"Right now, the biggest obstacle preventing us from obtaining that Small Grinding Mill is the protective light shield emitted by this altar."
Hun Lao said to Ye Yunfei.
"It's alright. I'll figure out the principle behind this protective light shield soon enough and find a way in."
Ye Yunfei said with a smile.
This was because the Divine Pupil in the center of Ye Yunfei's brow was already rapidly observing and deducing the principles of this ancient altar's protective light shield.
"We must stop that guy!"
At this moment, the experts from both the Reincarnation Lineage and the Great Netherworld also saw that Ye Yunfei was already close to the ancient altar and was intending to ascend it.
Both factions were absolutely intent on securing the treasure atop the altar. How could they allow someone else to snatch it first?
Therefore, experts from these two major forces simultaneously turned and charged into the white fog-dense area, rushing towards Ye Yunfei at a shocking speed.
Before even arriving, these experts from the two major factions unleashed various kinds of energy and laws, forcefully suppressing Ye Yunfei.
At the same time, the experts from the other major forces had already seized the chance to charge into the white fog-dense region. One after another, they caught sight of the ancient altar positioned at the center of this area.
They instantly understood that the treasure the Reincarnation Lineage and the Great Netherworld were fighting over must surely be on that ancient altar.
For a moment, all the experts exerted every effort, charging towards the ancient altar at the fastest speed they could achieve.
"Oh no! With so many powerful guys taking action, we're definitely no match. Even if you manage to get that Small Grinding Mill, it'll probably be hard for us to leave here."
Seeing such a formidable array of forces, the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm couldn't help but be startled and quickly spoke to Ye Yunfei.
"Who said I want to take that Small Grinding Mill and leave with it? After I get it, I'll hand it over to someone from the Reincarnation Lineage. I'm taking this Small Grinding Mill on behalf of Qing Luo. When the time comes, I'll credit the contribution to Qing Luo."
Ye Yunfei spoke.
"If that's the case, it's better. You hand that Small Grinding Mill over to the Reincarnation Lineage; afterwards, everyone else's attention will focus on them, so it should be relatively easier for us to leave."
Hearing this, the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm couldn't help but sigh in relief.
"Master, with so many experts arriving, I'm afraid it won't be easy for us to get that Small Grinding Mill."
Hu Miao saw one powerful expert after another, each exuding strong energy auras, rushing over and felt somewhat worried.
"It's fine. I'll go get that Small Grinding Mill now."
Ye Yunfei said with a smile.
"Master, are you confident you can penetrate this ancient altar's energy protective shield?"
Hu Miao was overjoyed upon hearing Ye Yunfei's words.
"Of course I'm confident. I suspect this Small Grinding Mill might have been casually placed here by Tianmu Shenjun. Everything here might have been arranged by Tianmu Shenjun. I've cultivated Tianmu Shenjun's pupil technique, so cracking these arrangements shouldn't be difficult."
Ye Yunfei spoke again. After finishing, Ye Yunfei directly walked forward, ascending towards the ancient altar ahead.
Simultaneously, Ye Yunfei also struck back against a group of people attacking him, some from the Great Netherworld, others Reincarnation successors.
The real experts hadn't arrived yet; these ordinary characters were naturally no match for Ye Yunfei.
"Look, that guy actually wants to walk onto the altar!"
A member of the Great Netherworld exclaimed in surprise.
"Don't worry. This altar has a self-protective energy light shield. It won't be easy for him to get on."
Another Great Netherworld member nearby spoke.
However, the next moment, Ye Yunfei's body came into contact with the altar's white energy light shield. The white energy light shield trembled slightly, and then Ye Yunfei's figure seemed to pass through rippling water, stepping inside effortlessly without any obstruction.
Then, Ye Yunfei ascended the altar's steps, walking up step by step.
"How is this possible?"
Members of both the Great Netherworld and the Reincarnation Lineage saw Ye Yunfei pass through the white energy light shield so easily and found it hard to believe.
"It seems this white energy light shield is useless."
Soon, those standing around the altar reacted. One by one, they activated their movement techniques, charging towards the altar. But the next moment…
Thump, thump, thump…
When their bodies made contact with the white energy light shield, they instantly felt a terrifying force of rebound that sent them flying away, landing in the distance.
"How could this be? Why didn't that guy face any obstruction walking up? Why do others get blocked by that energy shield when trying to ascend the altar?"
Seeing this scene, everyone wore expressions of confusion.
"Charge up there!"
A powerful expert from the Great Netherworld growled.
Then he took a step forward, extended his palm, and struck towards the white energy light shield ahead.
Instantly, a massive black palm imprint appeared above the ancient altar. This black palm imprint radiated an extremely chilling energy aura, instantly freezing the surrounding space and creating layers of hard profound ice.
The temperature of this space also plummeted drastically. For a time, frigid energy surged to the heavens, and sinister winds howled with fury.
However, this palm strike, despite its formidable power, had no effect whatsoever when it hit the white energy light shield.
"Impossible!"
The Great Netherworld expert's expression changed drastically, finding it hard to believe.
Boom! Boom! Boom!...
By now, other experts were also taking action. Attack after attack fell relentlessly upon the white energy light shield.
Many creatures also imitated Ye Yunfei's earlier method, ignoring everything else and simply charging forward bodily, trying to rush through the white energy light shield.
But it was useless. All the experts' attacks were completely blocked by the white energy light shield; at most, it caused the shield to sway slightly. As for those who tried to brute-force their way through, all were repelled.
And at this moment, Ye Yunfei had already reached the apex of the altar, arriving before the Small Grinding Mill.
At this moment, the Small Grinding Mill appeared very small in volume, even smaller than an adult's fist. Dense white mist pervaded the area around it, completely obscuring it.
If not for possessing the Divine Pupil, Ye Yunfei might not even be able to discover this Small Grinding Mill even after reaching this spot.
"Be careful. This Small Grinding Mill is definitely not simple. It might have a counter-attack capability. Such an artifact passed down from ancient times could very well possess terrifying power."
Hun Lao, knowing Ye Yunfei wanted to claim this Small Grinding Mill, quickly spoke up to remind him.
"I know."
Ye Yunfei nodded. Then, the Divine Pupil in the center of his brow began to heat up, emitting dazzling rays of light that fell upon the Small Grinding Mill as he began to scrutinize and deduce.
Simultaneously, a portion of Ye Yunfei's Soul Power continuously probed the Small Grinding Mill. This portion of Soul Power had already been severed by Ye Yunfei. Though it still maintained a connection with his Soul Body, it could be discarded at any time. Ye Yunfei was afraid his Soul Body might suffer a backlash, so he severed it in advance.
At the same time, Ye Yunfei took out a large handful of formation flags and began setting up formations. He arranged several formations around himself. Ye Yunfei's formation skill had improved lately; the formations he set up now were more flexible. These formations could expand or shrink as needed and could be moved quickly when necessary.
He also set up a teleportation formation to ensure he could leave at any moment.
Then, Ye Yunfei condensed an energy hand, reaching out to grab the Small Grinding Mill ahead.
At this moment, everyone around the altar was attacking the white energy light shield. Under the combined attacks of the multitude, the white energy light shield finally began to sway continuously.
Especially the attacks from the Reincarnation Lineage experts appeared most effective. Each of their strikes caused the white energy light shield to shudder violently.
By now, Ye Yunfei's energy hand had touched the Small Grinding Mill.
Suddenly, the Small Grinding Mill stirred, beginning to rotate gently.
Ye Yunfei couldn't help but be greatly surprised; his heart instantly grew more vigilant.
The next moment, a terrifying, extreme force of attraction instantly burst forth from within the Small Grinding Mill, engulfing all the space atop the altar in an instant.
Ye Yunfei only felt his body starting to move uncontrollably, shooting towards the Small Grinding Mill at an astonishing speed.
"Not good! This Small Grinding Mill really is extremely formidable!"
Ye Yunfei and the others all paled with fright, each unleashing their own methods, doing their utmost to resist the pulling force of the Small Grinding Mill.
But it seemed useless. Ye Yunfei's body was immediately pulled and arrived before the Small Grinding Mill. To his astonishment, his body seemed to be shrinking, about to be pulled into the Small Grinding Mill.
At this time, the Divine Pupil in the center of Ye Yunfei's brow released startling, strange rays of light. These rays continuously intertwined, instantly forming a web of light that enveloped Ye Yunfei's body. Ye Yunfei already knew this Divine Pupil would automatically protect its master in moments of crisis.
Simultaneously, Ye Yunfei sensed the Reincarnation Token inside his body was instantly illuminated, releasing a dazzling radiance. When this Reincarnation Token radiated light, Ye Yunfei clearly felt the pulling force from the Small Grinding Mill weaken somewhat, but his body was still uncontrollably pulled into the Small Grinding Mill.
The next moment, Ye Yunfei found himself standing in a confused, white space. Looking around, all he could see were ceaselessly churning white mists and a bewildering, directionless space.
Ye Yunfei discovered his Soul Power had no effect here. Even his Mind Power, and the Divine Pupil in his brow, served no purpose. He could only rely on his physical eyes to observe the surrounding space.
But in this space, it seemed apart from the billowing white mists and the disorienting, confusing space, there was nothing else.
"This should be the interior space of the Small Grinding Mill. Are we trapped here?"
The Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm examined the surroundings and couldn't help but speak.
"No need to worry. We'll take it one step at a time."
Ye Yunfei said.
Speaking, Ye Yunfei strode forward.
Suddenly, Ye Yunfei's steps halted, coming to a stop, because he saw a scene suddenly appear within the bewildering space ahead.
Within that scene was a Samsara Passage. Large numbers of spirits were lining up, continuously entering that Samsara Passage. Then, moving stiffly, they swayed and proceeded within the interior of the Samsara Passage, walking steadily towards its far end.
Then, within that Samsara Passage, Ye Yunfei saw some familiar scenes, such as the Bridge of Helplessness, the River of Forgetfulness, the Yellow Spring Road, the Terrace of Yearning, and so on.
Furthermore, standing motionless within the Samsara Passage were many Yin Soldiers, their attire ancient, each carrying a strangely-shaped longsword on their backs.
Whenever any spirit strayed from the proper path, those Yin Soldiers would act to restrain them.
If any spirit disobeyed instructions, the Yin Soldiers would draw the longswords from their backs and directly cleave those spirits in two, causing their souls to disperse and scatter, losing their qualification for reincarnation.