"Master, the forces of the Corpse World have been operating openly in the Eastern Barrens recently. Within just a few days, they have slaughtered over a dozen factions, leaving not a single living being behind — everyone was killed.
There is also a large group of first and second-tier forces that have been forced to surrender, becoming subsidiaries of the Corpse World," the Patriarch of Meng reported immediately upon seeing Ye Yunfei.
"Additionally, five or six major powers such as the Meng Family, Lü Family, Gan Family, and the Beast Taming Sect have publicly declared their allegiance to the Corpse World.
One could say the Corpse World now controls one-third of the forces in the Eastern Barrens!
Now, the Eastern Barrens is filled with their personnel moving about.
The Eastern Barrens has plunged into utter chaos!" added the Patriarch of the Murong.
"How strong is the Corpse World's force?" Ye Yunfei pondered before asking.
In truth, Ye Yunfei had already anticipated such a situation.
"The strength revealed by the Corpse World this time is truly frightening. They have hundreds of Dao Origin Realm experts alone! Moreover, the Corpse World possesses a large number of Sentient Treasures.
Hundreds of Dao Origin Realm experts coupled with a large number of Sentient Treasures — you can imagine how terrifying this combined power is.
It is said that major powers like the Cangyan Sacred Sect, the Ancient Tianlong Kingdom, and the Sword Realm have all been invaded by Corpse World forces. Relying on their deep reserves, they've temporarily held off the Corpse World's attacks, but their situation is precarious, and the people are panic-stricken," the old wizard of the Earth Core Race, along with his clan members, appeared before Ye Yunfei and spoke.
"Truly formidable. No wonder the Corpse World is ambitious and wants to dominate the Eastern Barrens — they indeed possess the strength for it," Ye Yunfei said.
The power displayed by the Corpse World had taken even Ye Yunfei somewhat by surprise.
"If this continues, more factions in the Eastern Barrens will either be destroyed by the Corpse World or surrender to them.
Just imagine: hundreds of Dao Origin Realm experts swarming forward together, carrying a large number of Sentient Treasures. Tell me, which faction could withstand that?" the old wizard said.
"Yes. Unless the various factions of the Eastern Barrens unite to jointly deal with the Corpse World," Ye Yunfei considered for a moment before replying.
"Master! I just received word! The Cangyan Sacred Sect has issued a call, urging all factions in the Eastern Barrens to immediately dispatch their forces to Tianbai City to form a coalition army to resist the Corpse World!"
At that moment, a man rushed to Ye Yunfei's presence. This man was a slave Ye Yunfei had subdued.
"Master, will we participate?" the Patriarch of Meng inquired.
"We will. After all, we are also part of the Eastern Barrens. The Corpse World's goal is to control the entire Eastern Barrens; they are the enemy of everyone here," Ye Yunfei replied after a moment's thought.
"Return immediately and mobilize all the forces under your command. Gather them at Murong City," Ye Yunfei instructed after further consideration.
The slaves under Ye Yunfei already controlled six factions. When combined, the manpower of these six factions would also constitute a significant force.
"Master, we will see to it at once!" Hearing Ye Yunfei's order, the higher-ups of those six factions immediately turned and departed.
"Old Wizard, has the mark within your Soul Body been erased?" Ye Yunfei asked the old wizard.
"Not yet, for the time being. That fellow possesses considerable strength; the mark he placed on my Soul Body with all his might is extremely stubborn and cannot be removed in a short time," the old wizard sighed.
"Then continue staying with me for now. We'll deal with the Corpse World together," Ye Yunfei said.
"Very well. The Corpse World has long set its sights on our Earth Core Race. Trying to avoid them may not work; a confrontation is inevitable sooner or later," the old wizard nodded.
"Young Master Ye, the Murong Family's forces will follow you as well," the Patriarch of the Murong spoke up.
He understood that in such chaotic times, one could only stick together for warmth; his family alone could be exterminated by the Corpse World at any moment.
"Good. Make the preparations. As soon as everyone is assembled, we will set off immediately for Tianbai City," Ye Yunfei nodded.
One day later.
"Master, all forces have been assembled," the leaders of the six factions, including the Patriarch of Meng, brought their troops to Murong City.
"Good. Now we depart for Tianbai City," Ye Yunfei nodded.
At that very moment.
"Report! Master, I just received news! The forces of the Corpse World have surrounded the headquarters of the Four Directions Trading House and are preparing to attack!" Suddenly, a man rushed forward to report to Ye Yunfei.
"Then we won't go to Tianbai City first. We'll go to the Four Directions Trading House!" Ye Yunfei decided after a moment's thought.
Then, Ye Yunfei transferred all his forces into the Phantom Tower, took out the green flying ship, and headed towards the headquarters of the Four Directions Trading House.
*Whoosh!*
Ye Yunfei pushed the green flying ship to its maximum speed, transforming it into a faint, wispy emerald light.
At the same time.
The surroundings of the Four Directions Trading House headquarters were already densely surrounded by corpse soldiers.
Rolling clouds of deathly energy shot skyward like thick pillars of wolf smoke.
Over eighty black-robed figures stood before the main gates of the headquarters, emanating astonishing energy pressure.
All eighty-plus black-robed figures were Dao Origin Realm experts!
Furthermore, a large number of subsidiaries of the Corpse World also encircled the Trading House's headquarters, their killing intent palpable.
Inside the headquarters of the Four Directions Trading House.
Lü Yugang stood in the air alongside a group of the Trading House's higher-ups, each of them wearing grave expressions.
Lü Dandan stood close to Lü Yugang.
All the forces of the Four Directions Trading House had also been gathered and stood behind Lü Yugang and the other executives, prepared for the battle.
"Chief Head, their strength surpasses ours. Once the fighting begins, we will likely be at a disadvantage," an executive whispered.
"It's all Feng Wei's fault, that traitor! He took away part of our Trading House's experts! Otherwise, the Four Directions Trading House wouldn't be in such a weak position now," another executive said through gritted teeth.
Currently, the Four Directions Trading House only had a little over forty Dao Origin Realm experts in total. The situation was somewhat dire.
"Once the fight starts, I'll clear a path at the front. You all cover the rest of our forces as we break through together. Try not to get bogged down in combat," Lü Yugang instructed.
"Last chance. Will the Four Directions Trading House surrender or not?"
At that moment, a black-robed figure outside the headquarters took a step forward and spoke loudly.
"Hmph! Our Four Directions Trading House will never surrender. You can give up that hope," a senior from the Trading House retorted coldly.
"Since that's the case, there's nothing more to say. The Four Directions Trading House will be destroyed today!" the black-robed figure said impassively.
"Attack!"
The black-robed figure raised his hand and gave a light wave.
*Boom...*
The next moment, all the corpse soldiers surged into motion. Like a tide, they charged towards the Four Directions Trading House headquarters in a vast, mighty assault.
The eighty-plus black-robed figures also moved like phantoms, each drawing out a sickle as they drifted menacingly forward.
"Activate the Grand Formation!" a senior from the Four Directions Trading House roared.
*Boom...*
An ancient grand formation rose up, enveloping the core area of the headquarters.
The Four Directions Trading House was one of the major powers in the Eastern Barrens, conducting extensive business and possessing immense wealth and resources. They had spent vast financial and human resources to construct this protective grand formation; its power was considerable.
"A mere formation cannot hinder the advance of our Corpse World," the leading black-robed figure sneered.
In the next instant.
The eighty-plus black-robed figures each took out their magical treasures. Nearly half of them — over forty pieces — were Sentient Treasures.
*Boom...*
Sentient Treasures were activated one after another, bombarding the Four Directions Trading House's grand formation.
The other Corpse World forces also swarmed forward, unleashing a dense torrent of attacks that poured onto the formation like a rainstorm.
"Father, do you think our formation can withstand their attacks?" Lü Dandan couldn't help but ask.
"I never imagined the Corpse World would possess so many Sentient Treasures. Our formation cannot hold against their assault," Lü Yugang said solemnly.
"Everyone, get ready for battle!" Lü Yugang raised his palm and swept it down decisively, shouting loudly.
"Kill!"
Lü Yugang led the forces of the Four Directions Trading House as they charged forward.
An intense battle had begun.