When news of the Tianyou Tomb's obliteration reached the higher-ups of the other ten major factions that had formed the initial Zhongzhou Grand Army, they all turned as skittish as startled birds, trembling with fear and anxiety.
The Zhongzhou Grand Army had been composed of twelve major factions, including the Corpse World and Tianyou Tomb!
Moreover, the Corpse World and Tianyou Tomb were among the strongest within those twelve factions!
With both of them now annihilated, the remaining ten factions were naturally terrified!
"Valley Master, it seems Ye Yunfei will not spare any of the factions that made up the Zhongzhou Grand Army. Now that both the Corpse World and Tianyou Tomb have been destroyed, what should our Tianyue Valley do?"
Within a luxurious palace at Tianyue Valley's headquarters, all its high-ranking members were gathered. One Elder posed this question to the Valley Master.
Hearing this, the faces of the other leaders also filled with alarm.
They understood that if Ye Yunfei truly came for Tianyue Valley, they had absolutely no capacity to resist!
Back when the combined forces of the Zhongzhou Grand Army and the Heavenly God Palace had allied, they still couldn't defeat Ye Yunfei!
A single Tianyue Valley was utterly insignificant in comparison!
"Valley Master, we really need to formulate a plan. Otherwise, when Ye Yunfei comes knocking, our Tianyue Valley will be in grave trouble."
Another leader spoke up, his voice thick with worry.
"There is no plan.
Given Tianyue Valley's strength, no matter what method we employ, it is impossible for us to deal with Ye Yunfei."
After thinking for a moment, the Valley Master sighed.
"Indeed.
Ye Yunfei has already risen to power. With just our Tianyue Valley, we are no match for him.
Currently, Tianyue Valley has only three options. First, flee. Immediately depart the Central Divine Land and hide in another region of the Primordial Continent or within some small world.
Second, sue for peace. Send envoys bearing lavish gifts to present to Ye Yunfei, offering apologies and begging for his forgiveness. If he is willing to pardon Tianyue Valley, the matter can be resolved.
Aside from these two options, Tianyue Valley can only wait here for Ye Yunfei to come and settle accounts with us."
A Supreme Elder of Tianyue Valley said with a sigh.
Upon hearing this Supreme Elder's words, the other leaders fell silent for a moment, unsure of how to respond.
For they all knew he was right.
"Let us attempt the second method, and sue for peace.
Our Tianyue Valley has operated within the Central Divine Land for so many years, with immense assets and holdings. The Central Divine Land is our root. Once we leave, Tianyue Valley will find it difficult to prosper."
After a pause, the Valley Master spoke.
"It is worth attempting."
The Supreme Elder nodded.
Thus, the Valley Master immediately gave the order to prepare a sumptuous gift and dispatch envoys to find Ye Yunfei, presenting the gifts in a bid for reconciliation!
Not only Tianyue Valley, but the other nine major factions reached the same decision. They all sent envoys bearing lavish gifts to request an audience with Ye Yunfei and sue for peace!
One day later, in a certain stretch of sky above the Central Divine Land, a dozen-plus airships flew past.
Within one airship, Ye Yunfei sat cross-legged, resting with his eyes closed.
Suddenly.
"Young Master Ye, factions such as Tianyue Valley, Blackwind Empire, and Taihuang Sect have all sent envoys requesting an audience with you.
It appears these factions intend to seek peace."
The Longevity Palace Master's voice suddenly rang out within Ye Yunfei's soul sea.
Up ahead in the sky stood over a dozen Mind Star Realm experts, all holding respectful poses.
Experts of the Shattered Star Realm dared not come personally to meet Ye Yunfei — too many Shattered Star Realm experts had died at his hands. They could only reluctantly order these Mind Star Realm experts to come.
"Tell them this: Every single one of the twelve factions that formed the Zhongzhou Grand Army once dispatched troops to the Eastern Barrens, and their hands are stained with the blood of our Eastern Barrens people. Therefore, they have no chance for reconciliation.
These twelve factions will all be annihilated. There is no room for discussion."
Ye Yunfei didn't even open his eyes, answering indifferently.
Back then, the twelve major factions of the Zhongzhou Grand Army had sent forces to the Eastern Barrens, besieging Purple Nether Sect, Si Fang Trade Association, Purple Dan Valley, Murong Clan, Meng Clan, Great Thunder Monastery, and the Eastern Barrens Demonic Tribe. Among them, members of Si Fang Trade Association, Purple Dan Valley, Murong Clan, and Meng Clan had been slaughtered in great numbers.
With such enmity formed, Ye Yunfei would not spare those twelve factions.
"Very well, I understand."
The Longevity Palace Master gave a slight start, then replied.
The twelve factions that comprised the Zhongzhou Grand Army were all ancient, prestigious powers within the Central Divine Land. Now, Ye Yunfei intended to exterminate all twelve!
The Longevity Palace Master understood that the obliteration of these twelve factions would bring tremendous shockwaves to the Central Divine Land. It was no exaggeration to say that this would completely reshuffle the Central Divine Land's power structure!
Henceforth, Ye Yunfei would likely become the sole hegemon of the Central Divine Land!
Of course, there was one uncertain factor: the Heavenly God Palace Master. If the Heavenly God Palace Master could still return alive, then Ye Yunfei would still face a powerful rival.
But if something had happened to the Heavenly God Palace Master, and he never returned, then henceforth, the Central Divine Land — indeed, the entire Primordial Continent — would enter the era of Ye Yunfei!
A single individual suppressing an entire realm!
"Why are you blocking our path!"
The Longevity Palace Master moved to the front of the airship fleet and coldly addressed the dozen-plus Mind Star Realm experts standing ahead.
"Greetings, Palace Master!
I am Elder Ruan Zhong of Tianyue Valley. I represent Tianyue Valley in coming to present lavish gifts to Young Master Ye, and to beg his forgiveness for our past, muddled actions.
Tianyue Valley guarantees that from now on, we will never be enemies of Young Master Ye again. Instead, we wish to befriend him!
I beg the Palace Master to convey this message for us!"
One elderly man stepped forward, his face filled with deference, even a clear note of fawning.
"Palace Master, I am the Left General of Blackwind Empire. I represent the Empire in coming to present gifts to Young Master Ye, and to express our Imperial Majesty's wish to establish friendly relations!"
A tall, robust man with an imposing air and piercing eyes followed up.
Then, the other elders also spoke up one after another. They were all from factions of the former Zhongzhou Grand Army, and they came with the same purpose: to represent their respective factions in seeking friendship with Ye Yunfei!
"Oh?
Your factions wish to befriend Young Master Ye?"
The Longevity Palace Master asked coldly.
"Yes, we beg the Palace Master to convey our intentions and put in a good word for us before Young Master Ye."
The experts chorused in reply.
"I'm afraid not. I cannot help you.
Young Master Ye instructed me to relay this: All factions that were once part of the Zhongzhou Grand Army will be annihilated. Not a single one will be spared.
Now get lost!"
The Longevity Palace Master stated flatly.
"Palace Master, I beg you, for the sake of us all being major factions of the Central Divine Land, please persuade Young Master Ye to spare our factions!
We will certainly remember the great kindness of the Longevity Palace and yourself, Palace Master."
Hearing this, those Mind Star Realm experts all panicked.
"Begging me is useless. I truly cannot help you.
Get lost!"
His expression turning stern, the Longevity Palace Master released a surge of powerful energy pressure that transformed into a raging whirlwind, directly blasting the dozen-plus Mind Star Realm experts away. They then slunk off in disgrace.