The humanoid Azure Immortal and the droplet-shaped Azure Immortal from the Bug Nest Civilization had both been injured, while their sea of bugs had been nearly wiped out. By rights, they shouldn't have shown up again so soon.
And yet, here they were.
They hadn't made a move, but the droplet-shaped Azure Immortal's mere presence sent Master Ku Deng's heart sinking. Azure Lotus Supreme and Lu Yin, watching the scene, felt the same.
The Bug Nest Civilization had been keeping a close eye on Human Civilization.
That was why Shocking Gate Supreme Lord had been asked to support Master Ku Deng. The giant snail Eternal Life Realm expert's strength had been a mystery from the start. Compared to it, Master Ku Deng, who had only just broken through, was clearly at a disadvantage. How could he hold out against another Eternal Life Realm enemy?
"Plans have changed. Don't do anything for now." Azure Lotus Supreme's voice reached Lu Yin.
Lu Yin took a deep breath. "Understood."
The Bug Nest Civilization's arrival meant more than just a few Eternal Life experts. It was a qualitative change—it meant Luo Chan could influence the course of the war.
As long as Luo Chan remained alive, both the Nine Heavens Universe and the Heavenly Origin Universe needed powerful experts capable of holding the line.
Months passed, and the war beyond the Karma Great Celestial Phenomenon continued. Master Ku Deng fought the giant snail Eternal Life Realm expert. Both were wary of the droplet-shaped Azure Immortal, so neither went all out. The droplet-shaped Azure Immortal merely watched, neither retreating nor advancing.
Lu Yin understood. It was trying to force the Nine Heavens Universe's Eternal Life experts to go reinforce the battlefield. Its goal was simple: draw away those experts so the Bug Nest Civilization could