C1598 The Demon God's Ambition

"When we feared the Abyss, the Abyss feared us in return."

Bertain, the Great Demon God, couldn't help but chuckle at the thought.

His thick red beard, resembling a crimson wire ball, shook with his laughter, appearing as though it were ablaze.

"For years, the Titan Spinosaurus has been gone, having failed to breach the Abyssal Gate. Since then, creatures from the Abyss have been stealthily trying to glimpse into our world."

"And I... I had a warm welcome prepared for them."

He laughed with childlike glee. "So when the Origin Deity, adept in soul and space magic, tried to stealthily step out of the Abyss, he was met with our forceful retaliation."

"The Abyss grew increasingly fearful of us. For a long stretch, no creature dared to show itself."

"Until..."

His expression suddenly turned icy, "Later, the likes of the Voidweaver and the Uxthar Tree stumbled upon the Abyssal Gate in their flight. These two, weakened and manipulated by the Origin Deity, revealed to the creatures of the Abyss that the Titan Spinosaurus, their feared adversary, had long been dead. They also learned that it had become the mightiest force in our world."

"It was those two who allowed the deep dwellers of the Abyss to slowly comprehend our world, its structure, and the extent of our peak combat power."

"To them, our world was no longer shrouded in mystery. And with the demise of the feared spinosaurus, they began to harbor ill intentions once more."

"The Origin Deity, due to his unique nature, became their vanguard. Following him, a host of formidable Abyssal beings grew eager to act."

"..."

Bertain didn't elaborate further on the Everlands. His focus was now on the Abyss.

The Abyss, after all, signified another realm, a fresh and uncharted domain.

The Abyssal creatures' probing, sending the Origin Deity to meddle, was an overstep in his eyes.

He was concerned with the clash of two worlds.

"Alright, let's get to the reason for my visit."

The smile vanished from the Demon God's face, his towering figure standing amidst the rubble of a shattered palace.

After a moment of contemplation, he spoke, "I hope you ascend to godhood once again, and I wish for it to be through the Solar Spirit and the gift of Primal Blood. Let me first share my vision and the actions I intend to take."

"Firstly, the extra layer of restriction that the Titan Spinosaurus placed on the Abyssal Gate holds the enigmatic Secrets of Life. I see it as a lock, one imbued with the marvels of life. I've attempted to unlock it before, but to my surprise, I couldn't."

"I reflected on this for a long time and realized that it would take another being, also endowed with the complete Secrets of Life by Primal Blood, and possessing a power level close to that of the Titan Spinosaurus, to open that lock."

"Kid, don't give me that look; I haven't lost my mind."

He shot Yu Yuan an irritated glance.

Three hundred years ago, when he was Yu Yuan's mentor, he would often reprimand him in the same manner.

Yu Yuan, initially feeling out of place, had a rush of memories come flooding back.

"Just as you did when you were the Taiyin God-King, advocating for the opening of the Everlands to welcome various races from beyond. As for me, I truly wish to open the Abyssal Gate. I want our world to have unobstructed access to the Abyss."

Bertain's wild ambition was suddenly on full display.

"I don't believe that our world is weaker now without the Titan Spinosaurus. In fact, we've grown stronger, with more peak warriors emerging than ever before!"

"Particularly in the Everlands, you've given me an immense surprise, convincing me that we are indeed more powerful than they are!"

"My hope is that I, Bertain, can lead the Star-Spawned Terror, along with the supreme primordial spirits of your Everlands, and the peak beings of our world, to deeply explore the creatures of the Abyss!"

He laid bare his dreams and ambitions without reservation.

Yu Yuan watched him, stunned, and suddenly understood why Bertain was truly the unrivaled number one in the boundless cosmos.

The rise of the Origin Deity had thrown all realms into disarray, causing widespread turmoil and headaches for many.

Those privy to the secrets of the Abyss thought only of fortifying their defenses, contemplating how to withstand its threats.

Yet Bertain, it seemed, had envisioned something entirely different from the moment he first learned of the Abyss's existence.

How could one break through the Abyssal Gate? He was eager to enter the Abyss and "visit" its inhabitants.

The Great Demon God Bertain, like the supreme Titan Spinosaurus, was intent on wreaking havoc in the Abyss.

Yu Yuan found himself reflecting on the words Zu Ann had spoken during the council at Skyreach Peak.

Zu Ann empathetically believed that Bertain, standing before the Abyssal Gate time and again, shared his concerns and worries about entities emerging from the Origin Gate and the Abyssal Gate, potentially destroying the realms they protected.

But the reality was quite different.

The Great Demon God sought to obliterate the Abyssal Gate!

He was filled with confidence in himself and his world!

He was convinced that having recovered from his battle with the Titan Spinosaurus, he had surpassed the formidable creature!

He also believed that after bringing down the cosmic giant beast, the pinnacle of the world's combat strength had been bolstered.

He was certain that the world under his watch was far mightier than the Abyss!

"So, you've never considered a staunch defense; you're aiming to invade the Abyss."

Yu Yuan instantly grasped his intentions.

"Don't put it so harshly. What do you mean by 'invade the Abyss'? I simply wish to pay it a visit," Bertain retorted with a dissatisfied glare. "If there's an Origin Deity meddling in our world and leading astray many souls, shouldn't I make a countermove?"

"So..."

He drew out his words, "I want you to break through the Abyssal Gate! Naturally, you seem to be our best hope at the moment. But first, we need to devise a plan to handle the Origin Deity. Once Zhong Chichen ascends to godhood and momentarily confines his soul, I'll be able to strip away all his remnant soul."

"I intend to understand the Abyss's layout through him, to learn about its species and structure, and to prepare for our visit."

Bertain harbored no fear of the Origin Deity; his only concern was the deity's ability to flee and hide.

As long as Zhong Chichen could prevent the Origin Deity from escaping, he seemed confident in his ability to confront the deity.

"Senior Brother, are you aware of him?" Yu Yuan asked, surprised.

"You are my only disciple, not including this Chronowyrm. Hence, he is unaware, and I see no need to explain so much to him. The reason I sought him out and brought him to the Order of Healing is simply because he is a Chronowyrm."

"When confronting the Origin Deity, I may need to harness his strength. That's where his significance lies."

The tall elder with the red beard spoke of Zhong Chichen with a tone of detachment. "The human supremes, Han Miaoyuan, Lin Daoke, Tan Xiaotian, and others, once their dominant souls evolve into primordial spirits, I consider them part of my kin, akin to the Primal Demons among the Star-Spawned Terrors."

"After all, both the ancestral land of our Primal Demon race and the human race originated from the Everlands, shaped by the Primal Soul."

"I regard the human supremes merely as members of my clan, whereas you are my chosen successor."

“...”

Bertain clearly had little regard for the Nagas, perhaps because the dragons of the Everlands were all descended from the lifeblood of the Titan Spinosaurus.

"Oh, right. After I sustained severe injuries and fell into a deep sleep, there was some kind of change at the heart of the Everlands. I suspect that when the Titan Spinosaurus died, something emerged from its body, passed through the Earthfire, and successfully reached the Primal Soul."

Bertain's face grew serious as he continued, "The emergence of the Everlands' Divine Throne remains an enigma; I'm clueless about what transpired."

"You haven't returned since then?" Yu Yuan inquired, surprised.

"You have visited, but I have not been able to gain entry since," the Demon God huffed. "You didn't provide an answer the last time I asked, nor did you clarify the matter. The marvel of the Everlands' Divine Throne is unparalleled in any other celestial realm within our world."

"I'm still uncertain about what elements the Primal Soul merged with to create the source capable of forging supremes. It's truly beyond my knowledge."

He spoke with a hint of frustration, "The young phoenix, Han Miaoyuan, and their ilk have fortified the Everlands to be impenetrable. Even I, though born of the Everlands, find myself heavily constrained and hindered in my actions there."

Yu Yuan pondered deeply.

The Primal Soul of the Everlands has the power to bestow a Divine Throne upon its inhabitants, a throne that grows in might alongside the Everlands' own strength, enhancing its dominion over other realms. This is indeed a marvel.

Outside of the Everlands, the concept of a divine position is unheard of.

No other star realm can boast the emergence of as many powerful beings as the Everlands, making it a truly unique and extraordinary place.

Unexpectedly, even the Great Demon God Bertain found himself unable to reach the Primal Soul deep within the Everlands, thwarted by the Dark Phoenix, Han Miaoyuan, and the steadfast defense of the Root of the Lunar Meridian. It remained a mystery what strange transformation had occurred to give rise to the origin soul and shape the divine throne.

"I should be on my way, and you should head to Ionodios. Today's conversation stays between us; no one else will know."

"Take your time to unravel all the intricacies tied to the Secrets of Life. I hope you won't be as petty as the Dark Phoenix. She's well aware of how to advance an alien beast to the tenth level, yet she withholds this knowledge from those beyond the Everlands. I want to see you elevate the Dire Bear to the tenth level, as well as the Greylag and numerous other alien beasts from the extraterrestrial realms."

"With that accomplished, I'll have greater confidence when the Abyssal Gate opens."

He watched Yu Yuan with a look of eager anticipation before gradually fading from sight.

As a mysterious black and blue flower reemerged on the cave's smooth, mirror-like wall, a wave of space magic filled the air.

Long after he had departed, Yu Yuan finally whispered to himself, "Master."

Across countless worlds, numerous Demon Gods suddenly broke into smiles of triumph.

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