"Elder Ren, I'll send someone right now, immediately, to bring Ye Yunfei here! We must ask him for a clear explanation!"
Having heard the words of the Hidden Elder, Sect Leader Shi Zongyang was exceedingly agitated.
"Good. It's time we summoned him for questioning," the Hidden Elder nodded.
Thus, under Shi Zongyang's order, a steward surnamed Lu immediately headed towards Jin Peak.
At this moment.
Upon Jin Peak.
Within Ye Yunfei's small tower.
Inside the room.
Ye Yunfei sat cross-legged, motionless as an old monk entering deep meditation.
"Finally, I've thoroughly grasped the workings of this Tianxuan Five Elements Divine Mountain Formation."
At a certain moment, Ye Yunfei suddenly opened his eyes, slowly let out a breath, and revealed a satisfied expression.
"Next, I need to gather materials and prepare to refine the Five Elements Spirit Swords.
To forge the Five Elements Spirit Swords, I must gather a vast amount of Five Elements energies.
Originally, with my current strength, I couldn't accomplish this.
However, now that I have the Tianxuan Five Elements Divine Mountain Formation, it's no longer a problem.
The quantity of Five Elements energies contained within this region is immense, far beyond what I anticipated.
It is more than sufficient to refine the swords."
Ye Yunfei said with a light smile.
Right at that moment.
"Ye Yunfei! The Sect Leader wishes to see you. Come with me at once, do not delay!"
Suddenly, a loud shout rang out from outside.
"Oh, so they've finally come for me."
Ye Yunfei murmured to himself.
He knew the Tianyuan Sect's higher-ups would certainly come to seek clarification from him.
"Steward Lu, lead the way."
Ye Yunfei walked out of the small tower and said plainly.
A steward stood before the small tower.
Ye Yunfei recognized him at a glance, having seen him before.
Seeing Ye Yunfei's complete lack of respectful attitude, Steward Lu couldn't help but feel a surge of anger.
After all, which disciple in the sect didn't treat him with reverence and careful flattery whenever they met him?
However, the moment he recalled the scene of Ye Yunfei defeating the Master of the Xiaoyao Pavilion, Steward Lu had no choice but to swallow his fury, not daring to offend Ye Yunfei recklessly.
Moments later.
Following Steward Lu, Ye Yunfei entered the high-level meeting hall of the Tianyuan Sect Headquarters.
The Hidden Elder, the Sect Leader, and the peak masters of the five peaks were all waiting within this hall.
"Ye Yunfei! Confess honestly! Why did you suddenly possess the strength to defeat the Master of the Xiaoyao Pavilion back in the main square?!"
The moment Ye Yunfei's foot stepped into the hall, Luo Fengyang's scolding voice rang out immediately, his sharp gaze fixed on Ye Yunfei.
Luo Fengyang was accustomed to a high and mighty posture within the Tianyuan Sect.
Coupled with the existing grievances between him and Ye Yunfei, it was only natural he wouldn't give Ye Yunfei a pleasant look.
"Old fart, you'd best not provoke me further."
Ye Yunfei's gaze sharpened as he looked towards Luo Fengyang, his tone carrying a hint of chill.
He despised this Luo Fengyang intensely.
Even before he had officially joined the Tianyuan Sect, Luo Fengyang had been targeting him everywhere, as if they were sworn enemies.
"Audacious! Ye Yunfei, what kind of attitude is that! Do you intend to rebel?!"
Luo Fengyang flew into a rage from shame and roared.
Before his words had fully faded.
Ye Yunfei made his move.
He stretched out his hand and gently pressed it towards Luo Fengyang through the air.
Boom…
The floor of the hall trembled violently as a massive amount of earth energy rapidly surged upward, condensing into a dark black palm that blasted towards Luo Fengyang.
Roar…!
Luo Fengyang was both shocked and furious. He never imagined Ye Yunfei would act so decisively against him.
Bam!
Although Luo Fengyang resisted with all his might, the energy contained within that dark palm was overwhelmingly powerful. Luo Fengyang's body was blown backwards on impact.
The armchair beneath him exploded on the spot, disintegrating into a cloud of dust.
Pfft!
As Luo Fengyang slammed onto the hall floor, he spat out a mouthful of blood.
Everyone in the hall was greatly alarmed.
Step by step, Ye Yunfei walked to stand before Luo Fengyang.
"Old dog surnamed Luo, it seems I've never provoked you before.
Yet you targeted me at every turn.
Did you truly believe, Luo, that I, Ye Yunfei, am an easy person to bully?"
Having said that, Ye Yunfei suddenly raised his right foot and stomped down towards Luo Fengyang.
A terrifying surge of Five Elements power rose from beneath the hall floor, empowering Ye Yunfei, making the aura he released at this moment utterly terrifying.
Having once been a Heavenly Emperor, Ye Yunfei was proficient in all sorts of combat techniques; his battle awareness and experience were unparalleled in the world.
Moreover, he had cultivated many top-tier martial skills.
After his rebirth, what Ye Yunfei truly lacked was energy!
Once sufficient energy was available, the combat prowess he could unleash was astonishing!
Thus, with the aid of the Tianxuan Five Elements Divine Mountain Formation, Ye Yunfei was invincible within the Tianyuan Sect Headquarters.
Boom!
Luo Fengyang tried desperately to dodge, but it was futile.
Ye Yunfei's foot stamped squarely on his chest, shattering all his ribs on the spot.
Pfft… Pfft…
Luo Fengyang opened his mouth and spat out several mouthfuls of blood in succession.
His face instantly paled; he was gravely injured!
"If you wish to die, I can send you on your way."
Ye Yunfei's gaze revealed a chilling intent to kill.
"Ye Yunfei! Stop!"
The other Tianyuan Sect higher-ups in the hall were all taken aback, shouting simultaneously.
"Sect Leader, I know what you wish to ask me.
I have no desire for unnecessary chatter.
I only wish to tell you that right now, should I wish it, I can guarantee the Tianyuan Sect a century of prosperity, becoming the most powerful sect within the Great Qin Empire.
I can also, directly, annihilate the Tianyuan Sect.
It depends on your choice."
With his right foot still planted on Luo Fengyang's chest, Ye Yunfei's gaze swept slowly over the Tianyuan Sect higher-ups gathered in the hall.
Hearing his words, each of them felt a shock in their hearts.
"Ye Yunfei, have you… have you taken control of that ancient formation?"
The Hidden Elder asked excitedly.
"Indeed."
Ye Yunfei nodded, not denying it.
"So it is! My guess was correct!"
The Hidden Elder and Shi Zongyang exchanged a look.
"Ye Yunfei, from this moment on, you are an elder of our Tianyuan Sect!
Your status will be equal to mine!"
The Hidden Elder took a deep breath and announced.
What?!
The other Tianyuan Sect higher-ups were all stunned upon hearing this.
"Elder Ren, this is unacceptable!
Ye Yunfei has been a member of our Tianyuan Sect for less than a month.
To make him an elder would find little support among the disciples!"
Su Deqing objected. Like Luo Fengyang, he bore prior grievances with Ye Yunfei and was in no way willing to see him become an elder.
"Elder Su, if you possessed the ability to guarantee our Tianyuan Sect a century of prosperity, becoming the Great Qin Empire's most powerful sect, I would have the entire Tianyuan Sect follow your lead.
Can you do it?"
The Hidden Elder glanced at Su Deqing.
"Elder Ren, do you truly believe Ye Yunfei's words?"
Su Deqing was unwilling to concede.
"I believe.
That ancient formation was personally laid down by our sect's founding patriarch. It represents the fate of our Tianyuan Sect.
Now, with the ancient formation manifesting, it signifies the return of our Tianyuan Sect's fortune!
And Ye Yunfei is the hope for our Tianyuan Sect's resurgence.
Very well. From now on, within the Tianyuan Sect, I do not wish to see anyone targeting Ye Yunfei."
The Hidden Elder's gaze swept over Su Deqing and Luo Fengyang, carrying a clear warning.
The expressions of Luo Fengyang and Su Deqing turned exceedingly unpleasant.