The Great Dream Ancestor spoke each word heavily, "You have all guessed correctly. Indeed, the current situation in the Divine Realm is very dangerous. The Dark Demon Domain has already invaded the Divine Realm, and they are currently in the Yin-Yang Immortal Domain. The Yin-Yang Immortal Domain alone cannot withstand this invasion. So, the situation is critical, and we must provide support!"
The Great Dream Ancestor's words shocked everyone once more. They hadn't expected the invasion to have spread to the Yin-Yang Immortal Domain. The fact that the Great Dream Ancestor was mobilizing such a significant effort to support them indicated the severity of the situation.
Otherwise, the Great Dream Sect had no real ties with the Yin-Yang Immortal Domain. Why would the Great Dream Ancestor go to such lengths to support them unless the situation was dire?
The only reason was that the collapse of the Yin-Yang Immortal Domain would affect everyone. If the Yin-Yang Immortal Domain couldn't hold out and the Dark Demon Domain established a foothold in the Divine Realm, it would be a significant problem.
Driving the Dark Demon Domain out later would become exceedingly difficult.
"Lin Fei, what do you think?" the Great Dream Ancestor suddenly asked Lin Fei. Instantly, everyone's eyes turned towards Lin Fei.
Many held a blind trust in him because Lin Fei was a living legend in the Divine Realm, repeatedly creating miracles.
Lin Fei nodded, then said in a deep voice, "We must support the Yin-Yang Immortal Domain. Everyone understands the concept of mutual survival. However, support must be cautious. We shouldn't commit all our forces without reservation. We should leave some strength behind and first engage with the Dark Demon Domain's forces. We need to assess how strong the Dark Demon Domain's forces are and what their capabilities are. Then we can decide whether to fully commit to supporting them. This approach is the most prudent."
Lin Fei's words made everyone nod in agreement. This was indeed the most cautious approach. If they didn't know the strength of the Dark Demon Domain's forces and rushed in blindly to support, they might suffer heavy losses.
There was even a risk of total annihilation. If that happened, how much of the Great Dream Sect would be left? The other forces within the Ancient Covenant probably shared the same concerns.
"Very well, Lin Fei, we'll follow your suggestion," the Great Dream Ancestor said. "This time, our Great Dream Sect will send about one-fifth of our strongest martial artists to support the Yin-Yang Immortal Domain. We will also take this opportunity to assess the strength of the Dark Demon Domain's beings. Understanding their capabilities will allow us to better strategize. Lin Fei, you will be in charge of selecting the team."
"Me?" Lin Fei nodded and surveyed the crowd. Selecting one-fifth of their numbers would be relatively straightforward.
"Those willing to join me in the Yin-Yang Immortal Domain to confront the Dark Demon Domain's forces, please step forward," Lin Fei called out. He did not want to force anyone, preferring to see who would volunteer for such a perilous mission.
To his surprise, many martial artists stepped forward, volunteering to follow him to the Yin-Yang Immortal Domain.
"Lin Fei, are you surprised?" the Great Dream Ancestor asked with a smile.
Lin Fei did not hide his astonishment. "Indeed, I am. I didn't expect so many to volunteer. I underestimated the resolve of the Great Dream Sect's martial artists."
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"Hahaha, it's not just their resolve you underestimated," the Great Dream Ancestor said. "It's because you are leading the team to the Yin-Yang Immortal Domain. Your reputation and prestige are far greater than you might realize. Even if I were to lead, I doubt so many would follow. They trust you. It's because you're leading that they are willing to go. You have a knack for creating miracles, and following you gives them confidence."
The Great Dream Ancestor's words made Lin Fei understand. These volunteers weren't driven by a high sense of duty alone; they trusted Lin Fei implicitly and believed in his leadership.
"No matter the reason, as long as they are willing to go to the Yin-Yang Immortal Domain, it's enough," Lin Fei said.
Lin Fei selected a group of the Great Dream Sect's strongest martial artists. He then turned to the Great Dream Ancestor. "Master, please oversee things here in Ancient City. I will lead this contingent of our forces to the Yin-Yang Immortal Domain to assess the Dark Demon Domain's strength."
"Very well, Lin Fei, go ahead," the Great Dream Ancestor said. "But remember, at all times, do not act rashly. The most important thing is to preserve your life. You are a Martial Ancestor, not a True Immortal. If your Martial Ancestor body is destroyed, you will fall completely."
The Great Dream Ancestor's voice was solemn, reminding Lin Fei.
While Martial Ancestors were reputed to be immortal, their survivability was far inferior to True Immortals. True Immortals were fused with the Divine Realm's Dao, ensuring their immortality as long as the Divine Realm and its Dao remained intact. Even if they were killed countless times, they would never truly die.
Martial Ancestor, on the other hand, while stronger than True Immortals in one-on-one combat and possessing incredibly resilient bodies, had only one physical form. If they died, they were gone for good. Thus, caution was paramount.
"I understand, Master," Lin Fei acknowledged.
Turning to the assembled Great Dream Sect martial artists, Lin Fei commanded, "Prepare to depart immediately."
"Buzz."
In the next moment, Lin Fei transformed into his world form. A portion of his Eternal Realm materialized, enveloping the martial artists and bringing them into his domain.
"Whoosh."
With a single step, Lin Fei crossed into the void passage, swiftly traversing the void and disappearing from sight.
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In the Yin-Yang Immortal Domain, a multitude of powerful beings had gathered. The number of Martial Ancestors and True Immortals was immense, and the ranks of True Monarchs, Martial Gods, and Deity Transformations were even greater. This was the battleground against the Dark Demon Domain's forces.
Those below the god level had no place in this war. The beings from the Dark Demon Domain who had come to conquer the Divine Realm were all elite, each one comparable to god-level beings. These entities were known as Dark Demons.
Each Dark Demon was colossal and bizarre in form. Some resembled massive octopuses, sprawling across the void with countless tentacles reaching in all directions. Any Martial God or Deity Transformation touched by these tentacles was instantly devoured.
Others were Dark Demons with curved horns, wielding immense power. Armed with giant axes, their strength was such that they were nearly invincible among their peers, save for the intervention of Martial Ancestors or True Immortals.
The critical issue was their sheer numbers. While the Divine Realm's inhabitants had the "home field" advantage and many strong martial artists, the Dark Demon Domain's forces were even more numerous. Swarms of Dark Demons continuously poured through the massive portal, seemingly endless.
The battlefield, however, lacked the presence of Supremes. Rumor had it that the Supremes had left the Divine Realm to avoid devastating it with their battles. They were said to be fighting in the chaos outside the Divine Realm against the Dark Demon Lord and other Supremes of the Dark Demon Domain. The outcome of these battles remained unknown, but a decisive victory was unlikely to be imminent.
To repel the Dark Demon Domain's forces, the True Immortals, Martial Ancestor, and numerous god-level martial artists were essential.
"Buzz."
Suddenly, a ripple spread through the void, expanding in all directions. The faces of martial artists and cultivators battling in the void lit up with smiles. They knew this meant more reinforcements from the Divine Realm had arrived. But which faction had come to support them this time?
The Yin-Yang Immortal Domain's situation had deteriorated drastically. It was struggling to withstand the Dark Demons' invasion and was on the brink of collapse.
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