Chapter 210. The Eternals, Outer Cosmos Beings Shaken, Unforeseen Variable

Many knew the outcome of that battle against the Sages. But as for the precise course of events, very few knew of it. After all, not much time had passed. The general public and the Awakened alike were still immersed in the exhilaration of victory.

As for the Outer Cosmos beings, they were more concerned about the aftermath of the battle. How were they to position themselves after the death of the three Sages?

All things considered, hardly anyone bothered to pry into the details of the battle.

After all, a win was a win. Any method used to secure victory was a manifestation of strength itself.

However, it was different for Jiang Ningxian. She had her own means to find out how the battle had unfolded.

And so, when she brought up the Great Luo Sword Embryo, it was impossible to overlook, given the immense role it had played in slaying the Three-Headed Ghost Void Sage.

"Oh? Miss Jiang, you seem quite interested in that sword," Lu Yuan said, the smile on his face did not fade in the slightest.

Of course, he was certain that Jiang Ningxian would not harbor any intention of snatching the Great Luo Sword Embryo itself. Otherwise, she would never have raised the matter so openly.

While the sword embryo was exceedingly rare, Jiang Ningxian hailed from the Jiang Clan, which was ranked within the top ten of the hundred strongest clans across the starfields.

An item she had casually offered him was already a Sage Weapon. Within her clan, there would definitely be no lack of divine weapons and peerless artifacts. Perhaps, they might even have weapons once wielded by immortals.

There ought to be another reason she had brought this up. And as for what it was, Lu Yuan intended to find out.

Sure enough, after Lu Yuan's words, Jiang Ningxian nodded and continued, "I don't know the sword's exact origin, but based on my intuition, this sword likely originated from the Eternal Starfield."

The Eternal Starfield?

Hearing this, Lu Yuan did not speak. Instead, he waited quietly for her to continue.

"The Eternal Starfield is also one of the top ten powers across the starfields. They call themselves the Eternals, and each member possesses extraordinary talent. Each one is a peerless prodigy.

"The truly terrifying part is that they have a mysterious innate ability that allows them to devour the bloodlines of others and convert them into their own."

Jiang Ningxian spoke with grave solemnity. "So, even though there are only a few core members of the Eternal Race, every appearance they make draws immense attention. Moreover, the Eternal Starfield is rich in various rare divine materials. My clan has acquired several in the past, and the aura they emitted was extremely similar to that of the sword you hold."

She laid everything out clearly, asserting that the Great Luo Sword Embryo likely originated from the Eternal Starfield while also explaining the key information of the Eternal Race itself.

Lu Yuan listened carefully. From her words, he discerned a distinct emotion—deep wariness.

To have someone of the Jiang lineage to reveal such emotions was no minor matter. Even when she had previously spoken of the Ji Clan, she had not displayed such sentiment.

More importantly, he had caught mention of the Eternal Race's bloodline ability. Devouring the bloodlines of others and turning them into one's own bore an uncanny resemblance to the nature of the Great Luo Sword Embryo.

As such, Lu Yuan swiftly reached a conclusion that the Great Luo Sword Embryo likely came from the Eternal Starfield.

"This Eternal Race is powerful. If my sword is indeed connected to them, would that bring trouble?" Lu Yuan immediately asked.

He had already grasped the unspoken implications in her words since he knew full well that Jiang Ningxian would not bring this up without reason.

"Yes, it would bring quite a lot of trouble," Jiang Ningxian answered with a nod. "The Eternal Race's pride and arrogance stemmed from their powerful bloodline. That sword of yours appears far from ordinary. If they find out about it, they will definitely demand it.

"Previously, there was a clan that came across some divine materials from the Eternal Starfield. In the end, they were wiped out entirely."

Among the top hundred Starfields, every single clan ranked within the top ten possessed deep foundations and over countless years, they existed to deter one another and naturally, had a profound understanding of each other as well.

As such, it could be said that the Jiang Clan to which Jiang Ningxian belonged was extremely wary of the Eternal Starfield.

Reaching the top ten, no starfield could claim absolute suppression over another. Perhaps, only an actual clash would reveal the stronger side.

Jiang Ningxian herself regarded Lu Yuan with considerable importance. She knew that the latter would walk far along the path of evolution in the future. Clearly, she did not wish for him to provoke the Eternal Starfield outright. After all, the Ji Clan already had their eyes on him.

Moreover, he had also formed enmities with other clans such as the Celestials.

If the situation escalated further, it would inevitably lead to a situation where he stood opposed by the entire world. It would be dangerous for Lu Yuan then.

"Thank you for your warning. I understand," Lu Yuan said with a nod, recognizing the goodwill behind her words.

Jiang Ningxian returned a faint smile. After exchanging a few more words, the two parted ways. Everything that needed to be said had already been said.

Lu Yuan went straight back to his room. He did not immediately choose to heal himself but instead, reflected on what Jiang Ningxian had told him.

He took out the Great Luo Sword Embryo and began to examine it.

From the information he had just gained, it was likely that the sword embryo had fallen from the Eternal Starfield. However, it was already in its full form and wasn't just a raw piece of divine material.

Could it be that someone had already refined it prior?

And if that was the case, who was it?

However, another possibility existed—the Great Luo Sword Embryo was nurtured by heaven and earth.

But regardless of which possibility, as Jiang Ningxian had said, conflict was inevitable if the Eternal Starfield discovered its existence.

"As long as I remain strong enough... then actually, none of that matters," Lu Yuan suddenly said with a soft chuckle.

He knew that overthinking at this stage had no purpose.

Strength was everything.

So what about the Eternal Starfield? He had already indirectly offended the Ji Clan. Did adding one more foe really matter?

After which, he ceased the thought and took out the halberd left behind by the Three-Headed Ghost Void Sage. The weapon had been forged from a divine material as well and was the perfect food for the Great Luo Sword Embryo to further advance it.

Meanwhile, Lu Yuan himself directly closed his eyes and drew upon the power within his body.

As a Lesser Sage, Lei You's final strike had been truly overwhelming. Lu Yuan had taken some damage from that attack and now he had to heal as swiftly as possible.

The protection offered by the Separation of Heaven and Earth would eventually fade away. His next step was to completely deify his internal organs and then make a breakthrough into the Sage Realm.

The Sage Realm signified a true metamorphosis.

Lu Yuan was also curious just what kind of transformation he would undergo upon reaching that realm.

While Lu Yuan entered seclusion, outside, the outer space beings that had descended went completely silent. They began to rethink how they should coexist with the natives of this world.

Everyone initially thought that this world had just awakened with boundless resources for them to take at will.

Who would have thought that a variable like Lu Yuan would appear. And the man could even slay Sages.

At this point, none that descended was a match for him. Those stationed in outer space also learned of the outcome of the battle.

The Celestials, the Three-Headed Ghost Race, the Primeval Daemon Race, each had a Sage slain by a human of the Milky Way Starfield.

They had no choice but to abandon their previous contempt. Then, some among them recalled something else, and especially so when news came from Earth.

In ancient times, the Milky Way Starfield had shone at the height of its glory. And now, that human, Lu Yuan, had established an organization; its name was Celestial Court.

For a moment, the Outer Cosmos beings were struck with a dazed silence.

Was the Celestial Court rising once again in this era?