Boom…
Half a day later, ships cut through the air in the distant sky, arriving like a tide of steel and casting vast shadows on the ground.
Aside from these ships, many other troops arrived riding various types of flying demonic beasts.
The ships and flying beasts did not stop until they reached the outskirts of the Ziwei Sect's headquarters.
Then, team after team of murderous troops swarmed out from these vessels like a tidal wave. Their numbers were so great it made one's scalp tingle.
Furthermore, these troops were clearly elite at a glance, each emanating a sharp, intimidating aura.
Boom…
War drums thundered.
Whoosh…
Battle horns blared.
The aura of a bloody battlefield swept forth.
In moments, the once-peaceful space before the Ziwei Sect's headquarters transformed into a massive combat zone.
A dense and tightly packed army arrayed itself across the area. Their terrifying, condensed killing intent fused into a single oppressive force that was truly intimidating.
At the same time, many people who had come to spectate gathered in the distance, preparing to watch the battle between these major forces and the Ziwei Sect.
"The Zhao Family, the Beast Taming Sect, the Cangyan Sacred Sect, the Meng Family, the Lü Family, the Gan Family…
My heavens, how did the Ziwei Sect manage to offend so many major powers?"
"Any single one of these powers could easily wipe out the Ziwei Sect. Now they've all dispatched troops simultaneously to join forces against it? That's unbelievable!
Could a mere Ziwei Sect be worth such a massive, concerted effort from these major powers?"
"Not to mention, aside from those major powers, numerous second and third-rate factions attached to them have also actively sent troops to assist!
The scale of this is terrifying.
You could use this force to deal with any major power, let alone the Ziwei Sect."
The martial artists spectating from a distance stared at the vast army before the Ziwei Sect headquarters, each voicing their awe.
"The Ziwei Sect is finished!"
"Of course. Using such force to destroy the Ziwei Sect is like using a sledgehammer to crack a nut.
The only point of interest in today's battle is just how long the Ziwei Sect can last under the combined assault before being annihilated."
Many spectators sighed in contemplation.
"I heard the Ziwei Sect's development momentum was quite strong recently. Their overall strength increased significantly. Moreover, that head disciple Su Fei even secured first place in the Lesser Lantai Gathering.
Pity nothing good lasts forever. Now they're about to be wiped out."
"Nothing to pity. In our Eastern Barrens, minor sects like these are a dime a dozen. A few get wiped out today, a few new ones pop up tomorrow. Perfectly normal."
Some sighed, while others smirked coldly.
"All members of the Ziwei Sect, come out immediately, kneel down, and await your death!
Especially Su Fei! Come out and kowtow ten thousand times to atone for the Zhao Family clansmen you murdered!"
At this moment, an elder stepped forward from the army before the Ziwei Sect headquarters. He circulated his energy, amplified his voice, and shouted loudly.
The dreadful sound waves descended like peals of thunder, exploding endlessly, then swept forward like a raging hurricane towards the Ziwei Sect headquarters.
"A Heavenly Position Realm expert!"
Many within the distant crowd gasped in surprise.
In the Eastern Barrens, Heavenly Position Realm power was already considered significant. Such an expert could intimidate most martial artists wherever they went. The old woman who guarded the Vermilion Bird Princess last time was also a Heavenly Position Realm master.
"Oh no, there are so many troops, and they're all from major powers in the Eastern Barrens. Can our Ziwei Sect possibly defeat them?"
Within the Ziwei Sect headquarters, many disciples panicked.
After all, in everyone's eyes, it seemed rather unrealistic for the Ziwei Sect to withstand so many powerful forces.
"This is terrible!
At least six or seven major powers have sent troops, plus all those attached faction troops tagging along. Our Ziwei Sect is definitely no match!
Cousin, what should we do now?"
Ji Yue and Ji Yan stood atop a mountain peak, looking at the dense army before their headquarters. Their faces had paled with fright.
"To deal with a small sect like the Ziwei Sect, so many major forces actually joined forces. I never expected this,"
Ji Yan also shook her head and sighed.
"From the looks of it, the only hope… is Su Fei."
After some thought, Ji Yan spoke.
"Su Fei?
Why do you say that?
Su Fei's strength is good, but only relatively speaking among our younger generation. What role could he possibly play against so many elite troops from major powers?
Cousin, are you implying… that giant hand Su Fei summoned before could resist this army?"
Upon hearing this, Ji Yue was momentarily stunned.
"Su Fei is enigmatic, and his confidence is genuine, not an act. Perhaps… he'll give us a pleasant surprise."
Ji Yan considered further, then spoke.
"That's right.
If those troops storm in when the time comes, we should immediately produce our Ji Family identity tokens.
Under the public eye, the forces shouldn't dare harm us."
Ji Yan suggested.
Just at that moment…
Boom…
Pulses of energy suddenly emanated from within the Ziwei Sect headquarters. One Formations after another soared into the air, activating layers of protection.
Numerous Earth Formations were also continuously activated, displaying a variety of phenomena: projections of various Deities, demons, ghosts, ferocious birds, beasts, and magical treasures. Many law runes of the Great Dao even materialized, presenting a magnificent spectacle.
The entire headquarters was sealed and guarded like an iron barrel!
During this period, Ye Yunfei had not only deployed numerous Earth Formations inside and outside the Ziwei Sect headquarters but had also arranged various other sophisticated Formations.
In order to fortify the sect's headquarters, Ye Yunfei had practically exhausted all his formation materials!
Now, stimulated by the sound waves of that Zhao Family elder, these Formations and Earth Formations continuously activated.
"How is this possible?
There are this many Formations within the Ziwei Sect headquarters?
And each one is extremely sophisticated!"
Watching as Formations continuously activated within the Ziwei Sect headquarters, the onlookers were deeply shocked.
"Wasn't it said the Ziwei Sect had declined into a minor, unranked sect?
This doesn't look like one!
Just these sophisticated Formations alone surpass the capabilities of many forces in the Eastern Barrens!"
Some spoke in bafflement.
Right then…
"Which dog is barking before the main gate of our Ziwei Sect?
Is it tired of living?!"
A voice rang out. The crowd then saw the Formation layers within the headquarters part one after another, and a group of people walked out.
"The Ziwei Sect people are too brazen, aren't they? With this many major power troops here, they dare call that Zhao Family expert a dog!"
The spectators at a distance were somewhat speechless.
"You're asking for death!"
The troops from the major powers collectively erupted in rage.
Soon, the group emerged from the headquarters and stood before the main mountain gate.
At the head was Ye Yunfei.
The high-ranking members of the Ziwei Sect all clustered around him.
The Ice Demon, particularly, followed closely by Ye Yunfei's side, its tall, pale body highly conspicuous.