Amidst the Dark Ancestor's maniacal laughter, the energy left behind after the Golden Armored Giant was shattered was forcibly absorbed by the Black Altar nearby, ultimately merging completely into the altar.
At this moment, vast quantities of energy and laws from other worlds outside rushed into this Nurturing Yin Land like great rivers, continuously converging onto the Black Altar.
The aura emanating from the Black Altar continued to climb.
Simultaneously, even more energy and laws surged into the Dark Ancestor's body.
"Most of the experts of your Light Faction are here today, right? I'll eradicate you all, and then wipe out your faction's remaining forces. The Light Faction will become history," the Dark Ancestor said, his cold, deep gaze sweeping over Ye Yunfei, Old Man Chu, and the others.
"I'll start with you first, boy," the Dark Ancestor's eyes landed on Ye Yunfei.
Then, the Dark Ancestor strode toward Ye Yunfei.
At this moment, the energy aura radiating from the Dark Ancestor's body was utterly terrifying. Even before he arrived, Ye Yunfei felt immense pressure, as if invisible divine mountains were crashing down through the air to suppress him.
"We retreat!"
Old Man Chu's expression changed slightly. He knew the Dark Ancestor in this state was nearly invincible. Continuing the fight would inevitably lead to casualties among their forces.
The Light Faction experts began to withdraw, preparing to leave.
"My domain is not a place you can come and go as you please.
Stay. All of you," the Dark Ancestor sneered.
Boom…
In the next moment, all the Dark Energy and laws within this space erupted violently. Boundless Dark Energy transformed into raging energy hurricanes, pressing in from all directions toward the Light Faction experts.
The amount of Dark Energy and laws present in this space now was horrifying, suppressing Ye Yunfei and the others so heavily their bodies sank.
"This is the Dark Faction's territory, they definitely have many arrangements in place! We don't have the advantage fighting here! If possible, everyone try to escape! Save whoever you can!" Old Man Chu knew the current situation was perilous and transmitted his voice to the others.
"Boy, you've opposed me many times. Now you will pay the price," the Dark Ancestor closed in on Ye Yunfei.
Ye Yunfei focused his will, unleashing his Soul Sword and Formless Heart Sword to attack the Dark Ancestor's soul sea.
Then he retrieved a large handful of formation flags and, with a wave, set up dozens of formations, hurling them toward the Dark Ancestor.
"Hmm, boy, your Soul Power isn't bad, and you even cultivate the rather obscure Path of Heart Power. Your talent is decent.
Your formation skills are good too, but none of this is useful in front of me," the Dark Ancestor said lightly.
Boom…
Vast amounts of Dark Energy and laws churned madly, continuously shattering the formations Ye Yunfei had deployed one by one, like a hot knife through butter.
The Soul Sword and Formless Heart Sword Ye Yunfei used were also directly dismantled by the Dark Ancestor.
Ye Yunfei waved his hand again, setting up dozens more formations, while simultaneously employing the Spatial World Grand Formation to suppress the Dark Ancestor.
Even as he attacked, Ye Yunfei retreated steadily.
Ye Yunfei knew he was no match for the Dark Ancestor and had no intention of engaging him head-on.
"Quite impressive," the Dark Ancestor casually broke Ye Yunfei's formations and Spatial World Grand Formation, nodding in acknowledgment.
The Dark Ancestor was a top expert in this space-time. Among the younger generation, Ye Yunfei was probably the only one to receive such praise from him.
"Let's attack together!"
Seeing the Dark Ancestor advancing step by step toward Ye Yunfei, Old Man Chu and Chan Master Tianwu shouted simultaneously, charging to stand before Ye Yunfei.
The other Light Faction experts also gathered over, all of them moving closer, retreating while jointly resisting the Dark Ancestor.
"Come at me together. Don't waste my time," the Dark Ancestor sneered.
Boom…
As his words fell, vast amounts of Dark Energy and laws rapidly gathered above him, forming a colossal black palm that slammed forward with a tremendous crash.
The terrifying giant palm possessed boundless might, shattering the space ahead wherever it passed.
"Attack together!" Old Man Chu roared.
All the Light Faction experts struck together, either unleashing magical treasures or executing techniques and martial skills, jointly defending against the onslaught.
Boom…
The attacks of both sides collided.
Three Light Faction experts were sent flying on the spot, spitting several mouthfuls of blood.
"He's too strong!"
Everyone was shocked.
The combat power the Dark Ancestor was displaying now was at least ten times greater than before!
This was because his body was continuously absorbing the energy and laws converging from outside worlds, his strength constantly rising.
"Die!"
the Dark Ancestor coldly shouted, striding forward. His towering black form radiated overwhelming pressure, forcing the Light Faction experts to retreat repeatedly.
Boom…
The Dark Ancestor thrust out a palm, vast amounts of Dark Energy and laws surging from his palm like a bursting dam, instantly causing the heavens to shatter and earth to rend, with ghastly cries echoing, and black Yin thunders crackling endlessly. The might was unimaginable.
"He truly is the Dark Ancestor!"
Ye Yunfei was inwardly startled.
Ye Yunfei let out a roar, his hands flinging continuously, tossing out a massive quantity of formation flags in an extremely short time. Formations appeared one after another, blocking the space before him.
At the same time, Ye Yunfei also threw out several hundred Earth Immortal-level magical treasures, activating them all at once, releasing a mighty torrent of treasure energy that swept across the sky.
Huang Shang, the Blood Clan Clone, and the Nine Divine Beasts also attacked together, unleashing various techniques and martial skills.
Old Man Chu and the other Light Faction experts also went all out, pouncing forward to attack, causing the space to tremble violently.
The scene created by so many experts attacking at full strength was awe-inspiring.
Endless explosions of energy and laws resonated, deafening to the ears.
Both sides engaged in fierce combat, roars constantly rising.
Aagh…
During the intense battle, a Light Faction high-level member was struck by the Dark Ancestor's fist, his body directly exploding, flesh, blood, and bone fragments scattering everywhere.
An expert had fallen!
"Everyone, think of a way to retreat!" Old Man Chu roared, knowing the situation for their side would turn dire if the fight continued this way.
"Hahaha…
Now you know my power! You dared intrude into my territory! Do you regret it now?"
The Dark Ancestor, demon-like in appearance, laughed maniacally as he advanced step by step, killing another Light Faction expert with another punch.
"Old monster, I'll fight you to the death!"
Seeing two of their experts killed in succession, fury surged through Ye Yunfei's heart, and he bellowed.
"Do you have the strength for that?" the Dark Ancestor sneered.
He charged toward Ye Yunfei, endless Dark Energy like vast oceans following beside him as they pressed down on Ye Yunfei.
"Kill!"
Driven by his rage, Ye Yunfei's fighting spirit was thoroughly ignited. He roared at the sky, all the Secret Realms within his body glowing, the Five Organs Secret Realm and Dantian Secret Realm opening their gates, unleashing mighty power that fortified his body.
And then, at this moment…
*Thump… Thump…*
A series of urgent, loud heartbeats sounded continuously, thundering in the ears of every living being, even causing their own hearts to leap and dance.
It was as if a giant deity was pounding a war drum, rhythmic booms resonating, making the entire space shake rhythmically.
The Yin Seed was acting up again!
Immediately, everyone stopped moving, their gazes turning toward the Black Altar.
Now, everyone could clearly see the chest of the dark child on the altar rising and falling rhythmically, perfectly synchronized with the rhythmic booms.
"Marvelous! It's the heart of this Yin Seed beating!" someone exclaimed in astonishment.
At this moment, the aura emanating from the dark child's body was continuously climbing. A hurricane composed of vast energy and laws raged, surged, and roared around the child's body.
"This Yin Seed seems to be ripening!"
In the distance, an individual of mysterious identity blurted out.
Hearing this, the spirits of others lifted.
"No good! The Yin Seed truly seems to be ripening prematurely!"
In the distance, Hei Que Mage had been observing the dark child, his expression very ugly. He spoke to the Dark Ancestor.
"Ancestor, it appears that because the Yin Seed has devoured too much energy and laws in a short time, the supply has exceeded, resulting in signs of early ripening. This is not good!" Hei Que Mage added.
"Hehe, this Yin Seed is truly a bit miraculous."
Right at this moment, a figure appeared beside the altar, looking at the dark child above it and chuckling.
This figure was enveloped by a profound, shimmering light screen, making his true appearance utterly indiscernible.
"It's indeed quite excellent.
To use the energy and law essences of various worlds across this space-time, along with the flesh, blood, and soul essence of countless living beings as nourishment to cultivate a Yin Seed… one must admit, such a method is truly astonishing," another tall figure arrived beside the altar. This figure was also veiled by a hazy light screen, concealing his true form.
Then, more than a dozen other beings continuously appeared beside the altar. Each of them possessed deep, profound auras, extremely mysterious, making their true strength unfathomable.
"You all better leave this place immediately, otherwise, don't blame me for being impolite!"
The Dark Ancestor flashed, directly standing upon the altar, sweeping his threatening gaze over those mysterious and powerful beings, and said in a deep voice.
In fact, the Dark Ancestor had long known of the existence of these mysterious beings, knew they came from worlds outside this space-time, and knew their purpose.
"This Yin Seed belongs to me, Dark Ancestor! Anyone who dares covet it will face my merciless wrath!
I, the Dark Ancestor, and our Dark Faction are not to be trifled with!" the Dark Ancestor continued.
At this time, Hei Que Mage and the seven Lords had arrived on the altar, guarding it, each looking as if facing a formidable enemy.
"Heh, the beings of this space-time may fear you, Dark Ancestor, but I do not.
Neither you, Dark Ancestor, nor the Dark Faction can intimidate me," one of the mysterious beings said coldly.
As he spoke, those more than a dozen beings of mysterious identity closed in on the altar, some even stepping onto it.
Clearly, these mysterious beings had come here precisely for that Yin Seed.
Hearing that the Yin Seed was about to ripen, each one prepared to act and seize it.
"Whoever dares rob my Yin Seed, I will kill!" the Dark Ancestor roared.
He knew all the more than a dozen beings approaching the altar were formidable experts, each with significant backgrounds and statuses comparable to his own.
Thus, the Dark Ancestor felt pressure!
Boom…
The Dark Ancestor hand-sealed incantations, his towering black form endlessly devouring even more energy and laws. The energy aura emanating from his body continued to rise.
At this moment, focused on protecting the Yin Seed, the Dark Ancestor had no time to spare for the Light Faction experts.
To him, this Yin Seed was the most important.
"Everyone, the strength of those mysterious beings is also immense, probably not weaker than the Dark Ancestor. Let's not join their struggle for now. Let them fight first!" Old Man Chu transmitted secretly to the others, leading the Light Faction members away from the altar.
"Hehe, Dark Ancestor, this Yin Seed was cultivated by you plundering the energy and law essences of various worlds across this space-time, along with the flesh, blood, and soul essences of vast numbers of living beings here. One could say, this Yin Seed is an energy crystallization of this space-time; it doesn't exclusively belong to you, Dark Ancestor.
You shouldn't be so miserly. What's wrong with letting us have a look?
Good things should be shared," at this moment, an elderly man strode onto the altar, ignoring the Dark Ancestor, walking towards the dark child above and speaking.
A small child closely followed this elderly man.
"He directly ignores the Dark Ancestor, truly a fearsome powerhouse," Ye Yunfei thought to himself, observing the old man.
"Get the hell off!"
The Dark Ancestor was furious, thrusting a palm at the old man.
"You're too hot-tempered," the old man smiled faintly, meeting the attack with his own palm.
Boom…
Their attacks collided, ferocious battle energy surging outward, violently shaking the space.
The old man didn't move an inch, appearing utterly calm.
"Indeed a true powerhouse!" Chan Master Tianwu couldn't help exclaiming in surprise.
Earlier, the Dark Ancestor alone had faced all the Light Faction experts, forcing everyone to retreat and even killing two. His current power was evident.
Yet this old man faced the Dark Ancestor directly, fighting evenly without retreating a single step!
"Let's each rely on our own abilities. Whoever is stronger gets this Yin Seed. You alone can't stop so many of us," at this time, someone else stepped onto the Black Altar, speaking coldly.
"Attack together! Kill all these scoundrels!" the Dark Ancestor roared.
"Everyone, form the Seven Evils Formation!
Obey my command!" Hei Que Mage roared.
In the next moment, Hei Que Mage, the seven Lords, and several other Dark Faction experts acted together, forming a Seven Evils Formation and attacking another expert who had stepped onto the altar.
The Seven Evils Formation was an exceptionally powerful battle formation. Unleashed by the Dark Faction experts at full strength, it produced immense power, actually forcing that being to retreat one step.
But at this time, more and more other beings began stepping onto the altar, preparing to seize the Yin Seed.
The rhythmic booming sounds continued to emanate from the Yin Seed atop the altar, resonating within this space and propagating outward, eventually resounding throughout the chaotic void of the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds.
Roar…
The Dark Ancestor roared, the entire altar trembling violently along with his cry. Boundless energy and laws erupted completely, madly suppressing those beings who had stepped onto the altar.
At the same time, the clusters of black giant dragons surrounding the altar also erupted, their volumes expanding continuously, frenziedly pouncing toward the beings on the altar.
Boom… Boom…
One after another, large black formations surfaced like huge black umbrellas, enveloping the space above the altar.
The Dark Ancestor had invested so much effort and time cultivating this Yin Seed, arranging numerous measures here to prevent others from easily approaching it.
"How about we join forces first to fight our way up, and then each rely on our own abilities to claim the treasure?" one of the beings said clearly.
"Fine, let's cooperate first," the old man with the child nodded in agreement.
The other beings followed suit, agreeing one after another.
Thus, more than a dozen beings of mysterious identity joined forces, charging onto the altar.
The combat power of these beings was terrifying. Every strike shook the entire space, wreaking earth-shattering destruction.
*Chi!*
One of the beings opened his mouth and spat out a brilliant, golden ancient character, which rapidly enlarged like a blazing sun, instantly shattering several large formations as it suppressed the Dark Ancestor.
"Characters like you, even forming a battle formation, cannot hope to stop our advance," another being pointed a finger, ninety-nine swords shooting out together like a river of brilliant stars slicing across the firmament, instantly reducing one Lord into a mist of blood.
Under the combined assault of more than a dozen powerful beings, the Dark Faction experts were forced to retreat.
Soon, the Dark Faction experts retreated to the high platform on the altar, standing beside the dark child, tightly protecting it.
"I swear, if you dare steal my Yin Seed, I will hunt you all down! Even if I must chase you through the myriad realms, I will kill every last one of you!" the Dark Ancestor roared, driven to madness.
"Threats are useless. We judge by strength alone," a being sneered.
Boom… Boom…
With so many powerhouses clashing violently upon the altar, the battle energy generated was too terrifying. Surging waves of battle energy spread, shattering the space around the altar into powder.
Right at this moment, the heart of the dark child suddenly stopped beating.
Then, the dark child abruptly opened its eyes, shooting out two beams of dark light.
"Look! The Yin Seed opened its eyes!" someone cried out in surprise.
Instantly, everyone's gaze turned to the dark child.
"What's going on? Has this Yin Seed already developed consciousness?" someone muttered in confusion.