A group of immortals looked toward their own bodies and displayed their meridian patterns. When I said they fell a little short, everyone naturally assumed I meant they were even weaker than they were. I turned to Li Poxiao and said, "Compared to the true Proving Dao Heaven, this level of strength isn't enough. Everyone needs to stabilize their Dao Foundations and grow stronger with the resources currently available. That way, Immortal Venerable Li can grow stronger along with you, and you'll be able to play your part when facing external enemies."
"This... what Immortal Venerable Xia said is indeed true." After I put it that way, Li Poxiao was finally left speechless. In his mind, the first external enemy was Xia Ruize, followed by Proving Dao Heaven. But he understood the situation in Proving Dao Heaven well enough too. Everyone was running out of time.
"As for mobilizing everyone here, I'll leave that to you, Immortal Venerable Li. From now on, this world will rely on you, and you'll rely on this world. You'll have to learn to take everything into account." I spoke to Li Poxiao in a low voice.
Li Poxiao gave a light cough and began gathering his thoughts.
He wasn't ignorant of the way of ruling, either. After governing the Star Realm for many years, he could at least say he had made no serious mistakes, even if his achievements were few. He had allowed the people to recover and prosper, and peace was hard-won. Thus, his speech offered the various Proving Dao practitioners quite a few insights.
I waited expectantly with the group of immortals for him to speak. After thinking for a moment, he quickly began his lengthy discourse. "There is no need for such formalities, fellow immortals. My Qiongtian World is unlike