"Huang Lao, how are you holding up right now?"
While retreating at high speed, Ye Yunfei glanced at the Formations in the bamboo forest and got an idea. He spoke to Huang Shang.
"During this time, I've been in closed-door cultivation. Combined with the Dao Pills you occasionally refine for me, my Ghost Cultivator technique has made enormous progress," Huang Shang replied.
Since arriving at the Xuanhuang Star Field, both Huang Shang and Hu Miao had been constantly cultivating in seclusion.
Hu Miao in particular seemed to have reached a crucial stage in awakening her bloodline, so Ye Yunfei rarely disturbed her.
"Huang Lao, I'm going to give you a batch of formation flags. Do exactly as I say and secretly alter the Formations in this bamboo forest," Ye Yunfei instructed.
"Alright," Huang Shang acknowledged.
Thus, as Ye Yunfei retreated, Huang Shang transformed into a ghostly shadow and stealthily slipped into the ground.
His Ghost Cultivator technique had improved drastically; even with three Primordial Soul Realm experts present, they would struggle to detect him unless they paid particularly close attention.
"Ye Yunfei, I advise you to surrender peacefully. You can't escape! Try my Magnetic Primal Glow technique!" Ruan Shiguang sneered maliciously.
As his words fell, his figure abruptly accelerated, and he sent a palm strike hurtling towards Ye Yunfei.
Whoosh whoosh…
A brilliant plume of multicolored primal light erupted from his palm, accompanied by the dense sound of sonic booms in the air.
This multicolored primal light was composed of countless tiny magnetic needles. Though fine as ox hair, they were unbreakable and could easily pierce metal and bore through stone.
Ye Yunfei activated the Heavenly Shadow Robe, achieving tenfold acceleration. Simultaneously, he pushed his Spiritual Wind Steps to its absolute limit, his body becoming like a wisp of light wind.
For the moment, Ruan Shiguang actually couldn't catch up with Ye Yunfei.
"Formations, rise!"
Seeing Ye Yunfei's movements were so elusive, the Liu Family's black-clothed elder clenched a hand seal and roared.
Boom! Boom!…
Within the bamboo forest, one Formation after another continuously manifested.
"Ye Yunfei, there's nowhere to run!" the black-clothed elder bellowed.
He struck out with his palm towards Ye Yunfei, his hand constantly enlarging until it transformed into a gigantic palm that rumbled forward.
The other Primordial Soul Realm expert also began his assault, drawing a red curved blade. With a single slash aimed at Ye Yunfei, the entire bamboo forest was bathed in a ghastly crimson light.
Three Primordial Soul Realm experts attacking together unleashed world-shaking power, causing the surrounding bamboo stalks to violently explode one after another.
The other Liu Family members didn't dare get too close. Instead, they formed a wide perimeter around Ye Yunfei to prevent his escape.
Ye Yunfei had no intention of facing these three Primordial Soul Realm experts head-on.
He pushed his Spiritual Wind Steps to the extreme, combined with the powerful leaping force of his physical body and the tenfold acceleration of the Heavenly Shadow Robe. Like a barely perceptible wisp of wind, set against the backdrop of a sky full of bamboo leaves, he dodged with hair-raising precision.
"How can this kid's movement technique be so fast and bizarre?"
Soon, the three Primordial Soul Realm experts grew impatient. After several moves, none of them could land a hit on Ye Yunfei.
"Let's flank and intercept him!" the black-clothed elder growled.
Whoosh whoosh whoosh!
The three Primordial Soul Realm experts swiftly shifted positions, forming a triangular encirclement around Ye Yunfei before charging at him again.
This made it even harder for Ye Yunfei to dodge.
"Let's launch a coordinated Soul Power attack!" Ruan Shiguang transmitted mentally to the other two Primordial Soul Realm experts.
Immediately.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
Three powerful Soul Power assaults blasted towards Ye Yunfei's soul sea.
Rustle…
Within Ye Yunfei's soul sea, the Nourishing Soul Tree reacted, swaying continuously and releasing large amounts of soul energy that clashed head-on with the three Soul Power attacks.
"How is this possible?! His Soul Power intensity is actually this terrifying!" The three Primordial Soul Realm experts were profoundly shocked.
"Combine attacks, kill him!" the black-clothed elder roared.
The three Primordial Soul Realm experts simultaneously unleashed their ultimate lethal moves.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
One terrifying attack after another tore through space as they blasted towards Ye Yunfei.
Right at that moment.
"Ye Yunfei, all the Formations within the range of this bamboo forest have been successfully modified! And I've found Du Fan! However, he's being guarded by quite a few Greater Core Formation Realm experts. I'm afraid I can't rescue him." Huang Shang's mental transmission reached Ye Yunfei.
"Good!" This was the moment Ye Yunfei had been waiting for.
Earlier, Ye Yunfei had been instructing Huang Shang on how to modify the Formations within the bamboo forest. Now, all these Formations were under Ye Yunfei's control.
"Formations, activate!" Ye Yunfei clenched a hand seal and uttered a soft command.
Boom! Boom! Boom!…
Within the entire bamboo forest, all the Formations erupted simultaneously. Surging and violent formation energy burst forth like a volcanic eruption.
Each of the three Primordial Soul Realm experts found themselves trapped within a Formation!
"How can this be?! These Formations were clearly set up by our Liu Family forces. How can they be attacking us instead?!" This sudden turn of events enraged the black-clothed elder to the point of madness.
The three Primordial Soul Realm experts desperately struggled to break the Formations.
Not only the three experts, but most of the Liu Family members who had formed the distant perimeter around Ye Yunfei also found themselves trapped by Formations.
Whoosh!
Ye Yunfei abruptly accelerated, charging deep into the bamboo forest.
The next moment.
Ye Yunfei saw Da Di Daozhang.
Da Di Daozhang was tightly bound to a thick iron bamboo stalk with multiple ropes, his head hanging limp, his condition unknown.
Several dozen Liu Family members stood guard over him.
"Who goes there?! Halt!" Seeing a figure rushing towards them at high speed, the Liu Family guards immediately shouted, drawing their weapons to block the way.
"Die!"
Ye Yunfei pointed a finger. Five spirit swords shot forth, forming the Five Elements Immortal-Slaying Sword Formation as they swept forward, cutting and grinding everything in their path.
Now that Ye Yunfei's spiritual power cultivation had reached the late stage of the Minor Mystic Pill Realm, the power of the Five Elements Immortal-Slaying Sword Formation he unleashed had increased dramatically—capable of slashing through mid-level Greater Core Formation Realm experts!
Ah! Ah!…
Those Liu Family forces were cleaved and shredded into pieces, their miserable screams echoing nonstop.
"Ye Yunfei! Stop!"
By now, the three Primordial Soul Realm experts had already broken free from the Formations and were chasing Ye Yunfei at extreme speed.
Roar…
With a thought from Ye Yunfei, a Gluttonous Beast erupted from behind him, carrying an aura of primordial desolation as it pounced forward to kill.
Thud! Thud!…
Those Liu Family members who couldn't dodge in time were instantly devoured by the Gluttonous Beast.
One of the Gluttonous Divine Beast's characteristics was its ability to devour all things!
Under the combined assault of the Five Elements Immortal-Slaying Sword Formation and the Gluttonous Beast, all the Liu Family members guarding Da Di Daozhang were annihilated in less than the span of a single breath.
Ye Yunfei dashed to Da Di Daozhang's side. Pointing a finger, he commanded the five spirit swords to slash simultaneously, severing all the ropes binding him.
Then, with a wave of his hand, Ye Yunfei sent Da Di Daozhang into the Phantom Tower.
"Stop!"
The three Primordial Soul Realm experts had already arrived. Seeing Ye Yunfei rescue Da Di Daozhang, the black-clothed elder couldn't help but roar in fury.
"Heh heh…" Ye Yunfei glanced back at the three Primordial Soul Realm experts and offered a cold smile. Then, with a single step, he merged into space and vanished.
"How is this possible?! We clearly laid down so many Formations, sealing off this entire area of space. How can he still use that bizarre invisibility technique?!" The three Primordial Soul Realm experts were filled with bitter unwillingness.
"Damn it! This kid is truly a monstrous prodigy!" the black-clothed elder said through gritted teeth, staring at the spot where Ye Yunfei had disappeared.
He had set two ambushes against Ye Yunfei now, and both times he'd been helpless to do anything. The feeling was utterly frustrating.
"Did you notice? Just a few days ago, he was at the tenth level of the Grotto-Heaven Realm. Now he's already at the late stage of the Minor Mystic Pill Realm. He's not just a prodigy; he's defying the heavens. We must kill him. Otherwise, if we allow him to keep growing, it won't be long before we die by his hands. Your Liu Family provoked such a heaven-defying monster. If you don't kill him, the future calamity will be endless!" Ruan Shiguang suddenly let out a soft sigh.
Hearing Ruan Shiguang's words, the black-clothed elder and the other Primordial Soul Realm expert trembled from head to toe, their expressions instantly turning extremely grave.
"Our Liu Family will spare no cost. This son must die!" the black-clothed elder declared, each word heavy with intent.