C1604 The Awakening of the Beast's Roar

"Demon Phoenix must have harnessed the power to induce a complete metamorphosis in the alien beast, elevating it to a Tenth Level bloodline," High Priest Reid declared solemnly in another shadowy chamber of the Divine Soul Sect.

He then sighed with regret, "The loss of that item might have enabled her to achieve another breakthrough, alas."

In the modestly sized hall were only a few individuals: Rebecca, Tianqi, and Yuv Qian.

Brie of the Dark Elfkind knitted his brows and asked gravely, "What would happen if Tenth Level alien beasts started emerging one after another?"

"To reach the Tenth Level is to cross a chasm, a formidable threshold. An alien beast that breaks through will see a significant enhancement in its sentience and wisdom, becoming as formidable as a Demon God," Tianqi declared emphatically.

The Divine Soul Sect, now distant, had conducted research in this field. They theorized that if an alien beast could break the bloodline barrier like the ancient demons of old, it could ascend to the Tenth Level, transforming its very existence into something wondrous and ineffable.

"Previously, she had only discovered how to advance a unique group of beasts in the vast expanses to Tenth Level Demon Gods. She was unclear on the methods to elevate Outland alien beasts to the Tenth Level. Thus, before finding the right approach, she did not interfere with those creatures or extend any offers of alliance," Reid explained, his brow furrowed with concern. "But now, having acquired the juvenile spinosaurus from Taishi, she seems to have deciphered something miraculous. She's confident she can fundamentally transform the Outland alien beasts into Tenth Level beings, thereby securing their allegiance."

"If that were to happen..." Brie's eyes were filled with apprehension.

"The entire galactic landscape would be rewritten!" Rebecca exclaimed.

The number of alien beasts within the galaxy vastly outnumbers that of intelligent species like the Dark Elfkind, Banshees, and Star Race.

Because the alien beasts have not yet developed higher intelligence and lack Tenth Level champions, they are typically dominated or enslaved by intelligent races across the various galaxies.

For instance, the Star Race has the Celestial Star Beast, and the Dark Elfkind controls the Dark Gold Beast.

Members of the Star Race and the mightiest of the Dark Elfkind have managed to domesticate the Celestial Star Beast and the Dark Gold Beast, making them subservient and willing to serve.

The reason for this was that the Ninth Level Celestial Star Beasts and Dark Gold Beasts were well aware they couldn't stand up to the likes of Barol and Brie. Moreover, their packs lacked the intelligence to compete with the higher echelons of the Star Race and Dark Elfkind. But what if a Tenth Level Beast God were to emerge among the Celestial Star Beasts and Dark Gold Beasts, significantly elevating the intelligence of the entire pack? What then? Could the beings from beyond continue to enslave the multitude of alien beasts and bend them to their will?

Imagine if, in the future, a dozen or more Beast Gods were to arise, each one devoted to the Demon Phoenix and loyal to the Demon Palace. The Demon Phoenix might well become the most influential entity in the cosmos. The thought of such a possibility weighed heavily on the minds of the magnates within the hall.

"Given how fearsome the Demon Phoenix is, can Yu Yuan truly neutralize the Demon Energy she left behind?" Rebecca of the Banshee Clan raised her eyes to the cloaked figure of Reid. Reid remained silent.

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"Perhaps we shouldn't proceed with this in the hall."

As Yu Yuan was about to position himself over the bronze coffin, the Ruins Divine King still felt it wasn't secure enough. He called out, "Artifacts from the Divine Soul Sect won't repel each other. I suggest you directly move the bronze coffin into the Dragon Slash Platform!"

"The Dragon Slash Platform can sever the soul connection between the Demon Phoenix and her Demon Energy. No matter what method you employ, as long as you eradicate the residual Demon Energy and dissolve the Demon Soul within the Dragon Slash Platform, she will be oblivious to what has transpired."

Guixu harbored a deep caution towards the Demon Phoenix, hence his sudden interjection before Yu Yuan began.

"Dragon Slash Platform..."

Yu Yuan looked at the bronze coffin, hesitated briefly, and then nodded in agreement.

Whoosh!

Summoning the Dragon Slash Platform from his God Sparrow acupoint, Yu Yuan's thoughts shifted, causing the Soul Transformation Pool that had been supporting the bronze coffin to sink back into the abyss. The Dragon Slash Platform, glowing with a faint white radiance, took its place and began to pull the coffin.

"It's best not to allow others in."

Yu Yuan exchanged a glance with Guixu and, with his true form, stepped into the realm of the Dragon Slash Platform. Upon his entrance, the Dragon Slash Platform, now supporting the bronze coffin, generated a powerful suction force.

The bronze coffin followed him into the Dragon Slash Platform after he breached the World Barrier.

Within the Dragon Slash Platform, Yu Yuan hovered over the expansive golden terrain, watching the bronze coffin that had successfully entered. As it crossed the luminescent white World Barrier, all the tiny inscriptions transformed into purple phoenixes.

Millions of purple phoenixes, as if sensing something amiss and a looming danger, coalesced in an instant!

Before the coffin touched the ground, a majestic purple phoenix, gracefully dancing, materialized.

This purple phoenix, stunningly beautiful and radiating a powerful demonic presence, seemed to come alive on the surface of the bronze coffin, flitting over the lid, the base, and various other parts.

Boom!

Two dazzling purple lights, brilliant as jewels, were the phoenix's Demonic Eyes.

The dancing purple phoenix came to a halt as the bronze coffin landed. She looked up, her gaze coldly fixed on Yu Yuan, who was suspended mid-air.

Her deep purple Demonic Eyes were as chilling as the flames from the depths of the Nether Abyss.

Puff! Puff! Puff!

Dark purple Demonic Talismans fluttered from her wings, each one instantly morphing into a notorious ancient demon.

There were colossal black serpents, bellowing Golden Elephants, thunderous eagles, and formidable apes wielding maces, all battling as if to shake the heavens and earth.

Yu Yuan, having encountered many ancient Fey within the Totem Pillars, watched as they seemed to spring to life before him.

Excluding the Nagas, thirty ancient Fey of various forms, each exuding the strength of a Demon King, surged towards Yu Yuan in the air.

The Demon Phoenix's residual energy within the bronze coffin appeared to be fully awakened inside the Dragon Slash Platform!

Of the thirty-six Totem Pillars, she claimed one, the Nagas claimed five, and the remaining thirty were in Yu Yuan's domain within the Dragon Slash Platform, seemingly ready to usurp control and challenge the divine authority.

"This scene feels somewhat familiar," Yu Yuan mused, his expression turning grave as the thirty ancient Fey took form and charged at him, baring their teeth. Yet, he remained unfazed.

He recalled a previous battle where Lim Zhuyun, in his stead, had wielded the Ancient Fey Formation and summoned a similar array with the Totem Pillars.

Wu! Aoao!

Nearby, the purple-gold dragon egg emitted a furious roar. The thirty ancient Fey, their massive forms soaring into the sky, were transformed into a shower of swords by the young dragon's bellow.

As the purple rain descended toward the earth, the purple phoenix atop the bronze coffin attempted to coalesce once more.

"You wish," Yu Yuan said with a light scoff, eyeing the purple phoenix that couldn't even compare to a fraction of the Demon Phoenix. "Such sparse Demon Energy won't make a ripple inside the Dragon Slash Platform."

The moment his words fell, the purple raindrops filling the sky turned into 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 talisman that Taishi used to awaken himself. In my world, within the Dragon Slash Platform, I don't even need to lift a finger..."

Bang!

The purple phoenix, formed from numerous tiny characters above the bronze coffin, suddenly burst apart.

Countless soul talismans scattered across the surface of the coffin, twinkling and drifting 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 Demon Phoenix's residual power, reaching the depths of the bronze coffin and rousing Taishi from his temporal stasis.

In the instant Taishi awoke, he erased all remnants of the Demon Phoenix's power and regained control of the bronze coffin.

He also became aware that Yu Yuan had been secretly nurturing another young creature within the Dragon Slash Platform.

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