Chapter 1501: Yuan Zun (Finale)

The moment the resonant, mystical singing echoed throughout the heavens, a stream of air surged upwards from the top of Zhou Yuan's head. This stream of air was a profound black and yellow, containing a primordial essence that seemed like the most ancient power in existence.

As the black and yellow energy ascended, the terrified inhabitants of the heavens watched in shock as the black and white floodwaters, which had been pouring down from the shattered sky, instantly froze. The scene looked as if both time and space had been brought to a standstill. From a distance, it resembled a magnificent, unfolding scroll painting.

The freeze lasted for a breath, and then the black and white floodwaters began to recede, as if pulled back by an irresistible force. In just a brief moment, the devastating flood that had ravaged the heavens was entirely drawn back into the sky.

At this point, in the chaotic void, a halo of black and yellow energy formed above Zhou Yuan. The surging black and white floodwaters were completely absorbed into this halo, where they were then utterly dissolved. After absorbing all the destructive floodwaters that had descended upon the heavens, Zhou Yuan exhaled a black and yellow lotus flower, which slowly blossomed. The lotus fell directly into the black and white flood that swept across the land. Immediately, the flood began to recede at an astonishing rate, finally vanishing completely from existence. The black and yellow lotus, however, remained luminous and mysterious, gently floating down to rest beneath Zhou Yuan's feet.

Zhou Yuan's face was serene, the brilliant divine light in his eyes seemingly vanished. His gaze was gentle and profound, and his aura, too, had undergone a tremendous transformation. It was the most primordial, ancient pressure, like the birth of the Ancestral Dragon at the dawn of creation.

Suddenly, the void before Zhou Yuan shattered, and a force surged forth. This force, imbued with supreme intent, was identical to the power emanating from Zhou Yuan's body. This was precisely the supreme divine power that the Saint God had condensed with all his might! Yet, while this divine power had posed a deadly threat to Zhou Yuan moments before, the feeling now was entirely different.

With a calm expression, Zhou Yuan extended his palm and gently brought it down. That single palm seemed to cover the entire Genesis World. Countless beings looked up to see an impossibly vast hand descending, its immense pressure enough to make their very souls tremble. The palm descended, colliding with the supreme divine power. There was no earth-shattering roar, for as the palm fell, the supreme divine power quietly shattered. This was because the supreme divine power contained within Zhou Yuan's palm was far more formidable.

Having extinguished the supreme divine power that the Saint God had cultivated with all his being, Zhou Yuan's gaze indifferently fixed on a certain spot in the void. Under his gaze, the void twisted, and in the next instant, a somewhat dishevelled figure was expelled – it was the Saint God.

The Saint God stared at Zhou Yuan with an incredulous expression. "You, you've taken that final step? Impossible, impossible!" Zhou Yuan now exerted an extremely powerful pressure on him. Furthermore, the Saint God sensed a familiar power emanating from Zhou Yuan, a power he had yearned for throughout countless ages, for which he had laid countless schemes. Yet, he could never have imagined that this power would manifest in Zhou Yuan first. That was the Ancestral Dragon Qi! It was also the supreme divine power of the Genesis World!

This scene was a monumental blow to the Saint God. He prided himself on being a primordial deity, viewing all beings in the heavens as mere ants. Even a mortal who had achieved godhood like Zhou Yuan was considered lowly by him. Yet, now, the very god he deemed inferior had gained control of the Ancestral Dragon Qi before him!

Zhou Yuan's expression was indifferent. From the moment he merged the Sacred Dragon and the Grievous Dragon, completing the final step of evolution and truly cultivating the Ancestral Dragon Scripture to its highest realm, the outcome of this dual-god battle had already been determined. What gave him a slight sense of reflection was the realization that the Grievous Dragon Poison, which had once tormented him to the brink of death, had actually played such a crucial role for him. Indeed, there are no unprovoked hardships in this world; as long as one perseveres, these trials will ultimately make one stronger.

"You've lost," Zhou Yuan said calmly.

The Saint God remained silent for a moment, then said, "I always considered the Third God merely a potential enemy. I never imagined that a mere mortal... could reach that realm faster than I."

Zhou Yuan's eyes were calm, showing little joy. He simply said, "Saint God, the Genesis World possesses boundless potential, but alas, you have squandered countless years of it. Your existence is abhorrent to this world. Now, you should disappear."

The Saint God's face darkened. "Nonsense. Back then, the Ancestral Dragon abandoned us primordial deities. He believed we couldn't control this world, so He sought to create all living things. But in my view, if we primordial deities had been allowed to develop, this world's achievements would have far surpassed what it is now."

Zhou Yuan shook his head. "What the future of the Genesis World holds, you will likely never see."

The Saint God sneered. "Zhou Yuan, don't be too proud. What if you win? The person you want can never return. Yao Yao has become your divine bone. If you remove the divine bone, your realm will instantly plummet, and without that supreme divine power, even if you retrieve the bone, you won't have the ability to awaken her. This is a dead end. So, Zhou Yuan, you've defeated me, but you won't get back the person you desire. In this world, obtaining something always requires a price. You've become the First God, and that price is losing the one you love."

Zhou Yuan's face turned cold, and he gently clasped his hands together. In the heavens and earth, two colossal black and yellow hands appeared, one above and one below, slowly converging on the Saint God. The immense divine power erupting around the Saint God proved ineffective. Finally, his body exploded, shattering into a vast, black and white ocean of yin and yang. The black and yellow energy swept down, eroding the Saint God's will within that chaotic yin-yang sea.

A piercing scream echoed throughout the Genesis World. "I refuse to accept this!"

Zhou Yuan's expression was indifferent. He sat cross-legged in the void, his eyes slowly closing, while the two colossal black and yellow hands maintained their posture, suppressing the chaotic yin-yang sea. The battle of the two gods had concluded, but eradicating the Saint God's will would still take some time. However, Zhou Yuan could afford to wait.

As he sat cross-legged in the chaotic void, black and yellow energy rose from the top of his head, subtly transforming into an ancient, colossal dragon of unseen length. It roared skyward, as if proclaiming the advent of a new era for the Genesis World. Throughout the heavens, a torrential rain, brimming with incredibly pure Origin Qi, poured down. At this moment, all beings in the heavens felt their own Origin Qi begin to surge. This felt like a joyous feast after a great victory. Consequently, the beings of the heavens erupted into earth-shattering cheers. Countless individuals wept with joy, falling to their knees in reverence. For they could feel that the shadow of fear, which had loomed over the heavens for countless years, had finally vanished at this moment. Henceforth, the beings of the heavens would embark on a new chapter.

Within the Azure Mystic Sect, the four Ancient Sovereigns — Cang Yuan, Jin Luo, Di Long, and Chi Ji — stared blankly at the sky. They could see the two converging black and yellow colossal hands in the chaotic void, suppressing the Saint God at their center. They watched for a moment, then suddenly burst into tears of old age, for only those who had experienced the first world-destroying war understood how precious this scene truly was. Countless ancestors of the heavens had sacrificed themselves, one after another, to ensure the survival of all realms. Their sacrifices had not been in vain; finally, they had awaited salvation.

At this moment, the four Ancient Sovereigns slowly knelt, bowing solemnly towards the void. The other Saints, their faces filled with excitement and fervor, also respectfully knelt down. Zhou Yuan had turned the tide, suppressed the Saint God, and saved countless beings in the heavens. This world-saving feat would forever be etched into the annals of the Genesis World.

While the heavens plunged into an ocean of jubilation, the Saint Race, however, was engulfed by an atmosphere of despair and terror. On the Saint Mountain, the Ancient Saints of the Saint Race, including Tai Mi, were all deathly pale. They looked towards the chaotic void, finding it hard to believe that their Saint God had actually been defeated by Zhou Yuan. But the truth was indeed that cruel. Standing on Saint Mountain, they could hear countless Saint Race members wailing in despair. Many, unable to endure the collapse of their faith, chose to self-destruct.

"Is our Saint Race truly finished like this?" Ancient Saint Nan Ming slumped down, saying with difficulty. The other Ancient Saints also looked desolate, as if they had lost all their vitality and spirit. After all, even the Saint God had been suppressed. Although the Saint God had been suppressed once before in ancient times, this time was clearly different. Zhou Yuan had reached an unprecedented realm; he was not a mere fragment of the Ancestral Dragon's will. Thus, he would undoubtedly suppress the Saint God's will until it was completely annihilated. Faced with this scene, let alone the ordinary members of the Saint Race, even these Ancient Saints couldn't help but lose their faith and become disoriented.

"Don't despair! Although the Saint God has failed, our Saint Race is not finished!" Ancient Saint Tai Mi suddenly declared in a deep voice. The other Ancient Saints looked at him with surprise and uncertainty, not understanding Ancient Saint Tai Mi's words. Meeting their questioning gazes, Ancient Saint Tai Mi sighed. "Actually, I once received a divine oracle from the Saint God. It seems the Saint God might have vaguely foreseen this outcome..."

Ancient Saint Tai Mi tore open his robes, and with a fingertip, sliced into his flesh. The other Ancient Saints then watched in shock as a mysterious, ominous black egg was revealed within his body. "This is another path the Saint God contemplated since his very birth. In a sense, it is the Saint God's offspring. It has inherited all of the Saint God's essence, and in time, it will become even more powerful than the Saint God himself."

The other Ancient Saints gazed in astonishment at the black egg, which subtly trembled within the flesh. Moments later, their eyes slowly grew fervent. "But... when will it grow up? Zhou Yuan is so powerful now. If he discovers this, what future does our Saint Race have?" another Ancient Saint worriedly interjected.

Ancient Saint Tai Mi nodded slowly. "Therefore, we need to leave, leave the Genesis World!" The other Ancient Saints were stunned, gazing at Tai Mi in shock. If not for the aura emanating from the black egg, which made them understand it truly originated from the Saint God, they would have thought Tai Mi had gone mad. For in their eyes, the Genesis World was so vast. What place lay beyond it?

"The Saint God once told me that while the Genesis World is a great realm, beyond great realms lies the Great Cosmos... The Genesis World, within that Great Cosmos, is merely like a single continent within the entirety of the Genesis World itself. During the years the Saint God was previously suppressed, an avatar of his left this realm. He arranged a retreat path for us. As long as we leave the Genesis World and head for the cosmos beyond, waiting for the little Saint God to grow powerful, our Saint Race will have a chance to return to the Genesis World in the future!" By the end, Tai Mi's eyes were filled with fervor.

The other Ancient Saints' breathing also became heavy. The Saint Race was now facing an existential crisis. Although venturing into the mysterious Great Cosmos filled them with apprehension and fear, it was better than remaining and being annihilated.

"But how do we go beyond this realm? Our abilities are likely insufficient for such travel," Ancient Saint Tian Zhan said hesitantly.

Ancient Saint Tai Mi smiled, then turned and walked into the Saint Temple. At the center of the temple was a dark, bottomless black hole. This was precisely where the Saint God had slumbered. However, no one knew that this black hole was a trans-dimensional passage forged by the Saint God, capable of connecting to realms beyond. The other Ancient Saints stared at the black hole for a long time, then finally gritted their teeth.

"Prepare to notify the Saint Race forces! Assemble immediately and escape the Genesis World!"

The suppression in the chaotic void lasted for a full decade. When Zhou Yuan opened his eyes ten years later, the colossal black and yellow hands that had stood in the void had dissipated. All that remained was a tranquil black and white lake, floating silently and radiating the purest divine power. That was the very origin of the Saint God, the chaotic Yin-Yang Sea. However, the Saint God's will within it had now been completely eradicated, leaving behind only a pure primordial divine artifact. Thus, the entity that had brought countless troubles to the Genesis World was finally ended by Zhou Yuan.

"Congratulations, Yuanzun! Your decade of effort has culminated in great success. All beings in the heavens should celebrate this!" At this moment, a respectful voice suddenly came from not far away. Zhou Yuan turned his head to see the four Ancient Sovereigns — Jin Luo, Cang Yuan, Di Long, Chi Ji — standing there, looking at him with reverence.

"Yuanzun?" Zhou Yuan smiled.

Ancient Sovereign Jin Luo chuckled. "For the past ten years, all beings in the heavens, in gratitude for your world-saving feat, have referred to you as Yuanzun."

Zhou Yuan smiled, though he had little interest in the title. However, if others wished to address him as such, he saw no need to change it. Instead, he turned his gaze to the chaotic Yin-Yang Sea.

"How does Yuanzun intend to deal with this object?" Ancient Sovereign Jin Luo asked.

Zhou Yuan gazed at the Yin-Yang Sea for a long time, then stated calmly, "I plan to complete the final step that the Ancestral Dragon left unfinished during creation: using this object to plant divine bones and open a path to godhood for all beings in the heavens."

Jin Luo, Cang Yuan, and the others trembled. They looked at Zhou Yuan in disbelief, never imagining that he would abandon using this primordial divine artifact for himself, choosing instead to benefit all realms. In doing so, all beings in the heavens, including themselves, would have the hope of attaining godhood in the future. For a moment, they were so overcome with emotion that they choked up, eventually bowing deeply to Zhou Yuan.

"We, on behalf of all beings in the heavens, thank Yuanzun!"

Zhou Yuan smiled, saying no more. He clapped his hands together, and the chaotic Yin-Yang Sea suddenly exploded. Black and white raindrops poured down, showering every corner of the Genesis World. Countless beings looked up, allowing the black and white rain to fall upon them. At this moment, they could faintly sense something miraculous gradually taking root and sprouting deep within their bodies. This something represented the future.

Simultaneously, Zhou Yuan's resonant voice echoed in the ears of countless beings throughout the world. "I wish that in the future, every person in my Genesis World will be like a dragon, and everyone will be able to attain godhood." The resonant voice lingered for a long time. Countless beings seemed to grasp the meaning, astonished and moved, finally kneeling before heaven and earth.

Outside the chaotic void, as Zhou Yuan's act of benevolence to all realms concluded, Jin Luo and the other four Ancient Sovereigns finally calmed their agitated emotions. "Reporting to Yuanzun," Jin Luo began, "when you suppressed the Saint God, our heavenly armies once again campaigned in the Saint Race's domain, but found it completely empty."

Zhou Yuan's gaze was profound, as if it pierced through time and space. He smiled faintly. "They've left."

"Left?" Jin Luo and the others looked astonished.

"Although the Genesis World is vast and expansive, there are mysterious wonders beyond this realm, which can be called the Cosmos... That was a retreat route the Saint God left for the Saint Race. Not only that, but he also left behind a divine egg, which he meticulously crafted. If it can grow in the future, it might even surpass him." Zhou Yuan explained.

"The cosmos beyond? A divine egg?!" Ancient Sovereign Jin Luo and the others were filled with shock, then urgently asked, "Wouldn't that be letting the tiger return to the mountain?"

"By the time they can truly return, the Genesis World will no longer be what it is now... Furthermore, during my ten years of meditation, I incidentally glimpsed a corner of the future. The Saint God's offspring will inevitably be dealt with by an unparalleled existence; there's no need to worry." Zhou Yuan looked beyond the vast void, a hint of interest appearing in his eyes. For in that incidental glimpse of the future, he had seen the downfall of the Saint God's offspring. In that vision, faintly visible before the Saint God's offspring, hovered three majestic, indistinct figures of light, illuminating eternity. For a single world to birth three such beings demonstrated its immense potential and power. This cosmos beyond truly was mysterious and full of allure. However, at this moment, he had no mind for that, as he had far more important matters to attend to.

Zhou Yuan withdrew his gaze, turning to the four Ancient Sovereigns. "Now that the affairs of the heavens are settled, it's time for my own matters." He then let out a soft chuckle towards the void, muttering to himself, "Saint God, you said I couldn't do it, but I'll make sure you see that I can."

As his words fell, Zhou Yuan plunged his hand into his own body, then slowly withdrew it. Faintly, a golden bone seemed to be drawn from the deepest part of his being. Seeing this, Jin Luo and the others were utterly horrified and rushed forward. "Yuanzun, no, you mustn't! That's a divine bone! If you extract it, all your divine power will vanish!"

Cang Yuan said hoarsely, "Zhou Yuan, don't be reckless! Even if you extract the divine bone, without the power of the First God, you won't be able to awaken Yao Yao!"

However, Zhou Yuan did not respond. As divine power surged, the four figures were repelled, and finally, the divine bone was extracted. Zhou Yuan gazed at the golden divine bone in his palm, a tender smile appearing in his eyes. He whispered, "Yao Yao, just wait for me a little longer." He tossed his hand, and the golden divine bone immediately fell, transforming into a golden light that descended into the Azure Mystic Heaven, shot into the Azure Mystic Sect's cave abode, and finally burrowed directly into the peach tree within the abode.

Tun Tun, guarding the cave entrance, suddenly stood up, for it had heard Zhou Yuan's voice echo in its ears. "Tun Tun, guard this place for a century. After a hundred years, I will return." Tun Tun seemed to understand, and a profound reluctance welled up in its beastly eyes, but in the end, it only let out a low roar.

At the same time, outside the chaotic void, Zhou Yuan's figure gradually blurred, eventually shattering into countless fragments under the sorrowful gazes of Jin Luo, Cang Yuan, and the others. Billions of specks of light scattered across the heavens.

On this day, the Saint God, who had plagued the Genesis World for countless years, was truly eradicated. And Yuanzun, using the chaotic Yin-Yang Sea as a medium, performed a divine feat, planting divine bones for all beings in the heavens. Afterwards, he extracted his own divine bone, shattered his divine body, and vanished without a trace. This day was forever etched into the history of the Genesis World. Thereafter, the Genesis World entered a new chapter, known as... the Divine Yuan Era.

Time flowed swiftly, and years flew by. In the blink of an eye, several decades had passed. Over these decades, the Genesis World underwent earth-shattering changes. First, the Origin Qi between heaven and earth became richer and purer, undoubtedly ushering in a golden age of cultivation, with countless prodigies and powerful individuals emerging in an endless stream. Furthermore, beings throughout the heavens discovered that traces of life began to appear in countless sub-dimensions, and myriad mysteries emerged within the chaotic void. Some Saints traveling through the chaotic void even discovered new Heavenly Domains being born. This era was clearly undergoing tremendous changes.

And the most sensational news, undoubtedly, was that truly someone in the Genesis World had begun to step into the legendary Divine Realm! No, it wasn't entirely the Divine Realm, as they called it the Quasi-Divine Realm, said to be still some distance from true godhood. But regardless, this Quasi-Divine Realm had far surpassed the so-called Three-Lotus Saint Realm, signifying that beings in the heavens truly had hope of reaching a previously unimaginable state. The heavens celebrated this greatly.

And there were six newly ascended deities:The God of War, Wu Yao.The God of Devour, Zhao Mu Shen.The Violet Heaven Goddess, Su Youwei.The Sword God, Li Chunyun.The Azure God, Chu Qing.The God of Ancestral Gluttony, Tun Tun.

Apart from Tun Tun, the other five were the most exceptionally talented individuals of their generation. Their ascension filled countless beings in the Genesis World with hope. The names of the Six Quasi-Gods echoed throughout the world.

And time continued to flow incessantly, almost a century having passed imperceptibly. A century could allow many things to be forgotten, but the legends concerning Yuanzun never ceased. In these hundred years, no further news of Yuanzun emerged, leading to countless speculations among the beings of the heavens. Some said that Yuanzun, after extracting his divine bone, had transformed into billions of entities to cultivate rigorously throughout the heavens, and that when he reappeared, he would reclaim his divine position. Others claimed that Yuanzun had lost himself among his countless avatars, unable to recover his past memories. Regardless of the world's conjectures, as time flowed, the hundred-year period had arrived.

Outside the Azure Mystic Sect's cave abode, a colossal beast lay quietly like a statue at the cave entrance, enduring wind and rain. Disciples of the Azure Mystic Sect in the distance cast gazes of reverence towards it. This colossal beast was none other than the God of Ancestral Gluttony, one of the Six Quasi-Gods of the Genesis World... Tun Tun.

A century had passed, and Tun Tun appeared much more composed. Yet today, it was exceptionally agitated, its breaths occasionally rumbling like thunder throughout the world. For today marked the end of the hundred-year period. Tun Tun glanced at the sky, its anxiety deepening, for the one it awaited still showed no sign of appearing. The setting sun descended, casting its final rays before dipping below the horizon. The light between heaven and earth instantly dimmed. A sudden fury welled up in Tun Tun's beastly eyes. It roared, its bellow echoing explosively throughout the heavens. He hadn't appeared! He hadn't appeared! Tun Tun's beastly eyes were filled with sorrow, and its roars were laced with a sense of abandoned rage and pain.

Above the Azure Mystic Sect, the void twisted, and five figures emanating divine power flashed into existence. They were Wu Yao, Su Youwei, Chu Qing, and the others. The Six Quasi-Gods had appeared simultaneously. They watched Tun Tun in its furious state, their expressions gradually darkening, for they too had detected no trace that could be Zhou Yuan. Clearly, he hadn't appeared. Had he truly failed?

Tun Tun, in its rage, let out an earth-shaking roar. But just as it was about to rampage due to its fury, it suddenly seemed to sense something. Its massive body instantly shrank, transforming into its long-unseen miniature form, then it turned and frantically rushed into the cave abode. Wu Yao, Su Youwei, and the other five were also startled. Their figures flickered as they hurried after it. The Six Quasi-Gods appeared almost simultaneously deep within the cave abode. However, the moment they materialized, their figures suddenly froze. They stared blankly ahead.

For at this moment, beneath the peach tree, a figure stood with his hands clasped behind his back. Even though it was only a back view, an overwhelming sense of familiarity welled up within them. "Zhou, Zhou Yuan?" Su Youwei's voice trembled slightly.

The figure slowly turned around. He looked at the five who had appeared, a smile emerging on his face as he teased, "Oh, you've all stepped into the Quasi-Divine Realm? Impressive." That face was none other than Zhou Yuan's, who had not appeared for a hundred years! He waved a hand at the five people and one beast. "No matter how anxious you are, I'm more anxious. Just wait for me to finish what I need to do first."

With that, he extended his palm, and the peach tree before him instantly glowed. A golden light slowly rose, finally transforming into a segment of golden bone that floated before Zhou Yuan. Zhou Yuan gazed at the golden bone. Before his eyes, the unforgettable face appeared, a face that had visited his dreams countless times. At this moment, even Zhou Yuan, who had experienced countless tribulations, couldn't help but feel a surge of emotion, and a slight dampness appeared in his eyes.

"Yao Yao, come back. I'm... waiting for you." He extended his hand, gently caressing the golden bone. At that instant, a divine power that made Su Youwei and the others tremble erupted from his palm, finally infusing into the golden bone. From the golden bone, billions of golden rays shot forth. Everyone present watched the shimmering golden light without blinking. The tense atmosphere made even these beings, now at the pinnacle of the Genesis World, feel their hearts pound like thunder once more. The golden light grew increasingly intense, eventually forcing even them to squint their eyes.

Zhou Yuan also closed his eyes. He wasn't afraid of the dazzling golden light, but rather feared that something might have gone wrong with the divine bone during the past century, preventing him from finally awakening the person he desired. That outcome was unacceptable to him. His eyes remained closed for a while. Then, Zhou Yuan suddenly heard faint footsteps before him, and it was these footsteps that nearly made his entire body collapse. But he held back, then slowly opened his eyes.

Before him, beneath the lush peach tree, peach blossoms danced. A stunning figure in a white dress stood gracefully amidst the falling petals, a pair of clear, beautiful eyes, glistening with moisture and a smile, quietly watching him. That one glance encompassed a century. Zhou Yuan gazed at the figure, as if etched deep into his soul. He lost himself in a daze for a moment, then grinned at her, just like the reckless and naive young man he was when they first met. But at the corners of his eyes, tears uncontrollably streamed down. A century of effort had finally yielded results. He whispered, "Yao Yao, welcome back."

In these years, the most sensational event was, naturally, Yuanzun's reappearance in the world. Yuanzun's return was like a potent tonic for the heavens, making all beings feel increasingly secure. Simultaneously, with Yuanzun's intervention, new Heavenly Domains continuously emerged within the Genesis World, making its power stronger and stronger.

Over a decade later, the growth within the Genesis World could no longer contain the new gods, so they began to cast their gaze beyond it. At the former Saint Mountain of the Saint Ancestor Heaven, two graceful figures stood at the edge of a dark passage leading to an unknown place. One wore a vibrant red dress, the other a violet dress; they were Wu Yao and Su Youwei.

"Are you really planning to venture and train outside the Genesis World?" Su Youwei asked, her delicate brows slightly furrowed as she looked at Wu Yao.

"I feel it will be difficult to advance further within the Genesis World," Wu Yao nodded slightly. Then, looking at Su Youwei, she said with some anticipation, "Come with me on this adventure!"

Su Youwei hesitated, softly saying, "I don't want to go."

Wu Yao said, somewhat frustrated, "That guy is constantly doting. Aren't you uncomfortable staying here and watching?"

Su Youwei shook her head helplessly.

Seeing this, Wu Yao could only grit her teeth and unleash her ultimate move: "Are you coming with me or not? If you're willing to let us mother and daughter go on an adventure alone, then don't bother coming."

Su Youwei was dumbfounded. "What nonsense are you spouting?" she retorted indignantly.

Wu Yao took Su Youwei's small hand and suddenly placed it on her own lower abdomen. Su Youwei's hand stiffened instantly, and her beautiful eyes gradually widened. For she surprisingly discovered a very faint life fluctuation subtly present within Wu Yao's lower abdomen.

"You... you... you, what is this? You're clearly, clearly still a maiden!" Su Youwei was shocked. Since entering the Divine Realm, she had rarely lost her composure like this, but what was happening to Wu Yao still stunned her.

Wu Yao ruffled her hair in frustration. "This life aura contains three soul imprints. Do you know whose they are?"

Su Youwei was silent for a few breaths, then said with difficulty, "Don't tell me it's mine, yours, and Zhou Yuan's?"

Wu Yao nodded. "Otherwise, why do you think I want to leave the Genesis World?"

"How is that possible?" Su Youwei shook her head urgently.

Wu Yao sighed. "Do you remember when I returned the last wisp of Sacred Dragon's Fortune to Zhou Yuan? At that time, our three souls merged..."

Su Youwei's cheeks flushed. "That was just our souls!"

"These changes only gradually appeared after Zhou Yuan became the First God." Wu Yao's expression was also somewhat complex.

Su Youwei was speechless. After Zhou Yuan became the First God, his very form had become somewhat unimaginable. If the soul fusion back then led to a certain combination of their three souls within Wu Yao's body, and then, due to Zhou Yuan's immense power, a highly unique change gradually occurred, it wasn't actually impossible. So, this special life aura within Wu Yao's body could indeed be... theirs, all three of them? At this moment, even Su Youwei felt a slight dizziness, but after that, an inexplicable sense of joy and hope arose within her.

Su Youwei blinked her long eyelashes, then couldn't resist reaching out a small hand to curiously touch Wu Yao's flat, supple lower abdomen. The life inside... could it also be her child? Or rather... her and Zhou Yuan's child? She had heard that Yao Yao was also pregnant...

Wu Yao suddenly pushed Su Youwei's hand away, then made to jump into the black hole. "If you're not coming with me, then I'm going by myself."

Seeing this, Su Youwei hurriedly grabbed her. Wu Yao could be quite fierce in her actions at times, and the outside realm was mysterious and unknown. Su Youwei truly could not bear to let her go alone. "This, should we tell Zhou Yuan?" Su Youwei suggested.

Upon hearing this, Wu Yao's face immediately hardened. "Why? What does this have to do with him? If you dare tell him, I'll just leave immediately."

Su Youwei was silent for a moment, then sighed helplessly and raised her hands in surrender. "Alright, alright, as you wish. I'll go with you to see the world beyond."

Seeing this, Wu Yao let out a soft laugh, then wrapped an arm around Su Youwei's slender waist and stepped directly into the black hole. "Haha, let's go live our lives! Who cares about that guy!"

Meanwhile, in a deep, cloud-shrouded mountain somewhere in Azure Mystic Heaven, a giant peach tree grew luxuriantly. Zhou Yuan, who was just about to doze off with Yao Yao in his arms beneath the peach tree, suddenly opened his eyes. He looked towards a certain spot in the void, a hint of helplessness flashing in his eyes.

"You're just going to let her mess around like this?" a voice suddenly came from within his embrace.

Zhou Yuan lowered his head, Yao Yao's exquisite face filling his sight. He leaned down and lightly kissed her smooth forehead, then gave a wry smile. "I can't stop her, and this situation truly is inexplicable... But I've left imprints on both of them; if anything happens, I'll sense it. The Genesis World is growing stronger and stronger; eventually, it will connect with the outside realms. It's fine for them to go explore the way first."

As he spoke, his gaze lingered on Yao Yao's slightly protruding lower abdomen, and a gentle smile appeared on his face. "What do you think, is this little one a boy or a girl?"

"You should be able to sense it, shouldn't you?"

"Oh, that's no fun."

"Then do you prefer a little Zhou Yuan or a little Yao Yao?"

"Definitely a little Yao Yao. A little Zhou Yuan would be so annoying."

"You're favoring girls over boys."

"I don't care. You have to give me a little Yao Yao."

Peach blossoms danced, and the soft laughter between the man and woman spread, carrying the petals away towards the horizon, taking with them a magnificent story.

At an unknown time and place, in a dark space, countless menacing, jet-black colossal warships glided through, annihilating small worlds in their wake. Within the leading warship, a white-robed man stood with his hands behind his back, watching the stream of light pass by. As he stood there, an indescribable aura of power emanated from him.

Suddenly, he spoke calmly, "Our Saint Race now should be stronger than when we left the Genesis World, shouldn't we?"

From the shadows behind him, a voice replied, "Reporting, Saint God. Under your leadership, our Saint Race is already far from what it once was." The person before them was none other than the divine egg left behind by the Saint God of old. Clearly, this second-generation Saint God had been born and grown to maturity.

The white-robed man nodded gently. "You've discovered the existence of a great world before?"

"Yes, and that great world has not yet seen the birth of a guardian god."

The Saint God smiled faintly. "Once we occupy this newly discovered great world, we can make it our base of operations. From there, we can seek an opportunity to return to the Genesis World. Issue the orders. Prepare to move."

"Yes!" Someone in the darkness withdrew.

The Saint God also closed his eyes. When he next sensed movement and slowly opened them, he didn't know how much time had passed.

"Saint God, our army has reached the outskirts of that great world. We have already clashed with the natives there. Their strength is not weak."

"It is a great world after all; it naturally possesses a foundation," the Saint God replied, unsurprised. "However, these natives, during our clashes, have given us another name... 'Outer Domain Evil Race'?" A smile played on the Saint God's lips. "'Outer Domain Evil Race,' you say? It's quite fitting, actually... Very well. There's nothing to miss about the past. The name 'Saint Race' is also a thing of the past... From now on, we are the Outer Domain Evil Race. And I... shall be called... the Heaven Evil God."