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In the pitch-black depths of the cosmic void, a hint of green emerged.
At this moment, it was as if a spark of vitality had been born in the desolate emptiness.
This spark of vitality rapidly expanded, illuminating the entire starry sky.
No wonder it was an avatar condensed using the life essence of Life Star.
Xu Yuan couldn't help but comment.
This avatar of the Goddess of Life didn't hold back at all; the aura of life essence was practically displayed for everyone to see.
It was like a golden statue parading around in front of everyone.
So bold!
If he hadn't known that she was an ally, Xu Yuan would have wanted to secretly devour her power to fill the life essence needed for his future God Realm creation.
What a pity.
However, before Xu Yuan could lament, he felt another more vivid fluctuation.
How should he put it? This fluctuation wasn't very blatant to others, just the so-called 'conspicuous' aura that strong beings emit to the weaker ones.
Among half-step God Kings, this new wave of fluctuation wasn't exaggerated.
But to Xu Yuan, it was like seeing a walking mass of nine-colored elemental essence even more exaggerated than life essence.
Perhaps life force far surpasses ordinary elemental forces, but if it were special elemental forces, such as strange flames, divine water, or mysterious thunder and other mutated elements, then it might not be the case.
Or encountering properties combined from various elements like fire and thunder, such as destructive forces, they could also rival life force.
This view of destructive forces was actually a summary by the magicians of the Sacred Heart Plane on various forces in the universe.
Xu Yuan was still too unconventional. Even though he analyzed and categorized things himself, it was still rough. Much of it was his perspective, which was still lacking compared to the tens of thousands of years of accumulation of a plane.
Of course, given time, Xu Yuan could also organize similar content, just that it would definitely be different. The destructive attribute he defined wouldn't be derived from multiple common elements but directly connected to laws, with laws backing it up to ensure its power and effects.
As for the connection with elemental forces like flame and thunder, it was better described as the compatibility between these powers.
The fusion of destructive forces into thunder and flame was the catalyst for their advancement.
As for mutated elements, they also possessed incredible effects due to establishing stable rule backgrounds and having rules backing them up.
This made them share common characteristics with forces like life force and destructive force.
Back to the topic.
Xu Yuan looked at the nine-colored cluster of light in front of him and suddenly understood Tianxing.
This was truly a walking treasure trove.
Mutated elements were insufficient to describe Stone King.
Perhaps only perfect elements could describe him.
Stone King himself was the result of the fusion and mutation of nine elements, inherently connected to the laws.
Therefore, he was actually born as a god-level being, naturally standing at a height that most life forms could never reach in their lifetime.
After devouring eight of his kind and undergoing the long nurturing process of the universe, he naturally fused the corresponding laws of the nine elements, making them combine and derive Dao.
Dao was an abstract concept that Xu Yuan summarized, borrowing some terminology from his previous life for easier understanding.
The so-called Dao was a completely new unique force belonging to living beings.
Xu Yuan cultivated spiritual energy, evolving runes with spiritual energy, and what he compiled with runes was Dao. Once fully compiled, mastering the complete force of a Dao would cause him to undergo a qualitative change!
Unfortunately, what Xu Yuan compiled wasn't enough to be called Dao.
But Stone King's sensation was already sufficient to be called 'Dao'.
The reason Stone King wasn't overly powerful was because his Dao didn't belong to him.
Xu Yuan looked at the nine-colored light, taking several deep breaths to calm his mind.
The nine-colored light naturally bound Stone King to the universe.
This was the Dao belonging to the universe.
Throughout the process, it was the universe that evolved Stone King's nine-element essence. Stone King himself could also be considered a starry life form; his Dao naturally belonged to the universe.
Only because the Stone King was still alive, this was Dao, not a newly evolved natural law of the universe.
Perhaps after Stone King's death, this wouldn't be Dao anymore, but a law, a brand-new universal general law among the cosmos.
Not entirely his Dao.
"So, everything about him was bestowed by the universe from the beginning. Even possessing Dao-level power, he couldn't reach God King level."
This also meant that without special opportunities, Stone King really had no chance of advancing to God King level.
As for finding a God Realm and condensing a divine position
Suddenly, Xu Yuan's heart seemed to be touched.
A flash of inspiration struck in his mind.
Stone King, who belonged to the universe, had always belonged to the universe from the start.
He knew.
He knew where the flaw mentioned by the Blood Demon God King lay.
"It's not a flaw in my spiritual energy system, but a flaw in my cultivation. My foundation lies in the universe."
Xu Yuan inwardly smiled bitterly.
Yes, he remembered now. When he broke through to godhood, he altered his aptitude, achieving starry life and freeing himself from the constraints of the plane.
At that time, he thought he could continue to transcend later, breaking free from the universe's constraints and entering chaos, thus truly having no restraints.
But in fact, subsequent experiences shattered Xu Yuan's inherent cognition. Outside the multiverse, there was no higher level of chaos. The so-called chaos was merely a state relative to the existing universe, an opposite state.
Existence was the multiverse. Before the birth of the multiverse, nothing existed, which was chaos.
Therefore, the idea of transcending beyond the universe was silently dismissed by Xu Yuan.
This also led him to overlook this crucial factor.
"So that's how it is. I was careless."
Before verifying the subsequent path of cultivation, every step must be taken with utmost caution.
That move of transforming into starry life back then was indeed quite good because it also created conditions for Xu Yuan's subsequent creation of inner worlds, laying the foundation for his multiple creations of small worlds.
Yes, Xu Yuan's ability to create multiple small worlds was also because his essence was free. In the universe, creating small worlds was like promoting the evolution of small worlds within the universe.
But normal life forms belonging to planes creating small worlds was like the plane developing and expanding, which would attract resistance from the universe.
"Why is it the Divine Phenomenon?"
Xu Yuan was puzzled again.
What was special about that plane, that universe?
Xu Yuan didn't think for long; he directly asked the Blood Demon God King.
The answer he received was simple.
"I will help your body enter there."
"Xu Yuan."
Yuan Kong's voice interrupted Xu Yuan's thoughts.
Coming back to his senses, Xu Yuan looked at Bai Ling, the Empress of Life, and Stone King, who were not far away, examining them both.
The Empress of Life appeared as a young maiden, while Stone King had the image of a calm and composed middle-aged man.
The two were also observing Xu Yuan at this moment.
"Nice to meet you two. You can call me Xu Yuan."
"Bai Ling."
"Shi Potian."
Empress of Life and Stone King both introduced themselves.
Empress of Life Bai Ling said, "It seems that you, Xu Yuan, have gained some insights upon seeing us."
Under normal circumstances, half-step God King-level experts wouldn't get distracted.
Cultivating to their level, they had already evolved to a very high degree. Even in an instant, their brains could think of many things without affecting normal actions.
However, Xu Yuan had clearly been distracted just now.
"Yes, I have gained some insights." Xu Yuan did not hide it, but he did not directly reveal the content of his insights.
Yuan Kong looked at Xu Yuan in surprise.
He was truly shocked.
This Xu Yuan, who had leaped from a non-god-level practitioner to a half-step God King within ten years, had gained insights right under his nose without him noticing?
Wasn't this too exaggerated?
"YouâŠ"
He opened his mouth, not knowing what to say.
Xu Yuan smiled and waved his hand, saying, "I just figured out some cultivation issues. It won't help my cultivation and strength in the short term."
Bai Ling and Shi Potian both nodded.
On the contrary, Yuan Kong became serious at this moment.
Short term?
In your words, Xu Yuan, how long is considered long?
What is the unit of short term?
This was something others had teased Yuan Kong about before he became a god.
But after so many years, he recalled this situation again, applying it to someone else, a half-step God King.
"Let's get to the point. Although the Great Telepathy Spell explained it clearly, I still find it hard to believe. I wonder if you, Xu Yuan, can let us personally experience your Holy Attraction?" Shi Potian spoke frankly.
Bai Ling also spoke, saying, "No need to fight. We won't dodge either, just feel the effect of your Holy Attraction."
Xu Yuan nodded.
"Of course, no problem."
Without warning, Bai Ling raised her jade-like hand.
Her hand pointed in the air, and a cluster of emerald light emerged, heading towards Xu Yuan.
The light contained a life force, but it seemed to carry a scorching heat.
The energy fluctuations of the light weren't strong, possibly unable to affect even super gods.
Xu Yuan didn't dodge, letting the light ball hit his chest.
"So that's how it is. Life force integrates, but also acts as a flame, igniting my life force. What a powerful ability," Xu Yuan thought to himself.
Since the light itself wasn't strong, the flame wasn't big either. Xu Yuan simply circulated his spiritual energy and easily extinguished the flame.
The Empress of Life, compelled by the Holy Attraction, had to attack but used extremely weak force.
However, this was just to avoid accidentally injuring allies during the test of the Holy Attraction and also to reduce consumption, yet it couldn't avoid the effect of the Holy Attraction.
Therefore, if locked onto by the Holy Attraction from a great distance, even lightly tapping his chest with a small fist across distant space would quickly bring one to the scene and execute the action.
Xu Yuan didn't show favoritism.
He used the Holy Attraction on Shi Potian again.
Mainly, he wanted to feel Shi Potian's power.
Unlike Empress of Life, Shi Potian directly threw a punch towards Xu Yuan.
This punch wasn't very strong and didn't contain any extraordinary power, just a simple physical punch.
Xu Yuan blocked the punch with his right hand in front of him, inwardly lamenting.
Now it was probably impossible to feel it.
He could only look forward to seeing the peculiarities of the opponent's nine elements in the upcoming battle with the Crimson Mother.
"A very peculiar power, basically unavoidable, can only attack you." Both nodded, acknowledging Xu Yuan's ability.
"I've also tried it. From a distance, if you master teleportation, you'll unconsciously teleport back immediately and attack Xu Yuan." Yuan Kong said.
He initially had thoughts of delaying.
However, his body was very honest.
Such a domineering Holy Attraction ability.
Yet, it was also very reasonable.
Xu Yuan's Holy Attraction was the effect after the fourth evolution of the Holy Attraction Furnace, followed by the process of three furnaces merging into one, further strengthening the effect.
Remember, on the Holy Devil Continent, the Holy Attraction Furnace was also effective against the nine-headed chimera.
Xu Yuan's Holy Attraction had enhancements in its mechanism, which was only natural. After all, his furnace's four evolutions were pure evolution, unlike piecemeal opportunity-based evolutions. Xu Yuan's evolution was more like forcing enhancement after reaching the evolutionary node, a hard-won breakthrough.
"The three of us, before we act, shouldn't we discuss the post-battle distribution?" Xu Yuan reminded.
Although he held no grudges overnight and came to resolve troubles, he wasn't here to work for free.
"It should be clarified in advance." Yuan Kong and the other three nodded in agreement.
Yuan Kong looked at Xu Yuan and explained, "Our three parties have always evenly distributed when collaborating."
Because of this, they subconsciously forgot to discuss the spoils of war with Xu Yuan.
"Because we have cooperated multiple times, and each time the forces dispatched were of the same level, there's no need to worry about imbalance in contributions. But this time, your Holy Attraction ability, Xu Yuan, is a key ability. So if we successfully kill the Crimson Mother this time, the good stuff we get will be equally divided in principle, but you, Xu Yuan, will have two shares. One is for the effect of your Holy Attraction, and the other is for your combat contribution."
Thus, if Xu Yuan didn't slack off in battle, it would be equivalent to five people dividing the spoils, with Xu Yuan taking two shares.
"As for whether it's cosmic territory or treasures from the Crimson Realm, it depends on the specific situation."
With just a few words, Yuan Kong explained the distribution issue clearly.
This kind of distribution was too hasty.
How could there be perfectly balanced combat contributions?
But sometimes, equal division was a very convenient choice.
It might cause internal conflicts.
But if it was mutually acknowledged equal distribution, it was conducive to long-term cooperation between the parties.
It was like an unwritten rule, giving a sense of reliability.
Applying such rules to Xu Yuan was actually Yuan Kong's expectation of establishing a long-term cooperative relationship with him.
"No problem with me." Xu Yuan nodded.
A clear distribution plan.
"Since that's the case, we should get to work." Shi Potian cracked his knuckles and grinned.
"Be sure to conceal your presence. The Crimson Mother is the plane master. The presence of same-level strong beings entering her domain will draw her attention." Bai Ling said.
Xu Yuan's eyebrows twitched.
You dare to say that?
Although they hadn't entered the Crimson Realm yet, they were close to the boundary. Your glaring life essence aura hadn't been concealed at all.
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