"Trying to escape?
It's not that easy!"
Ye Yunfei let out a cold laugh, his gaze locking onto a portion of the fleeing crowd as he prepared to give chase. This group included the remaining Tianyou Tomb assassins, experts from the Ancient Demon Race, the Tianji Sect, and the Liu Family of Tianzhou.
However, just as Ye Yunfei was about to activate his movement technique and pursue them—
"Ye Yunfei, you shall run rampant no more!"
A cyan-robed man came striding forward from the horizon in the distance.
Ye Yunfei's eyes involuntarily narrowed.
This was a Soul Formation Realm expert!
"Elder Gong!"
The members of the Tianxuan Sacred Land erupted in delight upon seeing the cyan-robed man, immediately stopping in their tracks and gathering around him.
"Elder Gong of Tianxuan Sacred Land is here!
We no longer need to fear Ye Yunfei!"
The other martial artists who had been fleeing urgently all let out a collective sigh of relief.
This Elder Gong of the Tianxuan Sacred Land was a famously renowned top-tier expert within the Beihuang Domain, his prestige immense.
"Ye Yunfei, so young in years, yet your murderous nature is so severe. If allowed to act recklessly, who knows how many more would die by your hand in the future."
Suddenly, another burly, towering man as massive as a mountain, with an aura that was wild and peerlessly domineering, arrived. He traversed miles with each step, his figure flickering and shifting positions constantly, appearing in an instant.
"Elder Li is here!"
The members of the Li Clan were overjoyed, rushing toward the tall man.
"Elder Li Feixiong of the Li Clan is here!"
Other martial artists also recognized the identity of this tall man, crying out in pleasant surprise.
"Ye Yunfei, I never imagined you would prove this monstrous."
A gray-robed elder arrived like a ghost, no one knowing precisely when he had appeared.
"Jiuhua Sacred Land's Zheng Sinian has come too!
So many Soul Formation experts have arrived, we no longer need to fear Ye Yunfei!"
Someone called out immediately.
The forces of the Jiuhua Sacred Land promptly gathered around this Elder Zheng.
"Elder Zheng!
Have you come to deal with Ye Yunfei?"
Junior Sister Lu charged over to Elder Zheng's side and demanded with a pout.
"Wanru, is that any way to speak to me?
Don't be mischievous," Elder Zheng said, though his gaze toward Junior Sister Lu held a trace of affection and helplessness. He had watched this Lu Wanru grow up since childhood, their bond deep.
"Elder Zheng, Ye Yunfei saved Senior Sister Song and me. If not for him, Senior Sister Song and I would have long been torn apart by the Void Beasts in this Shattered Valley!
Therefore, you are not allowed to take action against Ye Yunfei!"
Lu Wanru stated firmly.
"When did I ever say I would take action against him?
I'm merely here to observe," Elder Zheng said.
"Good!" Lu Wanru sighed in relief.
"Wretched beast!
You have actually committed so much bloody slaughter!"
Suddenly, a roar like thunder boomed out, shaking the ears of the onlookers until they buzzed. Some weaker martial artists nearly staggered.
Then, everyone saw a blue-robed elder striding over. He seemed to shorten distances with his steps, arriving before the crowd in an instant.
"Vice-Principal Zou Yi of the Heavenly Dao Academy is here!
By the looks of it, he intends to act against Ye Yunfei!"
Someone called out in a low voice.
"Vice-Principal Zou Yi?"
Ye Yunfei's gaze fixed on Zou Yi, his expression darkening involuntarily. Ye Yunfei had never met this Zou Yi before; this was their first encounter. Ye Yunfei noticed that the look Zou Yi directed at him was filled with revulsion. A cold smile curled on Ye Yunfei's lips.
Ye Yunfei understood in his heart that after this incident, the Heavenly Dao Academy likely would not tolerate him anymore. Thus, he didn't care whether this man was a vice-principal or not.
With the arrival of these four Soul Formation Realm experts, none of the other martial artists fled further. Those who had already escaped to a distance also returned upon hearing the news.
Thus, the four Soul Formation experts stood at the forefront, followed by a dense, massive crowd of martial artists, their momentum grand.
Opposite them stood Ye Yunfei alone.
"Ye Yunfei, why haven't you come quietly with me to face the academy's punishment!
Otherwise, don't blame me for showing no mercy and personally cleansing our house!"
Zou Yi's eyes were like cold electricity as he glared at Ye Yunfei and shouted harshly.
"Old thing, don't try to act imposing in front of me.
Don't couch it in such fine-sounding words. Your real goal is to get the things on my person, isn't it?"
Ye Yunfei responded with a cold laugh.
Ye Yunfei's origins and background had long since spread through the Beihuang Domain. Everyone knew Ye Yunfei possessed several extremely advanced techniques and secret arts.
Furthermore, Ye Yunfei carried the Tianji Sect's heavy treasure, the Sky-Shading Cover, had obtained Void Fruits within the Shattered Valley, and possessed numerous invaluable heavenly materials and earthly treasures.
Even Soul Formation experts wished to capture Ye Yunfei and search him thoroughly, hoping to obtain some treasures.
"You little beast, you actually dare to talk back to me!
Good!
Today, I'll personally take action to rid our Heavenly Dao Academy of this malignant tumor!"
Zou Yi flew into a rage. As the vice-principal of the Heavenly Dao Academy, he had always been hot-tempered. All the students feared him, not even daring to breathe heavily in his presence. Now, being publicly contradicted by Ye Yunfei, his fury surged.
"Ye Yunfei, you killed so many from our Tianxuan Sacred Land, your crimes are monstrous.
However, if you hand over the Void Fruits, I can make an exception and spare you this time.
What say you?"
Elder Gong Zheng of the Tianxuan Sacred Land suddenly spoke up. He still held onto some hope that perhaps Ye Yunfei hadn't eaten those Void Fruits yet.
"Ye Yunfei, if you can hand the Void Fruits over to me, the Li Clan can guarantee you will not die."
Elder Li Feixiong of the Li Clan spoke as well.
Only Elder Zheng Sinian of the Jiuhua Sacred Land remained silent, his placid gaze fixed on Ye Yunfei.
"Oh?
You still want the Void Fruits?
It's a shame, but I ate them long ago.
You have no chance," Ye Yunfei replied with a cold laugh.
"Ate them?!"
Hearing Ye Yunfei's words, the four Soul Formation experts all grew deeply disappointed. Zou Yi, Gong Zheng, and Li Feixiong were even more infuriated.
"You little beast!
Come quietly!"
Zou Yi took the initiative, stepping forward and advancing toward Ye Yunfei.
"Ye Yunfei, I advise you not to resist."
Elder Gong Zheng said blandly as he approached Ye Yunfei from another direction.
Li Feixiong revealed a cold smile and also shifted, preparing to take action.
Boom!
The three Soul Formation experts simultaneously unleashed their energy pressure, like three massive volcanoes erupting at once. Vast energies instantly suppressed this stretch of sky and earth.
All the martial artists surrounding them found themselves unable to move!
Ye Yunfei, especially, was at the center of these three energy pressures. It felt as if countless mountains had descended upon his shoulders, causing his body to sink, his waist slowly bending under the strain—he simply couldn't move!
These three Soul Formation experts knew Ye Yunfei excelled in spatial energy and could traverse space. Thus, as soon as they acted, they employed their energy pressure to forcibly suppress him.
"Soul Formation experts are truly terrifying!
Just by taking action, they've completely suppressed Ye Yunfei!"
"Excellent!
Now, Ye Yunfei won't be able to escape!"
Seeing this scene, the members of the major factions cheered in approval.
"Elder Zheng, quickly, save Ye Yunfei!"
At this moment, within the Jiuhua Sacred Land camp, Lu Wanru anxiously urged Zheng Sinian.
"Under these circumstances, if I act to save Ye Yunfei, it would mean going against the three forces they represent. The consequences would be severe," Zheng Sinian said with a bitter smile.
"I don't care, you save him immediately!
Otherwise, I'll go save him myself!" Lu Wanru insisted.
"You must not act recklessly!
With your level of strength, you'd likely be shaken to death before you even got close!" Zheng Sinian was startled and quickly said.
"Then will you save him or not!" Lu Wanru stamped her foot.
"Young mistress, please stop putting me in such a difficult position," Zheng Sinian hesitated.
Just then—
"With your status as Soul Formation experts, for three of you to jointly act against a junior… don't you think that's inappropriate?"
Suddenly, a placid voice sounded.
Then, a plain-looking elder appeared like lightning beside Ye Yunfei.
Boom!
A powerful aura erupted from the elder's body, enveloping Ye Yunfei.
Ye Yunfei immediately felt immensely relieved. The energy pressure bearing down from the three Soul Formation experts was completely neutralized.
"Vice-Principal Meng!" Ye Yunfei was somewhat surprised.
This elder who had suddenly arrived was none other than Heavenly Dao Academy's Vice-Principal Meng.
Also, Master of Guardian Taoist!