The Fourth Prince was enveloped in a layer of dazzling demonic radiance, stepping out one pace at a time.
"The Fourth Prince has truly broken through to the Early Stage Soul Formation Realm!"
Countless people in the square exclaimed in amazement.
To break through to the Early Stage Soul Formation Realm at such an age indicated astonishing talent, foretelling that this Fourth Prince was destined to become a great figure who would command awe throughout the land!
"Haha… Fourth Prince, come quickly onto the stage and preside over the ceremony of emergence!"
The powerful Ancient Demon Race experts seated around the demon palace all stood up, flocking around the Fourth Prince in the center as they ascended onto a platform in the square.
"This prince thanks you all for coming!"
The Fourth Prince stood upon the platform and announced clearly.
This Fourth Prince stood ten meters tall, demonic power intimidating and imposing, radiating immense presence; simply standing there, he gave off a powerful sense of oppression.
Then, the Fourth Prince individually paid respects to some well-known prodigies and senior generation experts.
"Everyone, today is the day I have emerged from seclusion after breaking through to the Soul Formation Realm. I have prepared a lavish feast so we can drink our fill until we are drunk! After the feast, I will set out for the Northern Wastelands with the experts of my clan to hunt down and kill Ye Yunfei!"
Finally, the Fourth Prince declared loudly.
To hunt down and kill Ye Yunfei?
The crowd was stunned for a moment.
"That's right. Ye Yunfei is the number one enemy of our Ancient Demon Race. Before entering seclusion, I already made a military pledge to the high-ranking members of the clan—the first thing I will do after successfully breaking through to the Soul Formation Realm and emerging from seclusion is to go to the Northern Wastelands and personally execute Ye Yunfei!"
The Fourth Prince proclaimed clearly.
"It is said that Ye Yunfei's strength is rather terrifying. He has already killed several Soul Formation Realm experts," someone whispered.
News of Ye Yunfei killing several Soul Formation Realm experts in succession some time ago had already spread.
"Hmph! Everyone, I believe you have also heard that Ye Yunfei's real strength is actually not that formidable. His most troublesome aspect is that he is skilled in spatial energy and can retreat into the void at any time. This time, our Ancient Demon Race has made preparations well in advance. Once the fighting starts, we will ensure Ye Yunfei has no chance to retreat into the void again. At that time, I can end him with a single hand!"
The Fourth Prince snorted coldly and spoke loudly.
"That's right. I heard that spatial energy is indeed Ye Yunfei's strongest point. His actual cultivation realm isn't worth mentioning."
Hearing the Fourth Prince's words, the crowd in the square broke into widespread discussion.
"I, however, believe that even without utilizing spatial energy, you would still be no match for Ye Yunfei."
Right at this moment, a figure with hands clasped behind his back stepped through the air, advancing step by step towards the platform where the Fourth Prince stood.
Who was that?
Immediately, the gazes of everyone in the square focused over.
"What are you doing! Get back here, quick!"
Yan'er was frantic, shouting loudly.
"What does he think he's doing?"
Duanmu Xue watched Ye Yunfei's departing figure, an expression of shock and bewilderment on her face.
In the blink of an eye, Ye Yunfei had already landed on the platform where the Fourth Prince stood, standing face to face with him, a cold gaze locked onto the Fourth Prince.
"Who are you? How dare you challenge me so openly? Don't you wish to live?"
The Fourth Prince's gaze was intensely intimidating.
The Fourth Prince had broken through to the Soul Formation Realm and emerged from seclusion in a show of might, this was the peak moment of his glory. Who would have thought someone would dare step forward and challenge him at a time like this?
"Weren't you just saying you were going to the Northern Wastelands to kill me? Now that I've come before you, let's see how exactly you intend to kill me."
Ye Yunfei said with a cold laugh.
As he spoke, his appearance began to change, instantly reverting to his original countenance.
"Ye Yunfei! It's Ye Yunfei!"
At this moment, many Ancient Demon Race members on the scene cried out in shock.
Ye Yunfei's portrait and soul power aura had long since circulated throughout the Ancient Demon Race.
In fact, among the Ancient Demon Race members present, there were quite a few who had previously participated in missions to hunt down Ye Yunfei. They recognized him instantly!
"What?! He is actually Ye Yunfei?!"
"This is Tianlan City, Ancient Demon Race territory! How dare he come here?!"
At this moment, everyone in the square was profoundly shocked.
The enmity between the Ancient Demon Race and Ye Yunfei had long since spread throughout the Xuanhuang Star Domain.
The Ancient Demon Race had repeatedly dispatched forces to hunt Ye Yunfei in the Northern Wastelands, appearing exceedingly formidable.
Who would have thought Ye Yunfei would dare to come to the Demon Domain.
"What?! Big Sis Xue, so he is Ye Yunfei?!"
Yan'er looked at Ye Yunfei's figure, covering her mouth with a small hand, her face full of astonishment.
"No wonder his combat prowess is so astonishing. However, this is the Demon Domain, Ancient Demon Race territory. No matter how strong you are, you shouldn't be this reckless. I'm quite interested to see how you plan to handle the current situation."
Duanmu Xue's beautiful eyes were fixed on Ye Yunfei, and she couldn't help but sigh softly.
"Big Sis Xue, is his situation very dangerous?"
Hearing Duanmu Xue's words, Yan'er couldn't help but grow worried and asked.
"Indeed. Tianlan City is one of the major cities in the Demon Domain, gathering a large number of Ancient Demon Race forces. Moreover, with the Fourth Prince's emergence and the ceremony being held, many senior Ancient Demon Race experts have also come to lend their support. No matter how strong Ye Yunfei is, it is impossible for him to defeat so many Ancient Demon Race experts. Unless… he truly is as the rumors say—proficient in spatial energy and capable of stepping into the void. Only then would he have a sliver of chance to escape."
Duanmu Xue said.
"Surround him!"
At this moment, an Ancient Demon Race expert at the Mid Soul Formation Realm roared.
Immediately, a great number of Ancient Demon Race forces surged in from all directions, tightly encircling the platform where Ye Yunfei stood.
On the platform, those Ancient Demon Race experts gathered around the Fourth Prince also stared at Ye Yunfei with hostile intent.
"Haha… Ye Yunfei, I truly never expected you to dare come to Tianlan City! Very good, this saves me the hardship of a long journey. I originally intended to go to the Northern Wastelands to kill you. Now that you've delivered yourself to my doorstep, today, right here, I shall personally execute you!"
The Fourth Prince suddenly erupted into wild laughter.
"Fourth Prince, be cautious. Ye Yunfei's strength is not weak. It would be better if we acted instead; the Fourth Prince need not intervene personally," an Ancient Demon Race expert advised in a low voice.
The Fourth Prince held an important position. If anything happened to him, the consequences would be severe.
"No problem! Today this prince has emerged to hold this ceremony of emergence! Executing Ye Yunfei during this grand ceremony would be the perfect finishing touch! After I slay Ye Yunfei, the fame of this prince will surely spread throughout the entire Xuanhuang Star Domain!"
The Fourth Prince's confident voice resounded across the entire square.
Boom...
As his words ended, the Fourth Prince took a step forward. A torrential surge of demonic power billowed out from his body.
Whoosh! Whoosh!…
Behind the Fourth Prince, forty-nine black demonic sabers shot into the sky like black streams of light.
Each demonic saber contained a terrifying pressure of demonic power, chilling and imposing, and an eerie demonic roar emanated from within.
"This is the Forty-nine Kui Gang Demonic Saber Formation! It is one of the inherited secret techniques of the Ancient Demon Race! It is said that when the Fourth Prince was still at the Late Primal Core Realm, he once used this demonic saber formation to fight an Early Stage Soul Formation Realm expert, forcing that opponent to surrender and admit defeat! Now that the Fourth Prince has broken through to the Soul Formation Realm, the power of this saber formation must be even stronger!"
Immediately, many people exclaimed softly in astonishment.
"Haha… Ye Yunfei, that you can die under my Forty-nine Kui Gang Demonic Saber Formation is your good fortune!"
The Fourth Prince laughed wildly.
Swoosh! Swoosh!…
The forty-nine demonic sabers formed a saber formation, slicing through the void like a blade cutting water—their edges were impossibly keen.
Rolling waves of black saber radiance resembled a black sea flooding towards Ye Yunfei.
With the execution of these forty-nine demonic sabers, this part of the heavens and earth seemed to instantly dim, as if night had fallen ahead of time.
Innumerable illusory shadows of demons and specters danced wildly in the void, utterly unnerving.
"This demonic saber formation truly lives up to its reputation!"
In the square, many of the young prodigies watched those forty-nine black demonic sabers cleaving through the air, and each wore solemn expressions.
"Mere tricks not worth mentioning."
Ye Yunfei sneered.
In a flash, five spirit swords shot out from Ye Yunfei's body, forming the Five Elements Sword-Killing Immortals Formation, surging forward with a devastating, grinding force.
Crack…
The forty-nine demonic sabers were instantly pulverized, turning into a sky full of black fragments that scattered out in all directions.
The five spirit swords then spun and slashed towards the Fourth Prince.
"Impossible!"
The Fourth Prince felt the avalanche of sword intent surging towards him and was so frightened that a chill ran down his spine. He frantically retreated.
Swish!
Ye Yunfei unleashed his Heavenly Soul Sword, penetrating the Fourth Prince's soul sea and attacking his Soul Body.
"Ah… save me!"
The Fourth Prince's body stiffened, his movements becoming sluggish. Simultaneously, he felt a splitting headache. Panicking, he immediately cried out for help.
Merely at the Early Stage Soul Formation Realm, how could he withstand Ye Yunfei's Heavenly Soul Sword?
"Halt!"
"Fourth Prince, we're coming to save you!"
The Ancient Demon Race experts behind the Fourth Prince were all greatly alarmed, roaring loudly as they rushed forward, wanting to assist.
However…
Ah…
The Five Element Spirit Swords dragged after them wave upon wave of sword surges, grinding and sweeping past, instantly grinding the Fourth Prince into a cloud of bloody mist.
The Fourth Prince was dead?
In that moment, the entire square fell into a deathly silence.
Everyone wore expressions of utter disbelief.