Since Ye Yunfei had entered the Lingxiao Sect Headquarters, the number of Heavenly Gods he had slain had already exceeded thirty, and even that Grand Wizard and the Ancestral Soul Flag had fallen into his hands.
If one added the six or seven Heavenly Gods Ye Yunfei had killed during his previous visit to the Lingxiao Sect Headquarters, then the number of Heavenly Gods from the Lingxiao Sect who had died by Ye Yunfei's hand was close to forty!
This was a truly bone-deep wound for the Lingxiao Sect.
"Ye, do you realize that if you had allied with our Lingxiao Sect to deal with the Guardian Faction, it was highly possible we could have defeated them?" The Sect Leader of the Lingxiao Sect lifted his head, his gaze fixed on Ye Yunfei as he spoke slowly.
"But from now on, in this Sixth Void of ours, there is not a single force left capable of opposing the Guardian Faction.
Your Alliance Army fighting alone is no match for the Guardian Faction either. Our Sixth Void will be ruled by the Guardian Faction henceforth. When that time comes, you will surely regret this."
"Whether I regret it or not is none of your concern," Ye Yunfei replied indifferently. "In truth, although your Lingxiao Sect waved the banner of justice and rallied so many forces into an alliance to oppose the Guardian Faction, what you truly desired was likely how to dominate this void.
If this void were ruled by your Lingxiao Sect, it probably wouldn't be any better.
Judging by the way your Lingxiao Sect has treated our Alliance Army, whether this void is ruled by your sect or by the Guardian Faction makes no difference to us.
And regardless, your Lingxiao Sect is truly out of the game now."
"Indeed, our Lingxiao Sect is indeed out of the game," the Sect Leader said after a moment of silence upon hearing Ye Yunfei's words.
"Hahaha… Well said, young man!" A burst of laughter rang out at that moment.
"The true aim of the Lingxiao Sect was also to dominate and rule this Sixth Void.
And judging by their Lingxiao Sect's actions toward your Alliance Army, I fear they are even less admirable than our Guardian Faction. At least our Guardian Faction doesn't deal fatal blows to its own allies.
Young man, you have truly rendered our Guardian Faction a great service!"
It was the Prison Master of the Guardian Faction who had spoken. He and the old Wizard now led a large contingent of troops as they broke into this world from the outside.
Boom! Boom! Boom…
The Formations laid by the Lingxiao Sect continuously manifested, unleashing powerful formation energies in an attempt to stop the Guardian Faction forces. However, the Prison Master intervened repeatedly, easily dismantling them.
In mere moments, almost all the Formations were destroyed. It turned out the Prison Master had not been incapable of breaching this world earlier; he had simply been waiting.
"Our Lingxiao Sect is truly finished today!" The Sect Leader watched in despair as the Prison Master led the Guardian Faction forces inside.
He knew the Guardian Faction army invading this world would certainly launch a devastating strike against the remaining members of the Lingxiao Sect. Yet, at this moment, the Lingxiao Sect was powerless to prevent it.
"Hahaha… Indeed, your Lingxiao Sect is finished today. Did you truly think a mere Lingxiao Sect could stand against our Guardian Faction?" The Prison Master laughed.
"The reason I hadn't attacked earlier was because I knew this young man would come to settle accounts with you. So, I was waiting for him."
"It seems what he says is likely true!" Hun Lao thought inwardly upon hearing the Prison Master's words, then sent a Sound Transmission to Ye Yunfei. "His earlier reluctance to enter this world was probably him waiting for you to appear.
If I'm not mistaken, the Guardian Faction likely intends to wipe everyone out in one fell swoop."
As the Prison Master spoke, even more Guardian Faction troops surged into this world from outside in a mighty procession.
At the forefront were Heavenly Gods—more than seventy in total!
Behind them were dense ranks of True Gods and Virtual Gods, their numbers far greater. Columns upon columns of soldiers clad in bright armor, holding magical treasures or sharp weapons, entered this world from outside in a steady, orderly stream.
Battle flags fluttered and snapped in the wind, rumbling like thunder. Countless officers beat war drums with force, creating deafening booms that shook one's very soul. Chariots pulled by fierce, baleful exotic beasts carried high-ranking commanders.
Soon, this world was filled with Guardian Faction troops, an endless sea of them, all radiating fierce killing intent. In comparison, the forces of both the Lingxiao Sect and the Alliance Army were not only fewer in number but far weaker in overall strength.
"The overall strength of the Guardian Faction is indeed formidable," Ye Yunfei noted inwardly, watching the continuous influx of troops.
Seeing so many Heavenly Gods, expressions of shock and despair appeared on the faces of the Lingxiao Sect Leader and the remaining higher-ups.
"Sect Leader, I never imagined the Guardian Faction had so many Heavenly Gods," a Lingxiao Sect elder said bitterly. "It seems they have made thorough preparations to dominate the Sixth Void, secretly nurturing so many Heavenly Gods. They hid it too well before, only now revealing their true fangs!
In comparison, our Lingxiao Sect falls far short."
"Indeed," another elder sighed. "Even if we combine all the Heavenly Gods possessed by our Lingxiao Sect and our allied major factions, the total likely wouldn't reach fifty. And now, over thirty have been killed by that Ye brat. Our Lingxiao Sect is far from being a match for the Guardian Faction."
"Young Master Ye, thank you for slaying so many of the Lingxiao Sect's Heavenly Gods on our behalf," the Prison Master said, looking at Ye Yunfei with a loud laugh. "This saves our Guardian Faction much effort and time."
"I acted against the Lingxiao Sect because of past conflicts between our Alliance Army and them, not for anyone's sake," Ye Yunfei replied calmly.
"Regardless, Young Master Ye, you have indeed aided our Guardian Faction greatly," the Prison Master said. "A prodigy like you is exceptionally rare in any era, in any void.
Young Master Ye, if you are willing to join our Guardian Faction, I guarantee we will spare no effort in nurturing you. Your strength will reach new heights, and you will become a major figure capable of holding your own in the Chaos Void Sea in the future.
You must believe that, given our Guardian Faction's foundation, we have the capability."
"What? The Guardian Faction wants to recruit this Ye kid?" Lingxiao Sect members were astonished.
"If this Ye kid truly joins the Guardian Faction, they will be like tigers growing wings.
In the future, no force in this Sixth Void will dare oppose the Guardian Faction.
Even the Guardian Faction holds this Ye kid in such high regard. Yet, our Lingxiao Sect was the one who took the initiative to act against the Alliance Army, creating this conflict with him, which led to today's utter defeat." The Lingxiao Sect higher-ups lamented inwardly.
"Indeed, young man," the old Wizard standing beside the Prison Master spoke, his eyes fixed on Ye Yunfei. "From now on, our Guardian Faction will rule this Sixth Void. If you join us, you will also stand supreme here in the future. No person or force will dare provoke you or your Alliance Army again.
Moreover, with our Guardian Faction's cultivation resources at your disposal, your future achievements will not be limited to the Sixth Void. You will have the chance to venture into other voids and onto a broader stage."
Ever since entering this world, the old Wizard's gaze had never left Ye Yunfei, and he had been continuously divining.
"I thank your Guardian Faction for thinking so highly of me," Ye Yunfei said with a faint smile after hearing the Prison Master and the old Wizard. "However, I have no interest in joining you. Moreover, you won't get the chance to rule this Sixth Void.
Because today, I will act to annihilate your Guardian Faction."
"What?!" Members of both the Guardian Faction and the Lingxiao Sect were stunned.
"Young Master Ye, are you saying you still intend to make an enemy of our Guardian Faction?" The Prison Master's expression darkened as he spoke coldly. "I advise you to carefully consider the situation before you."
"Heh… Does this kid really think he's something special just because he killed a few Lingxiao Sect Heavenly Gods?" Many Heavenly Gods of the Guardian Faction sneered mockingly. "He actually wants to annihilate our Guardian Faction? He dares to dream!"
"This kid truly doesn't know the immensity of heaven and earth! I'll strike him down immediately, so everyone in the Sixth Void knows the fate of those who oppose our Guardian Faction!" Some short-tempered Heavenly Gods of the Guardian Faction could no longer restrain themselves, pointing at Ye Yunfei and cursing loudly, itching to attack immediately.
"Ye kid, since you still regard the Guardian Faction as your enemy, why did you attack our Lingxiao Sect?" Some remaining higher-ups of the Lingxiao Sect questioned Ye Yunfei in anger and confusion.
"Young Master Ye, I will give you one last chance," the Prison Master said, his gaze fixed on Ye Yunfei. "Submit to our Guardian Faction and serve us from this moment onward. Then, what I said earlier still stands. Otherwise, you know the consequences.
Although your strength is commendable, you are far from capable of annihilating our Guardian Faction."
"What if you add us to the equation?" A cold voice rang out the moment the Prison Master finished speaking.
Then, three figures broke through the air, landing simultaneously behind Ye Yunfei.
They were three unfamiliar men, each exuding powerful energy auras.
"Young Master Ye, are we not too late?" The three men smiled as they looked at Ye Yunfei.
"You three predecessors arrived just in time," Ye Yunfei quickly replied.
Ye Yunfei knew these three men must be the ones left behind in the Sixth Void by those two mysterious experts to aid him. Before coming to the Lingxiao Sect Headquarters, Ye Yunfei had sent a message. The personnel left in the Sixth Void by those two mysterious experts would have received the transmission and would now be continuously rushing here.
"Good. Then, from now on, we will follow your orders, Young Master Ye," one of the men said.
"Three Heavenly Gods!" Everyone's hearts stirred as they observed the three men.
"Merely three Heavenly Gods. Having you doesn't make much difference, lacking you doesn't cause a shortage," the Guardian Faction Heavenly Gods sneered upon seeing the three Heavenly Gods now beside Ye Yunfei.
"No rush. The three of us merely arrived a bit earlier," one of the three men said with a slight smile. "There are more to come."