Simultaneously, the news had also made its way back to the headquarters of the Reincarnation Palace.
Although the Reincarnation Palace's headquarters was heavily besieged, they still possessed numerous secret methods to communicate with the outside world.
"Hahaha…
Excellent!
The members of our Reincarnation Palace are formidable!
This is treating them as they treated us!"
"Those factions have had dozens of their branch strongholds destroyed. They should realize the might of our Reincarnation Palace by now!"
...
Upon receiving the news, the high-ranking officials of the Reincarnation Palace were both shocked and elated. Some even burst into laughter, feeling immensely gratified.
These Reincarnation Palace executives had been seething with anger for some time. Hearing such news instantly lifted their spirits considerably.
"I heard the force from our Reincarnation Palace is led by a junior with Mystic Immortal-level strength. What do you all think?
Could it be one of our young geniuses?
Let's think, who would be the most likely? He Feifan, Mo Bingtian, Ximen Yuan, Liu Qingzi, or Zhu Xiaoxiao?"
One of the Elders ventured a guess.
"I heard it's a male. It could be any of those three: He Feifan, Mo Bingtian, or Ximen Yuan. They left headquarters a year ago to travel and haven't returned yet. Perhaps they heard about our Reincarnation Palace's current plight and took it upon themselves to gather a force of our people to undertake such actions.
Regardless of which one it is, it shows our Reincarnation Palace has worthy successors!"
A slightly portly Elder spoke up.
Upon hearing this, the other Elders nodded in agreement, believing these three young geniuses of the Reincarnation Palace were the most probable candidates.
"Whoever it is, my biggest concern right now is his safety.
With so many of their branch strongholds destroyed, those major factions are bound to be furious. They will most likely dispatch experts to deal with the situation."
A white-haired Elder said with a frown.
His words caused expressions of worry to appear on the faces of the other Reincarnation Palace executives.
"Ancestor, Palace Lord Su, when do we take action? We can't keep waiting like this. Let's just charge out!"
One of the Elders turned to Lunhui Laozu and Su Qingluo, who were seated on the raised platform, and asked.
"Rest assured, everyone, we will be launching our assault soon.
I am awaiting the Old Sorcerer's response. As soon as he says the word, we will immediately charge out and give these major factions a taste of proper warfare.
Since they have bullied their way to our Reincarnation Palace's very doorstep, we will not retreat or hold back."
Lunhui Laozu's gaze swept slowly over the Reincarnation Palace executives as he spoke.
"That's right! Our Reincarnation Palace has existed and passed down its legacy in the Main World for an exceedingly long time. As one of the Main World's most powerful major factions, we are not afraid of them!"
"Ancestor, just give the order and we will charge out and fight them to the death!"
The crowd was invigorated by Lunhui Laozu's words, calling out fervently.
For a while now, these Reincarnation Palace executives had felt utterly suppressed. Many of their external branch strongholds had been destroyed, resulting in massive losses of manpower and resources. Their headquarters was besieged, with no way in or out.
As one of the contemporary Main World's most powerful major factions, the Reincarnation Palace had never experienced such treatment before!
No wonder the executives were brimming with pent-up fury, desperate for an outlet!
"I fully understand everyone's sentiments.
However, the enemies our Reincarnation Palace faces this time are far too powerful. There are five major factions in total, plus a large number of second and third-tier forces following them. Even the Dark Faction has joined their alliance, preparing to confront our Reincarnation Palace together. Everyone, consider this: if our Reincarnation Palace's main forces were to simply charge out now and engage them in war, what would our chances of victory be?
What would the consequences be if our Reincarnation Palace were to be defeated? Have any of you considered that?"
Su Qingluo spoke.
Hearing her words, the executives couldn't help but feel a chill, and began to calm down.
They understood Su Qingluo had a point. The enemies the Reincarnation Palace faced this time were indeed overwhelmingly powerful!
If the Reincarnation Palace acted recklessly and rushed into a head-on confrontation, and a real fight broke out, their chances of victory were slim. The consequences of defeat would be dire.
This was a matter concerning the survival of the Reincarnation Palace itself!
"Palace Lord Su speaks wisely. The situation our Reincarnation Palace faces is far too severe. We cannot act on impulse; we must plan before we move.
Everyone, we must follow the Ancestor's and Palace Lord Su's commands completely. We absolutely must not be impulsive."
A white-haired Elder said gravely.
The other executives nodded upon hearing the Elder's words.
"It is good that everyone can remain calm.
However, there is no need to worry excessively either. Our Reincarnation Palace is not to be bullied lightly. The true depths of our Reincarnation Palace are far more formidable than you all imagine!
Even with five major factions against us, plus the Dark Faction, our Reincarnation Palace still has the strength to fight!
Until the very end, the final victor is far from decided!"
Lunhui Laozu's gaze slowly swept over the crowd once more as he nodded and spoke.
His words stirred something in everyone's hearts. All eyes turned to Lunhui Laozu, expressions of excitement on their faces, for they clearly sensed there was more to the Ancestor's words than met the eye!
*That junior leading the Mystic Immortals is most likely him.*
At this moment, Su Qingluo's gaze suddenly turned to the distant void, a thought quietly forming in her mind.
In fact, after receiving the report, Su Qingluo had guessed that the junior Mystic Immortal leading the Reincarnation Palace forces to attack the branch strongholds of those major factions was most likely Ye Yunfei!
She was far too familiar with Ye Yunfei's character and methods!
At the same time.
Outside the Reincarnation Realm, in the starry expanse, five Earth Immortals stood.
These five Earth Immortals hailed respectively from the Qingxuan Sect, the Western Sect, the Qiantang Empire, the Tongtian Sect, and the Five Immortals Sect.
For some time now, these five Earth Immortals had been stationed here with their forces, blocking the entry and exit points of the Reincarnation Realm.
"It seems those Reincarnation Palace fellows plan to hide away like tortoises in their shells and never come out.
Not surprising. With the five of our major forces pressuring them, plus the Dark Faction, no matter how strong the Reincarnation Palace is, they wouldn't dare face us head-on."
A short-statured Elder, looking like a four or five-year-old child, said in a shrill voice.
If Ye Yunfei were here, he would immediately recognize this Elder as the very one from the Five Immortals Sect who had attacked him previously.
"Hmph!
Do those Reincarnation Palace fools think hiding inside without coming out will save them?
Once the experts from our five major forces gather here, reinforced by the Dark Faction's masters, we will join forces to shatter the gateway to the Reincarnation Realm. Then we'll charge in and uproot this faction, wiping them out completely."
A stout, ferocious-looking ascetic draped in a patchwork robe boomed.
"Exactly. In a few days, even more Earth Immortals and larger forces from our five factions will converge here. That's when we'll join forces and break in.
The Reincarnation Palace no longer has a right to exist."
A green-robed Elder said slowly.
"Esteemed ones, do not underestimate the Reincarnation Palace.
Their true heritage is far stronger than you imagine.
Even with your five major forces combined, you cannot guarantee victory over the Reincarnation Palace."
Just then, a black-robed Elder suddenly materialized in the distant starry void, arriving instantly before the five Earth Immortals as he spoke.
An Earth Immortal from the Dark Faction!
The five Earth Immortals' eyes narrowed upon seeing this black-robed Elder who had appeared so abruptly.
These five Earth Immortals had all lived for aeons. They knew deeply just how terrifying the Dark Faction's power truly was!
Thus, they felt some degree of wariness towards an Earth Immortal from the Dark Faction.
"The true heritage of the Reincarnation Palace?
To what exactly are you referring?"
The Earth Immortal from the Five Immortals Sect asked.
"Gentlemen, if my guess is correct, Lunhui Laozu is currently devising plans, preparing to activate the true heritage of the Reincarnation Palace to deal with their crisis.
Once the Reincarnation Palace unleashes their true heritage, even if your five major forces join hands, victory against them cannot be assured."
The Dark Faction Earth Immortal replied somberly.
"I don't believe it.
In terms of power, not a single one of our five major forces is weaker than the Reincarnation Palace. A coalition of five is a union of powerhouses. How could we possibly fail to deal with them?"
The patchwork-robed ascetic snorted.
The other four Earth Immortals also clearly disbelieved the words of this Dark Faction expert before them.
"Everyone, please listen to me explain."
The Dark Faction Earth Immortal gave a faint smile before speaking.
*Soon enough, a dreadful battle will unfold here.
When that time comes, we can take the opportunity to gather a batch of Flesh and Blood Essence and Soul Essence.*
Hidden within a fold of space far away, three black-robed figures stood. One of them spoke in a low voice.
"Our Dark Faction forces will likely participate in this battle as well," said another.
"So what? Our mission is to gather nourishment.
Even if it's our own Dark Faction comrades, the essences they leave behind after perishing must also be collected without waste.
In our eyes, only nourishment matters. Everything else is unimportant."
The third black-robed man spoke in a voice devoid of emotion.
"By the way, when exactly will the true World-Destroying War begin?
With us merely scurrying about throughout this Spacetime, gathering scattered bits of Flesh and Blood Essence and Soul Essence, the quantity will always be limited."
The first black-robed man thought for a moment before speaking.
"Soon.
The next World-Destroying War will begin shortly.
This will also be the final World-Destroying War within this Spacetime.
Once this war ends, this Spacetime will be utterly obliterated. Not a single living being will survive.
And our Dark Faction will have completed our mission, leaving this Spacetime behind."
The third black-robed man spoke gravely, his tone heavy.