The situation at the Fire Clan had been extremely critical. Though all their members had retreated into the Ancestral Land, the four True Gods possessed terrifying strength and nearly breached its defenses. At that critical moment, a dozen True Gods suddenly arrived and blocked the Guardian Faction's forces.
"Young Master Ye, were the people you sent to the Flower Goddess Palace also True Gods?" Cui Hong asked.
"Yes, so Senior Cui Hong, you don't need to worry about the Flower Goddess Palace's safety," Ye Yunfei nodded.
"That's wonderful! However, I must still make haste to the Flower Goddess Palace. I won't feel at ease until I see it for myself," Cui Hong said excitedly.
After that, Ye Yunfei left the Fire Realm, and Cui Hong immediately rushed towards the Flower Goddess Palace headquarters.
Not long after, Ye Yunfei arrived at the headquarters of Xiaoliang Temple. Xiaoliang Temple's headquarters was a relatively large cluster of worlds.
Even before Ye Yunfei reached the Xiaoliang Temple headquarters, he saw that this world cluster was already completely surrounded by Guardian Faction forces, and even inside, Guardian Faction troops were everywhere.
With a flash, Ye Yunfei stepped into the Xiaoliang Temple headquarters and then entered one of the larger-scale worlds within.
Inside, he saw two armies in a stand-off. One was the Guardian Faction's army, and the other belonged to Xiaoliang Temple.
The Master of Xiaoliang Temple stood at the forefront of his troops, his gaze solemn as he looked ahead. Between the two armies stood over a dozen individuals.
The aura of energy emanating from these dozen or so people was extremely formidable; they actually overwhelmed the combined presence of both armies.
"Who exactly are they? Each of them is so powerful. Are they here to help our Xiaoliang Temple? But why have they remained silent and stationary since arriving, without expressing any stance?" A high-ranking member standing beside the Master couldn't help but send a sound transmission to ask.
"I don't know their identity or their purpose for coming to our Xiaoliang Temple either. But based on the current situation, it seems they aren't hostile towards us. On the contrary, they appear to be protecting Xiaoliang Temple," the Master of Xiaoliang Temple transmitted back.
Not long ago, the Guardian Faction army had invaded Xiaoliang Temple. The Master had led his forces to prepare for battle, but just as both sides were about to engage, over a dozen figures suddenly charged in from outside. They then positioned themselves between the two sides and, like statues, had stood silently until now.
"Everyone, who exactly are you? We are members of the Guardian Faction. Do you truly intend to interfere in our affairs?" A high-level True God standing at the forefront of the Guardian Faction army asked angrily.
Beside this high-level True God stood three other True Gods. This Guardian Faction army was personally led by four True Gods. These four had initially thought they could easily annihilate Xiaoliang Temple. But just as they were about to act, over a dozen True Gods suddenly appeared to block their path. The standoff had lasted until now. Regardless of how the four Guardian Faction True Gods questioned or challenged them, those dozen-plus True Gods remained completely silent, only staring coldly at the Guardian Faction army.
Every time the four Guardian Faction True Gods tried to bypass them to attack the Xiaoliang Temple forces, those dozen-plus True Gods immediately released their energy auras, suppressing the Guardian Faction troops.
"Damn it! Where did these guys come from?" The four Guardian Faction True Gods were currently fuming with rage, but they dared not charge forward to fight. After all, the other side had over a dozen True Gods. With only four on their side, they held no advantage in a direct confrontation. Thus, the deadlock had persisted until Ye Yunfei's arrival.
Ye Yunfei walked into the Xiaoliang Temple headquarters with his hands clasped behind his back, step by step.
"Young Master Ye, it's you! Didn't you go to other voids? When did you return?" The moment the Master of Xiaoliang Temple saw Ye Yunfei, he became very excited. He could sense that this was Ye Yunfei's true body, not a clone.
"Master, I received word that the Guardian Faction was causing trouble again in our Eighth Void, so I came back to take a look. Senior, let me deal with these characters first; we can talk more later," Ye Yunfei replied with a smile.
Then, Ye Yunfei's gaze turned towards the four Guardian Faction True Gods as he walked towards them.
"Kid, who are you? Why do you seem somewhat familiar?" Seeing Ye Yunfei swaggering towards them with such bravado, the four Guardian Faction True Gods immediately grew enraged. One of them shouted the question.
"He's Ye Yunfei, that kid hailed as the number one figure of the Eighth Void! I have his Soul Body aura; it's a match!" Suddenly, one of the True Gods recognized Ye Yunfei.
Ye Yunfei had no inclination to talk to these four True Gods. He directly unleashed a Soul Art of the Samsara Ghost Clan. Soon, the four True Gods felt an intense drowsiness, their Soul Bodies swaying unsteadily as they sank into a comatose state. Following that, their Soul Bodies were purified and forcibly imprinted with Ye Yunfei's Soul Power mark.
"Now it's your turn." Ye Yunfei's gaze shifted to the Void Gods within the Guardian Faction army. He continued casting Soul Arts, converting all those Void Gods into his own clones.
Then, with a single order from Ye Yunfei, the four Guardian Faction True Gods led the Guardian Faction troops out of Xiaoliang Temple in a grand procession, returning to headquarters.
"Young Master Ye, what... what just happened? Why did those Guardian Faction troops obey your command?" Seeing the Guardian Faction army actually obey Ye Yunfei's order and depart, the Master of Xiaoliang Temple was somewhat dumbfounded, finding it hard to believe.
"Senior, rest assured. From now on, they are all on our side," Ye Yunfei said with a smile. Of course, he wouldn't reveal the specific reasons to anyone.
"Young Master Ye's methods are truly astonishing!" The Master of Xiaoliang Temple sighed in admiration. He didn't press further, understanding that everyone had their own secrets and fortunes. It's best for outsiders not to pry.
Following that, Ye Yunfei left Xiaoliang Temple and headed for the Restorer Faction headquarters.
Soon after, Ye Yunfei arrived at the Restorer Faction headquarters. Since several of Ye Yunfei's clones had already arrived here earlier, he learned what had happened the moment he approached.
Turns out, when the dozen-plus True Gods Ye Yunfei had dispatched arrived, they saw that within the Restorer Faction headquarters, a man and four True Gods were engaged in a fierce battle, while the Great Leader of the Restorer Faction was leading a large contingent of his people against the Guardian Faction forces. The two sides were locked in a fierce struggle, temporarily without a clear winner.
Then, the dozen-plus True Gods Ye Yunfei had sent used some simple methods to suppress the Guardian Faction troops until they could not resist. Seeing so many True Gods suddenly appear, the four Guardian Faction True Gods didn't dare continue fighting. They all retreated, and both sides then formed opposing battle lines in a stalemate.
"Senior, what exactly is going on? Are these True Gods also on our side?" The Great Leader, looking at the dozen-plus True Gods Ye Yunfei had sent, asked the man excitedly.
"No, they aren't with me. They were sent by Ye Yunfei. Alright, the crisis is resolved now. You don't need to worry anymore," the man replied after glancing at the dozen-plus True Gods. He then simply stood there, saying nothing more.
"What? These dozen-plus experts were sent by Young Master Ye?" The Great Leader was extremely shocked upon hearing the man's words.
Not long after, Ye Yunfei himself arrived.
"Young Master Ye, when did you return? Are these experts really sent by you?" The Great Leader immediately rushed forward upon seeing Ye Yunfei, recognizing at a glance that this was Ye Yunfei's true body.
"These people were indeed sent by me," Ye Yunfei nodded.
Ye Yunfei's gaze first fell upon the man standing at the forefront of the Restorer Faction's forces.
"This fellow's strength is quite good, at least at the True God level. However, I can't accurately sense his cultivation realm or power. I wonder who he is and why he intervened to help the Restorer Faction," Hun Lao immediately transmitted.
"I think I already have an idea of his background. Don't worry, he should be on our side," Ye Yunfei replied.
Ye Yunfei had already learned from his clones about the events that transpired earlier, knowing this man had sided with the Restorer Faction.
Subsequently, Ye Yunfei's gaze turned towards the four Guardian Faction True Gods. Without a word, he directly unleashed Soul Arts, invading the Soul Seas of these four True Gods. Shortly after, these four True Gods became Ye Yunfei's clones.
Next, Ye Yunfei converted all the Void Gods among the Guardian Faction forces into his own clones as well.
Following that, Ye Yunfei ordered the four True Gods to lead the Guardian Faction troops away.
"It seems he used some sort of Soul Art to control those four Guardian Faction True Gods. This method is somewhat frightening, similar to the secret inheritance techniques of the ancient Soul Race," thought the man at the forefront of the Restorer Faction forces, who had been closely observing Ye Yunfei's every move. Seeing the four Guardian Faction True Gods actually obey Ye Yunfei's command and docilely lead their troops away filled him with internal surprise.
"Senior, thank you for stepping in to help," Ye Yunfei said as he approached the man.
"Young Master Ye, meeting you truly surpasses your reputation! Excellent! Keep up the good work; don't have any misgivings. The Guardian Faction is our common enemy," the man replied with a smile.
"Just as I thought," Ye Yunfei said internally, his confirmation of the man's identity growing stronger.
"It seems he was sent by those two powerful experts we encountered in the Sixth Void. I never imagined they had already set their plans in motion within the Eighth Void. Their supported faction here must be the Restorer Faction," Hun Lao had also guessed this man's origins by now.
"This is good news. Those two seniors dispatched someone to support the Restorer Faction in the Eighth Void. In the future, we'll have more confidence confronting the Guardian Faction here," Ye Yunfei transmitted in reply.
"Yes, with their intervention, the Eighth Void gains another force against the Guardian Faction," Hun Lao nodded.
"Alright, Young Master Ye. Since you've returned to the Eighth Void, the crisis here can be considered resolved. However, you must remember that our war with the Guardian Faction has only just begun. The Guardian Faction's overall strength is formidable, stronger than you might imagine. So we must never lower our guard. But you also shouldn't feel excessive pressure. The Guardian Faction is strong, but we are not weak either. As long as we stand united, we need not fear the Guardian Faction," the man said to Ye Yunfei.
"Senior, I understand. I've never feared the Guardian Faction, not in the past, and even less so in the future. One day, I will eliminate the Guardian Faction," Ye Yunfei nodded and replied.
"Hahaha... Excellent! Young Master Ye, you are one of the most outstanding young geniuses I have ever seen. I believe you will achieve even greater things in the future," the man laughed heartily upon hearing Ye Yunfei's words.
"Young Master Ye, with Senior's help during this period, our Restorer Faction's overall strength has improved significantly," the Great Leader said to Ye Yunfei, pleased to see the man's appreciation for him.
"Alright. Now that the Restorer Faction's crisis is resolved, I will take a contingent to continue training sessions. With the Restorer Faction's current strength, it's far from enough to confront the Guardian Faction. So, from now on, our primary task must be to continuously improve our power," the man said to the Great Leader.
"Senior, please rest assured. I will surely convey your orders throughout our faction, ensuring every member strives diligently in cultivation to enhance their strength," the Great Leader hurriedly replied.
Afterward, Ye Yunfei left the Restorer Faction headquarters and headed for the Flower Goddess Palace headquarters, arriving shortly after.
Previously, Guardian Faction forces had breached the Flower Goddess Palace headquarters. At the most critical moment, over a dozen True Gods suddenly arrived and positioned themselves before the Flower Goddess Palace forces, engaging in a standoff with the Guardian Faction army. Faced with this sudden appearance of a dozen-plus True Gods, the Guardian Faction army simply didn't dare act.
After arriving, Ye Yunfei subdued the three True Gods within the Guardian Faction army, making them his clones. He then also converted all the Void Gods in the Guardian Faction forces into his clones.
"Young Master Ye, thank you! If not for the dozen-plus experts you sent arriving just in time, the Flower Goddess Palace and A Fang might have been in dire trouble," Cui Hong, who had already arrived, immediately came forward to thank Ye Yunfei upon his arrival.
The Flower Goddess Palace Master also stepped forward to salute and thank Ye Yunfei, intending to hold a banquet in his honor.
"Seniors, there's no need for such formality. The crisis is resolved now. I still have matters to attend to, but we can have a detailed discussion when I have more time," Ye Yunfei said with a smile.
"Young Master Ye, do you plan to return to the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds now? With the crisis resolved, we can accompany you back to celebrate properly," Cui Hong suggested.
"No. I intend to pay a visit to the Guardian Faction headquarters," Ye Yunfei stated.
Subsequently, Ye Yunfei left the Flower Goddess Palace headquarters and soon arrived at the Guardian Faction headquarters.
At that moment, within a palace at the Guardian Faction headquarters, a Paragon True God was angrily questioning.
"What on earth is wrong with you all? Wasn't it agreed that you would lead troops to annihilate all forces connected to Ye Yunfei? Why have you all returned now? I just received word that those factions closely associated with Ye Yunfei are completely unharmed, each and every one intact."
This Paragon True God had been stationed at the headquarters. He saw that all the Guardian Faction forces he had dispatched earlier, including the True Gods leading them, had returned. Then he received news that all forces related to Ye Yunfei were unharmed. This filled him with both bewilderment and fury.
Apart from this Paragon True God, the palace housed over thirty other True Gods. Of course, the majority were now Ye Yunfei's clones.
One by one, Ye Yunfei's clones sat in silence with expressionless faces, which only further infuriated the Paragon True God.
"Speak up! What exactly happened? I hope you can give me a reasonable explanation," the Paragon True God roared again.
Yet, Ye Yunfei's clones still offered no response.
At this moment, Ye Yunfei had already entered this Guardian Faction headquarters. Earlier, Ye Yunfei had not only subdued a group of True Gods but also converted a large number of Void Gods into clones. With so many clones present, stepping inside gave Ye Yunfei the feeling of returning to his own domain.
In fact, within this headquarters, most of the True Gods and most of the Void Gods were now Ye Yunfei's clones. It could indeed be considered his territory.
"Those Guardian Faction guys probably never imagined that all the people they dispatched to the Eighth Void would ultimately become yours," Hun Lao said with a laugh.
"Correct. From now on, I will use these clones to help me garrison the Eighth Void," Ye Yunfei nodded in agreement.