"Be careful, Master! It seems like this Reincarnation Ghost is coming for you!"
Hu Miao cried out in fright.
Not only Hu Miao, but the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm, Huang Shang, and even Hun Lao were startled. Ye Yunfei himself felt a tingling on his scalp.
Before the Reincarnation Ghost could launch an attack, Ye Yunfei took the initiative, unleashing both Soul Force Martial Skills and Heart Force Martial Skills. Soul Swords, Soul Force Star Spells, and several other Heart Force Techniques struck out toward the ghost simultaneously.
At the same time, over a dozen Soul Force Energy-class magic treasures instantly materialized within Ye Yunfei's Soul Sea, all activated to release surging waves of Soul Force Energy, protecting his Soul Sea.
Ye Yunfei's two Soul Bodies and his Soul-Nourishing Tree also radiated immense amounts of Soul Force Energy. For a moment, nearly all the Soul Power within his Soul Sea was mobilized. Circle after circle of soulful radiance began to form behind his head, illuminating the space around him with a brilliant, otherworldly light.
"Look, that fellow has been targeted by the Reincarnation Ghost. Anyone it sets its sights on will likely find it hard to escape death," someone called out gleefully.
The others around saw Ye Yunfei being targeted and immediately utilized movement techniques to quickly distance themselves from him. Instantly, a large area around Ye Yunfei was emptied.
"That youngster's Soul Force Energy is too terrifying," many commented, shocked by the rings of soulful light forming behind his head.
The Reincarnation Ghost suddenly let out a chilling laugh, gave a violent shudder, and then charged toward Ye Yunfei.
Alarmed, Ye Yunfei exerted his full effort with his Soul Force and Heart Force Martial Skills. Torrents of Soul Force Energy and Mental Force Energy like towering waves crashed toward the ghost.
"I have a feeling this Reincarnation Ghost is somewhat wary of my Mental Force Energy," Ye Yunfei thought to himself.
He noticed that each time he used a Heart Force technique, the ghost's figure would pause slightly, as if disturbed or affected. At those moments, the sense of danger it emanated also diminished somewhat.
"It seems Heart Force Martial Skills are the most effective against this Reincarnation Ghost," Ye Yunfei mused internally.
So Ye Yunfei simply stopped his Soul Force attacks, focusing solely on using his Heart Force Martial Skills against the ghost.
Having inherited the legacy of the ancient Heart Gate, Ye Yunfei had always made time to cultivate his Mental Force and its related skills. His Mental Force level was now far stronger than before, and he had mastered many Heart Gate techniques from antiquity.
With his full power unleashed, his two Soul Bodies and his over fifty Soul Force Stars each performed five or six different Heart Force Martial Skills, continuously assaulting the Reincarnation Ghost.
For a time, the ghost was actually forced to a halt by these onslaughts.
"Using Mental Force against this Reincarnation Ghost really works!" the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm couldn't help but exclaim in delight.
"No, this is only temporary. This ghost is extremely formidable. Don't think this can stop it from continuing its assault on us. I feel this still isn't enough. It seems merely momentarily deterred," Hun Lao said with some concern.
Indeed, as soon as Hun Lao finished speaking, the Reincarnation Ghost emitted a sharp shriek. Then, a surge of yin-cold aura emanated from that mass of shadows, sweeping across to envelop Ye Yunfei.
"Look, the Reincarnation Ghost seems to be getting angry! That fellow is done for! Though, his strength is quite fearsome too. He actually managed to block the ghost's advance earlier. He's so young, yet his power surpasses even that Intermediate True God from before. Which force could have cultivated such a monstrous young genius?"
The onlookers debated, their eyes on Ye Yunfei.
"Even if this youngster has decent strength, he's provoked the ghost now. I think he's doomed for sure."
"Reincarnation Ghosts are too dreadful. Ancient legends tell of a single such ghost slaughtering an entire sect. How could a mere junior like this possibly be a match for it? I also believe he's dead."
Many indeed considered Ye Yunfei's death inevitable. After all, the legends surrounding Reincarnation Ghosts within the Sixth Void were too terrifying, so few held any hope for Ye Yunfei.
"Why are we still standing here? While the ghost's attention is on that fellow, we should quickly leave."
"Right! Earlier, the ghost blocked the Naihe Bridge, preventing our passage. Now that it's no longer on the bridge, let's hurry and seize the chance to explore ahead."
Immediately, some rushed onto the Naihe Bridge, quickly crossing.
"Should we continue exploring this passage? We've only come this far and already encountered something as terrifying as a Reincarnation Ghost. Further ahead, we might encounter even more horrifying things. Moreover, after this ghost devours that youngster's Soul Body, it will likely block this area again or continue pursuing us. This passage is truly too frightful. I don't plan to explore further. I'm leaving now. No matter how many treasures and resources lie within this Samsara Passage, they can't compare to one's own life."
Some were now losing their nerve, especially the Primary True Gods. Many began to turn back, preparing to exit.
Meanwhile, Ye Yunfei watched helplessly as the shadowy mass slowly advanced toward him. A piercingly cold aura, bone-chilling in its intensity, swept over him. It not only seeped into every corner of his physical body but also infiltrated his Soul Sea, threatening to completely freeze his Soul Bodies.
"Just what kind of energy is this? It's neither ice energy nor water energy. It's an extremely bizarre and mysterious type of yin-dark energy." Having cultivated laws of Ice and Water, Ye Yunfei could immediately discern that the energy used by this ghost wasn't either of those.
"Hehehe…" The Reincarnation Ghost continued its sinister chuckles as it neared Ye Yunfei, who felt as if both his Soul Bodies and physical body were gradually becoming sealed.
"Everyone, attack together! We absolutely cannot let this creature seal me. The consequences would be unimaginable!" Startled, Ye Yunfei sent urgent Sound Transmission messages to Hun Lao and the others.
With a boom, Huang Shang unleashed his full power. First, employing his ghost cultivation arts, endless torrents of wraiths poured forth from his obsidian-black, gleaming ghostly body. Layer upon layer of Ghostly Walls constantly manifested, surrounding and protecting Ye Yunfei.
Ye Yunfei, meanwhile, deployed a large number of Formations and Earth Formations, wrapping himself in layers of protection.
Hun Lao and the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm employed their Spatial Secret Arts, sealing the surrounding space to hinder the shadow's approach.
Hu Miao unleashed illusion techniques, conjuring illusionary realm after illusionary realm that drifted toward the shadow.
To Ye Yunfei's shock, however, he discovered that the Formations and Earth Formations he laid, the illusions Hu Miao created, the Ghostly Walls Huang Shang conjured, and the Spatial Secret Arts cast by Hun Lao and the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm—none seemed to significantly impede the shadowy mass. It seemed almost completely transparent, flickering and weaving through every obstacle, getting ever closer to Ye Yunfei.
"This thing is too formidable! We can't seem to stop it!" the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm finally cried out.
During this, Ye Yunfei had been constantly retreating, trying to create distance. But the shadowy mass was simply too bizarre, seemingly disregarding spatial separation. Every time Ye Yunfei retreated a good distance, it instantly closed the gap again, its speed clearly far superior.
"Being targeted by this creature… this is major trouble," Ye Yunfei thought anxiously. Although he still had over twenty True Gods from the Restorer Faction within the Phantom Shadow Tower, he didn't dare summon them. Against the Reincarnation Ghost, these True Gods would be powerless.
While retreating, Ye Yunfei activated a large batch of magic treasures. Some blocked in front of him, while others blasted toward the shadow.
To Ye Yunfei's shock, the shadow neither dodged nor evaded. Whenever those powerful treasures struck it, they seemed to pass through thin air, causing no effect whatsoever.
In desperation, Huang Shang released several hundred corpses, positioning them before Ye Yunfei. Yet the shadow flickered and weaved, completely disregarding their obstruction and any attacks.
In short, the shadow gave the impression of being entirely transparent; no type of attack seemed effective against it.
Ye Yunfei's hand already gripped the Spatial Teleportation Talisman, ready to activate it at any moment.
With a boom, a compass materialized above Ye Yunfei's head, radiating divine yellow light. Mysterious runes rose from the compass, barring the way before him.
Ye Yunfei found these runes only caused the shadowy mass to hesitate momentarily before it continued advancing.
"It seems nothing can stop this Reincarnation Ghost," Ye Yunfei inwardly sighed.