Before this, their desire to grow stronger had been personal. Some wanted to stand at the peak of the Divine Realm. Some wanted to surpass their rivals. Some wanted to prove their bloodlines, inheritances, and talents. Some simply wanted to become strong enough that no one could decide their fate for them.
But now, that desire had changed.
This was no longer only about pride, ambition, or reputation.
Their entire universe was at stake.
If the devils truly widened the hole in the Wall of Eternity, then the war that had nearly destroyed the Divine Realm and Mortal Realm hundreds of thousands of years ago might begin again. If the Angel Race or the Dragon Race moved while the devils invaded, the situation could become even worse.
The ten geniuses standing in this hall were no longer just young talents being nurtured for future glory. They were now part of the universe's preparation for survival.
Max felt the weight of that truth more clearly than most.
