C1816 Deep Probing

The Desolate God clearly had little faith in the Divine Kings of the Divine Soul Sect.

Tianqi, the Great Void, and Shehun, who ascended to Divine King status from the Outer World, lacked the empowerment of their original source. To the Old Ape, not one stood a chance against Lin Daoke's blade.

He was among the few who had witnessed Lin Daoke's formidable power and understood the terror of the Sword Sect Lord.

The ongoing clash between Soul Divine King and Lin Daoke was too close to call, much to the Old Ape's surprise.

He chuckled sardonically and remarked, "I had assumed you rushed to the Dim Starfield to halt the Demon Phoenix's madness, allowing the nascent source of the Vast Expanse to emerge smoothly. Then, with the Vast Expanse's source, you'd reshape your divine position. I thought you'd use the Plover Realm in the Oblivion Starfield to fend off Lin Daoke's sword."

After sharing his initial conjecture, the Old Ape's demonic energy undulated, swiftly reaching the distant starry sea.

He scrutinized the tumult of the Dim Starfield and the shattering of stars, assessing whether the widespread demise of beings from the outer domains had compromised their essence.

Moments later, he shook his head, expressing his disappointment with a sigh, "At best, it's a one-time use."

He then turned to Yu Yuan without a hint of hesitation, "Yu Yuan, I have no qualms about the spoils you've claimed. Only by forging your divine position can you truly dominate the Vast Expanse and stand a chance at subduing the Demon Phoenix."

Lvliu slowly nodded in concurrence.

Currently, Yu Yuan, with the aid of the enigmatic Yang God and the unique conditions of the Dim Starfield, was on the verge of matching the Demon Phoenix in battle.

Should Yu Yuan's true form succeed in forging a divine position, the Yang God might achieve further breakthroughs.

Such a prospect of Yu Yuan was enough to send shivers down the spines of both the Old Ape and Lvliu.

The confrontation between Yu Yuan and the Demon Phoenix in the Dim Starfield had earned the profound respect of these two Demon Gods, convincing them that, in the vastness of the Vast Expanse and even the Outer Star River, only Yu Yuan could potentially keep the Supreme Demon Phoenix in check, aside from the Great Demon God Beilstein.

"Origin, Divine Position!"

Yu Yuan's eyes sparkled with a newfound intensity as he drew a deep breath, his spirit soaring.

He had a premonition that once he forged his Godhood, everything that had once been his would return!

With all the elements for Godhood in place, all it would take was for the Vast Expanse to coalesce a new origin and form a Godhood, and he would be ready to ascend to supreme heights.

At that point, he was confident that no one could hold him down or make him bow his head.

"No, you mustn't rush this!"

Taishi's expression grew complex, holding back his words in the presence of the Desolate God and Lvliu.

With a hint of concern, he advised, "Even if you have an abundance of Origin, don't ascend to Godhood immediately. Your journey to Godhood must be gradual. The Gray Domain and the Tia Main Planet must resonate with your ascension!"

"The Gray Domain resonates?"

Yu Yuan paused, a flicker of awakening memories sealed deep within his soul threatening to ignite.

His path to Godhood appeared to be intertwined with the Vast Ocean Plan. The moment his main soul metamorphosed into the Primordial Spirit and he crafted his divine seat, it would be time to activate something significant.

"Mm," Taishi affirmed with a nod.

"The Gray Domain?"

Old Ape pondered, curiosity glinting in his eyes. "I'm familiar with the Gray Domain, but what's this Tia Main Planet? From your reactions, is it possible that the Tia Main Planet holds some great mystery?"

"If you get the chance, you should visit the Gray Domain," Taishi said with a chuckle. "Yu Yuan now controls the Gray Domain, and he has opened it up for the world's mighty to explore its wonders."

"Oh, now you've piqued my interest," Old Ape said with a mischievous grin.

Lvliu looked utterly astonished, seemingly unable to fathom that even the mythical Gray Domain had connections to Yu Yuan.

Yet, having seen the might of the Yang God, Lvliu was prepared to believe anything Taishi said.

"The Nagas have relocated to the Gray Domain. Loong Jie, Zhong Chichen, and... a young Spinosaurus, along with the Abyss Goanna and Chaos Roc, were all previously on the Tia Main Planet. Oh, and I almost forgot," Yu Yuan added with a light cough, "they were all part of the original plan to join forces against the Demon Phoenix. Alas, plans never seem to keep pace with change."

Old Ape and Lvliu's expressions immediately lit up with intrigue.

At that moment, Taishi addressed Old Ape, "There's no rush for Yu Yuan's ascension to divinity. As I traveled here from the vast expanse, I detected the intent of the Geocentric Fire, which is vying for a divine seat on behalf of Mo Baichuan. You've all overlooked one fact: what truly restrains the Demon Phoenix is not the bitter cold of the Origin Blood Continent."

"It's the most intense flame!"

"Mo Baichuan despises the Demon Phoenix deeply. He abandoned the path of Heavenly Fire and obsessively pursued the Great Path of Earth Fire, all to prepare for a future battle with the Demon Phoenix."

"The Divine Soul Sect and I are both willing to support him in this endeavor."

Taishi spoke with earnest conviction.

Whoosh!

The blood-colored phantom of the Great Demon God Grec burst forth from the depths of the earth, standing before the ruins of a palace, gazing skyward in a trance.

Behind him were the bewildered elders of the Blood Devil Clan.

"Our roots and the source of our bloodline still exist."

Grec offered these words of comfort to his people, though his heart was heavy with sorrow. He was painfully aware that Yu Yuan had altered and twisted the thoughts and bloodline traces of all his clansmen.

Yet, he also realized he was powerless to resist Yu Yuan any longer. Even the mere thought of defiance could be detected by Yu Yuan.

His despair was profound, yet he was helpless to change the situation.

"Grec."

As this name was called, Yu Yuan made his way back to the Origin Blood Continent from the Outer Star River beyond the realm barrier.

With his movement, Taishi promptly followed suit.

Yu Yuan and Taishi effortlessly crossed the barrier, returning once again to the Origin Blood Continent.

However, as the Desolate God and Lvliu neared the barrier, they were met with a chilling presence.

It was as if ice spikes from within the barrier were aimed at them, warning that any further approach would be met with hostility.

"It appears we're not exactly welcome," Old Ape remarked, scratching his nose with a hint of embarrassment.

"You and I, along with our tribe's Demon Warriors, have indeed slain many Blood Devils. We've even wreaked havoc on some minor worlds within the Dim Starfield," Lvliu admitted candidly, sensing that the entire world seemed to be repelling both him and the Desolate God.

"Perhaps it's time for us to take our leave."

Lvliu gazed deeply at Yu Yuan through the shimmering barrier and suggested, "If there's anything to discuss, we can address it later when we're back in the Vast Ocean or upon reaching another Starfield."

"Very well." The Desolate God nodded in resignation.

Then, without a word of farewell, the two Demon Gods from the Vast Ocean departed together.

...

"Everyone, you may withdraw now."

Upon his return to the Origin Blood Continent, Yu Yuan gestured for the Blood Devil Clan members clustered behind Grec to disperse.

"As you command!"

"We will withdraw immediately."

In that moment, with only the image of Yu Yuan remaining in the depths of their souls and bloodlines, the Blood Devil Clan members did not dare to defy his command. They bowed respectfully and backed away, leaving only Grec behind.

"You're the only one who's fully conscious. Do you understand why I can so easily strip away all of the Yang Meridian and alter the imprints within their souls and bloodlines?" Yu Yuan demanded.

Grec, bewildered, replied, "Is it because you have its favor? Is its level... higher than the Yang Meridian that created us?"

"No. The reason is that the origin of the Blood Devil Clan doesn't lie with the Yang Meridian, but rather with something much deeper beneath the earth! The profound mystery of creating life was only grasped by the Yang Meridian after it was revealed by it. The creative power bestowed upon the Yang Meridian is what led to the formation of your Blood Devil Clan."

"The very depths of your souls and the foundations of your bloodlines contain its life-regenerating power."

"In the truest sense, it is your creator, your origin. It remains mostly dormant, which is why it has tolerated the Yang Meridian. It relies on the Yang Meridian to guide you and to safeguard the Dim Starfield and itself."

After his explanation, Yu Yuan concluded, "It is your genuine creator. Reflect on this revelation."

Grec was dumbfounded.

Yu Yuan's words had completely upended his beliefs, leaving him thunderstruck and unable to come to terms with the truth.

"I share the same view," Taishi said, nodding gently as he marveled at the wonders of the Origin Blood Continent. With a smile, he added, "It harnessed the source of the Yang Meridian, turning both the Yang Meridian and the Blood Devil Clan into a protective barrier for itself. You are like the boundary of this realm, ensuring it can slumber undisturbed."

Beneath the canyon, the region that once housed the source of the Yang Meridian was now covered by a layer of solid ice.

Ji Ningshuang's body, along with Yu Yuan's severely injured Yang God, were both sitting in silence atop the ice.

A faint mist of cold air enveloped them, shielding them from any external disturbances and preventing them from being subjected to another round of vicious attacks.

Hiss!

Tiny streaks of purple lightning continuously shattered within Ji Ningshuang's body, now frozen into an ice sculpture.

The extreme cold from below not only encased Ji Ningshuang in ice but also employed its utmost chill to eradicate the residual blood energy of the Demon Phoenix, aiding her swift recovery.

Yu Yuan, having reverted to his human form, occasionally snapped his fingers, sending a stream of bloody light into the icy figure of Ji Ningshuang, infusing her with pure blood energy.

Despite the assistance of the extreme cold, the recovery speed of Yang God Yu Yuan was significantly faster than that of Ji Ningshuang.

At this moment, the previously ruptured meridians within Yang God Yu Yuan's body had been fully reconnected.

Whoosh!

The blood-red Demon Blade suddenly hovered silently in front of his chest, with a river-like flow etching its way along the blade's edge.

This river represented the residual power of the Yang Meridian.

Within the bloody world of the Demon Blade, the blood river formed from the Yang Meridian's source remained vast, albeit encased in layers of soul energy.

Deeper within the blood river, Yu Yuan began to perceive memories distinct from the Bloodline Secret Technique and the essence of life.

These were the life experiences of the Yang Meridian, encompassing the knowledge of the cosmos it had amassed over the years, its origins, ambitions, and dreams.

Yu Yuan had previously sealed away these aspects, but now he was giving them due attention, seeking to comprehend the cosmos through the Yang Meridian.

"Let's take a closer look," he murmured.

A strand of his blood-colored spirit descended into the mix, and a deluge of fragmented memories cascaded down like flurries of snowflakes, nearly overwhelming Yu Yuan's soul.

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