Lu Yuan and the others immediately noticed Mo Gang's expression. Everyone was filled with confusion, wondering what could have made him react this way. After all, there was no danger around them.
"Did you receive some news?" Jiang Taiyu was the first to speak, his expression solemn. He surmised that the other man had undoubtedly received word of something, and that it was very bad.
Among the Ten Great Star Domains in the cosmos, every clan possessed its own unique method of communication. Being a member of the Maha Clan, Mo Gang naturally had one as well. Only grim news could leave someone in such a state.
Sure enough, when Mo Gang heard his question, he snapped back to his senses, his voice raspy. "Yes... I just received word. Our Maha Clan's Domain Lord fell some time ago!"
The moment these words left his mouth, everyone present, including Jiang Taiyu, froze in place. Unbelieving expressions mirror-imaging Mo Gang's earlier look appeared on their faces.
Mo Gang had just said that the Maha Clan's Domain Lord was dead.
What kind of being was that? A Supreme Immortal. An existence on the very same level as Jiang Taiyu, standing among the cosmos's absolute strongest in the present age. Broadly speaking, across the boundless starry sky, barely anyone could rival such a figure. To call him a supreme powerhouse was not an exaggeration in the slightest. Never mind dying, few could even inflict an injury upon him. And yet now...
"What on earth happened?" Jiang Taiyu asked, a chill running down his spine. The news was simply too abrupt. Even if the Maha Clan's Domain Lord was not of his generation, they were still of the same realm. For someone like that to fall without Jiang Taiyu sensing the slightest inkling beforehand... on careful reflection, it was truly terrifying.
"I don't know either." Mo Gang was completely beside himself, trembling with panic. After all, that was the Domain Lord of their Maha Clan. Setting everything else aside, such a sudden demise dealt an unimaginably devastating blow to the entire clan.
"It seems I must make a personal trip to the Maha Clan," Jiang Taiyu said upon seeing this. He knew this matter had to be thoroughly investigated, and under current circumstances, there was no other option besides taking action himself.
Yet these words startled Jiang Ningxian and her brother. If even the Maha Clan's Domain Lord had fallen, would their father not face danger if he went as well? They wanted to dissuade him, but they also understood that at times like this, the greater picture had to take precedence. There were only around a dozen Supreme Immortals in this universe; losing even one, especially with the Extraterrestrial Demons looming, was exceedingly perilous. Indeed, only a Domain Lord could handle such an investigation.
"Senior, I believe that even if you head to the Maha Clan now, the situation will not change." Right then, Lu Yuan suddenly spoke up from the side, his eyes resolute. "The fall of the Maha Clan's Domain Lord may seem abrupt, but it was evidently premeditated for a long time. That was a Supreme Immortal. The fact that they could accomplish this already speaks volumes, so your going would lead to the same result."
These words plunged Jiang Taiyu into contemplation, as he found them entirely reasonable. Still, with something so momentous having occurred, was he supposed to just sit by and let the situation unfold without doing anything?
Naturally understanding what the Domain Lord was thinking, Lu Yuan spoke directly: "To be honest, besides the Extraterrestrial Demons, there is likely no other power capable of this—or perhaps the Domain Lords of the Ji clan and Eternal Clan took action as well. Ever since those two accepted the power of the Extraterrestrial Demons, they have practically vanished from sight. Since we can already narrow down the culprits, whether we investigate the specifics no longer matters."
Lu Yuan's mind was exceptionally calm and lucid. He knew very well that ever since the two great factions—the Ji clan and the Eternal Clan—disappeared, they had surely been plotting something. Their previous lack of action was merely biding their time. Now, it seemed they could wait no longer and were preparing to strike.
With things having reached this stage, there would likely be further moves to follow. Lu Yuan even suspected that the Maha Domain Lord's death was a deliberate ploy to lure Supreme Immortals from other star domains to investigate, setting a deadly trap for them. They had to guard against such a possibility. Although Lu Yuan doubted the enemy would necessarily succeed, they could not afford to take chances. There were only a dozen or so Supreme Immortals in this universe; losing just one could tilt the entire board.
"So what you mean is that all I should do right now is wait for them to make a move first, and then find a way to respond?" Jiang Taiyu spoke, his brow furrowing.
As one of the most powerful beings in the cosmos, he truly disliked this approach. It was far too passive. Throughout his life, he had always acted with crushing dominance against any adversary, which was how he had ultimately attained his current heights. In his view, only direct action could render an opponent helpless.
Lu Yuan naturally understood his mindset. He merely sighed and continued, "Senior, I understand your perspective. But the problem is that the enemy we face is terrifyingly powerful—it is an entire other universe. Not only do they have entities comparable to Supreme Immortals, but there are also many who surpass this realm entirely. If we act rashly, we may accomplish very little."
Lu Yuan had grown up from Earth. To the vast starry sky, Earth was utterly minuscule. Back then, nearly every race from the various star domains believed they could easily conquer it. Facing such threats, Lu Yuan had constantly been at a disadvantage, which was precisely why he knew best how to proceed in an unfavorable position.
"Father, I think Lu Yuan is right. What we need to do now is see how the enemy moves. In terms of strength, we truly are inferior to the Extraterrestrial Demons." Jiang Ningxian was also composed as she offered her opinion. Part of it was that she did not want her father taking risks, but she also genuinely believed Lu Yuan was correct.
Hearing this from the side, Jiang Taiyu's gaze shifted slightly. After careful deliberation, he concluded that Lu Yuan was right—this was indeed the wisest choice. In the end, he sighed and said plainly, "Very well, I agree with you."
Upon hearing this, Lu Yuan nodded. He then turned to Mo Gang beside him. After a brief pause, he offered a few words of comfort and urged him to contact the Maha Clan to see if there were any valuable clues. Although he knew this might not accomplish much given that the person had already fallen, it would certainly be beneficial if they did discover anything.
However, another worry lingered in Lu Yuan's mind: after this incident, peace would no longer grace this universe!
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