C1980 I Came to Find Him!!

Among the many intelligent races of the Outland Star River, a well-known adage circulated.

The Demon Phoenix feasted on colossal beasts.

Unlike human titans such as Lin Daoke, Tan Xiaotian, and Nie Qingtian, the Demon Phoenix showed little interest in clashing with other species.

Her subordinates in the Demon Palace included beings like the White Divine Tiger and Qilin-like Demon Gods, as well as numerous Demon Kings and Demon Armies. These forces cooperated with the human upper sects and the allied armies of other races in their battles.

She took pleasure in scouring the starry expanse for the remnants of massive beasts, consuming their bloodlines.

Her infrequent appearances were noted by the mightiest from beyond the stars, often because she would join forces with Lin Daoke or Tan Xiaotian to confront the Great Demon God Beilstein.

It seemed that only when Beilstein emerged on the battlefield could one catch a glimpse of her elusive Demon Shadow.

She was the formidable bulwark the Vast Expanse relied on to thwart Beilstein!

Lesser beings from different species struggled to grasp her strength, often underestimating her, mistakenly believing she might be weaker than formidable humans like Lin Daoke, Tan Xiaotian, or Nie Qingtian.

Yet, figures such as Reid, the High Priest of the Devaputra Race, Cadorath of the Bright Clan, and Barol of the Star Race were well aware of the reality.

The Demon Phoenix represented the pinnacle of the Vast Expanse's combat power.

The internal apex battles within the Vast Expanse, largely unknown to outsiders, required Lin Daoke and Tan Xiaotian to join forces to temper the Demon Phoenix's edge.

Her unexpected arrival naturally sent a wave of tension through the peak warriors of the Perish Starfield.

In an instant, the purple phoenix, previously deep within the Perish Starfield, appeared at the heart of the land formed from celestial meteorites, her wings unfurling and scattering a brilliant purple glow.

The overwhelming demonic energy surged like a tumultuous ocean, making it a struggle for all to breathe.

She drew her expansive wings in close, her massive form shrinking, and amidst a maelstrom of lightning and blood-red fire, she revealed her stunning human-like figure.

Her gaze effortlessly found the palace with its stone doors sealed shut, the residence of Yu Yuan.

"Sir!"

High Priest Reid, moving past all the formidable beings present and even halting Tianqi, approached her. With an uncommon gravity in his voice and demeanor, he called out, "Sir, may I ask what brings you here?"

In the Dim Starfield, Reid had witnessed the formidable power of the Demon Phoenix and had seen Flake, a member of the Night Demon Clan and a Great Demon God, slain by the Demon Phoenix on the Origin Blood Continent.

The war, which seemed destined for defeat, was turned around by Yu Yuan and Jee Ningshuang's collaboration. Yu Yuan had refined the source of the Yang Meridian, and with the aid of the blood-colored barrier of the Origin Blood Continent, they managed to repel the Demon Phoenix.

Recently, in the Dark Wing Starfield, the combined efforts of the Secular Bird Queen, Jee Ningshuang, and Tan Xiaotian ended in failure.

The Secular Bird Queen was dealt another severe blow and was forced to flee into the Gray Domain through her nest's connections.

The defeat in the Dark Wing Starfield proved once more the ferocity and terror of the Demon Phoenix.

Reid also knew that this Demon Phoenix, the only one to have ventured into the Desolate Realm, had boldly snatched Beast Gods from the clutches of the King of Desolate Realm.

With the Demon Phoenix making such a sudden entrance at this delicate juncture, Reid couldn't help but proceed with caution.

Whoosh!

A brilliant light approached.

"Lord Cadorath!"

Members of the Bright Clan and the Star Race exclaimed with delight.

Barol breathed a sigh of relief, "I'm glad you've arrived."

Present were Cadorath of the Bright Clan, Reid the Devaputra Pontiff, Tianqi the Divine King, Barol of the Star Race, Brie of the Dark Elfkind, Rebecca of the Banshee Clan, Jessica of the Silver Scale Clan, and soon to arrive were Taishi, as well as the Chaos Roc and the Abyss Goanna, who could join at any moment.

This force, initially assembled to guard against the Beast Gods from other realms, was now united and ready to face any challenger without fear.

"I have come for him."

The Demon Phoenix paid no heed to anyone present, not even flinching at Cadorath's arrival.

Her gaze was fixed solely on the palace where Yu Yuan was in seclusion, and she approached it calmly, disregarding everyone else.

"Please stop."

Cadorath, clutching the Scepter of Light, positioned herself in front of the palace. Her diminutive figure became a massive glowing prisma, merging seamlessly with the scepter in her hand.

In that moment, Cadorath stood ready for a formidable adversary.

The radiance emanating from her form was exponentially more intense than when she had slain Harry of the Fire Lizard Tribe and the Demon Spirit Ferris.

Previously, her movements in combat were marked by a serene composure.

This occasion, however, bore no resemblance.

Cadorath had instantly pushed her bloodline to its utmost limit and unleashed the full might of the relic in her grasp, bracing herself for a grueling fight.

The dazzling light was so intense that it blinded everyone, causing their consciousness and senses to shatter.

"This doesn't concern you. Step aside."

The Demon Phoenix spoke with a frosty countenance, her brows knit in impatience, signaling Cadorath to retreat.

Boom!

A deep purple firmament, woven with the refined essence of the blood of myriad intelligent races, burst forth behind her, shrouding the light Cadorath had released.

Sizzle! Sizzle!

An uncountable number of blinding beams erupted from within Cadorath, her delicate frame resembling a hedgehog detonating its spines of light, creating blades capable of slicing through the void and stars.

Puff! Puff!

The purple firmament enveloping the space was assaulted by millions of light blades, emitting a cacophony of piercing noises.

The assembled powerhouses, merely by listening to the sound of the light blades tearing through barriers, felt a tingling sensation on their scalps, their senses began to fade, and a profound terror surged within them.

"Cease!"

Taishi emerged in haste from the Galaxy Crossing, his face etched with grave concern as he witnessed the Demon Phoenix and the Bright Clan's leader commence battle without a word exchanged.

"Give us a reason!"

With a swift spatial shift, Taishi materialized in front of Cadorath, shielding her luminous, petite figure with his own, and spoke gently, "Allow me to negotiate with her."

Behind Taishi, the brilliance of Cadorath's body, which outshone the sun by thousands of times, began to dim.

"He is merging his true form with the Life Stoste from the King of Desolate Realm."

The Demon Phoenix provided her rationale, her piercing gaze as if ready to penetrate Taishi's divine form and target Cadorath behind him.

"What?"

Cadorath, from behind Taishi, let out a sharp cry, shaking her head in denial, "No, that substance known as Life Stoste, his true essence, it should have been bestowed upon the Yang God at the Abyss Gate."

"Lord Cadorath, Yu Yuan... has left twice," High Priest Reid whispered from across the continent. "You are only aware of one instance."

The first time, Yu Yuan delivered the cold jade box into the hands of the Yang God.

The second time, he went back to reclaim it.

Thanks to the Dragon Slash Platform and the Galaxy Crossing, the round trip didn't take much time.

Cadorath hadn't remained in the area, so she was only aware of Yu Yuan's initial journey to the Abyss Gate.

"Twice..."

Cadorath suddenly fell silent, realizing that something was amiss.

"What will happen?" Taishi asked gravely.

Taishi, who refrained from acting rashly, knew that at this juncture, the Divine Soul Sect and the Demon Phoenix were not adversaries.

So, despite knowing that the Demon Phoenix was the backbone and the strongest ally of Han Miaoyuan in the downfall of the Divine Soul Sect, he chose to patiently seek the truth.

"His main body cannot withstand the Life Stoste; it will drain him to the bone. And... I've lost control over all living creatures because of his recklessness!"

The Demon Phoenix exclaimed furiously.

Taishi's face turned pale.

"Ah!"

The alien race's Tenth Level experts and the Peak warriors were equally stunned by the Demon Phoenix's declaration.

They quickly came to a realization.

The key to eternal life that the otherworldly black goat gave Cadorath was the so-called Life Stoste, and Yu Yuan was attempting to merge it with his main body!

Was Yu Yuan planning to seek the favor of the King of Desolate Realm to gain something?

Or was he intending to use the Life Stoste to confront the King of Desolate Realm?

"If that's the case..."

After a moment of contemplation, Taishi, against the consensus, advised Reid and Cadorath to refrain from any hasty actions and urged Tianqi and the others to remain composed. He then turned and instructed, "Go find him."

"At critical moments, it's always you, Taishi, who remains composed. It has always been so."

The Demon Phoenix nodded in agreement.

Then, in the face of astonished onlookers, she disregarded the sealed stone doors and vanished into the palace.

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