Lu Yin looked at him with a complicated expression. "That kind of mental torture must be very painful."
Tu Shao pretended to be confused. "What mental torture?"
Lu Yin looked at the huge Xiang City in the distance. "I already know. You have to go through it once a month. Who did it?"
Tu Shao's expression turned ugly, and he left without looking back. It was obvious that he did not want to say anything else.
Lu Yin continued, "Live on. Only by living will there be hope. You've already endured for so many years, so you shouldn't mind persevering a little longer. Perhaps you'll find your own hope."
Tu Shao suddenly turned around, his eyes red. "Live?
That's easy for you to say. Do you know what kind of torture I went through?
If it weren't for the word 'wait', death would have been the greatest release for me. I wanted to die more than once. Every month, every day, every hour, and even when I was talking to you just now, I wanted to die. You don't understand! You traitor! You're all traitors … "
He screamed like a madman.
Lu Yin faced Tu Shao and did not say anything. He simply allowed Tu Shao to curse and vent. Tu Shao had never said these things to Uncle He or anyone else except Lu Yin, because Lu Yin looked very similar to that person. Years of mental torture had caused Tu Shao to easily hallucinate, no matter who it was.
"That pain went deep into my bones and gave me a splitting headache. My innate gift was even crippled. Back then, I was called a peerless genius and qualified to become the eighth hero …"
"If not for the Lu family, you would have been finished. Why did you betray me? What did you gain?
Why did you torture me?
Why did you cripple my innate gift … "
…
Lu Yin listened quietly as Tu Shao vented, listening to the words that had been buried in his heart for so many years.
After almost an hour, Tu Shao finally calmed down and lay down again. He stared at the phantom foundation with a dazed expression.
Lu Yin said, "You'll definitely see it." He then left.
These words were not only directed at Tu Shao, but also at Zhou Tang and the others.
Even if these people were absolutely loyal to the Lu Family, he wouldn't tell them. He didn't know why the Lu Family was exiled by the Four Way Scales, just like how the Everlasting Race developed the Redbacks. Perhaps these people didn't even know if they would reveal their identities. Even they couldn't control themselves. Young Master Tu, the young master of the Qiming Family, didn't know that Wan Zhiyi was here.
Wan Zhiyi hadn't communicated with Young Master Tu either, which confirmed Lu Yin's suspicions that they definitely couldn't acknowledge each other right now.
He would not take such a risk. Only when the time was right would he call these people back.
Young Master Tu ignored him. Could he really wait that long?
How could it be that easy?
The Four Way Scales had taken complete control of the Starry Sky Tree. Unless the Lu Clan returned in one piece, no one would be able to break this pattern.
A few days later, a new Half Martial Ancestor arrived to replace Half Martial Ancestor Liu Hua. Qing Chen could finally leave.
Half Martial Ancestor Ji Feng had hoped to leave this place, but he hadn't succeeded and had to continue guarding the Folded Mountain Range.
Qing Chen didn't just take Lu Yin with him, but also Half Martial Ancestor Liu Hua and a group of people. They were the cultivators who had fallen into the New World with Lu Yin. Aside from Zhou Tang and a few other Star Alliance experts, everyone else was taken away. There were also quite a few cultivators who had stayed in the Lost Army for a long time. As for the tens of millions of people who had been rescued from the New World, they weren't taken away. Those people couldn't leave for the time being, even if they wanted to.
Lu Yin often wondered about the difference between a Half Martial Ancestor and a powerhouse with a power level of more than a million, but he couldn't figure it out as he looked at the isolated void.
Qing Chen led tens of thousands of people towards the second formation base. It was as if they were packed in a bag, and even if there were figures waiting for them in the distance, they wouldn't be affected.
This was also why only Half Martial Ancestors could take people away from the Folded Mountain Range.
…
"Subordinate Draconic Seven greets the commander." Lu Yin bowed to Xia Yan in the second base's headquarters, holding the main token.
Xia Yan was delighted, and he personally helped Lu Yin up. "It's good that you're alive. It's good that you're alive."
"Not only are you alive, but you're living quite well. You've even messed up the rear of those monsters," Monster Long said with a smile as he looked at Lu Yin with admiration.
Qing Chen's expression was calm, but there was pride in his eyes. Lu Yin was enough to make all of them proud.
Xia Yan was the same, and he smiled. "Long Qi, tell me how you survived. Even if I fell into the New World, I wouldn't be able to make it back alive, let alone you."
Lu Yin humbly replied, "I was lucky to have a group of comrades who went through thick and thin with me …"
The battlefield on the other side was constantly being fought, and no one would listen to nonsense. However, Xia Yan and the rest listened to Lu Yin's words carefully. Even Qing Chen didn't know these details.
Lu Yin talked about the various Corpse Kings. Of course, he didn't say that he had dealt with all of them by himself. Instead, he said that he had joined forces with Che Zhan, Mister Guo, and the others, which was more reasonable.
He talked about what had happened when he was clearing out the Terror Ants, as well as how he had been attacked by Marquis Qing Zhu and Xiang Hou. Xia Yan was stunned.
Monster Long's expression turned solemn, and he even felt some lingering fear.
"Even the Twelve Marquises are paying attention to you. You can't stay on the other side of the battlefield," Monster Long said. Lu Yin was now worthy of his attention. Not only did he have a talent for cultivation, he had a relationship with the Humble School, and he also had a talent for lockbreaking.
He had been able to study and control the red light in a short period of time, and his lockbreaking talent was enough to shake the entire Lockbreaker Headquarters. Once Grandmaster Deng Guo found out about this, he would definitely take Lu Yin as his disciple. Wait, if Lu Yin had such a talent, why Grandmaster Deng Guo?
Monster Long suddenly thought of a person, the legendary Sage Master. If Lu Yin could become that person's disciple, then everything would be different. He looked at Lu Yin with a fervent gaze.
Lu Yin sensed it, and a chill ran down his spine. What was this old man thinking?
Xia Yan continued, "Indeed. Aside from Half-Ancestors, anyone who is targeted by the Twelve Marquises will have to temporarily withdraw from the battlefield on the other side. Besides, Long Qi has made enough contributions, so he can leave."
Lu Yin was delighted, as he obviously wanted to leave. The battlefield on the other side was the battlefield of the entire human race. He would return sooner or later, but not with his current identity.
"Long Qi, do you want to leave?"
Xia Yan stared at Lu Yin, full of admiration. Even though Lu Yin was from the Xia family and Lu Yin represented the White Dragon Clan, this did not stop Xia Yan from admiring this young man.
Lu Yin respectfully replied, "If possible, this subordinate would like to make contributions to the human race on the battlefield and eradicate those monsters."
Qing Chen raised an eyebrow, as these words sounded very familiar. He couldn't help but look at Lu Yin, as this brat was very familiar with these words.
Although it sounded fake, some people liked to hear such words, and Xia Yan was one such person. As the commander of the battlefield on the other side, he had dedicated his entire life to this battlefield, so he naturally hoped that everyone in the Cosmic Tree would come here to resist the monsters and protect humanity. Lu Yin's attitude pleased him greatly. "Don't worry, there will be opportunities in the future. Once you gradually disappear from the Twelve Marquises' sights, I'll transfer you here."
Lu Yin raised his hand and returned the token.
Xia Yan put it away and looked at Lu Yin. "Yun Luyi was destroyed as well, but fortunately, she protected us. Otherwise, we wouldn't have been able to see you again."
Lu Yin rejoiced. "If not for her, I definitely wouldn't have been able to block Marquis Qing Zhu's attack."
"Originally, all of your contributions would have been credited to Yun Luyi, but Superintendent Qing Chen said that all of her contributions would be accounted for. That means that your contributions in the New World and in clearing out the Terror Ants will be redundant. Long Seven, do you want to exchange now or next time?" Xia Yan asked.
Lu Yin did not hesitate. "Now."
Xia Yan nodded. "Go ahead."
Lu Yin respectfully excused himself, leaving the battlefield on the other side.
Xia Yan watched Lu Yin leave and sighed. "If I had to choose, I would rather choose Long Seven than the Fourth Young Ancestor."
Elder Long was surprised. "You think that the Fourth Young Ancestor is inferior to Long Seven?"
Xia Yan seriously replied, "At least in terms of battle situation."
Elder Long did not refute this, as Xia Yan's words were not wrong. The Fourth Young Ancestor could not repair the source awl and control the red light. Even if Long Tian had mastered sourcebox arrays, he would not be able to reach Long Seven's level. The Fourth Young Ancestor was at most equivalent to the Four Emissaries, but Lu Yin could influence the outcome of a battle.
"It's a pity that he's not from the Xia family," Xia Yan sighed and then lowered his head to look at something.
Hearing this, Old Monster Long was pleased. Even if Long Tian was trapped, his White Dragon Tribe still had elite disciples. Thinking of this, he quickly contacted Long Ke. No matter what, he had to make Long Qi more dependent and loyal to the White Dragon Tribe. As for the battle between Long Ke and Long Quan, it had nothing to do with him. He only wanted Long Qi.
In the Top Realm, within Dragon Mountain, Long Ke had a strange expression. What had Long Seven done?
Ever since he had arrived at the back of the battlefield, his family's Half-Ancestor had repeatedly contacted him, asking him to think of a way to take care of Long Seven. After a few months of peace, the Half-Ancestor had suddenly contacted him again. This time, the Half-Ancestor's tone was even harsher, as if saying that if Long Seven did not like him, then Long Ke would not be able to become the family leader. What had Long Seven done?
Actually, it was not just Long Ke; Xia Yan also wanted to know what Lu Yin had done. He had only stopped for a short while when the old woman contacted him and asked him to go over.
Elder Long naturally followed along.
Liu Jing met Lu Yin once again at the merit exchange counter. This time, Lu Yin still had a small problem. It wasn't a big problem, and he only needed to ask the commander to step in. However, was being able to ask for the commander's help considered a small problem?
Liu Jing had been at the second array base for so many years, but he had never seen anyone who could request the commander to step in.
Qing Chen was there as well, but he did not interrupt. Instead, he just watched. On the battlefield, his status as a Half-Ancestor did not allow him to suppress others.
"If there's something, then I can exchange for it. Why is it so troublesome every time I exchange for something?" Lu Yin was not convinced, and he stared at an item on the exchange interface.
The old woman was helpless. "Little brother, this item really can't be exchanged. It hasn't been reserved, but the main thing is that there's no stock."
"Who are you trying to fool? If there's no stock, then put it up there!" Lu Yin was furious.
The old woman was also anxious, but she could not explain herself.
Finally, Xia Yan arrived. "What's going on?"
The old woman immediately bowed when she saw Xia Yan. "Greetings, Commander."
Xia Yan's expression did not look too good, and he looked at the old woman. "What? Something has been reserved again?
Is it so troublesome every time he exchanges for something? "