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As Qin Yun spoke, memories of his encounters with Yu Yuan naturally surfaced, each one like scenes from a past life. For someone like him, it all felt like an unreal dream.

In earlier times, Yu Yuan was branded a traitor by the five supreme forces, leaving him and the Yu family in dire straits. Had Yu Zhu not wielded her divine powers within the Absence Relic to shield Elfview, Mo Yan from the Devil Palace would have likely obliterated the Yu family long ago.

For years, he and the Yu family remained secluded in Elfview, avoiding Darkmoon City, Spider City, and the Absence Relic, cutting off all contact with the outside world. It wasn't until Yu Yuan aided Bai Gu in Horror Land, transforming him into an unprecedented ghostly deity and earning him the title of Evil King Yu Xi, that the Yu family's fortunes began to improve.

Subsequently, Yu Yuan joined the Fiend Sect and compelled the Evil Sect to surrender its lands, inviting mighty outsiders to join the Evil Sect. Some time later, Yu Yuan ventured into the Fallen Moon Forbidden Area, where Zu Ann ascended to godhood, and the Desolate God made his stance known to all.

Yan Gui defected from the Devil Palace, aligning himself with the Divine Soul Sect. This allowed the Yu family and Qin Yun to leave Elfview and resettle in Darkmoon City, finally finding peace.

However, when Yu Yuan vanished in the Realm passageway, uncertainty loomed once more. Qin Yun believed it was the end of their saga. But unexpectedly, news of Yu Yuan reached him again!

Yu Ying of the Yu family returned with updates on Yu Yuan, her powers still at the Yang God Stage. Qin Yun soon realized that due to Yu Yuan, both he and the entire Yu family were now receiving preferential treatment from all quarters, with miracles unfolding one after another.

Yu Jue was freed from his long confinement at Hidden Dragon Lake. Together with Kin Rourou, they were escorted back to Darkmoon City by an Unrestrained Stage cultivator from the Blood God Cult.

Following these events, the Jade Peak merchants and the Medicine Sect extended offers of new lands for the Yu family members to inhabit, signaling the start of a hopeful chapter.

The Yu family had designated areas for medicinal fields, medicinal mountains, and mines to cultivate herbs. The patriarch, Yu Cann, was overjoyed with the return of his sister, his son, and daughter-in-law, which also coincided with a breakthrough in his own realm.

At that time, a ghostly visitor arrived at the Horror Land, reportedly sent by the Initial Spirit Ghost King to escort Yu Cann to that dread place. The Yu family had grown accustomed to the special treatment they received in Horror Land, and Yu Cann was well aware that their revered ancestor was the ghost deity of the forbidden area. He eagerly made his way there.

Prosperity shone on the Yu family. The younger members had ample access to pellets and Spirit Stones, while those slightly older with promising potential were eagerly recruited by the Ancient Desolate Sect, Silver Moon Sect, and various trading guilds.

Any Yu family member who reached the Yin God Stage could move freely and with authority within Horror Land. Qin Yun, during his time in the Soul Wandering Stage, was guided by Qianjie to select an appropriate Dark Mountain to purify his Yin God and strive for the next level of breakthrough.

His goal was to advance to the Yang God Stage, which necessitated his departure from the ghost-inhabited Horror Land. The Kalpa Ghost King, Old Cash, and Tan Yuan kept a watchful eye on him as he ventured to the Nether Abyss to challenge the Yang God Stage. The Babel Chamber of Commerce had even provided the necessary spiritual materials for constructing the Yang God, free of charge.

Reflecting on his experiences over the years, Qin Yun felt as though he was living in a dream. Back in the Rainier Empire, as the sect master of the Seven Divine Sect and at the Yin God Stage, he had never imagined receiving such favorable treatment. Unrestrained Stage cultivators from the Heavenly Source Continent and the Quietus Continent regarded the so-called Yin Gods of the various empires with disdain, sometimes even secretly executing them out of frustration.

Yet now, his status was incomparably glorious. Old Cash assured him, "There's no need to wait for his return to the vast expanses. Once you've refined the Yang God, I'll arrange for you to travel to the Outland Star River and meet him there!"

He had received word from the Babel Chamber of Commerce that Yu Yuan was spotted in the Dark Wing Starfield and was currently in the Green Fluorescent Realm.

The "Death Nest" in the Dark Wing Starfield and the "Destruction Nest" in the Desolate Swamp both belonged to the same Secular Bird, allowing them to interconnect.

This was something he had learned during his time in the Plover Realm.

Thus, he was confident that once the Death Nest in the Green Fluorescent Realm stabilized, they could travel there to meet with Yu Yuan.

Old Cash was unaware of the significant developments in the Firefly Starfield and that Yu Yuan had taken the Cold Abyss Entrance with him.

He assumed that Yu Yuan was temporarily unable to return to the vast expanse, fearing that the formidable experts from the top five powers might ambush Yu Yuan upon his return.

His information was somewhat outdated, a situation shared by both Tan Yuan and the Kalpa Ghost King.

"Beyond the heavens!"

Qin Yun's expression vibrated with excitement, his eyes brimming with longing as he finally settled at the bottom of the Cold Abyss. Absorbing the chilling aura of the place, he felt the fiery energy counteracting the cold against his soul and body. He declared, "Time has flown by; I truly wish to witness the young master's grace once more! I appreciate everyone's assistance. Let's hope we can get this right on the first try!"

"Enough chatter, let's get on with it!" the Kalpa Ghost King pressed.

Tan Yuan let out a light laugh and added, "There are individuals from the seven lower sects nearby. Since they can't reach Horror Land, they've come here instead. Mr. Qin, please proceed with refining your Yang God. Trust me, when they see me and Qianjie, those from the lower sects will surely steer clear."

"We're here to guard you, so you can focus without concern," Old Cash bellowed with a hearty laugh.

"Many thanks!"

Qin Yun bowed respectfully and began arranging the translucent Flame Crystals.

Subsequently, from his forehead, several Azure Yang Arrows emerged.

Each arrow was imprinted with a hundred points of flame, arrayed in a mysterious pattern that resonated with his Yin God.

He methodically took out an array of fire-attribute Spirit Stones, pellets, and divine crystals, placing them around him to construct a Spiritual Array.

As the array took shape, a warm orange glow enveloped him and all the spiritual materials, ready for the breakthrough.

At that moment, he inhaled deeply, and only then did a cluster of red, timid soul figures dare to reveal themselves at the center of his brow.

"I'm a bit late..."

Dozens of miles away, Yu Yuan slightly tapped into the power of the Dragon Slash Platform, allowing him to clearly discern the movements of Qin Yun, Old Cash, and Tan Yuan.

He hadn't anticipated that Qin Yun would delay his breakthrough to the Yang God Stage for so long.

"With Old Cash, Tan Yuan, and Qianjie present, there shouldn't be any issues."

After secretly observing for a while, he detected no threats in the nearby sea that could disrupt Qin Yun's breakthrough.

Seeing that Qin Yun had commenced, he dispatched a wisp of his consciousness to hover around Qin Yun and the others, watching over them in silence.

Several other wisps of his mind roamed elsewhere in the Nether Abyss, one near Kong Banbi and his group, another by Su Yan, keeping an eye on the bigger picture.

Despite multitasking, he didn't neglect to continue his deep contemplation and observation of the peculiarities of the pit.

Simultaneously, his Yin God left the Consciousness Little World and ventured into the interior of the Dragon Slash Platform, arriving at the site of the Cold Abyss Entrance.

The entrance, shaped like a well shaft, was several times longer than the "Dark Domain Frost Well" and was constructed from numerous cold crystals, then refined with spatial abilities, endowing the Cold Abyss Entrance with the power to pierce through the void.

"What would happen if I pulled it out?" Yu Yuan mused.

He was aware that his presence in the Nether Abyss was hardly a secret.

From the moment he showed up on Dragon Island, every action he took was under the watchful eyes of various powers.

The Demon Gods and Primordial Spirits of the five greatest forces had been observing him for so long; surely, they were aware of his true intentions.

Since they knew yet allowed him to proceed, they likely harbored the hope that he would assist them. They wished for the pit that Gu Xingkui was guarding and the Cold Abyss Entrance he had transported from the Firefly Starfield to be reunited once more.

"Without finding a suitable starfield, the Cold Abyss Entrance isn't in the external star river but here. Pulling it out won't successfully connect the pit to the outer realm. However, stirring up a bit of commotion should be manageable."

As he pondered, his gaze shifted to the other Cold Abyss Entrances, considering the various powers and the Desolate God—all with lingering souls in this place, capable of timely restoration should there be any disturbance.

"Let's give it a shot!"

As the sole deity within the Dragon Slash Platform, his resolve echoed with the laws of nature.

Boom!

The Cold Abyss Entrance, embedded in the icy rock, quivered and began to ascend piece by piece.

In an instant, the Cold Abyss Entrance emerged from his divine aperture, materializing in the mysterious depths of the Cold Abyss.

The silvery glow of the entrance flickered into existence, instinctively resonating with the pit that Gu Xingkui was defending.

The two seemed inherently unified, indistinguishable from one another.

The Cold Abyss Entrance, eager and unrelenting, moved toward the sealed pit.

Yu Yuan observed in silence, refraining from interference, anticipating the impending transformation.

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