C2364 Enter the Forbidden Zone!

According to his account, the majority of Primordial Gods and Primal Animas perished after entering the Domain of Origin, succumbing to the revival of the Primal Anima.

The Domain of Origin, being the sacred land of the Spiritweaver, thus became the tomb for those who would usurp the Spiritweaver!

"Fortunately, Mother Earth spared me," Taishi said, his voice tinged with bitterness. He was acutely aware that if not for his connection with Yu Yuan, he, along with Qi Yunhong and Canli, would not have escaped.

Particularly for Qi Yunhong and Canli, who, to the Lightning and Light Spirit, were nothing less than their very incarnations.

"It's arrived!"

Heesters's spirits lifted, his eyes sparkling like jewels as the image of an hourglass materialized within them.

With a whoosh, the hourglass he deemed of utmost importance soared from a location within the Domain of Origin, answering his summons.

Miles away, a wondrous river, resplendent with shimmering light, took shape along the trajectory of the hourglass.

The hourglass, propelled by the enigmatic river, flew towards the group.

As the hourglass made its true appearance, the dazzling river that had formed because of it contracted into the glass orb of the hourglass, merging with the sands of time.

"I never thought I'd see you again," Heesters exclaimed with a hearty laugh, gently grasping the hourglass. Divine power surged within him, instantly restoring all his previous losses.

His confidence skyrocketed as he declared, "Yu Yuan, my world has fused with the Domain of Origin—I can feel it! Now that I have my Divine Artifact, I'm ready to attempt to trace back through your lost memories!"

"Moreover, I've reconstituted a River of Time corresponding to yours, which might even allow me to establish a connection with your two forms in the Origin Realm and the Wasteland!"

In Heesters's view, the power of the hourglass was incomparable to that of the Book of Time.

Having taken hold of the hourglass, he set aside the Book of Time, signaling to Zhong Chichen that he was bequeathing it to him.

Zhong Chichen could sense the time's divine power emanating from the hourglass, its mystery and purity surpassing all else.

As the golden sands within the hourglass cascaded from one orb to the other, the passage of time in this realm fell under the influence of Heesters and the hourglass.

"Tracing back to my memories."

Yu Yuan's eyes sparkled with anticipation, and he nodded in agreement. "I really want to uncover those memories that have been buried away."

"Let's head inside first. Once we're in, your divine power over time should get a boost," Stephanie, who had been waiting for quite some time, said with a hint of impatience as she watched his hourglass approach. "Let's not delay any further."

"Alright then."

Heesters, though puzzled, refrained from voicing his doubts.

The rest of the Primal Beasts followed Stephanie's lead without question, nodding in agreement.

To the Primal Beasts and the Spiritweavers, Stephanie, wielding the divine power of destiny, had always been able to glimpse into the future, however faintly.

If she insisted on no further delays, she must have her reasons. Perhaps she foresaw something in a mysterious Otherworld.

Roar!

Beneath her, the small Primal Beast let out a fierce roar, its body enveloped by a viscous purple sea that acted like a unique armor.

Veins of lightning surged through the purple mass, weaving the intricate rules of life and the Primal Anima.

The little Primal Beast, poised to strike, turned back one last time before charging into the Genesis Nebula, its breaths heavy with greed.

"Behave," Stephanie commanded with a gentle stomp of her foot, settling the creature down. She then inhaled deeply and warned with gravity, "Everyone, be cautious."

With that, her golden cape, which seemed to encompass the many secrets of the Primal Anima, clung tighter to her figure, accentuating her elegant curves in a rather enticing manner.

"We'll go ahead."

She and the small Primal Beast then led the way into the Genesis Nebula.

To everyone's astonishment, as soon as she and the little Primal Beast stepped into the Genesis Nebula, they vanished from sight!

Despite entering in full view of the group, they were nowhere to be seen.

"Where did she go?"

Startled, Zhong Chichen sent out bursts of rainbow-colored divine light with a flick of his wrist.

The light, meant to locate Stephanie, darted about the Genesis Nebula, clearly visible to all, yet there was no trace of Stephanie or the little Primal Beast to be found.

The God of Destiny and the little Primal Beast had mysteriously vanished, leaving everyone hesitant to proceed. They suddenly didn't dare to move forward rashly.

"I can't find them. They're not in any area we can see!"

Zhong Chichen's exclamation urged everyone to exercise caution and not to rush forward.

Subsequently, the God of Time, Heesters, Yu Yuan, and Youyu, along with Primal Beasts like the Malformed Horror, each unleashed their unique powers in an attempt to locate Stephanie and the little Primal Beast within the Genesis Nebula.

Yet, all their efforts were in vain.

Stephanie and the little Primal Beast appeared to have stumbled into a mysterious realm the moment they stepped into the Astral Domain.

Heesters, who had previously stepped away from the Book of Time, now stood with the hourglass at the Book of Time once more, beckoning the God of Fear, Tu Yensen, to join him.

Everyone looked on, unsure of what to do next.

In Stephanie's absence, Heesters, the God of Time who was second in rank to her, naturally became the new leader.

"Perhaps the Genesis Nebula has the ability to instantly transport each entrant to a different region," Heesters mused, motioning for everyone to gather close. "If that's the case, we should not enter in separate groups or stray from the Book of Time! Moreover, once we're inside the Genesis Nebula, no one should act impulsively!"

"Alright!"

"We'll follow your lead!"

Everyone clustered together, heeding Heesters' advice, fearing they too might vanish in the blink of an eye upon entering the Genesis Nebula.

"Let's also go in."

Despite his own uncertainties, Heesters bravely led the group, signaling Zhong Chichen to take charge of the Book of Time.

He kept a vigilant eye on the Genesis Nebula, eager to locate Stephanie and glean more truth from her.

Heesters knew deep down that Stephanie was the true guide for all the Primordial Gods and Primal Beasts, especially at this critical juncture when the Spirit of Creation had resolved to end the world.

He was acutely aware that he was not equipped to bear the weighty task of saving the Primordial Gods and all living beings.

With a whoosh, the Book of Time radiated a brilliant divine light, enveloping everyone in its glow. Following Stephanie and the little Primal Beast, they too entered the Genesis Nebula within the Domain of Origin.

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Elsewhere, Yu Yuan, whose massive form rivaled that of the Astral Domain, pursued the elusive Peak of Creation across the Land of Nothingness.

Atop his vibrant, multicolored form, the Secular Bird Queen perched by the Wellspring of Creation, gazing alongside his "Undead Sovereign" body at the fleeting path of the Peak of Creation.

"I'm unable to reach the four Primal Animas," Yu Yuan said with a furrowed brow. "As soon as we arrived, it seemed as though the Primal Animas of the Peak of Creation had fallen under the spell of some mysterious force."

The Secular Bird Queen, stationed at the Wellspring of Creation, was too preoccupied to attend to him, as she grappled with an anomaly within herself.

The power of destruction and the spiritual sense of the venomous spirit were converging within her flesh and soul, on the brink of awakening and attempting to usurp her being.

"Let them awaken," Yu Yuan stated impassively, observing Chen Qinghuang's valiant struggle. "I'm curious to see what sort of havoc these so-called Primal Animas can wreak in this Land of Nothingness!"

"Very well, I shall allow them to awaken."

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