There had originally been seven Advanced Void Gods in the Guardian Faction, but three had perished some time ago while exploring the Colorless Abyss, leaving four lucky enough to escape.
These four Advanced Void Gods were currently within the grand hall of the palace, their expressions all grim.
They had long received word that Ye Yunfei was leading an army from the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds to attack the Guardian Faction headquarters.
'Reporting to the four lords, we have just received news that many factions throughout this void are joining the army of the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds to come deal with us.
The size of the army led by Ye Yunfei is growing larger by the moment!'
A scout rushed in to deliver the report.
'Continue gathering intelligence. Report immediately if there are any new developments.'
The white-haired old man said with a dark face.
'Understood.'
The scout acknowledged and quickly departed.
'My lords, Ye Yunfei's army will arrive soon. How should we respond?'
In the hall, aside from the four Advanced Void Gods, there was a group of upper echelons from the Guardian Faction, all of them Intermediate Void Gods.
Each of these high-ranking Guardian Faction members appeared somewhat flustered.
After the last battle in the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds, the Deities of the Guardian Faction had developed a psychological shadow against Ye Yunfei.
His fearsome image of cutting a bloody swath through their ranks had been deeply imprinted in their minds.
'That vile spawn Ye Yunfei is a terrifying calamity!
Now that he leads the army of the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds, he will definitely not give up easily.
Our Guardian Faction must be prepared for battle.'
One of the high-ranking members whispered.
'Are you all that afraid of a mere brat like Ye Yunfei?
The Guardian Faction is the strongest force in this void. In other voids beyond, our Guardian Faction is also a dominating presence.
A paltry Ye Yunfei and a mere bunch of Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds are not worthy of such fear.'
The middle-aged man in pale golden robes, seeing how nervous and anxious all the Deities of the Guardian Faction in the palace hall appeared, couldn't help but snort coldly as he spoke.
However, after finishing his words, he also fell silent. Because he had previously gone to the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds and witnessed Ye Yunfei's savagery firsthand. Moreover, in the Colorless Abyss he had nearly lost his life. In his mind now, he no longer dared to look down on the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds.
'Everyone, rest assured. Although the strength of the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds is now not to be underestimated, our Guardian Faction also has deep reserves. As long as we close the main gate of our headquarters, they cannot get in.
I have already dispatched people to report the situation here to other voids. Reinforcements from our Guardian Faction will arrive eventually.'
The white-haired old man slowly swept his gaze across the Guardian Faction upper echelons in the hall before speaking.
'Our headquarters has an ancient, profound great formation passed down from the past. This formation can only be breached by a True God; Void God-level power is incapable of breaking through.
Therefore, as long as we seal ourselves inside, Ye Yunfei will have no way to deal with us.'
The white-haired elder added.
'An ancient great formation that can only be breached by a True God?'
Upon hearing the white-haired elder's words, the other upper echelons in the palace had a glimmer of hope in their eyes.
Everyone knew that even the number of Void Gods in this void was not large. The strongest among them were likely only Advanced Void Gods. There were no consummate Void Gods, much less a True God.
If there truly was such a profound formation guarding the Guardian Faction headquarters, then indeed they need not fear the army of the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds or Ye Yunfei.
The other upper echelons in the grand hall breathed a quiet sigh of relief in their hearts.
'That's excellent. This way, we won't have to face that terrifying calamity Ye Yunfei.'
Many of the high-ranking members thought excitedly.
'Ye Yunfei, Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds, just wait. Our Guardian Faction is not to be provoked.'
The white-haired elder said through gritted teeth.
'Are we really not going out to fight?'
The Advanced Void God with a slightly plump physique spoke.
'When we went to the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds before, there were a total of seven Advanced Void Gods. Now only four remain. Even if we go out to fight, our chances of victory aren't very great.
Furthermore, that brat Ye Yunfei is too monstrous. Only the four of us Advanced Void Gods can handle him. Primary or Intermediate Void Gods who go to fight him are just heading to their deaths.
We must admit, this Ye Yunfei brings tremendous pressure upon our Guardian Faction.'
The white-haired elder sighed lightly, then slowly spoke.
Though he was unwilling to acknowledge Ye Yunfei's monstrosity, the facts were laid bare before them. Up to now, many Deities of the Guardian Faction had died at Ye Yunfei's hands.
'Damn it.
To think a junior brat could force our Guardian Faction into such a state.'
The middle-aged man in the pale golden robe spoke, his tone filled with unwillingness.
'Report! The army of the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds is about to arrive!'
At this moment, a scout rushed frantically into the palace, shouting his report.
Upon hearing the scout's report, all the upper echelons in the palace fell silent for a moment.
'Close the space-time gate of the headquarters immediately. I will personally go activate the ancient formation passed down from antiquity.'
A moment later, the white-haired elder stood up and spoke calmly.
Then he took a step out of the palace and arrived a moment later at a space-time gate within the Guardian Faction headquarters.
The Guardian Faction headquarters resided within a special void completely isolated from all other voids outside. It was connected via a single space-time gate.
It was said that this void was once the headquarters of an extremely powerful and ancient great family in the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds during the Ancient Era. Later, the Guardian Faction used treacherous means to exterminate that ancient family, seized this special void, and made it their headquarters.
The white-haired elder arrived at the space-time gate. With a wave of his hand, he pulled out a large number of Formation Flags that appeared rather old and tattered. Then, one by one, he tossed the formation flags forward, embedding them into the space ahead.
Boom...
As the many Formation Flags were thrown out, the entire Guardian Faction headquarters began to tremble slightly. Finally, with a deafening roar, a vast ancient formation manifested, completely enveloping the Guardian Faction headquarters.
In truth, this formation was the great protective clan formation of that ancient great family from the Ancient Era. Later, the Guardian Faction appropriated it for themselves to protect their headquarters.
However, all this while the Guardian Faction had been the most powerful superpower in this void. No one would possibly dare to encroach upon their headquarters. Thus, this ancient formation passed down from antiquity had never been used.
'I once believed I would never have to activate this ancient formation passed down from antiquity. Yet, to think our Guardian Faction would actually be forced into this situation where we have no choice but to use this formation now.'
Looking at the ancient great formation now enveloping the entire Guardian Faction headquarters, the white-haired elder wore a complex expression as he spoke with a sigh.
At this time, the other three Advanced Void Gods of the Guardian Faction, along with all the other high-ranking members, had also followed him.
'There really is an ancient formation passed down. The aura of formation power emanating from this formation is far too potent. I fear only a True God-level powerhouse could breach it.
With this formation, our Guardian Faction headquarters has no fear of Ye Yunfei breaking in.'
Some upper echelons, sensing the immense power emanating from the ancient great formation, grew excited and couldn't help but speak.
But there were also many high-ranking members whose expressions darkened in deep discontent and reluctance.
The lofty and mighty Guardian Faction had actually been forced to use a formation to protect its headquarters!
Before this, members of the Guardian Faction strode through this void with awe-inspiring dignity wherever they went. No one dared to provoke them. The vast majority of factions throughout the void had to bow their heads in submission to the Guardian Faction and offer massive amounts of tribute. Such was the glory they commanded in those days.
'Damn it!
Ye Yunfei is simply going too far!'
Some usually proud and haughty upper echelons thought of their current predicament and couldn't help but curse with gritted teeth.
'Report! The forces of the Heavenly God Hall have arrived!'
'Report! The Dark Faction has also come!'
'Report! The forces of the Demon Race have arrived!'
'Report! The Shangqing Sect has arrived!'
...
At this very moment, scouts continuously streamed in with reports.
'It seems our Guardian Faction still commands considerable prestige in this void. All those major factions are sending troops to reinforce us.'
Hearing that so many major factions had arrived, many of the Guardian Faction upper echelons nodded in satisfaction.
Not long after, one wave of forces from major factions after another entered the Guardian Faction headquarters.
These major factions had previously declared allegiance to the Guardian Faction. Now that they learned the army of the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds was coming to attack, they dispatched forces to lend assistance.
'What about the Source Fire Sect?
Why aren't the Source Fire Sect forces here?'
The white-haired elder suddenly frowned and asked.
'Reporting, Lord, the Source Fire Sect has already been annihilated by Ye Yunfei.
We sent people to check. There were no people left within their headquarters.
However, before being annihilated, the Source Fire Sect had dispatched a batch of forces to come here. They are currently stationed within our headquarters.'
A scout hurriedly stepped forward to report.
'I see.'
Hearing this news, the white-haired elder's expression darkened slightly as he nodded.
'Send the order: strengthen our defenses.'
The white-haired elder declared loudly.
Boom...
At this moment, outside the Guardian Faction headquarters, the distant void suddenly trembled violently. Then vast, sweeping energy pressures rolled forth, shaking the boundless void. An immense, tangible aura of killing intent churned like a boundless ocean in frenzied turmoil.
'Not good! The army of the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds is here!'
A scout rushed frantically into the Guardian Faction headquarters from outside and shouted.