Chapter 380: Full-Scale Outbreak

Facing the suddenly withdrawn Corpse Demons, everyone was stunned.

"What's going on?" Ye Liuyun demanded of Hell Mingshe.

Hell Mingshe replied, "Boss, it wasn't me. Someone stronger than me is controlling these Corpse Demons, gathering them toward the central area of the Eastern Domain, as if to launch a large‑scale attack."

Ye Liuyun furrowed his brow, immediately produced his Alliance Token, and informed the Metal Puppet of the anomaly here, urging the Alliance to take notice.

Then he also briefed Miss Su Miaoyin and the others, and advised, "Miss Su, the situation has turned sudden; you should cease your training, hurry back, and notify your Sect to prepare defenses, just in case!"

Su Miaoyin also realized the seriousness, dared not delay, and returned together with Ye Liuyun and the others. Along the way, they indeed did not encounter a single Corpse Demon.

They only split up after returning to the Alliance rally point. Ye Liuyun, however, went back to the rally point to await news from the Alliance.

After Ye Liuyun relayed the news to the Alliance, the Alliance took it seriously, immediately dispatching many Elders to investigate. They found the situation genuine; the Corpse Demons were indeed gathering.

At the same time, the Elders stationed in other regions to monitor Corpse Demon movements also reported to the Alliance that Corpse Demons everywhere were gathering.

The Five‑Domain Alliance leader immediately decided to make the information public and issue an emergency mission. All disciples promptly returned to their respective Alliances, and all Elders of the Heavenly Gang Realm were summoned back to the Alliance on standby. Simultaneously, all Sects and families within the domain were called to ready their defenses.

For a moment, the entire Five Domains were shrouded in the atmosphere of a great war.

Ye Liuyun had already used Transmission Talismans to separately inform the Holy Martial Academy, Lingyun Pavilion, the Ye Clan, and the Tianyun King, prompting early preparations. The Tianyun King immediately dispatched troops and generals; the Holy Martial Academy, Lingyun Pavilion, and the Ye Clan also recalled their external disciples and assets, readying for battle. Even Qi Tianyue, upon receiving the news, notified the Qi Tian Dynasty and made corresponding arrangements.

At the same time, he also contacted Liang Xue, telling her the movements and strength of the Corpse Demons here. He suggested, "The Shuiyue Sect may not be able to stop this force. Shall I fetch you over? You'll be safer by my side. I can place you within the Alliance's space."

"Alright, then wait for my word; I'll go tell my father, and have Wanbaoge and the Shuiyue Tower ready as well." Liang Xue agreed with a nod and went to inform her father!

Ye Liuyun immediately returned to the Northern Domain Alliance and checked the coordinates nearest to Liang Xue, preparing to teleport there at any moment to fetch her.

He also took time to inform Qiong Qi and Long Ximeng. He notified everyone he could think of. If this large‑scale Corpse Demon assault is led by an Alien Evil Artifact, then the Foreign Tribe's invasion would be in full outbreak, affecting everyone.

Qiong Qi was indifferent; he is not in the Five Domains now, and even if the Corpse Demons could breach, it would still take considerable time.

Long Ximeng was also not too worried; after all, the Sea Tribe's strength is not inferior to the Corpse Demons, and they have an advantage at sea. The Corpse Demons will surely strike the Five Domains first, then the Sea Region. Yet she still thanked Ye Liuyun for thinking of her.

Ye Liuyun was not idle himself; he cleared out the Grand Hall he had previously used, preparing to load some people inside and evacuate them should the war turn unfavorable. He even went to Wanbaoge to start stockpiling food, clothing, and various supplies.

The Crystal Core in his hand and some seized materials have mostly been exchanged with the Alliance for cultivation resources and another Spirit Grade Flying Boat. He kept a small portion as backup and as fuel for the Flying Boat.

He also handed over the Exotic Scale Armor he had obtained to the Alliance to forge into Spirit Grade armor. Having the Alliance forge it is far more cost‑effective than he could manage. He rarely crafts equipment himself and cannot guarantee he could forge Spirit Grade armor.

Afterwards, he began refining pills.

His previous pill‑refining skill could only produce Holy Grade lower‑rank pills. This time, he aimed to refine more Holy Origin Pills for restoring True Essence and Healing Elixirs.

After several attempts, a single furnace batch yielded thirty pills, with ten percent reaching Holy Grade top rank, seventy percent Holy Grade middle rank, and twenty percent Holy Grade lower rank. He was already very satisfied with this result.

But just as everything was ready and he prepared to fetch Liang Xue, a message arrived from her side.

"Liuyun, hurry over; my father is also here and says he has something to discuss with you!"

"Alright. I was just about to fetch you!" Ye Liuyun didn't think further, assuming his future father‑in‑law wanted to discuss marrying Liang Xue, and immediately set off for the Shuiyue Palace.

He used the Teleportation Array to reach the teleportation point nearest to the Shuiyue Sect, then boarded a Flying Boat; in less than two hours, he arrived at the Shuiyue Palace.

Liang Xue had long been waiting at the palace gate; upon seeing Ye Liuyun, she threw herself into his arms. During their separation, aside from cultivation, she spent most of her time longing for him. Now that they met, she was naturally reluctant to leave his embrace.

After a while, she finally took Ye Liuyun's hand and walked toward her residence in the Shuiyue Palace.

No one in the Shuiyue Palace was unaware of Ye Liuyun's fame, nor of his tale of snatching a marriage at Wanbaoge. Upon seeing him in person, the disciples on the road chattered endlessly. Liang Xue, however, blushed shyly, holding his hand without letting go.

"See? This is the true match of a talented gentleman and a beautiful lady!"

"This Golden Child and Jade Maiden pair truly are a perfect match!"

Liang Xue and Ye Liuyun heard it in their ears, both secretly delighted, gripping each other's hands even tighter!

Liang Yue, seeing the two entering hand‑in‑hand, warmly greeted Ye Liuyun.

"Xue'er, go prepare some wine and dishes for us; Liuyun and I will chat for a while." Liang Yue used this as a pretext to send Liang Xue away. Liang Xue didn't think much and went straight to the tasks.

Liang Yue then asked Ye Liuyun, "Liuyun, do you think the Five‑Domain Alliance can withstand this invasion given the Foreign Tribe's strength?"

He had actually already considered this question, so he answered outright, "It's hard to say. Even the Foreign Tribe I've encountered already reaches the Tian Gang Liu Chong level. Whether there are stronger ones, I don't know. Moreover, many Demon Cultivators are aiding them. I'm also unclear about the Alliance's high‑end combat power."

"But even if we could win, this battle would be extremely brutal, likely costing many lives. That's why I want to bring Liang Xue to my side; at least with me she'll be far safer than in the Shuiyue Palace or Wanbaoge."

Liang Yue also said gravely, "Indeed, I think the same. I have a suggestion; listen first."

"Father‑in‑law, please speak." Ye Liuyun said respectfully.

Liang Yue continued, "In the region south of the Five Domains, I have already set up a fallback. There we have a business guild we run. It's not as large as Wanbaoge, but after years of operation it's a somewhat renowned force. It can connect with the major Sect there, Lingxi Palace, whose strength far surpasses the Sects here. I can send you and Liang Xue into that Sect. What do you think?"