“Before I set off, however, I need to make some arrangements for this underground cave complex,” Ye Yunfei murmured to himself.
“Sect Leader, select some people skilled in geomancy to assist me in setting up some formations,” Ye Yunfei said to the sect leader.
“Understood,” the sect leader nodded.
Soon, the sect leader brought a group of Hou Tu Sect elders before Ye Yunfei. Next, Ye Yunfei took out a large batch of earth-attribute resources and led the sect leader, the elders, and the five earth dragons to set up hundreds of earth formations in one go throughout the underground cave complex!
So-called earth formations were the various large arrays recorded in geomancy studies. Most utilized the earth's vital energy, combined with the terrain and topography of mountains and rivers, to be laid down. Ye Yunfei believed that with these hundreds of earth formations, even if the Three Great Demon Kings arrived, it would be difficult for them to breach this underground cave complex easily!
“Hmm. To be even safer, I’ll leave that Innate Treasure here as well,” Ye Yunfei pondered and muttered to himself.
Thus, Ye Yunfei found a secluded spot and sat down cross-legged. Roughly half a day later.
*Whoosh!*
A figure rushed out from Ye Yunfei’s head. This was a Soul Power Clone of Ye Yunfei!
Ye Yunfei had condensed this Soul Power Clone to control the Innate Treasure. Since the Innate Treasure had already been refined by Ye Yunfei, using the Soul Power Clone would allow for complete control.
*Rumble…*
With a wave of his hand, an ancient seal flew out from Ye Yunfei, hovering before the Soul Power Clone, emanating terrifying energy pressure. This ancient seal was precisely the Innate Treasure Ye Yunfei had seized in the Guyao Realm!
Ye Yunfei opened up a small grotto and had this Soul Power Clone bring the seal inside, sitting cross-legged there. Once an enemy invaded, this Soul Power Clone would take the seal and go out to meet the foe!
“With this Innate Treasure holding the fort, even if the Three Great Demon Kings come personally, they will be helpless against this underground cave complex!” Ye Yunfei smiled faintly.
It could be said that with the protection of hundreds of earth formations and this Innate Treasure, this underground cave complex was already impregnable as a fortress! Even if the Three Great Demon Kings brought an Ancient Demon Race army personally, there was no need to fear!
The reason Ye Yunfei made these arrangements was because these people in the underground cave complex were far too important to him. He had to guarantee their safety!
“There’s one day left. I should refine some more pills,” Ye Yunfei said to himself.
Therefore, over the next day, Ye Yunfei entered the Phantom Tower and began refining pills together with Huang Shang and Pill Monarch.
One day in the outside world was nearly three months inside the Phantom Tower. Ye Yunfei spent one month refining a large batch of pills. He intended to leave some behind and take some with him for personal use. Since venturing into the Divine Fall Land would be perilous with unknown dangers, more preparation was always good.
For the remaining two months, Ye Yunfei entered seclusion within the Phantom Tower to cultivate.
He first used some resources to cultivate the Gluttonous Beast, enhancing its strength once more. Then, Ye Yunfei consumed a batch of pills specifically designed to boost Soul Power, increasing his Soul Power significantly.
After that, Ye Yunfei dedicated his efforts to cultivating the Nine-Yang Scripture. He managed to cultivate the Second Sun within it to a diameter of roughly a hundred meters!
“Very well. It’s time to depart,” Ye Yunfei ceased his cultivation and stood up.
“We are setting off,” Ye Yunfei approached Da Di Daozhang, who was also in seclusion within the Phantom Tower.
Then, Ye Yunfei brought Da Di Daozhang, left the underground cave complex, and headed towards the Heavenly Dao Academy.
At the same time.
News of the impending opening of the Divine Fall Land spread throughout the entire Xuanhuang Star Domain.
The Divine Fall Land was a Small World that opened every six hundred years! It was said to be a place where ancient deities had perished, leaving behind many opportunities and treasures. Legend had it that the most precious treasure within the Divine Fall Land was Demigod medicine!
Moreover, according to White Cloud Honorable of Tianji Sect’s divinations, among the twenty most likely places for the Heavenly Dao Tower to exist, one of them was the Divine Fall Land! Demigod medicine, plus the Heavenly Dao Tower! This made the Divine Fall Land immensely alluring!
Thus, the great sects and clans in each of the seven regions of Xuanhuang Star were actively preparing to send disciples to explore the Divine Fall Land.
However, the Divine Fall Land was controlled by several major powers within the Xuanhuang Star Domain. Not every faction had the qualifications to send disciples into it! Only the strongest few powers in each region were eligible to send a certain number of disciples to the Divine Fall Land.
Among the seven regions of the Xuanhuang Star Domain, the Sacred Domain’s overall strength was the strongest. Therefore, there were even more powers in the Sacred Domain qualified to send disciples into the Divine Fall Land. Especially those few ancient great sects and clans within the Sacred Domain—they were dispatching large numbers of disciples to enter the Divine Fall Land.
One could even say that for this Divine Fall Land exploration, the disciples from these ancient great sects and clans would be the true protagonists!
Sacred Domain, Wu Clan Headquarters.
The Wu Clan Headquarters was crisscrossed with huge mountain ranges. Viewed from afar, they resembled giant dragons lying prostrate upon the earth, immensely majestic.
Dense mists enveloped this region, with auspicious light blooming and boundless auspicious auras. Countless spiritual birds and auspicious beasts roamed about, making it seem like a dwelling of immortals.
In a certain plaza.
“This time, our Wu Clan will send seven hundred clan members into the Divine Fall Land. Once inside, your main tasks are two-fold: first, search for Demigod medicine; second, search for the Heavenly Dao Tower. Anyone who can bring back the Demigod medicine and the Heavenly Dao Tower will be a great meritorious hero of our Wu Clan and will receive focused cultivation support from the clan!
At the same time, remember: this time, it’s not only our Xuanhuang Star Domain; even major powers from several nearby star domains are sending disciples to enter the Divine Fall Land. So, the competition will be extremely fierce. You represent our Wu Clan—do not disgrace our clan! Understood?” An elder proclaimed loudly.
“We understand!” Several hundred Wu Clan members standing before this elder answered in unison.
“Wu Kun, you are the strongest. This mission will be led by you,” the elder’s gaze fell upon a young man with a straight, tall stature and said.
“Elder, please rest assured. I understand,” the young man nodded, speaking calmly.
Jiu Li Imperial Dynasty.
Occupying a vast stretch of land, the Jiu Li Imperial Dynasty was a long-standing imperial dynasty and also one of the most powerful ancient forces within the Sacred Domain!
Jiu Li Imperial Dynasty’s imperial capital.
“Everyone, I’ve received news that this time, not only will the youths of our Xuanhuang Star Domain enter the Divine Fall Land, but forces from several nearby star domains have also sent troops to enter. Therefore, this exploration of the Divine Fall Land will be fiercely competitive. Be mentally prepared! Also, remember: the two most precious treasures within the Divine Fall Land are the Demigod medicine and the Heavenly Dao Tower. Do your utmost to find them and bring them back!” In a massive plaza, an emperor proclaimed loudly.
This emperor exuded immense authority and had a presence that seemed to swallow all directions and command the realm. He was the reigning emperor of the Jiu Li Imperial Dynasty!
At the same time.
Across various major powers in the Sacred Domain, their higher-ups were all giving lectures to the disciples who were about to enter the Divine Fall Land.