Ye Yunfei soon obtained the information he wanted from the middle-aged man.
There were two main aspects.
First, over five thousand Grotto-Heaven Realm experts from the Xuanhuang Star Domain had entered the Tianxuan Continent.
Second, a group of Grotto-Heaven Realm experts was currently heading to Hudao Academy.
The reason was that Hudao Academy was where Ye Yunfei's family and martial sect were located.
"Over five thousand Grotto-Heaven Realm experts..."
Ye Yunfei couldn't help but frown slightly.
He wasn't worried about being unable to defeat them, but rather, he was concerned that these five thousand Grotto-Heaven Realm experts entering the Tianxuan Continent would inflict massive damage upon it.
Moreover, judging by the looks of things, such damage had already begun.
The imperial city of the Ten Thousand Beasts Empire was a prime example.
Almost half of the martial artists in that imperial city had been killed by the dozen or so Grotto-Heaven Realm experts moments before.
"Most of those Grotto-Heaven Realm experts from the Xuanhuang Star Domain are coming for me.
It seems I must reveal myself as soon as possible.
As long as I show my face, they'll come sniffing after me!
Then, I can gather them together and kill them all!"
Ye Yunfei thought to himself.
"Ye Yunfei, I've told you everything you wanted to know. Please spare me..."
The middle-aged man pleaded in a trembling voice.
*Thump!*
Ye Yunfei flicked his finger, shattering the man's skull.
"Master!
You've finally arrived."
Prince Zhenshou came to Ye Yunfei's side.
"Hmm. You continue staying here in the Ten Thousand Beasts Empire."
After giving this order, Ye Yunfei took out a flying vessel.
The vessel soared into the sky, disappearing in an instant at the horizon's edge.
"My son, your relationship with Commander Ye seems quite good?"
The Emperor stepped forward and asked Prince Zhenshou in an excited tone.
"You could say so."
Prince Zhenshou nodded.
"Excellent!
Son, remember, you must cling tightly to Commander Ye's coattails!
Commander Ye is now the number one figure in our Tianxuan Continent. If he could become the backing of our Ten Thousand Beasts Empire, our empire's future would be limitless!"
The Emperor instructed earnestly.
Ye Yunfei's flying vessel raced swiftly through the high altitudes above the Central Continent.
One day later.
Hudao Academy finally came into distant view.
Ye Yunfei immediately released his Soul Power, sensing far ahead.
Indeed, around Hudao Academy, numerous sharp, imposing figures stood in the air, surrounding the academy.
With a rough count, Ye Yunfei estimated there were at least eight hundred Grotto-Heaven Realm experts!
Inside Hudao Academy, Elder He, Xie Changkong, the three guardian elders, and Academy Heads like Shangguan and Zhou—all the academy's upper echelon—were bracing themselves as if facing a great enemy.
The Hudao Stele erupted with dazzling radiance, suspended above Xie Changkong's head, appearing majestic and imposing.
Hudao Academy had a total of fifteen Grotto-Heaven Realm experts.
Eight of them had followed Ye Yunfei's army and were stationed in the Western Plains.
Thus, seven remained within the academy.
Within the Hudao Academy headquarters, numerous formations had also risen, tightly protecting the entire academy.
These formations had been personally laid down by Ye Yunfei.
Ever since moving all the Ye Family and Tianyuan Sect members to Hudao Academy, Ye Yunfei had utilized his spare time to lay down formation after formation within the academy headquarters.
It was precisely due to the existence of these formations and the Hudao Stele that the eight hundred-plus Grotto-Heaven Realm experts were held at bay outside.
Otherwise, the Hudao Academy headquarters would have long been breached by those eight hundred Grotto-Heaven Realm experts.
"Hand over Ye Yunfei and make him crawl out to see us, if you know what's good for you!
Otherwise, we'll flatten this place and massacre every last one of Ye Yunfei's family and sect!"
Suddenly, a handsome man clad in golden armor took a step forward and roared.
"Hudao Academy is a place of quiet cultivation. You should leave quickly."
Xie Changkong declared clearly.
"Humph!
Disaster is at your doorstep, and you're still pretending!"
The golden-armored man snorted coldly.
"Everyone, let's charge in together!
Let's not wait any longer!
Ye Yunfei's family and sect are all here. As long as we capture them all, Ye Yunfei will have to obey us obediently."
This golden-armored man turned his head and spoke to the other Grotto-Heaven Realm experts.
"Right, let's all force our way in together.
What this academy relies on is just that stele and those formations.
With so many of us, a concerted assault will surely break through."
Some of the other Grotto-Heaven Realm experts also nodded, stepping forward with the intention of making a move.
"Prepare to face the enemy!"
Inside Hudao Academy, Xie Changkong shouted solemnly.
Although the power of the Hudao Stele and the formations Ye Yunfei had laid down was considerable, the number of opponents was far too great!
Over eight hundred Grotto-Heaven Realm experts were an utterly terrifying force!
Right at that moment.
Suddenly, from the distant sky, a figure arrived, hands clasped behind his back, striding across heaven and earth.
It was Ye Yunfei.
"A bunch of ants like you think you can flatten this place?"
Soon, Ye Yunfei arrived before Hudao Academy, swept his gaze over the eight hundred-plus Grotto-Heaven Realm experts, and smiled scornfully.
"Huh?
Who is this kid?"
Immediately, the gazes of all those Grotto-Heaven Realm experts turned toward Ye Yunfei.
"It's Ye Yunfei!"
Very quickly, someone recognized Ye Yunfei.
"It's Headmaster Ye!"
Cheers erupted within Hudao Academy.
Seeing Ye Yunfei appear, everyone in Hudao Academy relaxed inwardly.
During this period, the fearsome reputation Ye Yunfei had forged was simply too great!
Causing everyone, vaguely, to regard Ye Yunfei as the pillar of Hudao Academy!
"Ye Yunfei, you've finally shown yourself!
Surrender now!"
The golden-armored man, who was closest to Ye Yunfei, was overjoyed and immediately launched himself forward, charging toward Ye Yunfei.
If he could capture Ye Yunfei, he would make a fortune!
Thus, he struck preemptively.
"Reckless fool."
Ye Yunfei extended a palm and suddenly reached out.
*BOOM!*
Ye Yunfei's palm continuously enlarged, transforming in an instant into a giant hand that blotted out the sky and sun.
"How is this possible?!"
The golden-armored man paled in shock.
*RUMBLE...*
The golden armor on his body directly activated, erupting with dazzling golden light.
This armor was a middle-grade Hong-level artifact!
The next moment, Ye Yunfei's giant palm had already slapped to his front.
"Get away!"
The golden-armored man roared, raising the golden saber in his hand and chopping toward Ye Yunfei's giant palm.
Ye Yunfei flicked a finger. *Clang!* The golden saber was sent flying.
Then, the giant hand reached out and grasped the golden-armored man right in its palm, giving a gentle squeeze.
*Pfft!*
The golden-armored man's body exploded like an egg, his form and spirit annihilated.
The golden armor on his body was also destroyed on the spot.
"So strong!"
The other Grotto-Heaven Realm experts were all startled.
That golden-armored man had been a ninth-level Grotto-Heaven Realm expert, yet he had been grabbed to death just like that.
"Ye Yunfei, how dare you kill someone in public!"
A large group of Grotto-Heaven Realm experts charged forward.
"Too few people. I'd better wait a bit more."
Ye Yunfei swept a glance over the eight hundred-plus Grotto-Heaven Realm experts and shook his head.
Then, Ye Yunfei activated his Heavenly Shadow Robe, abruptly accelerating. With a *whoosh*, he returned to the Hudao Academy headquarters.
Ye Yunfei's plan was to reveal himself first, to attract as many Grotto-Heaven Realm experts from the Xuanhuang Star Domain as possible.
When the numbers were greater, he would then gather and slaughter them all.
"Catch him!"
The Grotto-Heaven Realm experts all launched their movement techniques, pursuing Ye Yunfei.
*Boom! Boom!...*
Formations erupted one after another, blocking the footsteps of those Grotto-Heaven Realm experts.
These formations had been personally laid down by Ye Yunfei; their power was no small matter.
"Break these formations!"
Someone shouted.
Thus, those Grotto-Heaven Realm experts began breaking the formations.
*Boom! Boom! Boom!...*
Streaks of spirit energy and artifacts continuously bombarded the Hudao Academy headquarters, smashing against the formations.
"Headmaster Ye!"
The moment Ye Yunfei entered the academy headquarters, all the upper echelon surrounded him.
"Headmaster Ye, where exactly are these Grotto-Heaven Realm experts from?"
Xie Changkong asked.
"They are all foreign experts who entered our Tianxuan Continent from the outside world."
Ye Yunfei said.
"As expected."
The higher-ups had already guessed as much; hearing Ye Yunfei's words made them even more certain.
"Everyone, rest assured.
Nothing will happen.
Leave them to me."
Ye Yunfei said.
Then, Ye Yunfei's figure flashed. He sat cross-legged beneath the Hudao Stele, closed his eyes to conserve his spirit, like an old monk entering deep meditation.
"This..."
Xie Changkong and the others were stunned, looking at each other.
*Boom! Boom!...*
Outside the academy, those eight hundred-plus Grotto-Heaven Realm experts were breaking the formations with all their might.
At the same time.
The news of Ye Yunfei's appearance at Hudao Academy spread rapidly.
The Grotto-Heaven Realm experts from the Xuanhuang Star Domain, upon hearing the news, all converged toward Hudao Academy.
*Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!...*
At the horizon's edge, one flying vessel after another pierced through the sky.
The flying vessels these martial artists from the Xuanhuang Star Domain brought were of excellent quality. Their flight speed was far, far faster than that of flying vessels from the Tianxuan Continent.
Even traveling from the other four regions—the Eastern Region, Southern Borderlands, Western Plains, and Northern Wastelands—to the Central Continent took only a little over half a day.
And for those already in the Central Continent, reaching Hudao Academy was a matter of merely half an hour!
"Excellent.
Come on, all of you."
Ye Yunfei looked toward the horizon where vessels were streaking through the sky and sneered coldly.