"Let me give it a try."
At that moment, a being with two long horns growing from its head stepped forward into the air, striding towards the white river ahead.
Behind this being stood a large group of beings with similar appearances, all sporting two long horns.
Ye Yunfei knew this must be some rare and powerful race.
The being soon entered the river ahead, and immediately, the white waters began to churn violently, rolling up monstrous waves hundreds of feet high that crashed towards it.
Simultaneously, countless white runes rose from the river water. These white runes swirled around the being, faintly sketching out one strange and unpredictable image after another.
"Master, this white river is saturated with highly sophisticated Illusion Dao principles. Once someone steps into it, dreadfully powerful illusions will appear.
That guy has already fallen into an illusionary realm. However, his strength is formidable, and those illusions won't be able to confuse him," Hu Miao quickly sent a sound transmission to Ye Yunfei.
At that moment, increasingly bizarre illusions manifested around the being's body.
With a boom, an overwhelmingly terrifying Soul Power energy erupted from the being's head, forming a dazzling soul force halo that protected his skull.
Then, a small figure radiating divine light shot out from his head, seated cross-legged above his crown, emitting brilliant golden light.
This small figure looked exactly like the being. Although surrounded by layers upon layers of illusions, the being still strode forward undaunted, quickly reaching the central position of the river.
Witnessing the power displayed by this being, everyone exclaimed in amazement.
At the exact moment the being reached the river's center.
Rustle…
The white river beneath his feet grew even more frenzied, and then everyone saw many streams of white water rise in bizarre shapes.
That white water then transformed into one strange-looking being after another.
These beings had varied appearances, representing the visages of many different races.
Once formed, these white, bizarre creatures created from the river water immediately charged to attack the being.
The being sneered coldly, showing no fear whatsoever. He then began fighting these white, bizarre creatures.
His movements looked deceptively simple, yet each strike contained immensely sophisticated martial techniques and combat skills, carrying a profound sense of the utmost simplicity at the heart of the grand Dao.
"He should be a Seventh-Level Sovereign God, and his strength is truly fearsome, likely ranking among the top of his tier," Hun Lao sent a sound transmission to Ye Yunfei.
"Seventh-Level Sovereign Gods are indeed powerful," Ye Yunfei thought to himself as he watched the being now at the river's center, sensing the aura it radiated and observing the array of martial techniques it unleashed.
At this time, other beings of the same race also began to move, rushing into the river en masse.
Some of the relatively stronger ones quickly reached the river's center, fighting alongside the first being.
Some of the relatively weaker ones were trapped by layers of illusions before even reaching the center, unable to advance further.
Moreover, everyone had now realized that once you step into the river, if your inherent strength, particularly the stability of your Soul Body and the level of your Soul Force Energy, isn't sufficiently strong, it's very difficult to withstand the siege of those illusions. Assistance from others was useless.
Some powerful members of that race transmitted their Soul Force Energy into the soul seas of their struggling comrades nearby, trying to help, but it had no effect whatsoever.
In the end, six strong members of that race reached the river's center, engaging in fierce combat with the white bizarre creatures that continuously emerged there.
"They are the Nether-Sheep Clan!"
Suddenly, someone recognized the origins of that race and exclaimed in surprise.
"So it's the Nether-Sheep Clan. No wonder they're so strong.
Wasn't it said that this race had perished long ago? How have they suddenly reappeared?"
Some older beings familiar with the various races of the ancient Chaotic Void Sea all wore expressions of shock.
"The Nether-Sheep Clan?
Hun Lao, is this race very powerful?"
Seeing the shocked expressions of the crowd, Ye Yunfei's curiosity was piqued, and he asked Hun Lao.
"The Nether-Sheep Clan was indeed a famous race in the Chaotic Void Sea during the Ancient Era.
According to legends from the ancient Chaotic Void Sea, there exists a worldly zodiac of twelve animals. These twelve zodiac animals are said to be the oldest species in existence, the original species from which all animals in the world evolved.
That is to say, all races in the world evolved from these twelve zodiac animals.
Of course, this is just a legend, and many beings don't accept it.
Regardless, during the Ancient Era of the Chaotic Void Sea, the twelve zodiac animals were twelve renowned major races, one of which was the Nether-Sheep Clan," Hun Lao answered.
"I see," Ye Yunfei said, finding Hun Lao's explanation quite novel.
"Hun Lao, I've heard legends about the twelve zodiac animals, but isn't the 'sheep' of the zodiac considered a general category for all sheep-like races? Could it specifically refer to this Nether-Sheep Clan?"
Hearing Hun Lao's words, Hu Miao couldn't help but ask curiously.
"The 'sheep' of the twelve zodiac, as understood today, is generally thought to be a collective term for sheep-kind. However, in the Ancient Era, it specifically referred to the Nether-Sheep Clan.
The same is true for the other races within the zodiac.
But these are all just legends.
My conclusions are based solely on the racial heritage memories of our Chaos World Tree clan. After all, none of us lived through the Ancient Era of the Chaotic Void Sea, so we cannot be certain of the truth," Hun Lao said.
"That makes sense," Hu Miao nodded.
"Let's move out as well."
At that moment, another major faction began to move. Led by a few powerful figures, they stepped into the white river.
Since a powerhouse had already ventured into the river earlier and reached the center, everyone now had some understanding of this white river.
The moment they stepped into the river, the beings from that major faction began employing various Soul Power martial techniques and secret arts specifically designed to counter illusions to resist the endless illusions born from the river.
"Master, I feel that the illusions within this river are extremely advanced. If I enter it to meditate, I'm sure I'll gain some insights," Hu Miao suddenly said to Ye Yunfei.
At that time, several other major factions also stepped into the river.
"We move out as well."
An elder from the Blade Realm spoke and then walked forward, stepping into the white river.
The other blade cultivators followed without hesitation, each riding beams of blade-light, rushing eagerly after him.
For a time, vast sword rays bloomed like a peacock spreading its tail, illuminating this stretch of heaven and earth.
Next, a powerful member of the Guardian Faction waved a hand, leading the faction's forces to swiftly charge into the white river ahead.
These major factions had terrifyingly powerful experts personally leading them, and every member was strong. Thus, they had the confidence to step into that white river without hesitation.
As for the relatively weaker factions and beings, they hesitated before the churning white river, momentarily undecided about whether to advance further.
"Senior, let's begin our move as well. I suspect crossing this white river should lead us to the core area," Ye Yunfei said to Elder Ruan.
"Very well, we'll move out too."
Elder Ruan had been observing the various faction forces continuously entering the white river ahead, watching their experiences after stepping in.
Upon hearing Ye Yunfei's words, Elder Ruan didn't hesitate and immediately took the lead, walking towards the white river ahead.
Ye Yunfei followed quickly, and Zhou Wanqing also hurried to walk side by side with him.
"Everyone, be careful. This white river contains highly powerful illusions. After entering, remember to protect your Soul Bodies and assist each other," Elder Ruan sent a sound transmission to every member of the Wanmu Ancestral Land group, including Ye Yunfei, once they stepped into the river.
"This Elder Ruan treats you quite well.
He has kept you in his mind, ensuring your safety at every turn," Hun Lao said with a smile.