Xuanhuang Star was divided into seven regions: the Sacred Domain, Tianyang Domain, Daoyi Domain, Xiling Domain, Beihuang Domain, Tianhan Domain, and the Demon Domain.
The Guyao Realm was located within the Demon Domain.
Guyao Realm was actually a Small World, similar to Tianxuan Continent.
An airship left Beihuang Domain, flying above the vast land of Xuanhuang Star as it headed towards the Demon Domain.
"Young Master Ye, the entrance and exit of the Guyao Realm lies at the very center of the Demon Domain! In fact, the Demon Domain is already the territory of the Ancient Demon Race. However, Guyao Realm is the true nest of the Ancient Demon Race," Tang Wu said to Ye Yunfei from inside the airship.
"I understand," Ye Yunfei said.
"Master, I am actually very familiar with the Demon Domain. The Wanbao Trading Company has several branches within it. I stayed there for quite a long time in the past before being transferred to Beihuang Domain later," Feng Lao suddenly said to Ye Yunfei.
"Hmm. I see now," Ye Yunfei nodded.
As the airship traveled westward, the scenery along the way grew increasingly barren and desolate, gradually acquiring the character of impoverished lands.
The Demon Domain, located at the extreme west of Xuanhuang Star, was notoriously desolate, barren, and harsh.
For humans, it was completely uninhabitable. But it was the paradise of the Ancient Demon Race!
Inside the airship, Ye Yunfei sat cross-legged, quietly circulating the Nine-Yang Scripture to temper the spiritual power within his body. Ever since his rebirth, he found that his spiritual power cultivation was progressing too quickly. Therefore, he often spent time consolidating his spiritual foundation.
"Ah, that was a comfortable sleep!"
Suddenly, Ye Yunfei received a Soul Power fluctuation.
"It seems the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm has woken up!"
Ye Yunfei thought.
*Whoosh!*
The next moment, a golden streak shot out from Ye Yunfei's body.
Back in the Dahuang Stone Field of Shiyan City, after Ye Yunfei had cut this Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm free, he had given it several dozen Dao Pills. The result was that the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm, after eating them, had entered a state of slumber and only now had finally awoken.
Currently, a small golden dragon was lying prostrate on Ye Yunfei's shoulder, yawning lazily.
"What is that?"
Feng Lao, Tang Biao, and Tang Wu were all astonished to see a small golden dragon suddenly appear on Ye Yunfei's shoulder. They kept eyeing it curiously.
"Are there any more of those pills from last time? Heavenly treasures are fine too," the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm sent a Soul Power fluctuation to Ye Yunfei.
"Fine."
Ye Yunfei shook his head helplessly.
The Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm was known as the King of Ten Thousand Insects, reputedly capable of commanding all other insect types. Moreover, the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm loved to devour all sorts of treasures in the world—it was extremely gluttonous. This characteristic was somewhat similar to the Gluttonous Beast. However, the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm was picky; it would only eat treasures it deemed worthy. The Gluttonous Beast, on the other hand, was not picky—it could devour anything and everything. Furthermore, an adult Gluttonous Beast's devouring ability was truly terrifying. It was said a mature Gluttonous Beast could swallow an entire realm in one bite! And those powerful enough could even devour universes!
Ye Yunfei took out several dozen Dao Pills and some heavenly materials and earthly treasures, suspending them in front of him.
*Whoosh…*
The Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm transformed into a golden streak that shot forward from Ye Yunfei's shoulder and began devouring those Dao Pills and treasures. Despite its small size, its eating speed was astonishing—swift as lightning.
In less than five breaths, it had eaten everything!
Then, the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm returned to Ye Yunfei's shoulder, its belly round and distended. What made Ye Yunfei even more speechless was that it lay down on its back in a seemingly very comfortable position—hind legs crossed and idly swaying, while its front legs were wrapped behind its head like human hands.
"Master, this little creature really knows how to live," Hu Miao, seeing this, couldn't help but pout.
On this trip to Guyao Realm, Ye Yunfei had brought the Shadow Tower, Hu Miao, and Huang Shang along. While Hu Miao and Huang Shang's combat prowess wasn't overwhelmingly strong—one was a primordial celestial fox skilled in illusion and charm techniques, the other a ghost cultivator who moved like ghosts—both could assist Ye Yunfei when necessary.
"That's the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm's nature. Don't forget, it's the king among insects, capable of commanding all other insects. With such status, acting high and mighty is quite normal," Ye Yunfei said with a smile.
"Hmm, This King feels you, a human lad, are not bad. Very well. This King will temporarily remain by your side, and you can attend to me well," the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm sent a Soul Power fluctuation to Ye Yunfei. Its tone made it sound as if remaining by someone else's side was a great honor bestowed upon them.
"Tch! 'This King', look how cocky he is!"
Hu Miao felt somewhat indignant.
"As you wish."
Ye Yunfei smiled faintly, not arguing with the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm. After all, the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm was the king of all insects. If it matured later, having it by his side could be quite a useful asset.
In this life reborn, Ye Yunfei had vowed that once he regained the Heavenly Emperor throne, he would settle scores with the three great Heavenly Emperors: Tianluo, Jinwu, and Youyue. If it weren't for these three Heavenly Emperors suddenly ambushing him during his divine ascension tribulation, Ye Yunfei would not have fallen, his Dao dispersing, forced to rely on a wisp of remnant Soul Power to be reborn through Samsara. At worst, he would have been injured.
Each of the three great Heavenly Emperors—Tianluo, Jinwu, and Youyue—possessed formidable combat prowess and wielded absolute authority across all realms and worlds, their commands obeyed by all sects and races. Thus, Ye Yunfei understood that seeking to settle accounts with them in the future would be fraught with enormous difficulties.
Therefore, starting now, Ye Yunfei began consciously developing his own helpers and forces. One of the reasons he had been so benevolent to the Shadowwalker Clan was precisely to foster and potentially recruit them as part of his own power.
"Young Master Ye, what is this little bug? It looks so strange," Tang Wu asked curiously at this moment.
"Little bug? How outrageous! With This King's handsome looks, you dare call This King a little bug?"
The Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm flared up with rage.
*Whoosh!*
It transformed into a golden streak as it shot towards Tang Wu.
"If you wish to stay by my side, you'll behave!"
With his powerful Soul Power, Ye Yunfei sensed its movement the instant it acted. His hand shot out like lightning, grabbing it mid-air and placing it back on his shoulder.
Ye Yunfei understood. Despite its small size, this Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm was not weak; it could probably instantly kill an Early Primordial Soul Realm expert, maybe even someone at the Middle Stage! This had already been proven back at the Dahuang Stone Field in Shiyan City.
"Don't provoke it. It's dangerous," Ye Yunfei told Tang Wu.
At the instant the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm leaped, Tang Wu instinctively felt a terrifyingly potent aura press down on him, frightening him into retreating several dozen steps.
"I understand, Young Master Ye," Tang Wu, breaking out in a cold sweat, quickly replied.
"I warned you, if you truly wish to stay by my side, from now on, you are not to harm those around me. Otherwise, I won't allow you by my side, and I will personally deal with you myself!" Ye Yunfei sent a transmission to the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm, his tone severe and sharp.
"What's the meaning of this, human lad, daring to threaten This King? You'd best show This King some respect!" the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm was extremely displeased.
"If you don't agree, then get lost now," Ye Yunfei said sternly. Simultaneously, a powerful surge of Soul Power bearing a remnant wisp of heavenly emperor essence crushed toward the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm.
Immediately, the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm trembled, its body instantly going limp. Being a mere juvenile Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm, how could it withstand the divine pressure of a Heavenly Emperor's Soul Power?
"Hey, human lad, no need to be so fierce. This… I'll promise you then. I was just teasing him earlier," the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm began to yield.
"Good," Ye Yunfei nodded.
Ye Yunfei also sensed that the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm hadn't actually borne killing intent toward Tang Wu. Nonetheless, he gave it this warning. Otherwise, given its strength and temperament, if people under him inadvertently provoked it in the future, it would be troublesome.
*Whoosh, whoosh…*
Ye Yunfei flicked his fingers, sending several more Dao Pills flying towards the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm.
*Whoosh!*
The Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm shot forward and devoured all those Dao Pills as fast as lightning.
"Hmm. Human lad, while you're fierce, you do treat This King well enough. So This King will let it pass for now," the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm, looking quite satisfied, patted its full round belly with one front claw and spoke in approval.