C1353 The Sword Light Shone

The Boundless Great World is actually connected to the Dark Wing Starfield!

The news Zhou You brought was both astonishing and exhilarating.

No wonder he was keen to avoid that snow bear before speaking.

He was aware of the snow bear's intelligence and its ties to the Asura Clan. Clearly, he didn't want the Asura to catch wind of this development.

"That individual is likely concerned about the Origin Realm God's reach extending into the Dark Wing Starfield. This connection means that the Winged Race and the Boundless Great World can exchange information at any moment. She can seek our help when it's most crucial," Zhou You said with a smile.

The three nests Chen Qinghuang refined—Death, Destruction, and Rebirth—essentially served as a Galaxy Crossing.

The nests could even interact with one another.

The Destruction and Rebirth nests were situated in the Boundless Great World, while the Death Nest was placed within a world in the Dark Wing Starfield.

This arrangement not only allows practitioners from the Boundless Great World to instantly reach the Dark Wing Starfield, but members from the Delude Devil Abyss, Oblivion Starfield, Divine Soul Sect, and Babel Chamber of Commerce might also be able to traverse.

When Diggs advances to Tenth Level and aspires to control the Dark Elfkind and influence the Winged Race, it won't be so straightforward.

Chen Qinghuang's return is a clear sign that she intends to unify the Winged Race and the Dark Elfkind, and Brie, as the clan leader, will likely facilitate this.

The territories of the Winged Race and the Dark Elfkind are mostly adjacent, fostering close interactions.

She has honored her initial promise and can be considered allied with the Divine Soul Sect and the Babel Chamber of Commerce.

With the power of the Winged Race, she should be able to swiftly regain her strength using whatever remarkable relics she left behind.

Once she regains her full power, not even the Origin Realm God or the Void Spirit Succubus may gain the upper hand against her.

And what about with the support of the Divine Soul Sect and the Babel Chamber of Commerce?

Yu Yuan's spectral image on the Dragon Slash Platform suddenly smiled and remarked, "It looks like I'll be returning to the Boundless Great World before long."

"Indeed," Zhou You nodded in agreement. "The Boundless Great World has undergone significant changes. It's no longer dominated by those five powers. Our combined strength, along with the Desolate God, Zu Ann, and the newly risen Ghost God from Horror Land, matches up to the five forces without falling short."

"Many sects are beginning to gravitate towards us, showing their support."

"If you're ready to return, you can head straight to the Dark Wing Starfield and use the Death Nest to make your way back to the Boundless Great World," Zhou You added, providing further clarification.

His uncertainty about the Firefly Starfield's situation had prompted him to employ secret arts to traverse the Deep Starfield.

The rest might follow suit, arriving in due course.

"Is the Cold Abyss Entrance located beneath that star?" Zhou You shifted the conversation, peering down at the world enveloped in a cold mist. "Given this Violent Bear's presence, I suspect the unique world of the Firefly Starfield lies just below us."

The "Cold Domain Bear" fixed its large eyes on him in response.

Zhou You ducked his head and moved to the opposite end of the Dragon Slash Platform, putting some distance between himself and the bear.

Yu Yuan was forthright with him. "Yes, it's right below. Not long ago, Gu Xingkui from the Sword Sect launched a sudden attack, wounding it."

"I've heard the news," Zhou You said with a wry smile.

Yu Yuan looked puzzled. "How did you come by this information?"

"The President mentioned it."

Zhou You paused briefly, then turned his attention to the "Cold Domain Bear" and continued, "It's been hovering around the Cold Abyss Entrance for too long, shedding an excessive amount of Ice Crystals. This alerted Gu Xingkui to a potential issue, prompting his attack. Over time, the Ice Crystals at the Cold Abyss Entrance have built up, with several new ones forming every century."

"Think of these Ice Crystals as an enhanced version of the Ice Soul Crystal—they have a wide range of applications. The Cold Abyss Entrance relies on these Ice Crystals for stability. If too many are stripped away, the entrance could become compromised."

"That's the reason behind Gu Xingkui's intervention," Zhou You explained.

Yu Yuan wore a bemused expression.

"Now, with the Cold Abyss Entrance obstructed, the Sword Sect is growing anxious. All the powers privy to the secrets of the Cold Abyss Entrance are concerned."

Zhou You paused before adding, "That includes us as well."

"The Earth Fire of the Boundless Great World is too violent. It requires the extraction of Frost Energy from the outside world through seven Cold Abyss Entrances to form the Nether Abyss, which serves to neutralize and manage it. Without these entrances, the rampant Earth Fire would obliterate all mortals in the Qianxuan Empire. Even cultivators of low rank and members of the demon races would struggle to survive."

"As a result, it's not just the five major powers that are closely monitoring the Cold Abyss Entrance; our Babel Chamber of Commerce and your Divine Soul Sect are equally concerned. My visit here is to ensure the Cold Abyss Entrance remains clear to prevent any disaster."

While speaking, he blinked his small eyes toward the snow bear.

It was apparent to him that the obstruction of the Cold Abyss Entrance was due to this enraged Cold Domain Bear.

"The Sword Sect must pay for the trouble caused by Gu Xingkui."

Yu Yuan vehemently denied that the blockage of the Cold Abyss Entrance was his doing, aiming to secure more Ice Soul Crystals for Ji Ningshuang.

"The Sword Sect's price is right before us, isn't it?"

Zhou You extended his hand toward the shimmering river of sword lights, clicking his tongue in admiration. "Nie Qingtian truly was a remarkable genius. His legacy of sword lights seems to endure indefinitely. I detect the presences of Du Yuan, Yue Mu, and some Sword Sect juniors; they're likely in for a rough time."

"The Starfrost Sword is here; I will rescue her," Yu Yuan declared firmly.

"I'm aware she's here. When Qiao Yuling spoke of her, I knew she must have come to the Firefly Starfield looking for you," Zhou You said with a mischievous chuckle. "Yu, you're quite fortunate. If you can persuade this formidable sword to turn against the Sword Sect and join our cause, it would be a monumental feat."

He was aware of Yu Yuan's two lifetimes and the tale of Ji Ningshuang and Yu Yuan's previous life.

"Taishi, back in the Fallen Moon Forbidden Area, you managed to drive a wedge between Nie Qingtian and the Sword Sect using the Soul Transformation Pool. As the heir to the Dragon Slash Platform, it wouldn't surprise me if you were to turn the Starfrost Sword to our side," Zhou You said, grinning playfully.

Yu Yuan's expression shifted subtly.

He had finally understood why Nie Qingtian, the former guardian of the Fallen Moon Forbidden Area, had gradually severed ties with the five major powers.

The death of his partner was just one factor.

Another was his likely communication with Taishi, who resided within the bronze coffin, during his time overseeing the Forbidden Zone.

"I'll give it a try," Yu Yuan stated earnestly within the Dragon Slash Platform.

Ji Ningshuang might need to keep her distance due to her status.

But he wasn't concerned.

Zhou You might think he was merely the heir to the Dragon Slash, but the Primordial Divine King of the Divine Soul Sect surely recognized his true identity.

Otherwise, Taishi wouldn't have specifically spoken those words to him before bursting forth from the Boundless Great World.

Since he was a Divine King in his first life, what he chose to do with Ji Ningshuang was his prerogative—what could the Divine Soul Sect possibly object to?

"She's on the verge of advancing to the Primordial Spirit. If Gu Xingkui dies, she's likely the most capable of making the breakthrough," Zhou You said, his face turning grave. "If she ascends to the Primordial Spirit, she'll be even more formidable than Gu Xingkui. So, do everything you can to bring her into our fold."

"At the very least, ensure she remains neutral because of your presence."

Zhou You, speaking on behalf of the Babel Chamber of Commerce, indicated that both President Lyi and the Divine Soul Sect placed great importance on Ji Ningshuang, recognizing her formidable potential.

"Hmm!"

As they conversed, a brilliant sword light burst forth near the distant river of sword light, capturing their attention.

A colossal figure, a thousand zhang tall and wielding a sword, stood suspended above a star controlled by the Asura Clan.

Behind this figure, the essence of his swordsmanship unfolded, creating a vision of worlds being incessantly obliterated and reborn.

The ever-evolving, dazzling sword light was a sight to behold.

"Disillusionment Sword, Du Yuan!" Zhou You exclaimed with a serious tone. "He's about to make his move!"

Yu Yuan peered into the distance with his Yin God vision, unable to discern Du Yuan's form, but the radiant sword light was becoming increasingly luminous.

However, after activating the Dragon Slash Platform, it felt as if time and space had suddenly contracted.

Thus, when Du Yuan manifested his dharma on the desolate surface of a star, his eyes betrayed a growing madness.

At that moment, Du Yuan found himself confronted by three Platinum Asuras, including Demian.

It appeared that the Great Commander Alonso had successfully located Du Yuan's hiding place and had instructed Demian and the others to flush him out.

Left with no other option, Du Yuan was forced to reveal himself and abandon all pretense of concealment.

"Element Cage."

Clearly struggling to contain his emotions, Du Yuan gazed at the cage holding Ji Ningshuang captive. A sly smile crept across his face as he said, "Do me a favor and relay a message to your commander: open the Element Cage and release the Starfrost Sword."

"And one more thing..."

Du Yuan paused briefly before adding, "We would appreciate it if the blocked passage could be reopened promptly. It would be to the benefit of both the Boundless Great World and the Asura."

He was in the late period of the Unrestrained Stage, one of the venerable Great Sword Immortals of the Sword Sect.

Yet here he was, in the Asura Clan's Firefly Starfield, facing three Platinum Asuras and aware that Alonso, with his Tenth Level bloodline, was also in attendance.

Still, he brazenly made his demands, asking Alonso to release him and to open the Cold Abyss Entrance.

"I've always heard that the most deranged and unreasonable member of the Sword Sect was you, Du Yuan, the Disillusionment Sword. Seeing you now, I can say the rumors don't do you justice."

A newly advanced Ninth Level Asura, who had never crossed paths with Du Yuan, was incensed by his audacity.

"You will meet your end in the Firefly Starfield!"

The Platinum Asura named Warren huffed, his eyes turning a steely silver-gray as he peered below.

The world of stars beneath them was a wintry expanse, blanketed in snow and ice.

Absent were any domains of the Asura Clan, replaced instead by silver wolves, ice pythons, and numerous other alien beasts that thrived in the severe chill.

Warren looked down, seeking the Heavenly Water Sword wielder Yu Mu and the other Yang God sword cultivators.

Oddly enough, despite employing his bloodline senses and divine powers, he could not detect Yu Mu or the whereabouts of the other prominent sword practitioners.

They had clearly witnessed Du Yuan and Yu Mu, among others, traveling together by sword.

However, it was only when Alonso briefly departed with a drop of his golden blood that Du Yuan and Yue Mu's sword lights vanished in an instant.

Warren assumed that Du Yuan and Yue Mu were allies. Given that Du Yuan had shown up, he was convinced that Yue Mu must be nearby.

"Perish in the Firefly Starfield?" Du Yuan shook his head, letting out a low chuckle. "I don't believe that's the case."

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