It wasn't just Huang Shang. Ye Yunfei, Hun Lao, and the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm had also sensed it.
Ye Yunfei's figure flashed, instantly putting a great distance between him and the five black peaks. He used the Jade Ruyi to tightly conceal his physical form and then hid near the exit of this world.
Boom! Boom! Boom!...
Soon, five black figures carrying astonishing Corpse Path energy charged into the world, rushing towards the five black peaks. Each of these black figures could be heard letting out furious roars.
"They really did discover it," Ye Yunfei felt a chill run down his spine. He immediately activated his movement technique and stealthily rushed out through the world's exit, emerging into the void outside.
Under the protection of the Jade Ruyi, Ye Yunfei silently distanced himself, putting a significant distance between himself and that world moments later.
Then, Ye Yunfei heard wave after wave of enraged roars erupting from that world, followed by several figures blazing with towering fury bursting out. The black figures far away, who were still battling the Guardian Faction and Autumn Wind Group, also seemed to realize what had happened and let out furious bellows.
"They've definitely discovered their treasury's been cleaned out. We'd better run.
Those guys are terrifyingly strong. If they figure out it was us, we'll be in huge trouble," The Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm said, his voice trembling slightly after hearing the roars.
"Don't worry. I have this treasure for concealment. They shouldn't be able to detect us," Ye Yunfei said.
While using the Jade Ruyi to remain hidden, Ye Yunfei retrieved the compass he had obtained from beneath the Profound Yellow Continent, which emanated rolling waves of yellow divine radiance.
This compass was not only an advanced geomancy treasure but could also be used to indicate fortune and misfortune.
With a *hum*, a faint, illusory needle flew out from within the compass, pointing in a specific direction. Ye Yunfei didn't hesitate for a moment and instantly dashed in that direction.
The compass above his head continuously released numerous profound runes, which formed a special pattern enveloping Ye Yunfei.
"This compass is impressive. It can help isolate your aura and prevent others from divining your location," Hun Lao quickly discovered the compass's function and couldn't help but speak up.
"Indeed. In critical moments, this compass can point out fortune and misfortune for me. A very useful artifact," Ye Yunfei nodded in agreement.
Before long, Ye Yunfei had distanced himself considerably from the previous world.
"We should have shaken them off," Hun Lao let out a sigh of relief and spoke.
Hun Lao, Ye Yunfei, the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm, and Huang Shang had all been constantly sensing the situation behind them but detected no pursuers.
"Good. We should be clear," Ye Yunfei also nodded, a sense of relief washing over him.
Soon after, Ye Yunfei returned to the Profound Yellow Continent.
After returning, Ye Yunfei teleported the Earth Demon Clan Ancestor and the others out of the Phantom Shadow Tower and immediately entered a secluded cultivation chamber.
Throughout the entire process, Ye Yunfei continuously used the Jade Ruyi to tightly mask his presence, as he knew that whether it was the Guardian Faction or those mysterious ancient Netherworld experts, their strength and methods were terrifying. If he slipped up even slightly, they might discover his trail and track him.
"Next, I'm going into secluded cultivation for a while. I want to use this time to attempt a breakthrough and increase my strength," Huang Shang said to Ye Yunfei before beginning his closed-door cultivation within the Phantom Shadow Tower.
"I also need to enter seclusion for a period," Ye Yunfei said, and he too began cultivating in seclusion within the Phantom Shadow Tower.
For this cultivation session, Ye Yunfei first focused on the Rain Great Dao Law. Back in the Qin Family headquarters, Qin Xiao had imparted the Rain Great Dao Law to Ye Yunfei, but he had never had a proper chance to focus on it. Now, he finally had the time.
Of course, while cultivating the Rain Great Dao Law, Ye Yunfei also practiced many other techniques and martial skills.
While Ye Yunfei was in closed-door cultivation within the Phantom Shadow Tower, astonishing news began to spread throughout the Sixth Void.
The first piece of news was the sudden emergence of a force called the Yin Corpse Hall, which shocked the entire Sixth Void.
Rumors said that the Yin Corpse Hall was a very mysterious and bizarre faction from ancient times in the Chaotic Void Sea, specializing in collecting corpses for cultivation. Corpses were the primary cultivation resource for the Yin Corpse Hall.
However, this faction had vanished long ago. No one had expected that the Yin Corpse Hall hadn't truly disappeared but had remained in hiding.
Not long ago, experts from the Guardian Faction and the Autumn Wind Group stumbled upon one of the Yin Corpse Hall's outposts, leading to a fearsome battle.
In that battle, many experts on both sides fell.
But soon after, another rumor emerged: the Guardian Faction and the Yin Corpse Hall had reconciled and ceased hostilities, with both sides pledging not to pursue the matter further.
There was even speculation that during that terrifying battle, most of the cultivation resources at that Yin Corpse Hall outpost had disappeared.
Finally, to appease the situation, the Guardian Faction and the Autumn Wind Group paid compensation, which led the Yin Corpse Hall to stand down.
Many factions and individuals in the Sixth Void had hoped these two major forces—the Guardian Faction and Yin Corpse Hall—would keep fighting and weaken each other, but no one expected their truce to come so quickly.
Within the Guardian Faction's headquarters in the Sixth Void, inside a resplendent hall, a tall figure sat cross-legged in the very center, surrounded by dazzling streams of Great Dao Laws. Those lacking sufficient strength couldn't perceive his true appearance.
"Prison Master, we can now confirm that those who killed our two True Gods not long ago are likely these individuals, particularly that young man who seems to be the ringleader," an old Wizard standing before him reported.
As he spoke, the old Wizard projected a series of images showing scenes of Ye Yunfei leading the Earth Demon Clan Ancestor and his party fighting against the Guardian Faction and Autumn Wind Group True Gods.
"Since we've identified the culprits, that's a start. Continue investigating this young man's identity. We must find him and eradicate him. Such a threat cannot remain," the Prison Master seated at the hall's center slowly spoke.
"Prison Master, rest assured. I will continue using divination to track down this young man's origins. He is indeed a significant threat to our Guardian Faction," the old Wizard nodded in reply.
"Prison Master, are we truly going to cease hostilities with the Yin Corpse Hall?
Those Yin Corpse Hall bastards don't regard our Guardian Faction at all. If we don't show them who's boss, I fear the entire Sixth Void will mock us, saying our Guardian Faction fears the Yin Corpse Hall," another elderly member stepped forward and spoke.
"Patience. The Yin Corpse Hall is somewhat mysterious. We haven't fully gauged their true strength yet and are in no position for a head-on clash. Just from discovering one of their outposts, we already saw many True God experts. Who knows how powerful this force truly is?
Send people to thoroughly investigate the Yin Corpse Hall's real power before we make any moves," the Prison Master waved his hand dismissively, speaking slowly.
"Prison Master, I have been performing divinations all this time. I feel the opportune moment has arrived for our Guardian Faction to act. I recommend we ignore mysterious ancient forces like the Yin Corpse Hall for now. Instead, we should deal with other ordinary factions, gradually devouring the various powers in this void," the old Wizard suddenly spoke up.
"Old Wizard, are you saying we can now begin our campaign to dominate this Sixth Void?" Hearing this, the lofty Prison Master straightened his posture and asked.
"Yes. I believe the time is ripe. There is no need to wait any longer," the old Wizard nodded.
"Good. I will immediately return to the Guardian Faction's primary headquarters to seek instructions.
Upon my return, we shall commence our campaign for the Guardian Faction to rule the Sixth Void. Until then, everyone will proceed according to the previous plan, attempting to control or co-opt as many factions as possible.
Remember, our Guardian Faction's goal is complete control over this Sixth Void. Ultimately, our Guardian Faction aims to truly control the eight void fragments of the Chaotic Void Sea. This is the ultimate purpose of our Guardian Faction's existence. Our faction will definitely achieve this, because within the Chaotic Void Sea, our Guardian Faction is now the most powerful force.
I can tell you all that among the eight void fragments of the Chaotic Void Sea, even if all other factions combined their strength, they could not match the might of our Guardian Faction," the Prison Master seated at the hall's center surveyed everyone present and declared loudly.
His words invigorated everyone in the hall.
"By the way, Prison Master, I have just received word that the Guardian Faction of the Seventh Void may dispatch personnel to the Eighth Void in the near future to re-establish their branch there and launch a bloodbath.
Should our Sixth Void Guardian Faction send reinforcements?
Although the Eighth Void is weak, it is a relatively large void fragment and must contain many cultivation resources.
If we also send people to participate, perhaps we could claim a share of the Eighth Void's cultivation resources," a Mid-Level True God stepped forward and reported.
"Very well. In that case, our Sixth Void will also dispatch forces to participate and strive for a share of the cultivation resources there," the Prison Master thought for a moment, then nodded in agreement.
At the same time, within an abandoned world at the edge of the Sixth Void, atop a black mountain peak stood a plaza.
"Reporting to the Hall Master! One of our Yin Corpse Hall's outposts has been exposed, and all the cultivation resources accumulated there have disappeared. That outpost has essentially been half-destroyed," A black figure suddenly flew in from afar, landing atop this mountain peak and onto the plaza. He bowed deeply towards a coffin situated in the plaza's center, then made his report.
"Who is responsible?" Moments later, a voice emerged from within the coffin.
"Initial suspicions point to the Guardian Faction or Autumn Wind Group," The black figure replied.
"Our Yin Corpse Hall has never provoked the Guardian Faction or Autumn Wind Group. Why would they move against us?" The voice again emerged from within the coffin.
"It's likely they accidentally discovered our outpost. Initially, they didn't know of the existence of our Corpse Yin Hall. The experts stationed at our outpost, being disturbed, fought them.
During the battle, most of the cultivation resources at the outpost disappeared. It's possible experts from the Guardian Faction or Autumn Wind Group secretly infiltrated the outpost and took them," The black figure explained.
"However, later both the Guardian Faction and Autumn Wind Group compensated our Yin Corpse Hall with a large sum of valuables.
Hall Master, how should we handle this matter?" The black figure inquired.
"The Autumn Wind Group is not worth worrying about. However, the Guardian Faction has developed rapidly these past years, and their overall strength is quite solid. For now, we won't trouble them.
Next, we must accelerate the speed of corpse collection. For our Yin Corpse Hall, corpse sources are the most important," The voice from within the coffin spoke.
"Hall Master, please rest assured. I have already issued orders for people to slaughter more worlds, increasing corpse collection speed.
Common corpse sources must be collected, but even more important is collecting Divine Corpses. Divine Corpses are the core cultivation resource of our Hall of Divine Corpses.
Hall Master, please be at ease. I will personally lead people to collect Divine Corpses.
These Divine Corpses are those I've collected recently. I now offer them all to the Hall Master." The black figure produced three black pouches and placed them above the coffin. The coffin lid slowly opened, and a hand with dark green corpse claws extended out, grabbed the three pouches, then withdrew back inside before the lid slowly closed once more.
"Well done. Continue collecting Divine Corpses for me.
This Corpse Pill is your reward. I believe it will help your power increase." A dark green divine pill suddenly appeared before the black figure.
"Many thanks, Hall Master!" The black figure immediately took the pill, exclaiming in joy, before turning and leaving, vanishing instantly.
"Since our Yin Corpse Hall has been exposed, we shall re-emerge before the world. Over the years, our overall strength has grown considerably. I believe within the Chaotic Void Sea, few factions can rival our Yin Corpse Hall.
The day has come again for our Yin Corpse Hall to dominate the Chaotic Void Sea." Some time after the black figure departed, an eerie voice emanated from within the coffin, causing the surrounding space to tremble slightly.
From its base to its summit, this black mountain peak was piled with densely-packed corpses. The entire mountain was covered by a terrifying number of bodies, their powerful Death Qi rolling and surging skywards, suffocating to the senses.
Back in the Profound Yellow Continent, inside the Phantom Shadow Tower.
"I have finally mastered the Rain Great Dao Law," After a period of secluded cultivation, Ye Yunfei finally truly grasped the Rain Great Dao Law, a pleased expression on his face.
"Now, I shall begin re-training the Heaven's Law Palm. I wonder, given the number of Great Dao Laws I've mastered now, how formidable will it become upon re-training?" Ye Yunfei muttered to himself, feeling quite expectant.