Ye Yunfei could see that each and every Chaos God-level herb was protected by a spatial restriction; those halos of light were manifestations of those restrictions.
These spatial restrictions were of a high grade and immensely powerful, but Ye Yunfei saw through them at a glance. His hand passed directly through the halo and grabbed several of the Chaos God-level herbs.
BOOM!
These Chaos God-level herbs unleashed powerful energy pressures, seeking to force Ye Yunfei’s hand back. However, Ye Yunfei’s physical strength was incredibly formidable. With a forceful grab, he seized those several Chaos God-level herbs firmly and then directly sealed them away to store them.
Although the grade of these Chaos God-level herbs was very high, and they might have even birthed some vague consciousness, their combat power was extremely weak. They were simply unable to resist Ye Yunfei's sealing.
Then, Ye Yunfei swiftly harvested all the other Chaos God-level herbs as well. By now, most of the other herbs had also been harvested.
Soon after, every herb in this mountain valley had been collected.
“Young Lady Zhou, these are for you.”
Ye Yunfei took out a portion of the herbs and handed them to Zhou Wanqing. Among them were three Chaos God-level herbs.
“Young Master Ye, you don’t have to give me any.
If you hadn’t brought me in, I wouldn’t have been qualified to enter the core area of Tianmu Shenjun’s cultivation grotto at all, let alone stand before these herbs.
Perhaps I should only take a few…”
Zhou Wanqing looked at the herbs Ye Yunfei held out before her and dared not reach out to take them, repeatedly declining.
“Take them, Young Lady Zhou. Don’t stand on ceremony. We came here together, so anyone who sees these treasures gets a share.”
Ye Yunfei said with a smile.
Finally, after Ye Yunfei’s persuasion, Zhou Wanqing accepted the herbs he handed her.
“Young Master Ye, I never thought I would obtain Greater Sovereign God-level herbs.
Even for our Wanmu Ancestral Land, Greater Sovereign God-level herbs are considered extremely precious.
When I bring these herbs back, the elders of our Wanmu Ancestral Land will surely be thrilled.
I can count this as having rendered a great merit.”
After storing the herbs, Zhou Wanqing said happily.
“Greater Sovereign God-level herbs are indeed precious, but the most precious are these three Chaos God-level herbs.”
Ye Yunfei nodded in agreement.
“What? Chaos God-level herbs?
Young Master Ye, are you not saying these three are Chaos God-level herbs? How could that be?
Chaos God-level herbs are legendary treasures!”
Upon hearing Ye Yunfei’s words, Zhou Wanqing was first stunned before an expression of disbelief appeared. Her beautiful eyes widened as she stared at Ye Yunfei.
“Yes, those three are Chaos God-level herbs. They are much more precious than Greater Sovereign God-level herbs.”
Ye Yunfei nodded, his tone firm.
As a Sovereign God-level alchemist, Ye Yunfei naturally could not have made an identification mistake.
“Young Master Ye…
Are you saying these three are truly Chaos God-level herbs? And you… gave me three Chaos God-level herbs?”
Upon receiving Ye Yunfei’s confirmation, Zhou Wanqing completely lost her composure, her face filled with shock. Her voice even trembled as she spoke.
For her realm and strength, Chaos God-level herbs existed on a lofty plane, legendary treasures that were out of reach. Within the Wanmu Ancestral Land, only the highest-ranking ancestor elders would even have the qualification to come into contact with the Chaos God level. Moreover, even Zhou Wanqing, as a member of the Wanmu Ancestral Land, did not know whether her own faction possessed any Chaos God-level herbs.
And now, she herself had suddenly obtained three of them. The shock in her heart was inexpressible.
“Young Master Ye, Chaos God-level herbs are far too precious! I cannot accept them!
You should take these three herbs back. I only came here entirely because of your grace. Being able to obtain these Greater Sovereign God-level herbs is already an incredible stroke of luck for me.”
Zhou Wanqing took out the three Chaos God-level herbs and tried to return them to Ye Yunfei.
“Young Lady Zhou, you should keep them. My master is not a stingy person.
Although Chaos God-level herbs are precious, since my master has already given them away, he won’t take them back.
Furthermore, with how close Young Lady Zhou is to my master, there’s no need to stand on ceremony.”
At this moment, Hu Miao appeared with a smile beside Zhou Wanqing and tucked the three Chaos God-level herbs back into her hands.
“This…”
Hearing Hu Miao’s words, Zhou Wanqing couldn’t help but blush slightly, especially when Hu Miao mentioned her close relationship with Ye Yunfei, which stirred ripples in her heart.
“Alright then, I’ll accept them.
Young Master Ye, you are too good to me.”
Zhou Wanqing nodded and stored the three Chaos God-level herbs away. Obtaining the three Chaos God-level herbs made her face flush with excitement.
“When I bring these three Chaos God-level herbs back, it will definitely be a great merit.
My father often scolded me for not focusing on my proper duties, for not cultivating diligently, and for always sneaking out to slack off.
When I bring back these three Chaos God-level herbs, let’s see if father dares to scold me again.
Young Master Ye, thank you.”
Zhou Wanqing said with anticipation.
“Young Lady Zhou, let’s go. We should explore other places.”
Ye Yunfei said to Zhou Wanqing, then activated a teleportation token and departed via teleportation with her.
For the time that followed, Ye Yunfei took Zhou Wanqing around to explore and seek treasures within the core area of Tianmu Shenjun’s grotto. The map within that token not only recorded the topography and landforms of various places within the core area but also marked the specific locations where treasures existed. Therefore, following the map’s guidance, Ye Yunfei continuously teleported to one treasure site after another and collected the treasures.
“According to the map's record, there should be a batch of high-grade Thunder-Struck Wood ahead.
If we can obtain this Thunder-Struck Wood, it can be used not only to cultivate Thunder Laws but also for artifact forging and alchemy.”
Ye Yunfei teleported with Zhou Wanqing before a tall mountain peak. His gaze looked at the towering, cloud-piercing peak ahead as he spoke to Hun Lao.
“Master, look. It seems there are quite a few Blade Realm cultivators on that mountain peak.”
Hu Miao suddenly spoke up.
“Indeed. I never imagined these Blade Realm people have also come here.”
Seeing that dominating blade radiance soaring into the sky from the mountain peak, Ye Yunfei couldn’t help but narrow his eyes.
Then, Ye Yunfei’s divine pupil immediately focused its gaze upon the mountain peak.
“There are ten Blade Realm cultivators in total, including an old acquaintance.”
With a single glance, Ye Yunfei could clearly see the situation on the mountain peak.
The mountain peak contained many advanced spatial restrictions, making it difficult to perceive using Soul Power. However, Ye Yunfei’s divine pupil could see everything clearly at a glance. Within Tianmu Shenjun’s grotto, especially in the core area, many places had sophisticated spatial restrictions. This led to Soul Power being ineffective in many locations within the grotto; even Heart Force might be rendered useless.
“That’s strange. Sima Ziyang has actually come here too.
With his strength, he shouldn’t be qualified to enter this core region!”
When Hun Lao heard Ye Yunfei say that the old acquaintance was Sima Ziyang, he found it odd.
“The only explanation is that those old fellows from the Blade Realm used some method to bring him in.”
Hun Lao then spoke again.
“That must be it.
The Blade Realm is an ancient, powerful force with a very long heritage. It's not strange for those old fellows of the Blade Realm to have some special methods.
I suspect that besides the Blade Realm, the other major forces must also have used some means to bring members of their factions in.”
Goldhorn Dragon Silkworm said.
“However, the strength of those blade cultivators currently on the peak is not particularly strong. Since I have encountered them, it's their misfortune.”
By now, Ye Yunfei had clearly seen the strength of those Blade Realm members on the peak ahead and couldn't help but reveal a cold smile.
Then, Ye Yunfei strode forward and soon ascended the mountain peak ahead.
“The patch of Thunder-Struck Wood is located at the mountainside. Currently, those Blade Realm people are fighting against members of another major faction over that Thunder-Struck Wood.”
Ye Yunfei said to Hun Lao as he walked with long strides.
Soon after, Ye Yunfei arrived at the mountainside position. On the mountainside was a dense forest. Each tree within this forest appeared completely charred, like thick blackened chunks of charcoal. Even the leaves and branches of these trees were equally charred, looking as though they had been burnt.
At the same time, the tree trunks of these trees were entwined with dazzling lightning snakes and brilliant arcs of thunder. These lightning manifestations varied in size; the smallest were about as thick as a finger, swimming about within the dense woods. The larger thunder arcs coiled and dove like great dragons amidst the forest, occasionally soaring into the air to circle high in the sky above.
“It truly is Thunder-Struck Wood, and of very good grade.”
Ye Yunfei looked at the dense forest with a smile. Then, he quickened his pace and arrived instantly before this forest.
Within the forest, two groups were confronting each other.
One side consisted of Blade Realm cultivators, each holding a long blade, their bodies bursting with churning blade radiance. Among them was Sima Ziyang.
The other group consisted of roughly fifteen people, appearing quite formidable as well, each radiating powerful energy auras, not yielding an inch.
“Your Liu Family truly refuses to give our Blade Realm face?
An elder of our Blade Realm is cultivating a blade technique related to thunder, and he needs this Thunder-Struck Wood. So, this wood is very important to our Blade Realm.
If you people of the Liu Family give us this face, then leave quickly. Otherwise, don't blame us for being unkind.”
An elderly man from the Blade Realm spoke with a sharp gaze fixed upon the opposing group, his tone grave.
“We of the Liu Family discovered this Thunder-Struck Wood first. Moreover, an ancestor of our Liu Family happens to need this Thunder-Struck Wood for artifact forging and alchemy, so we will not cede it to you.
If you people of the Blade Realm want Thunder-Struck Wood, go look for it elsewhere.”
From within the Liu Family contingent, an elder in blue robes spoke.
“Enough talk. Two choices.
First, you people of the Liu Family leave immediately. Second, let us fight without holding back.
However, you certainly are no match for us. In the end, you will all die here.”
Another elderly man from the Blade Realm took a step forward and spoke coldly.
BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!
As he spoke, one powerful blade radiance after another exploded from within his body. These blade beams grew in the wind, soared into the sky, and then descended from above, striking towards the Liu Family people ahead.