The terrifying force of the fist surged forth in a vast torrent.
The body of that Ancient Demon Race member was pressed down violently by the dreadful fist energy, its movements slowing.
Pfft!
Ye Yunfei's fist shattered the Ancient Demon Race member's body into pieces.
Both Ancient Demon Race members possessed strength at the late stage of the Minor Mystic Pill Realm. In front of Ye Yunfei, they were only fit to be instantly killed.
"Boy, who are you! You dare to kill two lords of the Ancient Demon Race! You've brought upon yourself a great calamity! You are dead for sure! Moreover, your family and sect will be implicated, with the punishment extending to nine generations!"
Seeing Ye Yunfei so ferocious, killing two Ancient Demon Race members with two punches, the other martial artists retreated repeatedly in fright, speaking with trembling voices.
"Die."
Ye Yunfei uttered a soft command.
Sshh!
The Void Blade slashed out.
Ah! Ah...!
These martial artists were at the initial or middle stages of the Minor Mystic Pill Realm. Facing the elusive Void Blade, they simply had no way to dodge. They couldn't escape either! Because the speed of the Void Blade far exceeded theirs.
Within a few breaths, all the martial artists were dead.
Ye Yunfei flicked his finger.
A blossom of crimson-red flame flew out, landing on the corpses. In the blink of an eye, it incinerated all the corpses and bloody remains into ash. This flame was precisely the Earth Flame.
Then, Ye Yunfei and Da Di Daozhang entered the flying ship and sped away in an instant.
"It seems the Ancient Demon Race is now publicly setting up checkpoints all over the Northern Wastelands to investigate and find your whereabouts," Da Di Daozhang said.
"The Ancient Demon Race! I will eventually seek them out and settle the score properly with them!" Ye Yunfei said coldly.
The Ancient Demon Race had invaded Tianxuan Continent twice, bringing immense disaster. Now, they were also everywhere hunting for Ye Yunfei. This account, Ye Yunfei would never let rest.
"Although your strength is not bad, you are still far from being able to settle scores with the Ancient Demon Race. For now, we should focus on hurrying to the Heavenly Dao Academy. Once we enter the academy, we probably won't have to fear the Ancient Demon Race's pursuit anymore. The Ancient Demon Race and the Heavenly Dao Academy have always had conflicts because of Hu Dao Shangren," Da Di Daozhang advised.
Not long after Ye Yunfei and Da Di Daozhang left...
Swish!
A demonic streak of light arrived from afar, stopping at the location where Ye Yunfei had just blasted the two Ancient Demon Race members. This was an Ancient Demon Race member whose demonic power surged like a vast sea.
This Ancient Demon Race member released Soul Power, carefully sensing the space in this area.
"Hmph! Someone actually killed two clansmen! In the Northern Wastelands, those who dare to lay hands on members of our Ancient Demon Race are few. Could it be... Ye Yunfei?" The Ancient Demon Race member pondered for a moment, muttering to himself.
Swish!
Suddenly, a figure approached from afar and also stopped in this space. It was a tall, lean man.
"Steward Cao of the Tianji Sect!" Upon seeing this tall, lean man, the Ancient Demon Race member couldn't help but be overjoyed.
Members of the Tianji Sect were not particularly outstanding in combat prowess, but they excelled at deduction and prognostication, making them highly respected throughout the Xuanhuang Star Domain. Generally, wherever they went, everyone treated them with respect.
"Steward Cao, just now, two of our clansmen from the Ancient Demon Race were murdered at this location. Please perform a deduction immediately to find out who did it. I somewhat suspect it was Ye Yunfei. Because in the Northern Wastelands, very few dare to kill members of our Ancient Demon Race," the Ancient Demon Race member said.
"Very well, I will perform a deduction." Steward Cao of the Tianji Sect nodded.
With a wave of his hand, a small altar flew out. He then levitated and sat cross-legged before the altar, his hands continuously forming seals as he began the deduction.
Soon, countless invisible magical seals flew out from between his hands, merging into the space before him.
A moment later.
Steward Cao ceased his deduction and stood up, his face full of confusion.
"Well, any results?" the Ancient Demon Race member asked hastily.
"Just now, at this location, indeed two of your clansmen were killed here. I can clearly see the process of their deaths. However, I cannot deduce any information about the murderer who killed them. It looks as if... it was done by a mass of empty air, or perhaps, a transparent person," Steward Cao said.
Ye Yunfei had refined the Sky-Shading Cover, and even the laws of Heaven and Earth could not perceive him, let alone this Steward Cao. Moreover, when Ye Yunfei activated the Sky-Shading Cover just now, he intentionally covered Da Di Daozhang's aura as well!
"A mass of empty air? A transparent person?" The Ancient Demon Race member was momentarily stunned.
"However, I deduced a flying ship. That ship departed in that direction," Steward Cao continued.
"That direction? Judging by the regional distribution of the Northern Wastelands, that direction could lead to Zhao Province, Yuan Province, or Tian Province," the Ancient Demon Race member mused.
Then.
"Tian Province!" At this point, the Ancient Demon Race member suddenly raised his voice.
"Oh? What do you mean?" Steward Cao asked.
"I suspect that the one who attacked and killed just now was Ye Yunfei! If he went in this direction, could he be heading to Tian Province? The Heavenly Dao Academy is in Tian Province! If Ye Yunfei is going to Tian Province, it's highly likely he intends to go to the Heavenly Dao Academy!" the Ancient Demon Race member speculated.
"Hmm, that possibility you mentioned is plausible. Our Tianji Sect, and your Ancient Demon Race, both have forces in Tian Province searching for Ye Yunfei. Let's immediately send the information to Tian Province, instructing them to be extra vigilant and investigate whether anyone has entered the Heavenly Dao Academy recently. Also, dispatch more manpower to Tian Province. Tian Province is the place where Ye Yunfei is most likely to appear!" Steward Cao thought for a moment and said.
"Good." The Ancient Demon Race member nodded.
Three days later.
"We have entered Tian Province!" In the flying ship, Da Di Daozhang suddenly announced.
The land below was becoming increasingly prosperous. Cities stood tall upon the earth; the mountains, rivers, and land were all dense with Spiritual Qi. In certain places, the Spiritual Qi was so rich it condensed into clouds and mist, auspicious clouds drifting in clusters, radiant light beams in tens of thousands, resembling the abode of immortals.
"Tian Province is the core of the Northern Wastelands and also the largest province by area within the domain. Its area is at least more than ten times that of the other provinces! Moreover, the headquarters of the most powerful forces in the Northern Wastelands are all located in Tian Province. In contrast, our Mu Province can only be considered a remote, small place within the Northern Wastelands," Da Di Daozhang explained to Ye Yunfei.
"Indeed. I estimate Tian Province is a place where the earth's veins and Qi converge, leading to dense Spiritual Qi and more complete Heavenly and Earthly laws. Such an environment naturally nurtures sects with greater strength," Ye Yunfei commented. Having gained a certain level of understanding in the study of earth veins, he could perceive the essence by observing the forms of mountains and rivers.
"Now, let me first tell you about the distribution of forces in Tian Province. Tian Province has four major powers: Jiuhua Sacred Land, Tianxuan Sacred Land, the Li Clan, and the Heavenly Dao Academy. Abbreviated as the Two Sacred Lands, One Clan, and One Academy. These four powers are also the most powerful in the entire Northern Wastelands," Da Di Daozhang stated.