Chapter 256: Gods Have Finite Lifespans, Too (Part 2)

Chapter 256: Gods Have Finite Lifespans, Too (Part 2)

"When this star realm was first opened, it was extremely unstable. My master was severely injured and couldn't continue fleeing. Fearing pursuit from enemies, she took the opportunity to control the Nexus Realm and descend upon this star realm." Lin Lan Yue explained, "By integrating the Nexus Realm into the star realm's origin... she managed to hide."

"Before her death, my master extracted and divided her bloodline into two parts, preserving them."

"This is the Fiery Plume Star Realm."

"In an unstable star realm, deities can descend." Lin Lan Yue continued, "Until a hundred years ago, when the Fiery Plume Star Realm finally stabilized, and deities could no longer descend... the Nexus Realm emerged."

Li Yuan understood now. So, an unstable star realm with imperfect operating rules couldn't resist the invasion of deities.

"In the end..."

"Among the initial Source Warriors who ventured into this star realm, the Boundary Spirit chose my ancestor, 'Flame City', who was born with an extremely high compatibility with the True Phoenix." Lin Lan Yue explained, "He inherited that incomplete 'True Phoenix Bloodline' and quickly rose to the Demigod rank.

Li Yuan couldn't help but sigh. So, the rise of the Flame City Demigod was due to inheriting an incomplete True Phoenix Bloodline.

"Later..."

"On the Flying Star, the Flame Clan appeared, and the so-called 'Flame Bloodline' actually contains a trace of the True Phoenix Bloodline." Lin Lan Yue continued, "Even with just a trace of the bloodline, once awakened, it's enough for us to gradually become Skysoar Warriors."

"The 'Nirvana Divine Canon' is also the specialized cultivation method of the True Phoenix clan."

"I awakened a trace of the True Phoenix Bloodline during high school." Lin Lan Yue said, "And thus, I was able to enter the Flame Clan and receive their various cultivations, rapidly enhancing my strength."

Li Yuan immediately recalled that Lin Lan Yue hadn't participated in the April assessment.

Lin Lan Yue briefly mentioned her cultivation experience in the Flame Clan.

But!

This time, after coming to Lin Lan Yue's rescue and becoming an essential member of the Nexus Realm... Li Yuan had already obtained a detailed profile of Lin Lan Yue from the Flame Clan.

Although her cultivation wasn't as diligent as his, she was, in fact, extremely fanatical.

The Flame Clan's 'Fire Bloodline' cultivation, which was meant to uncover the bloodline's potential, was ranked within the top three in the clan's history based on her performance (Chapter 99).

Precisely for this reason, she gradually shone within the Flame Clan.

Even in less than a year, her skills had reached the upper-middle level of the fourth tier. In terms of skill level, she had risen from the middle-lower ranks to the top thirty within the Star University in just one year, showing a rapid improvement trend (Chapter 217).

Finally, the Flame City Demigod met with her, and after testing, he confirmed that the concentration of the True Phoenix Bloodline within her body was second only to his, the clan's founder... and thus, he sent Lin Lan Yue to the Nexus Realm.

"Upon arriving at the Nexus Realm..."

"I passed several tests and finally merged with the other incomplete 'True Phoenix Bloodline', making my bloodline strong enough to meet the requirements of the heritage divine artifact." Lin Lan Yue smiled, "And thus, I became a registered disciple of my master."

"Registered disciple?" Li Yuan was taken aback, "Not a direct disciple?"

"Of course not."

"Li Yuan, you're also a disciple of a deity, so you should understand the high requirements for becoming a direct disciple.

"A gentle voice sounded again, "Lan Yue can become a registered disciple mainly because of her bloodline connection."

"I need her to manipulate the inheritance divine artifact left by the master, and then push the entire Nexus Realm to break free from the Fiery Plume Star Realm."

"Only then can we better select direct disciples, and we can also gain freedom."

Li Yuan was a little confused by what he heard.

"The Nexus Realm and the Star Realm are originally integrated as one. If you want to leverage it, under normal circumstances, you'd need to be at the peak of Skysoar to recognize the master of the Nexus Realm and fully activate it to make it break free," explained Lin Lan Yue, who was standing nearby. "But here, it's a second-level Star Realm... at most, only Source Warriors can enter."

"Otherwise, if the Flame City Demigod comes, he can easily activate the Nexus Realm."

"This is an unsolvable contradiction."

"We can only rely on the true phoenix clan's inheritance divine artifact left by the master to find a bloodline-compatible person. Using the bloodline advantage, when the Source Warrior reaches the sixth level of skill, they can barely activate the divine artifact and then push for the eruption of the Nexus Realm." Lin Lan Yue explained.

Li Yuan immediately understood.

So, was Lin Lan Yue just a tool? A Boundary Spirit breaking free from the Star Realm and searching for direct disciples?

But one couldn't say that Lin Lan Yue didn't gain anything; on the contrary, her harvest was immense.

Just a single incomplete true phoenix bloodline.

In the future, as long as Lin Lan Yue perseveres in her cultivation, relying on the true phoenix bloodline and the extremely high compatibility with the 'Fire Bloodline,' she is almost destined to become a Demigod.

...

"Li Yuan, Lan Yue still needs to cultivate in the Heritage Hall for a period of time." The Boundary Spirit's voice sounded again, "After she thoroughly adapts to the bloodline transformation and becomes a Source Warrior, and her skills reach the fifth level... I will naturally let her leave, go out into the world to temper herself, and come back after reaching the second-tier limit."

"You can stay here and accompany her for a while."

"Should I leave first?" The Boundary Spirit asked.

"Let's go." Lin Lan Yue took the initiative, her bright eyes falling on Li Yuan, "Li Yuan, you've already obtained the Earth Deity inheritance... There's no use in staying here, and I'm not in any life-threatening danger."

"Just go back and inform the Flame City Demigod about my situation."

Li Yuan had come to rescue her despite the danger, and their meeting had deeply moved Lin Lan Yue.

Li Yuan looked at Lin Lan Yue's face.

After some thought, he said, "Okay, I've been in the Divine Palace Ruins for more than half a month. If I don't go back soon, they might worry that I've died." Li Yuan smiled, "Then I'll take the lead and wait for you to come out."

"Okay."

"I'll be out soon. See you on the Flying Star," Lin Lan Yue said with a smile.

"See you on the Flying Star."

During their conversation, Li Yuan also shared some of his experiences, such as winning the Blue Star Tournament in virtual combat.

Lin Lan Yue then learned that in a few months, Li Yuan would be going to the Flying Star to receive the Martial God inheritance.

Soon after, with an invisible fluctuation, Li Yuan was sent away by the Boundary Spirit and disappeared within the Earth Deity's Heritage Hall.

Lin Lan Yue's smile faded, and a hint of loneliness flashed across her face.

"I can sense that he has good feelings for you. If you had asked him to stay with you for a few days, he might have stayed," the Boundary Spirit's voice sounded.

"No need."

"Being able to meet once is already very satisfying for me."

"His cultivation time is precious, and staying here won't benefit him," Lin Lan Yue shook her head, "Besides... what reason do I have to make him stay?"

The Boundary Spirit didn't persuade her further.

"Boundary Spirit."

"Calculating the time, it should be the start of a new round of 'Fire Tempering Nirvana,'" Lin Lan Yue suddenly said.

"It's still one day away. Are you sure you've rested well?" the Boundary Spirit asked.

"Yes, I've rested well."

As a life with a powerful bloodline, she could gradually become stronger by relying on her bloodline... But if she diligently cultivated and exerted all her efforts to tap into the power of her bloodline, she could make herself even stronger.

Fire Tempering Nirvana was a trial ground left by the Fire Deity for her disciples.

It was a hundred times more painful than the fire bath Lin Lan Yue had endured, but she was already far superior to her initial state.

"Remember."

"During Fire Tempering Nirvana, circulate the 'Law of Fire,'" the gentle voice sounded, "This way, your soul will grow faster."

"Mhm."

...

In the Nexus Realm, outside the vast and interconnected Divine Palace Ruins, a large number of first-tier warriors and Source Warriors were stationed, totaling over a hundred people.

They were on guard in all directions.

The ones in charge of leading them were none other than Si Feng, Ke Xius, and Bai Ya.

"How long has Li Yuan been inside?"

"Almost twenty days," Si Feng and Ke Xius chatted. For geniuses like them, a simple guarding mission was extremely boring.

"Li Yuan isn't from the Fire Bloodline. According to the intelligence provided by the Flame Clan, after such a long time..." Si Feng couldn't help but say.

"Don't be a killjoy." Ke Xius spoke in a low voice, "I believe in Li Yuan. He'll definitely come out alive."

Ke Xius was deeply grateful to Li Yuan, who had once saved his life.

He refused to believe that Li Yuan, with such strength and exceptional talent, would die in the Divine Palace Ruins.

Previously, so many members of the Flame Clan had come out alive.

"Don't blame Si Feng," Bai Ya sighed softly, "It's just that according to common sense, the longer it takes, the slimmer Li Yuan's chances of survival become..."

Suddenly, someone shouted, "Someone!"

"Someone came out of the Divine Palace Ruins!" Voices of surprise echoed from not too far away.

Ke Xius, Si Feng, and Bai Ya were immediately alerted, and the three of them looked up at the entrance of the distant ruins.

Whoosh! A figure dressed in fire-elemental power armor strode out of the palace at a rapid pace.

"It's Li Yuan!" Ke Xius recognized him at a glance, so excited that he almost jumped.

"Li Yuan?" Si Feng was equally shocked but also delighted, "Haha, great! He's alive!"

"Alive?"

"Seventeen days, and he's alive?" Bai Ya also smiled, but she felt it was a bit unbelievable.

After all, according to the Flame Clan's intelligence, those who weren't from the Fire Bloodline usually came out alive after a few days.

So much time had passed.

In fact, not only them but also many people in the outside world believed that Li Yuan had most likely died in the Divine Palace Ruins.

But now, after so long, Li Yuan was alive?

Whoosh! Li Yuan moved extremely fast, and in just a few dozen seconds, he arrived at the 'Headquarters' of the Seven Star Civilization's guarding team.

"Li Yuan."

"Li Yuan!" Kroos and Bai Ya greeted him, their voices filled with excitement.

"It's been a while," Li Yuan smiled at the sight of these old acquaintances.

...

Li Yuan's return greatly excited the stationed warriors, and they immediately spread the news to the other warriors in the Nexus.

The message also reached the Battle Fortress in the Star Realm.

...

Deep within the large mine vein, the mysterious stone chamber was dimly lit.

Shimmering blue lights radiated from Alicia, swirling and subtly drawing upon the power of heaven and earth.

Suddenly, she opened her eyes.

"Hmm?" Alicia felt her smart ring vibrate, looked down, and her eyes lit up with surprise, "Li Yuan is alive?"

"That crazy guy is alive?"

"Quick!"

"Go see him."

"He's been trapped in the Divine Palace Ruins for so long; he must have gained something special." Xiao Xing's voice suddenly echoed in her mind, "Hurry and ask, maybe we can get some useful information... Perhaps we can venture in too."

"Don't waste the opportunity."

"Shut up." Alicia frowned, then clicked on the light screen and sent a message to Li Yuan first.

"Are you okay? Are you injured?"

...

The news of Li Yuan's survival quickly reached Rudnef, Wugama Nong, and Yu Jinghe.

Soon after.

Wugama Nong and the others also relayed the message to the upper echelons of the Alliance.

...

In the summer nation, above the Kunlun Wuda.

"Li Yuan is alive?" Fang Hai received the message in the quiet room of his aircraft.

"Good that he's alive."

"I wonder, after being trapped in there for so long, if he gained anything special."

...

Upon receiving the news, the upper echelons of the Alliance, including Wufa Hai, Bai Shan Demigod, and others, felt their worries dissipate, but curiosity arose in their hearts.

Li Yuan was from the Earth lineage, so why did he stay for so long in the lair of a Fire Deity?

Did he gain anything special?

...

Time passed.

In the Nexus, at the outpost outside the Divine Palace Ruins.

Li Yuan, through his smart ring, scrolled through the numerous messages from the outside world, some offering comfort, some congratulations... Most were from elders.

Of course, besides these messages, there were more inquiries and questions.

"Many are curious about my experiences," Li Yuan thought to himself.

Without hesitation, he quickly wrote a detailed report on his experiences, which he had prepared in his mind, and directly uploaded it to the Battle Fortress.

The content was very detailed, and the main points were—he had obtained a Demigod inheritance, learned two Star Arts, a contemplation technique, and a semi-divine artifact spear.

That's it!

As for the Alliance, whether they believed it or not, Li Yuan didn't care much.

The reason for revealing the Star Arts and the semi-divine artifact spear... was because Li Yuan would soon be using them, and it was only a matter of time before they were discovered.

Might as well not hide it.

At the same time.

Through communication with Wugama Nong and Yu Jinghe from the outside world, Li Yuan also learned about the various events that occurred while he was in the Divine Palace Ruins for over half a month.

The battles between the two sides were fierce.

"So many Skysoar Warriors have fallen?"

"Even Abbott is dead?" Li Yuan sighed inwardly.

Li Yuan had never heard of Tavares and Wugama Nong before coming to Feitian.

But Abbott? He had heard of him; he was a famous genius Source Warrior within the Alliance.

Rumors spread that he was destined to become a powerful Skysoar Warrior.

Who would have thought he perished in the Fiery Plume Star Realm?

"Li Yuan, your report has been submitted to the upper echelons of the Alliance."

"In the upcoming period, the Moonward Divine Kingdom may initiate new wars, so we hope you can continue your station for a while." Wugama Nong sent a message, "And always be ready for battle."

Continue the station?

Li Yuan had no objections.

"Even if I return to Blue Star, I'd only be cultivating at school," Li Yuan thought. "It's the same everywhere."

For the current Li Yuan, with the Ten Thousand Stars Stellar Map always at hand for observation and enlightenment,

Cultivating in any place didn't make much difference.

"Next."

"Besides cultivating Source Power, contemplation techniques, and spear training," Li Yuan thought, "What's more important is awakening the Life Star."

"Strive to awaken the second Star Vein from the fourth level to the fifth."

"That way, I can cultivate the fifth-level Star Art, 'Star Mystic Body.'"

Mastering a fifth-level Star Art would be enough to make Li Yuan's strength soar.

And it would lay the foundation for cultivating the seventh-level Star Art, 'Earth Divine Body.'

...

Li Yuan's report didn't cause much of a stir.

The upper echelons might not fully believe Li Yuan's words... but Li Yuan was still in the Nexus.

Even if some Star Lords and Demigods within the Alliance had objections and ideas, they could only hold them in for now.

It was impossible to question Li Yuan at this time.

Time passed, and the Moonward Divine Kingdom and the Seven Star Civilization had not launched a large-scale war, as if the Moonward Divine Kingdom had completely given up.

Until the sixth day after Li Yuan's return.

The sun hung high in the sky.

In a temporary tent at the outpost outside the Divine Palace Ruins.

Li Yuan sat cross-legged, silently cultivating 'Star Profound Body,' frantically absorbing Source Power from the outside world.

Continuously pushing his life level to evolve.

At the same time, he also diverted his attention to continuously trying to awaken the Life Star.

Suddenly.

"Buzz!" Li Yuan's body trembled, and a faint yellowish light radiated from him.

"Haha, good."

"The second Star Vein has actually reached the fifth level." Li Yuan was delighted.

In just a few days!

What great luck.

"Continue." Li Yuan calmed his mind and focused on awakening the Life Star instead of rushing to cultivate the Star Art.

After more than an hour.

Suddenly.

"Hmm?" Li Yuan suddenly felt his smart ring vibrate, and as he looked down, his pupils shrank.

"Warning!"

"Battle Warning!"

"Invasion across all fronts! At 136 exit points, we encountered first-level warriors from the Moonward Divine Kingdom seeking help!"

"Requesting support!"

(End of Chapter)

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