“What are your terms?” Judy looked at Shi Yan with solemnity, her expression calm, waiting for him to state his demands. The Primal Source Talismans were of paramount importance to those at their level of cultivation.

A single Source Talisman could aid them in grasping the most subtle aspects of profound truths, allow them to comprehend a mystical divine ability, and accumulate their knowledge of profound principles, helping them ascend to entirely new realms. Whether it was her or Han Tian, their desire for the Source Talismans was intense.

The fact that Shi Yan was willing to negotiate terms was, in their eyes, a signal highly favorable to them. This was because Shi Yan possessed greater latitude; he could choose the Bone Race, the Phantom Race, or others.

However, they themselves had few options. Only Shi Yan held the Talisman Pagoda, and given the current strength of Shi Yan and Zi Yao, outright forceful seizure was not feasible.

Thus, negotiation was the only viable path. Shi Yan first glanced at Zi Yao, who smiled faintly and nodded, then addressed Judy: “The condition is that you help me find the Primordial Blood Crystals and the Dark Energy Crystals.

I assume you people of the Profound Heaven Race must possess some of these crystals, or at least know where such crystalline stones can be found…” Upon hearing this, Han Tian, Judy, and the others were struck with astonishment, followed by expressions of difficulty. Of course, they knew of the Primordial Blood Crystals and Dark Energy Crystals, but they were also keenly aware of how incredibly rare these two types of crystals were.

Even the Profound Heaven Race, to which Judy and Han Tian belonged, possessed only exceedingly small quantities, which they were reluctant to consume even for themselves in daily life. The Primordial Blood Crystals and Dark Energy Crystals were special stones beneficial to Zi Yao, capable of restoring her power.

Before being gravely injured, Zi Yao had stood at the peak of the triple heavens of the Domain Ancestor realm, incredibly close to the final step, much like Shi and Huang. However, the brutal battle during the Primordial Era had severely wounded her, forcing her into dormancy to gradually recover her strength, just as it had for Shi and Huang.

Had Shi Yan not disturbed her, upon awakening in the turbulent void domain, she might have required hundreds of thousands of years to slowly accumulate strength back to her former level. The recovery of power for Primordial Beings often demands long periods spent absorbing the energy of heaven and earth, gradually refining it to achieve gradual restoration.

This process typically spanned ten thousand to hundreds of thousands of years. If the injuries were too severe, the recovery period could extend into millions of years.

Clearly, the present Zi Yao could not afford to wait that long, as Huang had already awakened, and Yuan Zu survivors still existed in this era. Moreover, Shi was utilizing the Shi Race to restore himself.

There was, however, a shortcut for Primordial Beings to expedite their recovery: searching for the Primordial Blood Crystals and Dark Energy Crystals. Both the Primordial Blood Crystal and the Dark Energy Crystal were not naturally formed stones; they were exceedingly scarce and profoundly precious artifacts.

The so-called Primordial Blood Crystal was formed when the blood of a powerful Primordial Being, following its demise in the Primordial Era, seeped out, settled over time, and slowly solidified through the nurturing energy of heaven and earth. Composed of the condensed blood and immense energy of a Primordial Being, the Primordial Blood Crystal could rapidly restore the physical strength of a Primordial Being, promoting swift healing of their flesh and blood.

The Dark Energy Crystal was formed when a Domain Ancestor-level expert’s Soul Altar shattered and exploded. If the Soul Pond remained intact, it would, over time, slowly temper and solidify into this unique crystal.

The Dark Energy Crystal could enhance the soul power of all Domain Ancestor experts! The Primordial Blood Crystal bolstered the physical power of Primordial Beings, while the Dark Energy Crystal enhanced soul energy—these were the most effective divine treasures for Zi Yao's rapid recovery.

These two artifacts, not naturally occurring, were incredibly precious even in the eyes of the Seven Great Races. Han Tian and Judy, through the immense power and countless years of searching and accumulation by the Profound Heaven Race, had indeed acquired a small amount, yet even they were loath to use them easily.

They intended to preserve them for cultivating new Domain Ancestors, laying the core foundation for the future of the Profound Heaven Race. If Zi Yao had requested other materials, they would have agreed without hesitation, but regarding the Primordial Blood Crystals and Dark Energy Crystals, both hesitated.

Source Talismans, Primordial Blood Crystals, Dark Energy Crystals—the former enhanced their profound principles, while the latter two were treasures meant to benefit future generations. Deciding how to prioritize left them deeply conflicted.

“I know your Profound Heaven Race is aware of many ruins from the Primordial Era. How about this: tell me the locations of those ruins, and I will investigate them,” Zi Yao suddenly added.

Many battlegrounds from the Primordial Era had seen countless beings perish, and there might be Primordial Blood Crystals and Dark Energy Crystals present. Over the long epochs, those locations had shifted to various corners of the star domains, making it difficult even for Zi Yao to survey them completely.

Only powerful forces like the Seven Great Races might possess such insight. “Is that so?

No problem, we do know of quite a few Primordial Ruins. Many locations hold terrifying seals, so intense that even we dare not venture lightly.

We can open these to you,” Judy immediately declared. “We are willing to take you there to look around.” “Not us; her,” Shi Yan smiled, clarifying.

“I have other pressing matters.” After a moment of thought, he added, “Regarding the tempering of Source Talismans… there is also a shortcut. If you can find sufficiently powerful beings for me to slay and consume, their immense energy can also forge Source Talismans.

For instance, due to the deaths of Naputon, Keith, and Rabbit this time, I have tempered a Source Talisman of spatial profound truth…” Han Tian and Judy were deeply startled, and the Dragon Lizard Ancestor gasped, “Naputon and the others are all dead? Killed by your hands?” Naputon, Keith, Oliver, and the others were all Domain Ancestors of the Seven Races, possessing formidable power and status within their respective clans.

Their mysterious disappearance had left the Soul Race, Ancient Demon Race, Black Demon Race, and Shi Race deeply uneasy, as they speculated on their whereabouts. Han Tian and Judy had also been troubled by this matter previously, trying to guess the movements of those individuals.

Now, Shi Yan’s words revealed the truth, clearly stating that those individuals had been refined to death, becoming a Primal Source Talisman for Shi Yan, a beacon of hope for his comprehension of higher profound truths. How could this not shock them?

Amidst the astonished gazes of Han Tian and the others, Shi Yan smiled at Zi Yao and said, “As we agreed, we will temporarily separate. You go with Han Tian and Judy to search for the Primordial Blood Crystals and Dark Energy Crystals, while I will… enhance my power.

Oh, right, I once promised the Heavenly Eye Race that if I ever broke through to the Domain Ancestor realm, I would take one of their clan members as a disciple. I don't have the time or energy for that, so you handle it.

You can have Xiao Lie and Jia Ni act on my behalf and take a disciple from the Heavenly Eye Race…” He instructed Zi Yao with a smile. As he spoke, he activated the spatial profound truth within his altar—that mirror-like imprint of spatial profound truth, within which was a door blazing with brilliant light.

That was the divine ability of Spatial Travel he comprehended using the Source Talisman! “Whoosh!

Whoosh! Whoosh!” Billions of spatial light beams converged before his eyes, forming a Domain Gate.

This gate could traverse different domain realms, allowing him to move freely between various domains. From this day forward, the boundless Star Sea, the Void Sea, and the various domain realms held no distance constraints for him.

He could arbitrarily conjure gates of space, moving freely across the domains, traveling to and from different realms, and manifesting easily in any corner of the Void Sea. Under the focused watch of Han Tian, Judy, and the others, he smiled and stepped into the gate.

The Lin Ming Domain Realm of the Heavenly Eye Race vanished. “He shouldn’t be far from reaching the second heaven of the Domain Ancestor realm.

The aura he just flashed was hardly inferior to that of an ordinary second-heaven Domain Ancestor expert,” Han Tian murmured, watching Shi Yan disappear into the light gate, his face filled with awe. “His current level of attainment is fully comparable to that of Bloodthirsty in his prime, perhaps even surpassing him in some aspects.” “Bloodthirsty?” Zi Yao smiled faintly.

“He was indeed a heroic figure, but he failed to form a Primordial Body and became merely a sacrifice in the struggle between Shi and Huang. Due to the limitations of his soul, he could never reach Shi Yan’s height.” In her view, the Shi Yan of today had thoroughly surpassed Bloodthirsty.

“Xiao Lie, Jia Ni, you two are each to select a disciple from the Heavenly Eye Race to mentor,” she instructed calmly. Xiao Lie of the Heavenly Craft Race and Jia Ni of the Secret Rune Race—the dark cyan serpentine markings on their foreheads flickered strangely—both bowed their heads in assent, indicating they would obey Zi Yao’s command.

Judy pondered for a moment, then sent a thought via her soul toward the valley exterior. Outside the valley, Tu Shiqi and Ya Yun of the Profound Heaven Race both felt a stir.

Ya Yun’s eyes shone with an unusual light as she approached Koret of the Heavenly Eye Race: “The higher-ups have spoken. From now on, your Heavenly Eye Race will be the most closely allied vassal race of our Profound Heaven Race.

You will replace the Fire Phoenix Race’s status. Henceforth, you may communicate directly with us, and here is your token.

You can now enter the core areas of our Profound Heaven Race, borrow profound canonical texts from our clan, and seek counsel from our elders on complex issues of profound truth.” She personally handed over an ancient token. Koret accepted the token, offering effusive thanks, his entire body trembling with excitement.

Evelyn, Adams, and the others understood clearly in their hearts that Han Tian and Judy must have struck some agreement with Shi Yan inside the valley. Because of Shi Yan and Zi Yao, the status of the Heavenly Eye Race had been elevated yet again by the Profound Heaven Race.

That small token signified that the Heavenly Eye Race would henceforth be a core race of the Profound Heaven Race. From now on, they could communicate directly with the Profound Heaven Race to learn their powerful profound truths and even consult their elders on divine abilities—a prospect previously unimaginable.

With this foundation, the Heavenly Eye Race was guaranteed to grow immensely powerful; they were assured of rapid and continuous growth over the next ten thousand years. “I am Xiao Lie, and I will find a disciple among your Heavenly Eye clansmen to substitute for Shi Yan’s role as mentor, fulfilling his promise to you back then.” “Though the profound truths I cultivate are inaccessible to your clan members, my understanding of profound principles is sufficient for me to instruct your Heavenly Eye clansmen.

Likewise, I will choose a disciple and impart the subtleties of profound truth to them,” Jia Ni also declared. The two emerged from the valley and stood before the Heavenly Eye Race members and the other Profound Heaven clansmen, their eyes scanning, selecting suitable disciples.

Evelyn, Adams, and Marissa were all profoundly shaken. After exchanging a glance, all three dropped to one knee, expressing their gratitude to Shi Yan within the valley.

Alas, they did not know that Shi Yan had already departed the valley and vanished from this domain realm. …RQ

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