C2092 New Ideas

In the Gloom Star River, a sinister deep red star streaked across the void, capturing the attention of countless onlookers. Its brilliance was mesmerizing, and the aura it emitted held the secrets of the origins of life, compelling every observer to want to bow in reverence, draw near, and heed its guidance.

When it passed by, many alien warriors watched in awe, experiencing a sudden awakening as if a profound truth had been revealed to them.

"To the Dark Domain!"

"To the Dark Domain!"

"It's guiding us to the Dark Domain, providing us with the coordinates!"

Anyone whose bloodline had attained the Ninth Level and witnessed its radiant light felt the Bloodline Crystal Chain within their heart stir, tuning in to the divine will. As a result, innumerable Galaxy Ancient Starships roared to life across their Starfields, setting a course for the Dark Domain.

...

In a shattered realm overrun by alien beasts, hordes of Demon Gods howled together, with Ninth Level Demon Gods among them. An ancient warrior of the Djinn Clan, transmuted by the Great Demon God Sable, gazed upon a Dwarf Mountain overgrown with weeds.

The immortal Great Demon God Sable commanded the Demon Gods, along with Demon Generals and Demon Kings, to hunt down the superior alien beasts in this fractured world. Meanwhile, Ninth Level Beast Kings fought desperately, fleeing for their lives.

The Ninth Level Iron-wing Birds, Dark Shadow Minks, and Rock Apes here had not heeded the Demon Phoenix Zhiya's promises and thus were not summoned to the Dim Starfield. They had remained uninvolved in the galaxy's upheaval and never anticipated the calamity that would befall them.

Under the command of High Priest Reid, Sable led the Devaputras in a relentless assault against the alien beasts of the Origin Blood Continent.

"Elder!"

Mitts of the Internal Demon Clan approached Sable, her presence akin to a celestial nymph, her vibrant sash billowing about her.

Pointing to the swiftly moving star above, she exclaimed in astonishment, "That is the Origin Blood Continent!"

Having departed from the Holy Devil Continent, Sable, who had previously fixated on the Abyss, now observed the skeletal remains of the Djinn Clan warrior, resembling a jagged mountain, with eye sockets ablaze with dark, demonic flames.

He had already spotted the fleeting star and was aware of its origins.

"Don't concern yourself with it."

Sable stood at the rear of a colossal Galaxy Ancient Starship, his gaze profound as he watched the Origin Blood Continent recede. "The High Priest made it clear that our task is to hunt down the alien beasts of this realm, particularly those beast kings that might break through their bloodlines and ascend to the Tenth Level."

While he spoke, a massive iron-wing bird with wings spanning thousands of meters was being invaded by the Devaputras.

The beast soul of the iron-wing bird was being consumed by the Devaputras, its flesh decaying.

"That star, along with the extraordinary beings within it, is beyond our capacity to handle," Sable stated with composure.

Whoosh!

A dazzling, seven-colored stone emerged on the surface of the blood-red star, resembling a multicolored eye gazing across the void at them.

Sable, along with Mitts from the Internal Demon Clan and all the Demon Gods who had attained the Ninth Level, were jolted.

"It's the Dragon Slash Platform!"

Mitts, recognizing the seven-colored Divine Stone, couldn't help but cry out in shock.

Sable's Djinn Clan body quivered slightly as he said, "I will report this to the High Priest. As for the rest... it's beyond our control."

The Devaputras nodded in silent agreement, their feelings mixed, and refrained from further comment.

Times had changed.

Humans, now revered as the Protoss, had forged the strongest alliance with the Devaputra Clan.

Races such as the Star Race, Banshee Clan, Rock Clan, and Asuras, once reliant on the Devaputra Clan, were now ostracized by both the Protoss and the Devaputras.

In many starry worlds like the Oblivion Starfield, Gray Domain, and Serene Starfield, the Protoss and Devaputras were united in their eradication of other races.

They had all come to accept this new order.

...

Deep within the mists of the blood-colored barrier, the Dragon Slash Platform withdrew its rainbow radiance, reverting to a silvery hue.

Within this realm of Heaven and Earth.

"The Devaputras are hunting alien beasts."

Yu Yuan, in his Eleventh Level Yang God form, had just witnessed the shattered terrain and the Devaputras in their pursuit of the alien beasts.

Sable, the Great Demon God, had left an impression on Beilstein during his time as a Dragon Slayer, serving as a trusted lieutenant under Beilstein.

"The Devil Souls of those Devaputras have undergone a change in color."

Yu Yuan's expression was grave as he shook his head.

Gazing at Taishi's Primordial Spirit, which was now a deep purple hue, he explained, "When you entered the Dragon Slash Platform, the vast Origin Soul had not yet been consumed and refined. The platform severed your Primordial Spirit's connection with the outside world, which is why you remained unchanged."

Taishi, now reduced to a mere strand of his Primordial Spirit, had long moved past the grief of losing his physical form. He spoke calmly, "My Primordial Spirit's advancement was possible thanks to Beilstein's aid. At that time, I hadn't merged with an origin force. In essence, my Primordial Spirit is akin to the Great Demon God of the Devaputra Race."

Taishi also realized what had transpired, understanding that the abyss's Origin Soul had devoured the creator of the Devaputra Race.

Within the crystalline realm of the Dragon Slash Platform, aside from Yu Yuan and Taishi, there were also Chen Qinghuang's Yin God and Cao Jiaze.

Chen Qinghuang and Cao Jiaze examined Taishi's Primordial Spirit with curiosity, listening intently to the exchange between the two.

The quartet was contemplating how to extricate themselves from the clutches of the mightiest Origin Soul in the Three Realms, which had entrenched itself in the core of the Vast Spirit.

They deliberated, seeking a new path forward by leveraging their collective wisdom and insight.

"The more potent the soul, the more susceptible it is to corruption," Yu Yuan noted, still in contact with his true form within the Dragon Slash Platform.

Drawing on the awakened memories of his true self, he shared his insights: "It is the mightiest soul. Having devoured its kin from the Vast Spirit, it now wields inconceivable magical prowess."

"The Devaputras, inherently bodiless, possess only the power of their souls. After it has devoured and refined its kin, the Devaputra is most vulnerable to corruption. I've just observed that the Devil Generals and Demon Kings who were besieging the alien beasts have also undergone a transformation. Their marks have all shifted to a dark blue hue."

"The Great Demon God, Demon Gods, Demon Kings, Demon Generals, Demon Guards, and numerous little devils have all succumbed due to the unique nature of their race. Only Beilstein, by virtue of his immense strength, is still in the throes of infection, desperately holding on."

As Yu Yuan spoke, Cao Jiaze, Taishi, and Chen Qinghuang listened intently, each deeply absorbed in thought.

"The human race comes next."

"Those humans who have cultivated their Primordial Spirit are the most powerful. Even if their original source is stripped away, due to its subsequent transformation, it's still difficult for them to break free from the Devil Soul. Taishi, it's because you haven't left the Dragon Slash Platform. Once you step outside, you'll be just like those Devaputras."

"Tan Xiaotian couldn't completely rid himself of it, and Lin Daoke will eventually succumb. Since those supreme beings have ascended through their Primordial Spirit, which is the source of their souls, it's incredibly hard for them to extricate themselves."

"Zu Ann, Qin Luo, Van Heqing, and others who have ascended to the highest level through the standard cultivation system, find it just as difficult to escape, even with their original source."

"Unless..."

Yu Yuan paused, then looked at Chen Qinghuang and continued, "Unless you're like Ann Ziqing, who has greatly strengthened their Yang God and ascended to the highest level through the bloodline of another race, only then can you break free. The power of flesh and blood, backed by the intervention of origin blood, can weaken the soul's constraints. Those who haven't cultivated their Primordial Spirit find it easier to resist the Devil Soul's corrosion."

"After losing my Primordial Spirit and shattering my Yang God, I no longer felt its presence," Cao Jiaze interjected suddenly.

He had come to terms with his fate and understood the rank of the entity that had taken possession of him.

Now, he was all ears for Yu Yuan's guidance, hoping to find a way to live on in peace.

The Secular Bird Queen nodded gently and added, "After I removed its mark from my soul and diminished the strength of my primary soul, I was completely liberated from it."

As the conversation unfolded, Yu Yuan was simultaneously exchanging thoughts with his true self. He then shared, "I dimly recall that the humans of the Abyss initially lacked both Heavenly and Earth Souls. Their method of cultivation involved purifying their bones, flesh, and blood with the power of the Abyss, fortifying the main soul with physical strength, leading to its ultimate metamorphosis."

"Without the Earth Soul, there can be no transformation into a Yin God. Similarly, without the Heavenly Soul, there is no forging of a Yang God."

"The current cultivation system of the human race was originally conceived by me and later refined by Beilstein. This came about after the emergence of the vast expanse, which introduced new variations to the human race."

"The source of the Yin Meridian carried only a third of the arcane authority. Once the Yin Meridian descended into the vast expanse and was assimilated, the human race gained access to the Earth Soul and the Yin God. However, it only unraveled a third of the mystery, as the secrets brought by the Yin Meridian were incomplete. Thus, the cultivation of the Earth Soul could only reach the Yin God Stage, with no further progression."

"The heart of the Titan Spinosaurus, imprinted with bloodline secrets, is also incomplete, yet it contains more than the source of the Yin Meridian."

"Therefore, the Heavenly Soul can still undergo transformation. However, upon reaching the Yang God, it becomes mixed with spiritual energy, forming not from blood energy but from spiritual force, and that's where the path diverges."

Yu Yuan's analysis became increasingly clear as he pondered.

"By bolstering the blood and harnessing the boundless strength of the Yang God, one can escape its influence, provided the main soul does not ascend to the Primordial Spirit and the corresponding part of the soul is weakened."

"If you can do it, then Ann Ziqing should also be capable, as well as Jee Ningshuang. For Zhong Chichen, the Dragon God, who possesses a Life Keychain, it should be even easier to break free."

"This is a viable strategy before the origin blood and the origin soul are consumed and refined."

"Future human practitioners who opt for the Yang God path and fortify themselves with blood and Qi, without transforming their main soul into the Primordial Spirit, will be free from its dominion."

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