Luke was shocked. He was slightly better off than Clay and Andong, as he knew how terrifying a Lockbreaker was. "Looks like this person is an exception."
The powerhouse grunted. "You can think of him as a second Wendy Yushan."
"You were able to injure Wendy Yushan, but you can't deal with him?" Luke asked softly.
The powerhouse's gaze turned cold. "Young Master Luke, please forget my identity. After all, we're at war right now."
Luke fell silent.
"Also, Wendy Yushan attacked our empire first, which was why she was injured. Even so, the empire doesn't dare to kill her. This King Zishan's identity is even more complicated than Wendy Yushan's," the powerhouse said.
Within the imperial palace, Lu Yin stood in the imperial court. He vaguely remembered the first time he had come here, and the pressure he had felt at that time was still fresh in his mind. Now, things had changed.
He wondered how many people would be able to return once the empire was rebuilt. Lu Yin sighed and looked up at the highest seat. Sitting there, one could overlook the thirteen filaments and control countless lives. This was the throne.
Lu Yin approached it step by step.
At the same time, Huo Qingshan, Rocky Auna, Ban Jiu, and a beauty appeared. She was the one who had been injured and had been left on the Capital Star to recuperate, Liuying Zishan.
The four didn't show themselves, instead quietly watching the court as Lu Yin approached the throne. Their gazes were complicated, and it was impossible to tell what they were thinking.
Lu Yin approached step by step, passing through the court and reaching the highest position in the Great Yu Empire. Finally, he reached the throne and looked up at the star chart that had been placed there for many years.
This star chart had been personally drawn by Undying Yushan when he had inherited the throne. Back then, there had been no thirteen filaments, but he had gradually added them to the chart and placed it behind the throne as a reminder to himself. However, as his body's condition deteriorated, the star chart had lost its meaning and had become dull. Now, Lu Yin picked it up again and patted it lightly, wiping away the dust as he looked at it with bright eyes.
"It's time to see the light of day again. Unfortunately, there's only the Outerverse," Lu Yin muttered to himself with a smile on his face. He gently placed the star chart on the throne. From start to finish, Lu Yin had never touched the throne, much less sat on it. It was as if the throne was nothing special to him.
This scene shocked Huo Qingshan and the others. They didn't know why, but even though Lu Yin was still young and was only a Limiteer, they could feel a heaven-devouring aura emanating from him. That star chart represented Undying Yushan, who had been full of mettle when he was young. Now that it had reappeared, what did it mean?
At this time, outside the Imperial Palace, many people appeared. Clay, Anton, Luke, and other extended relatives all appeared, wanting to enter the Imperial Palace.
"Ban Jiu, let them in," Huo Qingshan said calmly.
Soon, several relatives rushed into the imperial palace under the lead of their respective powerhouses. They arrived at the front of the imperial court and stood outside, looking at Lu Yin who was standing beside the throne.
"How dare you, King Zishan! How dare you approach the throne? Hurry up and come out!" shouted one of the relatives.
Lu Yin turned around. "Is everyone here?"
"You're King Zishan, Lu Yin?"
Lu Yin looked up. "That's me."
"Come down, and I won't pursue the matter of you desecrating the throne," Anton said clearly, as if he was granting Lu Yin a great pardon.
Lu Yin laughed, but he couldn't be bothered to ask who was who. "Are all the relatives who want the throne all here?"
Luke stepped forward. "Brother Lu, we don't want the throne, but the Great Yu Empire has powerful enemies outside and internal strife. There's no one to preside over the situation, and this is irresponsible to the citizens. Because of the war, many of them have died. Someone needs to stand up for them."
Lu Yin's lips curled up. "Good reason. Continue."
Luke's gaze turned cold, and he was about to speak when Anton frowned. "Lu Yin, give me the ring of authority, and I can let you continue to be King Zishan. I can even give you a region to oversee and enjoy eternal wealth. What do you think?"
"Lu Yin, I can give you two regions as long as you support my ascension to the throne," Clay immediately said, not daring to back down.
Following that, several relatives tried to tempt Lu Yin into handing over the ring of authority.
This scene was comical and ironic to Lu Yin. The Great Yu Empire had thirteen filaments, and if not for the Innerverse's restrictions, it could have encompassed the entire Frostwave Weave. But now, it was being fought over by a bunch of trash, and they were even willing to cede their territory.
In a corner of the palace, Huo Qingshan and the others had mocking looks on their faces. This was the reason why they didn't support these relatives. If any of them had any potential, they would have supported them to the throne. Although they might not be able to ascend to the throne, they would still be able to act on behalf of the emperor. Unfortunately, these people were all trash.
"Shut up! How can you give away the empire's territory as you please?!" Luke roared.
"Don't think I don't know, Luke. You gave those courtiers a huge price, just like that Bailey. You're much more ruthless than we are."
"That's right, Luke. I heard you even pardoned criminals without restraint. You even went to find Sigmund today. Why did you fail?
Are you trying to vent your anger on us? "
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Luke snorted, "I've only found courtiers who can support the empire. General Sigmund has contributed greatly to the empire, and Sir Bailey has always been cautious and conscientious. They're all capable courtiers." He then turned to Lu Yin, "Brother, although I can't promise you territory or wealth, I can guarantee that the Great Yu Empire won't collapse as long as I'm around. This will always be your home."
Lu Yin smirked and swept his gaze across the crowd, "How interesting. Some of you are directly threatening me, some are pretentious, and some are pretending to be elegant. This is more interesting than watching a play."
The crowd was furious, but Luke's eyes were cold. He was the one who was pretentious. He clenched his fists and fell silent for a moment. He wanted to kill Lu Yin, but this person's status was too special. Even the Ross Empire wouldn't dare to act openly against him, let alone Luke.
"What do you mean, Lu Yin?"
Andong shouted, but the Explorer behind him quickly pulled him back, "Young Master Andong, this person's status isn't ordinary."
Lu Yin's eyes were cold, "I don't have time to waste with you. I'll only say one thing: either scram, or die."
"What arrogance! He's just a Limiteer!" Andong bellowed, "Capture him!"
Suddenly, Lu Yin vanished. The powerhouse behind Luke trembled, and he pulled Luke behind him. In front of Lu Yin, the void tore apart as Lu Yin punched out with a single palm, pressing down on Andong. Andong stood in his original spot, unable to react at all. The Explorer's face changed drastically, and he kicked out at Lu Yin. However, he was still a beat too slow, and Andong was instantly killed by Lu Yin's palm. His entire body was flung away before crashing heavily into the ground. The Explorer's kick was blocked by Lu Yin's left arm, and there was a violent sound as a shockwave spread out in all directions.
There were three space-exploring powerhouses present, and they were Andong's, Clay's, and Luke's protectors. They were the only ones who had managed to block the shockwaves, while the rest of the Explorer's family members and their protectors were all sent flying as they spat out mouthfuls of blood.
Lu Yin's left hand grabbed the Explorer's thigh and exerted strength in his palm. His muscles swelled as a Twentyfold Shockwave Palm spread out from his palm. The void cracked, and the Explorer's pupils shrank as he howled in pain. He tried to pull his thigh away, but Lu Yin held on tightly.
He was just an ordinary Explorer with a power level that had just broken through 10,000. He was far from being able to compare to Zi Tie, who had been forced back by Lu Yin's palm during the border warfront. In the face of Lu Yin's attack, the Explorer's defenses were practically nonexistent.
"Explorer, you're still too weak." Lu Yin's voice was cold as he suddenly exerted strength in his left palm. There was a thump, and blood splattered everywhere. The Explorer's right leg had been torn apart, and his body was sent flying by Lu Yin's single palm.
This scene had happened too quickly, and the rest of the group stared blankly with terrified expressions on their faces. Clay, in particular, was trembling, as Andong's fate had left him aghast.
Luke's face was deathly pale, and he continuously retreated. "Demon! Demon! You're a demon!"
Lu Yin turned around with an icy expression.
The powerhouse who had been protecting Luke stepped forward and blocked Lu Yin's line of sight. "King Zishan, you've gone too far."
Lu Yin narrowed his eyes. This person was very strong, and he should be a Cruiser. A Cruiser with a power level of 50,000 was far stronger than the Explorer from before. Lu Yin's face grew solemn as he faced this person.
At that moment, three figures appeared from the void. "Captain of the Fifth Imperial Squadron, Huo Qingshan, greets King Zishan."
"Captain of the Ninth Imperial Squadron, Rocky Auna, greets King Zishan."
"Captain of the Thirteenth Imperial Squadron, Liuying Zishan, greets King Zishan."
There were three captains, one Hunter, and two Cruisers, which completely intimidated everyone present. Even the Cruiser who had been protecting Luke turned pale at this sight.
Lu Yin smiled. "The three captains have come at just the right time. Help me get rid of this traitor."
Huo Qingshan looked up and stared at the Cruiser who had been protecting Luke. The Cruiser's face changed. "I'm Young Master Luke's retainer, not a traitor."
"Kill him!" Lu Yin barked.
Huo Qingshan suddenly attacked, and a wisp of flame transformed into a formless wave that spread out. In an instant, the void froze, and the sky darkened. This was Huo Qingshan's innate gift: Black Flame. As a Hunter, the moment he unleashed his power level, only other Hunters could resist.
The Cruiser who had been protecting Luke was instantly reduced to ashes.
This scene was extremely shocking, as the difference was too great. This was the difference between someone with a power level of 50,000 and someone with a power level of 100,000. It was like the difference between heaven and earth, and Huo Qingshan's battlefield was incomprehensible.
Lu Yin's eyes flickered. In that instant, he had felt a boundless power through his domain. Was this the power of a Hunter?
A battle in outer space with a power level of 100,000.
The Explorer who had been protecting Clay trembled as he looked at Huo Qingshan in fear.
Lu Yin's gaze swept across the crowd. "Don't hold back. Get rid of these people."
Everyone was shocked; this was too ruthless.
Even Huo Qingshan glanced at Lu Yin in astonishment, but he didn't refuse. He immediately attacked, and the relatives and their protectors who had tried to seize the throne were all reduced to ashes.