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Asura King Sabonis was a supreme force within the galaxy, possessing a bloodline at the Peak of Tenth Level.

Despite his injuries not being fully healed, he was still incomparable to those of a lesser caliber.

Yu Yuan did not fear the two Platinum Asuras. Even if they hailed from the Dark Domain, or if a couple more joined them, he had seen Chen Qinghuang's power upon her awakening and doubted she would falter.

The Asura King was different.

This formidable Golden Asura, summoned by Ciara through a Frost Well from the Dark Domain, bridged the galaxy with the Dark Domain. As the ultimate cold and darkness spread, Sabonis emerged slowly, and the Luan Bird Queen, deep in slumber, was jolted awake instantly.

She would not only awaken but likely see the Asura King's arrival as a challenge and retaliate.

The Illusion Starfield was no Plover Realm; it lacked the infinite protective barriers. The aftermath of such titanic forces clashing in this Starfield...

The mere thought sent chills down Yu Yuan's spine.

He envisioned a fierce battle between Sabonis and the Luan Bird Queen, with stars bursting into oblivion and countless lives, including his own, perishing in the aftermath.

"Is it not for you?"

Silently activating his bloodline secret technique, Yu Yuan watched as hundreds of Bloodline Crystal Chains illuminated. Ciara, poised to showcase her abilities, hesitated due to Beru and Yu Yuan's evident distress.

She cast a doubtful glance at Beru rather than Yu Yuan.

"We're acquainted; you should know who I am."

Beru emerged from the meteorite beneath him, his robe adorned with intricate patterns that shimmered like a tapestry of stars, enhancing his connection with the cosmos.

Gheirat, the sovereign of this realm, displayed a mix of astonishment and admiration. He noticed that some stars in the Illusion Starfield had ceased their glow, while others, previously dim and closer by, now shone brightly.

Beru had masterfully redirected the stellar energies from distant stars to those nearby.

Subsequently, all the formidable beings in the vicinity were amazed to find their corner of the cosmos suddenly bathed in a newfound brilliance.

"Look at me!"

Beru called out softly, his voice gentle.

His eyes transformed into two vast starry rivers, with countless points of light dancing within them. A power that seemed to reach directly into the soul emanated from his gaze.

Ciara met his eyes intently, and between their souls, a bridge of starlight formed.

Whoosh!

A stream of stars flowed into Ciara, conveyed through the secret techniques of Beru's race.

He held nothing back.

The origins of the Epitaxial Realm's formation, the merging of two continents, Nie Qingtian's schemes and hopes, and even the presence of a Yin Meridian – all were branded into the starry stream by Beru.

Ciara, her form gradually fading into darkness, grasped the cause and effect in an instant.

And she believed Beru.

"Great Sage, halt!"

Demian, positioned before the "Blood Boiling War Drum," noticed Beru nearing their battleship's deck. The formidable Platinum Asura from the Dark Domain glared with a sudden burst of violent ferocity.

His white-gold-like skin bristled with sharp spikes, emitting an aura so fearsome it sent shivers down one's spine.

Roar!

Behind the war drum, an Eighth Level Asura warrior echoed his call with a thunderous roar.

The Asura Clan's unique aura of war and slaughter resonated through their bloodlines, exploding into a peculiar force field at the forefront of the battleship.

The star patterns on Beru's cape were suppressed, one by one extinguished.

The Great Sage dared not make a careless move, aware that any action might provoke Demian's frenzied onslaught.

He was familiar with Demian's brutality and understood that sometimes a minor mishap could trigger an entirely adverse outcome.

So, he came to a halt, silently regarding Ciara.

"It's okay."

Ciara's face softened, and she reined in the chilling darkness born of her presence, quietly exhaling in relief. "Demian, there's no need for alarm. He means no harm. I trust what he's told us. The sword we've been tasked to pursue..."

She cast a glance at Yu Yuan and the female Platinum Asura added, "It's not here because of Yu Yuan."

Her words brought a wave of calm over the anxious crowd.

Nobody wished to witness her channel the Frost Well to peer into the enigmatic Dark Domain, nor to see the Asura King emerge from within the battered warship, only to have the Secular Bird awakened and take flight.

"Your king has not fully recovered from his injuries and still requires a lengthy period of convalescence," Beru announced as he finally touched down on the deck of the warship, keeping a respectful distance from the two Platinum Asuras. He spoke earnestly, "Believe me, his arrival in the Illusion Starfield would spell trouble for the Asura Clan."

Ciara and Demian remained silent.

"They!" Beru's face hardened as he gestured toward the cultivators from the upper sect and the towering palace, "They have journeyed from the vast expanse, attempting to ambush Leo and me. And there are many more cultivators en route."

The Star Race's Great Sage had a clear strategy and knew precisely when to leverage the situation.

"We're facing several Unrestrained Stage cultivators from the vast expanse, and we lack the time to summon reinforcements from other regions. Therefore..." Beru looked seriously at the two Platinum Asuras before him, "We can collaborate against the cultivators from the five supreme forces of the vast expanse. If you assist us in eliminating them, we're prepared to guide you to the Epitaxial Realm and, with our strength, help you find that sword."

"I, Beru, give you my word of honor that once this agreement is made, it will remain unaltered," the Great Sage declared resolutely.

Demian and Ciara exchanged glances, weighing Beru's offer and considering whether to accept it.

"And what about him?" Ciara inquired after a pause, her gaze shifting to Yu Yuan in the distance.

"Him?" Beru let out a wry chuckle, "You must be aware that he's allied with the Secular Bird. I wouldn't dare provoke the Secular Bird in the Illusion Starfield—do you intend to?"

Once again, the two Platinum Asuras lapsed into a contemplative silence.

Yu Yuan watched Beru with mixed emotions, admiring how the sage had deftly defused an imminent battle and redirected the focus onto Cao Jiaze and his companions. Truly, the Great Sage of the Star Race was a venerable figure of profound knowledge and exceptional wisdom.

"Qiyan, you are now free," Yu Yuan declared unexpectedly, turning to address the demon inhabiting the Celestial Star Beast with a detached tone, "From this moment forward, I will no longer meddle in your affairs or dictate your actions."

Upon hearing those words, the ruler of this realm, Gheirat, darkened in expression.

"Why at this time?" Qiyan muttered under his breath with a hint of weakness.

"It's because there are too many here who pose a threat to you, who could also end you," Yu Yuan said with a smirk. "Naturally, if you're sufficiently powerful, you'll devour their souls and your recovery will be remarkably swift. Plus, they harbor inner demons that could catalyze your transformation."

"That's assuming, of course, you can survive and overcome them."

With that, Yu Yuan deliberately created a gap between himself and Qiyan, transforming into a wisp of ghostly light that descended onto the meteorite at the feet of Gheirat and Leo.

"Him?" inquired Gheirat.

Leo's smile was radiant as he reassured the general loyal to him to stay calm. He gestured invitingly, "Yu Yuan, I extended an invitation for you to visit the Star Race's world when we last said farewell. Ah, this isn't my birthplace, and I'm somewhat a stranger here, but it still falls under my domain."

Yu Yuan took his place where Beru had just vacated.

"I appreciate that you haven't caused chaos in this realm and that you've kept that entity in check."

Leo nodded toward the Yimo known as Qiyan, then gave Yu Yuan a playful wink and a smile. "The Great Sage will handle the rest. There's no need for you to lift a finger."

"That would be ideal," Yu Yuan agreed with a nod.

"It's a deal!"

"We're on board!"

Ciara and Demian, the two Platinum Asuras, had at last been persuaded by Beru. Standing before the 'Blood Boiling War Drum,' Demian gripped his fists and pounded them onto the drum's surface with the force of massive hammers.

Boom!

A ring of terrifying light visible to the naked eye emanated from the 'Blood Boiling War Drum,' spreading out like a sea of energy, surging toward the grand palace where Cao Jiaze lay hidden.

"Destroy them!"

Demian's gruff bellow echoed across the starry expanse, spurring the other four warships anchored in the distance to join the fray.

The Asura warriors, spurred on by the drum's call, had their bloodlines ignited and burst forth with great velocity.

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