C1226 Wallflower

Pei Yuling gave a respectful hand gesture from a distance, greeting Yu Yuan as an equal.

His demeanor was warm, his face alight with a genuine smile, devoid of any arrogance or condescension.

Yet, it was Hong Qi he addressed, not Yu Yuan.

It appeared he still acknowledged Yu Yuan's past life as the Medicine God,

Not the Yu Yuan who lived three hundred years later.

"Regarding the Dragon Slash Platform..."

Pei Yuling shifted his tone, his gaze pinpointing the acupoint where Yu Yuan concealed the enigmatic object. With a smile and a shake of his head, he said, "I have no desire to claim it for myself. Furthermore, I've made it clear to all parties that I will not engage in the conflict between the five supreme forces, the Divine Soul Sect, and the Babel Chamber of Commerce."

He let out a soft sigh, speaking earnestly, "Such a war will only needlessly deplete the Vast Expanse's human and material resources. My ambition is for the human race of the Vast Expanse to rise above all creatures."

His gaze then shifted to the region shrouded in the biting cold of darkness, his expression growing colder, "My focus is outward."

Yu Yuan's brow furrowed.

Somehow, he got the impression that Pei Yuling bore animosity towards all beings except for the human race!

This included even the Great Demons from the Demon Palace, also from the Vast Expanse.

With a whoosh, a copper mirror reflecting various spatial dimensions soared from behind Pei Yuling and landed in the area being overtaken by darkness, influenced by Ciara's "Frost Well" in the Dark Domain.

The emergence of the copper mirror caused Gheirat, the ruler of this realm, to watch in dismay as the three-dimensional nebula he had just formed in his chest inexplicably fell apart.

It burst into a myriad of starlight.

Gheirat, caught off guard, was speckled with starlight, leaving numerous fine cuts across his chest.

Yet, in an instant, the wounds healed, and he was as good as new.

"Void Mirror!"

Gheirat's face turned grave as he let out a cold huff.

Yu Yuan felt a connection too.

At the moment the copper mirror materialized, he sensed the anomaly of the Dragon Slash Platform within his acupoint.

With a mere thought, he summoned the elongated, grayish-white stone and held it gently in his left hand.

The reason I informed Pei Yuling that the Dragon Slash Platform was present here was due to the intense heat that began emanating from the acupoint concealing it upon his arrival. This indicated that Pei Yuling either possessed a unique object capable of detecting the aura and precise location of the Dragon Slash Platform or, being a master of spatial powers, he had deduced that I had transported the Dragon Slash Platform from the outer realms. Once he verified my identity, he wasted no time in probing for its whereabouts within me.

The Dragon Slash Platform is not only the resting place of the Space-time Dragon's remains but also the Heaven Opening Divine Stone of the Void Spirit Succubus Clan. For Pei Yuling, who is adept in the mysteries of spatial forces, the Dragon Slash Platform he holds is undoubtedly one of the rare artifacts that could enhance his own power and potentially propel him to unparalleled heights. How could Pei Yuling resist the allure of such a divine object?

Whoosh! Whoosh!

Entering the dark copper mirror, it cast a dazzling light, creating a spatial barrier that halted the spread of darkness from engulfing Ciara's vicinity.

"Elder Zhu, my Void Mirror can contain the Frost Well, severing its free communication with the Dark Domain," Pei Yuling declared with a radiant smile, his voice warm yet authoritative. "So, there's no need for undue concern. The Asura King Sabonis won't be able to step foot into this realm. Moreover, attempting to traverse unstable space in his wounded state would only exacerbate his injuries."

"Hahaha!" Xu Jingyao of the Primordial Yang Sect let out a hearty laugh. "Money well spent! Mr. Pei, we must foster a closer relationship! With your ability to restrain the Frost Well and forge starry gateways, you will always be an esteemed guest of the Primordial Yang Sect."

Pei Yuling responded with an easy smile, "Taking someone's money to solve their problems is part of the job. Moreover, I'm contending with foreign adversaries, not kin from within."

"And what if it were the Divine Soul Sect?" Xu Jingyao inquired with a chuckle.

"Please, don't put this old man in a tough spot," Pei Yuling said, casting a sidelong glance at Yu Yuan before laughing it off.

In that moment, Yu Yuan came to a realization about this renowned practitioner of spatial power: he was a weathervane, careful not to truly offend anyone.

The resurgence of the Divine Soul Sect, bolstered by the Desolate God, Zu Ann, the transformed ghostly white bone, and the full might of the Babel Chamber of Commerce, had amassed the confidence to challenge the five supreme forces.

In this situation, Pei Yuling had no desire to sever ties with the Divine Soul Sect. His presence in the Illusion Starfield, at Zhu Huan's behest, was to confront Leo and Beru of the Star Race, not because he had learned of his and Chen Qinghuang's whereabouts and made a special trip.

Unless...

A smirk played at the corner of Yu Yuan's lips as a possibility dawned on him. If Pei Yuling indeed intended to strike, he would certainly ensure the act remained clandestine, with no chance of the news spreading.

"Hong Qi, your old feud with Zhong Chichen is your own, and I prefer to stay out of it," Pei Yuling declared, his face taking on a grave seriousness.

Yu Yuan chuckled at the declaration before gesturing towards Chu Yao, "And if I were to confront him, what would your stance be?"

Unwavering, Pei Yuling replied, "I would do nothing."

"Is that because you believe it's futile for me to take on Cao Jiaze, Zhu Huan, and the rest?" Yu Yuan glanced at Xu Jingyao and hummed lightly. "You're choosing to remain an observer because you think I can't succeed, right?"

"I've said nothing of the sort," Pei Yuling retorted, sounding aggrieved.

"Gheirat, attempt to assassinate Xu Jingyao and let's see who else might be lurking in the shadows," Leo suggested in a hushed tone.

Before Yu Yuan could respond, the favored child of the Star Race, endowed with the Life Altar, gently pulled at his sleeve and whispered, "There's more to this than meets the eye. Surely, other Unrestrained Stage cultivators are hidden or en route!"

"I'm aware," Yu Yuan acknowledged.

Given that Xu Jingyao had orchestrated a plot against Leo and Beru, and knowing that Gheirat was of the Ninth Level lineage, it was clear that Zhu Huan wasn't the only visitor.

The arrival of Pei Yuling clued Yu Yuan into the fact that other Unrestrained Stage cultivators who had stealthily made their way into the Illusion Starfield could be swiftly brought to this location through Pei Yuling's influence.

Xu Jingyao appeared remarkably composed.

Despite Zhu Huan's acquisition of the Void Mirror, it was doubtful he could withstand the joint assault of two Platinum Asuras. Beru's intervention had already reversed the downturn of the Asura warriors.

Numerous Asura warriors and Yang God Stage powerhouses were exchanging blows, with casualties on both sides.

Gheirat, with his Ninth Level bloodline, remained inactive, and Leo had yet to display his strength. So why wasn't Xu Jingyao concerned?

This was the Illusion Starfield, and as Yu Yuan knew, aside from Gheirat, other hidden Star Race warriors with Ninth Level bloodlines might have been summoned by Gheirat using the Celestial Star Beast.

Xu Jingyao's fearlessness, mirrored by Cao Jiaze's relaxed demeanor as he blended with an imposing palace, suggested something significant.

It indicated the presence of Unrestrained Stage experts in the shadows or others en route.

"Uh!"

Yu Yuan gasped in astonishment, observing the Dragon Slash Platform in his grasp.

The platform vibrated subtly, seemingly eager to break free and plunge into the dark expanse to seize and consume the Void Mirror released by Pei Yuling.

"See, I showed no aggression, yet it seems to covet my treasure," Pei Yuling remarked, seizing the opportunity to clarify. "Hong Qi, this is where you've misunderstood me. The unusual sensations you're experiencing are due to the restless entity within you, drawn to the scent of the Void Mirror, intending to absorb it to enhance itself."

Yu Yuan pondered this revelation.

"Scoundrel of the Primordial Yang Sect!"

Unable to contain himself any longer, and with Leo's approval, Gheirat covertly exerted his bloodline power, tugging at Xu Jingyao and Pei Yuling from afar.

Beneath their feet, the warship burst into infinite starlight, enveloping them both.

The intense, swirling lights ensnared Xu Jingyao and Pei Yuling in a spectacular display.

With a scoff, Xu Jingyao summoned the Fire God Spear. "I anticipated this."

Simultaneously, Yu Yuan was taken aback by the sight of a fierce bolt of lightning hurtling their way.

Within the lightning was the Alien Demon Qiyan, who had earlier departed, now inhabiting the Celestial Star Beast.

Qiyan, upon attempting to escape, was recaptured and found himself in a dire predicament.

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