C2039 The Everlands Descended

The force that ripped a fissure into the Ashlands originated from the "Eiwrone," and it was evident to all who witnessed it.

The Everlands, ablaze with energy, appeared to harness the secrets of the rules that govern the traversal of the cosmic river. It was the dazzling aura that encircled it, granting the Everlands the ability to navigate the void.

Remarkably, this process was many times swifter than when Jihui had previously enhanced the Everlands' power with a flagpole.

As the Everlands drew nearer, formidable beings such as Taishi and the Secular Bird Queen employed their divine powers to scrutinize the phenomenon. They discovered that the resplendent light enveloping the Everlands likely originated from the Dragon Slaying Stage.

Under the command of Yu Yuan's real body, this supreme Divine Artifact of the Star River acted like a luminous barrier, bestowing upon the Everlands the capacity to traverse the void.

The Dragon Slaying Stage maintained a resonance with the "Eiwrone," able to detect its presence across other Star Rivers.

It also served as a special key for entering and exiting the Ashlands. But shouldn't this artifact be in Yu Yuan's possession?

Astonished glances fell upon the two figures of Yu Yuan within the Ashlands, only to find them still lost in a stupor.

The pair seemed to be soulless, their memories jumbled and their consciousness confused, rendering them incapable of interaction.

Tianqi and Xuanli, following in Yu Yiyi's footsteps, had begun to merge with their essences. Driven by an unknown force, these two God-Kings had also hastened into the Crucible of Evil.

Once inside the little world of the crucible, they settled themselves in meditation, much like Yu Yiyi, seemingly to shield themselves from external disturbances.

Within the crucible, a flame embodying the spirit of Blazing Fire silently observed them, as if it had foreseen this outcome.

"It's Yu Yuan who's manipulating the Dragon Slaying Stage, aiding the Everlands' entry into the Ashlands!" Rebecca, of the enchantress lineage, fixed her gaze on Reid, the Sky Fiend High Priest, and suddenly cried out, "As I see it, they're all in league together, plotting to ensnare us in the Ashlands! Whether it's Han Miaoyuan's faction or the Boulderdawn sect, they all hail from the Abyss!"

"How could the otherworldly beings of the Abyss truly join us?"

Rebecca shrieked.

Her screams stirred suspicion and panic among the Otherkin, causing those attuned to the movements of the Everlands to lose their composure.

"It's a conspiracy!"

"The so-called Project New Everlands is nothing but a plot by the Abyss humans! They're scheming to gather all the creatures of the Origin Realm in the Ashlands and annihilate us!"

"Yu Yuan is one of them!"

"..."

The Otherkin warriors, witnessing the Everlands rapidly approaching and the two Yu Yuans remaining indifferent, while Tianqi and Xuanli received the favor of the Origin and started on the path of integration, began to distrust the Boulderdawn.

More and more Otherkin were convinced they were witnessing a grand conspiracy, suspecting that the humans of the Abyss had a master plan against the Origin Realm.

"Wait! Let's just watch and see what unfolds!"

Reid hurried to calm them down.

Brie from the Shadowkin and the elders of the Wingkind also gathered around the Phoenix Ashes, halting beside the Secular Bird Queen.

They all awaited a definitive command from Chen Qinghuang, looking to her for guidance on their next move.

"Just wait."

Chen Qinghuang stated coolly.

At her command, the Blood Warriors of the Shadowkin and Wingkind had no choice but to wait patiently.

"Taishi?"

Reid, Ballo, and other powerful Otherkin couldn't resist asking Taishi for answers.

Taishi, with furrowed brows, was repeatedly calling out to Yu Yuan with the voice of his soul, attempting to rouse him.

After realizing it was futile, Taishi turned to Zhong Chichen, Loong Jie, Ann Ziqing, and Taixu, who shared a special Blood Call with Yu Yuan's Solar Spirit, and urged, "Try reaching out to him!"

"It's no use. It's as if his soul has suddenly vanished."

"I've been trying, but I can't detect his soul within his Solar Spirit."

"His Solar Spirit seems to be an empty void."

"We've all tried."

The two Dragon Gods, along with Ann Ziqing, who had refined a special Solar Spirit thanks to Yu Yuan's life force, and Taixu, who had an Altar of Rebirth within him, were unable to connect with Yu Yuan.

Their anxiety was palpable.

"What should we do?"

The Abyssal Leviathan, the Abyssal Greater Basilisk, and the little spinosaurus, all part of the cosmic giant beast collective, were equally bewildered by Yu Yuan's mysterious condition.

I was at a loss for what to do next.

"Sir."

Jihui burst into laughter, unconcerned whether Yu Yuan could hear him or not. He mused aloud, "You think by sealing off the Ashlands, you can prevent the Everlands from encroaching and halt its passage? But you fail to realize that you are the heart of the Everlands, the brightest beacon locked within the Ashlands!"

"Your Solar Spirit and Demonic Vessel shine brighter than any essence within the Ashlands!"

"You are the Everlands, the lighthouse that perpetually senses the Ashlands and beckons it forth!"

"Hahaha!"

Jihui gave a respectful bow to Taishi and Taixu, the two God-Kings, and smiled, "My friends, it's time you returned to your true selves within the Boulderdawn."

The Wraithbanner fluttered in the cosmic expanse.

As if a space tunnel had abruptly formed within the fabric of the banner, it forged a connection to the Everlands.

In a flash, two streams of black and green origin surged from the depths of the banner.

"We are all the same."

Jihui brandished the Wraithbanner.

The two streams of origin from the Everlands transformed into bolts of black and green lightning, striking Taishi and Taixu between their brows, merging with their primordial spirits irresistibly.

Taishi and Taixu massaged their temples, attempting to fend off the invasion.

But within moments, these two venerable God-Kings had followed Tianqi and Xuanli, entering the little world within the Crucible of Evil.

"Cao Ji, Wuran, such mediocrity does not deserve the title of Supreme God of the Everlands."

With a frosty demeanor, Jihui sneered, "There may be an abundance of Origin, but I won't allow the unworthy to squander it. It's reserved for my old friends. The elevation of Cao Ji and Wuran was nothing but a temporary facade. It's best if they are eliminated."

Zu Ann and Qin Luo's faces tensed, a coldness creeping up their necks.

Jihui's words implied that without sufficient power and insight, one did not deserve the seat of Supreme God. It should be relinquished to other human elites for integration.

"You both have what it takes, no need to worry," Jihui reassured them with a smile. "Zu Ann, in particular, you've been our staunchest ally. It's high time you claimed your place as a Supreme God."

After a brief pause, Jihui added, “If it weren’t for Han Miaoyuan’s meddling.”

At that, Han Miaoyuan let out a cold snort. With a deep and dissatisfied gaze, he questioned, “Why? Why would you entrust the Origin to them?”

“Why?”

Jihui flashed a knowing smile, turned to face him, and explained as if it were the most natural thing in the world, “Because Taishi, Tianqi, Xuanli, and Taixu are formidable! It's only by fusing with their refined Origin that we can amplify its power to the fullest. Oh, I nearly forgot!”

Slapping his forehead, Jihui continued, “In your view, they're all part of Boulderdawn. Are you worried that once they ascend to godhood, they'll threaten your position as the leader of the human race?”

Han Miaoyuan fell silent.

Clearly, Jihui had struck a nerve.

“Han Miaoyuan, Han Miaoyuan, you are far too conceited.”

“Bear this in mind: no matter the era or phase, the lord is the leader of our human race, the rightful ruler of the Abyss!”

“Even if the lord sometimes strays from the path due to the whims of their inner demon, they might appoint someone like you to steer them back on course. But make no mistake, in their heart, the lord is and always will be the paramount leader of the human race.”

“No one else is worthy of that mantle!”

Jihui’s expression brooked no argument.

Han Miaoyuan’s face darkened further with each word Jihui spoke.

“And let's not forget Mr. Lin and Tan Xiaotian, who has acquired the Dark Anima. They, too, will eventually follow the lord.” Jihui turned a blind eye to Han Miaoyuan’s displeasure and faced the gaping space rift with open arms, bellowing, “Lord, please make your return!”

With a thunderous roar, the Everlands, ablaze with energy, traversed the vast Star River and descended into the Ashlands through a colossal space rift.

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