"Senior, you flatter me. You are the true legend of the Eastern Barrens."
Ye Yunfei laughed.
This Demon Race Patriarch was frighteningly senior in years. He had once dominated the entire Eastern Barrens, even shaking the entire Primordial Continent in a previous era. However, due to issues with his body later on, he had secluded himself in the Heavenly Demon Forest, never reappearing throughout the long years that followed. Even so, he had scared off the forces of the Heavenly God Palace not long ago.
"We old-timers aren't much use anymore. You just have to admit it. If it weren't for Young Friend sending me a piece of God Crystal, my true form would probably still be unable to leave the Heavenly Demon Forest even now," the Demon Race Patriarch sighed.
"Senior, about how much of your strength have you recovered so far?" Ye Yunfei asked curiously.
Ye Yunfei had already known in his past life that this Demon Race Patriarch from the Eastern Barrens had problems with his body and had been secluding himself in the Demon Race's vital ground, the Heavenly Demon Forest. Therefore, after obtaining a few God Crystals in the North Cold Ancient Mining Area, he had specifically sent one to him.
"Forty percent," the Demon Race Patriarch thought for a moment before replying.
"Mhm." Ye Yunfei nodded. This was roughly in line with his guess. If this Demon Race Patriarch recovered his full strength, the entire Primordial Continent would likely be shaken!
"The Corpse World has deep roots and formidable power. They likely won't give up easily. Especially you, Young Friend Su Fei. The Corpse World is teeming with experts; they will definitely come to cause trouble for you in the future. You should be careful. If you need help, notify me at any time," the Demon Race Patriarch said.
"Do not worry, senior. I will be careful. If the Corpse World dares provoke me again, they will regret it," Ye Yunfei nodded and responded.
"Haha… I almost forgot. Young friend, you aren't to be trifled with either. An imposing Corpse World army was actually wiped out by you leading your forces!" Upon hearing this, the Demon Race Patriarch laughed heartily.
Subsequently, the Tianxuan Army and the Demon Race forces left the main headquarters of the True Sun Sect and began hunting down the remaining Corpse World elements throughout the Eastern Barrens. Recently, the Corpse World forces had been seizing cities and territories, slaughtering sects and clans, occupying many places all across the Eastern Barrens, so their people were scattered everywhere. With their main force annihilated, these remnants scattered throughout the Eastern Barrens naturally posed no serious threat. Wherever the Tianxuan Army and the Demon Race army went, the Corpse World troops were utterly defeated or even fled at the mere news of their arrival.
After a few days, the Corpse World forces within the Eastern Barrens were basically completely purged!
When the news spread, the entire population of the Eastern Barrens became elated. Wild cheering erupted everywhere, and lanterns and festive decorations adorned the land.
Following that, news of the battle between the Tianxuan Army and the Corpse World army at the True Sun Sect's headquarters spread. The fame of the Tianxuan Army and Su Fei began to rapidly propagate throughout the Eastern Barrens. Everyone praised Ziwei Sect's Senior Brother Su Fei!
Especially when some specific details of this grand battle spread out, the Eastern Barrens was completely stirred up.
"I heard that during that battle, Su Fei, in all his divine majesty, single-handedly slaughtered several hundred Dao Origin Realm experts!"
"Two Corpse World experts at the mid-stage Primordial Chaos Realm were also defeated by Su Fei!"
"My heavens, doesn't that mean Su Fei has become the number one expert in our Eastern Barrens? Slaughtering several hundred Dao Origin Realm experts in a single battle—is there anyone else in our Eastern Barrens who can accomplish that?"
"No matter what, Su Fei is our Eastern Barrens' guardian god! It was he who led the Tianxuan Army to wipe out the Corpse World forces, bringing peace back to our Eastern Barrens. Otherwise, our Eastern Barrens might have turned into a Corpse World burial ground!"
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Throughout the Eastern Barrens, people were madly discussing Su Fei and the Tianxuan Army, everyone singing Su Fei's praises. It could be said that because of this battle, Su Fei had completely become the most watched and revered legend in the Eastern Barrens. His fame had grown so great that even the Demon Race Patriarch was overshadowed!
After all, the Demon Race Patriarch had been in seclusion for far too long, remaining mostly unknown to the vast majority in the Eastern Barrens. In contrast, Su Fei had tangibly stepped forward and led the Tianxuan Army to exterminate the invading Corpse World forces.
At the same time, the other great army within the Eastern Barrens, the Eastern Wasteland Army, had become a complete laughingstock.
"Initially, I thought the Eastern Wasteland Army was our Eastern Barrens' main force, the one to save us. Who would have thought that after suffering a defeat, they went into hiding everywhere without uttering a single word."
"Bah! What crap Eastern Wasteland Army! They are just a bunch of cowards afraid of death, far inferior to the Tianxuan Army! The Tianxuan Army is the one truly representing our Eastern Barrens!"
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Many people secretly mocked and cursed the Eastern Wasteland Army.
Eastern Wasteland Army Headquarters. Council Hall.
Five leaders sat in the high seats, and several dozen other senior officials were also present. The expressions of these Eastern Wasteland Army higher-ups were extremely grim. After receiving the news of the Tianxuan Army's destruction of the Corpse World army, their feelings were complicated, uncertain whether they should be happy or disappointed. Dongfang Bo's face, in particular, was as dark as storm clouds, filled with intense unwillingness.
It was Dongfang Bo who had appeared to obstruct and ultimately drive away Ye Yunfei and Lü Yugang when they came to join the Eastern Wasteland Army. Who could have imagined that after returning, Ye Yunfei and Lü Yugang would organize the Tianxuan Army, which had now destroyed the Corpse World army and shook the entire Eastern Barrens. In comparison, the Eastern Wasteland Army was a complete failure! Moreover, the Eastern Wasteland Army had previously engaged the Corpse World army in a major battle, suffering a crushing defeat with heavy losses for each major faction!
"The young truly are to be feared," the Left Minister of the Heavenly Dragon Ancient Country suddenly sighed.
"Everyone, the Corpse World army has been destroyed. There is no longer a need for the Eastern Wasteland Army. Everyone, disperse. All of you, I bid you farewell! We shall meet again!" The Left Minister stood up and announced. Having said this, he rose and left the council hall, leading away the forces of the Heavenly Dragon Ancient Country.
"Fellow daoists, I will also take my leave," Sword Palace's Elder Ximen also stood up and said in a clear voice. He then walked out of the hall and led away the Sword Palace personnel.
After that, the higher-ups from various factions bid farewell and left one after another.
In the end, only Dongfang Bo and a few other Cangyan Holy Sect elders remained in the council hall.
"Su Fei…" Dongfang Bo's heart was filled with unwillingness and fury.
The Eastern Wasteland Army had been his initiative, established under his leadership. Although there were five leaders, his word undoubtedly carried the greatest weight. Forming the Eastern Wasteland Army had originally been a significant achievement of his. Who would have thought it would now become a joke?
"It's all because of that brat Su Fei! Su Fei, just you wait. I will not let you off!" Dongfang Bo clenched his fists tightly, trembling slightly, his eyes blazing with rage.
Eastern Barrens, Shuyue City.
After purging the Corpse World forces, Ye Yunfei led the Tianxuan Army to temporarily rest in Shuyue City. Shuyue City had originally become a Corpse World base. When the Tianxuan Army arrived, it took less than an hour to wipe out all the Corpse World personnel stationed there.
"Young Master Su, the Corpse World forces in the Eastern Barrens have essentially been wiped out clean. The Eastern Barrens has finally returned to peace. Our Tianxuan Army can finally have a proper rest," Lü Yugang said to Ye Yunfei.
"No. The external enemy has been dealt with, but the inner traitor remains unexposed," Ye Yunfei shook his head and said slowly.
"Exactly! The traitor within remains!" Hearing this, Lü Yugang immediately understood Ye Yunfei's meaning and nodded emphatically.