Following that, several more powerful figures of the Dark Faction emerged from the cave abodes where they had been secluded in cultivation, coming before Lü Dandan to pay their respects and pledge their loyalty.
Watching one Dark Faction powerhouse after another appearing before her, a smile bloomed on Lü Dandan's face.
Although she had long anticipated that a large number of Dark Faction experts would come out to support her once she had thoroughly mastered the Dark Heart, witnessing it actually happen now still stirred a surge of excitement within her.
Lü Dandan's close confidants, standing behind her, watched as those Dark Faction powerhouses who had long since retreated from the world emerged one by one to pay homage to Lü Dandan. Each felt immensely proud and thrilled, quietly congratulating themselves on having chosen to follow this Dark Queen earlier.
Although they had endured terrifying pursuit and lived in fear for a period of time, they had finally weathered the storm. As Lü Dandan's trusted followers, they were destined to shine brilliantly and enjoy great prestige within the Dark Faction in the time to come.
As time passed, Ye Yunfei saw more and more Dark Faction powerhouses emerging to pay their respects to Lü Dandan.
"It seems that although Miss Lu bears the title of Dark Queen, she didn't have too many supporters among the Faction's powerhouses before. Now that she has mastered the Dark Heart, these experts are willingly submitting to her as their true master," Hun Lao transmitted his voice to Ye Yunfei.
"Indeed it is. No matter where you go, the strong rule supreme. That principle remains unchanged," Ye Yunfei nodded in agreement.
At that moment, Lü Dandan was busy dealing with the stream of emerging Dark Faction experts and simply had no time to pay attention to Ye Yunfei.
Ye Yunfei stood waiting quietly in the distance. Not long after, Lü Dandan led a large group of Dark Faction powerhouses into a black palace to convene a meeting of the Faction.
As an outsider, Ye Yunfei did not go to join the bustle. Instead, he simply found a remote spot within the Dark Faction's headquarters, set up a small formation space, and then sat cross-legged inside that formation space, closing his eyes to rest.
The Dark Faction experts had long since noticed Ye Yunfei's presence. However, Lü Dandan had given the order that Ye Yunfei was an honored guest of the Dark Faction and was not to be disturbed. Thus, no member of the Dark Faction came to disturb him.
An unknown amount of time later, Ye Yunfei finally noticed Lü Dandan suddenly appear outside his small formation space.
Ye Yunfei flashed away, stepping out of the formation space, then casually retrieved it back.
"Miss Lu, congratulations on finally completely taking control of the Dark Faction," Ye Yunfei said with a smile.
"The reason I succeeded is mainly due to your help. Without your aid, I would never have been able to enter the Sacred Temple a step ahead of the others and obtain the Dark Heart," Lü Dandan said gratefully.
"Miss Lu, there's no need to be so formal with my master. We're all family here," Hu Miao appeared beside Ye Yunfei, then took Lü Dandan's hand and said warmly.
Hu Miao and Lü Dandan had long known each other. The two beauties held hands, chatting and laughing together.
"So, what are your plans next?
The Third Void has relatively strong overall strength. Why not develop here? Our Dark Faction will fully support you," Lü Dandan said after talking with Hu Miao for a while, turning her gaze toward Ye Yunfei.
"I will definitely develop within this void, and I will also go to war with the Guardian Faction here," Ye Yunfei nodded as he replied.
"The Guardian Faction? Are you really that fiercely opposed to them?
The Guardian Faction's branch in our Third Void is a superpower with absolutely terrifying overall strength. Waging war against them will be immensely difficult.
Not just you; even our Dark Faction does not have the strength to fight against the Guardian Faction," Lü Dandan couldn't help but frown upon hearing Ye Yunfei's words, then spoke.
"It's fine. I'll take things step by step. Moreover, I don't just plan to war with the Guardian Faction in the Third Void; I will go to war with the entire Guardian Faction across the Chaotic Void Sea.
Between me and the Guardian Faction, it's now a fight to the death," Ye Yunfei said with a smile.
"So you mean to say all these years, you've been constantly opposing the Guardian Faction?" Lü Dandan couldn't help but ask upon hearing Ye Yunfei's words.
"Yes. Over these years, I have consistently been opposing the Guardian Faction," Ye Yunfei nodded.
"Furthermore, up to now, I have destroyed the Guardian Faction's branches in three voids: the Sixth Void, Seventh Void, and Eighth Void. I am currently searching for a new target," Ye Yunfei added.
"You've destroyed Guardian Faction branches in three voids?!" Lü Dandan was greatly shocked upon hearing Ye Yunfei's words, finding it somewhat hard to believe.
"That is indeed the case, Miss Lu. We wiped out the Guardian Faction branches in those three voids: Sixth, Seventh, and Eighth.
Moreover, my master has connected those three voids into a unified whole. The beings across those three voids can now travel between them freely," Hu Miao, still holding Lü Dandan's hand, said with a smile.
"You've really stirred up incredible things!" Lü Dandan was stunned for a moment, then couldn't help but sigh in amazement.
"You should say my master has accomplished incredible feats!" Hu Miao laughed and said.
"If that's the case, the enmity between you and the Guardian Faction truly is irreconcilable, a fight to the death.
You've destroyed Guardian Faction branches across three voids. The Guardian Faction will absolutely not let you off.
The Guardian Faction's true headquarters is in the First Void. I estimate the powerhouses at the headquarters have already set their sights on you. You must be careful.
Even though I am now the master of the Dark Faction in the Third Void, I may not be able to fully guarantee your safety.
And I have only just gained control of the Dark Heart. Within our Dark Faction, there are still many factions I haven't truly subjugated.
I'll need to spend time and effort in the coming period to truly bring those factions under my control, so I won't be able to spare much strength to protect you.
But rest assured, if need be, I will do everything in my power to protect you," Lü Dandan said to Ye Yunfei.
"Miss Lu, don't worry. My master isn't as weak as you might think; there's no need for you to worry about him," Hu Miao said.
"Yes, you don't need to worry on my behalf. Though the Guardian Faction is strong, I'm not someone easy to bully either," Ye Yunfei said with a smile.
"No, the strength of the Guardian Faction is genuinely too terrifying. When you oppose them, you absolutely must not lower your guard," Lü Dandan shook her head, her expression solemn.
"I will be careful," Ye Yunfei nodded.
"You should stay within the Dark Faction's headquarters for the next while. I need time to fully bring the entire Dark Faction under my control and reorganize it," Lü Dandan said.
"Miss Lu, don't concern yourself with me. Just focus on your own matters," Ye Yunfei nodded.