Chapter 157: The Sacred Warrior, Day of the Great Battle, Peak Condition

Judging from the aura emanating from the mirror, Lu Yuan recognized it almost instantly—it was a sacred weapon.

A sacred weapon.

Such arms could only be forged by sages, imbued with sacred intent, granting them formidable power. Even if wielded by a cultivator of a lower realm, the weapon would at least ensure their invincibility. If held by one in the saintly realm, the weapon’s might would be terrifying beyond imagination.

Of course, not every saintly being could forge such a weapon. At minimum, it required a sub-saint level of cultivation, exceptional materials, and most importantly, considerable time. From Lu Yuan’s perspective, the ancient bronze mirror before him belonged to the upper echelon of sacred weapons—a true instrument of annihilation.

He hadn’t expected Jiang Ningxian to produce it now.

Still, Lu Yuan was only mildly surprised; he was far from shaken. The reason was simple. Setting aside the Tianfan Seal he had obtained earlier, even the Heavenly-Shaking Bow and the Meridian Mending Furnace were surely stronger than ordinary sacred relics. But since this world had been sealed for so long, despite the revival of heaven and earth, much of its divinity had been lost.

With so many divine artifacts already in his possession, one sacred weapon was hardly cause for great astonishment.

“King Lu truly has an excellent eye,” Jiang Ningxian smiled. “This item isn’t very valuable, but it does have some use.” Naturally, she had better treasures, but she knew the other party might find them unacceptable. It was simpler to offer something comparable.

“No reward without merit, Miss Jiang. It’s best you take it back. When the great battle comes, I have my own plans,” Lu Yuan shook his head and declined the gift.

“I consider you a friend, and friends give gifts hoping for each other’s safety. This is only temporary, nothing too serious. Whether it proves useful or not, consider it a token of my goodwill. You can return it when the time comes—unless, from the start, King Lu never saw me as a friend.” Jiang Ningxian’s eyes gleamed with amusement, as if she had anticipated his response and had prepared this excuse long ago.

Lu Yuan was momentarily taken aback but could only smile wryly. “Miss Jiang, I certainly recognize you as a friend.” With the matter laid so plainly, he was not one to be petty and chose to accept.

His impression of Jiang Ningxian was quite favorable. She bore no airs of superiority, instead exuding a calm and even demeanor, both to him and others. For a member of the Jiang clan from one of the top ten star regions in the galaxy, this was rare—far more so than the lofty celestial clans.

“That’s good to hear,” Jiang Ningxian smiled. “I will be watching your great battle closely.” With that, she prepared to leave and return to her quarters.

“Wait,” Lu Yuan suddenly spoke. “Miss Jiang, don’t you want to know what I obtained at Guangchengzi’s Dojo on Mount Kongtong?” After all, it was a place where an immortal once cultivated. Even with the Jiang clan’s profound heritage, it couldn’t be completely ignored.

“Fate’s legacy belongs to the worthy. It’s best not to ask too much. Since we’re friends, there’s no need for secrets behind each other’s backs,” Jiang Ningxian replied casually. One could tell she took the word 'friend' seriously—not just a casual remark.

Lu Yuan nodded without further comment, and the two returned to their rooms.

Lu Yuan resumed his secluded cultivation. The Void Flame Sky Mirror was a sacred weapon, but all its restraining seals had been lifted, so no refinement was necessary. Clearly, Jiang Ningxian had intended this from the start. For him, it was an additional trump card—though he had many, whether he’d use this one remained uncertain. Regardless, he remembered her kindness without dwelling on it.

Now, he closed his eyes and devoted himself entirely to cultivation.

More than ten days remained before the arrival of those three saintly beings.

Lu Yuan needed to adjust his condition to peak readiness to face the true battle ahead—for him, in both this life and the last, this would be his first encounter with such formidable foes.

He did not deny the strength of the saintly realm and therefore dared not be careless.

Time passed swiftly.

Outside, almost everyone knew of the impending battle between Earth’s Lu Yuan and the extragalactic saintly beings. Some looked forward to it, hoping the battle would completely reshape the world’s order, making future affairs much easier. Others wished time to slow, fearing the fall of King Lu, which would leave this world’s beings without a true protector—altering many lives.

Meanwhile, between the extraterrestrial beings and Earth’s awakened, verbal skirmishes broke out frequently, rife with tension. Yet, as long as Lu Yuan lived, many dared not act rashly. With official forces closely monitoring the situation, the situation remained relatively stable.

But how long this fragile peace would endure was uncertain.

Lu Yuan knew none of this, nor would he care even if he did.

Previously, the alien beings were only deterred, feigning compliance but inwardly resentful.

Now, he intended to use this opportunity to let those entities truly understand:

The Galactic Star Region.

Earth.

Though its glory had faded, it was still not to be trifled with.

During his seclusion, the Peacock King, Nine-Tailed Fox King, Spirit Monkey, and other beast kings came to confer with him. They understood the battle’s significance and did not wish for Lu Yuan to perish. However, upon learning of his seclusion, they abandoned the idea.

Truly, this battle attracted countless eyes—from beasts, awakened humans, to alien beings.

Finally, a month passed.

On that day, many anxiously stepped outside and gazed upwards.

The extragalactic saintly beings were to arrive, heralding a great war.

Some hoped they would not appear.

Soon after, official channels announced mysterious energy surging beyond Earth. Satellites transmitted images: a man with wings on his back, wrapped in thunder like a god; a colossal figure as vast as mountains and rivers, shrouded in endless mist, slowly approaching Earth; and finally, a being with three heads wielding a heavenly halberd.

The three great saintly beings, it seemed, were ready at last after a month’s preparation.

They stood together, stepping steadily toward Earth, with ranks of alien beings watching by their side.

On the same day, at the Taishan Trial Academy, Lu Yuan sat cross-legged in his room, enveloped in golden qi-blood, appearing extraordinary. A grand force surged within him, concealed yet potent.

At last, he had reached his optimal state.

After an unknown span of time, all his power gathered and condensed within.

Suddenly, Lu Yuan opened his eyes, beams of light bursting forth.

“It begins!”

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