C1888 Entering the Demon Region

Fallen Moon Forbidden Area.

A massive banner gently covered the realm passageway leading to the Delude Devil Abyss, severing the connection between the Boundless Human Race and the outside world.

This banner was the Profound Dao Flag, signaling the return of Han Miaoyuan and heralding a new era of leadership for the Boundless Human Race.

The Divine Soul Sect cultivators, including figures like Green Incubus and Heixun, who were stationed at the forbidden area, were left without words upon recognizing the Profound Dao Flag.

With Taishi still absent and Yu Yuan nowhere to be seen, and the other Divine Kings in the Gray Domain, there was no room for negotiation with Han Miaoyuan.

Peak Unrestrained Stage cultivators such as Geng Tianhao, Tang Dongjun, and Xu Mingze, upon witnessing the reappearance of the Profound Dao Flag, withdrew from the Fallen Moon Forbidden Area in utter defeat.

With Han Miaoyuan present, they had no place meddling with the core essence of the Boundless Human Race.

"Forget it, forget it," Tang Dongjun muttered, shaking his head. Realizing that even the realm passageway was blocked, he concluded that an early departure was wise.

"Everyone, do not leave the Boundless Human Race for the time being. At the very least, do not step outside its bounds for the next three years."

Qin Luo of the Red Devil Sect, like a blazing sun in the void above the forbidden area, addressed those yearning for the Origin Divine Throne, "This is an edict from Senior Han. Disobey, and you'll have to face the sword of Lin Daoke."

At these words, even Xuanli's face turned pale with shock.

He sensed that a significant event was on the horizon, likely a breakdown in negotiations between Yu Yuan and the highest echelons of the Boundless Human Race in the Gray Domain.

...

Days later, with thunderous roars, Galaxy Ancient Starships crafted by the Star Race and Bright Clan pierced the realm barrier and descended upon the Rainier Empire, Divine Might Empire, and Kingdom of Driliwyr.

Members of the Profound Sky Sect and Sword Sect disembarked, conveying their purposes to the three emperors and briefing them on the shifting tides of power.

Consequently, these three great mortal empires sprang into action, commencing a mass relocation of their people.

Their actions sent shockwaves of terror throughout the Vast Expanse, leaving mortals guessing what could have possibly happened.

News quickly began to circulate.

Han Miaoyuan rallied various factions to evacuate all beings from the Vast Expanse to the heavens, claiming that the core of the earth was ablaze and would soon incinerate the entire world, with no one able to prevent it.

A wave of immense panic started to spread, first among the mortal empires, then wildly fermenting within the cultivation sects.

The Babel Chamber of Commerce, Silver Moon Sect, Ancient Desolate Sect, and other sects allied with the Divine Soul Sect sprang into action. They reached out to the powerful beings beyond the sky through various means and sought assistance from the Divine Soul Sect.

...

In the Great Swamp.

The Desolate God tore the Secular Bird Queen's power-drained nest of destruction to shreds. Old Ape, with a face twisted in fury, exclaimed, "Damn it, she didn't leave anything behind!"

"It's probably for the best that she didn't."

Zu Ann, having returned to the Vast Expanse, gazed at the deserted space teleportation array and remarked, "This also signifies that Senior Han has sealed off all the pathways connecting the Vast Expanse to the outside world."

Thankfully, he had returned alongside the Desolate God and managed to soothe its rage.

Otherwise, members of the Babel Chamber of Commerce like Ho Zhan might not have made it out of the Great Swamp alive, likely to be obliterated by the Desolate God's thunderous roar.

Following an unproductive venture into the Gray Domain and a fallout with Yu Yuan, the Desolate God's demeanor shifted.

He decided to place his full trust in Han Miaoyuan and act according to the will of the Vast Expanse, directing his wrath towards anything associated with the Divine Soul Sect.

...

In Horror Land.

Amidst a white cloud, Han Miaoyuan, Lin Daoke, and Cao Jiaze appeared silently, surveying the land below shrouded in dense gloom.

"The nest of destruction is no more, and the passage to the Fallen Moon Forbidden Area can no longer connect with the outer realms."

Han Miaoyuan stroked his chin, eyeing the boundary wall in the void with a hint of satisfaction. "Whether it's Taishi or the Demon Phoenix, they can now only return through the boundary wall. Should even the slightest remnant of their souls linger in the Vast Expanse, be ready to obliterate them with your sword at the first sign of their emergence."

Lin Daoke simply uttered an "Oh" in response.

"For the next three years, do not leave the Vast Expanse," Han Miaoyuan instructed.

Lin Daoke nodded and inquired, "Ji?"

"Her Yang God was shattered because it bore an imprint of an extremely cold law. A similar secret of extreme cold exists within her divine seat," Han Miaoyuan explained with a sigh of regret. "But rest assured, she's still alive. Should she manage to return in the future and choose the stellar path to ascend to godhood, she can reclaim her place among the highest ranks."

With that, he cast his gaze thoughtfully toward Horror Land.

Below, Ghost Kings like Luo Yue and Qianjie sensed the presence of Han Miaoyuan and Lin Daoke, yet they were as silent as if chilled to the bone, not daring to utter a word.

"How odd, Youyu's essence... it's somehow remained intact."

After a pause, Han Miaoyuan mused aloud, followed by a sigh, "Since Youyu hasn't lost his essence, it complicates my decision regarding the remnants left by the source of the Yin Meridian below."

His initial plan was to summon Han Qi back to refine the Yin Meridian sealed by Andrea, then bestow upon Han Qi an essence that would greatly empower his Ghost God.

Han Qi had earned his title of Ghost God in the Demon Area without the enhancement of an essence.

Han Miaoyuan had personally nurtured Han Qi and believed that if he could be granted a powerful essence, it would not only swiftly bolster his strength but also signify compliance with the vast ocean's will.

He had thought that with the awakening of the vast ocean's will and his own declaration, Youyu, who was once an intimate ally of the Lunar Lord, should be stripped of his essence like Sky Tiger and Yu Zhu.

Yet, things were not as he had anticipated.

"Is it because of the Demon Area? Has it yet to discern Youyu's intentions, unable to confirm his stance?"

After a moment of contemplation, Han Miaoyuan turned to Cao Jiaze with an expectant look and said, "Strive diligently, for one of the essences below will be yours. You will become the next Lunar Lord, ascending to the highest with the pure power of your soul, becoming the next supreme being!"

Cao Jiaze bowed his head respectfully and responded, "I am deeply grateful for your esteemed consideration, Sect Master."

"Han Qi, Little Cao, who else do you have in mind for the position?" Lin Daoke asked, both curious and concerned for his sect. "In our Sword Sect, Van Heqing and Lu Hongpeng are promising talents. Keep an eye on them."

"I'll take a look. But it seems someone has already been predestined," Han Miaoyuan murmured thoughtfully. "The one called Supreme Wisdom, who plummeted into the abyss, appears to have been selected. I'm not sure why."

"Supreme Wisdom?"

Both Lin Daoke and Cao Jiaze were confused.

"Yes."

Han Miaoyuan nodded, his brow furrowed as he explained, "When Yu Yuan's Yang God refused to return, I had a premonition. Tan Xiaotian's origin is incredibly stable. And since Tan Xiaotian has allied with Supreme Wisdom, intent on eliminating the Demon Phoenix... it seems to align with the interests of the Boundless Human Race."

"Senior Han, remember that Supreme Wisdom also wants to kill you," Lin Daoke cautioned.

"Times change," Han Miaoyuan said with a cryptic smile.

...

Outside, at the entrance to the Demon Realm.

The Dragon Slash Platform appeared out of nowhere, bearing Yu Yuan's true form, along with the ground beetle, now in the guise of a chubby young man.

"We're close."

The ground beetle activated its bloodline, releasing specks of starlight from within, reaching out to every particle of void dust.

The minuscule dust particles, overwhelmed by a faint starry river, were rapidly sifted through.

Shortly after.

"Here!"

The ground beetle pointed to a speck of void dust invisible to the naked eye, visible only with divine sight, and said to Yu Yuan, "This is the entrance to the Gray Domain!"

"Excellent. Taishi and Tianqi will soon escort you back to the Gray Domain. Follow Taishi's instructions there; he'll have you establish boundary walls for some stars. Rest assured, the Divine Soul Sect will reimburse you for the blood energy and strength you've consumed," Yu Yuan instructed.

The ground beetle recoiled, peering into the seemingly neckless expanse, and spoke with trepidation, "Just don't make me roam around outside; I fear the Demon Phoenix might devour me. And that little spinosaurus in the Gray Domain could kill me too. Not to mention the Secular Bird Queen. Ah, my plight is truly pitiful."

The mature ground beetle was exceedingly timid, easily frightened by the slightest things.

"In the Gray Domain, you're safe; no one can harm you here. Rest assured."

With those words, Yu Yuan and the Dragon Slash Platform both contracted, as he entered the Gray Domain in his true form.

He suspected that his Yin God might have perished.

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