"Young Master Ye, I need to report to you on the recent situation in the Chaotic Void Sea."
Kong Lao stepped forward and spoke.
In the past period, Kong Lao had spent most of his time cultivating in an attempt to break through realms, but within the Alliance Army, he was specifically responsible for gathering intelligence. He had a large number of scouts under his command who traveled throughout the Chaotic Void Sea probing for various kinds of information and reporting back regularly.
"Very well. Let's hear it."
Ye Yunfei nodded.
"During this time, within the Chaotic Void Sea, there have been Perfected Demigods who have undertaken their Divine Tribulation."
Kong Lao said.
"Oh? And what was the result? Did anyone succeed?"
Ye Yunfei was somewhat surprised and immediately asked.
"For now, no one has succeeded. According to the intelligence, up until now, there have been three Perfected Demigods who formally undertook their Divine Tribulation. All three failed."
Kong Lao reported.
"All three failed?"
Ye Yunfei asked.
"Yes, all three.
However, according to some fate-divination masters, the reason they failed lies with themselves; their accumulation wasn't sufficient yet. They rushed into undertaking the Divine Tribulation before being fully prepared.
According to those fate-divination masters, undergoing the Divine Tribulation is the most difficult lightning tribulation within our expanse of the Void Sea. Even if one's talent and accumulated strength are enough, one cannot undertake it casually. Adequate preparations must be made, including mental state, as well as elixirs, magical treasures, and other such aspects.
When these three Perfected Demigods were undergoing their tribulations, quite a few fate-divination masters were secretly observing from nearby. Their final conclusion was that this expanse of the Chaotic Void Sea now allows breakthroughs to achieve Deity status.
After those fate-divination masters' words spread, even more Perfected Demigods began preparing earnestly to undertake their Divine Tribulation."
Kong Lao continued.
"I see.
That means, before long, Deities will definitely appear in our Chaotic Void."
Ye Yunfei fell silent for a moment before nodding.
Ye Yunfei had cultivated in the Phantom Tower for over a decade but still hadn't managed to break through to the Demigod realm. The pressure in his heart was quite significant.
"Any other news?"
Ye Yunfei asked.
"The matter that has drawn the most attention in the Chaotic Void Sea recently was those three Perfected Demigods undergoing their Divine Tribulation.
Aside from that, nothing else seems to have happened that warrants much attention.
Oh, that's right, half a month ago, in the Thousand Desolation World Cluster, an ancient passage suddenly appeared. It's said that passage is called the Reincarnation Passage. At that time, someone unintentionally barged into that passage and obtained a Deity-level magic treasure within. After the news spread, it immediately drew many people to venture into that Reincarnation Passage in search of treasures.
However, that Reincarnation Passage is extremely dangerous. Quite a few Demigod-level experts perished within. Gradually, not many dared to barge in anymore."
Kong Lao thought for a moment before speaking.
"What?
A Reincarnation Passage!"
Upon hearing this news, Ye Yunfei's expression immediately changed, and he stood up directly.
The moment he heard 'Reincarnation Passage,' Ye Yunfei's first thought was of Su Qingluo!
Because Su Qingluo had gone missing precisely within a Reincarnation Passage in the Reincarnation Realm of the main world of the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds. Up until now, Ye Yunfei had not heard any news of Su Qingluo.
In truth, all these years, people from the Reincarnation Palace had been searching for any trace of Su Qingluo, and Ye Yunfei was no different. Following Ye Yunfei's instructions, Old Man Chu and Zen Master Tianwu had dispatched many people successively to search throughout the Chaotic Void Sea for Su Qingluo. After the Alliance Army was established, Ye Yunfei had also instructed Kong Lao and Ouyang Tao to send out a batch of Heavenly Immortals to search for Su Qingluo. Yet, there had been no news whatsoever so far.
Now, suddenly hearing about a Reincarnation Passage appearing in the Thousand Desolation World Cluster, Ye Yunfei couldn't remain calm.
"Is there any connection between the Reincarnation Passage in the Thousand Desolation World Cluster and the one in the Reincarnation Realm of the main world of the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds? Can different Reincarnation Passages be interconnected, allowing transit between them?" Ye Yunfei wondered silently in his heart.
"Yes, an ancient passage indeed appeared within the Thousand Desolation World Cluster, called the Reincarnation Passage."
Seeing Ye Yunfei's reaction, Kong Lao couldn't help being startled and quickly affirmed.
"Do we have the specific location of that Reincarnation Passage?"
Ye Yunfei asked.
"Yes.
The scouts I dispatched have recorded information about that Reincarnation Passage and its specific location within this jade slip."
Kong Lao took out a jade slip and handed it to Ye Yunfei.
"I must go and see this Reincarnation Passage, no matter what."
Ye Yunfei took the jade slip, making a firm resolution in his heart.
"Young Master Ye, there doesn't seem to be any other relatively significant news."
Kong Lao said to Ye Yunfei.
Ye Yunfei nodded.
"Ah, Young Master Ye, two days ago, a woman arrived at our Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds, claiming she wanted to meet you in person.
She said she was from the Xiao Family.
Since you hadn't ended your seclusion, Young Master Ye, I didn't report it immediately. I let her wait for you."
Gan Changfeng stepped forward and reported.
"Oh? From the Xiao Family?
Alright, have her come see me then."
Ye Yunfei was slightly taken aback, then thought of Xiao Huanhuan and her sister Xiao Yueyue. He knew it must be someone they sent.
Gan Changfeng immediately turned and walked out of the council hall. A moment later, he returned to the hall with a middle-aged woman.
"I pay my respects to Young Master Ye!"
Seeing Ye Yunfei, the middle-aged woman immediately stepped forward and bowed respectfully.
The reputation of the Alliance Army and Ye Yunfei had long since spread throughout the Chaotic Void Sea. This middle-aged woman was from the Xiao Family and had heard of Ye Yunfei's fame. Therefore, her attitude was extremely respectful; she absolutely dared not show any negligence because Ye Yunfei was a young man. Instead, she felt a sense of heartfelt devotion.
"No need for such formality.
What brings you here to see me?"
Ye Yunfei nodded and asked calmly.
"I report to Young Master Ye that I was sent by Lady Xiao Huanhuan and Lady Xiao Yueyue to see you."
The middle-aged woman answered.
"What do the two of them need me for, sending you here?"
Ye Yunfei asked.
"Young Master Ye, not long ago, our Xiao Family suffered a devastating invasion by powerful enemies, with heavy casualties. Our three family patriarchs fought desperately to protect the clan members and fled, dispersing into separate groups.
Our group included Lady Xiao Huanhuan and Lady Xiao Yueyue. After escaping our homeland, we have been hiding here and there throughout the Chaotic Void Sea, evading pursuit from our enemies.
Later, Lady Xiao Huanhuan and Lady Xiao Yueyue suggested coming to seek refuge with you, Young Master Ye.
After some discussion, the two young ladies successfully persuaded the elders of our clan to plan coming to the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds to take refuge with you, Young Master Ye, and join the Alliance Army.
However, shortly after we set out, while still on the road, we were discovered by our enemies.
While our elders led people to hide constantly, they also secretly dispatched someone to come to the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds to ask for your help, Young Master Ye.
Of course, the idea of sending someone to seek your aid, Young Master Ye, was proposed by Lady Xiao Huanhuan and Lady Xiao Yueyue. So, in fact, it is the two ladies who sent me to see you."
The woman explained.
"I see. Who are the enemies of your Xiao Family?
Your Xiao Family has a very ancient lineage and possesses Demigod-level experts. Your overall strength should be quite impressive. Who would dare attack your family's main headquarters?"
Ye Yunfei, a little curious, asked.
"It's the Zhan Family!
The Zhan Family allied with several other forces and, taking advantage of our Xiao Family's unpreparedness, suddenly attacked and invaded our main headquarters."
The middle-aged woman gnashed her teeth in anger as she spoke.
"You mean the beast-taming Zhan Family?"
Ye Yunfei's heart stirred, immediately recalling Zhan Yuan, and asked.
"Yes, precisely that Zhan Family.
Our Xiao Family has never provoked the Zhan Family, yet the Zhan Family harbors wicked ambition and suddenly made a move against our family!
I heard that now our Xiao Family's main headquarters have been occupied by the Zhan Family. The Zhan Family has constructed numerous temples within the worlds of our homeland and is forcibly compelling countless beings from our homeland to enter those temples to pay homage to statues of several Zhan Family ancestors."
The middle-aged woman spoke in an angry tone.
"Hmm, I understand now.
Where are Xiao Huanhuan and Xiao Yueyue right now?"
Ye Yunfei nodded and asked.
The Zhan Family's purpose in constructing temples within the world where the Xiao Family headquarters was located was undoubtedly to collect faith power, augmenting the fortune of several Zhan Family patriarchs for achieving Deity status. Not just the Zhan Family, many major factions did the same.
Originally, Ye Yunfei wasn't very inclined to involve himself in the grudges between other forces in the Chaotic Void Sea. However, he did have some acquaintance with Xiao Huanhuan and Xiao Yueyue, having traveled together for a period. Now that Xiao Huanhuan and Xiao Yueyue had sent someone to seek his help, Ye Yunfei decided to assist them.
"When I set out, our Xiao Family clansmen were hiding within the Purple Moon World Cluster.
However, during this period, we have been constantly moving to evade detection; it's difficult to stay in one fixed location for too long, otherwise, there is the risk of being discovered.
So, I don't know exactly where they are now.
However, when I left, our clan leader told me they would leave some clues behind. By following those clues, I could find them."
Hearing Ye Yunfei's question, the middle-aged woman couldn't help but feel overjoyed and hastily replied.
She could tell Ye Yunfei was planning to intervene and help.
"Very well. You will lead me to find the two young ladies now."
Ye Yunfei nodded.
He didn't say to look for the Xiao Family people but specifically to look for Xiao Huanhuan and Xiao Yueyue. This was tantamount to stating his stance: his involvement was because of Xiao Huanhuan and Xiao Yueyue, not because of the Xiao Family.
"Thank you, Young Master Ye, for your great benevolence and righteousness. I will lead you to find the two young ladies right away."
The middle-aged woman immediately replied.
"Young Master Ye, we will accompany you as well."
Gan Changfeng took a step forward and said.
"Alright.
I will take eight Demigods with me.
The rest shall remain here to safeguard our base."
Ye Yunfei said.
Then, Ye Yunfei named eight Demigods to accompany him, including Gan Changfeng.
Following that, Ye Yunfei instructed Gan Changfeng to select over a thousand Heavenly Immortal-level members to bring along.
In truth, given Ye Yunfei's current strength, he fundamentally didn't need to bring these Demigods and Heavenly Immortals from the Alliance Army. Their power would be of little help to Ye Yunfei.
Ye Yunfei was bringing them along with the intention of giving them some experience if the opportunity arose. To be more specific, if combat situations arose, he would let them participate and use those battles as a form of training.