C2285 The Demon God's Suggestion

"No matter how powerful he is, there's no way he's without vulnerabilities!"

A spark of excitement flickered in the depths of Bertain's eyes.

The disaster that befell the Wasteland seemed to have no effect on him. His fighting spirit remained undiminished, and he was focused on how to confront the Primal Soul.

He always maintained an optimistic outlook, brimming with confidence, regardless of the setbacks and hardships he faced.

Seeing him like this, Yu Yuan found it difficult to voice any discouragement.

Bertain's Soul Power was even more formidable than that of Youyu, the Undead Sovereign. If he were to make a move against that entity, he likely wouldn't reach the Genesis Continent or the Everlands. Merely appearing in the starry sky of the Origin Realm would alert the Primal Soul to his presence.

The Primal Soul was his natural adversary!

None of his arcane skills or laws related to the soul had any effect on that being.

"Teacher, there's no point in exhausting yourself."

Watching him scratch his head, lost in thought, Yu Yuan advised, "Don't bother trying to use your strength against him. It's simply not feasible."

"Let me think, don't rush me!"

Bertain shot him an irritated glance.

As the Demon God pondered, the multicolored flesh ravaged two more Astral Domains in the Wasteland, causing further loss of life.

Wherever the massive flesh went, life was extinguished, and a multitude of dead souls emerged.

He seized the moment to lay out the Path of Undead, altering the Mind Magic in the desolate Astral Domains to prepare for the instruction of future species.

One day, Bertain suddenly slapped his thigh and smiled broadly, "I've got it!"

Yu Yuan's real body was still quelling the disturbances on the ninth tier of the Soulstone Pedestal within his sea of consciousness.

His Undead Sovereign form, left at the Wellspring of Creation, was untroubled, prompting him to ask, "Is there anything I can do?" He wasn't very hopeful.

"I get your concerns. I'm not in a position to pose a threat to him," Bertain said with a sly chuckle, clarifying this before continuing, "But the Death God named Kurkova has successfully annihilated one of his spiritual senses in the Underworld. The other spiritual sense, fused with the Evil Temple, might also be erased by the Death God."

"Hmm, that one seems to be able to harm Him," Yu Yuan concurred.

"Moreover, the contaminants within me, as well as those within Loong Jie and the others, have been erased by the Death God's power. This proves that the Death God from another realm can indeed pose a threat to Him!" Bertain asserted with confidence.

Upon hearing this, Yu Yuan nodded, then added, "Once the spring disappears, we lose our ability to contact the Death God."

"That spring was crafted by Chen Qinghuang. If she was able to forge the first, she can surely create another!" Bertain's reasoning was clear. "In a different region of the Wasteland, we can establish a new spring, allowing Qinghuang to communicate with her and acquire the death force she bestows, all under the pretense of confronting that entity."

"I'm convinced the Death God would consent."

While speaking, Bertain grinned and continued, "And you, with your ability to traverse the All Spirits Ban—the newly formed All Spirits Ban on the Genesis Continent—you can effortlessly leap into it with the Dragon Slaying Stage!"

"The All Spirits Ban serves as His primary line of defense, while the second is the boundless darkness."

"I surmise that the Darkland, which eternally hovered over the Abyss of Truth, has vanished due to the Genesis Continent's departure and the distancing of the Dark Anima."

"That ultimate darkness must have shifted to where the Genesis Continent now lies, possibly merging into its deepest recesses."

"Therefore, we still need to shatter the most formidable darkness."

With that, he glanced down at the Peak of Creation below and let out a sly chuckle.

He continued, "The Light Spirit has transcended the Dark Anima in rank. Once the young Dawnbringer ascends to supreme status, you'll persuade the Light Spirit to temporarily inhabit her, bringing her to the Dragon Slaying Stage."

"My strategy is for you to use the Dragon Slaying Stage to instantly penetrate the All Spirits Ban, breaking the seal to enter the darkness. Then, with Canli's Light Spirit, you'll cut through any dark impediment."

"Upon encountering Him, have the Secular Bird Queen unfurl her wings and scatter the death flames to severely wound Him!"

"With that, He will undoubtedly be too preoccupied to pay you any mind!" Bertain finally revealed his plan.

At first, Yu Yuan wasn't convinced. But after Bertain had finished explaining, he remarked, "Teacher, if your plan can be executed smoothly, it really seems like it could be effective."

"Nonsense!" Bertain huffed. "It's settled then! You need to push the Light Spirit to quickly elevate Canli to a supreme being. After that, convince the Light Spirit and Canli to allow a temporary possession by the Light Spirit. Given how timid the Light Spirit is, you'll likely need more time to persuade it."

"I'll handle Chen Qinghuang," he added.

With a whoosh, a Dark Tower emerged from Bertain's sleeve.

He chuckled as he sat down, and the Dark Tower began to emit spatial turbulence upon touching down.

"A Dark Tower?" Yu Yuan was taken aback.

"Proudly, Bertain proclaimed, "This is one of Yuan Le's relics. I discovered his hidden treasury while traveling through the Wasteland's Astral Domains. The Dark Tower is just one piece of his legacy."

"Heh, leave the secular bird to me. Don't worry about creating a new spring either; I'll take care of that and persuade the Death God in the Underworld," Bertain said with confidence.

"I have no idea where Chen Qinghuang might be. Do you?" Yu Yuan asked, surprised.

"I do," Bertain replied.

With those words, he boarded the Dark Tower and vanished into the void.

Some time later, Mother Earth, with her unusual form, materialized at the summit of the Peak of Creation. "He's quite the dreamer, planning to harness the Death God's power to confront the Abyss Primal Soul."

"If he succeeds, though, he might just deal a severe blow to the Primal Soul!" she said, her eyes filled with loathing.

The Tree of Life rustled softly, conveying to Yu Yuan that the Light Spirit had always feared the Primal Soul. Persuading it to possess Canli and venture to the Genesis Continent to pierce through the boundless darkness was no simple task.

"Yu Yuan, we should leave the Creitecesh and find a new Astral Domain," Mother Earth advised. "This Star River is devoid of divine force. It was once abundant to counter the All Spirits Ban. Now that it's gone and the flesh has fled, there's no reason for us to remain here."

The Tree of Life weighed in, "Let's select a location rich in cosmic energy."

"Then it's decided—we'll head to the Stellar Phoenix!" Yu Yuan declared.

...

In the Origin Realm, within the Frostlands.

Shriek!

A violet gold blade pierced through the thick crystalline wall.

Dense purple demon energy immediately seeped through the fissure into the Frostlands, revealing at the tip of the purple sea an indescribably beautiful figure.

She stood before the purple sea, her immense power radiating outwards, intimidating all the formidable beings in the Frostlands.

With a sneer, she coldly uttered, "Primal Blood Continent."

Whoosh!

The purple sea stirred, creating mesmerizing, multicolored ripples that made the vast expanse of the Infinite Galaxy seem but a stone's throw away.

In a blink, she and the purple sea materialized in the Star River just outside the Primal Blood Continent.

"The Supreme of Shadow's Keep!"

"How did she get here?"

The Boulderdawn Sect's experts, the Abyssal Leviathan, the Starpierced, and the distant Titan Turtle were all thrown into disarray at the sudden appearance of this figure.

The most fearsome Primal Soul had not reached out towards the Frostlands after its onslaught on the Wraithlands.

Instead, the Supreme of Shadow's Keep had arrived.

This individual, who had once led the evilkind and the alien beast coalition in an assault on the Dark Star Region, nearly engulfing the Root of the Solar Meridian, was vividly remembered by all. It was unexpected that she would now come here alone.

Elsewhere in the Frostlands, atop the stars, the mightiest among the Otherkin, including Denise and Elena, halted their activities and turned their gaze towards the Primal Blood Continent.

The arrival of the Everlands Dark Phoenix to the Frostlands held a significance not far removed from an invasion by the Primal Soul.

Roar!

Beneath her, from the depths of the purple sea, a roar capable of splitting the heavens erupted.

The roar shattered the blood-colored barrier encircling the Primal Blood Continent.

Infinite blood shadows and the crimson light river within the barrier violently burst forth, transforming into clusters of blood-colored Serpentflame that vanished into the heart of the Primal Blood Continent.

Numerous intertwined bloodline rules in the void also fractured, no longer able to shield the Primal Blood Continent.

The Crimson Star, once concealed within the light screen, finally revealed its true form.

"This is the second time."

Nostalgia shimmered in Zhiya's youthful, phoenix-like eyes.

She vividly recalled the myriad challenges she faced during her initial journey to the Primal Blood Continent.

Back then, she contended with the interference of Yu Yuan and Ji Ningshuang, the obstruction of the Great Demon God Grec and numerous Blood Fiends, as well as the formidable aid of the Sky Fiend, Reid.

In those days, she had engaged in a fierce battle of wits and strength with Yu Yuan to penetrate the blood-colored light screen.

Years had flown by, and now, with a mere roar from within the Purple Sea, she had shattered the blood-colored barrier, fully unveiling the Primal Blood Continent.

She had grown exponentially stronger than before.

Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!

Upon witnessing the fracture of the blood-colored light screen, Tianqi, Taixu, Ann Ziqing, Xuanli, and the other paramount figures of Boulderdawn soared into the heavens.

As they gazed upon Zhiya, the countenances of these God-Kings grew increasingly grave.

With Yu Yuan absent, having taken Taishi and Canli with him, and Tan Xiaotian having departed, the Frostlands lacked any formidable powers. Moreover, the longstanding ice seal that had once shielded the Frostlands proved futile against Zhiya.

Everyone had learned from Yu Yuan that Zhiya was exceedingly formidable, a supreme being who had ascended through the power of life itself.

She had always been the mightiest in the Everlands, second only to Bertain in the Origin Realm, and she had never held the members of Boulderdawn in high regard.

Understanding the full extent of Zhiya's terror, everyone was deeply unsettled, uncertain of her intentions.

"Sir..."

With a face etched in bitterness, Taixu reluctantly stepped forward to greet Zhiya.

As a Blood Fiend housing a primordial spirit, Taixu could sense an overwhelming menace emanating from Zhiya, which only deepened the bitterness of his smile as he inquired, "May I ask what brings you here?"

"I'm granting Yu Yuan a small courtesy. All inhabitants of the Primal Blood Continent must evacuate immediately."

Zhiya's demeanor was icy.

She fixed her gaze on the Abyssal Leviathan a bit longer than necessary and remarked, "You truly are worthless. Green Willow has ascended to the rank of supreme, yet you remain unchanged."

The Abyssal Leviathan was seething with anger but held his tongue.

"Retreat?"

Taixu fell into contemplation for a moment, attempting to reach out to Yu Yuan on the Primal Blood Continent within the Frostlands.

"I sealed off this section of the Star River when I arrived," Zhiya said with a sneer. "The Frostlands are surrounded by layers of my demon energy, making it impossible for you to make contact with him."

Her eyes then turned to the Primal Blood Continent as she declared in a chilling tone, "You once denied me your complete life sequence, blocking my rise to supremacy and thwarting my efforts to consume the Root of the Solar Meridian. My purpose in coming here is to use you as a sacrifice!"

Her true objective was the Primal Blood!

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