"How is this possible?"
The same thought gripped the minds of both Divine Sons. Neither could bring himself to believe it. They were already counted among the most extraordinarily talented and formidable figures in the universe, destined for monumental achievements, perhaps even holding a chance to seek that supreme realm.
Yet here they were.
With talents like theirs, they were actually facing a day where they were utterly overwhelmed. Compared to him, they hardly looked like chosen prides at all.
Figures of their stature possessed immense pride and self-esteem. They believed that few in this era could stand as their equals—a conviction that had served as the very capital with which they traversed the cosmos.
Yet now, in their strongest domain, they were being effortlessly crushed by someone else. How could this fail to shake the two Divine Sons to their core, leaving them entirely in disbelief?
Regardless of what they believed, it had already come to pass.
Having fully taken measure of his newfound strength, Lu Yuan immediately shifted his gaze onto the two Divine Sons. Unwilling to waste any more time, he paused briefly before walking straight toward them.
"It seems today's matter should finally come to an end," Lu Yuan said, his tone exceptionally calm. It was in stark contrast to his earlier sky-soaring battle intent. Having reached this realm, his emotions had naturally settled into composure.
"This time, we indeed failed to foresee everything," the Eternal Divine Son said. He spoke the truth; the present situation had vastly exceeded his expectations.
Even so, he looked at Lu Yuan and continued, "Yet you must understand, these are merely the projections of the two of us. If our true bodies descended, you would still be no match." In the same realm, the other man might be stronger, but he had already stepped into the Immortal Realm quite some time ago. In that regard, the Eternal Divine Son remained confident that he still held a considerable advantage. After all, how could someone like him ever admit to being inferior to another?
Lu Yuan, however, seemed completely unmoved, his expression devoid of either joy or sorrow. "To me, that is meaningless."
With that, he stepped forward, and a formidable aura erupted from him, surging toward the Eternal Divine Son alongside an overwhelming murderous intent.
"Flee!" the Eternal Divine Son cried, his face changing. Though enraged, he knew this was no time for stubborn bravado; he had to find a way to escape. The reason he feared the loss of a mere projection was simple: it contained a portion of their will. If slain, the backlash would severely affect their true bodies.
The Ji Clan Divine Son did not hesitate either, unleashing his full power. The two Divine Sons bolted in opposite directions, attempting to divide Lu Yuan's attention.
Yet Lu Yuan seemed to have anticipated this. He spread his palm, and the entire sky was instantly blotted out, completely enveloping both Divine Sons within its reach. Then, he pressed downward.
*Rumble! Boom!*
Another deafening roar resounded. In an instant, both Divine Sons felt a crushing pressure bear down on them. In the next moment, their bodies were locked in place, unable to advance another inch.
A Great Saint could already manipulate space to a degree, and now that Lu Yuan had attained the Immortal Realm, his control was far greater. Coupled with his strength, which thoroughly outmatched the projections of the two Divine Sons, suppressing them was child's play.
Just as the two had feared earlier, they were being completely and utterly crushed.
"Time to end this," Lu Yuan said, turning toward the Eternal Divine Son's projection and throwing a direct punch.
In the next instant, the Eternal Divine Son's projection shattered, its power completely dispersing. Beyond Earth's atmosphere, his true body suffered a violent shockwave, and blood gushed from his nose and mouth.
"He actually...!" Infuriated, the Eternal Divine Son glared down at Earth below, an impulse rising within him to descend in person. Yet in the end, he held back and remained where he was. He knew the power of the Severance of Heaven and Earth was still active; acting rashly might be more than even he could endure.
Down below, the Ji Clan Divine Son's projection watched as the Eternal Divine Son was wiped out. His expression shifted, and he turned to face Lu Yuan.
"Your strength has indeed exceeded my expectations, and you are the most troublesome opponent I have encountered since entering the world. Still, my words stand: every foe I have ever faced has turned to dust, and you will be no exception." By this point, the Ji Clan Divine Son knew running was futile. Yet his pride would not allow him to yield, prompting him to utter those final words.
"That is your concern," Lu Yuan replied, cool and unfazed. Without any flamboyant flourish, he simply drove his fist forward.
*Pfft!*
The Ji Clan Divine Son's projection dissolved as well, leaving virtually nothing behind. Even if it could muster the might of an immortal, what did it matter?
With that done, Lu Yuan reined in all of his power. He looked around and smiled faintly, speaking in an even voice, "Everyone, if you wish to attack, feel free to do so. If you wish to keep watching, you may do that as well. Of course, I will only give you three breaths."
The moment his words fell, the surrounding auras vanished in an instant. None of the extraterrestrial beings dared to act rashly. Even the two Divine Sons had been defeated—what could they possibly hope to accomplish?
The current Lu Yuan had undergone a staggering transformation compared to before. The Immortal Realm was considered the pinnacle of power in many star sectors.
Only now did everyone truly realize: the Milky Way Star Sector was genuinely about to rise.
The significance of an immortal was simply on another level entirely. Earlier, when Lu Yuan had reached the Saint Realm, the extraterrestrial figures had considered him noteworthy, as a Saint was indeed an apex figure on the cosmic stage. But the Immortal Realm was different; one in that realm was unequivocally hailed as an absolute powerhouse. Furthermore, the one who had ascended to the Immortal Realm was Lu Yuan, a man whose name was already renowned across the starry skies, standing at the very peak in both talent and strength.
Just moments ago, he had directly defeated two Divine Sons. It was fair to say that the extraterrestrial beings now regarded the Milky Way Star Sector as an equal, no longer looking down on it as they once had. The emergence of an immortal carried immense weight.
Naturally, Lu Yuan paid no heed to their reactions. Sensing that all of those auras had vanished, he took a step forward and returned directly to Mount Tai.
Here, Elder Ji, Elder Yun, the younger generation led by Zhu Qingyu, and the members of the Jiang clan were all present. Every single one of them wore expressions of shock as they looked upon Lu Yuan.
Not long after the battle had begun, Lu Yuan had fallen into a disadvantage, making Zhu Qingyu and the others profoundly anxious. They had never imagined that King Lu could reverse the entire situation in such a short span of time.
Naturally, the most stunned of all was Jiang Haokong. At this very moment, his eyes were still filled with utter disbelief alongside a deep sense of weariness: he had actually been overshadowed once again.
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