CHAPTER 438: CHAPTER 262 5TH ERA: STORM BREWING, SUPREME DIVINE HALL EMERGES!_2

Everyone donned heavy armor brandishing sharp weapons, a tense and grim atmosphere filled the air!

"The situation at the World Gate is urgent, it has reached a point where there is no room for delay, I must head to the Starfield Battlefield immediately."

Long Zhan, clad in heavy armor, his eyes like lightning, hurriedly explained upon seeing Lu Yuan and the others.

"Father-in-law, I will go with you."

Lu Yuan said resolutely without hesitation.

"Father, I want to go with you too."

Liu Mingyan said with concern.

"No."

Long Zhan shook his head immediately.

"The Ten Thousand Talents War has concluded, and the Supreme Divine Hall is about to open, this matters for your Enlightenment Dao to become a Venerable, nothing must go wrong."

"If you can become a Venerable of this era, it would be more useful than killing a hundred thousand, a million Dark Creatures!"

Long Zhan sternly admonished.

"Why, suddenly, has the situation at the World Gate become so severe?"

"Father-in-law, be careful of any deceit involved."

Lu Yuan frowned, sensing something amiss.

Though Long Zhan was displeased with the great Holy Lands’ practice of focusing on the front while ignoring the rear, and in anger decided to throw down the burden.

But in fact.

There were still many Dragon Race elites fighting fiercely in the Starfield Battlefield, keeping the Dark Creatures at bay on the other side of the World Gate.

So, despite many declaring the urgency of the World Gate over the years, the situation was actually still within a controllable range.

However, judging by the current situation.

It seemed someone might intentionally be stirring up trouble, causing unprecedented major casualties on the Starfield Battlefield.

So much so that Long Zhan had to personally lead the army into battle, no longer bothering with disputes with the Holy Lands.

Long Zhan took a deep look at Lu Yuan, his expression somewhat helpless and sorrowful.

Even Lu Yuan realized there was a problem?

As a Venerable of this era, how could he not understand this?

But some things ultimately need someone to do.

Unless he can be like those Holy Lands, cold and ruthless, watching billions of creatures die.

Watching his own subordinates and comrades slaughtered by Dark Creatures without reacting!

"As a commander, one must maintain absolute rationality and not be swayed by emotions."

"This Venerable knows too well that by abandoning the defense of the World Gate by those soldiers, the Dragon Race could stay out of it, avoiding the scourge of war."

"To take a thousand steps back, this Venerable is a Venerable of this era, even if the Profound Realm is ravaged and wailing everywhere, what is it to this Venerable?"

"But this Venerable cannot do it!"

"This Venerable would rather die, than not die in battle with my clan!"

Long Zhan clenched his fists, his emotions becoming extremely agitated.

Lu Yuan remained silent.

Despite thinking from the interests of the Dragon Race, Long Zhan’s actions seemed very naive and not like a qualified Clan Leader.

A dignified Venerable of this era, why care about the life and death of a group of ants?

Since the great Holy Lands turn a blind eye to this, the Dragon Race could entirely look after itself, why care about the life and death of others?

But whenever great chaos is imminent, there are always those ’fools’ who are concerned about all beings.

Like moths to a flame, they go forward one after another, sacrificing without hesitation to block the darkness in unseen places.

"After I leave, you all must live well."

Long Zhan finished speaking and decisively turned around.

Though there are thousands of people, I will go forward!

He then gave a command.

Along with a glaring light, the Teleportation Array of the True Dragon Ancestral Star roared to life.

A surge of Teleportation Power swept over, and Long Zhan, along with hundreds of thousands of Dragon Race elites, disappeared in an instant!

Watching Long Zhan’s departing back.

Lu Yuan stood there, experiencing a mix of emotions.

"Father..."

Liu Mingyan’s beautiful eyes were red, shimmering with tears.

Because she knew that Long Zhan’s departure might mean farewell forever!

"Lu Yuan sir, Princess Mingyan, the Clan Leader said before he left that maybe, not long after, the Profound Realm would face an unprecedented catastrophe."

"And he solemnly instructed that I must protect your safety."

An elder said respectfully.

This person had deep cultivation, possessing a Half-Step Venerable’s power.

It was Long Chen, whom Lu Yuan had once met in the Dragon Race’s Treasure Vault.

"Thank you, Elder Long Chen."

Lu Yuan nodded, not refusing.

Long Chen, as Long Zhan’s confidant, didn’t need questioning about loyalty.

Furthermore, Lu Yuan had just killed the Taichu Saint Son and the Taichu Ancestor, attracting attention from many ancient powers.

At this time, having a Half-Step Venerable for protection would undoubtedly avoid a lot of trouble.

Soon after.

An earth-shattering catastrophe swept across the entire starfield like a storm.

The World Gate passage has fallen.

The True Phoenix Ancestor was tragically ambushed by three Dark Venerables and perished on the spot!

The Dragon War Venerable, along with the Demon Race, Kunpeng Race, and many strong cultivators from the Celestial Secret Pavilion, fought desperately to reclaim the World Gate from the Dark Creatures once more.

But the Dragon Race’s elite suffered heavy casualties, and even Long Zhan himself was severely injured, forced to flee into an Ancient Forbidden Land, his life and death unknown to this day.

As for the Celestial Secret Elder and several other Venerables, they were also scarred and exhausted, nearly at their limit.

It wasn’t until the Dark Creatures were defeated that the situation on the Starfield Battlefield temporarily stabilized.

It was only then that the Taichu Holy Land and other Ancient Race forces sent strong cultivators to the World Gate to clean up the battlefield.

Upon hearing this news.

Liu Mingyan was overcome with tears, crying uncontrollably.

Meanwhile, Lu Yuan stood in front of the Dragon Palace Hall, quietly looking up at the sky.

After a long while, he finally turned around and returned to his room.

At the same time.

The Wuliang Mountain Ancestor believed the Celestial Secret Pavilion was unjust and decided to renegotiate the Supreme Divine Hall candidate with the other Holy Lands.

His words caused a worldwide uproar.

Some angrily denounced these Holy Land Ancient Races as utterly shameless.

They believed that these forces did nothing, yet insisted on reaping all the benefits!

If it weren’t for Long Zhan and the True Phoenix Ancestor and other Venerables reclaiming the World Gate at great cost, most of the Profound Realm would have probably fallen.

Yet Wuliang Mountain and these Holy Lands not only showed no gratitude.

They even sought to seize the opportunity while the Dragon Race and the Celestial Secret Pavilion were weak to vie for the Supreme Divine Hall candidacy?

Shameless!

Absolutely shameless!

But as Wuliang Mountain and Taichu Holy Land suppressed opposition with force, dissenting voices grew weaker and weaker.

Some disciples from Wuliang Mountain even declared.

Lu Yuan is unworthy of his position, reckless in his killings, and has no right to claim the Supreme Divine Hall candidacy!

When countless cultivators awaited Lu Yuan’s response.

But Lu Yuan himself remained silent, offering no reply.

"Lu Yuan has always been forceful, even daring to kill the Ten Thousand Transformations Immortal Body without hesitation. Who would’ve thought he’d now have to step back?"

"Under such circumstances, he has no choice but to bow down."

"The Dragon Race is gravely weakened now. Self-preservation is hard enough, let alone opposing these Holy Land Ancient Races."

Some cultivators lamented.

No matter how talented Lu Yuan is, without a Venerable backing him, won’t he have to bow down and admit his fault in the end?

"This is the legendary Supreme Divine Hall!"

"Once inside, becoming a contemporary Venerable is a certainty. Could he really give it up just like that?"

"Let’s wait and see. I believe, given Lu Yuan’s character, he might not swallow this humiliation so easily."

And seeing Lu Yuan dare not respond.

Wuliang Mountain and Taichu Holy Land’s arrogance grew, repeatedly demanding the Dragon Race hand over Lu Yuan to kneel before the Taichu Ancestor’s grave to apologize.

But to these provocations, Lu Yuan paid no heed.

He simply stayed on the True Dragon Ancestral Star, silently closed off for cultivation.

"Lu Yuan brother, Taichu Holy Land has already announced the new candidates for the Supreme Divine Hall, excluding us, Sister Su Yue, and Sister Zhu Yu."

Liu Mingyan was indignant, feeling it unfair for Lu Yuan.

The Ten Thousand Transformations Immortal Body is said to be the greatest constitution of ancient and modern times. Even the strong Taichu Saint Son was publicly slain by Lu Yuan.

With Lu Yuan’s talent and aptitude, who could stand shoulder to shoulder with him?

Yet Taichu Holy Land excluded him. Isn’t that shameless to the extreme!

"No worries, let them dance around for a few more days."

Lu Yuan appeared very calm.

And as time passed.

In the depths of the starfield.

An expansive ancient star slowly emerged from the void.

This ancient star was vast and majestic, as if it hailed from ancient times, exuding a desolate and ancient aura.

Upon the star’s surface.

Laws circled, phenomena manifested.

Countless already-vanished rare birds and beasts leisurely roamed the towering ancient forests.

At a glance, several Immortal Divine Medicines could be seen growing on the star!

Moreover.

At the center of the ancient star stood a bronze ancient hall.

The hall exuded a holy aura, as if it had existed for eternity.

Especially with the passing of years and time, it had become more solemn and ancient.

And this was clearly the Supreme Holy Land in every cultivator’s heart!

The Supreme Divine Hall!