C1742 The Chaos Was Temporarily Calmed down

Han Miaoyuan, the human race's leader, didn't have the courage to fight to the bitter end and hastily retreated.

The most awkward position fell to Qin Luo.

The Sect Master of the Red Devil Sect had charged out of the vastness with the intention of joining forces with Han Miaoyuan to give Yu Yuan a hard time.

Yet, he was firmly pinned down by Zu Ann, caught in a dilemma of whether to fight or not, ultimately ending up as a mere bystander, just like Zu Ann.

Still, as a part of Han Miaoyuan's faction, Han Miaoyuan's abrupt departure left him at a loss.

Moreover, it was the first time he truly grasped the extent of Yu Yuan's combat prowess and power!

Yu Yuan, not yet at the highest echelon, had the means to challenge Han Miaoyuan, armed with the Divine Sword, Dragon Slash Platform, and Evil Cauldron!

The fall of the Thunder Sect and Wai Zhuo's forced retreat highlighted that the average Utmost Beings were no match for Yu Yuan.

Average Utmost Beings? Qin Luo couldn't help but smirk at the thought.

He saw himself as just an average Utmost Being, not yet on par with the likes of Tan Xiaotian, Lin Daoke, or Han Miaoyuan.

That meant, if Yu Yuan were to exert his full strength, he could likely defeat Qin Luo.

Realizing this, Qin Luo was filled with a sense of dejection.

"I shall roam beyond the heavens for a while."

Youyu, controlling the Spectral Palace, lost interest in the proceedings once Han Miaoyuan took his leave. With a swift motion, he distanced himself from the scene.

"I can establish a connection with the Origin Realm."

"Recently, I've been attempting something similar. Even though the Origin Realm God has retreated to the abyss, he left behind a hidden coordinate in our world. I aim to see if the heart stone can facilitate a link with the Origin Realm."

Youyu communicated his thoughts in secret.

"His vision was grand. Despite his failure, the Origin Realm remains significant. By leveraging the Origin Realm he crafted, we can delve deeper into the abyss and prepare for what's to come."

Youyu never ceased his quest to probe the Origin Realm. As he and the Spectral Palace vanished, he continued to emit faint soul thoughts.

Thoughts that only Yu Yuan could perceive.

"No, he hasn't truly failed."

Yu Yuan's thoughts stirred, and he sent a covert message to Youyu: "Deep within the Boundless Great World, his soul has attached itself to the intense Geocentric Fire. President Lyi has become his shield against the fire, and he intends to use President Lyi to reach the Origin Soul."

In an instant, Youyu, now thousands of miles away, shuddered violently.

The Spectral Palace came to an abrupt halt.

Turning his head, Youyu gazed toward the Boundless Great World, his eyes flickering incessantly.

With his current level of cultivation, he could easily relay a message through the Spectral Palace to the Yin Meridian, informing them of this dire revelation.

He could also set aside his quest in the Origin Realm and hasten back to the Boundless Great World to devise a plan for confronting the soul of the Origin Realm God.

Yet, after much contemplation, he chose to do nothing and eventually drifted away.

Clearly, Youyu had his own agenda.

"Yu Yuan, the Boundless Great World?" Qin Luo asked, his voice tinged with unease.

"Lin Daoke merely sealed the Plover Realm; he hasn't committed any unforgivable acts in the Divine Soul Sect's outer territories." After bidding farewell to Youyu, Yu Yuan reflected deeply before reassuring Qin Luo, "My rage has subsided for now; I won't provoke further bloodshed."

Relief washed over Qin Luo.

He had genuinely feared that an unrestrained Yu Yuan might step onto the Dragon Slash Platform and unleash a massacre upon the Profound Sky Sect, Taiyuan Sect, Sword Sect, and Cold Yin Sect, including those at the Yang God Stage.

With Han Miaoyuan, Lin Daoke, and Tan Xiaotian gone, and the demons departed, who could stand against Yu Yuan now?

Anyone who tried would surely meet the same fate as Wei Zhuo.

"City Lord Yuan, I trust you'll look after things," Yu Yuan said with a light cough.

Upon hearing this, Qin Luo felt even more at ease. He cast a meaningful glance at Zu Ann and Yu Yuan before turning and walking toward the blazing sun.

"It's best if you remain with the Red Devil Sect in the Boundless Great World, rather than staying in the outer realms," Zu Ann advised softly.

Qin Luo's figure trembled slightly, as though a sudden thought had struck him. He turned back and said, "Old Monster Zu, your concern for me is truly touching."

"There's no need for thanks," Zu Ann responded coolly.

"The Origin Realm God has another soul housed within President Lyi's body. He's attempting to cross the Geocentric Fire through him," Yu Yuan reiterated.

Zu Ann was taken aback. "Why didn't you mention this sooner?"

"To whom should I have mentioned it?" Yu Yuan inquired, puzzled.

"To Han Miaoyuan, of course! It's his duty to ensure that the foundation of the Boundless Great World remains stable!" Zu Ann said, stamping his foot in frustration. "The Profound Sky Sect has already cornered the market on Spiritual Qi. If he can siphon off the Spiritual Qi from the Boundless Great World, he needs to step up and do more!"

"He won't be able to handle it," Yu Yuan said, shaking his head gently. "As long as President Lyi stays put, and Lin Daoke is kept out, Han Miaoyuan is powerless."

"Do you have a better plan?" Zu Ann asked, astonished.

"Perhaps Shehun and Loong Jie might stand a chance," Yu Yuan mused, stroking his chin thoughtfully. "Loong Jie took a hit from Lin Daoke's sword and was unscathed, which was quite unexpected. As for Shehun? I'm actually eager to see how he fares in battle against Lin Daoke!"

Sending Loong Jie to confront Lin Daoke was to gauge Loong Jie's strength and assess if he had the potential to defeat President Lyi.

"Of course, if neither Loong Jie nor Shehun can handle the Origin Realm God, then I'll have to intervene," Yu Yuan stated with a calm and confident tone. "Once I ascend to godhood, all these issues will be easily resolved."

Following their discussion, Yu Yuan and Zu Ann went their separate ways.

...

"Sect Master Qin!"

"Elder Qin!"

As Qin Luo's silhouette reappeared to those above the moon, they began to call out excitedly.

Zhou Cangmin, Zhang Guanyu, and Yuan Lianyao stood side by side in front of a dark red palace. As Qin Luo approached swiftly, they quickly made space for him.

Qin Luo usually presided over the sun, descending to the moon only when it was time to issue commands.

"Where is Mr. Han?" an elder from the Taiyuan Sect inquired cautiously.

Qin Luo hesitated briefly, but seeing the collective concern, he explained, "Mr. Han and Yu Yuan were unable to determine a victor due to other pressing matters, so Mr. Han departed ahead of time."

The crowd was immediately abuzz with reactions.

"No outcome?" Chung Guanyu exclaimed in astonishment.

"Their combat strengths are closely matched. Had they fought to the bitter end, they likely would have both suffered greatly," Qin Luo said, carefully omitting that Han Miaoyuan had fled from the battle and was now without support. He continued, "Soon, a significant battle will take place in the Plover Realm that will influence the future of our human race."

"Against whom?"

"Who in this world could possibly defeat Sect Master Lin?"

"Sect Master Qin, we've also heard that Loong Jie fell to Sect Master Lin's sword!"

Sect Master Lin's reputation for invincibility was firmly established among these cultivators who had spent years in the Outland Star River. They were convinced that the Divine Soul Sect had no one capable of standing toe-to-toe with him.

"Yu Yuan has not yet reached the pinnacle stage, but his battle prowess is already comparable to Mr. Han's," Qin Luo said with a wry smile, adding, "What makes you so certain that the Divine Soul Sect doesn't have someone else who could rise to challenge Sect Master Lin?"

His words cast a contemplative silence over the group.

"I will not linger in the Outer Sky. I'm heading back to the Red Devil Sect for some quiet cultivation. You all should consider leaving the Outer Sky as well; the alien races there pose little threat to the Boundless Great World."

With that, Qin Luo transformed into a fiery comet, piercing through the barrier of the Boundless Great World and plummeting directly towards the Red Devil Sect.

He had heeded Zu Ann's counsel after all.

He too feared that Divine Kings like Taishi and Tianqi might covet his divine position and seek to slay him in the celestial fires beyond the sky.

"Yu Yuan actually managed to stand his ground against Senior Han," Chung Guanyu muttered to himself.

"I can hardly believe it," Zhou Cangmin remarked, filled with wonder.

The onlookers on the moon were drawn to Yuan Lianyao, unable to avert their gaze. The woman known as the Blazing Red Lotus from the Red Devil Sect suddenly seemed to shine with an overwhelming brilliance.

Envy flickered in the eyes of many female cultivators, though they tried to conceal it.

"Yuan, the choice is yours—whether to remain in the Outer Sky or venture into the Boundless Great World," Chung Guanyu murmured gently.

With Yu Yuan's combat prowess reaching such heights that even Han Miaoyuan, the esteemed leader of the Human Race, could not claim victory, who would dare provoke any issues with Yuan Lianyao's associations with Yu Yuan?

From that moment forward, she was free to travel as she pleased, without a care in the world.

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