The divine pupil between Ye Yunfei’s brows instantly began to grow warm, and at the same time, the teleportation token on his body also reacted.
Moreover, the remnant soul of Sword Elder within a longsword Ye Yunfei carried abruptly awakened.
These changes instantly made Ye Yunfei feel much calmer; he knew he possessed multiple means to resist the pull of that white millstone.
However, at that very moment, a certain token on Ye Yunfei’s person suddenly erupted with billowing white light.
This white light enveloped Ye Yunfei’s body, and the white millstone seemed to hesitate slightly; then its formidable attraction targeting Ye Yunfei instantly vanished.
“It’s the token from the Reincarnation Palace,” Ye Yunfei said with pleasant surprise.
Ye Yunfei had always carried a Lunhui Token gifted to him long ago by the Reincarnation Palace. According to the Reincarnation Palace elders, this token was an ancient inheritance passed down by the palace. Just now, this very token had neutralized the white millstone’s pull.
When the Lunhui Token on Ye Yunfei’s body radiated with white light, the white-haired elder of the Reincarnation Lineage exclaimed in surprise, turning his gaze toward Ye Yunfei’s position, a look of astonishment on his face.
At the same time, the other two Reincarnation Lineage experts blocking the advance of the various major forces also glanced toward Ye Yunfei’s location. Then they shifted their attention away from his direction.
Discovering the white millstone’s pull had disappeared, Ye Yunfei was overjoyed. He immediately began to swiftly circle forward.
At that moment, the white-haired elder of the Reincarnation Lineage and that bizarre Great Netherworld creature wielding the black-and-white rod were still engaged in a fierce battle.
Ye Yunfei did not approach their combat zone. Instead, he made a wide arc around it and proceeded into the white mist ahead.
Within this area of white mist, the Reincarnation Heirs and the Great Netherworld forces were also locked in intense combat.
Among them, Qin Yuanyu was simultaneously fighting two Great Netherworld members. His artifact was a white spear, and a white ring hovered above his head.
This white ring spun rapidly, periodically blasting forward, forcing the two Great Netherworld members to retreat constantly. He seemed exceptionally strong in combat.
Qin Yuanyu carried a majestic aura, growing more spirited the longer he fought.
“This guy’s combat power seems much stronger than before,” the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm observed.
“Indeed. He was taken away by a powerful expert from the Reincarnation Lineage back then. He must have received careful nurturing, hence his strength improved so significantly in such a short time,” Ye Yunfei nodded.
At that moment, members from both the Reincarnation Lineage and the Great Netherworld had discovered the ancient altar at the very center of this white mist zone. Members from both sides were rushing toward it, while also attempting to prevent their opponents from approaching.
The ancient altar was shrouded in dense white mist and protected by various highly sophisticated restrictive formations that suppressed the perception of Soul Power energy. Ye Yunfei estimated that neither side had yet noticed the smaller grinding mill hidden within the mist upon the altar.
“First, secure that small grinding mill,” Ye Yunfei’s goal was clear as he strode toward the altar.
Shielded by his concealment secret art, the Jade Ruyi, and the light from the divine pupil between his brows, Ye Yunfei continuously skirted past the fighting beings, stealthily approaching the ancient altar. For a time, he went unnoticed.
This was primarily due to the overwhelming concentration of white mist, which inherently suppressed the perception of Soul Power energy.
Soon, Ye Yunfei reached the area where Qin Yuanyu was battling the two Great Netherworld members. One of them had a black flag hovering above his head, bobbing and weaving, releasing roiling black Yin-cold energy.
Countless shadowy illusions of vengeful spirits continuously emitted ear-piercing shrieks, causing a chilling sensation.
The other held a black token, exuding a frigid, Yin-cold energy aura.
It seemed this black token imprisoned a multitude of vengeful spirits; their despairing wails constantly emerged, causing one’s Soul Body to tremble involuntarily along with them.
Every thrust of Qin Yuanyu’s spear erupted with formidable energy fluctuations, forming a white energy field that blocked the various bizarre attacks from his opponents.
However, the combat power of these two Great Netherworld members was also considerable. It wouldn't be easy for Qin Yuanyu to achieve victory quickly; both sides had temporarily fallen into a grueling stalemate.
“Let me give him a hand,” Ye Yunfei glanced at Qin Yuanyu, who appeared fully engaged, and smiled.
With a thought, Ye Yunfei activated the Mind Reading Art. Immediately, the two Great Netherworld members became disturbed, generating bizarre thoughts and impulses, even feeling tempted to abandon the fight.
Consequently, their attacks slowed, and the combat energy they released weakened considerably.
The two Great Netherworld members couldn't help but show astonished expressions, not understanding why they were having such strange thoughts.
Qin Yuanyu, however, seized the opportunity with delight.
“So your energy is finally running out, you two? Now it's my turn!” Qin Yuanyu, radiating a majestic aura, roared. He immediately launched a ferocious attack. The white spear in his hand transformed into a white divine dragon. The dragon’s charge was unstoppable, instantly sending the two slowed Great Netherworld members flying, defeated.
“My combat power has clearly improved quite a bit lately. It seems my hard training is finally paying off,” Qin Yuanyu thought, feeling deeply pleased.
By then, Ye Yunfei had already skirted past Qin Yuanyu and was rapidly approaching the ancient altar not far away.
At this moment, quite a few other members of the Great Netherworld and the Reincarnation Lineage were also fighting around the altar.
The combatants here were relatively powerful individuals, each one attempting to charge toward the altar with all their might while simultaneously preventing their opponents from nearing it.
So far, however, no one from either side had managed to approach and ascend the altar.
Traveling through the thick white mist, Ye Yunfei stealthily neared the altar, intending to rush onto it.
Suddenly, a change occurred. With a loud hum, the ancient altar trembled faintly and erupted with a powerful white light. Instantly, a massive white energy shield formed, enveloping the entire altar.
Ye Yunfei’s figure was consequently blocked outside this white energy shield, unable to set foot on the altar.
Moreover, illuminated by this radiant white shield, Ye Yunfei’s figure was clearly exposed to everyone present.
“Who is that guy?”
Both sides' members, seeing Ye Yunfei suddenly appear, were stunned.
They had been fighting so fiercely, with none able to approach the altar, and now a stranger had abruptly appeared right in front of the white altar, attempting to get ahead of everyone else. This was unacceptable to both sides.
“Stop that guy first! He’s trying to get up there!”
At this moment, the attention of both sides was fixed on Ye Yunfei. Members from both factions quickly rushed toward him, intending to attack.
No one wanted to see an outsider ascend the white altar before themselves.
Soon, two Great Netherworld members reached Ye Yunfei's side and attacked directly. One manifested a massive black energy hand that rapidly expanded, grabbing toward Ye Yunfei.
With a thought, Ye Yunfei used the Mind Reading Art, instantly causing this Great Netherworld member’s figure to stagger and his movements to slow.
Then Ye Yunfei threw a fist onto his chest, sending him flying backward on the spot. His body exploded into countless fragments with a resounding blast.
Ordinary members of the Great Netherworld were simply no match for Ye Yunfei.
Then, Ye Yunfei mobilized his intent again, unleashing a Soul Force Martial Art. Over thirty weapons brimming with dense Soul Power energy materialized—visible to the naked eye—each targeting five or six approaching Great Netherworld members.
Although visible, these Soul Force weapons were condensed from Soul Power energy, making them seemingly appear and disappear without trace. They could attack the Soul Body directly.
These weapons drilled directly into the Soul Seas of those Great Netherworld members, shattering their Soul Bodies on the spot.
“That kid’s Soul Force Martial Art is too bizarre and terrifying! Everyone, be careful!”
Other Great Netherworld members, witnessing Ye Yunfei eliminate several of their comrades without even moving, merely by utilizing Soul Force Martial Arts, were shocked. Someone immediately shouted a warning.
“Do you really think you can stop me?” Ye Yunfei said coldly.
However, Ye Yunfei only attacked Great Netherworld members. As for the Reincarnation Lineage members, Ye Yunfei simply utilized the Mind Reading Art to interfere with their thoughts and actions, slowing their attacks, then deftly evading them without retaliating.
“What’s going on? He seems to be killing only Great Netherworld people and hasn’t taken any lethal action against our Reincarnation Lineage. Who is he?”
Soon, the Reincarnation Lineage members also noticed this.
*Bang! Bang! Bang! …*
Ye Yunfei swung his fists, and in a single instant sent over a dozen Great Netherworld members flying. The bodies of these Great Netherworld members continuously exploded.
In mere moments, Ye Yunfei had shattered the bodies of over twenty Great Netherworld members while simultaneously seizing and sealing their Soul Bodies. Not a single one escaped.
“Dammit! Why is this guy going so hard on our Great Netherworld members?”
The remaining Great Netherworld members who saw this were furious. They had also observed that although Reincarnation Lineage members attacked Ye Yunfei, none of them suffered any harm. This situation infuriated them.
“Hmm? I feel like there’s something familiar about that guy,” Qin Yuanyu suddenly whispered, looking at Ye Yunfei with a puzzled gaze.
“A sense of déjà vu… Have I seen him before?” Qin Yuanyu couldn't help but wonder.
“But this guy seems quite friendly toward our Reincarnation Lineage. Could he be from an allied force? Regardless, if he intends to seize that treasure our lineage left here, then he becomes an enemy of the Reincarnation Lineage. I won’t allow him to obtain it easily, even if he is an acquaintance—I’ll fight him all the same,” Qin Yuanyu thought to himself.
He then paid no further mind to the other Great Netherworld members and swiftly charged toward Ye Yunfei.