"Such an exquisite spatial restriction formation. Tianmu Shenjun truly lives up to his reputation as one of the most supreme powerhouses of the ancient Chaos Void Sea! These spatial restrictions have clearly been laid down here for a vast span of time, yet they can still affect me to this day."
The powerhouse couldn't help but sigh in admiration, his respect for Tianmu Shenjun growing even deeper.
After attempting to sense the spatial properties within the palace and finding they could perceive nothing, the group of powerhouses had no choice but to cautiously advance forward.
As time passed, more and more experts arrived at the palace's great doors and filed inside.
At this moment, Ye Yunfei was making his way through the bewildering space, proceeding carefully while meticulously observing his surroundings.
"Tianmu Shenjun's Pupil Technique inheritance is within this space, but with these surroundings, how exactly are we supposed to look for it?"
The Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm looked at the heaving sea of mist all around and couldn't help but grumble.
"No use rushing. We'll just have to be patient and search slowly. To obtain Tianmu Shenjun's Pupil Technique after entering this palace, we will likely have to pass some kind of trial."
Hun Lao spoke up.
"Master, look! There seems to be a city up ahead!"
Just then, Hu Miao suddenly pointed forward at the sea of mist, crying out in surprise.
Ye Yunfei's gaze shot forward. Sure enough, faintly visible amidst the mists ahead seemed to be the outline of a grand, tall city.
"What's going on here? Why is there a city within this space? Could Tianmu Shenjun's Pupil Technique inheritance be inside this city?"
The Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm exclaimed in shock.
"Master, quick, look! There are many soldiers guarding the city gate on top of the wall. They look... alive!"
Hu Miao pointed at the top of the city wall by the gate and called out.
Ye Yunfei looked up at the city wall. Indeed, he saw several guards holding spears patrolling along the battlements, seemingly standing watch.
"If I'm not mistaken, this city should be the location of the trial."
Hun Lao stated.
No sooner had Hun Lao finished speaking than the city gates automatically began to swing open slowly.
"So many people are moving around inside the city. It looks like a very prosperous and bustling place!"
Hu Miao pointed inside the gates and said to Ye Yunfei.
Ye Yunfei peered in. Indeed, he saw the streets inside the city teeming with people coming and going, bustling with noise and activity. It truly seemed extremely lively.
"What's going on? There's actually a city here?"
Just as Ye Yunfei was scrutinizing the city before him, a voice rang out. Not far away, a figure emerged from the rolling mists, looking at the city ahead with an astonished expression.
Immediately after, several more figures emerged from the mist in the vicinity, their gazes all fixed on the city ahead.
"These fellows all possess frightening strength. They are powerhouses from various major factions."
Watching the figures continuously emerging from the nearby mist, Hun Lao promptly sent a sound transmission to Ye Yunfei.
"Look, that fellow's entire body is erupting with rolling blade light. He's a powerhouse from the Blade Realm."
Hun Lao, looking at an old man who had just emerged from the mist in the distance, said to Ye Yunfei.
Ye Yunfei looked over. Indeed, he saw the old man's entire form radiating with churning blade energy that continuously sliced through the surrounding space.
"That guy is from the Guardian Faction. I've seen him twice before."
Suddenly, the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm looked in another direction and spoke up.
In that direction, a gray-robed old man emerged from the mist, his expression indifferent as he sized up the city ahead.
In just these few moments, including Ye Yunfei, nine people had arrived before the city.
"Master, look! Elder Ruan is here too!"
Hu Miao suddenly cried out joyfully.
Then, Ye Yunfei also saw Elder Ruan of the Wanmu Ancestral Land slowly walking out from the mist in the distance.
"Hard to believe a mere junior like you could also make it here. But fine, saves me the trouble of looking for you everywhere."
At this moment, the powerhouse from the Blade Realm had already noticed Ye Yunfei. With a cold gaze fixed on Ye Yunfei, he slowly spoke.
As soon as the words fell, an immense blade light instantly took shape, suspended above his head. Then, with astonishing speed, it slashed towards Ye Yunfei.
Ye Yunfei was inwardly alarmed, for the power contained within that blade light was terrifying. Even before it arrived, it enveloped the small patch of space where Ye Yunfei stood. Countless threads of blade light from all directions converged to slice towards Ye Yunfei.
Just as Ye Yunfei was about to make his move, a dragon-headed staff suddenly cut through the air, intercepting and blocking his side.
With a sharp clang, the blade light was sent flying directly.
"Is your Wanmu Ancestral Land determined to protect this little bastard?"
The face of the Blade Realm powerhouse darkened. His gaze shifted to Elder Ruan of the Wanmu Ancestral Land as he spoke slowly.
Elder Ruan did not respond with words. Instead, he took a single step and appeared beside Ye Yunfei.
"Never mind that little bastard for now. After we leave this place, he won't be able to escape."
The powerhouse from the Guardian Faction sneered.
"And you, Wanmu Ancestral Land. Since you insist on protecting this kid, be prepared to pay the price."
The Guardian Faction powerhouse looked at Elder Ruan and spoke coldly.
Having said this, he took a step forward and rushed into the city ahead.
Seeing someone enter, the others were unwilling to fall behind. They all quickened their pace and rushed straight into the city ahead.
"Young Master Ye, let's enter as well. Keep an eye on these fellows. If they get a chance, they will attack you."
Elder Ruan said to Ye Yunfei.
"Thank you for your assistance, Elder!"
Ye Yunfei said gratefully.
"Originally, I had no wish to be involved in the grudges between you and those major factions. However, I heard from Wanqing that you once saved her life, and Wanqing personally pleaded with me, asking me to intervene and protect you."
Elder Ruan explained to Ye Yunfei.
"So that's how it is."
Hearing Elder Ruan's words, Ye Yunfei suddenly understood. He finally realized why this Elder Ruan had helped him on multiple occasions — it was because Zhou Wanqing had requested him to do so.
"Elder Ruan, regardless, I will remember your kindness in assisting me."
Ye Yunfei said.
Elder Ruan, hearing Ye Yunfei's words, nodded slightly, a look of approval appearing on his face.
Then, Elder Ruan strode towards the city gates ahead. Ye Yunfei immediately followed close behind. Soon, both entered the city.
Looking around, the city's streets crisscrossed one another, and each street was filled with a constant stream of people, extremely bustling.
The powerhouses who had entered earlier had already walked into those streets.
"Just what is going on here? Why are there so many living beings active within this city? I can't tell whether these beings are truly alive or merely illusions."
After entering the city, Ye Yunfei, Hun Lao, the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm, Hu Miao, and the others immediately began sensing the numerous living beings within the city.
They all understood that these beings were most likely illusions. However, after entering this palace, their Soul Power Energy had been drastically limited. The situation remained the same inside the city; Ye Yunfei and his companions discovered that their Soul Power Energy was utterly useless here. They could sense nothing and could only use their naked eyes to observe and take things in.