C1835 The Big Move of the Boulderdawn

From thousands of miles away, the sensation of masterminding strategies was beyond words.

Every member of the Blood Fiend Clan, along with the God-King Taixu, Xuanli, and the followers of Colddeath, shone like torches when Yu Yuan intentionally sensed them.

He could see their every move, could almost grasp their thoughts and consciousness, and could even convey his own intentions.

He even had the power to twist their wills in a breath, causing them to die instantly.

Powerful beings like the Great Demon God Grec, Ann Ziqing, and Xuanli might manage to put up some resistance and attempt to counter his thoughts.

But the weaker Demon Gods, and the eighth and seventh level Blood Fiend Warriors, stood no chance of defiance!

This power to determine life and death thrilled Yu Yuan, yet it also stirred within him an unnameable fear.

He involuntarily looked down at his feet.

Beneath the extreme cold lay one of the world's most enigmatic entities, the Primal Blood.

As the spokesperson for the Primal Blood and a direct manifestation of its will, his Solar Spirit had been endowed with a complete life sequence. Could the Primal Blood manipulate him just as easily?

Like the Primal Blood and Primal Soul, these wonders of the world must surely bind those they choose, mustn't they?

"Why has your expression suddenly turned grim?"

Ji Ningshuang descended from the sky, noticing Yu Yuan's focus shifting away from the manifested Bloody River, she couldn't help but ask, "I noticed you've been issuing a flurry of commands. What are you planning to do? Oh, and what's the situation with Yu Zhu?"

"Yu Zhu?"

Yu Yuan stopped his pondering, refocused his thoughts, and casually dispersed the Bloody River.

"Why does the supreme Dark Phoenix of the Everlands favor her so much? She killed the young Titan Spinosaurus without a second thought, even extracting its heart to present to her."

The more Ji Ningshuang thought about it, the more perplexed she became. She frowned and said, "Back in the Rainbow Ocean, didn't you say that the eight-legged spider was slain by the supreme Dark Phoenix? Now that Yu Zhu knows the truth, why would the Dark Phoenix go to such lengths to nurture her?"

"Isn't she afraid of lifting a stone only to drop it on her own foot?"

Streams of frigid sword light danced around Ji Ningshuang, who was deeply troubled by this most perplexing mystery. "And there's the matter of the Dark Phoenix suddenly fixating on me, which is quite baffling."

"I'm seeking answers regarding Yu Zhu as well. Don't worry; I'll eventually uncover the reason," Yu Yuan mused, his gaze pensive. After a moment, he chuckled and added, "As for her sudden fixation on you, it's because she's lost her mind. There's no logic or reason to her madness."

"I'll take your word for it, for now."

...

Xuanli, from the Bloodbrawlers, decided to venture into the Serpent Spine Mountains alone, leaving Yuan Qingxi and Lianjing behind.

Upon his arrival, he was immediately noticed by Xuan Ge, a counselor from the Skyreach Consortium. "I'm here on behalf of Yu Yuan to have a look around."

Xuanli was clearly reluctant. As Xuan Ge approached with apprehension, Xuanli stated sternly, "Jiang Xingwen, the Voodoo Shades, and their numerous dealings have nothing to do with me! We, the Bloodbrawlers, are victims as well!"

Once Xuan Ge learned of Yu Yuan's involvement, he was somewhat reassured and promptly sought guidance from Shi Jing'er.

Shortly thereafter, Xuan Ge respectfully excused himself and ceased tailing Xuanli.

Now unimpeded, Xuanli transformed into a faint wisp of smoke, drifting through the Serpent Spine Mountains, searching the vicinity of Gloomhollow where Yu Zhu had once roamed.

He was acutely aware that Yu Yuan's consciousness was always with him, watching through his eyes.

Nevertheless, Xuanli dutifully followed his instructions.

As the ancient leader of the Bloodbrawlers, skilled in various Voodoo Beetles and dark sorcery, he located the site where Yu Yuan had released Yu Zhu three centuries prior. He scoured the entire Gloomhollow and deciphered the Shadowflame Blight Array, yet he discovered no valuable leads.

Left with no other option, he ventured once more into the Defiled World.

As he descended upon the Seven-Colored Lake, Qiyan, the fiend, materialized before him, glaring ominously. "I've said it before, from now on, our Terra Fiend clan has severed all ties with you Bloodbrawlers and that entity! The underground realm no longer welcomes any of the Bloodbrawlers."

"Furthermore!"

Qiyan exclaimed, "Its essence has vanished, already quelled by the esteemed Soul-Capturing. What purpose do you have here?"

Qiyan's tone shifted to one of reverence when he spoke of Soul-Capturing, treating the name with the utmost respect.

"I'm here for Yu Zhu."

Xuanli, unwilling to engage in a dispute and maintaining a stern expression, retorted, "Do you think I wanted to come here? Yu Yuan instructed me to make the journey, starting with the Serpent Spine Mountains, and now to you!"

At the mention of Yu Zhu, Qiyan fell silent. Upon hearing Yu Yuan's name and his orders, Qiyan's composure wavered, "What does Yu Yuan have to do with this?"

With a sly grin, Xuanli replied, "Yu Yuan wants you to visit Ionodios personally; he specifically requested to see you."

"And who does he think he is? Why should I go to Ionodios to meet him?"

Empowered by Yu Zhu's rise to divinity and his time spent in the Seven-Colored Lake, Qiyan had grown bolder and more defiant.

"I'm merely the messenger. Whether you go is your decision. But I suggest you inquire about the recent events in the outside world."

With an easy smile, Xuanli sauntered off.

"The outside world?"

After a moment's hesitation, Qiyan sent several Terra Fiends to burst forth from the ground and head to the Sundering Isles to seek out the Windspeaker for information.

Half a day later, Qiyan, with a heavy sigh, took flight toward the Moonfall Sanctuary, intending to traverse the Hellmouth Crossing to meet Yu Yuan in Ionodios.

...

In the Annihilation Nebula's Ionodios, within the domain of the Boulderdawn Sect, skyscrapers emerged from the earth. A steep, dark green mountain had been sheared to create a substantial plateau.

Atop this plateau stood a majestic new hall, overlooking a square paved with green jade.

Presently, Shi Jing'er of the Skyreach Consortium, Zhongli Dapan of Forgeroses, Duan Yisheng of the Starmoon Sect, and Brie, freshly recovered from his wounds, all gathered in the square.

Hu Po, the leader of the Artifact Sect, and Yin Tiehua had arrived with a contingent of skilled forgers in tow.

Leo, Beru, and Gheirat from the Starborn were also present.

Representing the Silverscale Tribe, Jessica led several ninth-level elders, following the directives of the Abyssal Greater Basilisk.

Even the Abyssal Greater Basilisk itself, along with the Abyssal Leviathan, had made their way to the gathering.

Reid, the High Priest of the Star-Spawned Terror, had received a summons from Taishi and had hastily traveled through the Starway to join.

The call was sent because Taishi had extended an invitation to all his allies, granting those on good terms with the Boulderdawn the opportunity to explore the Ashlands for suitable stars to colonize.

It was common knowledge that the Ashlands, once revealed by the Titan Spinosaurus, was a place of unparalleled cosmic energy abundance.

The Boulderdawn Sect had plans to forge a new realm within the Ashlands, aiming to establish a new Everlands that would serve as a nexus for a thriving, multi-racial golden age.

With such enticing news, those who had previously visited the Ashlands were eager to return.

Thus, allies of the Boulderdawn, regardless of their current engagements, were making their way from their respective Astral Domains via the Starway.

Ballo of the Starborn and Cardo of the Dawnbringers appeared to be en route as well.

Aside from the Shura and Blood Fiend, various intelligent extraterrestrial beings had dispatched envoys, with some leaders attending in person.

"This is something you should be overseeing."

Sky Fiend Youqian stood on a modest peak, gazing at Yu Yuan, who was lost in a thoughtful smile, and quietly voiced his opinion.

At that moment, Yu Yuan's spiritual sense was traversing the Primal Blood Continent, closely monitoring a Blood Fiend warrior named Tschick as he hastened toward the Darkpinion.

Upon hearing Youqian's comment, Yu Yuan chuckled softly, "Taishi is more adept at handling such matters."

He then abruptly turned to face Qi Yunhong, who had just arrived unannounced after breaching the wall of Ionodios, and greeted him with a smile, "What brings you here?"

As Youqian touched down, an unusual glint flickered in the depths of his verdant eyes. "Was the Thunder Pool granted to you by the Soul-Capturing?"

"Yes."

Qi Yunhong paused, gazing intently at Yu Yuan. "My master has passed away, and Wei Zhuo has obliterated the Tempest's Edge from the extraterrestrial realms. Yu Yuan, I intend to resurrect the Tempest's Edge Sect and unify the remnants of the Thunder Sect's cultivators within the Everlands."

A fiery passion ignited in his eyes as he conjured the Thunder Pool, now refined by Wei Zhuo, and declared, "Moreover, there's something within it that seeks to communicate with you directly!"

The Thunder Pool, now ascended to the status of a Divine Artifact, began to resonate with the stirrings of a soul.

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