"That Prison Master is over there."
Ye Yunfei's gaze turned to a position near the Lingxiao Sect Headquarters.
There, a figure sat cross-legged in the void, eyes closed in meditation, motionless.
It was precisely that Prison Master.
However, after sensing for a while, Ye Yunfei discovered there was an isolation layer around the Prison Master's body, making it impossible to perceive his true aura.
"Is this guy's true body or a Clone here?"
Hun Lao was also sensing the Prison Master, but he couldn't tell whether it was his true body or a Clone, feeling somewhat surprised.
"He's probably employing some sophisticated isolation art to shield himself from others' perception," Ye Yunfei said.
"This guy's strength is quite decent; at the very least, I definitely can't beat him."
Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm spoke up with a trace of apprehension.
"That old Wizard is there too!"
Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm's gaze fell beside the Prison Master.
Beside the Prison Master, an elder enveloped in a loose robe sat cross-legged.
This elder was precisely the old Wizard of the Guardian Faction.
At that moment, the old Wizard suddenly turned his head, his gaze sweeping toward the direction where Ye Yunfei was.
"So it's this brat."
Upon seeing Ye Yunfei, the old Wizard lightly furrowed his brow.
Previously, he had sent men to force Ye Yunfei into the Ancient Desolation Sea; between them, a deep grudge had been forged.
Ye Yunfei glanced at the old Wizard, a cold smile appearing on his face.
"It's this old thing who forced us into the Ancient Desolation Sea before; we should settle accounts with him right now!"
When Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm saw the old Wizard, he immediately cried out.
Before, the relentless pursuit by the Heavenly Gods of the Guardian Faction had forced Ye Yunfei, Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm, and the others into hiding; their hearts had been filled with resentment. Now, enemies meeting, their animosity blazed fiercely.
"Wait first. After I finish dealing with the Lingxiao Sect, then it will be their turn," Ye Yunfei said.
Ye Yunfei knew the Prison Master and old Wizard had already spotted him, so he simply stopped hiding and manifested openly.
The Prison Master immediately released his Soul Power energy, sending it across the void to sense Ye Yunfei.
Boom, boom, boom...
The Prison Master's powerful Soul Power energy swept forth like tidal waves, threatening to submerge Ye Yunfei's body.
With a thought, Ye Yunfei sent rolling Soul Power energy out, constructing a thick defensive layer around his own body.
Hun Lao and Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm also immediately employed their spatial secrets, isolating the space around Ye Yunfei.
"Skillful technique!
Young man, you can actually interfere with my Soul Power perception."
From afar, the Prison Master nodded slightly, revealing an expression of appreciation.
Ye Yunfei's figure flickered, arriving outside the entrance to the Lingxiao Sect Headquarters, disregarding the surrounding Watchers, and strode directly into the Lingxiao Sect Headquarters.
"Halt!"
A large group of Watchers immediately charged toward Ye Yunfei from all directions, attempting to stop him.
"Let him pass."
The Prison Master gave a faint smile and spoke.
The Watchers promptly scattered, no longer obstructing Ye Yunfei.
Rumble...
One after another, Formations continuously emerged, blocking Ye Yunfei's path.
These Formations had been set up by the Guardian Faction here to surround the Lingxiao Sect.
With no change in expression, Ye Yunfei strode forward, easily traversing each Formation, and within moments entered the Lingxiao Sect Headquarters.
These hastily arranged Formations were as good as nonexistent to Ye Yunfei.
"Prison Master, this brat seems to have grown stronger again,"
the old Wizard said softly as he sat cross-legged beside the Prison Master, his gaze fixed on Ye Yunfei.
"Yes, he does seem somewhat stronger."
The Prison Master nodded.
"His growth speed is somewhat frightening. If he keeps growing like this, we might not be able to handle him someday," the Wizard said.
"If he can't be of use to us, then destroy him."
The Prison Master's eyes followed Ye Yunfei's departing figure as he spoke.
"I always feel this kid is dangerous. He's like a sharp blade—used properly, he can slay enemies for us, but if mishandled, he might wound the Guardian Faction," the old Wizard said quietly.
"His strength indeed holds some peculiarities. Now even I have some difficulty seeing through him clearly.
However, no matter what, he's still just a junior. There must be limits to how strong he can grow," the Prison Master replied after listening to the Wizard's words, narrowing his eyes slightly and speaking slowly.
"He's probably here to cause trouble for the Lingxiao Sect. Let him stir things up for a while first; we'll just sit back and watch the show."
The old Wizard said with a smile.
At that moment, Ye Yunfei had already entered the Lingxiao Sect Headquarters.
The Lingxiao Sect Headquarters consisted of a large cluster of worlds; now, half of these worlds had already been occupied by the Guardian Faction's army, so there were also many Watchers moving about inside this world cluster.
Moreover, Ye Yunfei spotted the Prison Master and the old Wizard again, sitting cross-legged in a particular location inside the headquarters.
"Those must be Clones of the Prison Master and old Wizard."
Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm remarked.
"Perhaps even the ones outside are Clones.
Both have secret arts concealing their auras; it's hard to tell whether they're Clones or true bodies.
But for now, don't worry about them."
Ye Yunfei swept his gaze across the seated Prison Master and Wizard in the distance, then dismissed them from his attention.
Then, Ye Yunfei arrived before a certain world within the Lingxiao Sect Headquarters.
This world was the most heavily defended one within the headquarters. The higher-ups and main forces of the Lingxiao Sect had all taken refuge inside this world.
The surroundings of this world had long been tightly encircled by Watchers, with dozens of Heavenly Gods stationed in the surrounding space.
Among these Heavenly Gods were those from the Guardian Faction and from affiliated factions under the Guardian Faction.
"There are two Heavenly Gods over there, likely from the Autumn Wind Group.
It seems they probably still don't know their headquarters has been wiped out by us, or they'd be furious enough to fight you to the death upon seeing you."
Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm said to Ye Yunfei.
"They're mere stragglers, not worth mentioning.
Besides, although members of the Autumn Wind Group are brutal, most prioritize profit.
Now, even their headquarters has been destroyed by us; those few alone might not dare to come seeking our lives."
Ye Yunfei said with a smile.
Previously, when Ye Yunfei moved against the headquarters of those major factions, Hun Lao and Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm would set up numerous spatial seals in the surrounding void to block communications, intercepting all messages sent by those inside during the chaos. Hence, news of the factions' headquarters being destroyed hadn't leaked out yet. After destroying those headquarters, Ye Yunfei would leave some Clones behind to guard them. Those Clones originally belonged to those major factions, so word about the Autumn Wind Group and other factions' fate remained sealed.
"The Lingxiao Sect's people must be hiding inside this world; let's head straight in."
After releasing his Soul Power to sense the world before him, Ye Yunfei spoke up moments later.
Then, he stepped forward.
"The Prison Master has ordered—allow him to enter."
One of the Heavenly Gods guarding the entrance to this world sent a message to the others, so no one came forward to block Ye Yunfei.
As Ye Yunfei reached the world entrance, he immediately sensed dozens of large Formations set up inside. Some seemed passed down from ancient times, while others were arranged not long ago.
Dozens of large Formations sealed the other end of the entrance, preventing outsiders from barging in.
"These mere formations can't stop me. Let me handle it."
Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm appeared beside Ye Yunfei, then took the lead walking forward. Golden divine runes densely covered his body as they whistled forward.
"Follow me; whatever formations we encounter, they pose no challenge to us."
Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm declared confidently.
Ye Yunfei gave a faint smile and immediately followed Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm's footsteps.
Ye Yunfei knew well that there were few spatial barriers in all the realms that could thwart the pace of a Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm.
Taking the lead, Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm guided Ye Yunfei through the world entrance.
In the next moment, the two entered a world within.
Rumble...
One after another, formation barriers continuously emerged, unleashing potent formation power toward Ye Yunfei and Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm, seeking to block their advance.
Pointing a finger, Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm transformed the golden runes before him into a gleaming golden dagger that shot forward.
Crack, crack...
Crisp sounds rang out incessantly.
To Ye Yunfei's surprise, the gleaming golden dagger sliced through each barrier as effortlessly as cutting tofu, creating openings one after another.
Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm then guided Ye Yunfei through these breaches with ease.
In less than a single breath's time, Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm and Ye Yunfei had effortlessly traversed dozens of formations, stepping into the world before them.
"How is this possible?"
In the distance, several Heavenly Gods witnessed Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm and Ye Yunfei passing through dozens of formations without any effort, causing their jaws to drop in disbelief.
It was worth noting that half of these formations were left behind by the Lingxiao Sect's ancestors, while the other half had been arranged recently by the sect's higher-ups using long-hoarded advanced formation flags—even a Heavenly God would struggle to break them.
Yet Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm and Ye Yunfei walked through all formations as if taking a leisurely stroll.
"He's the leader of the Alliance Army."
As soon as Ye Yunfei appeared, the few Heavenly Gods recognized him.
After all, Ye Yunfei had previously killed several Lingxiao Sect Heavenly Gods in full view of many, so the Lingxiao Sect's members held a deep impression of him.
"Sect Leader Ye, I didn't expect you to come here."
In a distant spot, over a dozen Heavenly Gods materialized simultaneously; at the forefront stood the Sect Master of Lingxiao Sect.
Upon seeing Ye Yunfei, he exhibited great enthusiasm, striding forward to welcome him, with the dozen Heavenly Gods behind him.
Among these Heavenly Gods were both members of Lingxiao Sect and those from allied major factions.
"This brat truly holds some peculiarities. Despite so many high-grade formations set up in our world, he strolled in so effortlessly."
Some couldn't help but transmit their thoughts to others.
"I've heard this Alliance Army leader excels at formations, capable of laying down numerous formations in an instant—it seems true," someone replied.
"Enough chatter. I have only one purpose here: to settle accounts properly with your Lingxiao Sect."
With his hands clasped behind his back and a calm gaze, Ye Yunfei looked at the Lingxiao Sect Sect Master and spoke.
Though only Ye Yunfei and Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm stood before them, facing a dozen Lingxiao Sect Heavenly Gods and a large group of hostile sect members in the distance, they appeared remarkably composed. Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm even displayed evident scorn.