Lu Yin's expression turned ugly. "My father's choice caused the Yu family to become what it is now."
"But he also protected you," Wu Yao said. "If not for that, you wouldn't even have had the chance to participate in the Heaven's Beyond trial. How many geniuses in the Cosmic Tree Realm can complete the trial?
If everyone in the Starry Sky of Trees had tried, the number of people who could complete the trial might have doubled. Unfortunately, they were unlucky, but you are different. Your father and grandfather worked together to make you who you are. You should not let them down. "
Lu Yin looked at Wu Yao. "They made me what I am, so I should repay them."
Wu Yao's tone was cold. "You have to repay the Yu family. You have to repay the past and build the future Yu family, not just your grandfather. I believe that your grandfather also hopes that you can make the right choice, even if it means sacrificing himself."
Lu Yin frowned. "I can pretend that I didn't hear Senior's words. Please leave."
Wu Yao was annoyed. If this kid hadn't completed the trial, he wouldn't have said so much. This kid's attitude was enough for him to kill him.
After Wu Yao left, Bai Su came and took turns persuading Lu Yin.
They didn't think that there was much hope for Yu Chuan. Shenwu Plane wasn't stupid; before the trial, they had deliberately transferred Yu Chuan from the Star Alliance to Shenwu Plane. Now, they were watching him even more closely, and Xia Ziheng might even personally guard him. Even the Cold Immortal Sect wasn't confident that they could take Yu Chuan out.
Since they couldn't take Yu Chuan away, they could only persuade Lu Yin to give up.
However, Lu Yin was stubborn, so Bai Su could only withdraw. They wouldn't be able to force Yi Xian Academy to stay for long, especially since Xia Ziheng had already come to the Cold Immortal Sect. Even if the Cold Immortal Sect tried to delay Xia Ziheng, they wouldn't be able to hold him back for long.
The gentle light emitted by the clouds dimmed a lot, and the Cold Immortal Sect was naturally divided into day and night.
When night fell, Lu Yin and the Culinary God sat at a stone table and told him about Wu Yao and Bai Su's conditions.
The Culinary God laughed. "The resources needed to break through the three stages are not a condition but a necessity. The only reason they want to rope you in is because you have the possibility of becoming an Ancestor. If they don't provide you with the resources needed to break through the three stages, how can you become an Ancestor?
As for your grandfather, Yuchuan … "He paused for a moment before continuing," I won't advise you to give up, but if you don't want to join the Divine Martial Society, Yuchuan will be their weapon against you. Even if you become an Ancestor in the future, Yuchuan will still be your weakness. "
"I want to go to Shenwu Plane immediately."
The Culinary God thought that Lu Yin was missing Yuchuan, and he said, "I'll talk to Wu Yao and think of a way to leave. However, the Frigid Immortal Sect won't let you go so easily, so you must be prepared."
Lu Yin nodded, and he couldn't help but glance at the clouds in the sky. He was too worried about Bai Sheng, and if Bai Sheng found out that he was Lu Xiaoxuan, the two of them could just wait for a war to break out. Then, he could forget about the Star Alliance and the Red Garden, and this trip would have been for nothing.
In a certain region of the Top Realm, Xia Ziheng was furious. "Get out here! Don't think that I don't know what you're trying to do. You want to delay me? Impossible!" With that, he charged out.
Down below, one of the elders had blood dripping from his mouth. "We've suffered a huge loss this time. The Frigid Immortal Sect said they were going to stop Xia Ziheng, but that Xia Ziheng went crazy. We've suffered a huge loss, a huge loss." With that, his inner world erupted.
Xia Ziheng's eyelids twitched. The more the Frigid Immortal Sect tried to stop him, the more it proved that they were determined to rope in Yuhao. He was most worried that Yuhao would give up on Yuchuan. Then, Shenwu Plane would have no advantage over the Frigid Immortal Sect, and they might even become enemies because of the Yu family.
Shenwu Plane definitely did not want to see this happen.
They could not become mortal enemies with an Outer Immortal.
On the second and third days, various people from the Frigid Immortal Sect took turns persuading Lu Yin. Even Bai Weiwei came by several times, and her words revealed that she was willing to marry him. This completely suppressed Lu Yin.
The Frigid Immortal Sect was willing to do anything to win over an Outer Immortal, and they were even willing to part with Bai Weiwei.
He felt like he had underestimated his own worth. Perhaps if he pointed at Wu Yao's nose and scolded him right now, Wu Yao would still be able to endure it.
Lu Yin asked the Fog Ancestor to come out.
He had not dared to do this because of Bai Sheng, for fear of being discovered, but now he felt like he had to try. It was rare for him to come to the Frigid Immortal Sect, and if he did not do it now, it would be even more difficult in the future.
"Eh, the Mountains and Seas?"
The Fog Ancestor immediately looked up at the clouds and cried out in surprise.
Lu Yin was surprised and looked up as well. "The Mountains and Seas again?"
The Fog Ancestor nodded. "Bai Wangyuan's Mountains and Seas."
"Those clouds?"
Lu Yin was shocked.
The Fog Ancestor said, "That's right. Those are Bai Wangyuan's Mountains and Seas. Where is this?
The Frigid Immortal Sect? "
Lu Yin nodded. He had not expected those clouds to be the Mountains and Seas. Did that mean that the Outer Sky trial was a trial given by Bai Wangyuan's Mountains and Seas?
Then, was that a trial given by the Mountains and Seas or by Bai Wangyuan?
It should be a trial given by Bai Wangyuan. Otherwise, the Mountains and Seas would not have appeared.
Lu Yin suppressed his shock at the Mountains and Seas and asked the Fog Ancestor to see if anyone was monitoring them. "There's a Progenitor here named Bai Sheng."
The Fog Ancestor looked around and shook her head. "There's no Progenitor here."
Lu Yin raised his brows. "Is there anyone above the clouds?"
"I don't know if there's anyone above, but there's definitely no one monitoring us. Or do you want me to investigate the entire Frigid Immortal Sect?
We might be discovered by the sourcebox array or by the Mountains and Seas, "the Fog Ancestor said.
Lu Yin said, "Then forget it. I'll have to trouble you again this time."
The Fog Ancestor crossed her arms and looked outside with interest. "It's no trouble at all. I like to trouble Bai Wangyuan."
Lu Yin did not understand. "Senior, do you have a grudge with Bai Wangyuan?"
"No, but that guy is very sinister. I don't know if I've been tricked before, but I'll just pretend that I have," the Fog Ancestor said matter-of-factly.
Lu Yin blinked. Was that even possible?
He could not guess what this woman was thinking. Even if she was a Progenitor, she was still a woman. Lu Yin shook his head, took out Mount Supreme, and released Yu Chen.
When Yu Chen saw the Fog Ancestor, she felt an urge to kneel and worship her, and her expression became even more respectful.
The Fog Ancestor looked at Lu Yin strangely. "How many people did you capture?"
Lu Yin pursed his lips. "Not many." He then looked at Yu Chen. "We've arrived at the Frigid Immortal Sect."
Yu Chen was shocked and looked up at the sky. They had indeed arrived at the Frigid Immortal Sect. However, she was not excited, nor did she rejoice. Even if they had arrived at the Frigid Immortal Sect, she would not be free. Lu Yin would not let her go.
"I remember you saying that there's a very secretive place in the Frigid Immortal Sect with a recording device. Take me there," Lu Yin said.
Yu Chen's expression changed. "The Cloud Forest Tower is one of the most heavily guarded places in the Frigid Immortal Sect. Half-Ancestor Wu Yao is personally overseeing it. We'll definitely be discovered if we go there."
Lu Yin laughed. "With Senior leading the way, even Bai Wangyuan won't be able to discover us."
Yu Chen looked at the Fog Ancestor in shock. Lu Yin did not seem like someone who would spout nonsense. Did that mean that this person had an ability that even Ancestor Bai could not discover?
Wasn't that the Progenitor realm?
The Fog Ancestor liked being praised, especially when Lu Yin said that even Bai Wangyuan could not discover her. "Don't worry, no one will discover us. Tell me the location."
Yu Chen suppressed the shock in her heart and told him the location.
Not long after, the two of them headed towards the Cloud Forest Tower under the cover of a mirror.
Lu Yin did not know how powerful the Fog Ancestor was, but he was certain that a Half-Martial Ancestor would not be able to discover their whereabouts. Lu Yin was worried about Bai Sheng, but since Bai Sheng had said that he wanted to return to the Outer Realm, Lu Yin hoped that he was not around.
Of course, he had also prepared for the worst. If the Frigid Immortal Sect discovered him, he could just join them as Yu Hao. The Frigid Immortal Sect might not do anything to him because of the Cloud Forest Tower. They were even willing to give Bai Weiwei, a direct descendant, to him. A mere Outsider Immortal would be welcomed by the Frigid Immortal Sect as long as he did not reveal his true identity.
Of course, the final outcome would depend on the value of the Cloud Forest Tower.
Not long after, Lu Yin arrived at the Cloud Forest Tower.
The Cloud Forest Tower looked like a very ordinary white tower from the outside. It stood in the middle of the lake and was not very tall.
"Are you sure it's here?"
Lu Yin was suspicious.
Yu Chen replied, "I've been here with Junior Ancestor Wu Yao before. There's also an independent sourcebox array here."
"Did Bai Shaohong tell you about the secrets here?"
"Junior Ancestor did not say anything. He only mentioned that this is one of the most important places in the sect."
Lu Yin stared at the Cloud Forest Tower. One of the most important places?
Bai Xianer was in seclusion all year round. Could she be here? He did not want to run into her.
Even though he had never interacted with Bai Xianer, he knew how difficult it was to deal with her.
The Culinary God, the Myriad Dao Ancestor, and even the Elysium's Sect Masters would not be able to find the Fog Ancestor, but he was not so sure about Bai Xianer. "Could this be where Bai Xianer is in seclusion?"
Yu Chen was certain. "Impossible. If it was, Wu Yao would not be here."
That was true. He looked at the Fog Ancestor, who did not directly lead them to the Cloud Forest Tower. Instead, he seemed to be observing something.
Not long after, the Fog Ancestor felt strange. "There's a sourcebox array here, but why does it feel like it's Huiwen's doing?"
"Huiwen's sourcebox array?"
Lu Yin was shocked.
The Fog Ancestor shook his head. "It looks like it, but it also doesn't. Forget it, let's go. This sourcebox array can't stop me. Don't worry." He then led Lu Yin and Yu Chen across the lake and into the Cloud Forest Tower.
Lu Yin and Yu Chen saw Wu Yao under Yu Chen's cover. They passed right in front of Wu Yao, and he did not sense them at all.
Yu Chen looked at the Fog Ancestor with reverence, and the Fog Ancestor enjoyed her gaze. She then circled around Wu Yao once more.
Lu Yin's face twitched. This woman.
The Cloud Forest Tower was not a major world like Lu Yin had guessed, and it also did not have a space similar to a pond civilization. It was just a small tower that was a few stories tall. It looked very ordinary, and there were no bookshelves inside. Instead, there were stones protruding from the walls, and each stone had a scroll or a stone slip that was made of special materials to preserve text.
Lu Yin confirmed with the Fog Ancestor that there were no problems, and then he took one and looked at it.