Somewhere in the void, the three Overlords of the Dimensional Alliance gathered.
Observing Maximus's recent actions, they were perplexed.
"How did this kid manage to accumulate so much causality?"
The power of causality was invaluable, even to the Overlords themselves.
Unfortunately, the strands of causality within the Aeon Plane were limited.
No matter how powerful they were, they couldn't conjure something out of nothing.
As for the corrupted causality scattered across the void, collecting and purifying it was a tedious and inefficient process.
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In an entire year, they might barely manage to purify a trillion strands of causality.
Their only viable option was to artificially produce strands of causality using Origin Energy.
However, even that had its limits.
Upon reaching the Tier 12 realm, the ever-flowing Origin Energy of the Aeon Plane became inaccessible.
The plane's rules restricted and denied them of its access.
Forcing control over it would just be rebelling against the Aeon Plane's laws—something no Overlord would risk if they wanted to remain within its bounds.
Limited by these constraints, they resorted to collecting Origin Energy through trade and commerce.
This strategy was the foundation of the Dimensional Alliance.
By leveraging the efforts of countless individuals, they could legitimately amass Origin Energy, which they then purified into strands of causality.
Through this method, they could produce hundreds of quadrillions of strands of causality each year.
Yet, witnessing Maximus—a mere Tier 10 entity—spending the same amount freely baffled them.
"It's probably his Ultimate Physique..." Frir muttered with uncertainty.
"If that's the case, this kid's progress is staggering!" Ascelon exclaimed in shock.
"Liam, it's time to act. Pay these people their final dues. The next time we meet, they will be on the battlefield."
Among the sects and families, only the Ashura Sect, Immortal Palace Sect, Eternal Sect, Mechanical Alliance, Sterling Family, Elfalhn Family, and Fritz Family chose to stay neutral.
The others decided to make their move.
"Five top sects and nine families... Can we handle them, Father?" Liam asked in concern.
As the acting leader of the Etherium Realm, Liam was acutely aware of the looming war.
How could he not worry about such a significant threat?
"Don't fret; it won't be an all-out war. At most, a few Masters of the Ocean of Law will take action."
If over a dozen Masters of the Ocean of Law intervened, the conflict would no longer be a mere skirmish over interests but would escalate into a Plane War.
Such chaos would force even the indifferent Overlord Organizations and the Council of Courts to intervene.
As for the Absolutes? Their involvement was impossible unless the Dark Disaster began.
Those powers wouldn't awaken from their hibernation for anything less.
"So, our enemies will likely consist of around a dozen Masters of the Ocean of Law and countless Masters of the River of Law," Liam calculated grimly.
"Hahaha, don't worry too much! Do you think I'd be reckless enough to take this step without careful planning and preparation?"
"This could even be an opportunity for the Order of Maxim to ascend—to become one of the top forces, rivaling the greatest sects and families."
For his River of Knowledge to advance to the Ocean Level, he required more than just energy; he needed countless others to follow the Path of Knowledge.
Unfortunately, due to the auxiliary nature of the Path of Knowledge, even with his generous incentives, few had chosen to walk it.
To challenge this status quo, the Order of Maxim needed to display its might and capability,
"Furthermore, you must hone your combat abilities for the upcoming Dimensional Competition. Fighting solely in Knowledge Simulations isn't enough." Maximus added.
The Knowledge Simulation lacks blood and realness of the real world.
No matter how they trained in such an environment, they could not hone their adaptability.
"Then I hope everything unfolds as you say, Father..."