Lu Yuan spoke in an exceedingly calm tone, as though recounting the most ordinary matter. Yet this single sentence left both Jiang Ningxian and Jiang Haokong, who stood beside him, completely stunned.
The siblings naturally knew he had gone out to temper himself and seek an opportunity for a breakthrough. What they had not realized was what this had to do with the Celestial Clan. Now, after turning it over in their minds, they immediately deduced the truth.
Lu Yuan had most likely chosen the Celestial Clan Domain Lord as his opponent and then, along the way, wiped out the Celestial Clan. But how much time had even passed?
More importantly, had he truly slain the Celestial Clan Domain Lord? That was an entity at the level of a Heavenly Position Immortal—a veteran expert in the truest sense.
Even before accepting the power of the Extraterrestrial Demons, the Domain Lord had only been a Creation Immortal, but given his status, renown, and innate combat strength, he had been famous across the entire starry sky. Yet now, he had apparently been slain by Lu Yuan, along with the entire Celestial Clan.
The one most shaken was naturally Jiang Haokong. Staring at Lu Yuan, he swallowed hard before blurting out, "So... the Celestial Clan Domain Lord, a being at the level of a Heavenly Position Immortal, was killed by you?"
He was genuinely shaken to the core, for this was simply terrifying: slaying a Heavenly Position Immortal with the cultivation of a Creation Immortal.
Such a feat was impossible at any other time, sounding like nothing short of myth. Yet now, it had actually been accomplished.
That was why Jiang Haokong found it so unbelievable. Before Lu Yuan could answer, a smile appeared on Jiang Taiyu's face beside them, and he said, "Naturally. Little Friend Lu has likely comprehended the Heavenly Position Laws already. Before long, he should be able to break through into the realm of the Heavenly Position Immortals."
These words were directed straight at Jiang Haokong. The reason was simple: hadn't Jiang Haokong just been thinking that, as a Grotto-Heaven Immortal, he was merely one realm below Lu Yuan? What about now? Lu Yuan was about to break through again shortly. What else could Jiang Haokong say?
Sure enough, upon hearing this, Jiang Haokong's face twitched with shock. At a loss for words, he could only stand frozen in place.
"So you need to enter secluded cultivation as soon as possible to hold onto that enlightenment, right?" Jiang Ningxian spoke up now. Evidently, compared to the destruction of the Celestial Clan, she cared far more about Lu Yuan's current state. Since he had an opportunity to break through, he had to seize the moment.
"Indeed," Lu Yuan nodded without denial. After all, his sole purpose in returning was to find a secure place for secluded cultivation. Whether he could take that step further and break through to the level of a Heavenly Position Immortal hinged on this effort.
"Then what are you waiting for? Hurry, don't let outside matters delay you," Jiang Ningxian urged immediately, clearly anxious for him in an almost instinctive reaction.
Seeing this, Jiang Taiyu could not help but smile, though he made no comment. Pausing briefly, he offered, "I will arrange a place for you."
"No need, Senior. I know a suitable spot," Lu Yuan smiled. He had already devised a plan for this.
The place within the Lei Ji Mountain Range where he had previously obtained the Ancient Heavenly Emperor Token was quite ideal. It was a pocket world—difficult to destroy, sufficiently concealed, and an excellent location.
"Since you already have a place in mind, I will say no more," Jiang Taiyu nodded, not insisting.
He also hoped Lu Yuan could break through swiftly. In the days ahead, Lu Yuan would become an invaluable ally—perhaps even an indispensable figure capable of standing against the Extraterrestrial Demons. After all, Jiang Taiyu held immense expectations for him.
Lu Yuan said nothing further. Offering a slight bow, he took a step forward and vanished from the spot.
At that, Jiang Taiyu wiped the smile from his face and turned to his son. "Barring any unexpected accidents, once Little Friend Lu finishes this closed-door cultivation, he will surely be a Heavenly Position Immortal. At that point, you will be separated from him by two whole realms."
At these words, Jiang Haokong froze entirely. He wanted to say something, but the words caught in his throat.
Not long ago, he had been somewhat indifferent, but looking at it now, the disparity was indeed glaring. Taking a deep breath, he could not help saying, "Father, I know what I must do from now on."
As for Jiang Ningxian, she said nothing. She had always understood that even greater tribulations surely lay ahead. Under such circumstances, she had to find a way to grow stronger in a short time; otherwise, severe problems would arise.
For instance, when confronting formidable foes, she would lack the corresponding strength. After all, beings of myriad races had already converged upon the Celestial Star. Although this was not yet the full force of this world, the issue was that it had taken her father's personal intervention to barely suppress them.
What if such incidents erupted on a widespread scale? Ultimately, only true strength could allow one to disregard all obstacles.
Seeing that both of his children had resolved their thoughts, Jiang Taiyu breathed a quiet sigh of relief. He did not expect them to be of much assistance to him, but at the very least, they needed the strength to protect themselves. After all, even as a Domain Lord who had attained the Supreme Immortal realm, he felt a sense of looming crisis.
Within the pocket world of the Lei Ji Mountain Range.
Lu Yuan entered following his memories. The place was the same as before, largely unchanged. The sky and earth were murky grey, permeated entirely by chaos.
Neither the prior battles nor the various shifts in the outside world had affected this realm. The reason was simple: just as that figure had said before, this pocket world was tethered to the entire Lei Ji Mountain Range. To destroy it, one would have to destroy the entire mountain range—something ordinary people were clearly incapable of.
Thus, it truly was an exceptional place for secluded cultivation.
Finding a clear area, Lu Yuan sat down cross-legged.
At the same time, he steadily adjusted his breathing and inner aura. He did not immediately choose to sort through his insights to rush into the Heavenly Position Immortal realm.
Haste makes waste. Having reached this stage, there was no harm in taking the remaining steps slowly.
More importantly, the fierce battle against the Celestial Clan Domain Lord had drained a great deal of Lu Yuan's energy and spirit; even now, some of his injuries had not fully healed.
That clash had been fought with virtually everything on the line. Otherwise, how could a Creation Immortal have truly triumphed over a Heavenly Position Immortal?
To accomplish such a feat, a price had to be paid. In Lu Yuan's case, the cost was damage to his foundational origin.
Of course, this was not fatal and would not cause excessive long-term harm. The crucial point was that it needed to be repaired promptly; otherwise, it would leave lingering internal injuries. Therefore, the most urgent task was to heal his wounded body, which required complete and undivided concentration, unlike minor injuries in the past.
Regarding this, Lu Yuan felt no impatience. Calming his mind, he channeled both his visualization method and breathing method simultaneously.
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