After a round of harmonious words between kind master and dutiful disciples, Sect Master Lu Jiuxuan's expression turned grave as he revealed the true reason for gathering everyone here.
"The heavens and earth have undergone drastic changes, and an Eerie calamity has risen beyond this world. You all understand this already, don't you?"
"This disciple understands."
"Mm." Lu Jiuxuan nodded slightly and continued, "When faced with calamity, some shrink back, and some flee. But our Divine Firmament Sect is different. The creed we uphold is that the Great Dao must be fought for; amid endless slaughter, we must carve out a broad road to the heavens that leads to supremacy."
"Therefore, when facing the Eerie calamity, the Divine Firmament Sect will never sit and await death. What is more, we will not allow the Eerie to set foot within our sect's territory..."
As Sect Master Lu Jiuxuan explained the matter in simple yet profound terms, Jiang Xuan and the others gradually came to understand.
This sect master harbored grand ambitions to strike first.
Countless small worlds lay scattered like stars around the Firmament Ancient Realm. Some of these Domains had always existed within this heaven and earth, while others had been swept here by the Eerie calamity.
And when facing this crisis, Lu Jiuxuan had chosen one response—take the initiative, launch war first, and conquer every one of those small worlds.
This was not merely to keep enemies beyond the sect's gates. It was also for—expansion.
"The arrival of the Eerie calamity and those small worlds is a disaster, but it is also an opportunity."
"No matter how small a Domain may be, it is still a complete world. Every world will nurture unique resources, even naturally formed Gang-Baleful Aura. That is an indispensable key for your entry into the