After all, they were Heavenly Position Immortals.
Their strength was terrifying to an extreme degree.
Had the Buddha Kingdom in the Palm not contained their auras, releasing their full might without restraint would have wrought unspeakable devastation. The surrounding mountains, rivers, and earth would have been instantly obliterated. Beings of this caliber defied description in mere words; neither their physical bodies nor their souls could be measured by common sense.
All around, the spectating beings of various races, as well as Zhu Qingyu and the others, could feel that overwhelming power at this very moment.
They knew that if they had to face it themselves, they would be utterly suppressed before the enemy even made a proper move. Such was the absolute suppression of a higher realm over a lower one.
In other words, compared to those Heavenly Position Immortals, the onlookers existed on an entirely different plane.
Consequently, Zhu Qingyu and the others could not help but look at Lu Yuan with traces of worry in their eyes.
Only Jiang Ningxian's expression remained unchanged, just as before.
Her gaze held complete confidence, for among everyone present, she was the only one who had witnessed with her own eyes that Lu Yuan had battled Heavenly Position Immortals before—and held an absolute advantage throughout.
Thus, Jiang Ningxian had not felt tense from the very start, even knowing that Lu Yuan was facing four Heavenly Position Immortals all on his own.
Meanwhile, within the Buddha Kingdom in the Palm, Lu Yuan sensed the immense power radiating from the four Heavenly Position Immortals. His expression was calm, and he remained unconcerned, possessing tremendous confidence in his own strength.
Without another word, he took a step forward, and his aura surged violently from head to toe.
Golden blood-vitality galloped forth relentlessly, blanketing the sky.
Then came another punch.
Rumble!
A thunderous roar echoed through the domain.
A pair of golden fists descended, carrying the might to overpower heaven and earth.
In the very next instant, the four Heavenly Position Immortals felt an intensely suffocating pressure.
Yet they did not flinch, for the thought in each of their minds was simple: with the four of them joining hands, even if Lu Yuan had reached the level of a Heavenly Position Immortal, he would never be their match in a true life-and-death clash.
However, the moment they made contact with the power Lu Yuan unleashed, their expressions shifted drastically, and their bodies trembled from the sheer terror of his might.
Even their physical bodies sensed immediate danger, feeling as though they were about to crack apart on the spot. Their souls were similarly placed under total suppression; even after summoning their greatest strength, they were powerless to resist.
Boom!
As that punch landed, the four Heavenly Position Immortals managed to hold their ground for only a brief moment.
Immediately after, they were forced into a steady retreat, their faces growing pale. One of them turned particularly ashen, having clearly suffered a significant setback.
"How can this brat be so strong?"
The Ji clan's Heavenly Position Immortal spoke, disbelief filling his eyes.
He had never imagined that even with all four of them joining forces, they would fail to gain the slightest advantage. Had it not been for their own profound foundations as Heavenly Position Immortals, that single strike would have inflicted serious injuries.
"We must bring out our full strength, or this will become exceedingly troublesome,"
the Eternal Clan's Heavenly Position Immortal said, his expression turning thoroughly grave.
By now, all four present realized that if they faced Lu Yuan individually, they would suffer grievously. Even united, this was the best they could manage. If they did not unleash their ultimate might, he would likely pick them off one by one.
Upon hearing this, the other three exchanged glances and nodded in agreement.
Without further delay, divine light erupted from their bodies as terrifying auras surged forth. The sheer magnitude of this power even caused a hairline crack to appear in the Buddha Kingdom in the Palm.
They were, after all, Heavenly Position Immortals—among the most formidable beings in the universe, wielding absolute terror. No matter how monstrous Lu Yuan's combat prowess was, he stood at the same realm as them. By unleashing his full foundation, he could slay them one by one, but establishing a state of total, effortless crushing was realistically impossible.
Even after observing this, Lu Yuan's expression remained as composed as before.
His golden blood-vitality surged, and grotto-heavens manifested one after another, each enshrining a seated deity.
He had known all along that a battle against four opponents could not be resolved in a matter of moments.
Circulating the power within his body, Lu Yuan clashed head-on against the four.
Instantly, boundless radiance burst forth.
Terrifying forces continuously roiled within the Buddha Kingdom in the Palm.
The ferocity was so staggering that even ordinary figures in the Immortal Realm would be shredded to pieces upon entering, so vast was the disparity between them.
In the span of a single breath, both sides exchanged hundreds of blows.
The Buddha Kingdom in the Palm was pushed to the brink of collapse.
At that moment, the four Heavenly Position Immortals unleashed even greater power.
They understood perfectly well why Lu Yuan had erected the Buddha Kingdom in the Palm: to prevent the fallout of their clash from reaching others. This meant that the people of the Heavenly Court and the ordinary citizens of this world were his weak spot.
The issue at hand was that they certainly could not bring Lu Yuan down in the short term. If the battle dragged on, they were very likely to fall at a disadvantage. Under such circumstances, it made far more sense to strike directly at the weaker members of the Heavenly Court.
Once Lu Yuan had something to fear and protect, would things not become far easier to handle?
Having settled on this plan, they hesitated no longer.
They struck immediately, pouring all their greatest strength entirely toward the Buddha Kingdom in the Palm.
Lu Yuan perceived their intention in an instant.
His expression turned icy, and killing intent surged in his eyes.
Originally, he had intended to use these four as whetstones to temper his combat power, growing steadily stronger in hopes of reaching the realm of the Supreme Immortal as soon as possible.
Now, it was clear that would not do.
"Since you insist on seeking death, I will show no further restraint,"
Lu Yuan said, his voice eerily calm. Another horrifying aura erupted from his body.
At the same time, the Daluo Sword Embryo emerged. Terrifying sword intent surged in relentless waves, flooding the entire Buddha Kingdom in the Palm.
In a flash, the four Heavenly Position Immortals felt a bone-chilling sense of peril. Their flesh went cold and their souls shuddered, as though fatal disaster loomed over them in the very next heartbeat.
*Not good. He's getting serious.*
With that thought, the four pounded against the Buddha Kingdom in the Palm once more, well aware that within this space, they had nowhere to run. Their only choice was to break through and find a way to take hostages from the Heavenly Court. Forcing Lu Yuan to hold back out of fear for their safety was their only viable recourse.
Yet Lu Yuan had no intention of giving them that chance.
His gaze never wavered as he stepped forward, his sword intent surging forth—a comprehension he had grasped back at Ancient Shu Sword Mountain, now wielded entirely at his will.
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