*Boom!*
Ye Yunfei activated the Heavenly Dao Palm, and a massive palm imprint appeared in the high sky, radiating boundless, overwhelming energy.
Having comprehended seven Dao Principles and broken through to the Intermediate Demigod realm, the Heavenly Dao Palm unleashed by Ye Yunfei was naturally much more powerful.
*Rumble!*
The enormous palm imprint descended from above with world-shattering force.
*Ahhhh!*
Screams erupted continuously as creatures exploded into clouds of blood mist, dying on the spot one after another.
Regardless of their cultivation realm or strength, any being struck by the descending giant palm shared the same fate—instantly smashed to pieces!
Among them was an Advanced Demigod!
"Everyone, attack together!"
"If we fight one-on-one, none of us will be this brat's match!"
"Attack together! Resist together!"
A Demigod of the Demon Race roared loudly.
*Swish!*
The moment his voice faded, Ye Yunfei appeared before him like a ghost, speaking calmly.
*Boom!*
Ye Yunfei threw a punch forward. Immediately, the space split in two; one half turned into a world of pure white, the other into a world of absolute black.
Yin Yang Divine Fist!
"Ye Yunfei, do you think I'm afraid of you?!"
The Advanced Demigod of the Demon Race cried out in a mixture of shock and fury. Hastily, he also threw a punch to block.
*Hong... Hong...*
Five demonic pagodas shot out from his towering demonic body simultaneously. Arranged in a pentagram formation according to the five elements, their auras were interconnected, forming a cohesive whole—clearly a complete set of magical artifacts.
*Dang... Dang...*
Ye Yunfei threw another punch with his other hand, striking five times in succession, directly sending the five demonic pagodas flying.
Then, the Yin Yang Divine Fist conjured by Ye Yunfei manifested a giant fist imprint, starkly divided between black and white, and smashed into the Advanced Demigod's demonic frame.
The Demigod had wanted to dodge, but the Yin Yang Divine Fist was too profound, containing extremely advanced Yin Yang Laws that sealed the time and space around him, leaving him with nowhere to go.
*Ahhh...*
In the end, the Advanced Demigod of the Demon Race was punched to pieces by Ye Yunfei. His towering body instantly exploded into a shower of flesh, blood, and shattered bone.
"Ye Yunfei, you damned whelp..."
The Demigod's Soul Body roared furiously, trying to flee.
But Ye Yunfei activated Soul Force Constellation Art. Several Soul Force planets whistled through the air, instantly suppressing the Demigod's Soul Body before sealing it.
After dealing with this Advanced Demigod, Ye Yunfei took a single step and arrived before an Advanced Demigod of the Demon Race.
Despite exhausting all his means and resisting with all his might, the Demigod was blasted apart by Ye Yunfei's fist in less than two moves. His bloodline essence and Soul Body were all seized.
*Boom...*
Killing with growing momentum, Ye Yunfei unleashed Flying Sword Art. A dazzling, resplendent flying sword soared into the sky, trailed by an ocean of sword energy and accompanied by sheets of flame.
*Ahhh!*
Screams erupted incessantly as Demigods were cleaved apart by the flying sword.
In the blink of an eye, over a dozen Demigods had been slain by the flying sword.
Huang Shang followed closely behind the flying sword, continuously collecting the Soul Bodies of the slain Demigods.
The Blood Clan Clone followed as well, harvesting the bloodline essence.
"Don't forget their treasures!"
"These guys are from major powers, they must be loaded!"
The Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm yelled.
"All of you will die!"
Ye Yunfei roared and pointed.
*Rumble...*
The brilliant flying sword streaked across the sky, continuously expanding. Wherever it passed, it slaughtered batch after batch of living beings like an autumn gale sweeping fallen leaves.
Even Demigod experts seemed frail before this flying sword, utterly defenseless, instantly smashed to pieces upon contact.
"You little bastard, enough of this arrogance!"
An Advanced Demigod from Heavenly God Hall, seeing Ye Yunfei slay over a dozen Heavenly God Hall Demigods in quick succession, was driven mad with rage and charged recklessly toward Ye Yunfei.
But Ye Yunfei pointed, and the flying sword swept sideways, bisecting the Advanced Demigod on the spot. Stepping forward, Ye Yunfei punched the Demigod's two halves into bloody mist.
Even before his breakthrough to Intermediate Demigod, Ye Yunfei already possessed the strength to kill Advanced Demigods. Now, as an Intermediate Demigod with comprehensive improvements in all aspects, slaughtering Advanced Demigods had become even easier.
*Ahhh!*
Screams rang out continuously. Wherever Ye Yunfei moved, Demigods were slain at an astonishing speed.
A short while later, over forty Demigod experts had fallen by Ye Yunfei's hand.
Too terrifying!
By now, every creature participating in the encirclement was scared witless!
They trembled, none daring to approach.
"Ahhh... This kid is too strong, too savage! We're no match for him!"
"Run for your lives!"
A Zhan Family Elder Demigod, seeing Ye Yunfei seemingly heading his way, nearly scared his soul out of his body. Without a second thought, he turned and fled.
*Puff!*
The flying sword streaked through the air, shredding the Zhan Family Elder Demigod into a cloud of blood mist.
However, Ye Yunfei seized and kept all the Warbeasts left behind by this Demigod.
Having previously devoured the soul bodies of several Zhan Family Demigod experts, Ye Yunfei had obtained their Beast Taming Arts and could now control Zhan Family Warbeasts for his own use.
"Run!"
By now, everyone present was terrified. Facing the murderous Ye Yunfei, no one dared to step forward. Instead, they cried out and scattered in flight.
"Dare to provoke me, and you will all die!"
Ye Yunfei sneered coldly and pointed his finger. The flying sword rolled forward, slaughtering batch after batch of creatures, turning them instantly into pulp.
By this point, Hu Miao, the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm, and Huang Shang didn't need to fight anymore. Instead, they roamed the battlefield, collecting spoils.
The Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm and Hu Miao focused on gathering valuable treasures from the battlefield. Huang Shang concentrated on devouring the remaining Soul Bodies, especially those of Demigods. The Blood Clan Clone refined and absorbed the bloodline essence littering the field.
Up to now in this battle, Ye Yunfei had slain over forty Demigod experts.
As for Heavenly Immortals and those below, the number was even greater.
The flying sword was like a sickle harvesting rice—wherever it went, it reaped group after group of personnel from the various major powers. The battlefield was littered with dismembered corpses, bodies strewn everywhere, forming a river of blood.
"We can't miss anything of value!"
The Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm shouted, transforming into a streak of golden light that zipped across the battlefield, collecting every spatial ring, every magical artifact, and anything else of value, leaving nothing behind.
"Run! That brat is invincible!"
By now, both those who had participated in attacking Ye Yunfei and the onlookers watching from a distance were scared out of their wits, fleeing desperately into the distance.
Ye Yunfei used his Space Teleportation Token to relentlessly pursue the fleeing members of the various major forces.
Particularly targeting their Demigods!
Not long after, within this expanse of space, aside from Ye Yunfei, Hu Miao, and the others, everyone else had fled.
Only countless severed limbs, minced flesh, and the flowing blood rivers remained.
In this battle, the number of Demigod experts slain by Ye Yunfei neared fifty!
Eight or nine out of ten members from the various major factions who had come were killed!
Only a small minority managed to escape.
Of course, Ye Yunfei did not harm any of the onlookers.
"Alright, let's go."
After the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm, Hu Miao, and the others had combed the battlefield, Ye Yunfei spoke up. He then teleported everyone into the Phantom Tower and made his exit.
Not long after, news of this great battle spread rapidly throughout the Chaotic Void Sea, causing a huge stir!
"The Ye Yunfei of the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds has become one of the top experts in this Void Sea!"
"His power is already fully equivalent to a Perfect Demigod!"
Countless people exclaimed in amazement.
"Ye Yunfei, you whelp! Our Shen Family will be your sworn enemy from now on!"
A furious roar filled with grief and indignation echoed throughout the Shen Family headquarters.
"Who could have imagined... that a junior like this would put our Demon Race in such a passive position!"
"If this continues, I'm afraid our Demon Capital will become the laughingstock of the entire Chaotic Void Sea!"
Within a majestic demonic palace shrouded in thick demonic aura in Demon Capital, a high-ranking elder of the Demon Race sat cross-legged with an extremely gloomy expression, slowly uttering these words.
"Elder, Ye Yunfei is only at the Intermediate Demigod realm right now, but his battle prowess is already comparable to a Perfect Demigod." He can easily kill Advanced Demigods."
A tall Demigod of the Demon Race standing in the hall spoke.
"No, his strength has already surpassed that of many Perfect Demigods." To deal with him, we must at least dispatch Perfect Demigods, and they would likely need to be armed with Deity-level magical artifacts." However, at present, the focus of our Demon Race should not be on seeking revenge." Relay my order: from now on, all Demon Race members should exercise restraint and avoid provoking Ye Yunfei proactively." At a time like this, provoking such a powerhouse will only bring endless trouble."
After some thought, the Demon Race elder in the palace spoke decisively.
"But, Elder, many of our Demigods have been slain by Ye Yunfei." If we don't seek revenge, our Demon Capital will be looked down upon." Moreover, many members within our race are demanding we go after him."
The standing Demon Race Demigod argued.
"Follow my command." This is a critical period." There will be plenty of chances for revenge later." We must prioritize our actions."
The elder said, his voice full of authority.
"Understood, Elder."
The standing Demigod bowed hurriedly.
"Our Demon Race has lost over a dozen more Demigods to that Ye Yunfei from the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds?""How utterly insufferable!""Does that brat truly hold our Demon Race in no regard?!"
An enraged roar erupted from a palace in Demon City, its walls carved with demonic totems.
Inside, a high-ranking Demigod sat at the center, face twisted in rage and killing intent.
"So it seems... the number of our Demon Demigods killed by that Ye Yunfei has surpassed thirty!"
The high-ranking Demigod roared again.
A dozen other high-ranking Demigods stood in the hall, none daring to speak. They all knew the one roaring had a volatile temper, mercurial moods, and a cruel, murderous streak—toward outsiders and even clan members who crossed him.
"Elder, should we dispatch forces immediately to hunt down Ye Yunfei for revenge?"
A tall Demigod finally ventured.
"Enough." Revenge is necessary, but not now." Issue the order: immediately send people out to retrieve all the Soul Clones our race has consecrated externally." Several of our supreme elders are about to attempt the breakthrough to Deity. We must bring back all their Soul Clones to Demon City as soon as possible."
After some contemplation, the seated high-ranking Demigod calmed down and spoke slowly.
"Pass down the order: effective immediately, Ye Yunfei of the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds is the Zhan Family's primary enemy!""He has slain so many of our Demigods. This grudge must be avenged!"
Within the Zhan Family headquarters, a high-ranking Elder Demigod gritted his teeth after receiving the news.
...
"So, what next? Heading back?"
At a certain location within the Chaotic Void Sea, Ye Yunfei strode forward as the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm asked.
"No. Let's go seize another batch of Soul Clones." Since they're there for the taking, it'd be foolish not to take them."
After thinking briefly, Ye Yunfei replied.
"Excellent! My thoughts exactly!""Yes! No reason not to pillage!""After all, those major factions invade other World Groups, burning, killing, and looting, and they erect temples to force worship from other worlds' inhabitants to collect faith energy. It's ill-gotten gain!""Ill-gotten gain is fair game for everyone!"
The Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm voiced enthusiastic agreement.
"Good, then let's act now.""This time, our primary target is the Dark Faction!""Because the Dark Faction is the greatest enemy of our Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds."
Ye Yunfei said with a smile.
Subsequently, Ye Yunfei, along with the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm, Hu Miao, and the others, embarked on another campaign to plunder the Soul Clones consecrated by major factions across various World Groups.
Whenever Ye Yunfei heard of a World Group occupied by the Dark Faction, he would rush there immediately. He would then sweep through it, slaughtering all the Dark Faction personnel stationed within and seizing all the consecrated Soul Clones.
For this expedition, Ye Yunfei had brought thirty Demigod experts from the Alliance Army.
In previous battles, Ye Yunfei had not deployed these thirty Demigods to the front lines. Most were only Early or Intermediate Demigods, hailing from relatively weak World Groups and factions, and their combat prowess paled in comparison to that of Demigods from major powers.
Especially during the events in the Tianyan World Cluster, facing such terrifying opponents, Ye Yunfei would not have dispatched the weaker Alliance Army troops—it would have been sending them to their deaths.
However, for this Soul Clone-raiding operation, Ye Yunfei teleported all thirty Demigods out to participate in the combat.
Eager to impress Ye Yunfei, the thirty Demigods were in high spirits, many even performing above their usual level.
In these lower-intensity battles, with Ye Yunfei providing backup, the Alliance Army Demigods suffered zero casualties.
And so, Ye Yunfei, along with Hu Miao, the others, and the thirty Alliance Army Demigods, rampaged through over a dozen World Groups in one go.
They seized a massive batch of Soul Clones!
These confiscated Soul Clones were distributed equally among everyone.
However, due to constant movement from one World Group to another during this period, there was no time to refine and integrate the captured Soul Clones.
Only after plundering approximately seventeen or eighteen World Groups did Ye Yunfei finally call a halt to the operation and begin returning to the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds.
*Roar! Roar!...*
Upon receiving news of their stolen Soul Clones, high-ranking members of the various major powers were enraged, bellowing furiously.
"Ye Yunfei again!""The Ye Yunfei from the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds!"
After thorough investigation and divination by their skilled fortune-tellers, the major factions pinpointed Ye Yunfei as the culprit behind the thefts. Their representatives cursed in fury.
Consequently, the leaders of these factions hated Ye Yunfei even more intensely, burning with desire to slay him immediately and avenge their losses.
"Young Master Ye! You've returned!"
As Ye Yunfei's arrival was sensed, high-ranking members of the Alliance Army stationed at headquarters emerged, clustering around him.
Ye Yunfei teleported out all thirty of the expeditionary Alliance Army Demigods he had carried within the Phantom Tower.
"Young Master Ye, during this period, many members of our Alliance Army have broken through and leveled up! Our overall strength is constantly rising!""We've added over a dozen new Demigods!"
A senior commander reported excitedly.
"Mn. Excellent."
Ye Yunfei nodded in approval.
"Next, I will be going into seclusion for a time."
After inquiring about the recent situation regarding the Alliance Army, the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds, and any news gathered by Alliance Army spies about the Chaotic Void Sea, Ye Yunfei announced clearly.
He then entered seclusion within a secret chamber in the Alliance Army headquarters.
Inside the Phantom Tower, Ye Yunfei divided up the recently seized Soul Clones and began the refinement and fusion process.
Somewhere within the Chaotic Void Sea, in an utterly ordinary, insignificant world, within a hidden cavern on a high mountain peak, an old man of common appearance who sat cross-legged suddenly opened his eyes and spoke slowly.
"Within the Chaotic Void Sea, beings will soon face Divine Tribulation!""Make preparations immediately!"
"I understand what to do."
A man outside the cavern bowed in response before turning and leaving.
Elsewhere in the Chaotic Void Sea, within a dilapidated, unremarkable Daoist temple, a statue of a Daoist suddenly opened its eyes, spewing forth two beams of terrifying light.
Were Ye Yunfei here, he would instantly recognize this Daoist as the Abbot of Lesser-Light Temple.
"I have finally touched the precipice of undergoing Divine Tribulation once more!"
"Once I find the right location and opportune moment, I shall face Divine Tribulation!""This time, I must succeed!"
"Comprehending the Divine energy and Deity-level Laws left behind by ancient deities from the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds within that young man's body was immensely helpful to me. It finally gave me another chance to achieve divinity."
"In a sense, that young man was my benefactor."
The Abbot murmured to himself.
"Good. Now to seek out a suitable location for my tribulation, and await the opportune moment. Then, I shall face Divine Tribulation!""This time, I will succeed. Whoever dares obstruct me, I shall slay!"
Rising, the Abbot shook off the long-accumulated dust from his body, took a step out of the broken temple, and spoke to himself.
At the same time, within Heavenly God Hall...
"Second Ancestor, why have you summoned us?"
Outside the gate of an ancient palace stood over a dozen core high-ranking members of Heavenly God Hall, each bowing respectfully.
"I am about to face Divine Tribulation and now need to go out to find a suitable location."
A voice emanated from within the ancient palace.
"Second Ancestor, are you truly about to undergo Divine Tribulation!""That's wonderful!"
Every senior outside the gate was instantly overjoyed upon hearing this.
If the Second Ancestor succeeded in passing Divine Tribulation, Heavenly God Hall would possess a genuine Deity!
It could immediately dominate the entire Chaotic Void Sea!
"Ancestor, the energy levels in our Heavenly God Hall headquarters are high, and the local Laws are profound. Is this place unsuitable for undergoing Divine Tribulation?"
A senior asked cautiously.
"Undergoing Divine Tribulation is no easy task." It requires harmony between Heaven's timing, Earth's advantage, and Human harmony." The more favorable the conditions across all aspects, the greater the chance of success." I have performed divinations. Our headquarters is unsuitable." Well then, I must depart now to find an appropriate location." Do not remain idle. Send people out to assist in the search." This jade slip contains methods for identifying suitable sites for Divine Tribulation."
The voice from the palace spoke, and a jade slip flew out, landing before the group.
Then, the elders saw a faint silhouette emerge from the palace and vanish in a flash.
"The Second Ancestor's power is truly terrifying!""I couldn't even begin to perceive the speed of his movement!"
One senior exclaimed in shock.
"Of course. The Second Ancestor is one of the strongest experts within our Heavenly God Hall."
Another senior declared proudly.
Simultaneously, across the Chaotic Void Sea, within the headquarters of many major factions other than Heavenly God Hall, long-secluded Perfect Demigod experts who had reached the peak began to emerge, all seeking suitable locations for their Divine Tribulations.
"A new Deity Era for our Void is finally about to begin!""Those entities will surely start acting up again, seeking to ruin our Void's fate, keeping it a place of eternal exile forever."
"Hmph! As long as I draw breath, I will never permit them to do so!""This Void is the place I have sworn to protect!""And here... reside the ones I must protect!"
At the edge of the Chaotic Void Sea, upon a desolate, abandoned continent, a solitary figure sitting cross-legged opened his eyes and whispered these words into the void.