C1447 Nine Clouds
Yu Yuan's Yin God, with the Dragon Slash Platform in tow, was situated at the border between the Fiend Sect and the Evil Sect. His true form presided over the Crack Archipelago, while his Yang God wielded the Demon Blade, Blood Prison, advancing towards the location where Loong Jie was besieged.
The division was threefold, with the souls of each seamlessly interconnected, ensuring constant communication. With a mere thought, his true form and Yang God could instantly converge on the Dragon Slash Platform.
Whoosh!
As the Yang God soared, Yu Yuan silently practiced the Soul Forging Technique, contemplating the peculiar and complex situation unfolding before him. At this critical juncture, the five dominant powers needed him. Consequently, upon his return to the Boundless Great World, they would acquiesce to his actions, no matter what he chose to do.
Moreover, there was an unspoken agreement between the five powers, the Divine Soul Sect, and the Chamber of Commerce to avoid conflict for the time being. The five powers were in the midst of organizing a significant council and had extended invitations to the Divine Soul Sect and the Chamber of Commerce. Given these circumstances, Yu Yuan doubted that these factions were the culprits behind the current troubles.
Therefore, it seemed that the Ghost Wizard Sect and the Earth Demon, revitalized by his removal of the Dragon Slash Platform, were recklessly hastening their own demise. He didn't ponder the intentions behind the actions of the Ghost Wizard Sect and the Earth Demon Clan; instead, he questioned their audacity.
In the current state of the Boundless Great World, teeming with Primordial Spirits and Demon Gods, many peak experts from the five supreme powers and the Divine Soul Sect had returned. What emboldened the remnants of the Earth Demon Clan and the Ghost Wizard Sect to act so brazenly? Without a supreme Primordial Spirit present, their opposition was a direct provocation to the Divine Soul Sect.
Who had instilled such confidence in them?
Yu Yuan believed that the Boundless Great World should be the safest haven, home to the mightiest beings in the infinite starry skies. The Ghost Wizard Sect and the Earth Demon's machinations were tantamount to seeking their own destruction. Given his knowledge of the Earth Demon and his intuition about the Ghost Wizard Sect practitioners lurking in the shadows, neither group was foolish; both were exceedingly cunning and malicious.
Their boldness suggested they were not intimidated by the prospect of alienating the five supreme forces and the Divine Soul Sect. They surely had a powerful backer.
The upcoming council hosted by the five supreme forces, which included the Divine Soul Sect and the Chamber of Commerce, aimed to address two key issues: the relocation and establishment of the Cold Abyss Entrance and discussions surrounding the Chaos Abyss and the enigmatic Origin Realm God—a force that had long existed and was now rapidly expanding.
It was this very force that had shattered another "Cold Abyss Entrance," plotting a severe blow to the Boundless Great World!
The Origin Realm God!
Yu Yuan's Yang God's eyes suddenly blazed with light as he quickly discerned the underlying patterns.
He immediately saw through the situation, realizing that the audacity of the Ghost Wizard Sect and the Earth Demon to wreak havoc was undoubtedly backed by the Origin Realm God, spurred on by this malevolent power.
After all, once the Divine Soul Sect and the five supreme forces temporarily set aside their animosity, no life race or power in the vast expanse of stars would dare to challenge them—none but the enigmatic Origin Realm God.
From the tortoise shell, it was evident that survivors of the Ghost Wizard Sect had been incognito for years, possibly encountering the Origin Realm God during their exile in outer space.
Alternatively, it could have been the Origin Realm God who sought them out.
With the revival of several Earth Demons and the Ghost Wizard Sect's secrets resurfacing, it's possible that these individuals were still lurking deep underground, having opened an "Origin Realm Gate" to facilitate connections between the Origin Realm God and the Earth Demon.
It was with the backing of the Origin Realm God that the Ghost Wizard Sect and the Earth Demon conspired in the shadows of the Boundless Great World!
"If this is indeed the case, then the Ghost Wizard Sect and the Earth Demon's actions aren't a result of my past life as Hong Qi, nor because I sensed their plot against the Medicine God Sect! For the Ghost Wizard Sect and the Earth Demon, that was merely a minor incident, unworthy of their concern."
"What they truly seek is me, in this lifetime, and the Dragon Slash Platform under my command!"
With a whoosh, his Yang God form came to a halt above the ink-blue sea.
Looking down, he saw a tumultuous throng of countless vicious souls and ghosts, roaring within the sea that spanned thousands of miles.
Deep beneath the waves, an enormous ghost was being venerated by a host of vicious souls and ghosts, as if it were softly weeping.
A golden dragon, as vast as a mountain range, meandered below, its scales occasionally flashing brilliantly, annihilating hordes of vicious souls and ghosts.
Yet, the fallen spirits would soon be absorbed by the massive ghost, swiftly reconstituting into form.
"Ghost Feeding Diagram!"
Upon closer inspection, he realized that the genuine "Ghost Feeding Diagram" lay beneath the deep sea, ensnaring Loong Jie.
The version of the Ghost Feeding Diagram on the beast skin Chung Bo had acquired was merely an imitation, etched with the Ghost Witch Talisman Formation.
All talisman formations based on the Ghost Feeding Diagram served to bolster the true diagram's power, capturing vicious souls and ghosts for its purpose.
Suddenly, Yu Yuan sensed an unseen gaze fixed upon him.
It was not just the Yang God, but also his Yin God and the Dragon Slash Platform on the distant Quietus Continent.
"Who's there?"
With this thought, his Yang God looked skyward, yet discovered nothing.
Conversely, the Yin God merged with the Dragon Slash Platform cast a vague silhouette across the barren desert.
Zu Ann, adorned with a feathered crown and ancient robes, alongside Old Ape puffing on a pipe, materialized at the summit of Ascension Peak.
Several other figures, their presence deliberately obscured, emitted but a whisper of their essence.
A wisp of sword intent, brimming with power, originated from the Sword Sect.
A wisp of aura, noble and vast, belonged to the Profound Sky Sect.
A wisp of aura, fierce as molten rock, hailed from the Primordial Yang Sect.
A wisp of aura, akin to the dark depths of an abyss, unmistakably marked the Devil Lord of the Devil Palace.
And then...
Three Yu Yuans, each in a different locale, were simultaneously struck with a profound sense of shock.
He swiftly grasped that those towering figures, whether recently returned from foreign realms or roused from extended meditation, were all watching him in their unique ways.
They lurked in the shadows, scrutinizing his every deed and action!
These venerable beings, perched atop the summits of the Boundless Great World for ages unknown, were now diffusing their distinct auras, openly declaring their presence.
Their intent was clear: to make him aware that they were observing, closely monitoring his every move.
This indicated that the maneuvers of the Earth Demon and the Ghost Wizard Sect had likewise captured the attention of these entities, prompting their vigilance.
They, like him, were equally baffled and intrigued, uncertain of the audacity that had emboldened the Earth Demon and Ghost Wizard Sect.
Since the Earth Demon Clan and the Ghost Wizard Sect had set their sights on him, aiming to exploit him for their own gains, the peak experts of the Boundless Great World began to observe in silence.
They were intrigued by the figures lurking behind the Earth Demon and Ghost Wizard Sect, wondering what schemes were afoot.
"Since you're watching and you also seek to understand the reasons, you ought to support all of my actions!"
Atop the highest tower on Babel Island, Yu Yuan's true form ascended, gazing up at the sky dotted with white clouds, and declared, "As the clouds move, I shall act freely. Show me the traces of your hearts!"
Yinn Xueqi, Old Cash, Qianjie, Zheng Luanjie, Qi Lingyu, and the others watched his demeanor and listened to his words, finding them utterly baffling.
Yu Yuan simply fixed his gaze on the heavens.
Then...
The white clouds began to drift apart as if deliberately avoiding each other.
There was no wind, no presence, nor any detectable life force or soul energy. No spiritual power or special energy was at play, yet the clouds were in motion.
"One, two, three, a total of nine!"
Yu Yuan exclaimed in astonishment.
"What do nine clouds signify?" Old Cash pondered, scratching his head.
He wasn't alone in his confusion; the inhabitants of Babel Island and the majority of those on the Crack Archipelago were equally perplexed.
What could the clouds represent?
And what profound significance lay in their movement?
In that moment, after a deep breath, Yu Yuan revealed, "They represent nine... supreme beings."
Those close to him, upon hearing these words, were as if struck by lightning, their bodies and mouths frozen, unable to utter a word.
"Are the nine supreme beings responding to you? Supporting you?" Zheng Luanjie's mind was in turmoil.
"No. It's not just the nine responding to me, but all the supreme beings of the Boundless Great World have made their presence known. It's just that the others are not situated above Babel Island," Yu Yuan explained with earnest gravity.
