Boom…...
When Ye Yunfei appeared on the ancient altar, it began to shake gently, and then he found himself entering a special space.
"What place is this?"
Ye Yunfei was somewhat surprised, simultaneously releasing his Soul Power energy and Mental Force energy to perceive this special space.
"This space contains a massive amount of Mental Force energy as well as laws of Mental Force."
Ye Yunfei quickly made this shocking discovery.
Boom…...
As soon as Ye Yunfei finished speaking, he felt the vast sea of Mental Force energy present in this space begin to surge into his body like a tidal wave, mighty and powerful.
"I understand, this should be the reward you obtained for passing that white river.
Hurry and calm your mind, refine and absorb this Mental Force energy."
Hun Lao suddenly spoke to Ye Yunfei.
"According to legends, Tianmu Shenjun from the ancient times was very fond of nurturing younger generations.
Due to Tianmu Shenjun's exceedingly profound methods, his way of cultivating the youth was extremely direct and simple: he used the empowerment technique to forcibly pour corresponding energy into the bodies of those juniors, causing their strength to skyrocket within a short time.
You previously passed the trial on the staircase and received an infusion of Mental Force energy.
It seems you have just passed the trial of that white river and are now receiving a reward."
Hun Lao said to Ye Yunfei.
"So that's how it is."
Upon hearing Hun Lao's words, Ye Yunfei was pleasantly surprised, because he was indeed sensing a continuous influx of Mental Force energy from this special space pouring into his body. Moreover, he clearly felt he could refine and absorb this Mental Force energy entering his system.
Thus, Ye Yunfei did not hesitate for a moment. He immediately sat down cross-legged and began refining and absorbing the vast amount of Mental Force energy flooding into his body.
"How strange. Why is it that every reward Master receives after passing a trial is Mental Force energy?
It was like that on that staircase before, and now it's the same here."
Hu Miao asked curiously.
"It's definitely because the Soul Power residue Tianmu Shenjun left here sensed the characteristics of his strength and specially chose to reward him with Mental Force energy."
Hun Lao thought for a moment and replied.
"What you say makes sense, Hun Lao. It should be exactly as you described."
Hu Miao, hearing Hun Lao's explanation, felt it was quite reasonable and nodded in agreement.
At this time, Ye Yunfei was seated cross-legged within this special space, concentrating fully on refining the seemingly endless tide of Mental Force energy pouring into his body.
Soon, Ye Yunfei felt his level of Mental Force energy starting to skyrocket at an astonishing rate.
"Hun Lao, it seems Tianmu Shenjun from back then must have been adept in Mental Force energy."
Hu Miao said to Hun Lao.
"Indeed.
According to legend, Tianmu Shenjun's attainment in Mental Force energy was very high; one could even say he was the top expert with the highest level of Mental Force energy in the Chaotic Void Sea at that time.
Tianmu Shenjun often didn't need to make a move in battle; a mere thought allowed him to use Mental Force martial techniques to slay his enemies."
Hun Lao nodded and answered.
"That's fantastic! My master is very talented in Mental Force energy. Now that he can obtain the Mental Force energy left behind by Tianmu Shenjun, he will surely reach an extremely high level in Mental Force energy in the future."
Hu Miao said happily upon hearing Hun Lao's words.
"Of course. Whoever obtains the Mental Force energy left behind by Tianmu Shenjun is bound to reach an extremely high level in Mental Force energy."
Hun Lao nodded.
As time passed, the amount of Mental Force energy pouring into Ye Yunfei's body increased more and more.
Ye Yunfei exerted himself to the utmost, refining and absorbing this torrent of Mental Force energy entering his body at the fastest possible speed.
Yet, in this process, Ye Yunfei's Mental Force energy level continued to rise at an astonishing pace.
"Coming to Tianmu Shenjun's cultivation grotto this time was definitely the right move.
Putting everything else aside, just the gains in Mental Force energy alone have made the entire journey worthwhile."
Feeling his continuously rising Mental Force energy level, Ye Yunfei thought excitedly.
He didn't know how much time had passed when Ye Yunfei finally sensed that no new Mental Force energy was being infused into his body.
"My current Mental Force energy level has increased by at least a thousandfold compared to before."
Ye Yunfei perceived his present Mental Force energy level with shock and delight.
Just as Ye Yunfei was inspecting his Mental Force energy level, a technique jade slip suddenly appeared before him, emitting a warm and gentle luster.
Ye Yunfei immediately probed it with his Soul Power energy, then once again revealed an expression of pleasant surprise.
The jade slip recorded all sorts of high-level techniques and martial skills, and according to the jade slip, all those techniques and martial skills originated from the ancient Heart Gate.
"I've obtained even more technique inheritances from the ancient Heart Gate."
Ye Yunfei was extremely excited.
"Cultivate these techniques and martial skills immediately."
Ye Yunfei sent the jade slip into his Soul Sea, immediately instructing one of his Soul Bodies and about half of his Soul Force planets to begin comprehending and cultivating the Heart Gate technique inheritances recorded within the jade slip.
"The power of the Heart Sword I can now wield should have increased significantly."
With a thought from Ye Yunfei, a small sword suddenly appeared before him.
This small sword was completely formed from pure Mental Force energy, emanating a profound aura.
A flick of Ye Yunfei's mind, and that small sword instantly appeared in the distance.
When Ye Yunfei utilized the Heart Sword attack, he could completely ignore time and spatial distance.
With a mere thought, whenever he wanted to attack somewhere, the small sword would immediately appear at that location.
"With the Heart Sword I can currently wield, I should be able to battle Greater Sovereign Gods, right?
Of course, only the relatively lower-tier ones, such as the Fifth or Sixth Level Greater Sovereign Gods.
Even if encountering a Seventh Level Greater Sovereign God, my Heart Sword should definitely be able to play an interfering role."
After sensing the energy intensity of that Heart Sword, Ye Yunfei made an internal estimation.
It could be said that after his Mental Force energy skyrocketed, Ye Yunfei's confidence had also increased significantly.
At this moment, Ye Yunfei found a multicolored treasure pearl that had somehow appeared before him.
This pearl kept shifting through various colors.
"This is a Mental Force energy type treasure."
Ye Yunfei used his Soul Power energy to sense this pearl that was constantly changing color and immediately recognized it as a Mental Force energy type treasure.
"Refine it directly."
Knowing this pearl was certainly also a reward for him, Ye Yunfei did not hesitate. He immediately transmitted his Soul Power energy and Mental Force energy into the pearl and began refining it.
A moment later, Ye Yunfei successfully refined the pearl.
Then, to his delight, Ye Yunfei discovered this pearl was named the Heart Pearl. It could be utilized to assist in cultivation during practice and could also aid in combat during battle.
During battle, this Heart Pearl could enhance the attack effect of Mental Force energy, acting like an amplifier that could multiply the Mental Force energy unleashed in an attack.
"This treasure is truly excellent."
After understanding the effects of this treasure, Ye Yunfei couldn't help but cherish it.
Merely the fact that it could enhance the attack effect of Mental Force energy during combat was of immense use to Ye Yunfei.
With Ye Yunfei's current level of Mental Force energy, if further enhanced by this Heart Pearl, the attack effect would definitely be terrifyingly powerful.
"The treasures left by Tianmu Shenjun are truly extraordinary!"
Hun Lao, upon learning the pearl's function, couldn't help but exclaim in admiration.
Ye Yunfei waited in this space for a while longer, but discovered no new items appeared.
"It seems the rewards I obtained for crossing that river end here."
Ye Yunfei stated.
Of course, these rewards already left Ye Yunfei feeling extremely satisfied.
The next moment, Ye Yunfei walked out of this space and returned to the ancient altar from before.
"The space from earlier must be hidden within this altar."
The Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm said.
"Correct. We must have entered the internal space of this ancient altar just now."
Hun Lao nodded in agreement.
"Next, we should hurry and properly explore this world before us.
This place is the core area of Tianmu Shenjun's cultivation grotto. Tianmu Shenjun's most precious treasures and inheritances must certainly be here.
We've already wasted so much time earlier; now we should focus on starting our exploration and treasure-seeking. Otherwise, when those guys from outside come in, they'll compete with us.
The experts from those major forces are each terrifyingly powerful; we're no match for them."
The Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm urged Ye Yunfei.
"Alright then, let's explore this Small World right now."
Ye Yunfei nodded, then with a movement of his figure, he left the ancient altar.
Not long after, Ye Yunfei was walking across a land of picturesque scenery, lush greenery covering the ground, and an abundance of splendid flowers. All around were birds singing and fragrant blossoms, with butterflies and bees dancing gracefully among the flower clusters. Many gentle little animals moved about in the distant mountains and forests, curiously observing Ye Yunfei.
"Huh, Master, look! Who is that?"
Suddenly, Hu Miao exclaimed to Ye Yunfei in surprise.
Ye Yunfei focused his gaze and indeed saw, in the distance, a plot of farmland where an old farmer was actually wielding a hoe, tilling the soil in the field.
Beside the farmland, an old water buffalo was leisurely grazing, and nearby a yellow dog was running about, happily frolicking.
Seeing the old farmer working in the field, Ye Yunfei couldn't help but be taken aback. He immediately halted his steps and then released his Soul Power energy to sense the area.
"How is that possible?
That old farmer seems like an ordinary mortal who has never cultivated, because I can't sense any energy fluctuations from him.
But in this world, it's absolutely impossible for ordinary mortals to exist, so this indicates that old farmer is not simple."
The Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm soon exclaimed in astonishment.
"That old farmer indeed appears to be an ordinary mortal, with no energy fluctuations emanating from his body.
But this precisely indicates his strength is extremely terrifying; given our current realm and strength, we are completely unable to perceive him.
Everyone be careful; do not provoke him."
Hun Lao said in a grave tone.
"Alright then, I'll just bypass him for now and go check other places."
Hearing Hun Lao's words, Ye Yunfei thought for a moment and spoke.
Thus, Ye Yunfei turned and walked in another direction.
Not long after, a flat expanse of land suddenly appeared ahead, upon which stood several thatched huts, scattered in a pleasant arrangement.
Beside the flat land was a small lake, and next to the lake was a vegetable plot planted with rows of green vegetables. Moreover, smoke from cooking fires continuously rose from one of the thatched huts, looking exactly as if someone was lighting a fire to cook.
Just as Ye Yunfei was observing, suddenly, with a creaking sound, an old man walked out from one of the thatched huts, holding a plate in his hand.
The old man placed the plate on the ground, and immediately from a nearby grove of small trees, a yellow dog rushed out and began happily eating the food in the plate, which was clearly dog food.
"Isn't that the old farmer from earlier? That yellow dog is also the same one from before. What in the world is going on?"
The Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm couldn't help but cry out in surprise.