C2269 Genesisverse

In the Origin Realm, the Wraithlands once stood. The Genesis Continent, like a colossal blade, cleaved through the Starry Sky Forbidden Zone, annihilating every ghost and soul within its reach. The towering Shadow Mountains and the surging Levi River vanished as they approached the Genesis Continent. The once vast Wraithlands were now barren, its chilling Soul Power nearly swept clean.

The Wraithlands ceased to exist, and the mysterious land, once rooted in eternal darkness, was now fully revealed within the Star River. This once obscure Astral Domain was renamed by its new master, now known as the Genesisverse.

The sun and moon, brought over from another Star River by Qin Luo and Tan Junshan, joined the original stars to bathe the Genesisverse in radiant light. The cosmic energy of this world grew increasingly majestic, brimming with vitality.

Islands that had departed from the Abyss, along with the Abyssal tribes that inhabited them, seemed guided by an unseen force, migrating toward the Genesisverse.

The Genesis Continent, larger than the Everlands and Tyria, floated at the heart of the Astral Domain. Even the celestial bodies of the Star River paled in comparison to its grandeur.

Within the Genesis Continent, a vast and shadowy cave took shape, its entrance slowly sealed by a dazzling enchantment. Han Miaoyuan, Han Qi, Tan Junshan, Qin Luo, Lu Hongpeng, and other exalted beings were scattered around the cave's perimeter.

They bore witness to the Crucible of Rebirth in the Wraithlands, the Levi River, and the multitude of ghosts consumed by the cavernous maw. The cave seemed an insatiable abyss, drawing in the Wraithlands' vast energies.

Time passed unmarked until the seal at the cave's mouth burst forth in a spectacle of light. The surface of the seal was adorned with constellations, suns, moons, a Gold Mountain, and fragments of continents.

The seal, woven from Primal Anima and the rules of source spirits, was resplendent with the profound mysteries of the universe. Yu Yuan and his companions had once beheld such wonders within the All Spirits Ban.

The third All Spirits Ban materialized at the mouth of the Genesis Continent, also falling under the dominion of this formidable power.

"This..." Tan Junshan, elevated to the pinnacle by the True Essence of the Moon, gazed upon the three crescent moons that had materialized on the seal's surface. His eyes were captivated, lost in the enchantment's mesmerizing depths.

The vast moonlight transformed into endless layers of illusions, flooding Tan Junshan's mind.

His body suddenly shone brightly.

Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!

The moonlight, summoned by Tan Junshan from afar, cascaded onto him like a celestial anointment.

Tan Junshan trembled violently, gazing upon the Dao Manifestation within the seal. Overwhelmed with emotion, he exclaimed, "It's the Moonborn Spirit, the ultimate truth that remains in this world!"

"Mysterious?"

Lu Hongpeng, Qin Luo, Lin Yue, and the others were visibly shaken.

At that moment, the figure who had taken over Jihui appeared within the seal.

All present bowed respectfully, awaiting his pronouncement.

He regarded Tan Junshan with an impassive face and stated, "Your ascension to the Most High has been brief, and your foundation is too shallow. You are not yet ready to grasp the essence of the moon."

"Is it truly... the essence of the Primal Anima?" Tan Junshan asked, his voice faltering.

He nodded slowly, explaining, "Previously, only those cultivators aligned with my Way of Heaven could I assist in ascending to the Most High. For others, my power was limited to elevating the primordial spirit to the tenth level; I could not aid them further."

"However, from now on, anyone who resonates with the Primal Anima revealed by the All Spirits Ban, provided they have the necessary talent and preparation, I will help them achieve their supreme aspirations."

The crowd erupted with ecstatic jubilation.

"As I've said, my growth and transformation will directly benefit you," he declared with detachment.

His words implied that as he continued to grow stronger, he would be able to guide more of the Gods' mightiest to the path of the Supreme Being!

What was once impossible for him, is now within reach, and the future holds even greater possibilities.

Tan Junshan knelt at the cave's edge, his forehead pressed against the unyielding earth. "I must quickly solidify my realm!" he declared, his eyes ablaze with fervent longing.

He could hardly believe that he, Tan Junshan, might not only rise to the highest echelons but also strive for the legendary eleventh level!

"Jun Chen is currently in the Everlands, harnessing the power of stars to breach the highest realm. Once he succeeds, he too can use the Way of Heaven to seek the rank of Supreme Being." He cast a glance at Qin Luo from within the seal and remarked coolly, "The Way of Heaven you practice can refine the sun. By concentrating on the sun, rather than deliberately harnessing the fires of all heavens, you too can ascend to the Supreme Being with this path."

Qin Luo was taken aback. "Fire and the scorching sun, can these two paths truly coexist?"

"Yes, their attributes are similar, so they can be compatible. If you focus on one path to the end and possess the corresponding Primal Anima, you can achieve the promotion to Supreme Being," He affirmed with a slight nod. "Blazing fire did not choose you, so taking a different sacred way might actually be a shortcut."

Upon hearing this, Qin Luo and Tan Junshan bowed in unison.

"Yue Mu has ascended to godhood, leaving a vacancy in the Water Sacred Way," He continued.

Lu Hongpeng, Van Heqing, and other formidable members of the Sword Sect looked on with envy, fixated on the manifestation of the All Spirits Ban, eager to grasp the rules it presented.

The Most Highs from the Everlands who had joined Him in the campaign through the Wraithlands were stirred by His words.

Supreme!

Having conquered the Wraithlands, He had, through this period of accumulation, gained the power to enable the supreme warriors of the Gods, who owed their existence to Him, to strive for the Supreme power!

All were brimming with zeal, convinced that following Him was the path to salvation for both the Gods and themselves.

...

Creitecesh.

The Dragon Slaying Stage, bearing the Wellspring of Creation, had brought along the Great Demon God Bertain, Green Willow, Ballo, Loong Jie, the Tree of Life, Qi Yunhong, Yu Yiyi, and others. After an arduous trek, they finally reached their destination.

Bertain, clad in Golden Dragon Armor, had not yet recovered and was cautious not to separate his devil soul again, refraining from drawing Soul Power from the various realms of the Wasteland.

Qi Yunhong coveted the power within the thunder vortex but was mindful of Bertain's presence. He fidgeted, eyes locked on Yu Yuan, hoping for a few words that would allow him to harness the Thunder Pool to refine the power within the thunder vortex and the Thunder Laws that had emerged in the Wasteland.

But Yu Yuan was currently too preoccupied to attend to him.

"Your true form has finally arrived."

Atop the Peak of Creation, Mother Earth watched the arrival of the new Yu Yuan and gave a slight nod of acknowledgment.

She deliberately avoided looking at the Tree of Life, now diminished in size, its tender green branches gently swaying.

As the Tree of Life drifted from the Dragon Slaying Stage towards the Peak of Creation, her gaze was filled with ire. "Begone!"

The Tree of Life came to a sudden halt in midair.

Rustle!

The Tree of Life communicated with her in its own unique way, explaining why it had chosen to yield to Yu Yuan and offer the essence of flora, allowing him an additional level of mastery, rather than stand by her side in battle.

Mother Earth remained stony-faced, ignoring the explanation.

"Where's the Rainbow Sage?"

Loong Jie, upon arrival, noticed the absence of the Book of Time and Zhong Chichen and turned his attention to Youyu and Yuan Lianyao.

"He didn't tell you?" Yuan Lianyao asked, surprised.

"Tell me what?" Loong Jie responded, taken aback.

"Mr. Zhong..."

Yuan Lianyao gestured towards the Spring of Death and spoke softly, "While delving into the mysteries of the void, he was inadvertently targeted by a powerful being from the other side and taken to another world. Rumor has it that Mr. Zhong caught the eye of that being and is set to ascend to supreme status there."

Loong Jie scratched his head, "Such fortune exists?"

Yuan Lianyao offered no further details.

"Don't worry about him, he's in no danger," Chen Qinghuang said calmly. "To that being from the other side, he is an exceptional gem, one they will cultivate with care."

At this moment, Yu Yuan's true self was present, his form that had ascended to Undead Sovereign was here, and deep within the Wellspring of Creation resided his Solar Spirit.

All three aspects of Yu Yuan had converged in the Creitecesh.

Whoosh!

A gray shadow at the very depths of the spring, exuding a subtle death aura, appeared to be drawn to Yu Yuan's true self, the Wellspring of Creation, and the All Spirits Ban.

She scrutinized the condition of Yu Yuan's form.

"Tell me, do you have a solution for the foreign entities that have infiltrated his body?"

Yu Yuan gestured towards the Demon God Bertain.

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