"Young Master Ye, the main reason we two old men summoned you here is to allow you to properly improve your strength.
You are the most outstanding young genius within the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds, and the hope upon which our vast cosmos shall rely for its future resurgence.
We two are originally people from the ancient Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds. Having witnessed this world group decline step by step to its current state truly pains our hearts.
Therefore, we have long intended to nurture some excellent younger generations to aid the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds in rising again.
Young Master Ye, you are the best choice to shoulder this role.
For this period, you will remain here, diligently enter seclusion to cultivate and enhance your power."
Another elder spoke.
"Young Master Ye, you have destroyed three Guardian Faction branch headquarters across three Voids and even killed a Sovereign God. By now, the news must have reached the true central headquarters of the Guardian Faction.
The central headquarters will undoubtedly send people to investigate and will eventually lock onto you. They will certainly come to settle the score.
You must become significantly stronger within a short period to handle the various battles that lie ahead.
However, rest assured. Although the Guardian Faction is formidable, our Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds are not to be bullied either.
During this time, cultivate earnestly. When the time comes, do not let the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds lose face." The elder added.
"Seniors, please be at ease. I will certainly cultivate diligently," Ye Yunfei replied, deeply stirred by the elder's words and nodding emphatically.
These two seated elders before him were certainly extraordinary. Even Kang Wan and the other five elders could only stand in their presence. To receive guidance from these two seniors was naturally a great boon.
"You currently possess four Divine King Crowns, which speaks to your exceptional talent—being able to refine three and forging one yourself through your own cultivation.
However, if you can fuse these four Divine King Crowns into a single one, its might will undoubtedly far surpass that of your current four crowns.
Therefore, in the coming period, your first task is to forge your four Divine King Crowns into one. If you can achieve this, your strength will experience a significant leap forward." The elder continued.
"Thank you for your guidance, Senior," Ye Yunfei quickly expressed his gratitude.
Thus, for a period after that, Ye Yunfei began his cultivation under the guidance of the two elders.
On the mountainside were several cultivation caves. Ye Yunfei entered one of them and entered seclusion according to the elders' instructions.
The cave was furnished with a highly advanced spirit-gathering formation that incessantly drew in energy and law fragments from the surrounding void. The density of energy and laws within was astonishing.
During Ye Yunfei's cultivation, the two elders would occasionally send a young attendant to deliver various cultivation resources, including large quantities of Sovereign God-level resources.
Both elders could tell that although Ye Yunfei was currently only a Heavenly God, he possessed combat power at the Sovereign God level—albeit only that of an Initial Stage Sovereign God.
Unconsciously, a year passed.
A year later, Ye Yunfei finally compressed and condensed his four Divine King Crowns into a single crown.
With a resounding boom upon success, a Divine King Crown emanated a vast energy aura as it soared into the air, hovering above Ye Yunfei's head and radiating dazzling divine light.
"The two seniors were right. Compressing four Divine King Crowns into one has greatly increased its power.
This single Divine King Crown now possesses at least ten times the total combined might of the previous four." Ye Yunfei said excitedly, sensing the powerful energy radiating from the crown above him.
"What the two seniors said was indeed correct. Back in that pavilion, I continuously tried to sense their realms and strength but ultimately couldn't discern what level of experts they truly were. One can imagine how powerful they must be," Hun Lao remarked.
"Young Master Ye, you have indeed not disappointed us. Compressing four Divine King Crowns into one has undoubtedly enhanced your strength considerably.
However, this is still far from sufficient. Next, you should focus on raising your realm.
Although your combat prowess far exceeds your cultivation level, advancement in realm is the most fundamental." After Ye Yunfei successfully fused the crowns, he received a message from one of the elders.
Shortly after, the young attendant delivered another batch of cultivation resources.
Each of these resources was high-grade and seemed specially tailored for Ye Yunfei, even including some aimed at boosting Heart Force energy.
"It seems the two seniors are very familiar with your situation. They know you cultivate Heart Force energy and are in urgent need of advancement," Hun Lao said to Ye Yunfei.
"With the two seniors' power, understanding me would be effortless. Besides, Kang Wan and the other five seniors already know me quite well," Ye Yunfei replied.
Next, Ye Yunfei continued his seclusion within the cultivation cave, focusing entirely on breaking through his realm.
Of course, while assaulting his realm, Ye Yunfei also allocated time to cultivate his various other techniques and secret arts.
Possessing two Soul Bodies and dozens of Soul Power planets meant that every cultivation session could not be limited to a single technique or art.
"Impressive. This young man can actually cultivate multiple techniques and secret arts simultaneously without conflict or affecting cultivation efficacy.
Such a young prodigy is rare not only now but even in our era.
Moreover, he has two Soul Bodies. He also practices a forbidden secret art of the Soul Clan, enabling him to simulate even more Soul Bodies.
He possesses immense potential in Soul Power energy. Next, we need to carefully select a few high-level Soul Force martial arts for him to master, allowing him to truly utilize his strengths in the future." The two elders, who had been observing Ye Yunfei's cultivation, couldn't help but repeatedly praise upon seeing him cultivate several arts at once.
"How are you six doing now?" On the mountain peak, within the pavilion, the two elders sat at a stone table while Kang Wan and the other five elders stood nearby. One elder's gaze fell upon them as he spoke.
"Our condition during this period has been acceptable. However, since we are remnant souls that have reconstructed Soul Bodies, our memories from before our deaths are incomplete. Some memories remain difficult to recover.
And although we now possess relatively complete Soul Bodies, they are far inferior and cannot compare to our original ones," Ding Qianjie replied with a sigh.
"That cannot be helped. The six of you were originally remnant souls. Being able to reconstruct complete Soul Bodies is already a considerable achievement.
If you truly wish to recover most of your past memories and match the strength of your original Soul Bodies, unless you can find some special Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures, the only alternative is to cultivate slowly and accumulate over vast stretches of time. Perhaps one day you may restore your former Soul Body strength," the other elder stated.
"Seniors, what specific Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures would we need to find?" Kang Wan immediately asked upon hearing this.
"If you have the chance to enter a Reincarnation Path that is still functioning normally and find some treasures there related to memory...
Such as the Bhibhi Flower, or the first bowl of Soul Soup brewed annually by Granny Meng on the Naihe Bridge on the fourteenth day of the seventh month, or other rare treasures therein—particularly the fabled Corpse of a Samsara Ghost—then we could attempt to truly restore your Soul Bodies and recover most of your past memories.
However, a normally functioning Reincarnation Path offers no opportunity for outsiders to intrude. Beings whose strength is insufficient will inevitably have their lives devoured by the various terrifying perils within. If beings of significant power force their way in, they will immediately be expelled by the powerful members of the Samsara Sect.
Those experts of the Samsara Sect are all ancient relics, exceedingly rigid and utterly unyielding.
Furthermore, their strength is truly terrifying. Even we two dare not forcibly breach a Reincarnation Path still in normal operation. Therefore, the likelihood of you obtaining those special treasures from within is essentially nil." One elder explained.
"Moreover, within the Chaotic Void Sea, Reincarnation Paths still functioning normally are now almost non-existent," the other elder added.
"If that's the case, then we can only rely on spending vast stretches of time slowly cultivating and improving," Kang Wan and the other five elders sighed in resignation, somewhat disheartened.
"Do not force matters excessively. Being able to recover to this degree is already a considerable achievement.
Once we gather the necessary materials, we will reconstruct physical bodies for you. Then, you will become living beings once more. With your retained memories and a willingness to devote time and effort to cultivation, you will have the opportunity to grow increasingly stronger in the future." One elder offered words of comfort.
Inside his cultivation cave, approximately another year passed.
Suddenly, Ye Yunfei felt a stirring in his heart; he had finally drawn his heavenly tribulation.
With a flash, he shot out of the cave to find the sky above already dark with roiling thunderclouds. Thick bolts of lightning snaked ferociously within the oppressive tribulation clouds.
Standing beneath the deluge of heavenly lightning, Ye Yunfei soon faced the torrential bolts cascading down like waterfalls.
Releasing Lei Ze, Ye Yunfei stood amidst the raging thunder, letting out a long cry as he strode upward through the lightning, utterly disregarding the densely falling bolts.
One thick lightning strike after another continuously bombarded Ye Yunfei's physical body. Though his robes were quickly torn to tatters, Ye Yunfei himself remained completely unharmed.
Lei Ze, standing beside him, opened his mouth wide, incessantly devouring the thick bolts descending from above. The more lightning Lei Ze consumed, the more powerful the energy aura emanating from his body became.
"His physical body's strength is indeed remarkable. He's actually using the heavenly lightning to temper his flesh. For him, enduring the heavenly tribulation is a rare opportunity to cultivate his body." The two elders on the mountain peak, along with Kang Wan and the other five, watched Ye Yunfei's tribulation. They saw him standing amidst the torrential lightning, hands clasped behind his back, offering no resistance. The relentless barrage of bolts striking his body not only caused no harm but actually made his physique increasingly powerful.
"Our Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds have produced an incredible prodigy!
I believe that as long as he continues to grow, he will undoubtedly lead the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds to regain their status as a powerful world group. For such a younger generation, we must nurture and support him as much as possible." The two elders watched while continuously praising, and Kang Wan and the others secretly marveled at the sight.