At that moment, far away in that Blade Realm branch stronghold, the Blade Realm Chaos Gods were still fuming with rage. They were discussing, sensing, and deducing, trying to figure out exactly what had transpired in this branch not long ago.
“Everyone, that Shoudi Laoren is the Gate Master of the Earth Gate. If he personally made a move, it is beyond our ability to handle. So, there's no need for us to investigate here any longer. We should report the situation to headquarters immediately and let the Realm Master and a few Supreme Elders decide how to deal with the Earth Gate.” Shortly after, one of the Chaos Gods spoke.
“Correct. That Shoudi Laoren is the Gate Master of the Earth Gate. He has been a preeminent Divine Earth Master in the Chaotic Void Sea for a very long time. He is far from ordinary. We may not be able to handle him. It's best to let the Realm Master and the Supreme Elders deal with him.” The other Blade Realm Chaos Gods nodded in agreement one after another. Although these Blade Realm Chaos Gods had always been overbearing, ostentatious, and exceedingly proud, Shoudi Laoren's own prestige was immense. These Chaos Gods simply did not dare underestimate him.
“There is someone here who was using a secret technique of our Soul Realm? What's going on exactly?” While those Blade Realm Chaos Gods were deliberating, an inconspicuous blade cultivator stood in the distance. His eyes emitted a strange light as he spoke in a voice so low it was barely audible.
“Could it be that one of our Soul Race Lords was here not long ago?” this blade cultivator wondered inwardly.
“Let's not draw attention. We'll investigate what happened here quietly later. The Blade Realm Chaos Gods are here now. We must not act rashly. Their strength is considerable; they might sense our presence.” Another blade cultivator beside him transmitted a voice message.
Meanwhile, Shoudi Laoren and Ye Yunfei, leading the Earth Gate forces, had arrived at a very ordinary-looking World Cluster. This World Cluster was relatively small in scale and didn't appear to be of high grade.
“Young Master Ye, our Earth Gate's headquarters is located within this World Cluster. This cluster is called the Central Land World Cluster. It's probably among the weakest of its kind in the First Void.” Shoudi Laoren said with a smile to Ye Yunfei.
“This World Cluster only appears weak on the surface. In reality, it conceals profound secrets. It seems to have been artificially modified. The Earth Qi Energy and earth laws contained within are far more advanced than those in the outside world. I believe this is a highly advanced World Cluster with significant overall strength.” Ye Yunfei perceived for a moment before speaking.
“Hahaha… Young Master Ye truly has a discerning eye. Indeed, this is the headquarters of our Earth Gate. How could it possibly be a weak world? It was modified by an ancestor of our Earth Gate. Unless one possesses exceptional perception or is proficient in the Geomancy Technique, anyone entering here would likely think it's just a very weak World Cluster. In fact, this World Cluster is the most suitable place in the entire Chaotic Void Sea for cultivating the Geomancy Technique because the Earth Qi Energy and earth laws here are far more advanced than those in other worlds.” Shoudi Laoren said with a laugh.
“That ancestor's methods are astonishing. If I hadn't cultivated the Geomancy Technique, I definitely wouldn't have discovered upon entering that this is actually a highly advanced World Cluster.” Ye Yunfei said. In truth, when Ye Yunfei first entered this World Cluster, it was the Divine Pupil between his eyebrows that detected the anomaly. He then employed various techniques, secret arts, and methods to see through the truth of this World Cluster. Without the Divine Pupil, he might not have spotted the anomaly so quickly.
“Gate Master, even some Chaos Gods who come here might not be able to discern the special characteristics of this World Cluster. Yet Young Master Ye, having just arrived, was able to see through this point. Young Master Ye's talent in the Geomancy Technique is truly remarkable.” An Earth Gate Elder couldn't help but exclaim in admiration.
“Of course. The moment I first saw Young Master Ye, I knew his talent in the Geomancy Technique was extremely high. Among the younger generation I've encountered, he is one of the greatest geniuses in the Geomancy Technique.” Shoudi Laoren said with a smile.
“It seems the Gate Master intends to groom Young Master Ye as his successor.” That high-ranking member thought inwardly after hearing Shoudi Laoren's words.
Not long after, Shoudi Laoren led Ye Yunfei into one of the worlds within this World Cluster. The entrances and exits of this world were heavily concealed by dozens of large Earth Formations. Even a Chaos God arriving here might not necessarily discover them. According to Shoudi Laoren, this world was the most core world of the Earth Gate headquarters and also the location of the Earth Gate's ancestral land, hence the stringent protection.
Upon entering this world, Ye Yunfei saw enormous earth dragons constantly appearing and disappearing on the land. Thick, yellow chains of earth laws extended densely from the ground high into the sky. The entire world glowed with a divine, yellow radiance. As Ye Yunfei stepped inside, he felt that the earth energy and earth laws he cultivated showed a slight improvement in an instant.
Looking into the distance, Ye Yunfei saw that the land of this world was covered with various famous mountains and great rivers formed from rich Earth Qi Energy. All sorts of rare terrains and landforms, scarcely seen elsewhere, were commonplace here. One could say that on the continents of this world, every few steps one would encounter a high-grade treasure ground. Within those high-grade treasure grounds, various wondrous phenomena emerged, inspiring awe and admiration.
Ye Yunfei also saw many spiritual plants and treasures related to earth energy and earth laws, emanating all kinds of faint fragrances. Indeed, the Earth Qi Energy of this world was the most intense, purest, and most advanced that Ye Yunfei had ever encountered in his life. The entire land was radiant with divine light, auspicious mists and auspicious rays coiled everywhere, with numerous strange phenomena.
“Senior, this world is a supreme treasure ground for cultivating the Geomancy Technique. I feel this continent's grade is on par with Sword Realm Continent, and in some aspects, it might even surpass it.” Ye Yunfei sighed in wonder.
“Of course. Within the Chaotic Void Sea, the heritage of our Earth Gate is not inferior to that of Sword Realm, nor is our lineage's history shorter. This continent is the very core of our Earth Gate. One could say it is the continent with the most intense, most advanced, and purest Earth Qi Energy in the entire Chaotic Void Sea. Cultivating the Geomancy Technique here is far better than anywhere else. Young Master Ye, you can cultivate here for a period of time next, properly improving your Geomancy Technique level. Moreover, on this continent, there are many treasure grounds, perilous lands, and forbidden lands either laid down by the successive ancestors of our Earth Gate or born naturally. Some of them, even I have not fully comprehended. You can carefully study the various landforms and terrains here. I believe you will definitely gain something.” Shoudi Laoren said with a smile.
“So the Gate Master really does intend to groom Young Master Ye as his successor!” The high-ranking member following Shoudi Laoren couldn't help but think inwardly again upon hearing this.
“Thank you, Senior.” Ye Yunfei quickly expressed his gratitude. Being able to cultivate the Geomancy Technique on this continent would surely allow his Geomancy Technique level to improve. This was the core stronghold of the Earth Gate. For an outsider like himself to be permitted by Shoudi Laoren to cultivate here was an immense honor and an exceedingly rare opportunity.
“Young Master Ye, there's no need for courtesy. Back on Sword Realm Continent, if Young Master Ye hadn't intervened, I'd probably still be in that underground palace, being tortured by that scoundrel Mochenzi. It's a pity Mochenzi was slain by a single stroke of Young Master's sword. If he were still alive now, it would be the reverse—I would make him experience the taste of being imprisoned and tortured.” Speaking of this, Shoudi Laoren couldn't help but recall all the hardships he endured deep within Sword Realm Continent, a trace of anger appearing on his face.
“Senior, the true mastermind is still around.” Ye Yunfei said.
“Correct. Zhou Duantian and those old fellows from Blade Realm are the ones who truly made the decisions. They are the real culprits. Just wait. I won't let them off easy.” Hearing Ye Yunfei's words, Shoudi Laoren nodded.
“Senior, please rest assured. Zhou Duantian and those Blade Realm old-timers are also my enemies. Given the opportunity, I will definitely capture them and hand them over to Senior for handling. Then Senior can properly vent your anger.” Ye Yunfei said with a smile.
“Good. I'll wait for you to capture them and hand them over to me then.” Hearing Ye Yunfei's words, Shoudi Laoren felt deeply gratified. Deep in his heart, he indeed vaguely saw Ye Yunfei as his successor to groom. Otherwise, he wouldn't have brought Ye Yunfei back to the Earth Gate's core stronghold and allowed him to cultivate here. He had already imparted many of the Earth Gate's core legacies to Ye Yunfei.
“Alright, Young Master Ye. I know you are the type who seizes every opportunity to cultivate desperately. Since you've come here, you should first take some time to properly cultivate your Geomancy Technique. I'll point out a few places for you. Those places are very helpful for cultivating the Geomancy Technique. You can go to each of them in turn to gain insights and cultivate. Also, here are some cultivation resources, specialties of our continent. You can take them, refining and absorbing them while cultivating the Geomancy Technique. It will definitely be beneficial.” Shoudi Laoren said to Ye Yunfei. Although he hadn't spent a very long time with Ye Yunfei, he knew Ye Yunfei was the cultivation maniac type. Now that he was on this continent, the thing he most wanted to do was certainly cultivating Geomancy Technique here.
“Then I thank you again, Senior.” Ye Yunfei hurriedly expressed his thanks. In truth, upon seeing the environment of this continent, the one thing Ye Yunfei most wanted to do was indeed to immediately cultivate here properly and improve his Geomancy Technique.
Shoudi Laoren waved a hand, sending two spatial rings to float before Ye Yunfei. Then, he instructed a high-ranking member to lead Ye Yunfei as they flew towards the land ahead.
“Young Master Ye, following the Gate Master's instructions, I will take you to cultivate within a very representative perilous land on this continent. In that perilous land, you can use the environment there to cultivate and practice various Geomancy Techniques. Within our Earth Gate, only those members with exceptionally high talent or who have made special contributions to the Earth Gate are qualified to enter that perilous land to cultivate.” That high-ranking member led Ye Yunfei, treading the void as they headed towards the western part of this continent.
Shortly after, the high-ranking member brought Ye Yunfei to the sky above a vast stretch of mountainous region in the western part of the continent. This expanse of mountainous region was truly immense, almost equivalent in size to an entire world from the outside. As far as the eye could see, there were densely packed peaks of varying heights and shapes. Range after mountain range crisscrossed the area like massive dragons interwoven. Furthermore, within this vast mountainous region were interspersed other terrains, such as plains, hills, basins, and even deserts. However, these terrains were all encircled by layers upon layers of mountains.
“Young Master Ye, we are here.” The high-ranking member, having brought Ye Yunfei to the sky above this vast mountainous region, pointed at the mountainous land below and spoke to Ye Yunfei.