Ye Yunfei’s gaze shifted to another Sovereign God.
It was this particular Sovereign God who had attempted to charge forward earlier to mount a rescue, because this eager rescuer and the recently slain Sovereign God belonged to the same faction, their combat capabilities being nearly identical.
“Now it’s your turn,” Ye Yunfei sneered coldly, attacking forward while brandishing the long blade in one hand and the long sword in the other.
“This brat’s combat power seems to have grown stronger compared to when he was within the Huan Jian Gu,” observed the other Sovereign Gods. Seeing Ye Yunfei’s fearsome aura shaking the heavens, and witnessing him slay a Intermediate Sovereign God in such a short time, they were all filled with extreme wariness toward him.
Finally, they dared not harbor any further shred of contempt. They now regarded Ye Yunfei entirely as an opponent of equal rank—an exceedingly dangerous one at that.
Instinctively, all the Sovereign Gods drew closer together. They understood that in a one-on-one duel, likely none of them were a match for Ye Yunfei anymore.
“Your combat strength has now firmly reached the level of a Intermediate Sovereign God, and an ordinary Intermediate Sovereign God is simply no match for you,” Huang Shang stated.
“No, I feel that so far, all the Mid-stage Deities I’ve encountered have been rather unexceptional. If I met those exceptionally powerful Mid-stage Deities, I might not be able to win,” Ye Yunfei replied.
“Regardless, your current combat prowess has experienced a monumental increase compared to before,” Hun Lao remarked.
“Yes, that’s mainly due to the elevation in my blade and sword techniques,” Ye Yunfei nodded.
After speaking, Ye Yunfei turned and charged toward the other Sovereign Gods.
By this time, the other Sovereign Gods had already gathered together, uniting to face Ye Yunfei’s assault.
Sweeping the long blade and long sword forward, Ye Yunfei unleashed a continuous storm of attacks, one thick sword ray and blade ray after another, raging forth like a torrential tempest.
*Clang! Clang! Clang!...*
The Sovereign Gods desperately parried the blade rays and sword rays cleaving toward them, producing clear metallic clangs that rang out incessantly.
Engaged in single-handed combat against the gods, Ye Yunfei not only didn’t retreat half a step but pressed forward relentlessly, closing in continually.
“How is this possible?!
How can this youth be so formidable? Fighting all these Sovereign Gods alone, and still advancing aggressively—it’s simply terrifying!”
Witnessing this scene, all beings watching couldn’t help but gasp in astonishment.
*Rustle...*
Amidst the fierce battle, the Sovereign Gods began unleashing their Daolaw cultivation. Some used Daolaw chains to condense various weapons like blades, spears, and swords, attacking Ye Yunfei from a dominating position.
Others employed Daolaw chains to form massive nets, roaring forth to entrap Ye Yunfei.
One Sovereign God even utilized a multitude of Daolaw chains to coalesce a bizarrely shaped creature that charged at Ye Yunfei, brandishing a pair of enormous, razor-sharp beast claws.
With a mere thought, Ye Yunfei also manifested his own Daolaw cultivation. Dense clusters of Daolaw chains materialized around his body.
These Daolaw chains then began transforming into various shapes to counter the Daolaw assaults released by the surrounding Sovereign Gods.
For a time, the battle was intensely fierce, with both sides trading blows back and forth.
“Young Master Ye’s strength is truly terrifying. Fighting so many Sovereign Gods single-handedly, he hasn’t retreated a single step.”
Everyone watching was amazed by this sight, feeling profoundly shaken.
“My eyes did not deceive me. Young Master Ye is indeed a phoenix among men. At such a tender age, to possess such cultivation and talent—his potential is truly limitless. In the future, he is destined to become a figure of great renown throughout our void.
Our Guhai Sect is merely an ordinary faction, with no great developmental prospects in principle. But if led by Young Master Ye, our Guhai Sect truly possesses the potential to rise in the future.”
The Guhai Sect Elder stared at Ye Yunfei’s back and spoke in an emotional voice.
“Yes, Elder. I can see it too. Young Master Ye can bring infinite potential to our Guhai Sect.
From this moment on, our Guhai Sect must follow Young Master Ye with even greater resolve.”
The Sect Master nodded firmly as he spoke.
At that moment, Ye Yunfei, waging his solitary battle against the Sovereign Gods, found the clash growing increasingly intense. Even as he fought, Ye Yunfei continuously deployed even more Formations and Earth Formations.
Since Ye Yunfei had already laid a great many Formations and Earth Formations inside and outside the Guhai Sect’s premises, this place was essentially his territory.
Sheltered by the previously deployed Earth Formations and Formations, Ye Yunfei could now more easily lay new ones.
By now, the Dream Incense stick hovering above Ye Yunfei’s head had been burning for a long while. The smoke it emitted had expanded continuously, enveloping the gathered Sovereign Gods.
Some Sovereign Gods with relatively weaker Soul Bodies began to slip into a groggy state. They started seeing bizarre, fantastical scenes—the Dream Incense was forcibly pulling them into a dream realm.
These Sovereign Gods, dragged into the dream, possessed little capacity to resist Ye Yunfei’s attacks.
Within moments, Ye Yunfei successively slew three or four of them. Their Soul Bodies were then jointly devoured by Ye Yunfei and Huang Shang.
“This brat’s fighting power is too terrifying! And he’s utterly ruthless!”
By now, the remaining Sovereign Gods, including the Mid-stage Deities, grew more fearful the longer they fought. Despite outnumbering him and besieging him for so long, they had not gained the slightest advantage. Instead, Ye Yunfei had eliminated quite a few.
These Sovereign Gods finally realized that even united, they couldn’t subdue Ye Yunfei.
“Dammit!
I only came here hoping to snatch a couple of treasures. It’s not worth losing my life over this.”
Witnessing Ye Yunfei’s heaven-shaking ferocity, an Initial Sovereign God finally began to entertain thoughts of retreat.
Thus, he ceased attacking and, while the other Sovereign Gods encircled Ye Yunfei, stealthily retreated, putting more distance between himself and Ye Yunfei.
Then, with a wave of his hand, he led his faction’s forces and departed without a backward glance.
With someone taking the lead to flee, other Sovereign Gods began following suit. Within moments, three Initial Sovereign Gods had slipped away quietly.
They had come here thinking Ye Yunfei was merely a Heavenly God, unworthy of possessing those two artifacts. But the formidable combat prowess Ye Yunfei now displayed made them realize this seemingly young stranger indeed had the right to possess those artifacts. With their own strength, seizing them was impossible, as these Initial Sovereign Gods admitted they were no match for Ye Yunfei.
Trying to steal treasures from a powerhouse was a foolish endeavor, so they chose to leave decisively.
Just like that, from over a dozen Sovereign Gods besieging Ye Yunfei, several were slain, and several more stealthily withdrew. Only five or six now continued to attack Ye Yunfei.
Moreover, the remaining few were all petrified, growing more terrified as the fight dragged on, their will to battle all but gone.
Right at that moment, the void in the distance suddenly churned with soaring black mist. Within the roiling black fog, a contingent of forces sped toward the Guhai Sect headquarters, arriving in moments. From within the towering dark mist emerged several figures completely shrouded in black robes.
“We pay our respects to Young Master Ye!”
The black-clad figures bowed respectfully toward Ye Yunfei.
“Are you from the Dark Faction?” Ye Yunfei looked at the figures, his heart stirring slightly as he inquired.
“Yes, Young Master Ye. We are all members of the Dark Faction. The Dark Queen sent us to assist you against your enemies.”
Several black-clad voices responded simultaneously with reverence.
“Leave immediately if you wish to keep your lives!”
One of the black-clad figures slowly turned to glare coldly at the few remaining Sovereign Gods.
“These are people from the Dark Realm!”
The few Sovereign Gods, observing these powerful individuals emanating dense dark energy, were startled and retreated several steps simultaneously.
Within this void, the Dark Faction had a long history and was regarded as an extremely mysterious and terrifying faction.
Although the Dark Faction had grown increasingly low-profile, even fracturing internally, legends stated that not long ago a Dark Queen had emerged, consolidating control over the entire Dark Faction with thunderous, decisive tactics. Now, the Dark Faction was unified again, solid as a single iron plate.
Moreover, its overall strength had shockingly increased in a short span. Thus, ordinary factions and powerhouses were unwilling to provoke the Dark Faction.
“I never imagined the backer behind this brat would actually be the Dark Faction.”
The expressions on the faces of those Sovereign Gods became extremely ugly, each regarding Ye Yunfei with uncertain, shifting gazes.
After a moment's hesitation, these Sovereign Gods ultimately chose to depart. After all, with Dark Faction experts present, they knew they certainly couldn’t handle Ye Yunfei.
In truth, even without the appearance of Dark Faction Sovereign Gods, they couldn’t handle Ye Yunfei either. So seizing this opportunity to leave was for the best.
“Damnation!
Had I known this kid had the Dark Faction backing him, I wouldn't have come seeking trouble in the first place.”
Several Sovereign Gods inwardly cursed in frustration.
Quickly, all hostile forces vanished from before the Guhai Sect headquarters.
“Excellent! The powerful enemies have all departed. Our Guhai Sect is safe!”
Cheerful shouts of celebration erupted from within the Guhai Sect headquarters.
“Young Master Ye, the Dark Queen instructed that from now on, our Dark Faction will dispatch personnel to protect the Guhai Sect.”
One of the Dark Faction experts stepped forward and said respectfully to Ye Yunfei.
In fact, these Dark Faction experts had witnessed the entire scene of Ye Yunfei battling over a dozen Sovereign Gods. They held profound respect for his strength. Moreover, since their Dark Queen shared a deep relationship with Ye Yunfei, their attitude toward him was one of utmost reverence.
Lü Dandan, while constantly consolidating the Dark Faction internally, had always dispatched people to watch over Ye Yunfei and protect him covertly.
Lü Dandan knew the Guhai Sect was definitely a faction Ye Yunfei had developed within this void. Upon hearing that so many Sovereign Gods were besieging the Guhai Sect, she immediately sent Dark Faction experts to assist.
“I must thank you all, then,” Ye Yunfei nodded.
“How is the Dark Queen doing these days?” Ye Yunfei asked.
“In response to Young Master Ye, the Dark Queen has fully integrated the internal matters of our Dark Faction during this period. However, many sect affairs still await her attention, preventing her from personally coming here. We thank Young Master Ye for his concern,” a Dark Faction expert replied.
“That is good,” Ye Yunfei nodded again.
Ye Yunfei knew Lü Dandan’s current strength had increased tremendously. With her intellect and methods, she should be able to smoothly command the entire Dark Faction, so Ye Yunfei was relatively reassured about her situation.
Subsequently, the Dark Faction experts entered the Guhai Sect headquarters to discuss with its higher-ups how to reinforce the sect's defenses moving forward.
The Guhai Sect’s Elder, Sect Master, and other senior members were all ecstatic upon seeing Dark Faction experts arriving personally to offer protection for their sect.
The Guhai Sect was merely an ordinary faction. To now receive aid from a mysterious powerhouse like the Dark Faction was naturally a heaven-sent boon.
With the Dark Faction’s help, the Guhai Sect now possessed a powerful backer for the future.
Ye Yunfei returned within the Guhai Sect headquarters and resumed his secluded cultivation.
The recent solitary battle against over a dozen Sovereign Gods had granted him many valuable insights. Seclusion to calmly meditate and fully comprehend them was necessary.
“I might be approaching a breakthrough,” Huang Shang suddenly informed Ye Yunfei. “Recently, I’ve devoured quite a few Soul Bodies and Soul Power at the Sovereign God level. The benefits have been immense.”
“That’s good. Enter seclusion to charge toward the breakthrough. I’ve prepared these medicinal pills for you.”
Upon hearing Huang Shang’s words, Ye Yunfei immediately retrieved a large batch of divine pills and placed them before Huang Shang. These pills were specially refined by Ye Yunfei based on Huang Shang’s characteristics.
“I believe after this breakthrough, I will possess combat power at the Sovereign God level.”
Huang Shang declared.