As the first cluster of thunderfire crashed down, more and more thunderfire followed close behind, pouring down in a torrent. Every strike brought mountains collapsing and the earth's surface splitting apart. For a time, the entire Earth Continent was left riddled with scars.
Most of Ravine Realm's cultivators watched the thunderfire that blotted out the sky. This Earth Star was suffering unceasing blows; even if they successfully withstood the enemy this time, the environment of this entire heaven and earth would likely be utterly transformed.
A cultivator standing beside Daoist You could not help saying, "Venerable You, their offensive is fierce. Should we...?"
Daoist You shook his head. "No hurry. Wait a little longer. Though the enemy's momentum looks immense right now, they have not yet committed all their strength. Once they realize this is of no use, they will naturally stop. If you interfere now, they will know you care, and they will only do it all the more."
"But this heaven and earth..."
That cultivator was extremely anxious. This thunderfire was not merely destructive. After striking the ground, it continued burning the entire surface environment, spreading ever farther. What it damaged was the very foundation of this heaven and earth.
Daoist You said, "This is a price that must be paid. As long as people remain, as long as the spiritual essence qi within this heaven and earth remains, it can all be restored. If you cannot do it, we of Celestial Xia will help you set it right."
He treated the situation outside as utterly ordinary. When the great powers had evolved heaven and earth, all manner of harsh environments unfit for human survival had emerged. What was this by comparison?
As long as this heaven and earth endured, as long as the earth veins remained, they