C1084 Family

The towering structures of the Plover Realm bustled with activity as individuals clad in the attire of the Babel Chamber of Commerce went about their business.

Gleaming gems, clear energy crystals, numerous artifacts exuding an ancient aura, and sharp divine iron were all artfully arranged on display.

Even relics that had been lost to the ages were now shining in a radiant mist, revealed one by one in the grand halls.

Humanity had waged war in the Outland Star River for many years, leading to the demise of numerous Ninth Level adversaries, High Priests, Elders, and even Tenth Level Peak Patriarchs.

Upon their deaths, the relics, divine garments, and armor they possessed were gathered by the Human Race's Great Cultivators.

These items, now trophies of war, were taken to the Boundless Land and placed within their respective sects.

However, to unleash their full potential, the relics of the Outland Star River required a unique bloodline. Thus, although the Human Race's cultivators acquired these relics, they could not fully utilize them, serving at best as symbols of prestige.

The Babel Chamber of Commerce discreetly acquired these costly relics and returned them to the heavens.

In a similar vein, the Unrestrained Stage cultivators and Yang Gods of the Boundless Land's various sects, who had perished under the combined assault of other races, had their Heaven Level artifacts seized.

The Outland Star River's experts were unable to tap into the formidable power of these artifacts.

The Babel Chamber of Commerce covertly bought up the spiritual artifacts that had vanished from the sects and showcased them.

This grand gathering drew the elite from across the galaxy, including nobles and beings like Luo Yue and the Initial Spirit Ghost King, all hoping to find legendary lost items of great use to them within the Plover Realm.

Yu Yuan hovered midair, his gaze sweeping over the towering stone halls and the various races' dignitaries, his expression somber.

Among them were many Eighth and Ninth Level bloodline experts, as well as Seventh and Sixth Level individuals of extraordinary nobility and bloodline talent, all oblivious to the lurking dangers and eagerly anticipating the event set to commence in ten days.

He estimated that nearly a thousand guests from various races had already arrived in the Plover Realm, with more to follow.

These were likely the cream of the crop from the intelligent races deep within the galaxy.

"The Asura Clan really dares to be so ruthlessly bold?"

He mulled over the situation in silence.

Before long, the soul thoughts he had sent out began to return with responses.

The Sky Shocking Emperor, Green Incubus, and Ghost King Tianzang, three representatives of the Divine Soul Sect, were the first to arrive.

"What's the issue?" inquired Tianzang with a hint of curiosity.

"Hold on a moment," Yu Yuan gestured, signaling that more were on their way.

With a whoosh, a streak of white light flashed, and the portly Zhou You appeared abruptly. "I've been overseeing the Death Nest. Loads of supplies are still being shipped over from other Galaxy Crossings. I need to keep a close watch. What's so urgent that you need me?"

"Where's President Lyi?" Yu Yuan asked, his brow furrowing.

"Wasn't it you who mentioned the appearance of a mutated monster in the Oblivion Starfield? It's a serious issue. President Lyi has gone to confirm it himself and won't be back for a while," Zhou You explained. "But rest assured, the Babel Chamber of Commerce operates smoothly with everyone fulfilling their roles. Even in his absence, things will proceed as normal."

"You must relay what I'm about to say to President Lyi immediately. It's of the utmost importance," Yu Yuan commanded.

Zhou You looked mildly alarmed. "Is it that troublesome?"

Yu Yuan nodded in affirmation.

"Then let's find a more suitable place to talk."

With a flick of his whisk, Zhou You opened a temporary spatial gateway and gestured for everyone to enter.

Without hesitation, each person stepped through.

Moments later, they found themselves in a secluded cave within the Plover Realm, its ceiling adorned with numerous stalactites. A powerful array filled the space, shielding them from any detection of soul thoughts or life force.

"Many of President Lyi's orders are communicated right here," Zhou You said gravely. "Don't worry, not even a Primordial Spirit Stage expert could eavesdrop on us here."

"Very well..."

Without further delay, Yu Yuan shared his extraordinary connection with the sword soul.

"At first, I wasn't eager to disclose this because I didn't know the location of the Frost Well in the Dark Domain, and it seemed to be incredibly distant from the Plover Realm. Moreover, I only sensed the presence of the Optimus Sword once and thought it might be a figment of my imagination. But now, my view has changed. The Frost Well is close by!"

Upon hearing this, the faces of everyone in the cave registered a profound shift in expression.

"Hantian, you must leave immediately and inform the rest of the Divine Soul Sect about this matter!" Green Incubus commanded with a stern voice.

The Sky Shocking Emperor nodded, promptly departing without further comment.

"Lord Yuv Qian, it's up to us now. You hold the fort in the Plover Realm, and I'll venture out to search." Despite being the Divine King's confidant, Green Incubus still addressed Tianzang with the utmost respect, using his original name.

Yuv Qian had ranked higher than him back in the Fallen Moon Forbidden Area and was also a senior member of the Outland Devaputra Race.

"Understood." Tianzang concurred.

"I'll find a way to reach out to President Lyi and convey the gravity of the situation!" Zhou You declared.

Whoosh!

Suddenly, a slender boat glided in, gently coming to rest at the entrance of the cave.

"Mr. Zhou, where is President Lyi?" The chamber of commerce's most esteemed guest, clad in white, was clearly eager to meet with President Lyi and had come directly here. He paused, taken aback upon seeing Green Incubus and Tianzang, and his expression grew even more peculiar when he noticed Yu Yuan was present.

Yu Ying, who had arrived on the bamboo boat with Jun Chen, appeared somewhat uneasy.

Zhou You, Green Incubus, and the Ghost King each radiated an aura of immense power. To her, they seemed no less formidable than Jun Chen.

An Unrestrained Stage cultivator, a Demon God, and a Ghost King from Horror Land...

She took mental notes, her understanding deepening and her sense of awe growing.

Eventually, her gaze settled on the remarkably youthful Yu Yuan, whose vitality was as vast as the ocean. She also noticed the green and black iron ring he wore on his wrist.

"The Astral Shield!"

Yu Ying couldn't contain her astonishment and exclaimed aloud.

Yu Yuan, puzzled, looked at the gaunt woman before him. "Are you a practitioner from the Fiend Sect? Isn't the Fiend Sect allied with the five supreme factions? Senior Jun, is she your captive?"

Recognizing the Astral Shield as an artifact of the Fiend Sect, he questioned her identity.

Jun Chen gave a slight smirk and shook his head, "No, she's not."

"Then..."

Yu Yuan was about to press on with his questions when a sudden insight struck him. He recalled Elena's words and quickly grasped the situation.

In Darkmoon City, Yu Yuan of the Yu family pays his respects to Grandma Ying.

He bowed deeply as a sign of reverence.

"Am I truly a descendant of the Yu family? And who might you be?" Yu Ying's form shook, tears streaming down her face as she reached out to steady Yu Yuan. "Have you achieved the Yin God and ventured into the netherworld? Was it you who brought out the Astral Shield?"

She had departed early and when she returned in secret, Yu Yuan had not yet arrived.

"Yu Cann is my grandfather, and my father's name is Yu Jue."

At that moment, Yu Yuan refrained from mentioning his other identity as the reborn Medicine God Hong Qi.

Gazing upon the valiant yet visibly drained woman before him, Yu Yuan felt a surge of warmth. Without further ado, he simply nodded and said, "I have attained the Soul Wandering Stage."

"Soul Wandering Stage!"

Yu Ying's spirits soared. "Your elder brother would be so proud! I only confided in him about leaving some items behind. Pursued by the Fiend Sect, I dared not linger, lest I bring disaster upon our family. In haste, I fled to the Outland Star River."

"In the Outland Starry Sky, I avoided contact with the five supreme powers for fear of the Great Asura's pursuit. My late master and Han Yue of the Ancient Desolate Sect were not on good terms. Thus, I became an evil cultivator outside the heavens, and later, my fortunes waned, leading to..."

With tearful eyes, Yu Ying recounted her trials over the years.

Feeling the frail energy within her and recalling Elena's earlier words, Yu Yuan had a sense of the tribulations that had befallen this elder of the Yu family.

"It's a relief that you're alright. Now that you're well, the future should be bright," Yu Yuan reassured her, gripping her hand gently.

"Let's save the trip down memory lane for later," Mr. Zhou said with a wry smile to Jun Chen. "Yu Yuan has detected a Frost Well near the Plover Realm, connected to the Dark Domain. We suspect it's part of a scheme by the Asura King and the Great Demon God Greco, aimed at this grand assembly."

Jun Chen was alarmed, "My urgency in coming here was due to issues with the Cold Abyss Entrance."

"The Cold Abyss Entrance is compromised as well?" Mr. Zhou's expression grew solemn. "It appears Yu Yuan's assessment is correct. With time pressing, we must locate the 'Dark Domain Frost Well' swiftly to prevent this celebration from turning into a massacre."

"Mm." Jun Chen was well aware of the gravity of the situation. He nodded, gesturing towards Yu Yuan, and addressed Yu Ying, "The Babel Chamber of Commerce extended this courtesy to Rony of the Shadow Clan, arranging for his people to escort you here, all out of respect for him. Your Martial Uncle Zhong Li from the Ancient Desolate Sect doesn't carry enough weight to have me, Jun Chen, deal with these minor tasks on his behalf."

Yu Ying was taken aback.

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