One day later.
Ye Yunfei and Da Di Daozhang departed from the Houtu Sect.
Ye Yunfei took only one Earth Dragon with him, leaving the other at the Houtu Sect headquarters.
Ye Yunfei condensed a Soul Power imprint of himself and handed it to the Sect Leader, enabling the Sect Leader to use this imprint to control that Earth Dragon.
One Primordial Soul Realm expert and one Earth Dragon were more than enough to make the Houtu Sect the strongest power in Mu Prefecture!
"I never imagined that Holy Son Su Ye wouldn't even want the position of Sect Leader."
Yan Tianzong watched as Ye Yunfei and Da Di Daozhang vanished into the distance, sighing softly.
"Su Ye is far too mysterious; he must have an astonishingly significant background. Our Houtu Sect is too small; we were never destined to keep him."
The Sect Leader shook his head and said.
"His time with our Houtu Sect was extremely brief, yet because of him, our sect has undergone earth-shattering, monumental changes. The heights such a monstrous talent will reach in the future are absolutely beyond our imagination! Remember, no matter the circumstances, our Houtu Sect must always remain friendly towards him, and must never, ever make him an enemy."
The Sect Leader stared at the point where Ye Yunfei had disappeared beyond the horizon and spoke slowly.
"Correct."
The other members of the Houtu Sect's senior leadership present all nodded in agreement.
An airship flew swiftly across the sky above the lands of the Northern Wastes Domain.
"The Heavenly Dao Academy is in Tian Prefecture. At our current speed, traveling from Mu Prefecture to Tian Prefecture will take approximately three days."
Inside the airship, Da Di Daozhang informed Ye Yunfei.
"We're not in a hurry."
Ye Yunfei, sitting cross-legged inside the airship, replied indifferently.
"To qualify for entry into the Divine Fall Land, we must pass two hurdles. The first: successfully pass the academy's entrance examination and become a student of the Heavenly Dao Academy. The second: become an elite student of the Heavenly Dao Academy. Ye Yunfei, with your strength, I believe there shouldn't be a problem."
Da Di Daozhang said.
"Right, how much do you know about Guardian Sage?"
Ye Yunfei asked.
Besides wanting to obtain the qualifications to enter the Divine Fall Land, Ye Yunfei also wanted to thoroughly investigate and learn about Guardian Sage. Most importantly, he wanted to see if he could figure out Guardian Sage's whereabouts—whether he was alive or dead. At the Guardian Academy on the Tianxuan Continent, what Ye Yunfei had encountered was merely a Soul Power avatar left behind by Guardian Sage. As for Guardian Sage's true body, no one knew where he had actually gone.
"Actually, I don't know much about Guardian Sage. Back then, Guardian Sage was originally an elite student of the Heavenly Dao Academy. For some unknown reason, he suddenly entered the Tianxuan Continent. When the Ancient Demon Race's army invaded the Tianxuan Continent, Guardian Sage led the warriors of the Tianxuan Continent and defeated that army. This matter is known by many throughout the Profound Yellow Star Domain."
"The powerful experts of the Ancient Demon Race came to the Heavenly Dao Academy many times, demanding the academy hand over Guardian Sage. However, Guardian Sage remained sequestered on the Tianxuan Continent the whole time. Even if the Heavenly Dao Academy wanted to hand him over, they had no one to give. Besides, the Heavenly Dao Academy's strength was not inferior to that of the Ancient Demon Race. These two major forces became severely strained over Guardian Sage's affair, nearly coming to direct conflict."
"That's all I know about Guardian Sage."
Da Di Daozhang said.
"Oh, right. Guardian Sage's name is Tang Yang."
Da Di Daozhang added.
"Tang Yang."
Ye Yunfei nodded. It seemed Da Di Daozhang's information on Guardian Sage was indeed limited. He would have to enter the Heavenly Dao Academy and find ways to investigate slowly.
At that very moment.
Suddenly.
"Stop!
Accept inspection!"
A loud roar sounded from up ahead.
Then, a large contingent of troops appeared ahead, blocking the airship's path.
"It's the Ancient Demon Race!"
Ye Yunfei's Soul Power instantly sensed two tall members of the Ancient Demon Race within that group, their demonic aura soaring to the heavens.
Ye Yunfei immediately activated the Concealing Heaven Veil, thoroughly masking his aura in an instant.
"Ye Yunfei, these troops are definitely here searching for you!"
Da Di Daozhang immediately said.
"Correct.
You handle it!"
Ye Yunfei nodded.
Then, Ye Yunfei released his spatial energy and directly stepped into the void.
At this moment, over a dozen martial artists were already walking towards the airship.
"Open the door immediately and submit to inspection!"
One middle-aged man said coldly.
"What's going on?
Who are you?
Why are you blocking my airship?"
Da Di Daozhang opened the airship's door, stepped out, and deliberately feigned anger as he asked.
"If you don't want to die, then let us inside to inspect!"
One middle-aged man said.
Rumble…
A powerful surge of Spiritual Power pressure erupted from his body, bearing down on Da Di Daozhang.
Da Di Daozhang staggered back over ten steps, his face pale, and a trace of blood seeped from the corner of his mouth.
This middle-aged man was at the mid-stage Minor Mystic Pill Realm! Da Di Daozhang was naturally no match for him.
"You... Fine, go ahead and inspect."
Da Di Daozhang said.
Over a dozen martial artists rushed into the airship.
"No one.
Just him!"
Soon, the dozen martial artists came out and reported.
"That's strange. Just now, there seemed to be two auras within this airship. How come there's only one left?"
At this moment, a tall member of the Ancient Demon Race walked over, entered the airship, and released his Soul Power to thoroughly perceive every detail of the vessel.
This Ancient Demon member possessed late-stage Minor Mystic Pill Realm strength.
"Where were there two? It's always just been me."
Da Di Daozhang argued.
"Your conscience is uneasy?"
That Ancient Demon member stared at Da Di Daozhang with a pair of sharp, menacing demonic eyes and spoke coldly.
"Better to capture by mistake than to let one escape. Take him in first, and question him thoroughly."
The Ancient Demon member said.
"Yes!"
Several martial artists simultaneously closed in on Da Di Daozhang, preparing to apprehend him.
These martial artists were all at the Minor Mystic Pill Realm.
Right at this moment.
Swish!
A flash of black light streaked past.
Thump! Thump!
The skulls of the several martial artists encircling Da Di Daozhang were simultaneously pierced through, and they plummeted from the high altitude.
"Who's there!"
The other martial artists were greatly startled.
Roar!
Among this troop, two Ancient Demon members simultaneously roared in fury.
Suddenly.
Whoosh!
Ye Yunfei stepped out of the void, appearing like a ghost behind one of the Ancient Demon members.
This Ancient Demon member grew alert and turned immediately.
Then, he saw a fist continuously expanding, carrying a terrifying force, smashing directly towards his face.
Thump!
This Ancient Demon member's head was instantly shattered on the spot.
"Brat, you're asking for death!"
The other Ancient Demon member roared furiously and charged over.
Ye Yunfei had already activated the Heavenly Secret Transformation technique, altering both his appearance and his soul aura.
Therefore, this Ancient Demon member did not recognize Ye Yunfei.
Whoosh!
Ye Yunfei activated the Heavenly Shadow Robe, gaining tenfold speed, and in one step, he rushed before the second Ancient Demon member.
Then, he punched out like a bolt of lightning.