"Everyone, the traitors have now been cleaned up," Ye Yunfei declared clearly.
At this moment, every gaze directed at Ye Yunfei held reverence.
Not only had Ye Yunfei rooted out the spies lurking within the twenty-eight battalions, but the strength he had displayed was simply overwhelming. A high-level Earth Immortal like Commander Feng was utterly insignificant in Ye Yunfei's presence.
"Everyone, we were deceived by that traitor Gong Bajie before. I propose that from now on, Chief Ye takes up the position of Commander! In fact, this was Senior Chu from Headquarters' wish!" someone shouted.
"I agree! Chief Ye is qualified to be our Commander!"
"I agree too! Commander Ye, the position of Commander is yours and yours alone!"
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Many others joined in the chorus. No one dared to oppose now.
"The role of Commander is a burden to me," Ye Yunfei said indifferently. "All of you should select someone else. No matter who becomes Commander, I will assist them."
Everyone was taken aback by these words.
"Chief Ye, right now, apart from you, I'm afraid no one else is fit for the role of Commander. And this is indeed Senior Chu from Headquarters' intention. We were indeed in the wrong before, but for the sake of our Light Faction, you must become our Commander and lead us against the Dark Faction," a battalion commander said.
"That's right! Chief Ye, among our twenty-eight battalions, only you can serve as Commander. And I suspect only you can truly lead us against the Dark Faction. Everyone else seems inferior."
"Chief Ye, for the sake of our Light Faction, please do not refuse!"
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The other battalion commanders and high-ranking officers all began clamoring.
"Chief Ye, popular support is all yours now. Apart from you, no one can truly shoulder this heavy responsibility. For the Light Faction, you must take the position of Commander," Commander Xue said to Ye Yunfei.
"Commander Ye, since that's the case, stop declining!" Commander Lü of the 36th Battalion, standing beside Ye Yunfei, urged.
"Very well. Now, everyone should recount the forces in your own battalions and make preparations. We will set off for Headquarters. Remember, this is likely the final decisive battle against the Dark Faction. So the fighting will be extremely fierce. Everyone, mentally prepare yourselves," Ye Yunfei contemplated for a moment before speaking.
"Everyone, follow Commander Ye's orders!" Commander Xue declared clearly.
"Yes!"
The commanders and high-ranking officers of every battalion responded in unison.
By now, everyone was wholeheartedly convinced by Ye Yunfei, united in purpose.
"Also, the 9th and 5th Battalions need reorganization," Ye Yunfei added.
The remaining high-ranking officers of the 9th and 5th Battalions trembled upon hearing this.
Immediately, several battalion commanders volunteered to carry out the reorganization of the 9th and 5th Battalions.
"Everyone, this is Palace Lord Su from the Reincarnation Palace of the Main World. From now on, the Reincarnation Palace will form an alliance with our Light Faction to fight the Dark Faction together," Ye Yunfei suddenly raised his voice and announced.
Su Qingluo had been standing beside Ye Yunfei all along. However, everyone's attention had been fixated on rooting out the traitors, so no one had paid attention to her identity.
Upon hearing Ye Yunfei's words, everyone present felt both shocked and delighted.
The Reincarnation Palace was one of the major powers of the Main World; everyone had naturally heard of it, especially Palace Lord Su, who was particularly famous. They never imagined she was right before their eyes now, and about to ally with the Light Faction.
"It truly is Palace Lord Su of the Reincarnation Palace!"
After Ye Yunfei's announcement, many began recognizing Su Qingluo, as numerous Earth Immortals of the Light Faction had seen her appearance and sensed the aura of her Soul Body before.
"Palace Lord Su, welcome to the alliance between the Reincarnation Palace and our Light Faction! A major power has finally come to its senses!" Commander Xue said to Su Qingluo.
The Light Faction had always strived to form alliances with the various major powers across this spatial-temporal region, but they simply couldn't compete with the Dark Faction. Many major powers chose to ally with the Dark Faction, while virtually none formed alliances with the Light Faction! Therefore, having a major power ally with them now naturally filled everyone with joy.
However, everyone had long heard of the relationship between Ye Yunfei and Palace Lord Su of the Reincarnation Palace. They knew that the Reincarnation Palace's decision to ally with the Light Faction was likely entirely due to Ye Yunfei's efforts.
"Alright, everyone, make use of the time and prepare," Ye Yunfei declared.
Thus, the high-ranking officers of each battalion returned to their respective camps to recount their forces and prepare to march in support of Headquarters.
Ye Yunfei took Su Qingluo back to the camp of the 35th Battalion.
"Chief Ye, our 35th Battalion has suffered no losses these past two days. All members are safe," the five Elders followed beside Ye Yunfei, with Elder Zhuo speaking.
"Mm, very good," Ye Yunfei nodded.
"Have all members of the 35th Battalion enter my spatial treasure to cultivate and enhance themselves as quickly as possible," Ye Yunfei thought for a moment and instructed the five Elders.
"Understood. We will organize it immediately!"
The five Elders answered in unison. They all knew about the hundred-fold time difference inside Ye Yunfei's spatial treasure compared to the outside world. Cultivating inside meant much more time.
A short while later, the five Elders organized all the members of the 35th Battalion and brought them before Ye Yunfei.
Ye Yunfei teleported everyone into the Phantom Tower, including the five Elders.
Then, Ye Yunfei and Su Qingluo also entered the Phantom Tower, each finding a spot to begin seclusion and meditation.
Both Ye Yunfei and Su Qingluo understood: the Dark Faction's power was too formidable. Many hard battles undoubtedly lay ahead. In short, defeating the powerful Dark Faction would be extremely difficult!
Therefore, they had to seize every moment to cultivate and improve themselves.
Inside the Phantom Tower, Ye Yunfei closed his eyes and sat in meditation, beginning to systematically assess his various areas of strength.
He conducted a detailed examination, from his physical body, Soul Power, Immortal Power realm, Heart Force, and Laws, to the various techniques, martial skills, and Formations he cultivated.
"Lately, during cultivation and combat, I've felt increasingly attuned to various Laws, finding them easier to perceive and comprehend. It seems the effects of the Primordial Essence Blood and seed of the Law-Embracing Vine are becoming more and more pronounced. I must be able to cultivate all sorts of Laws with much greater ease now." Ye Yunfei thought to himself. "My most proficient area currently is Spatial Laws. Good, I must use this time to cultivate Spatial Laws and strive for another breakthrough in them!"
Thus, Ye Yunfei set one of his Soul Bodies to cultivate and contemplate Spatial Laws while simultaneously taking out a large batch of spatial energy crystals to refine and absorb.
"Have the Soul-Nourishing Tree refine and absorb a batch of Soul Power-type crystals."
Ye Yunfei took out a batch of Soul Power-type crystals, released the Soul-Nourishing Tree, and began having it refine and absorb them.
"Use the Heart-Refining Pearl to cultivate Heart Force energy."
With a thought, Ye Yunfei sent the Heart-Refining Pearl flying from within his body. It hovered before him, emanating intense Heart Force energy.
"Let my other Soul Body contemplate Formations," Ye Yunfei murmured to himself.
For the time that followed, Ye Yunfei simultaneously cultivated multiple types of energy and Laws.