"Ye Yunfei is assaulting the Intermediate Earth Immortal realm. With his strength, he should be able to break through easily."
Old Man Chu, leading a large group of high-ranking Light Faction members, watched Ye Yunfei standing amidst the rolling thunderbolts as he spoke.
"Ye Yunfei is only a Initial Earth Immortal, yet he has already killed so many Advanced and Perfected Earth Immortals of the Dark Faction. If he breaks through to a new realm, his combat power is bound to increase dramatically. Just how strong will he become then? I can't help but feel a bit expectant."
One of the Elders, gazing at Ye Yunfei, couldn't help but voice his thoughts.
"Hehe... Our Light Faction producing such a young genius shows that our faction's destiny is not yet exhausted. I believe our faction will safely overcome this calamity this time!"
Another Elder, looking at Ye Yunfei with appreciative eyes, nodded and declared in a loud, clear voice.
"Report! We've just detected that a group of Dark Faction troops has arrived in this area of Chaotic Void where our base is located. There are several dozen Dark Faction Earth Immortal experts among them. They seem to be searching for something!"
At that moment, a scout suddenly arrived before Old Man Chu and made his report.
"The Dark Faction is specifically targeting our Light Faction. Our faction's forces have been laying low recently, so the Dark Faction must be searching everywhere for our whereabouts."
Chan Master Tianwu said with a grave expression, speaking slowly.
"Indeed, the Dark Faction is definitely targeting our Light Faction."
Old Man Chu nodded.
"However, the entrances and exits of our base are protected by a large number of sophisticated formations. They shouldn't be discovered that quickly."
Another Elder stated.
"Regardless, the fact that the Dark Faction has found its way here indicates our backup base has a possibility of being discovered; it is no longer safe. Pass down the order for all troops to be prepared to relocate at any moment. Also, increase surveillance on those Dark Faction troops outside. The moment they discover this backup base, we charge out and fight!"
Old Man Chu let out a sigh and spoke.
"It seems the Dark Faction truly intends to exterminate us to the last man."
A regular Elder said bitterly, his voice filled with hatred.
"Of course. Our Light Faction and the Dark Faction have been mortal enemies, utterly irreconcilable, fighting for endless years. The Dark Faction would definitely not let our Light Faction off."
Old Man Chu shook his head and replied with a bitter smile.
Ye Yunfei's Thunder Tribulation continued to progress. This time crossing the tribulation, Ye Yunfei did not trigger phenomena like 18-colored lightning bolts or triple-layered tribulation clouds. This was mainly because his previous breakthrough was for a major realm, while this breakthrough was for a minor realm, remaining within the Earth Immortal realm.
Not long after, the thunder above Ye Yunfei's head ceased, and the dark, oppressive clouds dispersed.
Ye Yunfei's breakthrough had succeeded!
"Intermediate Earth Immortal!"
Ye Yunfei felt the Immortal Force energy within his body.
"Hehe... Ye Yunfei, congratulations on your successful breakthrough."
Old Man Chu led the group of Light Faction seniors to stand before Ye Yunfei, offering their congratulations.
"It's merely Intermediate Earth Immortal. A realm like this is already far too backward."
Ye Yunfei replied.
"Seniors, I intend to continue and assault the Advanced Earth Immortal realm."
Ye Yunfei thought for a moment and said.
"Continue assaulting your realm? That's not good, is it? You've just broken through, and now you want to continue assaulting a realm? The chances of success are far too low. And even if you were to succeed by luck, it might still lead to an unstable foundation. I think you shouldn't be so anxious. First, properly consolidate your Intermediate Earth Immortal realm. When you have accumulated enough later, seeking a breakthrough again would not be too late. The greatest taboo in cultivation is a restless mind and rushing for results."
Upon hearing Ye Yunfei's words, Chan Master Tianwu immediately tried to dissuade him.
"Senior, there's no need to worry. My foundation is extremely solid. Even if I were to immediately break through to Advanced Earth Immortal now, it wouldn't lead to instability. My realm is too low, and my strength is insufficient. I must use every possible method to rapidly increase my strength now."
Ye Yunfei answered.
"Ye Yunfei, I understand your feelings. But on the path of cultivation, it's best to be steady and sure-footed, not seek quick success and instant benefits."
Old Man Chu also advised.
"Seniors, you really don't need to worry. I know my own limits."
Ye Yunfei replied with a smile.
Ye Yunfei was confident that breaking through another realm now would not destabilize his foundation. Because his strength in all aspects had been increasing recently, especially his physical body. Having fused a total of six Golden Immortal level magical treasures, one could say his physical body now possessed Golden Immortal level combat power and durability. Breaking through to Advanced Earth Immortal or even Perfected Earth Immortal at this point would not result in an unstable foundation.
"Seniors, if you don't believe me, sense my Immortal Force energy now."
Ye Yunfei knew Old Man Chu and Chan Master Tianwu had his best interests at heart, worried he might be seeking quick success and taking a wrong path in cultivation. Thus, he released the energy from within his body.
A mighty torrent of Immortal Force energy poured forth like a bursting mountain flood.
"Is this really only Intermediate Earth Immortal level Immortal Force energy?!"
The Light Faction seniors, sensing the Immortal Force energy pouring from Ye Yunfei's body, all wore expressions of shock, unable to believe it.
"This degree of Immortal Force energy is already equivalent to Perfected Earth Immortal level!"
One Elder exclaimed in astonishment.
"Truly worthy of being the most monstrous young genius of our Light Faction!"
Another Elder cried out.
"Ye Yunfei, your Immortal Force foundation is not unstable at all. On the contrary, it is exceptionally solid, far more solid than any of ours!"
Chan Master Tianwu was both shocked and delighted.
"Alright then. Ye Yunfei, if you truly wish to continue assaulting a realm, we won't stop you."
Old Man Chu also nodded.
Afterwards, Ye Yunfei returned to the secret chamber and entered the Phantom Tower to continue his cultivation.
This cultivation session was primarily focused on assaulting his realm.
Ye Yunfei took out large batches of cultivation resources and various natural treasures, piling them around his body.
Then he operated the Nine-Yang Ancient Scripture. All the Chaotic Divine Meridians within his body surfaced, unleashing a powerful suction force as he began refining those cultivation resources.
Unknowingly, another year passed within the Phantom Tower. After a year, Ye Yunfei suddenly opened his eyes.
"I've finally begun to break through again!"
Ye Yunfei felt a surge of excitement as he exited the Phantom Tower and arrived in the sky above the secret chamber.
At that moment, dark clouds once again gathered densely in the high sky, and thunder rumbled.
"Ye Yunfei seems to be about to break through his realm again!"
"But only a few days have passed! How is it possible he's about to break through again? His cultivation speed is too fast!"
...
At this moment, all the Light Faction seniors heard the commotion and soared into the air one after another, arriving near Ye Yunfei's secret chamber. Watching Ye Yunfei standing above the rolling thunder, they were all greatly astonished, murmuring amongst themselves.
"Ye Yunfei possesses a space-time treasure where the flow of time is different from the outside world. So, a few days out here could be dozens or even a hundred times longer within his space-time treasure."
Old Man Chu explained.
"So that's how it is. Still, even so, Ye Yunfei's breakthrough speed can be considered astonishingly fast."
Many of the high-ranking members came to a sudden realization, though they still felt immensely shocked.