"Let's all get to work. There are indeed many good things in this Small World," Ye Yunfei said with a smile.
"Just be careful, everyone. There are many formations laid out in this Small World, and a fair number of Guardian Faction personnel assigned to guard it." Ye Yunfei advised.
As soon as he finished speaking, Hu Miao, Huang Shang, Xiao Ziming, and the Xiao sisters, Xiao Huanhuan and Xiao Yueyue, all began scouring the Small World.
Indeed, before long, they had unearthed an astonishing quantity of various cultivation resources and some extremely rare and precious heaven-grade treasures.
As for the numerous formations scattered throughout this world and the Guardian Faction garrison stationed there, Ye Yunfei personally eliminated them all.
"Elder Xiao, please organize and register everything. The cultivation resources in this Small World will henceforth belong to the Alliance Army," Ye Yunfei instructed Xiao Ziming.
By this time, Xiao Ziming had already dispatched a contingent of Alliance Army troops into the Small World.
"Young Master Ye, rest assured, I will carry out your orders," Xiao Ziming nodded and replied.
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"Sister Huanhuan, our strength is truly too weak. In this Deity Era, we stand no chance the moment we encounter any Deity. I've decided. From now on, I'm returning to seclusion to cultivate, striving to break through to Deityhood as soon as possible," Xiao Yueyue spoke up, her mood having fully settled as she and Xiao Huanhuan stood watching Ye Yunfei from a distance. "Once again, Young Master Ye arrived just in time to save us. He has saved us several times before as well. But we can't always expect Young Master Ye to rescue us whenever danger strikes. It's time we exerted ourselves, improved our strength, and strived to protect ourselves in the future."
"Yes, the gap between our realms and power compared to Young Master Ye is growing wider and wider. We must cultivate diligently. Otherwise, we will be left even further behind, losing sight of his back entirely," Xiao Huanhuan let out a soft sigh and nodded in agreement.
"Sister Huanhuan, where do you think Senior Sister Qing Luo is now? Young Master Ye must miss her deeply, surely? I really envy Senior Sister Qing Luo, to have a man as devoted as Young Master Ye constantly longing for her," Xiao Yueyue continued.
"Young Master Ye and Sister Qing Luo are both outstanding talents, a dragon and a phoenix among men. They are a match made by heaven itself. It's something we cannot aspire to," Xiao Huanhuan stated.
"Right... Young Master Ye is a dragon among men... and we..." Xiao Yueyue murmured softly, a trace of melancholy flashing in her beautiful eyes.
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At this moment, Ye Yunfei had already left the Small World and returned to the previous battlefield. The battle there had concluded; the Great Leader had personally slain his own disciple.
When Ye Yunfei returned to the battlefield, the Great Leader was staring blankly at the corpse of the Second Chief, seemingly lost in sorrow. After all, this was a disciple he had nurtured from scratch. Long ago, entering a Small World, he had accidentally discovered a youth of extraordinary talent, accepted him as a disciple, kept him close, and painstakingly nurtured him until he achieved Deityhood and became the Second Chief of the Restorer Faction. Their shared experiences and bond were akin to both master and father.
Yet, in the end, the Second Chief had betrayed him. Although slaying him today had avenged the deaths of the Restorer members he had betrayed, the Great Leader felt little joy or relief; instead, he was filled with a sense of profound melancholy and sorrow.
"Young Master Ye, I'll entrust to you the soul body fragments and bloodline essence left behind by this traitorous disciple," the Great Leader said after a moment, turning away from the corpse resolutely.
"Very well!" Ye Yunfei nodded, waving his sleeve and gathering all of the Second Chief's bloodline essence and soul body fragments.
With the death of the Second Chief, the fighting on this battlefield had utterly ceased. The Guardian Faction had suffered complete defeat in this battle, with the vast majority of its members slain. Only a tiny fraction had managed to escape, and those were ones who had fled midway through the battle, overcome by fear. After Ye Yunfei deployed a squad of puppets to guard the exit, no one else could escape.
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"Report, Young Master Ye! The battle has concluded! We of the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds have achieved a great victory! However, our side also suffered many casualties during the fighting," Kong Lao approached Ye Yunfei to report.
"I understand. Relay my orders: properly bury our fallen comrades, and clean up the battlefield. From this moment forward, this place will become an outpost of our Alliance Army. Leave a portion of our forces stationed here," Ye Yunfei instructed further.
"Young Master Ye, I've heard that this place was once the headquarters of the Shangguan Family. Should we consult with the Clan Leader of the Shangguan Family?" Kong Lao asked hesitantly.
"Indeed, this place was the headquarters of the Shangguan Family in ancient times. The Shangguan Family also provided assistance earlier, allowing us to traverse the formation outside. Therefore, it is fitting to show respect to the Shangguan Family. Very well, if the Shangguan Clan Leader wishes to reclaim this place, let it be theirs. After all, this was their ancestral headquarters," Ye Yunfei replied thoughtfully after hearing Kong Lao's words.
"Young Master Ye, our Shangguan Family has joined the Alliance Army and is part of it. Therefore, the Shangguan Family has no intention of reclaiming this place," an old man suddenly spoke as he approached from a distance. It was the Clan Leader of the Shangguan Family.
"In that case, let this place be designated as an Alliance Army outpost, but its future garrison duties shall be primarily undertaken by your Shangguan Family," Ye Yunfei said after some consideration.
"Very well, we shall act according to Young Master Ye's command," both Kong Lao and the Shangguan Clan Leader agreed.
"Continue clearing the battlefield. All the spoils left on the battlefield will henceforth serve as resources for the development of the Alliance Army," Ye Yunfei declared, scanning the scene before him.
"Additionally, we have only destroyed the Guardian Faction's headquarters. In this void, there are surely still many Guardian Faction outposts. After organizing the battlefield, select a group of Deities and send them to eliminate all of the Guardian Faction's outposts. If you encounter difficulties, inform me immediately," Ye Yunfei added.
"I understand," Kong Lao acknowledged the order and turned to leave to carry out Ye Yunfei's instructions.
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The Guardian Faction's headquarters had been annihilated! The army of the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds had achieved a resounding victory!
This news had already begun spreading at a staggering speed throughout the Eighth Void, soon sending shockwaves through the entire expanse.
"How is this possible? Did the powerful Guardian Faction just get wiped out like that? When did the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds become so strong?"
"The heavens are changing. Our corner of the void is undergoing a complete upheaval. The Guardian Faction used to rule our void, but from now on, it will be Ye Yunfei and the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds who reign. The balance of power has shifted entirely."
"Excellent! The damnable Guardian Faction is finally destroyed! From now on, in our part of the void, anyone can freely undertake their Divine Tribulation! Ye Yunfei is a member of the Restorer Faction, and the Restorer Faction protects everyone undergoing Divine Tribulation. Our void is about to enter an era of booming development!"
...
All over, countless people were buzzing with discussions. The destruction of the Guardian Faction had created an immense impact on the void. Previously, the vast majority of inhabitants in the void had lived cautiously under Guardian Faction rule. The sudden downfall of that colossal entity left everyone utterly shaken.
Naturally, most factions, world groups, and families felt elated, as they would no longer suffer oppression from the Guardian Faction.
However, those who had been close to the Guardian Faction, especially those who had publicly pledged allegiance, were now like startled birds, trembling with fear.
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"How could this happen? That damned Ye Yunfei, that little beast, actually led the army of the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds to wipe out the Guardian Faction's headquarters. I wonder if he'll come to trouble our Heavenly God Hall?"
Within the headquarters of the Heavenly God Hall, a large group of upper echelons, pale-faced, gathered in the conference hall to discuss countermeasures after receiving the news.
"Issue the order. From this moment on, our Heavenly God Hall will seal the entrance to our headquarters. All our external outposts are also to be closed. Recall all our members. We shall isolate ourselves from the world," after some discussion, the Hall Master made a decision and gave the order.
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At the same time, within the headquarters of the Dark Faction.
"Things have taken a turn for the worse. I originally thought the decisive battle between the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds and the Guardian Faction would most likely result in mutual destruction, or perhaps a pyrrhic victory for the Guardian Faction. But I never imagined the final outcome would be the utter destruction of the Guardian Faction's headquarters and an overwhelming victory for the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds. This outcome is the most undesirable for our Dark Faction. There is a deep-seated enmity between our Dark Faction and the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds. That youngster Ye Yunfei will not easily let our Dark Faction off. Issue the orders: seal the headquarters immediately, and be ready to engage at any moment," within a dark palace inside the Dark Faction headquarters, a large group of higher-ups was deliberating countermeasures. A deity seated on the central, most elevated throne spoke slowly.
"But that youngster Ye Yunfei is too powerful. Even Advanced Void Gods are not his match. If he comes looking for trouble with our Dark Faction, how are we supposed to deal with him?" another deity present asked.