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Zhou Cangmin and Hong Qi belonged to different eras.

Yet, due to his deep concern for Yu Yuan, upon discovering that Yu Yuan was the reincarnation of Hong Qi, he delved into the latter's history.

To his astonishment, he found that Hong Qi's early life was starkly different from his final years, almost as if they were two separate individuals.

The desperate Hong Qi, grappling with his dwindling lifespan and seeking to extend it, committed numerous atrocities that harmed the innocent.

The sheer number of cultivators and mortals who perished from his concocted poisonous smoke and poison pills left even Zhou Cangmin horrified.

He constantly feared that Yu Yuan, now branded a traitor by the five great supreme forces, would be subjected to persecution and might revert to the temperament of Hong Qi's Late Period.

He worried that Yu Yuan, influenced by various factors, might transform into that tyrannical version of Hong Qi.

Just recently, he had condensed his Yin God to the size of a grain of rice and secreted it within a green fish, observing only those around Yu Yuan without drawing attention to himself.

His intention was to remain undetected by Yu Yuan, to avoid premature exposure.

He witnessed Su Yan, Loong Tianxiao, and Qin Yun successively receiving "Great Luck" and benefiting from Yu Yuan's generous gifts...

Only then did he decide to reveal himself.

"Mr. Zhou!"

Yu Yuan greeted him with a genuine smile, positioned at the top of the ladder shaft, where his physical form and Yin God simultaneously harnessed the Yin energy. "I apologize for the inconvenience, your arrival is quite timely, and I'm unable to step away to meet you."

"No worries, this is fine," Zhou Cangmin replied with an easy smile, clearly unbothered. "Congratulations. I had imagined you'd achieve great feats beyond the Vast Expanse, but I must admit, I underestimated you. The stir you've caused in the Heavenly Realm is even more dramatic and fearsome than anything in the Vast Expanse."

The White-robed Imperial Advisor expressed his admiration.

Then, with a solemn expression, he bowed to Yu Yuan, "Faang Yao, I owe you my gratitude. Thanks to your support, and the solar nucleus, I'm on the verge of gathering all the fire attribute spiritual materials I need to ascend to the Unrestrained Stage."

"You and I..."

Yu Yuan paused mid-sentence, suddenly vigilant, and glanced toward the four pits. The souls of the supreme beings from the Demon Palace, Demon Palace, Primordial Yang Sect, and Profound Sky Sect might still be eavesdropping from within.

"Cough!"

Zhou Cangmin chuckled awkwardly, aware of Yu Yuan's concerns. He spoke with ease, "I came here with my Sect Master's permission. He didn't just agree on a whim. He... sought the opinions of others as well."

The master of the Red Devil Sect, a newly ascended Primordial Spirit, whom did he need to consult?

Yu Yuan was momentarily taken aback, then it dawned on him, "I never imagined that upon our reunion, you... would actually be representing the others!"

"And aren't you doing the same?" Zhou Cangmin winked.

Before his arrival, he had been concerned that Yu Yuan, with his extraordinary experiences beyond this world and a surge in combat power, coupled with Hong Qi's identity, might prove difficult to deal with.

The head of the Red Devil Sect had even cautioned him, mentioning that Yu Yuan now possessed the power to obliterate him!

It was only then that Zhou Cangmin truly relaxed. He gestured towards the pits and smiled, "You can sense that they've concealed their presence, no longer monitoring us. Of course, when I report back to my Sect Master, they'll still learn of our conversation."

"It doesn't matter to me." Yu Yuan was indifferent.

Zhou Cangmin was too clever, hardly ever slipping up. Being in the Nether Abyss, he wasn't concerned about repercussions.

Thus, after some consultations, he transformed into the representative for the five greatest forces.

He was there to negotiate and communicate with Yu Yuan on their behalf.

Their longstanding trust and good rapport over the years meant there were no reservations between them, making their conversation much more straightforward.

"Over there, I hope you can quickly take care of the Cold Abyss Entrance."

Zhou Cangmin spoke again, his eyes on the exceedingly long shaft. He hesitated, then added, "The Demon Palace is responsible for one of the Cold Abyss Entrances, and it's encountered some issues. Out of the seven Cold Abyss Entrances in the vast expanse, five must remain open at all times. There's already been a hiccup in the Firefly Starfield, and now another has developed problems."

Yu Yuan immediately turned his attention to the hole he had previously sensed was amiss. "What's the issue? What happened?"

"After the Deep Starfield became void, a massive uprising erupted in the Extreme Cold Starfield, overseen by the Demon Palace. I'm not privy to the full details. All I know is that the rebellion was sparked by their devotion to the Origin Realm God," Zhou Cangmin explained.

He wasn't the leader of the Red Devil Sect. Had he not been instructed to come here and negotiate with Yu Yuan, he wouldn't even be entitled to know the secrets of the Cold Abyss Entrance.

The information he shared with Yu Yuan was something he had only recently learned.

He, like Yu Yuan, was in a state of profound shock.

They were both stunned to learn that at the bottom of the Nether Abyss, there were seven portals leading to the frigid expanses of the Outland Starry Sky.

The Cold Abyss Entrance continuously drew Frost Energy from the depths of the Extreme Cold Starfield without end.

"The Origin Realm God!"

Yu Yuan's face darkened as he pieced together that Pei Yuling's complete defection must have alerted the Origin Realm God to the secrets of the Boundless Great World.

Or perhaps, the Origin Realm God had always been aware but previously lacked the strength to reach into the Boundless Great World.

With the voiding of the Deep Starfield, the emergence of the Fallen Divine Tree, the powerful resurgence of the Void Spirit Succubus, and Diggs on the verge of becoming a Tenth Level Bloodline Warrior, the Origin Realm God's accessible power had grown.

Only then did he begin to stretch his malevolent reach into the Boundless Great World, aiming to disrupt its grand design from the Outland Star River.

Suddenly, Yu Yuan recalled Cao Jiaze's words just before his departure from the Firefly Starfield.

He mentioned that Han Miaoyuan of the Profound Sky Sect had summoned various supreme entities to deliberate on urgent matters, secretly including the Divine Soul Sect and the trading guilds to address the Abyss's looming threat.

Could it be related to the unexpected events at the Cold Abyss Entrance, guarded by the Demon Palace?

"Do they have any other demands? No! What else do they request?"

Yu Yuan smirked, adjusting his stance, "Times have changed. It seems these factions now rely on me to alleviate their troubles. I nearly forgot that I've already left their ranks to join the Divine Soul Sect. They have no right to demand anything from me—they can only make requests."

"I just hope you can secure the Cold Abyss Entrance as soon as possible, and..."

Zhou Cangmin paused, his gaze fixed on the Cold Abyss Entrance as he witnessed the peculiar changes occurring above the pit. He watched the colorful auroras spilling from the Dragon Slash Platform and forming lines infused with spatial abilities at the base of the Cold Abyss Entrance, slowly unraveling their mysteries.

"Perhaps, when another Cold Abyss Entrance is located, we might need to rely on your Dragon Slash Platform to bring it back to the Boundless Great World."

He had come to realize that fixing a damaged Cold Abyss Entrance required more than just a few holes.

The Dragon Slash Platform, firmly in Yu Yuan's grasp, was crucial.

"We'll discuss that later, depending on their sincerity," Yu Yuan chuckled.

Zhou Cangmin remained composed, offering no persuasion. He believed that even without the coercion of the five supreme forces, the Divine Soul Sect and the Chamber of Commerce would compel Yu Yuan to fulfill his obligations.

"That covers the official matters. Now, let's just chat."

The White-robed Imperial Advisor glided effortlessly around the other pits with his Yin God, his soul reaching out to the frigid energies flowing toward the Cold Abyss Entrance. "It's a tonic for any soul or spirit. If my true form were here, capturing a portion would be immensely beneficial."

He couldn't help feeling envious.

The two then casually conversed about various intriguing events from beyond their world and the recent monumental changes within the Boundless Great World.

Zhou Cangmin subtly steered the conversation toward the Nagas' bloodline transformation, a topic that seemed to greatly pique his interest.

Yu Yuan, growing tired of the subject, decided to speak plainly, "The Dragon Slash Platform has advanced, giving rise to new wonders, and thus the restrictions on the Nagas have been lifted."

"Understood."

Zhou Cangmin didn't show any discomfort; having received his answer, he dropped the topic of the Nagas.

Half an hour later, Yu Yuan, present in both body and soul at the Cold Abyss Entrance, furrowed his brow and abruptly asked, "Mo Yan, was it Zhu Zhenxiang's influence that led you to sabotage Qin Yun's advancement to Yang God?"

"Mo Yan?" Zhou Cangmin expressed surprise, "Why bring him up all of a sudden? We haven't heard from him since his Yang God was destroyed by you in the outer realms."

"Because he's here."

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