At this moment, everything Lu Yuan had spoken was merely conjecture pieced together from various clues. Even he could not be completely certain.
Now, the only way to be sure was through these two men. And when the two Creation Immortals heard his words, shock and disbelief flashed in their eyes. What he had said was practically spot-on.
They simply could not fathom how Lu Yuan had deduced all this. It caught them completely off guard.
Originally, the two Creation Immortals had resolved that no matter how intensely he interrogated them, they would never utter a single word. After all, this concerned the grand scheme of both their clans and could not be known by outsiders.
Even though their attempt to assassinate Lu Yuan had failed and they would most likely perish here, as long as their clans' preparations remained intact, nothing would go awry.
Yet what now? Their opponent was actually intelligent to such a degree.
"It seems I was right," Lu Yuan said calmly after observing their expressions. Previously, it had all been speculation.
Now, it was truly confirmed. The reason the two factions had made so many moves and annexed various powers was to usher in the Extraterrestrial Demons.
More importantly, the place where the Extraterrestrial Demons were set to descend was nowhere else but Earth. This meant that once their plan succeeded, every living being in this world would be plunged into immense catastrophe. Everything had now been verified. Yet Lu Yuan did not choose to strike them down immediately.
His expression remained composed. Pausing briefly in thought, he continued, "Furthermore, the reason the Domain Lords of your two clans haven't shown themselves lately is probably that they accepted the power of the Extraterrestrial Demons and entered seclusion, isn't it?"
"I presume they did so because that power can help them take a step further."
"Perhaps before long, those two Domain Lords will surpass the Supreme Immortal realm." Lu Yuan continued to lay everything bare.
In truth, he had harbored suspicions before, though limited information had kept him from certainty. Now, after days of deduction, he finally understood.
Why had the two Domain Lords managed to keep their composure up to this point? After all, once the head of the Jiang clan discovered their dealings, they must have known that the matter could not remain hidden.
At the very least, within the top ten star sectors, the supreme powerhouses would all understand the full cause and effect.
Under such circumstances, both men would inevitably fear danger and being targeted. Even so, they had abruptly vanished, sending people to Earth as though they paid no heed to anyone at all. From this, one could infer that descending upon Earth was of paramount importance to both clans—important enough to warrant such great risks. Secondly, they had something to rely upon.
That reliance stemmed from their own strength. While Domain Lords varied in power, they were broadly comparable.
The two Domain Lords joining forces was undeniably formidable, but still not enough to suppress everyone. Yet what if they took another step, and their realm of power surpassed the Supreme Immortal realm?
Connecting all these pieces, Lu Yuan had deduced the truth. All that remained was confirmation, which could only be obtained from high-ranking figures of the two clans, as ordinary clan members were kept in the dark.
Sure enough, the two Creation Immortals were shaken once more. They truly had not expected their opponent to think this far ahead.
"Alright, I understand. That is enough; there is no need for you to say anything more." Seeing the expressions of the two Creation Immortals, Lu Yuan's gaze remained tranquil.
He had learned almost everything he needed to know. There was no longer any reason to keep them alive. Taking a step forward, a tremendous aura erupted from his body. Terrifying power swept outward as wisps of sword intent ravaged the firmament.
The Daluo Sword Embryo appeared once more in his grasp. Lu Yuan looked at the two before him without a ripple of emotion. Channeling his own power into the blade, he slashed straight down.
This strike did not drain the heavens of color or shake the mountains and rivers like his previous attacks. It appeared plain and unassuming, yet cleaved downward with decisive finality.
*Squelch!*
A soft sound echoed. In the very next instant, before the wide, horrified eyes of the two Creation Immortals, their physical bodies and souls were obliterated in a flash, leaving nothing behind.
Their auras vanished completely from this world, signifying their total annihilation. Creation Immortals were exceedingly difficult to kill, but to Lu Yuan, it was just that simple. After all, he had reached this realm himself. Now, he did not even need to employ the Immortal-Slaying Flying Dagger. Having finished the deed, his expression did not change in the slightest.
Looking up at the completely sealed sky and the dense cluster of runes, he swung his sword once more.
*Rumble!*
A massive hum reverberated as all the runes were wiped out in an instant. This stretch of heaven and earth returned to its original state.
However, the mountains and rivers below had entirely vanished, replaced by an expanse of churning magma. There was no avoiding it; even with great restraint, a battle between Creation Immortals brought about utterly terrifying destruction.
Seeing this scene, Lu Yuan said nothing. He might have been powerless to undo such damage in the past, but that was no longer true. Taking a step forward, he extended a hand.
Recalling how this place had looked before its devastation, he pressed his palm down without hesitation.
*Thud!*
The next moment, heaven and earth seemed to shudder. In the distance, Zhu Qingyu and the others had no idea what Lu Yuan was doing. Soon, however, their eyes went wide in utter astonishment.
The magma below began to dissipate. At the same time, towering mountains and vast rivers materialized before everyone's eyes at a speed visible to the naked eye.
Indeed, the land that had been completely destroyed and erased was now being restored at this very moment.
Just like that, it appeared out of thin air.
For a time, everyone was rendered speechless. To them, this was a divine feat in the truest sense.
Who could remake the mountains and rivers? Those in the Saint Realm were utterly incapable of it; only figures from legend could achieve such a thing.
Yet before their very eyes, Lu Yuan had done it, restoring the destroyed land to its original state.
Such was the capability of a Creation Immortal. As long as it did not involve exceedingly significant locations like Mount Tai, Kunlun, and other renowned mountains and rivers, it could be created. Furthermore, this tract of land was merely a section of the Hengduan Mountains, so restoring it and remaking the landscape posed no difficulty at all.
*A Creation Immortal is familiar with the power of the laws of creation.*
*Merely familiar, not in total mastery.* In the midst of doing this, Lu Yuan also sensed the uniqueness of this realm, understanding that familiarity and mastery were two entirely different things.
Chapter 448