King of Creation Chapter 1750 - 1735: Wind Flash and Sweep

The Strong Wind Spirit Essence Pearl bestowed upon Ye Zhen the innate talent of gale-force speed, capable of amplifying his velocity multiple, even dozens of times over.

However, due to the incomplete nature of the Strong Wind Spirit Essence Pearl itself, it contained an unfixable flaw.

Alternatively, one could say the speed talent of the strong wind, this Innate Divine Ability Ye Zhen acquired, was inherently deficient from its inception.

During numerous speed trials against the little cat, Ye Zhen ascertained that within a hundred li, he could utterly dominate the feline in terms of velocity.

Yet, beyond the hundred li mark, the gap between the little cat and Ye Zhen progressively narrowed.

It wasn't that the little cat's speed escalated—its pace remained constant—but rather Ye Zhen's momentum diminished, and the decline became increasingly pronounced over distance. The longer the pursuit, the more severe the attenuation.

After traversing a thousand li, the little cat would reclaim the initial lead Ye Zhen had established and subsequently surge ahead.

At the five thousand li juncture, the little cat would already be five hundred li in front of Ye Zhen, and by ten thousand li, it would maintain a lead of two thousand li.

While in flight, Ye Zhen could distinctly perceive his speed reaching its zenith at the outset, only to gradually and inexorably wane thereafter.

Ye Zhen could clearly sense that the prolonged his aerial journey, the more sluggish his influence over the Wind Spirit Power of the heavens and earth became, completely losing that initial, uninhibited, effortless sensation.

Ye Zhen surmised that this phenomenon likely stemmed from the inherent incompleteness of the Strong Wind Spirit Essence Pearl.

Nevertheless, Ye Zhen soon observed that if he consciously moderated his speed to a specific threshold, refraining from sustained high-speed travel, this pronounced sluggishness would significantly abate.

Subsequently, Ye Zhen concentrated his full attention and conducted several more trials, even activating Sword Heart Enlightenment to discern the nuances, discovering that the speed imparted by the Strong Wind Spirit Essence Pearl actually began to degrade after covering ten li.

However, the reduction post-ten li was exceedingly minute, to the extent that Ye Zhen had only detected a hint of it during his initial hundred li tests.

Consequently, the peak velocity granted by the Strong Wind Spirit Essence Pearl was effective only within a ten li radius.

Within this ten li range, Ye Zhen's speed surpassed even Instant Teleportation, outstripped existences at the Early Dao Realm, and even dwart the little cat, a Demon Beast renowned for its exceptional aerial prowess.

But after ten li, its efficacy started to decay.

Between ten and a hundred li, Ye Zhen's velocity remained exceptionally high, yet subsequent to the hundred li mark, it began to plummet drastically.

In essence, Ye Zhen's current speed enabled him to traverse ten li in a mere instant, demonstrating unparalleled swiftness.

To cover a hundred li, Ye Zhen required only five to six breaths; however, for a thousand li, it demanded nearly a hundred breaths—his speed had halved.

Thus, the optimized application of the speed ability conferred by the Strong Wind Spirit Essence Pearl became unequivocally clear: short-distance assaults.

Ye Zhen fittingly christened this ability — Wind Flash and Sweep.

Precisely as witnessed by all: with but a fleeting flicker, Ye Zhen would materialize ten li away.

Although the Wind Flash and Sweep ability derived from the Strong Wind Spirit Essence Pearl possessed its drawbacks, Ye Zhen held a strong affection for it.

This was because, when deployed in actual combat, the efficacy of this Wind Flash and Sweep technique would prove astonishingly potent.

Conversely, Ye Zhen harbored little concern regarding the inherent defect of this Wind Flash and Sweep.

For extended aerial journeys and transit, he possessed the little cat as his steed. The little cat boasted the 'Void-Breaking Swift Five Thousand Miles' technique, exhibiting remarkable endurance for sustained flight.

In a practical sense, the deficiency in the speed ability granted by the Strong Wind Spirit Essence Pearl posed no significant impediment to Ye Zhen.

Ye Zhen exerted the strength of nine bulls and two tigers, pooling the might of all present and the Three Great Battle Spirits, to finally vanquish the Great Saint of the Tempest, Feng Kui, who had arrived to hunt him.

However, the identity of Feng Kui's employer remained unknown to Ye Zhen.

Still, Ye Zhen wasn't overly bothered. Regardless, it was undoubtedly one of his adversaries who dispatched the assailant, and likely an individual of considerable influence.

He surmised it could only be one of a select few individuals.

What occupied Ye Zhen's thoughts now was North Sea County.

This encounter with Feng Kui had completely disrupted his meticulously planned itinerary. By the time Ye Zhen emerged from the Demon Soul Realm and returned to North Sea County, the stipulated five-year term would likely be nearing its conclusion.

Heaven alone knew what stratagems West Patrol Officer Xiao Qiangu might devise, what underhanded tactics he would concoct to ensnare Ye Zhen.

Therefore, Ye Zhen felt compelled to hasten his return to North Sea County to regain control of the situation.

While Ye Zhen paid little attention to the North Sea County fiefdom itself, the titles of Third-class Earl of North Sea and Second Route Wind Patrol Envoy were precisely the foundation of his standing within the Great Zhou Dynasty. He absolutely could not allow Xi0 Qiangu to jeopardize these. Consequently, Ye Zhen handled minimal affairs within the Demon Soul Realm before preparing to depart. After a discussion with the Great Saint of Jinghai and the others, Ye Zhen once again brought them into the Mirage Dragon Pearl Space, intending for them to continue their Cultivation under the effect of Temporal Power. Unexpectedly, just as Ye Zhen had guided the Great Saint of Jinghai and the companions into one of the partitioned separate spaces within the Mirage Dragon Pearl, he heard a furious roar from Senior Sister Liao Feibai. "Ye, if you don’t let me out this instant, do you believe this old woman will not cleave you in two with a single sword strike!" A hint of a sob could be detected within her enraged cry. However, Liao Feibai’s voice abruptly ceased the moment her eyes fell upon the Great Saint of Jinghai and the others present. The sob vanished instantly, replaced by a palpable fury that even unsettled Ye Zhen’s heart. With a surge of his Divine Sense, Ye Zhen swiftly extracted Senior Sister Liao Feibai from the confines of the Mirage Dragon Pearl. The very instant she materialized, Liao Feibai’s almond-shaped eyes blazed with rage as she fixed a furious glare upon Ye Zhen. Her figure flashed, appearing right beside him, and with a flick of her hand, she twisted his ear. Witnessing this display, the Great Saint of Jinghai and the rest of the group scrambled away as if fleeing, retreating to a corner within the Mirage Dragon Pearl Space, leaving Ye Zhen with a look that conveyed his abandonment. Immediately afterward, under Liao Feibai’s agile grasp, one of Ye Zhen’s ears was contorted into various grotesque shapes, causing him intense pain that made his teeth clench in a grimace, yet he dared not utter a single sound. This was because Ye Zhen was acutely aware of the source of Senior Martial Sister Liao Feibai’s fury and the reason for her extreme anger. It stemmed from the fact that during his life-risking confrontation with Feng Kui earlier, Ye Zhen had withdrawn everyone else from the Mirage Dragon Pearl Space – including the Cloud Winged Tiger King Kitten, the Nine-Headed Beast, and Big Ears Nie Ting – bringing them out to fight desperately against the formidable Great Saint of the Tempest, Feng Kui. However, he had inadvertently left Liao Feibai behind. This oversight was a small act of selfishness on Ye Zhen’s part. Feng Kui possessed incredible speed; a moment's lapse in vigilance would result in instant dismemberment. Ye Zhen had been genuinely concerned for Liao Feibai’s safety, which was the reason for his action. But… "Do you have any idea that the half-day I just endured felt more arduous and prolonged than my entire life up to this point?" Liao Feibai suddenly addressed Ye Zhen in a remarkably calm tone, causing Ye Zhen’s heart to lurch violently. While only an hour had passed externally, within the enhanced time flow of the Mirage Dragon Pearl, nearly half a day had elapsed. "Do you realize you nearly drove me to madness!" Following that unnerving calmness, Liao Feibai erupted into a hysterical outburst. "Remember this – if you ever dare to treat me in such a manner again! If you end up getting killed, I swear I’ll take my own life on the spot and refuse to live on alone. And if, by some slim chance, you survive, I will ensure you are never able to live as a man again in this lifetime!" Liao Feibai spat out the words through clenched teeth. She merely cast a fleeting glance towards Ye Zhen’s lower region, yet it sent a bone-chilling coldness through him. Ye Zhen wished to offer an apology, to force a smile, but he found himself utterly unable to. He saw that Senior Martial Sister Liao Feibai’s eyes were visibly brimming with tears at that very moment. Ye Zhen understood with certainty that despite Liao Feibai’s angry tirade, every word she uttered was imbued with absolute seriousness. Gently dabbing away the tears welling in Liao Feibai’s eyes, Ye Zhen declared with utmost sincerity, "Senior Sister, I give you my word, I will never do such a thing again!" "As if you'd dare." Seeing Ye Zhen nod in agreement, the icy demeanor on Liao Feibai’s beautiful face finally began to thaw. However, her delicate features immediately tensed once more as she snapped at Ye Zhen, "What are you standing there gawking for, hurry up!" Ye Zhen was momentarily bewildered. "Senior Sister, what is it? Hurry for what?" "Hurry and send me back inside. I must seize every available moment to Cultivate and elevate my Cultivation as rapidly as possible, so that you don't eventually come to despise me," Liao Feibai stated with a determined expression. "Uh…" Ye Zhen found himself at a loss for words. After a few more breaths, under Liao Feibai’s insistent urging, he could only offer a wry smile and send her back into the Mirage Dragon Pearl Space. Judging by her resolute demeanor, it was clear she intended to cast aside everything else and dedicate herself wholeheartedly to Cultivation. Yet, truth be told, if they were to face the same peril as before, Ye Zhen would likely still make the same decision.

A man's duty is to never place the woman he cares for in harm's way.

"Continue our conquest across the entirety of the Demon Soul Realm! Exterminate all remaining forces from other factions within its borders and strive to unify the Demon Soul Realm in the shortest possible time.

Furthermore, we must prioritize cultivating more commanders at the Realm King Realm!" Ye Zhen commanded.

"We shall rigidly adhere to the Grand Marshal's military directives!" Hei Er, Hei Qi, and Hei Jiu bowed in unison.

After issuing a few brief instructions, Ye Zhen once again departed via the Demon Soul Realm's exit.

This time, however, he emerged accompanied by ten Realm King Realm commanders and five hundred late-stage Dark Palace Realm Demon Soul officers.

During his previous exit, Ye Zhen had discovered through testing that any Demon Soul with a Cultivation surpassing the Divine Communication Realm was capable of leaving the Demon Soul Realm.

Moreover, during the roughly one year the Black Wolf had spent on the Primordial Continent after its last extraction, its Cultivation had not only remained stable but had even seen some improvement.

Consequently, Ye Zhen decided to bring out another group of Demon Soul Generals on this occasion.

While these Demon Soul officers lacked true physical forms and their Combat Power couldn't match that of Martial Artists at the same Cultivation level, equipping them with complete sets of corresponding Demon Soul Artifacts allowed them to unleash Combat Power exceeding that of Martial Artists of equivalent tiers.

Coincidentally, the strength of those currently serving Ye Zhen was somewhat lacking, prompting his decision to bring a contingent out of the Demon Soul Realm to enhance his forces.

Regrettably, the Demon Soul Army had endured substantial casualties in the preceding conflict with Fengg Kui, particularly among its senior officers.

The number of senior Demon Soul officers at the Realm King Realm was already scarce, with only sixty-one initially. In the previous engagement, eleven were lost to Fengg Kui's might.

Thus, the ten he was bringing forth now represented the absolute maximum; otherwise, Ye Zhen could have extracted a greater number.

A mere quarter-hour later, Ye Zhen passed through the spatial gate of the Demon Soul Realm, materializing upon a desolate plain of the Primordial Continent.

The moment he arrived, Ye Zhen quickly assessed his surroundings, mounted the Cloud Winged Tiger King Kitten, and set off at a rapid pace.

However, just as Ye Zhen had barely begun his journey, the Mother-child Magic Conch, housed within the Mirage Dragon Pearl Space, emitted a faint, pulsating vibration.

A single glance was all it took for Ye Zhen's expression to shift dramatically. It was the Mother-child Magic Conch, his emergency communication device with North Sea County, that was reacting.

While he was within the Demon Soul Realm, separated by an entire realm, the Mother-child Magic Conch had remained inert.

Now, having just exited the Demon Soul Realm, the Conch Horn was already signaling. Could it be that something had transpired in North Sea County?