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Chapter 816: Unshakable (2)
Chapter 816: Unshakable (2)
Just one day later, the highest echelons of the eldritch world made a public announcement: The Voltari Temple had dispatched an Astral Lord sleeper agent to assassinate Wu Yuan, but Wu Yuan had slain the assailant without utilizing any secret treasures.
This was the result of deliberations between Sovereign Cang Feng and Sovereign Kua Chi. Since the news could no longer be concealed, they decided to make it public to build Wu Yuan's reputation.
One required immense strength and a multitude of legendary deeds to receive a constant stream of Faith!
This announcement, endorsed by the highest echelons of the eldritch world, was the spark that truly ignited the interest of the super powerhouses of the eldritch world.
Within the Cang Feng Eldritch Voidrealm, there existed a vast plane where Astral Monarchs typically gathered to socialize. They would normally congregate in small groups, engaging in casual conversation over drinks, or discuss joint expeditions, treasure hunts, and battles.
But today, the discussions among the more than ten thousand Astral Monarchs gathered here revolved almost entirely around Wu Yuan.
"It's too outrageous."
"I've been cultivating for over a hundred million years and I'm still stuck at the early-stage Astral Monarch phase. Wu Yuan's strength is probably almost on par with mine already."
"How can you even compare yourself to Wu Yuan?"
"Our eldritch world has never before produced such a monstrous prodigy in all of its history."
"With such talent, his advancement to the Sovereign phase is almost certainly assured." The multitude of Astral Monarchs discussed, sighing in admiration and amazement.
If Wu Yuan's potential were limited and he was destined to become nothing more than an Astral Monarch in the future, the gathered Astral Monarchs would not pay him much mind. Some might even harbor hidden motives. After all, the resources of the eldritch world, such as Faith, were limited without territorial expansion. The more powerhouses there were, the fewer resources each individual would receive.
But a Sovereign was different! Sovereigns were the pillars of the entire eldritch world. The vast territory the eldritch world possessed was only possible thanks to the efforts of its Sovereigns. A future Sovereign would bring immense benefits to the entire eldritch world, naturally delighting the numerous Astral Monarchs.
"Hou Qu, you've truly struck gold."
"Your relationship with Wu Yuan is arguably the closest." In an exclusive circle within this plane, reserved for only those with the highest statuses, several dozen late-stage Astral Monarch powerhouses conversed.
Only late-stage Astral Monarchs were qualified to enter this circle.
"Haha, it just so happens that I oversee the Origin Eldritch Field," Astral Monarch Hou Qu laughed. "And the Sovereign coincidentally instructed me to guide Wu Yuan often, allowing us to form a friendship of sorts.
However, if we're truly talking about close relationships, Xuan Yun is Wu Yuan's Ninth Senior Brother. They're both disciples of a Sovereign," Astral Monarch Hou Qu added with a smile.
With Wu Yuan's power now exposed, his innate potential and strength had already surpassed the significance of being a Sovereign's disciple. If Wu Yuan were willing, many Overlords would likely be eager to take him as a disciple.
In a sense, Wu Yuan being Sovereign Kua Chi's disciple was more a point of pride for Sovereign Kua Chi. Thus, this aspect of his identity was no longer concealed.
At least within this inner circle of powerhouses in the eldritch world, it was no longer a secret.
"My status as Ninth Senior Brother doesn't hold much significance," the silver-robed youth, Astral Monarch Xuan Yun, smiled. "To this day, I haven't even had the chance to meet Junior Brother Wu Yuan.
When the opportunity arises, I must pay Junior Brother Wu Yuan a visit," Astral Monarch Xuan Yun said.
"Wow, a visit!"
"There aren't many Sovereign disciples who can prompt Xuan Yun to pay a personal visit." The late-stage Astral Monarch powerhouses all laughed.
All of them had immense strength, surpassing most of the Sovereign’s disciples. Astral Monarch Xuan Yun was overwhelmingly powerful, a quasi-Sovereign powerhouse who ranked among the top five in direct combat ability among all Astral Monarchs in the entire eldritch world. He was also the eldest disciple under Sovereign Kua Chi.
Other disciples of Sovereign Kua Chi were almost always the ones taking the initiative to visit Astral Monarch Xuan Yun. There was no reason for Astral Monarch Xuan Yun to be the one visiting them.
...
The news began to spread at an astonishing speed, even reaching other factions within the macrocosm.
Figures like Astral Monarch Huo Cang, Astral Monarch Gu Lai, and Astral Monarch Su Qing from the Eternal Sun Immortal Nation, all received this information.
"Indeed.”
“Let them fight. The fiercer, the better."
"The greatest threat remains Wu Yuan. He has long resided in the eldritch world and surely holds a deep attachment to it." These super powerhouses debated.
"I will make arrangements to covertly contact the Voltari Temple and see what assistance they require," the azure-robed figure said slowly. "The Voltari Temple will undoubtedly be the most eager. They will spare no effort to eliminate Wu Yuan as soon as possible."
"By aiding them, we are aiding ourselves," the azure-robed figure stated gravely.
"That is true."
"We shall provide clandestine support to the Voltari Temple."
"However, we must not make the Cang Feng Eldritch World our enemy. The entire Eldritch Court stands behind them." With this, the highest echelons of the Greenridge Immortal World reached a consensus.
In reality, as news of Wu Yuan’s real strength spread, the seven major powers of the Greenridge Macrocosm were all stirred into action.
While the Eternal Sun Immortal World and Bloodforge Devil Hall remained indifferent, powers like the Greenridge Immortal World, Desolation Divine Court, and Eight Mountains Alliance all grew wary. Some even made contact with the Voltari Temple in secret.
Throughout the long ages of the Greenridge Macrocosm, the numerous powers had kept each other in check. None wished to see that balance disrupted.
Ming Jian and Zhuo Haiyue had departed long ago and hadn't returned in tens of thousands of years. The major powers of the Greenridge Macrocosm were powerless to deal with them.
But Wu Yuan remained in the Cang Feng Eldritch World. Moreover, with the Voltari Temple at the forefront, the other factions naturally felt less intimidated.
...
Though news of Wu Yuan's strength sent shockwaves through the Greenridge Macrocosm, he had only slain a single Astral Lord after all. It wasn't an overwhelmingly convincing battle record.
It paled in comparison to the shock they felt when Ming Jian slaughtered nearly a thousand Astral Lords after merely 2,000 years of cultivation.
With the Megaverse Crossroads soon to open, a constant stream of peerless geniuses emerged throughout the river of space and time. Thus, the highest echelons of the major powers across the endless rivers of space and time merely took brief notice.
However, the Voltari Temple paid extremely close attention, immediately sending word to the Immortal Court.
Within the Voltari Temple's core, numerous figures radiating vast power had gathered. They were the top leaders of the Voltari Temple.
"After our meeting two days ago, we've essentially confirmed that we must eliminate Wu Yuan. He poses the greatest threat to our Voltari Temple," intoned the towering figure wreathed in lightning.
"Indeed. Wu Yuan's potential almost guarantees he will become a Sovereign in the future."
"After cultivating for just over 10,000 years, he's estimated to have mid-stage Astral Monarch-level Dao comprehension. In another 100,000 years, he may well reach the Sovereign level. His potential is limitless."
"Such rapid growth clearly indicates he's cultivated some supreme secret art. In the future, he has a real chance of becoming an Overlord."
"Wu Yuan must die." One by one, the super powerhouses spoke, their voices dripping with killing intent.
Over the long ages, the Voltari Temple and Cang Feng Eldritch World had waged countless wars, with innumerable powerhouses falling on both sides. Even Sovereigns had perished in the fighting.
There were only two eras in history when the Eldritch Court and Immortal Court agreed to a ceasefire. Both were during invasions of devil powerhouses from the Abyss, forcing various factions to unite—even compelling super powerhouses from the Eldritch Court and Immortal Court to rush over from other macrocosms.
In all other eras, nearly every war that erupted in the Greenridge Macrocosm was instigated by the Voltari Temple and Cang Feng Eldritch World.
Countless battles had bred endless hatred.
It could be said that if Wu Yuan were to become an Overlord in the future, seeking to unify the macrocosm, factions like the Greenridge Immortal World and Desolation Divine Court might resolve matters peacefully through negotiation.
But for the Voltari Temple, war was inevitable!