Ye Yunfei's figure had just vanished when one powerful expert after another, each exuding formidable auras, surged to the top of the altar, only to find that Ye Yunfei was already gone.
Ye Yunfei's skill in Formations was now on a completely different level than before. Not only was the speed of his array deployments faster, but the grades of the arrays he set up were also higher, making them extremely effective. In just an instant, he had successfully evaded the encirclement and attacks of these experts.
"Damn it!"
"To actually let that kid slip away!"
Standing on the altar's platform and gazing at the now empty shrine, these experts were all flying into a rage.
"Such bitterness!"
"We finally learned of that treasure's whereabouts, only to have it slip through our fingers at the last moment."
The white-haired elder of the Reincarnation Lineage shook his head and sighed softly.
"It's all because of these Great Netherworld scoundrels. If not for their obstruction, we would have long since ascended the altar and retrieved that treasure."
One of the experts from the Reincarnation Lineage cast a furious gaze toward the Great Netherworld members, gnashing his teeth as he spoke.
"Hehe..."
"While our Great Netherworld did not find that item, you of the Reincarnation Lineage are also destined to return empty-handed."
An expert from the Great Netherworld revealed a sinister, cold smile.
"I always had a vague sense of familiarity with that fellow from earlier. Just who could he be?"
At that moment, an elder from the Blade Realm suddenly frowned, speaking with puzzlement.
"I also sensed something familiar about that guy, but it seemed like a layer of mysterious laws shrouded the surface of his body, preventing accurate perception."
Another Blade Realm expert beside him nodded in agreement.
"From what I could sense, that fellow's life aura was relatively young. Could he be some monstrous young talent we're acquainted with?"
Yet another blade cultivator from the Blade Realm spoke up.
"Do you all think it could be that Ye kid?"
"That kid's skill with formations is also quite decent. He should be capable of deploying a Teleportation Formation like the one just now in an instant."
One blade cultivator suddenly thought of Ye Yunfei and voiced his suspicion.
"No. While that Ye kid's strength is indeed not bad, he likely doesn't possess the capability to block the perception of so many powerful experts gathered here."
"Even experts from the Reincarnation Lineage and the Great Netherworld are present. It's unlikely that Ye kid has such power to isolate perception, is it?"
An elder of the Blade Realm shook his head.
"But aside from that Ye kid, are there any other monstrous young talents proficient in formations?"
Another blade cultivator nearby said softly.
"Regardless, if we ever capture or kill that Ye kid in the future, we must thoroughly search him for all the treasures on his person."
"If it truly was him who took the treasure here, then there's still a chance it might end up back in the hands of our Blade Realm."
A blade cultivator spoke, and the others all nodded in agreement.
At that moment, Ye Yunfei suddenly appeared in the distance, concealing his form and aura stringently using various secret techniques and methods.
"Brother Qin, please come here. I'd like to meet."
Locating Qin Yuanyu's whereabouts, Ye Yunfei immediately sent a Sound Transmission.
At that time, Qin Yuanyu was standing together with a group of other Reincarnation Successors, not far from the altar. These successors were all cursing the one who had taken the treasure from the altar, and of course, they were also cursing the people from the Great Netherworld.
Receiving the transmission suddenly, Qin Yuanyu couldn't help but be startled. He couldn't think for a moment who might be sending him a message.
"Who are you? Why are you looking for me?" Qin Yuanyu immediately asked.
"Brother Qin, rest assured. I bear you no ill will. In fact, you could say we are old acquaintances. Please feel at ease and come over to meet."
Ye Yunfei sent another Sound Transmission.
"Old acquaintances? When did I know you? Just who are you?"
"You're not someone from the Great Netherworld trying to lure me over so you can attack me, are you?"
Qin Yuanyu's gaze immediately swept around his surroundings. As Soul Power was severely suppressed here, he could only use his eyes to search for the person who had sent him the transmission.
"It seems his guard is very high," Hun Lao remarked.
"Given the experiences the Reincarnation Lineage had in ancient times, it's natural for them to be cautious now that they've reappeared. After all, they have a mortal enemy like the Great Netherworld watching their every move. They must be careful in all things," Ye Yunfei said.
"That is true," Hun Lao nodded.
Both Ye Yunfei and Hun Lao now guessed that there must be a deep-seated hatred between the Reincarnation Lineage and the Great Netherworld. It was highly possible that the sudden decline of the Reincarnation Lineage in ancient times and the abandonment of the Reincarnation Passage were due to actions taken by the Great Netherworld. With the Great Netherworld's people right there, it was perfectly understandable for the Reincarnation Lineage members to act with extreme caution.
"Brother Qin, we truly are old acquaintances," Ye Yunfei said with a smile. After saying this, he sent a wisp of soul information directly into Qin Yuanyu's soul sea.
"So it's you! Brother Ye!" Qin Yuanyu suddenly cried out in pleasant surprise. The soul information Ye Yunfei had just transmitted contained his exact appearance and aura. Qin Yuanyu had spent some time with Ye Yunfei inside that Reincarnation Passage before and naturally remembered his appearance and aura, recognizing him immediately.
"Brother Ye, back then in that Reincarnation Passage, why did you suddenly vanish? I thought something terrible had happened to you! I never imagined you were still alive. That's wonderful! By the way, Brother Ye, why have you come here as well? Wait... you're also one of us Reincarnation Successors, aren't you? Could it be that you're also here on a mission?" After recognizing Ye Yunfei, Qin Yuanyu immediately became enthusiastic. In his mind, Ye Yunfei was also a successor of the Reincarnation Lineage—one of their own.
"What happened back in that Reincarnation Passage is a long story. I'll tell you about it slowly when we have more time and opportunity in the future. For now, Brother Qin, I'd like to ask you about someone," Ye Yunfei said.
"Brother Ye, who would you like to ask me about?" Qin Yuanyu was taken aback and inquired.
"Have you ever seen her?" Ye Yunfei directly transmitted Su Qingluo's appearance and Soul Body aura to Qin Yuanyu.
"Ah, Senior Sister Su," Qin Yuanyu blurted out after seeing Su Qingluo's appearance and soul aura.
"Brother Qin, you know Qingluo?" Ye Yunfei couldn't help but feel overjoyed.
"Of course I know Senior Sister Su. She's a famously monstrous young talent among us Reincarnation Successors, and of course, she's also a great beauty among the younger generation, famed for both her strength and looks. She's the goddess in the hearts of countless successors of our line." Qin Yuanyu said.
"Brother Qin, so you really do know Qingluo. Then can you tell me where Qingluo is right now?" Hearing Qin Yuanyu's words, Ye Yunfei was immensely pleased. It seemed that over all these years, Su Qingluo was not only safe but had even become a renowned young genius among the Reincarnation Successors.
"Brother Ye, don't tell me you're also one of Senior Sister Su's pursuers? 'Qingluo'—see how intimately you call her. What, Brother Ye, could it be you're planning to seek out Senior Sister Su yourself? That's a bit... crazy and unwise, isn't it? I advise you not to entertain such thoughts. Many outstanding young men among our Reincarnation Successors have expressed their affection for Senior Sister Su, only to be rejected and return in failure."
"It's said that Senior Sister Su is single-mindedly devoted to martial pursuits, spending most of her time in arduous cultivation. She casts cold looks and gives stern refusals to all her suitors. Brother Ye, I'm not belittling you, but judging by your current realm and strength, you'd likely not hold an advantage—in fact, your ranking would probably be quite low—among Senior Sister Su's many pursuers. To put it bluntly, you probably don't have a chance."
"So be realistic and cut your losses early, to avoid sinking deeper! Brother Ye, I'm not saying this because I look down on you. I'm speaking from a sincere place, truly for your own good. These are words from the heart."
"Senior Sister Su is like the bright moon in the sky—something we can only look at from afar, never to be reached. Please, don't be stubborn about this."
Upon hearing Ye Yunfei's words, Qin Yuanyu immediately assumed Ye Yunfei was one of Su Qingluo's many admirers and began earnestly and patiently trying to persuade him.
"Thank you for your concern, Brother Qin! However, I'd like to know where Qingluo currently is. If you know, I would be greatly obliged if you could tell me," Ye Yunfei said.
"Brother Ye, you can't be serious, can you? You're already so deeply infatuated? What I said just now wasn't meant to belittle you, nor was it a joke."
"Senior Sister Su is truly a dragon among men, not someone just anyone can match. Moreover, Senior Sister Su has made it clear that she's only interested in cultivation right now and has no intention of considering romantic relationships."
"Brother Ye, if you are truly so persistent about Senior Sister Su, I advise you to focus your energy on cultivation. Only when your strength reaches a level comparable to Senior Sister Su's one day will you have the qualification to approach her."
Qin Yuanyu started persuading him again.
"This guy really keeps harping on the same thing," Ye Yunfei felt a bit helpless.
"Brother Qin, you might not believe this, but the truth is, I know Qingluo. In fact, I know her very well, and I've been searching for her all these years. Brother Qin, if you know her whereabouts, I'd be extremely grateful if you could inform me," Ye Yunfei asked again, restraining his impatience.
"What?"
"Brother Ye, you're saying you know Senior Sister Su, and you know her very well? How could that be possible? Brother Ye, it seems you're really smitten deeply."
"But that's not surprising either. What young man is without his infatuations? It's just that, Brother Ye, please listen to your brother's advice: Senior Sister Su truly isn't for us ordinary folks."
"As far as I know, several outstanding monstrous young talents among our Reincarnation Successors have already taken a fancy to Senior Sister Su and have begun pursuing her. Those of us who are ordinary successors shouldn't set our sights on her."
"Actually, as the saying goes, there are plenty of fish in the sea. Brother Ye, I happen to know a few quite nice young ladies. Would you like me to introduce one to you?"
Qin Yuanyu didn't believe Ye Yunfei's words at all and launched into another round of persuasion.
"This guy really is relentless. I kind of want to give him a slap," the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm muttered, somewhat impatient.
"Brother Qin, I think you're misunderstanding. I really do know Qingluo, and I'm looking for her because of important matters, not for the reasons you imagine."
Ye Yunfei was unwilling to continue this pointless back-and-forth with Qin Yuanyu and fibbed.
"Is that truly the case?" Qin Yuanyu asked suspiciously.
"Of course it's true," Ye Yunfei nodded.
"It's just that, Brother Ye, I don't know Senior Sister Su's current whereabouts either. That's because us Reincarnation Successors are distributed across many different training bases. Senior Sister Su is not in the same training base as I am."
"The reason I know of Senior Sister Su's reputation is because, while on missions outside, I heard about her existence from the mouths of successors from other bases."
Qin Yuanyu answered.
"I see."
"Then, Brother Qin, do you know which training base Qingluo is in?" Ye Yunfei asked again.
"The secret training bases of our Reincarnation Lineage are matters of the highest confidentiality. Each of us successors only knows the base we ourselves belong to. It's impossible for us to know the locations of the other training bases."
"In fact, I don't even know the precise location of my own training base. Whenever we successors go out, the elders from our base bring us out using spatial treasures. After the mission concludes, the base elders use spatial treasures to bring us back."
"During this process, our perception is sealed. Therefore, we don't even know the location of our own training base, so how could we possibly know about other secret training bases?"
Qin Yuanyu answered.
"I see," Ye Yunfei said, feeling somewhat disappointed upon hearing Qin Yuanyu's words.
It seemed Qingluo was likely in one of these secret training bases of the Reincarnation Lineage.
"Brother Qin, are these secret training bases of your Reincarnation Lineage located within the Eight Void Seas?"
Ye Yunfei thought for a moment and then asked.