"Since that's the case, there's nothing more to say."
The expert from the Dark Faction took step after step, closing in on the several Demigod experts of the Hu Family, speaking coldly.
The Hu Family's Demigod experts were furious but also highly vigilant. Fully focused, they prepared to make a move.
Although the Hu Family was also a relatively famous major force within the Chaotic Void Sea, their overall strength was indeed inferior compared to the Dark Faction. The Dark Faction was one of the most ancient forces passed down through the Chaotic Spacetime Sea, while the Hu Family was a rising star, their foundation unable to match that of the Dark Faction.
"Does your Dark Faction truly intend to tear all pretense of cordiality and move against our Hu Family?
What sort of compensation do you seek?"
The middle-aged man from the Hu Family had an extremely unpleasant expression as he asked in a grave voice.
"It's simple. Cede the three World Clusters your Hu Family controls, and guarantee that from now on, your Hu Family will no longer obstruct our Dark Faction's army from contending for Deific Fortune."
That Dark Faction expert stated calmly.
Boom…
While speaking, this Dark Faction expert released a surge of terrifying energy that rolled forward like a tidal wave from the boundless ocean, bearing down to crush the Hu Family's Demigod experts.
Sensing the energy pressure from this Dark Faction expert, the faces of the Hu Family's Demigods all changed drastically.
This Dark Faction expert was a Perfected Demigod, and a particularly formidable one at that!
"Your Dark Faction goes too far! Do you truly believe our Hu Family is easy to bully?
We might as well fight! If you think our Hu Family will give up three World Clusters, don't even dream of it!
Contending for Deific Fortune—all parties rely on their own abilities. Why should our Hu Family yield to your Dark Faction!"
Finally, a Demigod of the Hu Family couldn't bear it any longer, incited by the Dark Faction expert's words, shouting out loud.
Boom…
As this Hu Family Demigod spoke, he also released his energy pressure, like a long-dormant volcano suddenly erupting, his aura terrifying.
"'All parties rely on their own abilities,' indeed. However, does your Hu Family possess such ability?"
That Dark Faction expert said icily.
Boom…
In the next moment, this Dark Faction expert suddenly exploded into action, lunging to attack the Hu Family's Demigods.
Vast, rolling black mist directly inundated those several Hu Family Demigods.
A dreadful battle began.
"The Dark Faction is making an example of the Hu Family, wishing to establish their might publicly."
Someone murmured softly.
The experts of the other major forces surrounding the area understood perfectly—the Dark Faction's sudden attack on the Hu Family was because they coveted the Hu Family's territory. They were using the incident as a pretext, provoking conflict.
Comparatively, the Dark Faction's overall strength was stronger.
Everyone understood that the Dark Faction would likely move against the Hu Family next; the Hu Family's situation was not looking good.
"War between major forces is starting so quickly. It seems the contest for Deific Fortune will only grow more fierce, sweeping across the entire Chaotic Void Sea!
This spells a dreadful disaster for the Chaotic Void Sea!
Alas, this disaster is now unstoppable."
An ancient-looking elder stood in the distance watching all this, unable to help but sigh and comment.
"Quick, retreat! This fellow is too strong!"
After fighting for a short while, the Hu Family's Demigod experts began falling into a disadvantage.
The middle-aged man leading the Hu Family experts was struck back repeatedly by a single punch from the Dark Faction expert. Swinging a hand, he tossed out several Demigod artifacts, blocking the Dark Faction expert's offensive, then turned and fled.
The other Hu Family Demigods had already experienced the horrifying combat power of this Dark Faction expert in the previous clash. How would they dare to linger? They followed, immediately turning to flee as well.
These Hu Family Demigods fled at full speed, instantly disappearing into the distant void.
"You cannot escape. Unless your Hu Family gives us of the Dark Faction a proper explanation, this matter is far from over."
The Dark Faction expert sneered coldly, transforming into a black streak and pursuing in the direction the fleeing Hu Family Demigods had taken.
Soon, the other surrounding Demigod experts also turned and left one after another. Moments later, this originally lively stretch of void became silent once more.
"Let's go."
Ye Yunfei said to Hun Lao.
Then he prepared to step out of the formation's Small World. However, at just that moment—
"Wait. The situation has changed."
Hun Lao suddenly spoke up.
Ye Yunfei instantly grew alert as well. A figure radiating billowing demonic aura suddenly materialized in the distant void—an expert from the Demon Capital.
This Demon Capital expert possessed an exceptionally towering physique, standing there exuding a powerful sense of oppression. The expert from the Demon Capital swept his bell-like gigantic eyes around, seemingly searching for something.
This Demon Capital expert had just departed earlier, but now he had returned.
"This fellow is looking for you. He may already have sensed your aura!
Do not move recklessly. Don't release any aura at all. This fellow is a Perfected Demigod; we are certainly no match for him!"
Hun Lao urgently sent a voice transmission to Ye Yunfei.
"I know. He definitely is looking for me."
Ye Yunfei nodded, exerting his utmost to restrain his own aura.
Ye Yunfei faintly sensed a powerful Soul Power energy attempting to lock onto him. There was no doubt—it was from that Demon Capital expert.
That Demon Capital expert was both probing with his perception and taking step after step in Ye Yunfei's direction.
"The situation is taking a bad turn. If this continues, he will certainly discover our hiding place."
Watching the Demon Capital expert approaching step by step, Hun Lao could not help but lament bitterly.
"Everyone, prepare yourselves. The moment this fellow discovers us, we must utilize every means we possess to escape within the shortest time possible. If we cannot escape in the shortest time and he intercepts us, we'll be in serious trouble."
Ye Yunfei sent voice transmissions to Hu Miao and the others.
Ye Yunfei took out a few avatar substitutes from his person, preparing to sacrifice them when necessary, hoping it might enable their escape.
Hun Lao, Hu Miao, the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm, and Huang Shang were also fully focused and fully prepared.
Everyone was extremely tense—after all, this was a Perfected Demigod right before them.
"Ye-surnamed youngster from the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds, I have discovered you. Come out.
You'd best not think of playing any tricks before me. Obey obediently; otherwise, I will grant you a fate where neither living nor dying shall be within your power."
Suddenly, the Demon Capital expert spoke, his voice icy.
Ye Yunfei knew this was a probe and of course would not reply. Hiding within the formation's Small World, he remained completely motionless, waiting for the best opportunity to escape.
"Hiding, unwilling to emerge?
Useless. I know you are within this stretch of space. I shall comb every inch of it, and I will certainly find you."
Speaking while sensing while advancing, the Demon Capital expert came closer and closer to Ye Yunfei's location.
He was not wrong—as long as he searched every corner of this space, sooner or later he would locate Ye Yunfei's hiding place.
"This fellow's sensory ability is too terrifying. I hid myself so meticulously before, yet he still managed to detect traces."
Ye Yunfei watched the nearing Demon Capital expert, inwardly groaning in frustration.
"Ye-surnamed youngster, you are too arrogant. Emerging from that remote little place, the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds, you actually dare provoke our Demon Capital and even caused the death of one of our Demigods—this is a monstrous crime!
Very soon, you will learn the price.
Not only you, even the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds will suffer repercussions because of you.
Just wait. It won't be long before our Demon Capital's armies march upon the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds!
By then, we will investigate every living being within the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds with any connection to you. They shall all face retribution. This is the outcome of provoking our Demon Capital!"
While searching for Ye Yunfei, that Demon Capital expert spoke coldly.
Upon hearing this, Ye Yunfei could not help but darken his expression.
The Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds were Ye Yunfei's main base; most of the people Ye Yunfei cared about most remained there. If the Demon Capital's armies truly attacked the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds and moved against those people, that was absolutely unacceptable to Ye Yunfei.
"You needn't worry. Have you forgotten?
Last time, those Demigods and Heavenly Immortals entered the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds, only to be chased by a Divine Corpse. Fortunately, those fellows escaped a bit faster; otherwise, they would all have died inside. Do you truly believe they dare enter the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds again?"
Hun Lao, knowing Ye Yunfei's worry, immediately offered consolation.
"Ye-surnamed youngster, don't assume that just because a Divine Corpse once appeared within the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds, no one would dare re-enter.
You are wrong. Precisely because of that Divine Corpse, the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds are now under intense surveillance by every major force within the Chaotic Void Sea.
Numerous experts lie in ambush around the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds. Sooner or later, many major forces will join forces and enter, targeting that Divine Corpse.
Because that Divine Corpse represents a massive treasure trove for us Demigods. Every major force hopes to obtain it.
Moreover, our Demon Capital long ago discovered that dispatching relatively weaker forces into the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds would definitely not draw out that Divine Corpse. Therefore, our Demon Capital need only dispatch some ordinary troops into the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds—that is sufficient to conquer that World Cluster."
The Demon Capital expert continued speaking.
Hearing the Demon Capital expert's words, Ye Yunfei could not help but change his expression drastically, because what he said was true.
It was likely that only Demigod and Heavenly Immortal level experts entering the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds—and moreover, entering the Colorless Abyss—could potentially draw out that Divine Corpse. If only ordinary creatures entered the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds, there was no need to fear that Divine Corpse.
Before that Divine Corpse appeared, various major forces had long ago dispatched numerous members to operate within the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds. For example, the Dark Faction had already been active within the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds for a long time and had launched several annihilation campaigns there.