Most importantly, with the Jiang clan joining them, the Heavenly Court's strength and foundation were far greater than before. As long as no existence at the Immortal level appeared, there was no threat to them.
So what if they were extraterrestrial beings? Had those who descended so far not still been suppressed by the Heavenly Court? Of course, confidence did not mean arrogance.
Upon discovering the situation beyond Earth, the higher-ups immediately notified Lu Yuan. After all, the current reality was that Earth could not immediately confront an alliance of those extraterrestrial beings head-on.
"Has it already begun? In other words, the power of the Severance of Heaven and Earth in the Milky Way Star Sector has weakened once more." Hearing the latest update, a slight smile appeared on Lu Yuan's face.
He had known all along that the extraterrestrials—especially the Ji Clan Divine Son and the Divine Son of the Eternal Clan—would never let the matter rest. As long as they found an opportunity, they would certainly seek revenge. Thus, Lu Yuan was not surprised at all by this news.
In fact, he even felt a faint anticipation in his heart.
The reason was simple. After a period of secluded cultivation and adjustment, Lu Yuan had realized that if he wanted to reach the Immortal Realm, merely sitting in meditation would be useless. That was nothing more than working in isolation behind closed doors. The Immortal Realm was fundamentally different from all other realms.
This was no longer a mere transformation; it was transcendence. And to transcend, one naturally had to experience what one had never experienced before.
Now, Lu Yuan had already found the path to achieving the Immortal Realm; all that remained was to verify it. Thus, he quickly issued an order directly to the Heavenly Court, instructing everyone stationed outside to pull back as much as possible.
He then took out most of their resources and distributed them to his subordinates so they could grow stronger within the limited time available.
If upheaval struck next, it would undoubtedly be the most intense one yet. Lu Yuan did not wish to see many people suffer during this time. Moreover, who knew whether those extraterrestrial powerhouses would strike at the Heavenly Court's people before descending?
He himself had nothing to fear, as no one was his match, but the same could not be said of his subordinates. Pulling back their forces was also a way to preserve their strength.
It could be said that Lu Yuan had considered every angle. At the same time, he intended to use this opportunity to put the Heavenly Court's accumulated wealth to good use, forging another large batch of Saint Realm experts in a short time. That way, when the great war broke out, they would have nothing to fear.
Upon receiving the order, Elder Ji, Elder Yun, and the younger generation such as Zhu Qingyu began carrying it out without the slightest hesitation.
Ordinarily, these higher-ups managed everything, but everyone knew clearly that the Lord of the Heavenly Court had always been Lu Yuan. His orders were like an imperial decree from the Heavenly Emperor, brooking no defiance.
After arranging all of this, Lu Yuan temporarily concluded his secluded cultivation. When free, he guided his subordinates in their cultivation and evolution.
He also consulted the members of the Jiang clan to learn more about the starry sky beyond, occasionally exchanging a few moves with their young experts.
The Jiang clan members all knew Lu Yuan was formidable, but they did not know his exact extent. Why did even their own Divine Son feel a sense of helplessness before him?
They could not understand it. In their eyes, those who reached the level of chosen prides were generally comparable, differing only in the trump cards they possessed.
Only after truly crossing hands with him did they understand completely.
To them, Lu Yuan felt like an insurmountable War Immortal.
No matter what they did or what methods they employed, they could not rival him in the slightest. Far from forcing him to get serious, they could not even shake his physical body.
Furthermore, they finally understood why he, while still in the Great Saint Realm, had dared to face the Ji Clan Divine Son who had already attained the Immortal Realm.
With such strength and methods, how many in the entire universe could match him? For a time, the Jiang clan members felt sincere admiration for Lu Yuan.
Lu Yuan felt no arrogance over this, nor did he offer lengthy explanations when seeing their astonished expressions. Whenever he noticed flaws in their techniques, he would casually offer pointers. All in all, his days were fulfilling. He also discussed matters of divine abilities with Jiang Ningxian; at his current level, he could truly bring forth the might of such arts.
It was far beyond merely moving mountains and filling seas; it could well be described as plucking stars and seizing the moon.
During this time, Jiang Ningxian brought up that great Buddhist divine ability—the Buddha Kingdom in the Palm.
According to her, this divine ability was exceptionally formidable. The Jiang clan had once interacted with people from the Buddhist lineage—specifically, the beings of the Bliss Star Sector, which also ranked among the top ten in the entire starry sky.
As the name suggested, the inhabitants of the Bliss Star Sector were almost entirely members of the Buddhist path. It was not limited to humans; as long as one cultivated the Dharma, one could enter the Bliss Star Sector.
In Jiang Ningxian's view, the Buddha Kingdom in the Palm was terrifying even within the Buddhist lineage. If the people of the Bliss Star Sector discovered it, entanglements would surely follow.
She said this knowing full well that those Buddhists were not to be provoked. More importantly, their foundation was unimaginably deep.
Long ago, even the Eternal Star Sector had suffered losses in a conflict against the Bliss Star Sector.
"So that Bliss Star Sector, where Buddhist disciples gather, is actually that powerful?" Having grasped her meaning, Lu Yuan followed up, "I have heard that in Buddhist lore, there are Shakyamuni and Amitabha. Is it the same in the Bliss Star Sector?"
Both were indispensable figures in Buddhist culture, revered as ancestors of ten thousand Buddhas. Among them, Shakyamuni had an immense connection to this world, having attained enlightenment beneath the Ancient Bodhi Tree in the past. Thus, he was naturally curious.
"Yes." Jiang Ningxian nodded. "The Bliss Star Sector also reveres those two as Buddha Ancestors, but as for what specific connection they have to the Milky Way Star Sector, I am not certain."
*Is that so?*
Hearing this, Lu Yuan asked no further. He was indeed interested in the Bliss Star Sector. As for whether they would be friends or foes in the future, he did not care much. If they were like the Jiang clan, he would naturally treat them with sincerity; but if they proved to be like the Eternal Star Sector...
After chatting a while longer, the two went their separate ways. Everyone knew that once those extraterrestrials descended, a great war would follow.
Even if the Divine Sons of the Eternal Clan and the Ji clan did not descend in person, they would certainly use various means to target this world and strike at Lu Yuan.
Jiang Ningxian felt her own strength was still insufficient, as she had not yet reached the Immortal Realm. She thought about the heavy pressure Lu Yuan had to bear; if she had enough power, she could share some of his burden.
As one of the most outstanding beings under the starry skies, she had already explored a way to reach the Immortal Realm before descending.
Now, Jiang Ningxian did not want Lu Yuan to face it alone.
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