The Four Cardinal Scales weren't completely united, and without a common enemy, they would become enemies.
Luo Jun looked at Xia Shenji. "Are you talking about the other Progenitors of the Four Cardinal Scales?
Will they be willing to come? "
Xia Shenji replied, "That's a matter for the Yuan Sages."
Luo Jun took a deep breath. "I know what to do." He then looked at Xia Shenji. "If you can return, our previous agreement will still be in effect."
"Of course, I won't let the Lu Family off." Xia Shenji's eyes flashed with killing intent.
…
On the Fifth Mainland, Above Heaven once again welcomed Ancestor Long. This was his fifth visit, and this time, Bai Wangyuan was there as well.
It was Elder Chan who welcomed him.
Bai Wangyuan immediately said, "The situation is urgent, and the pressure on the Six Direction Association's battlefield has increased. We can no longer hold on. This time, we don't need to go to the Three Monarchs' Spacetime. If you still care about the big picture, don't refuse. We can strike a deal with you once again, and we will not enter the Fifth Mainland while supporting the Three Monarchs' Spacetime."
With Bai Wangyuan's declaration, this deal was still credible. Elder Chan shook his head. "I'm the only Progenitor in Above Heaven. Even if we include Lu Yin, there are only two Progenitors. We can't help in supporting the Three Monarchs' Spacetime. The Four Cardinal Scales have many Progenitors, so you can just send one or two. Why do you need us?"
Ancestor Long said, "The Eternals aren't stupid. The danger of the Three Monarchs' Spacetime comes from them. Perhaps they want to create a diversion and lead us to the Three Monarchs' Spacetime before launching a large-scale attack. We can't take that risk."
Bai Wangyuan looked deeply at Elder Chan. "The Six Direction Association wants us to share the pressure from the Eternals, but that doesn't mean that we have to bear all of it. We just need to share some of it. Thus, only two Progenitors are needed to go to the Three Monarchs' Spacetime. The others will stay behind and guard against the Eternals. As long as we support the Three Monarchs' Spacetime, the Yuan Sages will have no reason to let us lead the war. Isn't that what Lu Yin wants?
Or do you want the Cosmic Trees to bear all of it? "
"Elder Chan, you've lived since the era of the Daosource Sect and entered the Progenitor realm. You can be considered enlightened, so you shouldn't think like a junior."
"What's wrong with a junior like me?"
Lu Yin's voice rang out as he tore through the void and descended, directly facing Bai Wangyuan.
Bai Wangyuan said in a low voice, "Young man, you're too narrow-minded and can't see the big picture. I don't blame you. Since you value gains and losses, then let's strike an alliance. As long as either you or Elder Chan supports the Three Sovereigns Spacetime, we won't enter the Fifth Mainland."
Lu Yin looked at Bai Wangyuan and then at the Dragon Ancestor. "Who wants to make an alliance with me?"
"Of course it's me," Bai Yan said.
"Are you the only one who can represent the Four Cardinal Scales?"
Bai Wangyuan frowned. "Back then, it was you and me who fought the Astral Three Strikes. Ever since then, I, the Four Way Scales, have never taken the initiative to attack you. Furthermore, you can specify who can't come. It's up to you."
"However, all of you tried to frame me. For example, you told Madman Lu about my existence, used the Heavenly Realm Treasure Vault to lure me in for a battle with Madman Lu, and even lured that old fogey, Yuan Sage, to the Fifth Mainland. Bai Wangyuan, your promise is meaningless!"
Bai Wangyuan's gaze turned cold. "I've already fulfilled the content of the agreement. What you're talking about isn't a high-five.
As long as I agree to whatever conditions you propose, then it's a deal. "
Lu Yin shook his head and sighed. "I really feel sorry for you. Bai Wangyuan, do you really think that you can represent the entire Four Way Scales?"
"What do you mean?"
Bai Wangyuan's expression was calm.
Lu Yin tapped his fingers on the table. "Are Wang Fan and the Ghost Abyss Ancestor within your control?
Is Xia Shenji within your control? "
The Dragon Ancestor replied, "Wang Fan and the Ghost Abyss Ancestor can both be part of the conditions for this agreement. As for Xia Shenji, he's already been exiled by you."
"What if he comes back?" Lu Yin said bluntly.
Bai Wangyuan and the Dragon Ancestor exchanged glances and saw the shock in each other's eyes. Did this kid know?
"Only you know where Xia Shenji went. Lu Xiaoxuan, what do you mean?"
Bai Wangyuan asked in a low voice.
Lu Yin replied, "I'm not an unreasonable person, and you're right. If the Three Monarchs Spacetime can't hold on, then the Six Direction Society won't be the only one to suffer; we will as well. Thus, I agree to support the Three Monarchs Spacetime, but I must ensure that the Above Heaven Sect is safe. First, the Six Direction Society must send someone to join me in the agreement, and they must not enter the Fifth Mainland without permission. Second, Xia Shenji must also appear and join me in the agreement.
"Lu Xiaoxuan, you're dreaming! Why would the Six Direction Society join you in the agreement?"
The Dragon Ancestor barked.
Bai Wangyuan frowned. "Lu Xiaoxuan, what does the Six Direction Society have to do with you? Even if they want us to start a war, they won't compromise with you. Besides, the Six Direction Society poses no threat to you."
Lu Yin replied, "Wrong. They pose a threat, and a very big one at that." He then looked outside the main hall.
Everyone else looked outside as well.
An old man slowly walked over with a walking stick supported by Zhiyi. It was the Sixth Mainland's Blood Ancestor.
Lu Yin stood up with a solemn expression and a deep respect in his eyes. "Senior, I've troubled you to make a trip here."
The current Blood Ancestor was completely different from how he had been in the past. The first time Lu Yin had seen the Blood Ancestor was when Lu Yin had gone through his Origin Tribulation. At that time, the Blood Ancestor had been very old, but he had been very spirited and had not seemed like an old man at all. The aura within his body had been enough to cause the stars to sway, and he could easily destroy the void with a wave of his hand. At that time, the Blood Ancestor had become Lu Yin's backer, and the Four Cardinal Scales had misunderstood that the Fifth Mainland was being protected by a Progenitor. As a result, none of the Progenitors had entered the Fifth Mainland to attack Lu Yin.
The second time, Lu Yin had traveled through the void and returned twenty years later. At that time, the Blood Ancestor had used his own body to block the crack in the Sky Supporting Pillar and blocked the Corpse God's attack, thus giving the Fifth Mainland a chance to survive. Lu Yin had then used the Sirius Technique to borrow Progenitor Chen's strength to drag the Blood Ancestor back. However, the Blood Ancestor had already lost his Progenitor Realm and was only left with the power of a Progenitor. He was no longer a Progenitor.
The third time, a Yuan Sage had opened up a parallel space-time and attracted the Corpse King of the Eternal Race to destroy the sect above the heavens. The Blood Ancestor had risked his life to block the attack with his broken body and had completely lost his cultivation base. He had become a cripple and could only rely on medicine to save his life.
It could be said that the Blood Ancestor was one of the people that Lu Yin admired the most in the Fifth Mainland and the Sixth Mainland. Regardless of his cultivation base, the Blood Ancestor had truly sacrificed himself for humanity. He was a Progenitor who had a fearless spirit and was worthy of being addressed as a senior by Lu Yin.
If not for Mister Mu as his master, Lu Yin would have already acknowledged the Blood Ancestor as his master.
"I'll just take it as a stroll. It's not bad to see an old friend, hehe." The Blood Ancestor chuckled.
He was very cheerful and had already seen through life and death.
Facing the Blood Ancestor now, even Bai Wangyuan, who was in the Nine Mountains and Eight Seas, felt respect for him. Regardless of the grudges between the Fifth Mainland and the Sixth Mainland, Bai Wangyuan had to admit that the Blood Ancestor was a powerhouse who deserved everyone's respect.
"Zhiyi, bring Senior to Lang Mountain. The scenery there is pretty good. Also, ask Zhao Ran to make some tea for you," Lu Yin instructed.
Zhiyi bowed respectfully. "Yes, Path Master." With that, she supported the Blood Ancestor and left.
There weren't many words exchanged, but the Blood Ancestor's departing figure made Bai Wangyuan and the Dragon Ancestor speechless. Why had a dignified Progenitor ended up like this?
Was it worth it?
"Senior Blood Ancestor could have spent his later years in peace. Even if he had lost his Progenitor's power, he would still be able to play around in the mortal world. However," Lu Yin clenched his fists and said calmly, "because that old fogey, Yuan Sheng, attracted a Corpse King from the Eternals, Senior Blood Ancestor lost his cultivation and his life was like a candle that could be extinguished at any time." He looked at Bai Wangyuan. "Tell me, how can I not worry about the Six Direction Guild?
Do you think that the Six Direction Guild is a threat to the Above Heavens Sect?
Is it because of a single sentence from you, Bai Wangyuan? "
Bai Wangyuan wanted to refute, but he couldn't find the words to say. The Blood Ancestor's example was too profound. He silently cursed Yuan Sheng for being so meddlesome. Luring the Eternals over would have been good enough for Bai Wangyuan to eliminate Lu Yin, but he had failed to accomplish anything and had even become a target for Lu Yin's ridicule.
"Alright, you guys can leave. We won't get involved in any of this. I don't know anything about the Six Direction Guild or the Three Monarchs' Spacetime. I only know how to protect the Fifth Mainland. I, Lu Yin, only care about the Fifth Mainland and the Above Heavens Sect."
Lu Yin chased Bai Wangyuan away. There was no need for further discussion, so Bai Wangyuan and the Dragon Ancestor left.
Elder Chan said, "It's just as you said. They didn't mention anything about bringing Xia Shenji back."
Lu Yin replied, "They'll mention it later. They didn't mention it now because they wanted me to be at ease. Senior, something is about to happen to Shenwu Continent, so I'll have to trouble you to make a trip there."
Elder Chan took a step forward and left the Above Heavens Sect.
As soon as he stepped into outer space, he saw that Bai Wangyuan and the Dragon Ancestor were still there. "What else do you want to say?
There's no need for that. Go back. "
Bai Wangyuan looked at Elder Chan. "Why follow a junior like Lu Xiaoxuan? You've already repaid the Lu family's favor."
Elder Chan was just about to speak when his expression suddenly changed. He looked in the direction of Shenwu Continent. "Not good!" Bai Wangyuan blocked his path. "There's no need to go. It's too late."
"You're going to attack Shenwu Continent?"
Elder Chan's expression turned ugly.
Bai Wangyuan clasped his hands behind his back. "Since you're not willing to support the Three Monarchs Spacetime, then have Xia Shenji return. That way, we can spare two people to support the Three Monarchs Spacetime."
Lu Yin appeared. "The older you get, the more shameless you become. Bai Wangyuan, don't you know that Xia Shenji was banished to the Three Monarchs Spacetime?"
Bai Wangyuan and the Dragon Ancestor's expressions changed. Lu Yin's words meant that he was certain that they knew that Xia Shenji was in the Three Monarchs Spacetime. If he wanted to open up Shenwu Continent, then he might have guessed something.
At this moment, four figures were facing each other in the Tower of Resonating Light. They were Mu Xie, the Fog Ancestor, Wang Fan, and the Ghost Abyss Ancestor.
"Why are you here?"
Wang Fan looked at Mu Xie and the Fog Ancestor in shock. How had they known that they were going to attack Shenwu Continent?
Mu Xie's body was covered in evil energy. "Retreat. With us here, you won't be able to do anything."