Half a day later.
The spaceship arrived at the Jiaosu Star Domain.
"Ahead lies the Jiaosu Star Domain.
It seems they are preparing to fight again," the cyan-robed man inside the ship said.
"How annoying, two weak ants—what is there to fight over?
These factions are nothing but a joke in the eyes of our Pang Clan," the brocade-robed man shook his head with a scornful laugh.
At this moment.
The Jiaosu Star Domain was under siege, surrounded on all sides by the forces of the Expeditionary Army, so tightly not even water could trickle through.
A Great General clad in golden armor stood proudly at the forefront of the vast army.
Last time, because Ye Yunfei had broken through many of the Expeditionary Army's battle formations, they had been forced to abort the battle midway.
This time, the Expeditionary Army had come prepared!
"Any news on Ye Yunfei?" the Great General asked an old man beside him.
"Not yet.
We have five Star Bridge Realm experts guarding the exit of that Thunder Abyss. The moment Ye Yunfei emerges, they'll block him, and news will be sent back.
Moreover, we have made preparations; once Ye Yunfei returns, a portion of our elite forces will immediately be dispatched to deal with him," the old man replied.
"Good.
That kid is a bit odd. Last time, he destroyed many of our Expeditionary Army's formations. This time, I do not want any further mishaps.
Also, if possible, seize the Demigod herbs and those techniques he possesses," the Great General said.
"Rest assured, Great General, I have already given the order," the old man nodded.
At this time, on the two core planets of the Jiaosu Star Domain, Tianjiao Star and Earth Horn Star, armies had also gathered and stood ready, prepared for war.
On Tianjiao Star, Chu Ji, along with a group of high-ranking members of the Five-Domain Allied Army, gazed at the dense mass of Expeditionary Army troops in the distant starry sky.
"This time, the Expeditionary Army is advancing with overwhelming force, clearly more prepared than last time," Chu Ji's brow furrowed slightly.
The expressions of the other high-ranking members of the Five-Domain Allied Army also revealed concern.
"Young Friend Ye suddenly left his tent without a word of farewell. Where exactly did he go?
Do you know the reason?" Chu Ji suddenly asked.
Those high-ranking members remained silent.
"Without Young Friend Ye participating in today's battle, the combat power of our Five-Domain Allied Army will be greatly diminished," Chu Ji sighed softly.
"Even if Ye Yunfei is strong, he is only at the late-stage God-Shaping Realm.
In such a large-scale battle, one person more or less probably cannot affect the overall situation," a middle-aged man said.
"Last time, if it weren't for Young Friend Ye breaking so many of the Expeditionary Army's formations, do you think they would have retreated so easily?" Chu Ji glanced at the middle-aged man and asked.
The middle-aged man was taken aback, unsure how to respond.
"It's just a pity. Young Friend Ye carries precious treasures coveted by many vile individuals. Him leaving in such a hurry this time is most likely for that very reason," Chu Ji shook his head with another soft sigh.
Upon hearing Chu Ji's words, the expressions of several high-ranking members nearby became slightly unnatural.
"Alright, no need to wait any longer. Pass down the order: attack the Jiaosu Star Domain and slaughter every living being inside!"
From within the Expeditionary Army's camp, the Great General waved his hand and issued the command.
Rumble…
The forces of the Expeditionary Army spread across the heavens and covered the earth as they charged toward Tianjiao Star and Earth Horn Star.
"Engage the enemy!" Seeing this, Chu Ji also gave a great shout.
The forces of both sides surged toward each other like tidal waves.
Just at this moment.
A spaceship sped over and came to a halt within the starry sky.
Then, two men stepped out from within the ship.
"Immediately order your men to cease their attack. We have official business to attend to," one of the cyan-robed men called out across the distance toward the Expeditionary Army's Great General, his voice loud and clear.
Amplified by spiritual power, the cyan-robed man's words carried clearly to the Great General's ears.
The Great General's face instantly darkened.
He was the supreme commander of this Expeditionary Army, a man of high status and immense authority. Now, someone actually dared to speak to him in such a condescending, commanding tone!
"Seize them!" The Great General pointed a finger at the two men in the distance and coldly barked.
Swoosh!
With a wave of his hand, the cyan-robed man sent a silver waist token flying to hover before the Great General. It shone with dazzling silver light.
"The Pang Clan is conducting its affairs. If you do not wish to die, do as I say.
Otherwise, not only you, but even the Star Nation behind you will face consequences," the cyan-robed man said.
"Pang Clan?" The Great General was stunned, his gaze carefully examining the silver waist token.
"Great General, they are from the Star Sky Pang Clan!" An old man beside him suddenly exclaimed in shock, his voice trembling.
"Star Sky Pang Clan!" The expressions of everyone else present also changed drastically.
"Advisor Zhou, are you certain? Are they truly people from the Star Sky Pang Clan?" The Great General's face also underwent a drastic change as he quietly asked the old man beside him.
"Great General, this token is genuine.
The waist tokens of the Star Sky Pang Clan cannot be imitated by others, nor would anyone dare to try," the old man nodded gently.
"Great General, do not under any circumstances offend the Star Sky Pang Clan. Forget our Expeditionary Army, even the entire Star Nation is far from being a match for the Star Sky Pang Clan!" the old man cautioned the Great General.
"Order our forces to withdraw immediately!" The Great General gritted his teeth and decisively gave the order.
The reputation of the Star Sky Pang Clan was too formidable; this Great General did not dare to provoke them!
It must be said, the discipline of the Expeditionary Army was extremely strict. With the Great General's command, all forces of the Expeditionary Army immediately began to pull back.
In just moments, they had all retreated.
"Huh?
What happened?"
The forces of the Five-Domain Allied Army were all bewildered.
"Why have the Expeditionary Army's forces all withdrawn?" The high-ranking members of the Five-Domain Allied Army, including Chu Ji, were also puzzled.
"Senior Chu, what should we do?
Do we fight or not?" a high-ranking member asked Chu Ji.
"Have everyone stand down for now. Let's see what game the Expeditionary Army is playing," Chu Ji thought for a moment and said.
"Esteemed Lords of the Pang Clan, may I inquire what instructions you have for us?"
By this time, the Great General had already hurried over before the two Pang Clan men, bowing respectfully.
A group of high-ranking officers from the Expeditionary Army followed the Great General, the entire group bowing and smiling ingratiatingly.
"Our Pang Clan is conducting its affairs. You do not need to inquire. Just stand by and watch," the cyan-robed man said indifferently.
Then, the two men strode towards the direction of the Five-Domain Allied Army.
"They are looking for the Five-Domain Allied Army?" The Great General was taken aback.
However, affairs of the Star Sky Pang Clan were truly something he dared not pry into.
"Great General, we will simply watch.
Do not ask what should not be asked," the old man beside the Great General said softly.
He worried that the Great General might act on impulse and offend these two Pang Clan men.
"Senior Chu, look!" a high-ranking member exclaimed.
In the distant starry sky, two men were slowly walking towards Tianjiao Star.
At this time.
A spaceship was approaching the Jiaosu Star Domain.
The distance from the Thunder Abyss to the Jiaosu Star Domain was considerable, so it took Ye Yunfei over a day to return.