Chapter 491. Sword Slash Splits Heaven and Earth, Crushing Them in an Instant
The sight was indeed terrifying. When Zhu Qingyu and the others saw it, every one of them was shocked.
Originally, being deep within the battle range between Immortals would have been difficult for them to withstand. They would have endured enormous pressure.
Most of those present were only in the Sage Realm. The gap between them and the Immortal Realm was vast.
However, nothing happened to the members of the Celestial Court.
When Lu Yuan acted, he had separated a portion of his power and enveloped everyone within it. As long as he was around, there would be no problem no matter how the battle progressed.
Zhu Qingyu and the others kept their gazes fixed on the very center of the battlefield. Even though they had great confidence in Lu Yuan, now that the epic battle had begun, they would naturally pay attention to the result.
The earth below was already ruined beyond recognition, with magma churning across it.
However, this was limited to a range of ten thousand miles. The surrounding space had been completely sealed, which also protected vast stretches of mountains and rivers to a certain extent.
Otherwise, in a battle among three Creation Immortals, the terrifying power on display would have left no living thing upon the ground.
And this was only because Earth had undergone the Global Awakening. It was a place of great contention, a land of the Great Age.
If it had been another star, it would likely have split apart in an instant.
Boom!
Soon, another deafening sound rang out.
Countless rays of light filled the region. Powerful auras surged out, yet Lu Yuan stood proudly in the void without moving at all.
Opposite him, the two Creation Immortals continuously retreated under that punch. Horror appeared in their eyes, and their brows knitted tightly.
In that exchange just now, they had used their full strength, along with the power of their subordinates. Yet facing Lu Yuan, they had still suffered a hidden loss and had actually been forced back.
However, the two did not choose to retreat. They advanced again, drawing out even greater power this time.
The Grotto-Heaven Immortals and Undying Immortals behind them also braced themselves and continued forward.
"Stronger than I imagined."
However, Lu Yuan did not seem to take it to heart. He merely made an estimate.
The power carried by that punch just now had indeed been very strong. Even veteran Creation Immortals found it difficult to withstand.
This gave him a certain assessment of his own strength. Of course, Lu Yuan had no intention of letting things continue like this.
He beckoned lightly.
Clang, clang, clang!
In an instant, sword cries rang out in succession.
The Great Luo Sword Embryo appeared in Lu Yuan's hand. It had been a very long time since he had used this sword embryo.
He intended to end the battle quickly, since he had no interest in wasting time with these people.
Facing the people of the two forces, he raised his hand.
In an instant, endless sword intent surged from the Great Luo Sword Embryo and pierced the firmament.
The methods the two forces had employed before—the runes sealing off the region—were constantly worn away by the sword intent. They could not withstand it at all.
The instant that sword intent appeared, the Eternals' Creation Immortal saw it and immediately shouted, "Retreat! He is holding the Eternal Divine Gold of my race!"
Eternal Divine Gold was one of the most powerful divine metals in this world. If forged into a weapon, it would become extremely terrifying.
Of course, that alone was not enough to make a Creation Immortal react like this.
The key was that this object was in Lu Yuan's hands, and there was also that terrifying sword intent.
He knew that in this battle, everyone on his side was going to be wiped out completely. He also could not understand how Lu Yuan had obtained this item. But thinking about that now was probably already too late.
Clang, clang, clang.
As Lu Yuan slashed down with his sword, an eternal sword light abruptly appeared.
Time seemed to freeze. Only that sword light remained.
In just an instant, all the Grotto-Heaven Immortals and Undying Immortals of the two forces were cut apart.
The powerful sword intent even erased their life origins.
The two Creation Immortals were naturally within its area of effect as well, but Lu Yuan held back slightly. Under that slash, they were only gravely injured.
Pfft, pfft!
Soon, the sword light dispersed. The Grotto-Heaven Immortals and Undying Immortals of the two forces vanished along with it.
The two Creation Immortals had also suffered enormous injuries. Their auras became weak, and the power within them was not even one-tenth of what it had been.
The two looked around, then looked back at Lu Yuan, who stood not far away.
Although they had known that Lu Yuan was powerful, and that their plan might fail, they had never imagined that they would be defeated so thoroughly.
They were clearly existences of the same realm. Why was the gap so vast?
"I believe the two of you also know why I have temporarily left your lives intact."
Lu Yuan had already put away the Great Luo Sword Embryo. With a single step, he appeared before them.
Compared to before, he seemed unchanged. But in the eyes of the two Creation Immortals, he was entirely different now.
Although this was their first time meeting Lu Yuan, they could sense that he already carried the bearing of someone truly invincible.
The two had only ever sensed this from Starfield Lords.
From this alone, they already knew that Lu Yuan's rise was unstoppable.
Indeed, in the present age, who could stop him?
At this thought, the two looked at each other.
Then the Ji Clan's Creation Immortal said, "You merely want to learn certain things. Unfortunately, I will have to disappoint you. No matter what you ask, I will not speak.
"So you might as well act. Do not waste time."
There were some things he knew could not be hidden forever.
However, the plan was at a critical juncture now and not a single detail could be revealed.
The Eternals' Creation Immortal standing next to him mirrored the same attitude. He was resolved to die.
However, Lu Yuan seemed to have anticipated their response.
After a brief moment of silence, he replied, "The Extracosmic Heavenly Demons have already formed an alliance with the Ji Clan and the Eternals. Also, you have accepted the power of the Extracosmic Heavenly Demons. Now, you are annexing other forces on a large scale and occupying the various renowned mountains and great rivers.
"I imagine this must be for some purpose, and that purpose is to draw the Extracosmic Heavenly Demons here."
This was his guess, but he was also almost certain it was correct. He had already obtained almost all the information he could get his hands on. He was only saying this now to seek confirmation.
Sure enough, the two Creation Immortals froze at once.
They knew that Lu Yuan and the Jiang Clan definitely knew something, but they had not expected him to have knowledge of the plan to this extent.
He even knew about the power of the Extracosmic Heavenly Demons, which was the black blood.
In other words, Lu Yuan's side had also been preparing all along?
Lu Yuan ignored what the two were thinking and merely continued, "If I am not mistaken, because of the existence of the world barrier, it is very difficult for the Extracosmic Heavenly Demons to come here. They must use a special method. This is the reason you are annexing the major forces.
"Of course, there may also be another reason why the foundation forces of both clans had come to the Milky Way Starfield.
"That being the Extracosmic Heavenly Demons will descend upon Earth, and not some random corner of the universe."