At the same time, in another direction, deep within the space of a certain location stood three elderly figures observing the forces of the five major powers gathered near the distant Reincarnation Realm.
“Once this great battle begins, I fear it will be extremely brutal, with countless casualties—exactly the kind of scenario the Dark Faction wants to see.
It's detestable how these factions constantly engage in internal strife for their own selfish gains. When the Dark Faction eventually bares its fangs and turns against them, it will be too late for regrets!”
One of the elders, slightly plump in stature, spoke with a face full of disappointment.
“These five major powers have long secretly reached an agreement with the Dark Faction, forming an alliance to deal with the Reincarnation Palace together.
Now, all five factions regard the Dark Faction as their own allies. How could they possibly anticipate that the Dark Faction will turn against them in the future? They're all a bunch of fools!”
A yellow-robed elder spoke up, his tone seeming to lament their failure to live up to expectations.
“In truth, these five powers cling to wishful thinking, while the Dark Faction's deceit is simply too masterful. They've been completely tricked.”
The last elder, tall and imposing, chimed in.
“I have a premonition that the Dark Faction will definitely participate in this great battle. Moreover, their armies are likely hidden somewhere nearby right now. Once the timing is right, the Dark Faction's forces will launch their attack.
Back during the previous World-Destroying War, this was a signature tactic of theirs.”
The tall elder added emphatically.
“Hmm, that's entirely possible. If so, our Light Faction must intervene. Combined, the five major powers and the Reincarnation Palace represent nearly half the Main World's strength. If the Dark Faction completely annihilates them, the Main World will suffer a devastating blow.”
The other two elders nodded at this. The yellow-robed elder stated, “I've already sent word for our Light Faction forces to rush over as quickly as possible. If the Dark Faction's armies make a move, our Light Faction forces will immediately intervene as well. In short, we must do everything in our power to sabotage every action of the Dark Faction!”
The slightly plump elder declared firmly.
“By the way, have you sensed it? Ye Yunfei and those youngsters, Yan Xiaoquan and the others, have arrived and are nearby in this starry space.”
Suddenly, the yellow-robed elder revealed a smile as he spoke.
“These juniors have certainly made a name for themselves in the Main World lately, stirring up quite a storm. Our Light Faction has worthy successors indeed!”
The tall elder laughed heartily.
“They have indeed arrived, yet I surprisingly can't pinpoint exactly where they're hiding—I only sensed the aura from their Light Faction tokens. It must be Ye Yunfei employing some exceptionally profound art to conceal their presence. To achieve such astonishing feats at such a young age, he truly lives up to being a young talent favored by Old Man Chu and Zen Master Tianwu.”
The plump elder praised admiringly.
“I also can't discern their exact hiding spot; I, too, only know of their arrival through the aura emitted by their tokens. Without those tokens, I wouldn't have been able to sense their presence at all. Truly, the younger generation is formidable!”
The yellow-robed elder remarked.
“Look! The Reincarnation Palace headquarters seems to be stirring!”
At that moment, the slightly plump elder suddenly exclaimed softly.
The three elders immediately fell silent and fixed their gazes on the entrance portal to the Reincarnation Realm in the distant starry sky.
Rumble...
At this moment, the entrance portal to the Reincarnation Realm was trembling slightly. Vast waves of Reincarnation Energy emanated from it, causing the surrounding starry space to quiver continuously.
“Hmph! The Reincarnation Palace turtles have finally started to poke their heads out! If they dare to emerge, today will mark the downfall of the Reincarnation Palace!”
An elder, short in stature like a four- or five-year-old child, stared at the entrance portal with a piercing, sharp laugh.
At this time, a total of thirteen Earth Immortals stood in a row within the starry space outside the Reincarnation Realm portal. The energy auras they released were terrifying to the extreme. Various energy pressures swept forth like tidal waves or a stampede of ten thousand horses, roaring ferociously through this starry expanse, their momentum awe-inspiring.
Behind these thirteen Earth Immortals stood dense, sprawling armies of the various major powers. Their numbers were horrifyingly vast, stretching as far as the eye could see. Banners fluttered; countless blades, spears, swords, and halberds gleamed with cold light. Infinite killing intent converged into a single torrent that shot straight into the depths of the starry sky, causing nearby star domains to tremble.
On this day, countless living beings from all corners of the Main World converged toward the Reincarnation Realm's location to witness the spectacle. Because the influence of this great battle was immense, everyone understood that its outcome would alter the entire Main World's landscape! However, most believed the Reincarnation Palace was likely to lose. Though the Reincarnation Palace was strong, the combined might of the five major powers, including Qingxuan Sect, was simply too terrifying!
The starry space near the Reincarnation Realm was packed with crowds who had rushed over to watch, buzzing with noise and excitement.
“Look! The people of the Reincarnation Palace are about to come out! It's said the Reincarnation Palace headquarters has been besieged for months, with its people hiding away, but it seems they'll emerge today!”
“This is what you call having no escape! With the forces of five major powers encircling them, the Reincarnation Palace will have to face them sooner or later.”
...
Seeing the entrance portal to the Reincarnation Realm tremble incessantly, everyone shouted out.
Rumble...
The entrance portal trembled more and more violently now. Roaring waves of Reincarnation Energy and Samsara laws poured out from within. All eyes in this starry space were fixed on the portal; the atmosphere began to grow tense.
Finally, with a deafening boom, the entrance portal to the Reincarnation Realm swung open!
“The people of the Reincarnation Palace are coming out!”
Someone couldn't help but whisper in excitement.
Subsequently, everyone saw groups of troops emerge from the portal. Most eye-catching among them was a middle-aged man at the forefront. He strode forward with his hands clasped behind his back, his robes wide and billowing in the wind, exuding an air of elegant grace. His entire being seemed to merge perfectly with the surrounding starry space.
“That must be Lunhui Laozu!”
“They say Lunhui Laozu has mastered the Great Samsara Art, allowing him to enter any world within this spacetime at will, reincarnating with various identities and cultivating life after life. Hence, he possesses multiple appearances!”
...
Many experts focused their gazes on the middle-aged man, murmuring among themselves.
“Look! That's Su Qingluo! She's merely a junior within the Reincarnation Palace, but due to her outstanding talent, she received focused cultivation from Lunhui Laozu. She rose swiftly through the ranks, surpassing many senior experts as a junior and eventually becoming the Palace Lord of the Reincarnation Palace!”
...
Then, everyone spotted a beautiful woman following behind Lunhui Laozu, sparking another round of discussion.