Shoosh!
Activated by Ye Yunfei's will, the Dark Thorn shot forward.
Thud-thud...
One after another, the Ancient Demon Race's heads were pierced by the Dark Thorn, their bodies flying backwards and falling dead on the spot.
These dozen or so demon races were all at the Soul Altar Realm. Naturally, Ye Yunfei could kill them instantly with ease.
Finally, only one demon remained standing there, not daring to move a muscle, as the Dark Thorn hovered right in front of him, blocking his way.
"Tell me, where are the rest of your Ancient Demon Race?"
Ye Yunfei stared at the demon, his voice cold as he asked.
"If I tell you, will you spare my life?"
The demon asked in a trembling voice, his whole body shaking from fear.
The members of the Ancient Demon Race were truly terrified of being killed by Ye Yunfei. This demon currently facing Ye Yunfei couldn't stop his hands and feet from trembling slightly.
"Yes.
As long as you don't lie, I can spare you."
Ye Yunfei said indifferently.
The life of a single demon was of little importance to Ye Yunfei. To kill or not to kill made little difference.
"Our Ancient Demon Race brought in over three hundred of us this time.
After entering, I gathered with roughly a hundred other members.
A dozen or so of us were assigned to chase and kill these five Heavenly Dao Academy students. The other hundred or so should be in the mountain range up ahead.
In that mountain range, there is a large valley. A mysterious herb garden has been discovered inside that valley, which may contain sixth-grade or even seventh-grade herbs.
Right now, many people are heading there."
The demon replied.
"Oh? A mysterious herb garden, with sixth and seventh-grade herbs?"
Ye Yunfei was momentarily surprised.
"Senior Brother Ye, what he says is true. A herb garden has indeed been discovered up ahead.
The five of us heard the news and wanted to check out that valley, but ended up encountering these Ancient Demon Race members and being chased by them."
At that moment, one of the Heavenly Dao Academy students spoke up.
"How do your demon members communicate with each other?"
After a moment's thought, Ye Yunfei asked.
"We use these Black Demon Stones to communicate.
The Black Demon Stone can sense demonic aura and is also used to send and receive messages."
The demon hesitated briefly before taking out a black stone that emitted a dense demonic aura.
Ye Yunfei extended his hand and pulled, bringing the black stone to his palm.
"Get lost."
Ye Yunfei said mildly.
The demon immediately felt overwhelmed with joy, not expecting Ye Yunfei to really let him go. Scrambling to his feet, he fled with all his might into the distance, disappearing out of sight in the blink of an eye.
"Thank you, Senior Brother Ye, for saving our lives."
The five students expressed their gratitude to Ye Yunfei.
They understood that if Ye Yunfei hadn't appeared just now, the five of them would have undoubtedly died.
Among these five students, three were male and two were female. Right now, they all shared the feeling of excitement from having escaped death.
"We're all students of the Heavenly Dao Academy. No need for formalities.
Let's go, we should go and check that valley up ahead."
Ye Yunfei said.
So, Ye Yunfei led Hu Miao, Huang Shang, and the five students forward.
"Senior Brother Ye, I know the location of that valley. I'll guide us."
One student offered.
A short while later.
In the mountain range ahead, a vast valley indeed appeared. At the very least, thousands of people had gathered around the valley entrance, their chatter rising and falling in a noisy hubbub.
"Senior Brother Ye, that's the valley.
It's said that earlier, over a hundred people accidentally ventured inside and discovered a herb garden containing sixth and seventh-grade herbs.
However, this valley is filled with danger. Almost all of those who ventured inside died, leaving only one who barely escaped.
That person did indeed manage to bring out a few sixth and seventh-grade herbs.
So, after the news spread, more and more people have come here, wanting to enter the valley to gather herbs."
One of the students explained to Ye Yunfei.
"Hmm.
Let's go in and take a look."
Ye Yunfei nodded and strode towards the valley.
Hu Miao and Huang Shang kept pace by Ye Yunfei's side.
"Alright."
The five students hurriedly followed behind Ye Yunfei. With him around, they felt fully confident and unafraid of anything.
Soon, Ye Yunfei's group reached the valley entrance.
"Listen up! This valley belongs to our Wu Clan. All unauthorized personnel are forbidden from entering without permission! Disregard this at your own peril!"
Just as Ye Yunfei reached the entrance, he heard a stern shout.
He saw several dozen members of the Wu Clan blocking the valley entrance, obstructing the way for other martial artists.
Ye Yunfei had seen all the Wu Clan members before entering the Divine Fall Land, so he recognized them at a glance.
"This is the Divine Fall Land! All things here belong to no one! When did this place become yours, Wu Clan?"
Someone retorted loudly, unwilling to accept it.
Whoosh!
No sooner had that person finished speaking than a Wu Clan member shot forward like lightning.
Boom…
That Wu Clan member held a long saber in his hand. With a mighty force as if splitting Mount Hua, he swung it down. The saber qi surged like a dragon, causing the space around them to tremble, its power was startling.
Ahh…!
The person who had spoken in retort, despite desperately resisting in shock, was no match. His body was cleaved in two by the single saber blow. His internal organs spilled across the ground, blood flowed everywhere.
Boom! Boom!
That Wu Clan member struck repeatedly, saber strokes one after another, each blow taking a life, killing several others who had previously expressed dissatisfaction.
Immediately, several corpses lay at the valley entrance, blood pooling on the ground.
At once, everyone else fell silent, retreating in fright.
Of the several dozen Wu Clan members guarding the entrance, ten were experts at the Soul Formation Realm! Their overall strength was formidable.
So, for a moment, no one dared step forward to challenge them.
However, this valley contained sixth and seventh-grade herbs! They were simply too precious.
If they could get hold of one or two and take them outside, for these young people, that would be a fortune!
Therefore, no one was willing to simply leave either.
For a moment, the atmosphere at the valley entrance was somewhat deadlocked.
"I said this valley belongs to our Wu Clan, so it belongs to our Wu Clan. Who dares to disagree?
Anyone who disagrees is challenging our Wu Clan!
And the severity of challenging our Wu Clan, I think you all should understand."
The Wu Clan member who had just killed someone brandished his saber, still dripping with blood, speaking coldly.
This Wu Clan member was at the early-stage Soul Formation Realm. Having practiced several core martial arts of the Wu Clan, his combat prowess was quite powerful.
"Good news! Elder Cousin Wu Yang is arriving soon!"
Right at this moment, a tall and thin young man descended from a distance, landing at the valley entrance.
"Elder Cousin Wu Yang is here!"
Upon hearing this, the Wu Clan members became excited.
Wu Yang!
Among the surrounding crowd, many were from the Xuanhuang Star Domain. Hearing Wu Yang's name, they drew sharp breaths.
Wu Yang was a young genius of the Wu Clan, a late-stage Soul Formation Realm expert. It was said that among the Wu Clan's younger generation, his ranking was second only to Wu Kun! Moreover, he had made a prestigious name for himself in the Sacred Domain, even spreading his reputation throughout the entire Xuanhuang Star Domain!
"Did you hear that? Elder Cousin Wu Yang is almost here! If you don't want to die, get lost right now!"
A Wu Clan member shouted loudly.
Right at that moment.
Ye Yunfei, accompanied by Hu Miao, Huang Shang, and the five students, passed through the crowded throng, heading straight into the valley.
"Huh?
Who are they?
Don't they see the Wu Clan blocking the way? They dare to barge inside!"
Seeing Ye Yunfei's group's actions, everyone was taken aback.
"Excellent. More fearless fools. Go to hell!"
The Wu Clan member holding the saber, spotting someone approaching, flew into a rage. Without even waiting to see clearly, he raised his saber, ready to kill.
He intended to kill a few more to establish dominance and frighten the others away.
Boom…
His saber swung towards Ye Yunfei's group, erupting with a torrent of saber light, immensely overbearing.
"Beat it!"
Ye Yunfei, hands clasped behind his back, simply strode forward, letting out a light shout.
Shoosh!
He unleashed the Heavenly Soul Sword, attacking that Wu Clan member's soul sea.
Ah!
This Wu Clan member, at the early-stage Soul Formation Realm, had far inferior Soul Power compared to Ye Yunfei. How could he block Ye Yunfei's Heavenly Soul Sword? With a sharp cry, his body immediately flew backward. Blood seeped from his eyes, ears, nose, and mouth as he struggled, unable to get back up.
"It's Ye Yunfei!"
Not far away, an Ancient Demon Race member pointed at Ye Yunfei and yelled.
About a hundred demon race members had gathered at this valley entrance.
Ye Yunfei!
Those who were from the Xuanhuang Star Domain immediately turned their gazes towards Ye Yunfei, inwardly startled.
Within the Xuanhuang Star Domain, Ye Yunfei had indeed begun to carve out a bit of a reputation for himself.
"Ye Yunfei!"
The several dozen Wu Clan members stared at Ye Yunfei with wary eyes, both angry and cautious.
"Ye Yunfei, you're awfully bold to dare injure our Wu Clan members! Aren't you afraid of provoking our Wu Clan?"
"Ye Yunfei, injuring our Wu Clan members is an unforgivable crime!"
Witnessing this, the Wu Clan members grew furious.
All along, Wu Clan members moved through the Xuanhuang Star Domain like nobles on a royal tour. Wherever they went, none dared provoke them. Even many first and second-tier major forces would send elder-level figures personally to entertain and curry favor with Wu Clan disciples.
So naturally, seeing Ye Yunfei directly attack and injure one of their own enraged them to the extreme.
"Ancient Demon Race… I was just looking for you."
At this moment, Ye Yunfei looked towards the hundred or so demons not far away, giving a cold laugh.
The next instant.
Shoosh!
The Dark Thorn shot out from Ye Yunfei's chest and then vanished into space.
Immediately after.
Thud-thud...
A black flash repeatedly appeared and disappeared. In a split second, it pierced through the heads of several demon race members.
These hundred-odd Ancient Demon Race members were all at the Soul Altar Realm. To Ye Yunfei, they might as well have been insects!
"Run!"
The demons, witnessing Ye Yunfei's attack, were all scared witless and immediately turned to flee.
Facing Ye Yunfei, they harbored not a shred of fighting spirit.
"Mighty Wu Clan members, please save us!"
Some demons cried out for rescue to the Wu Clan disciples even as they fled.
The relationship between the Ancient Demon Race and the Wu Clan was relatively close. The demons presented tributes annually to the Wu Clan and paid homage to them.
"Ye Yunfei, stop this at once!"
The Wu Clan members shouted.
But the Dark Thorn's killing speed was simply too fast. In mere moments, it had almost exterminated all hundred or so demons!
"Take action! Kill him!"
All nine of the Wu Clan members at the Soul Formation Realm roared simultaneously, launching themselves towards Ye Yunfei.
Initially, ten Soul Formation Realm Wu Clan members had been guarding the entrance. After Ye Yunfei injured one with his Heavenly Soul Sword, nine remained.
"You Wu Clan members also deserve to die."
Ye Yunfei gave another cold laugh.
Hummm…
Pointing a finger, Ye Yunfei summoned the Five Elements Spirit Swords from within his body. They formed the Five Elements Immortal-Slaying Sword Formation, surging forward to entangle and slice.
While deploying the sword array, Ye Yunfei also unleashed his Heavenly Soul Sword in a coordinated attack.
Ahh! Ah! Ahh!
Immediately, those nine Soul Formation Realm Wu Clan members began screaming incessantly as their bodies were dismembered by the five spirit swords.
Six early-stage Soul Formation Realm members died! Three mid-stage members sustained severe injuries!
With the Heavenly Soul Sword combined with the Five Elements Immortal-Slaying Sword Formation, Ye Yunfei could easily defeat early and mid-stage Soul Altar Realm opponents.
Hiss…!
Everyone around witnessing Ye Yunfei defeat the joint attack of nine Soul Formation Realm experts in moments—while also killing over a hundred Ancient Demon Race members—all with such effortless ease, couldn't help but draw a collective inhalation of shock.