Ye Yunfei soon arrived at the entrance-exit of the Dark Faction's headquarters, his expression indifferent, his gaze icy cold.
Ahead was a pitch-black world entrance-exit; this was the gate to the Dark Faction's headquarters.
As one of the major powers in this void, this place had once been among the most feared and unchallenged.
Later, when the Guardian Faction emerged with overwhelming force, they suppressed the prominence of the Dark Faction and several other major powers.
However, the Dark Faction remained a significant force that few dared to provoke.
Generally, outsiders seldom came here, as everyone knew the Dark Faction was cruel and bloodthirsty, quick to attack other races at the slightest displeasure.
Ye Yunfei stood with his hands clasped behind his back before the entrance-exit of the Dark Faction headquarters, silent.
A moment later.
"Ye Yunfei, you have finally come," a voice emerged from within the pitch-black world entrance-exit.
"Indeed, I have come. I've come to settle accounts with your Dark Faction," Ye Yunfei replied coldly.
Then, figures began to walk out from the world entrance-exit. At the forefront were seven Deities of the Dark Faction, each emitting billowing black mist, followed by a large group of Dark Faction members.
In fact, the moment Ye Yunfei arrived, he had already sensed a sizable force of the Dark Faction lying in ambush within this world entrance-exit, seemingly waiting for his arrival.
"Ye Yunfei, actually, the grievances between our Dark Faction and you are not beyond reconciliation. This world has always been about survival of the fittest, the strong bullying the weak.
In the past, our Dark Faction was stronger, so we did some unpleasant things to your Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds. Now that your Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds are powerful, our Dark Faction naturally will not provoke you again.
Moreover, our Dark Faction now holds only respect and reverence for your Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds, and we are willing to pay a massive sum in compensation to seek reconciliation.
From now on, I guarantee that our Dark Faction will absolutely not have any conflict with your Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds."
After a moment of silent confrontation between the two sides, the Dark Faction Deity at the forefront spoke. His attitude was humble, and his tone sounded sincere.
"It seems the Dark Faction is following Heavenly God Hall's example, preparing to beg for mercy and capitulate," Hun Lao said with a laugh.
"You needn't say more. I didn't spare Heavenly God Hall. I am even less likely to spare your Dark Faction. Whatever you say is useless," Ye Yunfei said coldly.
Hearing Ye Yunfei's words, those Dark Faction leaders who had harbored hopes that lowering their posture might lead to reconciliation couldn't help but feel a chill in their hearts.
"Everyone, prepare for battle. It seems Ye Yunfei isn't inclined to let our Dark Faction off easily.
However, don't act impulsively just yet. Unless forced to the brink, do not strike first.
If it truly comes to needing to strike, we will concentrate all our power to launch a sudden, explosive assault with lightning speed, aiming to inflict heavy damage on Ye Yunfei from the outset!"
The Deity at the forefront, the highest leader of the Dark Faction, hurriedly sent a secret voice message to the other high-ranking members.
"Young Master Ye, our Dark Faction is willing to pay a huge sum in compensation, and we can even swear to obey your commands from now on.
Young Master Ye, you are a dragon among men. Your strength already stands at the peak of this void, possessing the qualifications for our Dark Faction to follow you. All I ask now is for Young Master Ye to spare our Dark Faction."
The leader at the forefront still spoke in a subservient, pleading tone.
From beginning to end, Ye Yunfei stood with his hands clasped behind his back, watching coldly. His Soul Power had already locked onto every Deity of the Dark Faction.
"Alright, stop wasting my time. Prepare to die," Ye Yunfei spoke slowly after the Dark Faction leader finished.
"Young Master Ye..."
The Dark Faction leader seemed to want to continue pleading, but in the next moment, a clear, cold full moon abruptly appeared within his Soul Sea, spinning rapidly as it slashed toward his Soul Body.
"You!"
The leader's expression changed drastically as he retreated swiftly. Five black Soul Power energy-type magical artifacts materialized within his Soul Sea, all activating simultaneously to form a protective barrier around his Soul Body. Moreover, a black talisman suddenly appeared, inscribed with all sorts of strange runes.
Ye Yunfei found this black talisman to be remarkably potent, as it withstood his Moon Soul Slash.
With a thought, Ye Yunfei deployed the Soul Force Planets technique. Over thirty Soul Power planets simultaneously invaded the leader's Soul Sea, crashing toward his Soul Body like colossal meteors with a rumbling roar.
"Young Master Ye, is there really no room for discussion? I am very sincere," the Dark Faction leader cried out loudly, his face wild with panic.
"Don't wait any longer. Attack!"
The other six Dark Faction Deities exchanged glances, seeing towering fury in each other's eyes.
As one of the renowned major powers in this void, though they couldn't compare to the Guardian Faction, the Dark Faction had always been a force few dared to challenge. Now, being bullied by Ye Yunfei in this way on their very doorstep filled these Deities with intense anger. Seeing Ye Yunfei strike suddenly, each of them struggled to hold back no longer.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
The six Deities erupted together like six black volcanoes spewing forth.
"It finally has come to a fight after all," the leader of the Dark Faction couldn't help but sigh. He had a very ominous feeling in his heart. Even the Guardian Faction was no match for Ye Yunfei; could their Dark Faction truly contend with him?
"Ye Yunfei, don't be so arrogant! Do you really think our Dark Faction is easy to bully?" one Deity stepped forward, taking the initiative to strike against Ye Yunfei. The other six Deities scrambled to follow. The seven Dark Faction Deities simultaneously unleashed their might, creating a truly terrifying sight.
The vast expanse of surrounding void turned completely dark. Dense Dark Laws transformed into countless black Law Chains, intertwining and weaving together to form what seemed like a colossal black net, enveloping and suppressing everything.
"A bunch of insects, daring to bare their teeth and claws before me. You court death," Ye Yunfei revealed a contemptuous smile. With a wave of his hand, a full sixty Deity-Level puppets appeared beside him.
"Go, kill!" Ye Yunfei said lightly.
The sixty puppets charged forward together, instantly overturning the void ahead, crushing and destroying everything.
The seven Dark Faction Deities stood no chance against sixty Deity puppets, immediately finding themselves completely surrounded. Puppet after puppet brandished stone staffs, stone blades, or stone swords, launching a frenzied assault.
The weapons wielded by these puppets were all forged from Deity-level materials, immensely hard. Each strike shook the surrounding space violently, as if it could not withstand the impact.
Ye Yunfei willed, and the Nine Palace Totem Wheel activated. Nine divine beasts appeared simultaneously, pushing a massive Totem Wheel forward together.
Each of these divine beasts now possessed combat power at the Deity level. United and pushing the totem wheel, this was the Nine Palace Totem Wheel's strongest battle form.
Bang! Bang! Bang!
Wherever the Totem Wheel passed, members of the Dark Faction were simply unable to withstand its power. Regardless of their cultivation level, anyone touched by the Totem Wheel either died or was grievously injured, their screams echoing one after another.
The seven Dark Faction Deities only managed to put up a desperate resistance for a moment before dozens of Deity puppets swarmed them, rendering them incapable of fighting back. Soon, their physical bodies exploded one after another under the attacks of the puppets.
Huang Shang and the Vampire Avatar appeared simultaneously. The Vampire Avatar specialized in refining and absorbing the bloodline essences left by these Dark Faction Deities, while Huang Shang joined Ye Yunfei in dividing their Soul Bodies.
"Leave the leader's Soul Body for me. I want his memories," Ye Yunfei said to Huang Shang.
"Alright, you can have the Soul Body of this guy in charge," Huang Shang nodded.
"Young Master Ye, please stop! Let's talk! Spare us! Whatever request you make, I will agree to it!"
By this time, the Dark Faction Deities were utterly panicked. Surrounded by so many Deity puppets, with every puppet charging at them desperately, they were powerless to resist.
The seven Deities had already had their bodies blasted apart; their Soul Bodies were wounded, too — they were at their last gasp, clinging on to a flicker of life.
"I can ask for anything?" Ye Yunfei gave a cold smile.
"Yes, Young Master Ye. Anything you ask," the leader answered hastily, joy surging within him, thinking Ye Yunfei had stirred with mercy.
"My request is very simple: wipe out your Dark Faction.
From now on, there shall be no Dark Faction in this void," Ye Yunfei said in a mocking tone.
With those words, Ye Yunfei urged his thirty-plus Soul Power planets forward alongside Huang Shang, forcibly devouring the Soul Bodies of these seven Dark Faction Deities.
With their Soul Bodies already injured, the seven Deities were no match for Ye Yunfei and Huang Shang. Amidst a series of screams, their Soul Bodies were completely divided between Ye Yunfei and Huang Shang a moment later.
These seven Dark Faction Deities were merely seven Initial-Level Void Gods, far too weak before Ye Yunfei, falling apart with one blow.
In fact, Ye Yunfei could have killed them in an instant. Forget about seven mere Initial-Level Void Gods; even seven Advanced Void Gods were of little consequence before Ye Yunfei.
Because Ye Yunfei possessed a True God-level Dao Weapon.
After devouring the leading Deity's Soul Body, Ye Yunfei couldn't help but reveal a cold smile.
"So, a portion of the Dark Faction's Deities have already left the headquarters with nearly half of the faction's manpower, heading to several secret bases.
It seems the Dark Faction, like the Restorer Faction before, has also established several secret bases outside their headquarters for emergencies.
I said there will be no more Dark Faction in this void. So, these secret bases of theirs have no reason to exist either."
Ye Yunfei said coldly.
Then, Ye Yunfei led all his Deity puppets into the Dark Faction headquarters.