"Are you sure that was really the Heaven-Measuring Ruler?" The Emperor of the Land of Wood had instinctively risen from his throne, his face somewhat pale as he asked.
"Based on what I saw before, there is at least an eighty percent chance that it was the Heaven-Measuring Ruler!" Prince Xuan replied respectfully.
Everyone present looked extremely grim upon hearing this. They felt as though they were facing a formidable enemy. Although they still did not know who wielded the Heaven-Measuring Ruler, the mere fact that this person had appeared in the Land of Wood was enough to fill everyone in the Land of Wood with terror.
"Can our royal formations withstand an attack of that level? Or do we have any way to resist such a powerful invasion?" The Emperor of the Land of Wood asked the question that concerned him most.
Although the crisis was not yet at hand, the Land of Wood had to prepare for the worst. The feeling of having their fate beyond their own control was unbearable for everyone present. They had always controlled the fates of others, but when their own fates were controlled by someone else, that despair and helplessness would place an immense psychological burden on them.
Prince Xuan hesitated for a moment before finally saying, "We have never encountered an immortal artifact before. It is difficult to determine anything merely from this storm, so I do not know whether we can withstand it. However, the Land of Wood has so many powerful cultivators. Even if we cannot resist the Heaven-Measuring Ruler's power, we should still be able to protect ourselves!" Prince Xuan said solemnly.
"I understand." The Emperor of the Land of Wood nodded, speaking somewhat distractedly. "Strengthen our defenses during this period. If you encounter anyone suspicious, do not