Hearing the Sect Leader's words, Tao Wenzhi and Ouyang Feng's expressions turned even more unsightly.
However, under such circumstances, there was simply nothing they could do.
Especially the Earth Dragon beneath Ye Yunfei's feet; it exerted far too much pressure on them.
They did not even dare to speak up.
"Let's go!"
Tao Wenzhi flicked his sleeve and left the square, taking Ouyang Feng with him.
"Take this spirit pill; your injuries will be fine," Ye Yunfei said, looking toward Xiao Liang. He flicked a finger, sending a spirit pill flying over to land before Xiao Liang.
"A Grade Four spirit pill!"
Xiao Liang's eyes couldn't help but brighten.
For a disciple of the Houtu Sect, a Grade Four spirit pill was incredibly precious!
The rich medicinal aroma emanating from the pill actually made Xiao Liang feel as though his injuries had inexplicably recovered a bit!
In pleasant surprise, Xiao Liang immediately swallowed the pill.
Instantly, a powerful medicinal force spread within his body, rapidly repairing his injuries.
In just a short while, the injuries on his body were completely healed!
"So miraculous!"
Xiao Liang was utterly shocked.
"Thank you! Su Ye, I was wrong before," Xiao Liang said, looking at Ye Yunfei.
He realized that this Su Ye before him was too frightening, too mysterious.
Definitely not someone he could afford to provoke.
Therefore, he decided to take the initiative in showing goodwill, wanting to resolve this grudge.
Ye Yunfei gave a slight nod; he wasn't too concerned about this Xiao Liang.
Ye Yunfei lightly stomped his foot.
Boom...
The Earth Dragon lowered its head and, carrying Ye Yunfei, burrowed underground, instantly disappearing from sight.
The Sect Leader and other high-ranking members stared at the spot where the Earth Dragon had vanished, immersed in shock for a long time.
"Sect Leader, there is a legend that when our Houtu Sect's founder built the Earth Pagoda, he imprisoned five Earth Dragons beneath it. Later, four escaped, leaving one behind. That Earth Dragon just now… could it be…" an elder suddenly addressed the Sect Leader.
"It's possible. I'll find some time to ask Su Ye about it," the Sect Leader replied.
"It seems that legend is indeed true. There really is an Earth Dragon at the bottom of the Earth Pagoda!" the other high-ranking members lamented one after another.
"No matter what, Su Ye being able to command an Earth Dragon is a method even I cannot achieve. This shows that his talent regarding earth attribute laws is far greater than we imagined! Such a genius is absolutely capable of leading our Houtu Sect to develop and flourish, achieving glory!" the Sect Leader slowly stated.
The other high-ranking members around were all taken aback upon hearing this.
Everyone understood the Sect Leader's meaning—he was prepared to cultivate this Su Ye as the next Sect Leader!
However, it was well known within the Houtu Sect that Tao Wenzhi and his disciple were hell-bent on obtaining the position of Sect Leader! The Sect Leader wanting to cultivate Su Ye would undoubtedly face their full obstruction!
At this moment.
The Earth Dragon had already returned Ye Yunfei to the cave at the bottom of the Earth Pagoda.
For a period of time afterwards, Ye Yunfei stayed within this cave to cultivate.
With the help of this Earth Dragon, Ye Yunfei's cultivation of Geomancy was twice as effective for half the effort.
Moreover, whenever Ye Yunfei needed earth aura, he would have the Earth Dragon take him to find it.
After a period of cultivation, Ye Yunfei made significant progress in Geomancy.
The Geomancy technique Ye Yunfei cultivated was taught to him by Da Di Daozhang, but now, Ye Yunfei's level in Geomancy was far more advanced than Da Di Daozhang's.
Houtu Sect headquarters.
On the cultivation peak where Ouyang Feng resided.
Inside a luxurious palace.
Both Tao Wenzhi and Ouyang Feng were in the main hall of the palace.
"Master, it seems Su Ye's prestige within the Sect is growing higher and higher. That old man the Sect Leader has publicly stated many times that he wants to cultivate Su Ye as the next Sect Leader! If this continues, things look bad," Ouyang Feng spoke up, sounding a bit worried.
"Master, why don't we… deal with that Su Ye…" Ouyang Feng suddenly lowered his voice.
"No. Su Ye was actually able to control an Earth Dragon; even I am not confident in being able to deal with him. That Earth Dragon is most likely the one from the legend, the one at the bottom of the Earth Pagoda. Therefore, from now on, do not provoke Su Ye within Houtu Sect headquarters," Tao Wenzhi said after thinking for a moment.
"Master, you mean… wait until Su Ye leaves Houtu Sect headquarters to make a move against him?" Ouyang Feng paused, then asked.
"That's right. It's impossible for him to stay at headquarters forever. We will wait for an opportunity. As soon as he leaves the headquarters' domain, we act immediately," Tao Wenzhi said.
"Also, now that the Sect Leader and Yan Tianzong value Su Ye more and more, they will definitely protect him with all their might. With just the power we currently have, we may not necessarily be able to kill Su Ye. Here is what we should do: contact your Ouyang Family immediately and have them send people to assist us."
"Yes. Master, rest assured. The Patriarch has already stated he will fully support me in becoming the Houtu Sect's next Sect Leader. I will contact the family immediately; the Patriarch will definitely send people to help us," Ouyang Feng said.
At the same time.
On another cultivation peak.
"Du Fan, what exactly is your relationship with Su Ye? Now, the Sect Leader fully supports Su Ye and wants to cultivate him as the next Sect Leader. What are your thoughts? You are also a Holy Son; originally, you also had the opportunity to compete for the position of next Sect Leader," Yan Tianzong asked Da Di Daozhang.
"Master, do you really think Su Ye will stay in the Houtu Sect and compete for the position of next Sect Leader? Impossible. Su Ye is not interested in our Houtu Sect's leadership. Master, I will be honest with you. Su Ye plans to go to the Heavenly Dao Academy, and so do I," Da Di Daozhang said.
There was one more sentence Da Di Daozhang did not say out loud: If Ye Yunfei became the Houtu Sect's Sect Leader and his true identity was later exposed, it would likely bring utter disaster upon the Houtu Sect immediately.
The enmity between Ye Yunfei and the Ancient Demon Race was too great.
Moreover, Ye Yunfei had also killed so many Grotto-Heaven Realm warriors from the Xuanhuang Star Domain.
There were far too many enemies!
"You want to go to the Heavenly Dao Academy?" Yan Tianzong was startled.
"Yes," Da Di Daozhang nodded.
"Actually, you going to the Heavenly Dao Academy and competing for the position of our Houtu Sect's next Sect Leader are not in conflict. In any case, we absolutely cannot let Ouyang Feng become the next Sect Leader. Otherwise, our Houtu Sect will fall into the hands of the Ouyang Family," Yan Tianzong said.
"We'll talk about that when the time comes," Da Di Daozhang said.
Half a month later.
Ye Yunfei finished his cultivation, left the cave at the bottom of the Earth Pagoda, and returned to his own cultivation peak.
Soon, Da Di Daozhang came looking for him.
"Ye Yunfei, True Lord Dongzhuo's cave abode has emerged, right here within our Mu Province. Do you want to go take a look?" Da Di Daozhang said.
"True Lord Dongzhuo?" Ye Yunfei was taken aback.
"True Lord Dongzhuo was once a great Soul Formation Realm expert who dominated the Northern Wastes Domain, a figure who ruled an entire era. Later, for some unknown reason, he suddenly fell. True Lord Dongzhuo's cave abode suddenly emerged a few days ago, and its location is within Mu Province. Now, not only martial artists from within our Mu Province, but martial artists from the entire Northern Wastes Domain are rushing here to compete for True Lord Heizhuo's legacy," Da Di Daozhang explained.
"A mere Soul Formation Realm cultivator might not have left anything of value," Ye Yunfei commented.
"What? You look down on even a great Soul Formation Realm expert? In his day, True Lord Dongzhuo was the top master in our Northern Wastes Domain, his wood element cultivation arts made him undefeated across the land..." Da Di Daozhang began.
"Wood element cultivation arts? You're saying this True Lord Dongzhuo cultivated wood element arts?" Ye Yunfei immediately asked, a bit excited upon hearing this.
"Yes. As everyone knows, True Lord Dongzhuo was most proficient in wood element cultivation arts," Da Di Daozhang answered.
"Good, let's go take a look," Ye Yunfei nodded.
A Soul Formation Realm expert who cultivated wood element arts would very likely have left behind some wood attribute treasures.
If he could obtain them, Ye Yunfei could use them to cultivate his Wood Essence Greenwood Emperor Body!
All body-tempering techniques became increasingly difficult to cultivate the further one progressed, and the amount of cultivation resources required grew more frightening as well.
Ye Yunfei's Wood Essence Greenwood Emperor Body had already been cultivated to the mid-stage.
To break through and upgrade it again would require an enormous amount of wood attribute resources.
Therefore, Ye Yunfei had to do everything possible to collect even more wood attribute treasures.
"Alright then. Let's go see the Sect Leader immediately. The Sect Leader is planning to send a group of elite disciples to explore True Lord Dongzhuo's cave abode together."
Half a day later.
A group of elite disciples assembled in a square.
Ye Yunfei saw that Ouyang Feng, Xiao Liang, and the other most elite disciples of the Houtu Sect had all come.
"Everyone, this time, you will represent our Houtu Sect in exploring True Lord Dongzhuo's cave abode. I hope you can unite and bring honor to our Houtu Sect!" the Sect Leader declared, standing before these disciples.
"Yes!" all the disciples replied in unison.
Afterwards, two elders led the group of disciples into a flying vessel, which soared into the sky and quickly vanished into the distance.
"Su Ye, this trip will be your journey of death. Our Ouyang Family has already dispatched a group of experts waiting to kill you!"
Inside the flying vessel, Ouyang Feng sat cross-legged in a corner, staring at Ye Yunfei's back, revealing a murderous killing intent.