"So I'll deal with these Guardian Faction members first."
Ye Yunfei strode forward, walking toward the area where the two sides were fiercely battling, arriving instantly at the point between the combatants.
"Who are you?"
Both sides were momentarily stunned to see the sudden appearance of Ye Yunfei.
Since arriving in the Sixth Void, Ye Yunfei had already altered both his appearance and the aura of his Soul Body, so even Ba Yizhou of the Lingxiao Sect did not recognize him.
"Kid, who are you? Looking for death?"
An Intermediate Void God from the Guardian Faction roared at Ye Yunfei.
"I am the one who has come to kill you all."
Ye Yunfei's gaze slowly swept over the Guardian Faction members, his tone icy.
"Oh, is he also here to deal with the Guardian Faction?"
The nearby Lingxiao Sect members were a bit surprised upon hearing Ye Yunfei's words.
"The Guardian Faction has made too many enemies in our void. It's likely this young man harbors some deep-seated grudge against them. As soon as he encounters Guardian Faction members, he charges forward without hesitation," some Lingxiao Sect members discussed via Sound Transmission among themselves.
"An enemy of our enemy is our friend. It seems he is on our side. Although he's young and his strength likely isn't too formidable, it's rare to have such courage. Alright, let's continue fighting. In this battle, our Lingxiao Sect absolutely must not retreat!" a man from the Lingxiao Sect transmitted to the others.
"Senior Brother Qi is right! While this young man's strength may be lacking, the courage he displays in actively provoking the Guardian Faction is something many cannot match. His power probably isn't great, but he can greatly boost our morale!" The other Lingxiao Sect members nodded in agreement.
"Kid, you're looking for death!"
Upon hearing Ye Yunfei's words, anger and killing intent appeared on the faces of the Guardian Faction members.
At that moment, Ye Yunfei made his move. Raising his palm, a golden spear shimmering with brilliant light materialized in his grasp with a deep hum, radiating terrifying energy pressure.
With a dull thud, before anyone could react, Ye Yunfei hurled the spear from his hand. It instantly shattered the head of an Intermediate Void God from the Guardian Faction like a smashed watermelon.
Bang! Bang! Bang!
The golden spear then flew forth with astonishing speed, carrying terrifying energy pressure as it continuously targeted the Guardian Faction members, piercing through one body after another.
Those struck by the spear perished instantly, all signs of life extinguished.
"As expected of a martial art passed down by Yangming King. It's saturated with pure killing intent. The lethal power is truly terrifying!" Hun Lao couldn't help but exclaim in awe.
The martial art Ye Yunfei was employing was precisely the War God Spear inherited from Yangming King.
"Excellent. This martial art is overflowing with fearsome killing aura and possesses a special effect: it can temporarily freeze and solidify the opponent's divine energy, preventing them from mobilizing their power to resist. If struck by this War God Spear, the chance of survival is extremely low," Ye Yunfei revealed a faint smile, feeling highly satisfied with the killing power of this technique.
In just an instant, half of the Guardian Faction members were slaughtered by Ye Yunfei.
While executing the War God Spear, Ye Yunfei also continuously activated his Soul Power Starry Sky Technique to devour the Soul Bodies of the slain. At the same time, he casually collected their corpses, transmitting them into the Phantom Tower for his Blood Race Clone to refine their Bloodline Essence.
Although their Bloodline Essence began to dissipate from the moment of death, most of it could still be obtained if he acted swiftly.
"You... you..."
It all happened far too quickly. From the moment Ye Yunfei unleashed the War God Spear to instantly wiping out half the Guardian Faction members, it was an exceedingly brief affair for those witnessing it.
The remaining Guardian Faction members turned deathly pale, retreating in terror as they stared fearfully at Ye Yunfei.
"Who is he? So strong! So terrifying!"
Even the Lingxiao Sect members couldn't help but gaze at Ye Yunfei with fearful eyes, stealthily retreating a distance, afraid to get too close.
"Who exactly are you? Why are you killing so many of our Guardian Faction? Do you truly not fear incurring the wrath of the Guardian Faction?! While your strength is notable, we are a superpower in the Sixth Void. Have you considered the consequences?!" a Deity from the Guardian Faction shouted angrily at Ye Yunfei, though he tried to soften his tone. Normally, he wouldn't be so polite when speaking to a peer of Ye Yunfei's age, but facing absolute power, he was forced to humble himself slightly.
"Is the Guardian Faction's wrath something so incredible? I'm not the least bit afraid of it," Ye Yunfei replied, his gaze cold and his voice frigid.
With that, a hum echoed as the golden spear in his hand instantly pierced through space, shooting out once more.
"Quick, escape!"
The remaining Guardian Faction members felt their souls scatter in panic, turning to flee.
Pft! Pft! Pft!
The golden spear, moving with shocking speed, continuously pierced through one Guardian Faction member after another. The spear carried a strange seal; upon nearing, it would affect the opponent's internal divine energy, instantly congealing it and rendering it unusable, stripping them of any possibility of resistance.
In barely a breath's time, almost all the Guardian Faction members had been slain by the golden spear.
Only the man who had just spoken to Ye Yunfei remained standing there, his face filled with terror. He pointed a finger at Ye Yunfei as if wanting to say something, but words failed him. His mind was utterly blank, consumed only by boundless fear. The combat prowess Ye Yunfei had displayed had somewhat exceeded the scope of his imagination.
"Too terrifying!"
The sight before them made even the Lingxiao Sect members feel their legs go weak.
A moment earlier, they had been locked in battle with these very Guardian Faction members for some time, the outcome still undecided. Yet in an instant, Ye Yunfei had slaughtered them all. It looked as simple as a ferocious tiger hunting a swarm of ants.
"Well? What of this Guardian Faction's wrath of yours? I'm waiting."
Ye Yunfei's gaze held a trace of mockery as it settled on the lone remaining Guardian Faction member.
"Y-you... who exactly are you?"
The Guardian Faction member's face was etched with terror. Struggling for a long moment, he finally managed to squeeze out this single question.
"You don't need to know my name. You only need to know that Guardian Faction members who encounter me face only one outcome: death!" Ye Yunfei's words were icy beyond compare, making the man's Soul Body tremble.
"Now, you can die," Ye Yunfei said coldly.
"Mercy!"
In his terror, the Guardian Faction member cried out desperately, discarding all pride.
Yet the next moment, with a *pft*, the golden spear directly pierced through his head.
"This kid's strength is too terrifying! We of the Tianhao Imperial Dynasty must not break with him openly for now. If a fight broke out, we would definitely not be his match!"
"Right. We should leave immediately. If he notices us and returns to settle scores, the consequences would be terrible..."
At a certain location to the rear, the members of the Tianhao Imperial Dynasty who had been there earlier all wore pale faces, watching Ye Yunfei with wary eyes.
They had originally followed Ye Yunfei stealthily, seeking a chance to deal with him. But after witnessing Ye Yunfei's slaughter of the Guardian Faction members, they completely abandoned any thought of confrontation. They began quietly retreating backward, worried that Ye Yunfei might discover them suddenly following and come to settle accounts.
After killing all the Guardian Faction members, Ye Yunfei slowly turned, his gaze shifting to the Lingxiao Sect members.
"You..."
Facing Ye Yunfei's look, the Lingxiao Sect members were momentarily so frightened they kept backing away.
"Everyone, there's no need for that. I have an enmity with the Guardian Faction, so of course I show them no mercy upon encountering them. But I have no grievance with your Lingxiao Sect. In fact, there are some connections, so you needn't be wary of me," Ye Yunfei said with a faint smile, then spoke aloud.
"Our Lingxiao Sect has some connections with you?"
Hearing this, the Lingxiao Sect members relaxed slightly but also felt puzzled. Someone couldn't help but ask.
"Indeed, there are some connections," Ye Yunfei nodded.
"Daring to ask, Young Master, what exactly is the connection between you and our Lingxiao Sect?" someone ventured to ask, emboldened.
"There is no need for me to speak of it publicly. Otherwise, it might bring trouble to your Lingxiao Sect," Ye Yunfei stated.
"So it's like that..."
Though their confusion deepened, the Lingxiao Sect members dared not press further. The combat prowess Ye Yunfei had just displayed was too frightening. Each of them was now extremely careful, fearing that a single misplaced word might offend this terrifying, unfamiliar young man.
"Many thanks, Young Master, for your timely assistance. Otherwise, many of our Lingxiao Sect members would have perished in that earlier battle," a man from the Lingxiao Sect stepped forward politely.
This man's surname was Qi, and his strength and status were the highest among the Lingxiao Sect disciples present.
"No need for thanks. Brother Ba, long time no see, I trust you've been well?"
After replying, Ye Yunfei's gaze turned toward a Deity among the Lingxiao Sect members, a smile appearing on his face as he sent a Sound Transmission.
"You know me? Who are you?"
Receiving the transmission, Ba Yizhou was taken aback.
"Brother Ba, in front of all these eyes, it's inconvenient for us to speak. But please believe we are indeed acquainted. Find an opportunity later to leave your Lingxiao Sect companions, and the two of us can have a proper reunion," Ye Yunfei transmitted.
"You..."
Receiving the transmission, Ba Yizhou was momentarily at a loss for a reply. However, considering that this unfamiliar young man had just slain a batch of Guardian Faction members—aligning with Lingxiao Sect's interests and indicating he was likely not an enemy—and the fact that if this young man truly wished Lingxiao Sect harm, he could easily strike now and eliminate all the Lingxiao Sect disciples here with little effort... Typically, the strong did not bother with trickery when dealing with the weak. They killed if they wished to kill.
"Very well, Young Master. I will find a chance later to leave our Lingxiao Sect group to seek you out."
After weighing the matter swiftly in his heart, Ba Yizhou's curiosity ultimately won out. Gritting his teeth, he transmitted his reply. All other considerations aside, making friends with a young powerhouse possessing such terrifying combat prowess would surely bring benefits.