"It's likely that Guardian Captain has arrived."
Ye Yunfei found the aura somewhat familiar.
"The Guardian Captain is here!"
At this moment, the Watchers were overjoyed. They had fought bitterly for so long yet had failed to successfully stop the Master of Xiaoliang Temple's tribulation crossing.
It was because Ye Yunfei and these suddenly appearing Restorers had disrupted their operation.
Every one of those Watchers was extremely powerful, but Ye Yunfei and his fellow Restorers were also formidable. Both sides were almost evenly matched.
Conversely, the personnel from Xiaoliang Temple had been feeling quite relaxed. They hardly needed to do anything, merely surrounding the edge of their master's lightning tribulation, strictly preventing any Watcher from approaching.
At this time, the Master of Xiaoliang Temple's nine-layer lightning tribulation was not yet over. He had already charged into the fifth layer and stood beneath it, battling thick bolts of lightning. There were even some creatures condensed from thunder energy emerging and charging towards the Master.
Seeing this scene, everyone sighed in amazement. The power of the Heavenly God Tribulation was truly terrifying.
Only those whose accumulation was sufficiently profound, those truly qualified to achieve Deityhood, dared to face such a terrifyingly powerful lightning tribulation. Without sufficient accumulation, facing a tribulation of this magnitude meant only death.
"The Heavenly God Tribulation is also a life-and-death trial!
At least for the current me, if I were caught in such a lightning tribulation, the end result would probably be being reduced to dust," the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm couldn't help but remark with awe.
"Luckily we ghost cultivators don't need to face lightning tribulations of this nature. Within such a tribulation, us ghost cultivators would have absolutely no chance of survival," Huang Shang said, both frightened and grateful as he watched the cascading thunderbolts in the distance.
"Oh?
What kind of tribulation do you ghost cultivators face if you achieve Deityhood?
Also, once you ghost cultivators become 'deities', what kind of deity would you be?" the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm asked curiously.
"If we ghost cultivators face a tribulation, it should be Yin-type Lightning. Once we become deities, we should be called Yin Deities.
However, I'm not entirely sure for now, as I haven't reached that level yet, nor have I encountered any ghost cultivator who has already become a deity," Huang Shang speculated.
"There indeed are Yin Deities among the deities. They could very well be the form ghost cultivators take after achieving Deityhood," Hun Lao said.
"Without permission from us Watchers, no being in this stretch of the Chaotic Void Sea is allowed to become a deity."
At that moment, a voice rang out. Then, everyone saw a massive figure arrive in this space.
"It's indeed that Guardian Captain from last time!"
Ye Yunfei immediately recognized him. The huge figure before him was precisely the Guardian Captain who had appeared previously in the Ancient Path World Cluster.
At that time, this Guardian Captain had fought a fierce battle with a mysterious enormous figure within the Ancient Path World Cluster.
No one saw the result of that great battle, because everyone was driven out of the world where the fight occurred.
However, Ye Yunfei was left with a deep impression of this Guardian Captain, so he recognized him at a glance.
"Kid, now, let's have a good fight.
From here on, my goal will be solely to kill you!"
At this moment, the Watcher who had been fighting Ye Yunfei earlier turned his head and looked coldly at Ye Yunfei, speaking slowly.
"You want to kill me? I'm afraid you don't have what it takes," Ye Yunfei scoffed with disdain.
BOOM!
The fierce battle between the two sides resumed.
Now, that Watcher was wholeheartedly focused on fighting Ye Yunfei, his aura powerful.
Of course, Ye Yunfei showed no retreat either. He unleashed all sorts of attacks, pressing forward step by step.
However, even while fighting, Ye Yunfei continued to observe the overall situation.
BOOM! BOOM!
As soon as that distant Guardian Captain arrived, he released a massive amount of energy pressure, surging like an ocean, wildly crashing towards the Master of Xiaoliang Temple who was undergoing his tribulation.
Swoosh!
The Guardian Captain waved his sleeve, tossing out dozens of magical artifacts that blazed with rolling divine light, activating them simultaneously as they blasted towards the Master.
These dozens of artifacts were all at the Perfect Demigod level. Furthermore, they were combined into three sets of artifact battle formations, making their power even greater.
More terrifyingly, these three sets coordinated with each other, forming a larger formation array. It was formations within formations, a linked formation sequence.
The dozens of artifacts coordinated with each other, erupting together, producing utterly terrifying power.
RUMBLE!
This fearsome attack whistled towards the Master of Xiaoliang Temple, causing that space to begin shaking.
"This guy is too strong. With him here, I'm afraid the Master won't be able to focus solely on crossing the tribulation," Hun Lao exclaimed.
"Don't worry.
We Restorers must have preparations as well.
We Restorers came fully prepared this time. How could we not have anticipated the appearance of this Guardian Captain?" Ye Yunfei said.
Last time in the Ancient Path World Cluster, this Guardian Captain had appeared. Ye Yunfei believed his side, the Restorers' faction, would definitely have made preparations. That was also why Ye Yunfei didn't immediately rush over to stop him.
Sure enough, right after Ye Yunfei finished speaking.
A figure instantly appeared, blocking at the edge of the Master's tribulation area. With a flick, he spat out a large, yellow seal from his mouth, which continuously enlarged, transforming into a towering mountain peak resembling Huangshan Mountain.
BOOM! BOOM!
All dozens of artifacts thrown by the Guardian Captain were blocked by that yellow seal.
"It's you again!"
The Guardian Captain roared angrily.
"Yes, it's me again. Last time, we didn't settle the outcome. This time, let's have a good fight.
As long as I'm here, you Watchers cannot stop anyone from crossing their tribulation," that figure replied calmly.
That figure's body was shrouded in many profound and dazzling law runes, making it impossible to distinguish his true appearance or aura. One could only see a brilliant silhouette.
"Then fight it is," the Guardian Captain said furiously.
BOOM! BOOM!
The two experts instantly erupted into a fearsome battle.
Everyone saw two blurry figures emitting endless light and energy, unleashing all sorts of terrifying attacks that made space-time crack and collapse.
The Guardian Captain kept trying to move towards the location where the Master was crossing his tribulation, while the other figure used all his might to block him.
Consequently, the Guardian Captain was unable to interfere with the Master's tribulation crossing.
At this point, the Master of Xiaoliang Temple had already charged into the sixth layer of the lightning tribulation.
On this sixth layer, more and more thunder energy-condensed lightning creatures were appearing, swarming the Master from all directions.
These lightning creatures possessed astonishing combat strength. Moreover, they had no life force, fighting without fear of death, almost always attacking in a mutually destructive manner.
Nevertheless, the Master of Xiaoliang Temple still appeared at ease and in his element, fighting splendidly, continuously slaying those lightning creatures.
"Looks like, if there's no further interference, the Master will definitely achieve Deityhood this time," Ye Yunfei glanced over and said to Hun Lao.
"The Master's accumulation is already sufficiently profound. As long as he can successfully cross the tribulation, he should be able to become a deity," Hun Lao nodded in agreement.
"Without the agreement of us Watchers, no one in this void may presume to become a deity."
Right at that moment, an icy cold voice sounded. Then everyone saw another figure, radiating with dazzling law runes, appear. He arrived with a single step at the edge of the Master's tribulation area.
"Get lost!"
"Protect the Master!"
...
The members of Xiaoliang Temple were greatly alarmed upon seeing this suddenly appearing radiant figure, roaring and charging over.
BAM! BAM!
That figure merely swept out a gentle palm, and five or six Xiaoliang Temple members were blasted apart, turning into clouds of blood mist.
"Too strong!"
Everyone was astounded.
Because among those blasted apart were both Intermediate and Advanced Demigods from Xiaoliang Temple. Yet they were utterly pulverized by a single, gentle palm strike.
"This fellow's combat strength isn't any weaker than that Guardian Captain!" Ye Yunfei thought to himself.
"Everyone, attack together! No matter what, we cannot let this guy interfere with the Master's Heavenly God Tribulation!" a high-level member of Xiaoliang Temple roared furiously, leading the charge towards that figure.
"You alone are incapable of stopping me."
That figure appeared carefree and at ease, speaking calmly as he threw a punch. Before his fist even arrived, the terrifyingly powerful fist force had already suppressed the charging Xiaoliang Temple expert to a dead stop, unable to move a half-step.
Then, with a BAM, this expert exploded directly into a cloud of blood mist.
Next, other Xiaoliang Temple experts who charged over were successively killed by this figure.
In just a moment, over a dozen Xiaoliang Temple experts had been slain by this figure.
The scene was simply like slaughtering chickens and dogs.
No one could block this figure for even half a move!
After killing over a dozen Xiaoliang Temple experts, this figure strode towards the Master of Xiaoliang Temple.
Although facing the tumultuous, terrifying lightning tribulation, this figure appeared utterly composed, turning a blind eye to it.
"The Master's tribulation is already in its latter stages. We can't let anyone interfere!" Seeing this, Ye Yunfei thought to himself.
At this moment, Ye Yunfei was still battling that Watcher. It would be difficult to determine a victor between them in a short time.
Ye Yunfei's figure moved as he performed the Shadowless Illusion Art.
Three identical Ye Yunfeis appeared, surrounding and attacking that Watcher from three different directions.
"Which one is the main body?"
The Watcher fighting Ye Yunfei, seeing three identical Ye Yunfeis, was momentarily unable to tell.
"Humph!
Trying to confuse me with this movement technique? Not so easy!"
That Watcher, enraged, waved his hand, taking out a large handful of formation flags and throwing them forward.
RUMBLE...
Several grand formations instantly formed, blocking the area around his body.
But Ye Yunfei's target wasn't him at all.
Ye Yunfei's true body had already charged to the edge of the Master's tribulation area and threw a punch towards the figure walking towards the Master.
All of the physical strength within Ye Yunfei's body surged out, concentrating on his fist, exerting immense pressure on the space ahead.
"Oh?"
That figure halted, somewhat surprised.
Then he lightly swept his sleeve backward, releasing a tremendous force that directly blocked Ye Yunfei's fist.
"At such a young age, you've actually tempered your physical body to this degree. Very impressive," that figure said. However, he did not stop, continuing his stride towards the Master of Xiaoliang Temple. His speed was extremely fast.
"He's indeed very strong!"
Ye Yunfei frowned.
RUMBLE!
Ye Yunfei stomped his foot. Earth formations continuously surfaced, appearing like giant yellow flowers, enveloping that figure.
BOOM! BOOM!
Ye Yunfei gestured, throwing out numerous formation flags. One formation after another materialized like large umbrellas, densely packed, crashing towards that figure.
Next, Ye Yunfei simultaneously unleashed sword techniques, palm techniques, fist techniques, as well as heart power martial techniques and Soul Power martial techniques, continuously attacking that figure.
"Huh?
Kid, you truly want to die?"
Facing Ye Yunfei's onslaught of attacks, that figure seemed somewhat angered. He paused his stride and asked coldly.
"This guy is too terrifying. My attacks seem to have little effect on him!"
Ye Yunfei felt a chill run down his spine.
"Be careful. This guy is likely the strongest opponent you've faced so far.
In front of him, your life is in real danger!" Hun Lao, also sensing immense danger from that figure, warned urgently.
"Since you wish to die, I shall grant it."
That figure spoke in an icy voice.
RUMBLE!
A gigantic hand appeared, blotting out the sky as it grasped towards Ye Yunfei's head. One brilliant law chain after another manifested, hanging down from the giant hand, shaking the vast space and causing continuous tremors.
Ye Yunfei only felt a horrifyingly powerful energy pressure crushing down towards him, finding his body surprisingly difficult to move.
RUMBLE!
Ye Yunfei executed Earthwalking and instant formation-completion methods, directly deploying a batch of earth formations and other formations to partly counteract the pressure.
BOOM!
With a fierce roar, Ye Yunfei poured forth all the physical strength within his body, holding nothing back.
At the same time, thick sword radiance after sword radiance appeared, continuously slashing towards that figure.
RUMBLE!
The eight Chaos God Meridians within Ye Yunfei's body simultaneously manifested, resembling eight long rivers or great streams, raging and churning.
Then, three enormous golden light spheres simultaneously shot out from within his dantian, hovering above Ye Yunfei's head. They emitted endless golden radiance, illuminating a vast area.
"These... are Chaos God Meridians?"
That figure was first stunned for a moment, then spoke in a surprised voice.
"I never imagined... Chaos God Meridians have appeared in the world again.
Good."
That figure looked at the eight Divine Meridians within Ye Yunfei's body and spoke.
"Young man, you shouldn't casually reveal your Chaos God Meridians. If seen by those with ill intentions, it will bring you endless trouble in the future."
A light, calm voice rang out. Then a hazy figure appeared, standing beside Ye Yunfei.
Ye Yunfei immediately felt the energy pressure he had just been enduring vanish completely. His body suddenly felt light.
"Young man, well done. Having only just joined the Restorers, you already have such achievements.
You buying some time with your timely intervention was very useful.
Alright, retreat now. You are not his match for the time being. Let me deal with him."
That hazy figure spoke calmly.
Ye Yunfei couldn't help but feel great relief, knowing that another powerful expert from the Restorers' side had arrived.
"Thank you, senior," Ye Yunfei said respectfully. Then, with a flicker of his figure, he retreated to a distance.
Ye Yunfei understood well that he indeed was no match for that expert. Continuing to fight would only lead to dire straits, so it was better to withdraw while he could.