C2273 The Source of Feedback

Deep beneath the earth's surface, the dense network of bloodline chains emitted a dazzling light, exuding a fresh breath of life as they began to form within various crystals.

For a high-level Primal Anima like itself, birthing new Secrets of Life was an exceedingly rare event, only possible through extraordinary encounters. Such was the case when its emissary ventured to other realms, like the Wasteland and the Abyss, to seize the bloodlines of intelligent life and bring them back to catalyze formation.

The supreme Titan Spinosaurus had once invaded the seven tiers of the Abyss, engaging in this very act.

"Hmm!" A shadow of spiritual sense expressed surprise upon witnessing the new bloodline lightning coalesce within the crystal.

Extreme Cold instantly recognized that the Primal Blood was assimilating a novel principle of life, distinct from its own. Promptly, a new blood crystal materialized, nourished by the innovative profound meaning of life.

This emergence of a fresh blood crystal astonished Extreme Cold to the core, signifying that the Primal Blood was undergoing a transformation, embarking on a new phase of breakthrough. The Primal Blood was growing!

Extreme Cold could scarcely recall the last instance of the Primal Blood's growth.

"Is it him?" The shadow representing Extreme Cold communicated within the icy crystal wall in their unique manner.

"He has triumphed in the Wasteland, yet he did not bestow upon Yuan Le the Secrets of Life as that other being had."

A blood shadow, flickering like a candle flame within a blood crystal, spoke, "He has refined that being. I sense that at the pinnacle of his Soul Altar, there exists a Tree of Life that belonged to that entity."

"He refined a being like you? A high-level Primal Anima?" Extreme Cold inquired, bewildered.

"Yes."

"And what of you?"

"He is currently channeling the essence of that being's Secrets of Life, along with the newly comprehended essence from the Fallen Abyss, back to me."

Perplexed, Extreme Cold asked, "Why would he do such a thing?"

Primal Blood found itself at a loss for words.

It had envisioned that Yu Yuan, having taken the Wellspring of Creation into the Wasteland, might convince a peer in the Origin Realm to grant Yu Yuan a life sequence, just as Yuan Le had received. Upon Yu Yuan's return, he would still depend on its power to swiftly unravel the mysteries hidden within the flesh and blood.

He had intended to seize the moment to possess the flesh teeming with life power.

Once he had grasped the Secrets of Life left by his kin in the Abyss and dissolved the flesh, he would possess the strength to battle the Primal Soul.

Perhaps he would even make a special trip to the Wasteland to refine the Primal Blood there.

Yu Yuan had just made his presence known in the Frostlands. Thanks to the innate connection between him and the tenth level of the Soul Altar, and because Yu Yuan hadn't bothered to hide, he was certain that Yu Yuan had assimilated with the Blood Altar's tenth level.

Having acquired the spiritual sense, vital energy, and Secrets of Life, Yu Yuan no longer needed him to unravel the mysteries of their Abyssal kin.

With the ten levels of the Soul Altar, the aura Yu Yuan emitted was astoundingly potent, leaving him feeling utterly powerless.

He also believed that if Yu Yuan chose to strike at him now, even with the protection of extreme cold, he would find it nearly impossible to escape.

As anxiety gripped him, a surge of the Secrets of Life poured into him, imprinting a copy within him and propelling him to advance once more.

He was a lofty Primal Anima, and he had always regarded beings like Yu Yuan as potential vessels for possession.

Even if Yu Yuan was extraordinary.

He had assumed that Yu Yuan, with the power to break free, would turn against him as the Primal Soul had, and he had braced himself for it.

But Yu Yuan had surprised him with an incredible gift.

In the outside world.

"Come out."

As soon as Yu Yuan touched down, he called forth Snow Kid, Yu Han, and cast him toward the fissure in the earth.

Yu Han felt a primal summons. Like the Dire Bear before him, he followed the fissure deep underground until he arrived at a massive ice rock.

Within the ice rock, two figures emerged, embodying Primal Blood and Extreme Coldness.

"He was sent by Yu Yuan!" Extreme Coldness said, a hint of excitement in his voice.

"You need him. Since you've been unable to find another Primal Anima to merge with and can't amass more profound meanings related to the cold, you require a being as powerful as him. His enhanced bloodline could also aid in your advancement."

As Primal Blood communicated, a cloud of blood mist seeped from the ice rock, enveloping Snow Kid.

A stream of pure life force coursed through the blood mist into Snow Kid's body, finding its way to his heart and awakening the deeply hidden bloodline chains that shimmered like ice crystals.

"When his bloodline ascends to the tenth level, your Primal Anima should also rise significantly."

"And once you've advanced, that girl Ji Ningshuang will reap the benefits as well."

Primal Blood had already surmised Yu Yuan's intentions.

It was only then that it confirmed Yu Yuan bore no ill will and wasn't there to harness its power.

After a brief contemplation, it spoke to Taishi, "Both of us can reach out to him through the Soul Altar. It's time we extend a gesture of goodwill."

"Understood," came the reply.

The very next moment.

Yu Yuan, who was in the midst of cordial exchanges with the group, picked up on two messages emanating from deep within the earth via his Soul Altar.

"Welcome back."

"Congratulations."

Yu Yuan responded with a discreet smile.

As he conversed with Taishi, little spinosaurus, Starpierced, Ji Ningshuang, Ann Ziqing, and the Abyssal Leviathan all arrived in quick succession, encircling him eagerly.

Naturally, they were all curious about his experiences in the Wasteland and whether he had been successful.

"Don't worry, everyone. First, let's discuss Lord Bertain."

He turned to Kaiya and Youqian, aware of their concern for the Demon God, and reassured them with a smile, "He's unharmed. As it happens, he and Lin Daoke also stumbled into the Wasteland."

The two Sky Fiends breathed a sigh of relief at the news.

Suddenly, a brilliant starlight streaked across the sky from another star.

Denise and Beru of the Starborn materialized as the starlight descended. They had rushed over from Yibalo upon witnessing the Dragon Slaying Stage emerge on the Primal Blood Continent.

"I have both good news and bad news," Yu Yuan began, pausing for a moment. "The bad news is that Lord Brie has perished in his attempt to ascend to the highest level due to insufficient talent."

Beru, who had been close to Brie, let out a sorrowful sigh upon hearing this.

Not wanting to leave them hanging, Yu Yuan quickly added, "The good news, however, is that Ballo has ascended to an eleventh level Supreme Being through the Path of Stars."

"Ah!?"

Beru was trembling, at a loss for words, tears streaming down his face. "Really? Ballo, how did you ascend to become a supreme being?" It felt to him like an unreal stroke of luck, as if a pie had fallen from the sky.

The others were equally astonished.

Could there be a Primal Anima in the Wasteland with the power to govern the stars?

"Oh, and Loong Jie has also become a supreme being," Yu Yuan added.

He glanced at the Abyssal Leviathan and the little spinosaurus, now in human form, and mentioned, "And Green Willow."

"What? Loong Jie is a supreme being too? How is that possible?"

"Green Willow? With his abilities, he's become a supreme being as well?"

"Yu Yuan, what exactly is happening? Are there that many Primal Animas in the Wasteland?"

His news sent shockwaves through the strongest experts in the Frostlands, leaving them reeling.

Yu Yuan then calmly and methodically shared his experiences in the Wasteland, as well as the incredible applications of the All Spirits Ban.

He recounted his chance meetings with Bertain and Lin Daoke, and how Yuan Lianyao had also risen to supremacy after her arrival in the Wasteland.

The emergence of so many supreme beings filled those who had not ventured into the Wasteland with intense regret.

It even lessened their fear of the Primal Soul.

"I should have gone to the Wasteland!"

The Abyssal Leviathan stamped its feet in frustration, the embodiment of a lifetime of regret. "Though I harbor the breath of life within me, the power I truly master is the same as Green Willow's! How can Green Willow even compare to me? My desire for the Secrets of Life stemmed from knowing there was no Water Primal Anima in the Origin Realm."

His regret was profound.

As one of the earliest cosmic giant beasts, his core lineage was that of Water Magic, giving him a significant edge over Green Willow in this domain.

When Green Willow, Zhong Chichen, and Loong Jie departed, claiming they wished to revisit the source of their bloodlines, he had chosen not to follow.

Little did he know of the abundant resources that awaited in the Wasteland.

"Loong Jie, to think you've surpassed me."

The little spinosaurus was filled with regret.

He was the pure-blooded heir of the Titan Spinosaurus lineage, born from a dragon egg. Yet, Loong Jie, a Naga born from the Primal Blood of the Old Spinosaurus, had managed to ascend to the rank of Supreme Being before him.

"Taishi."

Yu Yuan gave a sidelong glance to his old war buddy and cleared his throat. "Now that you have a new body, you should be able to ascend to Supreme Being once you meet Mother Earth."

"You make it sound so simple. Do you think she'll actually listen to you?" Taishi scoffed, rolling his eyes. "The Direbear already reigns over the Wasteland. My original form was killed by the Direbear and the Earth Spirit. If Mother Earth devours the Earth Spirit, she'll just nurture Sekou. When would it ever be my turn?"

"Sekou is dead, and Yuan Le is dead too," Yu Yuan replied, his demeanor unchanging. "As for Mother Earth, she truly heeds my advice now."

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