Lu Yin smiled. Lu Jue had been called Lu Jue ever since he had defeated Nightking Zhenwu. He had replaced Nightking Zhenwu as one of the Ten Arbiters, and people called him Lu Jue.
"Please sit," Lu Yin said politely.
Ya 'er sat across from Lu Yin and placed her zither on the stone table. "I never thought that Lu Jue would come to such a small brothel. Your presence brings light to the Western Realm's brothel."
"I'm just here to accompany someone else," Lu Yin said.
Ya 'er smiled. "Looks like Lu Jue's friend is a benefactor."
Lu Yin smiled, but he did not say anything. He already knew that brothels sold their skills, not their bodies. They were more like a group of women who were placed here for blind dates. Highsage Shen Wei's visit was not what Lu Yin had expected, and he was certainly not a benefactor.
"Is there something bothering you, Lu Jue?
Ya 'er is willing to play a song for you. "
Lu Yin looked at her. "Do you need money?"
Ya 'er giggled. "Lu Jue really knows how to joke."
The monkey was speechless. "Seventh Bro really isn't joking."
Ya 'er raised a hand and plucked the strings. "A cool breeze for Lu Jue."
As the strings danced, a beautiful melody slowly filled the air. It was the same song that Lu Yin had just heard, and it calmed his heart.
Some people in the distance were attracted by the music, and they were shocked when they saw Ya 'er. "It's actually Hua Fu from the Western Realm. Who is that guy?
Not only did he have Hua Niang lead the way, but Hua Fu also personally entertained him. "
"He must be a disciple from a large power. The Star Tower competition is about to begin, and some of the hidden geniuses have revealed themselves. I heard that someone will join Eternal Sky Island and compete for the Star Tower as an in-name disciple. Could that person be from there?"
"It's very possible. This place is very close to Eternal Sky Island."
…
Lu Yin was speechless when he heard these people speak. It seemed like the Neoverse wasn't that big.
The song ended, and Lu Yin clapped. "Nice one."
Ya 'er smiled. "Thank you for the compliment, Lu Jue. Actually, I should be thanking you."
Lu Yin was puzzled.
Ya 'er smiled. "I just returned to the brothel in the Western Realm. Before that, I went to Nightking Planet."
Lu Yin raised his brows. "When?"
"It was when Lu Jue fought Arbiter Zhenwu," Ya 'er said.
Lu Yin nodded. It was no wonder why this woman had recognized him; she had been on Nightking Planet as well.
"Lu Jue's strength is amazing. I believe that even in this new universe, there are not many who are Lu Jue's match. Is Lu Jue representing Long Sky Island to compete for the Star Tower?" Ya 'er asked.
Lu Yin nodded; there was nothing to hide.
Ya 'er sighed in admiration. "The Innerverse and Outerverse both believed that Lu Jue was not fated to compete for the Star Tower, but who would have thought that he had already arrived in the Neoverse? Ya' er would like to congratulate Lu Jue in advance on becoming one of the Five Astral Children."
Lu Yin waved his hand, embarrassed. "You have that much confidence in me?"
Ya 'er smiled. "Of course. Anyone who watched that battle would have confidence in Lu Jue."
Speaking of which, Lu Yin suddenly recalled that when he had fought against Nightking Zhenwu, he had revealed all of his trump cards, and he had even used the Plan Secret Art. However, he did not know if anyone had seen through it. If news of this battle spread to the Neoverse, then those people from the Neoverse would definitely be prepared for it. That would not do. Fortunately, the Neoverse did not care about the Innerverse or Outerverse.
Lu Yin muttered to himself.
Ya 'er suddenly asked, "Is Lu Jue interested in me?"
Lu Yin casually nodded. "Of course. You're so pretty."
"Then, is it okay for me to marry Lu Jue?" Ya 'er whispered bashfully.
Lu Yin was about to nod when he suddenly realized something. "What did you say?
Say it again? "
Ya 'er bashfully replied, "Ya' er, is it okay for me to marry Lu Jue?"
Lu Yin was stunned. "Why?
That's not good. "
"Seventh Bro, you have a wife!" The monkey laughed strangely.
Lu Yin immediately blocked the monkey.
Ya 'er was dejected, and she whispered, "Is Lu Jue looking down on me?
That's right. Ya 'er is just a flower, and there's still Hua Yin and that supreme courtesan. Ya' er really isn't good enough for Lu Jue. "
Lu Yin pursed his lips. "I don't know about that at all. But why did you suddenly say that you want to marry me?"
Ya 'er's eyes lit up as she looked at Lu Yin. "Lu Jue, you should understand the brothels. The girls here only sell their skills, not their bodies. In the end, they either die of old age or get married. Although I'm not a courtesan, I'm still a flower, and it's extremely difficult for me to get married. If Lu Jue is willing to marry me, the brothels will definitely not reject you. Ya' er also admires Lu Jue."
Lu Yin was stunned, but he didn't reply.
Ya 'er's eyes dimmed, and she stood up and bowed to Lu Yin. "Ya' er was rude and disturbed Lu Jue. Please do as you wish."
Lu Yin didn't know what to think as he watched Ya 'er leave. Such a beautiful woman had suddenly wanted to marry him, and it was impossible for him not to be moved. However, he thought of Ming Yan. Once the competition for the Star Tower ended, he would bring Ming Yan to the Great Yu Empire. It was time to give her an explanation.
With his current status, he would be able to protect her.
Nobody disturbed Lu Yin for the rest of the day.
Lu Yin was rather anxious, as he was afraid of wasting time. After all, he still needed to join Eternal Sky Island and then head to the assembly. Time was tight.
Another two days passed before Lu Yin finally saw Highsage Shen Wei.
Highsage Shen Wei didn't say much to Lu Yin and simply brought him to his spacecraft. He then activated it and headed south.
"I heard that Hua Fu Ya 'er wants to marry you?" Highsage Shen Wei asked as he lazily lay down in the hot spring.
Lu Yin replied, "It should be just a test."
Highsage Shen Wei let out a comfortable breath. "It's not a test. The women of the brothel have marriage alliances with various parties, and they even have people in the Seven Courts. With your status, they're letting you off easy by marrying Hua Fu."
Lu Yin was surprised. "Marriage alliances with various parties? This brothel's influence is huge."
"Of course," Highsage Shen Wei replied.
"Who's the boss?" Lu Yin asked.
Highsage Shen Wei didn't answer.
With the speed of a Cosmic grade Aurora, they could cross a great distance in an instant.
Not long after, Lu Yin saw that the sky had brightened.
The universe was always dark, but the sky was clear and white in the distance.
"We've arrived at Eternal Sky Island," Highsage Shen Wei said lazily as he walked out of the hot spring.
Lu Yin looked into the distance. Was that Eternal Sky Island?
In the starry sky, the soil from all directions was connected to the Long Sky Island like chains.
Eternal Sky Island really was an island made of land, but it existed in outer space. The surrounding space had been changed, and the darkness had been dispelled.
Lu Yin's eyes widened, and he took a closer look. He was shocked, but there were no rune lines. He couldn't even see a single rune line.
The white space around Eternal Sky Island was clearly man-made, but he couldn't see any rune lines at all. How had this been done?
The spacecraft flew towards Eternal Sky Island, and Lu Yin soon arrived in outer space.
The moment he entered Eternal Sky Island, everything around him changed. It was as if he had arrived in another space, one that was filled with peace.
Highsage Shen Wei casually tossed his spacecraft onto the ground, grabbed Lu Yin, and took off. "Kid, remember the rules. Don't casually tear through the void in the Neoverse, or you'll get into trouble."
Lu Yin nodded. "I understand, Senior."
Although Eternal Sky Island was huge, he didn't see a single person.
Lu Yin was brought to a cliff by Highsage Shen Wei. "Once you cross this bridge, you'll become an in-name disciple of Eternal Sky Island. Go."
Lu Yin was curious. "Cross the bridge?"
Highsage Shen Wei explained, "It's called the Long Bridge, and it's something unique to Eternal Sky Island. It allows you to see the power that you've used in the past from a third person's point of view, and it can help you gather and fuse as much as possible."
Lu Yin was surprised. "There's such a bridge?"
"It's something left behind from ancient times, so don't ask any more questions. Go. Countless people in the universe have racked their brains to cross this bridge, and you're lucky." She then gave Lu Yin a push, and Lu Yin stepped onto the bridge.
The bridge looked very ordinary, and it was just a suspension bridge with bottomless cliffs on both sides. There was also a fog that obscured one's vision.
Lu Yin walked forward step by step, and soon, he couldn't see Highsage Shen Wei anymore.
The fog blocked his vision.
Lu Yin released his domain, and the fog churned before transforming into a towering tree right in front of his shocked eyes. This was Lu Yin's forcefield, and it had been imitated by the fog to perfection.
He stared at the tree that had been transformed from the fog. He stared at it for a while before continuing to walk forward. The tree dissipated, and a wisp of fog floated in front of his eyes. Then, it changed again, turning into runes.
At the same time, a pair of eyes opened in the depths of Eternal Sky Island, and they traversed through space to see Lu Yin on the bridge. "The Rune Progenitor's inheritance?
Isn't that something from the Home of the Gods?
Shen Wei, come here. "
Outside the bridge, Highsage Shen Wei's expression changed, and his body vanished before reappearing in the depths of the island with a smile on his face. "Master, you're awake! I've missed you so much! You didn't know, Master! Then …" "Alright, cut the crap. Who's that child?"
Highsage Shen Wei gulped. "He's a junior that Junior Rennes valued, but he was schemed against and unable to compete for the Star Tower. As his senior, I couldn't stand it any longer. Someone from Eternal Sky Island actually fell for such a scheme, and it's preposterous. Others didn't want him to compete for the Star Tower, but I insisted on letting him try.
"Rennes' junior?
His son? "
"Master is wise, isn't that so?"
"If it's not you, then why are you calling him wise? What's his relationship with those lunatics from the Home of the Gods?"
"It doesn't matter, but he knows a bit about the Home of the Gods."
"Hmph! Home of the Gods? That's the Symbol Ancestor's method!"
"Yes, yes, yes. Master is right." Then, Highsage Shen Wei sneakily glanced at him and asked, "Master, is this child alright?"
"Let's wait and see."
"Master is right."
…
Atop the bridge, Lu Yin watched as the mist transformed into runes, and he was stunned. It could even discover the True Scripture of Eon Derivation! What a mysterious mist! It reminded him of the Daosource Sect's Daosource Sect's Daosource Sect's Beginning Enlightenment Platform, which had also contained mist.
He continued forward, and the runes formed from the mist dissipated. Strands of mist floated past him and coiled around his fingertips. The mist transformed into a Skybeast Claw that caused an ancient beast to roar.
In the depths of Everlasting Island. "Huh? Isn't this that battle skill?"
"Master, what did you say?"
"Nothing."