After him! Don't let him enter the Heavenly Dao Academy, or killing him will become impossible!” the black-clothed elder roared deeply, his figure shooting like lightning in pursuit toward the Heavenly Dao Academy.
Ruan Shiguang, another Primordial Soul Realm expert from the Liu Family, along with the rest of the Liu Family forces, all gave chase.
“Even if he returns to the Heavenly Dao Academy, I'll find every way to eliminate him!” Ruan Shiguang's killing intent was palpable.
Half a day later.
In a secluded cave within a mountain range over two hundred thousand meters away from Heavenly Dao City, Ye Yunfei rushed in and directly entered the Phantom Tower.
Ye Yunfei did not return to the Heavenly Dao Academy.
Because he understood that Ruan Shiguang and the Tianzhou Liu Family would spare no effort to deal with him. Inside the Heavenly Dao Academy wasn't safe either!
Within the Phantom Tower, Da Di Daozhang lay unconscious on the ground.
“So it's a specially prepared knockout drug. Nothing too serious,” Ye Yunfei checked and sighed in relief.
Da Di Daozhang had been dosed with an extremely potent knockout drug, hence his prolonged unconsciousness.
For Ye Yunfei, however, even the most formidable knockout drugs in the world were insignificant. He immediately took out his alchemy cauldron, refined an antidote pill, and fed it to Da Di Daozhang.
A moment later.
“Ruan Shiguang, you old fool!” Da Di Daozhang roared, then turned over and sat up, fully awake.
“Ye Yunfei, it's you! I knew you'd come to save me,” Da Di Daozhang said, relieved at the sight.
“Was it really that old scoundrel Ruan Shiguang who attacked you?” Ye Yunfei asked.
“Indeed. He sneaked onto my cultivation peak, struck suddenly, captured me, and took me out of the academy,” Da Di Daozhang nodded.
“Ye Yunfei, I realize we're not safe in the Heavenly Dao Academy. Ruan Shiguang is an academy elder with far wider connections than us. Next, he'll try everything to deal with both of us,” Da Di Daozhang said worriedly.
“Not just us, the Houtu Sect will be implicated too. The Tianzhou Liu Family will cause trouble for them,” Ye Yunfei frowned.
“The Liu Family is powerful. The Houtu Sect is definitely no match. They'll likely be wiped out! What should we do?” Da Di Daozhang was startled.
“We'll take the initiative!” Ye Yunfei thought for a moment and said.
“Take the initiative? The Liu Family is strong. With just our strength, we're no match,” Da Di Daozhang shook his head.
“What's the Liu Family's exact strength?” Ye Yunfei asked.
“Their strongest expert should be at the late Primordial Soul Realm. And, it's said the Liu Family has at least over ten Primordial Soul Realm experts,” Da Di Daozhang replied.
“Over ten Primordial Soul Realm experts, with the strongest at late stage…” Ye Yunfei pondered.
“We'll prepare thoroughly. Then, we'll charge straight to the Liu Family's gates. First, to vent our anger. Second, to tie them down so they have no time to trouble the Houtu Sect. Since the Liu Family dared to provoke us, they must pay the price,” Ye Yunfei declared.
“But, with just our strength, charging to the Liu Family's gates seems insufficient,” Da Di Daozhang said with a bitter laugh.
“Don't worry. I have my ways,” Ye Yunfei reassured.
“Here are some pills for you. The Great Brightness Divine Art I taught you last time—you must spend time diligently cultivating it. It's an extremely high-level technique, far surpassing any in the Profound Yellow Starfield,” Ye Yunfei said.
“Indeed! The Great Brightness Divine Art is truly profound! I've completely fallen for it now. From now on, it'll be my main cultivation technique. As for the Earth Augury arts, your talent is far higher, so I don't plan to spend much time on them. Look!” Da Di Daozhang said.
As he spoke, Da Di Daozhang circulated his technique. A pair of transparent wings, about half a meter long, slowly unfurled and extended from his back.
These wings were condensed from pure Light Force, looking as if carved from crystal.
Framed by these wings, Da Di Daozhang resembled a deity descending into the mortal world, exuding a holy aura.
“Well, not bad, right? I feel my whole body brimming with immense power!” Da Di Daozhang was quite proud. He was utterly enamored with the Great Brightness Divine Art!
“The Great Brightness Divine Art, when truly cultivated to its heights, allows a pair of Bright Wings to spread, covering half a star or even creating a Bright Divine Kingdom, unleashing countless angels for battle. Your current level isn't even considered entry,” Ye Yunfei shook his head.
“Covering half a star? Fine, I'll take that as a myth! But I'll cultivate diligently!” Da Di Daozhang declared.
“Here's what: enter my spatial treasure to cultivate,” Ye Yunfei sent Da Di Daozhang into the Phantom Tower.
Cultivating inside the Phantom Tower granted more time.
“To deal with the Liu Family, we still need to find some helpers,” Ye Yunfei mused to himself.
Then, Ye Yunfei directly burrowed underground. The Earth Dragon had long been waiting below, carrying Ye Yunfei swiftly through the earth.
Half a day later.
Ye Yunfei arrived at the underground cavern where the Tang Clan resided in seclusion.
“Young Master Ye!” Elder Tang Wu, a Primordial Soul Realm expert with powerful Soul Power, immediately came forth to greet him.
“Fifth Elder, how many at the late Great Mystic Pill Realm does the Tang Clan have in total?” Ye Yunfei asked directly.
“There are six in total. However, two are away and haven't returned yet. Only four are here,” Elder Tang Wu paused, answering truthfully.
“Good. Call those four late Great Mystic Pill Realm members here,” Ye Yunfei said.
“Understood,” Elder Tang Wu nodded.
He didn't ask why. Ye Yunfei was the Tang Clan's savior, so Elder Tang Wu harbored no suspicions.
“Fifth Elder.”
Soon, four middle-aged men stood before Elder Tang Wu.
“Young Master Ye wishes to see you,” Elder Tang Wu nodded.
“Release your spiritual pressure for me to see,” Ye Yunfei said.
“Yes.”
Hearing this, the four men released their spiritual pressure.
“Hmm, I can see you've been stuck at the late Great Mystic Pill Realm for quite some time—the shortest being over a hundred years,” Ye Yunfei noted.
“Indeed. Our Tang Clan is in decline now. Our people hide everywhere, and cultivation resources are extremely scarce. Breaking through to a higher level is difficult!” Elder Tang Wu sighed.
“Your foundation is actually sufficient. You're fully capable of breaking through to the Primordial Soul Realm. Prepare yourselves. Within the next two days, I'll help you break through,” Ye Yunfei stated.
What?!
Hearing Ye Yunfei's words, Elder Tang Wu and the four men all froze, staring dumbly at him, wondering if they had misheard.