"You flatter me, Senior."
Ye Yunfei smiled faintly.
The Nine Heavens Lightning Gathering Formation might be a highly advanced formation to the beings of this universe, but to Ye Yunfei, it was an exceedingly ordinary one.
Furthermore, the batch of formation materials Ye Yunfei had obtained from the Divine Fall Land happened to be just enough to set up this Nine Heavens Lightning Gathering Formation, so he had casually arranged it.
At this moment, the Thunder Beast was still in the process of swallowing its first thunder core.
"It seems the Thunder Beast will need some more time to completely ingest and absorb these five thunder dragon cores.
Since that's the case, I might as well take this opportunity to cultivate my comprehension of the laws of lightning."
After a moment's thought, Ye Yunfei sat down cross-legged and began cultivating the laws of lightning.
Although Ye Yunfei had thoroughly researched the laws of lightning in his previous life,
his current body was somewhat unfamiliar with them and even harbored a degree of rejection towards these laws. Cultivation was necessary to alter this.
Ye Yunfei released his Soul Power, beginning to capture and analyze the laws of lightning present in the surrounding space, then carefully guided these laws into his body.
"So young, merely at the Soul Formation Realm, and yet already starting to cultivate the laws of lightning.
This young man is truly unfathomable!"
The brawny man witnessed this and couldn't help but shake his head with a bitter smile.
In the blink of an eye, a day passed.
After a day, the Thunder Beast finally completely ingested and absorbed the first thunder dragon core.
This caused the Thunder Beast's strength to rise by a significant margin!
From then on, the Thunder Beast basically spent one day swallowing each thunder dragon core.
Five days later,
the five thunder dragon cores were finally all ingested by the Thunder Beast!
Boom! Boom!...
Waves of violent lightning radiance continuously erupted from the surface of the Thunder Beast's body, dazzlingly brilliant.
Gusts of destructive lightning energy surged out from within the Thunder Beast's form, transforming into roaring hurricanes.
The five thunder dragon cores had brought about a shocking upgrade to this Thunder Beast's power!
"This Thunder Beast can truly hold its own now."
Ye Yunfei was quite satisfied.
He estimated that this Thunder Beast could now effortlessly defeat a Star Bridge Realm mid-stage expert!
Even against a Star Bridge Realm late-stage expert, it could put up a fierce fight!
This Thunder Beast would become one of Ye Yunfei's strongest trump cards!
"Although the Thunder Beast has temporarily swallowed and fused with the five thunder dragon cores, it is still far from truly refining them.
Once the Thunder Beast truly refines these five thunder dragon cores, its power will undoubtedly receive another astonishing boost."
Sensing the aura emanating from the Thunder Beast, Ye Yunfei thought to himself.
During these five days, the progress Ye Yunfei's body made regarding the laws of lightning was also immense.
Streaks of blinding lightning radiance, like electric serpents, coiled around Ye Yunfei's body, slithering about as if alive.
Now, Ye Yunfei's physique had become much more attuned to lightning energy.
Being in this sea of thunder felt much more natural, without the need for the previous caution.
"Senior, it is time for me to leave."
Ye Yunfei stood up, looking towards the stone coffin.
"Very well."
The phantom of the brawny man manifested once more, his gaze fixed on Ye Yunfei.
"Rest assured, I promise I will never reveal your whereabouts."
Ye Yunfei said.
"Young man, I trust you.
Young man, I have a feeling that, given your talent and aptitude, you will undoubtedly become a renowned expert in this universe.
We will meet again in the future."
The brawny man said.
"I hope so."
Ye Yunfei smiled.
Then, Ye Yunfei led the Thunder Beast outwards.
This time, Ye Yunfei and the Thunder Beast's speed was much faster.
They almost strode forward with great strides.
In less than three days, Ye Yunfei and the Thunder Beast had walked out of the Thunder Abyss.
At this moment,
outside the Thunder Abyss,
five Star Bridge Realm experts of the Expeditionary Army were still waiting!
These five Star Bridge Realm experts were seated cross-legged in different positions along the edge of the Thunder Abyss, resting with their eyes closed.
"It's been over twenty days, and Ye Yunfei still hasn't come out. Could he have died inside?
Is there still a need for us to keep waiting?"
Suddenly, one of them, a man of somewhat short stature, asked the other four.
"It wouldn't be strange if that brat died in there.
This Thunder Abyss is a notoriously treacherous Forbidden Land. Even us Star Bridge Realm experts could perish at any moment if we ventured in.
Alright, let's wait one more day.
If Ye Yunfei still doesn't show up in a day, we'll head back.
There's no point in waiting any longer."
An elder pondered for a moment and said.
"I just received a message from the Great General. Two days from now, our *** Expeditionary Army will launch a full-scale offensive.
This time, our Expeditionary Army is fully prepared to wipe out the Five-Domain Allied Army in one fell swoop and truly conquer the several star domains in this part of the cosmos!
We must not miss such a major battle."
The elder added.
"Very well!
We'll wait one more day!"
Upon hearing the elder's words, the others nodded in agreement.
Right at this moment,
a man and a beast were walking out, step by step, from the distant Thunder Abyss.
A surging sea of thunder churned and roared madly, never ceasing.
"There are still a few fellows waiting outside.
Perfect, I'll use them to test the Thunder Beast's current combat prowess."
Using his Soul Power to perceive the five Expeditionary Army experts, Ye Yunfei revealed a cold smile.
"Look! He's coming out!"
At that moment, one Expeditionary Army expert suddenly pointed towards the Thunder Abyss.
"Ye Yunfei really has emerged!"
The other four Expeditionary Army experts immediately looked over, their faces lighting up with delight.
"Go, surround him!
Don't give him a chance to perform a spatial cross!"
The elder barked sharply.
Whoosh! Whoosh!...
All five Expeditionary Army experts charged forward simultaneously, their speed terrifyingly fast!
By the time Ye Yunfei walked out of the Thunder Abyss, the five Expeditionary Army experts had already encircled him completely.
Boom! Boom!...
Five terrifying auras of spiritual power pressured down upon Ye Yunfei.
At the same time, five innate magic treasures were simultaneously activated, releasing vast waves of energy that suppressed a large swathe of the starry sky.
Ye Yunfei's gaze was indifferent. He neither dodged nor avoided them, standing firmly in place as he regarded the five Expeditionary Army experts.
"Ye Yunfei, there's no escape for you!"
The elder glared at Ye Yunfei, a cold smile on his face.
This elder was a Star Bridge Realm mid-stage expert!
Apart from this elder, there was also a middle-aged man who was also a Star Bridge Realm mid-stage expert.
The other three were Star Bridge Realm early-stage!
Two Star Bridge Realm mid-stage, three Star Bridge Realm early-stage!
"You overestimate yourselves. The five of you aren't qualified to make me flee."
Ye Yunfei's expression was icy beyond compare as he swept a cold glance over the five Expeditionary Army experts.
"Hmph!
Ye Yunfei, arrogance has its price.
Hand over the demigod herbs, as well as those cultivation techniques and martial skills of yours, immediately. Perhaps we might consider sparing your life.
Otherwise, you're a dead man!"
The middle-aged man, who possessed Star Bridge Realm mid-stage strength, said.
Boom...
As he spoke, he took a step forward. A surging aura of spiritual power erupted from his body, pressing towards Ye Yunfei.