In the hall.

Cultivating for just over ten thousand years, yet able to block an attack from a quasi-Astral Monarch? And completely annihilate him? Is this Astral Monarch-level power? A Supreme Genius?

The golden-robed figure muttered to himself, hardly daring to believe it.

He had absolutely reached the Supreme Genius benchmark. Yet throughout the entire Greenridge Macrocosm, there had never been a true Supreme Genius since its creation. Thus, the golden-robed figure instinctively didn't want to believe it.

However, he also knew that Astral Lord Xuan Tu was absolutely loyal and would never lie.

With this in mind, the golden-robed figure waved his hand, entering the Voltari Temple Voidrealm. Swiftly, he made his way to the highest plane in the entire immortal voidrealm—the Sovereign's Plane.

The matter was of utmost importance. He could no longer make decisions on his own and had to report it to the Sovereigns, leaving the Sovereigns of the Voltari Temple to assess the situation and make the call.

Moreover, he was well aware that if Wu Yuan truly was such a monstrous prodigy, the eldritch world would surely have all sorts of protective measures to safeguard him.

If they wanted to assassinate him? Whether it was deploying Astral Monarch agents or launching a Sovereign-level karmic attack, it had to be decided by the highest echelons of the Voltari Temple.

…

News of this battle gradually spread to the highest levels of the Voltari Temple through their intelligence network.

Meanwhile, in that military camp where Astral Lord Xuan Tu had been stationed in the eldritch world, chaos now reigned.

Whoosh! Whoosh!

Sword lights ravaged the air, space trembled, and in quick succession, over ten Archimmortals were caught off guard and slain by Astral Lord Xuan Tu’s true self.

He chose not to attack the Archeldritches, as they were body refiners with strong self-preservation abilities. Killing them would take too much time.

One breath has passed.

Astral Lord Xuan Tu operated an artifact, killing another Archimmortal. His gaze was cold.

"Xuan Tu!"

"Surrender now!"

"Damned traitor, curse you!" Angry shouts came from all directions.

Inside the military camp, the Astral Lords residing in those halls had received the alert and were charging over in a rage. A large number of ordinary Archimmortals and Archeldritch had also formed battle arrays and began attacking. Ṛ𝐀Ν𝙤ΒËṢ

It was worth it! Though the assassination failed, I uncovered Wu Yuan's true strength. The intelligence has been transmitted. Even if I perish, it was worth it.

Astral Lord Xuan Tu gently closed his eyes.

Boom!

The Astral Lord mana he had cultivated for hundreds of millions of years detonated in a terrifying explosion. The fearsome aftershocks rippled out in all directions.

Astral Lord Xuan Tu had self-destructed.

The shockwaves began to subside, and another half a breath passed.

Whoosh! Whoosh!

Two super powerhouses radiating formidable auras appeared in the void, looking down at the chaos below.

"Xuan Tu is dead."

"Quickly report this to Astral Monarch Xue Ying." Of the two Astral Monarchs, one stayed behind to deal with the aftermath.

The other left immediately.

…

On the Cang Feng Continent, surrounded by countless Archimmortal, Archeldritch, and Astral Monarch halls, stood a majestic Sovereign's temple.

Sovereign Kua Chi, clad in beast hide, stood at the center of the temple, smiling as he looked at Wu Yuan.

"Master, that is what happened," Wu Yuan said respectfully, having just finished recounting the events in detail.

"I have already received reports of the incident from Astral Monarch Hou Qu and Astral Monarch Xue Ying," Sovereign Kua Chi said with a smile. "So, does this mean your true strength has been exposed?"

He seemed quite at ease, showing no signs of worry.

"It's not exactly exposed," Wu Yuan shook his head. "It would be more accurate to say that a small portion of my strength was revealed."

"A small portion?" Sovereign Kua Chi was taken aback.

News of Wu Yuan's qi refiner self’s exploits on the Spacetime Island had spread throughout the river of space and time, and Sovereign Kua Chi had been keeping a close eye on it. He knew that Wu Yuan's qi refiner self could now engage in direct combat with early-stage Astral Monarchs.

Wu Yuan's body refiner self, on the other hand, had been in seclusion for thousands of years, never truly unleashing its power. Thus, Sovereign Kua Chi couldn't quite fathom the true extent of Wu Yuan's body refiner self's power.

"Wu Yuan, according to the message Astral Monarch Hou Qu sent me, you displayed power equivalent to a first-stage Astral Monarch," Sovereign Kua Chi said. "This isn't your full strength?"

He instinctively harbored some doubts. Normally, it would require Sovereign-level Dao comprehension for a High Immortal or High Deity to unleash Astral Monarch-level combat power.

Wu Yuan had an Apotheosis root, an exceptionally strong foundation, and might be able to cultivate some formidable secret arts, but even so, bridging the vast gap between Astral Lord and Astral Monarch was extremely difficult.

Moreover, in Sovereign Kua Chi's view, the fact that Wu Yuan's qi refiner self could unleash such power was likely related to the Spacetime Dao Master.

But Wu Yuan's body refiner self, comprehending the Great Dao of Creation, hadn't had such an opportunity.

"Master, my qi refiner self possesses Astral Monarch-level strength," Wu Yuan smiled, his gaze resolute. "There are some things I cannot speak of directly, but in terms of direct combat prowess... my body refiner self is even stronger!"

Sovereign Kua Chi was inwardly stupefied.

He looked at Wu Yuan's ether body before him. Years ago, when news of the battle in the Snowlight Mist Realm had spread, Sovereign Kua Chi had been utterly astonished. However, his strength could be attributed to the Spacetime Dao Master's influence.

But Wu Yuan's body refiner self was even more terrifying than his qi refiner self?

Wu Yuan was still only a Sixth Tribulation High Immortal and Sixth Tribulation High Eldritch.

However, after more than ten thousand years of being Wu Yuan’s master, Sovereign Kua Chi had come to understand Wu Yuan’s temperament—exceptionally talented and able to endure solitude. Most importantly, he never did anything without absolute certainty.

"Very well. I believe you," Sovereign Kua Chi said solemnly. "However, even the fraction that has been revealed is enough to shock the world... The highest echelons of the Voltari Temple will certainly target you. Once confirmed, they will most likely employ Overlord-level karmic artifacts.”

Overlord level? Karmic artifacts?

Wu Yuan's pupils constricted slightly, then he asked in confusion: "Artifacts of that level are extremely difficult to create, aren't they? Why not simply send Sovereigns to launch direct karmic attacks?"

Wu Yuan’s combat prowess rivaled that of an Astral Monarch, he had even analyzed a myriad things and beings, and was quite proficient in equipment cultivation, pill cultivation, talisman cultivation, and more. But it would still be extremely difficult for him to forge Astral Monarch-level offensive or defensive artifacts that could stably exist for long periods. Or rather—he couldn’t do it!

"No! The fifteen Greater Laws represent fifteen types of Sovereigns," Sovereign Kua Chi explained. "Some Greater Laws are similar, granting comparable abilities, but those truly exceptional at karmic attacks are only the Sovereigns of Karma, or Sovereigns of Space or Time."

Wu Yuan nodded in understanding.

"There's only one Sovereign of Space in the entire macrocosm—Sovereign Bei You. As for Sovereigns of Time, let's not even discuss that," Sovereign Kua Chi continued. "Regarding Sovereigns of Karma... there are only two in the macrocosm, but neither are members of the Voltari Temple."

Wu Yuan instantly understood that the Voltari Temple didn't actually have any Sovereigns particularly skilled in karmic attacks.

"The Immortal Court is powerful and rules over many macrocosms. Why not summon powerhouses from other macrocosms?" Wu Yuan asked, puzzled.

Traversing different macrocosms was very difficult for ordinary Astral Monarchs. But for Sovereigns, it wasn't.

"It can't be done," Sovereign Kua Chi explained. "Mortal lives that have yet to forge an immortal or deity body can freely live in any macrocosm along the river of space and time without being affected.

However, once an immortal or deity body is forged and one becomes a true immortal, a strand of their animus subtly merges with the essence of their home macrocosm.

As a result, if they venture to other macrocosms or worlds with powerful essences, their power will be suppressed, and they will be viewed as hostile entities.

The stronger one's power, the greater the suppression," Sovereign Kua Chi continued. "Even a mighty foreign Overlord, upon visiting the Greenridge Macrocosm, will only be able to exert the strength of a late-stage Sovereign.

Some weaker Sovereigns might even be suppressed to the level of a quasi-Sovereign upon arrival.

Therefore, in our home macrocosm, Sovereigns aren't too afraid of foreign Overlords," Sovereign Kua Chi explained.

Understanding dawned on Wu Yuan.

This information was all confidential. While the macrocosm's essence curbed the power of super powerhouses, its suppression of Astral Monarch powerhouses was negligible. So in the past, he hadn't known about this.

"In a broader sense, the Dao Realm likely only wishes to nurture mortal lifeforms due to this consideration," Sovereign Kua Chi said with a smile.

Wu Yuan nodded in agreement.

"In other words, even if the Voltari Temple invited an Overlord skilled in karmic attacks from the Immortal Court headquarters, their attack power wouldn't match that of a karmic treasure," Wu Yuan said.

"Indeed! Overlords are extremely rare. Even the Taiyuan Divine Court, which rules over vast spacetime, has fewer than ten Overlords to my knowledge," Sovereign Kua Chi explained.

"The Great Eldritches of our Eldritch Court and the Immortal Emperors of the Immortal Court are actually beings at the Overlord level. While more numerous, they also have to manage vast territories. Among them, Overlords skilled in Karma are even rarer.

Given the partial strength you've revealed, the probability of the Voltari Temple inviting such beings to eliminate you is very low.

So, there's a 90% chance they'll first use a Sovereign-level karmic treasure. If unsuccessful, they might then employ an Overlord-level karmic treasure to assassinate you," Sovereign Kua Chi said.

"After all, Overlord-level karmic treasures are also extremely precious. Forging even one is incredibly difficult, and its value far exceeds the life of an Astral Monarch," Sovereign Kua Chi explained.

"I see," Wu Yuan nodded lightly.

No wonder the Voltari Temple rarely used karmic killing moves against eldritch world geniuses. It wasn't worth it!

"It hasn't been long since the last assassination attempt. The Voltari Temple's attack probably won't come so soon," Sovereign Kua Chi said.

"I'll take your true self to the Cang Feng Temple immediately. From now until you head to the Eldritch Court headquarters, your body refiner self will cultivate in seclusion at the Cang Feng Temple."

"Understood," Wu Yuan nodded.

In reality, with his own strength plus the protection of various treasures, Wu Yuan was confident he could withstand an attack from an Overlord-level karmic treasure.

After all, this wasn't a close-range attack, but an assassination attempt across spacetime—the attack power would be reduced by over 99%.

However, a wise man doesn't stand beneath a crumbling wall. Why stubbornly endure when there are better ways to ensure my safety?

Wu Yuan mused to himself.

Time passed.

In dozens of breaths, Sovereign Kua Chi brought Wu Yuan's body refiner self out of the Summerpeak World and delivered him to the Cang Feng Temple.

"I've been informed of the assassination attempt. Wu Yuan, your strength is truly a pleasant surprise," Sovereign Cang Feng, who had been waiting in the hall, smiled upon seeing Wu Yuan and Sovereign Kua Chi arrive.

"I will be troubling the Sovereign," Wu Yuan said respectfully.

"It's no trouble! I only wish the eldritch world had a few more juniors worthy of troubling me," Sovereign Cang Feng laughed. "I've opened up a world within the Cang Feng Temple specially for you. From now on, you'll cultivate quietly in that world. I've also granted you sufficient authority. Your ether body can come and go freely.

My Cang Feng Temple can't block attacks from supreme beings, but it can certainly block those Voltari Temple rabble," Sovereign Cang Feng's eyes flashed with a hint of coldness.

Clearly, he still remembered the crisis Wu Yuan went through ten thousand years ago. At that time, the temple’s defensive measures hadn't been effective, leaving Sovereign Cang Feng somewhat regretful and guilty towards Wu Yuan to this day.

Meanwhile, Wu Yuan's rate of growth had also left him shocked and delighted.