At this moment, the extraterrestrial Ranked Immortals were attempting to unleash grand methods, projecting their respective Ancestral Stars to influence Earth. By doing so, they hoped to break through the barrier of the Severance of Heaven and Earth and descend completely.
They had already begun. Enormous celestial bodies now spanned the sky, continually sending down all kinds of auras that altered the environment of this realm. Although it seemed to have little effect for the moment, given enough time, once their preparations were complete, it would all be too late. According to Jiang Ningxian's earlier estimate, it would be a matter of a few days at most before the extraterrestrial Ranked Immortals launched their all-out assault.
Under such circumstances, a way had to be found to stop them.
Lu Yuan's thoughts were simple: use the contingency measures left behind by the ancient sages to shatter the Ranked Immortals' plan. It would be best if he could inflict a heavy blow upon them so they would not dare act rashly in the future.
At the same time, this was a declaration to the entire starry sky: Earth could not be bullied at will.
Soon after, Lu Yuan gave instructions to the Beast Kings, having them join the Heavenly Court's Four Divisions.
With the dramatic shifts beyond Earth, the situation was growing increasingly chaotic. Previously, he had told the authorities to show restraint and not mobilize lightly. But now, the time was ripe, and it would also serve to temper the Heavenly Court's Four Divisions.
Led by the Peacock King, the Beast Kings set out immediately to carry out their orders.
As for Lu Yuan, he descended Mount Tai, intending to return and adjust his condition before ascending the moon in a few days to officially wage war against the Ranked Immortals!
"Lu Yuan."
Before he could step into the courtyard, Jiang Ningxian walked over. Skipping the pleasantries, she said directly, "My father, speaking for the Jiang clan, has decided that we will also descend to Earth before long to formally initiate cooperation on all fronts. At the same time, over the coming period, we will find ways to utilize our heritage to protect Earth and the living beings of this world.
"However, to accomplish this, we must ensure that the seal of the Severance of Heaven and Earth is not compromised too severely. Otherwise, things will become very troublesome later."
The Jiang clan was indeed immensely powerful, but that did not mean they could contend against an alliance of numerous star sectors on their own. They also needed Earth itself to grow stronger. Therefore, before the Jiang clan descended, it was best if the seal of the Severance of Heaven and Earth was not breached.
Lu Yuan naturally understood the implication and nodded. "I understand."
"In a few days, the Ranked Immortals of the various star sectors will launch their final operation," Jiang Ningxian said, offering a reminder without wasting words.
She would also lend a helping hand when the time came, though because she had not yet fully recovered, there was only so much she could do.
"When that time comes, I'll see for myself just how strong these so-called Ranked Immortals really are," Lu Yuan said with a faint smile upon hearing her words.
Neither of them lingered on pointless talk. After exchanging nods, each went off to prepare.
Lu Yuan continued to comprehend the visualization method, bringing his body and soul to peak condition while seeking a way to advance to the next realm.
During this period, at his instruction, Elder Ji and the others also chose to no longer hold back. Other areas might be one thing, but the five super cities fell entirely under official jurisdiction, and no extraterrestrial beings were permitted to approach them at will. Furthermore, those who chose to defect to the outsiders were placed under restriction; the moment any were discovered, forces would appear immediately to confront them.
This was a critical juncture. The various extraterrestrial races were all seeking ways to suppress the living beings of this world, compounded by the impending descent of the mighty experts in the heavens. If they continued to endure passively, it would plunge the public into utter panic.
Thus, the Heavenly Court's Four Divisions finally mobilized.
Whoever defied the warnings was met with immediate, unhesitating force.
Most of the extraterrestrial beings were quite strong, though the most powerful among them was only at the Sovereign King Realm. There were also many in the Shackle Realm and the Golden Body Realm. Meanwhile, the Four Divisions led by Zhu Qingyu, Ice Fairy, and others were practically the elite of the elite in this world, and they were further aided by the Beast Kings.
When clashes broke out, many extraterrestrial beings suffered severe setbacks.
After all, not every race hailed from the top hundred star sectors. Some weaker ones had descended merely hoping to fish in troubled waters, and it was precisely these beings that the Heavenly Court targeted and warned.
In response, many outside onlookers were puzzled: hadn't they chosen patience and restraint before? Why were they suddenly being so unyielding now?
Soon, another piece of news spread: three days from now, Lu Yuan would ascend the moon to stop the star sectors from launching their full-scale descent!
The news was like a nuclear warhead, instantly detonating across the entire world.
After a period of adjustment, nearly all living beings were well aware that those massive stars in the sky were projections manifested by the extraterrestrial Ranked Immortals. Their purpose was to open a passageway so they could descend in full force.
This was precisely why the inhabitants of this world all felt that doom was impending.
After all, they knew full well how many powerful entities existed in the outer cosmos, while Earth had only just begun its resurgence. It had stepped onto the extraordinary path for only a short while—how could it possibly contend with those mighty star sectors?
Moreover, through disclosures made by certain outsiders, people learned that those taking action were all from the top hundred star sectors. Ranking within the top hundred across the entire starry sky—what kind of concept was that?
Against Earth's Awakened, it would be an absolute rout.
It was precisely for this reason that some had chosen to turn to the outsiders, seeking shelter.
Everyone knew that no one could prevent what was coming.
Yet now, Lu Yuan intended to ascend the moon, wage war in the starry sky, and battle the Ranked Immortals?
Such a thing seemed utterly inconceivable.
He would be confronting virtually the entire starry sky with the strength of a single person!
True, the public and Earth's Awakened all acknowledged that Lu Yuan was exceedingly strong, even bestowing upon him the title of Invincible Under the Stars.
Yet even so, could he truly stop the Ranked Immortals?
It seemed impossible. The disparity was simply too vast.
As for the extraterrestrial beings, they were stunned when they first heard the news. But soon, mockery broke out among them.
"Stop the Ranked Immortals from descending? Impossible! This is the general trend of the cosmos—unless the Milky Way Star Sector regains the glory of ancient times!"
"Granted, we are no match for him, but trying to achieve something like that is pure overconfidence."
"Ascending the moon to wage war in the stars? Does he really think he's the Lord of the Heavenly Court?"
Such remarks spread, all coming from extraterrestrial beings.
They feared Lu Yuan and had no desire to face him directly. However, those out in the cosmos were almost entirely mighty figures, including numerous beings in the Saint Realm.
Back then, the only reason Lu Yuan had managed to slay a saint was thanks to the Severance of Heaven and Earth, which had suppressed Lei You and the others. Everyone admitted that on Earth, Lu Yuan was invincible under the stars. But once he stepped outside this celestial body, everything would change.
And now, he actually dreamed of halting the Ranked Immortals' operation? How could that be possible?
The emergence of these arguments silenced many among Earth's populace and the Awakened; they had no way to refute them. Even though they knew Lu Yuan was doing this to protect this world, venturing into the starry sky to battle the Ranked Immortals... he would surely be unable to pull it off.
Thus, the entire world harbored little faith that Lu Yuan could succeed—even those who had respected him most in the past.
Even within the Heavenly Court, when the Peacock King and the others learned of the plan, each was shaken to the core.
And so, time slipped away bit by bit.
The three-day mark arrived.
Everyone, extraterrestrial beings included, paused whatever they were doing and looked up into the heavens.
They wanted to know: today, would Lu Yuan truly ascend to the moon and wage war in the starry sky?
Chapter 199