C1742 The Chaotic Situation Temporarily Calmed Down!

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

Qin Luo was left in the most awkward position imaginable.

As the Sect Master of the Ruby Hand, he had bolted from the Everlands with the intention of joining forces with Han Miaoyuan to give Yu Yuan a hard time.

Yet, he found himself restrained by Zu Ann, caught in a dilemma of whether to fight or not. Ultimately, he ended up as a mere bystander, just like Zu Ann.

Being part of Han Miaoyuan's faction, Han Miaoyuan's abrupt departure left him feeling utterly directionless.

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

Yu Yuan, not yet at his zenith, had the prowess to challenge Han Miaoyuan, thanks to the Divine Sword, Dragon Slaying Stage, and Crucible of Evil!

The fall of the Thunder Sect and Wei Zhuo's reluctant escape from the Extraterrestrial Hall indicated that the average Utmost Beings were no match for Yu Yuan.

Average Utmost Beings? Qin Luo couldn't help but let out a wry smile.

He saw himself as just an ordinary 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 left Qin Luo feeling deeply disheartened.

"I'll be wandering the Extraterrestrial for some time."

With Han Miaoyuan having already departed, Youyu, controlling the Dark Court, clearly lost interest in the unfolding events and swiftly vacated the vicinity.

"I have the ability to communicate with the Origin Realm."

"Recently, I've been attempting something similar. Even though the Origin Deity has returned to the Abyss, he's left behind a covert coordinate in our world. I'm going to test whether the soul stone can establish a connection with the Origin Realm."

Youyu transmitted this message covertly.

"His vision was grand. Despite his failure, the Origin Realm remains significant. By utilizing the Origin Realm he established, we can delve deeper into understanding the Abyss and prepare for what lies ahead."

Youyu had persistently pursued the secrets of the Origin Realm. As he and the Dark Court vanished, faint traces of remnant soul continued to emanate.

These were remnant soul messages that only Yu Yuan could perceive.

"No, he hasn't truly failed."

Yu Yuan, with a mere thought, utilized an extremely covert connection to send a message to Youyu: "Deep within the Everlands, nestled in the heart of the Earthfire, a fragment of his soul has taken residence within President Lyi. President Lyi has become his shield against the Earthfire, his conduit to reach the Primal Soul."

In an instant, Youyu, who had manifested thousands of miles away in the Dark Court, felt his emaciated body jolt.

The Dark Court came to an abrupt halt.

Youyu turned his head, gazing towards the Everlands, his eyes flickering incessantly.

With his current level of cultivation, he could easily relay a message to the Root of the Lunar Meridian through the Dark Court, revealing this dreadful truth.

Alternatively, he could set aside his quest in the Origin Realm and hasten back to the Everlands to devise a strategy for handling the soul of the Origin Deity.

Yet, in the end, he chose inaction. After a prolonged period of contemplation, he drifted away, his intentions his own.

"Yu Yuan, the Everlands?" Qin Luo asked, his voice tinged with unease.

"Lin Daoke merely sealed off the Ionodios Realm. He hasn't committed any unforgivable acts on the extraterrestrial lands of the Boulderdawn Sect." After bidding farewell to Youyu, Yu Yuan reflected deeply before reassuring Qin Luo, "My rage has cooled; I will not pursue a bloodbath."

Qin Luo breathed a sigh of relief.

He had harbored genuine fears that an unrestrained Yu Yuan might ascend the Dragon Slaying Stage and wreak havoc upon the Everlands, decimating the cultivators of the Ebon Star, Abyssal Dawn, Sword Sect, and Winter's Bite.

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

Anyone who dared would surely share the fate of Wei Zhuo.

"Ms. Yuan, I trust you'll take good care of things," Yu Yuan said, his voice punctuated by a light cough.

At these words, Qin Luo's tension eased further. He cast a meaningful glance at Zu Ann and Yu Yuan, then turned and strode towards the radiant sun.

"It would be wise for you to remain with the Ruby Hand in the Everlands, rather than dwelling in the extraterrestrial," Zu Ann advised softly.

Qin Luo's departing figure quivered, as if struck by a sudden realization. He responded, "Zu Ann, your concern moves me deeply."

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

"The Origin Deity possesses another soul, which resides within President Lyi. He's attempting to cross the Earthfire through him," Yu Yuan reiterated.

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

"And who exactly should I have told?" Yu Yuan inquired, puzzled.

"To Han Miaoyuan, of course! It's his duty to ensure that the Everlands' foundation remains stable!" Zu Ann said, stamping his foot in frustration. "The Ebon Star has already cornered the market on spiritual energy, and he's capable of drawing even more from the Everlands. He needs to step up!"

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

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

"Soul-Capturing and Loong Jie might offer a sliver of hope," Yu Yuan mused, stroking his chin thoughtfully. "Loong Jie took a hit from Lin Daoke's sword and came out unscathed, which was quite unexpected. As for Soul-Capturing, I'm eager to see how he fares in battle against Lin Daoke!"

Summoning Loong Jie to confront Lin Daoke was a test to gauge Loong Jie's capabilities and whether he stood a chance against President Lyi.

"Of course, if neither Loong Jie nor Soul-Capturing can handle the Origin Deity, I'll have to intervene," Yu Yuan declared with a calm and confident tone. "Once I ascend to godhood, all problems will be effortlessly resolved."

After their discussion, he and Zu Ann went their separate ways.

...

"Mr. Qin!"

"Mr. Qin!"

As Qin Luo's figure reappeared before the onlookers on the moon, they began to call out to him excitedly.

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

Qin Luo usually presided over the sun, only visiting the moon to issue commands.

"Where is Mr. Han?" an elder from the Abyssal Dawn inquired cautiously.

After a brief pause, Qin Luo, noting the collective concern, explained, "Mr. Han and Yu Yuan did not reach a conclusion in their battle. Mr. Han had other matters to address, so he departed ahead of us."

The crowd was abuzz with shock.

"Is there no conclusion?" exclaimed Zhang Guanyu.

"Their combat strengths are nearly identical. If they were to truly fight to the finish, they'd likely both suffer grievous injuries," Qin Luo remarked. He didn't mention Han Miaoyuan's retreat from the battle or his current lack of allies. Instead, he simply stated, "Soon, a battle will take place in Ionodios that will shape the future of our human race."

"Who will face Mr. Lin?"

"Is there anyone in the world who can overcome Mr. Lin?"

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

Lin Daoke's reputation for invincibility was well-established among the cultivators who had spent years in the extraterrestrial Star River. They were convinced that Boulderdawn had no one capable of matching Lin Daoke.

"Yu Yuan hasn't reached the pinnacle yet, but in terms of battle prowess, he's already on equal footing with Mr. Han," Qin Luo said with a wry smile, adding, "Why are you so certain that Boulderdawn can't find someone else to stand up to Mr. Lin?"

His words were met with a sudden, contemplative silence.

"I won't be staying in the Extraterrestrial much longer. I'm heading back to the Ruby Hand for some quiet cultivation. You all don't need to linger in the Extraterrestrial either, since the Otherkin there pose little threat to the Everlands."

With a whoosh, Qin Luo transformed into a fiery meteor, shooting through the Everlands' wall and plummeting directly toward the Ruby Hand.

He had heeded Zu Ann's counsel.

He, too, feared that God-Kings like Taishi and Tianqi might plot to usurp his divine position and slay him in the extraterrestrial sun.

"Yu Yuan is truly capable of contending with Mr. Han," murmured Zhang Guanyu.

"I can hardly believe it," Zhou Cangmin said, awestruck.

The others on the moon couldn't help but turn their gazes toward Yuan Lianyao. The Ruby Hand's "blazing red lotus" suddenly seemed to shine even brighter.

Envy flickered discreetly in the eyes of many female cultivators.

"Yuanyuan, whether it's the Extraterrestrial or the Everlands, the choice to stay or leave is yours," Zhang Guanyu told her gently.

Yu Yuan's combat prowess had reached such a level that even Han Miaoyuan, the leader of humanity, could not claim victory over him. Who then would dare to cross swords with Yu Yuan and Yuan Lianyao?

Henceforth, she could move freely within the Everlands, unburdened by any concerns.

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