C2028 The Battlefield Shifted

The light of spirituality in its eyes intensified with each passing moment.

Inside its gaze, a barely perceptible shadow of Mo Baichuan lingered, though it was exceedingly faint.

Its arm bone, glistening with the essence of flames, braced against the wall of the Heaven and Earth Furnace, striving to climb out and fly to Yuan Lianyao's side to consume the Life Stoste that beckoned it.

Yet, the pull of the furnace was strong, and its body wobbled before tumbling back into the fiery blood.

Upon emerging once more, it persisted in its attempts.

Gulp!

It continued to gulp down saliva that wasn't there.

"Sadly, you are not him," Yu Yuan murmured, his gaze fixed on the creature.

Before his departure from the Realm of Demons, he had learned from the sovereign of the Reincarnation Furnace that Mo Baichuan had embarked on the journey of rebirth.

Carrying all his memories, Mo Baichuan had entered the womb of a human woman and would soon be reborn to dazzle the world with his cultivation.

Mo Baichuan was destined to return, to make rapid breakthroughs, and to receive support from Yu Yuan and the Divine Soul Sect.

This being before him was merely influenced by the Extreme Flame, its spirituality a remnant of Mo Baichuan's, imprinted by the Abyss Origin Soul.

It was entirely new.

Hua! Hua! Hua!

Streams of fiery liquid, rich with immense blood energy and flame power, surged toward Yuan Lianyao's chest before the creature could escape the Heaven and Earth Furnace.

It paused, bewildered, and came to a halt.

Yuan Lianyao's lips, however, broke into a delighted smile as she cried out, "Yes, this is the power I've been seeking!"

She sensed that by absorbing the Heaven and Earth Furnace's immense abilities into her heart, combined with the Life Stoste gifted by Yu Yuan, she could make a miraculous comeback.

She could ascend to greater strength in a different manner!

Like Barol of the Dark Elfkind, Brie of the Dark Elfkind, and Ann Ziqing of the Blood God Cult, she could refine the fire laws within her body into Crystal Chains and break through to the Tenth Level using her bloodline.

She would transcend the status of a human Primordial Spirit to become a Tenth Level celestial warrior.

And with that, she would gain immortality!

"Yu Yuan," a fragment of Andrea's Devil Soul materialized in the armor of another Outland Devaputra, "I have a suggestion."

As the words were spoken, everyone instinctively turned their attention to the matter at hand.

Yu Yuan, puzzled, inquired, "What suggestion do you have?"

"Miss Yuan's natural abilities and talents are somewhat constrained. Her original physique, skeletal structure, and meridians could be enhanced by your Life Stoste. She wouldn't just survive; she could become much stronger. I genuinely believe that with your unreserved assistance, she will transform into something extraordinary."

"But..."

Andrea's fragment of Devil Soul hesitated, then added, "Due to her inherently weak constitution, even if she were to rebuild her flesh and bones, at best she could become a Bloodline warrior on par with Barol and Grec."

"And that's the extent of it."

She set the stage.

Andrea's Devil Soul abruptly focused on the Flame Crystal Skeleton emerging from the Heaven and Earth Furnace, unable to leave. "This is different. This framework has been meticulously crafted by the Extreme Flame. I am certain that this skeleton surpasses that of the fire phoenix and all other fiery beings."

"Its veins, flesh, and organs are the pinnacle of the Extreme Flame's wisdom, the finest synergy in existence."

Andrea's voice grew more emphatic.

Jiaang Miaojie, Hwa Xin, and the other members of the Divine Soul Sect were taken aback by Andrea's words, thinking she was about to defy Yu Yuan and assist that entity in becoming human.

Yu Yuan, however, grasped her intention 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 wondrous flame skeleton, she could experience a rebirth. I believe Miss Yuan's future accomplishments will not be confined to Tenth Level," Andrea proposed. "Such a transformation could even enable Miss Yuan to eventually refine the Extreme Flame herself!"

Yu Yuan's eyes sparkled with realization.

Yuan Lianyao, too, was stirred by the conversation, "I, can I really do that? Is it truly possible?"

"Maybe, it's worth a try," Yu Yuan affirmed, gazing at her with earnest intent. "Consider whether you're willing to forsake your current form in pursuit of a new existence."

"I..."

Yuan Lianyao bowed her head, gazing at the palm of her hand, then caressed her cheek, sensing the healing of her cracked skin due to the Life Stoste's presence.

She could sense her condition improving with the influx of the fiery liquid. New Bloodline Crystal Chains, resonating with the principles of flame, were forming within her heart. She was on the verge of becoming a Tenth Level Bloodline Warrior, capable of wielding the formidable strength of the outsiders through her flesh, essence, and Bloodline Crystal Chains, and she had also gained immortality. Yet, she was still far from the might of the Secular Bird Queen.

Subconsciously, she glanced at the resplendent green wings unleashing destruction, death, and toxic mysteries, feeling the Secular Bird Queen's limitless divine power. "I am willing to try," Yuan Lianyao declared resolutely, looking at Yu Yuan, who had immobilized the Heaven and Earth Furnace. "If I cannot free myself from the Geocentric Fire's constraints after regaining my strength, if it can still bind me once it escapes the seal within your cauldron, then my survival and efforts are pointless."

The fire phoenix from another realm was immensely powerful, having gathered all the fire laws of the Desolate Realm. Yet, faced with the overwhelming Extreme Flame, was it not powerless to resist? If she survived, could she ever reach the heights of that fire phoenix, and what could she use to break free from the Extreme Flame?

Only through a true rebirth, forging the most flawless body of flame with the Extreme Flame and undergoing a complete transformation, would there be a sliver of hope to confront the Extreme Flame in the future. "Let's try it your way, Lord Shehun," she said.

"Good." The Heaven and Earth Furnace, previously restrained by Yu Yuan, suddenly soared towards Yuan Lianyao's location. As Yu Yuan's will shifted, the area began to close in, forming a colossal fire vortex that swallowed all the flame energy, engulfing both Yuan Lianyao and the furnace.

Yu Yuan, now an Eleventh Level Yang God, also clutched the Evil Cauldron and stepped into the fiery maelstrom.

Elsewhere, the Boundless Great World, ablaze like a colossal fireball, continued its wild race through the void. With the departure of Ji Hui and Lin Daoke, these two beings had reestablished a spiritual link between the Boundless Great World and the Gray Domain, providing the Boundless Great World with a sense of direction. This was precisely what Han Miaoyuan had intended.

As long as the Boundless Great World could move, it could continuously draw nearer to the Gray Domain. As it hurtled through space, the fiery Boundless Great World would absorb the flame energy along its path, steadily gathering strength.

For this reason, Lin Daoke's true form remained still at the behest of Han Miaoyuan.

Lin Daoke was aware that his sword, forged from his Primordial Spirit, had plunged into the Gray Domain, yet he followed Han Miaoyuan's orders to observe patiently, shouldering the duty of guarding the Boundless Great World.

He would only act when the Boundless Great World ceased its movement, as per Han Miaoyuan's request.

As for the departure of the Heaven and Earth Furnace and its journey to the Gray Domain, he was utterly indifferent.

"Don't worry, everyone. The moment the Boundless Great World enters the Gray Domain, we've won," Han Miaoyuan assured the supreme beings with a tranquil and composed demeanor. "Moreover, only a soul spirit of Extreme Wisdom was brought into the Gray Domain. The true Extreme Wisdom remains at the deepest layer of the Abyss."

"Tan Xiaotian also requires time to assimilate the essence of darkness. He will return when necessary," Han Miaoyuan added, exuding confidence.

"In summary, aside from Yu Yuan's Eleventh Level Yang God, nothing can enter the Boundless Great World without merging with its origin. They can't reach us, and as the Boundless Great World continues its swift journey towards the Gray Domain, that is our advantage."

...

"I have extracted a spiritual consciousness of the Extreme Flame and an origin from Yuan Lianyao's body, which I have suppressed with the Evil Cauldron," Yu Yuan announced as he maneuvered the Dragon Slash Platform in sync with the Boundless Great World's flight, informing Taishi.

"However, both the Extreme Flame and Lin Daoke's sword contain their own origins," Yu Yuan added, his brow furrowing slightly. "We need more time to subdue the origins within the Extreme Flame and Lin Daoke, so the Boundless Great World can be brought to a halt once again."

Standing beside the giant bronze coffin, Taishi was accompanied by Taixu, Tianqi, Xuanli, and others. Ann Ziqing, Grec, and the rest were compelled to take flight due to the Boundless Great World's activity.

The Chaos Roc, the Abyss Goanna, and other arrivals were also swept along in reluctant flight.

"The battlefield has now extended into the Gray Domain."

Taishi gazed upon the tumultuous, burning expanse, feeling the convergence of fiery energy around him. "The power of the Geocentric Fire is slowly intensifying. It will become increasingly challenging to approach the Boundless Great World. The Boundless Great World is amassing fire energy throughout the cosmos, as if the Geocentric Fire must feed after a long slumber."

"It will feast upon entering the Gray Domain. By then, it will be even harder to contend with."

"Since we can't get close now, the best course of action is to halt the Geocentric Fire's feeding process!"

Taishi turned to Andrea and instructed, "You should concentrate most of your strength in the Gray Domain to prevent Lin Daoke and the Extreme Intelligence from syncing with the Boundless Great World."

"Understood." Andrea nodded in agreement.

"The rest of you should also head to the Gray Domain. There's no need to remain here." Taishi commanded the others to swiftly subdue those harboring the Origin Soul deep within the Gray Domain.

He sensed that the battlefield would soon shift toward the Gray Domain rather than the inflamed Boundless Great World.

...

The moon, radiating bright light, was slowly drifting away from the Boundless Great World. At this moment, numerous cultivators were stationed on the moon.

With the Boundless Great World ignited, the absence of Supreme Gods meant they had no choice but to evacuate.

Those people found themselves on the moon, only to discover that the Boundless Great World had suddenly sprung into motion.

"What do we do now?"

"Do we follow, or do we attempt to move the moon?"

"Without a cultivator of the Unrestrained Stage using the moon to ascend to the highest level, this moon is immovable, isn't it?"

Yue Mu and Chung Guanyu, both Unrestrained Stage cultivators, watched the Boundless Great World recede, feeling a sense of helplessness as the Divine Soul Sect's powerhouses followed suit.

"We'll head to the Gray Domain as well!"

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