"Well then, shouldn't we leave now? Staying in this Ancient Desolate Sea makes me uneasy. This place is too bizarre; it's essentially a giant graveyard, filled with so many dangerous entities. Since your current strength can handle the Heavenly Gods from the Guardian Faction outside, couldn't we just fight our way out?" The Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm immediately chimed in.
"But after we kill our way out, we'll immediately face even more enemies. Because once that old Wizard from the Guardian Faction discovers I've left the Ancient Desolate Sea alive, he'll immediately start divining my whereabouts again, and the endless pursuit will resume," Ye Yunfei said with a bitter smile.
"Yes, even if you can defeat those Heavenly Gods from the Guardian Faction guarding the outskirts of the Ancient Desolate Sea, once their old Wizard receives the news, he'll surely start divining and tracking you anew, dispatching even more powerful experts to chase you down. Your conflict with the Guardian Faction has become a life-and-death struggle," Hun Lao stated.
"That's why I should continue improving my strength first. When I possess sufficient power, it won't be the Guardian Faction hunting me after I leave; it'll be my turn to hunt them," Ye Yunfei said coldly, his gaze looking out beyond the Ancient Desolate Sea.
Truthfully, Ye Yunfei had been in a state of constant pursuit recently—chased by Heavenly Gods of the Guardian Faction outside and forced to flee everywhere within the Ancient Desolate Sea, living in daily fear. Even now, he worried whether those terrifying undead from Burial God Island might come for him. And the root cause of all this was the Guardian Faction, specifically, that old Wizard among them.
"Wait and see, old man. One day I'll settle this account with you," Ye Yunfei gritted his teeth at the thought of the Wizard.
"What I'm worried about now is the situation with the Alliance Army in the Sixth Void, and when the Guardian Faction's main force will return to the Eighth Void. I estimate it won't be long," Hun Lao suddenly spoke up.
"Yes, so I must make the most of my time," Ye Yunfei replied, his heart sinking at Hun Lao's words as he recognized the urgency.
Then Ye Yunfei continued his closed-door cultivation. This session focused primarily on refining and fusing with the Divine King Crowns, transforming them into an extension of himself.
First, Ye Yunfei took out a large batch of Divine Pills he had refined and began ingesting them. Soon after, he delightedly discovered that his ability to refine these pills was now incredibly swift—they practically dissolved upon entry, requiring minimal conscious effort to circulate his energy. Their vast, majestic medicinal potency automatically integrated within his body, becoming part of his energy reserve. Previously, refining such pills required deliberate energy circulation and a significant amount of time to absorb.
"This is because I've cultivated the Myriad Spirits Body Forging Art! I've refined and fused so many Origin Bloodlines into a single entity, essentially upgrading and transforming my own foundational bloodline, making it completely different from before. My martial aptitude has improved tremendously compared to the past, and even my life essence has undergone a leap in hierarchy. My physical body can now automatically refine and fuse these Divine Pills. From now on, I just need to put these pills in my mouth, and my body will handle the rest. The benefits the Myriad Spirits Body Forging Art has given me are immense," Ye Yunfei quickly grasped the reason, his expression excited.
"Well then, let's start fusing with a Divine King Crown!" Ye Yunfei took a deep breath and said slowly.
Chen Daoyuan had previously imprinted the method for refining a Divine King Crown into Ye Yunfei's soul sea. Ye Yunfei read and studied Chen Daoyuan's method nearly a hundred times, achieving thorough comprehension before formally beginning the refinement.
"Given my physique's quality and comprehension ability, I should be able to succeed," Ye Yunfei said confidently.
Having fused over three thousand types of Origin Bloodlines and successfully completed the first stage of the Myriad Spirits Body Forging Art, the quality of his physical body far surpassed that of most living beings of various races. Moreover, possessing two Soul Bodies and dozens of Soul Power planets gave him a comprehension ability far beyond ordinary Deities. This was the foundation of his confidence in attempting to refine a Divine King Crown.
As Ye Yunfei attempted to refine a Divine King Crown within the Phantom Tower, outside the Ancient Desolate Sea...
"Damn it! That kid has been inside the Ancient Desolate Sea for so long without showing himself. How dare he linger there for such a duration?" a blue-robed middle-aged man said angrily, his gaze fixed on the towering waves of the Ancient Desolate Sea ahead.
"Do you think that kid might have already died inside? How could someone of his strength survive in the Ancient Desolate Sea for so long? Even we couldn't manage it, could we?" a slightly shorter man nearby spoke up.
"That kid is likely still alive because the old Wizard has been continuously divining his fate. If he had perished, the old Wizard would have informed us immediately," a man seated cross-legged nearby said slowly. This man was actually a trusted aide of the old Wizard, tasked with leading these Heavenly Gods of the Guardian Faction in waiting for Ye Yunfei.
"What? That kid is actually still alive? How has he managed to stay inside the Ancient Desolate Sea for so long!" The other Heavenly Gods surrounding him were utterly shocked.
"So what if he's alive? We'll wait right here. As soon as he emerges, we'll kill him immediately. Anyone daring to oppose our Guardian Faction will meet a bitter end," one of the Heavenly Gods sneered.
At the same time, news spread throughout the Sixth Void that over a dozen Heavenly Gods from the Guardian Faction had blocked the exit of the Ancient Desolate Sea, waiting to ambush a young man upon his emergence.
"I heard the Guardian Faction dispatched over ten Heavenly Gods specifically to guard the outskirts of the Ancient Desolate Sea."
"To deal with one young man, the Guardian Faction actually sent over ten Heavenly Gods? What is this young man's background? Does he have three heads and six arms? To warrant such a massive mobilization by the Guardian Faction..."
"He's just a young man. Sending one Heavenly God would be more than enough. How could they possibly need over ten to deal with him?"
"The information must be wrong. The Guardian Faction sending so many Heavenly Gods is likely to pursue some long-renowned powerhouse, not a young upstart."
After hearing this news, many in the Sixth Void discussed it, though most found it hard to believe the Guardian Faction would dispatch over ten Heavenly Gods just for a young man—it seemed too exaggerated.
However, soon another piece of news spread: the young man pursued by the Guardian Faction's dozen-plus Heavenly Gods was actually the Alliance Army's Supreme Commander. This caused another minor stir.
"No way! Is the Alliance Army's Supreme Commander really a young man? Not long ago, the Alliance Army destroyed a large batch of branch strongholds belonging to major forces like the Guardian Faction, Corpse Palace, and Autumn Wind Gang in one go, earning formidable prestige. How could such a major force be founded by a young man?"
Many within the Sixth Void were skeptical, voicing doubts. Although rumors had circulated earlier that the Alliance Army was established by a young upstart, few had believed them. But as more and more legends about Ye Yunfei spread, people began to accept the possibility.
Within Xuanhuang Continent.
"This is bad! Young Master Ye's main body actually entered the Ancient Desolate Sea, and over ten Heavenly Gods from the Guardian Faction are blocking the exit, preventing him from leaving!"
Inside the Alliance Army headquarters' main conference hall, most of the high-ranking commanders had gathered, each deeply anxious. Upon receiving news about Ye Yunfei's main body, these leaders had been brainstorming solutions.
"In my opinion, we should simply dispatch our entire force to the Ancient Desolate Sea to provide support for Young Master Ye. If something happens to Young Master Ye, our Alliance Army will suffer devastating losses, possibly ceasing to exist altogether. One could say without Young Master Ye, there would be no Alliance Army," one commander suddenly declared loudly.
"True. Without Young Master Ye, our Alliance Army would soon cease to exist. Now that Young Master Ye is in danger, we absolutely cannot stand idly by," someone immediately agreed.
"What is the current situation at the Ancient Desolate Sea? Are there any updates regarding Young Master Ye?" an Elder of the Earth Devil Clan asked.
"There's no news about Young Master Ye yet. I've sent many scouts to gather intelligence near the Ancient Desolate Sea. Any updates regarding Young Master Ye will be reported immediately," an old man stepped forward to reply.
"We must continue gathering intelligence from the Ancient Desolate Sea area and report immediately once Young Master Ye emerges. Also, dispatch a portion of our Alliance Army's elite forces to set out now and station themselves discreetly near the Ancient Desolate Sea. If Young Master Ye comes out, provide immediate support. Young Master Ye is our Supreme Commander. No matter what, we cannot let him fight alone. Regardless of survival or destruction, we must face it together with Young Master Ye," another Earth Devil Clan Elder said slowly.
"Yes, regardless of the final outcome, our Alliance Army must share Young Master Ye's fate. If Young Master Ye encounters disaster, our Alliance Army will certainly follow, and every member of our Alliance Army will inevitably be tracked down by the Guardian Faction. There is no escaping this alone. So, everyone must abandon any illusions, make a firm resolution, and share our fate with Young Master Ye," another high-ranking Alliance Army commander declared.
"Share our fate with Young Master Ye!" The other commanders in the hall roared in unison, their collective voices shaking the entire Xuanhuang Continent.
"Right, what about the situation at the Lingxiao Sect? What's the status of our Alliance Army members they detained?" Suddenly, an Elder of the Earth Devil Clan inquired.