C1735 Loong Jie's Confusion

"Yu Yuan!"

Upon sighting the river dense with Yin Qi and the emergence of Youyu, Han Miaoyuan furrowed his brow and uttered a hushed call. His eyes moved beyond Youyu, settling on the babbling stream with a hint of solemnity in his expression.

With the Great Demon God Beilstein's departure, the Yin Vein's source, long concealed in the earth's depths, dared to reveal itself.

He had once shared an unspoken agreement with this subterranean source of the Yin Vein.

Yet, as the spiritual energy of Horror Land and the Iridescent Cloud Miasma Sea escaped from his banner, he sensed the Yin Vein's betrayal of their pact.

The Yin Vein had doubts about his chances against Yu Yuan, suspecting defeat, and thus withdrew its support.

Still, why had the Yin Vein and Youyu emerged from the vastness to closely monitor this battle?

Whoosh!

The stream beneath Youyu abruptly transformed, displaying scenes much like the rainbow-hued halo above the Dragon Slash Platform.

It was the Plover Realm!

In the Plover Realm, within the Oblivion Starfield, figures like Lin Daoke at the Galaxy Crossing, Great Sword Immortals including Yue Mu and Van Heqing, and others such as Divine King Tai Xu, Heixun, and Jiaang Miaojie, all materialized one by one.

Even more astonishing was the bewildered expressions on the faces of those from the Plover Realm.

Apparently, they too were using some means to gaze upon them from their realm.

The Yin Vein's power enabled the mighty ones of the Plover Realm and individuals like Yu Yuan to see each other and stay informed about the unfolding events.

"Such a trivial illusionary trick!"

Zu Ann scoffed, straightening his feathered crown with a flourish before grasping the Skywatch Mirror and stepping forward. Squinting at the river, he remarked, "The Epitaxial Realm of the Oblivion Starfield has a tributary here. A Star Race maiden named Denise became its devotee, mastering the secret arts it imparted."

"It's through the Star Race maiden's lineage and the tributary within the Epitaxial Realm that both sides can behold one another."

Zu Ann, who had long stood watch over Ascension Peak, had not anticipated discerning the truth at a mere glance within the Outland Star River.

He also revealed that the Yin Meridian secret arts were employed by Denise of the Star Race and a subsidiary stream of the Yin Meridian within the Epitaxial Realm.

"Hehe, that's not too shabby."

Yu Yuan maintained his composure as he gazed intently at the river where Youyu was located, then suddenly burst into laughter. "If that's the case, the Divine Soul Sect disciples trapped in the Plover Realm should be aware of what transpired in the vast expanse. They'll no longer fret over their comrades there."

"Lin Daoke saw me as well," noted Han Miaoyuan, his expression shifting.

"He can't make it here," Youyu stated quietly, then elaborated, "He can only observe this place, but this river lacks the capability for space transfer."

"It's okay, as long as he can see me," Han Miaoyuan said, surprisingly more composed.

The menace posed by the Chaos Roc, the Abyss Goanna, and the two Peak warriors from the Outland Star River seemed to diminish considerably with the knowledge that he could be seen by Lin Daoke.

His demeanor caught everyone off guard, leaving even Yu Yuan uncertain.

As the human leader, Han Miaoyuan possessed numerous enigmatic techniques. It's possible he had a method to establish a connection with Lin Daoke in the Oblivion Starfield.

Han Miaoyuan had faith in Lin Daoke, believing that as long as Lin Daoke could wield his sword on his behalf, no foe could instill fear in him.

In Han Miaoyuan's eyes, the Chaos Roc, the Abyss Goanna, and the two Peak warriors paled in comparison to Lin Daoke.

"Stay alert."

Zu Ann, previously exuding confidence, grew visibly more vigilant in light of Han Miaoyuan's altered demeanor, continuously scanning their surroundings.

He recognized that Han Miaoyuan was a formidable opponent, equipped with a plethora of arcane spells and artifacts, and he might indeed be capable of summoning Lin Daoke to his aid.

Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!

The starry expanse within ten thousand miles, previously obscured by Han Miaoyuan's spiritual energy, now shone brightly.

"I've just remembered," Han Miaoyuan exclaimed, slapping his forehead as if an epiphany had struck him. "The reason the Supreme of the Demon Palace didn't immediately launch an assault on the Dim Starfield was that she was in search of a creature with an abundant supply of flesh and blood energy!"

He casually observed the Chaos Roc, the Abyss Goanna, and Loong Jie within the light emanating from the Dragon Slash Platform and remarked, "You lot seem to fit her hunting criteria quite well. As for me, I'm actually in touch with her. Regardless of her location, I have means to relay messages to her."

A hidden signal seemed to burst forth from the seventh floor of the Exquisite Pagoda, shining brightly as if to send a message across countless miles in an instant.

"The Chaos Roc, she's sought you out in the Outland Starry Sky. And you!"

Han Miaoyuan turned his gaze to the Abyss Goanna, offering a slight smile as he spoke with ease, "You've been hiding at the edge of the starry sky. She contemplated your whereabouts, but the search was too cumbersome, so she abandoned the effort. But now that you've returned, no longer at the elusive edge of the starry sky, you're much easier to find."

Han Miaoyuan had invoked the name of the Demon Phoenix!

Moreover, he utilized the Exquisite Pagoda to divulge the whereabouts of the Chaos Roc and the Abyss Goanna in the Gray Domain, informing these two Starry Behemoths that they might make an appearance beyond the vast expanse through the Dragon Slash Platform.

"Demon Phoenix!"

The mention of the Demon Phoenix caused a shift in the expressions of the Chaos Roc, Loong Jie, Jessica, and Awkwafina, as the light from the Exquisite Pagoda shone upon them.

In this world, after the departure of the Great Demon God Beilstein, the purple phoenix of the vast expanse was an entity of unparalleled terror, particularly to beings like the Starry Behemoths and Loong Jie.

The Demon Phoenix had a notorious penchant for hunting such creatures!

In contrast, Lin Daoke, with his formidable combat prowess, did not harbor the same fixation on these ancient, powerful beings. It wasn't a matter of life or death for him to pursue them.

"The only one I fear is Beilstein. Without a victory in the Dim Starfield and without merging with the Yang Meridian, she hasn't reached a level that would make me flee at the mere mention of her name," the Abyss Goanna huffed. "Unless she allies with the Desolate God and White Tiger, she alone may not be able to best us."

"Especially now that we have Loong Jie!"

The Abyss Goanna finished, casting a deliberate glance at the human form of the Golden Dragon and added, "A Tenth Level Golden Dragon God. Once the Golden Dragon God has fully realized its form, it should give her quite a challenge."

"And you, Han Miaoyuan! Think about it carefully. In the vast expanse of the Boundless Great World, who could possibly kill Loong Jie?"

The old lizard held Loong Jie in such high regard!

Even Loong Jie himself, who was from Heaven Opening Flare Star, was taken aback by such praise, scratching his head awkwardly.

His "limited golden body" had only just achieved minor success, and he had yet to witness its full might. After Zhong Chichen had taken him to the Gray Domain, he hadn't had the chance to join forces with the fledgling beast to assault the Secular Bird Queen before Yu Yuan, that anomaly, had him pinned down.

The "Dragon Soul Binding Curse" and the overwhelming Dao of the Dragon Slash Platform had quickly deflated the once buoyant Loong Jie.

He hadn't had the opportunity to test the true strength of his "limited golden body," and he began to question whether the legends of its might were exaggerated to bolster his spirits.

If not, how could Yu Yuan have so thoroughly dominated him?

"The limited golden body, the Tenth Level Golden Dragon God."

Youyu mulled over the old lizard's words, involuntarily conjuring images of the ancient Golden Dragon that once dominated the starry skies.

Aside from the Great Demon God Beilstein, that Golden Dragon God of yore seemed to have feared no one.

"I've had the privilege of witnessing the power of your ancestors. Loong Jie, don't sell yourself short. Yu Yuan may be your destined adversary, but aside from him, in a starry sea without Beilstein, you, Loong Jie, should fear no one," the old lizard earnestly advised the now-doubtful Loong Jie.

Loong Jie, with a hint of suspicion, asked, "You're not trying to deceive me into battling the Demon Phoenix, are you?"

"No, Loong Jie, you truly are formidable. If you're skeptical, why not venture to the Plover Realm and let Lin Daoke strike you with his sword? Then you'll realize just how resilient your Golden Dragon form is," the Abyss Goanna stated with conviction.

"I won't go!" Loong Jie declared, shaking his head vehemently.

Back on Dragon Island, when he aspired to claim the Dragon God throne, Lin Daoke arrived with his sword, its intent looming over Loong Jie's Dragon Soul, instilling a fear that lingered to this day.

Even after ascending to the status of a Dragon God, his fear of Lin Daoke remained deeply ingrained. He couldn't shake the feeling that he was still a notch below Lin Daoke.

Yet...

He couldn't help but notice that following the old lizard's remarks, Youyu, Zu Ann, and Han Miaoyuan all wore grave expressions, seemingly pondering the significance of possessing a Golden Body and being a Tenth Level Golden Dragon God.

Han Miaoyuan, in particular, seemed troubled, his brow furrowed as if he was concerned about how to handle him.

Could I truly be that powerful?

Loong Jie was taken aback.

"Loong Jie! I, too, am eager to see if you can withstand Lin Daoke's sword!" Yu Yuan burst out laughing.

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