Ming Zhaoshu was very satisfied with Lu Yin's attitude. "Don't worry, nothing will happen to Shenwu Continent in the short term. Even if someone stronger than a Hunter makes a move, the five sealing planets will be able to protect it for at least a year. It's very difficult for such a powerhouse to make a move, so I'm certain that nothing will happen to Shenwu Continent for the next ten years. You have ten years to develop, and that should be enough time for you to gain a lot of authority. You're one of the top four in the Astral Combat Tournament and one of humanity's top geniuses."
Lu Yin was puzzled. "Why are you placing your hopes on me?"
Ming Zhaoshu narrowed his eyes and took a deep breath. "Because of Yan 'er."
Lu Yin's heart trembled, and his expression changed.
"Yan 'er likes you, and I can tell that you like her as well. Otherwise, you wouldn't have exposed yourself for her," Ming Zhaoshu said.
Lu Yin did not deny it.
"The difference between your statuses is too great. Only when Shenwu Continent merges into the universe will everything return to normal. At that time, you can be together. This is my promise," Ming Zhaoshu said solemnly.
Lu Yin's fingers trembled, and his heart burned with passion. Ming Zhaoshu's words had completely moved him. Emotions were the most difficult to control, but they were also the easiest to manipulate. Lu Yin was no exception. He could sense Ming Zhaoshu's ambition, but for Ming Yan's sake, he was willing to do anything. If Shenwu Continent merges into the universe, then it was indeed possible for him to be together with Ming Yan.
When he thought about that girl, Lu Yin felt a throbbing sensation that could not be suppressed.
Ming Zhaoshu's lips curled up. He had indeed chosen Lu Yin because of that. There was no bond stronger than emotions, and he was confident that his daughter would be able to bind this youth to her. However, he would not only choose Lu Yin, as there was no need to say that out loud. Shenwu Continent needed change, and he needed to save it.
"How do you plan on helping me improve my results, Your Highness?" Lu Yin asked.
Ming Zhaoshu glanced at Lu Yin's fingers. "First, destroy that thing in your muscles. You don't want our conversation to be exposed, do you?"
Lu Yin nodded, and his muscles vibrated to destroy the particle camera.
"I'll tell you where Ming Taizhong is buried, and that will be your stepping stone," Ming Zhaoshu said seriously.
Lu Yin was shocked. "Where Ming Taizhong is buried?
You're willing to tell me? "
Ming Zhaoshu nodded. "I can tell you, and you can also tell the outsiders. It doesn't matter. Even my brother has to be careful when he goes there. If you're not a Martial God, which is what you call a Hunter, then it's very difficult to survive."
"I'd like to hear the details," Lu Yin respectfully replied.
"Have you heard of the Tower of Resonating Light?" Ming Zhaoshu slowly opened his mouth and said something that Lu Yin would never have expected.
"Tower of Resonating Light?"
Ming Zhaoshu smiled. "You didn't expect that, did you?"
Lu Yin frowned. "Your Highness, are you saying that Ming Taizhong died in the Tower of Resonating Light?"
Ming Zhaoshu nodded.
"How could that be? If Ming Taizhong died in the Tower of Resonating Light, then everyone in the capital should know about it."
Ming Zhaoshu took out a map and calmly said, "The Tower of Resonating Light that we saw was only the tip of the entire tower. The true body of the Tower of Resonating Light is hidden underground, and its surface area is even larger than the entire Radiant City. When Imperial Uncle Ming Taizhong was dying, he went underground and buried himself in the Tower of Resonating Light. Very few people know about this secret."
Lu Yin looked at the map in disbelief. A tower that was even larger than the capital? Was this the true Tower of Resonating Light?
Wait, Han Chong and the others had been planning to attack the Tower of Resonating Light, thinking that it was one of the nodes of the five sealing planets.
"I once heard a rumor that the Tower of Resonating Light is one of the nodes of the five sealing planets," Lu Yin probed Ming Zhaoshu.
Ming Zhaoshu laughed. "This rumor was spread by Ming Hao so that he could capture all the trialtakers in one fell swoop. For example, during this birthday celebration, don't think that he doesn't know that the trialtakers are planning to attack the Tower of Resonating Light. Although that place isn't one of the nodes of the five sealing planets, it is where His Imperial Uncle died. Even a Hunter would find it difficult to survive if they entered, let alone you. Of course, you won't be able to enter as well, but it should be enough to trap you juniors."
Lu Yin fell silent. Was this all part of Ming Hao's plan?
Ming Zhaoshu looked at Lu Yin and said, "Actually, this is an open secret, and it's also the fairest competition between the outsiders and our Shenwu Continent. During the birthday celebration, the outsiders will attack the five sealing planets with all their might, and all the experts above the Martial Emperor realm will be gathered there. This continent will be a battlefield for those below the Martial Emperor realm, and the largest battlefield will be the Tower of Resonating Light."
"Crown Prince Ming Hao won't interfere?" Lu Yin asked.
Ming Zhaoshu smiled. "The Sword Sect's Long Yun was also on the Shenwu Continent, and both sides have their own trump cards. It's just a battle, so he won't interfere. However, I'm certain that any trialtakers who attack the Tower of Resonating Light are finished."
Not long after, Lu Yin left the study. He muttered to himself for a moment before looking in another direction.
Ming Zhaoshu's voice rang out. "Yan 'er is awake."
Lu Yin thought for a moment, took a deep breath, and walked in that direction.
The door to the study opened, and Ming Zhaoshu smiled as he watched Lu Yin's back. Emotions were the strongest poison to control this person, and there was no antidote. As long as Yan 'er was around, no matter how talented this kid was, he would serve Ming Zhaoshu in the future.
Within Ming Yan's room, a maid was nervously attending to her, holding a cup. "Does your head still hurt, Princess?"
Ming Yan frowned and rubbed her forehead with both hands. Her head was in pain, and she could not remember what had happened. All she knew was that when she had fainted, she had seen Lu Yin turn around and shield her. Right, Lu Yin, is he alright? Ming Yan hurriedly stood up and almost fell. The maid was about to support her when a figure appeared in front of her and hugged her.
A familiar fragrance wafted into Lu Yin's nose as he hugged the beauty in his arms. At this moment, the world was within his grasp.
"Who, who are you?
Let go of the princess! "The maid was shocked, and she grabbed Lu Yin tightly, trying to push him away.
Ming Yan stared blankly at the man who was hugging her. That familiar appearance, and that familiar scent.
Lu Yin casually knocked the maid unconscious and hugged Ming Yan tightly. "Does your head still hurt?"
Ming Yan looked at him for a while before suddenly remembering something. She pushed him away forcefully. "It … it has nothing to do with you." She then sat back down on the bed and turned her head inward, refusing to look at Lu Yin.
Lu Yin smiled bitterly, as he knew that she had recalled the scene from before. He sat down on the bed. "I'm sorry."
Ming Yan's eyes reddened, but she did not speak.
"Our identities are too different. We come from different regions, different cultures, and even have a thousand-year-old blood feud between us. I don't want to hurt you," Lu Yin said bitterly.
Ming Yan turned around and pursed her lips. "I know."
Lu Yin raised a hand and stroked Ming Yan's hair. "But I won't give up on you."
Ming Yan's eyes lit up, and she looked at Lu Yin nervously. The anticipation in her eyes almost melted him, and he could not describe how he felt at that moment. He was being relied on, trusted, and looked forward to. From this moment on, this woman belonged to him, and there was one more person in his life.
Lu Yin hugged Ming Yan tightly. "I won't give up, I swear."
Ming Yan smiled gently. "Thank you."
Suddenly, Ming Yan exclaimed, "Hurry up and leave! My father will discover you!"
"You mean, my future father-in-law?" Lu Yin teased.
Ming Yan was embarrassed. "What future father-in-law? Don't joke around. Hurry up and leave, my father will really discover you."
Lu Yin smoothed her hair. "Don't worry, he's the one who allowed me to see you."
Ming Yan was shocked. "How is that possible? My father hates foreigners. You-" "I have my ways. My future father-in-law is a man of great talent and foresight. You should understand your father," Lu Yin said gently.
Ming Yan pondered for a moment before nodding. She seemed to have thought of something, but her brows furrowed unnaturally. She looked at Lu Yin worriedly. "Did my father give you any conditions?"
Lu Yin hugged Ming Yan. "Don't think too much. You are you, and your father is your father. I've already said that I won't give up on you. If your father goes back on his word one day, I'll snatch you away even if it means stealing."
Ming Yan's lips curled up into a blissful smile. She had never been this happy in her entire life. No, this was bliss. At this moment, her face was rosy, and her beauty was indescribable. Lu Yin stared at her in a daze and subconsciously lowered his head. Their lips touched, and a moment of softness intoxicated both of them.
A sudden clap of thunder shook the two awake. Ming Yan hurriedly pushed Lu Yin away and bashfully turned her back to him. "You … How dare you!"
Lu Yin looked outside and knew that Ming Zhaoshu was warning him. He looked at Ming Yan's back reluctantly and then plucked a lock of his hair. "Give me a lock of your hair."
Ming Yan's body trembled, and she cut off a lock of her black hair without hesitation and handed it to Lu Yin. She didn't turn around, and Lu Yin didn't force her either. He placed his own lock of hair in her hands and solemnly accepted it. "Remember, I won't give up on you. Never."
Ming Yan gripped Lu Yin's hair tightly and smiled happily, but tears welled up in her eyes. She was smart, very smart, and knew how difficult it would be for the two of them to be together. However, she wouldn't give up on this sliver of hope. He wouldn't give up, and she wouldn't give up either, even if it meant forever.
Lu Yin walked out of Ming Yan's room and looked up. How high and how wide the sky was. He stretched out his hand, and one day, he would be able to grasp it with one hand.
The battle in Mingdu ended quickly. Lu Yin's exchange with Zhanlong Daynight had been the most shocking, but it hadn't caused much damage to Mingdu compared to the others.
Zhanlong Daynight had managed to escape, but a large number of people that the Daynight clan had placed in Mingdu had been captured and killed. These people weren't important to Zhanlong Daynight, as the Daynight clan had too many scapegoats.
"Brother Zhanlong, you didn't succeed?" A Daynight girl in a room was shocked and in disbelief.
The other members of the Daynight clan were shocked as well. This operation had been almost guaranteed to succeed, and they had even sacrificed almost half of their scapegoats. Who would have thought that they would still fail?
Compared to the others' shock and confusion, Zhanlong Daynight was very excited. He clenched his fists and couldn't suppress his excitement. "It's him! I didn't expect to run into him so quickly. No wonder he defeated Yanqing. That palm was powerful."
"Brother Zhanlong, who are you talking about?" someone asked.
Zhanlong Daynight chuckled and glanced at the people around him. "Lu Yin."
"Lu Yin?" a few people exclaimed. "Brother Zhanlong, you ran into Lu Yin?"
Zhanlong Daynight clenched his fists and made a sound.
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