The spectacle was truly terrifying. Stars burst one after another, unleashing incomparably brilliant light.
It was as if the entire cosmos had begun to annihilate itself, stunning anyone who witnessed it. At the same time, overwhelmingly powerful auras continuously radiated from this expanse.
Every single aura belonged to the Immortal Realm—terrifying existences that surpassed the Saint Realm. They stood there, their bodies draped in divine light.
And right before them lay the Milky Way Star Sector.
"The most troublesome matter right now is that man named Lu Yuan. For reasons unknown, his pace of cultivation and evolution is shocking, reaching an appalling degree. In a mere span of time, he has already attained the Great Saint Realm and stands as the strongest in the entire Milky Way Star Sector."
"Moreover, his combat prowess is terrifying. Not only is he invincible within the same realm, but he can even fight above it." A winged figure spoke, arcs of lightning crackling ceaselessly around him.
He appeared immensely formidable; this was none other than the Divine Son of the Celestial Clan, who had also reached the peak of the Great Saint Realm.
One more step would bring him into the Immortal Realm, and with his extraordinary talent, breaking through was merely a matter of time.
Yet when mentioning Lu Yuan, the Divine Son of the Celestial Clan wore an exceptionally solemn expression. He knew this was a fearsome adversary against whom even he might fail to gain an advantage in battle.
Beside him, the Divine Sons of various other clans looked just as grave. In truth, it was difficult for any of them to fathom.
How much time had passed since the complete recovery of the Milky Way Star Sector began? Yet someone had already appeared who was strong enough to rival them.
They had spent a tremendous amount of time evolving to their current realm, expending vast amounts of effort, energy, and resources.
Yet what about that Lu Yuan from the Milky Way Star Sector? By all appearances, he seemed to have walked this path with supreme ease.
For all extraterrestrial beings, this boded ill for one simple reason: it would disrupt many of their plans.
"Therefore, what we must do next is find a way to wipe this man out completely. Otherwise, carrying out our plans moving forward will be difficult. He is a variable, and variables are the most dangerous." Another voice rang out, accompanied by an incomparably radiant divine halo hovering behind his head.
The aura he exuded caused even massive stars to tremble. Strands of divine light streamed outward without pause.
Coupled with immense power, it imposed crushing pressure even on figures of Divine Son and Holy Maiden stature, leaving them reluctant to face him directly.
"Indeed. Once we descend, Lu Yuan will have only one path left: death," spoke another figure beside him, shrouded in brilliant light.
He carried the commanding aura of a supreme powerhouse. Merely standing there, he compelled others to bow their heads.
Both beings had attained the Immortal Realm, their auras far surpassing everyone else present. And they shared a single goal: to kill Lu Yuan.
These two were the Divine Sons of the Eternal Clan and the Ji clan, who had also arrived at the periphery of the Milky Way Star Sector.
The moment the opportunity ripened, they would descend without the slightest hesitation. Though this region seemed a great distance from Earth, to beings of the Immortal Realm, such a span was nothing.
The only troublesome obstacle was the power of the Severance of Heaven and Earth, which constrained everything. Had it not been for that, the two Divine Sons would have descended long ago.
The Divine Son of the Ji clan in particular harbored burning fury in his eyes. After all, someone he held in high regard had been slain, and even his own projection had been destroyed—a blatant show of disrespect. He had already resolved that this man could not be allowed to live.
At this moment, both Divine Sons made their stances clear, expressing their desire for Lu Yuan's demise. In doing so, they indirectly signaled to everyone present that they should stand with them.
Because their interests aligned, all the fortunes, opportunities, and creations would be free for the taking.
Sure enough, upon hearing those words, Divine Sons and Holy Maidens from several prominent clans nodded one after another. Many also had kin who had perished by Lu Yuan's hand; this was a deep vendetta that had to be avenged.
However, while there were supporters, there were naturally those who did not share that sentiment. Not all extraterrestrial beings sought to conquer the Milky Way Star Sector or make an enemy of Lu Yuan; to them, they merely wished to take part in the great era and obtain its great era providence.
Naturally, the two Divine Sons were well aware of this and did not force the issue. They had no desire to become so overbearing that they drove anyone into an alliance with Lu Yuan.
Both knew full well that the Jiang clan had seemingly allied with him. The Jiang clan was no ordinary faction—its heritage and foundations were terrifyingly deep.
Therefore, rallying as many allies to their side as possible was what mattered most right now.
"Now, all we do is wait for the power of the Severance of Heaven and Earth to slowly fade." The two Divine Sons looked toward the distant Milky Way Star Sector.
More precisely, toward Earth. Radiance surged in their eyes. The day would come when they would descend.
Meanwhile, on Earth at the Mount Tai Trial Academy, the senior leadership of the Heavenly Court also noticed the shifts in the starry sky.
Although modern technology could not detect it, they had already allied with the Jiang clan, which had provided them with many specialized detection methods. Through these, they discovered that a grave crisis was drawing near just outside the Milky Way Star Sector.
Elder Ji and Elder Yun naturally informed Lu Yuan of this. Upon receiving the news, however, he said little.
He simply instructed the forces of the Heavenly Court to continue cultivating and amass sufficient strength. The path of cultivation and evolution grew increasingly difficult the further one advanced.
This held true across the entire starry sky. Therefore, even when extraterrestrial beings descended, those at the immortal level would still be few in number.
And every bit stronger the Heavenly Court became was a blessing for this world. Lu Yuan's mindset was straightforward: whatever lay ahead, there was no need to worry excessively. As long as they grew strong and stood united as one, they had nothing to fear.
The leadership and younger generation of the Heavenly Court understood this as well, so no one felt panic. Since the upheaval of heaven and earth, had they faced few trials?
It was during this period that Lu Yuan finally refined the fifth cauldron—the Liangzhou Cauldron!
The power of providence once again augmented the Investiture Decree.
All beings whose true names were inscribed upon it, whether human or beast, felt a strange, new power emerge within them.
And most importantly of all, Lu Yuan had made a new discovery.
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