"One alone is far from sufficient. Next, we must develop many more forces to forge an alliance—only then can we play a greater role," Ye Yunfei said.
"Young Master Ye, as per your instruction, during this period I have dispatched people to investigate the situation of the Guardian Faction within the Third Void. We have gathered a great deal of intelligence over this time; it is all compiled here. Please review it, Young Master Ye," the Sect Master of the Guhai Sect said, presenting a jade slip before Ye Yunfei.
Ye Yunfei sent his perception, infused with Soul Power energy, into the slip. Soon, he had gained a general understanding of the various circumstances concerning the Guardian Faction in the Third Void.
The overall strength of the Guardian Faction in the Third Void far surpassed that in the Sixth, Seventh, and Eighth Voids. Alone, there was a considerable number of Sovereign God level experts, and their scale and numbers were vast.
Within the Third Void, the Guardian Faction was one of several superpowers with the strongest might; even an ancient force like the Dark Faction, with its long history, could not compare.
"The Guardian Faction in the Third Void is already this strong, then in the First and Second Voids, it must be even stronger. Especially the First Void, the true headquarters of the Guardian Faction—its strength must be terrifyingly formidable, certainly not something you can oppose in your current state," Hun Lao said to Ye Yunfei.
"Indeed, but I believe a day will come when I possess the strength to oppose the entire Guardian Faction," Ye Yunfei nodded and said with confidence.
Next, Ye Yunfei found a secluded chamber within the Guhai Sect headquarters and secluded himself to cultivate for some time.
Within the Dark Realm, in order to help Lü Dandan enter the Sacred Temple, Ye Yunfei had held off six Sovereign Gods alone, equivalent to fighting a bitter battle. Simultaneously, this had been an exceedingly rare opportunity.
During the fight, Ye Yunfei had gained many insights and understandings. Now, he needed seclusion to properly digest them.
While Ye Yunfei was in secluded cultivation within the Guhai Sect headquarters in the Third Void, in the true headquarters of the Guardian Faction within the First Void, within a magnificent hall, gathered a group of beings exuding powerful auras, from various races.
Seated at the very center of the hall was a middle-aged man with a tall stature and two azure horns growing from his head.
This middle-aged man's face was filled with majesty; his eyes shone with a strange radiance that made the other beings dare not meet his gaze directly, because once they did, they felt as if their Soul Bodies would be sucked away by him.
This azure-horned middle-aged man was the highest leader of the Guardian Faction within the First Void, and also the supreme leader of the entire Guardian Faction across the Chaotic Void Sea. He was revered as the Great Prison Master.
The Great Prison Master's strength was unfathomably deep. Within the Guardian Faction, no one dared disobey him, or else their fate was but one: annihilation.
"Great Prison Master, our Guardian Faction has developed quite well in other voids, save for the Sixth, Seventh, and Eighth—these three voids have met with failure. The branch factions in these three voids have all been eradicated," a high-ranking member of the Guardian Faction stepped forward, respectfully reporting to the Great Prison Master.
This Great Prison Master had spent a previous period in seclusion, attempting to break through in cultivation realm, and had only emerged not long ago. He then summoned some important high-level members of the Guardian Faction here to deliberate on affairs.
"Such a thing happened? I recall those three branch factions were developing well previously. How were they all suddenly eradicated? Our Guardian Faction belongs to the top-tier superpowers in any void remnant, so how could the branches in those three voids be wiped out?" the Great Prison Master asked, seemingly finding it hard to believe after hearing the report.
"Reporting to Great Prison Master, according to the intelligence, the annihilation of our branch factions in those three voids all seems related to a young man named Ye Yunfei. It appears all three void branches were led by this Ye Yunfei in their destruction," the high-ranking member who had just reported said.
"Such a matter? A mere young man led the destruction of branch factions of our Guardian Faction in three voids? How did he accomplish that?" After hearing this, the Great Prison Master's face revealed an expression of surprise.
"In that case, dispatch people to kill this young man to prevent him from continuing to disrupt the great affairs of our Guardian Faction in the future," the Great Prison Master said after a moment's thought.
"Great Prison Master, I shall go make the arrangements now," another high-ranking member beside him stepped forward and spoke, then turned to leave.
"Everyone, after my seclusion, my strength has advanced. Next, our Guardian Faction will begin its campaign to formally dominate the Chaotic Void Sea. I shall personally lead you all in this endeavor," the Great Prison Master's gaze swept over the high-ranking members in the hall as he slowly declared.
Upon hearing the Great Prison Master's words, all the high-ranking members felt their spirits lift.
They all knew this Great Prison Master's strength was unfathomable and his methods manifold.
Moreover, during this seclusion, he had successfully broken through, so his current strength was undoubtedly even more terrifying.
With his leadership, the Guardian Faction would surely sweep across all void remnants in the Chaotic Void Sea, and the Guardian Faction was destined to become the true ruler in every void remnant, commanding the wind and rain, dominating the world henceforth.
"Very well, all of you return to reorganize your troops and rest. Wait for my command to set out in a while. Our Guardian Faction's next objective is, at the fastest possible speed, to thoroughly become the true ruler in every void remnant of the Chaotic Void Sea," the Great Prison Master added.
Hearing this, the other high-ranking members respectfully exited the hall, beginning to carry out the Great Prison Master's orders.
"You, stay." Suddenly, the Great Prison Master called out to stop one high-ranking member.
"What are your orders, Great Prison Master?" That high-ranking member hurriedly stepped forward again, speaking respectfully.
"Find an opportunity to dispatch people to the Sixth, Seventh, and Eighth Voids to investigate what exactly transpired, then rebuild branch factions of our Guardian Faction in those three voids," the Great Prison Master said to this member.
"Great Prison Master, rest assured, I will certainly go and investigate thoroughly," this high-ranking member replied promptly, then turned and departed.
"Great Prison Master, a mysterious force has suddenly emerged recently, seemingly specifically targeting our Guardian Faction. They have killed many of our people and sabotaged many of our operations. I have been tracking this mysterious force, but thus far, I have yet to find any leads," suddenly, a withered, exceptionally short elder nearby spoke up.
"Oh? Such a thing?" The Great Prison Master's expression darkened slightly upon hearing this.
"Could it be that person's followers? However, regardless of who they are—whoever dares obstruct me, I will kill them!" the Great Prison Master stated coldly.