There was indeed a connection.
Where there was a will, there was a way.
At present, the interests of both sides aligned.
A consensus had already been reached earlier: Lu Yuan could under no circumstances be allowed to keep growing. Otherwise, when the time came, few would be able to keep him in check.
This was precisely what the Eternal Divine Son had been pondering.
Sure enough.
Sensing that gaze, the Ji Clan Divine Son nodded and spoke. "My clan indeed has a method to suppress the power of the Severance of Heaven and Earth for a time. However, it cannot allow individuals like you and me to descend directly; it can only project our power down through a special means.
"While it is somewhat different from our true bodies descending, it is not like a reflected projection. We will be able to exert most of our strength."
His meaning was plain and simple: even if they could not descend in person, there was still a way to deal with Lu Yuan.
Still, that barrier was, after all, a formidable measure left behind by the ancient sages of the Milky Way Star Sector. Even if the Ji clan had a method, they could hardly influence Earth at will without paying any price.
"I understand what you mean." The Eternal Divine Son smiled. "As long as we can deal with Lu Yuan, that is enough. There is no need to care about the means."
"What if that method and its price require you to remain unable to maintain your peak state for a period? It will affect your soul," the Ji Clan Divine Son said, his gaze calm.
He truly wished to use this method, yet he could not guarantee it would definitely slay Lu Yuan.
This man was simply too formidable, perhaps having even obtained that wisp of great era providence. Slaying such a figure would never be simple.
Even though the Ji Clan Divine Son knew full well in his heart that he was far stronger than his opponent, to be safe, one person was certainly not enough. That was why he had hesitated over whether to resort to that method.
Yet with the Eternal Divine Son joining in, the odds grew far greater.
"As long as there is a way and an opportunity, I will inevitably eliminate that Lu Yuan," the latter said.
He understood what the Ji Clan Divine Son meant; in truth, he also desired to cooperate. In their minds, while Lu Yuan was not their match right now, that did not mean he would never be. At the same time, they had never underestimated him; given an opportunity, they would go all out.
And both of them were well aware that only after resolving Lu Yuan could the subsequent series of plans be smoothly carried out.
"I understand. Then I shall begin preparations at once."
Hearing this, the Ji Clan Divine Son confirmed that the Eternal Divine Son would cooperate with him. Without further words, he took a step forward, and his figure vanished from the area.
Meanwhile, the Eternal Divine Son directed his gaze toward Earth not far away, a sharp gleam surfacing in his eyes.
Immediately after, he began issuing orders.
He dispatched a group of Great Saint-level figures to descend to Earth. They did not need to take any action; lying low for the time being was enough.
He did this because he had already considered that after Lu Yuan was slain, those Great Saints under his command would be needed to take control of the situation, as he himself could not descend.
And taking these steps was naturally to contend with the beings of other star sectors, including the Ji clan. Despite their current cooperation, they would inevitably turn against each other at the critical juncture. For now, their objectives merely happened to align.
In fact, it was not just the Eternal Clan. The Ji clan and even the major clans of other star sectors were all secretly making preparations.
Everyone knew Lu Yuan had offended numerous terrifying major clans, and this matter would certainly not be brushed aside. Whether it was the Ji clan or the Eternal Clan, they would undoubtedly use every means to slay him. Meanwhile, the various clans could take advantage of this gap to maximize their own interests—this was their chance.
Naturally, the Heavenly Court far away on Earth remained unaware of this.
However, the Jiang clan wielded immense influence across the starry sky and possessed allies of their own, allowing them to learn of the Ji clan and Eternal Clan's plans.
The moment Jiang Ningxian learned the news, she went straight to Lu Yuan.
"So the Ji clan truly has a way to temporarily bypass the restrictions of the Severance of Heaven and Earth?"
Upon learning this, Lu Yuan did not worry for his own safety first. What concerned him most was the Ji clan's method of bypassing the Severance of Heaven and Earth. This was of utmost importance and had to be understood clearly.
He himself had nothing to fear; at worst, it would just be a battle. But the people around him were different. If this method allowed more powerful beings to descend or threatened the Heavenly Court's members and ordinary mortals, what then?
"That is true. When the Severance of Heaven and Earth was originally established, ancestors of the Ji clan took part as well. It is actually quite normal for them to have such a method. In truth, however, that method was originally meant to protect this world."
Jiang Ningxian nodded. She was naturally familiar with that history, as ancestors of the Jiang clan had also participated, leaving behind extremely detailed records. She simply had not expected the Ji clan to prepare to use such a method against Lu Yuan.
Still, knowing that he felt no fear and was merely worried about others, Jiang Ningxian added, "Although they have a way, using it demands a price that ordinary people cannot bear. For the Ji clan to employ it once or twice is likely their limit, unless they truly throw all caution to the wind."
*There is a price?*
Hearing that, Lu Yuan finally breathed a sigh of relief. Had there been no restrictions, things would indeed have been troublesome.
"Yet right now, what you need to worry about most is yourself. Two Divine Sons joining forces will be extremely dangerous, even if their true bodies do not descend."
Jiang Ningxian spoke again, continuing, "After all, they are existences who have already reached the Immortal Realm."
"The Immortal Realm?"
Lu Yuan merely shook his head upon hearing this. He looked at Jiang Ningxian beside him and nodded slightly. "Nothing more than the Immortal Realm. I, too, can break through into that realm."
The moment those words were spoken, her expression shifted, and she could not help blurting out, "You mean..."
One could hardly blame Jiang Ningxian for her shock; the claim was simply too astounding. How long had he been in the Great Saint Realm? Merely a few months! Now he actually had the confidence to charge directly into the Immortal Realm?
At this moment, Jiang Ningxian could not help suspecting: had Lu Yuan already obtained that wisp of great era providence and become a Son of the Great Era? Otherwise, how could he possibly advance at such a speed?
"Right now, I am only lacking an opportunity."
Lu Yuan's voice was calm as he said slowly, "I imagine the Divine Sons of those two major clans will deliver the opportunity for me to break into the Immortal Realm."
Over this period, by integrating that fourth Ancient Heavenly Emperor Token, he had discovered that his flesh, cells, and even his bloodline were continually undergoing transformation. Thanks to those metamorphoses, his confidence in breaking through into the Immortal Realm had grown steadily.
He had always known that achieving the breakthrough required only an opportunity.
He had been wondering where to find one, only to discover that someone had delivered it right to his doorstep: those two Divine Sons from the Ji clan and the Eternal Clan.
So be it.
It had been a long time since he had fought with utter abandon.
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