"That is indeed possible," said the old man.
"Young Master Ye, the Guardian Faction has been constantly probing several of the major powers within our alliance during this period. It looks like they are preparing to make a move," the old man continued.
"That is indeed the case. There has been a group of unidentified spies stationed near our Liu Family's headquarters for some time, conducting strict surveillance on our family," spoke the Liu Family Ancestor. "I have apprehended several of these spies, but whenever I began interrogating them, they immediately consumed poison and died. This is the modus operandi of Guardian Faction spies. I suspect the Guardian Faction will soon move against our Liu Family. I have already relocated a large number of our clansmen from our main headquarters, dispersing them among some secretly established bases. Our forces at the Liu Family headquarters are also prepared for battle at any moment."
"Young Master Ye, spies from the Guardian Faction have also been continuously monitoring our Baiyun Sect headquarters. The Guardian Faction likely intends to take action against our Baiyun Sect as well," a white-haired elder spoke up. He was a Baiyun Sect elder.
"Our Earth Demon Clan's main base is also surrounded by numerous spies sent by the Guardian Faction," said the Earth Demon Clan Ancestor.
"Young Master Ye, I suspect the Guardian Faction is already aware of our alliance's existence and will soon move against it," another elder said.
"That's possible. Everyone should prepare themselves. In the near future, our alliance might engage in direct combat with the Guardian Faction," Ye Yunfei nodded.
Even as he said this, Ye Yunfei understood that the alliance he had built was still somewhat inadequate to face the Guardian Faction of the Sixth Void head-on.
Just then, a severely injured Perfected Void God, covered in blood, landed on the Xuanhuang Continent and rushed into the meeting hall. Upon seeing Ye Yunfei, he immediately knelt down, speaking in a voice choked with tears. "Young Master Ye, our Guqing Gang's headquarters has been breached and is on the verge of annihilation! I barely managed to fight my way out to escape. Young Master Ye, please save our Guqing Gang members! Our Gang Leader and several Supreme Elders are still trapped inside headquarters and cannot escape!"
"Who did this? The Guardian Faction?" Ye Yunfei stood up sharply.
The Guqing Gang was a force within the alliance, with decent overall strength. With Ye Yunfei's help during this period, they had already produced two True Gods.
"What?! Elder Wu, are you saying our Guqing Gang headquarters has been breached?" Within the hall, a slightly shorter elder instantly paled, his reaction dramatic as he rushed over to the bloodied Perfected Void God and helped him up.
"Yes, Elder Yuan. Our Guqing Gang headquarters has fallen. But it wasn't the Guardian Faction; it was attacked by a horde of corpses. Among the corpses were black figures whose true appearances were unclear. It's most likely the Yin Corpse Hall. Elder Yuan, hurry back to help!" The Perfected Void God's face was full of terror as he spoke, his body trembling slightly, showing he was still in a state of shock.
"The Yin Corpse Hall!"
Hearing Elder Wu's words, everyone in the hall instantly knew it must have been the work of the Yin Corpse Hall.
"Damned! The bastards from the Yin Corpse Hall actually went to attack our Guqing Gang!" Elder Yuan was both shocked and furious.
This Elder Yuan was one of the Guqing Gang's two True Gods. He had been staying on the Xuanhuang Continent recently, as it was currently the alliance's temporary headquarters; each faction stationed high-level members there.
"Take these healing pills and rest here properly," Ye Yunfei flicked his fingers, sending several vials of divine pills to Elder Wu.
"Let's go. We must rush to Guqing Gang headquarters immediately," Ye Yunfei then said to the others with a wave of his hand, taking a step and exiting the meeting hall.
Over a dozen True Gods followed Ye Yunfei out of the hall.
Ye Yunfei quickly assembled fifteen True Gods and a large contingent of troops, all of whom boarded the Earth Demon Clan Ancestor's flying ship.
The Earth Demon Clan Ancestor piloted the ship into the sky, instantly leaving their clan's headquarters and speeding toward the direction of the Guqing Gang's headquarters.
The Guqing Gang headquarters wasn't far from the Earth Demon Clan's base. Combined with the high speed of the Earth Demon Clan Ancestor's flying ship, they soon arrived outside the world cluster where the Guqing Gang was located.
This world cluster was called the Ancient Azure World Cluster.
"It is indeed the Yin Corpse Hall," Huang Shang immediately sent a Sound Transmission to Ye Yunfei. He cultivated a Corpse Path technique, making him highly sensitive to the aura of Yin Corpse Hall members.
"The Yin Corpse Hall members are very strong. Be careful," Hun Lao warned.
"The Yin Corpse Hall is indeed strong, but it's unclear how many True God-level experts they sent to deal with the Guqing Gang. Let's assess their strength first."
Ye Yunfei extended his Soul Power energy to sense the Ancient Azure World Cluster, perceiving black figure after black figure, accompanied by numerous corpses radiating dense Corpse Path energy.
These corpses possessed no life force yet were active, harboring terrifying attack power. Especially their Yin-corrupting Corpse Path Energy-clawed hands, which were as hard as magical treasures.
"Everyone, sneak in quietly and launch an ambush," Ye Yunfei sent a Sound Transmission to all the True Gods on his side.
He then took out the Jade Ruyi, activated it directly, and flashed into the Ancient Azure World Cluster.
Extending his Soul Power energy far out, Ye Yunfei quickly discovered the Guqing Gang Leader and a group of high-ranking elders besieged in one of the worlds.
Ye Yunfei activated his movement technique and stealthily charged toward that world.
"Gang Leader! Elders! I've returned!"
At this moment, Elder Yuan of the Guqing Gang had already rushed to the entrance of that world, let out a furious roar, and charged inside.
However, Elder Yuan was immediately intercepted by a black figure, and a fierce battle erupted.
Ye Yunfei quietly entered this world, finding its inhabitants being slaughtered on a massive scale. A horde of corpses exuding dense Corpse Path energy, led by black figures, were hunting down the world's living beings everywhere.
"Fortunately, the Yin Corpse Hall didn't send too many experts—about ten True Gods at most, and most of them are Primary True Gods," Huang Shang, who had quietly appeared beside Ye Yunfei, transmitted.
Because this world was already saturated with dense Corpse Path energy, and Huang Shang had recently begun cultivating Corpse Path techniques, he could skillfully blend his form with the surrounding Corpse Path energy, making him hard to detect.
"I'll go meet those guys now and see whether my Ghost Cultivation or their Corpse Path is stronger," Huang Shang said with a smile.
He then transformed into a faint, barely discernible ghostly shadow and stealthily moved toward a black figure not far away.
"I'll save them first."
Ye Yunfei saw the Guqing Gang's high-ranking elders surrounded by five or six black figures in the distance, struggling desperately.
These five or six black figures were all at the True God level. With only Elder Yuan leading the Guqing Gang elders in battle, they were naturally outmatched.
One-third of the Guqing Gang elders had already fallen in the fighting; the survivors were barely holding on.
"These guys cultivate Corpse Path techniques, which belong to the Yin and darkness-aligned energies. You cultivate the Nine-Yang Ancient Scripture, a supreme Yang-aligned technique. Yang overcomes Yin. You could try using the Nine-Yang Ancient Scripture against them," Hun Lao suggested.
"Alright." Ye Yunfei thought it made sense.
He immediately unleashed his Nine-Yang Ancient Scripture. Five massive golden spheres instantly flew out from his dantian, shooting into the sky.
Each sphere blazed fiercely, releasing terrifying flames that spread in all directions, instantly igniting a large expanse of surrounding space.
Ye Yunfei had already cultivated the Nine-Yang Ancient Scripture to the fifth level. Each of these five golden spheres had fused with an ultimate Yang-aligned treasure. Notably, the fifth sphere contained the inner core of a Three-Legged Golden Crow, possessing astounding fire-attribute energy.
With the appearance of these five giant golden spheres, the Corpse Path energy filling the surrounding space was instantly cleared. Even the distant black figures besieging the Guqing Gang cast their gazes toward Ye Yunfei.
"That fellow cultivates a supreme Yang-aligned technique, precisely the nemesis of our Corpse Path cultivation. Everyone, be careful," one of the black figures spoke.
"Your Nine-Yang Ancient Scripture should be exceptionally effective against Corpse Path techniques," Huang Shang transmitted to Ye Yunfei from afar.
"Besides the Nine-Yang Ancient Scripture, I also want to test the Heavenly Dao Palm." Ye Yunfei smiled.
The next moment, Ye Yunfei flashed toward the several black figures besieging the Guqing Gang elders.
*Boom…!*
A colossal palm materialized high in the sky, continuously expanding.
This giant palm contained terrifying Great Dao Laws. Countless invisible chains of Great Dao Laws cascaded from its palm, clattering and trembling.
Simultaneously, the five giant golden spheres suddenly transformed into five massive golden goats covered in flickering flames. The five goats adopted a specific formation and surged forward.
This was the manifestation of the Nine-Yang Ancient Scripture's fifth level: *Five Goats Bringing Fortune!*
"Retreat now!"
Sensing Ye Yunfei's terrifying assault, the black figures were startled. One of them barked a low command.
However, two black figures were too slow to dodge. They were struck by the colossal palm and blown to pieces on the spot.
*Bang! Bang!*
"The Heavenly Dao Palm, after integrating over a hundred Great Dao Laws, truly has impressive power," Ye Yunfei couldn't help but smile.
Of course, this effect was partly due to the Nine-Yang Ancient Scripture. The energy pressure radiating from the five golden goats was terrifying, forming a golden energy domain that exerted a formidable suppression on those black figures.
"Young Master Ye! You've come!"
The Guqing Gang Leader and the other elders saw Ye Yunfei striding over like a divine soldier descending from heaven. With a single move, he had obliterated two black figures, and their spirits soared.
"Quickly gather your Guqing Gang forces and conserve your strength," Ye Yunfei told the Gang Leader.
As he spoke, Ye Yunfei didn't stop, executing another Heavenly Dao Palm that blasted a black figure frantically trying to retreat.
"These Yin Corpse Hall experts are roughly at the level of Primary True Gods. Their strength is mediocre," Hun Lao said to Ye Yunfei.
"Yes. The Guqing Gang is relatively weak, so the Yin Corpse Hall didn't dispatch many experts," Ye Yunfei nodded.
"Don't waste those guys' Corpse Path energy. Leave it all for me."
Seeing Ye Yunfei obliterate several black figures in quick succession, Huang Shang immediately transmitted.
"Alright, I'll injure them severely and leave them to you," Ye Yunfei nodded.
Even as he spoke, Ye Yunfei simultaneously executed the Nine-Yang Ancient Scripture and the Heavenly Dao Palm, catching up to a black figure and shattering it within two moves.
The Yin Corpse Hall forces sent to deal with the Guqing Gang were all Primary True Gods, utterly incapable of matching Ye Yunfei.
Moreover, Ye Yunfei's Nine-Yang Ancient Scripture countered Corpse Path techniques, giving him a substantial advantage in combat.
The leader of this Yin Corpse Hall operation was an Intermediate True God, who was currently being engaged by the Earth Demon Clan Ancestor. The two were locked in battle.
Although the Corpse Path techniques and arts cultivated by this Yin Corpse Hall Intermediate True God were sinister and terrifying, the Earth Demon Clan Ancestor also possessed formidable combat power. The two were equally matched, making it hard to determine a victor for the moment.
"Prepare to withdraw!"
Seeing the unfavorable situation and realizing the Guqing Gang had received powerful reinforcements, the Yin Corpse Hall Intermediate True God transmitted to all his side's experts.
"Now that you're here, don't even think about leaving."
Huang Shang could tell the Yin Corpse Hall forces intended to retreat. With a loud roar, he intercepted a black figure, sent him flying with a few moves, pounced forward, conjured a pair of ghostly claws, grabbed the black figure, stuffed it into his mouth, and forcibly swallowed it.
"You're a Ghost Cultivator! How can there be such a powerful Ghost Cultivator in this Void! Didn't the Ghost Gate Hall completely leave the Chaotic Void Sea in the past?"
The Yin Corpse Hall Intermediate True God battling the Earth Demon Clan Ancestor was shocked and furious upon witnessing Huang Shang's actions.
Like the Yin Corpse Hall, the Ghost Gate Hall had been a notoriously fearsome force in the Chaotic Void Sea during ancient times. The Ghost Gate Hall specialized in Ghost Path cultivation, while the Yin Corpse Hall focused on Corpse Path cultivation. Both were sinister factions that struck fear into hearts.
However, both were later besieged by orthodox factions. Ultimately, the Ghost Gate Hall was forced to flee the Chaotic Void Sea. The Yin Corpse Hall suffered an even worse fate, allegedly annihilated.
"Ghost Gate Hall?
I'll need to properly learn about this faction when I have the chance."
Although Huang Shang had been cultivating the Ghost Path for some time, this was his first time hearing about the Ghost Gate Hall. He understood it was likely an organization dedicated to Ghost Path cultivation.
By now, Ye Yunfei had annihilated all five or six black figures besieging the Guqing Gang elders.
All these black figures were at the Primary True God level, no match for Ye Yunfei.
"Since we've made our move, let's not let any escape. Eliminate them all," Ye Yunfei transmitted to Huang Shang.
Huang Shang now possessed power rivaling a True God and had recently begun cultivating Corpse Path techniques. Dealing with these Yin Corpse Hall experts shouldn't be a problem.
Ye Yunfei transmitted orders, assigning some True Gods to guard the world's entrances and exits to prevent the Yin Corpse Hall experts from escaping.
Ye Yunfei activated his movement technique and charged toward the Yin Corpse Hall Intermediate True God battling the Earth Demon Clan Ancestor.
Witnessing Ye Yunfei's murderous charge, the Intermediate True God was both shocked and furious.
"You are not a member of the Guqing Gang. Why interfere in Yin Corpse Hall affairs? Antagonizing our Yin Corpse Hall is not a wise course of action," the True God said in a sinister tone.
Ye Yunfei responded with a cold smirk. The five massive golden spheres rolled forward, igniting the space they passed, leaving a wake of fire seas, their momentum awe-inspiring.
The five golden spheres then transformed into five enormous golden goats that lunged forward in unison.
Sensing the auras of the five golden goats, the Intermediate True God's expression changed dramatically as he swiftly retreated.
*Boom…!*
A giant palm appeared above his head, releasing a dense net of invisible Great Dao Law chains that descended to ensnare him.
"Young Master Ye is too strong! He immediately forces this guy into continuous retreat with just one move!"
The Earth Demon Clan Ancestor, having fought this Yin Corpse Hall expert to a stalemate earlier, knew his strength. Yet now, with Ye Yunfei's arrival, the opponent was being pushed back continuously. Such combat power was astonishing.
"Young Master Ye, let's destroy this guy together!"
The Earth Demon Clan Ancestor momentarily snapped back to attention, raised the giant hammer in his hand, and smashed it toward the Yin Corpse Hall expert.
*Boom…!*
The colossal hammer, carrying terrifying power, surged forward, deeply denting the space ahead like an upright giant bowl.
With the Earth Demon Clan Ancestor's strike, the entire expanse of space ahead was suppressed by the dreadful force, and the Yin Corpse Hall expert felt immense pressure.
"Damned!"
Facing the combined assault of Ye Yunfei and the Earth Demon Clan Ancestor, this Yin Corpse Hall expert was already incapable of fighting back.
*Bang!*
In less than two moves, the Yin Corpse Hall expert was sent flying.
"I'm coming!"
By now, Huang Shang, having dealt with the remaining Yin Corpse Hall forces, also charged over.
"Not good! This Ghost Cultivator is here too!"
The Yin Corpse Hall expert panicked completely, but even if he wanted to flee, there was no opportunity now.
Ye Yunfei, Huang Shang, and the Earth Demon Clan Ancestor had him surrounded on three sides, leaving no chance for escape.
"I just harvested a large batch of already processed corpses and even found quite a few cultivation resources and magical treasures related to the Corpse Path on those guys," Huang Shang transmitted to Ye Yunfei, his mood excellent.
"With those corpses, I can advance further in cultivating Corpse Path techniques."
He added.