Ninth-Rank Pure-Yang Void Deer Demon Core
As Liang Ji listened to Immortal Lord Tianhao's question, all manner of calculations raced through his mind. He knew his answer might determine whether he could advance to Ninth Rank Star Lord.
After all, with the Star Alliance now locked in an all-out war against the Divine Realm and Spirit Realm—and on the back foot—he would have little chance of reaching Ninth Rank Star Lord through his own efforts without the Star Alliance's full support.
Most likely, he would be held here by the all-out war, either until it ended or was suspended once more—or else he would fall in battle.
There was no time, space, opportunity, or resources for him to reach Ninth Rank Star Lord through his own efforts.
And in a war on this scale, unless he reached Ninth Rank Star Lord, Liang Ji could not take control of his own fate or freedom. He could only drift with the tide, fighting and killing with all his might, until he was spent.
Even with his formidable strength, Liang Ji had no absolute confidence he could endure the war to the end, that he would not die in the fighting—or perish utterly.
If he wasn't even confident he could protect himself, there was no need to mention protecting his wife, Peng Yue, his parents and family, or his friends.
So he had to make his calculations carefully and answer Immortal Lord Tianhao well, doing everything he could to secure the Star Alliance's support in his attempt to reach Ninth Rank Star Lord.
Soon, Liang Ji had his answer. Without delay, he said, "My lord, if the Star Alliance fully supports me with resources and treasures such as Stellar Light of Creation, I'm confident I can complete my tenth Cosmic Creation advancement within