C1792 Ignored

"Help me."

The Blood Fiend race, sovereigns of the Dark Star, had seized control of the Solar Meridian on the Primal Blood Continent. Now, through Ann Ziqing's human form, they were imploring Yu Yuan for assistance.

Only Yu Yuan and Ann Ziqing heard the plea.

Moreover, it was just those two words, "help me," after which all traces of the Solar Meridian's aura and message vanished without a trace.

"It's... it!"

Ann Ziqing's frail body shook slightly, her eyes, slowly regaining their brightness, were wide with shock and disbelief. She could hardly fathom that the Solar Meridian, which she revered as divine, would specifically seek out Yu Yuan for help.

Yu Yuan, with a furrowed brow, observed her human form as it began to brim with vital energy, her skin and flesh gaining a healthy sheen and vigor. "It certainly has some nerve."

Yu Yuan's two ventures into the Dark Star were far from enjoyable. He had been relentlessly pursued by the Blood Fiend race and the Dark Phoenix.

The first time, in his effort to escort the Secular Bird Queen to safety, he nearly depleted all his strength and nearly met his end in Zekrica.

And now the Solar Meridian had the audacity to ask him for help?

"Who is it?"

Ann Ziqing's exclamation drew the attention of the Abyssal Leviathan. Transformed into a gaunt old man, the Abyssal Leviathan sensed the resurgence of vitality in Ann Ziqing and spoke with a dark tone, "Could it be that the Dark Phoenix's power still lingers in her body?"

"It's not the Dark Phoenix; it's the Solar Meridian," Yu Yuan replied, his voice dripping with sarcasm.

The Abyssal Leviathan sneered, "What does it intend to do? It's been cornered by the Dark Phoenix and those beasts, nearly driven to desperation. Does it still dare to harbor any designs on you?"

In the past, within the Dark Star, he had clashed with the Root of the Solar Meridian. Having briefly been the object of the Primal Blood's favor, he had hoped to further connect with it, only to be brutally attacked and driven out by the Blood Fiend under the Solar Meridian's command.

The Abyssal Leviathan harbored no fondness for the Root of the Solar Meridian. Should an opportunity arise to kick it while it's down, he would certainly not pass it up.

The Root of the Solar Meridian and the formidable Dark Phoenix from the Everlands were both his despised and feared adversaries.

He was willing to get involved simply because he disliked both parties, having suffered at their hands and secretly hoping to see the Solar Meridian and the Dark Phoenix turn on each other.

"It's begging me for help."

This phrase was uttered by two Yu Yuans.

One was on Tyria, the main planet, while the other, Yu Yuan's Lunar Spirit, spoke to Taishi in the Annihilation Nebula.

"Help it?"

The Abyssal Leviathan let out a strange laugh, brimming with excitement, "It has finally come to this! I despise it even more than the Dark Phoenix. Let's not concern ourselves with its fate. This deceitful creature deserves to meet the same end as the Lunar Meridian!"

Zhong Chichen pondered for a moment, "Could Greco have betrayed us? He sent Ann to the Domain Channel, and she carries a message from the Solar Meridian within her. Was it deliberately arranged?"

The Abyssal Greater Basilisk interjected, "If I hadn't sealed the gateway, and if it hadn't been for the Dark Phoenix tearing it open, had this girl reached the Ashlands successfully, it... could have communicated with us through her while we were observing the Dark Star."

Zhong Chichen nodded in agreement, "That's the situation."

Ann Ziqing, having arrived in the Ashlands unscathed by the Dark Phoenix, would enable a connection between the two worlds as soon as they peered into the Dark Star through a fissure.

With the Solar Meridian's power, they could undoubtedly engage in deeper conversations with Yu Yuan through Ann Ziqing.

"Maybe the hidden Domain Channel Greco informed us about was under the Solar Meridian's directive," Zhong Chichen said with a cold huff. "It seems the Blood Fiend patriarch hasn't been swayed by you after all. He's still aligned with the Solar Meridian. The channel, Ann Ziqing, and your attempts at persuasion—he's likely disclosed everything to the Solar Meridian."

"Greco has been deeply poisoned by them," the Abyssal Leviathan said, shaking its head in disappointment.

Following this, the group deliberated on whether to establish communication with the Solar Meridian through alternative means.

They wondered whether they should reach out to the Solar Meridian before the Dark Phoenix and the Beast Tide made their way to the Primal Blood Continent.

"No!"

"You can't trust the Solar Meridian!"

"It's even more treacherous and vile than the Dark Phoenix!"

Oddly enough, whether it was the Abyssal Leviathan, the Abyssal Greater Basilisk, or the Dire Bear, they all shook their heads.

The Dire Bear, having been driven from the Primal Blood Continent by the Blood Fiend and the Solar Meridian, harbored the most intense aversion to the Solar Meridian. It kept whimpering, pleading with Yu Yuan to ignore it.

"Alright."

Yu Yuan consented, not anticipating that the Root of the Solar Meridian, concealed within the Primal Blood Continent, would be so despised.

Everyone in his camp looked unfavorably upon the Root of the Solar Meridian, wishing for its swift disappearance.

...

"It looks like it's really at its limit."

Elsewhere, Taishi wasn't surprised in the slightest, simply smiling and nodding in acknowledgment.

"We both know how ferocious and irrational the Dark Phoenix can be. Once she sets her mind on something, no one can stop her, and she has rarely ever failed. Whether it was the downfall of the Nagas or the toppling of Boulderdawn, she has always emerged victorious in the end."

"As for the Root of the Solar Meridian? Just leave it to its own devices. Even High Priest Reid has prepared to abandon it, with no intention of fighting for it to the bitter end."

"It seems Demon God Bertain shares this sentiment."

Taishi's final verdict meant that Yu Yuan could disregard the Solar Meridian's calls for assistance.

Whoosh!

A captivating specter amidst purple flames suddenly burst through the heavens of Zekrica, standing in the desolate Star River, as if gazing upon Ionodios.

Separated by the vast expanse of the Infinite Galaxy, Yu Yuan's Lunar Spirit felt a profound sense of oppression.

The blurred specter within the purple flames was unmistakably the Soul-Capturing Image of God, her elegant form appearing to dance within the flames.

Two streams, one clear and one turbid, cascaded down like twin braids along the cheeks of the specter.

The Root of the Lunar Meridian appeared to have deciphered the essence of Mind Magic, with the principles of the Way of Heaven manifesting within her Divine Transcendence.

"Lin Daoke!"

Her distinctively soft and rich voice echoed through the souls of the mighty in the Annihilation Nebula, compelling the Otherkin to gaze upon her involuntarily, regardless of their location.

The specter representing her swiftly made its way toward Ionodios.

"It's done!"

Taishi clapped his hands with a smile, his eyes brimming with satisfaction. "With her abilities, she should have no fear of Lin Daoke from the Sword Sect. Tianqi and I will simply support from the rear; we won't shamelessly join the fray."

"Alright, let's head over now."

The bronze coffin appeared from the distance, hovering in the Star River and beginning to expand.

Simultaneously, the Soulforge Pool from the Moonfall Sanctuary materialized out of nowhere, settling atop the coffin lid.

Tianqi, who had been waiting outside, descended with a thunderous crash, his presence as imposing as a blood-colored mountain range.

The impact of Tianqi's landing could have shaken the very foundations of a lesser world, yet the coffin remained unmoved.

Standing beside Taishi on the lid of the coffin, Tianqi offered a respectful bow to Yu Yuan's Lunar Spirit, then flashed a wide grin, saying, "You needn't worry about us."

Whoosh!

The bronze coffin, bearing Taishi and Tianqi, along with the purple dark fire that encased the Soul-Capturing, drew the gaze of powerhouses from across the Annihilation Nebula.

"They've arrived!"

"The three God-Kings of Boulderdawn have consecutively made their presence known in the Annihilation Nebula, all for Lin Daoke!"

"No, not just three—there's Taixu in Ionodios as well! Now, all four God-Kings are in the Annihilation Nebula. It remains to be seen whether Lin Daoke's swordsmanship will suffice."

"This battle is unpredictable! After all, we're talking about Lin Daoke, the Everlands' supreme swordsman and the foremost among humans!"

"..."

The buzz of conversation filled the air.

Countless Otherkin, deeply invested in the outcome, had traveled vast distances to witness the battle, opting not for the Starway of Ionodios but other, less direct routes.

Upon their arrival, ninth-level warriors and tenth-level titans like Brie and Rebecca were scattered throughout the desolate reaches of the Dead Star.

Lin Daoke, with eyes wide open, silently surged toward the starry expanse beyond the wall.

Yue Mu, Van Heqing, and the other Grand Sword Immortals rose to their feet, exchanging smiles before they too stepped into the starry sea, swords at the ready.

"The battle between Soul-Capturing and Lin Daoke has commenced," Yu Yuan's real body remarked, glancing at Ji Ningshuang, who was sitting in silence. "Would you like to watch this battle?"

Ji Ningshuang paused to consider, then shook her head. "No, I don't need to watch."

"I'm keen to see it!" declared the Abyssal Leviathan.

"So am I!" Zhong Chichen and Loong Jie exclaimed together.

"Let's take a look," Lizard suggested.

"We can have my esteemed senior brother lead the way. There's a channel through Eiwrone that goes directly to the Annihilation Nebula," Yu Yuan shared his thoughts. Observing Ann Ziqing slowly standing up, albeit with a face occasionally contorted in pain, he sighed, "With your transformation into a great Demon God, it's nearly impossible for me to come to your rescue."

"If it can't save me, then no one can," Ann Ziqing said with a pallid expression. "The Dark Phoenix is overwhelmingly powerful. I had hoped that as a Demon God, I would stand a chance against her in the future. But to think that not even my creator can withstand her—it's utterly disheartening."

"Just stay alive and you'll see me defeat her soon enough," Yu Yuan reassured her.

"Do you really think you can?"

"I know I can!"

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