World Version Updates

At the moment when Saint Xi'en, this Peak Saint with an extraordinary status, lowered his head, Lu Yan, sitting in the main seat, had the corners of his otherwise calm and unruffled face subtly twitch involuntarily.

A slight sense of absurdity, something only he could truly comprehend, rose quietly like a bubble beneath the water.

If he truly had Emperor Fengdu, whose words could shape reality, standing behind him, why would he need to scheme so cautiously, even resorting to something akin to borrowing the fox's majesty to buy himself precious time and room for development?

Emperor Fengdu indeed existed, but Saint Xi'en would never guess that the True God he envisioned was sitting just behind the desk.

And the aura that made Saint Xi'en and even the entire upper echelon of the Seven Gods Church believe without doubt—going as far as using a Zero-level Sealed Object to investigate—was not a sign of the Great Emperor's arrival.

It was merely the residual echo left from the collision of the Heavenly Dao Position of the second version in the monumental cross-version event.

To the creatures and deities of this world, this echo indeed seemed vast and unpredictable like the descent of the True God, yet to its source, Lu Yan, it was merely a tiny spark from a cross-version collision.

Ultimately, in this mysterious version world, the true holders of order and authority remained the Seven Gods Church, whose foundations were deep and whose believers spanned across the Seven Great Kingdoms.

Currently, Lu Yan was still an outsider, a strong force yet a variable with shallow foundations.

Of course, Lu Yan wouldn't be foolish enough to voluntarily expose these truths capable of overturning everything.

The misunderstanding of Saint Xi'en and the upper echelon of the Steam Sect he represented was the protective charm he needed most at present.

This mutual understanding born from fear and reverence could save him and his fledgling Union countless unnecessary troubles and early conflicts, securing crucial development time.

He needed to penetrate every corner of this Kingdom with the Union's power, growing it into a towering tree, before the grand lie of Emperor Fengdu was exposed, or before he truly acquired the strength to openly confront the top forces of this world.

Simultaneously, he must hasten the spread of Underworld faith, forging an authentic superstructure of All Heavens Divine Court from the false, creating an Extraordinary System belonging to the Divine Court and Underworld.

Only then could he seize great power, transforming the false Emperor Fengdu into the genuine Divine Court Emperor.

The tacit understanding proceeded silently.

During his meeting with Saint Xi'en, Lu Yan made no specific or demanding requests, such as forcing the Church to relinquish territory or providing resources.

He merely touched upon the matter, imparting adequate information and intimidation.

And Saint Xi'en also showed remarkable tact, not probing into the specific doctrines or organizational structure of the Underworld, nor mentioning any sensitive topics concerning the division of interests.

Both parties maintained a deliberate vagueness and silence on many critical issues, achieving a subtle and tacitly acknowledged consensus of peace.

It was not until Saint Xi'en once again respectfully saluted and took his leave that this brief meeting truly came to an end.

As the door to the office slowly closed and the pure white color vanished from view, Lu Yan fell into deep thought once more.

The strength of the Peak Saint, Saint Xi'en, within the Steam Sect was not considered particularly high, yet he held an incomparable advantage—he was under a hundred years old.

Only those less than a hundred years old could step into the cataclysmic version, and Saint Xi'en's existence was proof of his innate talent.

He could influence many people, and reaching a mutual understanding with him could spare Lu Yan from many troubles.

But the slight twitch of his brow seemed to remind Lu Yan that this matter was not over. The real test would begin the next time the Steam Sect approached.

The office door opened again, and this time Elizabeth Victoria entered.

If during their first meeting, she was primarily cautious, probing, and weighing her options under the suppression of ambition,

Now, her demeanor was evidently more relaxed, with those beautiful lavender eyes even showing a trace of undisguised initiative and warmth.

The way she looked at Lu Yan no longer held mere respect for a superior, but subtly included familiarity, as if having found a powerful backer and trying to establish a closer personal relationship.

Wearing a tailored deep blue riding dress that outlined her graceful figure, the hem adorned with delicate silver accessories, she sparkled subtly under the office's soft lighting.

A simple white scarf wrapped around her neck made her skin appear even fairer.

She bent forward slightly in a bow, still proper in motion but adding a bit of casualness in her words:

"Your Grace, I have preliminarily understood the current structure of the Union and some urgent matters that require attention.

I must say, the fact that you've integrated such a force in such a short time is truly astonishing."

She looked up, a perfect smile playing on her lips, her tone carrying a touch of natural flattery.

"The royal family and the great nobles have already made concessions, and to prevent interference from the Church, the Union's subsequent expansion plans must be more rapid.

I've also had some preliminary thoughts and hope to report to you soon to seek your guidance."