"A Guardian Captain."
Ye Yunfei stared at that vast, indistinct figure, feeling a terrifying pressure rolling towards him, forcing him to retreat repeatedly, unable to even hold his ground.
"Could this be... a Deity?"
Ye Yunfei was deeply shocked in his heart.
"You finally deign to show yourself? I've been waiting for you a long time."
The previously colossal figure looked at the newly arrived Guardian Captain and spoke up.
"You dare kill our Watchers, a heinous crime. I advise you to abandon resistance and obediently come with me to accept your punishment."
The Guardian Captain's voice was icy cold.
"Daring to put on airs before me, you're truly tired of living. Prepare to die."
The massive figure took a step forward, shouting sternly.
"Kill me? I don't think you have the capability."
The Guardian Captain gave a cold laugh.
Boom...
With a single palm strike, surging energy gushed forth, instantly shattering a large area of space ahead with ferocious intensity.
Unfazed and undodging, the colossal figure swung a fist forward, terrifying fist energy rippling through the surrounding void.
These two peerless masters began to clash. Their rolling murderous aura shook the endless void, and the surrounding onlookers, startled and afraid, swiftly retreated.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
Every move and posture of the two masters, though seemingly simple, contained incredibly terrifying attack power. At the site of their battle, time shattered continuously, creating one pitch-black spatial hole after another, along with thick spatial fissures. Endless fragments of time and space churned violently—a scene too horrifying to behold.
Moreover, the energy released by these two peerless masters was so dreadful it affected the surrounding spacetime and others' perception of them. Everyone could only see two dazzling light-wrapped silhouettes, vaguely making out their combat and attacks, but unable to see their true faces or exact movements clearly.
Aaah... Aaaah...
Suddenly, screams erupted continuously.
It turned out the two powerhouses were fighting while rapidly moving. The combat energy they generated followed their movements. Some unable to avoid it in time were caught in the aftermath, instantly annihilated into dust by the terrible battle energy, leaving not a single speck behind.
The two powerhouses were too terrifying. The energy they released and the various techniques and secret arts they employed during their fight were horrifically powerful. Any bystander who suffered even the slightest touch would face utter destruction.
In mere moments, many lost their lives, caught in the aftermath.
"Even if they aren't true Deities, I reckon such strength isn't far from it."
After watching for a while, Ye Yunfei couldn't help but sigh.
"Yes, I sense their combat prowess seems stronger than Cui Hong's back in the Fire World! Cui Hong was the energy body left by a Deity. While definitely weaker than the original, he was equivalent to half a Deity. The strength of these two powerhouses before us truly approaches the Deity level."
Hun Lao remarked.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
As the two masters fought, the surrounding spacetime became increasingly damaged. The vast void trembled violently, as if unable to bear the strain.
"That guy keeps closing in on the Master's tribulation site. He wants to disrupt the Master's thunder tribulation."
Ye Yunfei took a glance and realized the Guardian Captain was fighting while constantly moving closer to the Master of Xiaoliang Temple's tribulation spot.
At this moment, the thunder tribulation of the Master of Xiaoliang Temple was still underway. The duration of an apotheosis tribulation was generally long, said to be at least two or three days and possibly up to ten days or more for the lengthy ones.
"Indeed. The so-called Guardian Captain likely came to the Gudao World Cluster primarily to stop the Master from achieving deityhood."
Hun Lao said.
"You all, leave this place immediately!"
Just then, Ye Yunfei suddenly received a Sound Transmission.
Ye Yunfei immediately looked up at the massive figure, sensing it was the source.
"I am now using a divine ability to send you all away. If you stay, you'll be implicated because the upcoming fight will become even more intense."
Another message came from the colossal figure.
The next moment, Ye Yunfei felt a tremendous teleportation energy descend from above, enveloping his body and forcibly teleporting him away.
It wasn't just Ye Yunfei; all the onlookers in the vicinity realized they were being teleported away by a powerful teleportation force.
Whoosh... Whoosh... Whoosh...
One person after another vanished from the void.
Ye Yunfei then understood: the colossal figure wasn't transmitting solely to him, but to all the surrounding spectators, intending to send everyone away.
In the next instant, Ye Yunfei found himself in a world.
"This is one of the worlds within the Gudao World Cluster. I can hear the fighting outside!"
The moment Ye Yunfei steadied himself, Hun Lao discerned their location.
"Indeed. This is a world belonging to the Gudao World Cluster."
Ye Yunfei perceived his surroundings and nodded.
"We're still in the Gudao World Cluster, just teleported into one of its worlds!"
"Who exactly is that senior? His strength is too great! His methods are too terrifying! Perfected Demigods are nothing before him!"
...
Apart from Ye Yunfei, many others had also been teleported into this world cluster and were now murmuring amongst themselves.
It had to be said, the events unfolding within the Gudao World Cluster lately were truly astonishing.
Boom! Boom!
Standing within this world cluster, everyone could still perceive the battle energy fluctuations from outside. Intense tremors transmitted into this world, causing its space to shake as if sifting grain.
"Let's go out and take another look. A battle of this level is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity! Observing two peerless masters fight can bring us immense gains!"
Someone suddenly suggested.
"Dare to go out now? Seeking death, really! Those two powerhouses are terrifying. Their battle is not for ordinary folks to observe. The slightest misstep, getting caught in the aftershocks, means being annihilated!"
Someone else shook his head in reply.
"What's there to fear! We'll keep our distance as far as possible, avoid the battle aftermath, and we'll be fine."
Another said.
"Let's go, let's have a look. Watching battles between powerhouses is a rare experience. It will surely benefit us."
A middle-aged man spoke loudly, then took the lead towards this world's exit.
Immediately, over a dozen Demigod experts followed, preparing to leave this world.
"What are you all doing? That senior forebear teleported us here for a reason, likely to protect our safety. Running out now, do you have a death wish?!"
An elderly man exclaimed.
"Heh heh... Don't worry, we aren't afraid. Besides, for us cultivators seeking to advance further on the path, what's essential is unwavering, powerful will. Shrinking back at the slightest danger—with that mindset, future accomplishments will surely be limited!"
One of the Demigods preparing to leave sneered.
Soon, more than twenty Demigods gathered at this world's exit, ready to venture out.
Unexpectedly, as the leading Demigod prepared to step out, a terrible energy swept over, crashing into his body and sending him flying backwards on the spot.
"What's going on?"
The other Demigods behind him instantly grew alert and retreated a distance.
"The exit to this world seems sealed! Can't get out!"
The Demigod who was just repelled shouted, his face slightly pale.
"Sealed?"
Others were taken aback.
"Let me try!"
An old man, skeptical, stepped forward to the exit, released the energy within his body, and strode forward.
Thud!
An unimaginably great force surged forth, blasting the old man backwards, where he landed heavily on the distant ground.
Witnessing this, everyone was shocked and alarmed.
Several more Demigods stepped forward to try, with the same result. The world's exit was sealed by a fearsome energy, impossible to traverse.
Whoosh!
Ye Yunfei's figure flashed, arriving at the exit. He mobilized all the energy in his body and walked towards it.
"It's Ye Yunfei! Ye Yunfei from the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds!"
As soon as Ye Yunfei showed his face, he was recognized.
He currently had his true appearance and aura, without deliberate concealment. In the Chaotic Void Sea, Ye Yunfei could be considered a notable figure now, so his appearance drew attention.
Boom... Boom...
The moment Ye Yunfei approached the exit, a powerful energy pressure rolled towards him.
"Such a formidable sealing energy!"
Ye Yunfei's expression changed drastically; he found himself unable to advance, his face flushing red with strain.
Rumble...
Ye Yunfei exerted himself fully, pushing forward.
But the energy ahead was truly terrifying, suppressing him ceaselessly, preventing him from moving even half a step.
"Too fearsome!"
Shock filled Ye Yunfei's heart.
Boom...
Ye Yunfei pushed with all his might, walking forward, struggling mightily against the sealing energy ahead.
Yet, after a few breaths, Ye Yunfei finally couldn't hold on. His body was repelled rapidly, retreating dozens of steps, putting a large distance between him and the world exit.
Phew...
Ye Yunfei only felt a sense of relief, his entire body at ease.
"No need to try anymore. That senior forebear has sealed us in this world. We shouldn't go out to join the excitement."
Hun Lao said to Ye Yunfei.
"Even Ye Yunfei can't get out! Looks like we're truly trapped here!"
Seeing Ye Yunfei also unable to break through the space here, others sighed.
Ye Yunfei had already established a formidable reputation across the Chaotic Void Sea. In everyone's eyes, Ye Yunfei belonged among the top-tier masters at the forefront.
"Seems that senior performed a divine ability, sealing this world's exit, probably worried we might sneak out and become implicated. Let it be. We'll obediently stay in this world."
An old man sighed.
Rumble...
At this time, the terrifying fighting outside continued. Terrible battle energies constantly transmitted in, keeping this world trembling and unsettling everyone.
"The fight outside seems increasingly intense. Looks like the current combat is even more dreadful than before."
Hun Lao said to Ye Yunfei.
"Yes. That senior sent everyone away precisely because an even more horrifying battle would follow."
Ye Yunfei nodded.
"Do you think the Master can successfully undergo the tribulation?"
Hun Lao asked.
"Hard to say. With such interference, the Master certainly faces difficulties in smoothly completing the tribulation."
Ye Yunfei shook his head.
"Pity, we can't help the Master."
Ye Yunfei sighed again.
"We're sealed here, can't even get out. Wanting to help but unable."
Hun Lao said.
"I hope the Master proceeds smoothly."
Ye Yunfei nodded.
Ye Yunfei had a history with the Master of Xiaoliang Temple and held a favorable impression of him. Ye Yunfei understood that if the Master truly became a Deity, it would pose no threat to him. There might even be benefits. So Ye Yunfei hoped the Master would achieve deityhood.
Boom... Boom...
Outside, in the void, terrifying combat continued. The vast and mighty battle energy transmitted in constantly. Everyone felt the very space of the world shaking along, making them tremble with fear.
In the time that followed, the void battle outside raged on.
Within the world where Ye Yunfei resided, many were sensing the outside commotion while discussing amongst themselves. They speculated about the state of the outside fight, who would win or lose, whether the Master of Xiaoliang Temple could successfully undergo his apotheosis tribulation, and ultimately become a Deity. And the sudden appearance of those terrifyingly powerful Watchers—what was their origin?
"Enough. I'll find a place to go into seclusion."
A day later, Ye Yunfei stopped paying attention to the outside commotion and prepared for closed-door cultivation.
He realized he simply couldn't perceive the true state of the outside battle. The clash between those two powerhouses was imperceptible because the energy and laws they released were too terrifying, completely isolating Soul Power perception.
Ye Yunfei found a relatively remote and quiet spot within this world, set up a small formation space, entered it, and then went into the Phantom Stele Pagoda to begin closed-door cultivation.
Of course, with Ye Yunfei's, Hun Lao's, and the Golden Horned Silkworm's powerful Soul Power perception abilities, they could cultivate while simultaneously paying attention to the outside disturbances.
"Compared to true powerhouses, my strength is still quite weak. From now on, I must intensify my cultivation, striving to become stronger!"
Recalling those Watchers, the Guardian Captain, and that colossal figure, Ye Yunfei took a deep breath and inwardly resolved.
Next, Ye Yunfei began cultivating.
Meanwhile, outside this world, the terrifying battle continued, shaking the heavens with its deafening roars.