"The Earth Demon Clan's overall strength should be about on par with our Liu Clan's. The Guardian Faction dispatched three True Gods to deal with us, so they probably have a similar force against the Earth Demon Clan. Young Master Ye, your power could catch the Guardian Faction's army by surprise."
The Patriarch of the Liu Family pondered for a moment before speaking.
"No, the Earth Demon Clan's true power is much stronger than our Liu Family's."
The gray-haired elder shook his head before replying.
"Elder Brother, is the Earth Demon Clan's strength truly much greater than our Liu Clan's?" The Patriarch was shocked.
"Yes. Before I was injured, I had some connection with a few high-level members of the Earth Demon Clan. Although they never revealed their true strength to me back then, I could sense that the Earth Demon Clan's real power must be far stronger than our Liu Clan," the gray-haired elder affirmed with a nod.
"Regardless, I must head to the Earth Demon Clan now," Ye Yunfei declared. Hearing the gray-haired elder's words, he grew even more interested in the Earth Demon Clan. If they were stronger than the Liu Clan, they would be a powerful asset in opposing the Guardian Faction.
"Young Master Ye, I will go with you. However, when the time comes for action, I will conceal my identity. I must consider the Liu Clan. Our Liu Clan has numerous assets scattered throughout the Sixth Void, and many of our clansmen are out traveling. If I openly reveal my identity to fight the Watchers, it could bring immense trouble to our Liu Clan," the Patriarch of the Liu Family suddenly steeled himself and said to Ye Yunfei.
"Second Brother, actually, you don't need to have so many reservations. Although our Liu Family does not wish to provoke the Guardian Faction and has tolerated them time and again, their army has already attacked our family's headquarters! They kept saying they wanted to wipe out our Liu Clan. They've bullied us to this extent; there is no need for our Liu Family to make any more concessions." The gray-haired elder sighed and spoke.
"Elder Brother, you are right! The Guardian Faction's army has indeed attacked our headquarters. Our Liu Clan truly need not endure this any longer." The Patriarch of the Liu Family fell silent for a moment before nodding emphatically.
"Elder Brother, after I leave the headquarters, safeguarding it will fall to you."
"Don't worry. All these years I've been severely injured and unable to cultivate, but I have spent every single moment contemplating and comprehending various Grand Dao Laws. Gaining enlightenment of laws is my greatest accomplishment over these years. Right now, relying purely on the power of laws, I am already able to contend with practitioners at my level. Furthermore, the pills Young Master Ye refined for me will certainly be extremely effective. Once I ingest and refine those pills, my injuries will surely see significant improvement. So, I am already capable of protecting the Liu Family," the gray-haired elder replied with a nod.
"That's excellent! Elder Brother, your power back in the day was far greater than mine. If you recover your strength, it would be an immense blessing for our Liu Family!" The Patriarch of the Liu Family exclaimed with pleasant surprise.
Then, Ye Yunfei and the Patriarch of the Liu Family set off directly, leaving the Liu Family headquarters behind and heading for the direction of the Earth Demon Clan's headquarters.
After departing from the Liu Family headquarters, the Patriarch immediately retrieved a palm-sized flying ship and tossed it forward. The ship expanded in the wind, instantly transforming into a large vessel. The Patriarch and Ye Yunfei boarded the ship, which gave a slight tremor and vanished from its original location.
"This flying ship's speed is quite impressive!" Ye Yunfei, sitting inside the ship, marveled as he felt the vessel continuously traverse space, traveling at an astonishing pace.
"Young Master Ye has a good eye. This flying ship was passed down to us by our Liu Family ancestors. Legend has it a highly renowned Artifact Refiner was hired at a steep price to craft it specifically. This flight treasure has been passed down generation after generation within our Liu Family," the Patriarch of the Liu Family said with a smile.
"This ship's traveling speed is indeed quite good. As a major power in the Sixth Void, having been passed down for such a long time, the Liu Family does have some foundation," Hun Lao transmitted his voice to Ye Yunfei.
"Young Master Ye, recently the Guardian Faction has taken action against many major powers. Their movements are quite large. I believe the Guardian Faction is beginning to reveal its true ambition to control the Sixth Void," the Patriarch of the Liu Family said to Ye Yunfei.
"There's no doubt about it; the Guardian Faction will definitely do this. Because in the eyes of the Guardian Faction, all the people in this void are criminals, and this void is a large prison. The Guardian Faction wants to be the warden of this prison. It's not just your Liu Family and the Earth Demon Clan; all the powers in this Sixth Void will eventually face oppression and rule by the Guardian Faction. Moreover, once the Guardian Faction truly rules the Sixth Void, they will impose cruel governance on all powers and all people in this void. Because in their eyes, everyone is guilty and needs to atone," Ye Yunfei stated.
"Young Master Ye, I have also heard such content before. It's a legend that has been circulating in our Sixth Void. According to the last words left behind by our Liu Family ancestors, this legend is true. I never thought Young Master Ye would know such details so well," the Patriarch of the Liu Family responded with some surprise after hearing Ye Yunfei's words.
"Of course, I know it in detail because I have dealt with the Guardian Faction for a long time and have deep grievances with them. I understand them very well," Ye Yunfei answered.
"Do you have deep enmity with the Guardian Faction, Young Master Ye?" the Patriarch couldn't help but ask.
"Yes. To be honest, my relationship with the Guardian Faction is one of mortal enmity; it's life and death now," Ye Yunfei nodded.
"I see. Our Liu Family's situation with the Guardian Faction has also reached the stage of mortal enmity. Young Master Ye, from now on our Liu Family will stand on the same front as you, opposing the Guardian Faction together," the Patriarch said.
The Patriarch understood clearly in his heart that the Guardian Faction would not spare the Liu Family. Besides, befriending a True God-level Divine Pill Master was absolutely beneficial and harmless for the Liu Family. Thus, he directly stated his stance to Ye Yunfei.
"Good. Then from now on, we belong to the same united front, jointly dealing with the Guardian Faction," Ye Yunfei nodded.
This was precisely his primary goal when he initially went to help the Liu Family.
"However, the Guardian Faction's overall strength is too formidable. To oppose them, we must win over more major powers who share our ideals. The Earth Demon Clan is one example," Ye Yunfei added.
"I understand, Young Master Ye," the Patriarch of the Liu Family nodded.
"Senior, these pills are refined for you. I think it's about time for your realm to undergo a breakthrough as well," Ye Yunfei said, taking out several jade vials and presenting them before the Patriarch.
These were all True God-level pills. During this period, Ye Yunfei's clone had been tirelessly refining pills inside the Phantom Tower, diligently improving his alchemical skills. Now Ye Yunfei's speed in refining True God-level pills was becoming faster and faster, and the quality of the pills he refined was also steadily improving.
"My gratitude, Young Master Ye!" Seeing the pills Ye Yunfei handed him, the Patriarch couldn't help but be overjoyed.
A while back, Ye Yunfei had refined pills for the Void Gods at the Liu Family headquarters, allowing over two-thirds of the Liu Family's Void Gods to achieve breakthroughs. This proved the excellent efficacy of the pills Ye Yunfei refined. Moreover, having just declared that they were now allies on the same front, he didn't refuse but immediately accepted the pills Ye Yunfei handed him.
"My thanks, Young Master Ye!" After receiving the pills, the Patriarch immediately perceived their aura. An excited expression then appeared on his face, for just the aura of these pills alone caused the energy within his body to begin boiling. This proved the pills were extremely effective.
"Once I ingest and refine these pills, perhaps my realm truly can break through. It truly is wonderful to befriend a True God-level Divine Pill Master!" The Patriarch carefully stored the pills, feeling immensely excited internally.
"Young Master Ye, we have arrived. Ahead is the headquarters of the Earth Demon Clan," the Patriarch said to Ye Yunfei not long after as the flying ship stopped outside a World Cluster.
Ye Yunfei's Soul Power energy immediately swept towards this World Cluster for perception. Sure enough, he discovered a large army completely surrounding the cluster of worlds.
Ye Yunfei and the Patriarch of the Liu Family exited the flying ship.
"Young Master Ye, the World Cluster ahead is called the Xuanhuang World Cluster. The entire cluster belongs to the Earth Demon Clan's domain. However, I've received news that the Guardian Faction's army has already invaded the Xuanhuang World Cluster. The Earth Demon Clan forces have now retreated into the world where their ancestral land is located. There is an extremely high-level continent within that world, known as the Xuanhuang Continent. It's incredibly hard; even True Gods like us cannot damage the Xuanhuang Continent. The Earth Demon Clan's true headquarters lies deep underground beneath the Xuanhuang Continent. The Xuanhuang Continent is immensely vast and extraordinarily sturdy. The Earth Demon Clan resides deep underground, so for the Guardian Faction's army to breach their defenses is quite difficult. This is the Earth Demon Clan's greatest advantage," the Patriarch explained to Ye Yunfei.
"Xuanhuang Continent? Could this be a special kind of land?" Hearing the Patriarch's words, Hun Lao couldn't help but speak.
"Special continent? What do you mean?" Ye Yunfei was momentarily taken aback before asking.
"Some special continents, due to possessing unique energies and laws, exhibit many peculiar characteristics. For instance, if this Xuanhuang Continent is exceptionally hard, it's possible it possesses extremely high-level earth-attribute energy and earth laws," Hun Lao explained.
"Extremely high-level earth-attribute energy and earth laws?" Hearing this, Ye Yunfei's heart stirred.
Geomancy techniques cultivated precisely earth energy and earth laws. Of course, geomancy techniques were extremely profound cultivation arts and mystical techniques, far more advanced and complex than ordinary earth energy and earth laws. But earth energy and earth laws were indeed the foundation of geomancy techniques. Ye Yunfei practiced Geomancy, so upon hearing about this special continent, he was naturally very interested.
"I must make sure to study this Xuanhuang Continent properly when the time comes," Ye Yunfei silently vowed to himself.