C1982 Angry Rebuke

"It appears that your connection with the entity deep within the earth's core is quite complex."

Dark Phoenix's eyes widened in surprise as she gripped the two origins in her pale, jade-like hands, suddenly tightening her hold.

Sensing something, she curiously examined Yu Yuan's chest, fixating on the mystical sapling that was rooting itself there.

"These two..."

She pondered, clutching the origins and drawing near to Yu Yuan's chest.

The life dew from the Lord of Ruin in Yu Yuan's chest suddenly displayed a voracious hunger, craving the two origins in Dark Phoenix's grasp.

Beams of bloodline light burst forth from Yu Yuan's heart like savage, slender blood serpents, eager to break free and consume the two origins that Dark Phoenix held, resembling a dark magic ball.

Dark Phoenix paused, then let out a derisive snort.

The bloodline beams, upon leaving Yu Yuan's chest, were instantly shattered by the unseen force of demon energy, leaving no trace behind.

"In the Wasteland, you shouldn't even think about causing trouble with this," she said with a look of scorn, unconcerned with the powers that the Lord of Ruin had embedded in the life dew.

Yu Yuan's brows suddenly twitched.

In that instant, Yu Yuan clearly sensed an alien consciousness arriving at the sapling that was taking root.

Dark Phoenix's face turned grave.

Boom!

A myriad of thoughts and ideas burst from the dazzling sapling in his chest, surging toward his Mindscape.

It was as though the souls of the Wasteland had transformed into a deluge of Bloodwraiths, intent on overwhelming his Mindscape and seizing control of his soul.

Yu Yuan let out a cold snort.

Deep within his soul, the Sea of Souls, formed by his dominant soul, effortlessly absorbed all the invading thoughts and intentions.

In his pupils, reflecting the Sea of Souls veiled in mist, colossal whirlpools emerged.

The intrusive thoughts and wills that sprang from his heart, seeking to usurp and twist his soul, were completely obliterated by the Sea of Souls.

Puff! Puff! Puff!

The eerie phantoms within the whirlpools of the Sea of Souls dissipated into smoke, becoming part of the dense fog enveloping it.

Crack! Crack!

Yet, the sapling within his heart ceased its transformation into the Life Keychain, its branches spontaneously fracturing and exploding.

The burst of bloodlight coalesced into the purest essence of vital energy and infused his heart.

The life dew from the Lord of Ruin, once imprinted with numerous bloodline rules, now bore only a potent vital energy.

This vital energy harbored a force comparable to the combined might of several Beast Gods.

Dark Phoenix, having already stowed away the two azure magic balls, eyes shimmering with an otherworldly glow, alternated her gaze between Yu Yuan and his chest.

"Just now..."

Dark Phoenix murmured.

Yu Yuan's demeanor was icy, the bizarre vision in his eyes receding as he remained seated in meditation.

The life dew had transformed into pure vital energy, merging once more with his heart, yet all the intricate bloodline mysteries imprinted by the Lord of Ruin had vanished without a trace.

—Erased by that sovereign.

"It's in the Origin Realm."

Yu Yuan straightened his spine, locking eyes with Dark Phoenix, and declared, "It must be among the first wave of Beast Gods that invaded, right here in our world. Perhaps, even those Beast Gods who obey its commands in the Origin Realm are unaware of its arrival."

A flicker of astonishment crossed Dark Phoenix's exquisite face.

The Lord of Ruin had stealthily reached the Origin Realm!

"Do you realize, you've complicated matters?"

She regained her composure swiftly, her brows knitting together as she spoke, "If not for Zhou Cangmin's assistance, which allowed you to receive the Primal Blood's legacy through the Starway at the edge of the Dark Star, it would have certainly chosen me."

"If it had bestowed upon me the complete life sequence, I would have ascended to the eleventh level without fail. The blood mysteries of all life that I've mastered, encompassing the Origin Realm and even some creatures from the Wasteland, I could integrate them in an instant, surpassing the Old Titan and the Titan Spinosaurus."

"With such power, I would resolve all issues once and for all. Then, leading the Dark Deities from Shadow's Keep, I would forge more Beast Gods and set forth directly to the Wasteland."

"The battlefield was meant to be in the Wasteland! I was destined to wield the Primal Blood of this realm in a campaign against that world."

"Not to remain on guard here!"

Dark Phoenix's face was etched with frustration.

"The deepest mark of your bloodline originates from the Wasteland, born from the seeds scattered by the Bloody River that created you. Deep within your veins, there might still linger traces of the Wasteland's Primal Blood. Even without my intervention, it wouldn't choose you, for you are not a product of this world," Yu Yuan stated icily.

"If I'm not from this world, then what about you?" Dark Phoenix retorted furiously.

Yu Yuan fell silent upon hearing this.

After a moment, he inquired, "What exactly do you know?"

"Arthurs has sought me out."

With a mocking smile, Dark Phoenix revealed, "This self-proclaimed Origin Deity, an Evil God from the Abyss, once engaged in a lengthy and intimate discussion with me at the edge of the starry sky."

"You, along with all the humans from the Everlands, are referred to as Gods in the Abyss!"

"The mightiest of the Boulderdawn are hailed as God-Kings. In the Abyss, the most powerful humans are known as God-Kings, the sovereigns of the Gods."

In the dim palace, Dark Phoenix's face was a mask of cold contempt. "I've severed ties with the Everlands and forged my own path in the extraterrestrial. Is there a problem? Since the humans from the Abyss have changed, why should I adhere to them and align myself with the Abyss's humans?"

She paused before adding, "I'm quite curious to see what the people from the Skyreach Consortium and the Starmoon Sect will do once they learn the truth."

"Do you truly believe you can master every unforeseen turn of events?" she scoffed.

Yu Yuan's expression turned grim.

He had believed that only Jihui and the absent Demon God Bertain were privy to the secret that could potentially upend the Everlands and make humans the target of all. Little did he expect that Dark Phoenix was also in the know.

The presumptuous Arthurs, aware that this world was known as the Origin Realm, had audaciously claimed the title of Origin Deity. He had even approached Dark Phoenix, disclosing this earth-shattering secret.

Within the Abyss, Arthurs had kept this from the other Evil Gods, ensuring they remained oblivious.

The original Gods had already grown powerful within the Origin Realm, evolving into a force that even the Star-Spawned Terrors could not rival.

And yet, Arthurs had chosen to confide in Dark Phoenix!

"We are both outsiders. If it could choose you, why can't it choose me?" Dark Phoenix glowered at him, seething with anger. "You've already had more than your fair share! Are you planning to monopolize all the hope of ascending to the eleventh level for yourself?"

"You possess the inheritance of the Primal Soul. Once you awaken, you can reclaim everything and continue your quest to reach the eleventh level. Why must you compete with me for it?" Dark Phoenix demanded, her voice seething with anger.

Yu Yuan was at a loss for words.

"Had I acquired the life sequence of the Primal Blood from this realm, I would've already departed for the Wasteland, and the invasion by the Beast God would've never occurred. But now, because you stood in my way, I'm still one step behind."

"It's here. Consider how you're going to handle it."

With that, Dark Phoenix rose abruptly, her fury palpable, and strode out of the room. As she passed through the palace, her usual haughty and indifferent demeanor returned. She didn't spare a glance for the two cosmic giant beasts guarding the entrance, nor for High Priest Reid, Cardo, or the other peak tenth-level warriors.

"He will not perish," she declared to Taishi before gracefully departing.

As soon as she entered the void, she transformed back into her purple phoenix form. Her wings shattered the fabric of space, tearing open numerous rifts before she chose one and vanished into it.

The arrival of the Lord of Ruin weighed heavily on her, belying the calm she had projected. To make matters worse, her dominion over the blood of the Everlands' myriad beings had been mysteriously erased, fueling her ire.

"Are we just going to let her leave like that?" Abyssal Leviathan's eyes glinted with a dangerous light. He was tempted to pursue her but hesitated.

When Dark Phoenix emerged, she hadn't even acknowledged him, leaving the Abyssal Leviathan, now in the guise of a frail old man, with an unspeakable sense of frustration and humiliation. After all, he had been confined to the Embers Sea for years, subdued by Dark Phoenix, who occasionally drained his blood. It had been a struggle to break free from the shackles and regain his lost power. They had the perfect chance to defeat Dark Phoenix, yet no one seemed inclined to make a move.

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