Chapter 143: Pact Forged, Future Beckons
That crisp and definitive 'Alright' from Gu Yuena, akin to the gentle chime of a jade chime, echoed lingeringly within the vast Plane Origin Sea and clearly reached Lei Chen's ears.
Even with Lei Chen's current state of mind, upon hearing this promise that signified the complete alliance of the Dragon Clan's future with a god-king level existence, a flash of irrepressible delight couldn't help but pass through his eyes.
The serene smile on his face broadened further as he said sincerely, "Hearing you say this brings me great comfort. With the alliance of the Dragon Valley Small World and you, Silver Dragon King, the path for my plane's ascension to a divine realm can be said to have no major obstacles left."
However, Gu Yuena's silvery illusory figure swayed slightly as her cool voice rang out again, carrying a trace of prudence and thorough consideration: "Lei Chen, since I have agreed, I will not go back on my word. The merging of the Dragon Valley Small World and the Douluo Plane is a mutually beneficial move and an inevitable trend of the future. However..."
Her tone shifted slightly as her illusory gaze turned towards the still-slowly contracting spatial gate of Dragon Valley, continuing, "Although this matter is settled, I believe the specific timing of the fusion still requires careful consideration and should not be rushed."
Hearing this, Lei Chen's expression showed no surprise. He merely listened quietly, gesturing for her to continue.
Gu Yuena explained: "Firstly, although my injuries have fully healed upon emerging from seclusion this time, having slumbered for three years, I still need time to re-hone my control over my own power to a state of flawless perfection."
"More importantly, the Golden Dragon King origin within Qiur's body has just begun to show signs of recovery; her foundation remains weak and urgently requires the nurturing and consolidation of the Dragon God's legacy within Dragon Valley. I also need to take this opportunity to attempt a breakthrough against the cultivation barrier that has stalled for years. Conducting a plane fusion at this time, with spatial tremors and interweaving laws, would likely disrupt this period of secluded cultivation. For both her and me, this is not the optimal timing."
She paused briefly, her gaze sweeping over the Golden Ancient Tree phantom within the Sea of Origin that was inhaling and exhaling vast Abyss Plane energy, and added, "Secondly, and this is the more crucial point. Your plane is currently at a critical stage of digesting and absorbing the remnants of the Abyss Plane. This energy is extremely vast and of a vastly different nature, requiring the full operation of the plane's laws to refine and convert it, seeking a stable absorption to avoid unsettling its foundation."
"If we forcibly integrate the Dragon Valley Small World at this moment, it would be akin to swallowing a 'treasure pill' containing terrifying energy while still digesting a giant beast. Under the impact of these two massive energies and conflicting laws, even with your control as the Plane Master, unforeseen risks could arise, potentially even affecting the perfect absorption of the Abyss energy. The gains would not be worth the losses."
Gu Yuena's analysis was clear and logical, every point stemming from deep consideration for the maximum benefit of both parties.
After hearing her supplementary points, Lei Chen immediately nodded, a smile of understanding and agreement on his face: "Your concerns are absolutely valid and align perfectly with my own thoughts. My invitation this time aimed to determine our future shared direction and finalize the pact."
"As for the specific timing of the fusion, it naturally needs to wait until all conditions are ripe and success comes naturally. Although I eagerly anticipate the plane's early ascension, I also deeply understand the principle that 'haste makes waste'. Now is indeed not the best opportunity to fuse with Dragon Valley."
He stood with his hands behind his back, his gaze profound as if seeing into the distant future: "With the pact forged, my mind is at ease. When you and Qiur have achieved perfection in your cultivation within Dragon Valley, and when my plane has completely digested the Abyss remnants, elevating its foundation another level, then will be the optimal moment for the Dragon Valley Small World and the Douluo Plane to truly merge into one and jointly ascend to the pinnacle of a divine realm. For now, we each have important tasks; we should proceed step by step, advancing steadily."
Seeing Lei Chen being so reasonable and his train of thought completely matching her own, the smile on Gu Yuena's illusory face deepened—a pleasure born of finding a kindred spirit and mutual understanding. She gave a slight nod: "That is excellent. Then... I shall take my leave first. Within Dragon Valley, there are still many arrangements that require my return to oversee."
"Very well." Lei Chen reined in his smile, his expression turning solemn as he offered his blessings. "May your seclusion this time allow you to break through the profound barrier in one fell swoop, achieve the Great Dao, and ascend to the god-king realm. When we meet again, perhaps it will be to share wine and conversation within a brand new divine realm."
Gu Yuena's phantom also turned solemn. Her cool voice held a sincere response: "I also wish you early success in guiding this plane to complete its ultimate transformation, achieving the great undertaking of an unparalleled divine realm. When we meet again, I hope to see a divine realm suspended beneath the ninth heaven."
As her words fell, Gu Yuena's silvery divine sense phantom lingered no longer. Transforming into a stream of light, it instantly vanished into the nearly fully closed spatial gate of Dragon Valley. Immediately after, that light gate, flowing with dark golden borders and swirling with a nine-colored vortex, closed like slowly shutting eyelids, merging silently until it disappeared completely. The spatial barrier at the edge of the Plane Origin Sea returned to normal, without the slightest anomaly.
The vast Sea of Origin, with the departure of Gu Yuena's divine sense and the closing of the spatial gate, regained its primordial silence. Only the seven-colored light of the plane's origin pulsed like breathing, the faint hum of the Golden Ancient Tree refining Abyss energy, and the flow of the divine law radiance from the Thunder God and ice god Ice God's Positions formed the eternal background symphony of this core place.
Having seen off Gu Yuena, Lei Chen stood alone in the void, gazing in the direction where the Dragon Valley Small World had vanished, his heart filled with exhilaration and soaring ambition.
Finalizing the alliance with the Dragon Valley Small World was equivalent to laying the final, most solid cornerstone on the Douluo Plane's path to ascension. The road ahead was now clear, the goal within reach. A blueprint for a new divine realm belonging to him was now displayed vividly and clearly before his eyes.
"The foundation for the divine realm can now be considered complete," Lei Chen murmured softly to himself, a confident curve playing on his lips.
With the promise from Gu Yuena and Dragon Valley, the Douluo Plane's ascension to a divine realm could almost be said to be a certainty. All that remained were matters of time and the polishing of some details.
However, the light in his eyes did not show the slightest slackness because of this "certain" prospect; instead, it grew sharper and more filled with fighting spirit.
In Lei Chen's view, waiting for the formal alliance of the Dragon Valley Small World was undoubtedly a prudent strategy. But if he could rely on his own strength to push the Douluo Plane to the threshold of a divine realm, or even attempt to complete the ascension, before the fusion with Dragon Valley, that would undoubtedly be a better outcome.
This would not only demonstrate his capabilities as the Plane Master but also win greater initiative and a higher starting point for solidifying the divine realm's foundation during the subsequent fusion with Dragon Valley.
"The strength of allies is important, but one's own power is fundamental." Lei Chen's gaze swept across the vast Sea of Origin, his mind already decided. "The focus going forward remains on fully elevating this plane's capacity and foundation with all our might."
His thoughts raced, and the next steps of his plan emerged clearly:
Accelerate the Golden Ancient Tree's refinement of the Abyss remnants, ensuring this vast energy is perfectly converted into nourishment for the plane's growth;
Closely monitor Ye Guyi's growth and the movements of the Holy Spirit Cult, promoting the reforging of the Angel God Throne;
Guide Zhang Lexuan to quickly adapt to the Love God inheritance and solidify her foundation;
Simultaneously, do not forget to remotely sense Yu Linyuan's missionary work in the other plane through the faith connection, laying the groundwork for harvesting a broader range of faith in the future...
"The road must be walked step by step, but the pace must not be slow." Lei Chen took a deep breath, multicolored divine light swirling around him, resonating with the entire plane's origin. "Before the Dragon Valley Small World formally joins the alliance, I want to see just how far I can compress this'spring' relying on myself and the plane's current accumulation! Perhaps, a pleasant surprise lies ahead."
With this thought, he lingered no longer. His figure gradually merged into the light of the plane's origin as he went to continue coordinating and advancing his grand plan for the plane's ascension.
The silent Sea of Origin was once again left with only the whispers of rules and the majestic sound of flowing energy, silently accumulating the colossal power capable of reshaping heaven and earth.
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