple where our ancestor rests. I don't know what he intends,” the golden-robed elder who had been sent flying by Ye Yunfei's punch stood up, pointing furiously at Ye Yunfei inside the temple.
“A mere junior? How can that be? Second Brother, how could you not even defeat a junior? What is his background?” Hearing this, the three elders were both shocked and furious.
“Never mind that! We absolutely cannot allow outsiders to disturb the peace of our ancestors!”
Another elder shot into the air and instantly rushed into the temple. The other three elders immediately followed, all charging in together.
“Brat! Get out!”
The four elders almost simultaneously roared before launching a combined attack on Ye Yunfei.
Inside the temple, Ye Yunfei was looking at an elder sitting cross-legged in the center of the hall.
This elder was, in fact, a corpse, seated upon a prayer mat, devoid of any life aura. Its features were serene, as if it were merely resting with closed eyes.
“That likely is the legendary Jinhua God,” Hun Lao commented.