Ye Bufan trod the Chaos Footwork, murmuring the incantation for a way out.
"Qian Kun Tun Meng Xu Song Shi, Bi Xiao Chu Xi Lu Tai Fou."
Left foot exchanged for right, shifting between different positions, Ye Bufan moved two steps from the center towards the northwest.
"Tong Ren Da You Qian Yu Sui, Gu Lin Guan Xi Shi Ke Bi."
Every time a line of incantation was spoken, Ye Bufan's steps would change, and he then took another seven or eight steps towards the northeast.
"Bo Fu Wu Wang Da Chu Yi, Da Guo Kan Li San Shi Bei. Xian Heng Dun Xi Ji Da Zhuang, Jin Yu Ming Yi Jia Ren Kui, Jian Jie Sun Yi Guai Gou Cui, Sheng Kun Jing Ge Ding Zhen Ji, Gen Jian Gui Mei Feng Lu Xun, Dui Huan Jie Xi Zhong Fu Zhi, Xiao Guo Ji Ji Jian Wei Ji, Shi Wei Xia Jing San Shi Si."
What Ye Bufan chanted was the Hexagram Song of the Upper and Lower Classics of Qimen Dunjia.
Within the peach forest, Ye Bufan continuously moved among the peach blossoms. If anyone present had seen it, they would have thought Ye Bufan was fleeing in panic, but anyone with even a little understanding of Qimen Dunjia would have recognized the unique pattern in Ye Bufan's steps, which represented his comprehension of Qimen Dunjia.
This pattern originated from the formation laid out within the peach forest.
"Initially, the Heavenly Thunder and Heavenly Fire tested the body and mind. The subsequent forest environment tested inner demons; this tests theoretical knowledge combined with footwork. It seems the Taiyi Divine Sect is looking for an all-rounder," Ye Bufan sighed. Just then, a "snap" sounded from within the peach forest, like something breaking. At that moment, Ye Bufan rushed out of the peach forest.
"What will be the next test?" Ye Bufan's anticipation grew.
Passing through the peach forest, Ye Bufan finally saw the true form of Taiyi Peak. He saw a massive palace-like structure at the very top, which should be the main hall of Taiyi Peak.
Surrounding the main hall were numerous side halls, with many rooms within them. Ye Bufan even smelled a strong medicinal fragrance nearby.
Ye Bufan's eyes shone brightly. On either side of the main hall were two medicinal gardens. The herbs here were all ones that were impossible to find or even hear of in the outside world. If Ye Bufan hadn't received comprehensive training from Lin Xiaoyao since childhood, he probably wouldn't have been able to recognize all of them.
Moving further, he discovered that the surroundings were sealed by barriers, leaving only the path leading to the main hall.
"Young friend, congratulations on passing the test and entering the main hall."
The old man's voice sounded again the next second.
"The inheritance of the Taiyi Divine Sect is not easily obtained. To give those who enter the main hall a gift, regardless of whether they become the inheritor, everyone can receive one item from the Taiyi Divine Sect. However, this gift must be found by yourselves, and the search area is within the entire main hall."
Ye Bufan was somewhat surprised by this unexpected good fortune.
As soon as the words fell, the barriers around them disappeared, and the main hall and the surrounding side halls became accessible.
Ye Bufan stepped onto the staircase leading to the main hall. About a third of the way up, he heard a slight buzzing vibration from behind him.
"Brother Ye, you're really fast. I almost couldn't keep up, Sister," Ye Qingyi's voice came, and then Ye Qingyi emerged from the forest path.
"Sister Qingyi, why are you here too?" Ye Bufan asked with a smile.
Hearing Ye Bufan's words, Ye Qingyi looked at him reproachfully and said, "What? I can't come in? Are you looking down on me?"
"No, no," Ye Bufan realized he had said the wrong thing and quickly waved his hands. He then continued, "What about Qingcheng, Xun'er, and Ling'er?"
Ye Qingyi shook her head and replied, "I don't know about that. They might come in later, or they might not have passed the test."
From the time Ye Qingyi entered, Ye Bufan could deduce that her personal strength must be very high, further confirming his earlier guess.
"Let's go in and have a look," Ye Qingyi said. "The main hall of the Taiyi Divine Sect is much better than my underground city."
Ye Qingyi slowly walked to Ye Bufan's side, and they walked side by side towards the main hall.
As the two entered the main hall, shortly thereafter, another figure appeared from the forest behind them. This person was Bai Zizhen, the Supreme Elder of the Tianxing Sect, dressed in a white robe.
"Old Bai, what's the hurry?" another voice called from behind, and the Living Yama appeared behind Bai Zizhen.
"Hmph! Living Yama, we have already entered the main hall, and I don't wish to conflict with you. I advise you not to make any moves, otherwise, I will fight you even if it means my death," Bai Zizhen snorted coldly.
The Living Yama coldly stared at Bai Zizhen. The next second, his expression changed as the Dragon Emperor Token in his pocket began to stir restlessly.
"Hmm?"
The Living Yama felt the fluctuations of the Dragon Emperor Token and was momentarily incredulous.
"Could it be that Ye Bufan has already entered?"
The Living Yama narrowed his eyes and looked towards the main hall ahead.
"No! That's absolutely impossible. That brat is only at the late stage of Foundation Establishment. How could it be easy for him to get in?"
This was what the Living Yama thought, but he couldn't explain what was happening with the Dragon Emperor Token.
"Could it be that there are two Dragon Emperor Token possessors in this Taiyi Divine Sect inheritance?" the Living Yama mused, a smile appearing on his face.
Bai Zizhen stood to the side, watching the Living Yama remain silent and smile cunningly, completely bewildered. He wondered if the man had gone foolish from the tests.
The Living Yama moved his feet and instantly rushed towards the main hall. Then, the old man's voice sounded again, informing everyone who entered about finding gifts.
Bai Zizhen and the Living Yama exchanged glances. They stepped on the wind and quickly ascended towards the main hall.
"You think you can get in before me? Dream on!" The Living Yama produced a flying dagger and sent it towards Bai Zizhen.
"Despicable!" Bai Zizhen waved his large sleeve. The flying dagger instantly flew into his sleeve. Then, with a slight flick of the sleeve, the Living Yama's flying dagger was sent flying back out.
The Living Yama leaped up, lightly tapping the flying dagger with one foot. Using the dagger's momentum, he leaped in front of Bai Zizhen.
The two chased each other, also rushing into the main hall.
...
Meanwhile, Ye Bufan and Ye Qingyi entered the main hall and discovered that it had three floors.
However, at that moment, they were blocked by a barrier and could not enter.
"Why is this?" Ye Bufan examined his surroundings in confusion, unable to find a way to enter the main hall.