“Yes, I am already familiar with that period of ancient history concerning our Chaotic Void Sea.”
Ye Yunfei nodded.
“The super sect of ancient times was called the Hunyuan Sect, and I was a deacon of the ancient Hunyuan Sect.
During the great battle back then, I suffered severe injuries. I was then sealed away by some high-level members of our Hunyuan Sect using a secret art, and only emerged much later.
Besides me, there was another group of our Hunyuan Sect members who were sealed at the same time. After we of the Hunyuan Sect reappeared, we vowed to take revenge on the traitor of that era.
And the Guardian Faction is a power established by that very traitor from back then, which is the main reason why we target the Guardian Faction.
Of course, the Guardian Faction is not only an enemy of our Hunyuan Sect but an enemy to all living beings within the entire Chaotic Void Sea.
Following the will of that ancient traitor, the Guardian Faction regards all living beings in the entire Chaotic Void Sea as sinners, demanding that everyone atone for their sins.
This is also the main reason why the Guardian Faction aims to control all voids within the Chaotic Void Sea.”
Elder Pan stated.
“I see.
Elder Pan, you are actually a member of the ancient Hunyuan Sect. That being the case, Elder Ge is also a member of the ancient Hunyuan Sect, correct?”
Upon hearing Elder Pan's words, Ye Yunfei could not help but be greatly shocked.
Truth be told, Ye Yunfei had long heard many legends concerning the ancient Hunyuan Sect. The Hunyuan Sect’s thunderous fame and its ancient true disciple were already well-known to him.
He even had some inkling regarding the origins of the Guardian Faction.
However, the Hunyuan Sect was, after all, an ancient super sect—far removed from him and with no direct relationship to him.
But who would have thought that Elder Pan and Elder Ge, with whom he had interacted for so long, were actually members of the ancient Hunyuan Sect.
“Young Master Ye, presumably you now understand that the grudge between us members of the Hunyuan Sect and the Guardian Faction, as well as the upcoming war with the Guardian Faction, is in fact a continuation of that ancient war which destroyed the entire Chaotic Void Sea.”
Elder Pan added.
“Yes, Elder Pan, I understand.
Rest assured, Elder Pan, I will definitely stand on the side of your Hunyuan Sect.
Regardless of the reasons why that traitor of your Hunyuan Sect from ancient times colluded with Outer Void creatures to destroy the entire Chaotic Void Sea, as a member of this Chaotic Void Sea, I absolutely cannot allow the Guardian Faction to continue endangering the entire Chaotic Void Sea.
Moreover, I have deep personal grievances against the Guardian Faction as well.”
Ye Yunfei nodded as he spoke.
“Young Master Ye, hearing you say so puts my mind at ease.
Having a young talent like you, Young Master Ye, standing on the side of our Hunyuan Sect, I believe our Hunyuan Sect will have a much greater chance of victory.”
Elder Pan let out a sigh of relief upon hearing Ye Yunfei's words.
He had been worried that Ye Yunfei, upon learning of his identity, might choose to distance himself. After all, the grudge between their Hunyuan Sect and the Guardian Faction stemmed from profound and ancient history; ordinary people would not wish to become entangled in such karma.
“In fact, even if I wished to avoid opposing the Guardian Faction now, I'm afraid those fellows from the Guardian Faction wouldn't let me off so easily.”
Ye Yunfei said with a smile.
“Yes, Young Master Ye. You have destroyed the Guardian Faction’s branches in three voids. Their headquarters have long since listed you as their number one great enemy and a target that must be eliminated.”
Elder Pan nodded.
“Young Master Ye, from now on, all the Hunyuan Sect forces in the Sixth, Seventh, and Eighth Voids will follow your lead and act upon your command.
This is the military command token. With this token, all Hunyuan Sect members in these three voids will obey your commands absolutely.”
Elder Pan retrieved a token and handed it to Ye Yunfei as he spoke.
Previously, he had entrusted the Hunyuan Sect forces in the Sixth Void to Ye Yunfei's command. Now, he was entrusting him with the Hunyuan Sect forces in the Sixth, Seventh, and Eighth Voids as well.
“Very well, Elder Pan. I will accept respectfully instead of declining.”
Ye Yunfei nodded.
“These are gifts from our Hunyuan Sect. I believe they will be of help to Young Master Ye in improving your strength and cultivation level.”
Elder Pan then took out three spatial rings and handed them to Ye Yunfei.
“Thank you, Elder Pan!”
Ye Yunfei did not refuse.
Ye Yunfei understood that in the coming period, he would need to face the main force of the Guardian Faction and contend with powerhouses of the level of Sovereign Gods or even higher. Improving his cultivation level and strength was truly of great importance to him now.
“Alright, Young Master Ye, make haste to return to the Seventh and Eighth Voids.
The Guardian Faction’s army has already invaded these two voids.
However, I believe with your current strength and capabilities, you should be able to protect the security of these two voids.
I need to go reinforce the other voids.
Young Master Ye, you should be mentally prepared. We are about to enter a phase of intense warfare.
The grand, decisive battle is coming!”
Elder Pan said to Ye Yunfei.
Having said that, he turned and left, stepping into a spatial rift that appeared beside him. The spatial rift promptly closed.
“Such masterful spatial cultivation!”
Seeing Elder Pan casually open a spatial rift beside him to teleport away, the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm immediately exclaimed in surprise.
“Indeed, Elder Pan’s mastery of spatial power is truly profound. To tear open space so effortlessly and create a spatial rift... I cannot accomplish such a feat even now.”
Hun Lao also felt a deep admiration.
“Issue the order. Divide the Alliance Army forces into two parts. One part is to remain in the Sixth Void on garrison duty. The other part shall immediately set out with me to reinforce the Seventh and Eighth Voids.”
Once Elder Pan had departed, Ye Yunfei did not waste time. He immediately issued the command.
At Ye Yunfei’s command, the senior commanders of the Sixth Void Alliance Army immediately began their deployments.
Soon after, the Alliance Army forces were divided into two. One part remained in the Sixth Void, responsible for the security of this void. The other part all gathered before Ye Yunfei, forming neat ranks. The vast, dense army stretched far beyond sight.
Fresh from their great victory, the Alliance Army's morale was high.
“I must return to the Third Void, because many forces within the Third Void are also currently suffering invasion by the Guardian Faction army.
Our Dark Faction has grievances with the Guardian Faction branch in the Third Void, so we will undoubtedly be one of the targets of their offensive forces. I need to return to take command.
How about this: I will dispatch a portion of our Dark Faction forces to accompany you, to reinforce the Seventh and Eighth Voids.”
Lü Dandan stood beside Ye Yunfei and suddenly spoke.
“Miss Lü, please take all the Dark Faction forces back to the Third Void. I will safeguard the security of the Seventh and Eighth Voids.”
Ye Yunfei replied.
“Your Dark Faction has only just begun to redevelop. To deal with the Guardian Faction, you must concentrate your forces,” Ye Yunfei added.
“Very well, then. I will dispatch some of my trusted subordinates to the Eighth Void specifically to protect my father. Also, should my father be in danger later on, please help look after him.”
After hearing Ye Yunfei’s words, Lü Dandan thought for a moment, then nodded in agreement.
Due to past history, the Dark Faction of the Third Void had only begun to redevelop recently. Its overall strength was not yet formidable. To cope with the Guardian Faction’s army, they indeed needed to concentrate all their forces.
“Miss Lü, rest assured. I will definitely protect Manager Lü.”
Ye Yunfei nodded.
“Thank you, then.”
Lü Dandan said gratefully.
She understood Ye Yunfei's character. Once he promised, he would do his utmost.
Subsequently, Lü Dandan led the Dark Faction forces away and began the journey back to the Third Void.
Ye Yunfei issued the order to depart. One after another, aerial treasures were taken out. The Alliance Army forces entered these aerial treasures in groups. Then, innumerable aerial treasures soared into the sky, resembling a cosmic torrent, as they set off.
Not long after, this cosmic torrent divided into two.
One stream headed for the Seventh Void, the other towards the Eighth Void.
Ye Yunfei personally led the force returning to the Eighth Void. After all, the Eighth Void held greater importance to Ye Yunfei.
Soon after, above an ancient teleportation altar within an ordinary world of the Eighth Void, space suddenly tore open. A massive spatial fissure appeared, forming a spatial passageway. Innumerable aerial treasures then rushed forth from this spatial passageway like a surging flood.
“Report, Young Master Ye. We have arrived in the Eighth Void.”
A Primary Sovereign God approached Ye Yunfei and reported respectfully.
“Immediately deploy all scouts. In the shortest time possible, ascertain the various situations within the Eighth Void.
Also, contact the Alliance Army of the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds. Prepare yourselves. We will directly encircle and eliminate the Guardian Faction’s main force.”
Ye Yunfei announced in a clear voice.
With Ye Yunfei’s command, a large number of scouts were immediately sent out to gather information on the recent events in the Eighth Void. Meanwhile, Ye Yunfei led the main army towards the direction of the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds.
Not long after returning to the Eighth Void, a large number of Ye Yunfei’s avatars received a message from the main body and began to converge upon him to exchange information.
Ye Yunfei had deployed a great many of his avatars within the Sixth, Seventh, and Eighth Voids. These avatars had been obtained by Ye Yunfei after devouring the True Gods or Pseudo Gods of hostile forces.
Soon after, through these avatars he had left in the Eighth Void, Ye Yunfei gained a relatively comprehensive understanding of the recent happenings within the Eighth Void.
The Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds were currently besieged by a Guardian Faction army. Fortunately, Elder Pan had already dispatched Hunyuan Sect forces to reinforce the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds. Therefore, the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds were still holding out and had not yet been breached by the Guardian Faction army.
Learning the current state of the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds from his avatars and knowing that although their situation was perilous, they were still barely holding on, Ye Yunfei inwardly sighed with relief.
“Issue the order: proceed to the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds with the utmost speed.”
Ye Yunfei immediately issued the order to increase speed.
At Ye Yunfei’s command, all the aerial treasures accelerated to their maximum speed.
“Young Master Ye, reconnaissance reveals that several world clusters in the Eighth Void have already been annihilated by the Guardian Faction army.”
Not long after, a scout hurriedly returned to report to Ye Yunfei.
“Understood. Continue gathering intelligence.”
Ye Yunfei nodded, his expression rather grim.
In fact, upon returning to the Eighth Void, Ye Yunfei had already sensed the aura of war and battle intent permeating this void. He even perceived scenes of the aftermath of the destruction of some world clusters.
Within them, the various worlds, the major powers, the different families and clans were nearly wiped out. The few remaining survivors had either been forced to surrender or become prisoners of war.