"That's right, Nightmare Stones.
We initially used these Nightmare Stones to nourish our remnant souls and supplement our Soul Power.
However, now that we have the Tianyuan Soul-Restoring Pills, we shouldn't need these Nightmare Stones anymore. We'll give them to Young Master Ye as a small token of our gratitude," Tianying Wang said.
"Alright then.
I'll accept them."
After thinking for a moment, Ye Yunfei nodded.
These dozens of spatial rings contained a massive quantity of Nightmare Stones, enough to boost Ye Yunfei's Soul Power by a significant margin.
With numerous enemies hunting him, this was a time when strengthening his power was most critical. Naturally, he wouldn't stand on ceremony.
"Prepare a quiet, private chamber for me. I need to refine these Nightmare Stones."
Ye Yunfei stored the dozens of spatial rings floating before him and said.
"Arrange a chamber for Young Master Ye immediately!"
Tianying Wang immediately instructed.
"Young Master Ye, please follow me."
One of the Tianying Elders personally led Ye Yunfei towards the back hall and found him a chamber.
Inside the chamber.
Ye Yunfei directly entered the Phantom Tower.
Then, Ye Yunfei took out one of the spatial rings and extracted all the Nightmare Stones inside. They piled up like small black hills around his body.
"Hu Miao, after I absorb the Soul Power essence from these Nightmare Stones, you can absorb the Illusion Dao Laws contained within them."
Ye Yunfei said.
The Nightmare Stone was an exceedingly rare treasure of nature. It not only contained abundant Soul Power essence but also profound laws of Illusion Dao.
"Thank you, Master!"
Hu Miao appeared beside Ye Yunfei and sat cross-legged.
Not long ago, she had achieved a breakthrough in her bloodline, greatly enhancing her enchanting arts. She now appeared incredibly alluring—every movement, even a single expression, carried soul-stealing allure.
For men lacking strong mental fortitude, this kind of temptation could be fatal!
Ye Yunfei swept a glance at Hu Miao and couldn't help but shake his head and smile wryly.
If he brought the current Hu Miao out traveling, who knew how much trouble she'd cause for him!
Noticing Ye Yunfei looking at her, Hu Miao immediately threw him a coquettish glance, brimming with countless charming and moving graces.
Exasperated, Ye Yunfei shot her a glare, closed his eyes, and began refining and absorbing the Soul Power essence of the Nightmare Stones.
Hee-hee...
Hu Miao couldn't help but cover her mouth and let out a low laugh.
Phantom Tower.
As time gradually passed and the number of Nightmare Stones refined and absorbed increased, Ye Yunfei's Soul Power level continuously rose.
That's because each spatial ring held an enormous quantity of Nightmare Stones.
During this process, every time Ye Yunfei finished absorbing the Soul Power essence from a Nightmare Stone, Hu Miao would follow by absorbing the Illusion Dao Laws within.
Hu Miao's illusion art proficiency was also steadily climbing.
Ten days later.
Ye Yunfei finally finished absorbing all the Soul Power essence from the Nightmare Stones stored in one spatial ring.
Then, Ye Yunfei took out all the Nightmare Stones from another spatial ring and continued his absorption.
It was only after three months that Ye Yunfei finally finished refining and absorbing all the Nightmare Stones contained within the dozens of spatial rings gifted by Tianying Wang.
His Soul Power had achieved a qualitative leap!
Compared to before, it had increased by at least a thousandfold!
Ye Yunfei estimated that his current Soul Power level was at least equivalent to an early-stage Soul Formation Realm!
"Next, I'll spend some more time cultivating the Eighteen Soul Immortal Arts and see how many moves I can master."
Ye Yunfei muttered to himself.
Thus, for the following period, Ye Yunfei continued his secluded cultivation inside the Phantom Tower.
One month later, Ye Yunfei had cultivated the Eighteen Soul Immortal Arts to the Fourteenth Move!
His Soul Power level had advanced another significant step!
"The Sky-Soul Sword I can unleash now should be able to cause considerable interference to a mid-stage Soul Formation Realm expert.
Even against a late-stage Soul Formation Realm opponent, it can produce a certain disruptive effect.
In other words, even if I encounter Soul Formation Realm masters head-on in the future, by combining the Sky-Soul Sword with spatial energy, I'm confident of retreating unscathed even if I can't defeat them."
Ending his cultivation, Ye Yunfei stood up and said to himself.
"Master, my illusion arts have greatly improved!
The illusions I can cast now can even bewilder Soul Formation Realm experts!"
Seeing Ye Yunfei conclude his cultivation, Hu Miao immediately rushed over and said excitedly.
"That's good.
Alright, it's time for us to leave the Tianying Small World."
Ye Yunfei smiled.
Next, Ye Yunfei emerged from the Tianying Small World and bid farewell to Tianying Wang and the eight Tianying Elders.
Rest assured, once I have gathered all the necessary materials and rare treasures, I'll return to help you reshape your physical bodies and reconstruct your physical bodies.
Ye Yunfei said, then turned and left.
"Farewell, Young Master Ye!"
Tianying Wang and the eight Tianying Elders called out excitedly.
After leaving the Tianying Small World, Ye Yunfei directly returned to the Central Region and the headquarters of Hudao Academy.
"Dean Ye, I have already selected a group of people for you to take to the Xuanhuang Star Domain."
Xie Changkong said to Ye Yunfei.
"Dean Ye, I also wish to go to the Xuanhuang Star Domain.
Staying in Tianxuan Continent no longer offers any help for my development in alchemy."
Dan Jun came before Ye Yunfei and said.
He was now solely focused on pursuing breakthroughs in alchemy. Remaining on Tianxuan Continent limited him too greatly.
"Alright."
Ye Yunfei nodded.
"Dean Ye, I also wish to go to the Xuanhuang Star Domain and follow by your side."
Cui Tianguo stepped forward and said.
"Agreed."
Ye Yunfei nodded slightly.
"I also want to go."
Following that, several other high-level members stepped forward and expressed the same desire to Ye Yunfei.
Over twenty high-level members intended to accompany Ye Yunfei to the Xuanhuang Star Domain.
"Dean Xie, what about you? Don't you plan to go?"
Ye Yunfei suddenly asked Xie Changkong.
"I'm not going for now.
Hudao Academy has just purified itself of a batch of internal spies. I need to stay behind and take charge.
This generation of Hudao Academy has been passed to me. I need to ensure its proper development; otherwise, I'd feel ashamed before the founding dean."
Xie Changkong said.
"City Lord Gu, what about you? Don't you wish to see the world beyond?"
Ye Yunfei looked towards Gu Chengzhu and asked.
"I've protected Tianxuan Continent for the greater part of my life. Now, the continent is finally peaceful and safe.
I intend to get a good rest first.
For the time being, I don't want to return to those days of fighting, killing, and competing with others.
I'll stay at Hudao Academy for now and serve as an assistant to Dean Xie."
Gu Chengzhu replied.
"That works too.
After all, I'll be back again in the future.
If any of you wish to leave later on, I'll take you out then."
After thinking, Ye Yunfei said.
"Agreed."
Xie Changkong and Gu Chengzhu nodded.
"As for all of you, you're all coming with me to the Xuanhuang Star Domain."
Ye Yunfei's gaze fell upon Wu Heishan and the others.
Wu Heishan, Dugu Huan, Yuan Dayong, Wen Zi, Long Yingying, and the others had all gathered nearby Ye Yunfei.
Ye Yunfei had already instructed Xie Changkong beforehand to gather these people so they could accompany him to the Xuanhuang Star Domain.
Initially, Ye Yunfei had also intended to have Zhou Mu, Ah Niu, Deng Qianqian, Wu Yuechan, Tan Meng, Jia Zhao, Yin Ji, and the others accompany him.
However, all seven felt their current strength was still too weak and that staying behind to cultivate within Hudao Academy was more appropriate, so they declined.
Ye Yunfei had no choice but to let them be.