"The three Patriarchs, the Liu Family Patriarch and that young man have entered now."
At that moment, a middle-aged man built like an iron tower flew over and landed respectfully in front of the three elders to report.
"Let's go, we should go and see. After all, the Liu Family is a major clan. We still need to observe due courtesy."
One of the elders said.
The three elders then soared into the air. Vast amounts of yellow energy billowed around their bodies, propelling them forward with extreme speed. In an instant, the three Patriarchs arrived at the entrance and exit point of the Xuanhuang Great World.
At that moment, a fragment of land was charging in from outside. One of the elders beckoned, and the land fragment immediately stopped. Then, Ye Yunfei and the Liu Family Patriarch's figures appeared upon that piece of land.
"How is this possible?
I can feel that this young man actually knows Geomancy Technique. Could it be he's from the Earth Gate?"
The eyes of the three elders of the Earth Demon Clan simultaneously fell upon Ye Yunfei. As Ye Yunfei and the Liu Family Patriarch emerged from the depths of that land fragment just now, they could clearly sense Ye Yunfei was using Geomancy Technique.
That's because enormous amounts of earth energy and earth laws were clustered around Ye Yunfei's body. Moreover, they personally witnessed large numbers of Earth Dragons continuously surging out from the land fragment and entering Ye Yunfei's body.
Earth Dragons were formless and normally not noticeable by ordinary people. But the Earth Demon Clan was a race fond of dwelling deep underground and were exceptionally sensitive to those formless Earth Dragons, able to perceive them instantly.
"If he is from the Earth Gate, we cannot neglect our courtesy."
One of the Patriarchs said slowly, speaking while sensing Ye Yunfei's energy aura.
"These three are the Patriarchs of our Earth Demon Clan."
A middle-aged man came before Ye Yunfei and the Liu Family Patriarch and introduced the three elders of the Earth Demon Clan to them.
"You three, I am the Patriarch of the Liu Family, Liu Zongtang."
The Liu Family Patriarch immediately performed a salute and spoke.
"To have Patriarch Liu arrive, we have failed to receive you properly. Let's first find a place to sit and talk."
The three Patriarchs of the Earth Demon Clan all came forward to greet them. After all, the Liu Family was a relatively well-known major power in the Sixth Void. Since the Liu Family Patriarch had personally come to the Earth Demon Clan, they naturally could not be discourteous.
However, these three Patriarchs of the Earth Demon Clan were more focused on Ye Yunfei. Originally, they hadn't paid much attention to Ye Yunfei; it was due to the Liu Family Patriarch's status that they agreed to let people enter.
But right then, when they discovered Ye Yunfei knew Geomancy Technique, their main attention shifted onto Ye Yunfei.
Ye Yunfei and the Liu Family Patriarch stepped down from that land fragment suspended in the air. One of the Earth Demon Clan Patriarchs raised a hand and beckoned. That land fragment immediately shrank rapidly and then shot into his sleeve.
"That technique of the Earth Demon Clan is quite interesting. They can actually refine a land fragment into a magical treasure and control its size," Hun Lao immediately sent a Sound Transmission to Ye Yunfei.
"Indeed. I feel this should be a secret technique within Geomancy Technique," Ye Yunfei nodded.
Not long after, the three Patriarchs of the Earth Demon Clan escorted Ye Yunfei and the Liu Family Patriarch into a resplendent golden-hued palace.
The current clan leader of the Earth Demon Clan hurried over with several high-ranking members.
"Three Patriarchs, Clan Leader, your Earth Demon Clan headquarters is now heavily surrounded by the Guardian Faction army. The situation is not optimistic. How do you plan to respond?" The Liu Family Patriarch cut straight to the point.
"We didn't expect the Guardian Faction army would suddenly arrive and completely surround our Earth Demon Clan headquarters either. It happened abruptly, so our Earth Demon Clan wasn't adequately prepared. Now, all our forces are trapped within this Xuanhuang Great World. Our current plan is to rely on this Xuanhuang Continent to temporarily resist the Watchers' army while we think of other methods," one of the Earth Demon Clan elders sighed and spoke.
"By the way, we received news that the Guardian Faction also dispatched an army to deal with your Liu Family headquarters. We heard they have completely surrounded your headquarters and that three True Gods from the Guardian Faction are moving against you. How did your Liu Family handle it? Is it true that your Liu Family has already defeated the Guardian Faction army? It seems your Liu Family had previously hidden their strength, kept their true strength well hidden!" One Earth Demon Clan Patriarch probingly asked the Liu Family Patriarch.
"I'll be frank with you all. Not long ago, our Liu Family headquarters was indeed completely surrounded by the Guardian Faction army, and the situation was critical. However, Young Master Ye arrived in time and helped our Liu Family deal with the Guardian Faction. In the end, we annihilated their army and repelled the three True Gods from the Guardian Faction. Without Young Master Ye's assistance, our Liu Family crisis would likely remain unresolved to this day," the Liu Family Patriarch replied directly.
"What?
Young Master Ye's assistance... this...
Forgive my bluntness. Although this Young Master Ye's talent is good and his strength should be formidable, after all, he's only a Void God. How could he possibly help your Liu Family annihilate the Guardian Faction army and help you repel their three True Gods? How is that possible?" Upon hearing this, the three elders of the Earth Demon Clan, as well as the other high-ranking members present, all wore expressions of disbelief. One of the Patriarchs voiced the question.
The other Earth Demon Clan high-ranking members also looked at the Liu Family Patriarch and Ye Yunfei with doubtful expressions.
"It's truly real. I have no reason to deceive you. Although Young Master Ye is only a Void God, his strength and methods surpass my own. You could say the main credit for repelling the three Guardian Faction True Gods belongs to Young Master Ye. Although his strength is exceptional, he is very low-key. It's normal for you not to see it immediately," the Liu Family Patriarch replied.
"Could it be we misjudged? Could this young man truly be that formidable?" Hearing the Liu Family Patriarch's words and seeing his earnest expression, coupled with his status, the Earth Demon Clan's high-ranking members began to slightly believe.
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"This continent is indeed special, filled with very high-level earth energy and earth laws. There are also some very special and mysterious restrictions related to earth energy and earth laws, which make this continent incredibly hard. I estimate even True Gods cannot damage this continent's land."
After entering the Xuanhuang Continent, Ye Yunfei had been continuously using a secret technique from Geomancy Technique to commune with the earth qi, sensing this Xuanhuang Continent. Therefore, he wasn't paying much attention to the conversation between the Liu Family Patriarch and the three Earth Demon Clan Patriarchs.
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"Yes, this continent is very special," Hun Lao nodded.
Hun Lao and the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm were also continuously sensing the continent beneath their feet.
"Everyone, you'll understand soon. Young Master Ye is a hero among men. This time, Young Master Ye came here to also help your Earth Demon Clan deal with the Guardian Faction," the Liu Family Patriarch stated directly.
Upon hearing this, the three Earth Demon Clan Patriarchs and the other high-ranking members secretly deliberated, engaging in speculation. Ultimately, they tended not to believe it.
"It seems this Young Master Ye's origins are extraordinary, for Patriarch Liu to give him so much face and praise him continuously," one Earth Demon Clan Patriarch sent a Sound Transmission to the other two Patriarchs.
"Do you think it's possible that the one who actually acted wasn't this Young Master Ye, but an expert from a major power behind him?" Another Patriarch suddenly hypothesized.
"That is indeed a possibility," hearing this Patriarch's words, the other two Patriarchs stirred inwardly and agreed with this notion.
"This young man clearly practices Geomancy Technique. Could he truly be from the Earth Gate? Regardless, we must treat him politely. Even if his personal strength isn't remarkable, there might be a very powerful force behind him. This would be of great help to our Earth Demon Clan," one Patriarch said.
"Wait. Earlier Patriarch Liu said this young man came specifically to help our Earth Demon Clan against the enemy. Could it be that the major power behind him sent him here? In truth, it's the power behind him that wants to help our Earth Demon Clan. But why would the power behind him want to help us?" Another Patriarch suddenly guessed.
"Do you think the major power behind this young man could be the Earth Gate? The Earth Gate and our Earth Demon Clan indeed share deep roots; we were once very close in ancient times. I believe both our Earth Demon Clan and the Earth Gate's higher-ups are aware of this. So, perhaps after learning of our situation, the Earth Gate is extending a helping hand. But the Earth Gate doesn't want to openly reveal itself to oppose the Guardian Faction, so they sent this young man here. This young man hasn't disclosed his origins, likely intentionally concealing them. That fits the Earth Gate's consistent way of doing things," yet another Patriarch said.
"That makes sense. It's probably exactly so. It seems this young man was sent by the higher-ups of the Earth Gate," this Patriarch affirmed.
"But the Earth Gate has been in seclusion for a long time. Our Earth Demon Clan searched for the Earth Gate's whereabouts several times, trying to re-establish contact, but couldn't find them. Why would a member of the Earth Gate appear now?" One Patriarch asked doubtfully.
"What's strange about that? The Earth Gate's people are always very low-key. Though their overall strength is formidable, they are cold in temperament—each is a hermit who dislikes contact with outsiders. Moreover, being skilled in Geomancy Technique, they normally hide within perilous, isolated places. That's why our Earth Demon Clan couldn't find them. Now, with the Earth Gate's people actively sending someone to contact us, this is an opportunity for our Earth Demon Clan to restore relations with the Earth Gate. Therefore, we must treat this young man well," one Patriarch stated.
"That makes sense," the other two Patriarchs nodded in agreement.