"Let them attack. This Xuanhuang Great World beneath our feet is the most crucial foundation our Earth Demon Clan possesses.
Give the order for all clan members on the surface to retreat deep into the earth's core, then activate the clan-protecting grand formation.
The Xuanhuang Great World is incredibly tough. Combined with the clan-protecting formation, the army of the Guardian Faction won't be able to do anything to us Earth Demon Clan."
After a brief discussion among themselves, one of the three ancestors finally spoke.
"Three Elders, there is no need for us to hide just yet. Let's have a good fight with them first. If we truly cannot win, hiding afterwards would still be timely," Ye Yunfei said, looking at the Guardian Faction army launching a fierce assault outside.
"Young Master Ye, they have six True Gods, while we only have four. Moreover, the Guardian Faction's army is formidable overall, and several affiliated forces have also sent troops mixed within their ranks, outnumbering our Earth Demon Clan by a considerable margin.
Putting aside other factors, just the number of Void Gods within the Guardian Faction's army exceeds ours by several hundred.
Therefore, once this battle begins, regardless of victory or defeat, our Earth Demon Clan will suffer heavy losses.
My plan is to have our members retreat first, then utilize the unique properties of the Xuanhuang Great World to withstand the Guardian Faction's attack. Afterwards, we can look for opportunities to counterattack."
Upon hearing Ye Yunfei's words, one of the ancestors immediately responded.
"Young Master Ye, the three of us are ancestors. We must consider the safety of our entire clan.
Seeking stability is of paramount importance," another ancestor added with a soft sigh.
"Three Elders, I have here two batches of medicinal pills, for your Earth Demon Clan's Void Gods and Demigods respectively. They can temporarily boost their combat power."
Ye Yunfei flicked his sleeve, sending out hundreds of jade bottles that floated before the three ancestors of the Earth Demon Clan.
These pills had just been refined by Ye Yunfei's several clones within the Illusionary Reflection Tower. With his current alchemy proficiency, concocting these Demigod pills was far too simple, easy, and fast.
Ye Yunfei's clones could simultaneously utilize dozens of pill furnaces for alchemy, making the refining speed already unbelievably fast.
Furthermore, the time flow within and outside the Illusionary Reflection Tower differed, enabling Ye Yunfei to produce so many pills in such a short period.
"Young Master Ye, these pills are exceptionally well-suited to our Earth Demon Clan's physique. It's as if they were specifically concocted for us. They should be highly effective."
The three ancestors of the Earth Demon Clan examined the hundreds of jade bottles before them, each revealing expressions of pleasant surprise.
"Elders, I suggest your Earth Demon Clan can fight with full force. There is no need to fear the Guardian Faction's army at all," Ye Yunfei said.
Upon hearing this, the three Earth Demon Clan ancestors exchanged looks.
"This Young Master Ye repeatedly suggests our Earth Demon Clan army engage. Could it be the will of the Earth Gate behind him?
Has the Earth Gate perhaps already dispatched experts or forces lurking nearby, ready to help our Earth Demon Clan fight the enemy?" one ancestor suddenly speculated.
"That's actually quite possible," the other two ancestors thought, their hearts stirring.
"In that case, we have no reason to hesitate.
Give the order: immediately assemble the army and prepare for a fierce battle against the Guardian Faction."
The three Earth Demon Clan ancestors didn't deliberate for long before making their decision. One of them then issued the command.
Immediately, the Earth Demon Clan's army began assembling rapidly.
The Earth Demon Clan possessed formidable overall strength. Fierce, martial, and warlike by nature, squad after squad of neatly arranged troops exuded astonishing combat intent.
"Hahaha...
Do you Earth Demon Clan truly think a few Formations and Earth Formations can stop the advance of our Guardian Faction army?
Those Formations and Earth Formations have now been completely shattered, without a single one remaining. The fate awaiting your Earth Demon Clan is utter annihilation!"
At this moment, outside the entrance to the Xuanhuang Great World, all Formations and Earth Formations had been broken in a short time, not a single one remained.
Led by the six True Gods, the Guardian Faction army surged with murderous intent, poised to charge into the Xuanhuang Great World.
However, right at that moment.
"Guardian Faction brats, go and die!"
A furious roar erupted from within the Xuanhuang Great World. Then, numerous thick, large arrows shot out from inside.
These arrows were much thicker and larger than ordinary ones, carrying terrifying power as they tore through space, whistling forward.
The expressions of the six True Gods leading the Guardian Faction vanguard darkened. One of the True Gods flicked his sleeve, stirring up heavenly winds that directly blew away the first wave of arrows.
However, even more arrows, pouring forth like a torrential downpour, continuously shot out from the Xuanhuang Great World.
Another Guardian Faction True God snorted coldly. A large golden shield materialized before him, rapidly expanding to block all the arrows shooting from the Xuanhuang Great World.
Inside the Xuanhuang Great World, the three Earth Demon Clan ancestors, the Patriarch of the Liu Family, and Ye Yunfei, leading the Earth Demon Clan army, were now fully prepared to charge out and fight.
The archers were the Earth Demon Clan's Void Gods. Having just consumed the pills Ye Yunfei provided, each had their physical potential unleashed, feeling limitless strength brimming within, their combat intent boiling. They wielded large bows, firing arrows relentlessly.
"Seems the Earth Demon Clan is quite skilled at archery. Their arrow techniques are excellent," Hun Lao couldn't help but remark.
"Young Master Ye, the Earth Demon Clan excels in archery. It's one of their primary means of engaging the enemy," the Patriarch of the Liu Family also sent a sound transmission to Ye Yunfei.
"Let me handle this."
One of the Earth Demon Clan ancestors suddenly spoke. A particularly thick and large bow appeared in his hand. He took out an arrow as thick as a pillar, several meters long, nocked it on the bowstring, then drew the bow forcefully and shot the massive arrow.
With a booming sound, the thick, long arrow instantly pierced through space and vanished. The next moment, it reappeared outside the Xuanhuang Great World, aimed directly at one of the Guardian Faction True Gods.
"Damnation!"
That True God was startled. He knew one of the Earth Demon Clan ancestors must have attacked.
A silver spear immediately manifested in the True God's hand. He swung it fiercely to parry the massive arrow. The spear cut through the air, friction against space emitting bursts of explosive shrieks.
DANG! The silver spear collided with the thick arrow, producing a deafening metallic clang and a spray of dazzling sparks that filled the sky.
"How is this possible?"
After the impact, this Guardian Faction True God found himself forced back a step, his arms feeling weak and numb. This indicated his opponent's strength surpassed his own.
"Damn it!
Since when have those three Earth Demon Clan ancestors become this strong?
This doesn't match the intelligence!"
Witnessing this scene, the faces of the Guardian Faction's six True Gods turned somewhat ugly.
"Don't worry. It might just be their strongest ancestor. We have six True Gods, more than them. Are we afraid of just three?
Charge in directly and wipe out this clan!" another Guardian Faction True God declared.
However, right at that moment, another thick arrow suddenly pierced through space, appearing right before him and streaking towards his head.
Caught off guard, this True God had no time to summon a treasure. He could only throw a punch forward. Suddenly, dazzling light of Great Dao laws blossomed from his fist, transforming into chains of law of various colors that rattled and shook like dazzling, multi-colored serpents.
BOOM! The True God's fist met the arrow head-on. Immediately, sharp pain shot through his wrist as his entire arm was jolted back. He staggered back four or five steps before barely regaining his footing. He then noticed a bloody hole pierced through his fist, blood gushing out.
"Hahaha...
Young Master Ye, after consuming the pill you gave me, my strength has improved tremendously compared to before!"
Inside the Xuanhuang Great World, the Earth Demon Clan ancestor who had fired the arrows, having forced back a Guardian Faction True God expert twice in a row, couldn't contain his excitement and laughed heartily.
"Let's charge out and fight!"
Brimming with heroic spirit, he waved his hand and charged out of the Xuanhuang Great World at the forefront.
The other two ancestors, the Patriarch of the Liu Family, and Ye Yunfei followed closely behind.
Next, under their clan leader's command, the Earth Demon Clan army also surged out.
"Young Master Ye, your alchemy skill is truly formidable. The pills you concoct show immediate results," the Patriarch of the Liu Family said, walking side by side with Ye Yunfei, his voice filled with amazement.
Ye Yunfei smiled faintly.
Since obtaining that alchemy scripture fragment in the Yangming Secret Realm, Ye Yunfei's alchemy proficiency had been continuously improving. Now, even the True God-level pills he refined were of increasingly superior quality.
The next moment, the Earth Demon Clan army surged out of the Xuanhuang Great World in a mighty tide, arriving in the outside space and deploying into formation, facing off against the Guardian Faction army.
"Guardian Faction brats, come over and meet your death!"
The three Earth Demon Clan ancestors stood at the forefront of their army, each radiating murderous intent.
"Men of the Earth Demon Clan, first treat them to a shower of arrows!"
One ancestor called out loudly.
He then took the lead, drawing his bow and firing arrows. He shot six thick arrows in rapid succession, swift as lightning, each whistling towards one of the Guardian Faction's six True Gods.
After consuming the pills Ye Yunfei gifted, the combat power of these three Earth Demon Clan ancestors had risen by a large margin. Now, even casual attacks carried fearsome power.
Following the ancestor's command, the Earth Demon Clan army behind him responded with a resounding roar. They took out their bows and began firing.
Every member of the Earth Demon Clan possessed immense strength. The bows they used were powerful, impossible to draw for those lacking sufficient strength.
In the next instant, dense swarms of arrows, resembling a great rainstorm, whistled towards the Guardian Faction army.
Not only the three ancestors, but most of the Earth Demon Clan's Void Gods had also just consumed the pills Ye Yunfei gifted. Each saw their strength temporarily elevated, now feeling boundless power within, needing to vent ferociously. Thus, every Void God drew their bows with all their might, the arrows they fired possessing terrifying destructive force.
"Young Master Ye's methods are truly incredible!
Simply gifting a batch of pills immediately boosted the Earth Demon Clan's overall combat power significantly.
This is the frightening capability of a True God-level alchemist. Truly astonishing!"
The Patriarch of the Liu Family stood beside Ye Yunfei, witnessing the battle prowess erupting from the Earth Demon Clan army. He couldn't help but feel profound admiration in his heart.