"Young Master Ye, I suddenly feel that our sisters' strength is truly too weak. In front of those powerhouses, we really are less than insects."
Xiao Huanhuan sighed after hearing Ye Yunfei's question.
"Don't just say us sisters, even our Xiao Family's Ancestor probably pales in comparison before those powerful experts."
Xiao Yueyue chimed in.
"Young Master Ye, after we return, we will definitely work hard on our cultivation, striving to elevate our strength as soon as possible. Otherwise, we won't even have the qualifications to travel through the Chaotic Void Sea in the future."
Xiao Huanhuan added.
"Indeed, improving strength is what matters most.
If you two can cultivate seriously, that would be the best outcome."
Ye Yunfei nodded.
These twin sisters were the Xiao Family's princesses, the clan's core disciples. Since childhood, they had enjoyed the family's protection—never lacking cultivation resources, techniques, or the guidance of renowned masters.
However, both had playful natures and simply refused to cultivate diligently, which was why they remained at the Heavenly Immortal realm until now.
"After returning this time, I absolutely must cultivate until I break through to the Demigod realm before I emerge from seclusion!"
Xiao Huanhuan declared.
"Sister Huanhuan, me too. When I return and enter seclusion for cultivation this time, I will also break through to Demigod."
After hearing Xiao Huanhuan's words, Xiao Yueyue also spoke up.
"The fact that you two can think this way is truly the best possible outcome.
Take these cultivation resources and make use of them."
Ye Yunfei took out two spatial rings, handing one to each sister as he spoke.
The sisters did not hesitate, directly accepting the spatial rings Ye Yunfei gave them.
After all, it wasn't just them—every Xiao Family member currently within the Alliance Army now relied on Ye Yunfei to provide cultivation resources.
Following this, Ye Yunfei continuously teleported in the direction of the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds using his space teleportation plaque.
"I wonder if the Master of the Temple has become a Deity?
For the Chaotic Void Sea, this is truly a major event."
Hun Lao suddenly sent a sound transmission to Ye Yunfei.
"Using the Chaos Heavenly Secrets Art, I cannot deduce the Master's current situation either. We can only wait for news slowly.
If the Master has truly broken through to Deity, then I believe that shortly thereafter, the Xiaoliang Temple will certainly have news spread.
Conversely, if the Master failed to become a Deity, then the Temple will likely maintain a very low profile, and there probably won't be any news coming out."
Ye Yunfei said.
After undergoing a series of long-distance teleportations, Ye Yunfei finally returned to the outer reaches of the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds.
The Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds remained peaceful as always, with nothing happening.
In fact, within the Chaotic Void Sea, the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds had now become a place of considerable danger. Generally, outsiders dared not come here to cause trouble.
Ye Yunfei stopped teleporting and strode forward to enter the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds.
At this moment, a figure suddenly appeared in the space in front of Ye Yunfei, blocking his path.
Upon seeing the figure that had suddenly appeared before him, Ye Yunfei was startled and immediately stopped walking, even retreating several steps.
This was because despite Ye Yunfei's powerful perception, he hadn't sensed at all when this figure arrived here.
"Be careful. This guy is a bit odd. He appeared without any warning."
Hun Lao immediately sent a sound transmission to warn Ye Yunfei.
"Young man, there's no need to be tense. I have no ill intentions."
At this moment, the figure that had suddenly appeared gradually solidified into that of a middle-aged man with extraordinary features. He smiled as he looked at Ye Yunfei and spoke.
"Senior, why are you blocking my path?"
Ye Yunfei looked at the middle-aged man with wary eyes as he spoke.
"I was sent specifically to find you."
The middle-aged man said.
"Specifically to find me?
Senior, what business do you have with me?"
Ye Yunfei was stunned.
"Young man, back in the Gudao World Cluster, you performed admirably—facing those Watchers, you feared no formidable foes and took initiative to attack. Our Chaotic Void Sea precisely needs youngsters like you.
Moreover, during this period, I've investigated your circumstances, including your origins and all your past actions. Young man, you are outstanding, exactly the kind of talent we need."
The middle-aged man assessed Ye Yunfei repeatedly, nodding as if he felt quite satisfied with him.
"Senior, why did you investigate me?"
Hearing that this middle-aged man had investigated him, Ye Yunfei couldn't help but grow even more alert.
"Young man, don't worry.
I told you, I harbor no ill intentions towards you.
The reason I came to find you is to invite you to join us."
Seeing Ye Yunfei's fully guarded expression, the middle-aged man felt somewhat amused as he spoke.
"Join you?
Senior, I don't even know you. I have no idea which faction you belong to, and I'm also not interested in joining any faction.
I belong to the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds. So while I appreciate Senior's kind intention, I must ask Senior to return. I will not join any faction."
Ye Yunfei didn't deliberate much, flatly refusing outright.
"Don't be in such a hurry to refuse. I came to invite you on behalf of this Senior. I believe you have definitely seen this Senior before."
The middle-aged man seemed to have anticipated Ye Yunfei's refusal and smiled as he spoke.
While speaking, he used Soul Power energy to simulate a figure that gradually took shape in front of him.
This figure was that of an old man, appearing completely ordinary.
Yet Ye Yunfei's expression changed dramatically; he immediately recognized the identity of this old man before him. It was precisely that colossal figure who had acted to protect the Master of Xiaoliang Temple back in the Gudao World Cluster.
Back then, in the Gudao World Cluster, that gigantic figure had been constantly shrouded in dazzling light, so no one could clearly see his true appearance. However, Ye Yunfei had memorized the aura of that immense figure.
The aura of this old man before him now was exactly identical to that of the giant figure from the Gudao World Cluster, which was why Ye Yunfei recognized him at a glance.
"It was this Senior who specifically dispatched me to find you. This Senior very much hopes you can join us."
The middle-aged man said with a smile.
"Senior, exactly what does your faction do?"
Ye Yunfei looked at the old man and asked.
Ye Yunfei had witnessed this old man's power firsthand.
An ordinary Perfected Demigod would likely be instantly annihilated before him. It could be said this old man's strength was comparable to, or even surpassing, that of Fire World's Ancestor Cui Hong—and Cui Hong was an energy body left behind by an Ancient Deity.
"We are a faction that protects this expanse of Void Sea. Everything we do is for the benefit of this expanse of Void Sea.
Young man, this Senior wishes to meet you.
How about this: after you meet this Senior, you can then decide whether or not to join us. I won't force you now."
Seeing Ye Yunfei's full vigilance, the middle-aged man knew Ye Yunfei harbored strong wariness towards him, so he spoke thusly.
"This Senior wants to see me?"
Ye Yunfei looked at the old man and couldn't help but frown slightly.
"Yes. But rest assured, neither I nor this Senior hold any ill intentions towards you. Regardless of whether you ultimately join us or not, you won't face any danger.
In fact, given my strength, if I truly wished to make things difficult for you, I wouldn't need to talk with you this much."
The middle-aged man nodded, standing there, his gaze calm as he looked at Ye Yunfei.
Ye Yunfei had originally wanted to perceive what level of strength this middle-aged man possessed, but when his Soul Power energy landed on the man, it seemed to be like mud oxen entering the sea—there was no reaction at all.
"This guy is extremely odd; there's no way to sense him."
Hun Lao said in astonishment through a sound transmission to Ye Yunfei.
From the beginning, Hun Lao had been trying to perceive this middle-aged man's realm and power, but he couldn't sense anything.
The man's body seemed to possess a mysterious energy that could block all perception.
"Well?
This Senior wishes to meet you. Will you go?"
The middle-aged man spoke up again.
"Alright then. Since this Senior wishes to see me, I shall meet him.
But I must first return to the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds."
Ye Yunfei thought for a moment, then nodded.
The old man's strength was terrifyingly immense, and this middle-aged man before him was equally unfathomable. If they truly meant him harm, then he definitely wasn't their match, and escape would be difficult even if he tried. So Ye Yunfei simply agreed.
"Very well. I shall wait for you outside."
The middle-aged man nodded, then his form gradually faded until it disappeared.
"I actually can't sense any of his aura at all."
Once the middle-aged man had completely vanished, Hun Lao immediately deployed his Soul Power energy to sense his whereabouts but detected nothing whatsoever. He couldn't help but be greatly shocked.
"This guy is truly extremely odd and powerful. You must be careful when dealing with him."
Hun Lao reminded Ye Yunfei.
"I understand."
Ye Yunfei replied, then stepped into the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds, returning to the Alliance Army headquarters.
"You two should start cultivating diligently from now on."
Ye Yunfei teleported Xiao Huanhuan and her sister out from within the Phantom Tower and spoke.
"Young Master Ye, don't worry. From this moment forward, both of us will definitely cultivate diligently."
Xiao Huanhuan nodded.
"Young Master Ye, I'm going to treat you as my cultivation idol.
From now on, I'll cultivate hard, striving one day to become as strong as you."
Xiao Yueyue said.
"Alright then, I'll be waiting for you to become powerful."
Ye Yunfei said with a smile.
Soon, Xiao Huanhuan and Xiao Yueyue were taken away by Xiao Ziming, who had hurried over, to bring them back for closed-door cultivation.
The two sisters were now Saintesses of the Xiao Family, the hope for the family's future rise. Xiao Ziming naturally cared deeply about their cultivation.
Ye Yunfei gathered all the upper echelons of the Alliance Army to listen to reports of recent news.
"Young Master Ye, during this period, the biggest event was the incident in the Gudao World Cluster."
Elder Kong stepped forward to report to Ye Yunfei about the various events occurring recently in the Chaotic Void Sea. After mentioning several other pieces of news, he shifted to discussing the events within the Gudao World Cluster.
The various events Elder Kong described regarding the Gudao World Cluster, Ye Yunfei already knew.
Moreover, Ye Yunfei knew even more, with greater detail.
"Issue the order for everyone to continue spending their time and energy on cultivation.
In these chaotic times, improving our strength is what we need to do most."
Ye Yunfei finally took out a large batch of cultivation resources and handed them over to the Alliance Army's upper echelons for distribution.
"Young Master Ye, recently we have already rebuilt the Golden Dragon Commerce Guild. Branches of our Golden Dragon Commerce Guild now exist in many world clusters throughout the Chaotic Void Sea.
Lately, every branch of the Golden Dragon Commerce Guild has been steadily sending all kinds of cultivation resources back to the Alliance Army's headquarters."
Elder Kong then said to Ye Yunfei.
"That's good. Let the Golden Dragon Commerce Guild operate properly and continuously expand its scale of operations. If any difficulties arise, inform me."
Ye Yunfei nodded.
Ye Yunfei and the Alliance Army's upper echelons discussed the current situation in the Chaotic Void Sea recently and debated the future development direction of the Alliance Army.
"Young Master Ye, many members of our Alliance Army have requested to return to their original world clusters earlier, to drive out the forces of those major factions."
Ouyang Tao suddenly spoke up to Ye Yunfei.
This issue had been raised to Ye Yunfei by these upper echelons many times already.
"I understand everyone's feelings well, but currently our Alliance Army still doesn't possess such capability.
Even if we were to act immediately now and drive out those major factions' forces, what about afterward? Those major factions would certainly send people again. Our Alliance Army currently lacks the strength to simultaneously garrison so many world clusters."
Ye Yunfei thought for a moment before speaking slowly.
Over this period, the Alliance Army's overall strength had continuously increased, so many members hoped they could dispatch troops back to their original world clusters to expel the personnel of those major factions.
Of course, Ye Yunfei understood this sentiment. However, the Alliance Army's members originated from no less than twenty different world clusters.
At present, the Alliance Army didn't have sufficient strength or the capacity to simultaneously protect that many world clusters.
Thus, even if the Alliance Army could drive out the forces of those major factions from those world clusters, those major factions would inevitably send armies to launch a frenzied counterattack afterward—one the Alliance Army likely wouldn't be able to handle.
Ye Yunfei analyzed the associated pros and cons for the Alliance Army's upper echelons, eventually making them abandon their plan.
Without Ye Yunfei's support, they simply couldn't accomplish this matter.
After deliberating with the Alliance Army's upper echelons, Ye Yunfei walked out of the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds, arriving at the location where he had previously met the middle-aged man.
"Young man, are you ready now?"
The middle-aged man immediately appeared soundlessly not far from Ye Yunfei and asked.
"Senior, I am ready."
Ye Yunfei replied.
"Very well. Let us depart now."
The middle-aged man waved his hand, and a small leaf-like boat appeared before him, continuously enlarging until it soon transformed into a huge flying vessel.
The middle-aged man brought Ye Yunfei into the vessel, which soared into the sky and instantly distanced itself from the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds, swiftly flying towards the distant void.