“Our Patriarch's words are reasonable. We must not hesitate any longer. We should sally forth now and kill all the Guardian Faction troops outside, letting them know our Liu Family is not to be trifled with.”
After listening to the Patriarch’s words, many of the Liu Family's upper echelons perked up.
“Everyone, the Patriarch orders our Liu Family forces to charge out and wipe out the Guardian Faction army.”
The Liu Family Head finally made a decision, soaring into the air and standing in the void of the Everlasting Spring World Cluster before speaking clearly.
Following the Family Head’s command, the Liu Family forces surged forth like a tidal wave, rushing out of the Everlasting Spring World Cluster and charging towards the Guardian Faction troops.
At this moment, all the Guardian Faction army’s Deities had been killed by Ye Yunfei. The remaining ordinary members stood no chance against the Liu Family’s forces.
The Liu Family vanguard was led by several dozen Perfected Void Gods, along with other Advanced Void Gods, Intermediate Void Gods, and Primary Void Gods, all wreathed in baleful intent. Sweeping through them like autumn wind scattering leaves, they broke the Guardian Faction's formation in moments, killing countless and leaving them scattered and routed.
The remnants of the Guardian Faction army were now fleeing desperately, pursued by the Liu Family’s upper echelons and their forces.
“Enough. Everyone, cease pursuit!” the Liu Family Head declared clearly.
Those who had escaped were the weakest members of the Guardian Faction; the Deity-level fighters had long been slaughtered by Ye Yunfei. Killing more or fewer of these ordinary troops held little significance.
Upon the Head’s order, all Liu Family troops quickly withdrew.
“A triumph! An absolute triumph! We have virtually annihilated the main force of the Guardian Faction army. Only about one-fifth managed to escape,” a Liu Family Elder shouted excitedly.
“No, the main force of the Guardian Faction army wasn’t killed by us. It was slain by a mysterious expert hidden in the shadows,” the Liu Family Head interjected, still sweeping his perception through the surrounding space as if searching for something, shaking his head as he softly corrected the Elder.
“That’s true! Before we even struck, the Guardian Faction’s Deities were already eliminated. If not for this, our Liu Family might not have been a match for that army,” the surrounding Liu Family upper echelons nodded in agreement.
“Just who is that mysterious expert who struck from the shadows? Why would he help our Liu Family?” the Liu Family Head wondered aloud, all the while perceiving the surrounding space.
It was at this moment that a figure suddenly appeared not far away, calmly observing the Liu Family’s upper echelons.
“Who is this youth?” Instantly, all gazes fell upon the figure.
It was an unfamiliar young man. This young man was, of course, Ye Yunfei.
Ye Yunfei had come here with two goals: the first was to assist the Liu Family against the Guardian Faction, and the second was to draw them into an alliance. So, he revealed himself immediately after the battle concluded.
“Everyone, although the main force of the Guardian Faction army has been destroyed, soon True Gods of the Guardian Faction will arrive—three of them, in fact. That will be your Liu Family’s true greatest challenge,” Ye Yunfei announced.
“Young man, who are you?” The Liu Family’s upper echelons instantly narrowed their eyes, all focusing on Ye Yunfei. Not one of them thought that this unassuming, relatively young, and low-level youth could be the mysterious expert who had slaughtered the Guardian Faction’s Deities from the shadows.
“My identity is unimportant. You need only know that I am here to assist your Liu Family and help you oppose the Guardian Faction. We share a common enemy—the Guardian Faction,” Ye Yunfei replied indifferently.
“You are here to help our Liu Family?” The Liu Family’s upper echelons were stunned. After all, the Liu Family was a renowned power within the Sixth Void; its Patriarch was a True God, giving the family formidable overall strength. How could a junior dare claim he would assist the Liu Family in confronting the Guardian Faction? Such words seemed presumptuous.
“Young man, which force do you hail from?” the Liu Family Head asked Ye Yunfei. “When you speak of assisting our Liu Family against the Guardian Faction, is this on behalf of an elder from your faction? Were you dispatched by them to contact our Liu Family? And, is the mysterious expert who struck the Guardian Faction’s Deities your elder?”
“Ah, I see.” Upon hearing the Family Head’s questions, other Liu Family members revealed expressions of sudden comprehension.
“So, the mysterious expert who slew the Guardian Faction’s Deities from the shadows must be this young man’s elder. Now, his elder sent him to make contact, likely intending to form an alliance with our Liu Family to jointly oppose the Guardian Faction. The Guardian Faction’s behavior in the Sixth Void is far too arrogant—they have offended such a terrifying power. If our Liu Family can ally with this mysterious expert, it would be a great boon.” The Liu Family elders began nodding and smiling.
The sheer terror displayed by the expert who had used Soul Power Martial Arts to kill all the Guardian Faction Deities in such a short time was staggering. To think the Liu Family could ally with such a figure... naturally, they were exhilarated.
“My elder?” Ye Yunfei was momentarily taken aback by the Family Head’s assumption, but quickly understood—these people likely thought him too young, believing he must have a powerful elder backing him.
“I was not sent by any elder; I came of my own accord. The one who struck was also me,” Ye Yunfei stated plainly. Since he intended to recruit this family, there was no point in concealing matters.
“What?! You were the one who attacked the Guardian Faction’s Deities?” The Liu Family’s upper echelons froze, wondering if they'd misheard. “Young man, you can’t be joking with us. How could you possibly have killed those Deities?”
“I am not joking.” Ye Yunfei’s tone remained placid.
As his voice fell, he performed the Moon Soul Slash. The next moment, a chilling full moon appeared within the Liu Family Head’s Soul Sea.
“Impossible!” The Family Head felt the terrifying power of that moon, his face turning deathly pale as he retreated over a dozen paces, an expression of utter disbelief spreading across his features.
“Family Head, what’s wrong?” The surrounding elders grew alarmed and swarmed around him.
“This… This young master, so it was truly you who attacked earlier!” The Liu Family Head’s attitude towards Ye Yunfei became one of newfound respect. Though Ye Yunfei had already withdrawn the Moon Soul Slash, the pressure exerted by that lunar phantom had been immense. He felt that, had it truly attacked his Soul Body, he might have been unable to withstand it.
“What? Head, you're saying the mysterious expert who killed the Guardian Faction Deities… is him?” Hearing the Family Head’s words, the other elders simply could not believe it, and one blurted out in astonishment.
“Everyone, the expert who struck the Guardian Faction’s Deities from the shadows was indeed this young master. His level of Soul Power surpasses even mine, and his Soul Power Martial Arts are exceedingly formidable; I could not withstand them,” the Liu Family Head said solemnly.
“Everyone, had this young master not secretly assisted us against the Guardian Faction army, our Liu Family would still be trapped here within our headquarters. This young master is a benefactor of our Liu Family,” the Family Head declared clearly.
“You need not be so courteous, Family Head. We should think on how to face the three True Gods the Guardian Faction is soon to send,” Ye Yunfei said.
Through absorbing the soul memories of the slain Guardian Faction Deities, Ye Yunfei knew this contingent was merely the vanguard. The Guardian Faction would send three True Gods, the true main assault force.
“Young Master, are you certain the Guardian Faction has dispatched three True Gods to target our Liu Family?” the Liu Family Head asked with a grave expression.
“I am certain,” Ye Yunfei affirmed with a nod. “Moreover, those three True Gods should be arriving soon. Your Liu Family must prepare to meet this challenge.”
“Young Master, thank you for delivering this news. I will immediately inform our Patriarch,” the Family Head said, then promptly sent a sound transmission into the depths of the Everlasting Spring World Cluster, relaying Ye Yunfei’s words to the Liu Family Patriarch.
Truth be told, the Patriarch was already monitoring the situation and had heard Ye Yunfei’s words himself.
In a secret location within the Liu Family headquarters, a cross-legged elder softly sighed. “Three True Gods... our Liu Family will struggle to handle this.”
“Issue the order: have all members of the Liu Family prepare for battle.” The Elder sent this command via sound transmission to the Family Head.
Upon receiving the Patriarch’s order, the Family Head immediately conveyed it to all upper echelons. Soon, the atmosphere inside and outside the Liu Family headquarters grew tense once more, with numerous patrol units beginning to sweep the perimeter.
“Young Master, you earlier said you wished to join forces with our Liu Family against the Guardian Faction. Might I ask if you have any prior grudge against them?” inquired the Family Head.
“My enmity with the Guardian Faction is to the bitter end,” Ye Yunfei replied calmly.
“I see. Our relationship with the Guardian Faction has reached the same point. Very well. Young Master, from now on, our Liu Family shall unite with you and jointly resist the Guardian Faction,” the Liu Family Head declared.