C2314 Hesitation

In the Origin Realm, numerous Sky Fiends, Evil Gods, and the mightiest of the Gods from the Everlands converged around Zionidall. These formidable entities, second only to the supreme beings, radiated auras as deep and vast as the ocean. Their seals and walls shrouded the entire Star River, ensuring that not even a fly could escape Zionidall without their consent.

A dazzling Milky Way stretched across the sky, and Voidfarers, resembling golden Sunsilver beasts, were all directed toward Zionidall. A chilling, deadly presence permeated every nook and cranny of the land.

At this moment, atop the soaring Dread Mount, were Taixu the God-King, Tianqi, the Abyssal Leviathan, Youqian, along with familiar faces like Denise and Elena. Outside the continent, figures such as Zu Ann, Qin Luo, Yue Mu, and High Priest Reid were also in attendance. This vivid tableau caused Yu Yuan, Loong Jie, and Yuan Lianyao to visibly tense.

Jihui towered with a majestic stature, his enormous green-black eyes shimmering with an iridescent brilliance that naturally caused ripples in the fabric of space. Having possessed this body, his command of space magic now exceeded the original Jihui's capabilities. In the realms of the Origin, the Abyss, and the Wasteland, he was unrivaled in his mastery of spatial forces, surpassing even Zhong Chichen.

With his intricate manipulation of the Origin Realm, he utilized the green-black eye beneath his feet and the shadowy cosmos enveloping him to bridge two worlds. He could shift the myriad springs of the Ashlands to his location and observe every detail within the Origin Realm.

"What does this mean?" Yu Yuan's face grew stern.

The Dread Mount in Zionidall harbored a wild, thunderous energy capable of wounding him, yet it was only effective against the Star-Spawned Terrors. Neither the Evil Gods nor the Gods would be shattered by the lightning's force.

At this moment, the Everlands' most powerful Gods, the Star-Spawned Terrors, and the Evil Gods had all assembled, and Han Miaoyuan himself had arrived at Zionidall by his command. As he spread his influence into the Otherworld, he had also instructed Han Miaoyuan and others to venture to Zionidall. Yu Yuan was left pondering his true intentions.

"My idea is quite straightforward."

He remained silent, yet everyone in the room understood his thoughts through the pervasive darkness.

"I had Han Miaoyuan extend an invitation to them, calling them to join the battle."

His gaze settled on Yu Yuan, whose towering form shimmered with an iridescent glow, seemingly causing the fabric of space itself to undulate.

"I am compelling the gods from the Otherworld to descend. All the mightiest from the Origin Realm and the Wasteland are duty-bound to repel the invaders."

"The internal conflict between us, and among them, should commence only after the gods of the Otherworld have been vanquished."

He articulated his stance.

"I concur!"

The eleventh-level golden dragon, with his gleaming bald head, chuckled heartily. "Those gods from the Otherworld who dare to covet our realm must be met with harsh retribution!"

Loong Jie licked his lips, his eyes flashing with a fierce and violent light, as he declared, "I believe we should all unite against external threats first!"

Green Willow, having reached the pinnacle of cultivation, nodded gently in agreement.

"Should gods from the Otherworld truly come forth, mounting an invasion from those thirty-six worlds,"

Yuan Lianyao, standing atop the Dragon Slaying Stage, gazed at Yu Yuan's Solar Spirit Body and spoke softly, "It would indeed be prudent to first eliminate the gods from the Otherworld. However..."

She let out a huff, her gaze piercing as she addressed Jihui, "I will not permit Jihui to usurp my body with his spiritual sense to wage war!"

The Peak of Creation was still distant, and the allied Primal Animas had not yet made their entrance.

Upon realizing the extent of the invasion across the thirty-six Otherworlds, Loong Jie, Yuan Lianyao, Green Willow, and the others agreed that the external threat must be addressed first.

Yu Yuan absorbed their counsel with a contemplative expression, yet he held his tongue.

His eyes lingered on the familiar faces within the dark pupils.

Zu Ann, Yue Mu, and Van Heqing had once fought alongside him in the Everlands, offering their assistance. Along with newly ascended supremes like Tan Junshan and Jun Chen, he shared a close bond.

These Primordial Spirit Overlords, if they were to clash with Taixu, Tianqi, and their ilk, would surely endure devastating losses on both sides.

The civil war would assuredly inflict severe damage on the Origin Realm. Should the gods from the Otherworld arrive, they would revel in our misfortune.

He began to waver.

...

Zionidall.

"That's essentially the situation."

Han Miaoyuan, the leader of the Gods, patiently explained to Taixu, Tianqi, and the others about the earth-shattering changes occurring in the Wasteland.

Taixu and the rest quickly regained their composure but remained skeptical of the cunning Han Miaoyuan.

"I knew you wouldn't trust me. Alas, my reputation really has hit rock bottom."

With a heavy sigh, Han Miaoyuan resignedly unfurled a brand-new Banner of Duality. Utilizing the Mirror Flower Water Moon ability, he illuminated the World of Darkness.

The still banner, like a polished mirror, reflected the imposing figure of Jihui.

It also revealed the monstrous dire beast that had escaped the engulfing darkness, Yu Yuan's Solar Spirit, and the figures on the Dragon Slaying Stage.

"Yu Yuan!"

"That monstrous flesh from the Wellspring of Creation!"

"Loong Jie, Green Willow, Ballo are all present!"

"Our chieftain Ballo!"

The vision on the banner captivated the mighty ones of Zionidall. After scrutinizing it, they erupted in exclamations.

Yu Yuan and his companions, peering through the dark and azure eyes, observed the state of affairs in Zionidall.

Inside Zionidall and in the void beyond, everyone became aware of the unfolding events in the Wasteland through the Banner of Duality conjured by Han Miaoyuan.

They also beheld thirty-six immense "Maw of Oblivion," each encircling a spring, and saw the springs leading to Deichakeon and Xaplica being furiously infused with dark energy.

Han Miaoyuan clarified that this dark energy would bring about an apocalyptic catastrophe for the beings of both Otherworlds.

A war that would engulf all the major worlds was on the brink of ignition, with the dark expanse as its theater.

He intended for the mightiest survivors of the Origin Realm and the Wasteland to join forces in this conflict against the Otherworld Gods, rather than deplete themselves in civil strife.

"Regardless of the past, if a foreign foe invades this time, we must unite our strength!"

The Abyssal Leviathan, in the guise of a gaunt old man, glared with eyes ablaze with ferocity.

The Abyssal Leviathan proactively proposed to Taixu, "The drawn-out conflict between Yu Yuan and himself can be put on hold for now."

Youqian, along with Ji Ningshuang seated upon the Stardust Blade, were equally astonished by the emergence of the Banner of Duality.

Should true deities from the Otherworld arrive in vast numbers and with formidable power, would they genuinely engage in mutual slaughter at such a pivotal juncture?

It was the Abyssal Leviathan who had instigated the war, who had first trespassed, prompting the gods from beyond to respond.

But what could be done at this point?

Consequently, the mighty beings from within and beyond the Zionidall in the Origin Realm all fell silent.

Each one awaited the upheaval in the Wasteland, eager to see if the deity from the Otherworld would indeed cross over as promised.

Whoosh! Whoosh!

Tremendous waves of dark energy continued to flood into the two Spring of Deaths leading to Deichakeon and Xaplica, with everyone in anticipation.

They all sensed that the deity from the Otherworld might emerge from one of the Spring of Deaths at any moment, a thought that was excruciating.

Time passed indeterminately until Chen Qinghuang abruptly turned her gaze to a Spring of Death not being bombarded with energy, her bright eyes flashing with symbols of demise.

Following her gaze, it became clear to all that this was a Spring of Death connecting to the Underworld.

The Spring of Death that had materialized due to her in the Wasteland had vanished, yet this ancient Spring of Death rooted in the Ashlands remained accessible to the Underworld.

"The Death God, Kurkova."

Loong Jie paused, then stroked his chin and mused, "Why is it you? Shouldn't the first to arrive from the Otherworld be someone else?"

Ballo and Green Willow, sensing the diffusion of the death aura and observing the Spring of Death's activity, also frowned in contemplation.

Of all the otherworldly gods they had encountered, the only one they felt a slight fondness for was Kurkova.

The pervasive influence of the Death God on the souls of Bertain, Lin Daoke, Ballo, and Green Willow had been expunged by Yu Yuan and Kurkova, as a result of their bargain.

Both parties shared a semblance of friendship.

None of them could have imagined that the first to step into this world from the Otherworld would be Kurkova, the Death God.

Boom!

Suddenly, a towering, dark palace burst forth from the Spring of Death.

The God, poised for combat, had set the Maw of Oblivion in motion at the first sign of disturbance from the spring, ready to annihilate whoever emerged from the Otherworld.

However, the Maw of Oblivion came to an abrupt halt when it became apparent that the first to emerge was none other than the Evil Temple.

"Evil Temple!"

"Holy Temple!"

Onlookers from both the Wasteland and the Origin Realm erupted into shouts.

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