In the recent period, Ye Yunfei had risen with unstoppable force, displaying astonishing combat prowess and routing the Otherworldly Army in utter defeat.
Most martial artists across the Tianxuan Continent were deeply excited and revered Ye Yunfei as a savior.
However, the four top powers, like the Fengyun Family, were the only exceptions, living in fear day in and day out.
They knew their grudge with Ye Yunfei ran too deep to be resolved.
They feared that one day, Ye Yunfei would come to their doorsteps to settle accounts.
Little did they expect that now, they would suddenly hear the news that Ye Yunfei and the five foreign experts had perished together.
This news exhilarated the people of the four top powers!
"Commander Ye's methods were uncanny, his strength was heaven-defying—how could he possibly fall? Could it be another fake death, like before?"
Some people also raised doubts.
Time slowly passed.
One day, two days, three days…
In the blink of an eye, over ten days had gone by.
There was still no word of Ye Yunfei.
Thus, everyone began to believe that this time, Ye Yunfei had truly died.
Within Hudao Academy.
On a certain mountaintop.
"Fei'er…"
Ye Tianpeng stood in a pavilion at the summit, gazing into the distant direction where Ye Yunfei had battled the five foreign experts, his eyes filled with grief.
"Our Ye Family finally produced a true dragon, only to have him die young. Heaven, why must you treat our Ye Family like this…"
The seven Elders of the Ye Family stood beside Ye Tianpeng, their expressions all equally dejected.
Within Hudao Academy, Xie Changkong, Elder He, and other high-ranking figures were also downhearted, entering seclusion to silently reflect, not emerging for several days in a row.
"Impossible, I don't believe something happened to the boss! Just wait and see, the boss is definitely still alive. It won't be long before he returns!"
Within the seed disciple district, Wu Heishan's voice rang out from a certain mountaintop.
Wu Heishan, Dugu Huan, Xiao Hui, Wen Zi, Yuan Dayong, as well as Long Yingying, Zhou Mu, and A Niu were all present.
After Long Yingying, Zhou Mu, and A Niu entered Hudao Academy, they quickly became familiar with Wu Heishan and the others due to Ye Yunfei and often interacted.
"I also think Brother Fei is fine. In my heart, Brother Fei is someone who repeatedly creates miracles! It's impossible for him to die."
Zhou Mu also spoke.
The others all remained silent.
Everyone felt that Wu Heishan and Zhou Mu simply refused to accept reality.
The eyes of the three girls, Xiao Hui, Wen Zi, and Long Yingying, were all red-rimmed.
At this moment.
On another mountain peak within the academy.
"Feiyan, you haven't eaten or slept for three days and three nights.
The dead cannot return to life; you shouldn't grieve too much either. Go and rest a bit."
Xia Feiyan stood motionless on a small hill slope, her mother and Xiao Yu at her side trying to persuade her.
"Mom, I'm fine," Xia Feiyan said softly.
At the same time.
Within Zhongzhou, the territory of the Ziwei Empire, the location where the five Minor Mystic Pill Realm masters had self-detonated their cores.
"Search again! Everyone be thorough and patient—we must find the Sky-Shading Cover!
Find it for me!"
A tall member of the Ancient Demon Race growled.
"Yes, Tianmo Prince!"
A large group of Ancient Demon Race personnel standing around replied in unison.
Then, these Ancient Demon Race personnel scattered, meticulously searching inch by inch across the area.
The one issuing the order was precisely the Tianmo Prince!
"Tianmo Prince, could the Sky-Shading Cover have fallen into the hands of those from the Tianxuan Continent?"
A subordinate said to the Tianmo Prince.
"Impossible!
I watched that battle from nearby, clear as day.
After our Ancient Demon Race's five Minor Mystic Pill Realm experts self-detonated their cores, the Sky-Shading Cover vanished.
It must still be in this area, fallen somewhere.
My father king has given a death command—we must find the Sky-Shading Cover!"
The Tianmo Prince stated.
At this time.
Beneath the earth, about two thousand meters deep near this area.
Inside an underground cave.
Ye Yunfei sat cross-legged.
Around him were piled all sorts of various crystals, spiritual herbs, spiritual pills, and other rare natural treasures.
Ye Yunfei's body seemed like a bottomless pit, continuously absorbing the spiritual energy contained within the treasures around him.
"What a monster!
Five Minor Mystic Pill Realm experts self-detonated their cores, yet they couldn't kill him."
In the distance, Da Di Daozhang was resting with his eyes closed, occasionally opening them to glance at Ye Yunfei and shaking his head in amazement.
Finally, fifteen days later.
Ye Yunfei slowly opened his eyes.
"The injuries are healed."
Ye Yunfei said to himself.
"At the time, if it weren't for snatching that treasure, I wouldn't have gotten injured at all."
Ye Yunfei extended his hand, in his palm lay a piece of yellow cloth.
It was precisely the Sky-Shading Cover!
It was because of this treasure artifact that those five Minor Mystic Pill Realm experts had been able to enter the Tianxuan Continent.
In fact, right before the five Small Cores exploded, Ye Yunfei had already sensed it and activated the Heavenly Shadow Robe, preparing to leave.
But when he saw the Sky-Shading Cover in the sky, worried it might be damaged, he charged upward and stored it away.
It was precisely because of this move that Ye Yunfei ended up getting blasted and injured.
Moreover, the injuries were quite serious.
Fortunately, when the five Small Cores exploded, Ye Yunfei was already a fair distance from the center of the blast.
Moreover, Ye Yunfei's Greenwood Emperor Body had reached the intermediate stage, and the quality of his physical body was formidable.
Therefore, although Ye Yunfei was severely injured, it wasn't fatal.
And after merely convalescing for ten-odd days, his injuries had completely healed!
"Ye Yunfei, you're alright?"
Da Di Daozhang asked.
"I'm fine,"
Ye Yunfei replied with a smile.
"You really are a monster!"
Da Di Daozhang exclaimed in awe once more.
"This is the Sky-Shading Cover, a significant treasure of the Tianji Sect, renowned throughout the Profound Yellow Star Domain. I never imagined it would fall into your hands."
Da Di Daozhang stared at the piece of yellow cloth in Ye Yunfei's palm, his eyes shining.
"This piece of cloth really is quite good,"
Ye Yunfei said with a smile.
"By the way, for the past ten-odd days, the Tianmo Prince has been leading a group in searching for the whereabouts of this Sky-Shading Cover.
They have practically dug up the entire piece of land above our heads."
Da Di Daozhang said.
"Let them search slowly for now.
Later, I'll settle accounts with him."
Ye Yunfei stored the Sky-Shading Cover safely.
"Now, it's time to completely resolve the worries for the Tianxuan Continent."
Ye Yunfei stood up and said.
"Ye Yunfei, where do you plan to go?"
Da Di Daozhang, hearing Ye Yunfei's words, asked curiously.
"Hujie City."
Ye Yunfei said.
"Go to Hujie City? Why?
Right now, everyone across the Tianxuan Continent thinks you're dead.
Aren't you going back first to meet your family, teachers, and friends?"
Da Di Daozhang asked.
"Not for the time being."
Ye Yunfei said indifferently.
Then, Ye Yunfei left this underground cave, returned to the surface, boarded an airship, and quietly set off towards the direction of Hujie City.
A day later.
Hujie City was already faintly visible in the distance.
At this time, City Lord Gu was leading a large group in rebuilding Hujie City.
Ye Yunfei did not go forward to meet City Lord Gu, but instead quietly slipped into space.
A moment later.
Ye Yunfei arrived at the spatial rift in front of Hujie City.
It was through this spatial rift that the five Minor Mystic Pill Realm experts had entered the Tianxuan Continent.