Indeed, the materials used to forge these two Dharma Wheels are of very high grade!"
While refining them, Ye Yunfei exclaimed in pleasant surprise.
Ye Yunfei discovered that the materials of the two Dharma Wheels were actually of Deity-level quality, just like his own flying sword.
However, the refinement skill of the blacksmith who forged these two Dharma Wheels seemed inadequate, forcefully using divine-level materials to craft a treasure at the Perfected Demigod level. It was essentially a wasted refinement.
Of course, although these two Dharma Wheels belonged to the Perfected Demigod rank, their power might very well be among the highest quality and most formidable within that rank!
Inside the Phantom Tower, Ye Yunfei spent roughly three months before finally utilizing the Embodiment Refinement Technique to refine and fuse the two Dharma Wheels into his body.
"After refining these two Dharma Wheels, my physical quality and strength have indeed improved!
From now on, my physical body can also be considered to contain some divine-level materials."
Ye Yunfei clenched his fists and nodded.
"We've arrived at the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds."
At that moment, Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm sent a sound transmission.
Ye Yunfei walked out of the Phantom Tower and saw the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds indeed lay ahead.
Ye Yunfei flicked his sleeve and put away the flying ship, preparing to enter the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds.
However, right then…
"Young man, please stay a moment."
A voice sounded.
Then, Ye Yunfei saw an old man quietly materialize in front of him, blocking his path.
Ye Yunfei was startled because, prior to this old man’s appearance, he hadn’t sensed any aura whatsoever and hadn't known when someone appeared ahead.
"Senior, may I ask why you sought me out?"
Ye Yunfei retreated several steps and asked warily.
Ye Yunfei understood that this must be an extremely formidable expert.
"Hehe, young man, you're quite guarded.
However, I have come only to talk, so there is no need to be nervous."
That old man said indifferently.
"Talk about what?"
Ye Yunfei asked, fully on guard, ready to act immediately if the situation seemed off.
"To be frank, I came seeking you on behalf of the Guardian Faction. You are a genius, and we of the Guardian Faction hope you would join us.
Rest assured, whatever benefits the Restorationist Faction can provide you, our Guardian Faction can provide as well, guaranteed to be two, perhaps several times greater.
Moreover, given your talent, our Guardian Faction will spare no effort in cultivating you, aiding you to break through and become a Deity at the earliest opportunity."
That old man declared.
"So, you are with the Guardian Faction."
Hearing this, Ye Yunfei’s gaze involuntarily contracted.
Not long ago, he had killed many Watchers, fought with a Guardian Captain, and his feud with the Guardian Faction had deepened. Who would have thought a representative of the Guardian Faction would now come to recruit him instead?
And the terms promised were quite generous, even promising divinity.
Such conditions are not something anyone could easily refuse!
"Heh, to think that your Guardian Faction views me so highly."
Ye Yunfei couldn't help but laugh.
"Our Guardian Faction values talent greatly, especially prodigious geniuses like you. If you join us, you will undoubtedly be highly valued and nurtured with great effort.
Believe me, by joining our Guardian Faction, what you gain will certainly surpass what you receive among the Restorers.
As they say, fine birds choose their roosts. I believe you will make a rational choice."
That old man added.
"Furthermore, by remaining among the Restorers, you are doomed to be confined to this incomplete Void Sea, unable to ever venture beyond it. Your life's stage will be fixed.
But joining our Guardian Faction is different. As long as your performance is sufficiently prodigious and you accomplish great achievements, a day will come when our faction provides the opportunity for you to leave this incomplete Void Sea and step onto a broader stage outside.
Since you are a Restorer, I believe you understand my meaning."
The old man continued.
"Oh?
Your Guardian Faction can allow me to leave this Void Sea for a more vast world outside?
You can freely enter and exit this Void Sea?"
Hearing the old man’s words, Ye Yunfei immediately recalled the Heavenly God Coffin.
When the Heavenly God Coffin left this void, it forcefully blasted a spatial rift and surged out through it.
It was likely that only such a fearsome existence as the Heavenly God Coffin possessed the power to shatter the barriers of this void.
Ordinary individuals or factions simply couldn't manage it.
From the tone of this old man's words, it seemed the Guardian Faction could indeed freely enter this void.
In that case, was the Guardian Faction's foundation perhaps even deeper than that of the Heavenly God Coffin?
"Of course we can. There’s no need for you to doubt that.
Our Guardian Faction possesses the ability to transport you out of this void."
That old man nodded and affirmed with certainty.
"It seems the Guardian Faction’s strength is far greater than what we know.
They can enter and exit the Chaotic Void Sea, connect with the outside world, access resources from there. Their overall strength must be extremely formidable.
As for the Restorer Faction, I reckon they probably cannot freely traverse the Chaotic Void Sea."
Hun Lao sent a sound transmission to Ye Yunfei.
"True."
Ye Yunfei nodded.
"So, young man, have you reached your decision now?"
Seeing Ye Yunfei silent, that old man asked.
"I appreciate the goodwill, but I was born and raised in this Void Sea. Your Guardian Faction targets this Void Sea; you are enemies of this place. I could never join your Guardian Faction.
You and I are natural enemies.
I have no interest in defecting to the enemy's side."
Ye Yunfei replied without much deliberation.
Hearing his words, the old man's gaze contracted, turning sharp.
"Heh…
Young man, why must you draw such a clear line? Terms like 'enemy' are naïve.
Given your talent, your life's stage should not be confined to this broken Void Sea. Let me tell you the truth: this place is, in fact, a prison, and all living beings within it are sinners.
This is fated, the destiny of every living being in this void, unshakable.
What you should do is seize the opportunity to leave this void. Only then will you achieve greater development in the future.
Not cling to such useless and laughable notions."
The old man spoke in a displeased tone.
"What's useful or useless is not for you to teach me.
You may leave. I have no interest in joining your Guardian Faction."
Ye Yunfei again refused.
Since first emerging from the Tianxuan Continent, Ye Yunfei had consistently made the same choice: to stand by his own world and his side.
This time was no different.
"Very well."
Hearing this, that old man stared at Ye Yunfei with his sharp gaze for a moment, then his tone turned icy.
"Since you refuse to join our Guardian Faction, you become an enemy of ours.
I will not allow you to continue serving the Restorer Faction.
Therefore, prepare yourself to face death."
As he spoke, the old man began walking toward Ye Yunfei.
Rumble…
With the old man's movement, the entire nearby void began to grow heavy. An unimaginably terrifying power manifested, instantly subduing this part of space.
Ye Yunfei discovered that energy and laws continuously welled up from the surrounding void, seemingly obeying the old man’s command, targeting him specifically.
Thick law chains continuously extended from the void, crisscrossing until they formed a massive law cage within moments, trapping Ye Yunfei inside.
"Every single being in this void is a sinner, yourself included.
As a sinner, you should have an awareness of your guilt.
I gave you a chance to redeem your sins earlier, but you failed to grasp it, deepening your sinfulness. Now, I pronounce that your death sentence has arrived!"
The old man's voice became bone-chilling and cold, carrying a sense of lofty disdain.
"Oh no, could this fellow be a Deity?"
Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm lamented.
"Whether he's a Deity or not, his strength appears greater than those Guardian Captains!
We can't defeat him."
Hun Lao said.
"Everyone should try to break free from his suppression and then flee. Don't fight him."
Hun Lao transmitted to them all.
"The strength of the Guardian Faction is truly somewhat terrifying; experts like this can just appear out of nowhere."
Huang Shang also muttered wryly.
"Not bad, kid. Your strength is indeed good."
Seeing Ye Yunfei, under his suppression, visibly strain and struggle, yet still manage to retreat, that old man couldn't help but offer praise.
"However, compared to me, you remain weak. So you will not escape death."
The old man gazed at Ye Yunfei as if looking at a corpse, devoid of any emotion in his words.
"Hmph!
What kind of demonic entity dares to come and act audaciously at our Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds!"
At this moment, a cold snort echoed out from within the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds. Its rolling sound waves congealed together, causing the vast stretch of void to instantly twist and distort.
The old man's expression drastically changed. Seeing space continuously warp, forming a deep depression that compressed toward his location, he immediately took large strides backward.
Bang…
However, his evasion seemed slightly too slow. A colossal force directly sent him flying.
Pu…
The old man spat out several mouthfuls of blood in succession. His face turned pale instantly, his aura weakening noticeably.
"Colorless Abyss. Excellent.
One day, our Guardian Faction will purge this festering sore!"
The old man kept retreating, moving further and further from the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds until he felt he was at a safe distance. He then stopped, wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, and said coldly.
Having said that, the old man dared not linger, turned, and vanished in an instant.
"The Colorless Abyss?"
Seeing the old man depart, Ye Yunfei heaved a sigh of relief, then turned and looked toward the direction of the Colorless Abyss within the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds.
"Was that voice emitted by a certain existence within the Colorless Abyss?
A mere voice carried such power. Just how formidable must the being who uttered it be?"
Gazing toward the direction of the Colorless Abyss, Ye Yunfei was utterly shocked and transmitted these thoughts to Hun Lao.
"Without a doubt, it must be an existence at the Deity level."
Hun Lao replied.
"Could it be… there are still living Deities within the Colorless Abyss?"
Ye Yunfei suddenly thought of this shocking possibility.
"That shouldn't be the case. Wasn't it said that Deities are interred within the Colorless Abyss, containing only graves of Deities? How could there be living Deities?"
Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm nearby couldn’t help but interject.
"Alright, enough guessing. Regardless, the existence within the Colorless Abyss is far too powerful for us to comprehend at this stage.
Thankfully, this fearsome, mysterious powerhouse protects the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds.
Thus, the worlds are made safer.
And I have one less worry on my mind."
Ye Yunfei withdrew his gaze and spoke.
"Now that Heavenly God Hall possesses a Deity, if they cause trouble later on, I wonder if the mysterious powerhouse in the Colorless Abyss can handle them.
That Deity in Heavenly God Hall is a true living Deity.
Also, the Dark Faction also has a Deity.
The Dark Faction holds deep grudges with the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds; it's quite likely they might head here eventually."
Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm remarked.
Hearing this, Ye Yunfei fell silent.
The powerhouse who spoke earlier from within the Colorless Abyss was indeed powerful. But Ye Yunfei did not know if he could deal with truly living Deities.
"We’ll cross that bridge when we come to it.
Besides, the two Deities from Heavenly God Hall and the Dark Faction are both wounded. They’re probably currently in seclusion to heal their injuries.
They won’t come to the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds so soon."
Hun Lao sighed.
Merely mentioning the two Deities of Heavenly God Hall and the Dark Faction made their mood somewhat heavy.
All of them understood the terrifying nature of Deities.
If those two Deities from Heavenly God Hall and the Dark Faction truly came seeking trouble here, even if some corpse of a Deity emerged from the Colorless Abyss, it might not be able to cope.
After all, those were merely remains of Deities, a whole rank lower compared to living Deities.
"True, we’ll meet each situation as it arises."
Ye Yunfei also sighed.
Although Ye Yunfei's current strength was not to be underestimated, just mentioning Deities left him feeling utterly helpless.
No matter how strong he became, facing a Deity, he’d still be as weak as an ant.
"Even if those two Deities are recuperating now, what about after their wounds are healed?
Most likely, they'll still eventually head for the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds.
So we should make some preparations."
Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm suggested.
"Right, it's best we make some preparations."
Ye Yunfei nodded.
"First, we need to relocate some people."
Ye Yunfei first thought of his parents, family, clan members, and others who were particularly important to him.
"But, to relocate them where?"
Ye Yunfei felt a bit stumped.
"Hehe, Young Master Ye, set your mind at ease. The Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds have nothing to fear from Deities.
Only weaker beings can freely enter and exit the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds. Those powerful yet ill-intentioned beings, even if they dare come, won't find it advantageous.
Even living Deities who set foot within our worlds will not be able to stir up waves."
A light laugh sounded, and then an elder materialized not far from Ye Yunfei.