Not long afterward, the news had practically spread throughout the entire void. In this current era, many Deities had been born, the overall power level was constantly rising, and more advanced methods of communication were now available.
A major piece of news like this was destined to sweep through the entire void in a short amount of time.
The army of the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds was going to launch a punitive expedition against the Guardian Faction!
Upon receiving this news, the entire void boiled over with excitement.
"Both the Guardian Faction and the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds count among the very top powers in our void. Now these two forces are going to clash again! When two tigers fight, one is bound to be injured!
Such a spectacle absolutely must not be missed!"
Countless people were astounded, while also streaming in from various places towards the void region where the Guardian Faction was located.
The battle between the two supreme super-factions of this void stirred the hearts of countless beings. For whichever side emerged victorious would undoubtedly determine the future power structure of this void.
Ye Yunfei led the army of the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds, parading proudly through the void. The killing aura radiating from the entire force caused the spatial zones along their path and even some nearby World Clusters to tremble. The violent energy pressure intimidated the boundless void.
"How dare that Ye Yunfei kid attack the Guardian Faction headquarters?!"
Within the headquarters of the Source Fire Sect, its high-level members received the news and were all both astonished and furious.
The Source Fire Sect was now deeply entwined with the Guardian Faction; in fact, they had already become part of the Guardian Faction.
During this period, with the help of the Guardian Faction, more and more Deities had emerged within the Source Fire Sect.
Some of the sect's Deities had already been killed by Ye Yunfei previously. There were eight left now, and all eight were gathered in the main hall discussing the news they had just received about the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds.
"Let's split our forces into two groups. Dispatch half of our Deities with some troops to the Guardian Faction headquarters to deal with the army from the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds. The other part will stay and defend our own headquarters."
Finally, the ancestral elders of the Source Fire Sect reached this decision.
Within the headquarters of the Divine Temple, a total of twelve Deities were gathered inside a palace, also conferring about the news regarding the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds.
"That vile whelp Ye Yunfei has grown far too audacious now! He actually dares to lead people to provoke the Guardian Faction headquarters. Isn't that seeking death?
The Guardian Faction possesses profound and deep-rooted strength. How could he possibly think to challenge them?"
The current Palace Master of the Divine Temple, a middle-aged man with a massive, towering physique, said coldly.
"Dispatch our temple's army to the Guardian Faction headquarters immediately to jointly deal with the army from the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds."
Shortly after, the Palace Master issued this order.
At the same time, within the headquarters of the Dark Faction, inside a pitch-black hall.
"That Ye Yunfei kid… he really has the guts!
He's actually leading an army to the Guardian Faction headquarters!"
A powerful Dark Faction figure seated at the head of the hall slowly spoke.
"Now that the Guardian Faction headquarters is about to be attacked, we must send people to assist. Otherwise, it will displease the Guardian Faction, and they will settle accounts with our Dark Faction afterwards."
Another powerful figure of the Dark Faction, seated nearby, spoke.
"Very well, then let's send some people. However, I dearly hope that Ye Yunfei kid and the Guardian Faction manage to fight to a stalemate, dealing each other heavy losses. That way, our Dark Faction can sit back and reap the spoils.
So warn our people: when the time comes, don't get too involved in the fighting. Stay as far away as possible, standing idly by and conserving our strength."
The figure seated at the head thought for a moment, then spoke.
Simultaneously, the higher-ups of major forces like the Demon Clan, Monster Clan, and Shangqing Sect also received the news and promptly gathered to discuss the matter.
Because all these major forces had previously established contact with the Guardian Faction, and on the surface had all pledged subservience to them, after deliberation, they each dispatched a portion of their troops to the Guardian Faction headquarters.
However, deep down, these major forces were not truly loyal to the Guardian Faction. They genuinely wished for the Two Great Factions—the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds and the Guardian Faction—to bloody each other severely. That would grant them more room for development in this void moving forward.
At this moment, nearly every single force in the entire void was paying close attention to the movement of the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds' army. A great number of spies from various forces and World Clusters covertly followed behind the massive army, reporting intelligence back in real time.
The whole void had been thrown into an uproar.
At this point, Ye Yunfei was still leading the army of the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds rumbling forward through the void.
"Report, Young Master Ye! Our army has progressed halfway. Up until now, we've seen no response whatsoever from the Guardian Faction."
A scout from the Alliance Army rushed over, stopping before Ye Yunfei to deliver his report.
"Just half the distance to go?"
Ye Yunfei nodded.
"Halt and rest for now!"
Ye Yunfei suddenly raised a hand and declared in a clear voice.
At his command, the entire procession instantly came to a halt.
"Young Master Ye, why stop to rest?"
The Great Leader, Cui Hong, the Flower Goddess Palace Master, and a few others all turned questioning gazes toward Ye Yunfei.
"Unless I'm mistaken, the headquarters of the Source Fire Sect isn't very far from here. I want to go and settle some accounts with the Source Fire Sect."
Ye Yunfei's gaze turned towards a direction—precisely the location where the Source Fire Sect's headquarters lay.
"That's correct. The Source Fire Sect headquarters is in the Zhongheng World Cluster, not far from here."
Kong Lao, who had been following beside Ye Yunfei all along, quickly nodded in agreement.
Kong Lao was the Alliance Army's head of intelligence operations. After Ye Yunfei had purged that batch of traitors, Kong Lao had rebuilt the Alliance Army's intelligence organization. He possessed a deep understanding of the situation regarding most forces in this void.
"Everyone, wait here. I'll go and return shortly."
Ye Yunfei said.
"Young Master Ye, let us accompany you."
Kong Lao, Xiao Ziming, and other high-level commanders of the Alliance Army all spoke up.
"We'd also like to go and see."
The Great Leader spoke.
"No. A mere Source Fire Sect? I alone am more than enough. Conserve your strength, everyone, and save it for our confrontation with the Guardian Faction."
Ye Yunfei shook his head, then took out a Spatial Teleportation Talisman and activated it. In an instant, he teleported away and directly vanished without a trace.
"True. It's only a Source Fire Sect. Young Master Ye going alone is already more than sufficient."
The Great Leader nodded.
As the leader of the Restorer Faction, he naturally had a clear grasp of the situation and power levels of the various major factions in this void.
"What's going on?
The Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds army suddenly stopped. Are they resting?"
Observing the army's abrupt halt, many onlookers felt puzzled.
Not long after, in the void beyond the Zhongheng World Cluster, Ye Yunfei suddenly stopped.
The headquarters of the Source Fire Sect was within the Zhongheng World Cluster.
In fact, the entire Zhongheng World Cluster had now become the territory of the Source Fire Sect. Ever since attaching themselves to the Guardian Faction, the Source Fire Sect's power and status had skyrocketed, making it a prominent major power within the entire void.
"Who goes there?!
This is the territory of the Source Fire Sect! No outsider may enter without permission!"
The moment Ye Yunfei arrived outside the Zhongheng World Cluster, a group of people rushed out, blocking his path.
These were all members of the Source Fire Sect. By now, the sect had claimed the entire Zhongheng World Cluster as their domain.
Ye Yunfei swung a palm. That entire group was sent flying, some dead, others grievously wounded.
During his recent closed-door cultivation, Ye Yunfei had refined and assimilated another batch of Deity-level treasures, further enhancing his physical strength. Just a casual slap was more than these ordinary disciples of the Source Fire Sect could withstand.
Ye Yunfei strode into the Zhongheng World Cluster.
"How bold! Who dares cause trouble in our Source Fire Sect's domain!"
Shortly after, several lower-ranked leaders of the Source Fire Sect, having received news, immediately charged out with their men, directly encountering Ye Yunfei head-on.
Without a word, Ye Yunfei unleashed a physical body mystic art, swatting at them with his palm again.
Boom…!
Ye Yunfei's palm rapidly expanded, transforming into a gigantic hand in an instant. The terrifying physical strength released by it caused the space ahead to deeply cave in.
Thud, thud, thud!
Anyone struck by Ye Yunfei's palm had their bodies instantly explode, bursting apart into clouds of blood mist.
The members of the Source Fire Sect had aligned themselves with the Guardian Faction long ago, effectively becoming part of the Guardian Faction. Moreover, they had repeatedly dispatched troops to follow the Guardian Faction in its actions against the Restorer Faction, the Fire Clan, and the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds. Naturally, Ye Yunfei held no courtesy for them.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
Ye Yunfei strode into the Zhongheng World Cluster, striking out directly at any Source Fire Sect forces he encountered along the way, fighting his way inward.
For a time, the roars of energy, the screams of the Source Fire Sect members, and enraged bellows filled the air relentlessly.
Those poor ordinary disciples of the Source Fire Sect were no match for Ye Yunfei. Most were sent flying by a single slap, perishing miserably on the spot.
"What?!
Someone is fighting his way in? Who has such audacity!"
At this moment, the high-level members of the Source Fire Sect also received word and instantly flew into a rage, rushing out with furious roars.
Ye Yunfei's speed was extraordinary. With long strides, he soon arrived before the World that contained the headquarters of the Source Fire Sect.
"Who is so bold as to dare cause trouble at our Source Fire Sect headquarters?! Have you tired of living?!"
One of the sect's high-level figures charged out from within, bellowing in fury. Then he caught sight of Ye Yunfei, recognized him immediately, and froze on the spot.
"Oh no! It's Ye Yunfei!
Dammit!
Wasn't he leading the army of the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds towards the Guardian Faction headquarters? Why has he come to our Source Fire Sect headquarters instead?
Could it be… he's brought the entire army to attack us?!"
Once that thought struck him, the Source Fire Sect high-level official trembled from head to toe.
Because he knew the overall power of the present-day Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds was terrifying, possessing at least several dozen Deities. The Source Fire Sect was no match at all.
On top of that, Ye Yunfei alone was probably more than a match for the Source Fire Sect.