In the blink of an eye, that Heavenly God arrived before the Qianhu World Cluster.
The pressure emanating from a single Heavenly God standing before the crowd was simply too terrifying. At that moment, the vast void seemed to solidify at once, becoming like a frozen painting. All energy, all laws, and everything else solidified there.
"Heavenly Gods are truly terrifying!"
Every person felt their mouths go dry as they stared at that Heavenly God.
"Your Lingxiao Sect dares to block the advance of the Guardian Faction's army. This is a grave crime of insubordination. Now, all of you, prepare to die."
The Heavenly God spoke slowly.
This Heavenly God's appearance seemed rather ordinary—a middle-aged man wearing white robes, with scholarly, refined features, looking at everyone before him with a lofty gaze.
He stood there, and the surrounding energy and laws seemed to revolve around him. Every move he made, even a single breath, appeared capable of influencing the flow of energy and laws in the surrounding void.
As the Heavenly God's voice faded...
*Boom... rumble...*
All the energy and laws in the surrounding void began to coalesce rapidly, forming a colossal, invisible hand that then swatted down toward the people of the Lingxiao Sect.
"It seems your Clones' concealment ability is exceptionally strong. Even a Heavenly God didn't spot the flaw," Hun Lao remarked, seeing that ever since this Heavenly God arrived, he hadn't paid any particular attention to the True Gods of the Guardian Faction's forces, merely giving them a cursory glance. This clearly showed he hadn't detected that all the Guardian Faction True Gods on the battlefield had already become Ye Yunfei's Clones.
"These Clones of mine are identical to their originals in both appearance and Soul Body aura," Ye Yunfei said with a smile. "The only difference is they lack the original memories, thoughts, and emotions. These are things very difficult to perceive, so their concealment is naturally formidable."
"Even a Heavenly God can't tell the difference. In the future, your Clones can roam openly throughout this Sixth Void," Hun Lao said.
At this moment, all of the Lingxiao Sect's forces were suppressed by that Heavenly God. Even if they wanted to flee, they lacked the capability.
However, the Lingxiao Sect leaders weren't panicked in the slightest because they had received a Sound Transmission—a Heavenly God of the Lingxiao Sect had arrived.
"A lofty Heavenly God actually dares to attack ordinary members of our Lingxiao Sect. It seems your Guardian Faction is truly accustomed to bullying the weak! How grand your prestige is!
"This Qianhu World Cluster has always been our Lingxiao Sect's territory. Yet your Guardian Faction openly comes to seize it, truly thinking our Lingxiao Sect can be bullied at will?"
Suddenly, a voice rang out.
When this voice first spoke, it came from the distant void. But after finishing, everyone saw an unimpressive-looking old man had appeared on the battlefield.
This old man's arrival immediately neutralized all the pressure and aura emitted by the Guardian Faction's Heavenly God, allowing all Lingxiao Sect forces to breathe a sigh of relief and feel instantly free.
"Greetings, Elder Qin!"
The Lingxiao Sect leaders hurriedly gathered around, bowing respectfully to the old man.
"Enough. You all lead the people back. Leave this to me," Elder Qin said with a wave of his hand, his tone indifferent.
"Qin, I never expected you to still be alive," the Guardian Faction's Heavenly God couldn't help but frown as he spoke.
"You wish for me to die so your Guardian Faction can bully our Lingxiao Sect without restraint?
"Even if I die, our Lingxiao Sect will not fear your Guardian Faction," the old man said coldly.
*'Could there be more than one Heavenly God in the Lingxiao Sect? It seems the Lingxiao Sect has been too low-key over the years, truly hidden depths!'*
Hearing Elder Qin's words, the Guardian Faction Heavenly God couldn't help but be secretly startled.
At that moment, the two Heavenly Gods confronted each other in the void. The pressure released from them exerted immense pressure on both sides' forces, causing them to retreat involuntarily.
"Brother Ye, we are about to enter our base. You should come in too and gather with us. With our Lingxiao Sect's experts here, there's no need to fear that fellow from the Guardian Faction," Ba Yizhou sent a secret Sound Transmission to Ye Yunfei.
"Very well," Ye Yunfei nodded upon receiving the transmission.
Several Lingxiao Sect elders were here, and Ye Yunfei planned to take this opportunity to forge an alliance with them. The Lingxiao Sect possessed Heavenly God-level experts; their overall strength was far greater than the Alliance Army's. If an alliance could be established, it would mean gaining a powerful ally.
At that moment, following an order from Elder Qin, the leader of the Lingxiao Sect forces, all Lingxiao Sect personnel began retreating like a receding tide back into the Qianhu World Cluster.
Ye Yunfei also ordered his Clones to lead the Guardian Faction's forces in retreating a considerable distance away from the center of the two Heavenly Gods' standoff.
Both Heavenly Gods radiated dense killing intent, shaking the surrounding space until it continuously twisted and deformed, undulating like water ripples. Battle could erupt at any moment.
Ye Yunfei did not retreat with the Guardian Faction's army. Instead, he seized the chance to blend into the Lingxiao Sect's forces. During the earlier battle, members of the two factions had intermingled, so no one paid attention to Ye Yunfei's presence.
Quickly, Ye Yunfei retreated into the void of the Qianhu World Cluster with the Lingxiao Sect's army.
"Brother Ye, have you entered?" Ba Yizhou sent another Sound Transmission. Because Ye Yunfei had been constantly concealing himself and using the Jade Ruyi to mask his aura, Ba Yizhou still hadn't located him.
"Brother Ba, I've already entered."
As soon as Ba Yizhou finished speaking, Ye Yunfei's figure appeared right beside him.
"Brother Ye, so you were here! Your movement technique is superb. I couldn't sense your location at all earlier," Ba Yizhou exclaimed, both startled and delighted to see Ye Yunfei suddenly appear beside him.
"Young Master Ye, I finally meet you."
As soon as Ye Yunfei revealed himself, the white-haired elder of the Lingxiao Sect looked over. In a flash, he was standing before Ye Yunfei, speaking.
Several other Lingxiao Sect leaders also approached.
"Young Master Ye, to think you are so young, yet your strength is astonishing. Even we old folks feel inferior!
"It truly fits the saying, 'The younger generation surpasses the old'!"
A burly middle-aged man scrutinized Ye Yunfei and sighed.
The Lingxiao Sect leaders inwardly marveled as they observed Ye Yunfei.
On the battlefield earlier, they had witnessed Guardian Faction True Gods obeying Ye Yunfei's commands one after another. Such a feat was incomprehensible even to them as True Gods. They still couldn't figure out how Ye Yunfei had achieved it, but they didn't ask. They knew such secrets were generally not disclosed to outsiders.
Recalling the various strange events witnessed on the battlefield, the Lingxiao Sect leaders praised Ye Yunfei profusely.
"You honor me too much, Seniors. In truth, I specifically came to meet you all to discuss the possibility of an alliance between our Alliance Army and your Lingxiao Sect," Ye Yunfei replied.
"Young Master Ye, may I ask what position you hold within the Alliance Army? Can you represent the Alliance Army in forming an alliance with us?" the white-haired elder inquired after a moment's thought.
"To be frank with you all, I am the Alliance Leader of the Alliance Army. Therefore, I can represent it," Ye Yunfei stated directly, without hiding the truth.
"What?! Young Master Ye, you say you are the Alliance Leader?"
Upon hearing Ye Yunfei's words, the Lingxiao Sect leaders' expressions turned both shocked and somewhat skeptical.
In recent times, the Alliance Army had made a prominent name for itself in the Sixth Void, simultaneously provoking both the Guardian Faction and the Yin Corpse Hall—two superpowers. In everyone's imagination, the Alliance Leader was certainly an expert of extraordinary strength and wisdom, most likely an elder of advanced age. Now Ye Yunfei claimed he was the Alliance Leader. Naturally, the Lingxiao Sect leaders found it hard to believe immediately.
"Brother Ye, you are the Alliance Leader? Does that mean you... founded the Alliance Army?" Ba Yizhou was also deeply shocked and couldn't help asking.
"Brother Ba, you are correct. I did indeed found the Alliance Army," Ye Yunfei nodded.
"Brother Ye, you are truly incredible! I admire you to the extreme!" Ba Yizhou exclaimed.
Having interacted with Ye Yunfei many times, Ba Yizhou had a fair understanding of his character. He knew Ye Yunfei wasn't someone who boasted idly. Yet, the idea that the illustrious Alliance Army was founded by a young junior still left him struggling to fully accept.
"Young Master Ye, are you telling the truth? Did you truly found the Alliance Army?" the white-haired elder asked.
"Senior, I indeed founded the Alliance Army. My primary reason for creating it was to oppose the Guardian Faction.
"Now that your Lingxiao Sect is openly at war with the Guardian Faction, I believe an alliance between us, joining forces to deal with the Guardian Faction, would be a good choice," Ye Yunfei said.
"Everyone, what is your view? Do you believe what Young Master Ye says?"
At this point, the white-haired elder looked at the other Lingxiao Sect leaders.
"The idea that the illustrious Alliance Army was founded by a young junior is indeed a bit hard to believe. However, we witnessed this young master's methods on the battlefield just now. So many Guardian Faction True Gods submitted to him, including the dozen pinnacle True Gods leading the vanguard. His methods—their sophistication and strangeness—are simply unimaginable.
"Perhaps the Alliance Army was indeed founded by him.
"Moreover, regardless, we saw him fighting alongside us against the Guardian Faction on the battlefield. Even if he has no Alliance Army backing him, we can still ally with him. After all, we share a common enemy," one of the leaders said after consideration.
"That makes sense. Simply by being an enemy of the Guardian Faction, we can ally with him. If he truly has the Alliance Army behind him, that's naturally even better.
"Our Lingxiao Sect has already torn off all pretense with the Guardian Faction. More battles are certain to follow. Having an extra ally means extra strength," another leader said.
The other leaders also nodded in agreement.
"Our alliance would be quite simple: we join forces to deal with the Guardian Faction. Whenever there is a battle with the Guardian Faction, both sides dispatch forces to assist each other," Ye Yunfei outlined.
"Very well, Young Master Ye. I agree that our Lingxiao Sect form an alliance with the Alliance Army. I will report this to our Sect Master upon returning to headquarters. I believe the Sect Master will certainly agree," the white-haired elder stated.