C1635 The Everlands Spirit Weapon

President Lyi was quite wary of the Abyssal Leviathan, speaking with evident caution.

"A cosmic giant beast became infected by an unknown substance within the Starry Sky Forbidden Zone. After its flesh and blood were stripped away, it transformed into a creature as hard as sunsilver..." Yu Yuan stroked his chin, his brow furrowed in deep contemplation.

He was beginning to form a hazy plan.

Swoosh! Swoosh! Swoosh!

Within his inner realm of vitality, numerous crystal chains shimmered like inverted crystal stalactites. It was as though another part of his brain was engaged in complex analysis and thought.

"Yu Yuan, if someone like President Lyi continues to grow unchecked, no one can predict the consequences. I suspect that even after Loong Jie has assimilated the Blood King Sabonis and forged the ultimate golden dragon form, he'll still find President Lyi a formidable challenge."

It was unusual for the Abyssal Leviathan to express such concerns.

Meanwhile, Yu Yuan's peculiarly shaped Solar Spirit had already conjured up many possibilities.

With a subtle shift of his consciousness, he summoned the Baneblade Bloodhell from within his acupoint.

As the Baneblade emerged, the blood-red patterns on its hilt and blade seemed to pulse with life.

The sparse silver light, previously kept at bay by the glow of the Dragon Slaying Stage, now eagerly sought to reach the Baneblade.

The Baneblade, seemingly drawn to the silver light, attempted to breach the luminescent barrier of the Dragon Slaying Stage to close the distance.

The silver light, once emanating from President Lyi's silver eyes, had dimmed to a few lingering sparks after his departure.

Yu Yuan wouldn't have had to do anything; the silver light would have faded in time.

But with the Baneblade's summoning, the silver light was reinvigorated, beckoning the blade to break free and make contact.

Within the Baneblade, a world of crimson blood lines intertwined, speckled with numerous tiny blood-colored sparks and seven Bloodwraiths.

At that moment, the seven Bloodwraiths seemed enticed by an unseen force, attempting to escape the grasp of their master, Yu Yuan.

"Hmph!"

Deep within Yu Yuan's palm, strands of crimson sword light burrowed into the Bloodwraiths, transforming into dazzling sword rainbows that intimidated the seven Bloodwraiths.

The sword rainbows stretched across the realm of the Baneblade, instilling terror in each Bloodwraith, deterring them from any further probing.

The blood light emanating from the Baneblade suddenly grew faint.

Subsequently, Yu Yuan retracted the Baneblade into his body's acupoints, yet his countenance turned gravely solemn.

"The peculiar object we just witnessed, resembling a hollow metallic ball—if it's connected to that bizarre giant beast whose bones turned into Sunsilver, then..." Yu Yuan's voice trailed off.

"What?" the Abyssal Leviathan demanded.

"After the evil giant beast was vanquished by the almighty Titan Spinosaurus, the Titan Spinosaurus may have discerned an alternative cosmic order from it. Hence, in the Everlands where we reside, things have emerged that were never seen in other Otherkin Domains."

Yu Yuan elaborated at length, but noting the Abyssal Leviathan's continued bewilderment, he spoke more emphatically, "The Spirit Artifacts of the Everlands!"

"Spirit Artifacts?"

The Abyssal Leviathan was still perplexed, its eyes—one crimson, one luminescent—brimming with urgency and vexation.

"Having spent so much time in the Everlands, you ought to be well aware that the holy weapons forged by extraterrestrial beings lack souls. To them, objects are merely tools, mere instruments of war for the Otherkin warriors, incapable of communication."

"Yet in our Everlands, an abundance of Spirit Artifacts harbor artifact souls! Most Divine Artifacts possess them!"

"Many Spirit Artifacts are crafted by refining a multitude of metals, including fine gold. Whether it's the edge of a blade, a cauldron, or a bronze furnace, aren't they all forged from Sunsilver? Engraved with magic diagrams, they channel spiritual energy like veins in a body."

"If an object composed of gold, silver, copper, and iron, further alloyed with fine gold, still develops an artifact soul, wouldn't that be akin to President Lyi?"

"Doesn't it feel as though the beast's bones have become Sunsilver, yet it retains a soul, reminiscent of the once malevolent giant beast?"

"But why is it that only the Spirit Artifacts of the Everlands can possess artifact souls, while those from other Domains cannot?"

Yu Yuan posed a question.

The Abyssal Leviathan was momentarily dumbfounded, but then, as if a sudden epiphany had struck, it appeared to grasp the concept.

"Are you suggesting that... the reason the artifacts of the Everlands possess artifact souls is because the Titan Spinosaurus vanquished that malevolent giant beast and mastered this rule? A rule that endows metal items with souls?" exclaimed the Abyssal Leviathan.

Yu Yuan inhaled deeply before continuing, "I've realized something more..."

Before President Lyi departed, his eyes emitted a beam of silver light. He intended to seize the Dragon Slaying Stage for himself, coveting the Divine Artifact renowned across the Star River.

Originally, the Dragon Slaying Stage was a World-Sundering Stone, which, after numerous refinements and the addition of three Dragon Gods' corpses, formed three little worlds.

Currently, a juvenile Titan Spinosaurus is being nurtured within the Dragon Slaying Stage.

President Lyi's attempt to take the Dragon Slaying Stage with the silver light beam from his eyes was unsuccessful, prompting his retreat.

Yet, the lingering silver light spots, which had not fully dissipated, held a strong allure and binding power over the Baneblade Bloodhell.

Crafted from special Sunsilver, the Bloodhell was entirely influenced by the power of the silver light beam. Had it not been for the isolation of the Dragon Slaying Stage and the suppression by the sword rainbow, the Baneblade would have taken flight on its own.

What if, during my previous battle with President Lyi, I had summoned the Baneblade Bloodhell instead of the Dragon Slaying Stage?

Could the seven souls within the Baneblade be penetrated by President Lyi's cosmic order, transforming it into his weapon?

And what of the Crucible of Evil?

The cauldron, too, is made of special fine gold, devoid of any flesh and blood essence, containing only numerous Banes, which are essentially souls.

The Crucible of Evil, a fusion of various metals and souls, would surely be an even easier target for President Lyi's conquest.

The Titanblade, Stardust Blade, Yuan Lianyao's Red Demon Bell, Lee Tianxin's Flame Spear, the Ebon Star's Mark of the Celestials, and the late Mo Yan's Shadowblade...

All these Divine Weapons of the Everlands, primarily composed of gold, silver, and iron, contain artifact souls within them.

Yu Yuan had this sense that whether it was a Divine Artifact or a Holy Weapon, with or without an artifact soul, from within the Everlands or beyond, they all stood a chance of changing ownership in the blink of an eye when faced with President Lyi. He could potentially use these tools to launch an attack on their original wielders.

Many supreme primordial spirits had their own Divine Artifacts, which were essentially crafted from metals...

Yu Yuan could almost visualize an array of Divine Weapons and Holy Weapons swirling around President Lyi, who wielded them with expertise to devastating effect.

"I think I've almost figured it out," he said.

The Abyssal Leviathan remained silent for a long time, its expression grave. "I never anticipated that President Lyi would discover such an extraordinary path. The giant beast that fell to the Titan Spinosaurus was not fortunate enough to live in better times."

"In the era of its demise, the creatures of the cosmos had yet to learn how to harvest Sunsilver Essence and forge it into various Divine Weapons."

"Now that President Lyi has unlocked its rule's secrets, he might be able to command all manner of blades in the future."

"Given this, should we encounter President Lyi in the future, we must avoid using weapons crafted from fine gold."

Following their discussion, both Yu Yuan and the giant beast grew increasingly concerned about President Lyi.

President Lyi's understanding of the Cosmic Order was still incomplete, and he himself was still maturing.

If he were to fully grasp this profound meaning and clarify the Cosmic Order, wouldn't the Divine Weapons and Holy Weapons of the Everlands inevitably fall into his hands?

"In the age when giant beasts roamed, it was all about blood and flesh, the clash of profound meanings and bloodline chains. Back then, no giant beast relied on tools, nor were there any Sunsilver artifacts, which is why it perished."

"It should have died long ago, but now, we have another President Lyi emerging."

The Abyssal Leviathan was filled with a sense of melancholy.

"Grec has appeared again!"

Yu Yuan's expression shifted as he gazed in a different direction from where President Lyi had departed, speaking in a grave tone, "This time, Grec seems to have met a formidable foe; he hasn't been able to swiftly conclude the battle!"

With a whoosh, the Dragon Slaying Stage transformed into a bolt of lightning, racing through the Ashlands at breakneck speed, where psionic power intermingled with the thick grey expanse.

"Aren't you scared of Grec at all?"

"Truly, I'm not."

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