C1637 Cutting off the Horns

The Ash Divine Crocodile, the Raymon Beast, and the Three-legged Golden Crow were three mighty ninth-level alien beasts, each as formidable as the Cold Domain Bear. They were on the cusp of ascending to the Tenth Level, missing only the right method to do so.

This was akin to how the people of Hao Ran remained trapped at the Unrestrained Stage for years, unable to cross that threshold.

It was only after the Great Demon God Beilstein showed him the way to evolve his main soul into the Primordial Spirit that he underwent a transformation. By merging his Primordial Spirit with his source energy, he forged a divine status and gained the power to contend with the Nagas.

The three elite alien beasts currently battling Grec were in a similar predicament, lacking only the means to progress.

The Demon Phoenix seemed to have mastered the method but had always been reluctant to share it.

Indeed, she had previously scorned the alien beasts, regarding them with disdain.

It's possible that the technique was initially suited only for Hao Ran's Demonic Beasts, especially since they possessed some Titan spinosaurus blood.

Not long ago, the Demon Phoenix wrested a youngling from Taishi, perhaps unlocking a secret that provided a complete method to enhance the bloodline of alien beasts.

"Yu Yuan, if we join forces, we can fend off Grec, or even witness them battle to the death. Then we can swoop in and reap the rewards!" The Chaos Roc's eyes gleamed with insatiable greed, barely concealing its voracious hunger. "The Ash Divine Crocodile, in particular, seems more fearsome than the Violent Bear. Their rich blood energy, along with the life force of the giant beasts, has allowed them to successfully slay the offspring of the Starry Behemoth!"

"I need their flesh to restore my strength. With them, I can reclaim the combat power I've lost!" The gaunt Chaos Roc hissed excitedly, nearly delirious with anticipation.

"No, hold on, I have a different plan," Yu Yuan responded, his voice cool and measured. "I need you to ally with them and drive Grec away. Whatever method you choose, I want them unscathed, still brimming with vitality. And Grec must be kept at bay. Remember, do not mention my involvement."

The Chaos Roc appeared bewildered, "Why must it be this way?"

The Dragon Slash Platform began to shrink until it could only accommodate Yu Yuan and the Chaos Roc. The crystalline surface under their feet continued to illuminate the fierce battle between the Great Demon God Grec and the three alien beasts.

The fight seemed to be at a stalemate, with no end in sight for the time being.

"I've given it some serious thought and realized something."

A glimmer of wisdom and insight shone in Yu Yuan's eyes as he spoke with gravity, "The vast Demonic Beasts were once mere alien beasts. They ascended after the Titan spinosaurus perished, its blood showering down and consumed by these creatures, elevating their very essence."

"On that foundation, for various reasons, perhaps even influenced by the Demon Phoenix, they transformed into Demon Gods, achieving the might of the Tenth Level."

"Their wisdom and spirit then matched that of humans and other intelligent beings from beyond our world."

"..."

He paused briefly.

Taking a deep breath, Yu Yuan pointed to his chest with his left hand, "Within my Yang God, the most complete essence of life is branded, identical to that of the exalted Titan Spinosaurus! If the Demon Phoenix can induce such a profound change in an alien beast, surely I can do the same. I just need time to understand it, to find the right method."

"The method must lie within my Yang God; I simply hadn't delved deeply into this possibility before."

With a wry smile, Yu Yuan added, "Since I can facilitate the alien beasts' metamorphosis and ascension just as the Demon Phoenix does, and now that I'm here in the Gray Domain, couldn't I step in and take over?"

"Take over? From her?" The Chaos Roc was taken aback.

"Exactly!" Yu Yuan suddenly had a clear sense of purpose.

He gave the Chaos Roc a meaningful look and smiled, "You're aware, aren't you? Within you lies a profound truth of life that could grant the alien beasts eternal life. But since you were born immortal, you've scorned the pursuit of such understanding, inadvertently letting her claim that truth for herself."

"Have you ever considered that if you had grasped the laws that could benefit the alien beasts, you might have persuaded them?"

"Imagine how much safer you'd be if all the alien beasts surrounded you, acknowledging you as their leader," Yu Yuan suggested to the Chaos Roc.

"I've considered it, but it seemed impractical, so I never invested the effort to understand it," the Chaos Roc replied, its brow furrowed, its thoughts clear. "I'm aware that none of the alien beasts from beyond can achieve immortality without reaching the Tenth Level. Yet, the arduous journey of elevating an alien beast's bloodline from the Ninth Level to the Tenth Level remains a mystery to all."

"Many suspect that the Demon Phoenix knows the secret, but she's remained inactive until very recently."

"Since I don't know how to facilitate their evolution to the Tenth Level, grasping that enigmatic Law of Life is pointless for me."

"As for beings like Sabonis and Brie, who are not of the beast kind, predicting their outcomes is even more challenging."

"Why should I squander endless time and energy on a path no one has successfully navigated? Such thankless, grueling work is not for me," the Chaos Roc declared candidly.

"I see," Yu Yuan nodded, contemplating that perhaps the Demon Phoenix had cracked the mystery only after acquiring the young Titan spinosaurus.

"What you find unattainable, I can achieve. I possess all the necessary prerequisites, and my resources are even more abundant and complete than hers. My only shortfall is the lack of millennia for exploration and enlightenment, but once I ascend to the pinnacle, that deficit will be instantly rectified."

Confidence radiated from Yu Yuan's expression. At the moment of his breakthrough to the supreme level, his first life's memories would fully awaken. He might once again communicate with the Origin Soul, and with the wisdom from his three lifetimes, he would surely not fall short of the Demon Phoenix.

He also had a mightier young Titan spinosaurus, a more profound understanding of the essence of life, and had even touched the Origin Soul. How could he then fear the Demon Phoenix?

"So, you're asking me to displace Grec and convince the three to ally with you?" the Chaos Roc sought clarification.

"Correct," Yu Yuan affirmed, his demeanor earnest. "I assure you, once in the Gray Domain, I will prevent the Secular Bird from confronting you. Moreover, I will assist you in regaining your strength as much as possible."

"The only thing that concerns me is whether you're capable. You're always getting hurt, while Grec is growing stronger," he said, skepticism evident in his eyes.

The Chaos Roc's recent display of power hadn't been particularly impressive, which left Yu Yuan worried about its competence.

"In the realm of life, I'm meant to correspond to the Yang bloodline of the Origin Blood Continent, the very Founder of Grec! If it weren't for my constant bad luck and injuries, Grec wouldn't stand a chance against me."

The Chaos Roc seemed to be provoked, snorting with mist spraying from its nostrils.

It suddenly bowed its head to examine the area features on the surface of the Dragon Slash Platform, imprinting the rough location into the heart of the beast. Then, the Starry Behemoth, dogged by misfortune since it was favored by the Origin Blood, once again revealed its true form.

A colossal green fish, as vast as the Domain Boundary, drew in the dense water energy from every direction.

In the Gray Domain, the Chaos Roc thrived in its original form, as comfortable as a fish in water.

Millions of glistening droplets formed on its scales, each one brimming with potent water energy, coveted by practitioners of the Cloud Water Sect.

For the sect's cultivators at the Yang God Stage and Unrestrained Stage, acquiring these droplets would significantly enhance their comprehension of water's mysteries.

With a mighty flick of its tail, the Chaos Roc, sovereign of the deep, vanished in a flash, outpacing even the Dragon Slash Platform.

Yu Yuan, tapping into his soul and Yang God senses, remarked, "A creature unwilling to exert itself."

The Chaos Roc was far more powerful than Yu Yuan had anticipated. It was only in his presence that the creature held back, much like President Lyi, who had also conceded defeat, leaving the hard tasks to Yu Yuan to conserve its strength.

"Meanwhile, Lvliu has ascended as the Water God of Haoxuan through the Great Dao of Water. It seems inevitable that Lvliu and the Chaos Roc will clash in the future."

Yu Yuan muttered under his breath.

For some reason, he had a feeling that if the Chaos Roc were to fully recover, Lvliu encountering it beyond the heavens would be akin to the Asura King coming face to face with Loong Jie.

There would be absolutely no chance of victory.

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