C1640 The Ambition of the Golden Crow

The vast expanse of silver-white earth was punctuated by seven vibrant segments of a dragon's corpse, stretching across the terrain like a series of fluctuating mountain ranges. Occasionally, the remains emitted a kaleidoscope of divine light, morphing into resplendent light dragons that appeared capable of transporting onlookers back through time.

Hovering above the dragon's remains, ethereal images would sometimes materialize, depicting the giant dragon in all its majestic and divine glory. In the past, the Chronowyrm's carcass radiated an overwhelming sense of hatred, directed at the inhabitants of the Everlands and the humans who now dominated it. Over the years, this boundless loathing seemed to have diminished somewhat with Zhong Chichen's rebirth, though the dragon's fury towards the evilkind remained as intense as ever.

Shortly after the Three-legged Golden Crow made its entrance, it emitted a piercing screech. Having shrunk in size, it reached the Chronowyrm's burial site and was immediately confronted with the scattered remains of the dragon. It was only after this that it encountered Taixu, who was preparing to resurrect himself using Andre's demonform.

The Crow's screech betrayed its confusion and irritation, suspecting that Yu Yuan and Grec of the Blood Fiend clan were conspiring against it. Otherwise, why would there be a Demon God brimming with vitality within the inner realm of the Dragon Slaying Stage? Having battled Grec before, the Crow was intimately familiar with the distinct aura of the Blood Fiend's Demon Gods.

Andre, a first-generation tenth-level Demon God of the Blood Fiend lineage, had a heart that still beat and blood that carried the unmistakable scent of the Blood Fiend. The presence of a heartbeat confirmed that Andre was indeed alive, another formidable Demon God of the Blood Fiend clan. Moreover, the Three-legged Golden Crow sensed that Andre seemed even more ancient than Grec.

"Taixu probably never mentioned that he intended to be reborn in a novel manner, or you wouldn't be so bewildered," Yu Yuan observed, noting the Crow's astonishment. As his real body descended, he offered a radiant smile and gestured towards Andre's forehead, "Draw nearer and attempt to connect with his mind using your soul. Furthermore, the vital energy coursing through his heart isn't purely that of a Blood Fiend."

Convincing the Three-legged Golden Crow with mere words was a challenge, so Yu Yuan encouraged it to experience the truth firsthand.

Yu Yuan was convinced that the top-tier ninth level alien beast, already acquainted with Taixu, would certainly have a method to discern that the formidable Blood Fiend Demon God before them was indeed the Taixu God-King they knew.

The Golden Crow acted decisively, its golden wings beating powerfully. Specks of golden flame, exuding a gentle aura and carrying within them the essence of its beast soul, settled on the ruddy-cheeked forehead of Andre. Almost immediately, a tiny spark entered him.

This minuscule flame took the form of a resplendent Golden Crow deep within Taixu's Mindscape. It quickly spotted a spirited body it recognized, lying in tranquil slumber.

The spirited body was none other than Taixu, resting atop a massive red crystal. With strands of his remnant soul, he was melding the red crystal into his being. Within the crystal, intricate blood-colored patterns wove the profound mysteries of life.

The Golden Crow was invigorated by the sight. It understood that Taixu God-King's continued slumber was due to his absorption of the demonform's secrets, aiming to unravel and assimilate the intricacies of its bloodline.

Then, through the red crystal, the Golden Crow glimpsed a small altar nestled near the body's heart. The Altar of Rebirth!

The Golden Crow was astounded. The Altar of Rebirth within this demonform, though smaller than Grec's, seemed far superior. It harbored deeper and more complete secrets tied to the blood of all beings!

With a swift motion, as the Three-legged Golden Crow folded its wings, the golden flames retracted into its body, and it uttered a series of calls.

It had confirmed that the Blood Fiend's demonform, now at rest, was the newly anointed Taixu God-King!

"Everything's in order now?" Yu Yuan inquired, his smile tinged with amusement.

The Golden Crow nodded eagerly, as if pecking at grains.

"In that case..." Yu Yuan's Solar Spirit, resembling a crystalline stalactite, gracefully emerged from the microcosm of his vitality and materialized before the Three-legged Golden Crow on the Dragon Slaying Stage.

The Golden Crow's golden pupils momentarily dulled at the sight of the Solar Spirit. Yu Yuan's crystalline form, so reminiscent of stalactites, left it utterly awestruck.

In its eyes, Yu Yuan's manifestation as the Solar Spirit was breathtakingly beautiful, a marvel beyond the capacity of any language to capture.

He was utterly captivated by the sight. Merely gazing upon Yu Yuan's Solar Spirit seemed to be an indulgence of the highest order.

With a mere thought, Yu Yuan's Solar Spirit transformed back into a crystalline humanoid figure. It was as if a massive divine crystal had been meticulously sculpted into a flawless divine form.

Within this body, every vein had solidified into crystal, and the bloodline chains coursed through it like streams of liquid blood.

"If it's all right with you, may I have a look at your heart?"

Yu Yuan's Lunar Spirit hovered in midair, while his real body retreated several steps. Using his resplendent and luminous Solar Spirit, he approached the Three-legged Golden Crow.

He observed the Three-legged Golden Crow...

After shrinking, the Golden Crow's anatomical structure, the arrangement of its muscular tendons, the locations of its organs, and the intricate details within its blood—all were revealed. The tiny, intricate heart housed many wonders, transforming into numerous beams of light that surged into Yu Yuan's Solar Spirit.

Just by observing, he had gained a profound understanding of the Three-legged Golden Crow. He also learned that the Golden Crow's bloodline was intimately connected to the blazing suns of the cosmos.

In ancient times, the Golden Crow had a vast tribe that dwelled atop the sun.

Like humans drawing in the divine force of the universe, they thrived by absorbing the sunfire to sustain and empower themselves.

However, as giant beasts wreaked havoc across the heavens, the blazing suns began to fracture and burst.

Years later, the focus of many intelligent beings turned to the scorching suns within the Star Rivers. Some mined for Hex Stones, others forged them into artifacts, accelerating the disappearance of the suns.

The Golden Crow, a race dependent on the sun, faced devastating losses, and their numbers dwindled.

It yearned to elevate its bloodline to the tenth level, to possess the strength to challenge the apex beings of the Star River, to prevent the sun from extinguishing, and to revitalize its tribe.

It believed that by achieving a tenth-level bloodline, it could even reignite the flames of dead suns, breathing life back into those cold celestial bodies.

The lesser intelligent beings and life-nurturing Domains could not exist without the radiance of the sun.

It was convinced that its formidable strength and the breakthrough of its bloodline were meant to benefit all beings.

Streams of light, imbued with the Golden Crow's ambitions and ideals, surged into Yu Yuan's Solar Spirit.

Yu Yuan couldn't help but feel a sense of respect and admiration for the Three-legged Golden Crow before him, impressed by its lofty aspirations.

"Don't be on guard, and don't resist me. I want to delve deeper and take a closer look."

With a relaxed demeanor, Yu Yuan used a segment of his Solar Spirit's finger to precisely touch the Golden Crow's abdomen, anchoring it with his vitality to the creature's heart.

A visible strand of bloodlight, fine as a thread, penetrated the Golden Crow's heart.

Within its body, the Golden Crow's heart shone like a miniature sun, its brilliance emanating from the crystal chains that tirelessly generated sunfire from the vital energy.

This sunfire, dispersed throughout its flesh, wings, and bones, appeared to be constantly refining its form.

With each pulse, the heart, akin to a tiny sun, drew power from its surroundings.

Any sunlight or free-floating sunfire energy would be irresistibly drawn to its heart.

Once integrated into its heart, the energy would be transformed into sunfire, merging with its vital energy to nourish its robust form and fuel its battle prowess.

Yu Yuan, with his Solar Spirit, continued to perceive and thoughtfully contemplate.

The Three-legged Golden Crow remained motionless, allowing Yu Yuan to explore its secrets, trusting both Taixu and the wondrous nature of Yu Yuan's Solar Spirit.

Time passed.

Yu Yuan withdrew his finger, still in the form of the Solar Spirit, and gazed at the Three-legged Golden Crow, whose eyes were filled with bewilderment.

The Golden Crow's heart also possessed a bloodline chain and a vibrant life force, ceaselessly drawing in the sun's power that resonated with it.

Yet, Yu Yuan sensed that something was amiss within the heart of the Three-legged Golden Crow.

It was as if a piece of fine porcelain was missing a small fragment, rendering it incomplete.

What that missing piece was, Yu Yuan couldn't yet discern or understand.

One thing he was certain of: no matter how minuscule the missing piece of the Golden Crow might be, if it remained incomplete, the Golden Crow would never achieve a tenth-level bloodline breakthrough, regardless of its efforts.

Therefore, to break through the bloodline barrier, he first needed to fill in the missing parts.

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