C1731 The Bottom
"You really dare to show your face?"
Yu Yuan's grin widened as he brandished the Optimus Sword toward Han Miaoyuan, taunting, "Elder, once you've left the vastness of the ocean, you're nothing but a drifting weed. What can you possibly bring to challenge me?"
His words set the gathered masters on the moon into deep contemplation.
Those present on the moon were somewhat familiar with Han Miaoyuan's foundational strength. They understood that his ascension was rooted in the spiritual energy of the vast ocean.
They also recognized that without the constant flow of spiritual energy, Han Miaoyuan's combat effectiveness in the heavens would diminish.
It seemed to the onlookers that Yu Yuan had deliberately lured Han Miaoyuan out of the ocean, making him an easier target.
Thus, when Han Miaoyuan emerged, they surmised that he had been driven to irrationality, forced into a corner.
"Your formation depends on the sword lights hidden within the cavern. With your realm and power alone, you're incapable of breaking the Empyrean Array," Han Miaoyuan's divine form slowly emerged within the massive twister, his gaze serene.
There was no hint of panic in his demeanor.
"The spiritual energy I carry is more than enough to sustain our battle, more than enough to end you," Han Miaoyuan declared with a huff, adding, "Moreover, you don't truly know me. You're unaware of the extent of my power."
Whoosh! Whoosh!
The colossal twister, transformed by the Profound Dao Flag, began to churn within the Outland Starry Sky, drawing in the extraordinary talents of the cosmos.
Yu Yuan was taken aback, witnessing the transformation of the twister and sensing the purification of the Galaxy Extraordinary Talent.
He quickly grasped that the Profound Dao Flag, wielded by this human leader, shared traits with the Dragon Slash Platform, capable of transmuting the extraordinary talents of the galaxy into spiritual energy.
"Surprised, are you?"
Han Miaoyuan's composure only deepened, "The Divine Soul Sect fled the vast expanse eons ago. After millennia of harmonizing with this world and understanding its spiritual energy, how could I not grasp the technique to refine the Galaxy Extraordinary Talent into spiritual Qi?"
"The Dragon Slash Platform beneath your feet has resided in the Fallen Moon Forbidden Area for years. It's not as if it's unfamiliar to me."
"Do you really believe that I, Han Miaoyuan, become worthless once I've left the vastness of the sea?"
Whoosh!
His divine form retracted, reverting to its normal state. He stood tall at the mouth of the massive tornado, cradling the seven-tiered Exquisite Pagoda in his hand.
The tornado, transformed from the Profound Dao Flag, continued to convert Galaxy Extraordinary Talent into Spiritual Qi. This Qi was as thick as water, solidifying into Spirit Stones, Spirit Jades, and Spirit Crystals.
Such was the vast, incalculable power of Spiritual Qi!
At this moment, this tremendous Spiritual Qi was right beneath Han Miaoyuan, at his disposal to gather and use at will. It could be transformed into the Spiritual Spells and Dao Arts he had mastered, and it could also greatly enhance his Divine Weapons.
"Senior Han possesses an inexhaustible ocean of Spiritual Qi. To the other supreme beings of the Human Race, his presence is indeed a formidable killing artifact," whispered a Great Cultivator from the Taiyuan Sect on the moon. "With Mr. Lin of the Sword Sect, whether in the vast sea or the Outland Starry Sky, having Senior Han at his back is akin to wielding a sea of Spiritual Qi."
"That explains it."
Others murmured in agreement, suddenly grasping the significance of Han Miaoyuan.
"Sure, it's unexpected, but it's hardly a catastrophe."
Yu Yuan smiled nonchalantly. The Dragon Slash Platform beneath him shimmered with overlapping waves of light, voraciously absorbing the surrounding Galaxy Extraordinary Talent like a membrane.
Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!
The Galaxy Extraordinary Talent, initially bound for Han Miaoyuan and meant to be absorbed by the Profound Dao Flag, was diverted mid-course, seized by the Dragon Slash Platform under Yu Yuan's control.
"See, your Profound Dao Flag pales in comparison to the Dragon Slash Platform. The purification and refinement of the Outland Starry Sky's extraordinary abilities you've achieved are no match for my meticulously crafted Dragon Slash Platform."
While speaking, he glanced at the moon, hesitated for a brief moment, and then steered the Dragon Slash Platform to widen the gap between himself and the vast expanse.
He swiftly moved away from the full moon.
Han Miaoyuan caught the implication and remained silent, following Yu Yuan with the Profound Dao Flag. It seemed he too understood that their confrontation could inadvertently endanger the inhabitants of the moon if they weren't careful.
The potential for disaster loomed ominously close to Hao Ran.
Both Han Miaoyuan and Yu Yuan possessed the ability to disregard the realm's barriers. The shockwaves of their clash, with the possibility of piercing through these walls, threatened to bring about an apocalypse, devastating Hao Ran's lands and shattering its mountains and rivers.
Clearly, neither wished to witness such a catastrophe befall Hao Ran, nor did they want its very foundations to suffer irreversible harm. Thus, relocating their battlefield to a more distant location was indeed essential.
Whoosh! Whoosh!
One in pursuit, the Dragon Slash Platform and the Profound Dao Flag sped away, widening the gap between themselves, Hao Ran, and the celestial bodies.
"Should we go and watch the battle?"
Chung Guanyu of the Red Devil Sect fidgeted, looking expectantly at Zhou Cangmin.
"We're not at a level to witness such a battle," Zhou Cangmin replied with a sheepish grin, gesturing for Yuan Lianyao to stay composed and addressing the others, "Unless you've ascended to the higher echelons, it's best to stay out of it. A battle of the gods is out of our league. If you value your life, stay put."
"Indeed, they've created distance to spare us from the fallout."
The Taiyuan Sect member couldn't help but glance at Yuan Lianyao, realizing that Yu Yuan's consideration for the lives on the moon was likely influenced by her presence.
"Haha, they're fortunate to have you on their side!" Zhou Cangmin burst into laughter.
A sense of unease took hold of Yuan Lianyao.
"You're the only one who can still find humor in this," chided a senior practitioner from the Devil Palace.
Should Han Miaoyuan fall, not only would he lose his divine status, but with his lifespan at its end, he would perish instantaneously, altering the dynamics of Hao Ran.
Even if Lin Daoke emerged victorious in the Plover Realm, even if Tan Xiaotian returned with greater strength, the Human Race would be leaderless.
Lin Daoke remained indifferent to worldly affairs, and Tan Xiaotian was unpredictable. Without Han Miaoyuan, could the Human Race really rely on these two unreliable individuals?
"The times are truly changing; you just can't feel it yet."
Zhou Cangmin sighed deeply. His unease had grown since the ancient Demon Clan seized control of the Fallen Realm, prohibiting human involvement. Having been the one to send Yu Yuan there, he was privy to some secrets of the Origin Blood Continent.
Regrettably, his concerns about the Supreme Being of the Demon Palace kept him from speaking freely, despite his extensive knowledge.
...
"Yu Yuan, are you intent on a fight to the death with me? Do you realize that if she triumphs in the Dim Starfield, it will mark the parting of ways between her and our human race, potentially leading to armed conflict?"
Underneath Han Miaoyuan, the Profound Dao Flag came to an abrupt halt. With a look of suspicion, he kept his gaze fixed on Yu Yuan and the Dragon Slash Platform, speaking rapidly.
His soul consciousness and spiritual power extended across ten thousand miles of the surrounding starry sky.
He was confident that no one, other than the Great Demon God Beilstein who might be deliberately eavesdropping, could bypass his defenses and overhear his conversation with Yu Yuan.
His primary concern was the Demon Phoenix.
"The vast human race, her ancient Demon Clan, and those alien beasts represent distinct intelligent entities."
"Should she emerge victorious, she will ascend to the pinnacle of all beasts, freeing herself from the Vast Expanse's fundamental constraints, and she will enable Ninth Level alien beasts to evolve."
"Her true desire has always been to overpower Beilstein and become the strongest in this realm."
Han Miaoyuan's eyes were restless.
Yu Yuan remained stoic.
Yet, he keenly sensed subtle thoughts weaving through the Dragon Slash Platform beneath him, attempting to seep into his soul.
Han Miaoyuan's speech was a mere facade; he was covertly investigating Yu Yuan's secrets!
This cunning elder, who had wielded power over the human race for years, must have picked up on some traces and formed his suspicions.
The might of the Dragon Slash Platform was fearsome indeed, with the Sky Opening Array being operable by a single individual. The critical interference of the Yin Meridian's source and Youyu's demeanor...
Han Miaoyuan could tell that something was amiss.
Yet, he couldn't be certain, so he used the Demon Phoenix as a pretext while discreetly searching for answers.
He was determined to uncover the truth.
