"By now, those major factions have likely dispatched large numbers of Chaos Gods to hunt you down across the First Void.
You killed fifty or sixty Chaos Gods in one fell swoop, which must have created a massive sense of crisis among those factions.
They probably dare not allow you any more time to continue growing.
It can be said that the conflict between you and those major factions has reached its peak intensity. They are determined to kill you."
Hun Lao spoke up.
"Indeed, the combat prowess I have displayed should have made those major factions feel a profound sense of crisis. They will surely do everything in their power to eliminate me.
With my current strength, I have nothing to fear from even an Advanced Chaos God.
The only thing that worries me while moving through the Chaotic Void Sea is a Perfected Chaos God.
If I encounter one, I may not be a match for them."
Ye Yunfei frowned, also feeling immense pressure.
"I believe their biggest advantage is forming alliances—they have numbers on their side.
We appear isolated and outnumbered. We should therefore seek more helpers.
The Hunyuan Sect likely has Perfected Chaos Gods. I don't know if the Earth Gate has them?
Most beings within the Sword Realm are remnant souls, so probably no Perfected Chaos Gods exist there.
You have some rapport with the faction from Evergreen Ancestral Grounds. They certainly have Perfected Chaos Gods, but who knows if they are willing to help you.
Either way, I think we should also rally more allies."
Goldhorn Silkworm spoke.
"That's true. They have several major factions, each formidable. When united, they outnumber him; that is their greatest advantage."
Hun Lao nodded in agreement.
"On our side, I estimate the only ones definitively willing to help are likely the Perfected Chaos Gods from the Hunyuan Sect. Whether the Earth Gate has Perfected Chaos Gods is hard to say, because its leader, Old Man Shoudi, is only an Advanced Chaos God himself.
While the Evergreen Ancestral Grounds possess Perfected Chaos Gods, they may not dare to stand openly against those major factions.
Finding helpers won't be easy for us."
Hun Lao said.
"Master, within the Earth's Core Realm of the Sword Realm continent, did you not establish communication with the will of the Heavenly Net Sword God?
If we could obtain his assistance, we might be able to deal with the Perfected Chaos Gods of those major factions."
Hu Mei suddenly suggested.
"While I did establish that communication, the Heavenly Net Sword God resides behind a very resilient barrier. It's unlikely he would easily emerge from it. So, although I can communicate with his will, obtaining his direct help is probably impossible."
Ye Yunfei shook his head with a bitter smile.
"All roads lead back to relying on myself.
Very well, I'll lay low from now on and dedicate myself to cultivation, striving to improve my strength as quickly as possible.
Once I possess combat power rivaling a Perfected Chaos God, I'll no longer fear those major factions.
By then, even if they don't come looking for me, I'll go seek them out."
Ye Yunfei spoke again.
"Indeed, only one's own strength is truly dependable."
Hun Lao nodded.
"Currently, your strongest facet is your Soul Force Energy. It has reached the level of an Advanced Chaos God. If you could raise it another notch, you might be able to hold your own, albeit with difficulty, against a Perfected Chaos God."
Hun Lao commented.
"Yes, Soul Force Energy is indeed my strongest suit. Raising it a level would bring it to the Perfected Chaos God tier. It is my greatest advantage."
Ye Yunfei agreed.
"Didn't you subjugate a Sovereign God of the Soul Race?
If you want to enhance your Soul Force Energy, go ask him. You might obtain some of the Soul Race's core inheritances.
After all, the Soul Race possesses a natural talent for cultivating Soul Power and holds numerous advanced soul techniques."
Hun Lao said with a smile.
"Right! I nearly forgot about having such a slave."
Ye Yunfei's eyes lit up as he remembered the Soul Race follower he had recently subdued.
Concentrating his will, Ye Yunfei instantly teleported that Soul Race member before him.
Since being subdued by Ye Yunfei, this Soul Race Sovereign God had remained within the Phantom Tower. Until now, Ye Yunfei hadn't properly conversed with him.
"I pay my respects to my Master."
The Soul Race Sovereign God saw Ye Yunfei and immediately performed a respectful salute.
After being controlled by Puppet Soul Threads, his mind recognized only Ye Yunfei as his Master. Ye Yunfei's interests were now his foremost concern.
"Master, I have a report. I just received a transmission stating a Soul Palace might exist within this First Void.
Several Imperial Clan members from our Soul Race have already led teams to search for this potentially existing Soul Palace in the First Void."
Before Ye Yunfei could even inquire, the Soul Race Sovereign God immediately reported. He deemed this information vital and necessary to relay to his Master at once.
"A Soul Palace?
What is the Soul Palace about?"
Hearing this, Ye Yunfei asked curiously.
"So Master is unaware of the Soul Race's Soul Palace. Allow me to report some detailed information now.
In the ancient era, our Soul Race possessed five Soul Palaces, each controlled by one of its five main branches.
Those five Soul Palaces recorded our race's various core inheritances. It's said they also house some of our Soul Race's ancient treasures. They can be considered the foundation of our Soul Race.
Our Soul Race historically had five branches, each inheriting and guarding a Soul Palace across generations.
However, later, the Soul Race was targeted by a coalition of major forces from across the Chaotic Void Sea. After a fierce war, our race was utterly defeated, suffering heavy losses and being driven out of the Chaotic Void Sea.
During that war, three of the five Soul Palaces were lost.
To this day, only two Soul Palaces remain under our Soul Race's control.
In recent years, a crucial motive for our Soul Race's desire to return to the Chaotic Void Sea is to locate those three lost Soul Palaces.
Because in that ancient war, three of our branches were nearly annihilated. Many of their experts perished, leading to the loss of many core inheritances and treasures.
Only by finding those three lost Soul Palaces can we hope to piece together the Soul Race's truly complete ancient core inheritances, rebuild our foundational legacy, and restore the Soul Race to its former might.
Now, a Soul Palace may exist within this First Void. Many of our race's important figures will flock here to search for and seize it.
No matter which lord obtains a lost Soul Palace, they will immediately rise to prominence."
The Soul Race Sovereign God respectfully recounted the tale of the Soul Race's five palaces.
"I see. So, the Soul Palace is a genuine heavy treasure for your Soul Race!"
Listening intently, Ye Yunfei immediately grew interested.
"Indeed, the five Soul Palaces are actually the most significant heavy treasures of the Soul Race. Only by gathering all five can our race obtain the complete ancient legacy of our ancestors.
Within the Soul Race, many lords harbor a lifelong wish to find the three lost Soul Palaces and acquire our race's truly complete core heritage from antiquity.
Master, I believe you should not miss this opportunity.
Master, you are a member of the Soul Race's Imperial Clan. If you can locate a Soul Palace, it would undoubtedly allow your strength to advance by leaps and bounds, elevating you to become one of the topmost powerhouses within our race."
The Soul Race Sovereign God spoke again.
Even now, he still believed Ye Yunfei was an Imperial Clan member of the Soul Race.
"Indeed, if I could find that Soul Palace, the gains would certainly be substantial."
Ye Yunfei nodded, feeling tempted.
Although Ye Yunfei was not originally from the Soul Race, he had long since fused with their racial bloodline, making him perfectly capable of cultivating their core inheritances.
Take the Puppet Soul Thread Secret Art, for instance—it was a core inheritance of the Soul Race, originally cultivable only by members of the race. Other races, even if they obtained it, could not cultivate it.
But Ye Yunfei was different. Having perfectly fused the Soul Race's racial bloodline within his body, he could cultivate any inheritance of the Soul Race.
"But even knowing a Soul Palace exists in the First Void, we don't know where to look."
Although eager to search, Ye Yunfei felt directionless and sighed before speaking.
"Master, I am from the Fourth Branch of the Soul Race, dispatched to the First Void under orders from an Imperial Clan member of our branch.
I received word that this Imperial Clan lord from the Fourth Branch has already set out for the First Void.
The news I received was transmitted by one of his underlings, with the intent of summoning me to assist.
Going forward, I can pretend to follow that Imperial Clan lord's subordinate to search for the Soul Palace. That way, I can potentially gain access to all the information that lord possesses, which I can then covertly transmit to you, Master.
Master, as a Soul Race Imperial Clan lord yourself, surely you also have some methods for locating a Soul Palace?
Furthermore, Master, you likely have many followers. You can summon all of them to the First Void to join the search. I believe we'd have a chance to find it."
Hearing Ye Yunfei's sigh, the Soul Race Sovereign God promptly offered suggestions.
Now, his thoughts revolved entirely around Ye Yunfei's interests.
Originally a subordinate to an Imperial Clan lord of the Fourth Branch, acting under that lord's orders, now he followed only Ye Yunfei's commands.
"Alright. You can follow that Imperial Clan lord's subordinate from the Fourth Branch to search for the Soul Palace. Relay all the information you obtain to me at all times.
Also, I did have many followers before, but I encountered a powerful enemy, and many of them fell in that battle. So currently, I don't have many followers.
Here's an idea: help me lure some Soul Race Sovereign Gods you know over to me."
Ye Yunfei thought for a moment before speaking.
"Very well, I will act according to Master's command. Master, rest assured, I know many Soul Race Sovereign Gods.
From now on, I will devise ways to lure every Soul Race Sovereign God I know to specific locations, then notify you, Master, to go control them and have them serve you."
Comprehending immediately, the Soul Race Sovereign God quickly nodded in response.
"Master, I've just received another transmission!
That Imperial Clan lord from the Fourth Branch has issued an order, commanding his followers to immediately commence a search operation in the First Void for the Soul Palace. He has even provided several specific search areas.
I shall transmit this information to you now, Master."
The Soul Race Sovereign God then added, promptly sending a Soul Power information stream to Ye Yunfei.
"Master, should I now go join the search operation?"
The Soul Race Sovereign God inquired.
"Go ahead. Keep in touch."
Ye Yunfei nodded.