'Filled with countless spatial fractures?'
Upon hearing this, Ye Yunfei’s heart stirred.
When a particular space is shattered, it produces many spatial fractures.
Spatial fractures are extremely dangerous, capable of grinding everything to dust.
Only those proficient in spatial energy and spatial laws can deal with them.
Moreover, generally speaking, places with numerous spatial fractures also contain vast amounts of spatial energy.
'Perhaps I can go to the Shattered Valley to train my spatial energy,' Ye Yunfei thought to himself.
'Junior Sister Yanran, if you truly wish to enter the Shattered Valley, you must consider carefully. It's far too dangerous there.
Even a Soul Formation Realm expert would avoid venturing in unless absolutely necessary,' Ji Mengyao said.
'Sister Ji, no need to persuade me.
I must go in,' Jiang Yanran shook her head firmly.
'Su Ye, are you free?' Jiang Yanran turned her gaze toward Ye Yunfei and asked.
'I am.
But why should I accompany you to such a dangerous place?' Ye Yunfei replied.
Jiang Yanran was taken aback.
'I'm a beauty, you know!
If a beautiful woman requests your company, do you really want to refuse?' Jiang Yanran suddenly chuckled lightly, her laughter sweet. She took a step forward, her figure graceful, an alluring fragrance wafting from her, exuding an irresistible charm.
Ye Yunfei remained silent, his gaze tranquil.
'Hey, are you a blockhead who knows nothing of romance?!' Jiang Yanran pouted coquettishly, shooting a sidelong glance at Ye Yunfei.
Her features were enchantingly beautiful, her crimson dress swaying, faint outlines of her body visible as she moved with supple grace, a shimmering glow gracing her skin — truly a face of an angel and the figure of a devil.
'In my eyes, the so-called beauties of this world are merely mortal shells painted in rouge,' Ye Yunfei said indifferently, seemingly oblivious to Jiang Yanran's alluring antics.
'You…'
Jiang Yanran was so angry she was at a loss for words.
'Giggle…
Junior Sister Yanran, who would have thought? Your pride and joy — your beauty — can sometimes fail,' Ji Mengyao couldn't help but giggle.
'Well then, tell me, what would it take for you to agree to accompany me to the Shattered Valley?' Jiang Yanran glared at Ye Yunfei with her beautiful eyes.
'That's a question you should think about,' Ye Yunfei answered.
'Just trying to extort me, aren't you? Fine. Is this enough?' Jiang Yanran flicked a delicate finger, and a spatial ring flew out, landing before Ye Yunfei.
Ye Yunfei used his Soul Power to sense the contents of the ring but said nothing.
Gritting her teeth, Jiang Yanran flicked her fingers several times in succession. Three more spatial rings landed before Ye Yunfei.
Ye Yunfei sensed them and still remained silent.
These spatial rings indeed contained items of substantial value.
However, they weren't enough to pique Ye Yunfei's interest.
'Don't be too greedy!' Jiang Yanran glared at him.
'This is the last batch!' Jiang Yanran took out one final spatial ring and placed it before Ye Yunfei.
'Hmm?'
Ye Yunfei's Soul Power swept over it, and his expression suddenly shifted.
Then, he waved a hand and took out a dozen fiery-red crystals from this last spatial ring.
'Flame Crystals!' Ye Yunfei picked up one of the crystals, pleasantly surprised.
Flame Crystals are rare and precious stones, containing immense fire-attributed energy.
For Ye Yunfei's Nine Palaces Totem Wheel technique, the Vermilion Bird among the Nine Divine Beasts required a massive amount of fire-attributed energy for cultivation.
Thus, these Flame Crystals would be of great use for cultivating the Nine Palaces Totem Wheel.
'Where did you get these Flame Crystals?' Ye Yunfei asked.
'Oh?
These crystals are called Flame Crystals? One of our Jiang family elders left Xuanhuang Star and encountered them while traveling through the starry sky, on a planet that was ablaze with massive flames.
He brought them back to the family. I saw how beautiful these crystals looked, so I asked for some to carry with me.
These crystals are indeed quite useful for those cultivating fire-attribute techniques,' Jiang Yanran explained.
'Go back and ask your family's elder for the specific location of that planet. Tell me, and I'll agree to go with you to the Shattered Valley,' Ye Yunfei pondered for a moment before answering.
If he could obtain a large quantity of Flame Crystals, it would be a tremendous boon for cultivating the Vermilion Bird in the Nine Palaces Totem Wheel.
Such an opportunity was one Ye Yunfei naturally did not want to miss.
'Deal!
Done! I'll go ask now,' Jiang Yanran nodded.
Just at that moment.
'Su Ye, injuring your fellow senior brother without cause is a grave crime.
You will kneel immediately and kowtow in apology to these senior brothers you injured. You will also compensate for their corresponding losses.
Afterward, I will have personnel from the academy's Disciplinary Hall take you into custody and lock you in a cell.
Do not worry. Our Heavenly Dao Academy is a place of reason. If you feel you have been wronged, you may certainly appeal later,' a calm, unhurried voice sounded from afar.
Then, a man was seen approaching, striding through the air with his hands clasped behind his back.
This man wore a blue gown, standing tall and imposing, with handsome and noble features, exuding a dignified aura.
Dozens of students, their bodies wrapped in white bandages, trailed behind this blue-gowned man, glaring furiously at Ye Yunfei.
These students were precisely the ones Ye Yunfei had injured earlier.
Luo Tianfeng was among them!
'You're dead, brat!' Luo Tianfeng's gaze toward Ye Yunfei was filled with venomous hatred, his teeth clenched.
After being beaten by Ye Yunfei, he had immediately gone crying to his uncle.
Luo Tianfeng's uncle was a deacon of the academy. Upon hearing the complaint, he promptly found an Elite Student to come and seek revenge on Luo Tianfeng's behalf.
'Oh?'
Ye Yunfei's eyes turned to the blue-gowned man, a chill flashing in his gaze.
This blue-gowned man's strength was at the early-stage Primal Soul Realm.
'Be careful. His name is Pang Hao. He's an Elite Student of our academy,' Jiang Yanran whispered a warning to Ye Yunfei.
'Pang Hao, what are you doing here?'
Jiang Yanran looked at Pang Hao, frowning as she asked.
'Yanran, this Su Ye is merely a Junior Student, insignificant and unworthy of mention. Why have you come to see him?' Upon hearing Jiang Yanran's question, Pang Hao immediately flashed a wide smile, walking over briskly, appearing excessively eager.
The look he directed at Jiang Yanran was full of admiration, fervor, and longing.
'Pang Hao, please be more respectful. I've told you many times already; you may not address me as 'Yanran.'
Moreover, whom I meet is none of your business,' Seeing Pang Hao approach, Jiang Yanran revealed a look of disgust, subtly distancing herself a few steps away. She frowned as she spoke.
Within the Heavenly Dao Academy, many Elite male students pursued Jiang Yanran. Pang Hao was one of them.
However, Jiang Yanran had never shown him a shred of kindness.
'Yanran, I…'
Pang Hao was extremely embarrassed and had no reply.
'Lowly scum! Kneel this instant!' Suddenly, his gaze swept over Ye Yunfei standing beside him, and all his pent-up rage was instantly redirected toward Ye Yunfei as he roared sharply.
A powerful force of spiritual energy pressure surged forth like a roaring tidal wave, crashing toward Ye Yunfei.
'Pang Hao! What gall you have to throw your weight around!
Let me tell you, from now on, Su Ye is mine now. He is under my protection. Whoever dares to touch him must first ask Jiang Yanran if she agrees!' Jiang Yanran's pretty face instantly turned cold. She took a step forward and shouted sternly.
'What?
Su Ye is Jiang Yanran's now?' The other students around them who heard Jiang Yanran's words were stunned.