Within the Main World.
At this moment, the Main World was still temporarily calm, as no armies of the Dark Faction had yet entered it to invade.
However, constant news from outside the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds kept flowing into the Main World, throwing the entire populace into a state of anxiety.
Back within the headquarters of the Qingxuan Sect, inside a meeting hall, over a dozen Earth Immortals had gathered.
"The Dark Faction has now become the one and only superpower across the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds, and they are currently dispatching armies, proclaiming their intent to destroy every world and eliminate all living beings within this spacetime. So, what do you all think? Will the Dark Faction armies move against our Main World?"
A short, thin old man spoke up.
This old man's body was shrouded in a layer of green mist. He hailed from the Five Immortals Sect, was skilled in poison techniques, and was a renowned expert within the Main World.
The dozen or so Earth Immortals present represented high-ranking members of several major factions: the Qingxuan Sect, the Five Immortals Sect, the Western Sect, the Tongtian Sect, and a few other powerful groups.
After receiving the news from the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds, these major powers had immediately gathered at the Qingxuan Sect to discuss the current situation.
Because the Dark Faction proclaimed they would exterminate all worlds and all life in this spacetime, the major powers of the Main World were concerned about whether the Dark Faction would turn its attention to them.
"I don't think there's a need to worry.
Although the Dark Faction declares it will destroy all worlds and living beings in this spacetime, there are three places in this spacetime they probably won't touch. First is the Colorless Abyss, second is Tian Po Realm, and the third is our Main World.
The Colorless Abyss and Tian Po Realm are too mysterious. Both places are said to be teeming with experts. The Colorless Abyss is even more so, called the abode of ancient spirits. The waters are too deep; the Dark Faction likely wouldn't dare provoke them.
As for our Main World, its overall strength far surpasses the combined strength of all the worlds in the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds. Moreover, our major powers have long since formed an alliance with the Dark Faction. We're essentially on the same side. There's no reason for the Dark Faction to deal with us."
At this moment, a middle-aged man dressed as a Daoist priest spoke slowly.
"Mmm, Daoist Jia, your reasoning makes sense. So, everyone can rest assured."
An elder from the Qingxuan Sect nodded.
Hearing the words of Daoist Jia and the Qingxuan Sect elder, the others all felt considerably more at ease.
"I believe the Dark Faction will definitely come to the Main World, but not to deal with us. They'll come for the Reincarnation Palace."
A tall, wandering mendicant opened his mouth.
"Right!
The Dark Faction will surely target the Reincarnation Palace!"
Hearing the mendicant's words, everyone's spirits lifted, and they nodded in agreement.
At the same time, within the headquarters of the Reincarnation Palace.
"Issue the order. Have everyone pack their belongings and be ready to leave at any moment."
Reincarnation Old Ancestor spoke.
Reincarnation Old Ancestor understood in his heart that the Dark Faction would definitely come to cause trouble for the Reincarnation Palace.
The Dark Faction's strength was now immense. The Reincarnation Palace was absolutely no match for them, so preparations had to be made early.
With Reincarnation Old Ancestor's order, all the members of the Reincarnation Palace began bustling about, packing their things.
A backup base of the Light Faction within the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds.
"Report!
We just received news that in the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds, at least over a dozen worlds have already been annihilated by the Dark Faction! All living beings within those worlds were slaughtered! Not a single survivor!"
A scout hurried into a plain-looking hall and announced loudly.
Almost all the high-ranking members of the Light Faction were present. Old Man Chu was seated at the center, with Ye Yunfei sitting beside Chan Master Tianwu.
Ye Yunfei's status within the Light Faction had risen sharply, and he was now one of its core members of the high command.
Hearing this scout's report, all the Light Faction leaders fell silent, their faces extremely grim.
In truth, reports like this had been coming in continuously over the last few days. Everyone was already aware of the situation.
"The people are plunged into misery!
If this continues, this entire spacetime will be annihilated by the Dark Faction, and every living being is doomed!
Since its founding, the primary purpose of our Light Faction has been to oppose the Dark Faction and protect the peace of this spacetime.
But now, it seems, our Light Faction is powerless to stop any of this from happening."
Old Man Chu spoke slowly, his voice heavy.
"Everyone! We should just fight them head-on!
Even though the Dark Faction is strong, the members of our Light Faction are not cowards afraid of death! Mobilize our Light Faction's army immediately and go fight them!"
A high-ranking official stood up and shouted.
"Do not act rashly.
What do we have to fight them with?
The Dark Ancestor is a Golden Immortal. He also brought several thousand Earth Immortals with him. Their troops are strong and their numbers are vast.
Our Light Faction, after the wars of this period, has suffered losses of over half our forces. We have fewer than two hundred Earth Immortals remaining. With that meager strength, if we go fight them head-on, besides dying for nothing, it has no meaning whatsoever."
Chan Master Tianwu sighed, then tried to dissuade them.
Hearing Chan Master Tianwu's words, everyone fell silent again, speechless.
Because everyone knew what Chan Master Tianwu said was true.
"Esteemed Seniors, with the Light Faction's current strength, we truly cannot contend head-on with the Dark Faction anymore."
Ye Yunfei opened his mouth to speak.
Just thinking about the current situation filled Ye Yunfei's heart with helplessness.
The Dark Faction was too strong. At this point, for the Light Faction to try to show strength had no meaning.
"Senior Chu, I have a battle formation here. Immediately circulate it and have every member of our Light Faction train in it.
This battle formation's power is quite impressive; it can boost our Light Faction's overall combat power."
Ye Yunfei said to Old Man Chu.
"Is it the seven formations laid out by the twenty-eight battalions last time? Their power was indeed formidable.
Good, circulate it then. Any enhancement to our Light Faction's strength is welcome."
Old Man Chu nodded.
Last time, during the battle with the Dark Faction army, the twenty-eight battalions had arranged seven War Formations, unleashing tremendous combat power. The Light Faction's high command had witnessed this firsthand.
It was precisely because of the protection afforded by the War Formations that casualties among the twenty-eight battalions in that battle had been relatively light, earning constant praise from the Light Faction members.
Ye Yunfei immediately waved his hand, transmitting the method of laying out the War Formation to Old Man Chu and Chan Master Tianwu.
Old Man Chu and Chan Master Tianwu selected a few mid-level commanders of the Light Faction and tasked them with circulating the War Formation, ensuring everyone practiced it whenever they had time.
At this moment.
"Report!"
A scout rushed into the base in a panic, arriving before Old Man Chu and the others.
"What is it that has you so panicked?"
Old Man Chu asked.
"A Dark Faction army is advancing towards this base of ours!
It seems they've already discovered our location!"
The scout reported, still terrified.