"Everyone, according to the news I've received, the situation of our Alliance Army members being detained by the Lingxiao Sect is very dire.
At first, our Alliance Army members were only placed under house arrest and could not come and go freely.
Later, Young Master Ye sent people to the Lingxiao Sect's headquarters, demanding the Lingxiao Sect release them immediately. However, the Lingxiao Sect not only refused to release them but outright arrested all our Alliance Army members and threw them into prison.
Later, they even coerced our Alliance Army members into forced labor, making them do all sorts of dirty and exhausting work. The slightest mistake would result in immediate beatings or persecution.
Some members have already been persecuted to death, but a portion of them were rescued by a mysterious individual.
Those who were rescued have returned to headquarters and are currently recuperating from their injuries.
Once their injuries have improved, I will have them come forward to tell everyone about the specific circumstances.
However, as of now, most of our Alliance Army personnel previously stationed at the Lingxiao Sect headquarters are still being forced into slave labor for the Lingxiao Sect. Their predicament is extremely unfavorable."
An elderly man standing nearby stepped forward and spoke.
This old man was Elder Qi, a senior member of the Alliance Army specifically in charge of intelligence work.
"Outrageous!
Those beasts from the Lingxiao Sect are nothing but a pack of ingrates! The reason our Alliance Army sent those personnel to the Lingxiao Sect headquarters in the first place was to help them fight against the Guardian Faction.
Furthermore, in the previous great battle, many of our Alliance Army members lost their lives protecting the Lingxiao Sect headquarters.
Not only did we fail to receive a single word of gratitude from the Lingxiao Sect in return, they now turn around and repay kindness with enmity, persecuting our Alliance Army members.
The Lingxiao Sect is truly wicked and ambitious. It infuriates me!"
Upon hearing Elder Qi's words, a hot-tempered senior member of the Alliance Army immediately roared in anger.
"The Lingxiao Sect truly doesn't put our Alliance Army in their eyes at all!
If we get the chance in the future, our Alliance Army must go and settle accounts with the Lingxiao Sect properly."
The other senior members were also seething with rage.
"Everyone, for our Alliance Army at present, the most important matter is Young Master Ye's safety. We currently lack the excessive energy and strength to deal with the Lingxiao Sect. We also can't help our Alliance Army members detained by the Lingxiao Sect for the time being; we can only let them continue to suffer for now.
I suggest that in the coming period, while we continue to bolster our strength, we also pay attention to news of Young Master Ye. Once Young Master Ye emerges from the Ancient Desolate Sea, we will immediately go to assist him."
An elder of the Earth Demon Clan sighed and spoke.
"Reporting to the Elders! The army of the Guardian Faction has arrived again and will soon attack our Xuanhuang Continent once more!"
Just at that moment, a middle-aged man from the Earth Demon Clan rushed into the meeting hall and reported anxiously.
"It seems those brats from the Guardian Faction can't hold back anymore, coming to attack our Xuanhuang Continent again.
Everyone, prepare for battle!"
An elder of the Earth Demon Clan immediately stood up.
"During this time, the Guardian Faction's army has attacked our Xuanhuang Continent three times in succession. Fortunately, relying on the unique geographical features of the Xuanhuang Continent, we have repelled their three assaults. But it seems the Guardian Faction is determined not to rest until they obliterate Xuanhuang Continent!"
A senior member of the Alliance Army said through gritted teeth.
"What is there to fear?
If those Guardian Faction brats dare to come, we'll fight them to the death!
Our Earth Demon Clan may not be considered a major power, but we have never been a race that fears trouble. Even if we fight until the last clansman, our Earth Demon Clan will absolutely not retreat."
An elder of the Earth Demon Clan declared loudly.
"Pass down the order! Prepare for battle!"
This Earth Demon Clan elder issued the command in a raised voice.
"Everyone, the forces the Guardian Faction will send in the future will grow stronger. Therefore, we must always be prepared to evacuate Xuanhuang Continent.
Those who are more important, along with resources and wealth, must be completely evacuated as quickly as possible. If we wait until the Guardian Faction's army breaches our defenses, it will be too late."
Another senior member of the Alliance Army said with a grave expression.
***
While the senior members of the Alliance Army were preparing to face the enemy, inside the Lingxiao Sect headquarters...
"Everyone, we have just received news. The army of the Guardian Faction will come to deal with our Lingxiao Sect within six days.
Moreover, this time the Guardian Faction will not postpone their operation again. That is to say, the final decisive battle between us and the Guardian Faction is truly upon us.
According to the news, the Guardian Faction will not delay last-minute like they did the previous two times."
In the council hall of the Lingxiao Sect headquarters, a large group of Lingxiao Sect seniors were deliberating the recent situation in the Sixth Void. A Lingxiao Sect elder specifically responsible for gathering intelligence stood up and declared loudly.
"Then let's fight a decisive battle against the Guardian Faction!
We have been waiting for this day for a long time. Although the Guardian Faction is strong, the overall strength of our alliance is no less than theirs.
We have long since trained our troops and made ample preparations during this period.
If the Guardian Faction dares to attack, then we'll show them some real power, letting them know that the Sixth Void is not under their control!"
A powerfully built man as tall and sturdy as an iron tower immediately stood up, slammed the table in front of him with force, and roared.
The table in front of him, made from hard wood, was instantly smashed to pieces by his blow, turning into powder.
"Good! Fight if we must! We have no reason to fear the Guardian Faction.
In this Sixth Void, aside from the Guardian Faction, our alliance now also ranks as a superpower!"
The other seniors in the hall were boiling with fighting spirit, shouting loudly one after another.
"Everyone, since all of you are in favor of battle, let us make preparations to fight at any moment!"
The Sect Leader of the Lingxiao Sect declared.
"By the way, is there any news about that young man who was chased by the Guardian Faction and fled into the Ancient Desolate Sea?"
After everyone's emotions had settled down, the Lingxiao Sect Leader suddenly asked.
"There's still no news about that young man. The Guardian Faction has over ten Heavenly Gods guarding the outskirts of the Ancient Desolate Sea.
It's said that after that young man entered the Ancient Desolate Sea, he hasn't been seen to come out until now."
The Lingxiao Sect elder in charge of intelligence work replied.
"The Guardian Faction actually sent over ten Heavenly Gods to deal with a junior? It seems that young man is not simple. He could make the Guardian Faction place such importance on him."
The Sect Leader of the Lingxiao Sect said slowly.
"Sect Leader, based on various pieces of information, it seems that young man should be the Leader of the Alliance Army."
This Lingxiao Sect elder added.
"To have the Guardian Faction pay such attention at such a young age, he truly is a young talent.
But that's all there is to it. The strongest members of the Alliance Army he founded are only at the peak of True God level; there isn't even a single Heavenly God among them. They cannot possibly stir up any significant waves in the Sixth Void."
A senior member said coldly, his tone tinged with disdain.
"This young fellow sent people to our Lingxiao Sect headquarters last time, demanding that we release his people immediately, saying he would come to settle accounts with our Lingxiao Sect if we didn't.
It seems he truly thinks he's important."
"If his attitude had been better, more humble, and he hadn't threatened our Lingxiao Sect, perhaps we might have let his people go.
But he actually dared to threaten our Lingxiao Sect. That is blatant provocation."
"Our Lingxiao Sect isn't even afraid of the Guardian Faction, how could we possibly be threatened by some junior?
For this kind of still-wet-behind-the-ears upstart to dare to provoke our Lingxiao Sect, we must definitely teach him a lesson!"
...
The other Lingxiao Sect seniors also chimed in one after another, each emitting cold laughs, not placing Ye Yunfei in their eyes at all.
Of course, the hall did not just contain Lingxiao Sect seniors; there were also many senior members from other major forces in the Sixth Void.
To oppose the Guardian Faction, the Lingxiao Sect had long since contacted many major powers, forming a large-scale alliance to jointly combat the Guardian Faction.
"Sect Leader, our Lingxiao Sect disciple Ba Yizhou actually injured his own comrades to help the Alliance Army members escape, successfully aiding a portion of them to flee.
I have already sent people to arrest Ba Yizhou and have imprisoned him in the dungeons.
Furthermore, besides Ba Yizhou, several other core disciples are also involved. I am currently investigating."
A Lingxiao Sect elder suddenly stepped forward to report.
"Ba Yizhou is a rather well-known core disciple among the younger generation of our Lingxiao Sect and has even rendered quite a few meritorious services. Why would he help the Alliance Army?"
The Lingxiao Sect Leader asked with confusion.
"Based on preliminary investigations, it seems Ba Yizhou had previous ties with the Leader of the Alliance Army. That is why he secretly acted to assist the Alliance Army."
That elder reported.
"I see.
Youngsters enjoying making friends is quite normal.
However, since the Leader of the Alliance Army is now provoking our Lingxiao Sect, it is no longer suitable for Ba Yizhou to continue associating with him.
Properly educate Ba Yizhou and make him sever ties with that young fellow."
The Lingxiao Sect Leader nodded and said slowly.
***
At this moment, within the headquarters of the Guardian Faction in the Sixth Void, inside a palace engraved with mysterious runes, upon an altar, the old Wizard of the Guardian Faction sat cross-legged, performing some divination.
"That kid truly has the life of a cat. He has stayed in the Ancient Desolate Sea for such a long time, yet he is still alive and well.
If we do not eliminate this kid, he will surely become a calamity for our Guardian Faction in the future."
After performing some divination, the old Wizard suddenly spoke.
"Moreover, he is also the Leader of the Alliance Army. To achieve such accomplishments at a young age, it's no wonder he can pose a threat to our Guardian Faction.
However, our Guardian Faction is not to be trifled with. Once I locate this Alliance Army he established, I will wipe it out entirely, thoroughly eradicating this scourge."
The old Wizard spoke again.
"In short, if I don't eliminate that kid, I can't feel at ease inside.
Over all these years, he is the only young junior who has garnered such concern from me. He can be proud, even in death."
The old Wizard then whispered softly.