C1604 The Awakening Power of the Beast's Roar
"Dark Phoenix must have mastered the power to induce a complete metamorphosis in the alien beast, enabling it to reach the tenth level bloodline," High Priest Reid stated gravely in a dimly lit chamber of the Boulderdawn.
He then sighed with regret, "The loss of that item might have facilitated her breakthrough once more. Alas."
The chamber, not particularly spacious, was occupied by just a few individuals: Rebecca, Tianqi, Youqian, and some others.
Brie of the Shadowkin furrowed his brow and spoke with gravity, "What will happen if alien beasts begin to emerge at the tenth level?"
"The tenth level is a formidable divide, a significant threshold. Should an alien beast break through, its spiritual wisdom and intelligence will surge dramatically, making it as formidable as the Dark Deities of the Everlands," Tianqi declared.
The Boulderdawn, now distant from the extraterrestrial realms, had conducted studies in this field. They hypothesized that if the alien beasts could shatter the bloodline barrier like the ancient archdemons and ascend to the tenth level, their life forms would evolve, leading to ineffable wonders.
"She had previously discovered a method to elevate a unique group of beasts in the Everlands to the status of tenth-level Dark Deities. She was initially unaware of how to help extraterrestrial alien beasts achieve the tenth level. Thus, before discovering the method, she paid no attention to those beast groups and extended no olive branches."
Reid, serving as the High Priest of the Star-Spawned Terrors, also appeared troubled. "But now, she has acquired a young Titan Spinosaurus from Taishi and seems to have deciphered some magic from it. She's confident she can fundamentally transform the extraterrestrial alien beasts, thereby securing their allegiance."
"If that truly happens..." Brie's eyes were filled with concern.
"The entire dynamic of the Star River will be rewritten!" exclaimed Rebecca.
The number of alien beasts in the Star River vastly outnumbers intelligent species like the Shadowkin, enchantresses, and the Starborn.
Since the alien beasts have not yet awakened their spiritual wisdom and no tenth-level champions have arisen, they are typically dominated or enslaved by intelligent species across the various Star Rivers.
Take, for instance, the Starbeasts within Starborn domains and the Darkgold Beasts under the Shadowkin's jurisdiction.
The members of the Starborn and the Shadowkin experts had the ability to tame Starbeasts and Darkgold Beasts, compelling them to obey and willingly serve. This was largely because ninth level Starbeasts and Darkgold Beasts were no match for the likes of Ballo and Brie. Additionally, the collective spiritual wisdom of their packs was limited, rendering them incapable of challenging the higher echelons of the Starborn and Shadowkin.
Yet, what would occur if a tenth level Beast God emerged among the Starbeasts and Darkgold Beasts, significantly elevating the spiritual wisdom of the entire pack? Could the intelligent life of the Extraterrestrial still subjugate the multitude of alien beasts for their own use? Should a dozen or more Beast Gods arise, all devoted to the Dark Phoenix and loyal to Shadow's Keep, the Dark Phoenix might very well become the most influential force in the Star River.
The thought of such a possibility weighed heavily on the minds of the dignitaries within the hall. "With the Dark Phoenix being so formidable, is Yu Yuan truly capable of neutralizing the demon energy she left behind?" Rebecca, a member of the evilkind, inquired, looking up at Reid, who was enshrouded in a dark cloak. Reid remained silent.
...
"Perhaps we should not proceed here," someone suggested.
As Yu Yuan prepared to position himself above the bronze coffin, Gui Xu, still within the stone statue, expressed his concern for safety. He called out, "Divine Artifacts from Boulderdawn are compatible with one another. I recommend you draw the bronze coffin directly into the Dragon Slaying Stage!"
"The Dragon Slaying Stage can sever the soul connection between the Dark Phoenix and her demon energy. Whatever method you employ, all you need to do is erase the lingering demon energy and dissolve the demon soul within the Dragon Slaying Stage, and she will be none the wiser."
Gui Xu harbored a deep caution towards the Dark Phoenix, hence his sudden interjection before Yu Yuan took action. "The Dragon Slaying Stage..." Yu Yuan murmured, hesitating momentarily before nodding in agreement.
With a swift motion, he summoned the Dragon Slaying Stage from his Shenque acupoint. As his thoughts shifted, the Soulforge Pool, which had been cradling the bronze coffin, descended back into the shadowy depths of the pit. The Dragon Slaying Stage, emanating a faint white luminescence, took its place, pulling the bronze coffin along with it.
"Let's not allow anyone else to enter."
Yu Yuan cast a glance at Gui Xu and, with his real body, suddenly entered the realm of the Dragon Slaying Stage.
Upon his arrival, the stage, buoyed by the bronze coffin, abruptly generated a powerful suction force.
Following Yu Yuan's lead, after he had unsealed the wall, the bronze coffin descended into the inner world of the Dragon Slaying Stage.
Inside the Dragon Slaying Stage.
Yu Yuan floated above the expansive golden terrain, observing the bronze coffin that had made its way in. As it passed the luminescent white wall, every tiny character transformed into purple phoenixes.
Millions of purple phoenixes, as if sensing something amiss and detecting imminent danger, swiftly merged into a single entity!
Before the bronze coffin touched the ground, a majestic purple phoenix, gracefully dancing, materialized.
This stunning purple phoenix, radiating an overwhelming demon energy, seemed to come alive on the surface of the bronze coffin, flitting across the lid, the base, and various other parts.
Boom!
Two dazzling purple lights, bright as jewels, were the Demonic Eyes of the purple phoenix.
The purple phoenix, which had been fluttering about, came to a halt as the bronze coffin settled on the ground. It gazed upward, its head tilted back, locking eyes with Yu Yuan suspended in midair.
Her deep purple Demonic Eyes were as chilling as the Frozen Flames of the Frozen Hellscape.
Puff! Puff! Puff!
Dark purple evil spell symbols cascaded from her wings, one after another.
Each symbol quickly materialized into a legendary ancient archdemon, renowned in times past.
There were giant Black Serpents, roaring Golden Elephants, Thunderhawks spewing lightning, and ferocious Giant Apes wielding clubs, ready for battle...
Yu Yuan, amidst the totem-poles adorned with the symbols of various evilkind, watched as these ancient creatures seemed to spring to life before him.
Apart from the Nagas, thirty different forms of ancient evilkind, each exuding the strength of a Monster Lord, surged towards Yu Yuan in the air.
The demon energy left by the Dark Phoenix within the bronze coffin appeared to be fully unleashed within the Dragon Slaying Stage!
Of the thirty-six totem-poles, one was claimed by her, five by the Nagas, and the remaining thirty by the archdemons. In the world of the Dragon Slaying Stage, under Yu Yuan's command, it was as if they were challenging the very authority of the divine.
"This scene seems somewhat familiar."
Yu Yuan's face took on a slightly somber expression as he watched the thirty ancient evilkinds bearing down on him with bared teeth, but he remained calm.
He remembered a previous battle where Lin Zhuyun had stepped in for the Abyssal Leviathan to wield the Starborne Ritual of Primeval Demons, using totem-poles to summon a similar spectacle.
Wu~
Not far off, the young Titan Spinosaurus issued a furious roar.
The thirty ancient archdemons, their massive forms soaring into the sky, were reduced to a shower of purple rain by the young creature's bellow.
As the purple rain descended toward the earth, the purple phoenix atop the bronze coffin attempted to coalesce once more.
"Don't flatter yourself," Yu Yuan chuckled softly, eyeing the purple phoenix, which was a mere shadow of the Dark Phoenix. "Such sparse demon energy won't make waves inside the Dragon Slaying Stage."
With his words, the sky full of purple droplets turned to mist.
A gust of wind swept through, and they vanished without a trace.
"So, the demon energy you left was merely attached to the Soul Rune that Taishi left to awaken himself. In my domain, within the Dragon Slaying Stage, I needn't even lift a finger..."
Bang!
The purple phoenix, formed from a multitude of tiny characters on the bronze coffin, burst apart suddenly.
Countless Soul Runes scattered across the surface of the coffin, twinkling and shifting like stars.
"The other creature, the Titan Spinosaurus you've hatched."
Taishi's voice emerged from beneath the coffin.
The young beast's thunderous roar shattered the seal created by the Dark Phoenix's residual power, reaching the depths of the bronze coffin and rousing Taishi from his temporal stasis.
The instant Taishi awoke, he erased all remnants of the Dark Phoenix's power and regained control of the bronze coffin.
He also became aware that Yu Yuan had been covertly nurturing another young creature within the Dragon Slaying Stage.
