C1961 You Are the One to Guide Me!

If Xuanli were to become one of the God-Kings, it would signify a merger between the Bloodbrawlers and the entirety of Boulderdawn.

This was nothing short of a naked takeover.

Upon hearing this, Xuanli was taken aback, and Luo Yue, of the Ghost King Realm, also kept her silence.

She was wise enough to know that it wasn't her place to speak up.

"One of the God-Kings."

Xuanli murmured, his expression peculiar.

The Bloodbrawlers, with their God of Ghosts, Youyu, and his ascension to the highest echelon, would remain a formidable force even as they had emerged from the Everlands.

In time, the Bloodbrawlers would secure their standing in both the Ashlands and on Tyria.

They would surpass the might of the Starmoon Sect, the Forgeroses, and even the influence of the Chamber of Commerce and the Artifact Sect.

Xuanli's visit wasn't urgent; he primarily sought Yu Yuan's perspective, to inquire about Youyu's status, and to uncover the truth behind the upheaval in the Everlands.

He wasn't desperate to ascend to the supreme level immediately, sensing that there might be an issue with the essence of the Everlands.

However, Kaiya's proposition was for him to join the ranks of Boulderdawn as one of the God-Kings, to expedite his advancement.

This left him torn once more.

"Hehe."

Kaiya chuckled softly, savoring the exotic fruits with ease. She spoke with composure, "What's there to ponder? The Bloodbrawlers' techniques, profound meanings, and cyclical arrays mostly stem from the Root of the Lunar Meridian. And now, that very Lunar Meridian of the Everlands has become part of Yu Yuan's Lunar Spirit."

At her words, Xuanli and Luo Yue were visibly startled.

"Teacher, my feeling... could it really be true?" Luo Yue asked, alarmed.

Whenever she gazed upon Yu Yuan, she felt as though she was looking at the Root of the Lunar Meridian, which instinctively filled her with dread.

"The Root of the Lunar Meridian in the Everlands, known as the First Undead Dominator, is considered an independent will forged by the Wraithlands. My Lunar Spirit, having ascended to a God of Ghosts there, is akin to Youyu. The distinction lies in the fact that a mysterious entity within the Wraithlands has infused my Lunar Spirit with the Root of the Lunar Meridian."

"So, your intuition is probably right," Yu Yuan explained with candor. Luo Yue listened, her gaze filled with complexity, and she remained silent.

"What about Youyu? What's his position?" Xuanli demanded.

"Don't you remember? He's always stood with me. My position has always been his," Yu Yuan responded with a smile.

Xuanli fell into a contemplative silence. After a moment, he turned to Kaiya and asked, "Why didn't you give the transcendent soul essence to Yu Yuan? His dominant soul is just one step away from advancing. Once he returns to his primordial spirit, all his memories will resurface. Wouldn't his promotion be more significant than mine?"

Yu Yuan was taken aback. He hadn't considered this.

"Yu Yuan doesn't need the transcendent soul essence, nor does he need the origin," Kaiya said, shaking her head and gazing at Yu Yuan with a distant look. She gestured for Xuanli and Luo Yue to leave. "Think it over carefully. We won't pressure you into making this decision."

Before Xuanli could respond, Kaiya's magic power formed into two greenish-black banners, whisking Xuanli and Luo Yue away. The hall was left with just the two of them.

"Senior Brother..." Kaiya's eyes shone with a captivating brilliance as she spoke with gravity, "It might be up to you to guide us now."

Yu Yuan was taken aback.

"I sense that you can return to your primordial spirit without relying on the origin or the transcendent soul essence. The memories you've sealed away for tens of thousands of years, the things you've suppressed, they must be confronted before we journey to the Everlands. I believe that once you lift the self-imposed seals, you'll be able to refine your primordial spirit without any external aid."

"Father has been reluctant to come back from the Abyss. In the upcoming battle for the Everlands, we need your leadership."

"My prestige and abilities are insufficient," the Soul-Capturing God-King admitted, revealing a rare vulnerability. Despite her faith in Bertain, there was still a hint of worry in her heart.

On one side stood the Lord of Ruin, and on the other, the enigmatic Abyss.

In the Everlands, the mystery of the Abyss tainted by the Primal Soul, binding all the supreme beings with the Origin Shackles, remained unclear even to her father.

She was equally perplexed.

As the day agreed upon by Taishi and Han Miaoyuan drew near, the future of the Origin Realm was unpredictable. She hoped that Yu Yuan would recover his tightly sealed memories at this pivotal moment.

Then, in his most complete form, he could lead everyone back to the Everlands.

He would settle the score with Han Miaoyuan, shatter the entire realm of the Everlands, pass through the blazing fire, and see for himself the current state of the Primal Soul.

"Okay, I've got it."

...

Everlands.

"Only Cao Ji has made it."

Lin Yue from the Ebon Star was reporting to Han Miaoyuan on the deserted Celestial Isle.

"It's surprising that with such an abundance of Origin, those ancient beings who've been clamoring for millennia have ended up underperforming."

Lin Yue shook his head, "Cao Ji, formerly known as the Green Wood Sage, followed the path of plant magic. With Ms. Ji's passing, his path became clear, and he truly ascended. But Geng Tian'ao and Xu Mingze, who always saw themselves as extraordinary, were finally given their chance."

"And they proved to be inadequate!"

With Han Miaoyuan's silent consent, out of the three contenders, only Cao Ji succeeded.

Geng Tian'ao and Xu Mingze, in the process of merging with the Origin, met with disaster and perished completely.

"It's unexpected that even one succeeded."

Standing on the Celestial Isle, Han Miaoyuan huffed, "I've said it before—if it weren't for my intervention, they would have perished millennia ago. Did they really believe that just by reaching the late period of the Unbound Realm, one could ascend to the Most High using the Origin? Without my years of interference, countless Unbound Realm cultivators would have perished in their investigations."

Reflecting for a moment, Han Miaoyuan then inquired, "How is Cao doing?"

"He's close."

Lin Yue's lips curled into a smile at the mention of Cao Jiaze, "That young man has always been reliable, never disappointing us."

"My biggest hope," Han Miaoyuan declared, "is that Cao ascends to the Most High before Boulderdawn arrives."

"Is he that crucial?" Lin Yue asked, visibly surprised.

"Extremely crucial!"

...

Above the moon.

Mo Baichuan, who had been concealing himself in the Fireheart Mountains, suddenly revealed himself. His arrival startled all the venerable guardians stationed there, as Han Miaoyuan had issued a strict prohibition.

"Mr. Mo, Mr. Han has decreed that a Most High such as yourself should not leave the Everlands at this time!" Su Qingmo of the Sword Sect, wielding the Frostflower Blade, transformed into a streak of sword light and swiftly approached as soon as Mo Baichuan materialized.

Her words and demeanor remained courteous as she earnestly explained, "You must be aware of the current situation."

Mo Baichuan, who had ascended to Most High with the Earthfire of the Everlands and forged a new sacred way, commanded respect from all. The Sword Sect had always recognized the strength of someone like Mo Baichuan, but Su Qingmo had her duties, and what needed to be said, had to be said.

"My departure is under the directive of someone with authority even beyond Mr. Han's. I do not require his consent."

With that, Mo Baichuan drifted away. No one understood why he had unexpectedly left the Fireheart Mountains, blatantly disregarding Han Miaoyuan's edict, venturing off alone.

Watching his retreating silhouette, Su Qingmo, the Frostflower Blade, promptly returned to the Everlands to report the incident accurately.

...

"Could this fellow be heading to Boulderdawn to seek out Yu Yuan once more?" Zu Ann, upon hearing the news, wore an expression of incredulity, shaking his head with a wry smile. "Yu Yuan has already made it clear; he won't allow his Solar Spirit to return to the Everlands and descend into the heart of the earth."

"Ji is unraveling the essence at the Ashlands entrance, along with Soul-Capturing, Youyu, Zhong Chichen, Loong Jie... Sigh."

"This battle is simply unavoidable."

Zu Ann had thought that Mo Baichuan intended to use his power for one last effort to mediate the conflict between Boulderdawn and the factions of the Everlands.

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