Atop Jade Emperor Peak on Mount Tai, Lu Yuan pondered many things.
Rays of radiance surged around his form as an extraordinary aura emanated from his entire being, seemingly capable of stirring the stars across the firmament.
Having comprehended the laws of the Heavenly Position, the power he displayed was indeed entirely different from before. Every gesture and movement carried a distinct resonance.
Yet in his heart, he remained dissatisfied.
The reason was simple: he wanted to take things a step further.
In truth, it had not been long since Lu Yuan broke through to the Heavenly Position Immortal Realm. Achieving the rank of Supreme Immortal in the short term was clearly improbable, as his foundation had accumulated too little depth. He was well aware of this, but he also understood that if he could not reach that level, he would lack the formidable power needed to face the impending catastrophe when it erupted.
Lu Yuan had always placed immense importance on this point.
After all, from the very beginning, whenever he faced any enemy, he had always elevated his own strength as much as possible so that he could confront everything without misgivings. Therefore, Lu Yuan knew that if he could not reach the realm of a Supreme Immortal, completely resolving the coming calamity would prove exceedingly troublesome.
Of course, reaching the peak of the Heavenly Position Immortal came first.
On that front, Lu Yuan was confident.
Although he had not stood in this realm for long, he had in truth accumulated a profound foundation prior to his breakthrough. Furthermore, he was already exceptionally powerful in his own right, possessing battle prowess that could only be described as astonishing, not to mention having the Ancient Heavenly Emperor Token at his disposal. With all these factors combined, Lu Yuan was certain of one thing: reaching the peak of the Heavenly Position Immortal would not pose an excessively great difficulty.
Without hesitation, he took a deep breath, and the aura about him gradually drew inward. Mighty power surged, held taut within his body without bursting forth.
At this moment, Lu Yuan circulated the energy coursing through his limbs and bones, bringing forth his various techniques. At the same time, he mobilized the power within the Ancient Heavenly Emperor Token.
In an instant, his dual-toned gold and crimson vitality surged out in a torrential flood.
A formidable aura rampaged across Jade Emperor Peak as supreme forces manifested one after another. As time ticked by, the might radiating from Lu Yuan grew steadily more imposing. At this juncture, he was truly and incomparably powerful.
With diverse energies reverberating, he was enveloped from head to toe in divine light. His majestic aura felt powerful enough to shake the very void.
Down across Mount Tai, the members of the Heavenly Court were stunned as they witnessed this display.
"Is this... King Lu cultivating? Such power!"
"He's already shaking the stars. It's too terrifying!"
"Just how strong has King Lu become?"
Exclamations broke out, eyes wide with astonishment.
They were well aware of Lu Yuan's might, yet the power on display now was undeniably of the most terrifying caliber. They could not help but wonder: when would they ever reach such a realm? No—it seemed they might never reach it at all.
Zhu Qingyu, the Ice Fairy, Little Heavenly Master Chunyang, and the others all wore shaken expressions. This was especially true when they recalled how, long ago, they had once been considered his peers. Now, Lu Yuan had reached a height where pursuit was utterly impossible. Even the safety of Earth—and indeed the entire Milky Way Star Sector—depended on his intervention. Looking back now, the difference was truly vast.
"I used to think that achieving the Immortal Realm was already quite an accomplishment, but looking at it now, the disparity is still far too great."
"King Lu's cultivation now must be in preparation for the coming tribulations. We need to work harder as well."
"Indeed. We can't let King Lu shoulder everything alone."
Zhu Qingyu and the others spoke. Watching Lu Yuan cultivate, they immediately grasped his reasoning: he simply wished to make himself even stronger.
Previously, after attaining the Immortal Realm, they had felt they could rest a while. But thinking on it now, that was clearly wrong. If even King Lu was striving with all his might, how could they allow themselves to slack off?
Without another word, everyone went about their duties, resolved in their hearts to grow stronger as quickly as possible no matter what.
Jiang Ningxian naturally noticed the stir from Lu Yuan's cultivation as well, a smile gracing her eyes.
Long ago, she had known how extraordinary he was and that he would inevitably grow to a terrifying height. She had simply never anticipated the timeframe would be so astonishingly short. Even Jiang Ningxian felt shocked and found it hard to believe.
Yet having weathered so much together, their relationship was no longer what it once was, layered with subtle affection. The stronger Lu Yuan became, the better it was for her.
She did not go to disturb him, turning instead to arrange the matters at hand. In particular, the Heavenly Court's deployment to Kunlun had to be expedited; no matter what, that remained top priority.
As for Lu Yuan, he had no idea what was passing through the minds of either group. At present, he devoted all his focus to his cultivation.
Within his mind, the Ancient Bodhi Tree radiated continuous brilliance, while his innate spirit was enveloped in a purple mist. That mist emanated from the Ancient Heavenly Emperor Token, bearing an extraordinary power. It was precisely thanks to this power that he was able to grow ever stronger, his soul and physique undergoing continuous refinement and transformation.
As time progressed, this sensation grew increasingly pronounced.
Lu Yuan found that he seemed once again to stand in the cosmos, watching the stars orbit, form, and fade. Everything before him appeared incomparably distinct, as if he were watching the passage of eternal eons.
In this moment, he was truly transcendent over all things—this was the Heavenly Position. Standing above all creation, observing everything.
Of course, this did not mean Lu Yuan could use this to break through directly to the Supreme Immortal Realm. For now, he had only one goal: first, reach the peak of the Heavenly Position Immortal Realm, and then use that as a stepping stone to attain the realm of Supreme Immortal.
For many, this process was exceedingly protracted. Some might spend their entire lives without ever reaching such heights, their potential completely exhausted.
Yet for Lu Yuan, he felt this was merely the beginning of everything. While the Immortal Realm was the ultimate limit for many, for him it was not; he still had a far longer road ahead.
With the Ancient Heavenly Emperor Token and the foundation accumulated over the years set in motion, Lu Yuan felt his strength and cultivation advance. His speed was even greater than before—such was his latent potential. Having already attained a certain foundation, cultivating further naturally became simpler.
"Reaching the peak of the Heavenly Position Immortal may take ordinary people hundreds or even thousands of years, but for me, it is merely a matter of whether I choose to do so!"
He spoke aloud, his voice resounding and majestic, as if it were all only as it should be!
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