After he finished speaking, Ye Yunfei sensed a massive influx of Earth Qi energy and Earth laws rolling in from all around.
These flows of Earth Qi energy and Earth laws were actually pouring in from the outside world.
As vast quantities of Earth Qi energy and Earth laws continuously streamed in from the outside, the deep recesses of this pocket space began to grow lively. Everything trembled and roared.
Not long after, several large-scale Earth Formations were set up.
"This senior's Earth-reading Art is truly far superior to mine," Ye Yunfei thought inwardly, impressed as he watched Chen Daoyuan effortlessly arrange several large-scale Earth Formations. The grade and power of these formations were significantly higher than any Earth Formations Ye Yunfei himself could create.
"I will now channel various energies and laws from the outside into this place. Then you can undergo your tribulation here," Chen Daoyuan said to Ye Yunfei.
After speaking, Chen Daoyuan took out a large handful of formation flags and tossed them out, embedding them deep into the fabric of the space. The several large-scale Earth Formations immediately responded, unleashing powerful energies simultaneously. Shortly after, a massive spatial fissure appeared not far away.
A torrent of various energies and laws, like a volcanic eruption, surged forth from that spatial fissure.
Ye Yunfei knew this spatial fissure connected to a specific point in the outside world, forcibly drawing in the energy and laws from there.
Simultaneously, this fissure also connected this place to the outside, essentially making the inside and outside a single entity.
Boom...
Not long after, Ye Yunfei saw dark clouds gathering and thunder rolling above his head.
"This method is truly astonishing," Hun Lao couldn't help but exclaim upon witnessing this. "He can actually connect the depths of space with the outside world using Earth Formations, forcibly absorbing external energy and laws to form a small space identical to the outside world."
"Alright, start your tribulation. It's best to move quickly. If the fellows from Burial God Island sense something, they'll rush here immediately to settle accounts with us," Chen Daoyuan urged Ye Yunfei.
Boom...
Soon, Ye Yunfei's Lightning Tribulation began. A majestic cascade of thunder poured down from above, bombarding Ye Yunfei's body.
Ye Yunfei did not dodge. He stood there, allowing the vast, sky-piercing thunderbolts to strike his body.
At the same time, the Lei Ze within his Nine Palaces Totem Wheel stood beside Ye Yunfei, continuously devouring the thunder falling from the heights.
"This kid seems to have cultivated some extremely profound technique," Chen Daoyuan thought to himself, watching the Lei Ze beside Ye Yunfei with a trace of surprise. "He actually simulated a divine beast and can use it for cultivation. This divine beast is essentially another incarnation of him. Such techniques are rare nowadays; it must be a legacy from the Primordial Era, from one of those ancient, untamed Greater Worlds." He knew any technique capable of simulating a divine beast through cultivation was undoubtedly extraordinary.
"He's actually using the tribulation thunder to temper his physical body. Both his physique and his courage are remarkable," Chen Daoyuan observed, watching Ye Yunfei stand motionless amidst the sea of thunder. "Although this youngster is young, his talent and cultivation are both excellent, with tremendous potential. He may grow into a powerhouse capable of suppressing an entire region someday." He nodded imperceptibly, a glimmer of appreciation deep in his eyes.
Before long, Ye Yunfei's thunder tribulation concluded.
"I am now a Perfected True God," Ye Yunfei thought inwardly after the tribulation ended, as the dark clouds and thick thunderbolts above his head gradually dissipated. He clenched his fists, feeling the Divine Power energy within his body.
"Since entering the Ancient Desolate Sea, you have undergone two consecutive tribulations," Hun Lao suddenly sent a Sound Transmission to Ye Yunfei. "This proves the result you deduced using the Chaos Heavenly Machine Art back then was correct. Entering the Ancient Desolate Sea has indeed brought you benefits."
"Yes," Ye Yunfei nodded. "Back when we were being pursued, I used the Chaos Heavenly Machine Art to deduce our path several times. It consistently pointed to the Ancient Desolate Sea as our way out, a hexagram symbolizing walking through death's door leading to new life. That's why I risked entering the Ancient Desolate Sea."
"Alright, youngster, let's go," Chen Daoyuan spoke up, seeing Ye Yunfei's tribulation was over. "If the fellows from Burial God Island sense the commotion you just made here, they'll come find us immediately."
Then he stomped his foot. The several Earth Formations he had set up earlier immediately began to slowly dissipate. The Earth Qi energy and Earth laws he had channeled here also started to flow continuously back out towards the outside world.
The various other energies and laws forcibly drawn in by the formations also surged back toward the outside world like a breached flood, flowing out in a mighty torrent.
Chen Daoyuan flicked his sleeve, lifting Ye Yunfei, then turned and took a step, leaving the depths of this space.
Soon after, Ye Yunfei found that Chen Daoyuan had brought him back to the underground palace they were in before.
"Thank you, Senior," Ye Yunfei said respectfully to Chen Daoyuan.
"Youngster, in the time to come, it's no longer suitable for you to be active within this Ancient Desolate Sea," Chen Daoyuan said, nodding at Ye Yunfei's respectful attitude. "Listen to my advice and prepare to leave."
"For a period of time," Chen Daoyuan continued, "the fellows from Burial God Island will be scouring the entire Ancient Desolate Sea searching for traces of us both."
Hearing this, Ye Yunfei inwardly groaned.
At this moment, those Heavenly Gods from the Guardian Faction were likely still guarding the outskirts of the Ancient Desolate Sea. Leaving now, he would most likely encounter them head-on.
If he stayed within the Ancient Desolate Sea, he might attract the pursuit of those terrifying beings from Burial God Island.
He was truly caught between a rock and a hard place, with no good option to advance or retreat.
"Youngster, are you still unwilling to leave the Ancient Desolate Sea?" Chen Daoyuan asked immediately upon seeing Ye Yunfei's expression. "I've already given you the warning. What you do next is your own decision."
"Senior, to be honest, I entered the Ancient Desolate Sea to escape pursuit," Ye Yunfei said helplessly. "My enemies are probably still waiting outside. If I leave now, I will definitely encounter them. Two fists are no match for multiple hands, so leaving is also very dangerous for me."
"What level are these enemies of yours?" Chen Daoyuan asked dismissively. "But they're probably just a bunch of ants. Just fight your way out directly."
With his strength, the so-called enemies of Ye Yunfei were mere ants to him.
"Senior, my enemies are a group of Heavenly Gods," Ye Yunfei answered.
"Just a group of Heavenly Gods?" Chen Daoyuan scoffed, utterly unconcerned. "With your strength, even if you can't defeat them, they shouldn't be able to take your life. What is there to worry about?"
"Whether to leave or not is up to you. In any case, I plan to go. Staying here any longer will inevitably lead to us being found by that bunch from Burial God Island." Chen Daoyuan paused, then added, "Actually, within the Ancient Desolate Sea, there isn't just one Burial God Island. There are five. Each island buries quite a few beings with decent strength."
"Once those fellows hear that I, Chen Daoyuan, have appeared in the Ancient Desolate Sea, they definitely won't be able to lie still. They might even crawl out of their coffins to cause trouble for me. So I must seize the time and make myself scarce."
"What?" Ye Yunfei felt a chill on his scalp upon hearing Chen Daoyuan's words. "There are five Burial God Islands in the Ancient Desolate Sea?"
One Burial God Island was terrifying enough. If there were five, then the number of powerhouses buried within the Ancient Desolate Sea was staggering.
"In fact, the core essence of the Ancient Desolate Sea lies in those five Burial God Islands," Chen Daoyuan added.
"The core essence of the Ancient Desolate Sea is the five Burial God Islands?" Ye Yunfei was even more shocked.
"Could this be one of the Ancient Desolate Sea's secrets?" he wondered inwardly. "The heart of the Ancient Desolate Sea consists of five Burial God Islands. The main function of these islands is for powerful beings to bury their corpses there after their demise, hoping to resurrect and live a second life someday."
"In that case, the Ancient Desolate Sea is a burial ground for fallen powerhouses—essentially a large-scale graveyard."
"We've stirred up trouble on one of the Burial God Islands," Chen Daoyuan continued. "That means there will soon be no place for us within the entire Ancient Desolate Sea. Because once the restless dead on the other four islands receive word, they will join forces against a common enemy and come searching for us together."
"That can't be, right?" Ye Yunfei inwardly groaned at Chen Daoyuan's words.
In other words, because he had followed Chen Daoyuan and plundered items that belonged to the powerhouses on one Burial God Island, he would soon have no safe haven anywhere in the Ancient Desolate Sea.
Thinking this, Ye Yunfei couldn't help but give a bitter smile.
"It seems we must leave the Ancient Desolate Sea," Hun Lao realized this point too and sent a Sound Transmission to Ye Yunfei.
"Yes, we have to leave this place. Staying here is more dangerous than going outside," Ye Yunfei agreed with a helpless nod.
"By the way, Senior," Ye Yunfei suddenly asked, "might I inquire about the function of the crowns left behind by God Kings?"
"The crowns left by God Kings serve three main purposes," Chen Daoyuan replied. "The first is to refine and absorb the energy contained within them, using them as energy crystals. The second is for reference if you aspire to cultivate to the God King realm; you can study an existing crown to forge your own. The third is to refine it into a magical treasure to use against enemies in battle."
"Of course, besides these three functions, the Divine King Crowns have other special uses. For instance, certain unique techniques and secret arts require God King crowns as cultivation resources."
"Apart from that, there is one rarely attempted function of the Divine King Crown: refining another God King's crown into one's own."
"However, attempting to refine a crown left by another God King into your own is extremely dangerous. Because a crown is the crystallization of a God King's lifelong cultivation, the attributes of the energy contained within and its various Dao Laws are intimately connected to the techniques, secret arts, and Dao Laws that God King cultivated and comprehended in life. They are unique. For others to forcibly refine and fuse with it carries enormous risk."
"The energy attributes cultivated by different beings, as well as the Dao Laws they comprehend, will inevitably differ—they might even be opposite or mutually exclusive. Trying to forcibly refine and fuse a crown that isn't yours, making it part of your own cultivation, is an extremely perilous endeavor. The slightest mistake can lead to violent rejection and an explosion that instantly annihilates you."
"Therefore, few are willing to take such a great risk to refine a God King's legacy crown into their own. Unless one possesses an exceptionally formidable physical body, along with some special physique or bloodline." As Chen Daoyuan reached this point in his explanation, he looked at Ye Yunfei's body with a meaningful glance.