Today, I shall slaughter a Saint!

The three Saint Realms stood high in the firmament.

Their auras were immensely vast.

The might radiated by each of them differed.

Leiyou's presence was the most overwhelming. Hailing from the Celestial Clan, he was naturally endowed with the power of wind and lightning.

As his dual wings beat, lightning raged, piercing through the clouds with violent roars, exceptionally ferocious.

Even though he was currently suppressing his power, the momentum of a Saint Realm expert was fundamentally different—terrifying in the extreme.

Merely standing there, he exuded a powerful sense of oppression.

"Long ago, the Milky Way Star Domain gave birth to the Heavenly Court, producing countless powerhouses that shook the universe. Although it has remained dormant until now, its foundation persists. After countless years of suppression, once it erupts, it will be immensely terrifying, harboring endless opportunities and fortune."

A quasi-saint of the Primordial Demonic Clan spoke. Feeling the power of this world, which was drastically different from his ancestral star, his expression turned grave.

This had once been a glorious star domain, and now it had become the absolute center of the entire universe.

All major events of the future would unfold in this very place.

Supreme opportunities were also contained within it.

Whichever clan could seize them would experience a heaven-defying rise in the future. If transferred to his own star domain, they might even directly contend for a top-ten ranking.

"If we wish to control this place, aside from competing with all the other clans, we must eradicate certain uncertainties."

"Therefore, do not forget the purpose for which we paid such a heavy price this time."

Leiyou spoke, looking in a certain direction with killing intent in his eyes.

Clearly, the objective he referred to was Lu Yuan.

This person had slaughtered the young-generation elite of their clan right before his eyes.

This grievance had to be avenged no matter what, for the sake of the entire Celestial Clan's dignity.

However, revenge was only one aspect.

There was another point, one acknowledged by all three of them.

The sudden emergence of such a formidable combatant on Earth was something they could not tolerate. He was an unpredictable variable that might interfere with their plans in the future.

After all, the opponent had already reached the Sovereign King Realm and possessed extraordinary combat prowess. What would happen if he were allowed to grow further? He had to be nipped in the bud.

Otherwise, given the conditions of this world, the speed of this person's growth would only accelerate. Perhaps before long, he could achieve Sainthood. Should that happen, it would certainly spell no good news for their three clans.

"Then let us go!" The killing intent of the quasi-saint from the Three-Headed Ghost Clan was the most intense, brilliant flashes erupting in his eyes.

Without the slightest hesitation, the three Saint Realm experts surged directly toward a specific direction.

When they chose to descend earlier, they had already pinpointed Lu Yuan's location at Mount Tai.

Although there was a slight deviation now, given the prowess of the three, such a distance would take almost no time at all.

Meanwhile, at Mount Tai, Jade Emperor Peak, Lu Yuan sat cross-legged with an exceptionally calm expression.

The official authorities had already notified him that the three Saint Realms had descended and that the great battle was about to begin.

Yet, he said nothing, simply standing in place and gazing ahead.

Deep within his body, a powerful force was brewing.

This was likely to be the most arduous battle of his life, against the strongest adversaries he had ever encountered.

Yet, within Lu Yuan's heart, there was not the slightest trace of fear; instead, there was only anticipation.

The reason was very simple.

Ever since the upheaval of heaven and earth, thanks to his prior preparations, he had almost always remained a step ahead, walking at the very forefront of everyone else.

Consequently, the subsequent battles had mostly been one-sided crushes for him, and he had never yet been forced to unleash his full strength.

This feeling had left Lu Yuan unable to gauge the true extent of his own combat power, simply because he had never had the opportunity to display it.

Yet now, things were different. The Saint Realms had descended; even if they were not at their peak, they would certainly serve as a true test of his strength.

Therefore, as time passed, his anticipation only grew.

His battle intent soared ever higher.

"Why do I feel like King Lu's fighting spirit is growing stronger and stronger?"

Not far away, the Nine-Tailed Fox King looked at Lu Yuan and the continuously accumulating power within his body, feeling a sense of shock.

One had to understand that not only she, but the entire human side as well, was extremely nervous and deeply worried about this battle.

They feared something might go wrong with Lu Yuan in the upcoming conflict, yet who could have imagined that the man himself would be completely unconcerned?

"He is simply like this. He possesses an invincible heart, which is tremendously important for a powerhouse," the Spirit Monkey said. Having interacted with Lu Yuan for a long time, it understood him better.

The Peacock King also nodded at this moment, recalling how it had been directly crushed when it fought against him in the past.

Even its true feathers had been confiscated back then, when the opponent was merely at the Shackles Realm.

Now that he had reached the Sovereign King Realm, it did not even dare to imagine how powerful Lu Yuan currently was.

The Saint Realms were mighty.

Yet, Lu Yuan had never failed in any of his previous engagements. Perhaps this time would prove no different?

The three beast kings immediately exchanged glances, each reading the identical thought in the other's mind.

Rumble~

At that exact moment, a violent roar suddenly echoed across the sky.

A bolt of lightning pierced through ten thousand miles of empty space, descending directly upon Jade Emperor Peak.

Sensing the immense pressure emanating from it, the beast kings knew that if that lightning struck them, catastrophic consequences would ensue.

It has begun!

The three beast kings retreated, not daring to meet it head-on, acutely aware of the vast gap in strength.

Up ahead, however, seeing the lightning, Lu Yuan instantly rose to his feet.

A great sun manifested, radiating boundless divine light.

Then, he threw a punch directly.

Boom~

His fist collided straight with the thunderbolt, producing a deafening explosion.

The overwhelming force caused the mountain forests to shake, boulders to shatter, and countless exotic beasts to shriek and prostrate themselves on the ground, terrified by a might that already exceeded their capacity to endure. Jade Emperor Peak itself remained unscathed, safeguarded as it was by a special power.

At the very center, Lu Yuan stood with his hands behind his back, his expression serene.

In the distant sky, three figures drew close.

Leiyou of the Celestial Clan, alongside the two quasi-saints from the Primordial Demonic Clan and the Three-Headed Ghost Clan.

Although their physical forms resembled those of humans, the auras emanating from within them were immensely formidable, blanketing the surrounding firmament, fierce to the absolute limit.

Down below, Elder Ji, Zhu Qingyu, and the others turned pale, for even standing where they were, they could feel that terrifying pressure.

It was immeasurably stronger than that of the Nether Ox Clan from before—completely out of their league.

At this moment, not only them, but countless others were watching.

This included entities from beyond the domains.

They had infiltrated the vicinity long ago, knowing that a peerless battle would erupt where Lu Yuan was.

A battle of this magnitude would temporarily reshape the geopolitical landscape of this world.

Who could possibly ignore it?

"Holy Maiden, are you certain you will not intervene?" In a small courtyard, Elder Jiang spoke, furrowing his brow. "For senior figures to directly target a junior—such behavior is considered utterly shameless even among the various clans beyond the domains."

"I have faith in him," Jiang Ningxian replied with a smile. Like Lu Yuan, her expression remained utterly tranquil.

She knew that given his temperament, he would never do something without absolute confidence.

Since he chose to act, he must have his own reasons.

So what if they were of the Saint Realm?

Having descended now without the ability to display their peak combat prowess, the outcome remained entirely undecided.

"I understand." Hearing this, Elder Jiang nodded, then, as if recalling something else, continued, "Word has come from the ancestral star that the Ji family lineage should be arriving soon, along with the Eternal Star Domain, the Heavenly Dragon Star Domain, and others. This place will soon become a battlefield of a hundred clashes. Furthermore, the Divine Son will descend ahead of schedule."

At the mention of the Divine Son, a strange expression inevitably crossed his eyes.

Even Jiang Ningxian frowned, letting out a sigh. "Pay no heed to that fellow. Let him come if he wishes."

With that, she clearly wished to drop the subject, raising her head to gaze at the vault of heaven.

Compared to the Divine Son of her own clan, her primary concern remained Lu Yuan.

"Human Lu Yuan, today is the day you die!"

At that moment, Leiyou spoke without any concealment, his voice booming like rolling thunder.

Overbearing and arrogant, he stood suspended in mid-air, looking down upon Mount Tai's Jade Emperor Peak below.

The quasi-saints of the other two clans beside him likewise radiated chilling auras.

Over a month ago, this person had executed Lei Xuan right before their eyes—an act of supreme disrespect. Now was the time to pay the price.

Yet Lu Yuan, standing atop Jade Emperor Peak, ignored the three Saint Realm experts entirely. He turned his gaze toward the Peacock King and the others, speaking slowly, "In the upcoming battle, even I will find it difficult to control the fallout. I must ask you all to protect the people below."

Having said this, he raised his gaze, stepping upward into the air. With every single step he took, his battle intent surged a fraction higher than before.

Until finally, he halted at an altitude level with the three Saint Realms, suspended in empty space, gazing steadily at them.

"From the moment I embarked upon the path of evolution, I have never encountered a match."

"I admit, today may well prove to be the most arduous battle of my life."

Lu Yuan's voice remained calm.

Devoid of any emotional fluctuations, his aura indeed seemed far inferior when contrasted directly against the three Saint Realms.

"To think you actually possess a shred of self-awareness," Leiyou laughed, his gaze cold. "However, matters having reached this point, nothing you say will save you. From the day you dared to oppose us, your fate was sealed—unless you choose to execute yourself!"

In his eyes, Lu Yuan's words were an attempt to yield, which somewhat satisfied his pride.

The Saint Realm differed from all previous stages of evolution; the gap between them was insurmountable.

Leiyou figured that after so long, this person had finally figured things out and learned to feel fear.

Yet what did it matter?

The outcome was already set.

As if echoing Leiyou's words, the other two quasi-saints stepped forward in unison.

Although they could not unleash their full Saint Realm might, the pressure they exerted was already terrifying enough.

It caused the vault of heaven to resound with violent thunderclaps.

And this oppressive aura cascaded continuously from the heights above, ravaging the earth and forming a tempest.

Down below, Elder Ji, Elder Yun, and the others turned ashen-faced.

Even unable to descend in their prime states, they remained terrifyingly formidable.

Involuntarily, every single gaze converged upon Lu Yuan, everyone tense with anxiety.

Yet Lu Yuan, upon hearing those words, finally wore a faint smile on his lips. "Execute myself? No, today, I shall slaughter Saints!"