"Young Master Ye, the Guardian Faction has now become the most powerful superpower within the Chaotic Void Sea. More and more world clusters, families, and major forces have announced their allegiance to the Guardian Faction, becoming subordinate factions. Even some ancient forces, hidden realms, and forbidden lands that have emerged relatively recently have also pledged themselves to the Guardian Faction.
It can be said that within the Chaotic Void Sea, there is no force left that can oppose the Guardian Faction.
Those factions that catch the attention of the Guardian Faction yet refuse to submit all face liquidation.
Moreover, regardless of which faction they belong to, any demigod expert who wishes to undergo tribulation and become a Deity must first report to the Guardian Faction, obtain approval from its higher-ups, and swear eternal loyalty before they are permitted to face the Deity Tribulation.
Recently, several Perfect Demigods attempted to secretly undergo their Deity Tribulations without the Guardian Faction's approval. They were all ambushed and killed by the Guardian Faction during their tribulations.
Not only were those tribulating Perfect Demigods slain on the spot, but the factions they belonged to were also liquidated, completely exterminated.
Therefore, now, not a single Perfect Demigod dares to undergo tribulation in secret. They must apply to the Guardian Faction in advance."
Elder Kong stated.
"So it seems the Guardian Faction has already taken control of this Void Sea."
Ye Yunfei's expression darkened somewhat.
Of course, Ye Yunfei had actually already foreseen such a situation. After all, the Guardian Faction possessed a minimum of over a dozen Deities, which was enough to sweep across the entire Void Sea.
"The Guardian Faction is truly overbearing. Others undergoing tribulation actually need their approval!"
The senior members of the Alliance Army listened to Elder Kong's words, each feeling furious.
"Young Master Ye, according to the news I received, only a small number of hidden realms and forbidden lands refuse to submit to the Guardian Faction. The Guardian Faction has not moved against these realms and lands either, because they are exceptionally mysterious, and no one knows their true strength. Even the Guardian Faction seems to harbor some apprehension toward them."
Elder Kong continued.
"There is another piece of news. The higher-ups of the Guardian Faction have dispatched emissaries to the Fire Realm, demanding that the Fire Realm submit. Otherwise, the armies of the Guardian Faction will invade the Fire Realm and exterminate the Fire Clan."
Elder Kong went on.
"The Guardian Faction wants to deal with the Fire Realm?"
Upon hearing this, Ye Yunfei's expression sank.
"Yes. Because previously, the Guardian Faction sent people to the Fire Realm several times, demanding that it join their faction. Each time, the Fire Realm's reply has been that they would not join any faction.
So, the Guardian Faction is losing its patience and has delivered an ultimatum this time."
Elder Kong explained.
"I wonder if the Fire Realm can handle an assault from the Guardian Faction…"
Ye Yunfei was somewhat worried.
After all, within the Fire Realm, only Cui Hong was holding the line, and even he was just an energy form of a Deity. With such limited depth, how could they compare to the Guardian Faction?
Ye Yunfei did not know if the Fire Realm possessed other hidden cards. If not, then the Fire Realm stood no chance against the Guardian Faction.
"It seems I'll need to find time to make a trip to the Fire Realm,"
Ye Yunfei thought to himself.
"Young Master Ye, there is another situation. The void surrounding our Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds has already been completely surrounded and sealed off by the personnel of the Guardian Faction.
The Guardian Faction Alliance has proclaimed that our Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds are the public enemy of this Void Sea, and all and sundry may execute us.
From now on, whoever kills anyone from our Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds will receive a substantial reward."
Elder Kong spoke again.
"This is outrageous! The Guardian Faction Alliance wants to rally the entire Void Sea against our Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds!"
"Our Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds and the Alliance Army have always maintained a low profile, treating others with kindness and courtesy. We have always treated those factions that didn't provoke us with respect. And now they actually label us the public enemy of this Void Sea!"
"Those fellows of the Guardian Faction Alliance are truly vicious!"
…
After hearing Elder Kong's words, the senior members of the Alliance Army grew indignant, cursing angrily.
"Are there many of the Guardian Faction Alliance's people in the void surrounding the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds?"
Ye Yunfei's face turned cold as he asked grimly.
"Yes. The Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds have been tightly sealed. Whoever steps out will immediately be surrounded and killed. No one is allowed to enter either.
The Guardian Faction Alliance has proclaimed that they intend to thoroughly seal off our Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds, isolating this world cluster from the outside."
Elder Kong said.
"Excellent. It seems I need to stretch my legs again."
Ye Yunfei gave a cold laugh.
"Elder Kong, is there anything else?"
Ye Yunfei asked Elder Kong.
"Young Master Ye, the news I wanted to report is roughly these. The rest are relatively insignificant and not worthy of much attention."
Elder Kong replied.
"Alright. If there's nothing else, everyone may disperse. Seize the time to cultivate. I have here a batch of techniques and martial arts which I've just sorted out.
Elder Xiao, Elder Kong, you and a few others select some talented individuals who are loyal to our Alliance Army and impart these techniques and martial arts to them. Our Alliance Army still needs to nurture many more Demigods.
We also need to prepare for everyone undergoing tribulation and becoming Deities in the future."
Ye Yunfei took out a batch of technique jade slips and spoke.
During the battle not long ago, Ye Yunfei had killed almost half of the Guardian Faction's forces, including many Demigods. After their deaths, all their belongings fell into Ye Yunfei's hands, including the various techniques and martial arts they had collected.
Ye Yunfei had even obtained quite a number of highly advanced techniques and martial arts from those dozen-plus Deities of the Guardian Faction Alliance.
During his seclusion, Ye Yunfei had spent time sorting through all these techniques and martial arts, and now planned to pass them all on to the Alliance Army. For a martial artist, cultivation requires resources, but even more so, it requires profound techniques and martial arts.
"Very well, Young Master Ye. Rest assured, we will quickly select a batch of talented and absolutely loyal individuals to impart these techniques and martial arts to."
Xiao Ziming promptly replied.
"Of course, you core senior members may cultivate these techniques and martial arts as you see fit."
Ye Yunfei added.
"Thank you, Young Master Ye!"
The surrounding senior members expressed their gratitude.
For martial artists, profound techniques and martial arts were often more precious than cultivation resources.
"Alright. If there's nothing else, you may disperse and attend to your own affairs."
Ye Yunfei said.
"Should we go for a stroll outside?"
The Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm said to Ye Yunfei.
"I intend to make a trip to the Fire Realm. If the Guardian Faction truly launches an attack against the Fire Realm, the Fire Realm might not be able to handle it."
Ye Yunfei replied.
However, at that moment, Ye Yunfei received a sound transmission.
"I seem to be about to face my Deity Tribulation. Prepare to help me."
The Carefree Demigod's voice echoed within Ye Yunfei's Soul Sea.
"Really?
That's excellent news. You're finally about to undergo Deity Tribulation again."
Receiving the transmission, Ye Yunfei felt pleasantly surprised.
"Alright. I'll start preparing for you right away. I have some pills and magical treasures here, including both Demigod-grade and Deity-grade items. Use them all during your tribulation."
Ye Yunfei said.
"However, the most important thing at the moment is to decide on my tribulation location.
Do you think I should undergo tribulation within the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds or find a more suitable place outside?"
The Carefree Demigod asked.
"I believe you have little choice. Right now, the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds are completely surrounded by the Guardian Faction. Anyone who leaves will immediately face assassination.
The Guardian Faction possesses at least ten-odd Deities. Even if you could avoid their detection and leave the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds, the Guardian Faction now stands unrivaled and has almost total control over the entire Chaotic Void Sea. No matter where you go, once you start your tribulation, there's a high chance the Guardian Faction will discover you, leading to interference and obstruction. Achieving success in the tribulation would be exceedingly difficult. Therefore, your only option is to undergo tribulation within the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds."
Ye Yunfei answered.
"Alright. During the time I was in seclusion, you certainly didn't fail to provoke the Guardian Faction and those major forces. I'd already guessed the situation would be like this.
Though it's said the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds were immensely glorious in ancient times, being one of the core world clusters of the Chaotic Void Sea, where Deities fell like rain. I believe it should be an ideal place for tribulation."
The Carefree Demigod said helplessly.
"Yes, the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds should indeed be a place capable of giving birth to Deities. And besides, you have no choice."
Ye Yunfei replied.
Even as he spoke, Ye Yunfei had already left the meeting hall and arrived at the place where the Carefree Demigod had been in seclusion.
During the previous period, the Carefree Demigod had always been in seclusion within the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds. Although he hadn't told Ye Yunfei his exact location, Ye Yunfei possessed astonishing Soul Power and had long since sensed where he was cultivating.
It was a certain area in the depths of the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds. The Carefree Demigod had arranged a formation-based small space there, where he had been in quiet seclusion.
Rumble…
At this moment, above the location of the Carefree Demigod's seclusion, tribulation clouds had already densely gathered. Thunder boomed, and a vast stretch of void was occupied by pitch-black clouds. The terrifying destructive aura of the thunder radiated far into the distance. Thick bolts of lightning—like serpents—writhed frantically.
"It is indeed the Deity Tribulation."
Taking a look at the tribulation clouds and thunder, Ye Yunfei knew this was indeed the Deity Tribulation.
"The Deity Tribulation is truly terrifying."
Sensing the dark tribulation clouds and thick bolts of lightning, the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm felt a sense of trepidation.
"This level of Lightning Tribulation is horrifying to us ghost cultivators. Unless I become an Underworld Deity in the future, I won't have the power to withstand tribulation of this magnitude."
Huang Shang appeared even more frightened as he spoke.
"Elder Huang, roughly how much longer do you think it will be before you have the chance to become an Underworld Deity?"
Ye Yunfei asked with concern.
As Huang Shang grew increasingly stronger, Ye Yunfei now found it somewhat difficult to accurately assess his true power. Ghost cultivators were relatively rare in the world. Huang Shang had now cultivated to such a level that it somewhat exceeded Ye Yunfei's understanding.
"I cannot know that myself. It depends on opportunity."
Huang Shang answered.
"Elder Huang, do not worry. Simply focus on cultivating diligently. Whatever cultivation resources you need, you may ask me freely."
Ye Yunfei said.
Back in the day, Huang Shang was merely a remnant soul whose energy was nearly depleted. He was later saved by Ye Yunfei and had been following him ever since. Ye Yunfei had witnessed his cultivation journey all the way to his current height. Naturally, both sides shared a deep bond of friendship. Therefore, Ye Yunfei sincerely hoped Huang Shang could soon become an Underworld Deity, so that his side would gain another powerful expert.
"I understand. Now, under your influence, I wouldn't dare to show the slightest negligence in cultivation."
Huang Shang replied.
"Look, that fellow the Carefree Demigod has emerged. He's preparing to undergo tribulation."
At this moment, the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm spoke up.
Indeed, the Carefree Demigod had emerged from his formation-based small space. The energy within him surged turbulently, indicating an extremely unstable state—precisely a sign of impending tribulation.
With a wave of his hand, Ye Yunfei sent a space ring in front of the Carefree Demigod. Inside were energy crystals, medicinal pills, and magical treasures, some of Demigod-grade and others of Deity-grade.
"Take it. If necessary during the tribulation, feel free to use them."
Ye Yunfei said.
"Impressive! You actually managed to obtain so many Deity-grade energy crystals, magical treasures, and pills. It seems during my time in seclusion, you ventured out again and gained a lot, didn't you?"
Sensing the contents of the space ring Ye Yunfei handed him, the Carefree Demigod exclaimed in delight and surprise.
"Of course. Now, not to mention Demigod-grade treasures, even Deity-grade treasures can be produced by the handful. I've seen so many Deity-grade treasures lately that I can't help but look down on Demigod-grade ones."
The Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm appeared beside Ye Yunfei and spoke.
"Alright. Your tribulation is about to begin. Focus on undergoing it.
Rest assured, I will guard you here. Those fellows from the Guardian Faction probably wouldn't dare to enter here and hinder your tribulation."
Ye Yunfei said to the Carefree Demigod.
At this time, the tribulation lightning above the Carefree Demigod had grown increasingly violent. Thick bolts of lightning snakes writhed madly within the dark cloud layers, releasing deafening roars. An overwhelming aura of destruction poured down, presenting a truly terrifying spectacle.
"I hope I can succeed in this tribulation this time."
Looking up at the dreadful tribulation lightning, the Carefree Demigod clenched his fists, his expression turning solemn as he spoke slowly.
"If you have confidence, you will surely succeed. Your accumulation should already be sufficient, and your talent isn't bad either. Be more confident."
Ye Yunfei said.
"Exactly. I think so myself. I'll go all out."
The Carefree Demigod nodded heavily, appearing very serious and earnest at this moment.
Boom…
Finally, the tribulation began.
Dense bolts of lightning descended like a waterfall, instantly drowning the area where the Carefree Demigod stood.
Ocean-like waves of thunder rolled down. An extremely terrifying thunderous aura radiated in all directions, instantly shrouding the entire Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds, even spreading out into the void beyond.
At this moment, the vast majority of living beings, both inside and outside the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds, felt their hearts tremble in fear, shivering uncontrollably.
"What's happening?
Could there be another battle between Deities?"
Many living beings cried out in terror. Numerous weaker beings simply collapsed onto the ground, unable to stand.
"The Divine Tribulation is truly formidable."
Watching the Carefree Demigod's Deity Tribulation from a distance, Ye Yunfei secretly marveled within.
"With my current physical strength, I wonder if I could withstand tribulation of this level?"
Ye Yunfei thought to himself.
"Young Master Ye, is Senior Carefree Demigod undergoing Deity Tribulation?"
At this time, the senior members of the Alliance Army arrived one after another. Seeing the Carefree Demigod bathed in rolling oceans of thunder in the distance, they were shocked and couldn't help but ask.
"Yes. It's indeed him undergoing Deity Tribulation.
Issue the order: immediately seal off this surrounding area. No one is allowed to approach."
Ye Yunfei instructed.
The power of the Deity Tribulation was too terrifying. If ordinary beings got close, the likely result would be total annihilation.