C1731 Revealing the Bottom!
"You really dare to come out?"
Yu Yuan laughed broadly, pointing the Titanblade at Han Miaoyuan, and taunted, "Senior, once you've left the Everlands, you're like a rootless weed. What can you possibly use to contend with me?"
His words prompted deep contemplation among the cultivators on the moon.
Those present were well aware of Han Miaoyuan's foundational connection to the Way of Heaven, and that his ascension was rooted in the spiritual energy of the Everlands.
They also recognized that without a constant supply of spiritual energy, Han Miaoyuan's combat effectiveness in extraterrestrial realms would be diminished.
It seemed to them that Yu Yuan had deliberately lured Han Miaoyuan into the extraterrestrial space for a confrontation, forcing him out of the Everlands to make him more vulnerable.
Thus, when Han Miaoyuan emerged, they believed he had been driven to irrationality, compelled to make a desperate move.
"You depend on the sword light from the Sword Cave to break formations. With your own level and power, you couldn't breach the Nine Palaces Array," Han Miaoyuan's Divine Transcendence began to manifest within the massive tornado, his gaze serene.
He showed no signs of panic.
"The spiritual energy I've brought is more than sufficient to sustain our battle, enough for me to defeat you." Han Miaoyuan snorted, then added with sudden intensity, "Moreover, you don't truly understand me. You have no idea of the extent of power I wield."
Whoosh! Whoosh!
The Banner of Duality, transformed into a colossal tornado, churned through the extraterrestrial starry sky, drawing in the psionic power from the void.
Yu Yuan was momentarily stunned, witnessing the transformation of the tornado and feeling the cosmic energy being purified and assimilated.
He quickly realized that the Banner of Duality, wielded by the leader of the Human Tribe, shared some of the Dragon Slaying Stage's wondrous abilities, capable of transmuting the cosmic energies of the Star River into spiritual energy.
"Surprised, are you?"
Han Miaoyuan's composure deepened. "Boulderdawn has been absent from the Everlands for tens of thousands of years. With my long study of spiritual energy and my integration with this world, how could I not grasp the technique to convert cosmic energy into spiritual energy?"
"The Dragon Slaying Stage beneath my feet has been situated in the Moonfall Sanctuary for many years. It's not as if I've never interacted with it before."
"Do you honestly believe that I, Han Miaoyuan, am worthless after leaving the Everlands?"
Whoosh!
His Divine Transcendence withdrew, reverting to its normal form, as he stood towering at the mouth of the massive tornado, cradling the Exquisite Pagoda in his hand.
The Banner of Duality continued to transform cosmic energy. The spiritual energy within was as thick as water, coalescing into soulstones, Soul Crystals, and Psicrystals.
Such was the vastness of spiritual energy!
This immense spiritual energy was right beneath Han Miaoyuan, at his disposal to gather and utilize at will. It could be channeled into the spells and magic arts he had mastered, and it could also make his Divine Weapons gleam with extraordinary brilliance.
"Mr. Han is like an endless sea of spiritual energy. His presence alone is a formidable weapon of doom against the strongest of humankind," murmured a cultivator from Abyssal Dawn on the moon. "Whether in the Everlands or beyond, having Mr. Han support Mr. Lin is akin to possessing an ocean of spiritual energy."
"No wonder."
Others whispered in agreement, seemingly grasping the significance of Han Miaoyuan's role.
"It's unexpected, but it's not the end of the world."
Yu Yuan smiled nonchalantly. Beneath him, the Dragon Slaying Stage rippled with waves of light, voraciously absorbing the cosmic energy from the surrounding Star River.
Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!
The cosmic energy, originally destined for Han Miaoyuan, abruptly shifted course, drawn away by the Dragon Slaying Stage beneath Yu Yuan.
"See, your Banner of Duality pales in comparison to the Dragon Slaying Stage. The purification and refinement of cosmic energy from the Everlands that you've realized still falls short of the Dragon Slaying Stage that I've cultivated."
Speaking, he glanced at the moon and, after a brief hesitation, maneuvered the Dragon Slaying Stage to increase the distance from the Everlands.
He rapidly moved away from the luminous moon.
Han Miaoyuan took the cue, remaining silent. He followed Yu Yuan with the Banner of Duality, seemingly aware that their clash could inadvertently harm the inhabitants of the moon if not handled with care.
The Everlands, perilously close at hand, could easily become collateral damage.
Both Han Miaoyuan and Yu Yuan, who commanded the Dragon Slaying Stage, had the power to disregard the barriers of the wall. The shockwaves of their clash, with the potential to breach the wall, threatened to descend upon the Everlands like an apocalyptic disaster, capable of obliterating nations and shattering landscapes.
Clearly, neither wished to witness such a catastrophe befall the Everlands or see its very foundation suffer irreversible harm. Thus, relocating their battlefield to a more distant location was indeed a prudent necessity.
Whoosh! Whoosh!
The Dragon Slaying Stage and the Banner of Duality sped off, distancing themselves from the Everlands, the sun, and the moon.
"Should we go and watch the battle?"
Zhang Guanyu of the Ruby Hand, nervously wringing his hands, turned to inquire of Zhou Cangmin beside him.
"We're not qualified to witness such a battle," Zhou Cangmin replied with an awkward smile, signaling Yuan Lianyao to stay calm and addressing the others, "Unless you've ascended to the rank of Most High, it's best not to interfere. A Divine War of this magnitude is out of our league. If you value your life, stay put."
"Indeed, they're creating distance to spare us from the fallout."
The cultivator from Abyssal Dawn spoke, glancing at Yuan Lianyao, as if recognizing that Yu Yuan's consideration for the lives of those on the moon was influenced by her presence.
"Haha, they truly owe you one!" Zhou Cangmin burst into laughter.
Yuan Lianyao experienced an odd sensation.
"You're the only one who can still find humor in this," chided a cultivator from the Devil Palace.
Should Han Miaoyuan fall and lose his divine status, his life, already at its twilight, would swiftly dissipate. His death would inevitably rewrite the fate of the Everlands.
Even if Lin Daoke emerged victorious in Ionodios, even if Tan Xiaotian returned with greater strength, the human race would still be leaderless.
Lin Daoke paid no heed to worldly affairs, and Tan Xiaotian was unpredictable. Without Han Miaoyuan, could the human race really depend on these two unreliable figures?
"The times are indeed changing; you just can't feel it yet."
Zhou Cangmin sighed softly. Ever since the ancient evilkind had seized control of Kobran and barred humans from meddling, he had harbored an ominous premonition.
It was he who had sent Yu Yuan to Kobran, and with his knowledge of the inner workings of the Primal Blood Continent, he could see further into the future than most.
Regrettably, he was wary of the Most High of Shadow's Keep. Despite being well-informed, he dared not speak too freely.
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"Yu Yuan, are you truly intent on a fight to the death with me? Do you realize that if she triumphs in the Dark Star Domain, it will mark the moment she and our human race go our separate ways, potentially even to the point of crossing swords?"
Han Miaoyuan's Banner of Duality came to a sudden halt in the desolate starry sky. With a look of suspicion, he kept his gaze fixed on Yu Yuan and the Dragon Slaying Stage while speaking rapidly.
His remnant soul and spiritual energy extended across ten thousand miles of space.
Within this expanse, aside from the Demon God Bertain, he was confident no other being could penetrate his spiritual energy and soul consciousness to eavesdrop on his conversation with Yu Yuan.
His primary concern was the Dark Phoenix!
"The humans of the Everlands, her ancient evilkind, and the alien beasts, they all represent distinct intelligent communities."
"Should she emerge victorious, she will ascend to the pinnacle of all beasts, freeing herself from the Everlands' fundamental constraints and enabling ninth-level advancement for worthy alien beasts."
"Her true ambition has always been to eclipse Bertain and become the most powerful entity in this realm."
Han Miaoyuan's gaze was unsteady.
Yu Yuan remained stoic.
Yet, he keenly sensed subtle thoughts weaving through the Dragon Slaying Stage beneath him, through his very flesh and bones, attempting to seep into his soul.
Han Miaoyuan's speech was merely a smokescreen; he was covertly investigating Yu Yuan's secrets!
This cunning veteran, who had held sway over the human race for years, must have caught wind of some evidence, leading to his suspicions and conjectures.
The might of the Dragon Slaying Stage was truly fearsome, with the Heaven-Opening Sword Array being operable by a single individual, and the Root of the Lunar Meridian proving to be an obstacle at a crucial juncture.
Han Miaoyuan felt that something was amiss.
Yet, he couldn't pinpoint it, so he cautiously used the Dark Phoenix as a pretext while discreetly investigating.
He was determined to uncover the truth.
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