C1958 Great Migration
In the Darkpinion Astral Domain, within the Greenshadow, a place once held sacred by the Wingkind, remained unscathed despite the cataclysmic battle waged by the Dark Phoenix, Chen Qinghuang, Tan Xiaotian, and Jihui.
On this particular day, a number of uniquely designed starships traversed the vastness of space, arriving after a lengthy voyage. The vessels docked in the Greenshadow, and from them emerged Archdemons in human form, along with Fellbeasts of lesser bloodline levels.
Prominent figures such as the Python Queen Xu Zixi, Zhao Yafu, and Zhan Tianxiang, all practitioners of the Shadow's Keep's dark arts, disembarked in succession.
"Greenshadow!"
"Darkpinion!"
They exclaimed, their eyes wide with wonder as they took in the alien landscape. Having left the Everlands and crossed numerous Astral Domains, they felt a mix of trepidation and caution as they finally set foot in the Greenshadow, uncertain of the challenges ahead or if their quarry truly resided here.
Suddenly, a grandiose purple palace materialized in the Dark Nebula just outside the Greenshadow, streaking across the sky with captivating brilliance.
"The Phoenix Shrine! It's the Phoenix Shrine!"
The fabled dwelling, said to drift through the cosmic rivers, seemed to acknowledge their arrival, swiftly approaching from another sector of space.
"Hall Master!"
Led by the venerable Crow Hag, the elders of the Shadow's Keep gazed upon the palace, kneeling in reverence, their eyes brimming with tears. They had been utterly alone when they departed the Everlands, with only whispers suggesting the Dark Phoenix might be in the Darkpinion.
Their pilgrimage had been fraught with uncertainty, but fortune favored them with a smooth passage. After months of travel, they had reached the Darkpinion. The sight of the Phoenix Shrine lifted the heavy burden from their hearts.
With the Shrine standing, the Dark Phoenix was surely present, and the Shadow's Keep remained unbroken!
"Lord Astral Tiger is still among the living!"
"And... Lord Yu Zhu!"
Eighth and ninth-level warriors of the evilkind took note of the Moonfang Tiger and Yu Zhu standing vigil beside the Phoenix Shrine.
The crowd erupted into cheers.
En route to the Everlands, they had learned that the essences belonging to the Astral Tiger and Yu Zhu had returned. Naturally, they assumed that the Astral Tiger and Yu Zhu had perished in the extraterrestrial realms.
After all, wouldn't their essences only return to the Everlands if they were no longer alive?
The Untamed and Green Willow, fellow Dark Deities, had chosen to ally with Han Miaoyuan, severing ties with Shadow's Keep.
The Kylin had long since passed away.
Shadow's Keep, once a formidable force representing the might of the Everlands, was left with only the Dark Phoenix at its pinnacle – a sorrowful sight that weighed heavily on their hearts throughout the journey.
Unexpectedly, alongside the Phoenix Shrine, the Astral Tiger and Yu Zhu also made their appearance, both clearly at the tenth bloodline level.
"It's not just those two; there are..."
As the Phoenix Shrine drew nearer, the Shadow's Keep's powerhouses, who had paused in Greenshadow, took note of the frog, golden deer, and Iron-winged Bird, all transformed into human form.
The presence of tenth-level Heir of Blood was unmistakable to the Shadow's Keep members, who were not actively hiding their senses.
"Our Hall Master commands five Dark Deities!"
"No, wait! There are at least seven!"
They also spotted a Darkgold Beast and a crow with a bloodline strikingly similar to the Crow Hag's, both of which had achieved the tenth level, emerging from behind the shrine.
Thus, seven Dark Deities with tenth-level bloodlines were revealed around the Phoenix Shrine.
This was an unprecedented spectacle for Shadow's Keep!
Since its inception, no era had ever seen such a multitude of Dark Deities at the same time!
They had feared that with their Hall Master's departure from the Everlands and the return of the Astral Tiger and Yu Zhu's essences, Shadow's Keep would falter and decline.
But the reality was far from what they expected. Far from weakening, Shadow's Keep had grown stronger!
Including their Hall Master, the Darkpinion Astral Domain now boasted eight tenth-level Dark Deities, dozens of ninth-level beast kings, and a host of alien beasts.
What had transpired?
The Shadow's Keep members who had hurried from the Everlands were left in a trance, feeling as though they were living a dream.
"I've been waiting for you as well."
The supremely beautiful Dark Phoenix suddenly pushed open the heavy doors and emerged from the dimly lit depths of the hall.
Following her was a majestic silver wolf, exuding an extraordinary presence.
This marked the rise of another newly advanced tenth level Beast God. Through the power of the Phoenix Shrine and the vast vital energy she had accumulated, she had shattered the constraints of her bloodline!
With her ascension, there were now nine tenth level Dark Deity Beast Gods.
"Hall Master!"
A tidal wave of cheers erupted from the members of Shadow's Keep within Greenshadow, their spirits soaring.
In their eyes, the Dark Phoenix was the ultimate deity, the very core of their faith.
The flawless Dark Phoenix received their reverent worship and jubilant cries. After observing them for a moment in front of the Phoenix Shrine, her gaze shifted toward Brugeth.
Before she had entered the palace, she had distinctly felt the approach of the Untamed, aware that his secret had reached Brugeth.
Now, however, she could no longer detect any trace of the Ape and Green Willow.
As long as the Ape and Green Willow were alive, she could sense the presence of these two Dark Deities, even if they ventured from the Everlands to extraterrestrial realms, she would at least know they were still among the living.
The sudden disappearance of the Ape and Green Willow meant they were either dead or had completely freed themselves from her bloodline's influence.
The only ones capable of aiding the Ape and Green Willow in breaking free from her bloodline's control were Yu Yuan or the King of the Wasteland.
Both had acquired the complete life sequence of two worlds.
"Go and investigate for me."
Her commanding voice resonated from within the silver wolf at her back.
The silver wolf nodded and stepped out of the palace, vanishing in the blink of an eye.
...
"Ashlands!"
"So this is the Ashlands!"
Above Eiwrone, Hu Po of the Artifact Sect, Yin Tiehua, Xuan Ge of the Skyreach Consortium, Zhu Peining, and others arrived from the Starway of Ionodios.
In addition to the Consortium and Artifact Sect, the Starmoon Sect, Forgeroses, Skyblight Cult, and other cultivation forces were also present.
The grand migration of the Everlands was nearing completion, hastened by Han Miaoyuan's efforts.
Sects associated with the Boulderdawn either set off for the Hellmouth or the Annihilation Nebula, all choosing the Starway as their point of departure.
This was the only way to enter the Ashlands.
"Country bumpkin."
Yin Tiehua snorted and pointed toward the distant, massive pale golden star, nestled amidst a cluster of giant energy vortexes. "That," he declared, "is Tyria."
Expressions of longing washed over everyone's faces.
Along the journey, they had heard endless tales about Tyria.
It was said to be a miraculous star, far surpassing the Everlands in every aspect, chosen as the supreme Titan Spinosaurus's lair.
It was also a crucial element of Project New Everlands!
"Per the Boulderdawn Sect's plans, all cultivator sects will eventually have the privilege to establish themselves on Tyria. Tyria's vastness dwarfs the Everlands, capable of accommodating a far greater number of cultivators," explained the Sky Fiend Indigo Wraith to the group.
He remained puzzled as to why Han Miaoyuan had suddenly agreed to release his grip, allowing everyone, including the Boulderdawn Sect, to evacuate the Everlands without further obstruction.
"The mortals from the Human Empire who have migrated from the Everlands are temporarily housed in the Star River associated with the Annihilation Nebula. Eventually, they will settle on other stars within the Ashlands."
"The Starpierced Armor is in the process of forging cosmic energy walls for some of the stars in the Ashlands."
"Once those stars are prepared, all mortals who have departed the Everlands will be resettled there. The Ashlands boast the most concentrated cosmic energy in the cosmos. Even the stars that aren't Tyria offer energy richness far exceeding the territories of the various Otherkin."
"In the future, the cultivator sects of Tyria can select individuals of sufficient talent from the Human Empire within the Ashlands and bring them to Tyria for cultivation."
This arrangement and structure were entirely distinct from that of the Everlands.
Surrounding Tyria, a multitude of stars twinkled, home to both human nations and Otherkin worlds.
Beings from various star nations, once their cultivation and bloodline levels reached a certain threshold, could journey to Tyria to partake in the realm where the mightiest of this world converged.
"I want to see Yu Yuan!"
Xuanli from the Bloodbrawlers, along with Yuan Qingxi, Lianjing, and other formidable members of their sect, swiftly arrived at Eiwrone. Upon their arrival, they confronted Indigo Wraith with a demand, "Isn't it time for your sect to settle its debts with us? And what about Youyu in the Wraithlands—is he dead or alive?"
