"Elder Xue Tu, rest assured, I have already contacted a group of Soul Formation Realm experts, ready to head to the Beihuang Domain together to deal with Ye Yunfei. Every one of these experts I contacted hails from the Holy Realm, and each has impressive backgrounds."
The Aoyue Demon King spoke.
Xue Tu was an elder of the Ancient Demon Race, holding a very high status, just below the Three Great Demon Kings. Hence, the three Demon Kings were also extremely courteous towards him.
"Ye Yunfei's own strength isn't actually that powerful; he's merely at the late-stage Greater Mystical Core Realm. The most troubling thing about him is his mastery over spatial energy. He can freely traverse and enter spatial dimensions, making it impossible for anyone to get close to him. Otherwise, I could kill him single-handedly."
Xue Tu stated.
"Elder Xue Tu, you can set your mind at ease. Two days ago, I successfully made contact with the Ancestral Realm. A lord from the Ancestral Realm has agreed to transmit, through the sacred altar of the Ancestral Temple, an artifact specifically designed for immobilizing space. Heh heh... Artifacts gifted to us by a lord of the Ancestral Realm will naturally possess extraordinary power. It will surely be capable of dealing with Ye Yunfei!"
An Ancient Demon Race elder with a somewhat short and small physique spoke up. This elder was the highly revered Advisor Tiangu within the Ancient Demon Race.
"Advisor Tiangu, have you truly made contact with the Ancestral Realm? That's excellent! I've heard the Ancestral Realm is a higher-level world. Artifacts provided by a lord from there will definitely possess earth-shattering power! Haha... Ye Yunfei, just you wait for death!"
Upon hearing Advisor Tiangu's words, Xue Tu grew extremely excited and couldn't help but burst into mad laughter.
"Gentlemen, that lord from the Ancestral Realm mentioned the Heavenly Dao Tower again. He said the high-ranking figures in the Ancestral Realm are very dissatisfied with how poorly our branch clan has handled matters. If this continues, the Ancestral Realm will sever ties with our branch clan. That would mean our branch clan will never be able to return to the Ancestral Realm!"
Advisor Tiangu suddenly declared in a grave voice.
Upon hearing his words, the hearts of all the high-ranking members of the Ancient Demon Race present in the hall sank.
It turned out that the Ancient Demon Race here in the Guyao Realm was merely a branch.
There was also an Ancestral Realm for the Ancient Demon Race—a higher-level world that was the true ancestral home of the Ancient Demon Race! The Ancient Demon Race here in the Guyao Realm dreamed of returning to that Ancestral Realm!
"Moving forward, we must mobilize all our forces and exhaust every possible method to search for the Heavenly Dao Tower. Even if we cannot seize it, we must at least ascertain its whereabouts. The lord from the Ancestral Realm said if we can uncover its location, the Ancestral Realm will spare no cost to transmit a group of experts to assist us in obtaining the Heavenly Dao Tower! Then, all members of our branch clan can return to the Ancestral Realm!"
Advisor Tiangu explained.
"Here is my suggestion. Let's deal with Ye Yunfei first. Once we capture or kill him, we will then mobilize all our forces to search for the Heavenly Dao Tower!"
A Demon King, who seemed to be nothing but skin and bones, spoke up with a sinister tone. This was none other than the White Bones Demon King!
"The Heavenly Dao Tower was obtained by Zhen Xuanzi all those years ago. Later, when Zhen Xuanzi was hunted and cornered by the major forces across the Xuanhuang Star Domain, he suffered severe injuries and disappeared without a trace. It has not reappeared all these years. The difficulty in finding it is far too great."
A Demon King whose demonic muscles bulged grotesquely sighed. This was none other than the Flawless Demon King!
"No matter how difficult, we must search with all our might. Because this is likely our only chance to return to the Ancestral Realm!"
The Aoyue Demon King insisted.
"Agreed."
All the other Ancient Demon Race high-rankings nodded.
"Alright. So first, we deal with Ye Yunfei! Once the artifact from the Ancestral Realm lord is transmitted over, we will immediately set off for the Beihuang Domain! Heh heh... For a mere human brat to have put us, the Ancient Demon Race, in such a passive position, we absolutely must teach him a lesson, to let the world know our Ancient Demon Race is not to be trifled with."
The White Bones Demon King stated darkly. This very Demon King was the White Bones Demon King!
"Quite right. Our Ancient Demon Race's reputation cannot be allowed to crumble because of a single youth."
The Flawless Demon King nodded.
"The words of you two Demon Kings are correct. It is time for our Ancient Demon Race to bare its fangs at the world. Otherwise, if we continue to let Ye Yunfei stir up trouble like this, our Ancient Demon Race's reputation will be dragged through the mud!"
Xue Tu nodded.
Since Tianxuan Continent, the number of Ancient Demon Race members killed by Ye Yunfei was already beyond count! Almost every conflict with Ye Yunfei ended in utter defeat for the Ancient Demon Race!
Now, everyone in the entire Xuanhuang Star Domain knew that the Ancient Demon Race shared a blood feud with Ye Yunfei.
Yet, Ye Yunfei was still alive and kicking, and the Ancient Demon Race seemingly couldn't do anything about him. This situation made every single high-ranking member of the Ancient Demon Race feel extremely aggrieved and furious!
Thus, in the minds of every Ancient Demon Race high-ranking, Ye Yunfei was the number-one enemy to be eliminated.
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At the same time.
Beihuang Domain, Shiyan City, Wanbao Trading Company.
"You... Young master, you've come again!"
When Ye Yunfei once again walked into the Wanbao Trading Company, Elder Feng was first greatly shocked, then forced himself to remain composed and managed to conjure up a somewhat strained smile.
Last time, he had sent five Yuan Soul Realm experts to tail Ye Yunfei, hoping to investigate his identity and origins. As a result, Ye Yunfei had killed two of them.
Throughout this period, he had been trying every method possible to uncover Ye Yunfei's identity.
He never expected Ye Yunfei to seek him out on his own initiative once more!
"What? Is Wanbao not welcoming my visits anymore?"
Ye Yunfei said indifferently.
Before heading to the Guyao Realm, Ye Yunfei needed to purchase a batch of resources to enhance his power. After much thought, within the Beihuang Domain, Wanbao Trading Company was the merchant house with the largest scale and strongest capabilities. Many natural treasures and artifacts could be purchased at Wanbao. Thus, Ye Yunfei ultimately chose to come here.
As for whether Wanbao would pull any tricks, Ye Yunfei had no fear. This was the greater one's skill, the bolder the heart! If Wanbao truly intended to act, Ye Yunfei wouldn't mind wiping this branch in Shiyan City off the map!
"Young master, you jest. Our Wanbao Trading Company does business with open doors. If you, young master, come to do business with us, how could Wanbao possibly be unwelcoming? You are most welcome! Please come, young master, let's speak inside!"
Elder Feng hurriedly replied, ushering Ye Yunfei into a luxurious, smaller sitting room behind the first floor.
"I have a batch of Dao Pills here that I wish to exchange for some cultivation resources. The names and quantities of the cultivation resources I need are all recorded in this jade slip."
Ye Yunfei waved his sleeve, and dozens of jade vials along with one jade slip flew out, hovering in front of Elder Feng.
"All Fourth and Fifth-Grade Dao Pills!"
Elder Feng examined them and was once again utterly shocked.
During this time, he had personally witnessed the frighteningly large quantity of Fourth and Fifth-Grade Dao Pills Ye Yunfei had brought out—so many it left Elder Feng both astonished and numbed!
"Young Master... please wait a moment. I will now go prepare the cultivation resources you require."
Carrying the dozens of jade vials and the jade slip, Elder Feng quickly left the sitting room.
"Young Master, please enjoy some tea."
A lovely-looking maid served high-grade spirit tea, spirit fruits, and exquisite pastries before withdrawing.
Once the maid had left, Ye Yunfei activated his spatial energy, directly traversing into spatial dimensions. Using his Soul Power, he locked onto Elder Feng and secretly followed.