The Earth Dragons in the surrounding area had already been arranged according to specific patterns and positions, forming one large-scale Earth Formation after another.
Simultaneously, Ye Yunfei released tens of thousands of puppets, assembling them into one large-scale battle formation after another.
Ye Yunfei's Soul Power energy, Mental Force energy, and the Divine Pupil at the center of his brow were all tightly focused on the Third Elder on the ground above.
As soon as that Third Elder charged down, Ye Yunfei would rush forward without hesitation and take action.
At this very moment, the Third Elder let out a miserable scream as the immense Heavenly Net struck his body, sending him flying.
His body exploded with a 'bang,' torn to pieces, and even his Soul Body had been injured.
Shoudi Laoren stomped his foot, and a massive yellow Compass erupted, spinning rapidly as it charged toward the Third Elder.
The other higher-ups also threw out their magic treasures one after another, joining the attack against the Third Elder.
Yellow energy hands instantly took shape, reaching out from different directions to grab at the Third Elder.
Additionally, over a hundred perilous lands and forbidden grounds simultaneously erupted, manifesting bizarre phenomena as they all attacked the Third Elder together.
*Boom…*
The gigantic Heavenly Net high above descended once more, aiming to envelop the Third Elder.
“Third Elder, prepare to die!”
Just as the Third Elder was in a frantic hurry dealing with attacks from various directions, Shoudi Laoren suddenly appeared from a bizarre angle. Pointing a finger, a tiny, yellow needle, finer than a strand of hair, suddenly darted into space, moving soundlessly toward the Third Elder’s head.
In the next moment, the Third Elder screamed again as his Soul Body was pierced by that tiny yellow needle.
“Nan Gongshi, I never imagined that our Earth Gate's artifact has been in your hands all along.”
The Third Elder was both shocked and furious; that tiny yellow needle had severely injured his Soul Body.
“That's right. The Moha Needle has always been in my possession. From the moment I became the Gate Master, I have always controlled this artifact; you just didn’t know about it,” Shoudi Laoren sneered.
“So the Moha Needle has always been in the Gate Master's hands, it was never lost! That's wonderful; this is one of our Earth Gate's heirloom guardian treasures passed down through generations!”
The other higher-ups, hearing Shoudi Laoren's words, were simultaneously astonished and overjoyed.
Previously, everyone had thought the Moha Needle was lost, but only now did they learn that it had always been in Shoudi Laoren’s possession.
“Third Elder, you previously had Shenjian Sect’s Mo Chenzi continually pressuring me for information on this artifact's whereabouts, but you could never get a single word out of me. Did you ever imagine this? Actually, this Moha Needle has always been hidden by me in a certain secret location within the headquarters,” Shoudi Laoren said proudly.
“Young Master Ye, make your preparations. This fellow's body and Soul Body are both severely wounded. He's about to flee.”
Shoudi Laoren sent Ye Yunfei a Sound Transmission.
“Senior, rest assured, I am prepared,” Ye Yunfei replied.
In the next moment, a figure darted into the ground, charging deep into the earth.
“That old fellow is finally here!” Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm couldn't help but shout.
“I've been waiting for him.” Ye Yunfei held a blade in his left hand and a sword in his right, utterly focused yet tense. After all, this was a Divine Earth Master on par with Shoudi Laoren; even wounded, his power was definitely nothing to underestimate, so Ye Yunfei didn’t dare be the slightest bit careless.
That figure who had burrowed into the ground moved with astonishing speed, arriving instantly in the region where Ye Yunfei was located.
Shoudi Laoren had long deduced that the Third Elder would flee precisely to this region where Ye Yunfei now stood, so he had instructed Ye Yunfei to wait here in advance.
“Where do you think you're escaping to, old scoundrel!” Seeing the Third Elder’s figure arrive, Ye Yunfei roared, charging to meet him head-on.
All the various Earth Formations formed by the sixty to seventy thousand Earth Dragons erupted in an instant. The various battle formations composed of over a hundred thousand puppets surged forward and charged, flooding the area like a vast ocean, completely enveloping this region.
The geomantic tools and treasures beside Ye Yunfei simultaneously blasted toward the Third Elder.
Ye Yunfei also unleashed his own Soul Force Martial Arts and Mental Force Martial Arts, combining them with attacks launched by the Divine Pupil on his brow.
Even Hu Miao, Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm, and Hun Lao all unleashed their strongest attack methods with their maximum speed in that same instant.
Because Shoudi Laoren had previously made arrangements here to conceal all auras, the Third Elder had been unable to sense Ye Yunfei's presence before arriving.
It was only when Ye Yunfei launched his attack that he abruptly realized.
“It’s you again, you damned little wretch! Get out of my way if you want to live!” The Third Elder was both astonished and enraged.
Under normal circumstances, he certainly wouldn't fear Ye Yunfei, but at this moment, Shoudi Laoren and the other Earth Gate higher-ups were in close pursuit.
*Boom…*
In an instant, the Third Elder's body released earth-yellow Earth Qi energy as vast as an ocean, condensing into a massive yellow fist that punched toward Ye Yunfei.
*Bang! Bang! Bang!*
The battle formations composed of those puppets were almost instantly broken. Dense clusters of puppets were sent flying in all directions, scattering like dumplings dumped into a pot.
*Bang! Bang! Bang!*
The Earth Formations created by the Earth Dragons were also continuously dismantled in an instant. One Earth Dragon after another exploded directly, their bodies shattered and bones pulverized.
What caused the greatest interference for the Third Elder were actually the Soul Force Martial Arts and Mental Force Martial Arts that Ye Yunfei executed, along with the attacks launched by Ye Yunfei’s brow Divine Pupil.
A beam of white light shot forth from the Divine Pupil on Ye Yunfei's brow, striking the Third Elder's head directly.
Although the Third Elder saw this white beam of light and wanted to dodge, to his shock, no matter what technique or secret art he employed to counter or evade, he was unable to avoid that white light.
“This surnamed Ye bastard is a monster. Even I can’t avoid his attack.” The Third Elder was both astonished and furious in his heart.
He initially wanted to charge forward and kill Ye Yunfei, but in the next moment, Shoudi Laoren and the other Earth Gate higher-ups had already caught up.
“Third Elder, you can't escape, because the Heavenly Net we deployed also envelops the underground world of this land. You are a bird trapped in a cage now.” Shoudi Laoren’s icy voice echoed within the underground world. Then, a massive yellow net manifested in this subterranean space, slamming hard into the Third Elder’s body, sending him flying and causing him to cough up blood continuously.
“Damnit! Sure enough, even this underground world falls within the scope of the Heavenly Net.” The Third Elder was both terrified and infuriated.
After this, the Third Elder was continuously struck by Shoudi Laoren and the other Earth Gate higher-ups, his injuries growing more severe.
Meanwhile, following Shoudi Laoren’s instructions, Ye Yunfei had already moved to a distant location, waiting at another spot.
“Young Master Ye, the opportunity has come. Now is the time for you to devour this fellow.” Suddenly, Shoudi Laoren’s Sound Transmission rang within Ye Yunfei's spiritual sea.
Ye Yunfei’s spirits soared, and then he heard another miserable scream erupt from afar.
The Third Elder was once again blasted apart by Shoudi Laoren and the few Earth Gate higher-ups, his body utterly shattered, leaving only a severely injured Soul Body that fled toward the distance, soon reaching Ye Yunfei's position.
But before Ye Yunfei could even make a move…
*Boom…*
A gigantic yellow net materialized, instantly tightly wrapping around the Third Elder's Soul Body.
“Young Master Ye, act now! Use your technique to devour this fellow’s Soul Body. He is already trapped,” Shoudi Laoren transmitted to Ye Yunfei.
Ye Yunfei hesitated not in the slightest. He directly executed the Soul Force Planet technique. Dozens of immense Soul Force Planets roared forth, completely encircling the Third Elder's Soul Body. They surged forward, embracing his Soul Body and desperately biting into it.
“You damned wretch, get away from me!” Seeing those Soul Force Planets pouncing to bite him, the Third Elder was both shocked and furious.
These Soul Force Planets were taking large, voracious bites from his Soul Body, making him experience immense agony.
“You bastard, even injured as I am, I'm not someone you can bully!” the Third Elder roared. Then, terrifying energy pressure erupted from within his Soul Body, transforming into earth-yellow energy hands that slapped toward those Soul Force Planets. The Soul Force Planets were actually shaken, sent flying backward.
“This old scoundrel lives up to being a Divine Earth Master. Even severely injured, he still retains such formidable fighting strength.” Ye Yunfei was somewhat astonished.
“Third Elder, do not engage in pointless struggle anymore. Today, your death is certain.” Shoudi Laoren’s cold, pitiless voice rang out, and then Shoudi Laoren’s figure directly appeared beside Ye Yunfei.
*Boom…*
An immense tide of Soul Power energy surged from within Shoudi Laoren’s head, bearing down to suppress the Third Elder's Soul Body.
The vast deluge of Soul Power energy instantly submerged the Third Elder's Soul Body. The yellow net also unleashed even more terrifying energy pressure to suppress his Soul Body.
The Third Elder’s Soul Body was already severely wounded; now, simultaneously suppressed by Shoudi Laoren and the Heavenly Net, it was utterly powerless to resist further.
With a thought from Ye Yunfei, the Soul Force Planets that had been shaken away rushed forward again, frenziedly biting the Third Elder's Soul Body.
“You damned brat, get away from me!” The Third Elder discovered his Soul Body being devoured mouthful by mouthful by those Soul Force Planets and knew that continuing like this was disastrous. Struggling with all his might, he released all of his Soul Power energy, repeatedly shaking Ye Yunfei's Soul Force Planets and sending them flying.
Simultaneously, over a dozen soul-attacking artifacts flew out from deep within his Soul Body, activated at the same time to attack Ye Yunfei’s head.
“Death at hand—no amount of struggling will be of any use now.” Shoudi Laoren gave a cold snort and waved his hand. Dozens of soul-attacking artifacts materialized, assaulting the Third Elder's Soul Body.
The soul-attacking artifacts in Shoudi Laoren’s collection were naturally extremely powerful. They continuously pummeled the Third Elder's Soul Body, causing its energy aura to decline steadily.
Ye Yunfei took advantage of the moment, controlling his Soul Force Planets to accelerate their devouring speed.
“Damned brat, I never imagined I would actually perish at your hands.”
Not long after, the Third Elder's Soul Body had been devoured by half. Finally despairing, he knew there was no chance of escape for him, letting out an unwilling roar.
“Hahahaha… Elder, are you regretting it now? All the suffering I’ve endured these years was your doing behind the scenes. Now, receive the punishment you deserve.” Shoudi Laoren laughed heartily.
The other Earth Gate higher-ups had already gone to deal with the other traitors. Within this underground world, only Shoudi Laoren and Ye Yunfei remained here.
Under Shoudi Laoren’s control, the yellow Heavenly Net had already moved away to pursue the other traitors.
Not long after, under Ye Yunfei’s control, the Soul Force Planets completely devoured the Third Elder’s Soul Body.
The Third Elder was, after all, a high-level Chaos God. The Soul Power energy contained within his Soul Body was virtually boundless, and the quality of his Soul Body was exceedingly high.
Ye Yunfei felt his current Soul Power energy level and the quality of his own Soul Body had taken another qualitative leap.
“Young Master Ye, there is still another fellow waiting for you to devour. Let’s go now.” Shoudi Laoren said with a smile.