"Don't get bogged down in fighting; retreat immediately!"
A Seventh-Level Sovereign God of the Hunyuan Sect punched out, forcing that blade cultivator to retreat, then sent a Sound Transmission to the Sovereign Gods on his side, urging everyone to increase their withdrawal speed.
The three Seventh-Level Sovereign Gods of the Guardian Faction and the two Seventh-Level Sovereign Gods from the Blade Realm soared into the air, leading the charge in pursuing the Hunyuan Sect's army.
The three Seventh-Level Sovereign Gods of the Hunyuan Sect were responsible for covering the retreat, continuously facing the attacks from the five pursuing Sovereign Gods head-on.
However, the Hunyuan Sect had only three Seventh-Level Sovereign Gods, while the Guardian Faction side had a total of five Seventh-Level Sovereign Gods. Therefore, the three from the Hunyuan Sect were fighting with great difficulty, straining with all their might to withstand the attacks of the enemy's five Sovereign Gods.
Not long after, the three Hunyuan Sect Sovereign Gods began to suffer injuries. During this process, the Hunyuan Sect lost quite a few more men, appearing very disheveled.
"Young Master Ye, they're coming!"
In the distant void, Elder Gan suddenly sent a Sound Transmission to Ye Yunfei.
He was somewhat nervous. After all, the pursuing Guardian Faction army was very strong, and it also had five Seventh-Level Sovereign Gods. Their overall combat power was terrifying.
"Let them come," Ye Yunfei said calmly, gazing at the surging army in the distance.
At this moment, Ye Yunfei, Elder Gan, Elder Feng, Elder Wu, and over thirty other Sovereign Gods were lying in ambush in a certain location within the void.
Besides Elder Gan and Elder Feng, all the other Sovereign Gods were Sixth Level Sovereign Gods.
Ye Yunfei had already distributed Invisibility Talismans and speed-boosting talismans to these Sovereign Gods. Besides these two types, Ye Yunfei had also gifted each of them additional talismans tailored to the characteristics of their cultivation techniques.
Naturally, there was also a batch of Divine Pills that could replenish energy at any time during battle.
Although the Hunyuan Sect Sovereign Gods were curious about why Ye Yunfei possessed so many talismans and Divine Pills, none of them asked, for everyone had their own secrets.
Equipped with these talismans and Divine Pills, the combat power of these Hunyuan Sect Sovereign Gods would be greatly enhanced.
"Young Master Ye, our Hunyuan Sect's army is coming!" Elder Gan said.
"Elder Gan and Elder Feng are in this area of the void. The army is lying in ambush nearby!"
At this moment, the three Seventh-Level Sovereign Gods of the Hunyuan Sect received the Sound Transmission from Elder Gan and Elder Feng, showing excited expressions.
This way, the Hunyuan Sect side would have five Seventh-Level Sovereign Gods, exactly matching the Guardian Faction's five Sovereign Gods.
"Young Master Ye, how should we act next?"
Elder Feng and Elder Gan both looked towards Ye Yunfei.
"Don't be impatient. Let our army stop here, assume their formations, and await the enemy's arrival," Ye Yunfei said, his gaze fixed on the distance where the Guardian Faction's army was surging forward through the void.
Elder Gan and Elder Feng immediately acted according to Ye Yunfei's instructions, sending Sound Transmissions to the three Hunyuan Sect Seventh-Level Sovereign Gods, ordering them to lead the army to assume formations in this void and wait for the Guardian Faction army to arrive.
"What? Elder Gan, Elder Feng, you want our army to stop here and continue fighting the Guardian Faction army? But the army we lead has already been routed. I'm afraid we have no strength left to engage the Guardian Faction's forces. Also, elders, where are the troops you brought?"
Upon receiving the transmission, the three Hunyuan Sect Seventh-Level Sovereign Gods were all greatly surprised.
"Three elders, you need not worry. The troops we two brought are lying in ambush nearby. Right now, the armies we lead are following Young Master Ye's orders. Three elders, Young Master Ye has already made preparations in this void. We shall make this void our battlefield and exterminate these Guardian Faction troops."
Elder Gan and Elder Feng transmitted back to the three Seventh-Level Sovereign Gods.
"Your armies are already following Young Master Ye's orders? What is the meaning of this? Both of you are Seventh-Level Sovereign Gods, with such high seniority and strength. Why would you let armies obey the commands of a young junior? Elders, what exactly is going on?"
The three Seventh-Level Sovereign Gods were all suspicious and uncertain. They had all heard of Ye Yunfei, so Elder Gan and Elder Feng's brief explanation sufficed for them to know who 'Young Master Ye' referred to.
"Three elders, rest assured. Young Master Ye will definitely not let us down. Just follow his instructions," Elder Gan and Elder Feng transmitted again.
The three Hunyuan Sect Seventh-Level Sovereign Gods exchanged glances.
"Alright then. Elder Gan, Elder Feng, we three will listen to you."
Finally, gritting their teeth, the three Seventh-Level Sovereign Gods ordered the army to halt, assume battle formations, and organize into one combat formation after another. These combat formations had been passed down from ancient times in the Hunyuan Sect and were quite powerful.
"What? You remnants and defeated soldiers of the Hunyuan Sect still dare to fight us? But that's fine too. We can finish you all in one pot, saving us the trouble of pursuing you."
The three Guardian Faction Seventh-Level Sovereign Gods chasing from behind were first startled, then sneered coldly.
"I suppose they've realized they can't escape and are preparing for a desperate last stand," said one of the Blade Realm's two Seventh-Level Sovereign Gods coldly, riding blade energy at great speed.
Soon, the Guardian Faction army arrived in this vast expanse of void, their killing intent palpable.
"Young Master Ye, we have five Seventh-Level Sovereign Gods on our side, but they also have five. Moreover, it seems the two Sovereign Gods from the Blade Realm possess formidable combat power," Elder Gan said to Ye Yunfei.
"No need to worry. Having equal numbers of Seventh-Level Sovereign Gods on both sides is advantageous for our operation. Once the battle commences, our five Seventh-Level Sovereign Gods must keep their five pinned down. Take these Divine Pills and these Seventh Level Sovereign God-grade treasures. Also, these are high-grade talismans; activate them suddenly during the fight for a surprise attack. Remember, your task is to entangle those five Sovereign Gods as much as possible, buying time for me."
Ye Yunfei replied. As he spoke, he took out some more talismans and handed them separately to Elder Gan and Elder Feng.
"You're distributing so many talismans. The number of high-grade talismans you possess is getting smaller," Hun Lao said to Ye Yunfei.
"It's fine. I'll find an opportunity later to snatch some more from the powerhouses of the Rune Sacred Land. Besides, I've also learned the secret technique of crafting talismans myself. When needed in the future, I can draw some for use as well. Regardless, now is precisely the time to use these talismans; we cannot be stingy," Ye Yunfei said with a laugh.
"We can move now," Ye Yunfei said slowly, seeing that the Guardian Faction army had fully entered this void.
"Move out! Kill all these Hunyuan Sect fellows! Don't let a single one escape!"
At this moment, one of the Guardian Faction's Seventh-Level Sovereign Gods waved his hand and shouted loudly.
"Elder Feng, Elder Gan, what should we do now? Are we really going to fight the Guardian Faction army again?"
The three Hunyuan Sect Sovereign Gods watched the overwhelming enemy army charging forth and felt uneasy in their hearts, hastily sending a Sound Transmission to inquire. They knew their own remnants truly couldn't withstand the Guardian Faction's army.
"Young Master Ye…"
Elder Gan and Elder Feng both looked towards Ye Yunfei.
"Alright, we can begin," Ye Yunfei declared. With a wave of his hand, he threw out over a dozen formation flags. Each flag grew in the wind and planted itself at different positions.
Boom! Boom! Boom!…
One resonant energy hum after another sounded continuously. One brilliant, dazzling formation light screen after another began appearing.
Across this vast void, besides formations, a large number of Earth Formations, Ghost Formations, and Illusion Formations also began rapidly materializing. All sorts of formations of different attributes mushroomed up like bamboo shoots after spring rain. In an instant, they filled the entire expansive void.
The Guardian Faction army was extremely large-scale and, caught off guard, simply couldn't avoid the multitude of Formations. Soon, most of the Guardian Faction troops were trapped within layers of Formations. The Formations personally laid out by Ye Yunfei were naturally of very high grade and power.
Boom! Boom! Boom!…
A large number of Formations, once activated, began actively attacking, shooting out thick beams of formation energy like a dense downpour, bombarding the Guardian Faction army.
"Elder Gan, Elder Wu! So you two have already set up so many Formations here!"
The three Hunyuan Sect Sovereign Gods, looking at the dense formation light screens filling the void, immediately became excited. These Formations were not only extremely numerous but also of high grade and power.
Caught unprepared, the Guardian Faction army immediately became chaotic. Wails of misery constantly sounded across this vast void.
"Elders, we can send out our first group," Ye Yunfei said to Elder Gan.
Elder Gan immediately received the order. Then, one group of the pre-ambushed army charged out from their concealed positions, surging forth in a grand manner to attack the Guardian Faction army.
"Elder Gan, Elder Feng! So your armies were really hidden nearby!"
The three Hunyuan Sect Sovereign Gods were overjoyed.
"Correct. Three elders, rest assured. Next, we shall make this void our new battlefield and give the Guardian Faction army a proper fight," Elder Feng said with a smile. He and Elder Gan simultaneously flashed out from their hidden spots, arriving beside the three Hunyuan Sect Seventh-Level Sovereign Gods.
"Three elders, our next task is to entangle these five fellows. Remember, just hold them off," Elder Gan stated.
Then, Elder Gan took out a batch of talismans and discreetly distributed them to the three Hunyuan Sect Sovereign Gods.
"These are talismans from the Rune Sacred Land!"
The three Seventh-Level Sovereign Gods were both shocked and delighted.
"So you have an ambush here. But so what if you do? In the face of absolute strength, everything else is illusory."
The leading elder of the Guardian Faction, seeing so many Formations suddenly emerging around them, along with the ambushed army, wore a somewhat unpleasant expression, speaking through gritted teeth.