"Also, recruit a batch of young disciples with exceptional aptitude from across the entire Tianluo Star Sea to strengthen Qingyun Palace's foundation."
After a moment's thought, Ye Yunfei added.
Any faction wanting long-term development had to emphasize absorbing new blood—young disciples!
Young disciples represented the future of a sect!
"There is a collection of cultivation resources here. Elder Chu Ji, you shall safeguard them for now."
Ye Yunfei flicked his finger, and over a hundred spatial rings flew out, landing before Chu Ji.
Ye Yunfei had destroyed the Nine Li Imperial Dynasty, Star Nation, and Miao Clan—three forces—and had also selected a batch of treasures from the Pang Clan's treasure vault.
Moreover, not long ago, within that Small World, the middle-aged man had also gifted him a collection of cultivation resources.
Now, Ye Yunfei's wealth was terrifyingly abundant!
"Understood."
Chu Ji quickly stored them away.
"Palace Lord, I believe that more members of our Qingyun Palace should move about within the Tianluo Star Sea, establishing more branch strongholds and expanding our influence. This would be beneficial for our long-term development in the future."
Yang Tianhu, one of the Seven Great Bandits, spoke.
"That makes sense."
Ye Yunfei nodded.
"This matter shall be handled by you seven."
You are all quite familiar with the various regions of the Tianluo Star Sea."
"Rest assured, Palace Lord, we will carry it out well."
The Seven Great Bandits all nodded in unison.
"Also, there's no need for you seven to conceal your identities anymore. Announce it directly to the public."
Ye Yunfei continued.
Previously, Ye Yunfei had instructed the Seven Great Bandits to conceal their joining of Qingyun Palace, intending them to be a secret force within the palace. But now, that was no longer necessary.
"All Elders, please stay. I have something to discuss with you."
Ye Yunfei's gaze swept slowly over the various high-ranking members in the hall.
"The rest of you may go attend to your duties."
The high-ranking figures of Qingyun Palace, including elders, various hall masters, and stewards, totaled over a hundred.
Among them, at the elder level, there were roughly a dozen, including the Seven Great Bandits, Chu Ji, Dean Sima, Thick Earth Sect Master, Elder Tang Wu, and Elder Tang Boguang.
"Understood."
The crowd replied in unison.
Then, the various hall masters and stewards departed one after another, leaving only the dozen or so elders in the main hall.
Ye Yunfei reached out and took out several dozen small, pitch-black formation flags. His hands moved consecutively, sending these small flags into the space surrounding the council hall.
Immediately, a large-scale isolation formation enveloped the council hall, cutting off all external perception.
"Palace Lord…"
The dozen or so elders all looked at Ye Yunfei with questioning eyes.
Ye Yunfei directly transmitted over five hundred demonic beasts from within the Phantom Tower, causing them to appear in the hall.
Roar… Roar…
Deep, low roars and cries of birds echoed within the hall.
These over five hundred demonic beasts were all the ones Ye Yunfei had brought out from that Small World.
Among them, over seventy possessed Sea Transformation Realm strength, over two hundred possessed Heavenly Thunder Realm strength, and over two hundred possessed Domain Realm strength!
The strongest were fifteen Sea Transformation Realm late-stage demonic beasts!
The aura of power released by these over five hundred demonic beasts was utterly terrifying.
The dozen or so elders of Qingyun Palace paled in fright; they nearly crumpled to the ground.
"Do not be afraid, elders. From now on, they will be part of our Qingyun Palace."
Ye Yunfei said with a smile.
"Get to know each other properly."
"Our own people?"
The dozen or so elders were somewhat incredulous.
However, they soon saw that the over five hundred demonic beasts were all standing respectfully and neatly arranged before Ye Yunfei.
"We pay our respects to our Master!"
The over five hundred demonic beasts roared in unison.
Some of these beasts were already capable of speaking human words, while others used Soul Power to simulate speech, sounding indistinguishable from actual speech.
"Master?"
Such terrifyingly powerful demonic beasts are actually calling the Palace Lord 'Master'?"
The dozen or so elders couldn't believe their eyes.
"Sect Master," Ye Yunfei instructed, "within our headquarters, carve out a secret underground palace. From now on, they will be a secret force of our Qingyun Palace. Remember, they are only to be deployed when our Qingyun Palace faces a life-or-death crisis."
Under no circumstances should their existence be leaked during ordinary times.
Otherwise, we lose the element of surprise.
Do you understand?"
Ye Yunfei's gaze swept over the dozen or so elders as he spoke gravely.
"Rest assured, Palace Lord, we understand!"
The dozen or so elders replied in unison, each one extremely excited.
Over seventy at the Sea Transformation Realm! Over two hundred at the Heavenly Thunder Realm! Over two hundred at the Domain Realm!
This was an utterly terrifying force!
The Pang Clan of the starry sky, one of the strongest super factions in the Tianluo Star Sea, only had one ancestor at the early Sea Transformation Realm.
It was estimated that the other super factions in the Tianluo Star Sea had, at most, one or two Sea Transformation Realm experts.
But now, Qingyun Palace possessed over seventy Sea Transformation Realm experts in one fell swoop! What a terrifying concept this was!
"From this moment on, our Qingyun Palace will unquestionably dominate the entire Tianluo Star Sea!"
Every elder trembled slightly with excitement.
They were elders of Qingyun Palace. The stronger Qingyun Palace's power, the higher their status would naturally be within the Tianluo Star Sea.
"Everyone, our decision to join Qingyun Palace was truly a brilliant one!"
The Seven Great Bandits exchanged glances, secretly transmitting messages, feeling filled with drive.
"Hey kid, what are you all hiding in here sneakily for?"
Right at that moment, Hun Lao suddenly appeared beside Ye Yunfei.
He was part of the Primal Chaos Tree. A mere isolation formation couldn't possibly block him.
"So many demonic beasts!"
Hun Lao was somewhat startled when he saw the over five hundred beasts.
"And their strength is all quite decent!"
However, having once followed a Heavenly Emperor, there wasn't any kind of demonic or magical beast in the world he hadn't seen before. Thus, he was only somewhat surprised.
"Hey kid, what are you all doing inside?"
At this moment, the voice of the Giant Arm rang out from outside the council hall.
Ye Yunfei pointed a finger, opening a corner of the isolation formation to let the Giant Arm enter.
"So many demonic beasts! Such formidable strength!"
Upon seeing the beasts, the Giant Arm couldn't help but exclaim in astonishment.
However, the main body of this Giant Arm had once belonged to one of the most powerful beings in this universe, so naturally, it wouldn't be overly shocked by these demonic beasts either.
"We pay our respects to the two Supreme Elders."
The dozen or so elders bowed respectfully.
These two Supreme Elders were usually elusive; even these elders rarely saw them.
"Kid, I have something to discuss with you," Hun Lao said to Ye Yunfei.
"I also have something to discuss with you," the Giant Arm said to Ye Yunfei.
"Very well. Elders, you may leave now."
I will be going into seclusion for some quiet cultivation."
Sect Master, hurry and carve out a batch of underground caverns to accommodate them."
Ye Yunfei announced clearly.
"Understood."
The dozen or so elders nodded one after another and then left the council hall.