Lu Sizhan led the Four Lin Swords Gate and the onlookers away from the sword disc, but he didn't let Lu Yin and Ming Zhuo leave.
Outsiders had never been alone in the disc before, but Lu Sizhan treated Lu Yin and Ming Zhuo with respect.
He didn't allow outsiders to stay because the disc contained the sword intent carved down by the Four Lin Swords. He was afraid that outsiders would learn it, but Lu Yin and Ming Zhuo didn't want to learn it.
"Master told me about you. If you need any help, just ask. Those girls aren't easy to deal with." Ming Zhuo smiled.
Lu Yin was grateful. "Thank you, Senior."
Ming Zhuo waved his hand. "Don't call me senior. Maybe you'll be able to call me senior brother soon, haha."
Lu Yin didn't explain. Since Lianlian Yu hadn't mentioned that he'd refused to become Ming Zhuo's disciple, he was happy to owe him a favor.
He didn't know how many disciples Lianlian Yu had, but any one of them wasn't easy to deal with. The Seven Fairies had only become Lianlian Yu's disciples in the past hundred years. Although their strength was average, their background was absolutely monstrous.
Lu Siyu alone could mobilize the Four Lin Swords Gate. Conservatively speaking, the Seven Fairies combined could mobilize half of the universe.
"To be honest, I didn't expect you to be so strong in the path of the sword. You were strong enough to break Lu Sizhan's sword. I wasn't exaggerating. Lu Sizhan's sword was indeed comparable to Lu Cang's. There aren't many in the Nine-Firmaments Universe who can compete with him in terms of sword intent," Ming Zhuo sighed.
Lu Yin was modest. "I've met many sword experts along the way, so I cultivated the path of the sword."
"And the path of karma, right?" Ming Zhuo suddenly said, staring at Lu Yin.
Lu Yin looked at him and didn't deny it.
Ming Zhuo sighed. "As expected, you've comprehended karma. No wonder Master thinks so highly of you and told me about you. Even the little junior brother sleeping in the Junior Pavilion wasn't valued that much by Master."
He then looked Lu Yin up and down with envy and longing. "Can you tell me what karma tastes like?"
Lu Yin was stunned. "Taste?"
Ming Zhuo nodded eagerly.
Lu Yin thought for a moment. "There's no taste, just control."
Ming Zhuo looked at Lu Yin expectantly.
Lu Yin said, "I don't know how to describe it..."
Ming Zhuo said bitterly, "Yes, how do I describe it?
Brother, don't mind me. You don't understand the Continent of the Nine Clouds' cultivators' desire for karma. It's not only a kind of strength, it's also a kind of belief. In simple words, it's the path to becoming a god. "
"The path to godhood?"
"That's right. Once you comprehend Karma, you'll be able to become a disciple of the Azure Lotus Protector. Then, you'll be able to touch the path of eternal life. It's something that countless people dream of. Senior Brother is no exception. Unfortunately, after so many years, apart from Master, no one else has comprehended Karma. This path is called a shortcut, but it's actually more difficult than anything else. Who can comprehend Karma?
Little Junior Brother is extremely talented and is qualified to sleep in the Junior Imperial Pavilion. However, he is still unable to comprehend it and has disappointed Master. "
"It's good now. Master finally has a successor."
Although Ming Zhuo felt that it was a pity that he didn't have one, he still looked at Lu Yin with happiness and blessings. "Work hard, Junior Brother. Strive to become immortal as soon as possible so that our Azure Lotus Sect will have two Protectors. Hahaha."
Lu Yin smiled. He could see the shadows of his senior brothers in Ming Zhuo. The eldest senior sister had followed him out of Heaven's Prime and spiritualized during battles. The second senior brother, Mu Xie, had given him his wooden blade and saved him more than once. The third senior brother, Mu Xie, and the fourth senior brother, Qing Ping, had constantly protected him and were willing to do anything for him.
They had always been very tolerant of their little junior brother.
And Ming Zhuo was the same.
The way he looked at Lu Yin was the same as how his seniors looked at him, which made Lu Yin feel very close. Unfortunately, it wasn't real.
"What if I can't become a disciple of the Azure Lotus Protector?" Lu Yin asked.
Ming Zhuo smiled. "Impossible. Master won't let you off. Do you know how long he's been waiting for a disciple like you?"
He then thought for a moment. "But since Master has given you a test, there's also a chance of failure. After all, Master also cares about fate."
"Forget it. No matter what, I like you very much. Even if you can't become a disciple, you can still find me." He looked at Lu Yin expectantly. "Why don't you become my disciple?
I'm also very powerful. "
Lu Yin was speechless. Powerful?
If you don't give me face, I can beat you up.
"I'm just joking. Right, Junior Brother, where are you from?
I heard Master say that you're from three universes? "Ming Zhuo asked.
Lu Yin nodded. "The Tian Yuan Universe."
Ming Zhuo was shocked. "I thought it was a spiritualized universe. Right, if it was a spiritualized universe, Master could have just said it. There are many spiritualized universes in the Ninth Heaven Universe."
"But I really didn't expect that someone from the Tian Yuan Universe would come. Hiss. Has the Tian Yuan Universe already made contact with the spiritualized universe?"
Lu Yin told Ming Zhuo about some of the things that had happened in the Tian Yuan Universe and the spiritualized universe. He wanted to satisfy Ming Zhuo's curiosity, but he also wanted to learn more through Ming Zhuo. After all, Ming Zhuo was someone from Yu Jiuxiao, and Yu Jiuxiao was the one who slaughtered outsiders.
Ming Zhuo's expression was solemn as he looked at Lu Yin with admiration. "You're really brave. You could have enjoyed life in the Tian Yuan Universe, but you still went to the spiritualized universe. Your Tian Yuan Universe has a bunch of hot-blooded people, and I admire such people."
"If possible, Senior Brother will definitely think of a way to prevent the Tian Yuan Universe from being reactivated."
Lu Yin bowed solemnly. "Thank you, Senior."
Ming Zhuo waved a hand. "Don't be so polite. I said that it's possible, but it's actually not very likely. After all, Yu Jiuxiao doesn't participate in the decision making. The ones who truly decide which universe to restart are the Defense of Gods and the leaders of some of the major powers in the universe. You have to be mentally prepared. I've noticed that the Fifth Night Pillar has been acting strangely, and he might make a move."
Lu Yin was shocked. "The Fifth Night Pillar is going to make a move?"
Ming Zhuo grunted and looked in a direction, which was where the Fifth Night Pillar was. "The Night Pillars rotate when it comes to external expeditions. Last time, it was our Fourth Night Pillar. This time, it's naturally the Fifth Night Pillar's turn. I've heard rumors that the Fifth Night Pillar's target might be one of your three universes."
Lu Yin's pupils shrank. "Why?"
"Because there hasn't been any external expeditions recently," Ming Zhuo said.
Lu Yin's heart sank. "Could it be a newly discovered external universe?"
Ming Zhuo said, "That's a possibility, but it's not very likely. Surviving in the universe is crueler than fighting between cultivators. Don't look at how powerful the Ninth Heaven Universe is. We even have Yu Jiuxiao, who specializes in killing external forces, but we don't dare to casually expose ourselves."
He paused here. "Forget it. There are some things that I'll let Master tell you. In short, the universe is cruel and mysterious. My Ninth Heaven Universe has experienced more than one extinction crisis, and we often have to prepare for certain crises. Otherwise, why do you think the three universes exist?"
"This is cruel, but it's also true."
"If there comes a day when the Ninth Heaven Universe is in danger, the first to bear the brunt will not be the Ninth Heaven Universe, but the three universes."
Lu Yin understood Ming Zhuo's words. The Ninth Heaven Universe was supported by the spiritualized universe's resources, which allowed the cultivators of the Ninth Heaven Universe to have a second life. They also accepted the method of spiritual cultivation to directly nurture experts. The spiritualized universe also used the Tianyuan Universe as a barrier.
The Tianyuan Universe was equivalent to the outermost barrier of the entire Ninth Heaven Universe. If it were to be destroyed, the Tianyuan Universe would bear the brunt. The Ninth Heaven Universe needed to restart the universe to increase its experts, and so did the Tianyuan Universe.
Although Ming Zhuo didn't say it directly, the Fifth Night Pillar's target was most likely the Tianyuan Universe.
After all, the Tianyuan Universe had developed to this point, and it was time to restart it.
Actually, Lu Yin already knew this, but he hadn't expected it to be so soon.
Was the Fifth Night Pillar ready?
"How much time do I have?" Lu Yin asked.
Ming Zhuo sympathized. "It depends on the Fifth Night Pillar's preparations. You'll have to ask the Fifth Night Pillar's people, and they have to be important figures. Otherwise, you'll have to enter the Fifth Night Pillar yourself."
Then, his eyes lit up as he looked at Lu Yin. "If you can become the Fifth Night Pillar's Night Chief, you might be able to change your fate."
"The Fifth Night Pillar's Night Chief?" Lu Yin was stunned.
Ming Zhuo nodded. "The Night Chief has full authority over everything in the Night Pillar, including the lives of all cultivators."
"But I want to become the Lower God," Lu Yin said.
Ming Zhuo rolled his eyes. "You're ambitious enough, but it's very difficult. It's not something that can be accomplished with power level or a high realm. Speaking of which, what's your cultivation?"
Lu Yin was very calm. "I've crossed the Abyss."
Ming Zhuo was confused. "Is that so?"
"Yes."
"Why can't I see it?"
"Senior wants to see my Abyss?"
"That's not what I meant, but I keep feeling that something is wrong. Forget it, perhaps the Tianyuan Universe's cultivation methods are unique."
At this point, he looked at his waist and took out a teardrop-shaped object. "Junior Brother, I still have matters to attend to, so I'll be leaving first. Right, if you really want to understand the situation, you'll have to join the Fifth Night Pillar. The Night Chief has full authority during wartime, and even the Upper God cannot influence him. If you want to join the Fifth Night Pillar, one of the seven girls can do it. I hope that one day, you'll be able to call me senior brother."
Lu Yin watched Ming Zhuo leave, his thoughts complicated.
The Fifth Night Pillar?
He remembered that there was someone from the Fifth Night Pillar here.
Back in the Fourth Overlook Region, Huang Ding was in a hurry to return to the Fifth Night Pillar and tell his master about Lu Sizhan's strength.
He had thought that Lu Sizhan becoming the Fourth Sword Chief would be a joke, as he was the weakest Fourth Sword Chief in history and posed no threat to his master.
Who would have thought that Lu Sizhan had actually transformed? That sword was truly terrifying.
There was also that person from the Sea of Ye, who was related to the Azure Lotus Guard and had a powerful sword intent. It would have been fine if he had agreed to help Lu Siyu, but if he really wanted to challenge the Fourth Sword Gate just to compare sword intents, then his next target might very well be his master. His master could not be defeated, especially at this juncture.
As these thoughts ran through his mind, he was already far away from the Fourth Overlook Region. In order to save time, he did not even take the beast carriage.
Suddenly, he stopped and stared blankly in front of him. "Why are you here?"
Lu Yin looked at Huang Ding. "Let's talk."
Huang Ding's eyes flickered, and he wanted to refuse, but he did not. He knew that he could not refuse, so he slowly bowed. "Huang Ding greets Senior."
Lu Yin landed with Huang Ding, and the two of them sat down in a pavilion in front of them.
"Tell me about the Fifth Night Pillar."
Huang Ding did not understand, but he still slowly explained.
Lu Yin listened quietly.