Hunting Time, Unrivaled Under Heaven, Full-Scale Descent?

"I will slaughter both of these clans!" Lu Yuan's voice was not loud, yet it brimmed with absolute conviction. He had always known that the descent of various extraterrestrial clans was inevitable. As long as those beings did not pose a grave threat to him or the existing human population of Earth, he had been willing to let them occupy certain regions without interference. But now, two clans had taken the initiative to strike, disregarding his previous warning. There was no longer any reason to remain polite or endure in silence. Whatever else it might be, the Golden-Winged Great Peng was Lu Yuan's mount. And even if he had to confront both clans directly, he felt no fear in his heart. Therefore, nothing the being before him said could sway him in the slightest. "Slaughter two clans? Do you even know what you're saying? Such utter arrogance!" "However, if you retract those words and let bygones be bygones regarding what I have done, I can report back to my clan and ally with you. What do you say?" The Three-Headed Ghost Clan warrior was thoroughly shocked. Such a boast would have been entirely natural coming from one of the top ten star sector clans. Yet here was a human from a star sector that had been sealed away for ages—its former glory long gone—daring to speak with such insolence. Even so, he understood that his life was in Lu Yuan's hands. Now was hardly the time for empty threats. Stabilizing Lu Yuan first was the wisest course of action. Could this man truly dare to make enemies of two whole clans? Lu Yuan, however, had no intention of wasting another word on him. His gaze sharpened as streams of light surged from his eyes. "You talk too much." Before the words had finished hanging in the air, Lu Yuan flashed directly in front of the warrior. Looming over the thirty-foot-tall figure, he brought his foot crashing down. Boom! A torrential surge of force erupted, setting the air roaring. For the Three-Headed Ghost Clan to rank among the top hundred star sectors, their bloodline and innate talents were naturally extraordinary, surpassing countless beings across the universe. Unfortunately for him, he had encountered Lu Yuan. In a single instant, the warrior's body fractured under the overwhelming might. Unable to mount even a shred of resistance, he exploded directly into a mist of blood. All three heads and the massive frame vanished, raining down without a trace of life remaining. Lu Yuan felt nothing as his expression remained impassive, his eyes turning toward a distant horizon. "Master," the Golden-Winged Great Peng called out as it drew near, bowing respectfully as before, now having completely and unreservedly acknowledged its master. "The Three-Headed Ghost Clan and the Nether Bull Clan dared to strike even after my warning. Judging by what he said, they were acting on orders from that tenth sequence of the Celestial Clan. That person hasn't shown himself, so finding him will be difficult. However... the other extraterrestrial beings are a different matter." Lu Yuan murmured to himself, having gleaned plenty of useful information from the ghost warrior's words. Jiang Ningxian had mentioned that a chosen scion of the Celestial Clan had descended. In all likelihood, that was the so-called tenth sequence. But since that individual had never shown his face and only pulled strings from behind the scenes, tracking him down right away was unlikely. Even so, Lu Yuan would never allow a recurrence of such an ambush. Members of the Nether Bull Clan and the Three-Headed Ghost Clan were certainly still lingering in this world. Since that was the case, he would purge them down to the last! Originally, he had planned to search for the fortunes unlocked by the second resurgence, but that would simply have to wait a little. No matter—there was still time. He turned toward the Golden-Winged Great Peng and asked calmly, "How are your injuries?" "I'm fine. My bloodline can heal on its own," the great bird answered promptly, sensing its master's intent. It had been pursued and pushed to the brink of severe injury, a humiliation that had infuriated it long ago. Now that its master radiated murderous intent and seemed poised for a grand hunt, it was eager to follow. "Good." "Then come with me, and let us slaughter them clean!" With that, Lu Yuan mounted the Golden-Winged Great Peng's back, his expression chilled with resolve. The reason he needed a mount was the beast's innate racial speed. While Lu Yuan could fly through the air on his own, he could not match the Peng in pure velocity. Having it beneath him made tracking far more convenient. "Yes, Master!" The Golden-Winged Great Peng flapped its wings in excitement, recalling the day it had swept across the realm alongside its master to cow the beast kings of the world. But this time, it was an all-out hunt. Whoosh! In the next instant, it transformed into a streak of golden light, vanishing beyond the horizon in the blink of an eye. As for tracking down the Three-Headed Ghost Clan and the remaining Nether Bulls, Lu Yuan left that task to the authorities. *** At the Mount Tai Trial Academy, Elder Ji, Elder Yun, and the others received the news immediately. Learning that Lu Yuan was actively initiating a hunt against extraterrestrial beings caught them entirely off guard. Hadn't he said they should avoid actively provoking them? Yet upon reflection, the Nether Bull Clan and the Three-Headed Ghost Clan had struck first. Launching a hunt against them now seemed entirely justified. Without hesitation, they ordered military units stationed across the country to report the positions of both clans around the clock. Furthermore, they posted an urgent appeal online, asking Awakened nationwide to report any sightings of the two clans. "Look! King Lu has taken the initiative to hunt down the Nether Bull Clan and the Three-Headed Ghost Clan!" "It's an official announcement! They need our intelligence!" "What are we waiting for? Spread the word and start looking right now!" Following the second resurgence, Awakened were scattered in great numbers across every corner of the country. Upon receiving the news, they rallied without hesitation. Since King Lu needed their help, they would see it done no matter what! Reports quickly flooded in from all directions, converging on the official channels. The authorities filtered the intelligence and transmitted the coordinates directly to Lu Yuan's communicator. Not long after, beside a vast lake, Lu Yuan shot down two Nether Bulls from midair using the Heaven-Shaking Bow. An hour later, a member of the Three-Headed Ghost Clan was easily overwhelmed and crushed, his three severed heads tumbling to the earth. In just a single day, more than a dozen beings from both clans soaked the ground in blood. Other extraterrestrial beings watching from afar could not help but shudder in terror. None of them had expected a human from the Milky Way Star Sector to be so ferocious. Slaying the Nether Bulls was one thing, but he dared to slaughter members of a powerhouse like the Three-Headed Ghost Clan without a second thought. None dared to speak out, terrified of bringing disaster upon themselves. Later on, several extraterrestrial beings even took the initiative to contact humans, declaring they had no desire to oppose Lu Yuan or the human race of this world and only sought opportunities for evolutionary advancement. This demonstration of submission showed that Lu Yuan's campaign had succeeded, striking fear into the hearts of the extraterrestrial beings that had descended here. He was simply too powerful; none of them stood a chance against him. If they didn't make their stance clear, what would happen if the flames reached them? Who could guarantee he wouldn't come knocking at their door next? By the third day, the Nether Bulls and Three-Headed Ghost Clan members who had descended to Earth were virtually eradicated. While a few stragglers might have slipped through the net, they were incapable of stirring up any meaningful trouble. The entire world bore witness to this, with countless Awakened actively contributing intelligence throughout the hunt. "Actively hunting alien beings—only King Lu has the guts to be this savage!" "He isn't just the strongest anymore—he is unrivaled under heaven!" "That's right! Completely unrivaled under heaven!" The populace was wild with excitement. Lu Yuan's actions showed them that extraterrestrial beings were far from invincible. As long as one grew strong enough, there was nothing to fear. As for the man who had achieved it all, once the hunt drew to a close, Lu Yuan had the Golden-Winged Great Peng turn back toward Mount Tai. He knew his actions amounted to making bitter enemies of two extraterrestrial clans. But what of it? His philosophy had always been clear: when it was time to strike, there was no room for hesitation. *** Meanwhile, in the depths of outer space beyond Earth, star cruisers, steel planets, and colossal vessels drifted silently. When Lu Yuan began his hunt, the extraterrestrial beings gathered out there had taken notice immediately. "Damn him! Truly damned! A lowly civilization and a lowly race from the Milky Way Star Sector dares to raise his hand against my clansmen!" A prominent figure of the Three-Headed Ghost Clan spoke. Having reached the Void Saint realm among the three realms of the Saint Domain, he stood in the void of the universe, glaring down at the vibrant, living Earth below with murder in his eyes. The power radiating from his Void Saint cultivation caused the nearby asteroids to tremble in resonance with his fury. "Hahaha! To think the Three-Headed Ghost Clan would see such a day! Personally, I think this human is quite impressive." A towering silhouette spoke up, another being at the sixth evolutionary stage. He belonged to the Origin Demon Clan. Harboring a long-standing feud with the Three-Headed Ghost Clan, he took great pleasure in watching them suffer. "Chongye, are you looking to die?" The Three-Headed Ghost Clan Void Saint bellowed his name, battle intent surging. "Looking to die?" The Origin Demon Void Saint named Chongye sneered. "Do you even have the strength to kill me? Your clansmen are being butchered, and all you can do is stand here and glare in helpless rage. At this rate, the Three-Headed Ghost Clan will drop out of the top hundred star sector clans sooner or later." "You!" The ghost warrior choked on his fury. He was indeed tremendously powerful, capable of traversing the cosmos, but Earth was protected by the measures left behind by ancient paragons. If he dared to descend directly like this, he would be crushed to death before his feet ever touched the ground. "If you ask me, that human hasn't killed nearly enough," Chongye continued to provoke him. Seeing his rival humiliated brought him immense satisfaction. "He should slaughter every last Three-Headed Ghost and Nether Bull down there." "Oh? And by that, do you mean to include my Celestial Clan as well?" At that moment, a middle-aged man stepped forward. He possessed wind-and-thunder wings, a head of white hair, and an aura shrouded in crackling lightning. Resembling a true deity, he was on the verge of reaching the seventh evolutionary stage. The Celestial Clan! Upon seeing him, Chongye of the Origin Demon Clan took a slight step back and fell silent. His caution stemmed not only from the man's terrifying personal strength, but also from the terrifying might of the Celestial Clan itself. They were backed by the Ji clan of the Ziwei Star Sector, and among all the great clans currently entering the Milky Way Star Sector, the Celestial Clan was the absolute strongest. "That human named Lu is far too audacious. Slaying the Nether Bulls subordinate to my Celestial Clan as mere prey—he deserves death." The middle-aged Celestial Clan man spoke, his murderous intent surging so intensely that distant dwarf stars flickered in and out of brilliance. The power of the Saint Domain was already the stuff of myth, transcending mortal comprehension; otherwise, how could it ever bear the mantle of 'Saint'? "Lord Lei You, tell us what must be done. My Three-Headed Ghost Clan will gladly cooperate," the Three-Headed Ghost Void Saint said hurriedly. Lei was the ancestral surname of all Celestial Clan members, and this middle-aged man was named Lei You. "The measures of the Severance of Heaven and Earth are gradually failing," Lei You said coldly. "More and more major clans are on their way. Now is the time to commence a full-scale descent." His gaze turned piercing. "Though entities like us cannot descend just yet, paying a certain price to send in powerful younger generations and vast numbers of clan members will pose no issue at all. This realm is destined to become our battlefield." "As for those native humans, if they bow their heads, we may spare their lives. But if they resist, they shall be suppressed and executed without exception!" His voice rang out like thunder, accompanied by a colossal bolt of lightning that tore through the void for untold leagues. Those words resonated like a divine decree handed down by a god, determining the fate of all living things below!