C1166 The Bloody Battle

The secular bird had no intention of resurrecting itself through Chen Qinghuang's body.

Chen Qinghuang was, in fact, the secular bird reborn!

Tan Junshan and the others were utterly astounded when Yu Yuan revealed this truth to them. They found it hard to believe and sought to double-check, questioning whether Yu Yuan might be mistaken.

"The information came from the Dragon Slaying Stage, from that young Titan Spinosaurus," Yu Yuan said, his head bowed as he gently caressed the cool, smooth stone platform. "The moment she emerged in the Everlands, it signified that the secular bird had achieved rebirth. She chose the Everlands because its human inhabitants have become the most formidable race within the Star River."

"She, too, must adapt to the currents of the times and navigate the Star River in a novel manner."

A peculiar smile twisted Yu Yuan's lips. "The Altar of Rebirth within me was crafted so seamlessly, I suspect the Abyssal Leviathan played a role behind the scenes. The Abyssal Leviathan seeks to explore a fresh Way of Heaven through me, aiming to initiate an unprecedented metamorphosis using the Altar of Rebirth within me."

Gazing out at the vast Star River, the fading stars, and the red moon suspended high above, Yu Yuan's expression held a hint of wonder.

"The ancient cosmic giant beasts have sensed the shift in eras and are carving out new paths for themselves. Yet, the secular bird has taken a more radical step. I'm not sure how, but she has completely reincarnated in human form."

"The Abyssal Leviathan is hesitant, still holding back. But she, having perished in the Annihilation Nebula, has reincarnated without reservation as a human."

With these words, many of his puzzles began to unravel.

Why had the Peacock Queen, once a loyal servant of Shadow's Keep, suddenly switched sides to covertly support Chen Qinghuang?

Why had the Songbird so devotedly protected Chen Qinghuang since her youth, even willing to lay down her life for her?

After dispersing her teachings in Afnetalos City and reentering the extraterrestrial Star River, how did she so fortuitously discover the Nest of Perdition?

And within the Nest of Perdition, how did she grasp the power of regeneration, allowing her to merge with the Nest of Perdition and ascend to the Unbound Realm?

Why?

Because she was the secular bird itself!

Even if the Peacock Queen and Songbird were unaware of her true identity, the fortune and unique mark she bore instinctively inspired their trust and loyalty.

This was because, at the core of her being and origin, she was the forebear and progenitor of all birds!

Birds throughout the world naturally gravitated towards her. Their bloodlines and imprints held a deep reverence and worship for her. Sensing her aura, they were willing to fight to the death for her.

"The Everlands truly is a coveted treasure among all creatures!" Tan Junshan exclaimed with a sigh, shaking his head in wonder. "The exalted Titan Spinosaurus chose this place as its final resting place. The secular bird, hunted down a hundred thousand years ago, specifically returned to the Everlands to be reborn. Remarkable!"

He suddenly let out a cold snort, and hundreds of luminous Moonblades shot into the darkness.

Crack!

A grayish-brown starship was abruptly revealed from its hidden state, and under the assault of the Moonblades, it disintegrated, breaking apart and scattering through the void.

In an instant, the diminutive figures of the Crypt Clan were seen shrieking as they scrambled to escape.

The relentless Moonblades pursued them, relentlessly cutting down the Crypt Clan members.

"A variety of Otherkin dwell upon the stars of the Dark Star domain, and the Crypt Clan is but one," Tan Junshan remarked with a detached tone. "Most of the Crypt Clan migrated there from Kobran after their original domain fell to the Ruby Hand, and the wall crumbled."

The Moonblades showed no mercy, swiftly claiming the lives of the Crypt Clan warriors.

Witnessing the carnage, Yu Yuan was moved to action, summoning the Baneblade from his acupoint.

Whoosh!

The Baneblade glowed with a crimson light, streaking through the void, and in harmony with his will, it reaped the lives of the Crypt Clan alongside the Moonblades.

Those struck down by the Moonblades were reduced to fragments that plummeted downwards.

Those penetrated by the Baneblade had their blood and souls instantly consumed, leaving behind only bones and a husk of skin.

"After my initial assault on the Primal Blood Continent's wall, I suffered a severe backlash," Yu Yuan reflected, sensing the voracious hunger of the Bloodwraith within the Baneblade. "This Baneblade has become more submissive to me. It obeys my every command and even replenishes me with vital energy."

"Is it because of the Altar of Rebirth within you?" Yu Yiyi inquired with a hint of wonder.

Yu Yuan was about to respond when he noticed Yu Zhu, shrouded in a dense toxic smog, emerging among the fleeing members of the Crypt Clan. Those slain by the Moonblade or engulfed by her smog dissolved into pools of blood. Specks of blood essence soared from the liquid remnants, absorbed by the crystalline segments on her back, and assimilated into her organs and bones.

"The Bloodforging technique of the Colddeath!" Tan Junshan voiced his astonishment.

"No, I'm utilizing the Blood Fiend's Bloodforging," Yu Zhu corrected herself, then reconsidered and added, "Bloodforging and Bloodforging are essentially the same. It's sufficient to say they are identical mystiques for drawing out the essence of blood."

Yu Yuan nodded in agreement. "Indeed."

It was evident that she had successfully integrated the second blood crystal of the Demon God Grec into her Demon Heart, smoothly digesting it and mastering the rudimentary powers of the Blood Fiend. As an archdemon, not a human of the Colddeath, she didn't rely on spiritual energy for combat but was naturally endowed with a unique bloodline. Thus, when she applied the Blood Fiend's mystique through her extraordinary Demon Body, the effects were immediate.

Under the Bloodforging's influence, the Crypt Clan members swiftly reduced to skeletons and husks, their flesh and blood's essence stripped clean.

"They must have been summoned by the Blood Fiend, serving as sentinels to watch over us," Tan Junshan remarked as he wielded the Moonblade, striking down the Crypt Clan members. He addressed Yu Yuan and Yu Zhu, "What you've done is effective. Whether it's the Baneblade Bloodhell or Yu Zhu's Bloodforging, both ensure a thorough elimination of future threats. I can only slay them, but not as completely as you."

As if to prove his point, the Crypt Clan members he had slain, not subjected to the Baneblade Bloodhell or Yu Zhu's Bloodforging, were initially torn asunder but soon reassembled, returning with forms more ghastly than before their demise, their presence even more formidable.

The eyes of the Crypt Clan members, incomplete in form, glowed with a red light—a clear sign they were possessed by the formidable Blood Fiends, tapping into their power.

A dim expanse of land lay open, unencircled by any walls. The earth churned, splitting open with terrifying chasms. Warpbeasts, hidden deep beneath the surface, seemed to break free from their bonds, silently flooding into the Dark Nebula.

Numerous Warpbeasts discerned their direction amidst the stars and immediately converged on Yu Yuan and his companions. In no time, hundreds of Warpbeasts, transformed from various races, encircled Yu Yuan and his group, attacking them recklessly, oblivious to the concept of death.

"Grec, what exactly do you intend to do with all these captive Warpbeasts?" Tan Junshan asked, his face grim. His Lunar Spirit wielded the Moonblade, rampaging through the horde of Warpbeasts, grinding and slaughtering them. The remnants of the Star River drifted about, and the turbulent psionic power surged like a tempest.

The Moonblade, crescent in shape, was unmatched in sharpness, continuing to emit a cold lunar glow. One by one, the Warpbeasts met their gruesome end.

The Crucible of Evil, which Yu Yiyi had transformed into armor, reverted to its original form, weaving through the mass of Warpbeasts, occasionally drawing their tainted souls into its depths in an instant.

The souls of the Warpbeasts, once integrated into the Crucible of Evil and refined, became vicious Banes. The Crucible of Evil, both mighty and evolving, required tens of millions of Banes, and the souls of these Warpbeasts were an excellent source of sustenance and nourishment for the cauldron.

Even the high-ranking Banes, those destined to ascend and reawaken their memories, needed to draw strength from their lesser kin. Thus, upon witnessing the scene, Yu Yiyi saw an opportunity to further enhance the Crucible of Evil, zealously harvesting and refining the Warpbeasts.

The Baneblade, named "Bloodhell," was manipulated by Yu Yuan's Lunar Spirit. For the moment, it ignored the Warpbeasts, instead pursuing the possessed members of the Crypt Clan.

"Mr. Tan," Yu Yuan called out, "there are ninth-level Blood Fiend elders hiding within the bodies of the Warpbeasts or the Crypt Clan members."

Deep within the murky depths of the toxic smog, Yu Zhu unveiled her massive demonic form. Her emerald eyes, large as lanterns, swept the area, searching for the key figure.