C1637 Cutting off the Horns

The Duskjaw, the Stormwraith, and the Three-legged Golden Crow are three formidable ninth-level alien beasts, each as powerful as a Frostlands snow bear. They are merely one breakthrough away from ascending to the tenth level.

This situation is reminiscent of the humans of the Everlands, who remained in the Unbound state for years, never managing to cross that elusive threshold.

In his first life, after being guided by the Demon God Bertain, he discovered the method to evolve his dominant soul into a primordial spirit. This transformation marked a significant turning point. By fusing the primordial spirit with primal energy, he crafted a divine position, thus gaining the might to contend with the Nagas.

The three apex alien beasts currently battling Grec are missing only the secret to their advancement.

The Dark Phoenix appears to hold this knowledge but has always been reluctant to share it.

Indeed, she previously dismissed the alien beasts with contempt and disdain.

It's possible that the technique was initially tailored only for the Fellbeasts of the Everlands, given their lineage included Titan Spinosaurus blood.

Recently, the Dark Phoenix wrested a Titan Spinosaurus youth from Taishi, potentially unlocking the full method to enhance the bloodlines of alien beasts.

"Yu Yuan, together we could drive Grec away or witness their battle to the death, seizing our chance to benefit," the Abyssal Leviathan said, not concealing his ravenous desire, his eyes ablaze with greed. "The Duskjaw, to me, seems even more terrifying than the Dire Bear. Their rich vital energy and the vitality coursing through them have even allowed them to slay the offspring of cosmic giant beasts!"

"I need their flesh and blood to restore my strength. With them, I can reclaim the combat power I've lost!" exclaimed the Abyssal Leviathan, now in the guise of a gaunt old man, his voice a fervent whisper.

"No, hold on, I have a different plan," Yu Yuan responded, shaking his head slowly, his demeanor detached. "I need you to join forces with them to fend off Grec. Whatever method you choose, I want them unscathed, still brimming with vital energy. And Grec must be kept at bay, without any mention of me."

The Abyssal Leviathan appeared bewildered, "Why must it be this way?"

The Dragon Slaying Stage was shrinking, becoming just large enough to accommodate Yu Yuan and the Abyssal Leviathan. Beneath their feet, the crystalline platform still glowed, vividly illuminating the fierce battle between the Demon God Grec and the three extraterrestrial alien beasts.

The fight seemed evenly matched, with no end in sight.

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

A light of wisdom and soulspark danced in Yu Yuan's eyes as he spoke with gravity, "The Fellbeasts of the Everlands were once mere alien beasts. It was the fall of the Titan Spinosaurus and the scattering of its blood that allowed these alien beasts to consume the Spinosaurus's blood, elevating their life forms."

"On that foundation, for various reasons and perhaps spurred by the Dark Phoenix, they transformed into Dark Deities, achieving the combat power of the tenth level."

"Their intelligence and spirituality became on par with that of human and extraterrestrial intelligent life."

"..."

He paused briefly.

Taking a gentle breath, Yu Yuan pointed to his chest with his left hand, "Within my Solar Spirit is the most complete Secrets of Life, identical to that of the exalted Titan Spinosaurus! If the Dark Phoenix can induce such a profound change in the alien beasts, I should be capable of the same. I simply need time to understand, to find the way."

"The way must lie within my Solar Spirit; I just hadn't deeply considered it before."

With a wry smile, Yu Yuan continued, "If I can facilitate the transformation and ascension of extraterrestrial alien beasts like the Dark Phoenix, and I'm currently in the Ashlands, could I perhaps preempt her?"

"Preempt her? Take it right from under her nose?" The Abyssal Leviathan was taken aback.

"Exactly!" Yu Yuan had a clear sense of direction now.

He gave the Abyssal Leviathan a meaningful look and chuckled, "You see, you're aware that within you lies a Secrets of Life that could potentially grant the alien beasts the power of immortality. But since you were born immortal, you've never felt the need to explore it, inadvertently giving her the advantage and allowing her to seize this profound truth."

"Have you ever considered that if you grasped the rule that could benefit the alien beasts, you might be able to convince them?"

"Imagine if all the alien beasts rallied around you, with you as their leader. Wouldn't that make you much safer?"

Yu Yuan attempted to guide the Abyssal Leviathan.

"I've thought about it, but it seemed impractical, so I never pursued it," the Abyssal Leviathan said, frowning and shaking its head, its thoughts clear. "I know that none of the alien beasts from the extraterrestrial realms can achieve immortality without undergoing transformation and reaching the tenth bloodline level. Yet, the path to elevate an alien beast's bloodline level from the ninth to the tenth is arduous and uncharted."

"Many suspect that the Dark Phoenix knows how, but she remained inactive until recently."

"Since I don't understand how to facilitate their evolution to the tenth level, comprehending the profound Secrets of Life would be pointless for me."

"As for individuals like Sabonis and Brie, peak warriors of the Otherkin who are not beasts, they're even more unpredictable."

"Why should I expend endless time and energy on a path no one has successfully navigated? I have no interest in such exhausting labor," the Abyssal Leviathan candidly expressed.

"I see," Yu Yuan acknowledged, pondering whether the Dark Phoenix had only acted after acquiring the Titan Spinosaurus juvenile and unlocking its secrets.

"What you cannot achieve, I can. I possess all the necessary conditions, and I hold resources more abundant and complete than hers. My only shortfall is the lack of tens of thousands of years of exploration and insight, but once I ascend to the supreme position, that deficiency will be instantly remedied."

Confidence radiated from Yu Yuan's expression.

At the moment of his breakthrough to the pinnacle, his first life's memories would fully awaken. He might even reconnect with the Primal Soul. With the wisdom from his three lifetimes, he would not be outshone by the Dark Phoenix in any regard.

He also had the more formidable young Titan Spinosaurus, a deeper understanding of the Secrets of Life, and had touched upon the Primal Soul. How could he fear the Dark Phoenix then?

"So, you want me to drive off Grec and then persuade the three to align with you?" the Abyssal Leviathan sought clarification.

"Yes," Yu Yuan affirmed solemnly, "I assure you that once in the Ashlands, 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 I'm concerned about is whether you're capable," he said, his eyes clouded with doubt. "After all, you're always getting hurt, while Grec has grown increasingly powerful."

The strength that the Abyssal Leviathan had recently shown wasn't particularly remarkable, and Yu Yuan was worried it might not be up to the task.

"In the realm of life, I'm meant to be the Solar Meridian of the Primal Blood Continent, the very creator of Grec! If it weren't for my constant bad luck and injuries, how could Grec ever be a match for me?"

The Abyssal Leviathan seemed provoked, snorting and puffing out mist from its nostrils. It suddenly bowed its head to study the features displayed on the surface of the Dragon Slaying Stage, imprinting the rough location into the heart of the giant beast. Then, this cosmic giant beast, forever dogged by misfortune since receiving the favor of the Primal Blood, once again manifested its true form.

A massive green fish, as vast as a domain itself, emerged, with the Ashlands' rich water energy converging from all directions.

In the Ashlands, once the Abyssal Leviathan released its original form, it thrived as naturally as a fish in water.

Billions of glistening droplets formed on its scales, each one filled with the dense power of water, treasured by the cultivators of the Cloudwater Sect. For those in the Solar Spirit and Unbound Realms, acquiring these droplets could greatly enhance their understanding of the profound meaning of water.

With a swish, the Abyssal Leviathan, like a sovereign of the deep sea, flicked its tail and vanished in a flash, faster than the Dragon Slaying Stage itself.

Yu Yuan, tapping into his soul and Solar Spirit awareness, muttered, "A creature that refuses to exert itself."

The Abyssal Leviathan was far more formidable than Yu Yuan had anticipated, only holding back because of his presence. It was like President Lyi, a tough nut to crack, who had also conceded defeat, leaving Yu Yuan to tackle the challenge and conserve its own strength.

"Over in the Everlands, Green Willow has ascended to godhood through the Way of Water, becoming its Water God. It seems inevitable that conflict will arise between Green Willow and the Abyssal Leviathan in the future."

Yu Yuan muttered under his breath.

For some reason, he had the unsettling feeling that if the Abyssal Leviathan were to fully recover, Green Willow encountering it in the extraterrestrial realm would be akin to the Blood King coming face to face with Loong Jie—

—utterly without a chance of victory.

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