"It's that old wizard from the Guardian Faction. It was this very fellow who kept using divination to track and chase you, forcing us into the Ancient Desolate Sea."
Seeing the robe-clad elder, Hun Lao immediately sent Ye Yunfei a Sound Transmission.
"That's right, it's him. I recognize him too."
Ye Yunfei nodded, his gaze falling upon the long-robed elder.
"Moreover, the one who went to the Ancient Desolate Sea to chase me before must have been one of this old fiend's clones, not his true body. The one here now should be his real form."
Ye Yunfei perceived the energy aura of the old Wizard and felt a slight shock. Before entering the Ancient Desolate Sea, he had seen this old Wizard once. The Wizard at that time didn't have as powerful an aura as the one before him now. It was obvious that this present old Wizard was likely his true body.
"What? The Guardian Faction wants to win over the Alliance Army and form an alliance to deal with Lingxiao Sect together?"
Hearing the words of the Prison Master and the old Wizard, everyone else present showed astonished expressions. One had to know that both the Prison Master and the old Wizard were top-tier experts and figures of the highest authority in the Sixth Void. One could say that either of them could set the whole Sixth Void trembling with just a stomp. For two such figures to openly seek to recruit Ye Yunfei now indicated the great importance they placed on him.
"It's astonishing. The highest leader of the Guardian Faction and their most senior old Wizard both personally extended invitations to him. This shows the young man carries considerable weight!"
Many were inwardly shocked.
"Young Master Ye, you mustn't fall for their trap. I believe you have also heard about the Guardian Faction. Their main goal is to eliminate all forces in the Sixth Void, then rule over this void and turn all the living beings within it into slaves or sinners! If the Guardian Faction governs our Sixth Void, all life here will suffer a fate worse than death!
Young Master Ye, although there indeed are misunderstandings between our Lingxiao Sect and the Alliance Army, and we have truly wronged your Alliance Army, our sect will definitely offer apologies and compensation.
Young Master Ye, right now, we must join forces to deal with the Guardian Faction and protect the safety of our void!"
Having heard the Prison Master and the old Wizard, the Sect Leader of Lingxiao immediately grew anxious. He certainly didn't wish for a powerhouse like Ye Yunfei to join the Guardian Faction. That would undoubtedly add wings to the tiger.
"The leaders of both sides are trying to recruit that kid surnamed Ye. He's really that popular!"
Witnessing this scene, the crowd felt even more stunned.
"Merely a junior, yet receiving such heavy regard. Looks like you've become quite the hot commodity. Both sides want to win you over," Hun Lao couldn't help but chuckle.
"What use is their recruitment to me? I won't easily let off either the Lingxiao Sect or the Guardian Faction," Ye Yunfei replied.
"But what should we do at present? Should we help one side or just stand by and watch?" Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm asked.
"Master, in my opinion, we shouldn't help either. Let them bite each other while we watch the show," Hu Miao chimed in.
"That makes sense. We'll do as you say. We'll watch the show from the sidelines for now," Ye Yunfei said with a smile after hearing Hu Miao's words.
At this moment, the two great armies were facing off, with Ye Yunfei standing between them. Both sides had their gazes fixed on him. The Senior Fang from Lingxiao Sect, who had intended to continue attacking Ye Yunfei earlier, had retreated back into Lingxiao Sect's ranks when the Guardian Faction's army suddenly arrived. Now, he was looking at Ye Yunfei with an uncertain expression, also not expecting matters to develop this way. Initially, he had wished for Lingxiao Sect's top experts to eliminate Ye Yunfei, but now he understood the best scenario would be to recruit him.
In a large-scale battle like this with two formidable sides, having one more powerhouse added several points to the odds of victory.
"Just you wait, brat. One day, I will kill you," Senior Fang thought to himself, a cold murderous intent flashing deep in his eyes as he stared at Ye Yunfei from within the Lingxiao army.
"Well? League Leader Ye, our Guardian Faction is truly sincere. Once allied with your Alliance Army, we will support your forces moving forward, never employing the treacherous methods of a sect like Lingxiao."
The Prison Master looked at Ye Yunfei and spoke again.
"Young Master Ye, in this conflict, our Lingxiao Sect represents justice, the hope of the entire Sixth Void. I believe you, Young Master Ye, will certainly stand on the side of justice."
A core elder from Lingxiao Sect stepped forward and addressed Ye Yunfei.
However, Ye Yunfei remained silent to the recruitment attempts from both sides. Instead, he stood with his hands behind his back, sweeping a cold gaze over both armies. At present, he harbored no goodwill towards either side.
Seeing Ye Yunfei act this way, the higher-ups on both sides felt irritation in their hearts.
"League Leader Ye, I've made my words clear, and my sincerity has been expressed. If you truly have no desire to cooperate with our Guardian Faction, I won't force the matter. However, Lingxiao Sect treats your Alliance Army as an enemy. Even if you don't aid our Guardian Faction, I hope you won't aid Lingxiao Sect either. I've said all I have to say. The decision rests with you, League Leader Ye."
Having spoken, the Prison Master slowly turned his head to the Guardian Faction higher-ups behind him and said, "Prepare for battle."
With the Prison Master's order, the Guardian Faction's army instantly erupted with surging, violent killing intent. Every member raised their weapons or magical treasures, fierce fighting spirit blazing in their eyes, fully prepared for combat.
"Pass down the order. Prepare for battle," the Sect Leader of Lingxiao Sect commanded clearly upon turning around.
Following the Sect Leader's order, the Lingxiao army also immediately rallied their spirits, rolling killing intent rising.
Both great armies were now ready for battle.
"League Leader Ye, will you join our Guardian Faction in dealing with Lingxiao Sect? If you refuse to help either side, then please stand aside and watch. Our Guardian Faction will absolutely not attack your Alliance Army."
The Prison Master looked at Ye Yunfei again and spoke.
At this time, behind Ye Yunfei stood the personnel of the Alliance Army. In fact, the Alliance Army's higher-ups had long since sent Sound Transmissions to Ye Yunfei, asking which side they should aid. Ye Yunfei had already replied, telling them to aid neither side and simply wait to watch the show.
Upon receiving Ye Yunfei's command, the Alliance Army's higher-ups relaxed.
Since the leaders of both sides wanted to recruit Ye Yunfei, neither should likely attack him or the Alliance Army.
"Young Master Ye, in this battle, our Lingxiao Sect represents justice. I believe you should stand on the side of justice."
Even now, the Sect Leader of Lingxiao still wanted to continue recruiting Ye Yunfei and addressed him.
"Given all your Lingxiao Sect has done to our Alliance Army, you have absolutely no qualification to represent justice," Ye Yunfei glanced at the Lingxiao Sect Leader and sneered coldly.
After speaking, Ye Yunfei's figure flashed, instantly retreating a great distance and arriving at the forefront of the Alliance Army's ranks.
The Alliance Army had already retreated quite a distance earlier and now stood within the distant void.
"Since that's the case, I won't force you, Young Master Ye."
After hearing Ye Yunfei's words, a hint of coldness flashed deep in the Lingxiao Sect Leader's eyes, but he didn't lash out. He knew that if he provoked Ye Yunfei further, he might push him to join the Guardian Faction.
"Just you wait, brat. If I get the chance in the future, I'll definitely settle accounts with you," the Sect Leader thought darkly to himself.
As the leader of a major sect and one of the Sixth Void's top experts, he felt very much humiliated to be treated this way by a junior.
After Ye Yunfei withdrew, the two armies instantly began to stir, simultaneously charging toward each other.
Boom…
Suddenly, this stretch of void became utterly lively. The two massive armies were like two vast oceans, rolling towards a colossal collision. Boundless energy swept out in all directions.
Both armies had vast scales and immense numbers of personnel, making it impossible to count in an instant.
In a large-scale battle of this magnitude, even Heavenly Gods within it would feel their hearts tremble with fear, let alone ordinary soldiers.
"Today, I will face your Lingxiao Sect's higher-ups and see exactly what foundation you have to dare oppose our Guardian Faction.
Lingxiao Sect, you'd better not disappoint me. Otherwise, today will be the day your Lingxiao Sect faces complete annihilation."
The Prison Master stood with his hands behind his back, rose into the air, and strode toward Lingxiao Sect's higher-ups.
As he spoke, he pointed with a finger, and a terrifying energy burst from his fingertip, instantly blasting several dozen True Gods from Lingxiao Sect into dust and mist, bodies and souls obliterated.
Then, with a single step forward, he traversed a great distance in an instant and pointed toward the head of a Mid-Level Heavenly God. That Mid-Level Heavenly God instantly exploded and perished.
"That guy really is powerful!" Hun Lao sent Ye Yunfei a Sound Transmission.
"I'll face you!"
A voice suddenly rang out from within Lingxiao Sect's headquarters. Immediately, a withered, wizened form shot out from the headquarters and blocked the Prison Master's path.
"So there's an old and undying thing. No wonder your Lingxiao Sect dares oppose our Guardian Faction," the Prison Master sneered.