While Ye Yunfei was healing in seclusion within this Small World, news of how he was injured by seven experts from the Dark Faction during his Lightning Tribulation began to spread rapidly throughout the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds.
"What?! Those Dark Faction scoundrels interfered with Ye Yunfei's tribulation again? This is already the second time!"
In the Light Faction headquarters, Old Man Chu was enraged upon receiving the news.
"Ye Yunfei is progressing too quickly. Those Dark Faction people are clearly trying to strangle our young genius," Daoist Tianwu sighed.
"Where is Ye Yunfei now? How is he faring? Is he in mortal danger?" Old Man Chu asked a middle-aged man standing before him.
This middle-aged man was a steward of the Light Faction headquarters, specifically in charge of the faction's intelligence network. Even though the headquarters was now surrounded by Dark Faction armies, he still had ways to maintain contact with the outside world and keep information flowing.
"Based on the reports I received, after his tribulation was interrupted and he was severely wounded, Ye Yunfei managed to escape in time. For the moment, he does not seem to be in immediate mortal danger. My agents are currently searching everywhere for his whereabouts," the steward replied. "However, those seven experts from the Dark Faction are also hunting for him. All seven of them are Perfected Earth Immortals."
"To kill a junior, the Dark Faction actually dispatched seven Perfected Earth Immortals!" other senior members of the Light Faction present exclaimed in shock.
"Ye Yunfei's combat strength already surpasses that of ordinary advanced Earth Immortals. For the Dark Faction to kill him, they have to send Perfected Earth Immortals," Daoist Tianwu said. "And I suspect even for a Perfected Earth Immortal, killing Ye Yunfei is no easy task. If nothing else, that technique of his to instantly deploy Formations is headache-inducing enough. However, the Dark Faction is truly despicable, ambushing Ye Yunfei during his tribulation! It's utterly hateful!" Speaking to this point, Daoist Tianwu gritted his teeth.
"That is normal. Our Light Faction and the Dark Faction are already locked in a life-and-death struggle. There's no place for talk of honor or dishonor anymore," Old Man Chu sighed.
"I am very worried about Ye Yunfei's safety. Also, since his tribulation was interrupted, I don't know what state his cultivation realm is in now. Did his attempt at the Earth Immortal Realm fail or succeed?" Old Man Chu added, sighing repeatedly.
The other Light Faction elders present fell into a heavy silence upon hearing this. Having a Lightning Tribulation forcibly interrupted mid-way was a major taboo. Therefore, these elders mostly believed Ye Yunfei had likely failed to successfully break through to the Earth Immortal Realm.
"Ye Yunfei's attempts to reach the Earth Immortal Realm have been interfered with by the Dark Faction twice now. If he fails to break through this time, the blow to him would be significant. What a pity. It was not easy for our Light Faction to produce such a prodigious young talent. If anything truly happens to Ye Yunfei, it would be a huge loss for our faction," one elder said softly.
"I have complete faith in his state of mind. Ye Yunfei is not the type to be easily crushed by setbacks," Old Man Chu said after a moment of contemplation, speaking slowly. "On the contrary, if this incident truly provokes him, it might even stimulate his latent potential. In the future, he will surely deliver a storm of retribution upon the Dark Faction. If you understood his past, you would know why I say this."
"Ye Yunfei's past?" The other Light Faction seniors were intrigued by Old Man Chu's words.
"Indeed. His past guarantees that he will never be someone who easily falls into despair," Daoist Tianwu also nodded in agreement.
"By the way, regarding that battle, there were still the forces of ten of our Light Faction battalions present. How are those ten battalions now?" Old Man Chu asked the steward.
"Those ten battalions have left the battlefield far behind and settled down somewhere. For now, they are safe," the steward replied.
"Is it true that Cang Tong of the 26th Battalion rebelled?" Old Man Chu's tone suddenly turned icy.
"Yes. Cang Tong has already led the 26th Battalion in defection, joining the Dark Faction. They collaborated with the Dark Faction army to set a trap, luring the ten Light Faction battalions into it. It was because Ye Yunfei received a plea for help from the 26th Battalion that he rushed over to rescue them. Currently, the Dark Faction has dispatched a large contingent into the 26th Battalion's base. That base is now Dark Faction territory."
"Spread my order immediately: Traitors deserve death at the hands of anyone and everyone!" Old Man Chu said coldly.
"Understood," the steward nodded.
At the same time.
Within the Dark World where the Dark Ancestor resided.
In a black palace, the Dark Ancestor sat cross-legged, asking a black-robed man standing before him, "Has Ye Yunfei's whereabouts been found?"
"Not yet. However, Ye Yunfei is already severely injured, and his Lightning Tribulation was interrupted midway. His cultivation realm is likely damaged as well. I'm afraid he won't be able to cause much trouble from now on," the black-robed man replied.
"I always thought that kid was still in the Colorless Abyss. I didn't expect he had already left and returned to the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds. It seems he must possess something that blocks my perception of him," the Dark Ancestor said after some thought.
"Relay my command: You must find Ye Yunfei and capture him alive for me. If a live capture is impossible, bring his corpse back to me, along with everything on his person," the Dark Ancestor added.
"I obey the Ancestor's command," the black-robed man replied respectfully.
Back in the Main World, within the headquarters of the Reincarnation Palace.
Boom! Rumble…
Suddenly, colossal tribulation lightning rolled down from the heavens.
"Qing Luo has broken through!"
The figure of the Reincarnation Ancestor appeared first, looking at the dark, oppressive tribulation clouds gathering high in the distance, his face full of pleasant surprise.
Whoosh!
The Reincarnation Ancestor moved, dashing over.
By now, the other experts of the Reincarnation Palace had also appeared, gathering towards the location of the tribulation clouds.
"Palace Master Su's strength has improved tremendously during her recent seclusion. She has finally broken through again!" The seniors of the Reincarnation Palace were all very excited.
Boom! Rumble…
High in the sky, thick bolts of tribulation lightning began to crash down one after another, like giant dragons dancing madly, emanating an aura of world-destruction.
A graceful figure let out a long, clear cry amidst the torrent of thunder, soaring skyward. The terrifying energy pressure radiating from her jade-like figure directly caused hundreds of the descending thunder dragons to explode on the spot.
It was precisely Su Qingluo!
Thick bolts of lightning continued to pour down incessantly. Despite being extremely violent, none could approach within five meters of Su Qingluo.
"Haha… Excellent! It seems Qing Luo's secluded cultivation this time has not only led to a successful breakthrough but also greatly increased her combat power. Qing Luo truly is the most peerless Palace Lord our Reincarnation Palace has seen in a thousand years!" Seeing this scene, the Reincarnation Ancestor couldn't help but laugh heartily, feeling immensely pleased.