The Alliance Army was composed of many different World Clusters, families, and factions from the Sixth Void, so the battle formations currently deployed originated from many different forces.
Among them were also some battle formations that Ye Yunfei had taught them, and their power was quite impressive.
Through the development of the previous period, the overall strength of the Alliance Army had already improved tremendously. They now not only had over thirty Primary Sovereign Gods, but even several Mid-stage Sovereign Gods were currently commanding the battle.
Because the army of the Guardian Faction had come so suddenly, many of the Alliance Army's Sovereign Gods were outside the base and couldn't rush back in time to participate in the battle; otherwise, the number of Sovereign Gods would be even greater.
Simultaneously, a vast number of Formations and Earth Formations inside and outside the Alliance Army headquarters had been activated.
These Formations and Earth Formations were all ones Ye Yunfei had laid here before he went to the Sword Realm. Their defensive and offensive power were excellent, so even if Sovereign Gods encountered them, they couldn't break through the formations quickly.
It was precisely because of this large quantity of Formations and Earth Formations that the army of the Guardian Faction could not completely invade the Alliance Army headquarters for the time being.
However, some stronger Sovereign Gods and several powerful battle formations had already fought their way inside and were now clashing with the Alliance Army within the headquarters.
"You cursed beasts of the Guardian Faction! Do you really think I'm afraid of you?!
Come on! Come and receive your deaths! I'll let you know we of the Earth Demon Clan aren't to be trifled with!"
An Elder of the Earth Demon Clan, holding a massive stone hammer, advanced like a rolling mountain with his robust frame. Wherever he went, he directly crippled a Guardian Faction battle formation blocking his path. The members of the Guardian Faction within that battle formation were instantly reduced to half their number, either dead or wounded.
This Elder of the Earth Demon Clan was already a Mid-stage Sovereign God, possessing frightening physical strength. The stone hammer in his hand was a heritage treasure left behind by an ancient ancestor of the Earth Demon Clan. Every swing burst forth with billowing divine yellow light. Faintly, the ethereal projection of an ancient Earth Demon Clan ancestor would manifest, and numerous glyphs representing the ancient civilization of the Earth Demon Clan would howl across the sky. Its power was immense.
Just as this Earth Demon Clan Elder was about to charge towards another Guardian Faction battle formation, a Mid-stage Sovereign God of the Guardian Faction employed an exceptionally advanced Spatial Movement Technique and dashed over, blocking this Earth Demon Clan Elder.
"Come on! Let me hammer you to death with one blow!"
The Earth Demon Clan Elder swung his stone hammer, pressing forward step by step.
"Ancestral Ancient Formation, emerge now!"
In the midst of battle, the Earth Demon Clan Elder suddenly roared. Then an Earth Formation suddenly surged up from beneath the earth, instantly trapping that Mid-stage Sovereign God of the Guardian Faction.
This Earth Formation was left behind by the ancestors of the Earth Demon Clan. One ancestor of the Earth Demon Clan, highly skilled in geomancy, personally arranged many heritage Earth Formations beneath this Xuanhuang Continent. They had been passed down through the long years and had consistently protected the entire Earth Demon Clan's safety.
Meanwhile, other high-level members of the Alliance Army were also fighting fiercely.
The higher-ups of the Alliance Army had been cultivating with the aid of divine pills refined by Ye Yunfei. Their progress was exceptionally swift.
The divine pills Ye Yunfei refined were all highly targeted. Not only could they elevate their realms, but they could also enhance their actual combat power.
Especially after Ye Yunfei's alchemy level improved tremendously and he became a Sovereign God-grade alchemist, the divine pills he refined provided even greater assistance to these high-level members of the Alliance Army.
Thus, the high-level members of the Alliance Army, regardless of their realm, all possessed terrifying combat strength. Almost all were capable of cross-rank combat.
"Curses!
Who would have thought there would be such a troublesome force in the Sixth Void?! No wonder this Alliance Army previously managed to destroy our Guardian Faction's branch in the Sixth Void."
At this moment, outside the Alliance Army headquarters, an old man with his hands clasped behind his back and a gloomy expression was observing the battle inside and outside the headquarters. Seeing the formidable fighting prowess displayed by the Alliance Army, he felt somewhat surprised and spoke.
"But that's it. It's still not enough to withstand the iron hooves of our Guardian Faction's army."
The old man continued, then lifted his foot and strode into the Alliance Army headquarters ahead.
*RUMBLE...*
As soon as this old man stepped into the perimeter of the Alliance Army headquarters, two Formations immediately manifested ahead of him. Both Formations possessed both defensive and offensive functions.
The old man didn't pause his steps but walked directly forward. Suddenly, a ruler with a worn-out appearance shot out from his body, lunging violently forward.
This ruler seemed to possess special power. With a *BANG*, it directly punctured one of the Formations as easily as popping an air bubble. Then, with another swipe, it shattered the other Formation as well.
"That's a Formation-Breaking Ruler! With the Formation-Breaking Ruler here, these Formations and Earth Formations are like paper tigers!"
Other troops of the Guardian Faction army nearby, seeing that ruler, cheered in celebration.
Just like that, this old man strode forward. Whenever a Formation or Earth Formation blocked his path, he would instantly break it using that ruler.
The many Formations and Earth Formations seemed utterly useless against this old man. Soon, he traversed the chaotic battlefield where both sides were fiercely fighting and walked into the Alliance Army headquarters, casting an icy gaze at the higher-ups of the Alliance Army.
"I will give you one chance now. Surrender immediately, and starting from now, serve our Guardian Faction. That is the only way you will live. Otherwise, you will all die."
The old man's voice sounded bone-chillingly cold, making one shudder.
"What?! Want us, the Alliance Army, to surrender and serve you, the Guardian Faction?!
To hell with your wishful thinking, you wretched dog! Die!"
Hearing the old man's words, an Elder of the Earth Demon Clan instantly flew into a rage. With a flash, he charged towards that old man.
With a *BANG*, the Earth Demon Clan Elder raised a massive stone hammer high with both hands and violently slammed it down.
The space ahead instantly began to collapse and disintegrate.
However, the old man merely threw a light punch. With a *CLANG*, the massive stone hammer was sent flying backwards.
Both of the Earth Demon Clan Elder's hands were bloodied from the recoil, and his face showed a look of shock.
"Everyone, be careful! This fellow is a High-level Sovereign God, possibly even a Perfect Sovereign God!"
The Earth Demon Clan Elder immediately shouted loudly, warning the other higher-ups of the Alliance Army.
At this moment, apart from that old man, a large group of Sovereign Gods from the Guardian Faction had already followed behind the old man, breaching the Alliance Army headquarters.
The Guardian Faction side had at least over forty Sovereign Gods present, which was at least double the number the Alliance Army had on the scene.
Therefore, as these Guardian Faction Sovereign Gods rushed into the Alliance Army headquarters, the pressure on the Alliance Army suddenly increased significantly.
What's worse, because the old man leading the Guardian Faction army used the Formation-Breaking Ruler to break through large numbers of Formations and Earth Formations, a large contingent of the Guardian Faction army followed him in, charging and killing their way in.
Originally, the Alliance Army could have barely resisted the invasion of the Guardian Faction army by relying on that multitude of Formations and Earth Formations. But now, with that advantage lost, they fell into a completely passive situation.
Very soon, the Alliance Army began to be at a disadvantage. The old man leading the Guardian Faction side slaughtered several Sovereign Gods from the Alliance Army side with a few successive strikes.
"Could it possibly stop us, a mere force from the Sixth Void trying to hinder the Guardian Faction's advance?"
A look of contempt surfaced on the old man's face.
Right at that moment, in the distant void outside the Alliance Army headquarters, an extraordinarily dazzling streak of sword light suddenly appeared, rolling forth at astonishing speed. In an instant, it shot into the chaotic battlefield of the two armies.
Then, to the shock of all who watched, this dazzling streak of sword light began to reap the lives of members of the Guardian Faction army as if harvesting rice.
*PFFT! PFFT! PFFT!*
Wherever this sword light passed, members of the Guardian Faction, regardless of their realm or strength, couldn't resist it. They were instantly chopped apart and exploded, turning into bloody mists, blooming like red fireworks.
The power of this sword light was terrifying. In mere moments, it had wiped out a large group of Guardian Faction personnel, including one Primary Sovereign God.
"What powerhouse is making their move?"
Everyone was thoroughly shocked dumb by the horrifying power of this sword light. Then, all eyes turned to look in the direction from which that streak of sword light had sliced through the distance.
Everyone then saw a young man, his whole body radiating with dazzling sword light, striding forth with murderous intent.
It was Ye Yunfei.
"It's Young Master Ye! Young Master Ye has returned!"
The members of the Alliance Army, seeing that young man who was stepping through the air and radiating with billowing, resplendent sword light, erupted in waves of rapturous shouts.
Ye Yunfei's appearance was like a powerful injection straight to the heart, instantaneously fortifying the morale of the Alliance Army, which was already at a disadvantage.
Ye Yunfei's strength, methods, and prestige had long been deeply ingrained within the hearts of the Alliance Army. In fact, many within the Alliance Army held a zealous and blind adoration for Ye Yunfei, instinctively feeling that as long as Ye Yunfei returned, all problems would be solved.
"Act! Slay the enemy!"
Ye Yunfei observed the battlefield before him, seeing the many fallen, deceased members of the Alliance Army. Killing intent surged wildly in his gaze as he slowly drew his sword, then raised his voice and shouted.
Ye Yunfei's voice boomed like thunder, resounding across the vast nearby void.
Then, with no further action, Ye Yunfei directly kindled his own fighting will with action. His form shot forward like lightning, instantly charging into the most densely packed area of the Guardian Faction army.
"Grand Method of Ten Thousand Swords Returning to One!"
Ye Yunfei swung his sword and gave a cold shout.
The Grand Method of Ten Thousand Swords Returning to One he unleashed this time was fundamentally different from the past. Having experienced a massive surge in his sword dao comprehension within the Sword Realm, the power of the sword he executed now had also undergone an earth-shaking change.
The overwhelming torrent of sword light that emerged was no longer a simple convergence of energy. Each streak of sword light seemed to possess an independent spirit, containing the sharpness of sword laws, their trajectories more profound and unpredictable. The power wasn't just multiplied by a few times.
*WHOOSH! WHOOSH! WHOOSH!*
Wherever the sword light passed, members of the Guardian Faction army were torn apart as if made of paper. Those Guardian Faction soldiers wearing sturdy armor fell in waves, not even having time to scream.
Ye Yunfei continuously swung his sword. Each swing harvested a large batch of enemy lives. It was like a tiger charging into a flock of sheep—completely unstoppable.
"Kill! Follow Young Master Ye and kill the enemy!"
Seeing Ye Yunfei displaying this invincible, heroic posture, at this moment, all members of the Alliance Army felt their blood boiling with fervor. As if by unanimous accord, they roared in unison, then madly pounced towards nearby enemies.
"Kill that youngster first!"
The Sovereign Gods among the Guardian Faction army were both shocked and furious. Roaring, they charged and attacked Ye Yunfei.
"Hehe…
Your opponent is me."
Huang Shang's pitch-black, glistening ghostly form appeared, conjuring vast billows of ghostly mist. He then released his army of corpses and army of ghosts, charging into the fray. For a time, corpses raged like oceans, and ghostly mists churned across the battlefield.
"Form a battle formation! Trap that youngster!"
A Mid-stage Sovereign God shouted as he charged towards Ye Yunfei.
Immediately, beside him, four massive battle formations appeared, charging towards Ye Yunfei alongside him.
"Thought of Ice World!"
Ye Yunfei's eyes were icy. Lifting a hand, a small, frozen world instantly descended, directly encasing and imprisoning that Mid-stage Sovereign God and one battle formation beside him. Extreme cold law disrupted the flow of energy within the battle formation.
"Die."
Ye Yunfei's voice was frigid. Swinging his sword, an intensely brilliant streak of sword light swept across, directly slicing that Mid-stage Sovereign God's body in half. Even his Soul Body was shredded apart by the terrifying sword energy.
Then, every member of that battle formation was torn apart by that streak of sword light unleashed by Ye Yunfei, transforming into scattered flesh, blood, and fragments of bone.
One sword strikes down a Mid-stage Sovereign God!
A Mid-stage Sovereign God, also known as a Second Level Sovereign God.
"So strong!"
All beings witnessing this scene on the battlefield wore expressions of astonishment.