"I'm not interested in earning merit for the Tianhao Imperial Dynasty. I have my eyes on this Three-Legged Golden Crow. The two of you are no match for me, so you'd best leave now. Don't waste your time here."
Ye Yunfei glanced at Sun Ruyu and spoke indifferently.
"What? You think the two of us are no match for you?"
Hearing Ye Yunfei's words, Sun Ruyu couldn't help but be taken aback.
"Brother, Princess Taiping intends to bring this Three-Legged Golden Crow back to the Tianhao Imperial Dynasty as a birthday gift for her father. Such filial piety moves heaven and earth. We should support and cooperate with her. So please, do not compete with us for this creature.
Moreover, you are overestimating yourself. You are no match for the two of us because we came prepared."
Sun Ruyu was growing displeased as he spoke.
At that moment, the other young elites, sensing the combat energy from this location, came running over. Seeing the Three-Legged Golden Crow, they were overjoyed and rushed forward to act.
"Brother, so you're here!"
Lu Shi had arrived as well.
"We should move quickly. These fellows all want to snatch this Three-Legged Golden Crow. We mustn't let them gain the upper hand."
Lu Shi sent a voice transmission to Ye Yunfei.
"Alright, let's do it."
Ye Yunfei nodded.
However, just as Ye Yunfei and Lu Shi were about to step forward and act, the Three-Legged Golden Crow suddenly opened its mouth and spewed out rolling flames. These flames were golden and terrifyingly high in temperature.
The moment these golden flames appeared, even all the other differently colored flames in the surroundings fled from them.
"Ahh..."
Instantly, two or three young elites had their bodies ignited by the golden flames.
Despite their formidable strength and possession of various methods and magical treasures for dealing with flames, the power of these golden flames was too great. In an instant, their bodies were engulfed in fierce flames. Before they could even react, large portions of their bodies had already been incinerated.
"Too terrifying! I don't want this Golden Crow anymore!"
Those two or three young elites were utterly terrified. Their remaining half-bodies desperately fled toward the palace exit. Having suffered severe damage to their vital energy, they feared that staying in this dreadful palace any longer might lead to their complete incineration by its terrifying flames.
Boom!
As it spat flames, the Three-Legged Golden Crow stretched out a massive bird claw, grabbed another two or three young elites, and shattered their bodies into pieces.
"Ah! Too frightening! I don't want it either!"
After having their bodies shattered, these young elites were also thoroughly terrified, turning to flee.
Thus, only about ten people remained within the palace. Moreover, those who stayed became increasingly cautious, quietly retreating and creating distance.
"I truly didn't expect this Three-Legged Golden Crow's strength to be so terrifying. Can we really subdue it with our current power?
We must be careful not to lose our lives here by accident!"
At this moment, several more young elites grew pale-faced, muttering to themselves as they began to think of retreating.
"So this is the true strength of the Three-Legged Golden Crow."
A smile appeared on Ye Yunfei's lips.
The reason Ye Yunfei hadn't made a move earlier was precisely to assess the true power of this creature.
"It is indeed formidable. Are you confident you can subdue it?"
The Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm inquired.
"Probably."
Ye Yunfei nodded.
"This Golden Crow is far too powerful. With my strength, I cannot possibly subdue it. On the contrary, I might end up losing my life here."
Just then, another young elite turned and left. Soon after, two or three more followed suit.
Roughly seven or eight individuals remained in the palace, including Princess Taiping, Sun Ruyu, Lu Shi, Ye Yunfei, Sima Hao, Sima Jie, and Yuan Yidao.
"Everyone, I propose we all act together first. Let's combine our forces to injure or disable this Three-Legged Golden Crow. Afterward, we can each rely on our own abilities to try and subdue it. How about that?"
Sima Jie suddenly spoke up loudly.
Aside from Ye Yunfei, the others were moved by Sima Jie's suggestion.
The Golden Crow's power was too great. Except for Ye Yunfei, none dared claim they could defeat it alone. If they combined their strength to cripple it first, dealing with it afterward would be much easier.
"Very well, I agree with this proposal."
Sun Ruyu declared loudly.
"However, I hope you all will concede this Three-Legged Golden Crow to Princess Taiping. I will owe each of you a personal favor, and I will also provide each of you with considerable compensation that will certainly satisfy you."
Sun Ruyu added.
"This fellow is truly lovesick. In his pursuit of Princess Taiping, he's reached the level of simping."
The Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm couldn't help but remark.
"I actually think his single-minded devotion is quite admirable."
Hu Miao chuckled.
"Enough talk. If everyone agrees, then let's first deal with this Golden Crow together."
Sima Jie said, stepping forward and taking the initiative to attack. Seeing this, the other young elites also stepped forward to act together.
Within the Sixth Void, it was almost common knowledge among the younger generation that Sun Ruyu's pursuit of Princess Taiping had reached the level of simping. People were long accustomed to it, so no one paid much heed to his words.
"Brother, shall we make our move too?"
Lu Shi asked Ye Yunfei.
"No need. If I want to deal with this Golden Crow, I don't require their combined efforts."
Ye Yunfei said flatly.
Having seen this Three-Legged Golden Crow, Ye Yunfei sensed that using it to cultivate the Nine-Yang Ancient Scripture would definitely allow the scripture's realm to advance by one level.
"What? Brother, you can handle this Golden Crow by yourself?"
Upon hearing Ye Yunfei's words, Lu Shi was stunned.
Bang! Bang! Bang!
While Ye Yunfei and Lu Shi were talking, the young elites attacking the Golden Crow were simultaneously repelled by it. Sima Jie even spat out a mouthful of blood, his face instantly turning pale as his aura wilted considerably.
Before Princess Taiping and Sun Ruyu, that imperial seal erupted with rolling imperial might, barely blocking the Golden Crow's claw.
"What are you two doing? Why aren't you attacking together?"
Sima Hao, forced back several steps by the Golden Crow and brimming with fury, saw that Ye Yunfei and Lu Shi still hadn't made a move and couldn't contain his anger, shouting at them.
"Whether we attack or not is none of your business!"
Lu Shi, born with a fiery temper, refused to tolerate being scolded and immediately retorted loudly.
"All of you can get lost!"
Ye Yunfei said coolly.
He then stepped forward, activated the Nine Dragons Sovereign Step, instantly appearing before the Three-Legged Golden Crow. Throwing a punch, he released the full force of his physical strength stored within his body. The silhouette of a massive divine dragon materialized around his fist.
Ye Yunfei's current physical strength was sufficient to battle a Perfected Void God. Now, erupting at full force and combined with the Heavenly Dragon Fist of the Great Strength Devil God, his attack power was terrifying.
*Clang!*
Ye Yunfei's fist collided with one of the Golden Crow's massive bird claws, showering sparks in all directions.
The Golden Crow opened its mouth and spewed rolling golden flames, which swept toward Ye Yunfei like an enormous fiery golden dragon.
Six different types of flames immediately manifested around Ye Yunfei's body.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
The Six Extraordinary Flames erupted simultaneously, transforming into six seas of fire of different colors. All six surged forward, colliding with the golden fiery dragon.
To his surprise, Ye Yunfei discovered that his Six Extraordinary Flames were being forced to retreat continuously, yet they still managed to hold the line.
"Those are extraordinary flames!
This fellow has actually collected so many."
The other young elites immediately recognized the flames before Ye Yunfei as extraordinary flames.
Many alchemists possessed extraordinary flames, but collecting this many was still somewhat startling.
Clang! Clang! Clang!
Ye Yunfei continued to swing his fists, each blow meeting the pair of massive bird claws of the Golden Crow. Every collision produced deafening sounds.
"How is this possible?
This fellow's physical strength is actually this terrifying!"
The other young elites were utterly astonished to see Ye Yunfei fighting the Golden Crow to a standstill. They clearly remembered that their combined efforts had only barely managed to hold it off.
"I never imagined this brother's physical strength would surpass mine!
How laughable that I once thought of attacking him. Thankfully, he didn't hold it against me, otherwise, my life might already be forfeit."
Seeing the physical strength Ye Yunfei displayed, Lu Shi was both shocked and delighted. Recalling his previous attempt to attack Ye Yunfei, a shiver of fear ran down his spine.
"Enough. Don't waste my time. Submit!"
Ye Yunfei stared at the Three-Legged Golden Crow and said coldly.
"Right. Don't waste time. Quickly subdue it. This Three-Legged Golden Crow will be of great use to you."
Hun Lao chimed in.
However, just at that moment.
"So it's the inner elixir of a Three-Legged Golden Crow. Excellent, it suits me perfectly."
A voice rang out. Then, a purple-robed youth strode forth. In his hand, he held a purple pagoda that radiated rolling divine light.
With a thunderous *boom*, the purple pagoda soared into the air, continuously enlarging, instantly extinguishing the purple flames within a large surrounding space.
"This is a High-Level Void God."
Hun Lao noted.
"The Three-Legged Golden Crow that Yangming King always kept by his side actually left its inner elixir here. This is a remarkable treasure.
It belongs to me!"
A short-statured male, moving with astonishing speed, took a single step and reached the front of the Golden Crow. His body suddenly stretched and grew, instantly transforming into a giant. His arms extended as he reached out to embrace the Golden Crow.
"This is a Perfected Void God!"
Hun Lao exclaimed in surprise.
Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!
Before Hun Lao's words had fully faded, three or four more figures radiating powerful energy auras arrived simultaneously, surrounding the Golden Crow.
These were all young individuals, but each possessed a realm of either High-Level Void God or Perfected Void God, their energy auras turbulent and vast.
"These are the true powerhouses among the younger generation in the Sixth Void!"
Hun Lao sent a voice transmission to Ye Yunfei.
"Yes, these people are stronger than the so-called young geniuses from before."
Ye Yunfei nodded.
"Cousin, you've finally arrived!"
Sima Hao and Sima Jie simultaneously walked over to a tall and straight-figured man, speaking excitedly.
"Mm. I received your message and came immediately. If we can bring this Three-Legged Golden Crow's inner elixir back to the family, it will be a great accomplishment."
The man nodded.