The light column was far too dazzling and its movement too spectacular. Everyone who had entered the ancient city saw it. They all saw Ye Yunfei rushing up the light column and disappearing into the giant eye high in the sky.
At this moment, everyone already guessed what had happened.
"This is bad. It seems that kid was actually the first to find the living beings within this city. He's about to obtain the Pupil Technique left behind by Tianmu Shenjun.
Damn it!
How could this kid be so lucky?"
The powerful experts from other factions watched the giant eye in the sky and the gradually disappearing light column, each filled with intense indignation.
Everyone knew that Tianmu Shenjun's Pupil Technique had shaken the entire Chaotic Void Sea back in ancient times. It was one of Tianmu Shenjun's most formidable techniques and secret arts, even considered his signature skill.
Obtaining the Eye Technique Inheritance of Tianmu Shenjun was the fervent wish of every person who had entered this cultivation abode. Who could have imagined that a junior like this would snatch it away first?
"Damn it!
That kid actually got Tianmu Shenjun's Pupil Technique before anyone else! He's truly ridden a wave of incredible fortune!"
The Blade Realm expert who had ambushed Ye Yunfei earlier glared at the giant eye in the sky, grinding his teeth in frustration. He wished he could immediately charge up and replace Ye Yunfei.
"Kid, even if you managed to obtain Tianmu Shenjun's Pupil Technique first, I will absolutely not let you leave this place alive. The technique you've gained will ultimately belong to me.
From this moment on, I will be watching you specifically. You cannot escape even if you grew wings!"
Soon after, this Blade Realm expert spoke again, his voice icy cold.
His gaze was filled with thick killing intent and obvious greed.
Besides this Blade Realm expert, most of the others who had entered the city also watched the giant eye with unwilling resentment. Soon, their gazes shifted to anticipation.
They had no intention of giving up. Each had decided in their hearts that the moment Ye Yunfei emerged from that eye, they would immediately step forward and snatch it away.
After all, Tianmu Shenjun's Eye Technique Inheritance was far too precious. Everyone wanted it.
"To think Young Master Ye would have such fortune, being the first to identify a living being within this city and obtaining Tianmu Shenjun's Pupil Technique Inheritance. It seems my earlier deduction was indeed correct—he is a person of great destiny."
On a street within the city, Elder Ruan of the Wanmu Ancestral Land gazed at the giant eye in the sky and murmured softly.
"Staying inside this city holds no further meaning for us. Let us go outside and wait for that young man.
Once he obtains Tianmu Shenjun's Eye Technique Inheritance, he will certainly come out."
Some powerful figures from major factions were already heading out of the city.
"Let's go. We'll guard the city gates for that kid."
Several Blade Realm experts had now gathered together, each watching the giant eye with frigid gazes.
A short while later, most of the powerful individuals who had been in the city had departed.
Exiting the city, these experts vanished with a flicker of their bodies.
None had truly left, however. All were hiding nearby, lying in wait for Ye Yunfei.
No one wanted to give up on Tianmu Shenjun's Eye Technique Inheritance.
Pupil Technique-type cultivation arts and secret methods were incredibly rare within the Chaotic Void Sea, even nearing extinction. Let alone those left behind by Tianmu Shenjun. One could say this inheritance now ranked among the most precious and rarest legacies in the entire Chaotic Void Sea.
One of the main reasons these experts had entered Tianmu Shenjun's cultivation abode was the hope of possibly obtaining his Pupil Technique Inheritance.
Because the two words 'Tianmu' (Heavenly Eye) in Tianmu Shenjun's very title originated from the Pupil Technique he cultivated. One could imagine how renowned Tianmu Shenjun's Pupil Technique was back in ancient times.
"What do we do now?"
Inside the city, several experts from the Wanmu Ancestral Land had also gathered, their gazes falling on Elder Ruan.
"Let's go out too. Staying here serves no purpose now."
After a moment's thought, Elder Ruan spoke his decision.
Following his words, Elder Ruan led the Wanmu Ancestral Land's experts out of the city and found a concealed spot nearby to hide as well.
"Elder Ruan, why are we waiting here? Are we going to snatch Young Master Ye's Eye Technique Inheritance?"
One of the elders asked.
"If Young Master Ye has obtained Tianmu Shenjun's Eye Technique Inheritance, we certainly cannot snatch it from him, for that is his own fortune and destiny.
So far, Young Master Ye has been on friendly terms with our Wanmu Ancestral Land. Having obtained Tianmu Shenjun's Pupil Technique Inheritance, he is sure to grow into one of the premier powerhouses of the Chaotic Void Sea. Maintaining friendly relations with him can be considered forging a good karma.
However, even if we don't want to take it, the experts from the other major factions will certainly try to snatch it, especially those from the Blade Realm and the Guardian Faction."
Another elder voiced his opinion.
"Therefore, we wait here a while to see what will transpire."
Elder Ruan said.
"Does that mean we will help Young Master Ye deal with the experts from other major factions when the time comes?"
An elder inquired.
"We'll play it by ear.
If we can help, we shall."
Elder Ruan thought for a moment before replying.
Meanwhile, Ye Yunfei found himself within a peculiar space, blanketed everywhere with thick mist.
Upon entering this space, his Soul Power proved incapable of perceiving anything, as did his Heart Force Energy. His physical eyesight could only see a few meters ahead.
"Young man, welcome."
Just as Ye Yunfei was examining this unique space, a voice sounded ahead. A middle-aged man who looked utterly ordinary slowly emerged from the mist, smiling as he gazed at Ye Yunfei.
"I pay my respects to you, senior!"
Ye Yunfei hurriedly bowed respectfully.
"Could this be the legendary Tianmu Shenjun?"
Inside the Illusionary Shadow Pagoda, the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm and the others also saw the middle-aged man clearly.
"We'd best not speak a single word, including any telepathic transmissions.
If the person before us truly is Tianmu Shenjun, he would certainly be able to hear any of our telepathic exchanges."
Hun Lao immediately telepathically warned everyone.
Hearing Hun Lao's words, the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm got a fright and promptly shut his mouth, not daring to utter another syllable.
For a powerhouse of Tianmu Shenjun's level, eavesdropping on others' telepathy was an exceedingly simple matter.
"Your talent is quite impressive, qualifying you to become the inheritor of my Pupil Technique."
The middle-aged man examined Ye Yunfei, a look of approval appearing on his face as he spoke.
Hearing his words, Ye Yunfei's heart jolted with shock.
This confirmed that the middle-aged man before him was indeed the legendary Tianmu Shenjun—a top-tier powerhouse whose name shook the entire Chaotic Void Sea back in ancient times.
It was said Tianmu Shenjun had suppressed several eras of the Chaotic Void Sea, making all the deities in the world bow in submission, able only to look up in reverence.
Even if such a mighty being had left behind only a remnant soul, or even just a trace of Soul Power imprint, it could still possess terrifying power.
"Indeed, young man. Your talent, willpower, and temperament are all excellent, making you qualified to inherit my Pupil Technique.
Moreover, you previously obtained my Formations inheritance and pill refining inheritance. Now, gaining my Pupil Technique inheritance proves there is indeed a strong affinity between you and me."
The middle-aged man's gaze fixed on Ye Yunfei as he slowly nodded.
As he spoke, Ye Yunfei felt as if his entire being—from his Soul Body to his physical form—was being seen through completely, leaving him with no secrets left.
"Even more rare, you possess two Soul Bodies and a Chaotic God Vein.
With such aptitude, cultivating my Pupil Technique should not be difficult for you.
Very well. I shall now impart my Pupil Technique to you. I hope that after receiving my inheritance, you will diligently cultivate it and carry on and glorify its legacy."
Tianmu Shenjun continued.
"I thank you for this great kindness, senior!
Senior, please rest assured. In the future, I will certainly strive to cultivate diligently and aim to carry on and glorify your Pupil Technique legacy."
Ye Yunfei promptly replied with utmost reverence.
"Good.
I will now pass my Pupil Technique on to you."
Tianmu Shenjun nodded.
Meanwhile, around the city, terrifying auras still lurked, one after another. These powerful figures hidden in the shadows kept their eyes fixed on the giant eye in the sky above the city.
"Several hours have already passed. Why hasn't that kid emerged yet?"
At one location, a Blade Realm expert whose body radiated dense blade energy could no longer restrain his impatience.
"Tianmu Shenjun's Pupil Technique stands peerless under heaven. Given his modest cultivation, receiving Tianmu Shenjun's Eye Technique Inheritance will undoubtedly require considerable time.
Just be patient. We simply need to stay ready. The moment he emerges, we will be the first to strike.
It would be best if we could capture him alive, because we don't know how Tianmu Shenjun is transmitting the technique inheritance to him.
If it has been directly imprinted into his Soul Body, then killing him would make it extremely difficult for us to retrieve Tianmu Shenjun's Pupil Technique. Therefore, when we strike, we should first shatter his physical body. Severely injuring his Soul Body is acceptable, but do try not to extinguish it.
Furthermore, all the items on him might be related to Tianmu Shenjun's Eye Technique Inheritance, so we must take them all."
Another Blade Realm expert beside him spoke somberly.
Besides these Blade Realm experts, the powerful figures from the other major factions were also waiting anxiously.
"To think that youngster would actually get the chance to obtain Tianmu Shenjun's Eye Technique Inheritance.
His talent among the younger generation is indeed outstanding.
Regardless, this youth must be eliminated. We cannot afford to give him more chances or time to continue growing. Otherwise, he will undoubtedly become a fatal threat to our Guardian Faction in the future."
From a concealed location far away, several experts of the Guardian Faction hid there. One of them, a man, looked at the giant eye above the city and spoke with icy coldness.
"No need to look to the future. That youngster is already a fatal threat to our Guardian Faction now.
He has already wiped out approximately three of our Guardian Faction's branches across the Sixth, Seventh, and Eighth Voids.
If we do not eliminate him, our Guardian Faction is bound to suffer even greater losses because of him."
An elder beside him fixed the high-altitude eye with a gaze saturated with killing intent.
"Everyone, stay ready. That youngster could emerge at any moment.
The instant he leaves the city, we will strike immediately, aiming to seize him first. It's best if we can subdue him and obtain Tianmu Shenjun's Pupil Technique from his person."
This elder spoke again.
In truth, every major faction surrounding the city had already prepared themselves to act at any moment.
Time flowed on. Soon, Ye Yunfei had been inside the giant eye for five or six hours.
During these five or six hours, the eye remained quietly suspended in place, showing no movement at all.
Meanwhile, the experts from the major factions waiting around the city were beginning to grow impatient.
They all knew that within the core area of Tianmu Shenjun's cultivation abode, although the Eye Technique Inheritance was among the most precious treasures, there were certainly other valuable opportunities and resources.
If they wasted too much time here, other precious treasures and resources might be taken by others.