Having made up their minds, the remaining seven Extraterrestrial Demons hesitated no longer and fled in different directions.
They did not attempt to tear through space. They all knew that at their realm of cultivation, one's comprehension and mastery over the laws could bind and seal the surrounding space with a mere thought.
Even so, as Extraterrestrial Demons, their speed remained astonishingly fast. Like bolts of lightning, they sought to flee the Mount Longhu area immediately.
"Buddha Kingdom in the Palm!"
Yet right at that moment, Lu Yuan's voice rang out.
Ancient temples and monasteries rose from the ground one after another. From within the clouds, brilliant Buddhist light surged forth, completely enveloping the entire Mount Longhu area.
Lu Yuan struck, wielding the power of the Buddha Kingdom in the Palm to restrict the surrounding world and trap the seven Extraterrestrial Demons inside.
Formidable though they were, destroying it right away was utterly impossible; they could only be restrained.
Lu Yuan seized the opportunity to strike again.
He materialized right in front of one of the Extraterrestrial Demons. Stepping forward, his aura raged outward as his golden-red vitality erupted. Without hesitation, brimming with overwhelming battle intent, he launched a direct strike.
Rumble!
Thunder shook and spread across the vault of heaven.
That Extraterrestrial Demon could not withstand it at all. Just like the others before him, his entire body cracked open. Immediately afterward, both his physical form and soul were thoroughly wiped out.
Yet another Extraterrestrial Demon had died. Now, only six remained.
They remained trapped within the Buddha Kingdom in the Palm. Breaking out was entirely out of the question. After all, this was Lu Yuan's technique, and his goal from the very beginning had been to slay every single one of them. He would naturally not let even one escape; otherwise, if they targeted ordinary mortals, disaster would ensue. In other words, when he struck, it was to eradicate them all.
"We can't get out! We have to fight for our lives!"
Seeing this, the remaining Extraterrestrial Demons were filled with dread.
They truly wanted to flee, knowing full well they were no match for him. Despair welled within their hearts, yet they understood that since escape was impossible, fighting back was their only option.
However, it unfolded just as the six Extraterrestrial Demons feared.
Lu Yuan struck again. In the very next instant, he directly slaughtered another one.
At this point, the Extraterrestrial Demons had essentially lost their will to fight, which caused their combat effectiveness to plummet drastically. Slaying them became even easier for Lu Yuan than before.
The remaining five Extraterrestrial Demons were now trembling in fear. They had believed their descent was meant to conquer this world, but who could have imagined such an outcome? They had no idea what to do. Unable to escape, what else could they possibly do?
What followed was a one-sided slaughter. Lu Yuan's combat strength was simply too terrifying. Compounded by his deep foundation and myriad frightening methods, the only beings capable of suppressing him were likely Supreme Immortals.
It was incredible, even leading Jiang Ningxian to wonder whether he was already as powerful as her father.
Meanwhile, Zhu Qingyu and the others had grown thoroughly numb with shock. The Extraterrestrial Demons, whom they had regarded as formidable foes, had only descended a short while ago, yet they were already on the verge of total annihilation. Furthermore, everything had unfolded at an astonishing pace.
Slash! Slash!
Soon, two more Extraterrestrial Demons were slain, leaving only three. They had never been his match to begin with, and attempting to fight with their lives on the line produced no results whatsoever.
In the end, only one fate awaited them: death.
Lu Yuan naturally did not disappoint these Extraterrestrial Demons, nor did he intend to leave any alive. Back then, he had failed to pry any information from the Eternal Clan or the Ji clan, and these entities would certainly be no different. Therefore, it was better to simply strike and wipe them out completely, rather than waste any time.
Before long, the Buddha Kingdom in the Palm vanished entirely. The Extraterrestrial Demons who had descended were all obliterated.
Of course, the black altar on Mount Longhu still remained. While Lu Yuan could slaughter those invaders, he truly had no effective solution for the altar itself. Nevertheless, their response to the Extraterrestrial Demons' first incursion had been an absolute success.
"So... is it all over now?"
Seeing this, Zhu Qingyu and the others wore looks of utter disbelief. Every one of them had come here knowing they would witness a terrifying battle. Though they knew they would not take the field themselves, they had also been well aware that concluding this battle would not be easy.
Yet who could have imagined it would end so quickly? The Extraterrestrial Demons were all dead.
"You watched the battle from start to finish. Do you have any thoughts?" Lu Yuan asked, turning to face them. He had brought them along precisely so they could understand the enemies they would face in the future. Now that the battle had ended, he naturally had to ask.
Upon hearing his words, everyone could only exchange bewildered glances.
Indeed, they had watched the battle and seen the Extraterrestrial Demons. But if asked what they had actually observed, they remained utterly at a loss. Everything had happened far too fast—so fast that they had barely been able to register it.
Realizing this, Lu Yuan touched his nose wryly. He had simply not wanted to waste time, but he had never expected those Extraterrestrial Demons to be so fragile in combat. Ultimately, he chose to speak:
"In short, formidable as the Extraterrestrial Demons are, they are by no means invincible. At the same time, not all of them possess such strength. Go back and reflect carefully on today's battle. If you discover anything, feel free to come find me."
Lu Yuan was in no rush, knowing they needed time to digest what they had seen.
Then he turned his head to look at the black altar on Mount Longhu. The power of the Extraterrestrial Demons upon it remained just as before. Black mist continued to seep outward relentlessly, and that inexplicable power kept altering the surrounding environment and the worldly rules.
Unlike last time, however, Lu Yuan noticed that in the aftermath of the intense battle, the area altered by this strange force was actually quite limited, unable to affect the entire world. He immediately understood that broad changes would likely have to wait until the Extraterrestrial Demons truly descended in earnest.
"Did you find anything?" Jiang Ningxian walked over, asking with curiosity.
Lu Yuan shook his head, for it was nothing significant. Finally, he looked at her and said softly, "Everything has only just begun. These entities were merely the vanguard. I have a premonition that the true war will erupt in the near future.
"And that future is not too far away. When the time comes, everything will fall into utter chaos."
Chapter 563