Chapter 2899: Chapter 2899
After replenishing his Mystic Yuan, Ye Liuyun immediately set off for the next battlefield with the demon vine in its humanoid form.
This time, a horde of Unity Realm Second Layer beasts charged at them, and even Ye Liuyun felt immense pressure. However, judging by the density of the beasts, their numbers were certainly fewer than before.
It seemed that since only the two of them had entered this time, the number of beasts had decreased accordingly.
But the Unity Realm Second Layer beasts were simply too powerful. The demon vine struggled to handle even two at once, while Ye Liuyun had to exert his full strength just to fight one.
His spatial power no longer held any advantage. Even if he retreated into the void, the beasts could either follow him into the same layer of space or blast him out directly.
Thus, he had no choice but to pour all his strength into his blade intent, augmenting it with every ounce of power he could muster. He also condensed countless spirit energy blades, all slashing toward a single beast just to barely withstand its attacks.
And if other beasts joined in to assault him, he had no choice but to rely on his soul force to eliminate the reinforcements.
At this moment, Tang Fengkuan could wait no longer and rushed into the secret realm to assess the situation.
With partial control over the realm, the beasts posed no threat to him. He quickly arrived outside the valley where Ye Liuyun was fighting and observed the battle.
Surrounding Ye Liuyun and the demon vine were three or four beasts. Given the overwhelming power of Unity Realm Second Layer attacks, the other beasts couldn’t get close and could only watch from behind.
Ye Liuyun swept a glance at the remaining beasts—only about a hundred in total, not an overwhelming number. The demon vine had already slain four, and given enough time, it would undoubtedly finish off the rest.
He had endured a direct attack from one beast with his own body and managed to cut down another. Additionally, he had used his soul force to kill three more.
The only downside was that all the beasts he killed were devoured by the demon vine to replenish its energy and enhance its strength.
Ye Liuyun estimated that after fighting one more beast, he would have to switch to his clone for the next battle.
Meanwhile, Tang Fengkuan, witnessing Ye Liuyun slay a Unity Realm Second Layer beast with his own power, grew visibly excited.
Ye Liuyun immediately sensed the probing divine consciousness and realized someone was observing him. Fortunately, he had already anticipated that someone might be monitoring the secret realm, so he had maintained Tang Xiaofeng’s appearance all along. Even if he was seen, there was little cause for concern.
As for the demonic beasts, he wasn’t overly worried about them being noticed either. At his level of cultivation, it wasn’t unusual to have a few tamed beasts by one’s side. The only issue was if someone truly saw them—he’d have to come up with an explanation for Black Mountain.
So, he pretended not to notice the observer and continued battling the savage beasts. Only after slaying another one, his Xuan Yuan energy fully depleted, did he retreat into his spatial realm to switch places with his doppelganger. He handed over the Slaughter Demon Blade to the clone, which then transformed into Tang Xiaofeng’s appearance to continue the fight. Meanwhile, Ye Liuyun himself returned to the doppelganger’s spatial realm to cultivate at an accelerated pace.
**"He recovered that quickly?"** Tang Fengkuan watched from a distance, astonished.
His attention was solely on Ye Liuyun—the demonic vines barely earned a passing glance before he dismissed them. Still, he dared not scrutinize the doppelganger too closely, wary of disrupting its combat.
**"A rare talent! Who would’ve thought our Tang family had such a hidden genius!"**
As he observed Ye Liuyun’s battle, he couldn’t help but nod in admiration.
In his eyes, the fact that Ye Liuyun—only at the seventh level of the Dominator Realm—could hold his own against savage beasts at the first or second level of the Unity Realm was proof enough of his extraordinary martial prowess.
Of course, Tang Fengkuan could also see that Ye Liuyun wasn’t exactly dominating the fights. His offensive power was relatively weak, and if not for his formidable physique—allowing him to trade injuries with the beasts—he wouldn’t have been able to kill them at all.
Yet even so, by the Tang family’s standards, he was a prodigy. None of their other disciples could perform at this level. Moreover, Ye Liuyun’s soul power was exceptionally strong—every time he unleashed a soul attack, he effortlessly obliterated a beast.
By now, no more savage beasts were emerging from the surrounding mountains. With only two people present, the number of beasts had dwindled significantly.
After assessing the situation, Tang Fengkuan concluded that Ye Liuyun was in no real danger. Not wanting to interfere, he withdrew and waited outside, allowing the battle to proceed undisturbed.
Once Ye Liuyun sensed his departure, he remained vigilant, careful not to reveal any weaknesses.
**"Well? What’s happening inside? What treasures did those two disciples use?"** Another elder, waiting outside, couldn’t contain his curiosity as he questioned Tang Fengkuan.
Tang Fengkuan chuckled heartily, rubbing his hands together as if he had stumbled upon a priceless treasure.
"Fine sapling!" Those were the only three words he uttered, offering no further elaboration on Ye Liuyun’s capabilities.
"Oh? He truly possesses such talent?" The elder’s eyes widened in astonishment, his face a picture of disbelief.
Tang Fengkuan chuckled and retorted, "Has my judgment ever been wrong?"
"Of course not!" The elder quickly caught on and joined in the flattery. "Congratulations, Fifth Elder, for discovering yet another cultivation prodigy for our family!"
"Hahaha!" Tang Fengkuan couldn’t help but laugh heartily again.
It had been a long time since the Tang family had produced such an outstanding disciple.
Meanwhile, Ye Liuyun, while battling the feral beast, was also speculating about Tang Fengkuan’s intentions. From the elder’s attire, he deduced his status as a senior member of the family. A quick inquiry with Tang Xiaofeng confirmed that he was the Fifth Elder in charge of training.
Thus, Ye Liuyun quickly formulated several contingency plans—ranging from being favored by the Fifth Elder to having his true identity exposed—preparing for every possible scenario.
He then turned to Tang Wan and instructed, "Tang Wan, from now on, stay inside my spatial realm with Tang Xiaofeng and focus on cultivation. I’ll tell others you perished in battle—it’ll save us unnecessary complications."
"As you command, Master!" Tang Wan readily agreed.
Neither of them had particularly grand ambitions. Ye Liuyun’s spatial realm was not only safe but also rich in spiritual energy, making it an ideal place for cultivation. Neither saw any reason to venture out and face unnecessary dangers alongside him.
Soon after, Ye Liuyun swapped places with his doppelgänger once more. His main body’s primal energy had yet to fully recover, so after fighting for a while longer, he resorted to soul attacks to assist the Demon Vine in slaying several beasts, accelerating its energy absorption.
Only after the Demon Vine had drained all the beasts at the Unity Realm’s second level did Ye Liuyun ask, "Is this enough for a breakthrough?"
The Demon Vine paused to assess itself before replying, "Seems like we’re still a bit short!"
Without hesitation, Ye Liuyun summoned his doppelgänger. The sudden appearance of another figure immediately drew more beasts charging down the mountain.
The Demon Vine grinned eagerly. "This should do it now!"
"Then go ahead and absorb freely. I’ll assist with soul attacks to take down more!" Ye Liuyun ceased fighting—his primal energy was already depleted, and continuing would serve no purpose. Instead, he focused on helping the Demon Vine clear the area as swiftly as possible.
