C1785 The Mysterious Star Chart

Green Willow and Yu Zhu are newly ascended supremes, yet they are not unbeatable. Isn't it quite normal for them to bleed and sustain injuries?"

Zhong Chichen smirked dismissively at the two of them. He gestured toward the Time Gate, constructed from dazzling, colorful gems, as the fissure within it widened further.

Yu Yuan didn't even have to squint to discern the details. His unique Solar Spirit identified the combatants from the crimson blood.

The dark red blood belonged to a Blood Fiend from the Dark Star domain. Traces of Green Willow's pale green blood and specks of Yu Zhu's were sparse within the dark red.

Moreover, each drop of blood from Green Willow and Yu Zhu appeared to possess its own life force, still voraciously consuming the dark red blood and seizing the vital energy within.

Tiny green snakes, translucent as emerald, darted within Green Willow's blood. Numerous droplets, like miniature, three-dimensional aquatic worlds, drew in the vital energy from the dark red blood.

Yu Zhu's blood, laden with venom and murky luminescence, steadily assimilated the vital energy from the Blood Fiend.

Despite their wounds, the blood of these two Dark Deities, once separated from their demonic bodies, retained a formidable force.

"You!"

With a swift motion, Zhong Chichen's elongated arm cut through the air, and a beam of twisted spatial rule flashed, sealing the crack. "Your Solar Spirit is exceedingly unique. Despite the layers of spatial barriers, the Solar Meridian and Dark Phoenix might still detect it. It's best to refrain from spying into the Dark Star domain until you're ready to join the fray."

His secret rescue through the Domain Channel in the Dark Star had been compromised by Yu Yuan's analysis of the bloodstains, alerting a nearby towering presence.

An immense giant ape, its thick vital energy cascading like countless waterfalls, clashed with streaks of deep purple devil soul lightning. The impact caused nearby stars to burst, scattering into a sea of meteorites.

That was the clash between Untamed and Reid.

"Untamed!"

This was the final image Yu Yuan caught before the Time Gate snapped shut.

"Hmm, he still had spare energy while battling Reid. His demon energy spanned millions of miles across the astral domain, ready to cast his gaze at the slightest anomaly."

Zhong Chichen stroked his chin, uncertain whether the Ape, who resided in the Marsh, had detected the Domain Channel he had opened or sensed anything amiss.

"Per your request, I've established a passageway within the Dark Star. It's not exactly my creation; it was already there. I simply cleared it and linked it to Tyria," Zhong Chichen explained. "From the descriptions of the beings in the Ashlands, I learned that our ancestors referred to this planet as Tyria."

Yu Yuan remained silent.

The image of the battle between the Untamed and High Priest Reid was etched into his memory. He recalled the red moon of the Dark Star suspended above the giant ape's head as it revealed its true form. The moon that had once made him shudder seemed no larger than a mud pellet atop the Ape's head.

Yu Yuan felt that if the Ape hadn't been preoccupied with Reid, a few casual swats would have shattered the red moon.

This impression alone made Yu Yuan skeptical of the Solar Meridian's prospects.

The supreme being of Shadow's Keep, a purple phoenix that hunted giant beasts across the heavens, was a level above the Ape. How long could the Solar Meridian possibly hold out?

"There's no rush; we haven't reached the Primal Blood Continent yet."

Noticing his silence, Zhong Chichen spoke up. After casting a glance at Loong Jie, the once Chronowyrm added, "I've observed the Dark Phoenix from a distance; she has yet to act. But she's far stronger than before. I even doubt..."

A flash of defiance crossed Loong Jie's golden eyes.

Zhong Chichen continued, "I doubt that even with Loong Jie's Ultimate Golden Body fully realized, he could kill her. And even you..."

He paused thoughtfully before resuming, "The you from the past, at the height of your power, would at best be evenly matched with her now. Thankfully, you gained the favor of the Primal Blood before she did, acquiring this wondrous Solar Spirit to compensate for past weaknesses. Otherwise, even fully awakened, you might not be able to best her."

Zhong Chichen's apprehension regarding the Dark Phoenix was palpable.

"Apart from the Great Demon God Bertain, I can't imagine anyone else who could reliably defeat her in single combat."

In the Ashlands, atop the expansive Dragon Slaying Stage, stood Yu Yuan, Ji Ningshuang, the Solar Spirit merged with Liu Ying, the Starborn's Denise, the Dire Bear, and three other ninth-level alien beasts.

The Dire Bear's bloodline shackles remained intact, and Yu Yuan had so far only managed to find a way to prolong the lives of the alien beasts, allowing them to live longer.

Infusing them with life essence and attempting to forge a bloodline chain related to the recreation of life was not a challenge.

Yet, from what he could see, neither the Dire Bear nor the three alien beasts were in urgent need of his assistance.

Still, he was at a loss as to how to enhance their bloodlines to ascend to the tenth level.

Whoosh!

The Dragon Slaying Stage shifted through space, traversing countless miles in an instant, and arrived at the Starpierced's hiding spot.

The decrepit little world trembled and began to shift with the arrival of the Dragon Slaying Stage.

The immature Starpierced, terrified by Ji Ningshuang's presence, panicked.

"Why are you running?" Yu Yuan demanded, his glare commanding. As the deity and sovereign of this realm, with a mere thought, he intensified the gravitational field of the little world hiding the Starpierced, increasing it a thousandfold.

The little world that had just begun to move was suddenly rendered immobile.

Crack!

Ji Ningshuang brandished her sword, shattering boulders and forcing the Starpierced to emerge amidst the billowing dust.

The behemoth, a giant beetle from the subterranean world, had a carapace adorned with natural star charts that shone with an extraordinary brilliance.

It was as if it had long ago etched the entire Star River's layout into its being, a natural occurrence.

"Its ancestors explored the entire starry sky of our world, traveling through various Star Rivers and Domains, branding the star charts into their bloodline. This legacy was passed down to it, so from birth, its carapace bore... Hmm!"

Ji Ningshuang, sheathing her sword, was captivated by the myriad of wondrous star charts on the Starpierced's body but suddenly paused mid-sentence.

Her cool gaze lingered on the Starpierced's neck, focusing on a crescent-shaped star chart. She mused, "What does the star chart on the edge of the Star River connect to? In my memory, that area is the boundary of the starry sky, which should be void of anything."

Upon hearing her words, Liu Ying and Denise gasped in astonishment.

They were mesmerized by the star charts adorning the Starpierced. Denise's stellar bloodline surged with unusual vigor, and she longed to dash toward the Starpierced, to immerse herself in the heart of those vast star charts and thoroughly explore their mysteries.

As Ji Ningshuang spoke, she and Liu Ying gazed dreamily at the crescent-shaped star chart, yet they discerned nothing.

The Stormwraith pounded its chest with a low howl, signaling to Yu Yuan that the crescent-shaped starry expanse was Boulderdawn's current outpost in the extraterrestrial realm. It warned of mysterious beings that occasionally emerged along the periphery of this starry space, beings that Boulderdawn had consistently kept at bay.

"What's it saying?" Ji Ningshuang inquired, her curiosity piqued.

Yu Yuan relayed the information, explaining, "That area is Boulderdawn's extraterrestrial stronghold. It's incredibly distant from the central regions of the Everlands and the Star River."

With a swift motion, Liu Ying transformed into a beam of starlight and perched on the neck of the Starpierced, her feet resting on the crescent-shaped star chart. The Starpierced had just withdrawn its head into its shell, but at Liu Ying's gentle summons, it hesitantly exposed a small segment once more.

That small segment was colossal compared to Liu Ying, appearing as a dazzling nebula bathed in entrancing starlight. It reached out to Liu Ying for aid, uttering peculiar sounds that even Yu Yuan couldn't comprehend.

Witnessing this, Denise managed a wistful smile, realizing that her connection with the Starpierced was not meant to be. She was perplexed; as a descendant of the Starborn with their blood coursing through her veins, why hadn't the Starpierced chosen her?

Sensing Denise's disappointment, Liu Ying offered an explanation from her position atop the crescent-shaped star chart, "Members of your Starborn Clan have previously ventured into the Ashlands. They scoured the area for it, hunting down and killing its young. Their actions were far from friendly."

"It dislikes the Starborn because the most powerful among them wanted to turn it into a Star Shield and enslave it."

Denise's gaze grew dim.

Yu Yuan cleared his throat, his thoughts drifting to the arrival of Beru, Leo, and Gheirat. These three ninth-level Starborn warriors seemed to harbor intentions similar to what Liu Ying had described.

The Starborn of the past likely held similar, if not more extreme, ambitions.

As a result, the Starpierced became repulsed by them, not only avoiding any initiative to draw near but also deliberately evading them.

"It also mentioned that the natural star chart on its shell will update once it reaches maturity. The galaxies its ancestors explored are unimaginably vast, far beyond the scope of our current knowledge," Liu Ying exclaimed in astonishment.

Her words sent a wave of profound shock through everyone on the Dragon Slaying Stage.

"Beyond our knowledge?" Yu Yuan echoed, his voice heavy.

"Yes, what it means is..."

Liu Ying searched for the right words, "its ancestors ventured into even more distant realms. They crossed the boundaries of our known galaxy but were gravely wounded and had to retreat."

"However, any realm its ancestors explored would leave behind a star chart, which will fully manifest once it matures."

"The crescent-shaped sea of stars on its neck is just one of the connection points."

"Underneath it, there's a similar feature that can link to other domains. Its ancestors, being mature Starpierced, could traverse the boundaries of space and encounter otherworldly beings."

Liu Ying's revelations rendered everyone on the Dragon Slaying Stage speechless. Yu Yuan and Ji Ningshuang were particularly moved.

"What she says is true. Oh, I misspoke—it's the little Starpierced that's correct."

The deep, grave voice of the Abyssal Greater Basilisk resonated from a distance, "Besides the Abyss, there are indeed other Otherworlds. I'm aware of them. Sadly, I can't breach the edge of the starry sky, nor do I dare to reach out to them."

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