"The various techniques and martial skills he used are absolutely not from the Tianxuan Continent.
Could it be that he isn't a native of the Tianxuan Continent but rather someone from the outside Xuanhuang Star Domain?
If so, it's highly likely he's a spy sent by a powerful enemy from beyond our domain!"
The grey-robed elder muttered to himself.
"Ye Yunfei, you just wait. I will investigate your origins thoroughly.
And those techniques and martial skills of yours... I want them too!"
The grey-robed elder sneered coldly.
At this moment,
over ten kilometers away,
on a certain patch of flat ground,
the figure of Ye Yunfei suddenly appeared.
"Just you wait, old man," Ye Yunfei said, gnashing his teeth in fury.
"Master, are you badly injured?"
Hu Miao appeared beside Ye Yunfei, asking with worry.
"Not too severe. With some rest and recuperation, this kind of injury will be fine."
Ye Yunfei replied, simultaneously taking out several healing treasure pills and placing them in his mouth.
Vast medicinal power immediately diffused within his body, rapidly mending his wounds.
Moments ago, the two attacks launched by the grey-robed elder had both injured him.
"First, find a place to recuperate."
Ye Yunfei released his Soul Power, discovered a cave nearby, and immediately entered it.
Then, Ye Yunfei entered the Phantom Tower.
The Phantom Tower transformed into a speck of dust, landing in a corner of the cave.
Huang Shang guarded the cave's entrance, acting as protector for Ye Yunfei.
Since he was a ghost cultivator, he could easily merge into all tangible matter. Even if the grey-robed elder from before were to give chase, he might not detect Huang Shang.
Inside the Phantom Tower,
Ye Yunfei spent several days healing his injuries.
Moreover, he consumed quite a few healing treasure pills.
Three days later,
Ye Yunfei's injuries had completely healed, and he was fully recovered.
"I might as well take this opportunity to train in some Geomancy techniques and martial skills," Ye Yunfei said to himself.
Thus, Ye Yunfei began repeatedly reading and studying Geomancy techniques and martial arts within his soul sea.
With Ye Yunfei's vision, experience, and accumulated martial knowledge, all kinds of techniques and martial skills in the world were easy for him to pick up.
After spending a month within the Phantom Tower studying and practicing Geomancy techniques, Ye Yunfei emerged.
"Ye Yunfei, you've left seclusion!" Huang Shang asked joyfully.
"Did that old fellow come looking for me?" Ye Yunfei inquired.
"At first, he passed by the area several times, probably searching for you.
However, he hasn't shown up again since," Huang Shang answered.
"Just you wait, old man," Ye Yunfei muttered, gritting his teeth every time he thought of that grey-robed elder.
Then, Ye Yunfei continued cultivating his Geomancy arts.
He found an open area, sat cross-legged on the ground, released his Soul Power, and extended his perception deep into the earth.
Very soon, Ye Yunfei discovered faint, thread-like wisps of yellow qi deep within the earth.
These were condensed from the essence of the earth's energy flow!
In Geomancy, they were called earth energy!
Ye Yunfei's Soul Power followed these trails of earth energy, continuously perceiving and extending outward, studying and sensing the land beneath his feet.
Gradually, the topography, mountain and river veins, and the flow of energy beneath this land began to enter Ye Yunfei's soul sea.
Then, Ye Yunfei entered a truly wondrous state.
It was as if he was about to merge with the land beneath his feet!
He seemed to become a part of this land itself!
Time passed slowly.
Unconsciously, five or six days elapsed.
"Rise!"
Suddenly, Ye Yunfei let out a soft cry.
Boom...
The earth seemed to respond, trembling slightly. Then, one brilliant strand of yellow earth energy after another surged forth from beneath the ground, coiling around Ye Yunfei's body like shimmering golden dragons.
"The first step, Summoning Earth Energy, is a success," Ye Yunfei revealed a smile.
Next, Ye Yunfei continued sitting cross-legged on the ground, continuing his cultivation.
From Ye Yunfei's body, dazzling rays of yellow light began to erupt.
His entire person seemed like a flawless piece of amber jade.
In the blink of an eye, another five days passed.
Swoosh!
At a certain moment,
suddenly, Ye Yunfei's body abruptly vanished into the ground.
Swoosh!
Ye Yunfei's form, like a streak of yellow light, traveled along the flow of the earth's energy currents beneath the surface.
At first, his speed was relatively slow, and he would stop every time he advanced a certain distance due to obstructions from mud and rock.
But gradually, his speed increased.
Later on, Ye Yunfei was able to move freely beneath the surface, following the trajectories of the earth energy!
"How amazing!" Hu Miao couldn't help but exclaim.
"Not bad.
Geomancy is truly profound.
I neglected it before," Ye Yunfei nodded.
An hour later,
Ye Yunfei returned to the surface.
Then, Ye Yunfei took out a yellow compass.
This Heavenly Compass was a specific gift from that Earth Master Daozhang for Ye Yunfei.
Ye Yunfei held the Heavenly Compass in his hand and channeled a stream of spiritual energy into it. Immediately, wisps of yellow talismanic script, like small golden fish, surfaced within.
Streaks of yellow talismanic script encircled Ye Yunfei's body, appearing supremely mystical.
The central white magnetic needle of the Heavenly Compass continuously swayed. Every oscillation was closely linked to the flow of earth energy deep underground.
"Hmm, this Heavenly Compass is quite good.
It will be a great aid in my cultivation of Geomancy," Ye Yunfei couldn't help but nod in approval.
Then, Ye Yunfei put away the Heavenly Compass.
"Let's first return to the Central Continent," Ye Yunfei said after some thought.
Those five elders with Grotto-Heaven Realm strength should have already pursued into the Western Sea by now to prevent the Ancient Demon Race from activating the altar.
Thus, Ye Yunfei had no intention of entering the Western Sea.
Ye Yunfei activated his movement technique, heading in the direction of the Central Continent.
A day later,
Ye Yunfei descended in a city, purchasing a new flying ship.
Traveling this way was much more comfortable.
Soon, Ye Yunfei entered the territory of the Central Continent.
There, he began to hear all sorts of news about Demon Race rampages.
Over a dozen cities in the Central Continent had been completely slaughtered by the Ancient Demon Race, resulting in heavy casualties among human martial artists.
Many forces had formed alliances, hunting the Ancient Demon Race everywhere.
However, the Ancient Demons' movements were extremely elusive and hard to track.
Several days later,
Ye Yunfei returned to Hudao Academy.
"Dean Ye, you're back!"
The moment Ye Yunfei returned to Hudao Academy, Xie Changkong and other high-ranking members noticed and came forward to greet him one after another.
Seeing Ye Yunfei return safely made these leaders extremely happy.
"Dean Ye, Elder He wishes to see you," Xie Changkong said to Ye Yunfei.
"Elder He?"
Ye Yunfei was momentarily stunned, unable to recall an elder with the surname He within Hudao Academy.
"Elder He is the most senior elder in our academy. He just returned from the Guardian World City," Xie Changkong explained.
"Guardian World City?"
Ye Yunfei's heart stirred, reminded of the five elders he had encountered on the shores of the Western Sea.