"Strange, I actually cannot perceive this person's appearance or the aura of his Soul Body.
It seems this individual may possess a rather profound treasure artifact capable of concealing his aura, or he cultivates some peculiar secret art that can block my perception."
The Dark Ancestor quickly managed to perceive Ye Yunfei's silhouette at the base of the Thirty-Six Battalions. He also perceived the process of Ye Yunfei slaying those Resource Collection Envoys, with one scene after another continuously replaying and transmitting into the Dark Ancestor's soul sea.
The only issue was, within Ye Yunfei's soul sea lay a Dharma Seal placed by Mr. Liu, which thoroughly masked Ye Yunfei's appearance and the aura of his Soul Body. Across such a vast distance of time and space, the Dark Ancestor was unable to perceive Ye Yunfei's true visage.
"This person likely isn't Ye Yunfei."
The Dark Ancestor muttered to himself.
In truth, after emerging from the Colorless Abyss, the Dark Ancestor had already repeatedly extended his perception over vast distances within the space-time continuum of the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds, trying to find Ye Yunfei. However, he had failed to detect any trace of Ye Yunfei's aura. Thus, he believed Ye Yunfei might not be within this particular region of time and space belonging to the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds.
"I never imagined the Light Faction would still possess such a master, capable of evading my perception.
But it's of no consequence. We can disregard him for now.
Very well, from this moment on, dispatch all the Resource Collection Envoys. They are not to operate alone. Form them into squads, each squad consisting of no fewer than ten members.
Furthermore, instruct them to be cautious. Upon encountering any danger, they must immediately send a message back. The few of you masters must stand ready to provide support to the various squads of Resource Collection Envoys at any time."
After a moment of thought, the Dark Ancestor issued these commands.
"Yes!"
The two black-robed men answered in unison.
They naturally understood how much importance the Dark Ancestor placed on the Resource Collection Envoys.
"By the way, how many of the Earth Immortals I have cultivated all these years have already been dispatched?"
The Dark Ancestor inquired again.
"Approximately half have been sent out."
One of the black-robed men replied.
"Hmm. Let's observe the effect. If it proves insufficient, then dispatch all the Earth Immortals.
Also, my main body is on its way here.
My main body is also bringing a group of Earth Immortals to this region of time and space.
When that happens, we will have as many Earth Immortals as we need!
So, you need not worry about manpower in the slightest."
The Dark Ancestor added.
"The Ancestor is truly wise!
Only our Dark Faction possesses sufficient masters at the Earth Immortal level! The Light Faction cannot possibly be our match!"
Hearing this, both black-robed men felt their spirits lift.
"Ancestor, we shall take our leave."
The two black-robed men said simultaneously.
"Go."
The Dark Ancestor waved his hand.
At the same time.
Within one of the vast worlds scattered throughout the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds.
The entire world overflowed with dazzling, radiant immortal light, abundant energy, and profound natural laws. It housed a vast population of cultivators.
This was precisely the headquarters of the Light Faction, renowned as the Daguangming Realm!
For a very long time, the Daguangming Realm had remained concealed by numerous high-level spatiotemporal Formations, making it utterly undetectable from the surrounding Chaotic Void that such a sophisticated world existed here.
It was only not long ago, after the Dark Faction launched another World-Destroying War, that the upper echelons of the Light Faction understood this conflict would inevitably be the final one—a true decisive showdown between the Light Faction and the Dark Faction. Thus, they ceased hiding the Daguangming Realm's location and dismantled the spatiotemporal Formations surrounding it.
It was then that the many denizens of the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds learned that the Light Faction's headquarters was located in this place.
However, the Chaotic Void outside the Daguangming Realm was now densely packed with armies of the Dark Faction, encircling it completely as if by a boundless black sea.
A few days prior, the Dark Faction armies had launched a sudden attack, surrounding and isolating the Daguangming Realm.
"Giant news!
A Dark Faction army has surrounded the Light Faction headquarters, the Daguangming Realm!"
This earth-shattering news spread like wildfire throughout the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds, causing a tremendous stir.
"Has the decisive battle between the two major powers begun?"
The gazes of countless beings turned towards the location of the Daguangming Realm.
Many masters covertly rushed over as well, hiding within the Chaotic Void at a distance, wanting to witness the battle destined to shake the entire space-time continuum.
Currently, inside the Daguangming Realm, within a brilliant, translucent white palace, the top-tier leadership of the Light Faction headquarters gathered.
Five old men sat poised at the central position of the palace, each radiating formidable energy pressure.
In addition, some fifty to sixty high-ranking members of the headquarters sat cross-legged below these five elders, forming a circle as they discussed how to deal with the current situation.
"News has just arrived, the Thirty-Six Battalions of our Light Faction are now, one after another, under attack from the Dark Faction. The general situation appears quite grim.
Furthermore, several battalions have already been wiped out by the Dark Faction."
A green-robed elder proclaimed in a clear voice.
This elder was a standard elder within the Light Faction headquarters, specifically responsible for nurturing and managing the headquarters' Intelligence Hall—the hall housing the scouts and spies.
"It seems the Dark Faction has been hiding their true strength all along. This World-Destroying War is where they are revealing the full extent of their power."
A burly old man with a ruddy face sighed with emotion.
"Indeed, the Dark Faction never had so many Earth Immortal experts before. Recently, a vast number of Earth Immortal masters have suddenly appeared, causing the various forces under our Light Faction to find themselves in dire straits.
According to the information I've received, the Dark Faction forces attacking the Thirty-Six Battalions almost all possess between a dozen to over twenty Earth Immortal experts each. As a result, our Light Faction's Thirty-Six Battalions are all in grave danger.
We must devise a plan to dispatch experts and forces to support each battalion."
The green-robed elder nodded in agreement.
"Yes, we must dispatch experts and reinforcements swiftly.
Otherwise, the consequences will be dire."
Other headquarters leaders also spoke up one after another.
"Elder Mo, how many battalions have been wiped out by the Dark Faction?"
One of the five elders seated centrally within the palace suddenly spoke up and asked.
"Based on my knowledge, five battalions have already been eliminated.
Moreover, Battalion Commander Ruan of the 31st Battalion sent me a transmission a while ago, saying his battalion was under ferocious assault from the Dark Faction and their situation was extremely critical. Afterwards, I have been unable to contact him. So, I estimate the 31st Battalion might have also been wiped out. If so, that would make six battalions eliminated."
The green-robed elder replied with a grave expression.
"Six out of thirty-six battalions eliminated... This is truly an extremely grim situation for our Light Faction!"
A cyan-robed elder sighed dejectedly.
The faces of the other Light Faction leaders also turned unsightly one after another.
"Senior Chu, what is your view?"
Suddenly, one of the leaders asked.
Hearing this question, the other leaders all turned their eyes towards one of the elders seated at the central position of the palace.
This elder was precisely Old Man Chu!
The Heaven Enlightenment Zen Master sat beside Old Man Chu.
Among the five core leaders of the Light Faction headquarters, Old Man Chu and the Heaven Enlightenment Zen Master accounted for two of them!
"In truth, I have long been aware that the Dark Faction has been concealing its true strength.
Moreover, what we have witnessed so far still does not represent the genuine, full might of the Dark Faction."
Old Man Chu let out a soft sigh before he finally spoke.