"Palace Master Ye, I'd like to report on the current situation in the Canghuang Realm." Liu Deming hesitated slightly before speaking to Ye Yunfei.
"Alright, go ahead." Ye Yunfei nodded.
"Right now, half of the star seas in the Canghuang Realm have been taken over by the invaders. The three superpowers — Mount Bulao, the Sacred Temple, and the Moon Palace — have stepped forward personally and organized a Canghuang Alliance. They've gathered forces from dozens of major factions to directly confront the invaders' army. Many star seas are sending their people to join the Canghuang Alliance." Liu Deming reported.
"Just send people to spread our message. As for how many star seas will come to join our Qingyun Army, that's not too important," Ye Yunfei stated.
He understood Liu Deming's concern—worried that with all the star seas and factions in the Canghuang Realm now flocking to the Canghuang Alliance, even if the news of the Qingyun Army's establishment was spread, it was likely few would come to join.
"In truth, the forces we have now are already sufficient," Ye Yunfei added.
"Palace Master Ye, I understand!" Liu Deming listened to Ye Yunfei's words and gave a firm nod.
A day later, a piece of news swiftly spread across the Canghuang Realm.
The Qingyun Army was formally being established, welcoming all star seas and factions to join and fight the invaders together!
"They say the leader of this Qingyun Army is none other than Ye Yunfei, the Palace Master of Qingyun Palace! This so-called Qingyun Army is essentially the army of Qingyun Palace!"
"Ye Yunfei does have a bit of a reputation in our Canghuang Realm. They say his talent is monstrous and his strength is not to be underestimated. Qingyun Palace also has a mysterious expert, making them a relatively strong force. But thinking they can form an army to fight the invaders based solely on Qingyun Palace's strength... that's overconfidence! In our Canghuang Realm, only the three superpowers and the major factions of the three central star seas have the strength to fight the invaders from the other realm."
"Now that this Qingyun Army has officially declared war on the invaders, they'll probably be targeted very quickly, and an army will be sent to conquer them. Being so brazen, the Qingyun Army is doomed sooner or later." After the news spread, martial artists across the entire Canghuang Realm were buzzing with discussion.
"That Ye Yunfei kid again!"
Tianlan Star Sea, Tianlan Star.
This blue planet had become the main base for the invader army.
On Tianlan Star, within a massive city, Yue Mo, the sect master of Void Sect, received the news about the Qingyun Army and couldn't help but fly into a rage.
"Immediately send someone to scout out the situation with the Qingyun Army. Once the time is right, we'll go destroy that Qingyun Army and kill Ye Yunfei!" Yue Mo said coldly.
"Sect Master Yue, the forces we sent to Tianluo Star Sea should have arrived by now. Once our army captures everyone from Qingyun Palace and uses them to threaten Ye Yunfei, I expect he'll be obedient then. I've heard Ye Yunfei's parents are in Qingyun Palace!" A middle-aged man beside him spoke up.
"Hmm, it'd be best if our people can capture Ye Yunfei's parents and bring them back. Dealing with him will be much easier then," Yue Mo nodded.
Ziyang Star Sea.
After the news of the Qingyun Army's establishment spread, only one star sea's forces came to the Ziyang Star Sea.
They were the forces from Yuexiu Star Sea.
"Palace Master Ye, the forces of Yuexiu Star Sea are here to report!" A white-haired elder led the Yuexiu Star Sea forces, arriving in great force before Ye Yunfei.
This white-haired elder was named Gao Hui, the leader of Yuexiu Star Sea. With Ye Yunfei's help not long ago, he had broken through to become an expert at the Dao Entry Realm.
"The three of you are responsible for combining the forces of Ziyang Star Sea and Yuexiu Star Sea into one army, training together in the Heaven Demon Battle Formation," Ye Yunfei's gaze swept over Liu Deming, Mao Wanli, and Gao Hui in turn.
"Yes!" the three answered in unison.
Ye Yunfei had saved both Ziyang Star Sea and Yuexiu Star Sea and helped all three of them break through to become Dao Entry Realm experts. All three had resolved to follow him!
"Also, send people to investigate and compile a list of all the star seas that have already been occupied by invaders. Our Qingyun Army will seek them out one by one and liberate every one of those star seas," Ye Yunfei declared.
"Palace Master Ye, I understand," Liu Deming took a deep breath and nodded in reply.
He knew if the Qingyun Army truly succeeded in liberating all the star seas occupied by invaders, it would undoubtedly be an earth-shattering event that would shake the entire Canghuang Realm!
"We're about to follow Palace Master Ye and do something momentous!" Liu Deming, Mao Wanli, and Gao Hui privately transmitted messages to each other, their blood boiling with excitement.
All three knew Ye Yunfei had the strength for this; these weren't empty boasts!
The gray-robed elder, the Ice Demon, the Blood Clan Clone, and especially Shangguan Han—each could easily kill Dao Entry Realm experts!
Even Ye Yunfei himself had the power to battle Dao Entry Realm experts!
Meanwhile.
An invader army was advancing toward Tianluo Star Sea in full force.
The various factions within Tianluo Star Sea had long since received the news.
Tianluo Star Sea was merely a remote star sea with weak strength, completely no match for this invader army.
Thus, nearly every planet, every faction's forces had fled in advance.
Some set out on the long journey, intending to seek refuge with the Canghuang Alliance.
"To Xuanhuang Star Domain—Qingyun Palace is there!"
Quite a few planets and factions' forces also headed toward Xuanhuang Star Domain.
Qingyun Palace was now the strongest faction in Tianluo Star Sea. Moreover, not long ago, a mysterious expert appeared at Qingyun Palace and single-handedly killed several dozen Dao Entry Realm experts, shaking the entire Canghuang Realm.
So, in the eyes of many factions within Tianluo Star Sea, Qingyun Palace's strength could now be mentioned in the same breath as the three central star seas!
Soon, group after group of forces streamed continuously to the vicinity of Qingyun Palace's headquarters, pitching camps and settling in.
At the same time, the leadership of each faction personally came bearing generous gifts to the mountain gate of Qingyun Palace's headquarters, wanting to enter and pay their respects to Ye Yunfei.
They did not know Ye Yunfei was no longer at Qingyun Palace's headquarters.
As more and more forces arrived, the area around Qingyun Palace's headquarters was densely packed with people. Camps sprouted from the ground like mushrooms, covering the mountainsides and plains.
Right now, the invader army had entered Tianluo Star Sea.
"Straight to Xuanhuang Star Domain—we're dealing with Qingyun Palace!" The leader, a black-robed elder, waved his hand, commanding the army as it marched with great momentum toward Xuanhuang Star Domain.
Of course, every star sea encountered along the way was occupied by this invader army!
Finally, the invader army arrived at Xuanhuang Star Domain, entering the Northern Wastelands Domain.
"Report! Just ahead lies Qingyun Palace's headquarters!" A scout returned to report to the black-robed elder.
"The invader army is here!"
At the same time, the forces gathered around Qingyun Palace's headquarters also received the news, each one panicking.
"Can Qingyun Palace handle this invader army?" Many martial artists were deeply worried.
"Our safety now rests entirely with Qingyun Palace. If Qingyun Palace can't resist this invader army, we're all finished," many said, trembling with fear.
Inside Qingyun Palace's headquarters, they too had received word that the invader army had arrived.
Qingyun Palace's high-ranking members and main forces had long since gathered, ready to meet the enemy.
"Sect Master Thick Earth, have you mastered the methods to control the two perilous zones left by Palace Master Ye?" Chu Ji asked Sect Master Thick Earth.
"Everyone, rest assured. I can control these two perilous zones now. However, I'm concerned even these two zones might not be enough to withstand the invader army," Sect Master Thick Earth replied.
"I've already sent people to deliver a message to the Heavenly Beast Forest. As long as we can hold out until that senior's arrival, we needn't fear. I believe that senior can definitely handle this invader army!" Chu Ji stated.
"That's good!" The other high-ranking members, hearing Chu Ji mention that senior from Heavenly Beast Forest, all felt their spirits lift.
Last time, they had witnessed firsthand how that senior, with seemingly effortless movements, had easily annihilated dozens of Dao Entry Realm experts and the forces of eight major factions—as if swatting a bunch of flies!
In the minds of Qingyun Palace's members, that middle-aged man from Heavenly Beast Forest was practically like a deity!
Right now, the invader army arrived before Qingyun Palace's headquarters.
"Hehe... So this star sea has gathered so many people here. Good, perfect for catching them all in one net." The leading black-robed elder stepped forward from the ranks, his gaze sweeping like a cold flash of lightning over the forces surrounding Qingyun Palace's headquarters as he sneered.
"Palace Master Ye, let us in! The invaders are here! Palace Master Ye, save us!" Seeing the menacing invader army, those gathered around Qingyun Palace were so frightened their legs gave way. They all ran up to Qingyun Palace's mountain gate, crying out for salvation.
"What should we do?" Faced with this scene, the various high-ranking members of Qingyun Palace were somewhat stumped.
"Here's an idea: let them into the area between the first and second perilous zones. We can't let them all into our headquarters completely, just in case there are spies," Chu Ji thought for a moment before speaking.
"Alright. After all, they are from Tianluo Star Sea, and they came specifically seeking refuge with our Qingyun Palace," Moments later, Yang Tianhu also nodded in agreement.
The other high-ranking members followed suit with nods.
So, Chu Ji gave the order to open the mountain gate, allowing the forces from Tianluo Star Sea to enter the area between the first and second perilous zones.
RUMBLE...
Both the Six Gods Perilous Zone and the Three Ghost Decapitations Perilous Zone were simultaneously activated.
At the same time, all the other formations and various small-scale geomancy arrays were also fully activated.
An overwhelming aura of fierce, sinister energy erupted from Qingyun Palace's headquarters, creating an intimidating sight.
"I never expected Qingyun Palace's headquarters to have two perilous zones set up. Strange... could it be there's a geomancy master in this realm after all?" The black-robed elder observed for a moment, frowning.
"However, two pitiful perilous zones alone won't stop the advance of our army! Attack!" The black-robed elder sneered, waved his hand, and shouted.
Immediately, the invader army launched a ferocious assault.
This invader army had seventy or eighty Dao Entry Realm experts and nearly a few thousand Stargathering Realm experts—a truly terrifying force.
Several hours later...
RUMBLE...
The outermost Six Gods Perilous Zone was breached.
"Palace Master Ye, save us! Let us in!" The forces from Tianluo Star Sea cried out for rescue, one after another.
"Let them in," Chu Ji said with a sigh.
Thus, these Tianluo Star Sea forces entered the Three Ghost Decapitations Perilous Zone and hid themselves.
However, under the command of the black-robed elder, the invader army began attacking the Three Ghost Decapitations Perilous Zone.
Half a day later...
RUMBLE...
The Three Ghost Decapitations Perilous Zone was also breached.
The invader army advanced unhindered!
"We're finished! It looks like Qingyun Palace can't resist this invader army either! Otherwise, why would Qingyun Palace's people be hiding and not coming out!"
"If we'd known, we should have left Tianluo Star Sea and sought refuge with the Canghuang Alliance Army!" The forces from Tianluo Star Sea all paled with terror.
"Capture everyone from Qingyun Palace! Especially Ye Yunfei's parents—they must be captured without fail! Under no circumstances let them escape!" The black-robed elder led the invader army as it surged forward like a tide, charging into Qingyun Palace's headquarters.
Right at this moment.
A middle-aged man suddenly descended from the sky, hands clasped behind his back, blocking the path of the advancing invader army.