"Who dares to cause trouble here?
Who would have thought that even today, someone would dare to stir up trouble on the territory of our Source Fire Sect, daring to bully us to our very doorstep? They truly have a death wish."
At this moment, another high-ranking member of the Source Fire Sect rushed out from the world, cursing furiously, his anger erupting.
Then, he suddenly caught sight of Ye Yunfei. His entire body froze, and a look of terror appeared on his face.
"Oh no, it's Ye Yunfei!
Ye Yunfei has come to attack our Source Fire Sect headquarters!"
This Source Fire Sect senior exclaimed in panic.
Within just a few breaths, all the high-ranking members of the Source Fire Sect emerged, leading their forces to confront Ye Yunfei.
Ye Yunfei was in no hurry. He stood with his hands behind his back, his gaze icy.
"Ye Yunfei, why have you come to our Source Fire Sect headquarters?"
An elder fixed his eyes on Ye Yunfei and spoke. This elder was the Sect Master of the Source Fire Sect, a Primary Void God.
"Don't ask questions you already know the answer to. I've come to your Source Fire Sect headquarters to annihilate your sect, of course," Ye Yunfei replied with a cold sneer.
"Ye Yunfei, while our Source Fire Sect cannot be considered a top-tier major power, we have endured for countless ages. How can you possibly think to destroy us just because you say so?"
The Source Fire Sect Master couldn't help but flare up in anger, immediately retorting.
"Ye Yunfei, I admit that in the past, we of the Source Fire Sect did indeed have grievances with you. But that was primarily due to the Guardian Faction. We were merely following orders. If you want revenge, go after the Guardian Faction.
In truth, our Source Fire Sect has no desire to be your enemy."
The Sect Master then continued, suppressing the fury in his heart, his tone becoming much more conciliatory.
He knew perfectly well that with the Source Fire Sect's current strength, they were no match for Ye Yunfei.
The faces of the other Source Fire Sect seniors were equally grim. Though they were incensed that Ye Yunfei had barged in directly, they didn't dare to actually charge forward and fight him.
"What does it matter how long you've endured? In the face of absolute power, no amount of heritage is of any use."
Ye Yunfei kept his hands clasped behind his back, his cold gaze slowly sweeping over the high-ranking members of the Source Fire Sect.
"Only four Deities left?
Pathetic."
Ye Yunfei's lips curled into a scornful smile.
"Ye Yunfei, what will it take for you to stop?
It's true we've had our share of conflicts with you in the past, but those can all be resolved.
How about this? Our Source Fire Sect is willing to offer compensation. Once you receive it, can you please leave?"
Though rage boiled within him, the Source Fire Sect Master maintained his composure, his tone growing even more placating.
"Compensation?
I don't need your compensation. Because once I annihilate the Source Fire Sect, all your possessions will belong to me.
Alright, don't waste my time. All of you, prepare to die."
Ye Yunfei's tone grew colder and more icy.
"Ye Yunfei, must you really push us to the brink, to the point of mutual destruction?
The reason we opposed you in the past was entirely because of the Guardian Faction..."
Hearing Ye Yunfei's words, the Source Fire Sect Master's expression drastically changed, and he hurriedly began to speak.
BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!
Before the Sect Master could finish his sentence, Ye Yunfei waved a hand. Fifty Deity-level puppets materialized around him, each emanating terrifying Deity-level energy auras.
With another wave from Ye Yunfei, the fifty Deities charged forward together. How pitiful! The Source Fire Sect headquarters now only had four Deities, all Primary Void Gods. Facing fifty Deity-level puppets, they stood no chance.
"Ye Yunfei, let's talk this out! As long as you spare our Source Fire Sect, I'll agree to any condition you name!"
Seeing the fifty puppets, each radiating such formidable energy, the Sect Master and the other seniors turned deathly pale in an instant, trembling uncontrollably. They had absolutely no courage to fight. The Sect Master stammered, his voice quivering.
At this moment, his tone had completely transformed into one of pleading.
"There's no need. Your Source Fire Sect will perish today."
Ye Yunfei remained standing in place, hands still behind his back, shaking his head slightly. His gaze was frigid.
The fifty Deity-level puppets charged forth together, like fifty ferocious tigers plunging into a flock of chicks. Wherever they went, they slaughtered the Source Fire Sect forces in a relentless wave.
The Source Fire Sect's four Deities, including the Sect Master, were surrounded by over a dozen Deity-level puppets. From the very first exchange, they were utterly overwhelmed and completely crushed.
These Deity-level puppets not only possessed terrifying energy but also had incredibly sturdy bodies. Crafted from Deity-level materials, they were essentially Deity-level magical treasures.
Even if struck by an attack from a Deity-level expert, their bodies would sustain no damage, being extremely difficult to destroy.
Pitiful! The Source Fire Sect's four Deities faced over a dozen Deity-level puppets and had no power to resist. After just a few moves, they were severely wounded.
Ye Yunfei walked over and struck out with his fist, pulverizing the four Source Fire Sect Deities one by one.
"Spare us!
Young Master Ye, from now on, our Source Fire Sect is willing to pledge allegiance to you, serving as your vanguard and awaiting your every command!"
In their dying moments, the four Source Fire Sect Deities desperately begged for mercy.
However, Ye Yunfei had no intention of sparing them. After killing the four Deities, Ye Yunfei devoured their Soul Bodies, while his Blood Clan Avatar refined their bloodline essence.
"Master, let me see if the Source Fire Sect has any good treasures stashed away. I'll pack it all up for us."
Hu Miao appeared, rushing into the world ahead to begin plundering the Source Fire Sect's wealth.
Not wanting to be left behind, the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm shot out from the Phantom Tower as a streak of golden light, charging straight into the world ahead to join Hu Miao in looting the Source Fire Sect's treasures.
Huang Shang also appeared next, riding a billowing mass of ghostly mist, joining the ranks of those pillaging the Source Fire Sect's valuables.
After killing the Source Fire Sect's four Deities, Ye Yunfei did not participate further in the fight. He too walked into the world ahead.
This world was the true headquarters of the Source Fire Sect. In the past, when the Source Fire Sect's Patriarch underwent the Deity Ascension Tribulation, Ye Yunfei and the other Restorers had come here to act as his Dharma protectors.
Who would have guessed that back then, the Source Fire Sect and the Guardian Faction had long ago stationed numerous forces within this world, setting up traps and ambushing members of the Restorer Faction?
Of course, Ye Yunfei remembered these past events with perfect clarity.
"You brought this upon yourselves; no mercy is deserved."
Looking at the now devastated headquarters of the Source Fire Sect before him, Ye Yunfei spoke softly.
"The Source Fire Sect thought that by attaching itself to the Guardian Faction, it could soar to greatness. Instead, it incurred the destruction visited upon it today. Truly, they brought ruin upon their own heads," Hun Lao sighed in agreement.
"Master, I've found a treasure vault over here! It's filled with fire-attributed heavenly materials and earthly treasures. A small portion of them are even Deity-grade!"
At that moment, Ye Yunfei received a sound transmission from Hu Miao.
"Fire-attributed heavenly materials... can be gifted to the Fire Clan."
Ye Yunfei flashed and appeared within a treasure vault. Hu Miao was already inside, excitedly collecting the various treasures stored within.
As expected, all the treasures stored in this vault contained rich fire-attributed energy and laws.
"What's that?
A red rock?"
Suddenly, Ye Yunfei's gaze fell upon a red stone in the corner of the treasure vault. It was roughly a meter tall and a meter wide, with an unusual shape, somewhat resembling a burning red flame.
"This stone radiates a very peculiar aura. It's definitely no ordinary item."
Intrigued, Ye Yunfei flicked his sleeve, retrieving the red stone and storing it within a space ring.
According to the memories of the four Source Fire Sect Deities, this red stone had always been placed in the corner. It was likely left behind by some ancient ancestor of the Source Fire Sect.
While the Source Fire Sect's leadership had studied it before, they never managed to figure out exactly what kind of treasure this red stone was.
Not long after, everything of value within the Source Fire Sect headquarters had been plundered. Most of the Source Fire Sect's forces had been killed. Ye Yunfei recalled all the Deity-level puppets he had previously released.
"Let's go."
Ye Yunfei turned and began walking out of the Zhongheng World Cluster.
"A major event has happened!
The Source Fire Sect headquarters has actually been annihilated! The Sect Master and the vast majority of their members have been killed!"
"Heavens! How is that possible? Such an ancient, long-enduring major power, just wiped out like that?"
"The one who did it appears to be Ye Yunfei from the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds! Not only did I see his face, I also sensed his aura!"
…
Not long after Ye Yunfei departed, many people from within the Zhongheng World Cluster cautiously gathered their courage and entered the world that served as the core headquarters of the Source Fire Sect. Looking at the world now reduced to ruins and the mountains of corpses, they couldn't help but exclaim in shock.
Earlier, when Ye Yunfei had barged into the Zhongheng World Cluster, unleashing bloody carnage, the commotion he stirred was immense. It had long ago attracted the attention of countless factions and experts throughout the entire World Cluster.
Now, barely after Ye Yunfei had left, many factions and powerhouses from this World Cluster began investigating exactly what had happened to the Source Fire Sect.
At this time, Ye Yunfei had already moved far away from the Zhongheng World Cluster, heading back towards where the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds army was resting.
Very quickly, news of the Source Fire Sect headquarters' destruction spread through the void with astonishing speed, as if carried on wings.
Not long after, Ye Yunfei returned to where the army of the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds was resting.
"Young Master Ye has returned!"
Seeing Ye Yunfei return, all the high-ranking commanders hurriedly surrounded him, their gazes full of inquiry.
"I have annihilated the Source Fire Sect headquarters," Ye Yunfei said indifferently.
"Excellent!"
Hearing Ye Yunfei's words, everyone reacted with a mix of shock and joy.
It was hard to believe that the famous Source Fire Sect had been eliminated just like that.
But everyone understood that Ye Yunfei indeed possessed the power to accomplish such a feat.
"Now, let us continue our march."
Ye Yunfei declared loudly.
With Ye Yunfei's order, the great army of the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds began moving forward once more, surging relentlessly towards the direction of the Guardian Faction headquarters.
"No way?
The Source Fire Sect has actually been wiped out?"
At this moment, the news of the Source Fire Sect headquarters' disaster was rapidly spreading through the void. Anyone who heard it initially found it hard to believe.
The Source Fire Sect was originally a historic, major sect. Since attaching itself to the Guardian Faction, its development had accelerated even further, its overall strength continuously rising, to the point where almost no one dared to provoke them.
Such a major power being suddenly annihilated was indeed difficult to accept.
"Word is, Ye Yunfei was the one who destroyed the Source Fire Sect headquarters!"
"What's going on? Isn't Ye Yunfei leading the army of the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds to launch an expedition against the Guardian Faction?
Why would he suddenly attack the Source Fire Sect headquarters?"
"It's said the army of the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds stopped to rest during their march. Ye Yunfei took advantage of this rest period, went alone to the Zhongheng World Cluster, and destroyed the Source Fire Sect headquarters."
"How utterly domineering! So, you're saying Ye Yunfei just casually annihilated the Source Fire Sect along the way?
His true target is the Guardian Faction!"
…
Throughout the void, people were discussing the Source Fire Sect headquarters' destruction everywhere.
When Ye Yunfei entered the Zhongheng World Cluster to act, he made no attempt to hide his identity. Many saw him from afar and recognized him. Once news spread, everyone knew that Ye Yunfei was the one who had annihilated the Source Fire Sect headquarters.