In the void, the Guardian Faction's army was fleeing continuously, like a rolling tide retreating into the distance, while the Hunyuan Sect's army was closely pursuing from behind.
"Elder Dongfang, we can't let these Guardian Faction members off easily. I suggest we chase them relentlessly and eradicate them completely," a Ninth Heaven Godking transmitted via Sound Transmission as a suggestion. "They will likely flee back to their headquarters. Let's pursue them there, surround it, and wipe out the Guardian Faction's headquarters in this Fourth Void."
"Good!" Elder Dongfang replied upon receiving the transmission. "Today's battle is akin to a final showdown between our Hunyuan Sect and the Guardian Faction. We'll pursue them all the way to their headquarters, then root them out entirely, uprooting the Guardian Faction from the Fourth Void."
After speaking, Elder Dongfang issued an order for the Hunyuan Sect's army to continue the relentless pursuit, chasing the Guardian Faction all the way to their headquarters.
"Damn it! It seems those bastards intend to keep chasing our army and won't give up easily," said one of the three Ninth Heaven Godkings leading the Guardian Faction, his face dark with anger as he watched the Hunyuan Sect's forces hot on their heels.
"Prison Master, we must return to headquarters immediately. The headquarters is our territory, equipped with various defensive measures. Once we're back, we might be able to hold off the Hunyuan Sect's assault by relying on those defenses," one Ninth Heaven Godking said to the Prison Master.
"But our army is too large, and the retreat is too slow. We'll probably lose more than half before we even reach headquarters," another Ninth Heaven Godking added.
"In that case, let's split up and retreat. Each of us three will lead a portion of our forces in three different directions. Then, we can use the long-distance Formations the Guardian Faction has secretly set up in the Fourth Void to teleport back to headquarters and regroup," the Prison Master said after a moment's thought.
Thus, the Guardian Faction's army divided into three routes, retreating in three separate directions.
"Elder Dongfang, they've split up and fled. How should we pursue them?" the Hunyuan Sect's Ninth Heaven Godkings asked, their gazes turning to Elder Dongfang.
"Our side has seven Ninth Heaven Godkings. We can easily divide into three routes and give chase. However, I suspect they'll all eventually retreat to the Guardian Faction's headquarters. So, everyone remember: we'll rendezvous at the Guardian Faction's headquarters in the Fourth Void," Elder Dongfang said after a brief consideration.
Following this, the Hunyuan Sect's army also split into three routes, with the seven Ninth Heaven Godkings each leading forces to continue the pursuit.
"This route is heading toward the Guardian Faction's headquarters in the Fourth Void. I'll chase this one," Ye Yunfei said after identifying the direction, then followed one of the Guardian Faction's retreating armies.
"This force is likely heading directly back to the Guardian Faction's headquarters in the Fourth Void," Hun Lao commented.
"Yes. The war in this void is entering its final stage. It's time to destroy the Guardian Faction's headquarters in the Fourth Void. Only then can we truly end this conflict," Ye Yunfei replied.
"The Guardian Faction has been operating in this Fourth Void for an extremely long time. Their headquarters must have many powerful defensive measures. Once they return, they'll be on their home ground, and the difficulty of the battle will increase again," Hun Lao added.
"That's possible," Ye Yunfei nodded in agreement.
"If I can find a way to infiltrate the army ahead and quietly follow them into the Guardian Faction's headquarters in the Fourth Void, things will become much easier," Ye Yunfei suddenly said, watching the Guardian Faction's forces retreating rapidly in the distance.
"Indeed, if you can blend into that army and sneak into the Guardian Faction's headquarters, matters will become far more manageable," Jinjiao Longcan, who had been listening, immediately chimed in with interest.
"Actually, it's quite simple. I imagine there are already some of your Clones in that army ahead," Hun Lao said with a smile.
"That's right. Earlier on the battlefield, I subjugated many of the Guardian Faction's Heavenly Gods as Clones. I haven't had time to transfer all of them into the Phantom Tower yet, so some of my Clones are already retreating with these Guardian Faction forces," Ye Yunfei nodded.
In fact, Ye Yunfei had already made contact with his Clones within the Guardian Faction's army ahead.
"With those Clones to assist, infiltrating shouldn't be difficult," Ye Yunfei said.
At that moment, two Ninth Heaven Godkings from the Hunyuan Sect were leading a force in pursuit of the Guardian Faction's army ahead. The two armies were strung out in sequence: the Guardian Faction's forces fleeing in panic, the Hunyuan Sect's army giving chase with all its might.
After some thought, Ye Yunfei sent a Sound Transmission to the two Hunyuan Sect Ninth Heaven Godkings leading the pursuit, instructing them to have their army slightly slow its pace. Upon receiving Ye Yunfei's transmission, the two Ninth Heaven Godkings immediately followed his orders, quietly commanding their entire force to reduce its pursuit speed.
"Excellent! The Hunyuan Sect bastards behind us have slowed down significantly," the Guardian Faction's army soon noticed that their pursuers' speed was decreasing, and the distance between them gradually widening, letting out a collective sigh of relief.
"Strange. Why have the Hunyuan Sect forces suddenly slowed down? Have they run out of steam?" the Ninth Heaven Godking leading the Guardian Faction's army felt somewhat puzzled.
"But regardless, all I need to do is lead this army back to headquarters, and we'll be much safer," he thought to himself, sensing the Hunyuan Sect's army slowing further behind.
Meanwhile, Ye Yunfei had already activated his movement technique and swiftly closed the gap. Ye Yunfei's speed was incredibly fast, and he had concealed his aura and hidden his form, becoming virtually undetectable. Thus, even the Ninth Heaven Godking leading the Guardian Faction's army failed to notice his presence.
Just then, a portion of the Heavenly Gods within the Guardian Faction's army ahead suddenly slowed their pace, causing the entire force's speed to decelerate slightly.
"What are you all doing? Speed up! We must hurry back to headquarters!" the Guardian Faction's Ninth Heaven Godking, noticing his army's sudden slowdown, flew into a rage and roared, turning back to shout.
However, when he saw many Heavenly Gods covered in wounds, bleeding profusely, and with weakened auras, he could only feel a sense of helplessness.