After letting the Heavenly Court forces take a temporary rest, Lu Yuan went with Jiang Ningxian and several members of the Jiang clan to the courtyard where he was staying.
Without wasting words on pleasantries, he spoke candidly, laying out his earlier deductions.
First, the two Domain Lords were in secluded cultivation, seemingly preparing to attempt a breakthrough to a higher realm and surpass the Supreme Immortal realm.
Second, the reason the two factions were annexing various powers was to facilitate the descent of the extraterrestrial heavenly demons—and the chosen location was not somewhere else in the universe, but right here on Earth.
Both matters were of monumental significance and could not be overlooked. Upon hearing this, the Jiang clan members immediately recognized the gravity of the situation.
Both Domain Lords were beings at the Supreme Immortal level, among the most powerful figures in the universe today—true peak experts.
Yet even for those in that echelon, there was little hope of taking another step forward. Beings beyond the Immortal Realm had not appeared for countless years, a fact everyone understood well. However, the problem was that these two Domain Lords had accepted the power of the extraterrestrial heavenly demons. To them, the extraterrestrial heavenly demons were practically legendary existences—not merely because of their immense strength, but because during a certain ancient era, this universe had faced a grave existential threat before them.
Now that the two Domain Lords had allied with the extraterrestrial heavenly demons and were in seclusion, it was genuinely possible that they might break through the barrier of the Supreme Immortal realm and surpass the Immortal Realm.
If that happened, hardly anyone in this universe would be able to stop them.
Surpassing the Immortal Realm—that was terrifying to contemplate, and the Jiang clan members fully grasped what it signified.
Furthermore, the two factions intended to draw the extraterrestrial heavenly demons down to Earth. If so, a catastrophic disaster was bound to unfold. The reason was simple: the present Milky Way Star Sector was a realm of great contention and an age of transformation, carrying a significance distinct from anywhere else. Although no one knew exactly how strong the extraterrestrial heavenly demons were, one thing was certain: if the two factions succeeded in their scheme, tremendous chaos would ensue.
"So, King Lu, what do you propose we do now?" asked an elder of the Jiang clan. He was a senior relative of Jiang Ningxian and Jiang Haokong, possessing cultivation in the Immortal Realm.
Just like the Heavenly Court members, his tone carried deep respect. There was no avoiding it—no one dared underestimate Lu Yuan now.
Even in the eyes of the Jiang clan, he was a future supreme expert. Moreover, they did not regard Lu Yuan as an outsider, but rather as one of their own.
The reason was also very simple: they felt he and their Saintess were an exceptionally good match.
At this moment, Jiang Huanyun and the others also turned to look at Lu Yuan, waiting to hear what he had to say.
Lu Yuan pondered briefly, then took a deep breath. "First and foremost, we must stop the schemes of the two factions and do everything possible to prevent the extraterrestrial heavenly demons from descending. As for those two Domain Lords, it would be best if we could locate them."
His meaning was clear: the extraterrestrial heavenly demons could under no circumstances be allowed to descend smoothly; otherwise, who knew what horrors might occur?
Therefore, moving forward, they needed to make every effort to stop the two factions from annexing other forces.
However, Lu Yuan truly did not know how to deal with the two Domain Lords.
First of all, he was not yet powerful enough himself and was indeed somewhat helpless against Supreme Immortals. Although he clearly understood that dealing with the two Domain Lords was the most critical matter, this universe was simply too vast. If someone deliberately hid themselves in seclusion, virtually no one could find them.
Thus, the focus remained on the extraterrestrial heavenly demons. Lu Yuan had a premonition that no matter how hard they tried to prevent it, the extraterrestrial heavenly demons would ultimately descend in the end.
The crux of the matter now was finding a way to delay the event, buying enough time for himself and for this world.
"Regarding the two Domain Lords, I will inform my father and ensure he pays close attention," Jiang Ningxian spoke up at this moment, her eyes solemn. She had recognized from the very beginning that between the two issues, the Domain Lords of the Eternal Clan and the Ji clan were the most crucial.
If the two truly broke through the Supreme Immortal realm, what would happen?
They were capable of making deals with the extraterrestrial heavenly demons. If they truly became invincible, heaven only knew what calamity would ensue. It might prove even more disastrous than the descent of the extraterrestrial heavenly demons themselves. And currently, the only ones capable of confronting them were the Domain Lords of other star domains.
Even if finding them seemed impossible, giving up was not an option.
"All right," Lu Yuan nodded upon hearing this. He had indeed wanted to suggest this, but no matter what, he was still a junior. It was not his place to dictate what Jiang Ningxian's father should do. But with Jiang Ningxian taking the initiative to speak to him, there would be no issue.
At this moment, the two were in complete mutual understanding. They exchanged a glance and said no more on the subject.
Lu Yuan then made it clear that this was the very reason he had gathered everyone today: starting now, they must prepare with all their might to thwart the two factions. This would be the shared goal of the Heavenly Court and the Jiang clan moving forward.
This effectively finalized their future plans. They would no longer maintain a low profile in hiding as before. There was no other choice; to stop the descent of the extraterrestrial heavenly demons, they had to take action.
The members of the Jiang clan understood this completely. Without further discussion, they immediately departed to make the necessary arrangements.
Soon, only Lu Yuan and Jiang Ningxian remained in the courtyard.
They sat opposite each other, neither speaking first.
Instead, they looked toward Mount Tai in the distance. Having undergone the grand earth-shattering changes, Mount Tai now pierced straight into the firmament, shrouded in drifting mists and clouds. Exotic flowers and herbs vied with one another in beauty. Seen from afar, the scenery was magnificent—far superior to how it had been in the past.
"I didn't think much of it before, but looking at it now, the scenery here..."
"Even the Jiang clan's Desolate Flame Star Domain falls a bit short compared to this," Jiang Ningxian finally spoke.
A brilliant glimmer surfaced in her beautiful eyes, and faint dimples appeared on her cheeks. Sitting across from Lu Yuan, she appeared tranquil and elegant, yet her gaze was remarkably vivid and playful. Two distinct temperaments blended seamlessly within the same person.
Seeing this, a smile naturally touched Lu Yuan's lips, though he said nothing.
However, his smile did not escape Jiang Ningxian's notice. She turned her head toward him, mischief gleaming in her eyes, and promptly asked, "What are you smiling at?"
Lu Yuan was taken aback, realizing he had been caught. He gazed toward Mount Tai in the distance, thought for a moment, and said, "It's beautiful."
"Oh?" Jiang Ningxian suddenly felt the urge to tease him and couldn't help asking, "Are you talking about me, or the view?"
Hearing this, Lu Yuan gave it serious thought before answering, "Both."
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