"Then we'll go take a look immediately."
At these words from Miao Ziqiong, Ye Yunfei immediately began walking toward the Ancestral Land of the Miao Clan. His speed was so astonishingly fast that with a single step, he entered the Small World containing the Miao Clan's Ancestral Land, arriving before an ancient altar.
At this moment, a large number of Miao Clan Elders were already gathered around the altar. The clan's elderly Mage sat cross-legged before it, an array of special offerings and divination tools arranged in front of him.
The truth was, the Miao Clan was also an ancient race with a history stretching back a great many years. It was said that during a certain period in antiquity, the Miao Clan was very famous throughout the entire Chaotic Void Sea. However, for some unknown reason, they had declined to their current state, becoming merely an ordinary force among the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds.
"Fei'er, you're here."
Just as Ye Yunfei arrived before the ancient altar, Miao Ziqiong and Ye Tianpeng walked over. They immediately looked their son up and down.
"Mother, is there truly news of Xiao Fei?" Ye Yunfei asked immediately.
"Yes. One of our Miao Clan's ancestors suddenly manifested upon this altar and communicated with the Mage. Xiao Fei was mentioned," Miao Ziqiong nodded.
"Young Master Ye, you have arrived," the Miao Clan's Mage turned at this moment and greeted Ye Yunfei. The current Ye Yunfei was master of three voids, his might shaking the entire Chaotic Void Sea. Although this Mage, as a high-ranking member of the Miao Clan, was Ye Yunfei's elder, he treated him with utmost respect.
"Ancestor, how is Xiao Fei right now?" Ye Yunfei's greatest concern was his sister's whereabouts, so he immediately directed his question to the old Mage.
"According to that ancestor, Xiao Fei is doing very well now. Within our Miao Clan's Mother World, she has become a young princess receiving key nurturing from the family. She has a promising future," the old Mage said with a smile.
"Then when can she return?" Ye Yunfei asked again.
"Xiao Fei is receiving prioritized cultivation from the Mother World's upper echelons and is currently practicing the various most core legacies of our Miao Clan. I'm afraid she will be unable to return to the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds for a short period. However, the Miao Race of the Vermilion Bird Realm plans to journey to the Mother World en masse. I wonder if Young Master Ye will accompany them? If you go along with us, you'll likely be able to meet Xiao Fei then," the old Mage explained.
"What? The Miao Race of the Vermilion Bird Realm plans to go to the Mother World collectively?" Ye Yunfei couldn't help but be astonished by the Mage's words.
"Is it true?" He turned and looked toward the Vermilion Bird King.
"Indeed, the Mother World is the true world of origin for our Miao Race. It's also the world most suited for our clan's cultivation and growth. Moreover, the Mother World possesses our Miao Race's most ancient and complete legacies. For the Miao Race of the Vermilion Bird Realm to grow and prosper, returning to the Mother World is the best choice. I've discussed it many times with all the Elders, and the decision we've ultimately made is to prepare for a collective migration to that world," the Vermilion Bird King nodded.
"Is that so...
Mother, what about you?" After hearing the Vermilion Bird King's words, Ye Yunfei didn't know what to say for a moment. The Miao Race of the Vermilion Bird Realm were his mother's own clan. If they all left the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds to return to the Mother World, who knew how long he would have to wait before seeing them again. Most importantly, Ye Yunfei was most concerned about his mother's intentions, as she was also a part of the Miao Clan.
"I've discussed it with your father. Since Xiao Fei is in the Mother World, both your father and I want to go to the Mother World along with the Miao Race. Then we would be able to see Xiao Fei. We haven't seen her for so very long; I want to go see how she is doing now," Miao Ziqiong hesitated slightly before speaking. "However, your father and I are also rather reluctant to part from you. We haven't made a final decision yet."
"Fei'er, why don't you come with us? Then our whole family could gather together," Miao Ziqiong looked at Ye Yunfei and said, a trace of expectation in her gaze.
"Mother, I also very much wish to accompany you to see Xiao Fei. But the current situation within the Chaotic Void Sea is extremely complex. I'm afraid I cannot leave," Ye Yunfei struggled internally for a moment, but ultimately shook his head and spoke.
Ye Yunfei vaguely guessed that the Miao Clan's Mother World was most likely not within the Chaotic Void Sea. Or rather, it was certainly not within the Eighth, Seventh, Sixth, Fifth, Fourth, or Third Voids. The possibility of it being in the First or Second Voids was relatively small.
This was because Ye Yunfei had always secretly kept an eye out for information about the Mother Worlds of the various special races that had left the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds in the past, including the Ice Devil Race, the Heavenly Gold Race, and the Miao Clan. Yet he had never heard anything definite regarding the whereabouts of any of those special races' Mother Worlds.
During his travels through the Eighth, Seventh, Sixth, and Third Voids, Ye Yunfei had used his Soul Purification Art to control many avatars in each void he visited and had even devoured the soul bodies of many Sovereign God-level experts, gaining deep familiarity with the various situations in those voids. Even within Tianmu Shenjun's cultivation cave dwelling, Ye Yunfei had devoured the soul bodies of some beings from the Second and First Voids, obtaining their memories—but there had been no trace of information about those special races' Mother Worlds. This indicated that those Mother Worlds were likely not within the Chaotic Void Sea.
Currently, the Chaotic Void Sea was on the brink of a major war. On one side were Ye Yunfei and factions like the Hunyuan Sect; on the other, the Guardian Faction and other major powers. The two sides were effectively already in a state of war. This was a massive conflict affecting all eight voids of the Chaotic Void Sea. In short, the situation was extremely complex, the tension palpable. Ye Yunfei would find it very difficult to convince himself to abandon all of this and leave.
"Fei'er, I know the responsibility on your shoulders is heavy..." Miao Ziqiong looked at Ye Yunfei with a pained gaze and spoke softly. She was now a Deity herself, of course aware of the current situation in the Chaotic Void Sea, Ye Yunfei's status and position within it, and the heavy burden he bore. At the very least, the Eighth, Seventh, and Sixth Voids could not do without Ye Yunfei. While she felt immense pride in having such a heroic son, her feelings were more dominated by worry, for the enemies Ye Yunfei had to face were far too terrifying.
"How about this, Mother: you and Father can follow the Vermilion Bird King to the Miao Clan's Mother World first. That place should presumably be much safer than the Chaotic Void Sea. I'd feel reassured knowing you are there with Xiao Fei. As for me, don't worry; I'll be fine," Ye Yunfei thought for a moment before proposing.
"It will have to be this way then. Fei'er, you must be cautious in everything you do from now on," Miao Ziqiong sighed lightly and cautioned him.
"Vermilion Bird King, I must trouble you to look after my parents from now on." Ye Yunfei took out a large batch of cultivation resources and presented them before the Vermilion Bird King as he spoke. "These elixirs were especially refined for you," Ye Yunfei added, taking out another batch of Divine Pills he personally refined and handing them over.
After arriving at the Vermilion Bird Realm, Ye Yunfei had used his senses to analyze the Vermilion Bird King's cultivation situation, then specifically refined these pills for him. Next, Ye Yunfei took out another large batch of Divine Pills and gifted them to the various Elders of the Miao Clan.
"Young Master Ye, I sense that the Divine Pills you've gifted me seem specially refined for my needs. With these pills, I should soon be able to break through my bottleneck!" One Miao Clan Elder sensed the pills placed before him and immediately showed an excited expression.
"These pills were indeed refined especially for all of you. They will definitely allow you to achieve breakthroughs," Ye Yunfei nodded with a smile. At his current level of alchemy, crafting some pills to help the Miao Clan Elders break through was too simple.
"I will go into seclusion immediately to refine and absorb these pills. A breakthrough is likely at hand."
"Me too. My realm has been stuck for quite some time. These Divine Pills from Young Master Ye have given me hope for breaking through! I cannot wait; I'll try it right away!"
"Same here!"
Several other Miao Clan Elders spoke up one after another. Then, these Elders all turned to leave, intending to return for seclusion cultivation to pursue their breakthroughs.
"I will also return to seclusion and see if I can advance a realm." Even the Vermilion Bird King harbored the same thought.
"Mage, please continue communicating with the Mother World. Strive to fix the date of our departure as soon as possible." Having said this to the Mage, the Vermilion Bird King also turned and left to begin his secluded cultivation. The Divine Pills Ye Yunfei had gifted had given most of the Miao Clan Elders renewed hope of advancing their realms.
"Mage, these cultivation resources are for you." Ye Yunfei took out some more cultivation resources and presented them to the Mage. This Mage held a very high position within the Miao Clan, possessing great virtue and prestige and being particularly skilled in Divination Arts.
"There are several items among these that are very useful to me." After sensing the cultivation resources Ye Yunfei gifted him, the Mage also broke into an expression of excitement.
"Mother, Father, your realms need to be raised as well. I will specially refine some suitable Divine Pills for the two of you now. Moreover, I have some cultivation methods and secret techniques that are very well-suited for you and plan to impart them to you. You should enter my spatial treasure for secluded cultivation. Strive to raise your strength and cultivation realm," Ye Yunfei addressed his parents.
"Alright then, we'll listen to you in everything. You're much more formidable than either of us now," Miao Ziqiong said with a smile, a feeling of pride within her.