C2049 The Strongest Source Spirit

In the Demon Realm, there were three Undead Rulers, each with their distinct duties and realms of authority.

One Undead Ruler, manifesting as an ancient vine, was tasked with overseeing the Shinra Net and directing the flow of the Grim River to select the appropriate ghosts and gods.

Another presided over the Reincarnation Furnace, managing the cycle of rebirth for the souls of all living beings and the cleansing and reassembly of souls.

The origin of the Yin Meridians was initially charged with laying out the "Path of the Undead" across the Starfield, guiding the souls and spirits from various regions back to the Demon Realm.

The soul laws of the source were distributed among the three Undead Rulers, empowering them to serve the Demon Realm.

Yu Yuan's dominion, derived largely from the portion controlled by the source of the Yin Meridians, made him more formidable than the likes of Matina and Wagner.

Yet, his ghostly form paled in comparison to his Yang God, for he had not ascended to the so-called Eleventh Level.

Only by understanding and integrating the soul mysteries held by the other two Undead Rulers could he hope to reach the pinnacle of the path of ghosts and gods with that form.

Whoosh! Whoosh!

The sound of a stream echoed from the vicinity of the Space-time Gate on Tia Main Planet.

Yu Yuan's ghostly form, the only one left outside, seemed to hear the profound voice of the Great Dao.

Narrowing his eyes, he noticed that the meridians within his form were resonating with the sound of the water, creating a certain harmony.

The babbling brook emanated from the Space-time Gate, churning at the heart of a swirling mass of black and green energy.

That was the Grim River, the audible flow of the "Path of the Undead."

"Hehe!" Ji Hui's mouth curled into a playful grin. "The origin soul of the Demon Realm is indeed exerting itself. My lord, have you sensed the power from the Demon Realm relentlessly battering this gate?"

Yu Yuan remained silent.

The resonance within his ghostly form's meridians revealed to him that the brunt of the force striking the Space-time Gate originated from the Demon Realm.

It appeared that the origin blood had yet to make its presence felt, maintaining a relatively tranquil state.

As his main soul underwent transformation and his memories began to emerge, he found himself momentarily bewildered.

The memories were revealing themselves gradually, and the main soul, shrouded in fog, had not yet become the Primordial Spirit. He was still filled with confusion, uncertain of how to respond to the onslaught of power from the Demon Area.

"Hamm, guard this gate for now. Once the Lord fully awakens, we will open this gate and allow the power from the outside world to pour in."

Ji Hui brandished the Soul Summoning Flag, channeling the tumultuous and ferocious power of the Abyss into the malevolent stone statue.

The power of Hamm, the Abyss Evil God within the statue, surged.

Crack!

The statue, forged from the essence of Sword Prison, transformed into a silver-gray stream of stone and flowed into the Space-time Gate, which had been fortified by Zhong Chichen and his Abyss Goanna.

Hamm appeared to forcefully integrate his stony form into the Space-time Gate.

Both he and Ji Hui had the power to destroy this Space-time Gate, yet they refrained, opting instead to temporarily seal it. It seemed they were reserving it for future use, to sound the clarion call for a counteroffensive.

The gate's existence was necessary for that individual.

Roar!

A roar echoed from beyond the sky, as the Starry Behemoth shifted into the emaciated form of the Silver Scale Clan's old Abyss Goanna. With a grasp, he tore open the realm's barrier and plummeted to the ground.

The old goanna landed before Yu Yuan, its eyes now tinged with a dark, greenish hue, possibly a result of its life form's metamorphosis.

With a deep gaze, the goanna looked at the contemplative Yu Yuan and suddenly declared, "Lord Ji Rui, I too will lend my strength."

A landslide materialized beneath the Space-time Gate, with the old goanna's blood and power permeating the gate's interior.

The Space-time Gate, amidst the twisting seismic tremors and the blinding spatial light, was penetrated by the creeping mud and sand.

The Grim River's relentless battering, along with the countless paths of the Undead Ruler, seemed to be halted by the old goanna's muddy power and Hamm's integration.

The gate stood immovable, as solid and unyielding as an ancient boulder.

The old goanna's arrival and his assistance deepened the sense of hopelessness among the bloodline warriors of the alien race.

They had now witnessed the pervasive influence of the Vast Ocean Earth Core's will, its penetrating power, and its formidable capacity to corrupt the souls of all living beings.

They harbored a terrifying sense that the Origin Realm would inevitably fall to the abyss, submerged in its encroaching darkness.

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Elsewhere, the Origin Soul suspended above the fiery pit retained its form as a sea of green-black souls.

It exuded an aura of mystery and enchantment, with interwoven laws and flickering soul lights casting a resplendent divine glow. A mere glance seemed to impart the profound truths of the Great Dao.

It was the nexus of laws, the fountainhead of the Great Dao, and the manifestation of order.

It was the most formidable entity of intelligence between heaven and earth.

Weng!

Within the depths of the soul sea, new soul laws sparked to life as streaks of green, black, and purple lightning, swiftly assimilated by the green-black expanse.

These vibrant flashes of lightning represented the newly comprehended Soul Arts of the Vast Expanse Origin Soul, post its descent into Yu Yuan's soul.

Upon its return, it wasted no time in harvesting the fruits of its insights.

The wars waged by the Human and Demon Races, the transformation of the world, and the self-evolution of mighty beings had given rise to novel and intricate Soul Arts.

These fresh Soul Arts were imprinted within the Vast Expanse Origin Soul, dutifully presented upon its return.

Included among these were the bloodline truths related to the Starry Behemoth, now revealed within the "crystal ball."

Once freed, it embraced all the cosmic laws and the essence of bloodlines with open arms.

The "crystal ball," fiercely guarded by the most intense flames at the very depths of the Boundless Underground, was in truth the even more complex and wondrous Aura Altar.

Crafted from the heart of a Spinosaurus and Titan soul crystals, this crystal ball was indeed a Blood Sacrificial Altar.

This altar didn't collect the robust and thick essence of flesh and blood but rather the intricate laws of bloodlines and the esoteric truths of life.

The Soul Altar that Ji Yan referred to was akin to a Spirit Altar, amassing all mysteries pertaining to the soul.

After being influenced by it, the Origin Soul of the Boundless Underground became the Artifact Soul of this unique Blood Sacrificial Altar, mostly heeding its commands and serving it faithfully.

This remained true even when it was sealed alongside Yu Yuan's memories deep within his soul.

As the human and demon forces of the Boundless Underground conquered each Starfield, corresponding bloodline laws and life's profound truths would materialize within the "crystal ball."

In certain unique worlds, the cosmic laws hidden within the Starfield and the Dark Domain are imprinted by the mighty experts of Hao Yun. Take, for instance, Jee Ningshuang and Tan Xiaotian, who each unraveled the laws of ice and darkness within the Dark Domain. Upon their deep understanding, these laws manifested in the "crystal ball," while the Soul Arts they awakened were etched into the Soul Altar.

Any being from Hao Yun, regardless of the world they inhabit, would see the laws they had yet to master emerge within the Heart of Hao Yun. The more intricate and numerous the laws of Heaven and Earth integrated into the "crystal ball" and the Soul Altar, the more Origin they could refine, and consequently, the more powerful they would become.

These truths and secrets became clear to Yu Yuan as his memories resurfaced. He furrowed his brow, recalling the Darkness Origin Spirit in the Abyss, a steadfast ally of the Abyss Origin Soul. Additionally, there was the Abyss Wood and the Lightning Origin Spirit it housed. At the pinnacle of the Abyss, the Light Origin Spirit resided in the deepest part of the highest continent.

These Origin Spirits and other extraordinary entities either formed alliances or fell under its influence, becoming part of its cadre. It had already subdued all the Origin Spirits and entities like the Abyss Wood. Even the Light Origin Spirit, once of the Origin Realm, had descended into the Abyss and been claimed by it.

Now present in the Origin Realm, the Origin Soul and the Extreme Flame had succumbed to its might. Its strength was undeniable. Its purpose seemed to be to invade the Origin Spirits of the three realms one by one, seizing their control and power to fuel its continuous evolution.

From primary to intermediate to advanced, the Origin Spirits underwent transformation. This evolution mirrored the human cultivation system and the breakthroughs in the bloodlines of alien races. The Origin Spirits faced a harsh and perilous journey of advancement. The breakthrough of a Primordial Spirit was far more prolonged and rigorous than that of intelligent beings.

Originally, as long as he remained responsive and obedient to it, he would grow in strength alongside its expansion and evolution. It had placed great expectations on him, using him as its most formidable weapon to display its presence and might.

Currently, it lies in wait for its main soul to metamorphose into the Primordial Spirit.

Once its Primordial Spirit has taken shape, it will wield its influence to warp his soul and thoughts anew.

Utilizing his own body as a conduit, it will briefly contaminate his Yang God and his ghostly divine form.

Following this phase, it will harness the energy of the Gray Domain through the Boundless Underground. With the intense heat propelling it, the Boundless Underground will be dispatched to the Dim Starfield to make contact with the Origin Blood Continent.

Moreover, with its ghostly divine form, it can locate the Dark Domain within the Origin Realm and gain entry.

Memories tied to the abyss are gradually awakening within Yu Yuan, and without much contemplation, he understands its intentions and schemes.

He and it are thoroughly acquainted with each other's essence.

"Tan Xiaotian."

Yu Yuan softly whispered to himself.

"Tan Xiaotian, Tan Xiaotian, Tan Xiaotian."

Like the wrathful roar of a deity, the Demon Lord Tan Xiaotian of the Dark Domain was bombarded by a resounding, thunderous noise in his mind, conjuring a vast azure-black apparition.

"Yu Yuan!"

Tan Xiaotian let out a contemptuous snort, glaring at the immense phantom that had abruptly materialized. He barked in fury, "The Darkness Origin Spirit told me that you, Yu Yuan, have been selected as its emissary! So what? Just because the Origin Spirit that graced me with the secrets of darkness is its ally, I should heed your commands?"

"Give up the fantasy, Yu Yuan! I, Tan Xiaotian, am the pinnacle of humanity. Whether it's you, Lin Daoke, or even the Demon Phoenix, all should be beneath my heel!"

"And as for you, Yu Yuan, let alone it, don't even dream of shackling me, Tan Xiaotian!"

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