"So that's how it is."
Ye Yunfei nodded.
"Is there a powerful Su Clan within the Xuanhuang Star Domain?"
Ye Yunfei suddenly asked.
Su Qingluo came from a distant world, a powerful Su Clan.
That particular Su Clan actually had an extremely small branch within Tianxuan Continent.
Thus, Ye Yunfei suddenly wanted to know if there was also a Su Clan within the Xuanhuang Star Domain.
"The Su Clan?
No."
Da Di Daozhang was taken aback for a moment before replying.
He had long known about Su Qingluo's departure from Tianxuan Continent, so he understood why Ye Yunfei would ask such a thing.
"Alright."
Ye Yunfei nodded.
Before Su Qingluo left, she had told Ye Yunfei detailed information about her world.
It was a world rather distant from the Xuanhuang Star Domain.
Ye Yunfei had made up his mind that once his strength was sufficient, he would go to that world to find Su Qingluo.
"Zishan Shenni, tell me about Zishan Shenni."
Ye Yunfei suddenly asked again.
"Zishan Shenni is a reclusive elder of a major sect in the Sacred Domain!
It is said she is also one of the top-tier powerhouses within our Xuanhuang Star Domain.
The major sect where Zishan Shenni resides is called the Heaven-Earth Sect.
The Xuanhuang Star is divided into seven domains, among which the Sacred Domain is the strongest and is the core region of the Xuanhuang Star!"
Da Di Daozhang explained.
"Sacred Domain, Heaven-Earth Sect. Good. I'll go take a look when I have time."
Ye Yunfei muttered to himself.
Yuan Xiaohui had been taken away by Zishan Shenni. Sooner or later, Ye Yunfei would go check on her and truly confirm that she was safe and well.
Ye Yunfei speculated that the reason Zishan Shenni had taken a liking to Yuan Xiaohui was most likely due to her True Phoenix Physique.
"You want to go see the Heaven-Earth Sect?!
Don't be reckless!
The Heaven-Earth Sect is different from the Ancient Demon Race.
To put it this way, you might think the Ancient Demon Race's power is formidable, but to the Heaven-Earth Sect, the Ancient Demon Race is a mere ant!
Perhaps you dare to offend the Ancient Demon Race, but you must never provoke the Heaven-Earth Sect!
The Heaven-Earth Sect is one of the true overlords of our Xuanhuang Star Domain!
Even their prestige has spread to some other distant star domains!"
Da Di Daozhang, hearing Ye Yunfei's words, was shocked and hurriedly cautioned.
"I'm just going to check on Xiaohui. I didn't say I would provoke the Heaven-Earth Sect."
Ye Yunfei said.
"I just feel you're quite the trouble magnet."
Da Di Daozhang mumbled under his breath.
Right at that moment.
"We've reached Heavenly Dao City!"
Da Di Daozhang suddenly announced.
They saw, at the end of the land ahead, a city of enormous scale standing tall, bustling and prosperous, with a roar of noise reaching the heavens.
"Heavenly Dao City is an asset of the Heavenly Dao Academy.
The Heavenly Dao Academy itself is located within a vast mountain range near Heavenly Dao City.
To enter the Heavenly Dao Academy, one must first undergo testing within Heavenly Dao City.
Only those who pass the test will be permitted to proceed to the academy."
Da Di Daozhang explained to Ye Yunfei.
Ye Yunfei's gaze swept towards the mountain range near Heavenly Dao City.
He saw majestic peaks, imposing and grand, both magnificent and beautiful.
Faintly visible were thick mists formed from abundant spiritual energy, like white ribbons coiling around the peaks, creating a very peaceful and auspicious atmosphere.
Clearly, that mountain range was where the Heavenly Dao Academy was located.
"Let's enter Heavenly Dao City first."
Da Di Daozhang said.
Soon, Ye Yunfei and Da Di Daozhang walked into Heavenly Dao City.
The city was extremely lively, with a great number of martial artists coming and going.
In the central part of the city stood a Heavenly Dao Hall.
Anyone wishing to participate in the academy's entrance examination had to first report to the Heavenly Dao Hall, register, and have their identity confirmed before being allowed to take the exam.
"Du Fan and Su Ye, from Houtu Sect of Mu Prefecture, are qualified to participate in the entrance examination.
The examination will take place tomorrow."
Inside the Heavenly Dao Hall, an elderly man meticulously inspected the letter written by the Houtu Sect Leader, confirming both their identities.
After leaving the Heavenly Dao Hall, Ye Yunfei and Da Di Daozhang found an inn to stay at.
"Ye Yunfei, tomorrow's exam shouldn't be a problem for you.
As for me, it's hard to say."
Da Di Daozhang suddenly said, appearing somewhat nervous.
"Oh?
You lack confidence?"
Ye Yunfei was taken aback.
"After all, my realm is too low.
I'm only in the Grotto-Heaven Realm."
Da Di Daozhang said.
"So you're worried about your realm? That's easily remedied.
Tonight, I'll help you raise your realm.
Your accumulation is already sufficient.
Moreover, during this time, I've noticed your physique has completely recovered to its peak state.
It's time for a breakthrough."
Ye Yunfei smiled.
"Really?!"
Hearing Ye Yunfei's words, Da Di Daozhang couldn't help but be overjoyed.
He well knew Ye Yunfei's capabilities; if Ye Yunfei said it could be done, it definitely could.
"Of course it's true."
Ye Yunfei smiled.
"Then, do you need precious herbs or dao medicines?
Tell me, whatever resources are needed, I'll pay for them!
After all, there are many alchemy shops in this Heavenly Dao City; getting any kind of pill shouldn't be difficult."
Da Di Daozhang said.
"Oh?
Really.
Alright then, the dao medicines required will be your responsibility to purchase."
Ye Yunfei smiled.
The last time, within Dongzhuo Zhenjun's cave abode, Ye Yunfei and Da Di Daozhang had split the wealth left behind by Dongzhuo Zhenjun, so both were quite rich.
Moreover, as an alchemist, Ye Yunfei also wanted to take a look around the alchemy shops in Heavenly Dao City and purchase a batch of herbs.
A short while later.
Ye Yunfei and Da Di Daozhang arrived at a bustling street in the west part of Heavenly Dao City.
This street consisted entirely of alchemy shops, with a large number of martial artists gathered there purchasing pills.
Ye Yunfei and Da Di Daozhang wandered around this street, entering and exiting several alchemy shops, purchasing a large quantity of herbs.
Both Ye Yunfei and Da Di Daozhang were anything but short of money, their spending extremely lavish, practically flinging gold like dirt!
Every time they made a purchase, it caused a minor stir.
Soon, everyone on the street knew two wealthy tycoons had arrived!
After purchasing the herbs, Ye Yunfei and Da Di Daozhang prepared to leave.
"Stinky old man!
Crawling back here to beg again!
You're just asking for a beating!
Go on, give him a good thrashing!"
Suddenly, an arrogant shout rang out.
Aiyah…
Immediately, a series of miserable cries rose.
They saw four or five burly men surrounding a short, weak old man, kicking and punching him.
Ye Yunfei's gaze fell upon the scene, and his heart stirred.
Those burly men were clearly martial artists, and even the weakest among them was at the late stage of the Minor Mystic Pill Realm.
That old man, however, had no spiritual energy fluctuations around him, seeming like a mortal without any martial cultivation.
Logically, martial artists of such strength would absolutely not bully a mortal beggar by the roadside.
There was definitely something strange here.
However, Ye Yunfei didn't intend to interfere and prepared to depart.
Right at that moment.
"Don't hit my grandpa!"
A little girl about nine years old, dressed in tattered clothes, clutching a few snow-white buns in her hands, hurriedly rushed over.
"I am hitting this old man, so what!
I'll even hit you, you little wench!"
One of the burly men sneered, his figure flashing as he slapped the little girl across the face. She was sent flying on the spot, her left cheek swollen high.
"Xue'er!"
The beaten old man, seeing this, was greatly alarmed and hurriedly threw himself over, helping the little girl up.
"Grandpa, let's leave quickly. We mustn't be beaten by these bad people!"
The little girl said in a frightened tone.
"This is too much!
Several grown men bullying an old man and a little girl like this!"
Around them, many onlookers were indignant, speaking angrily.
"Shh!
Quiet! Don't step in!
The people beating them have very large backing, and they often bully this old man and little girl. Such scenes are a common sight in Heavenly Dao City.
Last month, a Major Elixir Realm expert tried to help this old man and little girl and ended up being killed on the spot.
Anyone with a death wish can step forward to help them."
Immediately, someone whispered in caution.
"What? Even a Major Elixir Realm expert who tried to help was killed?!"
Everyone hearing this was startled, and no one dared to speak up anymore.
"Heheh…
You can't escape. Just obediently take a beating, and then you can go."
By this time, those burly men had already surged forward, surrounding the old man and little girl on all sides.
"You bad people!
You're always hitting my grandpa!
You just wait! When my big brother comes back, he definitely won't let you get away with this!"
The little girl showed a terrified and despairing expression as she began to cry.
"What's so great about your big brother? What kind of thing is he? Have him come back, and I'll beat him up too!"
One of the burly men sneered.
"My big brother's name is Tang Yang, and he's very powerful.
If he comes back, he'll definitely be able to defeat you bad people!"
Just mentioning her big brother seemed to give the little girl a bit of courage.
What?!
Her big brother is Tang Yang?!
Hearing the little girl's words, Ye Yunfei and Da Di Daozhang were greatly shocked.
Because the name of Hu Dao Shangren was precisely Tang Yang!