C2028 The Battlefield Shifted

The light of the soulspark in its eyes was intensifying.

Within its gaze, a very faint shadow of Mo Baichuan could be discerned, though it was barely perceptible.

Its arm bone, glistening with the essence of flames, braced against the walls of the Cosmic Crucible, striving to climb out and fly to Yuan Lianyao's side to consume the life dew that beckoned it.

Yet, the pull of the crucible suddenly surged, causing its form to wobble and tumble back into the fiery blood within.

Upon its next emergence from the crucible, it persisted in its efforts.

Gulp!

It kept swallowing, though it had no saliva to swallow.

"What a shame, you are not him," Yu Yuan murmured, watching it intently before speaking softly.

Before leaving the Wraithlands, his Demonic Vessel had learned from the sovereign of the Crucible of Rebirth that Mo Baichuan had embarked successfully on the journey of reincarnation.

Carrying all his memories, Mo Baichuan had entered the womb of a human woman, and it wouldn't be long before he would return to the world, dazzlingly embarking on his cultivation journey.

Mo Baichuan was destined to return, to advance rapidly, and to gain the support of both Yu Yuan and the Boulderdawn.

The being before him had only inherited a fragment of Mo Baichuan's spirituality, with an imprint in its soul bestowed by the Primal Soul of the Abyss.

It was entirely new.

Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!

Streams of fire liquid, teeming with potent vital energy and the force of flames, darted toward Yuan Lianyao's chest before she could depart from the Cosmic Crucible.

It paused, momentarily bewildered.

Yuan Lianyao's mouth, however, broke into a delighted smile as she cried out, "Yes, this is the power I need!"

She sensed that if she could fully integrate the immense psionic power from the Cosmic Crucible into her heart, combined with the life dew gifted by Yu Yuan, she could make a miraculous comeback.

She could ascend to power in a different way!

Like Ballo of the Otherkin, Brie of the Shadowkin, and Ann Ziqing of the Colddeath, who had their bloodlines transformed into crystal chains by the fire magic within them, she too could break through to the tenth level.

She would transcend her status as a human's primordial spirit to become a tenth level warrior of the extraterrestrial realm.

She could even gain eternal life!

"Yu Yuan."

A wisp of Kaiya's devil soul materialized on the Demon Armor, crafted by another Star-Spawned Terror. "I have a suggestion."

At her words, everyone instinctively turned their attention to her.

Yu Yuan, puzzled, inquired, "What suggestion?"

"Miss Yuan's innate talent and potential are somewhat limited. Your life dew might enhance her original physique, bones, and meridians. She wouldn't just survive; she could become much stronger. I truly believe that with your unreserved assistance, she'll transform."

"But..."

Kaiya's devil soul hesitated, then continued, "Due to her insufficient foundational structure, even if she were to rebuild her flesh and bones, she would at best reach the prowess of a tenth level Blood Warrior, like Ballo and Grec."

"That would be the extent of it."

She laid the foundation for her argument.

Kaiya's devil soul then abruptly focused on the Fire Crystal Skeleton that seemed trapped, unable to leave the Cosmic Crucible. "This one is different. Its framework was meticulously crafted by the Blazing Fire. I'm certain that this skeleton surpasses the fire phoenix and all other fiery beings."

"Its veins, flesh, and organs are the epitome of the Blazing Fire's wisdom—a combination unparalleled in this world."

Kaiya's voice rose with conviction.

Jiang Miaojie, Hua Xin, and the other Boulderdawn disciples were stunned by her words, thinking she was about to defy Yu Yuan and assist that entity in becoming human.

Yu Yuan, however, grasped her intent and thoughtfully said, "You're suggesting we use it as a new vessel?"

"If Miss Yuan's heart and soul were to merge with this extraordinary flame bone, she could be reborn anew. I believe Miss Yuan's future accomplishments would not be confined to the tenth level," Kaiya elaborated on her proposal. "Such a transformation could even allow Miss Yuan to eventually refine the Blazing Fire herself!"

Yu Yuan's eyes sparkled with intrigue.

Yuan Lianyao, too, was stirred by Kaiya's words. "I... I can do that? Is it truly possible?"

"Perhaps it's worth a try," Yu Yuan affirmed, looking at her earnestly. "Consider whether you're willing to forsake your current form in pursuit of a new beginning."

"I..."

Yuan Lianyao lowered her gaze to her palm and then gently caressed her cheek. She could feel her torn skin knitting back together, a testament to the life dew's restorative powers.

She also sensed an improvement in her overall condition, a result of the fire liquid coursing through her. New bloodline chains, resonating with the principles of fire magic, were crystallizing within her heart.

She was on the cusp of becoming a tenth level Mighty, capable of wielding the formidable power of the Mighty through the bloodline chains and vital energy, in the manner of the Otherkin. Moreover, she was about to gain immortality.

Yet, even with such power, she would still fall short of the Secular Bird Queen's might.

Subconsciously, her eyes were drawn to the resplendent green wings emanating destruction, death, and the profound meaning of poison. She could sense the limitless divine strength of the Secular Bird Queen.

"I am willing to try."

Yuan Lianyao, with newfound resolve, looked determinedly at Yu Yuan, who had immobilized the Cosmic Crucible. "If I cannot break free from the Earthfire after regaining my strength, and if it can still bind me once it's released from your crucible's confinement, then my survival and efforts are without purpose."

The fire phoenix from the Otherworld was immensely powerful, having gathered all the fire magic across the Wasteland.

But faced with the Everlands' Blazing Fire, was it not also powerless to resist?

If she were to survive, could she ever attain the heights of that fire phoenix, and what could she possibly use to break free from the Blazing Fire?

Only a true rebirth, with a body perfected by the Blazing Fire, could offer a glimmer of hope to eventually stand against it!

"Let's attempt it using Lord Soul-Capturing's method."

"Very well."

The Cosmic Crucible, previously restrained by Yu Yuan, suddenly soared towards Yuan Lianyao's fiery domain. As Yu Yuan's will shifted, the region began to close in, forming a colossal whirlpool of flames that engulfed all the flame energy, submerging both Yuan Lianyao and the furnace.

Yu Yuan, with his eleventh level Solar Spirit, clutched the Crucible of Evil and plunged into the fiery maelstrom.

...

Elsewhere.

The Everlands, ablaze like a colossal orb of fire, continued its wild race through the cosmos.

With Jihui and Lin Daoke's sword now gone, these two beings from the Ashlands had reestablished a spiritual link with the Everlands, providing it with a targeted direction.

This was precisely what Han Miaoyuan had in mind.

As long as the Everlands could keep moving and steadily approach the Ashlands, as long as it maintained its swift pace, the ignited Everlands would be able to draw in the flame energy along its path and continue to build momentum.

For this reason, at Han Miaoyuan's behest, Lin Daoke's real body remained still.

Aware that the sword his primordial spirit had become was trapped in the Ashlands, Lin Daoke still followed Han Miaoyuan's directive, assuming the duty of safeguarding the Everlands.

Only when the Everlands ceased its motion would Lin Daoke act upon Han Miaoyuan's command.

Concerning the Cosmic Crucible's departure and what might transpire if it were transported to the Ashlands, Yu Yuan was utterly indifferent.

"There's no need for concern," Han Miaoyuan reassured the Most High, his demeanor tranquil and composed. "The instant the Everlands enter the Ashlands, we will have triumphed. Moreover, the soul that was brought into the Ashlands is merely one of Jihui's soul spirits; the true Jihui remains at the pinnacle of the Abyss."

"Tan Xiaotian, too, requires time to assimilate the dark magic. He will return when necessary."

Han Miaoyuan exuded an air of supreme confidence.

"To put it simply, aside from Yu Yuan's eleventh-level Solar Spirit, nothing can enter the current state of the Everlands without merging with its essence. They cannot reach the Everlands, while it continues its rapid advance towards the Ashlands. That is our edge."

...

"A spiritual sense from the Blazing Fire and an origin from beneath the earth have been extracted from Yuan Lianyao's body by me and are now suppressed within the Crucible of Evil," Yu Yuan, maneuvering the Dragon Slaying Stage, informed Taishi as they followed the Everlands' flight.

"However, the origins within Jihui and Lin Daoke's sword still persist," Yu Yuan added with a slight furrow of his brow. "More time is needed to subdue the origins of Jihui and Lin Daoke and bring the Everlands to a halt once more."

Taishi stood by the bronze coffin, flanked by Taixu, Tianqi, Xuanli, and others, while Ann Ziqing, Grec, and the rest were compelled to take flight due to the Everlands' activity.

The Abyssal Leviathan, the Abyssal Greater Basilisk, and Reid all helplessly took flight.

"The battlefield has now reached the Ashlands."

Taishi observed the Everlands ablaze with surging flames, feeling the surrounding energies of fire coalesce. "The power of the Blazing Fire is gradually intensifying. It will become increasingly difficult to near the Everlands. The Everlands is amassing fire energy from across the cosmos. It appears that the Blazing Fire must feed after its long slumber."

"It will satiate its hunger once the Everlands enters the Ashlands. By then, it will pose an even greater challenge."

"Since we cannot approach it at present, the best course of action is to halt the Everlands' consumption of the flame."

Taishi turned to Kaiya and instructed, "You should concentrate most of your strength on the Ashlands, preventing Lin Daoke and Jihui from allowing the original source to resonate with the Everlands and the Blazing Fire of the Earth."

"Understood." Kaiya nodded in agreement.

"The rest of you should also head to the Ashlands. There's no need to remain here." Taishi commanded the others to swiftly suppress those with the original source deep within the Ashlands.

He had an inkling that the battlefield would veer towards the Ashlands rather than the flame-engulfed Everlands.

...

The moon, radiating a bright light, was slowly distancing itself from the Everlands. At this moment, it was home to numerous cultivators.

With the Everlands ignited, the absence of any Supreme Gods forced them to flee in dismay.

Those individuals found themselves on the moon, only to discover that the Everlands had unexpectedly stirred into motion.

"What do we do now?"

"Shall we follow or attempt to steer the moon?"

"Without a cultivator of the highest level using the moon to ascend, we can't move it, can we?"

Yue Mu, Zhang Guanyu, and the other Unbound cultivators from Boulderdawn watched the Everlands drift away, feeling a sense of helplessness.

"We'll head to the Ashlands too!"

...