C1840 Yang God Descended
In the Dark Wing Starfield, a grayish-yellow Dead Silence Star merged with Muddy Divine Soil, giving rise to the newly sprouted Hannya Divine Tree. Its roots stretched from the earth and pierced the cold, dark expanse of the starry sky above. The tree's branches, resembling long Divine Swords and spears, radiated a vibrant green light.
The once barren star now boasted a lush forest teeming with a variety of strange and wonderful flora, bringing the surface to life. Atop the tree, within the Outer Star River, a Divine Bird had made its nest, its form occasionally visible amidst the shimmering divine light.
Near the immense Hannya Divine Tree, the Origin Realm Gate creaked and the Soul Summoning Flag fluttered erratically in the gusting winds. Tan Xiaotian, the Demon Master clad in black, hovered before the gate. His deep, ink-black eyes were fixed on the edge of the Dark Wing Starfield, where the Phoenix Shrine had begun to manifest.
At that moment, his soul, which had been exploring the Origin Realm, had already integrated with his physical form. The Dark Cushion beneath him expanded continuously, transforming into an expansive sea of darkness that spread rapidly outward.
With a whoosh, an extremely intelligent soul shadow returned through the now-open Origin Realm Gate. Casting a distant glance at the nest atop the Hannya Divine Tree, it communicated telepathically, "Yu Yuan, the Abyss Goanna, Chaos Roc, and the young Titan Spinosaurus have appeared at the Abyss Gate," it relayed the situation.
"Yu Yuan seems to be everywhere," the Demon Lord chuckled softly, musing aloud, "No matter, those creatures likely wish to witness the fall of the Demon Phoenix. As for the Secular Bird Queen... at most, we'll simply leave her be."
The Extremely Intelligent nodded, continuing the soulful dialogue, "Just remember, it's safe for both of us to approach the Abyss Gate, but we should avoid touching it if possible. The gate only absorbs the energy of flesh and blood. It has no need for souls or spiritual power."
"And you," it added, "if you were to fall into the Abyss Gate, you'd be free once your flesh and blood energy is depleted."
Tan Xiaotian burst into hearty laughter, "Understood. My demonic form is strong; I'll make sure not to fall in. Since you lack a physical body, should it come to that, you'll need me to entice the Demon Phoenix."
"I've been waiting for this day for tens of thousands of years," Wisdom Divine King responded.
Crack!
Originating from the Origin Realm Gate, a network of fine spatial cracks burst forth, allowing a flood of resplendent spatial luminescence from the chaotic voids explored by Wisdom Divine King to pour in.
All of it coalesced into his power.
The Soul Summoning Flag, flickering in the void, expanded a hundredfold in a mere moment, transforming into a colossal ghostly face composed of billions of spirits, leering sinisterly at the Phoenix Shrine within the Dark Wing Starfield.
"Spread, boundless darkness, and engulf the Dark Wing Starfield!"
As Tan Xiaotian's taunting cry echoed, an infinite darkness spread thousands of miles in a breath, threatening to transform the vast Dark Wing Starfield into a realm akin to the Dark Domain and Abyss.
Whoosh!
Atop the newly sprouted Hannya Divine Tree, the outstretched Divine Bird, bathed in celestial brilliance, suddenly shone with dazzling light.
...
"What do we do now?"
Chaos Roc scratched his head in frustration. Once the Origin Realm Gate vanished, he flew to the forefront of the Dragon Slash Platform, obstructing the little spinosaurus's view of Yu Yuan.
"That Wisdom Divine King can reforge the Origin Realm Gate at any time and appear here whenever he wishes!"
"From his words, it seems he might bring the Demon Phoenix with him on his next visit!"
"Maybe even the Secular Bird Queen!"
Chaos Roc was in turmoil, desiring the death of the Supreme Demon Phoenix yet fearing its arrival. "How secure is this Abyss Gate, really?"
The little spinosaurus looked on with a resentful gaze, thinking to itself, 'How could I not be secure?'
"Yu Yuan, will the restraint that holds this little spinosaurus also work on the Demon Phoenix? You've captured the complete life sequence of the Yang God, haven't you? Maybe you should come over with the Yang God to inspect it?"
Chaos Roc was anxious. He longed for the demise of the Demon Phoenix but also felt trepidation.
"If all the rumors about Wisdom Divine King are true, then the last contingency he's prepared for himself should indeed bring great misfortune upon the Demon Phoenix," the old goanna remarked.
"He's been in the Abyss for tens of thousands of years; how could he possibly know the current might of the Demon Phoenix? Surely you don't believe that his alliance with Tan Xiaotian to destroy the Demon Palace in the Vast Expanse is indicative of anything?" Chaos Roc scoffed dismissively, "The Demon Palace there is nothing but a facade."
"He truly has the skill to demolish the Phoenix Shrine with the help of Tan Xiaotian!"
The Chaos Roc was somewhat skeptical about Tan Xiaotian and Wisdom Divine King joining forces.
"Father, please save me!"
The small spinosaurus, pressed against the Abyss Gate, grew increasingly weak as time ticked away. Unable to spot Yu Yuan, it had no choice but to cry out for rescue.
The Abyss Goanna remained silent, gazing at the vibrant sea and the emerging form of the Abyss Evil God.
*Whoosh!*
Beneath Yu Yuan's feet, the Dragon Slash Platform began to shimmer with a spectrum of ripples.
A gentle spatial power enveloped the platform.
The Chaos Roc, invigorated, quietly stepped back and waited with patience.
The ancient lizard and the juvenile spinosaurus, upon witnessing the spatial radiance on the Dragon Slash Platform, braced themselves for what was to come, watching intently.
They had not yet seen Yu Yuan since he left the Gray Domain, after refining and merging with the crimson river, gaining another level of advancement.
Rumors had it that this Yang God wielded the strength to battle the Supreme Demon Phoenix in the Dim Starfield!
Any being capable of challenging the Supreme Demon Phoenix would command the old lizard's respect.
Especially Yang God Yu Yuan, already favored with a full life sequence by the Origin Blood Continent.
*Whish!*
Layer upon layer of luminescent barriers formed and shattered, cycling repeatedly.
Yu Yuan, originally a Yang God from the Origin Blood Continent, shattered barrier after barrier across the Starfields, breaking free from his restraints and finally settling upon the Dragon Slash Platform.
Jee Ningshuang, lacking any blood or soul connection to the platform, could not be brought along by him.
Clad in a dark red robe, with his neck, cheeks, and arms shining like crimson divine crystals, Yu Yuan paused on the Dragon Slash Platform...
The eager little spinosaurus, which had been waiting for so long, slowly let its head droop.
The fiery brilliance in its eyes, once a vibrant purple-gold, now seemed a shade dimmer.
It had come to a harsh realization.
It feared that escaping Yu Yuan's constraints would be impossible. To grasp the secrets of life's power, it would have to plead for Yu Yuan's grace.
It seemed nearly impossible to forcibly strip the life force from Yu Yuan.
Even if he reached maturity successfully.
"The scent of the ancient Titan Spinosaurus."
The Abyss Goanna, with a hint of bitterness in his eyes, sighed and spoke, "That old Spinosaurus, upon departing the Dim Starfield and traversing the cosmos in search of kin, was much like you are now. The slender Bloodline Crystal Chains within you will eventually grow thick and brim with power."
The Chaos Roc declared, "I trust Zhong Chichen's words."
Yang God Yu, hailing from the Origin Blood Continent, was no longer able to merge back with his original form. To the Spinosaurus and the two Starry Behemoths, he shone with an eye-catching brilliance!
An intangible pressure radiated outward, forcing the young Spinosaurus back to the ground, overwhelmed by a sense of hopelessness.
The Abyss Goanna, harboring a competitive streak, and the Chaos Roc, clinging to a sliver of malicious intent, found their inner scheming dissipate almost instantly upon witnessing the Yang God.
Boom!
Yu Yuan, the most unique and enigmatic Yang God in existence, graced the Dragon Slash Platform for mere seconds before descending to the colorful sea below.
"Ah!"
The young Spinosaurus and the Chaos Roc let out involuntary shrieks.
The old lizard's brow furrowed in concern.
Yet, their cries and astonishment ceased abruptly.
For the Abyss Gate's voracious consumption of the young Spinosaurus' blood energy halted the moment Yu Yuan's Yang God descended.
Though still unable to escape and being pulled in, the Spinosaurus' blood energy ceased to drain away.
Yu Yuan, standing upon the vibrant sea, cracked an enigmatic smile. After a brief moment of sensing, he remarked, "It appears that in the eyes of your forebear, only those favored by the Source Blood, like himself, are deemed true companions."
Whoosh!
Streams of purple-golden blood energy converged from elsewhere upon the colorful sea, swirling beneath Yu Yuan's feet.
"You are being drained of blood energy, while I have the power to claim it directly."
