C2274 Knowing Gratitude!

"Yu Yuan is back!"

Canli stepped out from the City of Light, her stunning face alight with indescribable excitement.

"Is it true?"

The Bright Clan's experts exclaimed in surprise, their cheers reaching the ears of nearby Asura Clan warriors.

Deep within a fortress forged from gold metal, Elena, who was refining her golden bloodline in a secret chamber, seemed to catch wind of the news and emerged from the radiant stronghold.

Elena couldn't help but gaze into the distance.

The City of Light, dazzling with brilliance, suddenly took flight, soaring through the dark, icy starry sea.

Many Bright Clan experts, along with mixed-blood warriors like Chen Liangquan, began to gather in the City of Light, clustering around Canli and bombarding her with excited questions.

Canli, wielding the Scepter of Light and having attained the Tenth Level bloodline, commanded the City of Light's ethereal howl.

Spotting a blinding golden radiance shooting skyward from within Elena, like a golden sword thrusting into the starry river, Canli cleared her throat and gestured to Elena.

Elena's eyes sparkled. After a moment's hesitation, she instructed the Asura warriors to follow her pursuit of the City of Light.

"Yu Yuan has indeed returned."

Canli, her platinum hair more radiant than ever, shone like a dazzling jewel. "He just appeared in the Cold Domain, and I sensed it immediately. And my bloodline..."

Canli narrowed her eyes, inspecting closely.

With Yu Yuan's arrival, numerous Bloodline Crystal Chains, previously beyond her grasp, had materialized deep within her bloodline.

These new Crystal Chains, embodying the profound truths of the sun, moon, and stars, hinted that she might soon break through to the legendary Supreme Realm with complete understanding.

Supreme!

Canli was inwardly thrilled. That was the pinnacle not even Cadorath had reached!

In these tumultuous times, she had led her people from the Brilliance Starfield to settle in the Cold Domain, a journey akin to leaving their ancestral home. Naturally, she aspired to ascend to greater heights and forge a new future for the Bright Clan.

Moreover, Tan Xiaotian, her sworn adversary, was also within the Cold Domain!

"I have no idea what happened, but I do know that once I break through to the Supreme Realm, that Demon Lord Tan Xiaotian won't stand a chance!" Canli declared with a triumphant smile.

"Patriarch, our relationship with Tan Xiaotian has shifted," Chen Liangquan cautiously reminded her.

"I was merely speaking off the cuff."

Canli huffed dismissively.

Whoosh!

Elena appeared as a beam of golden light within the City of Light. She nodded to Canli and pleaded, "Could you take me along? I'm heading to the Origin Blood Continent as well."

"It's no trouble at all."

Canli responded with a sweet smile, not daring to show any pretense in front of this new Golden Asura. "Perfect timing. We can discuss Yu Yuan. He's due to return."

…

"I've spotted the City of Light. What brings her here?"

Tan Xiaotian, who was listening to Yu Yuan recount his experiences in the Desolate Realm, had already noticed the City of Light's activity upon his arrival at the Origin Blood Continent.

Ever since Canli and the City of Light reached the Cold Domain recently, he had been closely monitoring them.

In the current Cold Domain, Canli's every move was under his watchful eye.

Having been suppressed by Barol and Cadorath for an extended period, he harbored no fondness for the Bright Clan, including its current leader, Canli.

"Old Tan."

Yu Yuan gave him a sidelong glance, altering his address for Tan Xiaotian with a chuckle, "Enemies should reconcile, not remain at odds. Cadorath is gone; are you still clinging to those old grudges?"

Caught off guard by the new nickname, Tan Xiaotian furrowed his brow and clarified, "This involves the rivalry and antagonism between the Light Origin Spirit and the Origin Soul."

"Rivalry between the Origin Soul? Ah, I forgot to mention—the Light Origin Spirit ranks just below the supreme Origin Soul, and the one beneath our feet," Yu Yuan revealed openly. "Besides the Origin Soul, we also have the Origin Blood here. It's likely the most powerful Origin Soul."

Tan Xiaotian's face fell as he remarked, "No wonder my creator seemed so urgent."

He may not have grasped the full picture, but if Yu Yuan said it was so, it had to be accurate.

"There's no point in worrying," Yu Yuan said candidly. "If he faces the Light Origin Spirit again, he's bound to lose. Moreover, I'm taking Canli to the Desolate Realm. I made a promise to Cadorath a long time ago to look after the Bright Clan, so Canli is destined to become a Supreme Being."

"And she will be an extraordinary one at that!"

With the Light Origin Spirit's powerful advancement, it could greatly enhance Canli's abilities. Since it is significantly stronger than the Darkness Origin Spirit, if Canli manages to break through to the Supreme level, Tan Xiaotian, the current Darkness Supreme Being, will likely find it very difficult to compete with her.

"Is there any way to change the tide of this situation?" Tan Xiaotian inquired earnestly.

"Yes, there is."

Yu Yuan nodded, speaking with conviction, "If you can reverse-refine the Darkness Origin Spirit, then you could surpass Canli and maintain your lead in the race for the Supreme position."

"Refine the Founder?"

Tan Xiaotian had considered this before. He mulled over the idea, his expression peculiar as he asked, "Is that even possible? Has anyone actually succeeded?"

Yu Yuan pointed to his forehead and simply stated, "Me."

Everyone was taken aback.

"I wasn't clear earlier," Yu Yuan said with a smile, then suddenly descended into the depths of the Origin Blood Continent through a fissure in the earth.

"Taishi, when Canli arrives, let her know she'll be leaving with you."

"Understood."

Taishi nodded, his demeanor calm.

He understood that with Yu Yuan's assurance, both he and Canli would have the opportunity to vie for the Supreme Being status once they reached the Desolate Realm.

Taishi's current concern was that his bloodline was only at the Ninth Level.

Without reaching the Tenth Level, he wouldn't have the chance to contend for the Supreme title.

"The Tenth Level bloodline is an easy fix. Don't worry about it."

Yu Yuan's voice, casual and confident, emanated from within Taishi's chest, "Once I've spoken with the Origin Blood, it will assist you in elevating your bloodline level."

Taishi's expression shifted subtly as he thought to himself, "Excellent. I've been waiting for this day for a long time."

Yu Yuan had descended, but the Dragon Slash Platform stayed in place.

As everyone's gaze turned to the platform, Lin Daoke, the reticent Sword Sect Lord, emerged reluctantly from his secluded domain and announced, "If you have any unresolved questions, feel free to come to me."

His soul injury had healed, and he had been focusing his spiritual energy on the Dragon Slash Platform, intent on reforging the Yang God Sword as quickly as possible.

Yu Yuan's summons to resolve a puzzle had interrupted him, which he found somewhat irritating.

"Mr. Lin!"

"So, you've been at the Dragon Slash Platform all along!"

Upon Lin Daoke's arrival, the crowd buzzed with excitement, eagerly gathering around him.

"My esteemed senior brother, you've truly surprised me."

The Soul Divine King, Andrea, shared a meaningful look with Yu Qian, expressing her amazement with a tsk-tsk.

...

At the base of the cliff, Yu Han, known as the Snow Child, was enveloped in a dense blood fog.

A deep red and a silver white, two shadows emerged against the rock face.

As Yu Yuan descended, the two shadows, embodiments of extreme cold and source blood, radiated unease, uncertain of Yu Yuan's purpose.

Despite Yu Yuan's prior gestures of friendship, they feared it might be a ruse, anxious that he might turn against them.

They sensed that Yu Yuan now possessed the power to annihilate them and assimilate their strength.

"I harbor no malice."

He gazed at the blood shadow, the embodiment of the source blood consciousness, and offered a slight smile. "Before I left the Desolate Realm, the Death God from the Nether Domain advised me to strike you down. She claimed that creating my own source spirit through sacrifice would yield far greater benefits than seeking to understand another's laws and mysteries."

The shadows representing extreme cold and source blood abruptly halted.

"I understand the value of gratitude."

Yu Yuan's smile was understated as he continued, "Regardless of whether you harbored any ill will towards me before, you never acted on it. I'm thankful you chose me, allowing me to comprehend the life sequence that enabled my Yang God to ascend to the Supreme level."

"Therefore, I remain committed to our original pact, ready to share the fruits of my journey in the Desolate Realm with you."

"Just as before, I am prepared to imprint upon you a portion of the secrets tied to the bloodlines and the essence of life."

Yu Yuan spoke with genuine sincerity.

The two shadows, symbols of source blood and extreme cold, watched him intently for a long while, their thoughts inscrutable.

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