The Nether Toad Patriarch collapsed and died within the sect.
It's unknown when he'll wake up, and even if he does, he'll be severely injured.
Lu Li saw it clearly: the other person was covered in blood and gore, lying stiffly inside the Azure Pool gate.
This state of mind is practically the perfect opportunity for him to take center stage!
Standing atop the ruins of the sect, Lu Li looked at the toad demon lying unconscious on the spot.
His mind raced, but in an instant he made up his mind!
" Core Formation!"
" Core Formation now!"
He must seize this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
Once this opportunity is missed, who knows when the next one will come?
If this drags on until after the Prefecture-Breaking War, it's uncertain whether this toad demon will live or die.
If he dies, Azure Pool will surely be greeted by an even more powerful demon ancestor.
Even if the opponent doesn't die, they will become stronger due to the profits, greatly increasing the difficulty of taking over the account.
This is his best chance!
Upon realizing this, Lu Li didn't even bother to greet Xu Xiong.
He leaped towards the General Affairs Hall.
He dug out the Changming Changye from beneath the ruins, gave the two disciples pills, and looked at them solemnly.
" Through the Changming Changye, quickly observe whether your master will face misfortune or fortune?"
Upon hearing Lu Li's voice, Changming Changye seemed still reeling from the earth-shattering battle that had just taken place.
The two of them looked up at the top of Lu Li's head, feeling dizzy.
Lu Changming composed himself, his tone slow and deliberate.
"Master... Master, nothing seems amiss."
"And the Changye? Is there any sign of good fortune?"
Lu Li's expression brightened slightly as he looked at Changye.
With such a momentous undertaking in mind, he naturally wanted his two beloved disciples to perform a thorough divination for him.
Although Lu Changye was not that mature, he knew that his master probably had a big plan.
Not daring to be distracted, he carefully looked at the top of Lu Li's head.
With focused attention, he activated his talent.
What came into view was a golden expanse, like clouds or rosy dawn, indistinct and unclear, yet undeniably real.
And its approximate location... is within the clan!
"Master, it seems like something incredibly good is about to happen to you."
"It seems... it seems to be within the sect."
"Good!"
Upon receiving an affirmative reply, Lu Li's heart instantly filled with excitement.
Even his usually calm and rational mind was finding it hard to control himself at this moment.
This incredible good news is happening right here within the sect; doesn't this practically foreshadow his ultimate fate?
Thinking of this, Lu Li slowly stood up and smashed a boulder that had inexplicably fallen over.
He glanced one last time at the toad demon still unconscious in the distance.
His figure transformed into a stream of light, and he flew back to his cave abode.
His cave abode was now in ruins, but Lu Li had no time to pay attention to that at the moment.
With a wave of his sleeves, he cleared a space and set up a solemn divine array.
Lu Li began to Core Formation.
Of course, before that, he didn't forget to send a message to the Great Xia, reassuring everyone while also informing them of this sudden, heaven-sent opportunity...
Inside the command hall of the Bureau 749 of the Great Xia.
When that nuclear bomb disappeared from the base.
The entire base fell into a deathly silence.
Someone suddenly turned around, their shoulders heaving violently.
Some people clenched their fists so tightly that their nails dug deep into their palms.
Even the veteran general Li Yuanchao, known for his iron will, had red eyes and his body trembled uncontrollably.
Everyone knew that the clear voice that had fought alone in another world, always carrying hope, had left them forever.
He wanted to say something.
Something was blocking his throat, and he couldn't make a sound.
Lu Dahai seemed to have all his strength drained away, and collapsed to the ground.
Clutching her hair helplessly, she instantly aged ten years.
He no longer resembled a cultivator at all; at this moment, he was just an ordinary father.
Lu Yao stood to the side, her immense grief causing her to bite her lip until it bled.
The smell of blood mixed with the salty tears brought back memories of her time with Lu Li.
Xu Mu and Zhang Xuanqing both silently lowered their heads.
Sorrow, like a tidal wave, engulfed every corner of the hall.
But in this suffocating moment of despair...
"Buzz~!"
A soft hum suddenly echoed through the command hall.
The fish-shaped jade pendant, which had previously dimmed and whose gaze had been instinctively avoided by everyone, suddenly began to shine brightly without warning!
Like a candle rekindled in the darkness.
Everyone was taken aback when they saw the fish-shaped jade pendant suddenly light up.
His breath hitched, and his expression tensed up.
"That... that is..."
"The jade pendant is shining again! Who... who is it?!"
This thought crossed everyone's mind.
Everyone knows what it means if Lu Li sacrifices himself and the jade pendant lights up again.
Until a slightly weary, clear voice slowly echoed through the deathly silent hall.
" Director Li! This is Lu Li."
"Ladies and gentlemen... the alarm is temporarily lifted."
"The toad demon has fainted. Now is the perfect time for me to Core Formation!"
"I intend to forcefully form my Core Formation right now!"
"Comrades, please prepare the soul control experiment immediately!"
"Once I successfully Core Formation, I will immediately log in!"
The instant the sound faded.
Time seemed to stand still in the entire command center.
Lu Dahai's crying stopped abruptly, and he raised his head through teary eyes.
Li Yuanchao's body jolted, and he turned around abruptly, almost in disbelief, staring intently at the jade pendant.
The next moment.
A tremendous roar of cheers, almost enough to lift the roof off, mixed with cries and shouts, erupted!
"Comrade Lu Li!!!"
"You... you're alright! Yes, yes! Thank goodness!"
"It's good that you're alright! Don't worry! We've recently begun research on the Soul Dao at the Nascent Soul level."
"Don't worry, Core Formation, this time we will absolutely not let you be in danger again!"
Li Yuanchao was indeed a person who could control the overall situation.
After the initial surprise, he forgot to celebrate; Lu Li's few words revealed too much information.
At this moment, there is no time to waste.
Since Lu Li has decided that now is the time to Core Formation, then they, and the entire Great Xia, have no choice but to cooperate!
Li Yuanchao grabbed the microphone and looked at the crowd who were crying tears of joy.
His voice trembled, yet remained incredibly firm.
"Comrades! Comrades!"
"Please adjust your mindset quickly, we haven't won yet!"
"It's not time to celebrate yet. Please quickly begin the final preparations for the Dao experiment at the Nascent Soul level!"
"I know this might seem abrupt, but I know that neither you nor I, nor any of us, want to see or experience that situation again."
"Therefore, everyone, the upcoming Soul Dao experiment must succeed; failure is not an option!"
"Repeat! This is not a drill!"
Li Yuanchao's voice resounded throughout the command hall, echoing in everyone's ears.
As he spoke, everyone's expressions gradually hardened.
Especially among the group of scientific researchers, Wang Zhiwen suddenly looked up, took a deep breath, and spoke slowly and deliberately:
" Soul Information and Consciousness Workshop, requesting execution... Overwriting of the Demon Ancestor's program consciousness!"