C362 Mysterious Realm Invitation

The Silvermoon Queen addressed him as "Your Excellency," her demeanor exuding extreme humility and gentleness.

This was not merely because Yu Yuan's soul had grown powerful, his presence ubiquitous, standing tall and formidable in the Otherworld.

Rather, in Lee Yupan's heart, the Yu Yuan before her was no longer the youth from the Yu family of Asvetaesi. He was now a revered elder of the fourth upper sect—Boulderdawn—a cultivator whose Spirit Magic could suppress the mightiest Shura of the Dark Realm and who stood on par with the Moon Slayer.

Even in his soul form, he commanded her respect. To her, it seemed that Yu Yuan was merely channeling the heaven soul, employing Boulderdawn's most arcane techniques to manifest his immense Soul Power, akin to a soul attachment.

It could be that this individual had seen something special in Yu Yuan, or perhaps Yu Yuan was simply fortunate enough to gain his approval and receive a teaching of Spirit Magic from Boulderdawn.

Regardless, this entity was his own person, distinct from Yu Yuan.

After Shen Feiqing had removed Wei Feng's demonic blood and transferred it into the Soul Orb, the queen's corporeal form, crafted from that very essence, was shattered by a burst of crimson sword light, causing even the Soul Orb to burst.

Now, with only her Lunar Spirit remaining and trapped in this place, she was unable to leave or reunite with her real body. Recognizing the soul's domineering might, she understood that she had no chance of victory. Her only recourse was to attempt persuasion through her words.

Lee Yupan, slender and clad in silver, possessed a beauty that was both exquisite and noble, with an innate coolness to her demeanor. Yet, her speech was soft and her voice melodious, easily endearing her to others and inspiring trust.

Such was her unique allure.

Within the crescent moon on her forehead lurked Yue Fei, the Moonfiend, a lineage of the Star-Spawned Terror with innate gifts and secret techniques for beguiling hearts.

Influenced by her environment and dedicated to her studies, Lee Yupan had become adept at convincing others.

However, she quickly discovered that the towering soul before her remained utterly unmoved.

Her carefully crafted "advice," infused with the art of the Moonfiend and aimed at the remnant soul, facial intricacies, and the bewitching tones of her voice, seemed to crash against an immovable boulder of ages.

The soul remained utterly unaffected.

"Every luminary of the Boulderdawn Sect possesses an understanding of the soul that is profound and inscrutable," Yue Fei's thoughts despondently echoed in her mind. "You are unaware that the Boulderdawn Sect, along with the Sword Sect, the Sunlit Order, the Devil Palace, and Shadow's Keep, are all orchestrated by the Boulderdawn Sect beyond the vastness of the Everlands, deep within the Infinite Galaxy."

"The Boulderdawn Sect's comprehension of souls encompasses all the races of the Star River. It is through the meticulous study and integration of various soul essences that the Boulderdawn Sect has earned its reputation as the grand integrator of soul arcana. The Moonfiend's and Sky Fiend's soul enchantments are merely one aspect of the Spirit Magic, and I fear... they are of no use against the forebears of the Boulderdawn Sect."

At this moment, the remaining elders of the Moonfiend Tribe felt a profound sense of powerlessness.

The colossal soul, manifested by Yu Yuan's heaven soul, was so awe-inspiring that even the ancient Moonfiend felt the urge to prostrate in reverence.

It was clear that they were not even remotely on the same plane of existence.

She was a soul, and Lee Yupan, stripped of her corporeal body, was merely a Lunar Spirit.

In this realm, if even the Moonfiend's siren call was disregarded, what could she and Lee Yupan possibly do against such an overwhelming soul?

They could only await the inevitable dissolution of their spirits.

...

Outside.

Tong Laoqian, Yan Qiling, and Qi Hongyi continued to gaze upon Yu Yuan in the ruins of the city, as the Fallen Star Eyes descended slowly from above. The others also watched intently from their vantage points.

All eyes were fixed on Yu Yuan, scrutinizing his every action for fear of overlooking something crucial.

The Golden Fiend was reticent to discuss the happenings within the Mysterious Realm, his words evasive.

The big devil, shrouded in yellow, seemed to have suffered a setback within that miniature cosmos, his spirit visibly deflated as he tapped his gourd.

The gourd, as large as a mountain, began to contract.

Along with it, the form of the Golden Fiend's soul diminished.

Suddenly, the big devil, once renowned in the Forgotten Ruins, became vigilant.

He let out a soft "huh" and rode the yellow gourd toward a specific destination. Many others quickly picked up on the sensation that followed. Yan Qiling and Liu Ying simultaneously turned their gazes in the same direction—the floating island!

This was the island where, not long ago, Yu Zhu had endured a harrowing ordeal. Silver dragon blood had been meticulously extracted from her heart and refined before being infused into Yu Yuan's arm, helping him survive his most challenging period.

During that time, Yu Zhu was gravely wounded by Van Yan and nearly perished. Liu Ying's intervention thwarted Van Yan's efforts, allowing Yu Zhu to cling to life. Her affinity with the Way of Heaven set her on a path to recovery. As she healed quietly, she faded from the minds of many, leading them to believe it would be a long while before she reappeared before them.

But at that very moment, her slight, frail figure, enveloped in layers of the seven-colored cloud, slowly rose from a seated position. Upon standing, her small, dark face suddenly glowed as if bathed in radiant light. Her emerald green eyes sparkled with a translucent, jewel-like quality, brimming with luminous hues.

Yet, it wasn't her transformation that astonished the onlookers. It was the strange aura that swirled around her, seemingly guiding her within the seven-colored cloud. Her face, not conventionally beautiful, was etched with confusion, indecision, and bewilderment as she gazed into the abyss...

Suddenly, a powerful suction force emerged! Before the eyes of the astounded crowd, she, shrouded in the seven-colored cloud, transformed into a sphere of rainbow light, detaching from the floating island she had refined and plummeting into the pit—straight into the eyeball of the Shura in the Dark Realm. She entered in a flash!

Those who witnessed this were dumbfounded, some even rubbing their eyes, questioning the reality of what they had just seen.

"What's happening? How did she just go in?" Zhan Tianxiang exclaimed. "Unless I'm mistaken, she seems to have entered with her corporeal body, not as a spirit!"

"She did enter with her corporeal body!" Zhao Yafu confirmed.

"In the little world within the Shura's eyeball of the Dark Realm, Yu Yuan entered as a heaven soul, as did the Golden Fiend, and the empress entered as a Lunar Spirit," Qin Yun said, visibly shaken. "A world that can admit a spirit body sometimes cannot accommodate a corporeal body. Incomplete realms, like those of the Cosmos Ring, are only accessible to souls."

"The corporeal body can also enter this little world, which is truly remarkable."

The others nodded in agreement.

Lee Yupan used Wei Feng's demonic blood to refine her corporeal body within that little world, unbeknownst to the outsiders.

Golden Fiend didn't go into detail either.

This led to those who had been observing for quite a while to harbor doubts about the little world within the brown eyeball.

They questioned whether it was real or if it was a space only the soul could enter, like with the Cosmos Ring or a storage bracelet, which couldn't accommodate a corporeal body.

A secret realm that the corporeal body can't enter isn't all that impressive or valuable.

Yu Zhu, wrapped in the seven-colored cloud, was a corporeal body, a tangible existence, not a mere spectral soul. This confirmed that the little world within the Dark Realm's Shura Eye was indeed extraordinary!

"I want to go in and see for myself!"

Zhan Tianxiang grew excited. "A magical secret realm! Aren't you curious about what's inside? The Silvermoon Queen has left, and the commander has departed as well. It seems no one is left to supervise us!"

With that, he began to shout and call out, urging Liu Ying to lower the Fallen Star Eyes so he could leap down.

Liu Ying gave him a contemptuous glance and said with a smirk, "That girl was invited before she could step into the little world. Haven't you noticed the peculiar aura swirling within the seven-colored cloud? Of course, someone with brawn over brain like you probably can't sense it."

Yuan Lianyao chuckled and patted the frustrated Zhan Tianxiang, "Harsh as it may sound, it's the truth. The girl who returned to the Empire with Yu Yuan was indeed able to enter after being surrounded by that aura. She's correct; it seems to be... some kind of invitation."

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