Chapter 278: Lu Yin and Zhanlong Daynigh (2/2)

With a loud whoosh, a sharp glint flashed through the air before Lu Yin calmly grabbed a spear that was coming his way. He turned around to glance at Tang Si. “Are you trying to die?” He then exerted some minor force, causing Nine Stacks of power to vibrate through the spear and hit Tang Si. The Reverent King’s vassal could handle Five Stacks, but nothing beyond that. He was forced to let go of the spear and take a step back. With a “clang,” the spear crumbled to pieces.

Lu Yin loosened his hold and gently set Ming Yan down. He was just about to exit the carriage and leave when he saw that Ming Zhaoshu had suddenly appeared and was eyeing him coldly.

Lu Yin took a deep breath and bowed. “My lord.”

At that moment, some strange force surged down from the mountain peaks surrounding the capital and reached them. However, Ming Zhaoshu calmly raised a hand and dispelled the force. He then glanced at Lu Yin. “Come with me.”

Lu Yin had no way to hide or run. Ming Zhaoshu had comprehended a domain and must have seen his battle with Zhanlong Daynight. Lu Yin’s five-lined battle force was extremely eye-catching, but thankfully, the king had not immediately attacked. This indicated that negotiations were still possible.

Tang Si looked at Lu Yin with eyes filled with disappointment in himself. He had just lost to Li Zimo, and now, he had also been defeated by this person. It was quite a huge shock.

Within the king’s study, Lu Yin stood there, waiting quietly.

Ming Zhaoshu had his back to him with his brows firmly furrowed, clearly deep in thought.

After quite a while, Ming Zhaoshu turned and carefully appraised Lu Yin. “Should I address you as the Ming Constables’ vice-commander, Seven, or as the coachman of my residence, Lu Seven, or… as the trialtaker, Lu Yin?”

Lu Yin looked up. “How did you know that I was Lu Seven?”

Ming Zhaoshu’s eyes narrowed. “I’m not an idiot. Appearances can be changed, but your bones can’t be altered. Besides, you didn’t even change your external appearance by much. It was pretty simple to make the connection since the two names are so similar.”

Lu Yin bowed. “Thank you for not attacking me, my lord.”

Ming Zhaoshu snorted. “If you hadn’t saved Yan’er, I wouldn’t have let you off.” At that moment, Ming Zhaoshu revealed his anger as he glared at Lu yin. “You ruined my Yan’er’s reputation.”

Lu Yin could only bitterly answer, “My apologies, my lord, but I could not choose where I landed. I never thought that that incident would go on to ruin her reputation.”

“That means nothing to me at this moment. How are you going to take responsibility for that incident?” Ming Zhaoshu asked coldly.

Lu Yin was surprised. “I can still take responsibility?”

Ming Zhaoshu sat down while staring straight at Lu Yin. “What do you think this Shenwu Continent is?”

“A prison,” Lu Yin answered without any hesitation.

Ming Zhaoshu nodded as a dark look clouded over his eyes. “You’re correct. It’s indeed a jail. It might seem as if we have successfully weathered all the attacks from the Darkmist Weave, but in reality, our fates were decided the moment we were exposed. It’s nothing more than a matter of time.”

Lu Yin looked at Ming Zhaoshu. “You’ve analyzed the situation very accurately. The Darkmist Weave is just one of the seventy two weaves in the Outerverse. The Innerverse is the place where the true powerhouses dwell. No matter how powerful the Shenwu Continent is, it won’t be able to hold out against all the powerful organizations from the Innerverse. It really is just a matter of time.”

Ming Zhaoshu’s eyes flashed. “That’s why I would like to work together with you, who is powerful beyond your realm. In this way, my continent will remain safe as we merge into the greater universe.”

Lu Yin was confused. “There have been countless disciples from many powerful organizations coming here over the course of the past millennia. Why didn’t you seek them out, my lord?”

“Would you want to partner with the people who held your fate in their hands?” Ming Zhaoshu retorted.

Lu Yin shrugged. “If that’s how it is, then so be it. For example, right now, you hold my life. As for the continent, the Innerver’s powerful organizations can eradicate you with ease. You have no right to make any choices.”

“That’s why I’m trying to find a way to resolve things.” Ming Zhaoshu got up as he continued, saying, “You’re the leader of the Astral-10 branch of the Astral Combat Academy. I’ve heard that the Council of the Astral Academy holds a great deal of power. The goal of this trial is for the trialtakers to join the Outerverse Youth Council. I’m willing to help you increase your score so that you can stand on your own two feet in that place. With your status as a member of the Council of the Astral Academy, you’ll definitely have the right to speak up and even influence the Darkmist Weave.”

Lu Yin was shocked. “You know quite a lot about the greater universe, my lord.”

“It’s been a whole millennia since we were exposed, and since then, we’ve captured quite a few trialtakers. Not all of them are as hard to open up, such as that disciple from the Blaze Realm. He told me everything that he could and even the secret of the Blaze Realm’s ultimate battle technique, the Karmic Flame Sword,” Ming Zhaoshu calmly said.

Lu Yin was speechless. Arikar had turned out to be pretty useless.