C2265 He Sincerely Thanked Him

"This is the Wasteland!"

Qi Yunhong, who had been brought here by Yu Yuan from the Abyss of Truth, channeled his inner power and encircled the Thunder Pool, his voice booming amid the crackling lightning.

"Wasteland!"

Yu Yiyi was equally thrilled.

She surveyed the unfamiliar Astral Domain, sensing an abundance of vital energy, and frowned, "This place isn't right for me, nor is it conducive to the growth and advancement of the Bane."

In the Wasteland, the vital energy in any Astral Domain was richer than that of the Origin Realm.

However, Soul Power was scarce.

For both her and the Crucible of Evil, the Wasteland was far from comfortable, and she was the first to feel the unease.

Crackle! Snap!

"I, for one, love this world!"

Qi Yunhong, who had left the Dragon Slaying Stage, was now aboard the Thunder Pool, wandering about. He sought out formidable power of thunder across the cosmos, exclaiming, "Compared to that lifeless Abyss, every other place is a precious land that touches my heart!"

Upon his mention of the Abyss, Yu Yiyi pondered briefly and concurred, "Truly, anywhere is better than the desolate Abyss."

"The dead... Abyss."

The Astral Tiger and the assembly of Beast Gods at the Beast God Temple exchanged puzzled glances.

"The Abyss you're familiar with is the one with seven layers," Qi Yunhong clarified, boasting a bit. "But the real Abyss lies beneath the vast darkness, separated by an enigmatic seal."

He glanced at the All Spirits Ban within the Wellspring of Creation and grimaced, "It's just like the seal there, but unimaginably larger."

"Basically, the real Abyss is devoid of life. It's utterly barren, with not a trace of energy to absorb!"

Having been trapped there for a long time, Qi Yunhong harbored no fondness for the place. He ranted, "It's a dead zone, with nothing worth seeing or exploring. I strongly advise against going there."

His words cast an odd look on the faces of Dark Phoenix, Zhiya, and Lin Daoke of the Sword Sect.

Their curiosity about the true Abyss had been piqued, much like Bertain's desire to explore. But Qi Yunhong's description quickly dampened Zhiya and Lin Daoke's enthusiasm.

Qi Yunhong floated through the Star River, his curiosity piqued as the massive branches of the Tree of Life swayed, greedily absorbing the cosmic energy around them. The Tree of Life had expended a great deal of energy in the Abyss, but upon its emergence here, it recognized the cosmic energy as both diverse and powerful.

Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!

Each gargantuan leaf acted like a voracious abyss, frantically swallowing the energy. The once withered leaves turned a vibrant green, akin to jade, and emitted a gentle, jade-like radiance.

As the Tree of Life absorbed the energy and converted it into plant essence, it seemed to undergo an immediate breakthrough. New, intricate patterns emerged on the vast leaves, signifying new arcane secrets of plant essence that were etched into its spiritual sense, becoming an integral part of its being.

"I... I might actually... ascend!" The Tree of Life's exultant cry echoed from the Soul Altar within Yu Yuan, sending ripples across its verdant surface.

"Hmm, you're certainly on track to become a high-level Primal Anima," Yu Yuan responded, sharing in the Tree's elation. He smiled and continued, "Each of the eight great Primal Animas that perished in the All Spirits Ban was remarkable. I'm convinced that the plant spirit among them was already high-level. Having gained its essence through me, you're bound to exceed it."

"Thank you, I truly mean it this time!" The Tree of Life's joyful presence seemed to radiate from each leaf as it continued to offer thanks.

"No need for thanks. When I was the Lord of the Abyss, you made your choice to follow me," Yu Yuan replied with a casual smile.

Before the mighty Titan Spinosaurus stepped into the Origin Realm, he and the Primal Soul of the Abyss were considered equals. In that shadowy realm, the Tree of Life and Mother Earth had always been intertwined. Yet, when it came to facing him during that era, the Tree of Life and Mother Earth made different choices.

The Tree of Life chose to submit, openly sharing its inherent truths with Yu Yuan. Consequently, Yu Yuan's Soul Altar gained a layer that mirrored the Tree's wooden essence, allowing the Tree of Life to escape misfortune.

Mother Earth, on the other hand, chose to resist fiercely, vowing to never yield, and thus she perished.

Reflecting on this, Yu Yuan cracked a strange smile and mused, "Now that Mother Earth has been resurrected, she may not be so willing to welcome you."

He was visibly excited, using the cosmic energy to replenish the Tree of Life that had been depleted in the Abyss of Truth. Sensing the urgency, he became uneasy and blurted out, "What should I do? If He won't accept me, and if He blames me, what then?"

"Yu Yuan, you must help me! If I can unite with Him, I can settle in His realm, which would be beneficial for both of us."

The Tree of Life pleaded desperately.

"Don't worry too much. His decision is now the same as yours," Yu Yuan reassured him with a smile.

Whoosh!

Yu Yuan unfolded the Dragon Slaying Stage, transforming it into a platform to support the Wellspring of Creation, and once again levitated it, now with the All Spirits Ban.

It was reminiscent of his journey from the Origin Realm.

"We're heading to Creitecesh."

Upon his announcement, Loong Jie, Green Willow, Ballo, Qi Yunhong, Yu Yiyi, and the others descended onto the Dragon Slaying Stage.

"Mr. Lin."

Yu Yuan offered a smile.

The Dragon Slaying Stage, now bearing the Wellspring of Creation, suddenly absorbed the cosmic energy like the All Spirits Ban, purifying it into pristine divine force.

The surface of the stage shone with a pearlescent luster, akin to the canopy of the sky, serving its purpose of cleansing and purification.

As the energy mingled with the stage, the forces, laden with various essences, were refined yet again.

To Bertain and Dark Phoenix Zhiya, the Dragon Slaying Stage at that moment bore a striking resemblance to the Everlands where they had grown up.

The Everlands, too, refined pure spiritual energy from the psionic power of extraterrestrial Star Rivers, making it available for all beings to absorb.

"The forging of your Solar Spirit Sword will need to take place inside," Yu Yuan invited.

Lin Daoke, with his stoic demeanor, glanced at Bertain upon hearing the invitation.

"Why be so formal with him?" the Demon God chided with a stern look.

Without further ado, Lin Daoke, unlike Loong Jie, Green Willow, and the others, did not take his place on the stage but instead stepped into the little world within the Dragon Slaying Stage.

As he delved deeper, he began to draw in the transformed divine force, refining it time and again within the little world of the Golden Sanctum.

"I have a devil soul in the Creitecesh. As long as I'm not within the All Spirits Ban, I can communicate with it," Bertain said with a chuckle. "I've yet to visit the Wasteland. I'm planning to explore the various Astral Domains there."

"The Wasteland is home to more than just Beast Gods. I'm also curious about beings like Mu Xiao and the Moon Succubus Queen, as well as other intelligent life forms." His words soured the mood of the Beast Gods gathered in front of the Beast God Temple.

Zhiya gave him a cold look. "You'd best not cause trouble in the Wasteland." She was well aware that this seemingly optimistic Great Demon God was no easy adversary. Many of the human race's highest beings and the Dark Deities of the evilkind had met their end at Bertain's hands.

Back in the Origin Realm, her focus had been on hunting cosmic giant beasts, and Bertain had no desire to see their kind resurge, which meant their conflicts were few. However, on the rare occasions they did clash, she had to call upon the strength of Lin Daoke or Tan Xiaotian to make a safe retreat.

With Yu Yuan still asleep and the Solar Spirit yet to ascend to the Supreme level, Bertain was the one she feared most. Now that Yuan Le had passed and she was at the helm of the Beast God Temple, she saw herself as the new ruler of the Wasteland and had no intention of letting Bertain wreak havoc.

"What I choose to do is none of your concern," Bertain retorted with a laugh, nodding at Yu Yuan before drifting away.

Whoosh! The sound of his departure filled the air as Bertain, clad in his Golden Dragon Armor and amethyst demonform, released devil souls that scattered in every direction. They seemed to be probing the various Star Rivers.

Zhiya and the others watched as dozens of devil souls dispersed, each drawing in faint Soul Power from different regions. It appeared to be one of Bertain's methods of cultivation.

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