C2327 Another Way of Protection

The once revered "Origin Realm God" was awash with a sea of emotions.

He, who had been a dominant force, was now reduced to a mere pawn, kicked around by both sides. In days gone by, he had forged the Chaos Abyss, consuming the starry expanse of the Gray Domain within the Origin Realm. His ambition was to ascend through the seven layers of the abyss, to conquer both the seven layers and the entirety of the Origin Realm.

His past was marked by moments of brilliance, and he had come close to achieving his goal.

Years had flown by, and he now found himself as a messenger in a foreign land, serving Beilstein of the Origin Realm.

Arthurs was steeped in sorrow as he observed Taishi, Barol, Loong Jie, Lvliu, and others—individuals he once deemed unworthy—who had risen to supreme status.

Meanwhile, he had regressed rather than progressed.

"Enough with the reminiscing. Let's focus on the matter at hand."

Yang God Yu, perched atop a massive expanse of flesh, drifted toward the Chaos Abyss. He halted before the spring where Arthurs lay concealed and inquired, "What message did my teacher send with you?"

Arthurs was taken aback.

Loong Jie, with the stature of a strapping man, bellowed, "You still refer to him as your teacher?"

Qi Yunhong chimed in, "He's conspired with the gods of the foreign realm; he no longer deserves your reverence!"

Even Barol, who had held Beilstein in the highest regard, seeing him as both a faith and a foundation, was suddenly mute.

The information conveyed by Arthurs' words confirmed the longstanding collusion between Beilstein and the foreign realm.

Could this Great Demon God still be the one he revered in his heart?

"Perhaps there's more to the story."

Yu Yuan's Yang God form hovered before the multitude of Chaos Abysses, where violent, chaotic power surged. Yet, thanks to the connection to his Soul Platform, he wielded complete control over them.

He could command the Chaos Abysses to cease or to unleash their fury, and despite the great distance, he could still manipulate them at will.

"Hold off for now. Stop the spread to the Muddy Domain and the Thunder Domain," Arthurs suddenly interjected.

It was only then that everyone realized that although the Origin Soul had departed this galaxy, the dark green eye still lingered.

However, the chaotic and berserk power from the Chaos Abyss persisted in its infiltration of the Muddy Domain and the Thunder Domain. The intelligent beings within these realms were still embroiled in relentless conflict and strife.

"Why?" Yu Yuan inquired. "Must the territories of the Destruction God Galuba and the world under the Snail God Kuna's rule be ravaged by Him?"

Arthurs let out a cold snort and declared, "He was the one who instigated trouble in the Gray Domain, launching two invasions into that world. And it was He who, after the deaths of Galuba and Kuna, incited the beings of the Thunder Domain and the Muddy Domain to slaughter each other with his chaotic soul energy."

"Think about it carefully—who is the true invader here?" Arthurs challenged the assembly.

A hush fell over the crowd as they pondered, recalling whether any divine beings from other realms had initiated aggression against the creatures of the Origin Realm and the Desolate Realm. Upon reflection, they realized that the three otherworldly gods had only retaliated against the Phoenix Starfield after He had tainted the Thunder Domain and Muddy Domain.

Under the weight of his questioning, Taishi reluctantly admitted, "Even if He hadn't acted, the deities from the thirty-six otherworldly realms would still have sought to corrupt the Origin Realm and the Desolate Realm. Otherwise, why would those Death Springs have existed in the Gray Domain from the beginning?"

"And why did those Death Springs recently show signs of activity?" he added.

His words resonated with the crowd, who nodded in agreement, finding Taishi's counterpoint compelling.

Arthurs, standing by the Death Spring, scanned the faces before him and suddenly let out a mocking laugh. "You've all been presumptuous, assuming too much!"

"Let me set the record straight—the Origin Realm is already deemed an ally by the other side, a part of their coalition!"

"In the eyes of all the otherworldly gods, the Origin Realm has long belonged to Lord Beilstein! As long as Beilstein remains unchallenged, the Origin Realm is his domain. These gods have no reason to invade the Origin Realm and would not dare to cross him!"

With this revelation, Arthurs dropped a bombshell—the Origin Realm was regarded as an allied world by the others, effectively Beilstein's private domain!

"The thirty-six spring tunnels are merely a prerequisite for the Origin Realm to join their world. However, Lord Beilstein has never consented to open the Origin Realm, which is why these passages have yet to be fully activated."

Recently, Lord Beilstein realized that the Origin Soul which gave rise to his existence had been consumed by another force. This revelation prompted him to open the Origin Realm and return to refine the Origin Soul.

The anomalies in the thirty-six spring channels were also instigated by Lord Beilstein, who tasked Devitt with testing whether the pathways left by the previous Space God could still be utilized.

Arthurs explained, his face grave.

The revelation caused a stir among those present.

Yu Yuan was particularly shocked, having not anticipated the extent of Beilstein's authority and status in the other realm.

Beilstein's presence had been the reason why the Origin Realm maintained its independence, with the powers of that world allowing it to remain closed off for the time being.

"Lord Beilstein has been the protector of the Origin Realm. His high standing in that world has enabled him to delay the interconnection with the thirty-six worlds," Arthurs continued.

"He was aware that the day of opening would eventually arrive, and he sought to strengthen the power of the Origin Realm in preparation for that eventuality."

Arthurs then turned his gaze to the green-black pupil and the soul shadow that was still forming.

"It was He who twice ventured into foreign lands, instigating conflict first."

"And you..."

Arthurs' eyes shifted to Loong Jie and Yu Yuan.

"You have been orchestrating in the Desolate Realm, drawing the Destruction God and the Snail God into your trap to eliminate them. With the power of darkness, He then actively corrupted the Muddy Domain and Thunder Domain, bringing untold suffering to the beings of those worlds."

"You have repeatedly provoked the other side, complicating matters for Lord Beilstein."

"In those realms, several influential figures allied with Beilstein now voice their discontent, urging him to swiftly resolve the issues within his private domain."

His words left everyone speechless.

After a pause, it was Barol from the Star Race who voiced his confusion: "Why don't Galuba and Kuna, the two Evil Gods from foreign realms, recognize Lord Beilstein of this world?"

"Lord Beilstein has many guises in that world. Galuba and Kuna have not encountered his true form. Moreover, it was Galuba and Kuna who transgressed first. By the terms of their agreement, they are not permitted to descend in their true forms."

"As they approached, they caught the attention of Harris, the Oblivion God. Concerned they might disrupt Lord Beilstein's grand plans, Harris wiped their memories of Lord Beilstein," Arthurs stated with a frosty tone.

He explained to those present that, thanks to Beilstein's initiative and dedication, the Origin Realm was destined to become the thirty-seventh allied world, eventually bordering the others. This bordering was not an act of invasion but rather a fair exchange under specific regulations.

Beilstein, believing the timing wasn't right and given his considerable influence in another world—which was also inclined to afford him the necessary time—decided to delay opening the Origin Realm until he was ready.

However, after refining the Origin Soul, he twice ventured into foreign territories, leading to numerous powerful beings perishing in both the Sky and Nether Domains. Moreover, the Secular Bird Queen orchestrated the deaths of Galuba and Kuna, enraging several prominent figures in that world.

At this juncture, he exploited his twisted and chaotic soul energy to infiltrate the Muddy and Thunder Domains, prompting those world's luminaries to command Beilstein to swiftly quell the turmoil within.

"This..." Arthurs concluded, leaving the assembled powerhouses speechless.

Ultimately, they were the aggressors, the ones who had provoked conflict. Meanwhile, Beilstein had long since allied with the other side, and the Origin Realm was on course to integrate with that world as its thirty-seventh entity.

The two sides were meant to soon establish open communication, allowing free travel among the thirty-six worlds, fostering exploration and interaction among their inhabitants. But now, all had been thrown into disarray.

"Yu Yuan!"

"Lord Beilstein, I trust you will journey to the Creation Continent to address his other aspect. Lord Beilstein himself will venture to the Vast Expanse to purge him at its core."

"In the Gal Starfield, both of his forms shall succumb. This world's Beilstein, having reclaimed a portion of his lost memories, alongside the three deities, will surely vanquish him."

Arthurs gazed intently at the patchwork of colorful flesh, "Lord Beilstein has put forth your name to them. You are to be the sovereign of the Desolate Realm. And the Desolate Realm shall become the thirty-eighth Allied World."

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