Ye Yunfei spent the following days sitting cross-legged before the spacetime gate, facing the dazzling energy curtain of the formation. He engaged his two Soul Bodies and over thirty Soul Force Planets, analyzing this colossal formation without pause.
"This formation is truly too profound!"
After a full day, Ye Yunfei had not gained any significant insight, and couldn't help but sigh inwardly.
Given his current attainments in formations, he had believed there were few in all the world that could hinder him. He never expected to face a formation that left him completely clueless.
"Could this formation be a legacy from that legendary great clan of antiquity?"
Seeing Ye Yunfei study for half a day with no progress, Kang Wan and the other five elders grew uneasy, their thoughts turning to legends surrounding an ancient great family.
"It seems the legends are true.
In ancient times, the Clan Protection Formation of that great family shook the entire Chaotic Void Sea. It's possible the formation before us is precisely that ancient family's guardian array," Ding Qianjie sent a sound transmission to the other five elders.
"If it really is that formation, then Young Master Ye's skill might not be enough to crack it. If this formation can't be broken, then dealing with the Guardian Faction will be impossible," Tong Hao sighed.
"Let's wait and see. Young Master Ye's formation skills are exceptional; he might still manage to crack it. For now, we can only be patient," Kang Wan said.
Days passed, and Ye Yunfei continued his tireless analysis of the formation, but made no tangible progress.
"I never imagined a formation could be this profound," Ye Yunfei lamented again after several fruitless days of study, seemingly no closer to an answer.
"The Guardian Faction blocked the advance of the army from the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds with just one formation. A truly supreme power indeed, with foundations no ordinary faction can match."
Meanwhile, in the surrounding void, the spectators watching the spectacle were utterly astonished.
"Damn it!
We were on the verge of storming the Guardian Faction's headquarters, yet a mere formation bars our way!"
The Great Leader stared at the radiant formation curtain, brimming with resentment.
The Restorer Faction and the Guardian Faction were mortal enemies; over half of the Restorers had already fallen to the Watchers' hands. Burning with thirst for revenge, the Great Leader yearned to charge straight into their headquarters for a bloody slaughter. But being blocked outside left him consumed by impatience.
Ye Yunfei remained quietly seated before the formation curtain, relentlessly analyzing this grand formation.
Unbeknownst to him, another three days slipped by.
"Well? Still no clues?" Hun Lao inquired.
"Still nothing. This formation is truly too masterful.
While these days of analysis have yielded a shred of comprehension, it feels like glimpsing only a corner of an iceberg. To truly understand and break through this formation... who knows how long that will take," Ye Yunfei replied with a soft sigh, shaking his head.
"For such an exalted formation to exist within the void is truly awe-inspiring!" Hun Lao couldn't help but marvel, knowing that if even Ye Yunfei couldn't crack it, it must be among the pinnacle formations of this universe.
"Let me join the analysis," the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm appeared beside Ye Yunfei, also beginning to study the formation.
The Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm race possessed an innate talent for traversing arrays and restrictions, granting them unique insights into formations.
"Let me aid as well," Hun Lao released waves of Soul Power energy to assist in the analysis.
Throughout the process, Ye Yunfei, the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm, and Hun Lao frequently exchanged their findings.
Ye Yunfei was skilled in formations, the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm in traversing them, and Hun Lao excelled in spatial laws.
Each had their strengths; by cooperating and cross-referencing, they hoped to gain a deeper understanding of the formation.
Indeed, another day later, Ye Yunfei felt his comprehension deepen slightly—though still far from breaching the formation.
"This formation is too profound. Given our abilities, who knows how long it will take to break it?"
Two more unconscious days passed before the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm grew somewhat discouraged and sighed.
"It's only been a few days. Be patient; we can't give up easily. After gaining the strength and means to surpass the Guardian Faction, we absolutely must not stop here. We *will* break this formation, storm inside, and destroy them," Ye Yunfei declared.
"Alright then," the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm acquiesced with a resigned nod, continuing the joint analysis with Ye Yunfei and Hun Lao.
Time flew by, and another three days passed in the blink of an eye.
"Seems Ye Yunfei can't break that formation. To think this battle would end like this... a real pity!"
"I rushed all this way expecting a spectacle, only to find boredom instead."
"Forget it, there's nothing more to see here. He probably can't crack that array.
The Watchers are holed up in their headquarters, refusing to come out. Looks like there won't be a fight."
"Exactly! Let's go back. There's nothing left to watch. Ye Yunfei can't break that formation; he won't stay here much longer. In a few days, he'll likely retreat, and this battle will draw to a close."
By now, the spectators in the void were growing restless. Murmurs spread as many turned to leave, convinced the clash wouldn't happen.
Ye Yunfei couldn't break the formation, and the Guardian Faction refused to emerge for battle. The likely outcome seemed clear.
Gradually, more and more departed. Soon, over half of the original crowd had dispersed.
Ye Yunfei remained motionless, seated before the radiant formation curtain like a meditating monk, relentlessly continuing his analysis.
Hun Lao and the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm worked alongside him.
In an ordinary world within an ordinary world-group, at the ancestral grounds of a certain family's headquarters, a scholarly middle-aged man sat cross-legged in meditative repose.
"Clan Leader, news just arrived. The Guardian Faction's headquarters has activated an ancient formation, using it to block the advance of the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds' army.
The allied army's commander, Ye Yunfei, is currently attempting to breach the formation, but so far, has made no progress."
Suddenly, an elder hurried into the clan's ancestral ground, standing before the middle-aged man to deliver his report.
"An ancient formation has blocked the advance of the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds' army?"
The middle-aged man immediately opened his eyes, his gaze sharp and bright.
"Yes, Clan Leader.
When faced with the army's challenge, the Guardian Faction did not engage. They retreated into their headquarters, utilizing a formation rumored to have been passed down from antiquity to seal their main gate.
Ye Yunfei is still studying it, but many days have passed with seemingly no progress," the elder elaborated.
"I hear Ye Yunfei is skilled in formations, capable of deploying arrays instantly. If even he cannot break it, the formation must be profoundly advanced."
"It seems undeniable. That formation should be our Shangguan Family's ancient Clan Protection Formation, and the Guardian Faction's headquarters sits upon the ruins of our family's ancient seat of power.
Pass down my order. Immediately muster our clan's forces. We will follow me to confront the Guardian Faction," the middle-aged man rose, his gaze fixed in the direction of the Guardian Faction's headquarters as he spoke slowly.
"Clan Leader, are you certain of this decision?
The Guardian Faction ranks among the void's most powerful powers. Choosing them as our enemy invites their frenzied retaliation in the future," the elder hesitated before voicing his concern.
"I have decided. That array must be our Shangguan Family's ancient guardian formation.
Recall that in ancient times, our Shangguan Family stood as one of the strongest powers in the Chaotic Void Sea, renowned across its breadth. Yet, in the catastrophic war that ravaged the Chaotic Void Sea, our family, as a major participant, suffered devastating losses. Our vitality shattered, we fell into decline, never to recover.
Later, the Guardian Faction emerged. They infiltrated our headquarters through treachery, nearly exterminating our lineage. The surviving members scattered and hid, struggling to rebuild, barely managing to preserve this branch that has endured to this day.
We cannot simply abandon this blood feud of ours.
Now is our chance. We shall assist Ye Yunfei in breaking that formation.
With the combined might of Ye Yunfei and the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds, breaching the formation could inflict massive damage on the Guardian Faction—potentially even annihilating them."
The Clan Leader of the Shangguan Family spoke with unwavering conviction.
"Very well. Since you've made your decision, you have my full support. I will now assemble the clan's forces and ensure we depart with utmost haste," the elder nodded, then turned and left.
This elder was the Great Elder of the Shangguan Family, second in authority only to the Clan Leader.
Not long after, the Great Elder returned leading a large contingent of Shangguan clansmen to stand before their leader.
"We depart at once!"
Impatient to move, the Shangguan Clan Leader swept his hand forward, leading his force towards the distant Guardian Faction headquarters.
Back at the void, Ye Yunfei still sat unmoving before the radiant formation curtain, ceaselessly analyzing and pondering.
In truth, after all these days, his understanding of this formidable formation had grown significantly. Yet, he felt a vast gulf remained between understanding and breakthrough.
Unaware, another three days flowed by.
"This formation is truly too profound. I feel we may not be able to crack it. Lingering here longer might just be a waste of time,"
the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm voiced its frustration once more, sighing in resignation.
"Stay patient. Let's continue the analysis. We might break through at any moment.
Moreover, studying this formation has given me many insights, elevating my own formation techniques. So, even this has its benefits—consider it cultivation through formation study," Ye Yunfei replied.
"Whatever you say. As long as you're happy with it," the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm surrendered.
Just at that moment.
"Reporting to Young Master Ye, the Clan Leader of the Shangguan Family requests an audience."
Kong Lao approached Ye Yunfei's side to relay the news.