"It seems Ye Yunfei wants to face off against this Dark Faction expert head-on. But does he have the ability to contend with an Advanced True Immortal? I should still be prepared to step in and save him at any moment."
In the distance, Elder Yan observed this scene and thought to himself.
Elder Yan's strength was that of a Completion True Immortal!
In the blink of an eye, that black-robed figure had already charged to a position right in front of Ye Yunfei.
Boom…
The black-robed man attacked directly, conjuring forth a black sphere that continuously expanded. Carrying terrifying Dark Energy, it smashed towards Ye Yunfei.
Boom…
Wherever the black sphere passed, space shattered inch by inch.
This was a treasure of the Advanced True Immortal grade.
Apart from the black sphere, a vast and mighty energy pressure surged toward Ye Yunfei like raging tidal waves.
The energy pressure released by an Advanced True Immortal was utterly terrifying.
Ye Yunfei's body endured a fearsome pressure.
Boom…
With a wave of his hand, Ye Yunfei conjured over a hundred treasures that appeared simultaneously before him. He activated them all at once to block the incoming black sphere.
Most of these treasures Ye Yunfei summoned were Mystic Immortal-grade, with over ten being True Immortal treasures.
"So it's that rare method of controlling weapons!"
The black-robed man was somewhat surprised upon seeing Ye Yunfei summon so many treasures at the same time.
He had encountered this weapon control technique before, but it was becoming increasingly rare these days.
The simultaneous eruption of over a hundred treasures immediately lessened the pressure on Ye Yunfei. Seizing the opportunity, he executed the Space-Time Fantasy Destruction technique, instantly leaving his original position and reappearing elsewhere.
"To evade so effortlessly when facing an Advanced True Immortal… very impressive."
Elder Yan, closely watching Ye Yunfei's every move, showed an appreciative expression as he smiled and nodded.
Boom…
Ye Yunfei struck out with a palm, unleashing mighty palm force.
The next moment, a massive palm imprint shining with resplendent Buddha light appeared above the black-robed man's head and began pressing down slowly. Its howling force caused the heavens and earth of this area to tremble.
The Great Tathagata's Eighteen Palms!
"Hmph!"
The black-robed man snorted coldly. Surging black energy rushed out from above his head, transforming into a gigantic black hand that struck upward, blocking the descending palm imprint.
Clang, clang…
Ye Yunfei drew forth a True Immortal-level longsword and unleashed the Ten Thousand Swords Merge into One technique. Sharp sword auras slashed toward the black-robed man.
Although Ye Yunfei hadn't specifically spent time training the Ten Thousand Swords Merge into One technique recently, his breakthrough in cultivation realm and increase in Soul Power level had now brought him to the level of merging fourteen thousand swords into one—a minor improvement.
Ye Yunfei possessed two Soul Bodies. Normally, he could use one to handle external matters while the other specialized in comprehending and cultivating various techniques, such as sword arts, mind energy techniques, or Formations.
Thus, during this period, despite being very busy, Ye Yunfei had consistently made significant progress in cultivation through comprehension and similar techniques.
Boom…
The black-robed man swept his sleeve, unleashing a torrent of black energy that transformed into a black shield before him. It blocked all the sword qi with a series of loud clanging sounds.
"Impressive!"
Elder Yan praised.
For an Initial Mystic Immortal to engage an Advanced True Immortal to such an extent was sufficiently shocking.
Boom…
The black-robed man now switched to active offense. Controlling the black sphere, he made it continuously enlarge like a colossal black star crushing toward Ye Yunfei.
Roar…
From within the black sphere, ninety-nine long black dragons suddenly surged forth, roaring furiously as they pounced to kill Ye Yunfei.
Boom…
Ye Yunfei simply raised his fists and fought. His fists continuously expanded, colliding with the black dragons, shaking the very heavens and earth.
Boom…
The black sphere charged to right before Ye Yunfei, who struck out simultaneously with both fists, slamming them onto the sphere.
Bang!
Ye Yunfei felt as if struck by lightning. His body was sent flying backward, its surface covered in bloody fissures—his physical body was now wounded.
However, Ye Yunfei's physical constitution was far too formidable; even a True Immortal couldn't shatter Ye Yunfei's body.
"Brat, die!"
Seeing that Ye Yunfei, although injured, was already beginning to recover in the blink of an eye, the black-robed man grew rather furious and roared in a low voice.
Clang!
A black scythe appeared in the black-robed man's hand, slashing horizontally at Ye Yunfei. Wherever it passed, space was cleanly sliced open as if it were tofu.
Swish!
Ye Yunfei executed the Space-Time Fantasy Destruction technique, immediately leaving his original position.
However, the black-robed man's movement technique was also extremely fast. Closely following Ye Yunfei, he chased after him, the black scythe locking onto Ye Yunfei's aura—it seemed it wouldn't rest until Ye Yunfei was slain.
"Ye Yunfei, do you need my help?"
Elder Yan transmitted his voice to inquire.
"No.
The Dark Faction still has other experts lurking nearby. Elder Yan, you just need to guard and keep the overall situation secure for us.
I don't need help for the time being."
Ye Yunfei replied.
"Heh, alright. How admirable the younger generation is. I have high hopes for you."
Elder Yan replied.
He was now increasingly optimistic about Ye Yunfei.
"Kid, to possess such strength at your young age is truly remarkable. But before me, it is still far from sufficient."
Now, that black-robed man had completely lost his patience.
Being a mere junior, yet contending with him, an Advanced True Immortal, for so long, made him feel humiliated.
Boom…
Suddenly, the black-robed man's scythe slashed out, cleaving the space before him in two. Seven jet-black holes appeared, from which vast, surging Dark Energy gushed forth.
Boom…
The seven holes suddenly closed in to encircle Ye Yunfei.
"Be careful!
This is a forbidden secret technique of the Dark Faction. Rumor has it these seven holes connect to the primeval realm where the Dark Faction originated. They can extract a trace of the purest Dark Energy from that realm for combat."
From within the seven holes, more and more Dark Energy gushed out, morphing into black creatures clad in black armor and wielding black longspears. They formed ranks and surrounded Ye Yunfei to attack.
In an instant, Ye Yunfei found himself besieged by a black army.
Ye Yunfei slashed with his sword, manifesting sharp sword auras that cleanly bisected the front ranks.
What surprised Ye Yunfei was that moments after being slain, these black troops would fully regenerate and rejoin the fight.
"No way!"
Ye Yunfei felt a headache coming on.
"Be careful. I suspect these seven holes can continuously draw energy from an ancient, distant space. Moreover, these troops, conjured from Dark Energy, are extremely difficult to eliminate—being pure energy constructs, once shattered they simply reform."
Hun Lao warned.
"Unless those seven holes are sealed."
The Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm suddenly spoke up.
"Is that possible?"
Hearing the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm's words, Ye Yunfei immediately asked.
"It should be. Let me and the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm attempt it together."
Hun Lao answered.
Boom…
With a wave of his hand, Ye Yunfei flung out a large batch of formation flags, instantly setting up dozens of Formations that layered before him.
Since those black troops, once shattered, would reconstitute and reappear—essentially unkillable—Ye Yunfei naturally wasn't willing to waste his strength fighting them.
Hun Lao and the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm began emerging stealthily, employing their spatial secret techniques to attempt sealing the seven holes.
"Kid, I never imagined you'd also be proficient in Formations."
The black-robed man, seeing the dozens of Formations Ye Yunfei had set up, was both shocked and furious.
A mere Initial Mystic Immortal was proving so difficult to kill!
He was an Advanced True Immortal! Normally, killing an Initial Mystic Immortal was a matter of simply snapping his fingers. Yet now he had spent so long entangled with one, something he found hard to accept!
"So Brother Ye has already acquired the strength to battle an Advanced True Immortal! This is utterly astonishing! I'm beginning to doubt my own eyes!"
In the distance, Wu Wang cried out repeatedly in shock.
Zhou Ye and Wu Tianyu both gasped in amazement.
"Across the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds, perhaps even within the Main World itself, there likely aren't many among the younger generation who can rival him."
Yan Xiaoquan stared intently at Ye Yunfei, thinking to herself.
Since Ye Yunfei had earlier shot down a large group of Dark Faction troops, the situation on the battlefield for the Light Faction had significantly improved.
Nevertheless, the fight between the two sides remained extremely fierce.
Elder Yan continued to stand at a distance, not participating in the combat.
It was because there were other Dark Faction experts lurking nearby who had not yet made their move.
Unknowingly, half an hour had passed.
"Heh heh, the time is about right. Time to end this battle."
Suddenly, three dark silhouettes flickered into view in the distance.
All three were members of the Dark Faction.
Seeing those three silhouettes, Elder Yan's pupils contracted. Vast energy pressure erupted from his body—he was preparing to make a move.
Those three Dark Faction entities were all at the Completion True Immortal level!
"We can gather a batch of flesh essence and Soul Body essence now."
The three Dark Faction experts moved strangely, swaying and drifting their way toward the battlefield like three specters.
Whoosh…
Before each of the three Dark Faction experts, a black pouch suddenly appeared. Catching the wind, they opened and swelled, unleashing powerful suction forces.
The battlefield's flesh essence and fragments of Soul Bodies began being drawn in, pouring respectively into the three black pouches.
"All three are Resource Collectors of the Dark Faction!"
Elder Yan was slightly taken aback, recognizing the identities of these three Dark Faction beings.
Resource Collectors of the Dark Faction roamed the various worlds all year round, moving about to collect the flesh essence and Soul Body essence of living creatures.
"Let's not wait any longer. We'll personally make our move. We'll kill all these Light Faction creatures, collect their flesh and Soul Body essence, and leave early."
One of the Dark Faction experts spoke in a sinister, icy tone.
Boom, boom, boom!
The three Resource Collectors unleashed their power simultaneously. Surging Dark Energy erupted from their bodies like a black cosmic deluge, engulfing the battlefield.
Ahh…
Instantly, many Light Faction troops were pulverized by these black energy torrents, letting out final screams as they died.
"Cease!"
Elder Yan roared furiously and charged forth.
"Hmm, a Completion True Immortal. Killing him should yield quite satisfactory flesh and soul essence."
One Resource Collector turned to charge toward Elder Yan, clashing with him.
The other two Resource Collectors continued to slaughter the remaining Light Faction troops.
With the addition of these two Resource Collectors, the Light Faction forces directly began to rout!
"I cannot hold back any longer!"
Seeing this situation, Ye Yunfei exploded with rage instantly.