C2375 The Battle of the Leader of the Origin Spirit
Every time a deity manifested, Heesters let out a piercing scream.
The Time God's expression grew increasingly somber. He realized that all the deities like himself were once again enslaved.
The secret method that Stephanie selflessly shared with many supreme beings to refine the Origin Spirit was a staggering conspiracy!
Stephanie herself had never truly refined the Spirit of Fate, never truly mastering her own body.
Not for a single day!
A being as formidable as the Spirit of Fate had fully integrated with Stephanie's flesh and soul, subtly influencing her to do things that she couldn't even comprehend.
What a tragic fate.
Heesters, who had surmised the truth, was overwhelmed with sorrow and a sense of hopelessness about the future.
The gods from various foreign worlds believed they were superior, that they had become their own masters. In reality, they were all pawns in the grand scheme of the Spirit of Fate.
The Origin Spirit had never perished. Instead, it ascended to divinity in this manner, biding its time for the moment of metamorphosis.
"Haha, ridiculous! Absolutely ridiculous!" Heesters laughed hysterically, his tears mingling with a laughter more heart-wrenching than weeping.
Those around him, hearing his laughter that sounded like sobs and seeing his vacant expression, understood his emotional state and why he was so distraught.
Phew! Phew! Phew!
Upon that gleaming silver star, following Yuan Lianyao, Loong Jie, Barol, Lvliu, and Canli, new deities emerged. They were contemporary gods like Galuba, Kuna, and Harris.
These new gods included elite members of various foreign races and Origin Beasts that had ascended.
Invariably, they had all been overtaken by the awakened Origin Spirit within them, becoming mere puppets.
These Origin Spirits, arriving one by one in the Origin Domain or awakening somewhere within the Creation Star River, were marked by the Spirit of Fate.
The Spirit of Fate revealed to these Origin Spirits what had transpired, congratulating them on their transformation.
Congratulations on their ascension from Origin Spirits to Gods!
"I've been busy in the Creation Star River for a long time, gathering them from various places," said the Spirit of Fate, now inhabiting Stephanie, with a smile. "After their awakening, their wisdom and spirit have significantly increased, and with the addition of complex emotions, they are no longer what they once were."
The Spirit of Fate, inhabiting Stephanie's form, said with a smile, "That fellow from the abyss is a formidable and tenacious adversary. His transformation has elevated all the Origin Beasts associated with him to a higher plane."
With a whoosh, another figure emerged from a cave on the glistening surface of the silver star, appearing languidly.
"Mother Earth!"
Taishi cried out in alarm, his eyes flashing with intensity.
Yu Yuan's expression was somber as he looked beyond the boastful Spirit of Fate to the newly revealed Mother Earth.
Mother Earth, who had a unique body and had parted ways with Yu Yuan shortly after entering the Origin Domain, was riddled with holes.
Like the little Origin Beast, she appeared to have been pierced by the amethyst wand, her vitality faint.
She retained a sliver of her intelligent spirit. As she left the star's entrance, she noticed Yu Yuan and attempted to speak.
"Those who refuse to follow me must die."
The Spirit of Fate smiled serenely and suddenly appeared beside the battered body of Mother Earth. The amethyst wand in its grasp thrust into the critically wounded Mother Earth, impaling her skull and body in one swift motion.
Mother Earth, clinging to her last breath, met her tragic end before Yu Yuan.
Strands of dark lightning, imbued with the essence of the earth, were drawn into the amethyst wand, vanishing within it and becoming part of the Spirit of Fate's power.
"It's another Origin Spirit!"
Heesters exclaimed in astonishment.
"Indeed, it is an Origin Spirit, just like me," the Spirit of Fate, possessing Stephanie, confirmed with a gentle nod.
The amethyst wand in its hand remained embedded in the remains of Mother Earth, absorbing the remnants of her spirit along with the intricate power and knowledge of the Great Dao she wielded.
The golden cape it wore began to reveal intricate, earth-inspired patterns, slowly refining into visibility.
"Even among the Spirits of Fate, there is competition and conflict," the Spirit of Fate remarked coldly, gazing at the remains of Mother Earth. "She refused to yield to me. Since she chose to pledge allegiance to another, I had no choice but to eliminate her."
Whoosh! Whoosh!
The Light Origin Spirit and the Thunderbolt Origin Spirit emerged from different caverns on the star's surface, hovering behind the Spirit of Fate.
The two mighty Origin Spirits had departed alongside Mother Earth, yet their souls endured.
Clearly, they differed from Mother Earth, having chosen to surrender.
The young spirit with pristine white wings appeared to have a myriad of unspoken words. Witnessing the tragic plight of the little Origin Beast and Mother Earth's fate, she was compelled to suppress her voice in stoic silence.
"The one who should have remained in the Abyss is wreaking havoc outside. I will not tolerate this!"
The Spirit of Fate uttered a cold snort. The one referred to, naturally, was the Abyss Origin Soul.
The Abyss Origin Soul's misdeeds in the external world began when it left the spring of the Origin Realm, venturing into numerous other worlds, seemingly intent on challenging the Spirit of Fate for dominion over the various Origin Spirits.
Upon entering the Origin Domain, the Spirit of Fate, now inhabiting Stephanie, had shattered and assimilated three Myriad Spirit Restrictions.
It appeared that this formidable foreign Origin Spirit was intent on forming its own alliance of Origin Spirits.
As Origin Spirits themselves, those from the Abyss, Desolate Realm, and the Abyss had at last encountered a formidable adversary.
"Take possession of that youngster."
With a gesture of the amethyst wand, the Spirit of Fate directed the Thunderbolt Origin Spirit to act against Qi Yunhong.
The Thunderbolt Origin Spirit, hovering behind it, transformed into a streak of lightning without a moment's hesitation and darted towards the defiant Qi Yunhong.
"Yu Yuan, save me!"
Realizing the futility of resisting the Thunderbolt Origin Spirit, Qi Yunhong quickly took refuge behind Yu Yuan's Yang God.
"And the rest of you."
The Spirit of Fate continued to issue commands, pointing at Youyu, Zhong Chichen, Taishi, Heesters, and Yu Yiyi, decreeing, "If you can possess them, do so. If not, eliminate them. Once they're dead, I'll extract the Great Dao Laws imprinted within them, one by one."
At its behest, the Origin Spirits who had possessed Barol, Loong Jie, Lvliu, and Yuan Lianyao sprang into action.
Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!
The Source Spirits commandeered their puppet vessels and soared from the dazzling star, making a beeline for Yu Yuan and his companions.
This group included the gods of Illusion, Sorrow, and Heavenly Sound from the foreign lands, whose Source Spirits had seized control of their bodies and were now flying toward the Time Book where Yu Yuan and the others awaited.
The Spirit of Fate and the small Origin Beast, however, remained on the star, abstaining from the conflict.
"His true form is already on its way here."
The Spirit of Fate turned to address the Light Origin Spirit, who bore wings of pristine light, "I can still sense that Creation Peak, where you all originate, has heeded the call of the Origin Spirit and is now venturing into the deepest reaches of the void."
"Ultimately, a leader is required. Whether it's you or someone else, it makes no difference to me." The Light Origin Spirit, accustomed to neutrality, cast a glance at the remains of Mother Earth and declared, "He is not as feeble as you believe. His essence simply lies elsewhere."
"I'm well aware that he hasn't perished entirely. I'm aware that his foundation is Creation Peak."
Unconcerned, the Spirit of Fate continued to gaze at the Light Origin Spirit, "I also know that your foundation lies in Creation Peak. Your dominion over it even surpasses his."
"Pity that you no longer possess a suitable vessel for possession."
The Spirit of Fate gestured towards Canli and explained, "By allowing the Moon Origin Spirit to claim this body, I've ensured you lack a proper vessel to possess, thus crippling your formidable battle prowess."
