"Alright then, but let's get this straight first. You can't hog all those Cold Iron God Pearls. Finder's share, since I discovered them first."
The girl spoke.
"We'll see how many there are first," Ye Yunfei replied.
To craft and complete five hundred high-level puppets, Ye Yunfei needed a considerable amount of material.
"There's a huge pile there, enough for the two of us to split.
Let's go. I'll take you there now."
Having just witnessed Ye Yunfei display his might, effortlessly sending all the Earth Yin Beasts chasing her flying, this girl now harbored great confidence in him.
This Small World was saturated with dense Yin-cold energy, everywhere was covered in black, profound ice. Moving within it, the chilling cold could penetrate to the bone; ordinary living beings entering this place would likely be frozen into ice sculptures instantly.
However, both Ye Yunfei and this girl were Deities and did not fear that Yin-cold energy.
Along the way, the girl chattered away, constantly asking Ye Yunfei this and that, trying to probe his origins. Ye Yunfei answered none of it. Instead, the girl proactively told Ye Yunfei about her own background. It turned out she was from the Sixth Void, named Qin Xiaoyu. She had accidentally discovered an ancient Teleportation Altar and ended up teleported to the Eighth Void.
She had been in the Eighth Void for some time now, spending most of it sightseeing and exploring, searching for treasure.
As a Deity, as long as she kept a low profile in this void, naturally nothing would happen to her.
Not long ago, she had barged into this Small World, discovered those Cold Iron God Pearls, and tried to take them quietly. As a result, she disturbed those Earth Yin Beasts and was hunted down.
"There are several sophisticated Formations outside this Small World. This lass managed to traverse those Formations and enter it; that's no simple feat," Hun Lao sent a Sound Transmission to Ye Yunfei.
"She might have some powerful formation-breaking treasure on her, or her own skill in Formations is quite high.
The Sixth Void's overall strength far surpasses our Eighth Void. Her ability to break the formation outside isn't strange," Ye Yunfei thought for a moment and said.
Not long after, Qin Xiaoyu brought Ye Yunfei to the outside of a valley entrance.
At a glance, the ground inside the valley was entirely covered in pitch-black, hard ice. The cold air was biting. Numerous enormous Earth Yin Beasts, either walking about or lying on the ground inside the valley, let out deafening roars from time to time.
Ye Yunfei sent his Soul Power perception in and discovered there were at least over a hundred Earth Yin Beasts inside.
"How can that be?
When I came here before, there were only a few dozen Earth Yin Beasts. Why are there suddenly so many more now?"
Qin Xiaoyu also sensed the over a hundred Earth Yin Beasts in the valley, her small face beginning to pale slightly. Over a hundred Earth Yin Beasts were equivalent to over a hundred Deities, and she was merely a Primary Void God. Facing that many Earth Yin Beasts, she felt immense pressure.
"I understand now. Probably when I came before, many of the Earth Yin Beasts were out, active in other places. When I went in to take the Cold Iron God Pearls, I disturbed these beasts, causing the ones active elsewhere to return."
Qin Xiaoyu spoke.
"It will be far too difficult for us to go in now.
Alright, let's hide to the side and wait for an opportunity. I believe after some time, many of the Earth Yin Beasts will certainly go out again. Then, we can figure out a way to enter the valley and take those Cold Iron God Pearls."
Qin Xiaoyu said.
"No need. We'll go straight in," Ye Yunfei shook his head and spoke.
"What? Go straight in? Do you have a death wish?
There are over a hundred Earth Yin Beasts in there! Even if you are strong, can you fight over a hundred Earth Yin Beasts at the same time?
Although those Cold Iron God Pearls are relatively rare treasures, they're not worth risking our lives for."
Upon hearing Ye Yunfei's words, Qin Xiaoyu was greatly shocked and hurriedly tried to persuade him.
"Merely a little over a hundred Earth Yin Beasts isn't something that requires us to risk our lives. Just follow me," Ye Yunfei said indifferently. After finishing, he strode directly into the valley.
Among the over a hundred Earth Yin Beasts in the valley, most were at the strength of Primary Void Gods, a small portion were at the Intermediate Void God level. To Ye Yunfei, this was nothing at all.
"Hey, aren't you being a bit too arrogant? I know you're strong, but wanting to take on over a hundred Earth Yin Beasts simultaneously is too dangerous."
Seeing Ye Yunfei truly intending to go in, Qin Xiaoyu immediately became a bit anxious, calling out to Ye Yunfei.
But Ye Yunfei's movement speed was incredibly fast. With just a single step, he entered the valley.
This valley was the nest of the Earth Yin Beasts. The sudden intrusion of a human, the unfamiliar aura instantly made all the Earth Yin Beasts in the valley lift their heads. Pair after pair of bloody-red, dangerous eyes looked towards Ye Yunfei. Then, all the Earth Yin Beasts began to roar in anger.
Hong long long…
Those Earth Yin Beasts relatively close to Ye Yunfei were the first to launch ferocious attacks. One after another, they pounced towards Ye Yunfei from their surroundings.
Ye Yunfei's expression was calm, unhurried. His gaze swept over those murderous Earth Yin Beasts. Ye Yunfei unleashed the Heavenly Dao Divine Dragon Fist, punching out with lightning-fast strikes, each blow sending an Earth Yin Beast flying.
With Ye Yunfei's current physical strength, fighting these Earth Yin Beasts at Primary and Intermediate Void God levels was extremely easy.
Peng peng peng…
Wherever Ye Yunfei's fist reached, not a single Earth Yin Beast could withstand it. They were all sent flying with one punch.
Hong hong hong…
One after another, Earth Yin Beasts flew out like huge, severed kites thrown into the distance, then heavily crashed onto the ground. The entire valley shook violently because of this.
However, Ye Yunfei felt he had no enmity with these Earth Yin Beasts, so he did not go for the kill. Each punch was controlled, using just enough force to knock the beasts away without causing them serious harm.
Previously, after Ye Yunfei broke through to become a Void God, he refined and fused a large batch of Deity-level magical treasures. Both his physical strength and physique quality had increased tremendously. Although these Earth Yin Beasts were thick-skinned, with bodies hard as thousand-year cold iron, they could not stop Ye Yunfei's advance.
"Hey, you're way too cocky! That's over a hundred Earth Yin Beasts!"
Seeing Ye Yunfei charge into the valley in a single step, Qin Xiaoyu cried out in alarm from behind. But soon, she witnessed the spectacular scene of Ye Yunfei swinging his fists, continuously sending those Earth Yin Beasts flying.
"No way! He's strong to an exaggerated degree!"
Qin Xiaoyu stood at the valley mouth, watching one Earth Yin Beast after another being sent flying, dumbstruck, doubting if she was hallucinating.
"Wait for me!"
Suddenly, she reacted, activating her movement technique to rush into the valley, following behind Ye Yunfei. Ye Yunfei continuously threw punches, knocking away Earth Yin Beasts while constantly pushing deeper into the valley.
The strongest Earth Yin Beasts in this valley were only at the Intermediate Void God level. Not a single one could halt Ye Yunfei's advancing steps.
"Your physical strength is truly too great!
Like me, you're only a Primary Void God, but relying solely on physical strength, you can contend with Intermediate Void Gods."
Following behind Ye Yunfei, feeling the physical strength contained in each of his punches, Qin Xiaoyu was utterly impressed.
"Who told you I'm a Primary Void God?" Ye Yunfei suddenly asked.
Since encountering Qin Xiaoyu, every time Ye Yunfei acted, he had used only physical strength, never utilizing his Divine Power energy. Additionally, Ye Yunfei's Divine Power energy far surpassed Qin Xiaoyu's, having already reached the intensity of a Perfected Void God. Thus, Qin Xiaoyu was unable to perceive Ye Yunfei's true realm. She had always thought Ye Yunfei should be like her, merely a Primary Void God.
"What? You're not a Primary Void God?" Qin Xiaoyu was surprised upon hearing Ye Yunfei's words.
Hong long long…
Suddenly, a surge of immensely powerful Divine Power energy poured forth from Ye Yunfei's body, augmenting his fist. He punched towards an Earth Yin Beast at the Intermediate Void God level. A massive, hazy Emperor Phantom manifested behind Ye Yunfei, radiating a vast, majestic imperial pressure.
After breaking through to the Intermediate Void God level, the might of Ye Yunfei's Imperial Path Divine Fist and Emperor Heart Method had strengthened considerably compared to before.
Peng! That Intermediate Void God-level Earth Yin Beast was sent flying far away by the punch, crashing through the ground in the distance, creating a pitch-black ground chasm.
If Ye Yunfei hadn't controlled his strength, this Earth Yin Beast would have long been shattered by a single punch.
"Intermediate Void God!"
Only now did Qin Xiaoyu finally discover Ye Yunfei's true realm.
"But… even if you are an Intermediate Void God, the Divine Power energy you displayed earlier was terrifyingly powerful. I'm afraid it even surpasses that of an Advanced Void God, doesn't it?"
Qin Xiaoyu exclaimed.
"You're an Intermediate Void God and possess such formidable physical strength. Dealing with these Earth Yin Beasts must indeed be simple for you. Why didn't you say so earlier, making me worry all this time?"
Qin Xiaoyu was now completely reassured. She leisurely followed behind Ye Yunfei, watching as he ventured deep into the valley, sending one Earth Yin Beast after another crashing away.
Not long after, the two arrived at the deepest part of the valley. Before them appeared a small, black pond.
The water in the pond was extremely clear. At its bottom lay clusters of black stone beads. These stone beads were all oval-shaped, highly uniform, as if someone had meticulously polished them all into the same shape.
"Look. Those Cold Iron God Pearls—each one is incomparably hard, containing dense Yin-cold energy and Yin-cold laws.
Cold Iron God Pearls are extremely precious for those who cultivate Yin-cold type energy techniques and martial skills. Because they are so hard, they can also be used for refining magical treasures.
Besides, Cold Iron God Pearls can be used in alchemy. However, due to their extreme hardness, only powerful, exotic flames can possibly burn them into medicinal liquid for pill refining.
In short, they are a rare, Deity-grade treasure."
Qin Xiaoyu pointed at the black stone beads at the bottom of the pond, explaining to Ye Yunfei.
"Indeed, these are Cold Iron God Pearls," Ye Yunfei nodded.
Having obtained Wu Dechang's puppet techniques, Ye Yunfei was very familiar with all the materials used for puppet crafting.
Then, Ye Yunfei condensed an energy hand and plunged it into the small pond.
In the valley, the Earth Yin Beasts Ye Yunfei had previously repelled were already quite wary of him. But now, seeing Ye Yunfei about to take the Cold Iron God Pearls, they all went berserk, desperately charging towards Ye Yunfei to stop him.
However, Ye Yunfei swung his fists, sending one flying with each punch.
In a moment, all the Earth Yin Beasts charging over were knocked flying once again by Ye Yunfei. Finally, Ye Yunfei scooped up all the Cold Iron God Pearls from the small pond.
"Let's go!"
Ye Yunfei turned and left.
Qin Xiaoyu, looking at the surrounding Earth Yin Beasts charging forth madly and continuously, was so frightened her little face turned pale. She clung tightly behind Ye Yunfei, not daring to fall a single step behind.
Ye Yunfei continuously wielded his fists, knocking away the Earth Yin Beasts pouncing on him. However, he still controlled his power, not going for the kill.
Moments later, Ye Yunfei and Qin Xiaoyu exited the valley. Yet, the Earth Yin Beasts in the valley seemed unwilling to let go, pursuing them out in a vast swarm.
"I'm leaving this Small World now. What about you?"
Ye Yunfei said to Qin Xiaoyu.
"I'm coming out too. Having provoked these Earth Yin Beasts, I dare not stay here any longer," Qin Xiaoyu glanced back at the frantically pursuing Earth Yin Beasts and hastily said.
So, Ye Yunfei led Qin Xiaoyu towards the Small World's exit. Shortly after, they emerged from it.
The Earth Yin Beasts had been following close behind, but whenever they caught up, Ye Yunfei would knock them flying with a punch.
Finally, the Earth Yin Beasts collectively chased them to the Small World's exit point. They hesitated for a moment but ultimately did not pursue beyond it.
"Those Earth Yin Beasts don't seem to dare leave that Small World. What's going on?"
Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm said curiously.
"Never mind them.
I have no grudge against them, and I've already taken their treasure. I don't want to provoke them further," Ye Yunfei said.
"Hey, we agreed earlier—finder's share for those Cold Iron God Pearls. We should split them fifty-fifty. Hurry up and take them out. Don't even think about hogging them all."
Once outside the Small World, Qin Xiaoyu immediately spoke to Ye Yunfei, worried he would keep all the pearls.
Ye Yunfei thought for a moment, took out a small portion of the Cold Iron God Pearls, and sent them in front of Qin Xiaoyu.
"These Cold Iron God Pearls are of great use to me, so I can only give you a small share.
I have some Divine Pills here. Take them as compensation."
Ye Yunfei waved a hand, taking out over a dozen bottles of Divine Pills, sending them before Qin Xiaoyu.
"What?
You're giving me so few Cold Iron God Pearls? That's unfair!
I just thought you were a decent person, but it turns out you're like this."
Qin Xiaoyu was instantly dissatisfied.
"Hmm?
These Divine Pills seem pretty good. Each type seems suitable for me."
Suddenly, she realized all the Divine Pills Ye Yunfei had sent before her were perfectly suited for the techniques and martial skills she was currently cultivating.
"Indeed, these Divine Pills are all very suitable for you. After refining them, your strength is bound to increase significantly.
Moreover, they will help you accelerate your cultivation speed, allowing you to break through realms sooner," Ye Yunfei nodded.
Ye Yunfei had long since clearly perceived the attributes and intensity of Qin Xiaoyu's cultivated techniques. Hence, the Divine Pills he gave her were highly targeted.
"Alright then. These pills will serve as your compensation to me," Qin Xiaoyu collected all the Cold Iron God Pearls and Divine Pills Ye Yunfei had sent her way, feeling quite satisfied.