"Young Master Ye, we're about to leave."
The white-haired elder spoke to Ye Yunfei.
At this moment, everyone in this Branch Stronghold of the Lingxiao Sect had already packed their belongings.
"Alright, Senior, please proceed. I'll have the high-ranking members of the Alliance Army contact you in due course."
Ye Yunfei nodded.
"This is just a Branch Stronghold, not Lingxiao Sect's headquarters, so rest assured, Young Master Ye. Upon returning to the headquarters, I will immediately report the matter of our two forces allying to our sect leader. You can then simply send someone to the headquarters to find me."
The white-haired elder nodded, then led all the Lingxiao Sect members from this Branch Stronghold into a palace.
Inside the palace was a teleportation altar, and through it, the Lingxiao Sect members teleported away.
Ye Yunfei took out his Spatial Teleportation Token, activated it directly, and also teleported away from the Qianhu World Cluster, arriving at a nearby void location.
Ye Yunfei had been using the Jade Ruyi to conceal his aura all along. Coupled with the fact that the three Heavenly Gods outside were locked in intense battle and hadn't noticed him, Ye Yunfei smoothly left the Qianhu World Cluster and arrived at a location nearby, where quite a few people were hidden in the void watching the spectacle.
In the distant void, three Heavenly Gods were engaged in a terrifying fight. Most onlookers could only see three blurry silhouettes entangled in rapid movement within the battlefield radiating infinite light and heat, utterly unable to discern their specific appearances or the details of their combat.
However, Ye Yunfei's soul force energy level was exceptionally potent, having in fact reached the tier of a Heavenly God. Therefore, Ye Yunfei could clearly see the specifics of the battle between those three Heavenly Gods.
Observing the battle of three Heavenly Gods was a tremendous boon for Ye Yunfei, as he had never witnessed a Heavenly God's combat before.
Hidden in space, unmoving, Ye Yunfei focused his soul force energy intently on perceiving the three Heavenly Gods, watching their every move and technique, even attempting to comprehend the various Dao laws they manifested in battle.
"I think these three should all be Initial Heavenly Gods."
Hun Lao suddenly spoke up.
Not only could Ye Yunfei see the details of the battle, but Hun Lao could also sense it. As a member of the Chaos World Tree race, his current combat power might not match Ye Yunfei's, but his perception of space was in no way inferior.
"Yes, these three are likely all Initial Heavenly Gods."
Ye Yunfei nodded in agreement.
Ye Yunfei noticed that the soul force energy released by these three Heavenly Gods during combat, as well as the various soul force martial techniques they deployed, seemed roughly comparable to his own in power.
Ye Yunfei believed his soul force energy level should be able to stand toe-to-toe with a Initial Heavenly God.
"If things keep going like this, the Lingxiao Sect's Heavenly God might lose. After all, the combat power of these three is actually quite similar, but the Guardian Faction has two Heavenly Gods, holding the numerical advantage."
Hun Lao said.
"In the end, the Lingxiao Sect's Heavenly God might very well lose, but not swiftly. A Heavenly God's strength and methods are terribly profound. Although Lingxiao Sect's Heavenly God is temporarily outmatched, he's tightly restraining the two Guardian Faction Heavenly Gods, preventing them from entering the Qianhu World Cluster. Otherwise, one of them would have long ago gone in to deal with Lingxiao Sect's people."
Ye Yunfei replied.
"The battle of Heavenly Gods is truly terrifying. Even at such a great distance, my heart still trembles with fear, and the energy within me is affected. I feel utterly drained."
"Watching the battle between three Heavenly Gods, I too feel my heart racing and almost lose my footing. Seems I need to retreat even further to ensure my safety."
"Forget it, I better not watch anymore. If those three Heavenly Gods move in this direction as they fight, and I get caught up, I'd probably be reduced to dust in an instant."
...
Watching the increasingly fierce battle between the three Heavenly Gods, their released energy had already affected several neighboring world clusters. The onlookers in the distance all turned pale with fear, and many of the more timid ones simply turned and left, not daring to watch any longer.
"It seems this battle between the three Heavenly Gods will end soon. We should prepare to leave."
Ye Yunfei saw that the Lingxiao Sect's Heavenly God had been subtly shifting backwards while fighting, clearly intending to disengage.
"Trying to run now? Too late!"
The perception abilities of the two Guardian Faction Heavenly Gods were formidable. They had long detected the intent of Lingxiao Sect's Heavenly God and sneered. Attacking from left and right, they intensified their assault, aiming to kill Lingxiao Sect's Heavenly God.
"I come and go as I please. You two fellows can't stop me."
Lingxiao Sect's Heavenly God laughed loudly.
As soon as his words fell, he suddenly hurled out a scroll. When unfurled, it depicted a massive world cluster.
All the worlds within that world cluster erupted with boundless suction force, seemingly attempting to drag the two Guardian Faction Heavenly Gods into that realm.
"Be careful! This is a Heavenly God-level Dao Soldier!"
One of the Guardian Faction Heavenly Gods, seeing the scroll, paled and shouted a warning to his companion.
Boom…
The scroll continued to expand, covering this vast expanse of void in moments, stretching beyond sight. The worlds within the scroll appeared increasingly real, exuding an aura of desolate historical spacetime. Each world began to grow heavier and heavier.
"This... this is a Heavenly God-level Dao Soldier!"
Seeing the unfurled scroll, both Guardian Faction Heavenly Gods paled significantly. One of them exclaimed in shock.
"At least you two recognize its value. Since you know this is a Heavenly God-level Dao Soldier, get out of my way, or I'll take your wretched lives!"
Lingxiao Sect's Heavenly God sneered.
"A mere Heavenly God-level Dao Soldier doesn't scare us.
If we hadn't come in such haste, our Guardian Faction also possesses Heavenly God-level Dao Soldiers."
One of the Guardian Faction Heavenly Gods said angrily.
"That means you don't currently have a Heavenly God-level Dao Soldier on hand.
Very well, then taste the might of my Dao Soldier."
Upon hearing this, Lingxiao Sect's Heavenly God burst into hearty laughter.
Driven by him, the scroll erupted with even more terrifying energy and oppressive might. It spread across the boundless void, trembling and fluttering with a rustling sound.
Then, the onlookers saw one world after another transforming completely from illusion into reality, continuously flying out from the scroll and rumbling as they smashed towards the two Guardian Faction Heavenly Gods.
"Damned!"
The two Heavenly Gods immediately began scrambling in panic, forced to retreat continuously.
"Hahaha! You Guardian Faction people usually act all high and mighty, thinking you're invincible. Now you know how formidable others can be!"
Lingxiao Sect's Heavenly God laughed loudly.
"Lingxiao Sect's Heavenly God is incredibly powerful. Fighting two alone and actually forcing them to retreat!"
Someone among the distant onlookers couldn't help but exclaim in pleasant surprise.
As the Guardian Faction had long made numerous enemies in the Sixth Void, most people inwardly wished for the Lingxiao Sect's Heavenly God to prevail.
"This is mainly because Lingxiao Sect's Heavenly God possesses a Heavenly God-level Dao Soldier, leveraging its power. Otherwise, he alone might not be able to defeat two Heavenly Gods from the opponent."
Someone commented.
"So what if he's using a Dao Soldier?
Lingxiao Sect possessing a Heavenly God-level Dao Soldier shows they have deep foundations and possess the strength to oppose the Guardian Faction.
Magical treasures are also a form of combat power."
Another person nearby said.
"Don't get cocky! Your Lingxiao Sect dares oppose our Guardian Faction? Prepare to face our wrath next.
Do you truly think a mere Lingxiao Sect can contend with our Guardian Faction?
Let me be frank: your Lingxiao Sect's days are numbered. Prepare to be annihilated."
At this moment, feeling extremely aggrieved, one of the two Guardian Faction Heavenly Gods spoke up angrily.
"Trying to annihilate our Lingxiao Sect won't be that easy."
Lingxiao Sect's Heavenly God snorted coldly.
"Thinking you can annihilate whoever you please? Do you truly believe your Guardian Faction is the overlord of this void?
Today, I'll teach your Guardian Faction a lesson, making you understand that you are not the masters of this void."
Right at that moment, a cold voice rang out. Then, an ordinary-looking old man suddenly appeared near where the three Heavenly Gods were fighting, looking at the two Guardian Faction Heavenly Gods with disdain.
The three battling Heavenly Gods were all greatly startled, as they hadn't sensed this old man's arrival earlier.
How acute were a Heavenly God's perception abilities? Yet they had failed to detect someone approaching so close. This indicated the old man's movement technique was too uncanny, too terrifying.
After appearing, the old man strode towards the two Guardian Faction Heavenly Gods, his face full of disdainful expression, as if looking down on these two Heavenly Gods.
"Are you also an expert from Lingxiao Sect?
Truly unexpected. A minor Lingxiao Sect actually has two Heavenly Gods. We've underestimated Lingxiao Sect before.
But so what? Two Heavenly Gods mean nothing compared to the strength of our Guardian Faction."
Although somewhat wary of the suddenly appearing old man, the two Guardian Faction Heavenly Gods were bona fide Heavenly Gods and members of the Guardian Faction. They couldn't possibly retreat.
"I am not from Lingxiao Sect. However, regardless of which force I hail from, my purpose in coming this time is to kill both of you."
The old man said plainly.
"Perish!"
The old man suddenly erupted into action. With a single palm strike, he forced one of the Guardian Faction Heavenly Gods into retreat.
"He's so powerful!"
Both Guardian Faction Heavenly Gods were startled.
"Let us two join forces and take down these two fellows."
The old man glanced at Lingxiao Sect's Heavenly God and spoke.
"Good! Today, we join forces and slay Heavenly Gods together."
Seeing an ally had arrived, Lingxiao Sect's Heavenly God's spirits soared. He urged the scroll forward with rumbling momentum.
From then on, the old man and Lingxiao Sect's Heavenly God attacked the two Guardian Faction Heavenly Gods together. The two Guardian Faction Heavenly Gods, already hard-pressed facing the scroll, found the pressure increased even more with the addition of the old man.
Moreover, they quickly discovered this old man's combat power was far superior to theirs. Consequently, the two Guardian Faction Heavenly Gods appeared even more incapable. Soon, they were forced into continuous retreat.
"I think I've roughly guessed that old man's identity."
The Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm suddenly spoke up.
"Yes, they should be the ones sent by those two Seniors from before."
Ye Yunfei nodded, smiling as he agreed.