C1594 The Strange Senior Brother

Listening to the sounds around him, Zhong Chichen seemed to be in high spirits.

As the Space-time Dragon, he and the Frost Dragon had forged seven Cold Abyss Entrances in ancient times, imbued with his power over space and time. Thus, when the repaired Cold Abyss Entrance was removed from the Dragon Slash Platform and placed in the Green Fluorescent Realm, he instantly felt a connection.

The Cold Abyss Entrances, scattered across the frigid starfields, had become his eyes due to his awakening and the resurgence of his power. Through any Cold Abyss Entrance, he could effortlessly return to the vast cosmos and freely move between them. To him, each Cold Abyss Entrance was a Galaxy Crossing, his unique bridge.

His revival and imminent ascension to the highest echelons meant that even if a Cold Abyss Entrance were to shatter, rebuilding it was not out of the question. His path to divinity was crucial for the cosmos, especially with the looming threat of the Origin Realm Gate.

"Space-time Dragon..."

"Sect Master!"

As Fong Zhong and Green Incubus looked on in astonishment, the members of the Medicine God Sect, akin to Xia Nan, erupted in excitement upon hearing the voice that was both familiar and strange.

The voice was one thing, but the person... seemed transformed. The Zhong Chichen they remembered was composed and restrained, mostly serious, to the point of being perceived as stodgy and rigid. Yet now, the voice emanating from the Cold Abyss Entrance was unmistakably Zhong Chichen's, but it carried a carefree and unrestrained tone, even playfully jesting about Yu Yuan and Jee Ningshuang. It was a stark contrast to the Zhong Chichen they knew.

"Xia Nan?"

Zhong Chichen sounded equally surprised.

"It's me," Xia Nan replied, her voice tinged with a hint of bitterness, uncertain of what to say next.

"And me, Lu Shuang."

"Qian Fei, greetings, Sect Master. Are you alright?"

"Sect Master, I'm Qu An, I'm here as well."

One by one, the Yin God Stage alchemists from the Medicine God Sect approached the Cold Abyss Entrance on the ground, their emotions mixed as they respectfully nodded.

Regardless of what was being said on the outside, Zhong Chichen remained the Sect Master of the Medicine God Sect, and this was clearly understood by all.

That voice unmistakably belonged to Zhong Chichen.

As soon as they heard his voice, any lingering doubts among them vanished into thin air.

The Sect Master was still the Sect Master, and perhaps he truly was the Space-time Dragon. How else could his tone so completely overturn their perceptions?

On the other end, Zhong Chichen fell silent after initially responding to the teasing. He realized that Xia Nan and the other alchemists from various sects were all replying to him.

He was well aware that Xia Nan and the others lacked the strength to leave the vast expanse of the ocean.

Yet the voice transmitting from the "Cold Abyss Entrance" was definitely not located within the Cold Abyss...

"Yu Yuan, where have you taken them? Don't you realize that none of them are warriors, nor do they possess the capacity to navigate the starry skies?" Zhong Chichen asked with a grave tone.

Yu Yuan was momentarily dumbfounded, then confusion set in.

The Zhong Chichen he remembered seemed to have returned in that moment. The seriousness in his voice made Yu Yuan feel as though he was seeing his stern senior brother scolding him.

But you've already awakened, haven't you?

If you are the Space-time Dragon, why would you be concerned about the alchemists of the Medicine God Sect?

Something didn't add up...

Yu Yuan wasn't the only one to find this odd; even Feng Zhong, who had aligned with the Divine Soul Sect, and others cast peculiar glances his way.

They all looked at him with questioning eyes, silently probing for an explanation.

"Sect Master Zhong, it was the former sect master who invited us to the Dark Wing Starfield. We're currently in a place known as the Green Fluorescent Realm. The vitality of the plants here is abundant, making it an ideal environment for cultivating medicinal herbs..."

Lu Shuang, the alchemist, spoke with his head bowed, addressing the "Cold Abyss Entrance" with deep respect.

His demeanor and tone were brimming with genuine reverence. It was clear that he held Zhong Chichen in high regard and truly recognized his authority.

"Hong Qi! Until I officially step down, I remain the Sect Master of the Medicine God Sect!"

Zhong Chichen's voice carried a hint of frustration as it echoed through the "Cold Abyss Entrance".

Just moments before, he had been addressing Yu Yuan, but now he had switched to calling out Hong Qi. He didn't even bother with the usual pleasantries of greeting his junior brother. "You're causing chaos for no reason! The path of alchemy in the outside world is flawed, and the pills can't even be formed. What good does it do for them to go out?"

"The alchemy path in the Plover Realm has been restored, thanks to Taishi's presence," Yu Yuan noted, his sense of oddity growing. "Besides, they're only cultivating medicinal herbs in the Green Fluorescent Realm. I want to experiment and see if those vast medicinal plants can thrive in the Green Fluorescent Realm."

"I disagree!" Zhong Chichen bellowed.

Xia Nan, along with the other alchemists from the Medicine God Sect, and the temporarily defected members from the Artifact Sect, Yinn Xueqi and Lulu, looked bewilderedly at the Cold Abyss Entrance laid out before them on the ground.

What was happening here?

Whose lead should the Medicine God Sect follow?

Why, after the memories of the Space-time Dragon had awakened within him, did Zhong Chichen still covet the title of Sect Master of the Medicine God Sect?

"Whether you agree or not, the outcome remains as it is. Moreover, her journey to the Dark Domain to grasp the Great Dao of Ice is to secure a new divine position as swiftly as possible. The Dark Domain's laws encompass only darkness and bitter cold, devoid of anything like Loong Jie or what you seek," Yu Yuan said, his voice calm, unaffected by Zhong Chichen's outburst.

"Furthermore, I doubt you have any means to affect her in the Dark Domain. Oh, and a reminder—she hails from the Sword Sect."

"In the Sword Sect, there's an individual named Lin Daoke. Surely, you're aware of how Lee Sha from the Mondnacht Clan met her demise?"

The crowd surrounding the Cold Abyss Entrance fell silent, listening to the spat between sect brothers.

"Hong Qi! Keep out of Medicine God Sect affairs!" Zhong Chichen roared in fury.

With a whoosh, the Cold Domain Bear, which had been standing idly by, covered the Cold Abyss Entrance with its paw. A crackling storm of intense cold formed in its furry palm, silencing Zhong Chichen's rant.

Clearly, the Violent Bear found Zhong Chichen's noise bothersome, enough to disturb its snowy offspring.

The snowy child, sculpted from jade, appeared to have drifted off to sleep upon its chest.

"Wuwu."

The Violent Bear called out to Yu Yuan a few times, indicating that it would select a new Extreme Cold Starfield to establish the Cold Abyss Entrance.

It also mentioned that it would care for the snowy child and ensure its safety as it grew.

Only after these tasks were completed would it seek out Yu Yuan again.

Clutching the Cold Abyss Entrance in its paws, the Violent Bear soared upwards, transforming into a beam of ice light. It pierced through the barrier of the Green Fluorescent Realm and entered the Starfield.

Yu Yuan felt a pang of loss as it vanished, but he quickly regained his composure.

He pondered why his senior brother remained so invested in the Medicine God Sect and why he still harbored a desire to control alchemists like Xia Nan.

Furthermore, after his senior brother and Loong Jie had dealt with Sabonis, Yu Yuan wondered if they had plans for the Dark Domain.

"Green Incubus, is the empress safe in the sacred land of the Dark Elfkind?"

Fong Zhong inquired, addressing another concern of the Babel Chamber of Commerce.

"The empress is unharmed; she has already assimilated the Qilin's flesh. However, she doesn't seem to be in the Dark Elfkind's sacred land. After Taishi returned to the Plover Realm with severe injuries, she had Brie convey her regards. Brie assured us she was well but did not disclose her whereabouts."

Green Incubus responded, glancing at Yu Yuan as if he had more to say.

Yet, with many present unrelated to the Divine Soul Sect, he felt it inappropriate to speak further.

"We'll talk later," Yu Yuan acknowledged with a nod.

Assured of Taishi's well-being, he felt no urgency to depart. He engaged in a thorough discussion on medicinal theory with Xia Nan, Lulu, and others, choosing to remain in the Green Fluorescent Realm for some time.

During this period, he reflected on many matters, including that if Jee Ningshuang were to leave the Dark Domain, the best course for her to pursue the ultimate path of extreme cold would be in the depths of the Origin Blood Continent.

Regrettably, with the Yang Meridian and the Blood Devil Clan's vigilance, and the uncertain status of Ann Ziqing, a visit there would have to wait.

Additionally, imagine if the Cold Domain Bear shattered the bloodline constraints of an alien beast and ascended to the Tenth Level, achieving combat prowess and a tier akin to a vast Demon God. What wonders would then manifest within its lineage?

Yu Yuan had an inkling that should the Violent Bear transcend its boundaries, a miracle was likely to ensue.

After several days, he met with a few elders from the Winged Race. Only upon Green Incubus's insistence did he depart from the Death Nest, which served as a Galaxy Crossing, setting course for the Plover Realm within the Oblivion Starfield.

Yet...

Upon the completion of the Death Nest's transport, he emerged not in the Plover Realm, but an entirely unknown location.

Amidst the dimming stars of this mysterious land, only he and Green Incubus stood amidst the wreckage of crumbled walls and desolate terrain.

Before them lay the ruins of massive palaces and the weathered bones of myriad races.

He discovered that both he and Green Incubus had emerged from a rocky cliff.

Signs of a brutal conflict and its residual energy permeated every nook of this realm, with skeletons representing nearly every intelligent race he was aware of.

The remains of the vast ocean's inhabitants and formidable demons were abundant, with many at the Unrestrained Stage.

There were even those at the level of Primordial Spirits!

This was another, larger Outer Battlefield, akin to the Deep Starfield—a merciless grinder that had claimed the lives of innumerable champions and Great Demons.

"What is the meaning of this?" Yu Yuan's brow furrowed.

Green Incubus, of Demon God stature, had once been banished from the Fallen Moon Forbidden Area by Taishi. Initially, Yu Yuan had been greatly troubled by Green Incubus upon his arrival at the forbidden area.

Now, however, facing the Demon God Green Incubus, it seemed he might be the one to fear.

"Don't get the wrong idea. I have brought you here with the Primordial Divine King's consent. Moreover, the empress is also privy to this; otherwise, the nest would not have assisted me," Green Incubus hurriedly clarified upon noticing Yu Yuan's displeasure. "We simply wished to keep the Babel Chamber of Commerce and others in the Green Fluorescent Realm in the dark, hence the ruse of returning from the Plover Realm."

"What are we doing here?" Yu Yuan's expression improved slightly.

Given that Green Incubus had mentioned it, and even noted that both Taishi and Chen Qinghuang were aware, he felt reassured that everything was in order.

"The individual who made an agreement with you wishes to meet you here," Green Incubus stated in a hushed tone.

Yu Yuan was taken aback.

It was none other than the Great Demon God Beilstein!

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