Chapter 548: Li Yuan Returns! Ten Star Vein?

Chapter 548: Li Yuan Returns! Ten Star Vein?

In the depths of space, within a majestic palace that was beyond the perception of ordinary members of the Source Mars, five Heaven Deities were quietly immersed in their cultivation.

Although they were nominally the managers of Source Mars, most matters were handled by the Source Mars Deity, and there were rarely any issues that required their joint decision-making... As Heaven Deities, they also yearned to become Divine Kings, and naturally, they dedicated themselves to their cultivation.

Suddenly.

A figure clad in black battle armor with two enormous dragon horns atop his head, Spirit Valor, abruptly opened his eyes, a hint of astonishment flashing across his gaze, "How is this possible?"

"What's wrong?"

"What happened?" The other four Heaven Deities couldn't help but open their eyes, directing their gaze towards Spirit Valor.

"I just received a message from the Source Mars Deity." Spirit Valor's voice was deep, each word carrying weight, "Li Yuan has returned!"

"What?"

"Li Yuan? He came back from the Imperial Origin Realm?"

"Alive?"

"I thought he had perished."

"He entered the Imperial Origin Realm 33 years ago, and he's actually returned alive?" The four Heaven Deities were all shocked.

33 years on Source Mars was equivalent to 330 years in the Imperial Origin Realm. This duration was not significant for deities.

However, for a former Demigod who had only lived for over a hundred years, it was an incredibly long time.

Although most members of Source Mars and many Heaven Deities in the Chaos Divine Court were unaware of Li Yuan's journey into the Imperial Origin Realm... But the five managing Heaven Deities had essentially concluded that Li Yuan had perished there.

Based on past experiences, it was rare for anyone to return alive after 20 years in the Imperial Origin Realm.

For Li Yuan to survive after 33 years was something that hadn't happened in several hundred thousand years.

"Li Yuan, what an extraordinary talent."

"After staying in the Imperial Origin Realm for so long, he must have made great gains."

"Last time, I received an order to keep an eye on Li Yuan's movements."

"Indeed, this Li Yuan was once the most exceptional Nine Star Vein Demigod, and now, after cultivating for over three hundred years, who knows what level he has reached. I estimate he will become a Divine King soon." Several Heaven Deities quickly made their decision and set out together to welcome him.

...

Spirit Valor wasted no time in relaying this news to Winter Glow.

The other four Heaven Deities, though they dared not reveal Li Yuan's connection with Winter Glow and Flame Illusion, reported the news of 'Li Yuan's return after 33 years in the Imperial Origin Realm' to their direct subordinates, which was their responsibility.

...

In the Heart Dream Realm, within the grand palace belonging to Winter Glow.

The palace was empty.

Boom~ Suddenly, the palace trembled, and countless lights and shadows converged, forming an enormous figure. He exuded an endless terrifying aura.

Following closely.

Chi~ Countless flames appeared out of thin air, condensing in the void to form the figure of a voluptuous woman who seemed on the verge of exploding. She was enveloped in flames, and her aura was incredibly scorching, causing the temperature of the surrounding space to rise.

"Flame Illusion, restrain your aura. I don't want to expel you." Winter Glow's voice was deep and resonant.

"Hehe, this is the power granted to me by the Heart Dream Realm. If you have the ability, let Dream Senior take it back." The flame-enshrouded woman smiled and said, "Let's talk about serious matters."

"That little fellow Li Yuan has returned alive." Flame Illusion's eyes gleamed, "33 years! To stay in the Imperial Origin Realm for so long, who knows what he has experienced."

"If not for Dream Senior's previous words, I would have assumed he perished." Flame Illusion sighed.

She had never met Li Yuan before.

But ever since Li Yuan's arrival at the Divine Court headquarters, Flame Illusion had been paying close attention.

"He must have made great gains."

"This little junior disciple of mine has already become a Ten Star Vein." Winter Glow smiled.

"What? A Ten Star Vein?" Flame Illusion was also shocked, "Is this real?"

"Of course, it's real. My master has already sent me a message." Winter Glow sighed, "Although I had some expectations, receiving the news still feels somewhat surreal."

"Perception Star Divine Emperor?" Flame Illusion believed him.

She was very clear.

Although the Chaos Divine Court had three Divine Emperors, the Chaos Divine Emperor's whereabouts were unpredictable, and he hadn't appeared for a long time... The Heart Dream Divine Emperor was even more mysterious, always alive but rarely showing himself, and he seldom took action.

Only the Perception Star Divine Emperor had his figure in the many great battles among the Divine Courts in the past billions of years.

For instance, in the terrifying battles between the Chaos Divine Court and the Ten Thousand Paths Divine Court, the Abyss Divine Court, the Heavenly Dragon Divine Court, and more.

The one who truly sat at the center of it all was the Perception Star Divine Emperor!

"A Ten Star Vein!"

"I believe that soon, the Chaos Divine Court will give birth to another terrifying Heaven Deity, or even a Divine King-level existence." Winter Glow smiled, "Perhaps, in the future, my little junior disciple might become even more fearsome than 'Flame Blood'."

Flame Illusion nodded.

A Ten Star Vein was incredibly difficult to produce.

Looking across the entire Divine Domain, the various powers of the current era also had their fair share... But a Ten Star Vein Divine King? There was only one in this era.

That was Flame Blood.

As a Ten Star Vein, Flame Blood relied on his formidable Divine Body, and he was recognized as the top Divine King in the Divine Domain.

He was also acknowledged as the most likely candidate to become a Divine Emperor.

"Before entering the Perception Star Space-Time to slumber, I should be able to witness my little junior becoming a Divine King." Winter Glow glanced at Flame Illusion, "Flame Illusion, you're still young. If you wish to establish a connection with my little junior, you should seize the opportunity now."

"After all, he is also the one chosen by Dream Senior."

Although Dream Senior had never revealed the secret of the 'Heart Dream Palace Nominee,' his peers could tell from various clues.

They could guess from the hints that I don't need to explain further." Flame Illusion said indifferently, "You're doing well, my little junior. Keep it up."

...

Before long, many high-ranking figures in the Chaos Divine Court received news about Li Yuan.

After all, since the previous disciple recruitment incident, Li Yuan's identity as a Perception Star Divine Emperor's disciple had been exposed, and he received even more attention. Many Divine Kings believed that he had the potential to become a Divine King in the future.

Once he becomes a Divine King with Li Yuan's identity, his future will undoubtedly be connected to the Perception Star Palace.

Of course.

There were also some Divine Kings who were genuinely concerned about Li Yuan, like—Heart Dream Divine King.

"He's alive and returned?"

"To have survived in the Imperial Origin Realm for 33 years is indeed rare." Heart Realm Divine King's heart was filled with joy upon receiving this news.

...

In the North Plain Mortal Domain, where the Seven Stars Civilization was located, chaos reigned like never before.

Deep within the ancient domain, in the depths of the Immortal Burial Ancient Domain, a colossal mountain range hung in the dark starry sky, as if cleaved in two by a massive battle blade. The cross-section of the mountain range was likely over a hundred million li wide, with countless spatial fissures appearing and healing intermittently.

A green-robed maiden, with one of her arms severed, sat in a valley, her blood flowing and divine power surging as her arm regrew.

She meditated quietly, healing her injuries.

"Damn that Eagle Hawk True God, the target was indeed me!"

"Ancient Source, it seems you really want to exterminate us all."

"Fortunately, I'm good at escaping, and the life-saving item given by the Ancestor helped. Otherwise, I might have been finished this time." Liu Bing's eyes were cold, filled with killing intent. "I wonder where Senior Dong Ji escaped to. Even through the Heart Dream Realm, we can't contact him. I hope he's safe..."

Liu Bing was deep in thought.

Suddenly—

"Hmm? It's Big Brother's soul aura!" Liu Bing's eyes widened in surprise as she sensed the familiar aura.

Her soul was now at the Celestial God level, and her perception was incredibly powerful. Even across different dimensions and time-space, she immediately sensed the familiar aura in the distant, endless time-space—the soul aura of her long-separated big brother.

However!

The distance was too great, and even with Liu Bing's strength, she could only barely sense Li Yuan's soul aura, unable to communicate through soul transmission.

"Big Brother is alive and returned from the Imperial Origin Realm?"

"Haha!"

"Big Brother is alive!" Liu Bing was ecstatic, almost as if she had gone mad with joy, even forgetting her life-threatening injury.

Previously, she had been extremely worried.

After all, Liu Bing had also come from the Imperial Origin Realm and was once a purple-robed Demigod. She was well aware of the peculiarities and terrors of that realm.

To have stayed there for over thirty years without any news, and now unable to sense his soul aura...

All signs pointed to the high likelihood of Li Yuan's demise.

Even with the connections Liu Bing had made with various Divine Lords, she couldn't gather any information about Li Yuan.

Her heart had been tormented with worry.

Even though she had become an apprentice of a Celestial God, the ones closest to Liu Bing's heart were Qiu Bing Zun and Li Yuan. The former had always guided and accompanied her, while the latter had led her into existence, and they had ventured together through the Seven Stars Civilization, roamed the Perception Star Continent, and even entered the Divine Domain...

Now, Qiu Bing Zun had passed away.

The one closest to her heart was her big brother.

Even though she had become the renowned Heaven Ice True God, in Liu Bing's heart, she was still the little green snake protected by her big brother.

"Heart Dream Realm."

"I'll definitely be able to contact Big Brother in the Heart Dream Realm." Liu Bing, in her excitement, instantly entered the Heart Dream Realm to try to reach Li Yuan.

When Liu Bing entered the Heart Dream Realm, Li Yuan was already in the Imperial Origin Realm... Therefore, they weren't 'friends' and couldn't chat.

First, she needed to apply to add him as a friend.

...

Outside Source Mars, Li Yuan flew out of the massive vortex that served as the entrance and exit to the Imperial Origin Realm.

As soon as he emerged, five Celestial Gods flew forward to greet him.

"Li Yuan, congratulations," Spirit Valor said with a smile.

"After 33 years, you've completed the Imperial Origin Realm task. It's truly worthy of celebration," the other four Celestial Gods also congratulated him.

Li Yuan maintained a calm exterior, but he was surprised by the grand reception. Had his secret been exposed? It shouldn't be!

"Li Yuan, to have endured in the Imperial Origin Realm for so many years before returning, it's been a long time since we've seen you. At least, not during our tenure as managers of Source Mars," Spirit Valor explained with a smile. "We have already reported your situation to the Divine King."

Li Yuan's heart skipped a beat. He hadn't expected this.

If he hadn't been intent on cultivating the 'Universe Divine Body' and was solely focused on completing the Imperial Origin Realm task, it wouldn't have taken this long.

"Li Yuan, as a Demigod, we can sense that your divine body aura is likely that of a Ten Star Vein," another purple-robed Celestial God couldn't help but ask. "Could it be that you've become a Ten Star Vein?"

Even though Li Yuan tried his best to conceal his aura, he was still only a Demigod. Facing Celestial Gods, he couldn't perfectly conceal himself.

Moreover, those who could serve as managers of Source Mars wouldn't be newly ascended Celestial Gods.

"Ten Star Vein?" Spirit Valor and the others also turned to look at Li Yuan.

Li Yuan smiled, "Fellow Celestial Gods, I think I should return to Source Mars first."

The group of Celestial Gods exchanged glances, a hint of shock flashing in their eyes.

Not denying it was as good as admitting it.

But a Ten Star Vein Demigod hadn't been born in the Chaos Divine Court for who knows how many eras.

"Alright, let's send him back," Spirit Valor responded.

Soon, the five Celestial Gods escorted Li Yuan to the teleportation array and watched as he was sent back to Source Mars.

"This Li Yuan, has he really become a Ten Star Vein?" one of the Celestial Gods asked.

"I don't know," Spirit Valor said gravely. "If he's truly a Ten Star Vein Demigod, he'll likely ascend to godhood soon. Once he becomes a god, he'll quickly become a prominent figure in the Divine Domain."

"In any case, let's keep it confidential," Spirit Valor emphasized. "Not a word must be leaked."

"Understood."

...

Li Yuan didn't think much of their speculations. The Perfect Star Technique couldn't be exposed.

But the Ten Star Vein... Just as the Perception Star Divine Emperor's teacher had said, it wouldn't be long before it was exposed, and there was no need to fear exposure.

Moreover, the manager of Source Mars was trustworthy.

Huff! Li Yuan returned to the long-missed Source Mars, thinking to himself: "Once I've cultivated the Eight Perfect Star Techniques to the fifth stage, I can ignite the Divine Flame."

Suddenly, Li Yuan, having just returned to Source Mars, allocated a strand of his consciousness to enter the Heart Dream Realm, immediately sensing something: "Hmm? Someone is looking for me in the Heart Dream Realm?"

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PS: The major plot is coming to an end, and the upcoming chapter will be the 'Invincible True God' arc, so it might be a bit slow.

There will be a giveaway event at the beginning of the month, so stay tuned, brothers!

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