"However, although the Lingxiao Sect was defeated, they were not wiped out. They retreated back to their headquarters and are now making a final stand using some of the arrangements left behind by their ancient ancestors.
Young Master Ye, the Lingxiao Sect suffered heavy casualties in that battle. It's said that almost half of their Heavenly Gods fell on the battlefield. The Guardian Faction also suffered considerable losses.
But in the middle of the battle, the Guardian Faction mobilized another large batch of reinforcements to join the fight. It was precisely because of these reinforcements that they later arrived that the Guardian Faction completely gained the upper hand."
Elder Qi stated.
"Young Master Ye, how should we proceed now?
There are still some members of the Alliance Army being held within the Lingxiao Sect headquarters. We have consistently sent people to closely monitor the status of our members within the Lingxiao Sect."
A Patriarch of the Earth Demon Race spoke.
"The Lingxiao Sect is currently focusing their efforts on dealing with the Guardian Faction, so they should temporarily refrain from moving against our Alliance Army."
Ye Yunfei thought for a moment and said.
At this moment, all the core high-ranking members of the Alliance Army had assembled. Ye Yunfei's gaze swept over those leaders and noticed that through this period of cultivation, their strength had all improved. Some among them had even achieved breakthroughs in their realms. Although the Alliance Army still did not have Heavenly Gods for the time being, they now possessed a group of Peak True Gods.
"From now on, all Peak True Gods of our Alliance Army must cultivate even more diligently. I will personally provide you with cultivation resources, especially pills.
Also, here are some techniques and secret arts. Take them and choose which ones to cultivate.
Starting now, you Peak True Gods must participate in more battles for experience and to accumulate understanding, striving to break through and become Heavenly Gods as soon as possible."
Ye Yunfei's gaze fell on the several Peak True Gods in the hall as he spoke.
As he spoke, he sent several spatial rings flying in front of those Peak True Gods.
These Peak True Gods were all core high-ranking members of the Alliance Army, including a Patriarch of the Earth Demon Race and a Patriarch of the Liu Family.
During the previous period, the sheer quantity of various cultivation resources Ye Yunfei had provided to these core leaders was immense, and their quality was also exceptionally high.
Each of these core leaders were older-generation beings who had cultivated for a very long time. In fact, their accumulated foundation was already quite good.
In the past, their limitation lay in cultivation resources and technique inheritance. But ever since encountering Ye Yunfei, they no longer lacked any kind of high-level cultivation resources at all. Hence, within a short time, their realms and strengths had advanced by leaps and bounds. Many had already broken through to become Peak True Gods.
Actually, this was one of the reasons the Alliance Army's leaders were so determined and wholeheartedly resolved to follow Ye Yunfei.
Since they began following Ye Yunfei, whether it was themselves or the factions they belonged to, all had achieved rapid development because of Ye Yunfei.
"Young Master Ye, rest assured, we will definitely dedicate all our time and energy to cultivation, striving to become Heavenly Gods as soon as possible."
Those True Gods, upon hearing Ye Yunfei's words and receiving the spatial rings he gifted them, were all extremely excited.
Becoming a Heavenly God, for them in the past, was something unreachable. But now, it was getting closer and closer to them.
"Young Master Ye, the overall strength of our Alliance Army has greatly improved during this period. Through this training, our troops have become initially familiar with those dozen-plus battle formations."
A high-ranking member specializing in military training stepped forward and reported to Ye Yunfei.
"Very good!
But the final effectiveness can only be known through actual combat on the battlefield."
Ye Yunfei nodded and stated.
"Now, select a portion of elite troops to follow me out for real combat experience."
Ye Yunfei added.
"Young Master Ye, part of the Guardian Faction's forces are still stationed near our Xuanhuang Continent, constantly monitoring it. Because the Guardian Faction already suspects that the Xuanhuang Continent might be the headquarters of the Alliance Army."
"Good, then we'll go eliminate those fellows soon."
Ye Yunfei nodded.
Not long after, a batch of selected elite troops gathered before Ye Yunfei. He chose a portion of high-ranking members and then transported the selected leaders along with the elite troops into the Phantom Tower. With one step, he left the Xuanhuang Continent.
In less than a breath's time, Ye Yunfei arrived at a certain location near the Xuanhuang Continent.
A group of Guardian Faction troops was stationed here. Looking from afar, rows of military camps were erected in the void, banners fluttering. One squad after another of patrolling guards moved back and forth near those camps.
"Begin. Kill every single one of these fellows."
Ye Yunfei scanned with his senses and found that this batch of stationed Guardian Faction troops did not have any Heavenly Gods. Therefore, he sent out all the Alliance Army members and issued the command.
He estimated that at this time, most of the Heavenly Gods of the Guardian Faction had already gone to participate in the battle against the Lingxiao Sect. This batch of their troops was only responsible for monitoring the Xuanhuang Continent.
Following Ye Yunfei's command, the Alliance Army's leaders charged forward first, rushing toward the Guardian Faction's forces ahead.
The elite troops of the Alliance Army were also boiling with killing intent, shouting and roaring as they surged forward.
This area of void instantly became lively. The battle between the two sides practically began instantly.
The Alliance Army's forces had all seen significant improvement in strength during this period and had long wanted to test their true current combat prowess. Now that they had a chance for real combat, every one of them was spirited, bravely killing enemies, their fighting spirit soaring.
An even more major reason was Ye Yunfei following behind. The Alliance Army members knew that with Ye Yunfei here, their side could not possibly lose. Thus, each of them charged forward without regard for danger, practically performing above their normal level.
"Their combat will is excellent!"
Ye Yunfei saw this and nodded.
"Truthfully, ever since you formed the Alliance Army, most of its members' time and energy has been spent on cultivation. They've already done very well in terms of diligent cultivation. What they truly lack is this kind of real combat experience."
Hun Lao said to Ye Yunfei.
"Yes, but they will have increasingly more chances for such real combat from now on."
Ye Yunfei nodded.
Ye Yunfei had long since released his Soul Power to envelop the entire battlefield, clearly sensing every individual. As soon as he discovered any of his own side was in life-threatening danger, he would immediately intervene.
Although this was a highly valuable opportunity for real combat, Ye Yunfei did not want any losses on his own side.
Because the overall strength of the Alliance Army was still comparatively weak. Their accumulated foundation was inferior to that of the Guardian Faction. Therefore, Ye Yunfei had no choice but to keep a constant eye on the safety of his own personnel.
With Ye Yunfei's interference, the Alliance Army side suffered almost no casualties. Because Ye Yunfei only needed a single thought, employing Soul Power energy or Heart Power energy to easily prevent members of the Guardian Faction from harming Alliance Army personnel.
Not long after, the battle concluded. This entire batch of Guardian Faction troops was wiped out. A few Guardian Faction True Gods among them were quite strong, but were jointly surrounded and attacked by the Alliance Army's leaders and ultimately all killed.
"Not bad!"
Seeing the combat will, skill, and experience displayed by the Alliance Army leaders, Ye Yunfei nodded, relatively satisfied.
Next, Ye Yunfei transported all members of the Alliance Army into the Phantom Tower and set off toward the distant void.
"How should we proceed next? Do we go to the Lingxiao Sect headquarters now to settle accounts with both the Lingxiao Sect and the Guardian Faction?"
The Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm asked.
"No. Those two forces are still battling right now. We'll temporarily not go to the Lingxiao Sect headquarters; let them properly fight it out for now.
I'm now preparing to make a move against the Guardian Faction and its affiliated forces."
Ye Yunfei thought for a moment before replying.
"I understand. You want to control and bring under your command more of the Guardian Faction's troops.
This can both increase our strength and weaken the Guardian Faction's strength."
The Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm, upon hearing Ye Yunfei's words, immediately understood what Ye Yunfei intended to do.
"Correct!"
Ye Yunfei nodded, smiling.
Not long after, Ye Yunfei arrived at a Branch Stronghold of the Guardian Faction.
Ye Yunfei walked straight in and then utilized Soul Force Martial Arts techniques. Moments later, he had controlled all the True Gods and Virtual Gods within this Branch Stronghold. He then devoured the Soul Bodies of some True Gods and Virtual Gods, after which he subdued all the remaining True Gods and Virtual Gods, turning them into his own clones.
With Ye Yunfei's current strength, dealing with these ordinary Guardian Faction members was far too easy.
Ye Yunfei only needed to stand there, employing Soul Force Martial Arts techniques. He did not even have to move a finger to easily control the entire Branch Stronghold.
During the following time, Ye Yunfei traveled through the Sixth Void, entering and leaving one Guardian Faction Branch Stronghold after another. Naturally, he also visited those belonging to Guardian Faction affiliated forces.
Ye Yunfei easily and effortlessly controlled all the True Gods and Virtual Gods within these Branch Strongholds. He then purified their Soul Bodies, turning them into his clones, or devoured their Soul Bodies to obtain their memories.
During this process, Huang Shang also devoured some Soul Bodies to use as cultivation energy sources.
Ye Yunfei could now easily handle even Heavenly Gods if he encountered them, so he met with no obstacles throughout the entire process.
"This is the headquarters of the Black Profound Sect."
Ye Yunfei stood outside a world cluster, looking inward, his face filled with a cold smile.
The Black Profound Sect was a fairly large force in the Sixth Void and was also an affiliated force of the Guardian Faction. It should be one of the earliest forces within the Sixth Void to pledge allegiance to the Guardian Faction. Over the years, nurtured by the Guardian Faction, it had developed quite well.
Ye Yunfei had already taken control of many of the Black Profound Sect's Branch Strongholds before this, so he was already quite familiar with this force. Now, he had arrived at their headquarters.
Ye Yunfei focused his thoughts and transported a large batch of troops out from the Phantom Tower, who stood in a grand formation behind him.