At this moment, the remaining remnants of the Dark Faction had all fled the Xiaotian Realm. Huang Shang and the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm gave chase.
Within the Xiaotian Realm, the battle had concluded. Everywhere lay severed limbs and mangled flesh of Dark Faction members, the stench of blood saturating the entire world.
Of course, there were also many corpses of the 35th Battalion members. Before Ye Yunfei had returned, the 35th Battalion had already begun to suffer casualties.
Led by the five Elders, a group from the 35th Battalion began cleaning up the battlefield.
A moment later, Huang Shang and the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm returned. According to their account, not a single member of the Dark Faction force had escaped—they had all been slaughtered!
One could say that the Dark Faction contingent that came to attack the Xiaotian Realm this time, including over a dozen Earth Immortal experts, had been completely wiped out.
"Hmph, my speed is far superior to those guys. Did they really think they could escape in front of me? Impossible!" The Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm returned to Ye Yunfei, crowing loudly.
The Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm race excelled at traversing space; their movement speed was naturally formidable.
"Leader Ye, the war situation is extremely intense at the moment. Over the last two days, the Dark Faction's offensive against us, the Light Faction, has suddenly intensified. Moreover, a large number of Earth Immortal experts have abruptly appeared. This time, the Dark Faction force attacking our 35th Battalion had close to twenty Earth Immortal experts! If you hadn't returned in time, the situation for the 35th Battalion would have been truly dire. According to the news I've received, the overall strength the Dark Faction has displayed in this war is immensely terrifying—far greater than during the last World-Destroying War. Especially the shocking number of Earth Immortal experts! Right now, our Light Faction is under tremendous pressure. It seems like the bases of every single battalion are under attack by Dark Faction armies."
Inside a palace within the Xiaotian Realm, Ye Yunfei, Guan Zhanglao, and the five elders of the 35th Battalion sat together, discussing the current situation. Elder Guan spoke with a furrowed brow, appearing deeply worried.
"It seems that the pressure facing our Light Faction is indeed immense," Ye Yunfei nodded, saying quietly.
"Ye Yunfei, now that you have returned to support the 35th Battalion, I must immediately return to headquarters to receive orders. Wherever I am needed, I will go to provide support." After conversing with Ye Yunfei for a short while, Guan Zhanglao took his leave and departed.
"Report! The Xiaoyuan Realm has been breached by the Dark Faction! Over half of our 35th Battalion members stationed there have been killed! Only a small portion managed to escape. They have just returned to the Xiaotian Realm!"
The moment Guan Zhanglao left, a deacon of the 35th Battalion hurried before Ye Yunfei and the five elders, loudly reporting.
The 35th Battalion had two bases in total: the Xiaotian Realm and another called the Xiaoyuan Realm.
After Ye Yunfei took over as leader, he stationed the main force of the 35th Battalion within the Xiaotian Realm. However, part of the battalion's personnel still remained garrisoned at the Xiaoyuan Realm. Who would have thought it would now be overrun by the Dark Faction?
"Report! Leader Ye, Elders Five, we have just received word that the bases of all thirty-six battalions of our Light Faction have come under attack by the Dark Faction. Many battalions are in dire straits. Headquarters has issued an order: wherever possible, the thirty-six battalions should support each other, join forces, and together resist the Dark Faction. Furthermore, headquarters has also dispatched a large number of experts and troops, rushing to provide support to every battalion in critical condition."
Suddenly, another deacon flew from afar, landing in front of Ye Yunfei and the five elders, and delivering a clear report.
"Leader Ye, it appears the Dark Faction has begun a full-scale offensive. This World-Destroying War is gradually entering its most intense stage," one of the five elders spoke, their faces all looking rather grim after hearing the report.
The Dark Faction's offensive had suddenly become ferocious!
Both Ye Yunfei and the five elders knew: the overall strength of the Dark Faction was incredibly terrifying! Especially the legendary Dark Ancestor and a few overlords whose names were heard but whose faces were never seen—they were absolutely among the pinnacle masters of this realm.
While the 35th Battalion had won a battle today, something worthy of celebration, the difficulty for the Light Faction to defeat the Dark Faction remained immense! This war, for the Light Faction, was destined to be a terrifying bloodbath!
"Send out the order. Assemble all personnel of our 35th Battalion. From now on, the 35th Battalion will not have a fixed base. Instead, we will fight everywhere and constantly relocate," Ye Yunfei said after a moment of thought, his voice low and heavy.
Ye Yunfei knew that after his return to the Xiaotian Realm and his overwhelming action in slaughtering so many Dark Faction members, the Dark Ancestor would likely receive the news soon and learn of his whereabouts. Therefore, he did not plan to remain at the Xiaotian Realm in the coming days. Instead, he intended to lead the troops of the 35th Battalion to participate in the war between the Light and Dark Factions wherever battles raged.
"Good!" The five elders immediately agreed with Ye Yunfei's command without a second thought. Their admiration for Ye Yunfei had reached its peak. They would execute any order from him without hesitation.
A moment later, within the Xiaotian Realm, all personnel of the 35th Battalion had been gathered. They stood densely packed before Ye Yunfei, their numbers stretching beyond sight.
"Everyone, the war between the Light Faction and the Dark Faction is growing ever fiercer. In the time to come, our 35th Battalion will not remain within our base waiting for the enemy to come to us, nor waiting for orders from headquarters. From this moment on, the 35th Battalion will take the initiative! We will hunt down the Dark Faction wherever they may be! The name of our 35th Battalion will once again shake this realm!" Ye Yunfei's gaze swept slowly over the assembled members of the battalion as he declared this in a loud, resonant voice. His mighty words echoed throughout the world, deafening to the ear.
"Everyone, under Leader Ye's command, our 35th Battalion will continue its legacy of glory! Our name will once again shake this realm!" Elder Zhuo, stirred by the speech, roared passionately.
"The name of our 35th Battalion will once again shake this realm!" The next moment, every single member of the battalion roared in unison. The rolling tide of their voices converged into one, shooting straight into the heavens with an awe-inspiring presence.
At this moment, every pair of eyes gazing at Ye Yunfei burned with fervor—including those of the five elders!
Everyone had a premonition: led by Ye Yunfei, the 35th Battalion would once again achieve glorious accomplishments!
"First, we return to the Xiaoyuan Realm to avenge the fallen brothers of our 35th Battalion!" Ye Yunfei declared solemnly.
The battalion had lost over half of its members stationed at the Xiaoyuan Realm. Such a debt of blood naturally demanded vengeance.
"Good! Let's set out immediately! We'll return to the Xiaoyuan Realm at our fastest speed and slaughter every last one of those Dark Faction invaders!" Elder Chi roared.
Many of those garrisoning the Xiaoyuan Realm were Elder Chi's close associates. Longing for vengeance, he was impatient to return there immediately.
"When it comes to returning to the Xiaoyuan Realm, there's no need for speed. Everyone, enter my spatial magic treasure. In just a few breaths' time, we can return to the Xiaoyuan Realm," Ye Yunfei said with a smile, taking out his Spatial Teleportation Plate and holding it in his hand.