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"Zu Ann, please describe the disaster that the Origin Realm Gate could ultimately cause."

Han Miaoyuan focused his attention on Zu Ann, gesturing for him to detail the circumstances.

The council convened so swiftly because Zu Ann had informed Han Miaoyuan of the catastrophic events that had occurred in the Deep Starfield, which could potentially unfold in the Vast Expanse as well.

The meeting's location was chosen because both Zu Ann and the Origin Realm Gate were present.

"Alright."

Once the attendees shifted their focus from the Profound Dao Flag to Zu Ann, he relayed the information shared by Yu Yuan and Youyu.

He explained that once the Origin Realm Gate absorbed enough power, it would transform into the Chaos Abyss.

The Chaos Abyss was notorious for consuming anything within its reach.

Typically, it manifested in the Outland Starry Sky, its movements unpredictable and fleeting, disappearing without warning.

The Chaos Abyss that emerged from the Origin Realm Gate was seemingly more perilous, capable of being manipulated to unleash catastrophic force.

The complete annihilation of the Deep Starfield was a testament to the Chaos Abyss's destructive capabilities.

If the Origin Realm Gate in the valley before them continued to grow, it too would become a Chaos Abyss capable of engulfing the entire Vast Expanse.

After Zu Ann concluded, the faces of the powerful beings gathered darkened.

Through his account, they learned that the Origin Realm Gate could evolve into the Chaos Abyss and that beyond it lay the even more enigmatic Abyss Gate.

Beneath the Abyss Gate was the fabled Abyss, a mysterious realm unexplored by any.

Even the Great Demon God Beilstein, despite standing at the threshold of the Abyss Gate multiple times, had never dared to enter.

"The Vast Expanse is our collective foundation. If the same catastrophic disaster that struck the Deep Starfield were to befall the Vast Expanse, some of us might remain unscathed, but the lives of the Vast Expanse, its lands, and its rivers would be extinguished."

"Such a fate for the Vast Expanse is surely unacceptable to us all, isn't it?"

Zu Ann's gaze swept across the gathered individuals.

"Furthermore, not long ago, Yan Qiling from the Divine Soul Sect and Zhou You from the Chamber of Commerce visited and brought news. Within the passageway created by the Space-time Dragon through the Delude Devil Abyss, another Origin Realm Gate has emerged!" Zu Ann declared emphatically.

"Another one?"

Qin Luo of the Red Devil Sect took his turn to speak, following Zu Ann and Han Miaoyuan.

The Sky Tiger, now in human form, was visibly concerned, his brow furrowed.

He had learned of the peculiar nature of the Origin Realm Gate through the Demon Phoenix and felt apprehensive about the vastness beyond.

"Yes, a new Origin Realm Gate has appeared. It seems they only form in areas of extreme spatial turbulence. The Origin Realm Gate in the valley likely marks the site of the Wisdom Divine King's demise. The other is located within the tunnel carved by the Space-time Dragon, where the spatial energies are equally complex and immense."

Zu Ann offered this explanation before adding, "The good news is that the new Origin Realm Gate within the realm tunnel is far from reaching stability. For now, it's merely drawing various energies from the tunnel to grow stronger."

"Additionally, the realm tunnel is just one path into the vast expanse. If necessary, we can sever it!"

"So, the new Origin Realm Gate does not pose an immediate threat. Our focus should remain on the present one."

Then, Zu Ann, aware that the Devaputra Pontiff, Reid, had visited, turned to Han Miaoyuan within the Profound Dao Flag and posed the same question Yu Yuan had asked earlier, "What is the connection between the Origin Realm God and the Abyss?"

"The Abyss..." Han Miaoyuan began softly, capturing everyone's attention.

"The Origin Realm God is the only Abyssal creature we currently know of," Han Miaoyuan said, his tone growing grave. "He is also the sole entity capable of extending his influence beyond the Abyss."

"This is because his soul is not only immensely powerful, but he also possesses a mastery of spatial enigmas."

"The combination of these two abilities allows him to project his soul beyond the Abyss through the wonders of space, thus enabling him to infiltrate beings such as the Void Spirit Succubus, the Hannya Divine Tree, and the Dark Elfkind like Diggs."

"The Origin Realm isn't the Abyss; it seems to be more akin to his soul and consciousness."

"Up to this point, it remains a mystery whether the Origin Realm God, like the Outland Devaputra, exists solely as a spiritual entity without a physical form."

"If he does possess a body, it's likely incapable of breaking through the Abyss Gate to leave the Abyss at this time."

"Yet, while he was still within the Abyss, he managed to corrupt both the Hannya Divine Tree and the Void Spirit Succubus."

"The Void Spirit Succubus and the Hannya Divine Tree had to traverse the Chaos Abyss and position themselves above the Abyss Gate before they came into contact with him."

"Lacking the resolve of Beilstein, they were swiftly tainted and then concealed themselves within the Chaos Abyss."

"It appears that the Origin Realm God initially learned more about our world through these two entities, which prompted him to make a direct assault through the Abyss Gate in his pure spiritual form."

The information Han Miaoyuan shared came from the Great Demon God Reid, and it left him deeply shaken when he first heard it.

His knowledge of the Abyss was nonexistent.

The human race's most exalted being, Hao Ran, had soared through the vast Eon Realm for only tens of thousands of years.

His focus had been solely on the known intelligent life within the galaxy, intent on conquering more territories and forging additional divine thrones.

As for the Great Demon God Beilstein, his age is unknown. This immortal Great Demon God has been an undefeated force since the era of the Titan Spinosaurus, reigning supreme over the Eon Realm.

To this day, no peak expert has been able to prove they can defeat him.

Having lived invincibly for so long, exploring numerous enigmatic forbidden areas, only he dares to confront the Abyss and regularly visits the "Abyss Gate," keeping watch over the movements below.

"Beilstein had the Devaputra Race's High Priest Reid deliver some news, which I'd like to share with you all," Han Miaoyuan said, his gaze resting on Yu Yuan's Yin God, his expression tinged with complexity and his words tinged with hesitation.

"Beilstein claims that when the Origin Realm God first crossed the Abyss Gate as a soul, tens of thousands of years ago, he and the Lunar Divine King inflicted severe injuries upon him."

The human leader who preceded me not only possessed an exceptionally strong soul, capable of rivaling the Great Demon God, but he also wielded the Dragon Slash Platform. This platform, containing the body of the Space-time Dragon, could constrain the Origin Realm God in spatial matters.

As a result, the Origin Realm God, on his initial journey through the Abyss Gate, nearly perished.

Yet, he managed to flee, concealing himself in an unnamed Chaos Abyss for many years.

Later, the Dragon Slash Platform was returned to the Vast Expanse. The Great Demon God Beilstein searched for a time but failed to locate the Origin Realm God.

Eventually, we ceased our vigilant pursuit.

Years turned into centuries. The Divine Soul Sect fell, and the Lunar Divine King was no more. During this time, the Origin Realm God regained some strength and began to secretly sow Origin Realm Gates across the cosmos.

He grew increasingly cautious. Whenever Beilstein took notice, he would swiftly retreat into hiding.

Or he would withdraw into the abyss.

Over tens of thousands of years, with the blossoming of each Origin Realm Gate, it's likely he has fully recuperated. The cataclysm that befell the Lissom Realm is a testament to his growing boldness and recklessness.

According to the Great Demon God Beilstein, we must swiftly address the Origin Realm Gate within the Lissom Realm. He believes the current Origin Realm God has yet to confront him openly, knowing his power is still insufficient.

But should the Origin Realm God engulf the Lissom Realm as well...

Even Beilstein is uncertain of the extent to which the Origin Realm God might grow, and fears he may struggle to contain him.

With that, Han Miaoyuan fell silent.

Every peak expert of the Lissom Realm, Yu Yuan included, was stunned by his revelation.

Only Youyu's gaze lingered on Yu Yuan, surprised that his once close friend had collaborated with the Great Demon God Beilstein.

Without Beilstein's disclosure, this piece of history would have remained unknown to all within the Lissom Realm.

It dawned on everyone that had it not been for the decisive blow dealt by the Great Demon God Beilstein and the keeper of the Dragon Slash Platform when the Origin Realm God first emerged from the abyss, the cosmic order might have been irrevocably altered.

At the same time, Yu Yuan had an epiphany regarding why the Great Demon God Beilstein had specifically requested Reid to summon him for a meeting after the council.

Beilstein, aware of his identity, naturally considered him a significant factor, especially after the Origin Realm God had gained considerable power. The Origin Realm God was terrifyingly adept at manipulating both soul and spatial forces.

Beilstein must have surmised that Yu Yuan's original self was so spiritually formidable that he could resist the Origin Realm God's deceptions and control. His combat prowess was astounding, and with the Dragon Slash Platform in his possession, he could limit the Origin Realm God's spatial abilities.

He could be the key to inflicting severe damage on or even slaying the Origin Realm God.

Beilstein's willingness to join the initiative to forge a new realm might also stem from these considerations.

Because Yu Yuan was still alive and capable of assisting him, Beilstein kept a close watch on every move of the Divine Soul Sect.

"Yu Yuan has encountered the Origin Realm God in the Lissom Realm. He was even led through the Chaos Abyss and stood atop the Abyss Gate," Zu Ann interjected with a light cough, drawing everyone's gaze to Yu Yuan's Yin God.

Their eyes were brimming with surprise and confusion.

"Yu Yuan mentioned that there's an unimaginably vast creature within the Abyss, and likely not just one. There might be others on par with the Origin Realm God, who remain confined to the Abyss simply because they lack an understanding of spatial forces."

Upon hearing this revelation, a wave of alarm washed over the crowd.

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