C1543 Extraordinary Legend

In the Fallen Moon Forbidden Area, a sprawling martial arts arena spanning dozens of acres had been constructed. Scattered throughout the arena were stone pillars, alien beasts, and an array of obstacles, all meticulously carved from rare stones.

Hwa Xin, a towering figure with his long hair billowing behind him, moved through the arena with the grace and power of a dragon. With a series of whooshing sounds, he alternated between lightning-fast strikes and blows as forceful as a mountain collapsing. He collided with the stone-crafted alien beasts, shattering the massive pillars into fragments.

As he advanced, his potent fist intent permeated the air, solidifying a pocket of space around him. Then, with a shift in intent, the suspended space twisted violently and burst apart with a thunderous explosion.

Soaring through the air, Hwa Xin's soul force and spiritual power blended, seemingly slowing the passage of time itself. Yet he remained unaffected, darting through the air with ease.

Transforming into a bolt of lightning, Hwa Xin raised his hand and struck down a Dark Gold Beast forged from rare stones. The beast, with the stature of a majestic lion, could not withstand his torrential strength and shattered into pieces.

"The Dark Gold Beast, crafted from meteoric metal, is even more durable than a real Eighth Level Dark Gold Beast. I doubt even the Demon Palace's Eighth Level Demon Beasts could break it. This Dark Gold Beast, made of meteoric metal, is exceptionally sturdy," Tan Yuan remarked from the edge of the arena, with Jiaang Miaojie nodding in agreement beside her.

Tan Yuan watched in awe, her heart sinking slightly as she compared Hwa Xin to the other prodigies of the sect. Hwa Xin was far superior in every aspect and seemed perfectly suited for mastering the Desolate True Spell.

"The Desolate True Spell of the Ancient Desolate Realm is truly remarkable," Jiaang Miaojie exclaimed, her bright eyes reflecting her admiration as she clapped enthusiastically.

Meanwhile, Yu Ying, also of the Ancient Desolate Sect lineage, observed Hwa Xin's formidable display in the arena with mixed emotions. Having returned to the vast expanse of the sect, she had been introduced by her senior sister, Tan Yuan, and had become a formal member of the Ancient Desolate Sect.

Until recently, she had been spending time with the Yu family in the nearby Jade Peak range.

She reveled in the happiness of reuniting with her kin, and even managed to meet her brother, Yu Cann, in Horror Land during a session of Yin God Soul Wandering.

Her return to the Fallen Moon Forbidden Area was prompted by a message from Tan Yuan, revealing that her master had a child beyond the heavens.

And at this very moment, that child was in the Fallen Moon Forbidden Area!

Overjoyed by the news, she hurried over immediately, eager to meet Hwa Xin, only to discover that Hwa Xin's demeanor towards her was exceptionally cold and distant.

Her warm approach was met with a chilly reception.

In contrast, her senior sister, Tan Yuan, seemed to be held in high esteem by Hwa Xin. Hwa Xin's interactions with Tan Yuan were marked by an abundance of respect and warmth.

It was then that she learned Tan Yuan had come specifically to entrust Hwa Xin with the Ancient Desolate Sect's guarded secret, the Desolate True Spell, for his cultivation.

The Desolate True Spell was a mysterious technique that neither Tan Yuan nor she were privileged to study, yet the sect had chosen to bestow it upon Hwa Xin.

Hwa Xin was still part of the Divine Soul Sect, not a bona fide member of the Ancient Desolate Sect.

Yu Ying was plagued by confusion, unable to grasp why Hwa Xin was treating her with such indifference.

Aside from Hwa Xin, everyone else, including the lovely Jiaang Miaojie, treated her with kindness, always greeting her with a smile and warmth in their actions.

With a soft sigh, Yu Ying acknowledged the dullness of her situation and the growing desire to withdraw. She resolved to return to the Ancient Desolate Sect.

It would spare her the discomfort of remaining where she was clearly unwelcome.

"The Desolate True Spell is strictly off-limits to the average disciples within our sect due to its terrifying potential for backlash and the immense strain it places on the body," Tan Yuan explained to Jiaang Miaojie. "The spell's wonder lies in its ability to slightly manipulate the forces of space and time. When a practitioner combines their soul power with their Qi and blood, it can alter the very fabric of space. And the fusion of soul power with spiritual energy can even influence the passage of time."

As Tan Yuan spoke of Hwa Xin, a look of unmistakable envy crossed her face. "Hwa Xin is truly exceptional!"

"His innate talent far surpasses both Yu Ying and myself, as he was born with abundant Qi and blood. His Yellow Court Little World has undergone eight rounds of tempering, making it superior to ours, and even better than Shen Feiqing's."

"The key is the Soul Arts he practices, which make his soul much more powerful than ours."

"The wonders of the Desolate True Spell from the Ancient Desolate Realm require robust soul energy for support. Whether it's the fusion of soul energy with Qi and blood, or with spiritual energy, he demonstrates superior results."

Tan Yuan was filled with awe.

Hwa Xin's aptitude dazzled her, and she understood why Zhongli had entrusted her with delivering the Desolate True Spell to Hwa Xin.

Favored by the Divine King of the Divine Soul Sect, Hwa Xin was poised to vie for a seat among the highest divine ranks in the future.

Moreover, Hwa Xin's lineage pointed towards the mightiest Dragon Slayer!

Given that Hwa Xin was Ruan Lengling's child, effectively making him part of the Ancient Desolate Sect, and with the sect now allied with the Divine Soul Sect, betting on Hwa Xin was an excellent decision.

"Apart from Hwa Xin, surely there's someone else well-suited for the Ancient Desolate's Desolate True Spell?" Jiaang Miaojie's eyes sparkled as she spoke candidly, "I've met him, and I'm convinced he's even more fitting for this extraordinary technique than Hwa Xin, for he commands a Dragon Slash Platform that houses a Space-time Dragon."

"Once he masters this spell and deciphers the mysteries of the Space-time Dragon, his power will increase exponentially."

Jiaang Miaojie's smile lingered as she gazed at Tan Yuan.

At that moment, Yu Ying, who had been about to depart, pricked up her ears at the mention of the Dragon Slash Platform...

"Indeed, he is exceedingly well-suited for it. Unfortunately..."

Tan Yuan sighed with a sense of resignation, "Back in the Sword Prison, Sect Master Zhongli recognized his potential and intended to recruit him into the Ancient Desolate Sect to impart the Desolate True Spell. He even suggested that by dedicating himself to the Desolate True Spell, he could shatter the Ancient Desolate Sect's constraints and ascend to the highest echelons with his pure and formidable physical form."

"But he outright refused," Tan Yuan said, her smile tinged with bitterness.

Yet, when she considered the meteoric rise and unmatched momentum of the new generation, she realized that Yu Yuan, with his plethora of choices, not following in Zhongli's footsteps wasn't really surprising. In the vast expanse of the Boundless Great World, and even amidst the infinite cosmos, Yu Yuan's accomplishments were exceptionally remarkable.

"Sect Master Zhongli, are you aware that in our sect, Hwa Xin and he have chosen the same path?" Jiaang Miaojie inquired, her voice laced with amusement.

Tan Yuan paused, taken aback.

Meanwhile, Yu Ying experienced a jolt of realization. No wonder... No wonder the child her master had left behind had always been cold towards her. His rival in the Divine Soul Sect, his adversary on the path of the Great Dao, was none other than Yu Yuan!

At that very moment, Yu Yuan, harnessing the power of the Dragon Slash Platform, effortlessly bypassed the Heaven Sealing Soul Transformation Formation's barrier, teleporting from the Absence Relic to the skies above the Fallen Moon Forbidden Area.

Once Yu Yuan had departed, Guixu assumed control over the Heaven Sealing Soul Transformation Formation, though it often lay dormant. Despite Guixu having secured control of the formation from Taishi, this array, so familiar to Yu Yuan, remained defenseless against him. And to the Dragon Slash Platform, it was even less of a hindrance.

Thus, in the blink of an eye, he materialized above the forbidden grounds. As he arrived, he sensed the Ruins Divine King's awareness of his presence. Looking down, he spotted an unfamiliar, newly constructed palace, its interior hidden even from the Dragon Slash Platform's extensive view.

Beyond the grand palace, a regular haunt for Taishi and Guixu, Yu Yuan's gaze swept over the rest of the forbidden grounds. He saw the gateway to the Delude Devil Abyss, the site of the Soul Transformation Pool, the pit where he first encountered Yuefei, the places where he met Qin Yun, Yan Qiling, the White-robed Imperial Advisor Zhou Cangmin, and the Devaputra Green Incubus. These memories flashed through his mind with the speed of lightning.

"Hmm?"

His attention was suddenly drawn to Yu Ying, Tan Yuan, and Jiaang Miaojie, standing by an underground pit. He also observed a robust young man, exuding a powerful presence as he wielded the Ancient Desolate Realm's Void True Spell, battling an alien beast sculpted from rare stone.

Whoosh!

With a mere flicker of thought, he transformed into a streak of light and sped directly toward the martial arena nestled within the pit.

Elsewhere.

Upon receiving word from the Ruins Divine King of his approach, Yan Qiling and the Ghost King, Tianzang, hurried out of the newly erected palace and called out, "Yu Yuan! The two esteemed lords request your presence for a discussion!"

Yan Qiling and Tianzang were insistent, urging Yu Yuan to come quickly and not to delay any further.

"Yu Yuan?"

"The current master of the Dragon Slash Platform?"

"The one who shone the brightest in the Ancestral Land?"

The Divine Soul Sect cultivators, newly arrived from the Outer Star River, were abuzz at the mention of Yu Yuan's name.

Even before reaching the Outer Star River, they had heard tales of Yu Yuan from the Plover Realm and the Delude Devil Abyss, as well as from various territories of the Divine Soul Sect and its associated chambers of commerce.

It was only after their arrival and a visit to the Fallen Moon Forbidden Area that they truly grasped the magnitude of his legend!

Yu Yuan, who had ascended rapidly since his first steps in the Fallen Moon Forbidden Area, had left them in awe.

The more they learned about Yu Yuan, the deeper their respect grew.

Recently, they had gleaned even more about Yu Yuan from Jiaang Miaojie.

They also discovered that the two most recent supreme beings of the Outer Star River had deep connections to Yu Yuan.

In their eyes, Yu Yuan had become the living legend of the Outer Star River!

Thus, when Tianzang and Yan Qiling's voices revealed Yu Yuan's arrival, the new generation of the Divine Soul Sect disciples took to the skies, eager to track down Yu Yuan's whereabouts.

"Hwa Xin!"

"He's gone to see Hwa Xin!"

"Why is he seeking out Hwa Xin as soon as he arrives?"

The new generation of the Divine Soul Sect was seething with excitement.

Others, traversing the Realm's pathways to and from the Outer Star River, also perked up with interest upon hearing of Yu Yuan's visit.

Figures darted across the sky, all converging on the underground martial arena where Hwa Xin awaited.

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