Huo Qingshan's face grew solemn. "After becoming an Explorer, the human body is more adapted to the universe. The universe's cycle is based on star energy, and the human body is the same. Once the star energy cycle can't keep up, the human body will no longer be able to function normally, and it will enter a period of exhaustion. If you survive, you'll be fine, but if you don't, you'll die."
"Can't you survive this period by absorbing the universe's star energy normally?"
"No. The human body is too small compared to the universe, and normal space-exploring powerhouses can't keep up with the cycle. They either have to frantically search for star crystals to replenish their star energy or find a powerful technique that allows them to absorb star energy several times faster than before. That's why star crystals are so rare."
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Lu Yin chatted with Huo Qingshan for a long time and gained a clearer understanding of the realm of space-exploring. The two of them had become much closer.
The more they chatted, the more shocked Huo Qingshan became. Lu Yin's power level had astonished him. Five-lined battle force that could withstand 130 times gravity, Flash Step that could tear through the void, and Lu Yin's innate gift of being able to imitate a battle technique after seeing it just once. This youth shocked Huo Qingshan, as it was impossible for the Outerverse to produce such a genius.
Wendy Yushan had also trained at Myriad Swords Peak in the Innerverse. This youth had been struggling on Earth just two years ago, but he'd reached this level in just two years. It was too shocking.
Lu Yin's lips curled up in a strange smile. This was exactly the effect he wanted. The more valuable he was, the more support Huo Qingshan would give him.
"Uncle Huo, do you know anything about the Lockbreaker Society?" Lu Yin asked, as he wanted to show more value.
Huo Qingshan nodded. "Of course. The Lockbreaker Society is a transcendental organization, and every registered Lockbreaker is an elite of the human race. They cannot be bullied, killed, or restricted. If they bully or even kill a Lockbreaker, they will suffer the wrath of the entire Lockbreaker Society. There are too many powerhouses there."
Lu Yin looked up. "That's right. Are there any Lockbreakers in the Great Yu Empire?"
Huo Qingshan looked at Lu Yin. "I heard from His Majesty that you're a Lockbreaker, Royal Regent."
Lu Yin nodded. "That's right. Lockbreaking is too dangerous. It would be great if there were any Lockbreakers in the Great Yu Empire who could communicate with me.
"I heard that there were some in the past. By the way, Your Highness, is it convenient for you to reveal your Lockbreaker rank?"
"I'm a two-star Discerning Elementary Lockbreaker," Lu Yin replied.
Huo Qingshan was shocked. "Two-star?
You're a Lockbreaker with contributions? "
Lu Yin nodded and looked at Huo Qingshan in confusion. "What? Didn't His Majesty tell you?"
Huo Qingshan shook his head and looked at Lu Yin in amazement. "Your Highness, you're truly gifted. Not only are you powerful in battle, but you're also a Lockbreaker with many accomplishments. There's not a single person in the Outerverse who can compare to you. Even Princess Wendy was only powerful in battle when she was your age.
Lu Yin smiled. "Princess Wendy is ranked in the top twenty of the Top 100 Rankings. She's not someone I can compare to. Uncle Huo, have you heard of Honor Points?"
Huo Qingshan stared blankly at Lu Yin. "Your Highness, don't tell me that you still have Honor Points?"
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. "The monkey couldn't take it anymore." Stop pretending, Seventh Bro. You've said enough. I think that guy has been stunned. "
"Your Highness, let me show you around the Huo family." Huo Qingshan didn't want to discuss this any further. He felt like he couldn't understand this young man. He was a two-star Discerning Elementary Lockbreaker with Honor Points. He was afraid that if he continued this conversation, this young man would scare him even more. He had a feeling that the Great Yu Empire couldn't tolerate this person.
He knew that this person was a member of the Council of Astral Academy and had joined the Outerverse Youth Council as the top student of the Outerverse trial. He was too ruthless, and any one of these identities was enough to scare someone silly.
"By the way, Your Highness, I suddenly remembered that I have some urgent matters to attend to. Let Little Ling show you around," Huo Qingshan said.
Lu Yin nodded. "Uncle Huo, go ahead. Little Ling and I are old friends."
Huo Qingshan hurriedly left.
Lu Yin laughed and looked at his own palm. His current status was indeed quite frightening, but it was still far from enough. At the very least, he needed to make the Daynight clan fear him. Only then would he have a true status. Being a Lockbreaker and Honor Points were both shortcuts to achieving this, but Honor Points were too hard to come by. He could only become a Lockbreaker, and it seemed like he would have to spend more time on unlocking.
When he thought about lockbreaking, Lu Yin thought of the Shenwu Continent. The five sourceboxes that had trapped everyone in the Tower of Resonating Light were very similar to the five sealing planets that had trapped the Shenwu Continent. He had a hair-raising guess that the five sealing planets were five incomparably large sourceboxes.
Lu Yin shook his head again. That shouldn't be possible, as there were no sourceboxes that large. However, there seemed to be quite a few sourceboxes on the Shenwu Continent, and there were even two at the entrance of the Ming Constables.
"Your Highness," Huo Xiaoling walked over and bowed.
Lu Yin smiled at her. "We've only met once since I came to the Great Yu Empire."
Huo Xiaoling nodded. She recalled how Bazeer had humiliated Lu Yin at the banquet. Bazeer must be feeling very uneasy now that the young man he had humiliated had caught up with him.
"Your Highness, let me show you around the Huo family," Huo Xiaoling said.
Lu Yin nodded and followed beside her. He could smell her fragrance, which was different from Ming Yan's and Madam Nalan's. Huo Xiaoling's fragrance carried a trace of heat, but he didn't know if it was real or just a hallucination caused by her fiery red hair.
Huo Xiaoling's heart raced. Her father's intentions for sending her here were clear: he wanted her to interact more with Lu Yin and possibly marry him in the future.
She didn't have anyone she liked, and it wasn't impossible for her to marry this man. But what about him?
Did he want to marry her?
Huo Xiaoling was confused.
"Miss Huo, I remember that you have an innate gift, right?"
Huo Xiaoling nodded. "My innate gift is the fire phoenix."
Lu Yin sighed. "You have an innate gift and are also a Limiteer. You can actually join the Outerverse Youth Council."
Huo Xiaoling looked up at Lu Yin and thought about it. "I don't want to leave Father."
Lu Yin nodded. It was a pity that she had a fire phoenix innate gift. It was normal for a daughter to not want to leave home, but what if he had a home?
Although his family treated him well, it wasn't his real home, nor was it his birthplace. For as long as he could remember, Earth was one of the few places that had given him warmth and tranquility. Perhaps he would have to find some time to return to Earth and bring more powerhouses with him.
A small figure followed behind the two, hiding from time to time and sneaking glances at them.
Lu Yin had noticed it long ago. He had a domain, but he hadn't told Huo Qingshan about it. It was better to keep some trump cards hidden.
"Is that your little sister?" Lu Yin asked, amused.
Huo Xiaoling was shocked and turned around. Her face sank. "Xiaoxiao, what are you doing?"
The little girl yelped and walked out nervously with her head lowered.
Huo Xiaoling walked over and glared at her. "Xiaoxiao, what are you doing?"
Lu Yin walked over and smiled. "You're Huo Xiaoxiao?"
She looked up, curiosity and a trace of fear flashing through her eyes. "Yes, I'm Huo Xiaoxiao."
"How old are you?" Lu Yin asked gently.
Huo Xiaoxiao whispered, "Seven years old."
"Are you following us because you're worried about your sister?"
Huo Xiaoxiao nodded and glanced at Huo Xiaoling before lowering her head again.
Huo Xiaoling's gaze was gentle as she hugged the girl and apologized, "I'm sorry, Your Highness. Xiaoxiao is too immature."
Lu Yin smiled. "I like children, their innocence is unforgettable. You have a good sister."
Huo Xiaoling smiled. "Thank you, Your Highness."
An hour later, Lu Yin left the Huo family with Huo Qingshan and the rest.
"Xiaoling, what do you think of him?" Huo Qingshan asked as he watched Lu Yin leave.
Huo Xiaoling thought about it. "I haven't interacted with him much, so it's hard to say."
"First impression."
Huo Xiaoling blinked. "Decisive, ruthless, cunning, talented, and unscrupulous."
Huo Qingshan was shocked. "Cunning?
Unscrupulous? "
Huo Xiaoling recounted the last battle on Earth. "Father, this person doesn't let go of any opportunities and knows how to use everything around him. He's terrifying."
Huo Qingshan laughed. "That's good. If the person in charge of the Great Yu Empire was a kind person, how could we survive in the universe? He's a good person."
Huo Xiaoling didn't say much, only telling her impression of Lu Yin. As for what kind of person he was, that had nothing to do with her. Perhaps marrying him in the future would have something to do with her.
Lu Yin's expression sank when he left the Huo family. He had discovered something different in the Huo family: a strange symbol with a pair of wings attached to an azure sphere. He had never seen this symbol before.
It was hidden very well, and if not for his domain, he would never have noticed it. Huo Qingshan definitely wouldn't have known that he had seen it.
If it had been placed in a conspicuous place, it might not have attracted his attention, but the Huo family had hidden it. More importantly, Lu Yin hadn't found any information about this symbol when he had searched his gadget.
The Huo family had a secret that no one knew about.
He had thought that they were just an ordinary family, but now he had discovered that they were hiding something. This made Lu Yin very uncomfortable, as he didn't like variables that were outside of his control. He had the final say in the Great Yu Empire, and he couldn't tolerate the Huo family joining other organizations.
However, he didn't have the ability to do anything for the time being. He took a deep breath and suppressed the discomfort in his heart before turning to look into the distance. That was where the Auna family was located. He had originally planned to go there after leaving the Huo family, but after some thought, he decided to go to King Zishan's palace instead.
The Auna family had let him down regarding Jenny Auna, and if he rushed there now, it would be a clear indication that he needed their support. The Auna family would definitely try to take advantage of him.
He could only wait for them to come looking for him. If they didn't, then a cold glint flashed through his eyes. The Auna family would no longer exist. Huo Qingshan was a bargaining chip that he could use to keep the Auna family in check. At the same time, the Auna family was also a bargaining chip to keep the Huo family in check. He hoped that they wouldn't disappoint him.