Having obtained Su Qingluo's agreement, the leaders of each battalion immediately issued orders to withdraw back into the Small World.
"Do not chase them. Let them go in first!
Surround this place! We will charge in after three days and slaughter every last person inside!
Also, spread the word. See if we can lure out that brat Ye Yunfei."
A prominent expert of the Dark Faction witnessed this scene and immediately gave the command.
Soon after, the forces of the Light Faction had all withdrawn back into the Small World.
The Dark Faction's great army, however, completely surrounded this expanse of space-time, leaving no gaps.
Very quickly, the news began to spread throughout the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds.
The forces of the Light Faction's ten battalions, as well as Ye Yunfei's woman Su Qingluo, had been besieged by the Dark Faction's army and would be completely exterminated after three days!
When spreading this news, the Dark Faction specifically emphasized that she was Ye Yunfei's woman, as the goal was precisely to lure Ye Yunfei out.
After the news spread out, it caused a minor stir across this expanse of space-time.
"The Dark Faction is doing this specifically to deal with Ye Yunfei!"
"To think the Dark Faction would dispatch a great army specifically to target a single junior! When you think about it carefully, this Ye Yunfei is truly something!"
Such discussions could be heard everywhere. Everyone knew of the feud between Ye Yunfei and the Dark Faction.
Not only was Ye Yunfei a member of the Light Faction, but he had once led the forces of the Thirty-Fifth Battalion to destroy many Dark Faction lairs and slain numerous Earth Immortal experts of the Dark Faction.
Furthermore, the news that Ye Yunfei had slain a large number of Dark Faction experts on the battlefield a few days prior, only to be severely wounded by a Dark Faction ambush during his lightning tribulation, had long since spread as well.
Therefore, everyone guessed that this time, the Dark Faction's great army had most likely come for Ye Yunfei.
Within the Nineteenth Battalion's core headquarters, in the main hall of a palace, the leadership from the ten Light Faction battalions, Su Qingluo, and the five Earth Immortal experts from the Reincarnation Palace were all gathered.
They sat in positions of host and guest according to propriety.
Concern was written on everyone's face.
"To think the Dark Faction's true strength is so powerful.
I recall in the previous World-Destroying War, although the Dark Faction was strong, it was far inferior to the overall power it is currently displaying," a mid-level Earth Immortal from the Light Faction said with a sigh.
Most of these Earth Immortal experts of the Light Faction had participated in the previous World-Destroying War.
"It seems in the last war, the Dark Faction deliberately concealed its true power, only fully revealing it now.
Therefore, this World-Destroying War should be the final one.
This time, the Dark Faction will certainly destroy this expanse of space-time," another Light Faction Earth Immortal expert spoke up.
"Everyone, for us now, the most crucial matter is how to deal with the crisis at hand.
With over two hundred Dark Faction Earth Immortal experts besieging us outside, plus that vast army, if a real fight breaks out, we certainly are no match," the leader of one battalion spoke up at this point.
"There's no other way. The Dark Faction came prepared with heavy forces, strictly blockading this expanse of space-time. Breaking out will be extremely difficult.
In the current situation, our only choice is to fight," the Thirty-Sixth Battalion's Leader Ba shook his head and sighed.
Upon hearing this, the others' expressions all darkened, because everyone knew Leader Ba was speaking the truth.
"Palace Lord Su, I've already sent word back to the Reincarnation Patriarch. The Patriarch will certainly find a way to rescue us," an expert from the Reincarnation Palace sent a sound transmission to Su Qingluo.
"The Dark Faction's overall strength is too great. There are over two hundred Dark Faction Earth Immortals outside, including perfected Earth Immortals. Even if the Patriarch came personally, he would not be a match for the Dark Faction," Su Qingluo thought for a moment and replied.
"Palace Lord, do not worry. The Patriarch is well-versed in Samsara Techniques. He should find a way to sneak in and get us out.
However, the real trouble is that from now on, our Reincarnation Palace will tear all semblance of decorum with the Dark Faction and officially become their enemy.
Five major powers including the Qingxuan Sect are eager to destroy our Reincarnation Palace. Adding the Dark Faction on top of that, our Reincarnation Palace simply is no match," that Reincarnation Palace expert transmitted.
A faint frown appeared on Su Qingluo's smooth forehead. She knew the expert was speaking the truth. Compared to the Dark Faction, the Reincarnation Palace was extremely weak.
"Actually, even if our Reincarnation Palace doesn't provoke the Dark Faction, the Dark Faction will come for us eventually.
Because those five major powers, including the Qingxuan Sect, have already allied with the Dark Faction. It's just that for this period, the Dark Faction's main focus has been on dealing with the Light Faction. Once the Dark Faction finds the spare capacity, they will turn on our Reincarnation Palace sooner or later.
Even if I didn't say it, you should understand this point," Su Qingluo thought again and replied.
That Reincarnation Palace expert froze for a moment upon hearing Su Qingluo's words and didn't say anything more.
"Our Reincarnation Palace can only take it one step at a time now," Su Qingluo sighed.
"Yes," the expert agreed.
"Palace Lord Su, my apologies for involving you like this," the Thirty-Sixth Battalion's Leader Lu suddenly said to Su Qingluo.
Everyone knew Su Qingluo was Ye Yunfei's woman, which was why these Light Faction Earth Immortal experts treated her with such special respect. Otherwise, even if she was the palace lord of the Reincarnation Palace, she might not have commanded this level of reverence, because the Light Faction's overall strength surpassed that of the Reincarnation Palace.
"This has nothing to do with you. I came of my own accord," Su Qingluo shook her head and replied.
"But if Ye Yunfei receives the news and rushes here, won't he be in great danger?" she continued, showing some concern.
"Indeed, Palace Lord Su cares deeply for our Commander Ye!" Seeing Su Qingluo's expression, the five elders of the Thirty-Fifth Battalion felt greatly reassured. The leaders from the other battalions also nodded inwardly, knowing the rumors weren't false—this Palace Lord Su truly was Ye Yunfei's woman!
"Oh no!
Commander Ye is a loyal and righteous man. If he receives the news, he will certainly come to save us. With over two hundred Earth Immortals outside, Commander Ye will be in extreme danger.
We must immediately send word to Commander Ye and inform him of the situation here!"
The Thirty-Fifth Battalion's Elder Chi exclaimed, immediately taking out a message jade slip to send a transmission to Ye Yunfei.
"Everyone! I just received word. Headquarters knows of our situation and is planning to dispatch experts to reinforce us. Several other battalion leaders have also sent messages stating their intention to come and aid us in fighting the Dark Faction.
Although the Dark Faction is strong, we need not fear!" a battalion leader suddenly announced loudly.
Hearing this, everyone's spirits lifted slightly.
Right at this moment.
Thump… thump…
A series of grand, rhythmic thunderous booms began to resound, instantly filling the entire expanse of the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds. Echoes reverberated, deafening.
This booming sound was like a powerful deity beating a war drum, yet also akin to the heartbeats of some terrifying being—forceful and rhythmic.
With the commencement of these booms, countless living creatures across this expanse found their hearts starting to beat in sync with the rhythm, unable to control themselves.
"That seed is active again!"
In that instant, many powerful experts across the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds immediately turned their gazes towards the source of the booming sound, murmuring to themselves.
At the fringes of the Three Thousand Worlds, within a desolate Small World, Ye Yunfei was currently concealed deep within the continent, closed-door healing. However, Ye Yunfei had left a Soul Power doppelganger outside to constantly sense the surroundings of this Small World, guarding against enemies sneaking in. Thus, Ye Yunfei was also among the first to hear the rhythmic booming.
"It's the seed nurtured by the Dark Faction!
It seems the seed is moving again.
Last time it became active, the Dark Faction very quickly launched an all-out war against the Light Faction. This time the seed is active again, foreshadowing that the Dark Faction's offensive will be even more terrifying.
The true great decisive battle seems about to commence!"
Listening to the rhythmical booms, Ye Yunfei felt a powerful sense of urgency within.
Because the Dark Faction's overall strength was far too great, Ye Yunfei knew he must seize time to elevate his power and become even stronger to have a chance of better countering them.
At the moment, Ye Yunfei was still cultivating the Supreme Cyclic Scripture, attempting to open his Dantian's hidden realm.
"Seems it's still a bit short," Ye Yunfei mused to himself.
"Continue. Strike while the iron is hot and strive to open the Dantian's hidden realm!" Unwilling to give up, Ye Yunfei continued his cultivation.
At this time, the rhythmic booming sounds continued to roll through the vast chaotic void of the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds.
In a certain black space, the Dark Ancestor stood in the void, his mood agitated as he spoke to himself.
"Hard work pays off. This seed I've painstakingly nurtured for many years is finally reaching maturity. However, this stage also requires the most nourishment. I must not fail now for lack of resources!"
"Transmit my order! Accelerate the progress of the World-Destroying War once more! Strive to eradicate the Light Faction within ten days! Then, move against every world, every faction, every living being in this expanse of space-time. Kill every last one! Bring back their flesh, blood essences, and Soul Body essences for me!"
The Dark Ancestor gave the command to a black-robed man standing beside him.
"Understood! I will make the arrangements immediately!" The black-robed man respectfully replied before turning and departing.
"Heh heh, recently a lot of interlopers from the outside have been lurking in the shadows, aiming to seize my seed. Do they truly think I don't know? My true body will arrive soon. When that time comes, those guys will know the prowess of me, the Dark Ancestor.
And my Master will also dispatch a projection to aid me!
When that day comes, not a single living being in this expanse will survive. None... except myself!
Ha ha ha…!"
The Dark Ancestor muttered to himself, and thinking of a pleasing future, he could not help but laugh uproariously.