These external items were enough to protect anyone, but the prerequisite was that one had money, and the Nalan family fit the bill perfectly.
To Lu Yin, the richer one was, the stronger one was, and the stronger one was, the more money one needed. He planned to use battle to support battle, or else he would never be able to gather enough money to upgrade his gun and universal armor.
"Alright. Madam, you can seek refuge in the Great Yu Empire. I don't dare to guarantee that I can protect you, but I will definitely do my best to protect you," Lu Yin promised.
Madam Nalan was delighted. "Thank you, Student Lu. We're already on our way to Frostwave Weave, and we'll reach Zenyu Star in at most a month. Please take care of us then."
Lu Yin nodded and ended the call.
With the Innerverse and Outerverse separated, the pressure and threats from the Innerverse's great powers instantly disappeared. Lu Yin was filled with pride, as he wanted to make use of this time to achieve something. At the very least, he wanted to establish a power that the Blaze Realm's great powers would fear. Frostwave Weave was definitely not his final destination.
On the other end, Madam Nalan put down the call with a solemn expression, as the pressure she was facing was even greater than what she had shown. She had known that things were not good the moment the Innerverse and Outerverse had been separated, and she had immediately contacted the Enlighter from the Nalan family. However, she had discovered that she could not reach them. Tyrannical Weave had been isolated, and the Nalan family had lost the protection of an Enlighter.
She was well aware of what it meant for the wealthiest corporation in the Outerverse to lose their protection. Thus, when she had learned that Lu Yin had forced Huo Houye to retreat and killed Karthika, she had immediately decided to head to Frostwave Weave to seek protection.
She was not sure if Lu Yin would protect the Nalan family, but this was their only hope. It was better than placing her hopes on those insatiable Enlighters. She had interacted with Lu Yin a few times, and she had saved his life. She was betting that he would not be ungrateful.
"I hope we can escape this calamity." Madam Nalan looked into the dark sky. The future of the Nalan family depended on Lu Yin. She smiled bitterly, as she had never thought that there would be a day when she would have to rely on this person. She had once saved his life, but now, she had to rely on him.
On Zenyu Star, in the imperial palace's palace, all of the ministers who were qualified to participate in the court session had gathered. Only Undying Yushan's throne was empty. Lu Yin slowly sat down next to the throne and scanned the ministers.
Ever since he had killed Karthika, Lu Yin's status in the Great Yu Empire had completely changed. If Undying Yushan had relied on his majesty to govern the empire, then Lu Yin had relied on his invincible strength. He was even more powerful than Undying Yushan. Undying Yushan's decisions were opposed by some, but Lu Yin's decisions were not opposed by anyone.
For example, the establishment of the Lu Ministry of Staff had been vetoed by all five cabinet ministers, but Lu Yin had ignored it. This was the power that came with strength, and it was completely different from Undying Yushan's.
After the routine report, the meeting was already halfway through. Garope stood up. "Your Highness, I would like to request that you abolish the Lu Ministry of Staff on behalf of the Imperial Cabinet."
"We request Your Highness to abolish the Lu Ministry of Staff," the other four cabinet ministers said in unison, bowing to Lu Yin.
Lu Yin coldly replied, "There's no need to discuss this matter. Leave."
Garope was helpless. The Royal Regent was too tyrannical, and his words were absolute. There was nothing they could do.
The establishment of the Lu Ministry of Staff had split the authority of the Imperial Cabinet, and it had already become an established fact. Fortunately, the woman named Huan Sha still did not have the qualifications to attend the meeting. The Lu Ministry of Staff was more like an aide to the Royal Regent, and she had not yet entered the official ranks. This was something that the cabinet could accept for the time being.
After Garope, no one else reported anything. Lu Yin calmly asked, "Is that all you wanted to say?
That's all. "
Everyone fell silent.
"Since that's all, it's my turn." Lu Yin's gaze swept past everyone before finally settling on Huo Qingshan and the other captains of the Thirteen Imperial Squadrons. "I need to unify Frostwave Weave within a month."
His words shook the entire court, and all the ministers looked at Lu Yin in shock.
In actuality, the Great Yu Empire had already unified more than half of Frostwave Weave, which had a total of 125 filaments. The Great Yu Empire had already occupied a hundred of them and had even appointed officials, but in the end, they had withdrawn from those areas due to economic problems. The Great Yu Empire's military budget could not keep up, and forcefully occupying those areas could cause the empire's economy to collapse, which would lead to serious consequences.
After that, the Innerverse's various powers had occupied Northcastle Weave, and the Great Yu Empire's military had not dared to leave.
"Your Highness, the military budget is not enough to unify Frostwave Weave," Finance Minister Gavin said nervously.
Lu Yin calmly replied, "Put all of our expenses into the military and postpone everything else. Someone will pay for us in a month."
Gavin was shocked. "Does Your Highness mean that someone will pay for the military?"
Lu Yin did not deny it. "Alright. According to Undying Yushan's previous strategy, we'll unify Frostwave Weave within a month. That shouldn't be a problem, right?"
"No problem, Your Highness." Huo Qingshan was the first to express his opinion.
After that, the other captains of the Thirteen Imperial Squadrons all expressed their opinions. Even Peach had a serious expression on her face, which made her look rather comical.
In the eastern region of the Outerverse, more than ten weaves were embroiled in chaos. Enlighters had wantonly plundered resources, causing public outrage. However, those weaves' powers had been unable to resist. In comparison, Frostwave Weave was much more peaceful.
However, following Lu Yin's orders, Frostwave Weave was plunged into the flames of war. The Great Yu Empire's military poured out in full force and swept through the entire Frostwave Weave.
The Great Yu Empire had already occupied a hundred filaments in the past, and now, it was like they were revisiting their old stomachs. This was too easy for the Great Yu Empire's military.
As for Lu Yin, he summoned Tianming.
After pleading guilty, Tianming had been imprisoned by Lu Yin in the Yu Academy on the first ring, and he was not allowed to leave. He had thought that he would be imprisoned for a long time, but he had not expected Lu Yin to summon him after just a few days.
"Sinner Tianming greets Your Highness, the Royal Regent." Tianming bowed to Lu Yin.
Lu Yin looked down at him. "I'll give you a chance to redeem yourself. If you do well, you'll be a citizen of the Great Yu Empire from now on, and everything that happened in the past will be written off."
Tianming excitedly raised his head. "Thank you, Your Highness."
"Don't be in such a hurry to thank me. This matter isn't that easy." Lu Yin then had Tianming stand up and say, "I need you to use your status as the successor of the Nine Stacks Sect to summon all of the surviving experts from the sect and start a war to retake the sect."
Tianming was shocked. "Your Highness, what do you mean?"
Lu Yin looked at Tianming. "The one who destroyed the Nine Stacks Sect was Lei Long of the Dire Barbarian Clan. I need you to take revenge and retake the Nine Stacks Sect. Of course, I know that you won't be able to do it, so I'll help you."
Tianming was not stupid, and Lu Yin's intentions could not be any simpler. He wanted Tianming to gather the people from the Nine Stacks Sect to deal with Lei Long, and then use Lei Long to destroy those people. Then, Tianming would publicly request Lu Yin's help as the successor of the Nine Stacks Sect. This would truly destroy the people from the Nine Stacks Sect, and it would also give Lu Yin an excuse to openly meddle in Grandtop Weave's affairs.
This was using Lei Long to destroy those stubborn disciples of the Nine Stacks Sect in Grandtop Weave, and then using the excuse of righteousness to invade Grandtop Weave.
If Tianming did this, then he would become a sinner of Grandtop Weave, and he would be the one who had lured Lu Yin into Grandtop Weave. He would also be the one who had personally helped Lu Yin find the surviving disciples of the Nine Stacks Sect, and he would also be the one who had destroyed any hope of the Nine Stacks Sect's revival.
Tianming's expression fluctuated, as he had not expected Lu Yin to ask him to do such a thing.
Lu Yin looked at him. "What, you're not willing?"
Tianming's gaze was complicated, and he lowered his head.
"The Nine Stacks Sect has already been destroyed, and you know that. Otherwise, you wouldn't have taken the initiative to confess. I'm taking revenge for the Nine Stacks Sect, so you should thank me."
Tianming took a deep breath and slowly exhaled. "Yes, Your Highness."
Lu Yin's lips curled up, and he patted Tianming's shoulder. "Very good. I'll pass on the Nine Stacks Technique to you. With this, no one will doubt your identity as the successor of the Nine Stacks Sect."
After a period of time, Tianming left for Grandtop Weave. Lu Yin was not worried that Tianming would betray him, as where could he go if he betrayed Lu Yin?
There was no place for him in Grandtop Weave or Frostwave Weave. The fact that Tianming had taken the initiative to confess proved that he could not abandon Frostwave Weave. He was afraid that he would be found out in the future, which was why he had taken the initiative to confess. Such a person could not be abandoned.
What Lu Yin needed to consider now was how to deal with Lei Long.
Killing Karthika was not enough to satisfy Lu Yin, as the benefits of killing Karthika were enough to make him jealous. Lei Long should be wealthier than Karthika, as he had plundered the Nine Stacks Sect's resources for countless years. With these resources and the support of the Nalan family, Lu Yin was confident that he could challenge a powerhouse with a power level of over 300,000. Of course, that was only if such a powerhouse existed in the Outerverse.
In other words, if he could kill Lei Long, not only would he be able to seize control of Grandtop Weave, but he would also be able to instill fear in other Enlighters who would not dare to provoke him. He would also be able to increase his strength, killing many birds with one stone.
However, Lu Yin had once killed Karthika, so Lei Long would not be careless in front of him. Lu Yin raised his gadget, as it was time for someone to fulfill their promise.
Most of the Enlighters who had participated in the battle on Planet Pyrolyte had been left behind in the Outerverse. Northline Flowzone's Lily family's Granny Chan was one of them, and Lu Yin was looking for her.
During this period of time, the Great Yu Empire had sent out people to investigate. Northline Flowzone's Granny Chan had now occupied Flaxen Weave, and she had destroyed the weave's former ruler.
Flaxen Weave was separated from Frostwave Weave by Lars Weave, which was not too far away.
Lily Anne had already returned to the Innerverse, and Lu Yin could not contact her. However, it was not difficult for him to contact someone from Northline Flowzone.
Half a day later, Lu Yin clicked on the call, and a screen appeared in front of him. Granny Chan's weathered face appeared.
"Junior Lu Yin has disturbed senior," Lu Yin said respectfully.
Granny Chan looked at Lu Yin in amazement. She had heard that this person had killed Karthika and forced Huo Houye to retreat. Although he was only a Limiteer, he was someone who could stand shoulder to shoulder with them, even if he had relied on external items.
"You don't have to be so polite. Back then, my Northline Flowzone made a promise that as long as you helped me, I would help you to the best of my ability. Are you planning on using that promise?" Granny Chan asked, getting straight to the point.
Lu Yin nodded and solemnly said, "The Dire Barbarian Clan's Lei Long has invaded Grandtop Weave, and his next target will be my Frostwave Weave. Junior boldly asks senior to join forces with me to eliminate Lei Long and relieve Frostwave Weave of its worries."
Granny Chan's gaze turned solemn. "You want to eliminate Lei Long?"
Lu Yin nodded and stared at Granny Chan without showing any signs of weakness.