C1833 Lin Daoke Who Was Unfathomable!

Deep beneath the Origin Blood Continent, Yang God Yu glanced at the anxious Jee Ningshuang and reassured her with a smile, "Sect Master Lin is unharmed."

Jee Ningshuang, who had already healed most of her wounds and was still harnessing the frigid subterranean forces to temper her swordsmanship, snapped back, "I'm worried about you!"

Yu Yuan, taken aback, responded with a puzzled look, "Haven't I told you that I'm alright? He had already fought a battle, and with Han Miaoyuan absent, his spiritual energy was nearly depleted. What's there to worry about me for?"

By now, the Yang God had retracted all the power and bloodline laws that had flowed towards the Dragon Slash Platform.

He had detailed to Jee Ningshuang the entire confrontation between Lin Daoke and the Oblivion Starfield, including how he had guided an almost spiritless Lin Daoke to the Dragon Slash Platform and supplied him with ample spiritual energy.

Yu Yuan was genuinely perplexed by Jee Ningshuang's lingering concerns.

"Has he truly withdrawn from the Oblivion Starfield?"

Jee Ningshuang's unease persisted, her alabaster complexion glowing enchantingly, "With Sect Master's stubborn streak, why did he stop wielding his sword?"

"Keep using his sword?" Yu Yuan laughed softly. "It's impossible to cook without ingredients. No matter how formidable Lin Daoke is, without spiritual energy, how could he possibly wield his sword?"

Jee Ningshuang's eyes, as bright as cold stars, were filled with deep concern, "In truth, he must have crafted another sword by now. A sword that doesn't require spiritual energy to wield, though its power is unpredictable. But this is just my speculation; he's never actually used it."

"Another sword?" Yu Yuan's expression grew grave.

"The body as a sword, the soul and the source combined as a divine sword, the Yang God as a sword. Yet, aside from their flesh, all humans of the Vast Ocean World possess three souls," Jee Ningshuang murmured.

"Yin God? His Yin God has also taken the form of a sword? Does he have four swords in total?" Yu Yuan gasped in astonishment.

With a look that said 'you're finally catching on,' Jee Ningshuang watched Yu Yuan's outburst subside before continuing, "I'm not certain if that sword has been completed. I've only heard that Han Miaoyuan played a role in its creation, and it seems... Han Miaoyuan taught him the art of refining it."

Upon hearing Yu Yuan's account, Jee Ningshuang learned that Han Miaoyuan had secretly nurtured Han Qi, enabling his breakthrough to the Ghost God status in the Demon Realm. Consequently, Jee Ningshuang's regard for Han Miaoyuan shifted.

She ceased referring to him as Senior Han, opting instead to address him by his given name.

— Han Miaoyuan had forfeited her respect.

"This sword was intended by the Sect Master for combating the Yin Meridians and the Ghost God Youyu."

"I'm not entirely sure if it's been fully realized, but should it be complete, it would emit sword light even with depleted spiritual energy."

"It's a blade designed to sever the spirits of the dead," Jee Ningshuang stated earnestly.

"Why didn't you warn me sooner?" Yu Yuan demanded, his eyes wide.

The Sword Immortal Jee, her figure as pristine as frosted jade, hung her head in a gesture of contrition. "The Sect Master has always been exceptionally kind to me, diligently guiding my development. He's not like the Demon Phoenix; I hold him in high esteem and gratitude. Moreover, I wasn't certain whether the sword had reached its full potential, and even if it had, you... you wouldn't have perished."

"How can you be so sure I wouldn't have died?"

"It's a feeling. I sense that your soul is strong enough to withstand that sword."

Jee Ningshuang's lips curled into a smile, reminiscent of her days of youthful naivety, peppering Yu Yuan with questions as she blinked and said, "I can't pinpoint the exact reason, but ever since we stood together against the Demon Phoenix in the Dim Starfield, I've felt there's something extraordinary about your soul."

Yu Yuan's thoughts stirred, and he fell into a contemplative silence.

Had this young woman perceived something he had hidden?

"Regardless, thank you," she said.

Her arm, cool to the touch, reached out tentatively, seeking to connect with Yu Yuan's Yang God form. As their flesh met, both shuddered as if struck by lightning, instinctively drawing closer.

A look of wonder filled Yu Yuan's eyes.

Perhaps it was the influence of the Origin Blood beneath the earth and the perpetual chill that accompanied it, but as his Yang God physique brushed against Jee Ningshuang's crystalline form, they experienced an indescribable delight that seemed to penetrate both body and soul.

Involuntarily, they drew even nearer to one another.

Hiss!

Threads of pure blood energy seeped into Ji Ningshuang's body, aiding the healing of her lingering wounds and fortifying her physique.

Most notably, it rejuvenated her Yang God, which was as pristine as an Ice Soul Crystal.

Ji Ningshuang comfortably closed her eyes, letting out a contented murmur. She quickly sensed something amiss and her cheeks flushed with embarrassment. Grasping for a topic, she said, "Once Han Miaoyuan is gone, Sect Master Lin will be liberated. Then, even if the Divine Soul Sect assumes control of the Great Flood, he will lend his strength."

"In essence, he will fight for whoever seeks the benefit of the Human Race in the Vast Expanse!"

Yu Yuan chuckled and playfully drew Ji Ningshuang close, wrapping his arm around her slender waist. "It looks like the blood within my Yang God can thoroughly purify your body!"

"Quit it, it tickles," she protested.

"Hehe."

...

In the Oblivion Starfield, as Lin Daoke transformed into a streak of sword light and departed, followed by the Great Sword Immortals and the Divine Kings of the Divine Soul Sect, they all made their way toward the Plover Realm.

Congratulations and questions alike swirled around Taishi and Yu Yuan.

Yu Yuan paid them no mind.

As more unfamiliar figures from various races drew near, he frowned and signaled to Taishi, "I need to leave first."

Swoosh!

The Dragon Slash Platform transformed into a cascade of rainbow mist, teleporting through the void straight to the Plover Realm.

He had never been one for such fanfare, always preferring to leave these affairs to Taishi.

It was simply a matter of sticking to old habits.

"Yu Yuan!"

Members of the Star Race, including Beru, Leo, Gheirat, and Denise, arrived from the Epitaxial Realm.

They reached the Galaxy Crossing just in time to see Yu Yuan, cloaked in the brilliance of the rainbow mist, materialize at the Galaxy Crossing and immediately gathered around him.

Despite Lin Daoke having a chance to be defeated, and the Chaos Roc offering assistance, Yu Yuan had let him go, much to the Star Race experts' disappointment.

"The fourth sword..."

Yu Yuan, having just learned the news from Ji Ningshuang through the Yang God, stood at the Galaxy Crossing, his previously relaxed expression vanishing instantly.

Unexpectedly, Lin Daoke might possess another sword, one that could be summoned without any spiritual energy, designed specifically to target Yin Meridians and the spectral Youyu!

Old thief Han was truly devious!

Yu Yuan couldn't help but inwardly curse.

"Eh, how come you've emerged from the Gray Domain?" Yu Yuan asked, surprised to see Denise, the esteemed young lady of the Star Race. "Weren't you supposed to stay in the Gray Domain to try and attune to the marvels of the ground beetle?"

Denise replied with a hint of bitterness, "I wasn't so fortunate, so I chose to give up. The Gray Domain is so peculiar, and you still have the intention to open it up, so I asked Mr. Zhong for a favor to send me out. My thought was to allow my father and some of our Star Race members another chance to experience the Gray Domain."

Upon hearing this, Yu Yuan nodded gently, "I do have such intentions, but..."

"What's the matter? Even Sect Master Lin from the Sword Sect has been defeated. What else could be troubling you?"

Beru, no longer fearing the Plover Realm's edicts and bathed in shimmering starlight, was about to express his gratitude to Yu Yuan for the rescue in the Gray Domain. Noticing Yu Yuan's suddenly grave expression, Beru asked curiously, "Besides the Demon Phoenix, who else is there for you to worry about?"

"Ah!"

Beru smacked his forehead, a realization dawning on him, "I get it! Are you concerned about the Secular Bird Queen?"

The Secular Bird Queen?

Yu Yuan paused, his gaze deepening as he looked towards the Galaxy Crossing. Once again using the Dragon Slash Platform to probe, he found that the connection to the Green Fluorescent Realm was still severed.

The Dark Wing Starfield must have been completely sealed off by Extreme Wisdom. He needed to coordinate with Tan Xiaotian and Chen Qinghuang to lay an ambush for the Demon Phoenix.

Extreme Wisdom likely sealed the Dark Wing Starfield to prevent the Supreme Demon Phoenix from summoning gods like the Desolate God, Sky Tiger, and Lvliu through the Phoenix Shrine, fearing interference from other powers.

Under these circumstances, it was clearly impossible to access the Dark Wing Starfield via the Galaxy Crossing.

A long journey was the only option.

"The Dark Wing Starfield..."

He pondered whether to visit the territory of the Winged Race and considered the fastest way to get there if he decided to go.

"Brother Yu, do you still remember Pattinson and the folks from the Shadow Clan?"

After breaking through to the Ninth Level, Denise found herself equal to Leo, Beru, and her father. Her eyes twinkled with stars of admiration as she gazed at Yu Yuan.

"Oh, I remember. What about it?" Yu Yuan snapped back to reality.

Elena, Pattinson, and Lambing were bandits he had encountered just beyond the Galaxy Crossing.

Pattinson later led a faction of bandits and members of the Shadow Clan to settle in the Epitaxial Realm.

"He and the Shadow Clan were called away by an elderly woman named Awkwafina. When Pattinson departed, he declared that he and the Shadow Clan would henceforth pledge allegiance to Awkwafina," Denise said, pausing briefly before adding, "Pattinson also mentioned that Awkwafina seems to fear you?"

"I guess you could say we know each other."

Yu Yuan nodded, unconcerned with the news, simply noting that since Extreme Intelligence had taken over the Origin Realm, it had drawn powerful figures like Awkwafina.

In the Origin Realm, the Evil God of Shadow was worshipped by Awkwafina, allowing this Tenth Level Shadow Clan powerhouse to easily dominate the fragmented clan.

Beyond the Shadow Clan, there were surely other tribes in this world, as well as forces that would gradually shift towards the abyss, like Tan Xiaotian, all being swayed by Extreme Intelligence.

Suddenly, a cryptic message of blood essence arrived from the far-off Gray Domain.

It reached his Yang God on the Origin Blood Continent.

The main body and the Yang God were in sync; as soon as the Yang God received the transmission, his true form in the Plover Realm was timely informed and grasped the situation.

The young Titan Spinosaurus fled from the deep seas of the Tianya Starfield, seemingly determined to break free from the Gray Domain's constraints.

Primarily, it sought to escape him!

Loong Jie attempted to convince the juvenile spinosaurus to halt, to no avail. Moreover, the young creature refused to let Loong Jie accompany it.

Like a headstrong, rebellious teenager, it yearned to venture through the cosmos on its own, free from parental shackles.

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