Ever since Luo Yuan had replaced the Eighth Elder, he had not challenged any of the others. Instead, he had remained very quiet, as though nothing had happened at all. His behavior left the other powerhouses in the Core Land somewhat puzzled.
However, they did not pay it much mind. After all, improving their own strength mattered most to them. Although Luo Yuan had performed very well during the challenge, that did not mean he necessarily had the strength to challenge the other Elders.
Besides, Luo Yuan had only just acquired the resources and legacies reserved for Elder-level powerhouses. He would certainly need time to turn them fully into strength before making his next move. His current behavior was therefore understandable, though it also meant that the powerhouses in the Core Land would not get to witness the might of the stronger Elders.
They all felt more or less disappointed. After all, without reaching the appropriate level, powerhouses like them lacked the authorization to access more powerful legacies and resources. If they could gain something simply by observing a battle, however, that would be an opportunity.
And if they could break through their existing constraints, that would be very worthwhile too. But now that this benefit was no longer available, there was no need to keep dwelling on it. Many simply resumed their usual secluded cultivation.
Time began passing swiftly again. Luo Yuan had already taken control of the entire planet from behind the scenes and turned those Elders into subordinates under his Soul Control. To lure the lord back, Luo Yuan had already used a means of communication to ask him to return as soon as possible.
The reason he gave was also perfectly adequate: the appearance of the Star Pirates posed a grave danger to the entire planet,