At this moment, the speed at which the Water God Pearl devoured the seawater was accelerating, and the ocean's surface level dropped even faster.
Ye Yunfei remained standing on the ocean floor at his original position, meditating with his eyes closed.
"Although the Water God Pearl shows no outward changes after absorbing this seawater, the energy it contains has increased significantly.
Moreover, this seawater is essentially stored within the Water God Pearl. I can release it at any time when needed in the future.
In other words, I can conjure up a vast ocean anytime I want."
Ye Yunfei gazed at the surging seawater around him and pondered.
"This Water God Pearl has another benefit: it can help me comprehend and cultivate the Great Dao Law of Water."
Feeling the profound Water Great Dao Law within the pearl, Ye Yunfei broke into a smile.
An unknown length of time passed. The massive ocean continuously shrank. The originally boundless, horizon-spanning expanse of water had transformed into a mere lake, and this lake continued to dwindle.
"What in the world is happening?
Something at the bottom of this ocean seems to be devouring the water.
But what kind of monster could swallow an entire ocean of this size?"
By now, quite a few people had gathered around the periphery of the shrinking sea, watching with shock and suspicion.
Temporarily, no one ventured into the water to investigate. Everyone feared that a monster capable of swallowing the sea might lurk at its depths, and none dared to act rashly.
"Let's just wait here. Once all the water has been devoured, we'll see exactly what's consuming this ocean.
Whatever can swallow an entire ocean is bound to be extraordinary. It could be some monster, but of course, it could also be a precious treasure about to emerge," someone said aloud.
"I never imagined this Water God Pearl could swallow such a vast ocean. This means you'll be carrying an ocean with you from now on," Hun Lao said with a laugh.
"Indeed, the Water God Pearl truly is a miraculous artifact.
I feel that not only can the Pearl absorb this entire ocean, it could likely absorb several more. The space inside is still incredibly ample."
Ye Yunfei probed the interior of the Water God Pearl and discovered that after the ocean was swallowed, it occupied only a small portion of the internal space. This indicated the pearl could still hold much more water.
"That suggests the Water God Pearl contains highly advanced Spatial Laws within, allowing it to accommodate such a massive volume of water," Hun Lao remarked.
"True. The interior of the Water God Pearl is a highly advanced space containing profoundly high-level Spatial Laws," Ye Yunfei nodded.
At this point, very little seawater remained. The once-immense ocean now resembled a small, shimmering lake.
Those standing at the shoreline prepared themselves, eager to see what lay at the seabed.
If it truly was a treasure appearing, a frenzied scramble for it was imminent.
Gradually, the water began to absorb the last remaining liquid, swirling into a violent vortex over the seabed. Water surged ceaselessly into the vortex.
The center of this vortex was, in fact, the Water God Pearl itself. Everyone fixed their entire attention on the vortex, waiting.
As the volume of water dwindled, the vortex's area also grew smaller and smaller.
"Huh? What's this? Do you see that? There seems to be a treasure pearl at the center of that vortex! Could that pearl be what devoured the entire ocean?
If so, then that pearl must be an extremely rare, high-grade treasure!"
Soon, someone spotted the Water God Pearl at the vortex's heart and cried out in astonishment.
In the next instant, everyone made their move, preparing to seize the pearl.
Waves of immense energy aura erupted into the sky. An intense battle for the treasure was about to break out.
The vortex continued to shrink. The last dregs of seawater drained away.
"It is indeed a high-grade magical treasure!"
By now, everyone could clearly see the pearl.
Everyone capable of reaching this place was a powerhouse from various major factions—their discernment, knowledge, and perception were far beyond ordinary. They all could tell this pearl emerging from the vortex must be an incredibly valuable artifact. No one wanted to miss out.
Several powerhouses had already secretly used various methods, extending wisps of energy or strands of law towards the Water God Pearl, attempting to snatch it first.
But just at this moment…
"What's going on?
Beneath that pearl, there seems to be… a person standing."
Suddenly, someone exclaimed in shock.
Then, all gazes shifted downwards from the pearl, and indeed, within the vanishing water, the figure of a person gradually became visible.
This person was, of course, Ye Yunfei.
"I never expected your Water God Pearl would attract so many people. These fellows have taken a fancy to it and are all prepared to snatch it away. Be careful," Hun Lao cautioned Ye Yunfei.
"No need to worry. They don't have what it takes to take the Water God Pearl from me," Ye Yunfei replied calmly, glancing at the surrounding crowd.
Now, every last drop of seawater had been completely absorbed by the Water God Pearl. Not a single drop remained.
The former seabed had become a colossal concave pit, and Ye Yunfei stood at its bottom.
"It's a young fellow! Looks like he might have already obtained that pearl!"
At this point, the surrounding onlookers could clearly see Ye Yunfei's appearance, and cries of surprise erupted.
"That pearl that swallowed a whole ocean must be a highly advanced magical treasure. To think it landed in the hands of this youngster!"
"This young man looks like he's merely a Heavenly God. How is that possible?"
"A Heavenly God actually made it here? This is the core region of Tianmu Shenjun's Cultivation Grotto.
Did some powerhouse from a major faction bring him in?"
Finally, someone sensed Ye Yunfei's cultivation realm and cried out in shock.
"What? He's just a Heavenly God?"
Everyone else was taken aback.
"He really is just a Heavenly God!"
Soon, all present clearly perceived Ye Yunfei's realm, wearing expressions of utter disbelief.
In the next moment, all their gazes grew blazingly intense, fixed upon the Water God Pearl floating above Ye Yunfei's head.
"Such a treasure… how can it be taken by a mere Heavenly God?
He simply doesn't have the qualifications!" someone declared.
"What difference is there between a Heavenly God and an ant?
I could crush him with a single finger," someone suddenly strode forward, sneering coldly.
"Brat, hand over that pearl to me immediately! I can spare your life!"
Seeing someone make a move, others grew restless too. Several unleashed movement skills and charged towards Ye Yunfei.
"I recognize who he is! It's that brat surnamed Ye!"
Suddenly, a man in a long robe blurted out in surprise.
This man's robes were inscribed with dense, numerous runes—clearly a member of the Inscription Sacred Land.
"Indeed, his name is Ye Yunfei.
Although only a Heavenly God, his actual combat power has reached the Sovereign God level. Though, likely just the Minor Sovereign God level," a blue-robed old man spoke up, simultaneously striding towards Ye Yunfei.
Behind this blue-robed elder, a shimmering scene of an ocean faintly appeared, with countless ancient sea beasts leaping within its waters.
In that moment, many figures stirred into action, all charging forward to seize Ye Yunfei's Water God Pearl.
Watching the crowd converging on him from all directions, Ye Yunfei let out a cold laugh.
"Master, let me help you deal with them!"
Hu Miao appeared beside Ye Yunfei, the Primordial True Fox Stele floating above her head as she prepared for battle.
"That stele seems remarkable."
The moment the Primordial True Fox Stele manifested above Hu Miao's head, it immediately drew everyone's attention. After all, the stele looked exceptionally grand.
"This woman seems to be from the Ancient Heavenly Fox Clan. Is that stele the legendary sacred artifact of their clan?"
A distance away, an elder draped in rune-etched robes slowly materialized, his sharp gaze fixed on Hu Miao.
"It's that wretched brat surnamed Ye, indeed!
He just killed several of our Guardian Faction's Sovereign Gods! We absolutely cannot let him get away!
Move in!"
At that moment, five Sovereign Gods arrived simultaneously. Upon seeing Ye Yunfei, they all radiated palpable killing intent.
Earlier, at the sea bottom, Ye Yunfei had slain several Guardian Faction Sovereign Gods. One of them had managed to send a message out before his death, which was why these Guardian Faction members had now arrived.
"Hu Miao, you don't need to assist. I can leave this place easily," Ye Yunfei said with a light smile.
As soon as the words left his mouth, Ye Yunfei produced a large handful of formation flags and hurled them out in all directions. Instantly, four or five major Formations were erected.
Then, Ye Yunfei set up another Teleportation Formation.
With his elevated Formation skill, the number of Formations Ye Yunfei deployed each time might be fewer than before, but the grade and power of each Formation he now created far surpassed his past work.
The crowd charging towards Ye Yunfei was suddenly blocked by these Formations. Each of them flew into a rage and began attacking the Formations, attempting to break them.
However, every one of the Formations Ye Yunfei had deployed possessed formidable defensive capabilities. They simply couldn't break through them swiftly.
Then, Ye Yunfei activated the Teleportation Formation. In a flash, he vanished, teleporting away.