C1004 The Black Iron Warship That Broke into the Place

Brilliant light cascaded from the Dragon Slaying Stage, soaring towards the heavens.

Deep within the void, the torn wall began to mend, visibly healing under the infusion of the resplendent light.

"This, this..."

Hart from the Silverscale Tribe was equally astonished by the spectacle before him, momentarily distracted from the grim fate of his three fallen comrades.

He was acutely aware that mending the shattered walls of a Domain often cost more than the value of the Domain itself.

In the vastness of the Extraterrestrial Star River, few races and beings possessed the ability to repair these walls, with the Voidweaver among the elite.

The Nirvana Realm, a significant territory of the Voidweaver, had been abandoned for repairs, indicating its perceived lack of worth.

Yet now, with space rifts reemerging and the wall continuing to heal, could the realm be on the cusp of a renaissance?

Hart pondered silently.

"What is that stone?"

After her initial astonishment, Benin attempted to use her bloodline to sense it, but her vitality surged chaotically, nearly causing her to cough up blood.

She refrained from probing the Dragon Slaying Stage with her power again, instead turning to Yu Yuan with an inquisitive look.

She had never witnessed the legendary World-Sundering Stone, only hearing tales of its existence. Despite recognizing the Dragon Slaying Stage's uniqueness, she couldn't link it to the fabled Hex Stone.

"It might be something capable of altering the current state of the Nirvana Realm," Yu Yuan responded vaguely. "Stay here, keep an eye on the unfolding space rifts. When you spot a stable one you can identify, let me know."

With a whoosh, the Crucible of Evil took flight, and Yu Yiyi, the cauldron spirit, hovered joyfully at its rim.

Soon after, Yu Yuan sensed a cluster of dark-brown phantoms, composed of numerous fragmented residual souls. Upon entering the cauldron's little world, they swiftly separated into six distinct spirited bodies, descending to the lowest tier of the stairway.

"Master, all the reawakened demons of this realm have perished in battle, and their drifting souls are perfectly suited for refinement into Bane! The demons, tainted by the psionic power from the extraterrestrial domain due to the tear in the Void Wall, have all transformed into Bane. This is a treasure land ideal for me!"

Yu Yiyi cheered as she maneuvered the cauldron, capturing the souls of the fallen Warpbeasts.

Through the cauldron's vision, Yu Yuan observed many mountains and rivers in the Nirvana Realm teeming with similar Warpbeasts, engaging in brutal combat with one another.

"So many..."

He was astonished to find such a multitude of oddities hidden within the secluded Nirvana Realm.

"Master..."

Hart, having sheathed the radiance of his silver armor, waited a while and, seeing no Warpbeasts approach, used a drop of his lifeblood to conduct a secret scan. He exclaimed in alarm, "There are so many uncontrollable Warpbeasts! Even with the wall restored, this land will remain inhospitable for some time."

"Milord, to which star domain do you wish to travel? Is it a place frequented by the mighty of your human race?" Hart inquired once more.

"No, I have no desire to venture to the human congregation sites." Yu Yuan narrowed his eyes, disregarding Hart's enthusiasm, and instead instructed Benin, "Keep a close watch for me."

Benin let out a cold huff.

Time slipped by silently.

Yu Yuan once again sat before the Dragon Slaying Stage, drawing upon the Domain's unique psionic power to purify his soul and fortify his body, infusing the Altar of Rebirth with the force of vitality.

Meanwhile, under Yu Yiyi's command, the Crucible of Evil continued to gather the souls of the deceased Warpbeasts, refining them into Bane.

During this time, he conversed briefly with Yu Yiyi, learning that in two to three months, the Dragon Slaying Stage placed in Veilfall Canyon would be fully mended.

The Void Wall of the Nirvana Realm would take just over a month to repair.

With this knowledge, he waited with patience.

Benin and Hart, the two Otherkin warriors, had mourned the loss of their comrades for several days but soon adjusted. They dared not stray far from Yu Yuan and remained near Veilfall Canyon.

Curiously, the vast expanse beyond the canyon was a constant battleground, with the roars of Warpbeasts never ceasing. Yet, not a single beast dared to breach the Veilfall Canyon.

After some time, the clamor of the battling Warpbeasts outside had nearly vanished.

Yu Yuan, having consulted the Crucible of Evil, discovered that among the numerous Warpbeasts of the Nirvana Realm, two had emerged victorious after a series of bloody and brutal battles. They were now in two distinct regions of this world, undergoing a transformation to breach the limits of their bloodlines.

As a result, Yu Yiyi had acquired nearly a hundred high-tier Bane Demons.

"We'll wait a bit longer. The Dragon Slaying Stage will heal itself. Once a stable space rift forms, we'll determine its general direction and leave at the earliest opportunity," Yu Yuan conveyed to the cauldron spirit.

In the Dark Nebula, outside the Nirvana Realm, a dilapidated black iron warship sailed, a massive flag hoisted upon it. The flag bore the image of a blood skeleton wielding a sword and shield.

The hull of the warship was showering sparks, seemingly from the abrasive psionic power of the Star River.

Inside the sealed hull, a diverse group of Otherkin from various races, clad in an array of garments, were gathered, swearing and cursing. Their vitriol was directed at the human cultivators of the Everlands.

These Otherkin, traversing the remote reaches of the Star River, had intended to strike it rich in a Domain abundant with precious ores. Unfortunately, they encountered several human Solar Spirit cultivators, and after suffering a crushing defeat, they commandeered the black iron warship and fled in disarray, their destination unknown.

"In this forsaken place, how could there be a world!" exclaimed a muscular, red-haired, one-eyed man who had been tending to his wounds in a corner. Catching sight of an unfamiliar land through the crystalline window, he leapt to his feet and declared, "There! The Void wall is shimmering with light. There could be a rare treasure!"

His words captured the attention of many who were engaged in a fervent debate. Eyes turned to follow his gaze, but most were met with confusion, having no idea about the sudden appearance of this land.

Among them, an elder from the Shadowkin Race, who had been engrossed in a hefty tome, narrowed his eyes and scrutinized the land. After a moment, he announced, "That is the Nirvana Realm."

"The Nirvana Realm? The one associated with the Voidweaver?"

"No! Didn't the wall of the Nirvana Realm split open?"

"No, no! If we go by the direction, it should indeed be the Nirvana Realm!"

The Otherkin from various tribes were instantly intrigued.

They spent a long time scrutinizing the Nirvana Realm through the ruins of the battered black iron warship, discovering many peculiarities that sparked their interest in exploration.

"Let's head over and check it out!"

They quickly came to a decision.

Meanwhile, a team of five Human Race Solar Spirit cultivators, clad in treasured armor and Divine Garments, radiated halos of pure spiritual energy as they combed the area.

A stooped elder from the Taintborn Sect trailed a large net filled with the severed heads of Otherkin warriors.

As he walked through the Dark Nebula, he occasionally glanced at the heads in his net, silently tallying the merit points they would earn him.

"That black iron warship can't be too far from us; there's no need to rush."

A Binders of Shadows cultivator stood on a dark yellow talisman that served as a flying carpet, effortlessly traversing the icy Star River. "In the Everlands, our Artifact Sect is significantly outmatched by those Otherkin from the extraterrestrial realms in crafting large-scale artifacts. Otherwise, our Spirit Walk and Lunar Spirit kin would also be venturing into the extraterrestrial."

"The weak, even if they reach the depths of the Star River, will only be a liability." A stately woman from the Ruby Hand sect scoffed.

This small squad, assembled from the northern cultivation sects of the Land of Quiescence, casually conversed while tracking the trail of the black iron warship.

They also touched upon the affairs of the Everlands, though their discussions were mostly about events that had transpired some time ago.

Take, for instance, the turmoil in Afnetalos.

Their lack of recent news was due to their prolonged drift through the extraterrestrial Star River, leaving them unaware of the battle that had taken place in the Moonfall Sanctuary and the fierce conflict that had broken out between the Boulderdawn Sect and the five supreme powers.

In Veilfall Canyon.

Yu Yuan abruptly awoke from his meditation, his brow furrowed as he exclaimed, "A Voidfarer is drawing near."

Benin and Hart's faces immediately lit up with joy as they gazed upward into the heavens.

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