"Very well, my esteemed Elders. Since you will not take the Divine King Fruits, I shall keep them.
Sometime later, my alchemy skills should improve further. Once I am capable of refining Divine Pills, I will create a batch of special Divine Pills focused on enhancing Soul Power for you all."
Ye Yunfei retrieved the six Divine King Fruits as he spoke.
"What?!
Young Master Ye, are you saying you can refine Divine Pills now?!"
Upon hearing his words, the six elders were both shocked and overjoyed.
The number of Divine Pill Masters capable of refining Divine Pills was extremely few in this world, especially within this Eighth Void where there wasn't a single one. Forget Divine Pill Masters, even the number of perfected Demigod-level alchemists could be counted on one hand. A true Divine Pill Master would be fought over and treated as an honored guest by all major powers.
Recently, the Eighth Void had entered a new era of Deities, birthing many new Divine beings. However, no Divine Pill Master had appeared, preventing the creation of new Divine Pills. Thus, the number of Divine Pills within this void was exceedingly low.
Of course, Ye Yunfei had obtained a great number of Divine Pills from within the True Phoenix Tomb.
"My Elders, some time ago, I acquired several alchemical legacies within the True Phoenix Tomb. My alchemy skills have been improving continuously since then. I believe I will be able to refine Divine Pills before long."
Ye Yunfei nodded.
"That would be wonderful! When you can refine Divine Pills, please refine a batch focused on Soul Power for us. That would definitely allow our power to increase significantly, as Soul Power-enhancing Divine Pills are extremely beneficial to us."
Kang Wan said excitedly.
"Rest assured, my Elders. I will certainly refine those pills for you."
Ye Yunfei nodded.
"By the way, my Elders, I've received information that the Guardian Faction may launch an attack against the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds soon. They've even proclaimed their intent to invade the Colorless Abyss and destroy it."
Ye Yunfei said.
"The Guardian Faction bastards again! They really are persistent haunters!"
Anger flashed across the faces of the six elders.
"My Elders, the situation between the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds and the Guardian Faction has reached a life-or-death impasse. We must prepare ourselves for war."
Ye Yunfei declared.
"Indeed. The conflict between the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds and the Guardian Faction can no longer be resolved,"
Ding Qianjie nodded.
"After the news of the True Phoenix Tomb's appearance spread, people from other voids will surely try every means to enter. The Guardian Faction will definitely send large numbers of experts into our void as well. Therefore, their overall strength must be truly terrifying by now,"
Kang Wan spoke gravely.
"My Elders, I heard the Guardian Faction currently possesses at least three Advanced Void Gods. All three are highly likely to come and deal with the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds."
Ye Yunfei added.
"Three Advanced Void Gods!"
Upon hearing this, the expressions of the six elders turned grave.
"Now, our only hope lies with those old timers within the Colorless Abyss,"
Tong Hao sighed after a moment.
"My Elders, what about the strength of the Colorless Abyss? Can it withstand an attack by three Advanced Void Gods?"
Ye Yunfei asked curiously.
"To be honest, the six of us don't have a clear grasp of the Colorless Abyss' true strength. There exist some rather mysterious presences within its depths whom we have never met in person, so we cannot gauge their exact power,"
Kang Wan replied.
"Even the six Elders don't know?"
Ye Yunfei was taken aback.
"Actually, what we truly need to worry about is the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds, not the Colorless Abyss. I suspect even three Advanced Void Gods might not necessarily be able to destroy the Abyss. The question is whether those old things from the Abyss will come out to help if the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds are attacked."
Kang Wan continued.
"It seems we must make preparations as soon as possible."
Ye Yunfei frowned upon hearing Kang Wan's words.
He understood that with his current strength, dealing with three Advanced Void Gods was far from guaranteed.
"No matter what preparations you make, protecting the entire Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds against three Advanced Void Gods is extremely difficult. At best, you can evacuate the factions and people you care about beforehand,"
Hun Lao transmitted his voice to Ye Yunfei.
"That seems to be the only way."
Ye Yunfei sighed.
He understood clearly in his heart that if three Advanced Void Gods truly came, he could not possibly protect everyone within the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds.
"Young Master Ye, I understand your feelings, but you needn't worry overly. How about this: I intend to enter the Colorless Abyss and have a good talk with a few of those old timers, testing their stance. Perhaps they might be willing to help the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds deal with those three Advanced Void Gods?"
Tong Hao suddenly suggested.
"Let's all go in and take a look. We haven't entered the Colorless Abyss for a very long time anyway,"
Kang Wan said.
The other elders also nodded in agreement.
"Time is of the essence. Young Master Ye, the six of us will enter the Colorless Abyss now. Once the Guardian Faction's army arrives, send us a message immediately. We will rush out from the Colorless Abyss upon receiving it."
Kang Wan addressed Ye Yunfei.
"Very well. Take care, my Elders."
Ye Yunfei replied immediately.
Subsequently, the six elders turned and headed towards the direction of the Colorless Abyss.
Ye Yunfei returned to the headquarters of the Alliance Army. Upon hearing of his return, the high-ranking members of the Alliance Army gathered immediately in the great assembly hall, all looking at him with expressions of excitement.
The news of the great battle in the Fire Realm not long ago had already spread back to the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds. Upon hearing that Ye Yunfei had slain so many Guardian Faction Deities in that battle, all high-ranking members of the Alliance Army had erupted in cheers and overwhelming excitement.
Not long before, the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds had been completely surrounded and isolated by forces sent by the Guardian Faction, severing all connection with the outside world. Consequently, the Alliance Army's leadership had developed an intense hatred for the Guardian Faction. Hearing about Ye Yunfei killing so many Guardian Faction Deities filled them with immense satisfaction and provided a long-awaited outlet for their pent-up anger.
"Young Master Ye! You've finally returned!"
All the Alliance Army leaders clustered around Ye Yunfei, gazing at him with worshipful eyes.
"Young Master Ye, all those Guardian Faction troops stationed in the void around the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds were slaughtered. Did you kill them?"
One of the leaders asked.
"Indeed, I did.
These fellows dared to provoke the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds. Of course, they all deserved to die."
Ye Yunfei nodded.
"Issue orders: The Guardian Faction will likely dispatch an army to attack the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds soon."
Ye Yunfei declared.
"What?!
The Guardian Faction's army is coming for the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds?!"
Upon hearing this, the Alliance Army leaders were all greatly alarmed.
By now, everyone knew the overall strength of the Guardian Faction was terrifying. To deal with the Fire Realm, they had sent over twenty Deities.
"When water comes, use earth to hold it back; when soldiers arrive, use generals to stop them. Pass down the order, prepare everyone. That is all."
Ye Yunfei stated.
Then, Ye Yunfei left the Alliance Army and headed to the Tianpo Realm, arriving at the small mountain village where Mr. Liu used to live in seclusion. From there, he entered the Small World where the Ye family resided in hiding.
"My son, you're back!"
Ye Tianpeng and Miao Ziqiong were extremely excited to see Ye Yunfei return.
"Any news about Little Fei?"
Ye Yunfei asked.
Ever since Little Fei left, Ye Yunfei had constantly been thinking of her. He would ask for news of her almost every time he returned.
"No.
There has been no news at all since Little Fei left."
Miao Ziqiong's heart ached with melancholy as she replied softly.
"Mother, rest assured. Little Fei will be fine."
Ye Yunfei consoled her.
Ye Yunfei gathered all of the family's elders and briefed them on the current situation in the outside world, instructing them to make preparations for an immediate evacuation if the situation turned unfavorable.
After hearing Ye Yunfei's words, the family elders immediately went to make arrangements.
Leaving the Small World, Ye Yunfei found the Village Chief. Of course, the Village Chief remaining in the mountain village was just an avatar; his true body had long since departed with Mr. Liu.
"Village Chief, any news from Mr. Liu?"
Ye Yunfei asked.
"None. Ever since Mr. Liu left, there hasn't been a single piece of news."
The Village Chief replied.
"By the way, Village Chief, may I ask, is the place Mr. Liu left for located within the Eighth Void, or was it a destination outside the Eighth Void?"
Ye Yunfei inquired.
"Young Master Ye, to be frank with you, our Liu family maintains a small branch in the Eighth Void. However, our Liu family's true headquarters is located in the Second Void.
I suspect Mr. Liu might be headed back to the Second Void."
The Village Chief thought for a moment before answering.
"I see."
Ye Yunfei nodded.
Next, Ye Yunfei gave the Village Chief a summary of the current situation in the outside world, instructing him to prepare for evacuation if the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds truly could not withstand the Guardian Faction.
Ye Yunfei left an avatar of himself in the mountain village and entrusted it with the Invisibility Talisman as well. If the situation turned bad, this avatar could lead everyone away.
With that Invisibility Talisman, even an Advanced Void God might not be able to detect his avatar's presence.
After leaving his avatar behind, Ye Yunfei departed the Tianpo Realm and returned to the Alliance Army headquarters.
"Double the patrols and strengthen the defensive preparations around the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds during this time. Immediately report to me upon detecting any Guardian Faction army movement."
Ye Yunfei gathered all the Alliance Army leaders, gave his instructions, and then entered a secluded chamber to begin his training.
He knew that even though his strength had increased significantly lately, it was still insufficient. He had to become even stronger.
"I wonder when I will be able to breakthrough and become a true Deity."
Inside the chamber, Ye Yunfei entered the Phantom Tower and sat cross-legged. Sensing his own cultivation realm, a thought crossed his mind.
Ye Yunfei was still at the perfected Demigod realm.