C1395 Do Your Best!!

Leaning against the window in the swiftly passing Azure Brilliance Palace, Cao Jiaze gazed out at the meteor-strewn, icy expanse of space with an expression that was caught between laughter and tears. He had overheard the conversation between Yu Yuan and Jee Ningshuang with crystal clarity.

Since his breakthrough to the Yang God, he had been acknowledged as the strongest below the Unrestrained Stage. Even during his time in the Soul Wandering Stage, he was considered the pinnacle of that realm. No matter what stage he found himself in, he was always the strongest.

This was a widely accepted fact, recognized not only by the Profound Sky Sect but also by the Sword Sect, Primordial Yang Sect, Devil Palace, and Demon Palace. Each step Cao Jiaze took, each breakthrough he achieved, was incredibly solid.

Younger cultivators might rush their progress, eager to advance and dazzle with their talents and promising futures. But only Cao Jiaze understood that although his pace was slower, it was without a single flaw. His spirit, physique, and comprehension of the Dao were impeccable.

He firmly believed that the moment he manifested his Yang God, prodigies like Ann Ziqing, Xu Jingyao, Yuan Lianyao, Mo Yan, and even Chen Qingyan would pale in comparison to him. This unwavering belief was the bedrock of his confidence.

Yet now, the Great Sword Immortal, known as the Heavenly Water Sword, had frantically pleaded with Yu Yuan not to act rashly and take his life as Cao Jiaze approached. Did Yue Mu truly think that Yu Yuan, who had just formed his Yang God, had already surpassed him? Did the Starfrost Sword concur with this notion?

Even with his admiration for Yu Yuan, Cao Jiaze felt a sting of humiliation witnessing the two Sword Immortals assess their respective strengths with such an attitude. His most cherished pride had been challenged by them. Was his unrivaled status within his realm being shattered just like that?

"Brother Cao..." Standing on the Dragon Slash Platform, Yu Yuan squinted and a smile curved at the corner of his mouth. "You two worry too much. Brother Cao and I hit it off from the start; how could I possibly harm him?"

Standing on the Dragon Slash Platform, Yu Yuan squinted and smiled reassuringly. "You two are worrying too much. Brother Cao and I go way back; I wouldn't harm him."

The arrival of Lvliu, Heixun, Green Incubus, White Ghost, and the Sky Shocking Emperor brought him a sense of tranquility. From his vantage point, Yu Yuan observed the Chaos Roc's frantic departure and the engulfing absolute cold darkness that was drawing in Alonso, Ciara, Demian, and others in its wake.

Despite the boiling of Alonso's golden blood in the depths of darkness, Yu Yuan sensed an air of desperation. He couldn't shake the feeling that this Asura Great General was likely to fall in this battle.

Deep within his soul, he recognized a profound terror lurking at the edge of the Firefly Starfield, possibly orchestrated by the Sky Shocking Emperor and Han Miaoyuan.

It wasn't just Alonso at risk; even the Chaos Roc's path of escape seemed fraught with peril. Yu Yuan's gaze sharpened as he witnessed Yuv Qian, now known as Tianzang, piloting the Tears of Blue Devil in pursuit of the chilling darkness from the platform. Then, Tianzang's chase noticeably slowed.

It was as though he had become aware that a powerhouse from the Divine Soul Sect was stealthily lying in wait along that dark path, ready for Alonso to fall into the trap.

Before Cao Jiaze could make his appearance, the Cold Domain Bear arrived first. It bore a "Crescent Moon" on its back, a silver-white essence as radiant as Fallen Star Eyes, containing a drop of its vital blood essence, emitting a palpable life force.

This "Crescent Moon" was the very heart of the Firefly Starfield's shattered moon, its core essence salvaged and carried by the bear. With effortful gestures and low growls, it seemed to be communicating something...

Turning his attention away from Cao Jiaze and the other lurking mysteries, Yu Yuan faced the Violent Bear before him, intently listening to its heartfelt desires and needs.

After a moment of contemplation, Yu Yuan responded with solemn determination, "I will do everything within my power."

It chuckled heartily before dragging the "Crescent Moon" toward the Dragon Slash Platform.

The radiant white glow emitted by the Dragon Slash Platform, imbued with resistance and defensive consciousness, was quietly disarmed by Yu Yuan, who was present within.

He permitted the Crescent Moon to penetrate unimpeded.

Whoosh!

Suddenly, a small crescent moon materialized in the inner world of the Dragon Slash Platform, the resting place of the Frost Dragon's remains.

The crescent moon hovered in the air within this realm, and within it, a blood droplet-shaped oddity seemed to be startled awake, instinctively attempting to flee.

In a flash, Yu Yuan's true form arrived atop the crescent moon.

He gazed down at the melon-sized, elliptical drop of vibrant silver blood, which was absorbing strange energies from the outside and drawing in the cold power from the moon's essence. He sensed the fine silver strands within the blood slowly refining and growing more robust.

This peculiar drop of silver blood was unlike the young of the Spinosaurus; it hadn't even begun to take the form of a living creature.

With just a thought, he could command the laws within the Dragon Slash Platform to transform into thunderous lightning, obliterating both the crescent moon and the silver blood nurturing life within.

But of course, he refrained from doing so.

Instead of destruction, he opened his heart and issued several divine decrees.

He allowed the small crescent moon to draw strength from within the Dragon Slash Platform, blending with the unique energies of this place.

He was prepared to fulfill all the necessary conditions for the silver blood to foster new life.

He intended to offer a substantial reward to the Cold Domain Bear, using the power of the Dragon Slash Platform to assist in the birth of a new species.

A novel being, with the Cold Domain Bear as the progenitor and source of its bloodline.

"Rest assured, all that you have done for me, and for that individual, rightfully earns you the reward you desire," Yu Yuan assured with a smile, his Yang God emanating from above the Dragon Slash Platform.

He had aided Nie Qingtian in guarding the river of sword lights for many years, ventured into the Deep Starfield to lead him to the Firefly Starfield and the entrance to the Cold Abyss.

He had also safeguarded Jee Ningshuang, healing her wounds and providing him with considerable support...

Whether it was out of adherence to Nie Qingtian's final wishes or a recognition of his own role as a Dragon Slayer, Yu Yuan was profoundly touched by all that had been done.

Thus, any request it made would not be considered excessive.

"Wuwu..." it softly whimpered, conveying its gratitude.

"You deserve it, and I'll do everything I can."

Yu Yuan offered a smile as Cao Jiaze approached, with Yu Mu and Ji Ningshuang frequently glancing his way. He shrank in size, along with the Dragon Slash Platform and his Yang God form.

Quickly, he reverted to his normal stature with the Dragon Slash Platform beneath his feet, obscured by a murky white light screen that made it difficult to discern what lay within.

All that could be seen was a nascent crescent moon.

"Senior Sister, how are your injuries?" Yu Mu asked in a hushed tone. After Ji Ningshuang nodded, he continued with a grave voice, "Martial Uncle Du has been gravely injured. His Aspect has collapsed, and his realm has fallen to that of a Yang God. Given his state of mind and the hidden ailments in his body, it's unlikely he'll be able to reconstruct his Aspect. Upon returning to the sect, he'll have to settle for being a leisurely elder, sharing the subtleties of the sword with the newcomers."

Yu Mu's voice carried a sense of wistfulness and resignation, aware that Du Yuan's prospects, even in survival, were bleak.

Ji Ningshuang observed closely and saw that not only had Du Yuan's Aspect shattered, but the destructive Sword Intent that had seeped into his marrow was wreaking havoc within him, throwing his soul into disarray.

Du Yuan's coma was due to his three souls being in turmoil, tangled like knotted twine.

"At least he's still alive."

Ji Ningshuang, hardened by years of battle beyond the stars, had grown indifferent to such sights. "Fu Xuanwen from the Primordial Yang Sect and Zhu Huan also perished in the Illusion Starfield and the Lissom Realm. The Demon King Jin Lih of the Golden Rock Beast, the Deep Sea Basilisk, the Mighty Spirit King, and the Golden Elephant Ancient God have all fallen in battle."

"Alas," Yu Mu sighed deeply. "The recent losses in Hao Yu have been staggering. In the past, it might take centuries to see the loss of so many powerful beings."

"We're facing a cataclysm that no one can evade; we must confront it head-on," Cao Jiaze's deep, solemn voice echoed from a distance. "The sect master of our sect has predicted that a great calamity has begun in Hao Yu, akin to when the human race overthrew the Nagas and the five supreme forces once expelled the Divine Soul Sect."

Upon hearing those words, Yue Mu and Jee Ningshuang were profoundly shaken.

Atop the Dragon Slash Platform, Yu Yuan's gaze took on an unusual intensity.

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