With Tang Si driving the carriage, it was inconvenient for Lu Yin and Ming Yan to speak. However, there was a strange atmosphere that surrounded them. Even though it was noisy all around, Lu Yin could only hear Ming Yan's heartbeat and breathe in her fragrance.
This feeling was very beautiful and intoxicating.
"Your heartbeat is accelerating. Are you poisoned?" the monkey asked, startling Lu Yin and temporarily waking him up.
"No, you're not poisoned. Strange, why is your heartbeat so abnormal?
Many of your body's characteristics are also abnormal. Strange. "
Lu Yin did not have the time to explain this feeling to a monkey, but the monkey's words had made him sober up quite a bit. He could not allow himself to be intoxicated by this feeling. Ming Yan was the daughter of the Reverent King and a princess of the Shenwu Continent, while he was just a trialtaker. The difference between their statuses was too great, and their thousand-year blood feud was difficult to resolve. The two of them were like two trees on either side of a road; they could always be seen, but could never touch.
This kind of relationship was nothing more than an illusion.
Lu Yin felt as if a basin of cold water had been poured over his head, and it was bone-chilling.
He was just a student with no power or influence. He did not have the ability to influence the Darkmist Weave or the Shenwu Continent. Just Ming Zhaoshu alone was enough to prevent him from getting close to Ming Yan. This budding relationship was destined to be fruitless.
Lu Yin knew how important relationships were to girls, especially someone like Ming Yan, who was ignorant of worldly affairs but was also very intelligent. It was easy for her to fall into a relationship and be unable to extricate herself from it. Once she failed, the damage she would suffer would be unimaginable.
This could not continue. Without any guarantees, this relationship could not continue. Lu Yin's gaze became resolute as he thought about it. He quickened his pace and walked past the carriage without looking back.
Lu Yin's change was imprinted in Ming Yan's eyes, and her heart trembled. Panic and discomfort that she had never felt before spread throughout her body, and her eyes turned red.
Some people would remain strangers for the rest of their lives, while others could decide their fate with a single glance.
To Ming Yan, Lu Yin was someone she could decide her fate with. That single glance had been like the wings of a butterfly that had brought about a beautiful dream. But at this moment, that dream seemed to have shattered. Women's senses were much stronger than men's, and none of Lu Yin's changes could escape Ming Yan's eyes.
Why?
Ming Yan lowered her head, and her gaze was pained. She was depressed and clenched her fists. You clearly have my scent on you.
She was very intelligent, but intelligence and emotions were natural opposites.
Lu Yin sighed. There was a sort of depression and irritation in his heart that he could not vent. He also felt pity for Ming Yan, and he really wanted to trample this continent beneath his feet and embrace her.
Suddenly, a black and white light flashed in front of his eyes. Lu Yin's pupils shrank and he turned his head to the side. The carriages of the Crown Prince's residence were passing by. Among them, a man raised his head and looked at Ming Yan's carriage. His eyes were filled with violent killing intent.
Lu Yin felt a chill run down his spine, and he quickly retreated to block the side of the carriage. The man raised his hand and struck out with a palm strike. Suddenly, a boundless chill surged forth, and the wind howled as a violent and terrifying martial power descended upon them, bringing with it an aura that could cause one's spirit to tremble. Tang Si's scalp went numb, and his body froze in place. This feeling was even more terrifying than Li Zimo's attack from before.
The entire entourage of the Reverent King's Household — no, everyone on the street felt as if their brains had been shaken, and they all spat out blood. Only that man remained standing in front of the palanquin as he stared intently at the interior of the palanquin. He completely ignored the troops of the Reverent King's Household that were standing to the side of the palanquin. Indeed, he didn't need to pay any attention to them, because even Tang Si had been suppressed in an instant, unable to move.
Lu Yin gritted his teeth and his muscles tensed. He raised his hand, not caring about whether or not his identity would be exposed. He only wanted to save that girl, and he did not hesitate to release his five-lined battle force. A dark golden radiance blossomed, and nine stars revolved around him. Sirius Palm.
The man saw Lu Yin's palm strike towards him, and his pupils shrank. He had not expected someone to be able to react in time. Was this … five-lined battle force?
The man did not dare to be careless, and he changed the direction of his palm to strike Lu Yin.
The two palms collided with a bang, and a shockwave distorted the void as it surged upwards from the point of impact. It exploded high up in the sky and pushed away the clouds. On the ground, the street beneath their feet split in two. Violent martial power followed the two palms and blasted towards each other. A shockwave that could be seen with the naked eye enveloped the two as they collided. Lu Yin and the man looked at each other and saw the shock in each other's eyes. They instantly recognized each other.
This man was definitely a genius from the Daynight clan, the one who had defeated Nightqueen Yanqing, Zhanlong Daynight.
Zhanlong Daynight also recognized Lu Yin, as there were only a handful of Limiteers who could block him. Lu Yin was the only one who had comprehended five-lined battle force, and this person was someone that the Nightking clan had ordered him to kill.
The two had not expected to meet under such circumstances. Their palms collided and rotated at the same time. There was another bang, and a shockwave split the street apart like a sharp blade. Both of them retreated at the same time, and neither of them gained the upper hand.
At this moment, not only was there a fierce battle going on here, but many battles were also occurring throughout the entire capital.
Zhanlong Daynight looked at Lu Yin seriously, his eyes filled with indescribable confusion and shock. There was also a strange look on his face, as his Art of Immunity had been suppressed. He licked his lips and said, "We'll meet again." He then leaped away.
The entire battle had only involved two palms colliding, and it had lasted less than five seconds. With the chaos that had been deliberately created throughout the capital, Zhanlong Daynight had been able to easily escape. After he left, countless people on the street fainted. Even Tang Si swayed and almost fainted. He did not even have the qualifications to take one of Zhanlong Daynight's palms.
Even so, he had still been able to clearly see the entire battle, especially the power that Lu Yin had displayed. It was an unparalleled Martial King strength that might even surpass Li Zimo's.
Lu Yin did not have the time to care about anything else. He rushed into the carriage and picked up Ming Yan to check on her.
Fortunately, Ming Yan had only fainted and was not seriously injured. He sighed in relief. It was fortunate that she had not been injured by the Daynight clan's technique at such close range.
There was a whoosh as a cold light flashed. Lu Yin raised his hand and grabbed the spear that had been thrust at him. He coldly glanced at Tang Si. "You're courting death." He then exerted more force in his palm, sending Nine Stacks through the spear towards Tang Si. Tang Si was only able to block Five Stacks before he could no longer withstand it. He helplessly let go of the spear and took a step back.
The spear shattered, and Lu Yin let go of Ming Yan. He wanted to leave, but as soon as he stepped out of the carriage, he saw Ming Zhaoshu staring at him coldly with a gloomy expression.
Lu Yin took a deep breath and slowly bowed. "Your Highness."
At that moment, a wave of energy swept over from the surrounding peaks of the capital.
Ming Zhaoshu waved his hand and dispersed the energy wave. He then looked at Lu Yin. "Follow me."
Lu Yin was helpless, as there was no way for him to hide. Ming Zhaoshu had a domain, and he must have seen Lu Yin's battle with Zhanlong Daynight. Five-lined battle force was too conspicuous, but fortunately, Ming Zhaoshu had not immediately attacked Lu Yin, which meant that there was still room for negotiation.
Tang Si looked at Lu Yin with a complicated expression, his eyes filled with unwillingness. He had just lost to Li Zimo, and now, he had lost to this person as well.
Lu Yin stood quietly in the study of the Reverent King's Residence.
Ming Zhaoshu's back was to him, and he was frowning. No one knew what he was thinking.
After a while, Ming Zhaoshu turned around and stared at Lu Yin seriously, carefully sizing him up. "Should I call you Vice Commander Seven of the Ming Constables? Or should I call you the coachman of the Reverent King's Estate, Lu Seven? Or should I call you trialtaker Lu Yin?"
Lu Yin looked up. "How did Your Highness know that I was once Lu Little Seven?"
Ming Zhaoshu's eyes narrowed. "I'm not stupid. Your appearance can change, but your foundation remains the same. Besides, your appearance hasn't changed much, so it's easy to guess."
Lu Yin bowed. "Thank you for not attacking me, Your Highness."
Ming Zhaoshu snorted. "If it weren't for the fact that you saved Yan 'er's life, I definitely wouldn't have let you off." At this point, Ming Zhaoshu's eyes flashed with anger, and he glared at Lu Yin. "You've ruined Yan' er's reputation."
Lu Yin felt bitter. "I'm sorry, Your Highness. I couldn't choose where I landed, and I never thought that I would ruin the princess's life."
"There's no point in saying that now. How do you plan on taking responsibility?" Ming Zhaoshu asked coldly.
Lu Yin was shocked. "I can take responsibility?"
Ming Zhaoshu looked at Lu Yin seriously and slowly sat down. "What do you think Shenwu Continent is?"
"A cage." Lu Yin answered without hesitation.
Ming Zhaoshu nodded, but his eyes dimmed. "That's right, a cage. On the surface, it might seem like Shenwu Continent blocked the Darkmist Weave's attack, but in reality, the moment the continent was exposed, its fate was already decided. It's just that the time hasn't come yet."
Lu Yin looked at Ming Zhaoshu. "Your Highness is very thorough. The Darkmist Weave is only one of the Outerverse's seventy-two weaves, and the Innerverse has the most powerhouses. No matter how strong Shenwu Continent is, it won't be able to stop the Innerverse's great powers from interfering. It's just that the time hasn't come yet."
Ming Zhaoshu's eyes flashed. "That's why I want to have a chat with the powerhouses who surpass the Hunter realm. I want to do my best to integrate Shenwu Continent into the universe while protecting it."
Lu Yin was puzzled. "There has been no lack of disciples from great powers who have entered the continent over the past thousand years. Why don't you look for them, Your Highness?"
"Do you like being with the people who decide your fate?" Ming Zhaoshu asked.
Lu Yin shrugged. "There's nothing I can do if I don't have a choice. For example, right now, Your Highness can decide my life or death. For Shenwu Continent, the Innerverse's great powers can decide your life or death. You don't have the right to choose."
"That's why I need to think of a way." Ming Zhaoshu stood up. "You're the leader of Astral-10, and it's rumored that the Council of Astral Academy has a lot of authority. The goal of this trial is to join the Outerverse Youth Council, and I'm willing to help you improve your results so that you can gain a foothold in the Outerverse Youth Council. Combined with your status as a member of the Council of Astral Academy, you'll definitely have the right to speak. At the very least, you'll have the right to influence Darkmist Weave."
Lu Yin was shocked. "Your Highness has a very deep understanding of the universe."
"After all, many trialtakers have been captured over the past thousand years, and not all of them are stubborn. For example, that disciple from the Blaze Realm who fell into the manor with you has told you everything he could. He even revealed the secret of the Blaze Realm's top inherited battle technique, the Karmic Flame Sword," Ming Zhaoshu explained.
Lu Yin was speechless. This Arikar was too cowardly.
"If I can join the Outerverse Youth Council, combined with my status as a member of the Council of Astral Academy, I'll definitely have the right to speak. However, I won't be able to decide the future of Shenwu Continent in such a short period of time," Lu Yin said. He didn't want to take everything on his own. Ming Zhaoshu was very smart, and playing tricks with him would only result in a faster death.
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Qingming Festival, third update, 2pm. Thank you for your support!