"Thank you, Senior."
Ye Yunfei was overjoyed to hear this.
The Black Demon Blade Stele was undoubtedly a formidable Blade Dao treasure. If the Heavenly Net Sword God could guide him on how to utilize it, he would certainly be able to unleash the stele's greater power.
After finishing his words, the Heavenly Net Sword God sent a stream of Soul Power information into Ye Yunfei's soul sea.
During this period, the Guardian Boundary Dragon Vein Formation had been continuously channeling the energy of the entire Sword Realm Continent into the Deep-Heart World, infusing it into the barrier, constantly reinforcing it.
As the barrier grew increasingly solid, the Heavenly Net Sword God's condition improved steadily. Although they were separated by this barrier, they could now communicate normally at any time.
Ye Yunfei quickly read through the Soul Power information implanted in his soul sea. As expected, it contained methods on how to use the Black Demon Blade Stele to absorb Blade Dao energy and Blade Dao laws.
"Senior, might this junior venture to ask what your current state is? Are you trapped within this barrier, unable to leave? If there is anything you need this junior to do, please give your orders."
Ye Yunfei hesitated for a moment before asking.
"This barrier was originally laid down by me. However, I cannot leave this place for the time being, and there is nothing you can do to help me at present.
Work hard on your cultivation. Perhaps when you reach a certain height in the future, you might be able to assist me. But for now, you are not strong enough."
The Heavenly Net Sword God said.
"Please rest assured, Senior. I will certainly strive in my cultivation. Senior, if there is anything you need me to do in the future, please do not hesitate to command me."
Ye Yunfei hastily replied.
"I will remain stationed here until I complete my task. When the time comes that I need your assistance, I won't stand on ceremony."
The Heavenly Net Sword God said.
"Alright, you may go. I will always be here from now on. If you have any questions regarding sword techniques, you can come find me here at any time."
The Heavenly Net Sword God said.
"Very well, Senior. I take my leave."
Hearing the Heavenly Net Sword God's words, Ye Yunfei stood up and turned to depart.
A moment later, Ye Yunfei returned to the surface of the Sword Realm Continent.
The greatest harvest from this seclusion training was a quantum leap in his Sword Dao level.
With a flash, Ye Yunfei's figure reappeared within the headquarters of the Tianjian Sect.
To his pleasant surprise, Ye Yunfei discovered that the Tianjian Sect headquarters now had another group of living successors.
Sword Elder informed Ye Yunfei that these living successors were secretly nurtured by the Tianjian Sect in other worlds outside, and had been recalled to the Sword Realm during this period.
After all, the environment of the Sword Realm was most suitable for sword cultivators. The rich Sword Dao energy and advanced Sword Dao laws here offered tremendous benefits to every sword practitioner.
Furthermore, although the various Sword Dao sects on the Sword Realm Continent appeared to have been destroyed on the surface, many secret realms and Small Worlds still existed. These secret realms and Small Worlds could provide training grounds for the returning successors.
Moreover, every remnant soul within the sect headquarters was once a renowned sword cultivator on the continent. With these remnant souls personally guiding their cultivation, the returning successors were bound to make even greater progress in their Sword Dao.
"Ancestral Master, has the Blade Realm made any moves during this period?" Ye Yunfei asked Sword Elder.
"The Blade Realm has been quiet for now. Their losses in the previous battle were considerable. They won't act recklessly and will likely spend time ascertaining the Sword Realm's true strength before taking their next step.
Thus, everything has been calm and peaceful recently.
The Earth Gate has dispatched personnel to closely monitor every move of the Blade Realm.
Additionally, the Blade Realm has also sent a large number of spies to lurk near our Sword Realm Continent, constantly monitoring our movements."
Sword Elder said.
"Is that so?
Then I shall go and eliminate all those Blade Realm spies right now."
Upon hearing this, Ye Yunfei let out a cold smile.
Having made a quantum leap in his swordsmanship under the Heavenly Net Sword God's guidance during this period, and now that Blade Realm spies had come near the Sword Realm Continent, Ye Yunfei immediately wanted to find those blade cultivators to test his skills.
Furthermore, since the Heavenly Net Sword God had already taught him how to use the Black Demon Blade Stele to absorb Blade Dao energy and Blade Dao laws, Ye Yunfei was eager to try it out.
"Very well, as you wish.
However, you must pay attention to your safety no matter what.
You are now the leading figure of our Sword Realm Continent, our greatest confidence for its future rise. You absolutely must not come to any harm!"
Sword Elder said.
He knew that Ye Yunfei couldn't remain in the Sword Realm forever. As a young man, it was indeed right for him to continue venturing out into the wider world. That would be more conducive to his development and improvement.
As for what Ye Yunfei had been doing while staying in the Deep-Heart World of the Sword Realm Continent during this time, Sword Elder hadn't pressed for details.
Although Sword Elder had his suspicions, he had never voiced them.
Ever since Ye Yunfei obtained the Sword Enlightenment Stone, Sword Elder knew that Ye Yunfei must have encountered a tremendous opportunity within the Sword Realm Continent. Since Ye Yunfei didn't mention it, he never asked.
Moreover, the Heavenly Net Sword God had requested Ye Yunfei to keep his existence a secret for the time being, so Ye Yunfei hadn't even told Sword Elder.
"Please rest assured, Ancestral Master. I will certainly be cautious."
Ye Yunfei nodded in response.
"These are the forces and successors developed by the various Sword Dao sects of our Sword Realm Continent in the outside worlds. I'll now give you a list. As you travel through the outer worlds in the future, you can keep an eye out for them and offer support to these forces and successors from our Sword Realm Continent."
Sword Elder said to Ye Yunfei.
"Young Master Ye, are you planning to leave the Sword Realm?"
At this moment, having learned that Ye Yunfei had ended his cultivation, many high-level representatives from other Sword Dao sects arrived at the Tianjian Sect headquarters.
After the previous battle, where Ye Yunfei single-handedly annihilated the Blade Realm army and destroyed the Divine Sword Sect, Ye Yunfei had become a pivotal figure on the Sword Realm Continent.
"Yes, esteemed Seniors. I do indeed plan to leave the Sword Realm."
Ye Yunfei nodded.
"Young Master Ye, our Azure Dragon Sword Sect also possesses several secret realms and Small Worlds dedicated to cultivation. You may enter those secret realms and Small Worlds of ours to cultivate your Sword Dao."
A high-level member of the Azure Dragon Sword Sect suddenly spoke up to Ye Yunfei.
"Indeed, Young Master Ye. Our Shijian Manor also has some excellent cultivation secret realms, and there are eighteen Sword Caves. You may enter our secret realms and Sword Caves to cultivate your Sword Dao.
You are the hope of our Sword Realm Continent, so you are permitted to cultivate our Shijian Manor's Sword Dao heritage."
A high-level representative from Shijian Manor stepped forward and said.
"Young Master Ye, although our Dream Sword Gate's strength may not compare to that of the Tianjian Sect, our Sword Dao uniquely intertwines with Dream Dao, possessing distinct characteristics.
If you wish to cultivate our Dream Sword Gate's Sword Dao heritage, you may enter a secret realm within our headquarters. There, you should be able to comprehend our core legacy."
An elder addressed Ye Yunfei.
Subsequently, many other high-level representatives from various Sword Dao sects voiced similar sentiments—expressing that Ye Yunfei could cultivate their respective sects' Sword Dao heritages.
"Thank you for your kindness, esteemed Seniors. However, I plan to leave the Sword Realm for the time being.
My Sword Dao level has seen considerable improvement during my recent seclusion cultivation. I need to venture out into the wider world for proper training and experience."
Ye Yunfei thought for a moment before replying.
Ye Yunfei had already spent a considerable amount of time in the Sword Realm. He now wished to return and see the current state of the war between the Hunyuan Sect and the Guardian Faction.
Furthermore, he needed to return to those void regions he had already taken control of to check if the Guardian Faction had returned. Therefore, Ye Yunfei couldn't stay on the Sword Realm Continent for too long.
"Very well, Young Master Ye. When you return to the Sword Realm Continent in the future, you may come to our Azure Dragon Sword Sect's secret realms to cultivate your Sword Dao at any time."
A high-level member of the Azure Dragon Sword Sect said.
The other high-level representatives from the various Sword Dao sects also voiced their stances, saying that as long as Ye Yunfei was willing, he could come to their sect headquarters' secret realms or Sword Caves to cultivate sword techniques at any time in the future.
"Thank you all for your kindness."
Ye Yunfei said gratefully.
Not long after, Ye Yunfei left the Sword Realm Continent.
After departing, Ye Yunfei immediately began searching for those Blade Realm spies lurking around the Sword Realm Continent.
The surroundings of the Sword Realm Continent were, in fact, Absolute Void. Creatures capable of lurking within the Absolute Void possessed considerable strength.
Of course, as a major power with a long legacy, the Blade Realm possessed profound heritage. Their spies lurking around the Sword Realm Continent carried highly advanced spatial treasures that ensured their safety within the Absolute Void.
Soon, Ye Yunfei discovered over a dozen lurking blade cultivators in the Absolute Void surrounding the Sword Realm Continent.
These blade cultivators all wore high-level talismans on their bodies. These talismans not only concealed their figures but also protected them within the Absolute Void environment.
However, the level of Ye Yunfei's Soul Power energy was formidable. Coupled with the aid of mental energy and the divine pupil between his eyebrows, he spotted these blade cultivators hidden in the Absolute Void with a single glance.
With a flash of his figure, Ye Yunfei strode directly towards them.
"That young man looks like Ye Yunfei!"
At this moment, the dozen or so blade cultivators saw Ye Yunfei approaching and immediately recognized his identity.
They specialized in intelligence gathering and had well-informed sources, so they were already well aware that Ye Yunfei's strength was terrifying.
"Let's get out of here, quickly! We're definitely no match for him."
One of the blade cultivators, his face pale, sent a voice transmission to the others.
They were, of course, aware of how Ye Yunfei had annihilated a Blade Realm army and killed all the Chaos Gods within it on the Sword Realm Continent some time ago.
Now, seeing Ye Yunfei striding towards them, these spies felt their legs go weak with fear.
"He's definitely coming for us. Run!"
How fast was Ye Yunfei? In an instant, he arrived at the spies' location, making it abundantly clear that he was indeed targeting them.
Swoosh, swoosh, swoosh…
Every spy turned and fled.
"Trying to escape only now? It's too late."
Ye Yunfei let out a cold laugh, then waved his hand, unleashing a sword radiance from his palm.
With his Sword Dao level having increased dramatically, whether he had a sword in hand or not now made little difference to Ye Yunfei, unless it was the Heavenly Net Sword God's sword which could allow him to unleash even greater power.
With a cracking sound, the sword radiance Ye Yunfei sent forth sliced every spy in two. They offered no resistance whatsoever.