"So what is the situation regarding the conflict between our Light Faction and the Dark Faction now?"
Yan Xiaoquan asked.
She was not concerned with the battles between the major powers in the Main World, only with the affairs of the Light Faction.
"There seems to be an eerie calm between our Light Faction and the Dark Faction lately, with no major conflicts happening for now," City Lord Li said.
"An eerie calm? What exactly is the Dark Faction up to?"
Yan Xiaoquan found it a bit strange.
This was because Elder Yan had previously made it sound quite serious, that a small-scale war between the Light and Dark Factions might erupt within the Main World as a prelude to the next World-Destroying War, yet now there was only calm.
"It might be the calm before the storm erupts," Ye Yunfei opened his mouth and said.
"I also think so. The Dark Faction is surely brewing a terrible offensive," City Lord Li nodded.
Rumble…
Right at this moment, a mass of black cloud suddenly materialized above the city. A vast, overwhelming pressure cascaded down, followed by a black, nine-tiered spire emerging from within the black cloud, bearing down to suppress the city.
Boom! Boom!
Instantly, the city began to disintegrate.
Kill!
On all sides of the city, a tidal wave of black-clad troops abruptly appeared, charging and killing their way into the city.
"Report to the City Lord! A grave situation! The Dark Faction is here again!"
The patrol troops turned pale with fright, each shouting out in panic at the top of their lungs.
"Do not panic! Meet the enemy!"
City Lord Li's expression also changed drastically, but he regained his composure almost instantly, soaring into the air as he shouted with a clear voice that resounded through every corner of the city.
"Meet the enemy!"
All the forces of the Light Faction within the city rushed out, ready for battle.
Rumble…
The black spire high in the sky emitted a terrifying energy pressure as it pressed down, causing the buildings and city walls of the entire city to continuously disintegrate, crumble, and turn to dust.
Ah! Ah!
Many of the Light Faction members could not withstand the horrifying pressure from the black spire and were directly shaken apart, their bodies and bones pulverized.
"Not good! This is a lower-grade Earth Immortal treasure!"
City Lord Li finally realized the terror of that black spire as well.
"Hahaha… A mere branch stronghold cannot withstand the tide of our Dark Faction army!"
High in the air, a tall black-robed figure suddenly stepped out from within space, letting out a piercing, owl-like eerie laugh.
This was a Perfected True Immortal expert!
Boom! Boom! Boom!
Then, ten more Perfected True Immortal experts appeared above the city, all emanating a fearsome energy pressure. Together with the black spire, they formed a terrifying suppression over the entire city.
Many members of the Light Faction could not withstand it. They were suppressed, forced to their knees, and some even prostrated flat on the ground.
Within this city, the strongest in terms of power was City Lord Li, who was only a High-Level True Immortal. And now, the Dark Faction had actually sent eleven Perfected True Immortal experts at once!
This was mainly because the Dark Faction forces that had attacked this city last time had almost been completely wiped out, so this time they dispatched so many powerful experts.
"Not good! Eleven Perfected True Immortals in total, and a lower-grade Earth Immortal treasure! We are absolutely no match! Everyone, prepare to flee!"
Seeing such a lineup, City Lord Li knew it was impossible for his city's forces to withstand the assault of the Dark army before him.
"We truly cannot fight them. We must flee immediately!"
Yan Xiaoquan's expression also changed drastically as she spoke.
"This is a bit troublesome!"
Even Ye Yunfei's expression darkened slightly as he looked at the eleven Perfected True Immortals and that black spire.
If it were three or four Perfected True Immortals, Ye Yunfei might barely be able to hold his own, but now there were so many, and the opponent even had a lower-grade Earth Immortal treasure. The destructive power that could be unleashed was too terrifying.
However, Ye Yunfei had reaped a very bountiful harvest from his closed-door cultivation session during this period, with improvements in all aspects of his strength.
So Ye Yunfei was not panicked.
Rumble…
Ye Yunfei suddenly shot up into the sky, charging towards the black spire high above.
Boom! Boom!
Ye Yunfei threw both fists forward together, smashing towards the black spire suppressing from above.
"This human boy is simply courting death! A mere Mystic Immortal, he actually thinks he can use his flesh-and-blood body to confront our treasure pagoda? It's like an egg striking a rock—overestimating his own strength!"
"Even we dare not directly confront this treasure pagoda. This kid is definitely dead!"
…
Seeing Ye Yunfei's action, the eleven Perfected True Immortals in the distance each revealed cold sneers, believing Ye Yunfei was about to be smashed into oblivion—both body and soul extinguished—by that black spire, dying a miserable death on the spot.
Clang! Clang!
The next moment, Ye Yunfei's two fists collided with the black spire. For a moment, sparks flew everywhere, and sharp, crisp metallic clanging sounds that shook heaven and earth resounded.
All living beings in this stretch of the world felt their Soul Bodies shaking, their bodies losing their sense of balance as if they could not stand steadily.
In a short moment, Ye Yunfei had already collided with the black spire over a dozen times.
The black spire was a Initial Earth Immortal treasure. In its activated state, the energy pressure it released was too horrifying, as if it was about to turn this entire stretch of heaven and earth upside down.
Ye Yunfei's body swayed and tottered, seemingly buckling under the burden.
"How is this possible!"
Seeing this scene, the eleven Perfected True Immortals in the distance were all struck dumb, staring fixedly at Ye Yunfei, hardly able to believe it.
A Mystic Immortal could actually confront a Initial Earth Immortal treasure!
"How could this brat's physical body possibly be so sturdy?"
A Perfected True Immortal exclaimed in shock.
"Never mind that! Kill your way in! Today, no matter what, we must destroy this branch stronghold," another Perfected True Immortal spoke in a heavy tone.
Kill!
This Perfected True Immortal waved his hand and roared.
Kill!
All the Dark Faction troops surrounding the city charged and killed their way inside.
"Meet the enemy!"
City Lord Li roared.
Rumble…
The forces of both sides directly clashed, initiating a fierce battle.
"Kill them all!"
The eleven Perfected True Immortals also activated their movement techniques and charged into the city.
"Just let the treasure pagoda deal with that kid! We'll kill all the others first, then deal with that kid slowly!"
A Perfected True Immortal cast a glance at Ye Yunfei and said with a cold laugh.
At this moment, the black spire continued to bear down on Ye Yunfei, radiating berserk waves of energy pressure.
"City Lord Li, don't engage them in battle! Gather all our forces immediately and prepare to leave!"
Ye Yunfei transmitted his voice to City Lord Li.
Ye Yunfei knew the current situation: his side was at a disadvantage. If this battle continued to be fought, it would most likely end in a crushing defeat.
So the best method was to leave immediately.
"But this city has been completely surrounded by the Dark Faction forces. With the opponent having eleven Perfected True Immortal experts, even if we want to flee, I'm afraid it will be very difficult to escape," City Lord Li said.
"Rest assured. As long as you gather everyone together, I will lead everyone away," Ye Yunfei said.