The Extraterrestrial Demons united with the Celestial Clan. This force could truly be described as immensely formidable. The Celestial Clan of today, in particular, was entirely different from before.
Having embraced the power of the Extraterrestrial Demons, their overall might had leaped by more than a single echelon. Thus, even before emerging, they already radiated an unimaginably potent aura.
The surrounding skies were thoroughly smothered in black mist, rolling waves of formidable pressure surging forward without restraint.
Even more terrifying, endless bolts of lightning roared incessantly above the mountain range.
Thunder signified the Celestial Clan, while the black mist represented the Extraterrestrial Demons. They had completely fused their powers.
And now, they mobilized in full force.
"They're coming," Jiang Taiyu spoke at that moment. The previously calm look in his eyes turned exceptionally grave.
Although everything had been planned well in advance, he knew full well that once battle truly commenced, it would by no means be simple. Had it been any other time, Jiang Taiyu would never have taken the initiative to wage an all-out war, choosing instead to bide his time. The reason was simple: the combined might of the Extraterrestrial Demons and the Celestial Clan was indeed astonishingly strong.
Even if he personally intervened, he could barely maintain parity at best—and that was before even greater terrors descended.
Yet now, his objective was that Ancient Heavenly Emperor Token. Jiang Taiyu was acutely aware of its importance.
He also knew that if they failed to secure it, they might fall into a passive disadvantage in future confrontations against the Extraterrestrial Demons.
After all, Lu Yuan had already obtained seven Ancient Heavenly Emperor Tokens. The more he collected, the greater the power he could undoubtedly command.
More importantly, in his heart of hearts, Jiang Taiyu regarded Lu Yuan as perhaps the most vital figure in resisting the extraterrestrial nemesis in the future.
He harbored no doubts that the young man before him would achieve greatness, bound to transcend the Immortal realm and reach even loftier heights.
With the aid of the Ancient Heavenly Emperor Tokens, would that not be even better? In other words, Jiang Taiyu was already laying groundwork for the near future.
And the core piece in this layout was Lu Yuan. Hence, his true aim in initiating this battle was not simply to conquer the Lei Ji Mountain Range.
It was merely a pretext to grant Lu Yuan the opportunity to retrieve that Ancient Heavenly Emperor Token. Seeing the Extraterrestrial Demons and the Celestial Clan surging forth, Jiang Taiyu hesitated no longer. "Everyone, prepare yourselves. The battle is about to begin."
With those words, an incomparably immense aura suddenly surged around him, rolling outward in waves.
Previously, the impression Jiang Taiyu had given Lu Yuan was that of an elegant, scholarly gentleman. He carried none of the arrogance of a high superior or an overbearing powerhouse.
It stood in stark contrast to his true status. Yet at this very moment, as he unleashed his aura, a tremendous might erupted. Far beyond the surrounding mountain regions, the entire Celestial Star seemed permeated by his terrifying aura.
In mere moments, brilliant radiance enveloped Jiang Taiyu. Colossal power surged out of him, so boundless that even the stars beyond the realm shuddered in response.
The next instant, he took a step forward. The entire Lei Ji Mountain Range quaked, and even the dark mist blanketing everything appeared to dim beneath the surge of his dread aura.
Beneath this aura, everyone felt that even with the powerhouses of the Celestial Clan and Extraterrestrial Demons united, they were sheltered and safe from any danger.
"Domain Lord Jiang is stepping onto the field himself. It seems we have no choice but to fight to the death this time."
Just then, a voice echoed from the heart of the Lei Ji Mountain Range.
Immediately afterward, figure after figure emerged amidst crashing thunder and endless black mist.
Some among them possessed wings upon their backs, enveloped in crackling lightning and radiating terribly potent auras.
Those were members of the Celestial Clan. Yet unlike before, their once pristine white wings had turned entirely pitch-black.
The power emanating from their bodies was fraught with danger. Not far off stood imposing figures shrouded entirely in dark fog.
Their faces were obscured, yet each was overwhelmingly strong. Virtually every being that appeared stood at or above the Grotto-Heaven Immortal realm.
Furthermore, numerous Celestial Clan members accompanied them. Together, their numbers reached tens of thousands—a force seldom seen across the entire cosmic starry sky.
Under such circumstances, had they left this place to conquer other outer star sectors, they would undoubtedly have triumphed; apart from the top ten star sectors, no major clan could withstand such might.
Jiang Taiyu had no intention of wasting breath on pleasantries. Sweeping his gaze across the gathering foes, he confirmed that the high-end combatants of both the Celestial Clan and the Extraterrestrial Demons had indeed revealed themselves. He strode forward and commanded, "To battle!"
Having spoken, he took the lead, stepping into the fray.
Formidable energy erupted directly from him, centering around his form before rippling outward, quieting heaven and earth.
Across the field, the powerhouses of the Celestial Clan and Extraterrestrial Demons could not help but shudder upon witnessing this. They knew all too well that the one taking action was a Supreme Immortal, someone who could never be taken lightly.
In that instant, the strongest among them struck back. Black mist engulfed heaven and earth as all manner of bizarre, sinister auras erupted. These individuals were Heaven Rank powerhouses among the Extraterrestrial Demons. Though their power fell short of their peak due to descending into this world, their combined might remained terrifying. Striking in unison, they met and held off Jiang Taiyu's onslaught.
Yet this was merely the prelude. On the other side, the great war officially began. On one flank marched the grand army composed of experts from various cosmic clans; on the other stood the Celestial Clan, empowered by the dark gifts of the Extraterrestrial Demons. The chaotic battle erupted, instantly escalating into a white-hot frenzy.
Instantly, myriad techniques clashed above the Lei Ji Mountain Range, sending boundless rays of light streaking across the sky. In truth, both sides were evenly matched, or they would never have reached their current standoff.
Lu Yuan was among the fighting throng, but keeping his true purpose in mind, he did not unleash his full battle prowess, choosing instead to observe as the conflict unfolded.
Mo Gang and the warriors of the Maha Clan truly lived up to their pedigree as giants from one of the top ten star sectors. With indomitable physiques and world-shaking might, so long as they were not confronting Extraterrestrial Demons directly, they could utterly suppress the Celestial Clan.
This was despite the Celestial Clan having absorbed that mysterious extraterrestrial power. Seeing this, Lu Yuan grew certain that without the backing of the Extraterrestrial Demons, the Celestial Clan could never make waves. Regrettably, the Celestial Clan was little more than a puppet now.
Yet even puppets could not be underestimated.
Chapter 490