"So that's how it is!"
Ye Yunfei was somewhat surprised after receiving the news.
"It seems because the Heavenly God Coffin pierced open the entrance to the Guhang Secret Realm, causing Deity-level energy and laws to spill out from within. This Deity-level energy and laws must be extremely precious for those Perfected Demigods wishing to undergo their Divine Tribulation.
That's why Perfected Demigods from those major forces have rushed here one after another, intending to undergo their tribulation within this world cluster."
Hun Lao speculated.
"That should be the case," Ye Yunfei nodded.
Previously, there had long been legends within the Chaotic Void Sea about increasing the chances of successfully undergoing the Divine Tribulation. It was said to depend on heaven's timing, earthly advantages, and human harmony. 'Heaven's timing' meant choosing an appropriate time; it was said best to have masters proficient in Time Laws calculate the most auspicious moment for the tribulation.
'Earthly advantages' referred to location. Some divination masters asserted that certain spacetime locations within the Chaotic Void Sea were especially suitable for undergoing the Divine Tribulation—particularly those places where Deity-level energy and laws existed.
Clearly, the current Gudao World Cluster was precisely such a place, which was why it had attracted so many Perfected Demigod experts from major forces to rush here.
'Human harmony' mainly referred to the various preparations made for the tribulation, such as having helpers to provide protection during the tribulation, and the various resources and magic treasures specifically prepared for the event beforehand.
Among these three conditions, for those major factions, the most difficult to find was the appropriate tribulation site—the earthly advantages—because heaven's timing and human harmony were actually relatively easier for them to arrange.
Over the next few days, even more Perfected Demigods from those major forces arrived at the Gudao World Cluster, all declaring they would undergo their Divine Tribulation within this world cluster.
Once the news spread, large numbers of sentient beings flocked to the area, continuously streaming toward the Gudao World Cluster from various places across the Chaotic Void Sea.
Undergoing the Divine Tribulation was a grand event rarely seen for millennia. No one wanted to miss such a spectacle.
Moreover, having the opportunity to watch Perfected Demigod experts undergo their tribulation was a great way to broaden one's knowledge and accumulate experience. Perhaps they themselves might have a chance to undergo the Divine Tribulation in the future, where they could then draw lessons from the experiences of predecessors.
Thus, the Gudao World Cluster began to become extraordinarily lively. Every day, large numbers of beings arrived from all directions, flooding into this world cluster.
Near the worlds that had already been occupied by various major factions, large groups of personnel patrolled back and forth, strictly prohibiting outsiders from approaching.
"These major factions are truly unreasonable. They've occupied our worlds and won't even let us return home!"
Some native inhabitants of the Gudao World Cluster were also blocked outside, not even allowed to return to their own worlds. They gritted their teeth in anger but dared not voice any complaint openly, as the strength of those major factions was too overwhelming.
The native inhabitants of the Gudao World Cluster simply did not dare to provoke those major factions.
Massive quantities of Deity-level energy and laws continued to gush out from the entrance to the Guhang Secret Realm.
"It seems this secret realm contains a terrifying amount of Deity-level energy and laws. If one could enter it, forget about exploring and seeking treasures—even just cultivating within for a period would bring great benefits," the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm said to Ye Yunfei.
During these past few days, Ye Yunfei had set up a Formations small space near the entrance to the Guhang Secret Realm. He entered it and sat cross-legged, constantly sensing that black hole created by the Heavenly God Coffin.
"This Guhang Secret Realm was hailed as one of the Ten Great Secret Realms in ancient times; it must be quite extraordinary. The existence of such Deity-level energy and laws within is not surprising," Hun Lao spoke up.
"What a pity, though. That entrance constantly has Deity-level energy and laws surging out from within, making it very difficult for outsiders to force their way in. Otherwise, if we could enter this secret realm and explore it properly, the gains should be quite considerable," the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm sighed again, his tone carrying a note of regret.
"No help for it. Based on the current situation, the Guhang Secret Realm should be a Deity-level opportunity, not something ordinary people can lay hands on," Hun Lao replied.
"So, are we planning to just stay here watching?"
"Let's stay here and enjoy the spectacle for now. With so many Perfected Demigods undergoing tribulations here, there will be plenty more excitement to watch in this world cluster," Ye Yunfei said after some thought.
"The ones coming to this world cluster to undergo their Divine Tribulation are mostly Perfected Demigods from those major factions. If they truly succeed in their tribulations, it means those major factions will have Deities, which would not be a good thing for you," Hun Lao suddenly said to Ye Yunfei, his tone carrying a note of warning.
"Yes, if those major factions produce Deities, it would pose a great threat to me," Ye Yunfei nodded.
Ye Yunfei certainly knew the extent of the enmity between himself and those major factions.
"If that's the case, then why don't we simply cause disruptions when those major factions undergo their tribulations, preventing them from succeeding and cutting off future troubles?" the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm suggested.
"Master, I think that's a good idea too.
When those Perfected Demigods from the major factions undergo their tribulations, we can cause trouble from the side.
And it's not like we started this first, Master. You've already been interfered with by experts from those major factions twice in a row during your tribulation process.
Especially when you were breaking through to the Demigod realm, I recall a whole group of Demigods took action to stop you from undergoing your tribulation.
Now we're just repaying them in kind," Hu Miao also spoke up.
"There are too many of them. Even if we took action to stop them, it's not certain we could succeed," Ye Yunfei thought for a moment, then shook his head.
"Now every major faction has brought a large group of experts and considerable forces to the Gudao World Cluster, each occupying a world and imposing strict lockdowns as if facing a great enemy.
Under these circumstances, trying to interfere with the tribulations of those major factions' Perfected Demigods would be quite difficult.
Also, even if I could stop the tribulations of one or two of those major factions' Perfected Demigods, it would likely provoke collective fury, drawing attacks from all those major factions' forces. At that time, no matter how strong my power is, I might not be able to handle it.
After all, each of those major factions has substantial overall strength, and they might have even brought Deity-level trump cards with them.
So, wanting to stop those major factions' Perfected Demigod experts from undergoing tribulation is relatively challenging for me," Ye Yunfei contemplated further before shaking his head.
"Under these circumstances, trying to stop those major factions' Perfected Demigod experts from undergoing tribulation is indeed a very difficult matter," Hun Lao stated.
"Forget it. Let's take it one step at a time," Ye Yunfei said.
For the next two days, Ye Yunfei remained seated cross-legged within the Formations small space.
Two days later.
"Everyone, make way! Our Zhan Family's Ancestor is about to undergo his tribulation!"
From one of the worlds within the Gudao World Cluster, a large group of personnel surged forth, led by an Advanced Demigod. This Advanced Demigod was accompanied by six Warbeasts, each possessing strength at the Advanced Demigod level.
These were people from the beast-taming major family, the Zhan Family!
Besides that Advanced Demigod, other Zhan Family members nearby were also accompanied by varying numbers of Warbeasts radiating surging blood qi.
A large group of Zhan Family personnel and a large group of Warbeasts escorted a tall, burly old man with a ruddy complexion as they swept forth. They only stopped when they reached the vicinity of the black hole created by the Heavenly God Coffin.
"It really is one of the Zhan Family's Ancestors. I heard this Ancestor has been famous for a long time and was a renowned top-tier expert in the Chaotic Void Sea long ago.
However, he's been in secluded cultivation in recent years, clearly preparing to break through to the Deity realm. Now he's finally about to undergo his Divine Tribulation!" someone recognized the identity of the tall elder surrounded in the center.
"Everyone, from now on, our Zhan Family's Ancestor will undergo his tribulation at this location!
We ask everyone to step back. Until our Ancestor completes his tribulation, no one may approach this space without authorization, or they will be considered enemies of our Zhan Family, becoming sworn enemies. Please understand and cooperate," the leading Advanced Demigod said in a clear voice, his sharp and imposing gaze slowly sweeping over everyone nearby.
He deliberately raised his voice, his rolling sound wave energy spreading out in all directions like an ocean. Those hearing his speech felt as if countless people were vigorously beating war drums, making their ears ache faintly.
After this Zhan Family Advanced Demigod finished speaking, all the Zhan Family's Warbeasts behind him simultaneously roared. There were several hundred Warbeasts in total, each imposing a lofty divine presence and radiating a ferocious killing aura that was awe-inspiring.
These Warbeasts were one of the Zhan Family's pillars of strength. Every member of the Zhan Family possessed several, even dozens of Warbeasts. In battle, this equated to having a group of helpers with strength comparable to their own.
The crowd looked at the several hundred Warbeasts with inward apprehension. Leaving other factors aside, just these several hundred Warbeasts charging together would be something few present could handle.
"These Warbeasts of the Zhan Family are quite good. When will we find a chance to snatch all of them? Then we'd have many more helpers," at a distance, within the Formations small space, Ye Yunfei was looking at the several hundred Warbeasts, but before he could speak, the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm had already said this first.
Ye Yunfei had devoured the Soul Bodies of several Zhan Family Demigods, acquiring their memories and thereby obtaining the Zhan Family's Beast Taming Secret Art. Now Ye Yunfei's cultivation in the beast-taming field was already quite advanced.
The Zhan Family personnel dispersed with their Warbeasts, occupying a vast, expansive area and forming an encirclement.
The Zhan Family Ancestor sat cross-legged in the center of the encirclement, preparing for his tribulation.
The energy within his body had already begun to churn violently, becoming unstable. This was a sign of imminent tribulation. Some even noticed that, high in the sky above the Zhan Family Ancestor's head, some tribulation clouds had begun to gather.
"This Zhan Family Ancestor really is about to undergo his tribulation. Who would have thought he'd be the first Perfected Demigod expert to undergo the Divine Tribulation! It's truly enviable!
If he succeeds, wouldn't that mean the Zhan Family will have a Deity?
By then, the Zhan Family will probably immediately become one of the top super factions in the Chaotic Void Sea!" The crowd watched the Zhan Family Ancestor surrounded in the center with great envy.
Meanwhile, each Zhan Family member was extremely excited. They also understood what their Ancestor undergoing the Divine Tribulation meant. Once successful, it would be like one person attaining the Dao, raising the entire family to prominence along with them.
As long as their Ancestor succeeded, everyone in the entire clan would reap enormous benefits.
Thus, every Zhan Family member was highly focused, tightly guarding the space around the area, prepared to protect their Ancestor during his tribulation.
"Ancestor, please make your preparations. The fortuitous day and auspicious hour will arrive soon!"
From within the Zhan Family ranks, an elderly, tall and thin man in a long robe respectfully said to the Ancestor.
Some recognized this tall and thin elder as one of the Zhan Family's diviners. Likely this Zhan Family diviner had calculated the most auspicious day and hour for undergoing the Divine Tribulation.
BOOM!
Just as the Zhan Family diviner finished speaking, the energy within the Zhan Family Ancestor's body became even more wild and chaotic.
The tribulation clouds above his head were also rapidly gathering, increasing in number. Even some extremely fearsome bolts of thunder and lightning began to manifest.
"Look, the Zhan Family Ancestor's tribulation is about to begin!" Someone couldn't help but shout.
By now, the nearby space had long been crowded with dense throngs of onlookers, packed in layers within and without, nearly airtight.
Many of the gathered beings had specifically rushed to the Gudao World Cluster for the spectacle. Now that someone was undergoing the Divine Tribulation, they had immediately rushed over to snatch good viewing spots to watch this heavenly thunder tribulation.
Some beings had even started fighting over better viewing positions.
"This Zhan Family is utterly despicable, and their enmity with you isn't small either. Why don't we take action to stop this Zhan Family Ancestor's tribulation!
I've never liked the Zhan Family. I really don't want this old fellow to become a Deity. Otherwise, he'll most likely come looking for trouble with you later," at this moment, the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm suddenly sent a voice transmission to Ye Yunfei.
"We'll see," Ye Yunfei had been watching the Zhan Family Ancestor intently. After hearing the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm's words, he thought for a moment before replying.
In fact, Ye Yunfei also did not wish for those major factions that had grudges with him to produce Deities. However, it was difficult for him to stop all the Perfected Demigods from those factions from undergoing their tribulations.
Yet, right at this moment, Ye Yunfei's expression suddenly changed, and his gaze shifted toward the Zhan Family Ancestor.
"You sensed it too, didn't you?
I feel someone seems to be quietly approaching that Zhan Family Ancestor," Hun Lao seemed to have sensed something as well when Ye Yunfei noticed something amiss, sending Ye Yunfei a voice transmission.
Hun Lao's words had just finished when a dozen or so gray figures suddenly appeared in the space around the Zhan Family Ancestor and immediately launched a furious assault.
"These dozen or so individuals are far too strong; each is no weaker than that Zhan Family Ancestor.
It seems they came here specifically to stop this Zhan Family Ancestor's tribulation," witnessing the dozen-plus suddenly appearing gray figures, Hun Lao couldn't help but exclaim in shock.
At the same time, in a certain location within the Chaotic Void Sea, a tall figure was striding in the direction of the Gudao World Cluster.
"Those guys have indeed come out to cause trouble again. It seems they truly see the Deities in this Void Sea as a crop of leeks, harvesting a batch whenever one grows—or rather, they simply don't allow Deities to emerge in our region of the void at all.
Who would have thought that the will of that lofty and cruel ruler would remain active even across such long ages.
However, I absolutely will not allow them to succeed!"
This tall figure spoke with fury.