Ye Yunfei then began placing a large batch of formations and earth formations inside and outside the Guhai Sect headquarters, including numerous long-distance spatial teleportation arrays.
Following this, Ye Yunfei entered a cultivation chamber to begin closed-door cultivation.
This trip to Huan Jian Gu had yielded many sword dao and blade dao inheritances. Although Ye Yunfei had gained some insights into them previously, he felt his understanding was not yet thorough.
While in Huan Jian Gu, Ye Yunfei had always been in a rush. Only now did he truly have time to calm his mind and patiently contemplate the inheritances.
Ye Yunfei believed that if he settled his mind and earnestly pondered them, his sword dao and blade dao levels would certainly improve further.
Inside the Phantom Tower, Ye Yunfei sat cross-legged.
"My current level of Soul Power energy is vastly superior to before. I'll first use the Soul Force Star Method to condense a few more Soul Force Planets," Ye Yunfei murmured softly.
He then began cultivating the Soul Force Star Method. Soon after, he condensed several new Soul Force Planets, bringing his total count to fifty-six.
Ye Yunfei discovered that the higher the level one achieved in the Soul Force Star Method, the more difficult it became to cultivate additional Soul Force Planets.
"I'll have the chance to cultivate more Soul Force Planets later," Ye Yunfei thought, concluding his practice of the Soul Force Star Method and shifting his focus to contemplating the blade and sword technique inheritances.
He split his attention in two: one Soul Body and twenty-eight Soul Force Planets concentrated on comprehending the blade technique inheritance, while the other Soul Body and the remaining twenty-eight Soul Force Planets focused on the sword technique inheritance.
Simultaneously, Ye Yunfei took out a large amount of cultivation resources for the Nine Divine Beasts of the Nine Palaces Totem Wheel to devour.
During his trip to Huan Jian Gu, Ye Yunfei had killed many Heavenly Gods and even Sovereign Gods, acquiring their stockpiled resources. Now, he used most of the resources he had recently obtained to feed the nine beasts.
"These nine beasts of yours might be capable of battling Sovereign Gods in the not-too-distant future," Hun Lao remarked, sensing the powerful energy aura emanating from the Nine Divine Beasts. The feeling was somewhat startling, prompting him to speak.
"Indeed. I never imagined that the Nine Divine Beasts cultivated through the Nine Palaces Totem Wheel technique possessed such terrifying potential, capable of reaching combat power at the Sovereign God level," Ye Yunfei replied, also feeling a bit surprised. "Once these nine beasts attain Sovereign God-level combat power, it would be equivalent to having nine Sovereign Gods."
It was astonishing that the Nine Palaces Totem Wheel was actually a Sovereign God-level technique. Ye Yunfei had obtained this technique back on the Tianxuan Continent. Compared to now, his power had been far weaker then. To have acquired a Sovereign God-level technique at that time was simply overwhelmingly good fortune.
Inside the Phantom Tower, Ye Yunfei entered a state of deep contemplation, as steady as a Zen master in samadhi.
As time passed, Ye Yunfei felt his sword technique and blade technique levels continuously improving.
Back in Huan Jian Gu, although Ye Yunfei had snatched moments to study and cultivate the sword and blade technique inheritances he obtained, he had ultimately been far too busy. There had been no real time or opportunity to calm his mind and enter a state of profound comprehension until now.
While comprehending the blade and sword inheritances, Ye Yunfei also had his more than a dozen avatars ceaselessly refining pills within the Phantom Tower.
One could say that the work of pill refinement never stopped for Ye Yunfei for a single moment. Through this constant, uninterrupted practice, Ye Yunfei's alchemy level had significantly improved compared to before. He could now refine Divine Pills at the Perfected Heavenly God level.
Next, Ye Yunfei intended to attempt advancing to refining Sovereign God-level Divine Pills, though he could not produce them yet.
Some of the Divine Pills Ye Yunfei refined were used by himself, Hun Lao, and a few others. The rest were continuously delivered to the members of the Guhai Sect for their use.
The potent effects of these Divine Pills meant that during this period, the Guhai Sect members' realms and power began to rapidly improve again. Nearly every day, a large number of disciples experienced breakthroughs and advancements. The upper echelons of the Guhai Sect were all immensely excited.
"Sect Master, although Young Master Ye may bring a significant crisis to our Guhai Sect, I believe it was the correct choice for our sect to follow him," the Ancestral Elder of the Guhai Sect said, standing atop a high mountain within the headquarters, overlooking the entire complex and sensing the rising overall strength of the sect members. He spoke these words to the Sect Master with great emotion. "I trust that with Young Master Ye's power and methods, he will one day lead our Guhai Sect to an unprecedented height. For us, this is a rare opportunity, one we absolutely must not miss. Because, to be honest, our Guhai Sect's own development potential is quite limited."
"Yes, Ancestral Elder. I share that feeling," the Guhai Sect Master replied, nodding firmly. "Young Master Ye might bring crisis to our Guhai Sect, but he will also bring us an unparalleled opportunity for immense growth. It can be said that danger and opportunity coexist."
"I do not intend to miss the chance to follow Young Master Ye. From now on, I will firmly lead our Guhai Sect in serving him."
He recalled the scene in Huan Jian Gu where Ye Yunfei single-handedly faced numerous Sovereign Gods, a memory that had filled his heart with utmost admiration for Ye Yunfei.
Just then, a man flew over from a distance, landing before the Ancestral Elder and the Sect Master, and reported clearly, "Ancestral Elder, Sect Master, unidentified beings have suddenly appeared around our Guhai Sect headquarters. It seems they are scouts sent by other forces, monitoring our headquarters."
Hearing this, the Ancestral Elder and Sect Master's hearts stirred, and they exchanged a glance.
"It has finally come!" the Ancestral Elder sighed softly.
After the Sect Master returned to headquarters, he had already relayed all the events that occurred in Huan Jian Gu to the Ancestral Elder in detail. Therefore, the Ancestral Elder knew these scouts were undoubtedly targeting Ye Yunfei.
Ye Yunfei had obtained the two precious artifacts manifested by the Blade Light Sword Shadow phenomenon in Huan Jian Gu, and had displayed their terrifying combat power there. Those Sovereign Gods would never give up. They would surely try every means to track Ye Yunfei down. Given the relationship between Ye Yunfei and the Guhai Sect, those Sovereign Gods were bound to come here.
"Send out the order," the Ancestral Elder of the Guhai Sect said after a moment's thought, his voice clear and resounding. "Strengthen our defenses and be prepared for battle at any time."