You Wu was silent for a while. His voice trembled as he said, "For some reason, Ninth Base was besieged by various civilizations. I was duty-bound to fight for the Fifth Stronghold.
But You Che betrayed us.
"He first severely injured me and then attacked the powerhouses of the Fifth Stronghold. I don't know the outcome of that battle, but when I regained consciousness, I saw Xiang Yu.
Xiang City.
Xiang City.
I fell into the hands of that bastard.
"He wanted to take control of Xiang City. What a joke. Xiang City belongs to the Fifth Stronghold and belongs to human civilization. How could it be controlled by him?
Even if I knew something, I wouldn't tell him. He deserves to die, he deserves to die.
"That's why I was thrown into Xiang City by him. He wanted me to try to take control of Xiang City before coming to snatch it from me.
I couldn't leave, so I had no intention of leaving.
As long as I'm around, that bastard will never be able to take control of Xiang City. Never. "
Lu Yin listened quietly as he exchanged glances with Alarmed Guard.
Was this another traitor?
If Red Hero was the biggest traitor in Ninth Base, then You Che …
He was the traitor of the Fifth Stronghold.
The human heart was unpredictable, but You Che was not human.
It could only be said that humans stood too high during that era and neglected many problems, just like the Heavenly Sect of the past.
Lu Yin recalled what You Che had said. He had said that he was not human and was not a traitor. He was not a human, so how could he be a traitor? It could only be said that humans were blind and trusted him.
In that battle, he must have done many things. Otherwise, Xiang City would not have fallen into his hands.
"How strong is this You Che?" Alarmed Guard could not help asking.
You Wu thought about it. "I don't know now, but he was at the peak of attuning to the laws of the universe at that time. He was an existence that broke through to eternal life."
Lu Yin frowned. Was he only attuning to the laws of the universe?
Even if he was at the peak, he would not be able to play any decisive role.
Even Red Hero was stronger than him.
"I know what you're thinking.
Normally speaking, those who are at the peak of attuning to the laws of the universe are powerhouses in Ninth Base, but they are not at the peak. Even if he surpassed me, he was not enough to cause any fatal damage to the Fifth Stronghold. However, you've overlooked the Fifth Stronghold itself.
"The Fifth Stronghold is the birthplace of your human civilization's mental techniques. Mental techniques are extremely unique and can be infinitely strong or infinitely weak. The Fifth Stronghold cultivates mental techniques, and the world is born from the heart. Mental techniques can either be born as ants or ascend to the heavens. Mental techniques can make the impossible possible."
"When I brought You Che to the fifth stronghold, You Che basically grew up in the fifth stronghold. He also cultivated a mental technique, and because of his extraordinary talent, he managed to master the fifth stronghold's inherited mental technique back in that era. It's known as the Non-Phase Heavenly Skill, second only to the invincible technique."
You Wu said bitterly, "Only a few people in the Fifth Stronghold can master the Non-Phase Heavenly Art. But he managed to master it and even kept it a secret until he betrayed us before using it."
Lu Yin's expression was solemn. Just how arrogant had the human civilization been back then been? They had even allowed outsiders to cultivate their inherited powers. It was simply laughable in this era.
In this day and age, not to mention letting foreign creatures cultivate the power of human civilization, even communication was rare.
Human civilization needed to increase its strength, but Lu Yin still managed to kill several Eternal Realm experts, even if those Eternal Realm experts could help the human race.
This was his caution.
Compared to the time of the Nine Bases, it was simply extreme.
But it also showed how glorious the human civilization was during the Ninth Stronghold era. They did not care about foreign creatures at all.
"With the Non-Phase Heavenly Skill, You Che wouldn't be weak even if he were to face an existence that conformed to two universal laws. Especially because of the uniqueness of his mental technique and his understanding of the fifth stronghold, I can't imagine how much damage he caused to the fifth stronghold."
"How's Xiang Xue doing?
Can you tell me which stronghold he's in?
How's the Ninth Stronghold? "You Wu asked as he looked at Lu Yin and Alarm Gate Shangyu eagerly. He really wanted to know.
Lu Yin said in a low voice, "You Che betrayed the fifth stronghold for the sake of Xiang City?"
You Wu said, "Yes, Xiang City is known to be the strongest defensive treasure. And once it's used, it's enough to protect the entire Ninth Stronghold civilization. No one can resist such a temptation. I've recalled a lot of things over the years in Xiang City. Actually, I should've realized it a long time ago. That bastard mentioned several times that he wanted to enter Xiang City, but he was always rejected.
"Even though Xiang Xue trusted us, Xiang City is related to the inheritance of the entire human civilization. Even the human civilization itself doesn't have many people who can enter it, so it's normal that You Che couldn't get in. Maybe he already had some ideas from then on."
"How many civilizations are attacking the Ninth Stronghold?"
"Many, and some are strong, some are weak. The strongest civilization I know of is the Taiqing Civilization. They're a fishing civilization that wants to unlock all sourceboxes and reveal the true face of the Core Space. They're the main force that attacked the fifth stronghold, and there are many other civilizations that are cooperating with the Taiqing Civilization, including non-affiliated cultivators like You Che."
You Wu paused for a moment before saying, "I don't know why it turned out that way. It was as if the Ninth Stronghold suddenly became the public enemy of the entire Core Space. No one could explain it to me, and the war came too suddenly. It was as if the entire universe was declining."
"When I came back to my senses and wanted to find Xiang Xue to clarify the situation, I was ambushed by that bastard You Che. Now that I think about it, You Che knew much more than I did. I was too stupid and didn't realize anything. It's all my fault. I've let down the fifth stronghold, let down Xiang Xue, and let down human civilization."
Lu Yin was about to ask something else when a chill suddenly descended upon him.
He looked around, but there was nothing. He opened his Celestial Eye and suddenly turned around. In the distance, someone was staring at him. It was You Che.
He did not activate his Raven Immobilization, as this was his trump card. Although Eight Colors knew about it, she might not tell everyone about it.
You Wu smiled at Lu Yin and took a step forward. When he reappeared, he was already standing not too far away from Lu Yin, the Gate of Surprise, and You Wu. He faced You Wu and slowly bowed. "Master, you're finally willing to show yourself."
You Wu glared at You Wu and roared angrily, "Bastard!"
You Wu said with a smile, "Master, you've misunderstood me."
"You betrayed me, Xiang Xue, and the fifth stronghold. You bastard!" You Wu roared.
You Wu was still smiling. He was as polite as he had been when he first met Lu Yin in the consciousness universe. "How can I betray you if I didn't join you?
"Did Xiang Xue promise us to join the fifth stronghold?
Did I ever have any status in human civilization? "He then looked at Lu Yin." What do you think, Lu Yin? "
"What do you think, Lu Yin?"
Lu Yin's expression was calm as he stared at You Wu coldly.
This guy must have used him to gain control of Xiang City before seizing it back. Otherwise, why would he give Lu Yin the city that he had seized after betraying the fifth stronghold?
But what would he do?
If Lu Yin really gained control of Xiang City, how would he take it back?
Lu Yin would never feel at ease if he did not figure this out. Even if he had the ability to gain control of Xiang City, he would still feel uneasy.
You Wu was not stupid, so he must have prepared a backup plan.
Especially since Xiang City had been in his hands for so many years.
You Wu's body heaved, and his blue eyes turned white. "You bastard! The fifth stronghold was the one who taught you, yet you attacked them and seized Xiang City. You'll die a horrible death." You Wu smiled.
"Humans have reached the pinnacle of glory. Even if I didn't make a move, someone else would have. Master, I attacked you back then because I didn't want you to die in that war. And as you can see, I've been walking the Square Inch as a human for so many years. That's because I've acknowledged the human identity. Unfortunately, Xiang Xue has never acknowledged me. Otherwise, why would they not let me enter Xiang City back then?"
He then looked at Lu Yin. "Humans have become arrogant because of their prosperity, but they're also accepting because of their glory. That's not good. Lu Yin, you'll have to learn your lesson.
"The only unchanging rule of the Square Inch is that we cannot communicate with each other. However, the Ninth Stronghold has broken this rule, so it will be destroyed. I'm not the one who attacked the fifth stronghold, but the entire universe. It's the human civilization that's being attacked, so I can't stop it."
Alarmed Shangyu raised his Startling Cloud. "Shameless."
You Wu's Startling Cloud. "Che was not angry. Instead, he smiled." The unknowns have protected your three universes for a thousand years, but that's only if you don't take the initiative to attack others. Lu Yin, we're all unknowns, so don't hurt our friendship. I'll help you no matter what happens. The unknowns have acknowledged me, and they've also acknowledged you.
Lu Yin raised his hand and suppressed the Startling Cloud, not allowing Alarmed Shangyu to attack.
He could not attack Che, as Alarmed Shangyu would definitely die if he faced Che alone. Che's strength was unfathomable, and facing him would be like facing another Red Hero.
They were already having a hard time dealing with Red Hero, let alone Che.
"Thank you." Che smiled.
Lu Yin said calmly, "Is this what you meant by 'guilt'?"
Che sighed with a gloomy expression. He placed a hand on his chest and slowly bowed to Lu Yin. "Guilt does not equate to wrongdoing. What I did was not wrong, but I also miss the Fifth Stronghold. That's why I hope that you can take control of Xiang City and restore the Fifth Stronghold to its former glory."
At this point, his expression changed, and he slowly looked at You Wu with a surprised expression. "Master, are you … seeking death?"
Lu Yin's expression changed, and he quickly looked at You Wu.
His attention had been focused on You Che, so he did not notice that You Wu's aura had changed. It had become deep, hollow, and oppressive. "Senior, what are you doing?"
You Wu looked at Lu Yin. "Child, don't listen to his nonsense. He's using you to take control of Xiang City. His ultimate goal is to see through Xiang City and seize it. He's probably using the Phaseless Sky Art. This mental technique can avoid all external cultivation and focus on the heart. It's a legendary mental technique in the Fifth Stronghold, and it's second only to an invincible technique.
"It's very difficult to crack this mental technique. All I know is to cultivate willpower and use it to become one with all living beings. That way, he won't be able to find your heart."
"Master, be careful with your words," You Che interrupted.
Winds blew and clouds surged in the starry sky. A monstrous pressure covered the sky like dark clouds that caused the universe to shrink.
At this moment, the Heaven-Carrying Immortal trembled, and the stone monster crouched down. The Gate of Wonder was shocked. This pressure?
Lu Yin looked at Che. This pressure was on par with the pressure Red Hero was exerting.
You Wu laughed. "Bastard, I know you've been cultivating a lot over the years, but what you're really relying on is the Phaseless Sky Art. You can't create a power that surpasses the Fifth Stronghold's inherited mental technique on your own. That's why I want to expose your weakness.
"Child, I've let down the Fifth Stronghold, so I can only repay you with my death. See through this bastard's power and avenge the Fifth Stronghold."
After saying that, You Wu's body suddenly expanded. His seaweed-like body became tougher, and his eyes turned from blue to white. Vitality surged from him as he charged at Che.