Ye Yunfei took out the spatial teleportation token, then disappeared into space, utilizing the Hidden Shadow Secret Art to thoroughly conceal his aura.
He understood that he had offended several major forces of the Main World and was now in the sights of the Dark Faction. Having made too many enemies, his priority in any situation was to protect himself.
Moments later.
A space not far away suddenly cracked open, and a figure rushed out from within.
This was a slender man dressed in a blue robe who looked impressive and dignified.
"Brother Ye, are you here?"
As soon as this blue-robed man arrived in this stretch of Chaotic Void, he immediately released his Soul Power energy, began to sense around, and called out loudly.
"That's the voice," Hun Lao said to Ye Yunfei via sound transmission as soon as he heard the blue-robed man's voice.
"Right, it's him," Ye Yunfei nodded.
Thereupon, Ye Yunfei stepped out from within space.
"Brother Ye, you're really here!"
The blue-robed man immediately saw Ye Yunfei. He flashed and stood before Ye Yunfei, saying happily.
Ye Yunfei's Soul Power energy lightly probed and discovered that this blue-robed man possessed the strength of a mid-level Mystic Immortal. His aura was profound and dense, making it clear at a glance that his combat power was quite formidable.
"Brother Ye, let me introduce myself first. My name is Mo Qi. From now on, we are members of the same small team," the blue-robed man said amiably.
"Are you sure about that?" Ye Yunfei asked, his gaze fixed on Mo Qi.
"Of course I am.
Brother Ye, do you have any doubts?
I was sent by the higher-ups of the Light Faction to make contact with you.
I have been with the Light Faction for several hundred years now. In fact, you could say I grew up as a member of the Light Faction.
So, Brother Ye, you need not have any suspicion about my identity." Mo Qi was taken aback by Ye Yunfei's question at first, then replied.
"You grew up in the Light Faction, meaning the Light Faction raised you. So why would you betray them?" Ye Yunfei's gaze remained fixed on Mo Qi as he asked coldly.
"Earlier, those people from the Dark Faction... it was you who lured them here to deal with me, wasn't it?
You just didn't expect that I would actually kill them all.
I'm curious, what method will you use to deal with me next?
Perhaps you've already contacted more Dark Faction personnel, and you want to stall me, waiting for them to arrive?" Ye Yunfei added.
"Brother Ye, what are you talking about?
When did I ever betray the Light Faction?" Mo Qi asked, his face full of confusion.
"You don't understand? Fine, I'll tell you frankly. When I was fighting those Dark Faction people earlier, you were hiding nearby. I sensed your aura." Ye Yunfei sneered.
Upon hearing Ye Yunfei's words, Mo Qi fell silent, staring at him.
"I never imagined your perception would be so strong. I hid so well, and even used a treasure specifically designed to conceal aura... Yet, you still managed to detect me." After the two locked eyes for a moment, Mo Qi suddenly smiled and spoke. He no longer concealed himself.
"Yes, I indeed discovered you," Ye Yunfei nodded.
"Hahaha... This fellow never guessed it was me who sensed his aura!" The Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm laughed triumphantly as he sent a sound transmission to Ye Yunfei.
"Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm, your mastery over spatial energy is growing more impressive by the day. I didn't sense this guy's aura at all earlier, yet you did. I'm inferior to you," Ye Yunfei replied with a smile.
As soon as Mo Qi arrived in this space, the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm had immediately reminded Ye Yunfei that Mo Qi had hidden nearby during Ye Yunfei's fight with those Dark Faction members, because the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm had sensed and memorized his aura.
"You think refining all those Spatial Immortal Crystals lately had no effect? Your strength keeps advancing, and mine does too. And my cultivation is much simpler than yours. For our race, just devouring enough cultivation resources allows for rapid improvement."
"The Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm race truly lives up to their reputation," Hun Lao also sighed in admiration.
"Brother Ye, no wonder even the Dark Faction has taken a liking to your talent and wanted to recruit you. It's a shame you didn't know how to value it, refusing and even killing so many Dark Faction members. Therefore, your end can only be death," Mo Qi said slowly, staring at Ye Yunfei.
"I'm curious. As a member of the Light Faction, you must know the Dark Faction's primary goal is to kill all living beings in the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds, even destroy the worlds themselves. And you should be from one of the worlds within the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds. Why betray the Light Faction and join the Dark Faction? If in the end the Dark Faction really destroys the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds, do you think that would be meaningful?" Ye Yunfei asked.
"Of course I know the Dark Faction's true purpose is to slaughter all life in the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds, and that the upcoming Apocalypse War might very well destroy these worlds. But do you know that beyond this spacetime of the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds, there is a much vaster universe outside? Countless realms exist alongside it. The world outside is far more splendid than here. Even if the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds are destroyed, so what? My pursuit lies in the broader spacetime beyond them. The Dark Faction gave me a large batch of rare heavenly treasures I could never have accessed before, and promised to cultivate me with full support, providing all the cultivation resources I'll need in the future. More importantly, in the world outside, the Dark Faction is also an immensely powerful force. By joining them, I not only have a powerful backer within the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds, but also, when I leave this realm and enter the world outside, I'll still have this powerful backing. In short, the Dark Faction offered me compensation enticing enough to move my heart."
"But no matter how vast the world outside is, the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds are still your homeland. Can you bear to watch your homeland be destroyed?" Ye Yunfei pressed.
"When I was a child, my family and my sect were all exterminated by enemies from the Small World where I was born. Not a single soul was left. Later, when my power grew, I killed all those enemies! I have no homeland left. Ever since I left that Small World, I have never returned. I almost wish for that Small World to be destroyed."
"I see. So, how do you plan to deal with me then? It's unlikely a mid-level Mystic Immortal can kill me."
"Indeed. I too never imagined an Heavenly Emperor Realm cultivator could possess such terrifying combat power. It completely exceeded my expectations. However, the power of the Dark Faction is far greater than you imagine. Do you think killing a few Mystic Immortals means you don't have to fear the Dark Faction? Heh heh... You are too naive. Even I can kill you." Mo Qi gave a cold laugh.
As he spoke, Mo Qi raised a hand. Six or seven yellow talisman papers appeared in his palm, emanating mysterious and profound auras.
"These are high-level talismans granted to me by a high-ranking member of the Dark Faction, possessing miraculous power. Some of these talismans can enhance strength, some speed, some Soul Power... All of these talismans come from the world outside. The Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds simply do not have such things. Boy, let me show you now."
The moment his words ended, Mo Qi flicked his wrist with lightning speed. The talismans in his palm immediately flew out, integrating into different parts of his body—some merging into his legs, some into his torso, some into his arms, some into his head.
Boom!
After fusing with those talismans, the energy aura emanating from Mo Qi's body began to surge upwards rapidly.
"This guy is becoming stronger and stronger!" Hun Lao exclaimed in surprise.
"Mo Qi, you traitor! You've already caused the deaths of several of our Light Faction members. Do you intend to continue your evil deeds?!" At that moment, two figures suddenly appeared not far away, one of them shouting angrily.
A man and a woman.
The man had high brow bones, an ancient and dignified appearance, deep-set eyes, and held a long spear pointed at Mo Qi.
The woman appeared youthful, wearing a green gown. She drew a long sword from which dense sword beams erupted, all directed at Mo Qi.
"Two more coming to their deaths. Fine, I'll finish you off together," Mo Qi sneered.
Swish!
Mo Qi lifted a foot and, like a ghost, instantly appeared before the man. His speed was so fast even Ye Yunfei found it somewhat difficult to perceive.
Boom!
The man was startled. The spear in his hand transformed into a giant dragon roaring as it lunged towards Mo Qi.
Boom!
A black long blade appeared in Mo Qi's hand. He cleaved it onto the head of the giant dragon.
Clang! The dragon was sent flying sideways from the impact.
Rumble!
Mo Qi raised the black long blade and slashed towards the man.
Tens of thousands of black blade images manifested, surging forward like a vast black tide.
"Wu Wang, be careful!" the green-gowned girl shouted.
Clang! Clang!
She brandished her long sword and struck out, dense waves of sword Qi rushing forth to resist the onslaught of black blade energy.
Bam! Bam!
Both Wu Wang and the girl were thrown backwards through the air by the shockwave.
"The energy this guy is unleashing is approaching the True Immortal realm! Even a Perfected Mystic Immortal probably wouldn't be his match now," Hun Lao said to Ye Yunfei in shock.
Hun Lao had witnessed many Mystic Immortal-level power levels lately, and also True Immortal-level ones, so he recognized it immediately.
"Yes. It's all because of those talismans he used earlier. Their power is formidable," Ye Yunfei said quietly.
"Both of you will die!" Mo Qi roared with wild laughter, gripping his black long blade.
Swish!
His figure flickered and he stood before the girl, chopping downwards with his blade.
His moves weren't complicated or particularly refined, but his speed was too fast, his power too immense.
A single slash caused the space ahead to continuously rupture and crumble. A terrifying force pressed down upon the girl's body, making her movements slow and difficult.
Boom!
Beside them, Wu Wang raised his spear to block Mo Qi's blade.
Bam! Bam!
Once again, both the girl and Wu Wang were thrown back by Mo Qi's force, blood starting to seep from the corners of their mouths.
"How is this possible?! Mo Qi, I've known you for so long! Your strength was never this powerful!" Wu Wang cried out in disbelief.
"This is the benefit of joining the Dark Faction. Now, both of you can die." Mo Qi smiled smugly.
Boom!
Mo Qi raised his long blade once more and charged towards the duo.
Swish!
Ye Yunfei moved. His figure flickered, directly appearing before Mo Qi. He threw a punch.
Clang! The punch directly intercepted Mo Qi's long blade.
Though Mo Qi's speed was fast, Ye Yunfei's was not slow either.
Moreover, Ye Yunfei had fused hundreds of Mystic Immortal treasures, making his physical body incredibly hard, capable of directly resisting any Mystic Immortal-level weapon or treasure.
Swoosh!
The Soul Sword shot out, instantly piercing into Mo Qi's soul sea, slashing towards his Soul Body.
Rumble!
Ye Yunfei unleashed Mental Force energy, directly invading Mo Qi's body.
At the same time, Ye Yunfei waved a hand, instantly setting up over a dozen Formations. Layer upon layer, they enveloped Mo Qi, trapping him within.
These Formations included confinement, isolation, and attack types, each emitting powerful formation energy.
Mo Qi's Soul Body was assaulted by the Soul Sword, his physical body invaded by Mental Force energy. Severely hindered, he was utterly unable to mount any response, forced to watch helplessly as one formation after another activated, thoroughly entrapping him.
"Just because the Dark Faction gave you some talismans, you think you're amazing?
Killing you would be as easy as crushing an ant." Ye Yunfei withdrew the Soul Sword and Mental Force energy, fixing Mo Qi with a disdainful expression and speaking coolly.
"You must be Ye Yunfei! Such formidable skills!
I'm Yan Xiaoquan, he's Wu Wang. We're both from the Light Faction. For the upcoming mission, the three of us are to be part of the same team." Seeing Ye Yunfei trap Mo Qi with Formations, the green-gowned girl was overjoyed. She walked over towards Ye Yunfei, a delicate, youthful fragrance immediately wafting over.