C950 Do You Think

The Golden Elephant God of Shadow's Keep made his promises with a resounding voice.

Those gathered, such as Mo Yan and Yun Hao from the Skyblight Cult, who wished to see Yu Yuan meet his end without a proper burial, were suddenly struck dumb.

Zhou Cangmin of the Ruby Hand and Faang Yao exchanged looks of astonishment.

What was happening?

Did Shadow's Keep truly place such high value on Yu Yuan?

The Golden Elephant God was empowered to speak for Shadow's Keep, but could it be that the Devil Palace and the three upper sects would also endorse his decision?

Remember, not long ago in the Land of Terror, Yu Yuan nearly obliterated Mo Yan's soul and caused the Shadowblade to fall into another's hands!

Many magnates and evil demons fell silent at the Golden Elephant God's words, all wondering what he truly intended.

Yet, no one dared to challenge him at that moment.

After all, the speaker was the esteemed Golden Elephant God of Shadow's Keep!

The Golden Elephant God had once resided within Shadow's Keep as a tenth-level Dark Deity, his seniority and lifespan far exceeding that of the current Moonfang Tiger.

This individual had earned his stripes through significant contributions to Shadow's Keep, only falling to a ninth-level peak archdemon due to severe injuries.

Should a Supreme God seat become vacant, he could vie with Zu Ann for the new positions of the Primordial Spirit and Dark Deity.

It was his venerable status and the fact that he had once been a Dark Deity, along with his current position and might, that caused many with doubts and grievances to hold their tongues for the time being.

Everyone was waiting for someone else to step forward with the audacity to question him.

"Ancestor Golden Elephant."

Mo Yan, wielding the Shadowblade and emboldened by his lineage as Zhu Zhenlin's son and the backing of the Devil Palace, was the first to speak up.

"Yu Yuan has conspired with extraterrestrial demons and allied with Boulderdawn. This was confirmed outside the walls of Afnetalos!" Mo Yan declared sternly, "In the Land of Terror, he joined forces with White Bone and Tian Zang, thwarting our efforts to control that realm! Yu Yuan's actions are unforgivable, and I believe he must not be shown mercy!"

The current leader of the Skyblight Cult, Yun Hao, nodded slightly, clearly in agreement.

Many other cultivators from the Skyblight Cult, Devil Palace, and Shadow's Keep also silently nodded in agreement.

Yet, none of them spoke up to support Mo Yan.

"What do you think?"

The Golden Elephant God, having taken human form, stood atop Gold Mountain without turning back. "You're not yet qualified to speak for anyone! Earn the right to voice your opinions once you've advanced to the Unbound Realm and can speak for the Devil Palace!"

His words were unapologetically direct.

Mo Yan's complexion turned a ghastly pale as he looked up at Yao Huangqi, the late-stage Unbound Realm cultivator whom his father considered a brother.

Yao Huangqi, tall and slender in a dark yellow robe, spoke without emotion, "This is also your father's wish."

At those words, Mo Yan deflated like a frostbitten eggplant.

Not daring to utter another word, Mo Yan sulkily maneuvered the Shadowblade, moving back to the vicinity of the Abyssal Winged Lizard's massive wings from his previous position at the front of the group.

Atop the dire beast, the enigmatic Dark Herald of the Devil Palace seemed to give him a glance from within the shrinking Silver Rainbow Shuttle.

King of Wraiths, Liu Yi, also turned his head, giving Mo Yan a look with a half-smile that wasn't quite a smile.

"Lord Golden Elephant!"

The second to speak, unsurprisingly, was Yun Hao.

The land once under the Skyblight Cult's control had been taken over by Yu Yuan, transforming it into the newly established Terror Claws. They had just hosted a trade fair that spanned the Everlands. As the reigning sect master of the Skyblight Cult, and aware that Yu Yuan was the descendant of the Evil King Yu Xi, how could Yun Hao stand by and watch Yu Yuan continue to thrive unchallenged?

"What is your grievance?"

This time, the Golden Elephant God did not dismiss the concern but turned around with a grave demeanor.

Yun Hao, also a cultivator at the Unbound Stage and the sect master of the Skyblight Cult, had a close friendship with Zhu Zhenlin and was a notable figure in the Land of Quiescence.

The Golden Elephant God's demeanor towards him was noticeably more respectful and serious.

"Everyone is aware of Yu Yuan's actions; there's no need for me to recount them," Yun Hao said, his brow furrowing. "I have just one question: how many parties truly endorse this matter?"

He was acutely aware that Yu Zhu, from the Forgotten Ruins, stood a strong chance of becoming the new Dark Deity of Shadow's Keep. Given the special bond between Yu Yuan and Yu Zhu, and their longstanding amicable relations with Shadow's Keep, coupled with the fact that Zhan Tianxiang, a human disciple of the Golden Elephant God, was as close as a brother to Yu Yuan, the Golden Elephant God had taken it upon himself to exonerate Yu Yuan and champion his cause. This would enable Yu Yuan to dismantle the barrier in the forbidden area and reclaim his place among the Five Supreme Gods.

However, Yun Hao was skeptical that the three great upper sects would genuinely sanction this.

So, he demanded an answer.

"Who agrees?" The Golden Elephant God murmured, nodding in assent. "Very well, I shall provide you with an answer."

Three drops of radiant golden lifeblood materialized amidst the Gold Mountain at his feet. The golden blood, as if infused with a soul, underwent a miraculous transformation in an instant.

Seconds later, Cao Jiaze of Ebon Star, Van Heqing of Sword Sect, and Mo Baichuan of Sunlit Order each materialized from the three drops of golden blood.

"I represent Ebon Star, and by the authority of our sect leader, I honor the commitment made by Lord Golden Elephant! Should Yu Yuan lift the barrier and grant us entry, all past transgressions will be forgiven," declared Cao Jiaze emphatically.

"May I speak for Sword Sect?" Van Heqing glanced at the multitude from the Land of Quiescence and stated dispassionately, "The Sword Sect aligns with the stance of the Golden Elephant Ancestor."

"Sunlit Order, Mo Baichuan," was all that Mo Baichuan offered before he vanished as quickly as he had appeared.

He seemed disinclined to utter another word, as if his brief appearance sufficed to convey his position, rendering further discussion unnecessary.

Once these three had made their stances known atop the golden peak, a wave of astonishment swept through the evil demons, archdemons, and great demons of the Land of Quiescence, followed by a hush.

Then, they turned their eyes—filled with curious scrutiny—toward Mo Yan, Yun Hao, and others who bore grudges against Yu Yuan.

Yun Hao inhaled deeply, steadying his emotions before giving a nod and refraining from further comment.

Representing the Shadow's Keep was the Golden Elephant God, with Yao Huangqi leading the mission on behalf of the Devil Palace, and Cao Jiaze, the favored junior. Van Heqing held the title of Grand Sword Immortal, while Mo Baichuan was a man of few words, never speaking falsehoods.

These five individuals stood for the mightiest powers in the Everlands, the strongest force in existence!

Despite any grievances, Yun Hao knew he had to keep them to himself.

His mindset had shifted; no longer was he concerned with altering the decisions of the supreme forces. Instead, he pondered what made Yu Yuan so compelling that these powers would overlook his rebellious past, willing to forget and welcome him anew.

What was the allure of this young man? Or was it that the Soulforge Matrix he resonated with truly possessed the power to determine victory?

Yun Hao knew that for the five forces to make such concessions, Yu Yuan's value must be extraordinarily high.

"Yu Yuan!"

Inside the forbidden area, leaders of the Otherkin such as Tian Zang, Beru, and Mia, along with the Sky Fiend and even Xi Quan from afar, heard the proclamation of the Golden Elephant God.

Though they couldn't see inside, they could hear the commotion from outside.

The Golden Elephant God's declaration that Yu Yuan's release of the Soulforge Matrix would erase all past transgressions, coupled with various promises, left them dumbfounded.

At that moment, Yu Yuan was at the center of the green-black wall, not within the forbidden area.

To launch an attack on Yu Yuan, they would need to shatter the wall.

Yet there sat Yu Yuan, at the brink of the Soulforge Pool, his mastery over the formation evident.

The Otherkin guests were fraught with anxiety and concern, feeling duped and deceived by Yu Yuan.

They had recently offered a drop of their lifeblood for Yu Yuan to absorb and refine, enhancing his own strength.

Upon awakening, Yu Yuan had entered the wall, confronting the Golden Elephant God directly. The God then presented a proposition that seemed too advantageous for Yu Yuan to refuse.

What reason could Yu Yuan possibly have to reject such an offer?

The vow made by the five paramount powers before all the sects of the world would never be retracted!

Beru let out a deep sigh, seemingly having foreseen the moment when the Soulforge Matrix would be shattered and the cultivators from both the Land of Quiescence and Euwrea would pour in, greeted by Yu Yuan's open arms.

The other Otherkin leaders appeared to envision their own followers meeting grim fates, succumbing to slaughter and agony.

"Please exert all your efforts to break the formation. I am inside, eagerly awaiting your arrival," Yu Yuan called out.

Inside the barrier, Yu Yuan shook his head with a scoff of contempt and retreated back to the Soulforge Pool. "I merely wanted them to catch a glimpse of me and to take stock of who would come. Nothing more," he mused.

Back at the Dragon Slaying Stage, he blinked at the Otherkin leaders, whose expressions were those of utter desolation.

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