Chapter 217: The Stellar Core's Power Unveiled

Chapter 217: The Stellar Core's Power Unveiled

"All set."

The Thundergod Grand Venerable stood atop the mountain, his voice still carrying a tremor.

The three Ancient Deities beside him wore confused expressions.

These three Ancient Deities, originally from the Ancient Deity Alliance, were familiar with the area near Sunset Slope and had been summoned by the Thundergod Grand Venerable to guide them.

They were filled with doubts, wondering why they had to wait here for so long.

The Fire Lotus Venerable gazed at Qi Yuan lying on the tree, a sense of admiration inexplicably welling up within her.

Facing the army of Demon Deities at Sunset Slope, she couldn't match Qi Yuan's calmness and leisure.

At this moment, Qi Yuan stood up, a faint smile on his lips.

"Since everyone is here, let's... all lie down."

Qi Yuan's words were profound and enigmatic.

The Thundergod Grand Venerable's breathing quickened, his eyes fixed on Sunset Slope.

The Ancient Deities, including the Fire Lotus Venerable, had question marks floating above their heads.

Just then, Qi Yuan looked up at the sky.

"Come forth, my sun!"

"White Moonlight, enjoy my passion!"

As his voice fell, time seemed to stand still.

The entire world, bathed in the light of the blood-colored star, was covered in a layer of pale red light.

Suddenly, the blood-red light changed abruptly.

All the Great Venerables, and even the Ancient Deities, were momentarily taken aback.

"How did the sunlight... change color?"

Everyone had the same thought in their minds.

In Sunset Slope, the Trisulfur Grandmaster, along with many other Grand Venerables and Demon Deities, also paused for a moment.

The Ten Thousand Mountains Venerable quickly spoke up, "The color of heaven and earth is a great omen, foretelling that the Trisulfur Grandmaster will sweep across Qingheng Continent!"

Upon hearing this, the Trisulfur Grandmaster managed a smile, "A great omen, indeed."

The other New Deities laughed.

Some of the Ancient Deities secretly scorned the Ten Thousand Mountains Venerable for his lack of backbone.

If he had known, he would have boasted himself.

Just then, a Grand Venerable exclaimed in surprise, "Look at the sky, it seems a star is falling."

The True Deities at Sunset Slope all looked up at the sky.

Countless stars filled the sky, and one star was rapidly moving, its destination unknown.

The star's speed increased, and its light grew brighter.

"It won't... fall into the Mundane Heart World, will it?"

Suddenly, a Grand Venerable murmured.

All the True Deities were startled.

From the looks of it, it was indeed going to fall into the Mundane Heart World.

"No worries, even if it falls into the Mundane Heart World, it has nothing to do with us," the Trisulfur Grandmaster said, his expression complex.

A battle of this level was not something a single Grand Venerable could interfere with.

After all, a Yang Deity lay dormant within the Sky Pillar.

And another Yang Deity stood guard on the World Barrier.

This terrifying strike was undoubtedly aimed at the Yang Deities.

It was also destined to end without a trace.

After all, how could the projection of a star contend with a true Yang Deity?

The Ten Thousand Mountains Venerable spoke up opportunely, "The star falls because of the Grand Venerables."

The Trisulfur Grandmaster smiled, "My humble step across heaven is not worthy of a star's fall."

This star was no ordinary star.

It was a star that could emit light on its own.

The stars in the sky were all reflections of the deities.

And these stars were divided into two types: those that emitted light and those that didn't.

The ones that emitted light represented the Yang Deities.

The ones that didn't were ordinary Yin Deities.

Of course, not all Yin Deities were granted the opportunity to be reflected in the heavens.

This opportunity to be reflected in the heavens was bestowed by the Yang Deity they served.

The light of these heavenly-reflected stars also came from the Yang Deity's radiance.

The commander of Qingheng Continent, the Trisulfur Grandmaster's direct superior, had been granted such an opportunity.

One of the stars reflecting the heavens belonged to him.

Suppressing these thoughts, the Trisulfur Grandmaster looked up at the sky.

Boom!

In the span of a millionth of an instant, the entire Mundane Heart World suddenly shone brightly.

Everyone's gaze became hazy at that moment.

A sun's shadow hung suspended in the sky.

Everyone instinctively looked up.

"It's actually falling into the Mundane Heart World!"

"Which Yang Deity is making a move?"

"Is this a warning?" a Grand Venerable mused.

"Hmph, a mere outer realm Yang Deity, crossing countless spaces, dares to meddle in the affairs of the Mundane Heart World? This is seeking death!" a Myth Deity coldly hummed.

All the True Deities looked up at the sky, their expressions varied.

The fall of a sun's projection was indeed a terrifying event.

All the True Deities sensed the danger in the air.

However, they chose not to intervene, as the one who warranted a cross-realm intervention by a Yang Deity was naturally another Yang Deity.

The target of this sun's shadow was undoubtedly the Blood Sun Great Sage within the Sky Pillar.

But in the next breath, everyone's gaze shifted.

"What's happening? It's falling in the Northern Region!"

"Bad news, its target isn't the Blood Sun Great Sage!"

All the Grand Venerables and True Deities felt anxious.

The sun's descent was accelerating, carrying with it a sense of impending doom.

All the Great Venerables of the North were caught off guard, unable to react in time to block the terrifying projection of the sun.

The Trisulfur Grandmaster's smile froze.

Something's not right!

It's very wrong!

It's extremely wrong!

All the Great Venerables and True Deities were stunned.

This sun... seemed to be rushing towards them?

Could it be... that the Sunset Slope was misnamed?

Before they could react, the massive solar projection plummeted into the Sunset Slope.

A voice, seemingly from ancient times, echoed in their ears.

"Radiant Great Sun, illuminate the four directions!"

"I don the black robe, upholding the Nine Chapter Commandments!"

At that moment, the solar projection suddenly expanded and exploded.

Infinite heat and light concentrated in the small Sunset Slope.

The power of the sun's projection, focused in such a narrow area, unleashed an unimaginable force.

Over a thousand True Deities, without any reaction, were enveloped by endless heat and energy.

In that terrifying, all-consuming flame, all the True Deities instantly melted away.

On the mountain peak, the Thundergod Grand Venerable gazed at the Sunset Slope, as if observing a miniature sun.

The Fire Lotus Venerable's heart trembled, and the intense light illuminated her face, making her complexion appear even more radiant. Her expression froze, and she abruptly turned her head to look at Qi Yuan behind her. Her phoenix-like eyes were filled with shock and complexity.

The other Ancient Deities also turned their attention to Qi Yuan at that moment.

"Sir... is that you?"

Qi Yuan shrugged and sighed, "It's too far away, and the power is not enough."

This time, he had summoned the second Stellar Core, the one he had just condensed.

Perhaps due to the distance, the power was not as impressive to Qi Yuan.

The crowd on the field fell silent.

How could this be considered insufficient power?

It was too much!

Over thirty Great Venerables and thousands of Venerables vanished without a trace under the projection of the sun.

Qi Yuan watched as the light faded, like stars falling from the sky.

In that single strike, thousands of powerful lives were extinguished.

Under the terrifying sun, life seemed fragile.

In the face of nature, humanity appeared especially vulnerable.

Qi Yuan felt a sudden surge of sorrow: "Some people die, and their deaths weigh as heavy as Mount Tai. Some people live, but they are already dead inside.

White Moonlight, your deaths are as heavy as Mount Tai. You left me with a vast amount of experience and countless Evil Deity's divine power.

Your deaths are as heavy as Mount Tai. Don't worry about me; I won't be sad.

I will turn this grief into food and feast well.

White Moonlight, may your journey be peaceful!"

After all, White Moonlight had perished, and Qi Yuan felt the need to express his thoughts.

He didn't want others to think he was heartless or ungrateful, feasting on the misfortune of others.

The Thundergod Grand Venerable listened to Qi Yuan's words, his face filled with confusion.

The Fire Lotus Venerable looked at Qi Yuan, and the unusual brilliance in her eyes faded significantly.

Qi Yuan had finally managed to build an image of grandeur in her heart, only to have it crumble in an instant.

"Let's go back and feast!"

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The sun descended, falling upon the Sunset Slope.

In the Sunset Slope, over thirty Great Venerables and a thousand True Deities all met their end.

To outsiders, their deaths were just numbers, but to themselves, it was unbearable pain.

Of course, they couldn't feel that pain anymore.

On Qing Heng Continent, the Evil Deity Commander's eyes held a deep gaze.

His eyes seemed to transcend space and time, focusing on the Sunset Slope.

By now, the Sunset Slope had been flattened by the solar projection.

All the armies had perished under the sun's single strike.

"Is there an intervention from an Outer Domain Yang Deity?" the Evil Deity Commander asked, his eyes filled with concern.

"Should we report this to the Blood Sun Great Sage?" a voice sounded in the Evil Deity Commander's ear.

This was another Commander.

Currently, all five Commanders of the North had gathered.

This was the strongest force of the Evil Deity in the Mundane Heart Realm.

Five Commanders, all were legends.

Each one had numerous legends under them.

"The Great Sage is at a critical juncture and cannot be disturbed," the Liyang Commander spoke.

The Blood Sun Great Sage was in the midst of consuming the Heaven in the Sky Pillar, at the most crucial moment.

The Commanders present were all speculating.

The intervention of the Outer Domain Yang Deity was to stop the Great Sage from consuming the Heaven.

This was a Primordial World, and even Yang Deities coveted it immensely.

"What do you make of this solar projection?" one Commander asked.

The Liyang Commander's eyes flashed with a hint of killing intent, "It seems that the eight legends in the Divine Imagination Place were not a coincidence.

There are Yang Deity's pieces on the Mundane Heart Realm."

The other Commanders nodded, feeling a heavy burden.

Fortunately, the solar projection didn't fall solely on their heads.

Instead, it fell on the Sunset Slope.

(End)

This was a stroke of good fortune.

"Qing Shui Village... Origin Venerable... Is that so?" Liyang Commander's eyes gleamed with murderous intent.

"What, are you planning to take action against the chess piece of the Yang Deity from beyond the realm?" asked one of the commanders.

Liyang Commander shook his head.

Of course, he wouldn't.

Otherwise, what if today's events were to repeat themselves?

"I intend to report the situation in this realm to my superior and let them decide!" Liyang Commander replied.

As long as his superior took action and sealed off the Mundane Heart World again, preventing the chess piece of the Yang Deity from borrowing external forces.

With a simple wave of his hand, Liyang Commander could suppress Origin Venerable of Qing Shui Village.

...

Southern Region.

Dozens of Great Venerables gathered, their eyes filled with emotion.

"How do you all view today's events?" an elder spoke, his voice hoarse.

"This is an unprecedented change in the Mundane Heart World in tens of thousands of years. If we seize this opportunity, we might even be able to turn the tide for the Mundane Heart World!" exclaimed a Great Venerable, his voice filled with excitement.

"The Yang Deity... our hope!"

"If he's willing to help us, we have a chance to stand against the Evil Deity!"

"But who knows if he's not the next Evil Deity?" questioned an elder.

The excited Great Venerables on the field fell silent.

Yes.

The Innate World, attracting the covetousness of the Yang Deity.

This new arrival, who knows if he's the next Yang Deity, also a malevolent deity aiming to devour the heavenly path of the Mundane Heart World?

"The Myth Plan must continue!

We cannot place our hopes on others.

Moreover, above this True Deity, it seems he hasn't personally intervened.

Perhaps, he doesn't dare to offend the two True Deities." An elder spoke, giving his assessment.

Such a powerful being, if he were to help them, perhaps the Myth Plan could be completed.

But it was impossible to stand against the two Yang Deities coveting the Mundane Heart World.

Between Yang Deities, how could there be a deadly battle?

"Spirit Bell Grandmaster, what's your take on this?" At this moment, the elder looked towards an Ancient Deity without a head.

The other Ancient Deities turned their gazes towards Spirit Bell Grandmaster.

Spirit Bell Grandmaster had no head on his neck, sitting quietly to the side, exuding a dense aura of slaughter.

However, as everyone looked at Spirit Bell Grandmaster, their eyes held admiration.

This person had survived the Hell Soup War on the battlefield and even had a deep connection with the Gluttony Holy Mother.

His opinion held great importance for the Ancient Deities present.

He was one of the pillars of stability in the Southern Region.

"I wish to go to the Northern Region."

Spirit Bell Grandmaster's words were brief, just a few short sentences.

The numerous Great Venerables on the field fell silent.

An Ancient Deity of Spirit Bell Grandmaster's level, if he entered the Northern Region, it was uncertain if he could ever come out again.

Spirit Bell Grandmaster was offering his life to seek a glimmer of hope for the Mundane Heart World.

...

Flying Desolation City.

Qi Yuan finished his meal and stretched lazily.

"In gaming, speed is of the essence. The Demon God Annihilation Plan is a three-step process, and we've already completed half of the first step. The remaining half is next."

Without a plan, one is like a headless fly.

Qi Yuan always preferred to have a plan in place before taking action.

Currently, he was swiftly progressing through the Mundane Heart World according to his plan.

"Are everyone here?" Qi Yuan asked again.

Thundergod Grand Venerable's heart skipped a beat.

Previously, when he heard these words, Origin Venerable directly summoned a sun shadow, annihilating all the evil deities on Sunset Slope.

Now, hearing these words again, he almost had a heart attack.

The other Ancient Deities looked at Qi Yuan, their eyes filled with anticipation.

Was he about to bestow the Divine Realm Elixir and Divine Aperture Elixir? They had long awaited these benefits.

Today was truly a double blessing.

Earlier, the evil deity army on Sunset Slope had been dealt with by the sun's shadow.

Now, Origin Venerable was about to bestow more benefits.

Dusk Venerable's face was filled with anticipation as he looked at the Fire Lotus Venerable beside him, his eyes reflecting surprise, "Fire Lotus Venerable, you don't seem too happy?"

Ever since Fire Lotus Venerable followed Origin Venerable outside and returned, she had been somewhat distracted, her gaze vacant and her pupils dilated.

Even with Qi Yuan gathering these people and seemingly about to bestow benefits, Fire Lotus Venerable maintained this expression, showing no excitement.

This puzzled Dusk Venerable. What had Fire Lotus Venerable experienced while following Origin Venerable outside?

"It's... nothing..." Fire Lotus Venerable snapped out of her daze.

"Venerable Origin is probably going to bestow the Divine Realm Elixir upon us. I never thought I'd have the chance to awaken as well! Though it won't change the overall situation, I can kill a few more evil deities. What a gain!" Dusk Venerable's face was filled with joy.

Many of the Great Venerables on the field shared Dusk Venerable's thoughts.

Fire Lotus Venerable seemed not to hear Dusk Venerable's words. She looked at Qi Yuan in the distance and said, "Perhaps our Mundane Heart World... truly has a chance."

PS: One more chapter, sorry for the two-hour delay!

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