"This is no time for recriminations; we should think about how to deal with the surrounding gale winds and how to leave this continent," Ye Yunfei said, speaking up.
At this moment, Ye Yunfei had already released his Mental Force energy to perceive the violent winds around them and had also opened the Divine Pupil at the center of his brow to analyze the surrounding gale.
"Now, our greatest hope lies in the pupil technique you cultivate. Hurry and use it to analyze these howling winds to see if there's any way to handle them. The pupil technique of Heaven's Eye Deity Lord is reputed to see through everything and even replicate the techniques and secret arts of others. If you use your pupil technique to replicate these gale winds, I wonder if it will be effective?" Hun Lao suddenly spoke to Ye Yunfei.
"I'll give it a try." Ye Yunfei was struck by Hun Lao's words. He then focused his spirit to perform the legacy pupil technique of Heaven's Eye Deity Lord, using the Divine Pupil on his brow to quickly analyze and study the billowing gale surging towards them.
Beams of light shot out from the Divine Pupil on his brow, transforming into dazzling strands of radiance that continuously extended towards the surrounding gale. Although the power of those winds was fearsome, they had no effect on the radiance emanating from the Divine Pupil. Soon, the beams of light from the Divine Pupil extended into the billowing tempest.
Ye Yunfei discovered that the range of the surrounding gale was vast. Not only his current location but also a vast expanse of surrounding land was blanketed by the terrifying winds and numerous tornadoes. A curtain of swirling dust soared into the sky, completely obscuring the heights above within the range of the gale, which was filled with endless, terrifying invisible wind blades. These blades danced and slashed madly, utterly ruining the surrounding space as if the world were ending.
"Let me test the power of these winds," a Seventh-Level Sovereign God of the Hunyuan Sect spoke up.
He then retrieved a divine artifact of the Seventh-Level Sovereign God grade and fiercely hurled it outside the formation arrays. With a *hong* sound, the artifact was activated, emitting a radiant aura of powerful artifact energy. But the next moment, a massive tornado swept over, directly engulfing the artifact. The Seventh-Level Sovereign God then found that he had lost contact with the artifact, followed by numerous fragments of the destroyed artifact being tossed out from within the gale. In the blink of an eye, a divine artifact of the Seventh-Level Sovereign God grade had been destroyed.
Seeing this, the eight Seventh-Level Sovereign Gods paled dramatically. It had to be understood that a Seventh-Level Sovereign God grade artifact was generally far sturdier than the physical body of a Seventh-Level Sovereign God.
"If the body of a Seventh-Level Sovereign God entered those tornadoes, wouldn't it be instantly pulverized into dust? It's fortunate we have these Formation arrays set up by Young Master Ye, otherwise we might have already had our spirit form and physical body annihilated right now," Elder Feng said with a bitter smile.
Just then, Ye Yunfei's expression suddenly shifted because it seemed as though a vague, shadowy silhouette was standing amidst the billowing gale. This faint shadow constantly twisted and transformed, seeming both real and illusory. Its body swayed with the surrounding gale, appearing exceedingly frail—like a paper doll placed within the wind. Ye Yunfei noticed that the 'paper doll's' gaze had been fixed on him the entire time, its aura sinister.
Ye Yunfei immediately used mind-reading techniques, trying to read the thoughts of that dark shadow. However, the moment his Soul Force energy left the Formation arrays and entered the raging winds, it was dispersed.
"Even my Soul Force energy can't sense at such a short distance. This continent is truly terrifying!" Ye Yunfei couldn't help but sigh inwardly.
"Since Soul Force energy cannot approach it, I'll try Mental Force energy then," Ye Yunfei thought to himself.
At this moment, the Divine Pupil on Ye Yunfei's brow was still analyzing the winds and that shadow. However, Ye Yunfei possessed two soul bodies and sixty vigor planets, allowing him to divide his attention. Ye Yunfei took out a single treasure pearl and channeled his Mental Force energy into it. Then, he used Heart Sword to strike at the shadowy figure within the rolling gale.
Ye Yunfei then saw the faint shadow shift slightly, moving backward a short distance.
"The Heart Pearl is effective after all!" Ye Yunfei couldn't help but be delighted.
This treasure pearl was precisely a Heart Pearl, used to amplify the effectiveness of Mental Force attacks. Following that, Ye Yunfei continuously poured his Mental Force energy into the Heart Pearl, then used the pearl to manifest various sophisticated Heart Force Martial Skills, using them to sense and attack that shadow. Ye Yunfei had already obtained some core cultivation heritages from the ancient Heart School, and the advanced Heart Force Martial Skills he cultivated were more than just Heart Sword.
Soon, Ye Yunfei saw that shadowy figure within the howling gale gently retreat another distance. Simultaneously, the intensity of the surrounding gale seemed to diminish somewhat.
"The wind has weakened a bit!" At this moment, the eight Seventh-Level Sovereign Gods of the Hunyuan Sect all showed expressions of pleasant surprise.
"It seems these gale winds are controlled by that shadow. You used Heart Force Martial Skills to force it back, and the surrounding wind's intensity also decreased. Keep using Heart Force Martial Skills to attack it and see if you can drive it away completely," Hun Lao said to Ye Yunfei.
"That fellow seems to be an incomplete remnant consciousness," Ye Yunfei suddenly said.
From earlier until now, Ye Yunfei had been using the Divine Pupil to study and analyze that shadowy figure, and now he finally discerned something.
"As expected of the inherited pupil technique of Heaven's Eye Deity Lord. It can even analyze and study within such terrifyingly powerful gales," Hun Lao said happily.
"If it's a remnant consciousness, then we could use Soul Force energy to deal with it. But this continent has that terrifying taboo specifically suppressing Soul Force energy. Therefore, the only thing that can counter it is Mental Force energy," the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm spoke up.
"Yes, Mental Force energy is much more advanced than Soul Force energy. If that fellow really is a remnant consciousness, then using Mental Force energy against him is the most effective method," Ye Yunfei also nodded in agreement.
"It's just that he is now even farther from us. The effectiveness of my Mental Force energy attacks seems to have weakened; I can't injure him," Ye Yunfei saw that shadowy figure constantly retreating within the billowing gale, the distance between them increasing. Consequently, the effectiveness of his attacks was also diminishing. The intensity of the surrounding winds had already weakened considerably.
"Since he's retreating, then we pursue him. See if we can drive him away," Hun Lao suddenly said to Ye Yunfei.
"Alright, let's chase after him," Ye Yunfei nodded.
Then, Ye Yunfei waved his hand, throwing out another large handful of Formation flags that landed into the gale winds ahead. Hong, hong, hong... One Formation after another was instantly set up, opposing the gale ahead. Ye Yunfei's figure flashed as he strode forward.
Ye Yunfei intended to use Formations to pave the way, closing the distance to that shadowy figure. Throughout this process, Ye Yunfei continuously unleashed his Mental Force energy, using the Heart Pearl to amplify the attack's effect. All sorts of Heart Force Martial Skills were continuously deployed, assaulting that shadow. Mental Force energy was reputed to be the hardest energy to defend against in all the world. Even that shadowy figure couldn't defend against it; it could only passively endure the strikes, allowing the continuous barrage of Heart Force Martial Skills to land on its form. Then, the shadow began retreating again.
Ye Yunfei kept using Formations to pave the way, constantly advancing in pursuit. Thus, it became a situation where Ye Yunfei was chasing and attacking that shadow.
"Young Master Ye's methods are truly ingenious. With this approach, we can definitely leave this continent!" Seeing Ye Yunfei actually using Formations to open a path, continuously moving forward, the eight Seventh-Level Sovereign Gods of the Hunyuan Sect grew excited. Because Ye Yunfei could very well use this method to lead them off this continent.
"Young Master Ye, let's leave this continent now. It's too dangerous here, not a place to linger," Elder Feng said to Ye Yunfei.
"Right! Young Master Ye, let's leave this continent quickly. If we stay here too long and you exhaust your supply of Formation materials, we truly won't be able to handle these gale winds anymore," the other Seventh-Level Sovereign Gods also chimed in successively.
These Seventh-Level Sovereign Gods of the Hunyuan Sect wished they could leave this perilous continent immediately.
"Esteemed Seniors, please rest assured. I still have plenty of Formation materials and Formation flags on me; I won't worry about running out in the short term. Seniors, just follow behind me; no need to worry about safety. I want to explore these gale winds," Ye Yunfei said, speaking up.
"What? Young Master Ye, you want to explore these dangerous gales?!" Hearing Ye Yunfei's words, the eight Seventh-Level Sovereign Gods of the Hunyuan Sect were greatly alarmed.
The overwhelming gale before them was far too perilous for these Seventh-Level Sovereign Gods; they lacked the courage even to continue staying here. Now, Ye Yunfei actually wanted to explore these winds? "Very well, then. Young Master Ye, we believe in you." After exchanging Sound Transmission communication amongst themselves, Elder Gan spoke up. Following that, these eight Seventh-Level Sovereign Gods closely followed behind Ye Yunfei and did not speak further.
Ye Yunfei continuously used the Heart Pearl to deploy various Heart Force Martial Skills, attacking the shadow within the gale ahead. That shadow kept retreating, and Ye Yunfei kept setting up Formations in pursuit.
"So it really is a remnant consciousness," Ye Yunfei determined after analysis using the Divine Pupil on his brow some time later. The shadowy figure in the gale ahead was indeed a remnant consciousness.
"It seems it should be a remnant consciousness left behind by some powerhouse of ancient times on this continent. But just a remnant consciousness alone can create such terrifying gales; thus, the original owner of this remnant consciousness must have possessed truly dreadful strength," Hun Lao couldn't help but exclaim in admiration.
"Look, Young Master Ye! The surrounding gales seem to be gradually vanishing; those tornadoes are also shrinking," just then, a Seventh-Level Sovereign God of the Hunyuan Sect suddenly cried out in pleasant surprise.
Sure enough, the overwhelming gales around them suddenly began to gradually fade. Those dozens of heaven-piercing, violent tornadoes were continuously shrinking in scale. Ye Yunfei saw the shadowy figure within the gale ahead also gradually fading, growing more illusory.
"It seems this fellow is trying to evade you," Hun Lao said to Ye Yunfei.
"Yes. After all, it's just a remnant consciousness. It stands to reason my Mental Force energy should have an effect on it," Ye Yunfei nodded.
"That fellow is trying to flee!" Ye Yunfei's heart stirred as he saw the shadowy figure suddenly transform into a black dot, shooting into the distance at an astonishing speed.