Just as Ye Yunfei returned to the Xuanhuang Star Domain.
Within the vast cosmos of the starry sky, there stood a dazzlingly resplendent palace, crouching like a massive monster.
"Your Majesty! The Heavenly Dao Tower seems to have stirred!"
A short old man dressed in white robes and exuding a bizarre aura entered the palace and reported to a middle-aged man seated cross-legged on a high dais, who resembled an emperor.
"Oh? Old Sorcerer, is what you say true?"
This middle-aged man wore imperial robes, and his aura was frightening. He had been meditating with his eyes closed, but now he abruptly opened them, revealing a joyful expression.
"During my deductions these past two days, I have repeatedly glimpsed phantoms of the Heavenly Dao Tower. Based on my many years of divination experience, I dare say the Heavenly Dao Tower has definitely stirred. It's highly possible it has already emerged into the world!"
The short old man nodded as he spoke.
"Any specific direction?"
The imperial-robed middle-aged man asked somewhat excitedly.
"Same as the results of my previous deductions. The approximate location is within those few star domains."
The short old man said.
"Mmm, I actually had plans to conquer those star domains long ago. Good! Begin preparations immediately. Dispatch a great army to conquer those star domains, then conduct a carpet search. I must obtain the Heavenly Dao Tower!"
The imperial-robed middle-aged man issued the order.
"As Your Majesty decrees!"
The short old man bowed respectfully.
At the same time.
In another location within the vast cosmic starry sky.
Inside a pitch-black world filled with thick corpse energy.
On top of a tall black mountain.
The slopes of this mountain were strewn everywhere with coffins layered in stacks. Numerous bone-white banners also hung densely all around, dancing in the wind, the sight making one's scalp tingle.
Suddenly, an old man with a deathly pale face, wearing black-and-white robes, drifted and landed atop this tall black mountain.
"Reporting to Corpse King, during my meditations today, I received an important clue. The Heavenly Dao Tower seems to have emerged into the world."
This elder came to the summit, before a massive coffin, and spoke.
"The Heavenly Dao Tower is a supreme treasure of our universe. Since it has emerged, we must not miss the chance. Dispatch forces immediately to find the Heavenly Dao Tower and bring it back."
A sinister voice slowly emanated from within the coffin.
"Understood."
The black-and-white robed elder turned and left.
In a palace brimming with spiritual energy stood over a dozen martial artists, each exuding cold, sharp, and domineering auras.
A burly middle-aged man sat in their midst, his aura overwhelming.
"Everyone, the Elder Sorcerer of our clan has just sent word. During his activation of the ancestral ritual altar these past two days, he obtained an important clue. The Heavenly Dao Tower might have already emerged into the world!"
The middle-aged man said slowly.
"The Heavenly Dao Tower!"
Hearing the man's words, the other martial artists were utterly shocked.
"The value of the Heavenly Dao Tower is immeasurable. Therefore, we cannot miss this opportunity. Send people to search for it immediately! Strive to bring the Heavenly Dao Tower back!"
The middle-aged man continued.
"Good!"
The other martial artists all nodded.
...
At this moment.
Xuanhuang Star Domain, North Barren Domain.
Ye Yunfei had already returned to the underground cave complex.
"Young Master Ye!"
"Holy Son Ye!"
Just as Ye Yunfei returned to the complex, Elder Tang Wu and the Houtu Sect Leader immediately noticed him. Overjoyed, they rushed over, calling out in unison.
"Thank the heavens! Young Master Ye, you've finally returned!"
Elder Tang Wu patted his forehead, saying excitedly.
"Haha, I said it before. Holy Son Ye is a genius who repeatedly creates miracles. How could he be easily harmed!"
The Houtu Sect Leader laughed heartily with excitement.
"Heh, Sect Leader is quite right. My fate is hard, and I won't be easily troubled."
Ye Yunfei chuckled.
"Elder Tang Wu, please keep these resources safe. Distribute them to everyone according to their needs."
Ye Yunfei waved a hand and took out several hundred spatial rings.
Each of these spatial rings was crammed full of various heavenly materials and earthly treasures, their value astonishing.
When Elder Tang Wu and the Sect Leader used their Soul Power to sense the contents of these rings, they were utterly stunned.
The value of the treasures contained within was simply unimaginable to them.
However, remembering that Ye Yunfei now possessed the strength to defeat Imperial Realm experts tempered their surprise somewhat.
"Reporting to Fifth Elder!"
Just then, a Tang Clan martial artist rushed over from afar, appearing very hurried.
"Young Master Ye, you've returned!"
Only when this Tang Clan warrior arrived before them did he suddenly notice Ye Yunfei. Startled, he quickly bowed to Ye Yunfei.
Within this underground cave complex, Ye Yunfei was the central figure, revered by all.
"Tang Qing, why the haste? Is something wrong?"
Elder Tang Wu asked.
"Fifth Elder, I've discovered Wu Heishan and the others' whereabouts. However, they seem to be in dire straits now!"
Tang Qing hurriedly said.
"Oh? What's the matter?"
Ye Yunfei's expression darkened upon hearing this, and he asked.
"Reporting to Young Master Ye, Wu Heishan and the others have run into trouble. I've received information that they seem to have offended some big shot. Their situation is extremely dangerous right now. I am too weak; I knew I couldn't possibly help. So, I rushed back to report."
Tang Qing said.
"Oh? Did Wu Heishan and the others venture out?"
Ye Yunfei looked toward Elder Tang Wu.
"Young Master Ye, didn't you instruct us a while back to allow our people to seek opportunities and train in the outside world? After I announced that decision, many youths soon requested to go out for training. Including your good friends Wu Heishan, Wen Zi, Du Gu Huan, and others, they all came to me asking to go out. I tried to persuade them, but they insisted. So, I had to let them go.
A couple of days ago, when I heard the news coming from Tianhuang Star and felt the situation turning sour, I immediately sent people to look for them, hoping to bring them back. Only now has Tang Qing returned with news of them.
Young Master Ye, it's my fault. I failed to take good care of your friends."
Elder Tang Wu said, his tone filled with self-reproach.
He understood that Ye Yunfei was very close to Wu Heishan and the others. If anything truly happened to them, Ye Yunfei would find it hard to accept.
"Elder Tang Wu, you are not at fault. I did indeed tell you to allow everyone to train in the outside world."
Ye Yunfei said.
Some time ago, after returning from the Ancient Demon Realm, Ye Yunfei had indeed said such a thing to Elder Tang Wu.
"Tang Qing, take me to find Wu Heishan and the others immediately."
Ye Yunfei said to Tang Qing.
"Yes, sir!"
Knowing Ye Yunfei's strength, Tang Qing was overjoyed and immediately nodded.
"I don't care who you are or what big shot you are. If anything happens to Wu Heishan and the others, I will tear you out, roots and all, along with the power behind you, and completely eradicate you!"
Ye Yunfei's gaze was icy, his tone frigid.