Chapter 292: Divine Platform

"Then so be it."

"Let’s put the marriage matter on hold for now."

A moment later, the True Lord turned to Jiang Jian.

"The Star-Controlling Palace has already formulated an operational plan and will soon launch a counterattack against the Water Star; only those of the Divine Palace Realm may participate, and the rewards are substantial."

"Your position in the Star-Controlling Palace is Patrol Envoy of the Guanxi Pavilion—this is a good opportunity."

Beside him.

Lu Chen’s expression turned solemn, his eyes igniting with battle intent.

The Four Realms of Earth and Moon.

Only the Lunar Realm is the true gathering place of prodigies.

The Surface Realm has always been firmly overshadowed by the Lunar Realm.

This Star-Controlling Palace operation plan encompasses all Four Realms of Earth and Moon.

Many Surface Realm prodigies are eager to participate, hoping to showcase their talents.

Jiang Jian said gravely, "Not long ago, the Master of Guanxi Pavilion did send me a message, urging me to break through to the Divine Palace Realm as soon as possible."

The True Lord’s expression returned to normal, his tone gentle: "Shen Xi’s words are too one-sided. Everyone’s cultivation circumstances differ; one cannot generalize."

"The timing of your breakthrough is your most important matter—do not follow anyone else’s advice."

"Wait until you have absolute certainty before attempting it."

With that, he flicked his finger.

A scroll appeared.

It was densely filled with a list of over twenty rare spiritual items.

"You expended the very essence of your Odd Realm to bring the Book of Life and Death into existence—this is the Lu family’s compensation to you."

The True Lord said, "Once the Book of Life and Death is submitted, the Heavenly Capital Central Authority will send additional supplies."

Jiang Jian took the list, his gaze sharpening.

The spiritual resources listed here were at least as abundant as those promised by Lu Qingqing!

Nearly every item was essential for Divine Palace Realm cultivation, most of them priceless and exceedingly rare!

"Thank you, True Lord."

Jiang Jian’s expression turned solemn as he put away the list.

The True Lord nodded and said softly, "I hope you cultivate diligently and bring honor to our Surface Realm in this operation."

Jiang Jian replied, "Yes."

A few minutes later.

Lu Chen led Jiang Jian out of the bamboo grove and back beneath the island fleet yard.

"For this operation, our Surface Realm has been allocated only twenty slots."

Lu Chen stopped, looked up at the high heavens, his eyes filled with disdain: "Those Lunar Realm prodigies all look down their noses at us, treating us as afterthoughts."

Jiang Jian’s heart stirred slightly: "Who decides these slots?"

Lu Chen retracted his gaze and said matter-of-factly: "Naturally, they’re pre-selected by the higher-ups."

He paused, then continued.

"The twenty Surface Realm slots are chosen internally by the Heavenly Capital Central Authority, under extremely strict criteria."

"The most basic requirement is that you must not have yet 'seen the Divine Platform' to qualify for the operation."

"Otherwise, this wouldn’t even be up for us."

Hearing this,

Jiang Jian’s eyes narrowed in thought.

"Seeing the Divine Platform" is a formidable barrier in Divine Palace Realm cultivation.

Only when one’s third-stage cultivation is fully stabilized can it be achieved.

And those prodigies who have attained the Supreme Divine Palace—

such as Shen Xi, Li Yingying of Haiya’s Absolute Land, Shang Wuyan of Chaoge, and Xu Qingxian of Kunlun—have all already seen the Divine Platform and are ineligible for this operation.

Today, those who have not seen the Divine Platform fall into two extremes.

The first are ordinary Divine Palace cultivators who, after breaking through, have exhausted all their potential and will make almost no further progress.

Even the best among them, like Jiang Wenjian, possess extremely limited combat power.

This operation plan, directly formulated by the Star-Controlling Palace, encompasses all Four Realms of Earth and Moon and includes a total of one hundred slots.

Our Surface Realm received only twenty.

These cultivators are immediately eliminated.

Because

whether in foundation or combat power,

they fall far short of the requirements.

They cannot possibly fulfill the mission.

(End of Chapter)