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At the dawn of creation, the cosmic giant beast came into existence alongside the sun, moon, and stars, naturally bearing the profound mysteries of the Way of Heaven.
This cosmic giant beast was the earliest known life form.
Subsequently, all extraterrestrial beings and alien beasts shared a bloodline connection with the cosmic giant beast.
The Shadowkin, Dawnbringers, enchantresses, and many other formidable races all had ties to the giant beasts that once soared through the Star River.
Take, for instance, the mighty Titan Spinosaurus, which forged the Titan in the extraterrestrial Star River. When critically wounded, it covertly entered the Everlands and gave rise to the giant dragon.
Thus, every mature cosmic giant beast naturally commanded a superior bloodline dominance over beings with a robust corporeal body.
Only those like the Demon God Grec, whose bloodline reached the tenth level, could withstand the influence of the cosmic giant beast.
The Bloodwraiths within the Baneblade Bloodhell originated from the seven previous wielders, created from their purest lifeblood and souls.
Those who had possessed the Baneblade were either archdemons of Shadow's Keep, members of the Devil Palace, or the Forgeroses, all adept in the art of refining flesh and blood.
Alternatively, they were extraterrestrial warriors as valiant as the Shura.
Without exception, they all possessed immense vitality and extraordinary physical strength.
Naturally, they fell under the cosmic giant beast's influence. In secret, the Voidweaver infused seven massive Bloodwraiths with a strand of its remnant soul.
Consequently, seven vibrant red butterflies, along with countless smaller ones, fluttered within Yu Yuan's body.
The blood-colored butterflies, following the pattern of the Baneblade's inscribed array, arranged themselves in a manner akin to Bloodforging, creating a terrifying force field intent on consuming all of Yu Yuan's vital essence.
In this little world of vitality, Yu Yuan's body, a fusion of heaven soul and the Altar of Rebirth, resembled a blood crystal as it floated amidst the thick blood mist. Within the smooth skin of this unique Solar Spirit, one could glimpse the crystal chains, twisting like blood-colored lightning, revealing a host of otherworldly and mystical bloodline talents.
Though he was a Solar Spirit of a human cultivator, his presence was akin to that of an immensely powerful archdemon!
His Solar Spirit breathed steadily, with two lengthy crimson mist dragons weaving in and out of his nostrils.
Suddenly, hundreds of tiny, colorful butterflies, beating their wings, burst into the little world of vitality within his chest.
The transforming Solar Spirit remained still, yet the enveloping dense blood mist silently diffused around him.
The butterflies were engulfed by the dense blood mist, and in an instant, they became one with it.
Then...
The thick blood mist, like a savage dire beast scenting blood, burst forth from Yu Yuan's little world of vitality, seeping into his limbs and bones from his heart.
As the blood mist swept through, the butterflies dissolved, rapidly assimilating into the mist.
At the Shenque acupoint.
The butterflies, having collided with the Dragon Slaying Stage, were slain by the swarming Bane. After three assaults, they transformed into a shower of light.
In that moment, a surge of dense blood mist rushed in. Guided by Yu Yuan's Lunar Spirit thoughts, it submerged each remaining butterfly.
Not a single butterfly remained!
In the external world.
Yu Yuan, face flushed, spat out fresh blood and gripped the hilt of the Baneblade.
He drew the blade out slowly!
The blade, under his watchful eye, gradually emerged from the flesh of his chest.
The dense blood mist, originating from his little world of vitality, converged at the wound. It was as if unseen tailors swiftly stitched the tear back together.
Once the Baneblade was removed, the damage to his internal organs was imperceptible to his consciousness.
Within the thick blood mist at his chest, seven butterflies fluttered their wings, undergoing transformation.
They reverted into seven orbs of Bloodwraiths.
The remnant soul of the Voidweaver within the Bloodwraiths was purged clean. The slightly revived Bloodwraiths, trembling, silently implored his mercy.
The Bloodwraiths were aware of his enigma, cognizant of the fearsome power that lay dormant within him.
They had witnessed the aftermath of such power's release in the Dark Star.
The seven orbs of Bloodwraiths became docile and subdued because they recognized that Yu Yuan's first life wielded the strength to annihilate the heavens and the earth. They dared not provoke Yu Yuan any further.
"Alright, this doesn't concern you."
Yu Yuan snorted and, with a covert incantation, the dense blood mist that had seeped from his little world of vitality quietly returned, enveloping his Solar Spirit and providing robust protection.
Swoosh! Swoosh! Swoosh!
Seven diminished Bloodwraiths flew into the Baneblade, causing the glow of the Bloodhell to appear significantly fainter.
The dimness was due to the blood mist devouring and refining the many blood-colored sparks.
Yu Yuan swiftly stowed the Baneblade in another acupoint within his body, sealing it away before turning his attention inward to examine his condition. He discovered that all the colorful butterflies had been eradicated.
This included those that had penetrated the Shenque acupoint and were violently colliding with the Dragon Slaying Stage.
"The blood mist encircling the Solar Spirit is truly miraculous, possessing such formidable power. Even the dispersed forces of the Voidweaver that permeate the butterflies refined by the Bloodwraiths can be instantly eradicated," Yu Yuan marveled.
He had a premonition that once his evolving Solar Spirit was fully forged and could leave his body to engage in battle, it would undoubtedly bring him a tremendous surprise.
Wielding the Baneblade as a Solar Spirit Body, he would likely be unstoppable, reaping victory wherever he went.
Boom!
The cave where Frost Queen and Yan Ziyang had taken refuge abruptly caved in, sending chunks of ice rock tumbling down onto Yanli of Shadow's Keep, leaving her reeling.
Even the ice meteorite suddenly disintegrated, bursting apart completely.
Roar!
Amidst billowing black demonic flames, the Tar-Backed Bull charged into the frigid river, aiming for a drop of fresh, tender green blood.
This dark, wicked bull from Shadow's Keep was lucid, unaffected by the Voidweaver's enchantment or the empress's malevolent thoughts.
Driven by instinct alone, it sought to consume the droplet of blood and claim it as its own.
"In your dreams."
Sky Fiend scoffed, his gaunt icy hand plunging into the chilly river to seize the Frost Vein, yanking it forth.
The Frost Vein instantly solidified into a lengthy silver chain, lashing at the Tar-Backed Bull.
Each strike left the bull's demonic body increasingly encased in ice, snuffing out swathes of black demonic fire, and even the secreted black oil began to solidify and freeze.
Shattered meteorites and a multitude of ice rocks plummeted like a meteor shower with the Sky Fiend's movements. They crashed into the Tar-Backed Bull and the colossal, colorful fish demon, rendering the two ninth-level archdemons of Shadow's Keep powerless to act. Moreover, numerous ice shards, beams, and broken stones penetrated the eighth-level Golden Rock Beast, Darkfire Beast, and Starbeast.
"Master."
The Frost Queen, akin to an Ice Goddess, cradled the slumbering Empress in her frosty arms. Clutching her to her chest, the Frost Queen gazed at Yu Yuan with her icy eyes, awaiting his command.
"Well done. Ensure her safety and distance yourself from the horde."
Yu Yuan exhaled in relief, nodding with a smile.
"Thank you for the compliment, Master."
A rare smile flickered at the corner of the Frost Queen's mouth as she carried the Empress away from the meteorite debris, paying no heed to the Sky Fiend who single-handedly held off Yanli and the Tar-Backed Bull.
"Master, shatter the Mystic Gate! The Voidweaver's power is seeping through it!"
Elsewhere, Yu Yiyi, without resorting to the Crucible of Evil, kept Ogeus a thousand feet away from Yan Qiling. She frequently glanced back at the resplendent Mystic Gate formed by the black and white chess pieces, alerting Yu Yuan.
Yu Yuan turned his attention to the Mystic Gate, his mind instantly besieged by illusions.
"Alright!"
With a jolt, Yu Yuan snapped back to clarity, gripping the sheath of the Titanblade with both hands. Thousands of Banes from the Crucible of Evil, driven by the motion of his spirit, took residence in the acupoints he had opened, roaring within the little world enriched by the Shadow Moon Essence. Yu Yuan's corporeal body turned grim and dreadful, as if a legion of wailing ghosts accompanied his eerie cries.
"Nine Celestial Slashes, Spirit Destruction!"
