Should they accept the guidance of the Upper Realm Saint and ascend to the Upper Realm? Or remain in the Star Alliance, living and dying alongside it?
A choice between life and death had been laid before all the Ninth Rank Star Lords of the Star Alliance.
Immortal Lord Tianying had chosen to ascend without the slightest hesitation, undoubtedly shaking the resolve of most of the Ninth Rank Star Lords.
One after another, several more Ninth Rank Star Lords followed in Immortal Lord Tianying's wake, transforming into streaks of starlight and flying toward the void above, where the Starlight Gate connecting to the Upper Realm awaited.
"Immortal Lord Tianying, wait for me!"
It was Immortal Lord Tianyun of Zao Hua Star Palace, the second to choose ascension.
"Everyone, I'll be taking my leave first!"
After saluting the others, Immortal Lord Tianxu of Gui Xu Star Palace also chose to ascend.
"Everyone, let's meet again in the Upper Realm!"
After a brief hesitation, Immortal Lord Tianchen of Kunlun Star Palace also chose to ascend and depart.
"I've cultivated for thousands of years, all for the sake of ascending to the Upper Realm. I have little left to hold me here in the Star Alliance, so I'll be taking my leave first as well!"
Immortal Lord Tianyuan of Wanxiang Star Palace followed close behind, ascending and departing.
"Wait! Everyone, hold on!" Seeing Ninth Rank Star Lords choosing to ascend one after another, and even more showing signs of wavering and preparing to leave, Immortal Lord Tianhao hurriedly stopped those who remained and called out, "Perhaps we have another choice!"
At Immortal Lord Tianhao's words, the remaining Ninth Rank Star Lords all turned to look at him.
After all, the fact that they hadn't chosen to ascend immediately meant that most of the