C1697 The World Would be in Chaos!

Whoosh!

The Dragon Slash Platform descended onto the Muddy Divine Soil, and the Hannya Divine Tree's branches and leaves began to shake violently.

Yu Yuan stepped off the jade-white platform onto the damp, muddy earth, arriving at the roots of the divine tree. Looking up, he saw the Hannya Divine Tree towering into the sky, its emerald-like branches sharp enough to seemingly pierce through the fabric of heaven and earth.

The image that had once flashed through Yu Yuan's mind came to him naturally. At its peak, the Hannya Divine Tree's vastness allowed it to root itself within an entire Starfield. Its limbs extended into the stars, drawing strength from within them.

It had even encroached upon other Realms, stripping the essence of wood from their stars with its branches.

The tree was a deity to the Dark Elfkind and possibly a protector of the Winged Race. It was only the Starfields and worlds of these two groups that it spared, offering them its care.

But should it find a star rich in wood essence within other Realms, its arrival would spell disaster!

Thus, before being seduced by the Origin Realm God, the actions it took against intelligent races outside the Dark Elfkind and Winged Race were of grave consequence.

It was pursued across the world by its first incarnation, a fate brought upon itself by its own misdeeds!

"I'm not feeling particularly good right now," Yu Yuan declared, standing beneath the colossal tree with the Optimus Sword in hand, gazing up at the lush foliage. He could sense the overwhelming wood essence, as well as the tree's fear and trepidation. "Since you've been revived and the Secular Bird Queen has gone to great lengths to protect you, you'd best stay in line. Perhaps then you'll manage to exist for a long while."

"But if you revert to your old ways, invading the Starfields of less advanced civilizations to endlessly increase your own power, I might just have to sever your roots."

Yu Yuan's tone was unapologetically stern.

The divine tree, towering millions of feet yet still a shadow of its true self, did not receive a clear answer, but it recognized Yu Yuan as the Great Yin.

With that, it trembled in acquiescence, meekly heeding Yu Yuan's scolding.

Regardless of whether its intentions were genuine or it was compelled by weakness, it dared not oppose Yu Yuan in the Gray Domain at this time.

It was acutely aware that its only protector was the Secular Bird Queen, who, unfortunately, held this individual in high regard.

"Actually, if the young creature were to remove the spatial constraints, this place could connect to the Vast Ocean."

It tentatively shared its thoughts, "With the Heaven Opening Flare Star, we could draw more people to the Gray Domain. It's not out of the question to ambush and defeat the Abyss Goanna."

Its intelligence blossoming, it began to feel concern for the Secular Bird Queen, especially after catching a glimpse of the Abyss Goanna's shadow within the Dragon Slash Platform in secrecy.

It concluded that both the Abyss Goanna and the youngling were biding their time, waiting for the Secular Bird and the Disaster Snake to weaken each other.

With the Heaven Opening Flare Star's call for more formidable allies, the likes of Lin Daoke and Han Miaoyuan could potentially eliminate the Abyss Goanna, who harbored designs against the Secular Bird and the Disaster Snake.

"Better to tend to your own concerns."

Yu Yuan's gaze was cool and detached. For some reason, he harbored an aversion to the Hannya Divine Tree, a sentiment that had persisted from the past into the present, even bordering on instinctual repulsion.

This fabled divine tree was complex; with its awakening intelligence, it might also harbor sinister motives.

...

The Vast Ocean.

Dragons from Dragon Island stealthily submerged into the depths, making their way toward the Nether Abyss.

The Nagas' peculiar behavior caught the attention of Shi Jing'er from the Merchant Association. Uncertain of the developments, she promptly alerted the Divine Soul Sect to keep watch.

Upon receiving the news, Taishi covertly employed his mastery of the Dao to probe further, discovering that numerous Eighth and Ninth Level fiery dragons, jade dragons, and green dragons had bypassed the five supreme forces and the Divine Soul Sect, heading straight for the Outer Star River via the Nether Abyss passageway.

Each Cold Abyss Entrance was linked to the Vast Ocean's Nether Abyss Entrance. After Zhong Chichen ascended to his divine status, he consecrated these entrances.

Thus, the Cold Abyss Entrance became a vital conduit for the Dragon Clan's connection to the external world.

The supreme beings who once guarded the Cold Abyss Entrance could no longer maintain their control following Zhong Chichen's return and his ascension to the Divine Throne.

"The world is on the brink of chaos."

Perched atop the lifeless divine tree, Taishi sighed softly, his usual composure wavering.

Beside him stood the Heavenly Devil, Yuv Qian, along with Fong Zhong and Jun Chen from the Merchant Association.

"Primordial Divine King, what has become of our President Lyi?"

With a goatee and suspended in midair, Fong Zhong kept a respectful demeanor, his brow furrowed in concern. "We've received some information, though it's incomplete. President Shi is deeply concerned about his condition and has tasked me with uncovering the full story."

Jun Chen, clutching his bamboo flute, shared the concern.

Before his unwavering commitment to transform into a gold metal fiend, President Lyi had been a caretaker and a trusted figure to them.

The Merchant Association's esteemed position in the vastness today owed much to President Lyi's efforts.

Lately, however, unsettling rumors had been circulating, claiming that President Lyi had not only turned his back on the vastness but had also become a malevolent other, sending waves of unease through the Merchant Association.

Knowing the Divine Soul Sect's reputation for being well-informed beyond the heavens, Shi Jing'er had sent Fong Zhong and Jun Chen to swiftly clarify the situation.

"I won't conceal the truth from you; President Lyi's current path on the Great Dao is exceedingly radical. If he succeeds, he will become a being devoid of flesh, blood, and emotion." With the situation beyond concealment, Taishi disclosed the stark reality.

He elaborated on President Lyi's new quest.

"He'd rather shatter like a gem than remain intact as a tile; that's just his nature. Knowing him as I do, he's certainly capable of such an act," Jun Chen lamented, bowing slightly to Taishi before using the space teleportation array to return and report to Shi Jing'er.

Fong Zhong lingered, gazing thoughtfully at the earth beneath him, pondering President Lyi's intentions.

"Could he still return?"

After a long pause, Fong Zhong turned to Taishi, his eyes filled with hope.

"It's beyond my capabilities," Taishi said with a gentle shake of his head, indicating that President Lyi's condition exceeded his abilities. It wasn't as simple as wanting to bring President Lyi back.

Fong Zhong gave a wry smile and followed Jun Chen out.

"What are the Nagas planning?" Yuv Qian inquired.

"The Nagas were called away from the Vast Expanse. There must be some place among the stars that's more appealing to them. With Loong Jie and Zhong Chichen present, as the threat of the Origin Realm Gate is resolved, the Nagas are beginning to strive for their own expansion," Taishi explained, massaging his temples.

He realized that with the departure of the Great Demon God Beilstein and the Origin Realm Gate, the entire world, particularly the Vast Expanse, would be thrown into extreme chaos. The resurgence of the Nagas, the longstanding feud between the Divine Soul Sect and Han Miaoyuan, and the Demon Phoenix's consolidation and subsequent invasion of the Dim Starfield—all these signs pointed to unrest among the complex forces within the Vast Expanse.

"Have Tianqi make arrangements; I need to meet with Shehun," Taishi decided, turning to gaze at the imposing temple and the robust man indulging in a feast inside. "Shehun is the leader of your new generation. I'm aware he holds a grudge against me. It was only after Tai Xu's earnest persuasion that he agreed to let you return. Now, it's my turn to pay him a visit at the Divine Soul Sect's domain he has established in the heavens."

In the grand hall, the Oracle Divine King set aside his utensils and nodded firmly, simply saying, "Very well."

...

In the Gray Domain, Yu Yuan, having cautioned the Hannya Divine Tree, kept his focus on the clash between the Secular Bird Queen and the Disaster Snake. The young creature seemed to be concealing itself, giving off no trace of its presence. Meanwhile, guided by an elder of the Shadow Clan, the Abyss Goanna and three warriors from the Silver Scale Clan were inching closer to the battlefield.

Suddenly, a snow-white Cold Domain Bear appeared out of nowhere next to the Muddy Divine Soil, looking utterly bewildered. Yu Yuan felt the presence of the young beast the moment the bear materialized, but just as quickly, it vanished again, as if deliberately evading him.

Yu Yuan was aware that the arrival of the Cold Domain Bear was undoubtedly orchestrated by the young beast.

What exactly was the young beast up to?

This question had barely formed in his mind when he heard the excited howl of the Cold Domain Bear and saw the Violent Bear charging towards him, landing on the Muddy Divine Soil with the force of an avalanche.

The ground shook violently, causing even the Muddy Divine Soil to quake, and the newly sprouted Hannya Divine Tree shivered in response.

The bear's howl informed Yu Yuan of what had transpired.

The Cold Domain Bear had encountered his senior brother, Zhong Chichen, in a frigid Starfield. With Zhong Chichen's assistance, it was first transported to the Gray Domain.

Once there, it was enveloped by a mysterious force and brought directly before him.

Before reaching the Gray Domain, it had observed numerous colossal dragons active around Zhong Chichen.

The news of these dragons leaving the Boundless Great World to roam the Outland Star River with Zhong Chichen caused Yu Yuan's expression to darken.

He was acutely aware that with the Origin Realm God no longer posing a threat, the dominant dragon race of the Boundless Great World was poised to ascend.

He also had an inkling that both Zhong Chichen and Loong Jie, the Space-time Dragon, would go to great lengths to ensure the young beasts of the Gray Domain matured, offering substantial support to help the young beasts evolve into adult Titan spinosauruses.

The dragon race's lineage originated from the Titan spinosaurus. Loong Jie had initially obeyed Yu Yuan because he knew about the young beast being nurtured within the Dragon Slash Platform.

Both Loong Jie and the dragon race, including Senior Brother Zhong Chichen, had aligned themselves with him because of that young beast.

The dragon race's true allegiance was to the young beast, not to Yu Yuan who had hatched and nurtured it.

After all, it was the young beast within the Dragon Slash Platform that had aided the dragon race in breaking free from their confines!

This meant that the young beast hidden within the Gray Domain could command Zhong Chichen, Loong Jie, and the dragons that had surged out of the Boundless Great World, even calling upon the remnants of the Titans.

Yu Yuan also sensed that with each disappearance, the young beast might be communicating with the dragon race through Zhong Chichen.

It was making its presence known to the entire dragon race, signaling to Loong Jie that it had escaped the Dragon Slash Platform and was now active within the Ancestral Treasure Vault.

Will Zhong Chichen and Loong Jie materialize in the Gray Domain at the precise moment they are needed?

Will they then take part directly in the ongoing battle?

Unable to persuade himself to confront the Abyss Goanna, did he call upon the dragons that heed his command?

"You've truly grown up; you're beginning to think for yourself."

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