However, the white-haired elder had no intention of fighting Ye Yunfei. Seeing the Great Leader, Cui Hong, and the Flower Goddess Palace Mistress all standing behind Ye Yunfei, he understood that engaging in combat would mean getting entangled.
Thus, without a word, the white-haired elder's figure flashed as he swiftly charged into the spacetime gate behind him.
At this moment, the Watchers who had followed the white-haired elder earlier were continuously streaming into that spacetime gate.
"What's going on? The members of the Guardian Faction are all retreating into their headquarters? Are they not planning to engage?"
Seeing the members of the Guardian Faction turning and rushing into their headquarters, everyone was somewhat stunned. They couldn't understand why the Guardian Faction was doing this.
The enemy army had already marched right to their gates, yet they weren't even making a stand—they were retreating back inside.
"Charge in!"
Ye Yunfei waved his hand, releasing over thirty Deity-level puppets that surrounded the Guardian Faction troops who hadn't yet retreated into the headquarters, instantly slaughtering a large number.
By this time, more than half of the Guardian Faction members who had emerged earlier had already retreated back into the headquarters through the spacetime gate.
"It seems the Guardian Faction does not intend to fight us Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds. They're planning to hide. This spacetime gate is already protected by a powerful formation."
Hun Lao, who had been sensing the area, now perceived a large-scale formation enveloping the spacetime portal to the Guardian Faction headquarters, emanating a rolling wave of formation energy.
"Correct. There really is a very powerful grand formation here."
Ye Yunfei had already arrived before the spacetime gate. Most Guardian Faction members had retreated through it back to their headquarters. Those who hadn't made it back in time were being massacred, surrounded by the thirty Deity-level puppets, and were nearly wiped out.
Boom...
At that moment, the formation covering the spacetime gate suddenly activated. A gigantic glowing formation screen manifested, radiating even stronger formation power.
Standing before the formation screen, Ye Yunfei let out a cold sneer.
"It seems the Guardian Faction has some self-awareness. Previously, when their seven Advanced Void Gods led an army to the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds, they failed to secure victory. Now, with only four Advanced Void Gods left, their chances are even slimmer.
Moreover, they know we in the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds possess a True God-level Dao Soldier. So, not fighting is wise."
Hun Lao spoke out.
"It's a pity that the decision to fight or not is not theirs to make.
Once I break this formation, we'll charge straight in."
Standing before the spacetime gate, Ye Yunfei declared with a sneer.
"This formation looks quite formidable. The guys in the Guardian Faction probably intend to use it to block your advance."
Hun Lao commented.
"A single formation might not be enough to stop me."
Ye Yunfei had already unleashed his Soul Power energy. His two Soul Bodies and over thirty Soul Force Planets were all completely focused on analyzing the formation before him.
During his recent seclusion cultivation, Ye Yunfei had been using several of his Soul Force Planets to train in formations.
As his Soul Power level continuously improved, his formation skill had also been steadily advancing.
Now, with his two Soul Bodies and over thirty Soul Force Planets operating at full capacity, they were analyzing the vast formation before him.
"Are you kidding?
The Guardian Faction members all fled back into their headquarters? They're planning to hide and not fight?
This is simply unbelievable!
Isn't the Guardian Faction the most powerful force in this void?
Haven't they always boasted about dominating this void?
Why are they acting like a bunch of shrinking tortoises now, hiding away, afraid to come out?
Are they scared of the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds?"
At this moment, the countless onlookers gathered in the surrounding void couldn't believe what they were seeing.
After all, before this, the Guardian Faction had been so aloof and majestic in this void, oppressing countless world clusters, races, and factions to the point they couldn't lift their heads, having effectively become the overlords of this void.
But now, faced with the army of the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds, they had hidden inside their headquarters, using a formation to secure their portal, turtle-ing up. This course of action simply left everyone stunned and incredulous.
"What's wrong with the Guardian Faction?
Are they really afraid of the army from the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds?"
Countless people stared at the spacetime gate of the Guardian Faction headquarters, their faces etched with question marks, feeling the situation utterly unreal.
"Damn it all!"
Inside the Guardian Faction headquarters, the white-haired elder stood near the spacetime gate with a large group of Deities. They could see the situation outside perfectly clearly, and every one of them wore an ugly expression, filled with an immense sense of indignity and suffocating frustration.
"This is a downright disgrace for our Guardian Faction!
Let's charge out and fight them to the death!"
Some of the Guardian Faction's high-level executives couldn't help but shout loudly.
"All of you, quiet!
The Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds have a formidable army. In a genuine fight, our Guardian Faction does not hold the advantage.
For us, the best course of action right now is to use the ancient grand formation to protect our headquarters and preserve our strength.
Rest assured, I have already sent word of what is happening here. When the Guardian Faction branches in other voids receive the message, they will definitely dispatch experts to aid us."
The white-haired elder said sternly.
"Alright, everyone return to your cultivation. Do your best to improve your strength.
When we fight the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds next time, we must wash away the shame of today."
The white-haired elder added.
Hearing the elder's words, many high-level executives began to retreat into seclusion cultivation. After all, only a minority genuinely wished to charge out and fight.
Thinking back to Ye Yunfei's murderous rampages on the battlefield, most of the Guardian Faction's leadership desperately wanted to hide and avoid facing him.
"I truly never imagined our Guardian Faction would experience such a humiliating time."
The middle-aged man in pale gold robes sighed, then turned and left.
"You few, stay here and monitor the situation outside at all times. Report immediately if there are any changes."
The white-haired elder assigned a few Intermediate Void Gods to remain near the spacetime gate to observe the outside situation. He then turned and left, returning to his own seclusion cultivation.
He had great confidence in this ancient formation and didn't believe the army of the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds had the ability to breach it, so he felt at ease cultivating.
Meanwhile, outside the spacetime gate, Ye Yunfei stood before the glowing formation screen, unleashing his Soul Power energy to sense and analyze the ancient formation.
"This formation is truly exquisite. I actually can't understand it right away."
After a moment, Ye Yunfei involuntarily furrowed his brow slightly.
The rank and power of this formation were somewhat beyond his expectations. After analyzing for a while, he hadn't gained any insights.
"How is it, Young Master Ye?"
The Great Leader stood behind Ye Yunfei, slightly anxious, and spoke up.
The Restoration Faction had long been chased and suppressed by the Guardian Faction, having their headquarters and two secret bases destroyed consecutively, with faction members suffering heavy casualties. Now that it was finally their turn to attack the Guardian Faction's gates, the Great Leader was itching to immediately lead his men into the headquarters to wage a bloody battle. Thus, he was very eager.
"This formation is of a very high rank and power. I have no immediate clues and doubt I can break it in a short time."
Ye Yunfei shook his head, speaking helplessly.
"This formation is that powerful? Even you have no insights, Young Master Ye?"
The Great Leader was somewhat shocked upon hearing Ye Yunfei's words.
He knew Ye Yunfei's formation cultivation was formidable, capable of instantly deploying many sophisticated formations. Within this void, Ye Yunfei was probably among those with the highest formation attainment.
If even Ye Yunfei was troubled by this formation, one could imagine just how powerful it was.
"Senior, rest assured. I will do my utmost to crack this formation, but it will require time."
Ye Yunfei added.
"Very well, Young Master Ye. I won't disturb you further."
The Great Leader suppressed his inner anxiety and stepped aside.
For the rest of the time, Ye Yunfei stood before the spacetime gate, using his two Soul Bodies and thirty-plus Soul Force Planets to continue sensing and analyzing the grand formation.
Behind Ye Yunfei, the massive army from the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds had quieted down, silently waiting.
The onlookers in the distance, who had anticipated witnessing a fierce battle, hadn't expected such a development. For the time being, they too grew quiet, causing the vast void to become utterly silent.
"I thought there would be a spectacle to watch, but who'd have thought the Guardian Faction would hide away now. This is rather disappointing!"
Someone muttered softly.
"They say Ye Yunfei's formation skill is very high. Yet now he's stuck there, blocked by that formation. Could its power really be that formidable?"
Seeing Ye Yunfei standing before the glowing formation screen, unable to advance half a step, someone couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.
"The Guardian Faction has its own foundation after all. This formation was set up here to protect their headquarters, so its rank is certainly high, and its power naturally very strong."
Another person commented.
"Too bad. I rushed over as soon as I received word, expecting to witness an exciting battle. Didn't expect it to turn out like this."
Someone lamented.
"This formation is indeed extraordinary. We old men also have no insights into it."
Kang Wan and the other five elders had also been studying and analyzing the formation, yet had gained no understanding. They couldn't help but sigh.