Chapter 466. Different Feelings, Complete Trust
The two major clans clearly had more in mind than anyone could see on the surface.
Lu Yuan was certain of that. He simply did not know the specifics. But there was one thing he could confirm. Before long, a great battle might break out, one that could surpass every battle before it.
For the Milky Way Starfield and the Celestial Court, it would be crucial. It might even affect the entire universe.
Before anything had even begun, a Starfield Lord had already been injured. That was anything but normal.
If it really had something to do with the Extracosmic Heavenly Demons, then it would be even more terrifying.
"I suggest that the Jiang Clan send its foundation into the Milky Way Starfield as well. Everything that follows may erupt here. Of course, I respect your choice on what exactly to do," Lu Yuan said. Facing the three of them, his tone and expression were both exceedingly solemn.
The two forces had already sent out their clans' strongest battle forces. No matter what they intended, this was clearly a matter of great importance. Under such circumstances, they could not afford to be careless.
Still, the Jiang Clan had its own stance. He could suggest it, but he would not force the decision. Just as he had said, this was only a suggestion. He had no other intention.
"Alright. I will inform the clan immediately." Jiang Huanyun agreed very quickly, without the slightest hesitation.
He accepted the suggestion completely. Standing beside him, Jiang Ningxian and Jiang Haokong also nodded lightly.
When the restrictions of the Separation of Heaven and Earth had just vanished, the two major clans had not acted like this. Yet now, they had suddenly begun moving.
Even if they did not know why, they could not treat it lightly. Especially now, when their father had been injured.
The foundations of the Eternals and the Ji Clan ran immensely deep. They possessed many powerful battle forces. If all of them descended, they might very well bear down on the entire Milky Way Starfield.
If the Milky Way Starfield wanted to resist, they had to bring out equivalent strength. That was why they understood Lu Yuan's suggestion and agreed at once.
"I also think it is necessary to inform the other Outer Cosmos clans so they can make preparations as well," Jiang Ningxian added.
Relying on the strength of one clan alone would still be strained if they wanted to deal with the combined forces of the two great powers.
If other clans from top-ten starfields joined them, things would be much easier.
"Right. Why have I never seen any beings from the Sky Dragon Starfield all this time?" Lu Yuan thought of this and asked.
The Sky Dragon Starfield was a powerful force on par with the Sukhāvatī Starfield, yet it had never appeared. It had not even sent anyone, which made him find it strange.
Even if it was detached from worldly affairs and possessed matchless strength and foundation, it would not simply ignore the Great Age's Providence, would it?
But according to Jiang Ningxian's explanation, that was indeed the case.
The Sky Dragon Starfield did not pay attention to the Great Age's Providence. Even in the many great battles that had broken out within the universe, it had always been like this. It did not take any side. It did not fight or seize. It remained within its own territory.
After hearing this, even Lu Yuan had trouble believing it.
Was it truly that detached from the world?
"If you truly want to understand the Sky Dragon Starfield, you can wait for Yinglong to explain," Jiang Huanyun said. "It belongs to the dragon race and has its own inherited memories. Once its strength reaches a certain level, those memories will be unsealed. The dragon race is one of the most important branches in the Sky Dragon Starfield, so Yinglong will certainly know something.
"Of course, there is something else. The Golden-Winged Great Peng under you is also most likely a member of one of those branches."
In simpler terms, the Sky Dragon Starfield was a Starfield where mutated beasts gathered. But unlike the disorder of the Milky Way Starfield, powerful bloodlines were very common there.
Dragons, qilin, true phoenixes, golden-winged great pengs, and the like could all be found there.
Because of this, the Sky Dragon Starfield's foundation ran immensely deep. Its high-end battle strength was also abundant, since these were legendary mythical bloodlines.
Once they fully matured, they could be said to be terrifying.
"I understand." Lu Yuan nodded.
Truth be told, he was not especially curious about the Sky Dragon Starfield. He simply did not understand why such a powerful force had not appeared even now.
He had feared that it might become a variable later. Now that he had heard the explanation, he felt slightly more at ease.
Of course, if they could join forces with the Sky Dragon Starfield, that would be beneficial as well.
The Sukhāvatī Starfield was not worth considering. He had only recently killed one of their Holy Sons. It was already good enough that those monks did not come looking for trouble.
Even so, Lu Yuan still understood that no matter when, the only thing one could rely on was one's own strength.
Afterward, the three did not say much more and prepared to go about their own tasks.
At that moment, Lu Yuan asked Jiang Ningxian to stay behind alone. There were some things he indeed had to let her know.
"What is it?" Jiang Ningxian was puzzled, but she seemed rather happy that he had asked her to stay.
"Actually, I have a total of five Celestial Emperor's Ancient Tokens. The Celestial Court members were able to grow in such a short time because I used the tokens to channel the Providence of humanity into them."
With others, perhaps he would have reason to hide this, but Jiang Ningxian was different. The two of them had gone through life and death together.
He had also thought about telling her before. Now, he finally said it aloud.
"Five? The Providence of humanity?"
Jiang Ningxian froze for a moment. Very quickly, she gathered herself and said, "I knew you were hiding a huge secret. I guessed you might have obtained a Celestial Emperor's Ancient Token before, but I never imagined there would actually be five."
As Jiang Ningxian spoke, her initial surprise turned into a smile of her countenance. She had long guessed that Lu Yuan had secrets. Only, since he had not said anything, she had chosen not to ask.
The two of them had long since built enough trust. Even if he did not say it, it would not affect anything.
Of course, Jiang Ningxian had not expected that he had actually gathered five Celestial Emperor's Ancient Tokens.
She did not understand much about the Providence of humanity. Nor did she plan to continue probing.
Then she continued, "I understand what you mean. But there are some things you do not need to say. Even if everyone else don't trust you, I will remain the same as before. And I am very happy that you told me."
The Celestial Emperor's Ancient Tokens were of tremendous importance. No matter who obtained them, they would never publicize it.
Because that would draw covetous gazes from all sides and place oneself in danger.
Yet now, Lu Yuan had told her everything.
To Jiang Ningxian, this was absolute trust in her. Compared to those secrets, what she cared about more was his attitude.
Lu Yuan was not actually surprised after hearing what she said. What surprised him was that Jiang Ningxian had no intention of digging any deeper.
Was that not also trust in itself?
At this moment, the two looked at each other, as though both understood what the other was thinking.
In the end, Jiang Ningxian took the initiative to step forward.