Lu Yin rubbed his temples as he returned to the pillar, only to see someone beneath it. He raised his brows; what a powerful youth.
A man stood quietly beneath the stone pillar. He was at least two meters tall, and his entire body exuded an oppressive aura. The grass beneath his feet was bent in all directions, suppressed by an invisible force. When Lu Yin arrived, the man's sharp gaze swept over him, filled with an oppressive aura.
"Mister Haoyu?"
The man spoke. His gaze was ice cold, carrying an extremely strong aggressiveness.
Lu Yin stepped closer, "That's me. And you are?"
"Xia Shenguang," the man replied slowly.
Lu Yin was surprised, but then he smiled, "I've heard of you. You're the most outstanding youth of the Xia family in Shenwu Continent, the only expert of the Shen generation."
Xia Shenguang looked at Lu Yin calmly, "I can't see through you. Your cultivation might have reached the level of an Envoy, but that doesn't stop me from challenging you."
Lu Yin blinked, not understanding, "Challenge me?
Why? "
"Wenzhao," Xia Shenguang said coldly.
Lu Yin felt helpless, "There's nothing going on between me and Mister Little Wen."
"Then issue a statement and clarify in front of all the mentors and students of Yi Xian Academy. Apologize to Wenzhao, and we'll let this matter rest," Xia Shenguang said condescendingly, as if this was how things should be handled.
Lu Yin laughed, "I'm innocent. Besides, I've only met Mister Little Wen once. Why should I apologize?
I'm not the one who damaged her reputation. "
Xia Shenguang calmly replied, "Apologize, or accept my challenge. Choose one."
Lu Yin looked at Xia Shenguang. They were both from the Shenwu generation, but this guy was completely different from Xia Shenfei. Xia Shenfei liked to drink, and while he usually looked drunk and didn't care about anything, he could see more clearly than anyone else at critical moments. This person, on the other hand, was filled with a sense of superiority.
However, the two had one thing in common: they were both extremely domineering. Regardless of whether it was Xia Shenfei or this Xia Shenguang in front of Lu Yin, neither would allow anyone to disobey them.
"Student, there's something I wanted to say. You shouldn't call Wenzhao by her full name. You should call her Mister Little Wen." Lu Yin's smile faded.
Xia Shenguang stared at Lu Yin, "Apologize or accept the challenge. Choose one."
"Do you not understand what I'm saying?
This has nothing to do with me, "Lu Yin repeated.
Xia Shenguang said coldly, "Don't you understand what I'm saying?
Apologize or accept the challenge. Choose one. "
Lu Yin shook his head and took a step forward. "I'll choose neither." He then smiled at Xia Shenguang. "I'm not good at fighting." He then climbed onto the stone pillar.
Xia Shenguang did not stop him. This was Yi Xian Academy. Even if he was a direct descendant of the Four Way Balance, he could not act recklessly. It was true that students could challenge instructors, but it also depended on whether the instructors were willing or not. As long as they did not violate the instructors' ethics, students were not allowed to take the initiative to attack instructors. After all, the students here were not ordinary students.
If a person like Xia Shenguang wanted to attack a tutor, half of the 14 tutors of Yi Xian Academy would not be his match.
Xia Shenguang watched Lu Yin climb up the stone pillar with disdain. "I already said that you can either apologize or accept my challenge. You can't avoid it." He then headed towards Mr. Wen's stone pillar. He didn't want to hear Lu Yin's explanation; he only wanted to hear Wenzhao's explanation. Wenzhao was the woman he had taken a liking to.
When he returned to his residence, he couldn't help but look at Mr. Wen's stone pillar. He felt that he had underestimated it.
This time, he was in trouble. It was clearly just a rumor that had spread from who knew where, but it had attracted someone like Xia Shenguang.
Xia Shenguang was looking for trouble because of Wenzhao, and Wenzhao was Dean Wen's great-granddaughter. Lu Yin did not believe that there was no reason for this. Xia Shenguang was too concerned about Wenzhao, so he either really liked her or had other motives.
Lu Yin didn't know if Xia Shenguang really liked Wenzhao. Logically speaking, this shouldn't be the case, but the Xia family had produced an infatuated person like Xia Shang. Nothing was impossible. However, this had nothing to do with Lu Yin.
That night, Mr. Tang walked out of the courtyard and saw Lu Yin. "Is Mr. Haoyu in a bad mood?"
Lu Yin stood up. "Not really. It's just that some rumors are giving me a headache."
"Haha, that's how the academy is. Otherwise, wouldn't it be less fun?"
Mr. Tang smiled.
Lu Yin pursed his lips. These old fellows all liked to hear about such things. Eh? He looked at Mr. Tang's stone pillar and saw that Qing Feng had arrived.
Beneath Mr. Tang's stone pillar, Qing Feng leapt up. Mr. Tang smiled as his domain descended like a mountain, ruthlessly pressing down on Qing Feng. Qing Feng's domain appeared as well, and he climbed up against Mr. Tang's. In the end, he was drenched in sweat and bowed to Mr. Tang. "Sir, this student has disturbed you again."
Mr. Tang laughed. "Your domain is becoming more and more stable. Your next step is to break through to the Void God Realm, but this step is very difficult. I told you to take it slow and not be impatient."
Qing Feng bowed again. "This student wishes to experience the power of the Void God Realm's domain a few more times. Rumor has it that once one comprehends the Void God Realm, one can manipulate the void and forcefully strip it away. This student cannot understand such power."
Mr. Tang replied, "The power of space. If anyone could comprehend it, then there wouldn't only be a few Void Gods in the Astral Tree Realm. You've already experienced it the last time, so you may leave. Don't come back for the next two months."
Qing Feng was indignant and wanted to say more, but Mr. Tang ignored him and instead looked at Lu Yin. "I saw what happened between Mr. Hao Yu and Xia Shenguang. You did well."
Lu Yin smiled wryly. "He's just an impulsive student. Do I really have to fight with him?
I'm not good at fighting. "
"Is that so?" Mr. Tang looked deeply at Lu Yin, "From what I can see, Mr. Haoyu is going easy on him. However, as a mentor, you should guide your students properly and not be too aggressive. Mr. Tang is very suited for this job."
Lu Yin replied, "Actually, I stayed here because I wanted to be closer to Mr. Tang so that I could learn more about the cultivation of domains. I didn't think that I would cause such a misunderstanding. There might be more students coming here in the future, and they'll definitely disturb Mr. Tang."
Mr. Tang laughed. "That's nothing. Mr. Hao Yu, are you that interested in domains?"
Lu Yin's expression turned serious. "The dean arranged for me to be next to Mr. Tang to fulfill my wish of learning about domains from you."
"You're exaggerating. Both mentors and students are allowed to exchange pointers in Yi Xian Academy, so there's no need to be too serious. If Mr. Hao Yu wants to learn about domains, I can let you experience it more. However, to what extent has Mr. Hao Yu cultivated his domain?"
Mr. Tang asked.
Qing Feng was curious as well. There had been many rumors about Mr. Hao Yu in the academy over the past few days. He was handsome and could mesmerize girls. His cultivation was unknown, and there were rumors that he didn't even dare to accept Bai Nan's challenge. His classes were exploration, and he was also an array master. In short, there were many rumors about him in the academy, and he was a very mysterious person.
Lu Yin glanced at Qing Feng. "My domain cultivation is similar to this student's. We're both in the Spiritual Transformation Realm. If Mr. Tang doesn't mind, I would like to experience the Empty Divine Realm with this student."
Qing Feng's eyes lit up and he looked hopefully at Mr. Tang.
Mr. Tang was stunned, but then he laughed. "Alright, since Mr. Hao Yu has spoken, then let's go together."
"Thank you, Mr. Tang." Lu Yin smiled.
Qing Feng hurriedly bowed. "Thank you, Mr. Tang." He then looked at Lu Yin gratefully.
Every opportunity to experience the Empty God's Realm's domain was a rare opportunity. Although Lu Yin was an Enlighter and an outstanding member of the younger generation in the Cosmic Tree Domain, the pressure he faced was even greater than that of the average cultivator. This was because they were competing against top-notch geniuses, and the longer they were delayed, the more they would fall behind.
He was competing against the heirs of the powerful clans and sects, and he didn't want to waste any time. Mr. Tang had told him to come back in two months, which was equivalent to wasting two months. Time was the most precious thing right now.
The Empty Divine Realm allowed one to freely manipulate the void and peel it away. Lu Yin had seen it many times during Henxin's battle, and that kind of control over space made him envious. He didn't believe that Mr. Tang had the same level of control over space as Henxin, but at the very least, he could do it.
There were definitely more domains above the Empty Divine Realm, and that was Henxin's realm.
Mr. Tang's domain suddenly erupted and swept across the two stone pillars, enveloping both Qing Feng and Lu Yin. From a distance, it looked like space had been enveloped by a transparent gas that could be removed at any time.
Within Mr. Tang's domain, Lu Yin felt that space was different from normal space. How should he describe it? It felt like the fixed space had become unstable, and the so-called Empty Divine Realm was like a key to unlocking space.
Qing Feng once again felt the Empty Divine Realm's domain, and his eyes grew hazy. Although he could feel the void being distorted and peeled away, that feeling was unfamiliar to him, and he didn't know how to learn it.
Envoys could tear through the void, but the void was still fixed, and so was the space within cosmic rings. However, the space within the Empty Divine Realm's domain wasn't fixed. It was as if space had been transformed into water. Yes, water. Qing Feng's eyes lit up as he comprehended something.
Mr. Tang was flabbergasted. He had thought that Qing Feng wouldn't be able to comprehend anything in such a short amount of time, but he hadn't expected this kid to be so talented. It was no wonder why Senior Cleardust had taken him in as a disciple.
As he thought about it, he looked at Lu Yin and his expression changed. Lu Yin was actually fiddling with the void.
Mr. Tang was stunned. Was everyone this talented?
One could comprehend something the second time he felt the Empty Divine Realm's domain, while the other could directly fiddle with the void. Given some more time, wouldn't he be able to reach the Empty Divine Realm?
Mr. Tang stared blankly at Lu Yin. This person seemed to be hiding something.
Lu Yin hadn't comprehended the concept of space being like water like Cleardust had; he only treated space as dots. He had experienced the scene of rune lines turning into red dots, and he had also comprehended the Secret Plan: Repentance, so he wasn't unfamiliar with space. At this moment, he was only one step away from the Empty Divine Realm's domain. It wasn't a step that was so close yet so far; it was just one step. He might break through this step soon, but even if it wasn't, it wouldn't take too long.
Once he broke through the Empty Divine Realm's domain, Lu Yin didn't know if there would be any changes to the Reverse Move and the Secret Plan.
All battle techniques in the world evolved from one type of power, and that was the astral source. Everything would eventually return to one, and this was the core of the power in Lu Yin's heart.