Beyond Earth, beings from the major clans of various star sectors were all drawn by the recent disturbance.
Looking down, they saw that Earth was exuding a peculiar aura at this very moment.
This aura was continuously spreading outward, rippling into the void.
Viewed from outer space in particular, the stars of the heavenly canopy were constantly flickering with the shifting rhythm of that aura, casting out beams of starlight.
"The power of the Severance of Heaven and Earth is weakening again." Seeing this, Zhou Yunqiong immediately narrowed her eyes and continued, "Earth will likely undergo its third metamorphosis very soon, and this one will be the greatest of all.
"Various mythical legends will emerge one after another, as will the great era providence that stirs the hearts of everyone."
Zhou Yunqiong knew a great deal now, especially after spending time with members of the Ji clan.
She had also gradually come to understand that although Earth's beings had been kept from setting foot on the path of evolution due to the seal of the Severance of Heaven and Earth, once it unsealed, it would be utterly terrifying.
The beings on Earth would receive various blessings, allowing them to cultivate and evolve far faster than those in extraterrestrial domains.
Even more importantly, the great era providence would be born in the process.
This great era providence did not belong to just a single person.
As long as one could descend and cultivate and evolve there, they would have a chance to claim it.
Therefore, this was the fundamental reason why the major clans of every star sector desired to descend.
If anyone managed to obtain the blessing of this great era providence, their future potential would be astonishing beyond measure.
Knowing this, a flicker of excitement surfaced in Zhou Yunqiong's eyes.
"The great era providence is not so easily obtained. Those lacking peerless natural talent or an unwavering mind won't have the slightest chance." Ji Hongyu gave a smile and continued, "All right, there is no need to worry about so much for now. The power of the Severance of Heaven and Earth is steadily dissipating.
"That means the time before you and I can descend is growing shorter and shorter. From here on, all we need to do is wait."
Having said that, he turned around and walked directly into the grand hall.
The surrounding Ji clan disciples followed behind him one by one. They too looked forward to the so-called great era providence, even if they could only obtain a single strand.
Soon, only Zhou Yunqiong was left in this place. Looking down at Earth below, her gaze turned sharp once more as she murmured slowly, "Lu Yuan, just you wait. The grudge between us will be settled one day."
With those words, she turned and left as well.
As for the major clans of the other star sectors, they continued to watch the changes on Earth one after another, hoping to discover something that might let them descend sooner.
To them, the current Milky Way Star Sector was an immense land of creation. All of them wished to use this creation to thoroughly transform their evolutionary paths and become truly dominant figures.
Unfortunately, with the Severance of Heaven and Earth in place, descending remained difficult.
Even so, people were still devising all manner of methods.
***
Inside the Trial Academy at Mount Tai.
Elder Ji, Elder Yun, and the others were discussing matters concerning the Heavenly Court, such as resource distribution and whether they needed to recruit more people.
The current Heavenly Court had already become the core of Huaxia, and its members were the most gifted Awakened.
The two elders understood very clearly in their hearts that every bit stronger the Heavenly Court grew, the safer it would be for the present world.
Thus, all of their energy was currently devoted to this endeavor.
"Elder Ji, Elder Yun, something has happened." Just then, Zhu Qingyu, Ice Fairy, and others rushed over, their faces fraught with urgency. "We just detected that famous mountains and great rivers across various regions have undergone varying degrees of anomalous change. Numerous folded spaces have emerged!
"Inside Mount Tai, there is also an extremely powerful energy, but it's shrouded by a mysterious aura, making it impossible to investigate clearly."
The Heavenly Court now employed various means to monitor every corner of the country, ensuring they would learn of any changes immediately.
Having previously been forewarned by Lu Yuan, Elder Ji and Elder Yun were already aware that another metamorphosis would take place, so they had been keeping a close eye on the situation all along.
Now, it had finally arrived.
The two elders then inquired about several specifics.
They discovered that not only had the anomalies across the various famous mountains and great rivers intensified lately, but more importantly, the folded spaces that had always remained hidden were now manifesting directly.
By now, many people knew that Earth was not as simple as it appeared on the surface. Not only was its territory vast, but it also concealed numerous mythological secret realms—which were folded spaces, such as the Daoist sanctuary of Guangchengzi and the Mount Kunlun Mystic Realm from before.
In the past, these had been hidden, but things were different now; they were revealing themselves openly.
This meant that Earth's true countenance was likely about to be laid bare before everyone.
"We must inform King Lu of this matter as soon as possible."
Elder Ji and Elder Yun conferred briefly.
They knew that what lay ahead might be a true state of chaos, and they had to be prepared.
Therefore, after instructing Zhu Qingyu and the others to keep monitoring the developments, they headed straight for Lu Yuan's residence.
Yet on the way, the two also noticed that Mount Tai before them seemed to have grown even more majestic.
Although no tremendous change could be seen on the outside, a certain power seemed to reside within, making the present Mount Tai distinctly extraordinary even in the current era.
It suddenly occurred to them that King Lu's decision to place all of their assets at Mount Tai might have carried a profound meaning.
Soon, the two arrived at their destination.
Lu Yuan also learned of the ongoing upheavals across the famous mountains and great rivers. "So it has finally begun."
A solemn look surfaced in his eyes, for he knew what the third metamorphosis would bring.
In his previous life, countless beings on Earth had perished because of it.
The extraterrestrial forces would begin a full-scale invasion.
Now, however, they likely would not be able to achieve that.
The Heavenly Court had been preliminarily established, and all their forces had been consolidated under him.
Certain tragedies would not repeat themselves.
"By the way, King Lu," Elder Ji spoke up at this moment. "Mount Tai also seems to be undergoing changes, especially within its interior, though we still can't discern what it truly is."
If other places could still be overlooked due to the great distance, Mount Tai was right before their eyes. It housed the Heavenly Court and the very nexus of power; if any unexpected incident occurred here, it would undoubtedly have a severe impact.
"No matter. I will handle this matter."
Lu Yuan waved a hand, putting the two at ease.
As the foremost of the Five Great Mountains and the sacred ground of the Fengshan sacrifices, it was naturally extraordinary.
The impact of this third metamorphosis on Mount Tai was, in truth, extraordinarily immense as well.
In the end, he gave them a few instructions.
He informed them that the current anomaly was only the beginning and would persist for a long time, so it would not cause immediate unrest and they could rest easy for the time being.
Upon hearing this, the two elders were immediately relieved and took their leave.
At that moment, Lu Yuan walked out of the room.
He gazed toward the distant peaks of Mount Tai, his eyes turning grave.
For he too could see that deep within, a mysterious force was quietly brewing.
When heaven and earth underwent a metamorphosis, all things under the sun were affected.
After a moment of thought, Lu Yuan murmured to himself, "In that case... let us go have a look at Mount Tai."
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