C1932 The Preparation for the Battle

In the Perish Starfield, intense gazes, like the brilliant light of stars, were all directed at Yu Yuan. To the members of the Divine Soul Sect, he was the legendary figure who had founded their sect and led the Boundless Human Race to topple the Naga's supremacy. He was the sect's foremost figure!

Had it not been for his return journey without the Dragon Slash Platform, the fate of the Boundless Human Race might have remained unchanged, with the Divine Soul Sect ruling over all.

Han Miaoyuan and the Demon Phoenix, with their despicable and cunning ways, couldn't possibly compare to him.

Upon discovering that Yu Yuan was the reincarnation of the Dragon Slayer, the fear that the younger members of the Divine Soul Sect felt toward the Beast Gods of the Desolate Realm seemed to diminish significantly.

The fervent youth were eager to draw nearer, to catch a clearer glimpse of Yu Yuan's extraordinary presence. They all yearned to behold his peerless grace.

Tianqi, ever vigilant for the imminent arrival of the Beast Gods from the Desolate Realm, noticed the disturbance and sternly commanded, "Hold your positions!" As a Divine King, his authority was well-established, and his presence alone quelled the rising excitement among the sect members attempting to bypass the territorial boundaries to reach Yu Yuan.

"Now is not the time," Tianqi added, his focus unwavering as he monitored the barrier between the worlds, anticipating the unpredictable onslaught of the Beast Gods.

When the overwhelming cheers finally subsided, Yu Yuan, with a single hand, withdrew the Dragon Slash Platform from Loong Jie's torso. The artifact, now gleaming with a pearly sheen, shrank and settled into his dantian.

Yu Yuan cast an unusual glance at those who had been halted mid-air by Tianqi, surprised to find Hwa Xin among them. When she caught his eye, her cheeks flushed with excitement, and she waved energetically, hoping to capture his attention for just a moment longer—as if it were the highest of honors.

Jiaang Miaojie's eyes sparkled like crystals, her lips slightly parted in a smile brimming with joy and admiration. The same was true for the rest of the younger generation and the more seasoned practitioners. Their gazes, filled with reverence, stood in stark contrast to the looks they gave Tianqi and Andrea.

"I didn't expect that..."

Yu Yuan murmured to himself.

Whoosh!

With Zhong Chichen's assistance, the Galaxy Crossing in the Central Continent linked up with the space-time gateway of the Gray Domain.

Taishi was the first to step through.

Following him were Taixu, Reid, Cadorath, Barol, and the small spinosaurus. All three Starry Behemoths, including the small spinosaurus, made their entrance.

"You... no longer owe anything to the Nagas."

Loong Jie spoke to a still-dazed Yu Yuan in a voice as faint as the buzz of a mosquito.

"Do you feel it?" Yu Yuan inquired.

Loong Jie nodded emphatically. "The Life Keychain has merged with my dragon heart. It originated from you and is your generous gift to our Naga race!"

In that moment, Loong Jie believed that the future generations of dragons might gain the hope of eternal life through him!

If only they could ascend to become Dragon Gods!

While delving into the mysteries of the Life Keychain, he sensed an inexplicable special blood connection with Yu Yuan's Yang God.

"It was always meant for you, but the old Titan spinosaurus passed away too abruptly," Yu Yuan said gently.

Sitting above the Abyss Gate, intimidating the Evil God, he had been pondering the essence of life.

He had deciphered the enigmatic bloodlines of numerous Starry Behemoths and understood the marvels of the Life Keychain, granting Loong Jie a second chance at life.

The old Titan spinosaurus, favored by the source blood and granted a complete life sequence, had already awakened to the Life Keychain.

Had the old Titan spinosaurus not perished, its blood could have created a Naga race capable of eternal life through the Life Keychain.

Alas, the old Titan spinosaurus was no more.

"Desolate Realm."

Upon learning that the Beast God had convened, the mighty beings of the Desolate Realm first surveyed the desolate void in the far north.

Only after confirming that the barrier remained intact and had not immediately collapsed did they seek out Yu Yuan.

Thus, they also encountered Loong Jie.

Loong Jie, still bearing injuries, turned over after Yu Yuan departed. He sprawled out indolently, his golden scales emanating a vibrant, life-giving glow.

Loong Jie appeared to be ingratiating himself with Yu Yuan.

"Undoubtedly."

The Chaos Roc, now in the guise of a gaunt old man, materialized beside Loong Jie's neck in a single step.

This Starry Behemoth, having been slightly favored by the Origin Blood to glean the Life Secret of little consequence, sensed something within the depths of Loong Jie's dragon heart that could once again gather vital energy.

That something was the "Life Keychain."

The Life Keychain, akin to a young sapling, intertwined with the Bloodline Crystal Chain within Loong Jie's heart, becoming an integral part of his heart. This allowed Loong Jie to consume vast quantities of blood energy, nourishing the sapling-like Life Keychain, enabling it to store acquired life energy and granting Loong Jie eternal life.

"You've actually achieved it."

The Chaos Roc gazed at Yu Yuan with a sense of wonder, clicking his tongue in admiration, "First Yu Zhu, then the Violent Bear, and now Loong Jie. Your presence continually defies the laws of blood."

"And what of me? When will you assist me?"

The Chaos Roc looked on with longing, his face etched with desire. "The Life Secrets I've harvested are too superficial. I yearn for deeper mysteries."

"You are eternal, a Starry Behemoth; there's no need for such haste."

Yu Yuan offered these words of consolation before his attention shifted to Taishi and Taixu, a flicker of hesitation crossing his mind.

His concerns lingered.

Led by an entity of supreme intellect, his Yin God ventured through the abyss, witnessing the plight of the humans on the seventh layer.

He had come to understand that the Boundless Human Race emerged from the abyss's secrets.

Yet, what turmoil might ensue should this revelation come to light?

What path would those previously aligned with the Divine Soul Sect choose—those of the Silver Moon Sect, the Babel Chamber of Commerce, the Ancient Desolate Sect, and even the most devoted disciples within the Divine Soul Sect itself?

Could they come to terms with the reality that the Origin Souls, deeply rooted in the heart of the Boundless expanse, had been tainted by the abyss's foreign entities?

Deep down, they believed themselves to be intrinsically linked to the Origin Soul, proud denizens of the Boundless expanse, born of its soil and wisdom.

When they come to realize that their origins lie in the abyss, and that they are well-suited for it, what choices will they make?

How many can remain as true to their core as they are?

At this moment, the Boundless Human Race, heeding Han Miaoyuan's summons, took to the skies aboard Galaxy Ancient Starships. The Galaxy Crossing took root among the stars. Was this not a vast infiltration by beings of the abyss?

Yu Yuan felt a weight upon his heart.

"What's the current situation?" High Priest Reid approached Andrea with a smile and asked, "What do you know?"

"The Beast Gods should be arriving shortly," Andrea replied as they conversed.

Suddenly, the Galaxy Crossing, which had ushered in these Peak experts, manifested its spatial abilities once more.

"Those below the Unrestrained Stage, use this crossing to reach the Gray Domain!"

After a brief wait, Tianqi, who had not seen the black goat reappear, commanded in a thunderous voice, "The Perish Starfield will become the battleground of two realms. Those with insufficient cultivation will be effortlessly torn asunder by the Beast Gods of the Desolate Realm. Do not stay and add to the chaos."

Tianqi's imposing figure stood at the Galaxy Crossing, gesturing to the people on the other continents.

Those he pointed to, including practitioners of secret arts from the Divine Soul Sect, complied without hesitation.

Those drawing near to the Galaxy Crossing also glanced back at Yu Yuan, their eyes brimming with sincere respect and fervent admiration.

"It appears your identity is no longer a secret," Taishi said with an easy smile, nodding in acknowledgment. "After all, at this stage, who among the strong isn't aware of your reputation?"

"Tai Xu mentioned that this was the domain you chose initially. As per tradition, a Divine King may craft a land here. Would you like me to select a spot for you?"

With each new Divine King's birth, an additional fragment of Starfield is added to the celestial base.

With Taishi's assistance, a grand palace would soon be erected, destined to become Yu Yuan's exclusive estate.

"We'll address the matter of the Beast Gods when they arrive," Yu Yuan responded.

Andrea and Reid approached, her demeanor turning grave as her eyes sparked with a demonic glow. "A vanguard of Beast Gods has already arrived, surprisingly from another direction, not the one we've been vigilantly guarding."

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