The Second Nightking stood high in the sky, and when he saw Lu Yin appear, he stepped forward.
"Let's go," Lu Yin said.
The Second Nightking asked, "What about here?"
"It has nothing to do with us."
The Second Nightking was astonished. "You don't want the underground death aura anymore?"
Lu Yin shook his head. "No. We won't be able to find this parallel space after we leave."
The Second Nightking was confused, as this was not Lu Yin's usual behavior. There was so much death aura, and he had said that he did not want it. Why did he not believe him?
However, when he saw Lu Yin step out of the Eternal Kingdom and watch it disappear, the Second Nightking finally believed that Lu Yin really did not want it anymore.
Once the parallel space disappeared, it would be impossible to find it unless one had the coordinates.
"Where are we going now?" the Second Nightking asked.
"No rush." Lu Yin faced the sky and raised a hand to slash out. The sky was torn apart, and in that instant, Lu Yin sensed the death aura. He took a step forward and vanished.
The Second Nightking watched Lu Yin disappear, and his eyes flashed. He had not given up on the death aura, but how had he determined the coordinates of the Eternal Kingdom?
Not long after, Lu Yin walked out with a calm expression. There were no living creatures in the Eternal Kingdom, and the only aura on the seal belonged to him. This meant that the Eternal Kingdom had become his private property in an entire parallel space, even though it was not as big as the outside world.
Lu Yin had originally planned to visit the Aurora Corporation and the Home of the Gods, but both were in the north while he was in the south. Perhaps visiting the Seven Courts would not be a bad idea.
He wanted to visit the Ku family the most, and he was more interested in Ancestor Ku than anyone else. This Progenitor, who had a very low presence, was Nine Mountains and Eight Seas.
Everyone knew that Progenitor Chen was invincible and that the Talisman Progenitor had created civilizations. They also knew that Progenitor Hui had calculated time and possessed unparalleled wisdom. They had even heard of the legendary Grim Reaper and Wu Tian, but no one had ever mentioned Ancestor Ku.
It was as if Ancestor Ku had never existed.
Even in the canopy of the Astral Tree, Ancestor Ku was the closest to the center. Based on his position, he was probably the weakest Progenitor.
However, Lu Yin knew that, and he was becoming more and more certain that Ancestor Ku was terrifyingly powerful.
Everything else aside, the fact that things could develop in the opposite direction when pushed to the extreme was almost as miraculous as the Rune Technology. It had allowed an Enlighter to heal a Half-Progenitor's injuries and even cured a terrifying poison developed by the Eternals. It had even allowed Lu Yin to break free from Progenitor Chen's innate gift.
He had heard that Progenitor Chen had used the Heaven and Earth Furnace to refine the Sixth Mainland's Progenitors when he was still a Progenitor. Based on that, Progenitor Chen might not have been able to refine Ancestor Ku with the Heaven and Earth Furnace. Ancestor Ku was unfathomable, and it was rumored that he controlled the power of time.
Looking back at the planet, Silver had already left. The Dark Arbitration Office, Silver, Tong Yu, and that mysterious head inquisitor. One day, he would find out the Specter Clan's true goal. He believed that the Specter Clan would not harm him for the time being, but he did not believe that they would sincerely submit to him.
"To the Seven Courts," Lu Yin said indifferently.
The Second Nightking was surprised, but he did not say anything. The only person in the Seven Courts who could pose a threat to Lu Yin was Xia Ji.
The last time Xia Ji had attacked Lu Yin, it had attracted Elder Gong and the Holy Heavenly Master. Now that Lu Yin's status had risen, there was even less reason for Xia Ji to act.
But regardless of whether or not Xia Ji would act, it was still unwise to take the initiative to contact a hostile Half-Ancestor.
Lu Yin was aware of this, which was why he had visited the Seven Courts as a director of the Hall of Honor. His goal was to explain Nan Yuan's dismissal to the Seven Courts. This matter had originally been left to Xin Jiao.
However, Lu Yin had now taken over.
Similarly, in the south, the Second Nightking led Lu Yin to the Seven Courts.
Back when Lu Yin had been thrown into Progenitor Chen's tomb by the Witch Spirit God and then taken to the Realm Mountain by Mu En, he had not been able to take a good look at the Seven Courts. After so many years, he finally saw it clearly.
The Seven Courts surrounded Progenitor Chen's tomb from seven directions. The You family's Great Styx River, the Ku family's Spirit Void Land, the Ce family's Star Luo Region, the Xia family's Summer Blade Continent, the Hui family's Ten Thousand Elephant Mountain, and the She family's Bone Plain. Only the Yu family was missing, as they had been replaced by the other six families.
As he looked at the Summer Blade Continent in front of him, Lu Yin recalled a rumor that the Summer Blade Continent was actually a blade that Progenitor Chen had once used. He did not know if this was true, but he could not see any rune lines.
It was not easy to see rune lines in the Neoverse, as they were all on guard against the Home of the Gods.
"If we go any further, we'll attract the attention of the Seven Courts," the Second Nightking said.
Lu Yin clasped his hands behind his back and said, "Knock."
The Second Nightking was stunned, but then he raised his hand and made a knocking gesture. He pointed his middle finger at the void, causing layers of ripples to spread out and move towards the Summer Blade Continent.
The Second Nightking's strength was shocking, and he was second only to a Half-Ancestor. His strength spread out, causing the entire Seven Courts to tremble.
Deep within the Summer Blade Continent, Xia Ji opened his eyes, revealing a cold and unconcealable killing intent. "This brat actually dares to come?"
Lu Yin had undergone his Origin Tribulation and defeated Progenitor Chen, who was at the same realm as him. This had shattered Xia Ji's belief that Progenitor Chen was invincible, which had caused Xia Ji to lose his composure and contact Lu Yin.
Lu Yin had not only taken away the greatest secret left behind by Progenitor Chen in Sirius, but he had also caused a flaw in Xia Ji's mental state after undergoing his Origin Tribulation. This hatred was even deeper than when the Tu family had been wiped out. It could be said that Lu Yin had single-handedly suppressed Xia Ji's hopes of breaking through to the Progenitor realm. If possible, Xia Ji would have killed Lu Yin right then and there.
However, he was a Half-Ancestor, and he could not openly make a move against a member of the Xia family. This was not as simple as lowering his status to deal with a junior. Even if he did not consider the fact that Lu Yin was a Half-Ancestor, just his status as a member of the Xia family was enough for Elder Chan to make a move against him.
A member of the Hall of Honor could be dealt with, but he definitely could not use such a method.
Xia Ji was still a Half-Ancestor, and he was the pillar of support for the Seven Courts. If he made a move against Lu Yin, the Seven Courts would be doomed. Furthermore, the Seven Courts would not allow anything to happen to Lu Yin. The Hui family and the Ku family treated Lu Yin completely differently from the Xia family.
As he thought about it, the Xia family closed their eyes. Xia Ji could endure it. Back then, in order to obtain the jade annulus from Sirius, he had endured it for many years. He had even schemed against the small Big Sis Mercenary Group. Now, he could endure it all the same.
The Second Nightking knocked on the door, drawing out all of the Xia family's experts.
Besides Xia Yi, there was also Elder Xia Meng.
When he saw Xia Yi appear, Lu Yin's eyes flashed. This old fellow had walked out of the Blazing Mist Flowzone's Burial Gate in an attempt to destroy it and kill Emperor Luo and Chen Huang. If not for the Sea King's timely appearance, the Great Eastern Alliance would have suffered great losses, and Xia Yi himself would have been imprisoned in the Ross Empire's stronghold.
However, Lu Yin did not know who had released him, and he guessed that it had been the Leaf King.
"So it's the Second Nightking. Alliance Head Lu, may I know why you've come to my Summer Blade Continent?" Xia Yi asked in an unceremonious tone.
The Second Nightking retreated, and Lu Yin smiled. "Nan Yuan is from your Xia family, right? He kidnapped a director's grandson in an attempt to control the Three Elders and dominate the board. The board has already informed your Xia family of this matter, and I'm here to explain it to you."
Xia Yi remained calm.
"There's no need for that. We already know, and we'll send someone else to replace Nan Yuan. There's no need for Alliance Head Lu to worry."
Lu Yin did not care about Xia Yi, as this person existed only in name. He looked at Xia Meng, and she looked back at him.
"Senior, long time no see," Lu Yin said.
Xia Meng looked at Lu Yin seriously. "You've changed so much. Back when you schemed against Nine Nether, you were just a junior, but now, you possess such terrifying strength."
Lu Yin was shocked. "I can't be compared to Senior."
Xia Meng looked deeply at Lu Yin. "Did you meet him in that region of space?"
Lu Yin nodded and was about to say something when he glanced at Xia Yi. "Xia Yi, you can go ahead if you have something to attend to. I don't plan on entering the Summer Blade Continent anyway."
Xia Yi's eyes widened. "Xia Luo is my son. Can't I know about his matters?"
"No," Lu Yin replied straightforwardly. He now had the confidence to say no to anyone, and there was no need for him to give face to certain people.
Xia Yi was furious. "Alliance Head Lu, please listen carefully. Xia Luo is my son."
"Family Head, please go back," Xia Meng said.
Xia Yi glared at Xia Meng. "Why can't I know about my son's situation?"
Xia Meng was disgusted. "Go back. Don't force my hand."
Xia Yi was furious, but he did not dare to resist. He was far weaker than Xia Meng, and there was no way he could retaliate.
Helpless, Xia Yi could only leave. Before he left, he glared at Lu Yin. He should have killed this brat in the Burial Garden.
"Xia Yi has left. Alliance Head Lu, please speak your mind," Xia Meng said.
Lu Yin replied, "I did see Xia Luo before I came back. He's doing well and has joined the Shenwu Plane. His status should be quite high."
Xia Meng nodded, but it wasn't clear whether she believed him or not. "Thank you, Alliance Head Lu."
In the entire Xia family, the only one who cared about Xia Luo was Xia Meng. She was also the only one who had wanted to save Xia Jiuyou. Lu Yin did not have any ill feelings towards this woman, even if she was likely an enemy.
"Alliance Head Lu, is there anything else other than Nan Yuan's matter?" Xia Meng asked.
Lu Yin thought about it. "There's another piece of advice."
Xia Meng looked at him. "Speak."
Lu Yin's expression was solemn. "Although the Board of Governors will always reserve a spot for the Seven Courts, this spot can be filled by many people and can be constantly replaced. I hope that the person who replaces Nan Yuan won't cause trouble for me. Otherwise, I'll have a headache."
Xia Meng replied, "I'll pass on your message to the family head."
"There's no need for that. Just pass it on to Xia Ji. Xia Yi is just a useless piece of trash." Lu Yin's attitude changed when he mentioned Xia Ji.
Xia Meng frowned. "No matter what, Xia Ji is an ancestor of the Xia family. Alliance Head Lu, please be more courteous."
Lu Yin smiled. "Alright, I'll give you some face and not scold someone from your Xia family."
Xia Meng didn't know how to continue this conversation. This youth was no longer someone she could bully.
Lu Yin was the only one who had ever scolded a Xia family Half-Ancestor outside of the Summer Blade Mainland.
"Farewell, Senior," Lu Yin said.
Xia Meng's tone was calm. "Alliance Head Lu, regardless of whether you're a friend or foe, you've saved so many commoners in the Outerverse. I admire you for that." She then turned and left.