C1384 Please!!

"I want to take a look too!"

With a grave expression, Mo Baichuan sighed, readying himself to venture into the sea.

"Rillrender!" Yue Mu, in a panic, hurried to stop him. "Mr. Mo, don't!"

Mo Baichuan looked at him, puzzled.

"The flame energy within you is too potent. I think it's best not to dive into the deep sea or approach the Wintermaw," Yue Mu candidly advised, not mincing his words. "I'm concerned that the Path of Primordial Light you've mastered could directly shatter the delicate balance of ice magic, hastening the collapse of this realm."

After a moment's hesitation, Mo Baichuan gave a slight nod. "Then I won't descend."

"Mr. Zhou..."

Jun Chen of the Skyreach Consortium had been closely monitoring the anomalies of the Frost Star. He spoke thoughtfully, "We can all foresee that the Glimmerdrift Nebula is bound to become a desolate wasteland. You've grasped space magic; you understand the immense challenge of forging a Wintermaw."

"I understand," Zhou You acknowledged.

"The creation of the Wintermaw was aided by the Chronowyrm and the frost wyrm. Its upkeep during the later stages was managed by the God-King of Boulderdawn," Jun Chen shared, privy to the intricate details. "In this age, the Everlands have not yet seen the rise of a spatial Mighty with the level of a primordial spirit."

Zhou You nodded, his smile tinged with resignation.

Yu Yuan, listening in, noted Jun Chen's solemn demeanor. Observing Mo Baichuan, Yue Mu, and Ji Ningshuang's worried expressions, he quickly surmised the cause.

The Everlands, lacking a spatial Almighty of the primordial spirit level, struggled to recreate a new Wintermaw.

It was imperative, then, to ensure the existing Wintermaw remained unscathed and could be relocated.

The Everlands could not afford to lose this Wintermaw!

"I know what you're getting at," Zhou You said, his face lined with concern as he rested his horsetail whisk across his crossed arms. He gazed into the depths of the sea, as if he could see Du Yuan's silhouette. "I'll give it a try. But let me be upfront—I'm not confident in the slightest."

Jun Chen spoke earnestly, "Do everything you can to preserve the Wintermaw!"

"I'll give it my all!"

In an instant, the cultivator, whose mastery of spatial magic had already distinguished him from the likes of Mo Baichuan and Yue Mu, materialized beside them.

This time, Mo Baichuan and Yue Mu, despite being from opposing factions, showed no hostility towards each other.

Yue Mu expressed his gratitude with a solemn, "Thank you!"

Mo Baichuan remained silent, simply nodding in acknowledgment.

It was clear to them that everyone hailed from the Everlands, and nobody wanted to witness the realm fall into peril should the Wintermaw be lost.

The Everlands served as the cornerstone for the five greatest powers, as well as the bedrock for both the Boulderdawn and the Skyreach Consortium.

"If..."

Standing on a thin slab of ice floating on the sea, Zhou You suddenly looked up at Yu Yuan on the Dragon Slaying Stage, drawing the attention of everyone present.

"If neither I nor Du Yuan succeed, then it's your turn to try."

Zhou You's words were grave; there was no hint of jest in his voice.

Yu Yuan paused, taken aback.

"I know you're thinking that you haven't practiced any mystiques or spells related to space magic. But you command the Dragon Slaying Stage, and within it, the Chronowyrm and the frost wyrm are crucial to the creation of the Wintermaw! The Wintermaw itself is imbued with the dragon's breath of those two Dragon Gods."

"Moreover, your Solar Spirit refinement bears the mark of Jihui's God-King mystique!"

"I will do everything in my power to secure the Wintermaw, to take it from the depths below and attempt to transport it out of the Glimmerdrift Nebula. But if I fail, I hope you will..."

"Be prepared."

With that, Zhou You stepped onto the ice and plunged into the depths below.

"Why must I bear such a burden?"

Yu Yuan stood atop the Dragon Slaying Stage, amidst the cold, dark expanse of the void, feeling the stars of the Glimmerdrift Nebula shatter around him.

Using the Dragon Slaying Stage, he could see numerous flat Voidfarer warships traversing the Domain, welcoming aboard those with exceptional talents or higher bloodline levels.

However, this was merely a drop in the ocean.

Only a handful of the Shura could be saved; the vast majority were destined to perish with the Glimmerdrift Nebula.

The fate of this Star River was sealed due to the rampage of the Abyssal Leviathan and Alonso's inability to stop it.

He had been brought to this place by the snow bear to temper his Solar Spirit. At best, he could harness the sword force from the River of Swords with his sword sheath.

He had done nearly everything within his power.

He had skillfully used the Heaven-Opening Sword Array to contain the Abyssal Leviathan. He had also torn through the darkness, shattered Alonso's lethal spear, and aided the snow bear in escaping the Earth-Tethered Cage, allowing the Divine Sword to reunite and return to the Everlands.

Now, the daunting task of excavating the Wintermaw was being handed over to him.

Yu Yuan felt he had worked tirelessly, burdened by the enormity of his responsibilities.

It's important to remember that the Abyssal Leviathan was still present, capable of regaining consciousness at any moment.

Alonso, unconcerned with the destruction of the Glimmerdrift Nebula, had violated the ancient pact between the Shura and the snow bear, fixated on capturing the Dragon Slaying Stage.

He was after the juvenile of the Titan Spinosaurus.

"Please."

Out of nowhere, Ji Ningshuang, having separated from the summit of the snowy mountain, transformed into a gleaming sword light and paused quietly nearby. With a cool tone, she addressed him, her belly full of complaints.

In Ji Ningshuang's eyes, the stars shone brightly, and a subtle smile played at the corners of her mouth.

Her simple plea instantly cleared away all the gloom in Yu Yuan's heart, making all his irritations vanish like smoke.

Yu Yuan's face broke into a radiant smile as he declared with gusto, "If Zhou You and Du Jing truly can't handle it, then let me give it a shot!"

Jun Chen and Bai He watched him, their expressions turning curious as if he had transformed before their eyes.

Mo Baichuan gave an exasperated roll of his eyes at the Frost Star, seemingly unfazed by the spectacle, as if he had expected nothing less.

Three hundred years ago, whenever Ji Ningshuang pleaded for something, he would take it upon himself to do it, even if it was beyond his capabilities.

And now, he was behaving in the same manner.

Crack, crack, crack!

The crystalline world was accelerating in its collapse, and the silhouettes of Du Yuan and Zhou You had vanished beneath the waves.

Yu Yuan laughed heartily and, with a face beaming with joy, looked at Ji Ningshuang, who was nearby. With a mere thought, he moved closer to the Dragon Slaying Stage and said, "I have something for you..."

She was a vision of frosty elegance in her white attire, her brows lifting in a pleased expression.

However, considering the differences in their allegiances, she instinctively glanced towards Mo Baichuan and Yue Mu.

Those two...

They watched the depths of the sea, where Wintermaw lurked, with intense focus and seriousness. It was as if Zhou You and Du Yuan's actions were crystal clear to them.

Ji Ningshuang was taken aback, then turned her gaze to Jun Chen and Tian Zang, wondering if Yu Yuan's rashness would cause him trouble.

She then noticed that neither Jun Chen, Tian Zang, nor the white crane she had once pursued showed any intention of stopping her; instead, their eyes suddenly sparkled with anticipation.

Jun Chen and Tian Zang's expressions seemed to cheer Yu Yuan on, encouraging him to go ahead with his plans.

"This little lady once chased me relentlessly within Everlands, all the way to the Godsblight Marsh!" the white crane muttered under its breath, its small, ashen eyes shimmering with a sinister gleam. "If Yu Yuan captures her and takes her to the Boulderdawn Sect, that will be quite the spectacle. At the very least, if the Sword Sect suspects and punishes her, it will serve as my revenge!"

He spoke softly, audible only to Jun Chen and Tian Zang.

"Tian Zang values her highly. If she joins our cause, the Boulderdawn Sect would even consider securing a Supreme God position for her!" Tian Zang declared in a hushed tone.

Jun Chen was visibly shaken.

"Rest assured, your positions with President Lyi in the Skyreach Consortium are secure."

Tian Zang, sensing his concern, quickly added, "The Divine War in the Everlands will be prolonged and exceedingly brutal. The fallen primordial spirits will certainly include more than just Lee Tianxin. Moreover, the number of Supreme God seats in the Everlands may well increase in the future!"

Jun Chen nodded slowly, his silence speaking volumes.

"These Ice Shards originate from a well deep beneath the ocean!"

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