"Young Master, please enter our Guhai Sect headquarters so we may discuss this in detail."
The Sect Master of Gu Hai respectfully said to Ye Yunfei.
Now that the Guardian Faction was openly targeting Guhai Sect, the sect naturally needed to gather its own allies. This strange yet powerful young man before them was an excellent candidate. Thus, every member of Guhai Sect treated Ye Yunfei with utmost respect.
Once inside the Guhai Sect headquarters, the Sect Master immediately ordered a grand feast to be prepared to entertain Ye Yunfei, but Ye Yunfei stopped him.
"Sect Master, there is no need for such formalities. I do not enjoy excessive ceremony. Now, let me help strengthen your Guhai Sect," Ye Yunfei said.
"Gather all of Guhai Sect's Void Gods, True Gods, and Heavenly Gods." Ye Yunfei instructed the Sect Master.
"Help strengthen Guhai Sect?"
Upon hearing Ye Yunfei's words, the Sect Master was stunned. Nevertheless, he complied, soon gathering most of Guhai Sect's Void Gods, True Gods, and Heavenly Gods before Ye Yunfei.
There were roughly over a hundred Heavenly Gods in Guhai Sect, and even more numerous True Gods and Void Gods, standing densely in front of Ye Yunfei.
Ye Yunfei released his Soul Power energy, quickly sensing the precise conditions of these Deities from Guhai Sect. Several Clones within the Illusory Shadow Pagoda then began continuously refining pills. Not long after, batch after batch of pills were sent out from the pagoda, landing in Ye Yunfei's hands.
These pills were specifically refined by Ye Yunfei targeting the exact conditions of these Guhai Sect Deities and were very effective.
When Ye Yunfei gifted these pills to the Deities of Guhai Sect, each one of them felt immense delight, as they could sense that these pills would be extremely beneficial for them.
After receiving the pills, those Deities couldn't wait to return and enter closed-door cultivation.
As for Ye Yunfei, he found a secluded chamber within Guhai Sect to begin his own closed-door cultivation.
At this moment, all the Clones Ye Yunfei had subdued earlier had already set out to search for the Dark Queen's whereabouts. Guhai Sect also dispatched a group of scouts dedicated to finding the Dark Queen.
Ye Yunfei believed he would soon receive news of the Dark Queen.
Ye Yunfei took out a large amount of cultivation resources for the nine divine beasts within the Nine Palaces Totem Wheel to consume, while also cultivating various other techniques and secret arts.
Not long after, lightning tribulations began occurring within the Guhai Sect headquarters. Not just one or two, but a continuous succession of Deities undergoing tribulations, with the rumbling thunder echoing ceaselessly.
"The pills Young Master Ye gifted are far too effective. They've allowed so many of Guhai Sect's Deities to break through one after another in such a short time."
The Sect Master and Ancestors of Guhai Sect were also supposed to be in secluded meditation, but upon hearing the continuous thunder, they emerged from their chambers. Seeing Deity after Deity constantly undergoing tribulations and advancing, they were extremely excited.
"Ancestors, Sect Master, those divine pills Young Master Ye gifted seem to have been specifically refined considering the characteristics of our Guhai Sect's techniques. They are remarkably effective for our sect's members."
A newly promoted elder came before the Ancestors and Sect Master, saying excitedly.
"Young Master Ye has brought too many benefits to our Guhai Sect. He not only helped us repel a powerful enemy not long ago but also allowed so many of our Deities to break through and advance. His kindness to Guhai Sect is immense."
The Sect Master couldn't help but sigh in amazement.
"How does Young Master Ye possess so many divine pills? And these pills happen to be particularly effective for the energy characteristics of our Guhai Sect's techniques. Could it be that Young Master Ye is an alchemist himself, and these pills were specially refined for our sect members?"
Guhai Sect's Ancestor said with confusion.
"Sect Master, are you saying Young Master Ye might be a Divine Pill Master?"
Hearing the Ancestor's words, the Sect Master couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.
"Yes, I truly feel that way. These pills were likely refined by Young Master Ye specifically for our Guhai Sect members. Otherwise, the efficacy wouldn't be this potent."
"Young Master Ye possesses astonishing strength and methods. If he is also a Divine Pill Master, that would truly make him a monstrous genius."
The Ancestor nodded.
"In our Third Void, although there are many Divine Pill Masters, most of them are already supported and maintained by superpowers or long-standing, ancient major forces. Ordinary sects simply have no opportunity to ask those Divine Pill Masters to refine pills for them."
"Although our Guhai Sect is also a force with a long heritage, our overall strength is increasingly weakening. We have no contact with those Divine Pill Masters at all. All the divine pills we need are purchased externally at high prices. Now that Young Master Ye suddenly gifted so many divine pills, it's almost unimaginable for our Guhai Sect."
"If Young Master Ye truly is a Divine Pill Master, then as long as our Guhai Sect maintains good relations with him in the future, wouldn't we be able to easily obtain the divine pills we need?"
The Sect Master said excitedly.
Over the following days, Deities within the Guhai Sect headquarters continued to undergo tribulations non-stop, with the rolling thunder reverberating throughout the entire headquarters.
"Excellent! With so many of Guhai Sect's Deities breaking through, our overall strength will surely ascend to a higher level."
All members of Guhai Sect, from the higher-ups to ordinary disciples, felt extremely excited. Cheers and exclamations resounded within the headquarters from time to time.
Not long ago, the Four-Sect Allied Army had aggressively attacked the Guhai Sect headquarters, putting immense pressure on everyone from top to bottom. The atmosphere back then had been very oppressive. But now, with a large number of Deities constantly breaking through, the overall atmosphere within Guhai Sect headquarters had begun to turn positive and high-spirited.
"The changes Young Master Ye has brought to our Guhai Sect are truly tremendous. To have befriended a monstrous young genius like Young Master Ye is truly a great fortune for Guhai Sect!"
Looking at these changes among Guhai Sect members, the Ancestors and Sect Master felt extremely gratified.
"Sect Master, to counter the Guardian Faction, we'd best ally with more forces. Therefore, we should send people to investigate which forces in this void consider the Guardian Faction an enemy, or which forces are currently being persecuted by them. These are all our potential allies."
"The more forces we can rally, the more confidence we'll have when confronting the Guardian Faction."
Suddenly, the Sect Master of Gu Hai received a sound transmission from Ye Yunfei.
"Young Master Ye, you speak sense. I will immediately send people to investigate. Once we identify potential allies, we will promptly work to forge relationships and win them over."
After hearing Ye Yunfei's words, the Sect Master of Gu Hai nodded repeatedly.
Then, he immediately dispatched people to carry out the investigation.
"Report! We have found traces of the Dark Queen!"
Just at this moment, two scouts from Guhai Sect hurried back to headquarters and rushed to report to the Sect Master.
Simultaneously, several of Ye Yunfei's Clones also happened to return to the Guhai Sect headquarters and immediately exchanged memories with Ye Yunfei.
"It seems the situation is not very good for the Dark Faction where the Dark Queen resides."
In the secluded cultivation chamber, Ye Yunfei slowly stood up and said softly.
This Dark Queen might very well be Lu Dandan, so Ye Yunfei naturally could not stand by and do nothing.
Ye Yunfei stood up, exited the chamber, and with a flash, appeared before the Sect Master and Ancestor.
"Young Master Ye, we've just received news! We have information about the Dark Queen's whereabouts now!"
As soon as he saw Ye Yunfei, the Sect Master immediately spoke.
"Good, I know. I need to head there immediately."
Ye Yunfei nodded.
"Young Master Ye, wait! I will immediately assemble an elite force to accompany you."
The Sect Master said.
"No need. I will go alone."
Ye Yunfei said.
The strongest Guhai Sect had were Early Stage Sovereign Gods. Such strength wouldn't be of much help to Ye Yunfei. Traveling alone would allow him much greater flexibility.
"Young Master Ye, sending more people would be helpful for handling matters."
The Sect Master persisted.
He was now doing his best to win over Ye Yunfei, so regarding matters related to Ye Yunfei, he showed great enthusiasm.
"Truly, it's unnecessary. I alone can handle this. Your Guhai Sect should focus on further strengthening itself. I estimate it won't be long before the Guardian Faction targets Guhai Sect again. You'd best be prepared."
Ye Yunfei said.
"Very well then, Young Master Ye. Here is the information related to the Dark Queen."
The Sect Master of Gu Hai had no choice but to agree. He handed a jade slip to Ye Yunfei.
Ye Yunfei took the jade slip, then with a flash of his body, departed from the Guhai Sect headquarters.
He then boarded a flying ship, swiftly heading in a certain direction.
Not long after, Ye Yunfei arrived at a relatively large World Cluster.
Just as he reached the outskirts of this World Cluster, Ye Yunfei sensed that the void surrounding it was teeming with hidden troops.
Ye Yunfei restrained his aura, concealed his form, and began scanning the thoughts of those forces lurking around the World Cluster.
"These are people from the Ziyang Sect. With so many Ziyang Sect members hiding here, it seems the Dark Queen is likely hiding within this World Cluster named 'Qingming Realm'."
After a moment, Ye Yunfei thought to himself.
"Let's just enter and see. If the Dark Queen truly is Lu Dandan, and she's inside this World Cluster, then we can simply go in directly to find her."
Hun Lao suggested to Ye Yunfei.
"Yes, we'll go in directly."
Ye Yunfei nodded.
Subsequently, Ye Yunfei employed an invisibility technique, stealthily moving towards the World Cluster.
Given Ye Yunfei's current strength, aided by the Jade Ruyi, none of the Ziyang Sect people detected him.
Additionally, a group of beings happened to be exiting the World Cluster at that moment, drawing the attention of the Ziyang Sect forces. Thus, Ye Yunfei entered the World Cluster without a sound.
Upon entering the Qingming Realm, Ye Yunfei discovered many Ziyang Sect personnel inside, searching around frantically.
"It seems the Ziyang Sect only knows that the Dark Queen is within this World Cluster, but hasn't pinpointed her exact location yet."
Hun Lao said.
"According to the intelligence, some higher-ups of the Dark Faction have been sighted in this World Cluster. Ziyang Sect scouts discovered this, so they immediately sent people to surround it completely and are conducting a carpet search."
Ye Yunfei said.
This was information Ye Yunfei had obtained earlier from his Clones.
"Many of my Clones are also searching for the Dark Queen within this World Cluster."
Ye Yunfei said.
"Let's wait for now. It's fine to head over after they find the Dark Queen's location."
Ye Yunfei stated.
Thus, Ye Yunfei found a location within the World Cluster, set up a small Formation space, and entered it to meditate in seclusion.
At this time, the large group of Clones Ye Yunfei had subdued earlier were combing through the World Cluster, searching for the Dark Queen's whereabouts.
Those from the Ziyang Sect were doing the same, scouring everywhere.
And so, Ye Yunfei meditated quietly within his small Formation space for roughly one day.
A day later, Ye Yunfei suddenly opened his eyes, looking towards a world within the World Cluster.
Because that world had erupted into commotion—a large group of Ziyang Sect experts and troops were pouring into that world continuously.
Simultaneously, several of Ye Yunfei's own Clones inside that world had sent him a transmission, indicating that traces of Dark Faction higher-ups had likely been discovered within that world.
Ye Yunfei immediately stored away his small Formation space, concealed his form, restrained his aura, and stealthily moved towards that world.
At this moment, more and more Ziyang Sect forces were continuously charging into that world.
Ye Yunfei targeted a Void God from the Ziyang Sect and, with a thought, activated his Mind Reading Art.
This Void God immediately halted his steps. Then, he retrieved a small pagoda from a nearby space, carrying it with him as he rushed after the Ziyang Sect's main force, charging into the world ahead.
This was the result of Ye Yunfei's interference using Mind Reading Art. The Void God himself couldn't understand why he suddenly stopped, picked up a small pagoda from the nearby space, and carried it with him.
And Ye Yunfei was precisely inside that small pagoda—of course, it was the Illusory Shadow Pagoda.
Soon after, this Ziyang Sect Void God entered the world ahead, arriving above an expansive expanse of primeval jungle.
At this time, Ziyang Sect forces had densely surrounded this vast stretch of primeval forest.
"Listen up, members of the Dark Faction! Come out immediately, kneel, and beg for mercy. This is your only chance to survive."
"Otherwise, the Ziyang Sect's army will raze this forest to the ground."
A tall, middle-aged man stepped forward from the ranks and shouted towards the primeval forest ahead. Booming soundwaves instantly flooded the entire forest.
Rippling under the immense soundwaves, the entire primeval forest began to shake violently, rising and falling like ocean waves.
However, even as the trembling of the primeval forest gradually settled into complete stillness, not a single response came.
Hidden within the Illusory Shadow Pagoda, Ye Yunfei immediately released his Soul Power energy, scanning this primeval forest in search of Lu Dandan's aura.