At Young Master Ye Yunfei’s command, the over one hundred Heavenly Immortals began to muster their forces and assemble their troops.
Most of the hundred-plus Heavenly Immortals dispatched earlier to gather intelligence had already returned to the Canghuang Realm. Those who had not yet returned had also received the message and were rushing back in haste.
Roughly half a day later, over one hundred Heavenly Immortals and most of the forces from the Qianfang World Cluster stood arrayed in orderly ranks in the spacetime outside the Canghuang Realm, exuding towering waves of energy.
"Good. You may begin." Ye Yunfei gave a slight nod.
The hundred-plus Heavenly Immortals each led their subordinates and began charging outward in all directions.
They would immediately take action against any external forces they encountered—kill or drive them out.
These hundred-plus Heavenly Immortals had spent the previous period of time in seclusion cultivation within the Phantom Tower, and each had seen a significant improvement in strength.
Among them alone, the number of Perfected Heavenly Immortals already exceeded thirty. Combined with the large number of Golden Immortals and the substantial forces from the Qianfang World Cluster, their overall strength was formidable.
As for the external forces, their strongest experts were merely Initial Heavenly Immortals at best, and the largest contingent any single force had was only five or six Heavenly Immortals. Faced with these troops from the Qianfang World Cluster, they had little power to resist.
"How dare you!"
"Where are you from?"
"How dare you provoke our Heavenly God Hall!"
"This world is already territory of our Heavenly God Hall. Leave immediately!"
At one of the world portals, five or six Heavenly Immortals from the Qianfang World Cluster led a large contingent intending to attack. Two Heavenly Immortals charged out from within, angrily shouting.
"So what if it's the Heavenly God Hall?"
"Get out of the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds immediately, or even those from the Heavenly God Hall shall die!" an elder at the head coldly sneered.
These Heavenly Immortals from the Qianfang World Cluster had fought alongside Ye Yunfei against the forces of the Demon Capital and did not fear any so-called major power.
The overall strength of the Demon Capital was not weaker than that of the Heavenly God Hall.
"How outrageous!..." The two Heavenly Immortals from the Heavenly God Hall trembled with rage.
The Heavenly God Hall was one of the illustrious major powers within the Chaotic Void Sea. Wherever they went, members of the Heavenly God Hall were treated with respect. They had never suffered such humiliation.
"Let's act. It seems these fellows from the Heavenly God Hall won't willingly leave the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds." An Advanced Heavenly Immortal from the Qianfang World Cluster, seeing this, gave a cold smile and waved his hand. The five or six Heavenly Immortals from Qianfang World Cluster led their forces, charging forward in a mighty onslaught.
This group from Qianfang World Cluster consisted of five or six Heavenly Immortals and several hundred Golden Immortals. Charging together, they immediately forced the two Heavenly Immortals from the Heavenly God Hall to retreat into the world behind them.
The Qianfang World Cluster forces then charged into this world and began a great battle against the Heavenly God Hall forces within.
Precisely because they knew this world had been occupied by the Heavenly God Hall, Qianfang World Cluster had dispatched five or six Heavenly Immortals, understanding the enemy's strength clearly and making full preparations.
"Just which faction are you from?!"
"Are you truly determined to wage war against our Heavenly God Hall?!"
"Have you considered the consequences?!"
The two Heavenly Immortals from the Heavenly God Hall were surrounded by five or six Heavenly Immortals. After a short while, they began to falter, both startled and furious. One of them roared out.
The two Heavenly Immortals from the Heavenly God Hall were merely Initial Heavenly Immortals. Although their strength was decent, Qianfang World Cluster had five or six Heavenly Immortals, including two Intermediate Heavenly Immortals, and superior numbers—their combat power was naturally greater.
"We are subordinates of Young Master Ye, merely acting on his orders. As for consequences—we do not concern ourselves with such matters." a Heavenly Immortal from Qianfang World Cluster said coldly.
Moments later, one of the Heavenly God Hall Heavenly Immortals was killed on the spot. The other Heavenly Immortal activated a secret escape technique of the Heavenly God Hall, transforming into a faint, almost indiscernible ray of light that shot out from the world portal.
"We'll split into two groups. One part will stay in this world with some troops to clean up the remaining Heavenly God Hall forces. The other will chase after the fleeing one."
"Young Master Ye and the Heavenly God Hall have long been at odds. We cannot let these Heavenly God Hall bastards escape!" a Heavenly Immortal from Qianfang World Cluster shouted loudly.
The Heavenly Immortals from Qianfang World Cluster then divided into two groups. Three of them chased out the world portal after the fleeing Heavenly God Hall Heavenly Immortal, while the others remained within the world to continue clearing out the remaining Heavenly God Hall forces.
Soon after, all the Heavenly God Hall forces within this world were slain.
Similar events occurred in other worlds across the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds.
Nearly half of the worlds within the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds had already been taken over by various external forces.
Now, the hundred-plus Heavenly Immortals from Qianfang World Cluster led their grand army, splitting into several groups as they swept through the worlds one by one.
Wherever they went, it was like an autumn gale sweeping through fallen leaves. They slaughtered the external forces, who wailed and howled in terror with little ability to fight back.
This was because, before taking action, the hundred-plus Heavenly Immortals from Qianfang World Cluster had already thoroughly investigated the situation across the entire Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds. They had accurately identified which worlds were occupied by external forces, including the specific strengths of these forces.
"Hahaha…"
"Who would have thought that after venturing out for a while, Young Master Ye would return with such a powerful host."
Outside the Vermilion Bird Realm, the Farmer stood in the void alongside several Golden Immortals, smiling as he spoke.
The moment the Qianfang World Cluster forces began their operation, the Farmer immediately guessed that these mysteriously appearing troops must have been brought back by Ye Yunfei.
"It seems we won't have much left to do next." a Golden Immortal beside him said.
The Farmer and these Golden Immortals were all subordinates of Mr. Liu.
To protect the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds, the Farmer had led a large group of villagers out from that small mountain hamlet. During this period, they had been protecting various worlds within the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds that were closely connected to Ye Yunfei, such as the Canghuang Realm, Vermilion Bird Realm, and Tianying Realm.
"Indeed, it seems we won't have much left to do."
"Among the troops Young Master Ye brought back, there are actually so many Heavenly Immortals."
"That Young Master Ye could command the willing allegiance of so many Heavenly Immortals is truly astonishing." another villager said.
"A young genius favored by Mr. Liu could never be ordinary." the Farmer said with a smile.
At this moment, within the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds, many forces belonging to external major powers were being hunted down by the Qianfang World Cluster troops.
These included the Demon Race's Demon Capital, Devil Capital, the Great Underworld, as well as the Dark Faction, Heavenly God Hall, and more.
The Heavenly God Hall occupied more than just one world. The Heavenly Immortal who had escaped earlier fled to another world and had already joined up with other Heavenly God Hall forces.
"Just where did these guys come from?"
"What is their identity?"
"They actually dare to offend our Demon Capital forces!"
At the portal of the Demon Realm within the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds, a Initial Heavenly Immortal of the Demon Race, leading a large contingent of his kind, stood facing off against a group from Qianfang World Cluster. Looking at the seven or eight Heavenly Immortals opposite him, this Demon Race Initial Heavenly Immortal was both startled and furious.
Beside this Demon Race Initial Heavenly Immortal stood two other Demon Race Initial Heavenly Immortals.
Since the overall strength of the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds was not particularly high, the various major powers had only dispatched some Initial Heavenly Immortals to enter.
There was, of course, another reason: the last time a Deity Corpse suddenly appeared within the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds, it slaughtered quite a few Demigods and Heavenly Immortals. Therefore, the stronger Heavenly Immortals simply did not dare to casually enter.
Previously, when Ye Yunfei had cleansed the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds, all the devils within the Demon Realm had fled. Now, they had returned to reclaim and occupy the Demon Realm once more.
Just moments ago, when the Qianfang World Cluster forces arrived outside the Demon Realm, the three Initial Heavenly Immortals within sensed something amiss and immediately led the demon forces out.
"Three Lords!"
"We have just received news! A large group of troops of mysterious origin has suddenly appeared within the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds! Their aim is to drive out all forces belonging to external powers! It seems they intend to seize the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds!"
A Demon Race member specialized in intelligence gathering stood nearby, quietly reporting to the three Demon Race Initial Heavenly Immortals.
"Is it these fellows before us?"
"Just which faction do they belong to?!"
"Are they preparing to start a war with our Demon Capital?!"
The three Demon Race Initial Heavenly Immortals were all furious.
"Three Lords, it's not just our Demon Race. Other major powers' forces have also been attacked by these troops of mysterious origin!"
"This includes the Heavenly God Hall, the Demon Race, the Dark Faction, the Shangqing Sect, the Great Underworld, and others. The Heavenly God Hall has already suffered heavy casualties; nearly half the forces they sent into the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds have been killed!"
"Right now, the Heavenly God Hall is contacting the other major powers, urging them to form an alliance to jointly deal with these mysteriously appearing forces!"
The scout nearby once again quietly reported.
He carried many jade slips that could quickly receive information, specifically tasked with collecting all sorts of news. He also commanded a large group of subordinates dedicated to gathering intelligence, so his information was extremely well-informed.
"How utterly brazen!"
Upon hearing the report, the three Demon Race Initial Heavenly Immortals were both shocked and furious.
"Good! Immediately contact the Heavenly God Hall and the other major powers! Tell them our Demon Race agrees to an alliance!"
"The overall strength of these suddenly appearing fellows is too great. Only by allying do we stand a chance against them!"
Seeing the eight Heavenly Immortals standing opposite them, the three Demon Race Initial Heavenly Immortals felt immense pressure.
All three of them were merely Initial Heavenly Immortals, while the eight Heavenly Immortals opposite them included four Initial Heavenly Immortals, three Intermediate Heavenly Immortals, and one Advanced Heavenly Immortal.
Facing such a formation, the three Demon Race Initial Heavenly Immortals simply did not dare to initiate a fight.
"Sirs, which faction do you actually belong to?"
"There should be no grudge between our Demon Race and yourselves, so why come to confront our Demon Race?"
"Have you considered the consequences?"
"If you withdraw now, we can act as if nothing happened."
One of the Demon Race Initial Heavenly Immortals spoke, his tone relatively gentle as he did not wish to provoke the other side due to their superior strength.
It was rare for the notoriously cruel and brutal Demon Race to speak in such a manner.
"Hahaha…!"
"You whelps of the Demon Race! Now you know fear?"
"Enough nonsense! Prepare to meet your deaths! We are here specifically to slay you damned devils!"
The Advanced Heavenly Immortal from Qianfang World Cluster took a step forward, releasing his immortal energy to press down upon the opposing demon forces, all while roaring with laughter.
Previously, Qianfang World Cluster had been invaded by the Demon Capital army, suffering heavy casualties. Moreover, they were now forced to abandon their homes and wander in foreign lands—all thanks to the Demon Race.
Thus, when the people of Qianfang World Cluster saw these Demon Race members before them, seeing their sworn enemies, their eyes burned with extra fury.
"Do you truly not hold our Demon Capital in any regard?!"
"You should know our Demon Capital is not to be trifled with!"
Hearing this, the three Demon Race Initial Heavenly Immortals flew into a rage. Demons who emerged from the Demon Capital had always held a sense of superiority. Being treated this way now was unbearable.
However, these three Demon Race Initial Heavenly Immortals also understood that, given the disparity in strength before them, if a battle erupted, their side would most likely not be a match.
"Three Lords!"
"The forces of the Heavenly God Hall and the Demon Capital are being pursued! They are fleeing in our direction! The distance is getting closer!"
Just at that moment, the Demon Race member responsible for intelligence used a sound transmission to report to the three Demon Race Heavenly Immortals.
"We must go meet them immediately! Under these circumstances, only by joining forces with the other major powers' troops can we possibly deal with these fellows before us!"
One of the Demon Race Heavenly Immortals immediately sent a sound transmission to the other two.
Then, these three Demon Race Heavenly Immortals led their demon forces, swiftly charging towards the distant void.
"These Demon Race whelps want to flee!"
"Block them!"
"Don't let a single one escape! The time for vengeance has come!"
An Intermediate Heavenly Immortal from Qianfang World Cluster shouted loudly.
"The Heavenly God Hall and Demon Capital forces are being pursued by our people and have already reached the vicinity. It seems these devils intend to rendezvous with them."
"Don't rush. They won't escape. Let's follow them."
The Advanced Heavenly Immortal from Qianfang World Cluster gave a cold laugh and then led his forces, following at a deliberate pace.
Moments later, the Demon Race forces indeed sighted the Heavenly God Hall and Demon Capital forces that were being hunted.
When the three parties' forces met, their confidence immediately surged.
"From this moment on, our three powers will join hands and act together!"
The Heavenly Immortals from the Demon Race, Demon Race, and Heavenly God Hall huddled together, merging the forces of the three powers into a single large army, its momentum growing considerably.
At the same time, the Qianfang World Cluster forces pursuing the Demon Race and Heavenly God Hall also arrived. The three groups from Qianfang World Cluster likewise converged.
The two sides stood facing each other.
Naturally, comparing their strengths, the Qianfang World Cluster side held the upper hand.
Because the Heavenly Immortals on the Qianfang World Cluster side totaled nearly twenty!
While the Heavenly Immortals from the Demon Race, Demon Race, and Heavenly God Hall combined numbered only seven or eight, and all were merely Initial Heavenly Immortals.
"Let's act. Kill them all, then we can report back to Young Master Ye." an Advanced Heavenly Immortal from Qianfang World Cluster spoke.
"Wait. I've just received Young Master Ye's orders. These external forces are forming alliances, preparing to unite against us."
"Young Master Ye wants us to wait a bit, let these external forces all gather together, then take action and eliminate them all at once."
Suddenly, another Advanced Heavenly Immortal from Qianfang World Cluster spoke.
Following Ye Yunfei's command, all forces from Qianfang World Cluster held their positions.
Not long after, even more external forces arrived, joining the forces of the Heavenly God Hall, Demon Race, and Demon Race.
As time passed, an increasing number of external forces rushed to the gathering point.
In the end, troops from nearly over ten external powers had assembled, forming a grand army of immense momentum.
Finally, the vast majority of external forces within the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds had concentrated in one place, confronting the Qianfang World Cluster forces.
There, in the chaotic void of the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds, two grand armies faced each other, each exuding palpable killing intent.
"Just where are you from?"
"How dare you take action against so many of our powers at once! Aren't you afraid of inciting collective wrath?!"
"Provoking so many major powers simultaneously—even if you are from some mysterious forbidden land or a recently emerged ancient power, you likely cannot withstand the fury of our combined forces!"
A master from the Demon Race said furiously.
"We are all acting on Young Master Ye's orders."
"As for your fury, that is not within our consideration." an Advanced Heavenly Immortal from Qianfang World Cluster said indifferently.
"Young Master Ye?"
"Which Young Master Ye?"
The Heavenly Immortals from the various major powers showed confused expressions upon hearing this.
Because they simply could not immediately think of which 'Young Master Ye' within the Chaotic Void Sea would dare to provoke so many major powers at once.
"Young Master Ye…"
"Everyone, guess… Could the Young Master Ye he mentioned be Ye Yunfei?"
Suddenly, a Initial Heavenly Immortal from the Demon Race seemed to think of something, revealing a shocked expression as he spoke.
Two Demigods of the Demon Capital had fallen because of Ye Yunfei, so the Demon Race of the Demon Capital had an extremely deep impression of him.
"Ye Yunfei!"
Hearing the Demon Race Initial Heavenly Immortal's words, the Heavenly Immortals from the other major powers were all greatly startled.
"That lad Ye Yunfei is indeed someone who dares to provoke our powers. But… that kid has always operated alone. When did he acquire such a powerful host of followers?" Someone raised the question.
"I think it's highly likely to be that lad Ye Yunfei!"
"Have you forgotten? Our Demon Capital lost two Demigods because of Ye Yunfei. Though that kid is young and his cultivation level not high, he is extremely bizarre. It wouldn't be strange for him to have so many followers." The same Demon Race Initial Heavenly Immortal spoke again.
Just at that moment, a young man suddenly appeared before the Qianfang World Cluster army, looking coldly at the forces of the various powers opposite.
"We pay our respects to Young Master Ye!"
The Qianfang World Cluster forces shouted in unison.
"It really is Ye Yunfei!"
"He is Ye Yunfei!"
Looking at this young man, the Demon Race Initial Heavenly Immortal who had spoken earlier drastically changed expression. Pointing a finger at Ye Yunfei, he cried out in shock.
"Correct!"
"I am Ye Yunfei!"
Ye Yunfei took a step forward, arriving instantly with terrifying speed right in front of this Demon Race Initial Heavenly Immortal, speaking coldly.
Having said that, Ye Yunfei slapped out. Though he wasn't employing any profound martial skill, Ye Yunfei's energy was simply too strong—already equivalent to that of a Perfected Heavenly Immortal.
Though this Demon Race Initial Heavenly Immortal's cultivation realm was similar to Ye Yunfei's, under the pressure of Ye Yunfei's unleashed immortal energy, he found it difficult to move, as if bearing countless mountains on his back.
He saw Ye Yunfei's palm swinging towards him. Though he desperately wanted to dodge, his heart was willing but his strength insufficient—he simply could not evade.
In the end, Ye Yunfei's slap landed on his head.
With a 'bang', his skull exploded into a mist of blood, like a smashed watermelon.
"With just trash like you, you dare to cause trouble in the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds?" Ye Yunfei swept his icy gaze over the people of the various powers opposite, speaking coldly.
"In a one-on-one fight, none of us is a match for this kid!"
"Everyone, attack together! Combine our strength to kill him!"
A Heavenly Immortal from the Heavenly God Hall suddenly shouted.
As soon as his words fell, Ye Yunfei's gaze turned toward him.
"Ah—!"
That Heavenly God Hall Heavenly Immortal trembled as if struck by lightning, flew backward on the spot, then his head tilted to the side—dead.
Ye Yunfei had executed the Intangible Heart Sword.
During this period, one of Ye Yunfei's Soul Bodies had been cultivating within the Heart-Tempering Tower. The level of his heart force energy had grown increasingly higher.
Ye Yunfei was confident that the Intangible Heart Sword he could now unleash already posed a certain threat to Initial Demigods. Using it against these ordinary Heavenly Immortals before him only created absolute, overwhelming suppression.
"All of you, come at me together. Don't waste my time."
Ye Yunfei's icy gaze swept over the other Heavenly Immortals opposite. In Ye Yunfei's eyes, these Heavenly Immortals were little different from a group of ants.
Meanwhile, the Qianfang World Cluster forces had long since surrounded the troops of these external powers, preventing their escape.
"Ye Yunfei! Are you truly determined to wipe us out completely?!"
A Heavenly Immortal from the Shangqing Sect looked at Ye Yunfei with trepidation, asking angrily.
"Didn't you come to the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds precisely to deal with me?"
"Why should I show you any mercy?"
"Since you've come, none shall think of leaving. All of you will die!"
Ye Yunfei gave a cold laugh, then spoke in a frosty tone.
"Ah—!" That speaking Shangqing Sect Heavenly Immortal let out a miserable shriek, flew backward, crashed in the distance, and perished directly.
Next, Ye Yunfei's gaze turned to the other Heavenly Immortals. Whenever Ye Yunfei's gaze fell upon a particular Heavenly Immortal, that Heavenly Immortal would let out a wretched cry, his body flying backward, dead on the spot.
In less than a breath's time, over ten Initial Heavenly Immortals had been killed by Ye Yunfei's Intangible Heart Sword.
This scene chilled everyone's hearts, because this method of killing was too terrifying—intangible, formless, without any warning, and utterly indefensible!
"Young Master Ye's strength is truly terrifying!" Even the Heavenly Immortals from Qianfang World Cluster felt fear.
"Ah! Ah! Ah!…"
At this moment, another series of miserable shrieks sounded incessantly. One after another, the bodies of Heavenly Immortals opposite flew backward like kites with severed strings, falling down already as corpses.
"Run! Quick!"
The remaining Heavenly Immortals opposite had been utterly terrified out of their wits. Realizing they were absolutely no match for Ye Yunfei, someone (it was unknown who took the lead) shouted loudly, then turned and fled.
Seeing their leading Heavenly Immortal experts flee, the other forces' remaining troops naturally dared not linger any longer. They all turned around, fleeing towards the outer reaches of the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds like a receding tide.
"Kill! Don't let a single one escape!"
Ouyang Tao waved his hand, taking the lead to give chase.
Ouyang Tao was a Perfected Heavenly Immortal, and his movement speed was extremely fast. In a few steps, he caught up to the fleeing troops of the various powers and began a great slaughter.
The hundred-plus Heavenly Immortals from Qianfang World Cluster, leading their grand army, charged forward recklessly, killing innumerable foes.
As for Ye Yunfei, he stood with his hands clasped behind his back, remaining in place without taking further action.
Ye Yunfei believed that his hundred-plus Heavenly Immortals could easily slaughter these enemies.
At the same time, in the distant void.
"Report!"
"Zen Master Tianwu, Senior Chu!"
"We've just received news! Those mysteriously appearing troops are now confronting the forces of the various external powers! It seems they are about to fight!"
A scout rushed urgently before two elders and reported loudly.
If Ye Yunfei were here, he would immediately recognize these two elders as Zen Master Tianwu and Old Man Chu.
"Why would a mysteriously appearing force want to fight these external forces?"
"Is it for territory?"
"Does this mysteriously appearing force intend to monopolize our Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds?"
"Hmph! With our Light Faction here, no one shall think of seizing our Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds!"
"Our Light Faction will eventually drive out all invaders!"
After hearing the report, Zen Master Tianwu said angrily.