Then, amidst the void of the Sixth Void, batch after batch of forces suddenly appeared. These forces were vast in number yet orderly, appearing well-trained, each emanating powerful auras.
Some of these troops hailed from renowned major powers or great clans, while others emerged from obscure factions or unknown worlds.
After appearing in the void, they all moved towards a single destination: the headquarters of the Lingxiao Sect.
"It seems the forces cultivated by those two Seniors have begun to move. It is time for me to go and see the Lingxiao Sect as well."
Not long after, Ye Yunfei received reports that a large number of forces of unknown origins had suddenly emerged in the Sixth Void, all converging towards the direction of the Lingxiao Sect's headquarters. He couldn't help but reveal a smile as he spoke.
Then, Ye Yunfei transferred the troops of the Alliance Army into the Phantom Shadow Tower and headed towards the Lingxiao Sect headquarters.
At the same time, in a certain space near the Lingxiao Sect headquarters, an Altar floated in the void. Seated cross-legged upon the Altar was an elderly man completely shrouded within a long robe. It was precisely that old Wizard from the Guardian Faction.
Surrounding the Altar stood a large group of high-ranking members of the Guardian Faction, including the Prison Master as well.
During this period, the Guardian Faction's forces had completely encircled the Lingxiao Sect's headquarters. They had also dispatched various units to deal with the major powers allied with the Lingxiao Sect.
With news of the headquarters of these allied powers being destroyed one after another constantly filtering back, the mood among these high-ranking Guardian Faction members was quite good, smiles adorning each of their faces.
The old Wizard, however, had been continuously deducing and projecting the current situation.
At the start, this old Wizard also wore a smile on his face. Based on his deductions, in this battle between the Guardian Faction and the Lingxiao Sect, the Guardian Faction side held an absolute advantage. The Lingxiao Sect had no possibility of turning the tables.
However, over the subsequent days, the Wizard's expression gradually darkened, sometimes revealing expressions of disbelief.
The Prison Master possessed extremely powerful perception. He observed all the changes in the Wizard's expression.
"Old Wizard, have you deduced something unfavorable?"
Seeing the Wizard's face seeming to grow increasingly grim, the Prison Master couldn't help but ask.
He knew this old Wizard's divination arts were exceptionally brilliant. Throughout history, all major events and decisions within the Guardian Faction required this old Wizard to conduct personal deductions before a final decision could be made. Thus, he had always trusted this Wizard.
"Lord Prison Master, I have indeed deduced some very unpleasant matters.
According to my deductions, our Guardian Faction's situation here in the Sixth Void seems quite dire. To put it gravely, we may face a crisis of extinction."
The old Wizard let out a sigh and spoke.
"What?
Our Guardian Faction facing a crisis of extinction? How is that possible?
The Lingxiao Sect has been utterly defeated by us. It won't be long before we annihilate them."
"After eliminating the Lingxiao Sect and those major powers allied with it, within this Sixth Void, our Guardian Faction will truly become the sole superpower. From then on, we can rule over this void.
The current situation, for our Guardian Faction, is quite favorable!"
"Exactly, Old Wizard, how can you say our Guardian Faction might face an extinction crisis?"
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The other high-ranking members, hearing the Wizard's words, simply did not believe it and voiced their opinions one after another.
"Indeed, the current situation is certainly very favorable for our Guardian Faction.
However, my deduction results show that our Guardian Faction truly faces a crisis of extinction, and it is drawing increasingly nearer, imminent at any moment.
I have been performing deductions continuously during these past few days, and each time the result is roughly the same."
The old Wizard sighed once more as he spoke.
"Such a thing?"
Hearing the Wizard's words, the Prison Master couldn't help but frown.
"Old Wizard, did your deduction reveal the source of this extinction crisis for our Guardian Faction?
Is it the Lingxiao Sect?
Could it be the Lingxiao Sect has hidden its true strength? Although temporarily defeated, are they secretly preparing some major move for a counterattack against our Guardian Faction?"
The Prison Master pondered for a moment before asking.
"No. According to my deductions, the Lingxiao Sect's destiny is exhausted and beyond saving, unavoidably heading towards decline, even extinction. Therefore, the crisis of extinction for our Guardian Faction should not originate from the Lingxiao Sect."
The old Wizard shook his head as he spoke.
"But within this Sixth Void, aside from the alliance established by the Lingxiao Sect, how could there possibly be anyone or any faction capable of posing a threat to our Guardian Faction?"
After hearing the Wizard's words, the Prison Master found it somewhat unbelievable.
"Indeed. Currently in the Sixth Void, aside from our Guardian Faction, the one with the greatest strength capable of posing a threat to us is only the alliance built by the Lingxiao Sect.
Since the Lingxiao Sect is about to be destroyed, there shouldn't be any faction or expert in the Sixth Void capable of threatening our Guardian Faction!
Old Wizard, might it be that after continuously performing deductions all this time, consuming much energy and mental strength, you have become somewhat fatigued, leading to an error in your deduction?"
A Guardian Faction Elder with very high seniority spoke up.
"Elder Lü, I also wish it was due to my excessive fatigue causing a deduction error. But my intuition tells me that our Guardian Faction will soon face a most terrifying crisis. If not handled properly, the Guardian Faction in this Sixth Void truly faces the possibility of extinction.
This matter concerns the safety of our Guardian Faction. I would not jest about it."
The old Wizard shook his head before speaking once more.
"Everyone, you are all aware that Old Wizard's divination arts have always ranked among the very best in this Sixth Void. Therefore, we absolutely cannot ignore his deduction results.
From now on, we must heighten our vigilance and prepare to deal with any crisis facing our Guardian Faction.
I believe that as long as we are united, regardless of the crisis, our Guardian Faction will be able to handle it."
Seeing the Wizard speak with such certainty, the Prison Master dared not neglect it. Immediately raising his voice, he loudly declared.
"Prison Master, I will continue my deductions now."
The old Wizard retrieved a large batch of divine pills, swallowing them one by one to replenish the energy and mental power consumed during the previous deduction process. Then, seated cross-legged upon the Altar, he began deducing once more.
"Could it be... him?"
Suddenly, this old Wizard captured a faint and indistinct silhouette of a back. He couldn't help but be immensely shocked. For he found this faintly discernible silhouette somewhat familiar, yet could not immediately identify it.
"The crisis for our Guardian Faction should originate from the owner of this silhouette. But who is he?"
After deducing this silhouette, the Wizard grew somewhat anxious and once more began deducing the identity of this silhouette.
But he discovered that this silhouette appeared exceedingly hazy, surrounded by an abundance of profound laws swirling around it. Even with his deduction abilities, he could not immediately deduce this silhouette's appearance, aura, or true identity.
"Prison Master, I deduced a silhouette, and I have a sense of déjà vu towards it.
It's just that having lived for such a long time, the number of living beings I have known is truly vast. For the moment, I cannot recognize exactly who it is.
Next, I will focus my full efforts on deducing the identity of this silhouette. Once deduced, we must find a way to locate him, preferably eliminating him.
For the crisis facing our Guardian Faction may very well originate from him."
The old Wizard transmitted his words to the Prison Master.
"Very well, Old Wizard. Seize the time to perform your deduction. It is best to deduce the identity of that silhouette sooner. I will personally go and find him.
Anyone capable of bringing an extinction crisis upon our Guardian Faction in the Sixth Void is surely an extraordinary figure. I fear only I myself can deal with him."
The Prison Master, having received the Wizard's transmission, took it very seriously and immediately replied.
This was because the Prison Master knew this old Wizard's divination arts were absolutely among the very best in the entire Sixth Void. The results he deduced were extremely likely to be true.
Right at this moment, a figure approached from afar and then halted at a certain point in the void before the Lingxiao Sect headquarters.
It was precisely Ye Yunfei.
Ye Yunfei stood outside the cluster of worlds housing the Lingxiao Sect headquarters, gazing into the distance.
He saw that the Lingxiao Sect's headquarters was indeed completely encircled by the Guardian Faction's main army.
Especially at the entrances and exits, over a dozen Heavenly Gods sat cross-legged, sealing them.
Furthermore, a large number of encircling Formations had been arranged, layer upon layer, radiating billowing formation power.
One after another, tangible or intangible formation light barriers surfaced intermittently, akin to one dazzling giant umbrella after another—a truly grand and imposing sight.
Vast numbers of the Guardian Faction's troops were stationed in the space surrounding the Lingxiao Sect headquarters, densely packed. Military flags fluttered in the wind. Patrol teams, akin to deep-sea fish, came and went patrolling the nearby void.
As soon as Ye Yunfei arrived, he sensed the dozens of his own Clones.
These dozens of Clones were all within the Guardian Faction's main army, consisting of True Gods and also some Virtual Gods.
Ye Yunfei swiftly obtained the memories from these Clones and immediately learned about the various events occurring at the Lingxiao Sect headquarters during this period.
It turned out that the members of the Lingxiao Sect had been hiding within their headquarters all this time, not emerging to engage in battle even now.
The Guardian Faction, for its part, temporarily focused on encircling rather than attacking, sending part of its forces to deal with those factions allied with the Lingxiao Sect.
Perhaps the plan was to first eliminate the allied factions, and only then concentrate their full power on dealing with the Lingxiao Sect.
"No matter what, though, the battle between these two great powers has already determined the winner.
The Guardian Faction has completely taken control of the situation. The Lingxiao Sect is merely desperately clinging on, though it's uncertain how much longer they can endure.
If the Lingxiao Sect had not previously attacked the Alliance Army, they could have obtained the help of you and those two mysterious powerhouses. They might not necessarily have been defeated. However, they sowed the seeds of their own destruction. The Lingxiao Sect was treacherous and ambitious, attacking the Alliance Army. That's what led to their current predicament."
Hun Lao said softly.
"This faction is not worthy of help."
Ye Yunfei nodded.