Ye Yunfei's figure flickered as he arrived beside Xiaoyao Shen and the Restorer Deity, sending both into the Phantom Tower. Then, he transported all the other Restorationists within this world into the Phantom Tower as well before leaving the world cluster and heading into the distance.
Not long after Ye Yunfei departed the world cluster, three figures radiating dazzling divine light rushed into the cluster, arriving at the location of the Tianyue Sect headquarters. They immediately released their Soul Power energy, conducting a detailed perception and deduction of the area.
These were three Deities from the Guardian Faction.
"Not good. It seems we're late. The people of the Tianyue Sect, and the men our Guardian Faction stationed here, have all been killed."
Soon, the three Deities roughly understood what had transpired here. One of them spoke.
"It seems the Restorer Faction dispatched at least two, possibly more, Deities here. Judging from the lingering Lightning Tribulation aura, the Tianyue Sect Leader successfully underwent tribulation and became a Deity.
Moreover, the Tianyue Sect Leader had a mid-level Void God artifact that I gave him not long ago.
Given these circumstances, for the Restorers to kill the Tianyue Sect Leader, they must have mobilized at least two Primary Void Gods or more."
Another Deity stated.
"The battle here just ended recently. The Restorationists cannot have gotten far. Let's pursue them!"
The third Deity declared.
"No need to chase. I'm still here."
As soon as the third Deity finished speaking, a cold voice rang out.
Then, with a *BOOM*, a fist appeared behind him, rapidly expanding, instantly transforming into a gigantic fist that carried terrifying physical force as it struck towards his body.
Next, a *ROAR* echoed as a colossal dragon's phantom silhouette emerged from within the fist. The massive fist, accompanied by that dragon phantom, pushed forward and, with a deafening *BANG*, blew the Guardian Faction Deity into smithereens.
These three Guardian Faction Deities were merely Primary Void Gods, no match for Ye Yunfei.
Subsequently, Ye Yunfei dispatched the other two Deities as well.
The Soul Bodies of all three Deities were forcibly devoured by Ye Yunfei using the Soul Force Star Method.
At this time, Huang Chang was still in closed-door cultivation within the Phantom Tower, attempting to break through, so for this period, all the Soul Bodies obtained from Deities slain by Ye Yunfei were devoured by himself.
"So that's how it is."
After devouring these three Guardian Faction Deities, Ye Yunfei immediately learned much and his gaze turned icy.
According to the memories of these three Guardian Faction Deities, there were indeed traitors within the Restorer Faction, and quite a number of them. Unfortunately, these three Deities were not directly responsible for liaising with those traitors, so Ye Yunfei couldn't glean from their memories exactly who the traitors within the Restorer Faction were.
"It seems a thorough investigation is still needed.
These three identity tokens might help me uncover the traitors."
Ye Yunfei thought to himself, then turned his palm over, revealing three identity tokens within.
These three tokens were found on the bodies of the Guardian Faction Deities.
Focusing his mind, Ye Yunfei released his Soul Power energy, extending his perception into the interior of these identity tokens.
Generally, to obtain an identity token's recognition, one needed to imprint one's own soul aura within it. Only then could it be used to transmit messages between members and verify identities.
Of course, if someone else found these tokens, they wouldn't be able to use them due to mismatched soul auras. However, Ye Yunfei was different. Having devoured the Soul Bodies of those three Guardian Faction Deities using the Soul Force Star Method, he could perfectly simulate their Soul Power auras. Thus, Ye Yunfei could use these three identity tokens.
After killing the three Guardian Faction Deities, Ye Yunfei took a single step and exited the world cluster.
"Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm, you lead the way carrying the Phantom Tower. I need to enter closed-door cultivation."
After leaving the previous world cluster, Ye Yunfei instructed the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm. Then, he entered the Phantom Tower to begin his seclusion.
"I wonder if I can successfully cultivate Moon Soul Slash?"
Ye Yunfei felt a hint of anticipation in his heart.
He then began cultivating Moon Soul Slash.
"Hu Miao, come help me cultivate.
Your Ancient Heavenly Fox Clan's illusion energy and Illusion Art laws are unparalleled in the world. While I cultivate Moon Soul Slash, you guide me to improve my illusion techniques."
Ye Yunfei said to Hu Miao.
He knew the Ancient Heavenly Fox Clan's Illusion Dao inheritance was formidable. In terms of illusion techniques, he was far inferior to Hu Miao, whose current illusion skills could easily affect Deities.
"Yes, Master. I'll help you improve your Illusion Art.
With your talent and comprehension ability, plus my guidance, you can definitely rapidly advance your illusion cultivation."
Hu Miao immediately came to Ye Yunfei's side and began guiding him to improve his illusion techniques.
Ye Yunfei took out a massive amount of Soul Force Energy crystals and many Divine Pills specifically designed to enhance Soul Power.
These Divine Pills were refined by Ye Yunfei not long ago for himself. In cultivation of cultivation realms, one couldn't overly rely on pills to raise levels, otherwise the foundation would become unstable, leaving hidden dangers for future breakthroughs.
However, cultivation related to Soul Force Energy was different. One could absolutely use large quantities of cultivation resources and pills to accumulate and elevate Soul Force Energy without leaving any hidden dangers.
Therefore, during this period, Ye Yunfei had been constantly refining and absorbing vast amounts of cultivation resources rich in Soul Force Energy, including the Divine Pills he refined himself, to increase his Soul Force Energy level.
Within the Phantom Tower, Ye Yunfei sat cross-legged, as still as an ancient monk in deep meditation, focusing all his concentration on cultivating Moon Soul Slash.
Hu Miao sat cross-legged beside him, diligently helping Ye Yunfei improve his illusion cultivation.
As time passed, gradually, Ye Yunfei's Soul Force Energy and illusion skill level both steadily increased.
Although Moon Soul Slash was an extremely advanced Soul Force Martial Art involving two different energy systems, making its cultivation difficulty high, Ye Yunfei possessed two Soul Bodies and over twenty Soul Force Planets, granting him astonishing comprehension abilities. Coupled with Hu Miao's assistance, the cultivation process proceeded relatively smoothly.
Approximately twenty days later inside the Phantom Tower.
"I've finally achieved preliminary success in cultivating Moon Soul Slash."
Ye Yunfei exclaimed joyfully.
As soon as his words fell, a full moon appeared before him, emanating a pure, bright moonlight that made the surrounding space seem dreamlike and gauzy, indistinguishably real and illusory, giving people a dream-like sensation.
"Moon Soul Slash has a total of eight levels, each more formidable than the last. I've only reached the first level now, but its power can already pose a threat to intermediate Void Gods.
From now on, I have yet another powerful means to deal with enemies."
Ye Yunfei said with a smile.
"We've reached our destination. In this world, there's also a fellow undergoing his Divine Tribulation, and the lightning tribulation is about to begin.
However, I suspect it's highly likely just like last time; this fellow undergoing tribulation has probably already pledged allegiance to the Guardian Faction, waiting for you Restorationists to walk right into the trap."
Right at this moment, Ye Yunfei received a sound transmission from the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm.
It turned out the silkworm had already arrived at the destination.
Ye Yunfei immediately exited the Phantom Tower and indeed found himself in an unfamiliar world.
Within this world, above a vast primeval forest, an old man stood beneath turbulent lightning tribulation clouds. Surrounding him were many people providing protective escort.
"Thankfully, we're still in time."
Seeing the tribulation hadn't officially begun yet, Ye Yunfei inwardly sighed in relief. If he had been late, the Restorationists sent here to carry out the mission might have met with misfortune.
"Everyone, be careful, maintain strict vigilance. Do not allow anyone to approach.
If anyone causes trouble affecting the Grand Elder's tribulation, it will be an immense crime, punishable severely according to sect regulations."
A middle-aged man proclaimed loudly.
"We obey the Sect Leader's command!"
The others hurriedly chorused in response. Then, each one prepared for battle as if facing a formidable enemy, gripping weapons or magical treasures, tightly guarding various positions around the primeval forest.
Soon, the rolling thunder finally began, descending like a waterfall. The old man's Divine Tribulation commenced.
"Members of the Guardian Faction are here."
Suddenly, Hun Lao spoke up.
Sure enough, numerous hazy figures began appearing around the primeval forest.
"In this stretch of Chaotic Void Sea, daring to privately undergo Divine Tribulation without approval from our Guardian Faction is a heinous crime! Today marks the day of your Yuanyi Sect's destruction."
A hazy figure radiating formidable energy said loudly.
Then, those hazy figures surrounding them began charging into the primeval forest.
"Take action!
Guard the Grand Elder during his tribulation!"
The Yuanyi Sect Leader waved his hand and issued the command. The Yuanyi Sect members immediately rushed forward to meet those hazy figures, and intense battle erupted between the two sides.
"Indeed, this Yuanyi Sect has pledged allegiance to the Guardian Faction."
After sweeping his gaze over the ongoing battle between the two sides, Ye Yunfei couldn't help but give a cold smile.
Because although the battle between the Yuanyi Sect and the Guardian Faction looked extremely fierce, in reality, no casualties occurred on either side. Logically, in such a life-or-death, ferocious fight, casualties would appear as soon as it started.
However, since Ye Yunfei already knew beforehand that the Yuanyi Sect had joined the Guardian Faction, this was nothing strange.
"So why wait?
Let's take action immediately and just kill all these guys. No need to watch their little performance here.
And that old man too, don't let him continue his tribulation. Kill him as well."
Xiaoyao Shen, also perceiving all this from within the Phantom Tower, immediately clamored to act and began surging out from the Phantom Tower.
"Wait," Ye Yunfei stopped him.
"The Restorers are revealing themselves," Hun Lao informed Ye Yunfei.
Indeed, at this moment, another group of people charged into the primeval forest area, attacking the members of the Guardian Faction.
"Hahaha…
You Restorationists finally couldn't resist showing up again, could you?"
A Perfected Demigod from the Guardian Faction immediately laughed maniacally.
"That's right. Our Restorer Faction has re-emerged. So don't think you can throw your weight around arbitrarily in this stretch of the void."
A Restorer stated coldly.
"So what if you Restorationists have re-emerged?
We knew you Restorationists might reappear, so we were waiting here for you. Now that you're here, none of you shall leave. This place will be your burial ground."
The Guardian Faction member who just spoke laughed wildly.
"Attack! Kill all these Restorationists. Do not let a single one escape!"
Immediately, all the Guardian Faction members surged forward, attacking the Restorationists. Both sides instantly erupted into fierce combat.
"Our Yuanyi Sect will act too! Kill all these Restorationists!"
A high-ranking member of the Yuanyi Sect gave the order. Immediately, all Yuanyi Sect members also moved to surround and attack the Restorationists.
In this way, the situation transformed into an alliance between the Guardian Faction and the Yuanyi Sect, jointly dealing with the members of the Restorer Faction.