C1346 Give Me a Lesson

Du Yuan's eyebrows twitched as he gazed toward the distant starry river. His eyes deepened, seemingly piercing through the vast expanse of space in a mere moment to focus on a frigid star before he exclaimed, "Dragon Slash Platform!"

"What?" Yue Mu was taken aback.

The Disillusionment Sword and the Heavenly Water Sword soared in tandem, with Du Yuan standing alone atop the Disillusionment Sword, his sleeves billowing as if he possessed the formidable presence of a deity.

Streams of Flowing Flames radiated an aura of withering and silence, causing the Asuras of higher lineage to shudder.

Du Yuan's mastery allowed him to wield the sword through the void with full force, subtly influencing the surrounding laws with his understanding of the sword dao.

Yue Mu's Heavenly Water Sword had expanded tenfold, providing a platform for the other Yang God Stage cultivators to stand upon, lest they fall behind the Disillusionment Sword.

These cultivators cradled their swords, seizing the moment to temper their sword intent. Sword lights emanated from within them, harmonizing with the Heavenly Water Sword. Some beams thrummed with the ferocity of thunder, while others basked in serene, sunlit tranquility.

Yet, at Du Yuan's cry of "Dragon Slash Platform," all sword intents abruptly stilled. Almost in unison, their gazes shifted to him.

"Yu Yuan has apparently called forth the Dragon Slash Platform in the Firefly Starfield, engaging in combat with an Asura," Du Yuan stated, his expression grave. After a brief explanation, he withdrew his gaze, pausing for a few seconds before fixing Yue Mu with a stern look and huffing, "I faintly recall you had some rapport with his former self."

Yue Mu chuckled awkwardly, "That was then. He was the Medicine God Sect's most promising alchemist, so it's not surprising. Everyone who buttered him up back then did so purely for his medicines."

"You'd do well to steer clear of such associations in the future," Du Yuan advised earnestly.

Yue Mu nodded in agreement.

Du Yuan's attention returned to the path ahead, observing the streams of sword light. "We needn't concern ourselves with Yu Yuan's fate; he's insignificant. Our mission in the Firefly Starfield is to rendezvous with the Starfrost Sword and locate the Cold Abyss Entrance."

At that moment, Du Yuan was unaware that Ji Ningshuang had been ensnared by the Element Cage.

He and Yue Mu had altered their course because he detected that the intense luminosity of the Starfrost Sword had abruptly vanished at its peak brightness.

He surmised that Ji Ningshuang must be in trouble, so he immediately set out to assist her.

"Uncle-Master Du, why do you dismiss Yu Yuan?"

A young female Sword Immortal on the Heavenly Water Sword inquired with a furrowed brow.

She was a generation senior to Chen Qingyan and was currently in the Middle Period of the Yang God Stage, with a serene demeanor and a graceful appearance.

Ji Ningshuang, the Starfrost Sword, was her idol. She had joined the Sword Sect inspired by Ji Ningshuang's elegance. Although her talent was sufficient for the Primordial Yang Sect or Profound Sky Sect, she was determined to be part of the Sword Sect.

Unfortunately, she didn't manage to become Ji Ningshuang's disciple and instead became the pupil of the Shattering Sword, Van Heqing.

Through Van Heqing, she learned of Yu Yuan's existence. As she gradually uncovered more about his exploits, she grew increasingly astonished.

Following the conflict in the Fallen Moon Forbidden Area, she discovered that Yu Yuan was none other than Hong Qi from three centuries prior, which piqued her interest even further.

She even discussed this revelation with Chen Qingyan in private, seeking more information about Yu Yuan, only to find that his accomplishments were indeed remarkable.

Over time, she came to believe that Yu Yuan and her idol Ji Ningshuang could have made an exceptional match, as they seemed perfectly suited for each other.

Her disappointment stemmed from Yu Yuan's repeated rejections of the Sword Sect's overtures, ultimately joining the Divine Soul Sect, thus becoming a traitor in the eyes of many.

"A mere Yu Yuan, what concern is he of mine?"

Du Yuan said with a frown, clearly annoyed, "Forget about him now; even three hundred years ago, when he became a Divine Level alchemist, he was nothing more than an alchemist."

He paused before adding, "He even lost his way, resorting to crafting poison pills in a futile attempt to prolong his life. Utterly laughable!"

...

In a strange, icy world.

Members of the Asura Clan gazed up at the sky, observing an enormous, long, rectangular boulder stretching across the heavens like a bizarre moon, emitting a soft, white glow.

An Asura of lesser bloodline prowess came to the stark realization that the cataclysmic upheaval of their world originated from this very object.

Before they could delve deeper into their thoughts, they witnessed the emergence of a fellow Asura, one of the Ninth Level, his spines gleaming like platinum. He materialized abruptly and bellowed in the language of humans.

"Vast Ocean humans!"

"The Platinum Asura has come because of him!"

Instantly, the Asura Clan across the world descended into chaos.

For eons, the Firefly Starfield had been spared the attention of human cultivators. Yet, the Firefly Starfield lay adjacent to the infamous Outer Battlefield.

The formidable Asuras of the Firefly Starfield would venture into the Outer Battlefield, clashing with the humans and great demons of the Vast Ocean.

Were they not aware of what the Vast Ocean humans signified?

Calamity, death, and widespread suffering...

Recalling the tales brought back by their higher-ranked warriors from foreign lands about the human race, the Asura clansmen felt a chill deepening in their already frigid realm.

Whoosh!

A minuscule, nearly imperceptible spiritual shadow flickered into existence atop the elongated boulder.

In this world, only the mightiest Asuras, with the aid of certain unique vessels, could barely glimpse the Yin God form of the human race.

They watched intently, holding their breath.

"What's all the commotion?"

Yu Yuan, looming over the Dragon Slash Platform, gazed through the hazy luminescence with an icy demeanor, declaring, "If it weren't for this being the domain of the snow bear, and if it weren't destined for Elena..."

He cast his eyes down upon the shattered landscape and proclaimed, "All beings of this realm have perished."

"You're seeking your own demise!"

Ciara, beside herself with frustration, had long restrained herself, only holding back due to the presence of the Violent Bear.

Now, she could no longer contain herself as her bloodline surged within her.

"I always knew you thought you could best me."

Yu Yuan let out a cold laugh as his Yin God presence vanished from the Dragon Slash Platform. With a mere thought, the platform expanded a hundredfold, transforming into a colossal stone mountain that loomed threateningly over Ciara.

Awoo! Awoo! Awoo!

Inside the Dragon Slash Platform, the echoes of dozens of once-dominant dragons filled the air with their furious roars.

Hundreds of slender ice dragons, composed of dense lightning, burst forth from the Dragon Slash Platform. Nourished by the Space-time Dragon's breath, they swiftly carved open a spatial tunnel.

Before Ciara could even awaken her bloodline, she witnessed miniature ice dragons gliding through the Frost Well she carried from the Dark Domain. She was momentarily stunned.

Boom!

The massive Dragon Slash Platform plummeted, and the colossal force of the collapsing space-time bore down on Ciara. The Ninth Level Platinum Asura, along with the Frost Well, crashed into the earth like a meteor, carving out a deep cavern in the solid icy rock.

Inside the Dragon Slash Platform, Yu Yuan's Yin God form emerged distinctly. He gazed indifferently at the cavern and declared, "Let me demonstrate with facts that the Dragon Slash Platform I wield can overpower your Dark Domain Frost Well."

No sooner had he spoken than myriad streams of light burst forth from beneath the platform.

The streams poured into the cavern below, homing in on Ciara with precision, bombarding her with a tempestuous onslaught.

"In truth, you are not as formidable as you believe."

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