In fact, there was no need for Hun Lao's reminder; Ye Yunfei could tell at a glance just how powerful this white-haired old man was.
He stood there, and all the laws and energy in the surrounding space instantly solidified. A large swath of space seemed to be propped up like an iron plate behind the white-haired elder. Anyone who opposed him would be opposing this entire stretch of space itself—a clear sign he had complete control over all the energy and laws in the vicinity.
Ye Yunfei retreated several steps, his hand gripping the Space Teleportation Token. Before him, one formation after another continuously emerged, while beneath his feet, one ground array after another manifested. His immense Soul Power energy formed a thick barrier wall, tightly protecting his soul sea.
In an instant, Ye Yunfei was already prepared to deploy various defensive measures.
"Not bad. To possess such cultivation at such a young age is truly rare, not just in this era but even in ancient times. It's a pity you stand on the opposite side of our Guardian Faction, so we cannot allow you to live," the white-haired old man said, standing perfectly still as he appraised Ye Yunfei, then slowly nodded and spoke.
"Young Master Ye, be careful! This is an Advanced Void God, and an ancient one at that. His strength is formidable. Even at my peak, uninjured, I could at best fight him to a draw," the Great Leader's voice transmission reached Ye Yunfei the moment the white-haired elder appeared.
At that moment, the battle between the Great Leader and the Second Chief seemed to have reached its most intense stage. The Great Leader wanted to rush over to protect Ye Yunfei but was held back by the Second Chief.
"Master, your opponent is me. Over these years, you've taught me all sorts of techniques and martial arts. Now is the perfect opportunity for me to thoroughly test my learnings against you. As for Ye Yunfei, you cannot save him. He has already fatally offended the Guardian Faction. His fate has only one outcome: death," the Second Chief coldly sneered while blocking the Great Leader.
"Great Leader, give the order immediately for everyone to evacuate at once. The enemy now has two Advanced Void Gods. If we continue fighting, our Restorer Faction is likely to suffer heavy casualties," Ye Yunfei transmitted to the Great Leader.
Ye Yunfei knew that even though he had killed many Guardian Faction Deities, the enemy now had one more terrifying Advanced Void God. If they kept fighting, his side risked being subjected to a one-sided slaughter. When strength reached a certain level, numbers no longer guaranteed victory—just as he himself had single-handedly slaughtered those Guardian Faction Deities earlier.
"Understood. I will issue the retreat order immediately," the Great Leader nodded upon receiving Ye Yunfei's transmission and promptly sent out the command to all Restorer Faction Deities.
Upon receiving the order, those Restorer Deities immediately began organizing all their members for a full withdrawal.
Earlier, thanks to Ye Yunfei slaying over thirty Guardian Faction Deities, the Restorers had gained the upper hand in the battle. Morale was high, they fought aggressively, and had already routed the Guardian forces, so no one had even considered retreating.
But now, with the Great Leader's command, the entire Restorer force began surging towards the exit of this Small World like a tide.
"Thinking of fleeing now? It's already too late," the white-haired elder swept his gaze over the Restorers' movements, a cold sneer appearing on his face as he spoke indifferently.
As his words fell, a large force surged in from outside, blocking the retreating Restorer forces.
Seeing this, Ye Yunfei's pupils contracted sharply.
"Another Guardian Faction army has arrived! This force alone contains twenty or thirty Deities! The Guardian Faction's strength is truly terrifying; they can casually dispatch dozens of Deities. Since when have Deities become so plentiful in this void, littered around like weeds?" Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm couldn't help but exclaim.
"No, these Deities are likely not from our Eighth Void. They must have been dispatched by the Guardian Faction from other voids outside. It is said that the overall strength of other voids is far superior to ours. Our Eighth Void just emerged from a Deity-less Era and has only now entered a new Deity Era, so the number of Deities is relatively scarce. But in other voids, there was never a so-called Deity-less Era. Deities have always existed there, and their numbers are especially high, particularly those at the Void God level," Ye Yunfei explained.
"Yes, that is precisely the case. That's why the Guardian Faction's foundation is so formidable," Hun Lao sighed.
"No matter how formidable the Guardian Faction's foundation may be, since we've chosen to resist, we can only fight to the end," Ye Yunfei said with resolute eyes, looking at the Guardian army that had just charged in.
At this moment, all the Restorer forces attempting to retreat were now blocked. Their opponent's strength was too overwhelming. Led by twenty to thirty charging Deities, the Guardian force swiftly battered the Restorers into retreat, and soon, casualties began to appear.
"Very well, youngster. Now, I shall deal with you first," the white-haired elder said, his gaze upon Ye Yunfei placid yet profound, his words unhurried.
In an instant, he extended a large hand. Though it appeared somewhat withered and its blood energy was not vigorous, it immediately caused the surrounding vast expanse of space to tremble. Dense chains of Great Dao Laws cascaded down from the void around them with a clattering sound, then intertwined to form a vast net of laws, instantly enveloping a vast stretch of space.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
Ye Yunfei felt the space around him begin to experience continuous, violent energy explosions. Infinite Great Dao Laws bore down upon him from all directions. Mysterious law runes blossomed and faded in constant succession.
A golden-wheeled dharma robe manifested over Ye Yunfei's body. The eight chaotic divine meridians within him boiled and surged. Eleven golden spheres shot up from his dantian. An ancient Emperor Phantom materialized behind him. Then, Ye Yunfei executed the Nine Dragons Supreme Step, not advancing but retreating—nine consecutive steps. Nine massive dragon phantoms appeared, merging into one, their draconic might shattering the heavens.
These nine steps were executed at an extreme speed, fleeting like a flickering light, instantly carrying him a great distance away.
Simultaneously, Ye Yunfei unleashed punches with both fists. His left fist executed the Heavenly Dao Divine Dragon Fist, his right the Imperial Dao Divine Fist. Two immense fist imprints instantly struck towards the white-haired elder. While making these moves, Ye Yunfei also unleashed a Moon Soul Slash.
"Marvelous, simply marvelous! If you hadn't killed so many of our Guardian Faction's Deities, I truly would have wanted to recruit you into our faction. Talent like yours is truly one of a kind! A pity I must extinguish you today. What a shame!" Sensing Ye Yunfei's barrage of attacks, the white-haired elder's face revealed an astonished expression, and he couldn't help but utter words of praise.
He finally understood how Ye Yunfei had managed to slay so many Guardian Faction Deities in one go. The various techniques and martial arts Ye Yunfei was now displaying were astonishing even to him.
Rumble...
The large hand extended by the white-haired elder dragged with it dense chains of Great Dao Laws. These law chains danced wildly like countless dazzling serpents, formed from the will of the Great Dao itself. The endless chains of laws seemed intent on grinding everything to nothingness.
Ye Yunfei's myriad attacks couldn't even reach the old man, all blocked by those Great Dao Law chains. They merely served as minor distractions and obstacles.
"Young Master Ye, be careful! This fellow's comprehension of the Great Dao Laws is exceptionally profound. He can utilize all the laws in the surrounding space against you. If this fight continues, you'll be at a disadvantage. Find a way to escape immediately!" Seeing this from afar, the Great Leader immediately transmitted to Ye Yunfei.
With a *bang*, the large hand extended by the white-haired elder erupted with boundless light and fire, causing the space ahead to explode continuously. Endless energy and laws roiled tumultuously, while millions of Great Dao Law chains danced frenetically.
"This old monster is not only terrifying in his control over law chains; his combat awareness, experience, and techniques also seem superior to yours. Don't underestimate this seemingly simple palm thrust; it seems to contain the essence of many profound techniques and martial arts. He truly lives up to being an ancient Advanced Void God. In ancient times, this fellow must have been a peerless genius, invincible among his peers. I suspect his combat power could already match ordinary Peak Void Gods," Hun Lao exclaimed again in amazement.
As a member of the Chaos World Tree clan, Hun Lao possessed racial memories granting him extensive knowledge of ancient affairs.
*Bang!*
Ye Yunfei's body could no longer withstand the onslaught. Violently hurled backward by the infinite energy and laws, cracks instantly appeared on his skin, covered with gruesome blood marks, and blood began to trickle from his mouth.
From just one exchange, Ye Yunfei's physical body had already sustained injuries. Of course, such physical wounds were not fatal for Ye Yunfei and could be repaired quickly. But this demonstrated the white-haired elder's sheer power, and Ye Yunfei knew in his heart that he was no match for him.
After being sent flying, Ye Yunfei seized the moment to activate his Space Teleportation Token and directly teleported far away from the white-haired elder.
"It's useless. Before me, you cannot escape," the white-haired elder sneered coldly.
He then took a single step, causing the surrounding space to tremble violently before his figure vanished.
"Not good!" A chilling sense of foreboding gripped Ye Yunfei; the elder was rapidly traveling through the depths of space, heading straight for him.
Sure enough, the next moment, just as Ye Yunfei's teleportation concluded, the white-haired elder appeared like a ghost a short distance before him, blocking his path.
"Let me tell you something, youngster. Back in the Chaos Void Sea, my mastery of laws was quite renowned. All these years, although my cultivation realm hasn't advanced, my comprehension of laws has never stagnated, especially regarding the Spatial Laws. My insights there have grown even deeper. To deal with a fledgling like you, I only need to employ my Great Dao Law cultivation to completely crush you," the white-haired elder said in a level tone.
Then, his gaze fell upon the Space Teleportation Token in Ye Yunfei's hand.
"This spatial treasure is quite excellent. In my hands, it will undoubtedly play a much greater role. From now on, it belongs to me." The white-haired elder continued.