When this voice rang out, the old man from the Great Netherworld and the core elder of the Guardian Faction both changed expression drastically, involuntarily retreating at the same time.
Although they couldn't sense any energy aura, that was precisely what made them realize a truly terrifying powerhouse was about to arrive.
All gazes turned towards the entrance of the Reincarnation Passage behind the gray figure.
Then, an even dimmer, phantasmal figure drifted swaying out from within that Reincarnation Passage.
This phantom seemed not to touch the ground, from afar looking like a paper puppet floating and swaying. Its movements didn't seem fast, but in an instant, it stood next to the gray figure, its hollow, lifeless eyes slowly sweeping a circle around the world.
In that moment, though this newly emerged dim phantom had not spoken a word, a terrifying aura was already circulating through the heavens and the earth.
This aura was faint, almost imperceptible, yet it dominated this world, plunging the entire place into deathly stillness. It caused everyone's bodies to feel a bone-piercing chill; even the old man from the Great Netherworld and the core elder of the Guardian Faction felt their entire beings turn cold in that instant.
"What level of power is this?
It's too terrifying. Merely the slight traces of its aura made my body and Soul Body feel like they were about to freeze solid.
This is a higher order of law, definitely a tier above Great Dao Laws. That's why it can silently control the very atmosphere of the entire world," Hun Lao transmitted to Ye Yunfei in a shocked, hushed voice.
Even when transmitting sound, Hun Lao was extremely cautious, controlling his aura as much as possible, afraid of disturbing that dim phantom that had just stepped out from the Reincarnation Passage.
"Today, let the world know that our Reincarnation Sect is still not to be trifled with. All who disrespect the Reincarnation Sect shall face severe punishment," the dim phantom slowly began to speak, its tone of voice extremely strange, possessing a peculiar cadence.
After speaking, it slowly extended forward a dull, lackluster palm. The palm looked utterly illusory, constantly twisting, emitting no aura of energy or law. Yet, before the Guardian Faction's core elder could even react, this illusory hand reached his chest.
"Did you truly think I fear you?" This core elder was both alarmed and furious, because he simply couldn't comprehend how this illusory, dim hand had instantly appeared before him.
Just as this core elder wanted to move against this lackluster hand, a faint, almost imperceptible aura began flowing around his body, instantly sealing off the space he occupied with immense pressure. Everything in that space instantly froze solid, as if cast in iron.
Forget fighting back, the core elder couldn't even twitch a finger. Then, his neck was seized by that dim hand and lifted up gently, like picking up a chick, before being hurled forcefully into that Reincarnation Passage.
Once seized by the neck, the core elder struggled desperately, but it was futile; he couldn't utter another word.
Witnessing this scene, the old man from the Great Netherworld turned to leave without any hesitation.
"Not good! The core elder has been captured!" At this moment, Elder Hu and the six Greater Sovereign Gods from the Guardian Faction all had faces twisted in alarm, but they absolutely dared not step forward. If even the core elder had been powerless to resist, going up would be courting death.
"We must leave quickly. This matter is beyond us; we must report it," Elder Hu transmitted to the other six Greater Sovereign Gods.
Those six Greater Sovereign Gods were already scared out of their wits, itching to get away. Hearing Elder Hu's transmission, they instantly turned and fled.
Thus, the old man from the Great Netherworld and the Guardian Faction's Greater Sovereign Gods each employed their movement techniques, soaring into the air, seeking to exit this world at their fastest speed.
Even Ye Yunfei felt a drumming in his heart, quietly employing his movement technique to swiftly head towards this world's exit.
Ye Yunfei's speed was simply too fast; in an instant, he reached the world's exit.
Upon reaching the exit, Ye Yunfei was shocked to find the old man from the Great Netherworld arriving simultaneously.
"This fellow's movement speed is probably a match for yours, if not greater," Hun Lao also said in astonishment.
The old man from the Great Netherworld suddenly turned his gaze towards Ye Yunfei. A bone-chilling intent rolled towards him, instantly causing Ye Yunfei's flesh and Soul Body to tremble and shiver.
Even Hun Lao, the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm, Huang Shang, and Hu Miao felt their entire bodies turn icy cold, as if they had fallen into a ten-thousand-year glacial cave.
"This guy cultivates energies and laws at a higher level than us. It's simply not in the same tier. No matter how many profound techniques or secret arts we've cultivated, it's useless," Hun Lao said to Ye Yunfei.
"Yes. In front of truly powerful experts, I'm still far behind," Ye Yunfei nodded.
Previously, Ye Yunfei's strength had been continuously rising, even achieving the capability to fight Seventh and Eighth Level Sovereign Gods, which had boosted his confidence considerably. But now, Ye Yunfei suddenly felt his strength was still far from sufficient.
However, this was a sensation Ye Yunfei had experienced many times throughout his cultivation journey. Thus, this feeling didn't bring discouragement; on the contrary, it instilled a sense of urgency to improve his strength rapidly.
"For me, continuously improving my strength remains the most important thing going forward," Ye Yunfei thought inwardly while facing the Great Netherworld elder.
"A Ghost Cultivator," the Great Netherworld elder's voice suddenly turned sharp.
"All Ghost Cultivators under heaven are under the jurisdiction of our Great Netherworld. Who exactly are you, that I cannot read your information? It seems you have not registered with our Great Netherworld.
What audacity! For drifters and wild ghosts like you, the only proper path is obediently heading to the underworld, registering your information in the ghost registry, and henceforth accepting the jurisdiction of our Great Netherworld. Otherwise, you have no right to be a Ghost Cultivator."
The old man's gaze fixed on Huang Shang, his tone commanding.
As he spoke, a pitch-black chain shot out from his body like a long black serpent, extending swiftly towards Huang Shang.
Wherever this black chain passed, the temperature of the space ahead plummeted dramatically, forming densely packed, dark, profound ice.
"Not good! This black chain seems to be my bane! I'm completely suppressed by its aura, unable to move," Huang Shang was startled and immediately transmitted to Ye Yunfei.
"Against such supremely Yin and cold magical treasures, it's best to utilize hetero-flames, or the Yang-attributed energy you cultivate," Hun Lao immediately transmitted to Ye Yunfei.
Ye Yunfei focused his will, igniting all the hetero-flames within his body simultaneously. Within him, eight Chaos Divine Meridians manifested, each overflowing with boundless torrents of Yang-attributed divine power, roaring fiercely.
At this moment, Ye Yunfei's entire body radiated dazzling golden light.
"So you are that youngster named Ye Yunfei," the Great Netherworld elder suddenly let out a cold laugh as he spoke.
"This guy actually recognizes you," the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm remarked with some surprise.
This Great Netherworld elder should be one of those ancient fossils that rarely appear in the Great Netherworld. Yet he actually recognized Ye Yunfei.
"You have killed many members of the Great Netherworld before, and you've been opposing the Guardian Faction and the Blade Realm recently. Your name has likely spread among those ancient major factions. It's not strange that he recognizes you," Hun Lao said.
"Everyone, fight together! This old monster is extremely strong!" the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm shouted.
Just as Ye Yunfei and his companions prepared to launch a full-force attack against the incoming elder, a dull, lackluster hand suddenly appeared. It reached behind the Great Netherworld elder's back, emanating a faint, bizarre aura. Instantly, everything in this space froze solid.
"Not good!" The Great Netherworld elder immediately felt his hairs stand on end, his entire body turning icy, his face revealing an expression of terror.
This Great Netherworld elder originally had a profound layer of laws shrouding his body, concealing his true appearance, making it difficult to see clearly. But at this moment, that layer of profound laws surrounding him was instantly destroyed, revealing his true face.
Now, this Great Netherworld elder's attention was no longer on Huang Shang or Ye Yunfei. He was straining every ounce of strength in an attempt to flee.
But that illusory hand behind him lightly seized, accurately grasping his neck, and lifted him up, instantly retracting.
Then, that dull, lackluster hand disappeared, taking the Great Netherworld elder with it.