En Ya was in charge of all matters within the Lu Ministry of Defense, and Xueshan Auna was only a figurehead. Similarly, if Huo Qingshan had withdrawn from the Thirteen Imperial Squadrons, Lu Yin would definitely have given the Huo family a position of power. This was a balance, as both the Auna and Huo families had a certain amount of influence within the Great Yu Empire's military.
Wendy Yushan rarely appeared in public these days, and Lu Yin had seen her once. He knew that she was cultivating the Yu Secret Art, but she had yet to appear in public. Actually, she was also trying to avoid arousing suspicion. The Great Yu Empire could not have two leaders, and she was not suited for management. Thus, she was willing to live behind the scenes.
On this day, Lu Yin had just returned to King Zishan's palace after the court session ended when Bronsen reported that someone was requesting an audience.
When Lu Yin arrived at the guest hall, he saw a man with a downcast expression who was anxiously waiting for him. When the man saw Lu Yin, he hurriedly bowed. "Northcastle Weave's Greatsword Dynasty's Ding Xing greets Your Highness, the Royal Regent of the Great Yu Empire."
He then sat down and looked at Ding Xing. "Are you from Northcastle Weave?"
Ding Xing replied, "Yes, I'm from Northcastle Weave's Greatsword Dynasty. Back then, when the Innerverse's various great powers fought over the Greatsword Dynasty, it was destroyed by the Second Grade Hall. Fortunately, Captain Shalosh from the Great Yu Empire saved me, and I was only able to survive."
Lily Anne had told him about this matter, and it was because of this that he had learned about the struggle for pyrolyte. It was also because of this person in front of him that the conflict between the Great Yu Empire and the Second Grade Hall had started.
"What can I do for you, Mr. Ding?" Lu Yin asked.
Ding Xing suddenly knelt down on one knee and said sorrowfully, "Your Highness, please help the Greatsword Dynasty to expel the Second Grade Hall."
Lu Yin raised a hand, and a powerful force forcibly lifted Ding Xing up. Ding Xing was a Cruiser with a power level of 60,000, but he was unable to resist Lu Yin's strength at all. Ding Xing stared at Lu Yin in shock. Hearing about it was one thing, but experiencing it for himself was another. At this moment, Ding Xing truly understood what it meant to be an unequaled Limiteer. This person in front of him actually made him feel like he was unrivaled. Ding Xing was a Cruiser, while this person was just a Limiteer.
However, Ding Xing quickly recalled Lu Yin's battle records and felt relieved. Even an Enlighter had been killed by this person, so a mere Cruiser was no different from an ant.
"Mr. Ding, there's no need for such formalities," Lu Yin said.
Ding Xing pleaded, "Your Highness, the Greatsword Dynasty's inheritance has been lost for generations. As a citizen of the Greatsword Dynasty, I cannot bear to see this happen, so I beg for Your Highness' help."
Lu Yin did not immediately reply. He pondered for a moment before opening up a star chart on his gadget to check out Northcastle Weave.
The Greatsword Dynasty was a rather powerful power in Northcastle Weave, and its geographical location was very similar to the Great Yu Empire's. It was a long strip that spanned across Northcastle Weave from north to south, and it had about nine filaments. It was no wonder why the Second Grade Hall wanted to seize control of the Greatsword Dynasty, as this dynasty was just too suitable to be used to fight for pyrolyte.
Ding Xing lowered his head, not daring to move.
Lu Yin looked at the star chart, and his eyes flickered. "Mr. Ding, you should know that there are currently two Enlighters in Northcastle Weave. If I make a move, the consequences will be immeasurable."
Ding Xing respectfully replied, "I understand. I also know that with Your Highness's strength, you don't need to fear an Enlighter. Your Highness, I'm willing to give you the treasures that the Greatsword Dynasty has accumulated over countless years in exchange for your assistance."
Lu Yin was surprised. "Treasures?"
"Yes. Northcastle Weave's geographical location is special, and the dynasty's emperors all knew that something would happen sooner or later. That's why they left behind treasures to restore the dynasty. Generally speaking, this amount of treasures should be enough to deal with the Outerverse's powers, but I never expected that an Enlighter would take action. No matter how many treasures there are, it's useless against an Enlighter. Your Highness, please help us. I'm willing to give you the treasures," Ding Xing said sincerely.
Lu Yin's eyes lit up. Treasures were a very tempting term, and Northcastle Weave was also very tempting to him. Grandtop Weave alone was not enough to satisfy him, so he could use the Greatsword Dynasty's matter to make a move against Northcastle Weave.
However, this was not the time to do so. The Great Yu Empire could not even manage Frostwave Weave properly, and it would take a very long time to suppress Grandtop Weave. If he tried to make a move against Northcastle Weave as well, he would easily be dragged down to his death.
Furthermore, he was already known as the nemesis of Enlighters, so it would not be easy for him to deal with another Enlighter. Even if he succeeded in killing another Enlighter, he might attract the attention of many other Enlighters. If two or even three Enlighters acted against him, he would not even know how he died.
Lu Yin constantly reminded himself that his current accomplishments were not due to his own strength, but rather to external factors. He could not be complacent.
"Stay on Zenyu Star for now. I can promise you that I will help the Greatsword Dynasty, but not now," Lu Yin said to Ding Xing.
Ding Xing's eyes flickered, and he softly replied, "Yes, Your Highness. Many thanks."
Lu Yin grunted, and Bronsen escorted Ding Xing out.
He could not interfere with Northcastle Weave for the time being, but Ding Xing had to be left behind as a bait to invade Northcastle Weave in the future.
The separation of the Innerverse and Outerverse had a huge impact on the Outerverse, and it also affected the Outerverse Youth Council.
The Outerverse Youth Council was subordinate to the Ten Arbiters Council, and many of its policies came from the council. Now that the Innerverse and Outerverse could not be connected, the Outerverse Youth Council could only formulate its own policies. Without the Ten Arbiters' deterrence, the Outerverse Youth Council would face a crisis.
Under these circumstances, Puyu took charge of East San Dios, and he summoned Wendy Yushan and Liu Shaoge for a meeting.
Wendy Yushan told Lu Yin about this, but he immediately rejected it. "You can't go. You have a secret technique, and all the Enlighters are watching you. If you appear in East San Dios, you might be captured."
"It's my duty," Wendy Yushan said.
Lu Yin frowned.
"The Ten Arbiters Council has taken great care of me. Now that the council is in danger, I have to go," Wendy Yushan said resolutely.
Lu Yin thought about it. "I'll go with you."
Wendy Yushan did not refuse, as this was the best solution. With Lu Yin around, her safety was guaranteed.
Lu Yin felt a headache coming on, as Hai Qiqi had taken his collapsible spacecraft to the Astral River. "When are we going?"
"The meeting is in twelve days," Wendy Yushan said.
Lu Yin calculated that it would take two and a half months for a normal spacecraft to travel from the Great Yu Empire to East San Dios. With the speed of a radiant-grade Aurora, it would take less than eight days. If he factored in the changes in routes and unexpected situations, they would have to leave by tomorrow at the latest.
"We'll leave tomorrow," Lu Yin said.
Wendy Yushan nodded and left King Zishan's palace.
After Wendy Yushan left, Lu Yin increased the speed at which he dealt with administrative matters and delegated many tasks to his subordinates. He would be gone for at least a month, and if all the administrative matters piled up during that time, he would die from exhaustion.
Beep beep beep beep!
His gadget beeped, and Lu Yin was surprised to see that it was Liu Shaoge. He suddenly had a bad premonition, as Liu Shaoge would not call him for no reason.
He accepted the call, and Liu Shaoge's image appeared on his screen. He beamed at Lu Yin. "Brother Lu, I heard that you're here to die?"
Lu Yin's face sank, as that was indeed the case. "What do you mean?"
Liu Shaoge feigned surprise. "Brother Lu, you don't know?
Many Enlighters want to kill Brother Lu and steal Wendy Yushan's secret technique. Someone has already made a move. "
"Who?" Lu Yin asked.
Liu Shaoge's lips curled up. "Darkstar Gorge and the Ross Empire. I only know of those two. There should be others, but I don't know if they're participating in this operation."
Lu Yin's heart sank. They had used the San Dios Council to lure Wendy Yushan out. These people were certain that Lu Yin would not allow Wendy Yushan to come out alone. Luring Wendy Yushan out would be the same as luring him out. More than one Enlighter would act, and this was a dead end. In the Outerverse, it was already difficult to find an Enlighter, let alone two or more.
Even if Lu Yin had Progenitor Wushang's hide, the gun, and the Money Bomb, he would not be able to deal with multiple Enlighters at once.
"Brother Lu, this situation isn't easy to deal with." Liu Shaoge smiled.
Lu Yin looked at Liu Shaoge's sly smile and suddenly thought of Silver. "Why are you telling me this?"
Liu Shaoge shrugged. "If you die, what will I use to fight against Puyu?"
"Now that the Innerverse and Outerverse have been separated, it doesn't matter if you control San Dios. The Enlighters are the ones who truly decide the situation," Lu Yin said.
Liu Shaoge smiled. "The Innerverse and Outerverse will eventually recover, and then everything will change again. Besides, I'm representing Arbiter Zhenwu, and the Daynight clan won't just stand by and watch me get bullied."
"Is Nightqueen Qiuyu participating?" Lu Yin asked.
Liu Shaoge was helpless. "Brother Lu, you overestimate me. It's already not easy for me to get this information. Puyu won't truly trust me."
Lu Yin ended the call with Liu Shaoge, as he could sense the severity of the situation. It was best not to go, but would it really be safe if he did not go?
Those Enlighters would not give up on the secret technique, and if he did not go, they would definitely come to the Great Yu Empire. At that time, the Great Yu Empire would be plunged into misery and suffering.
Lu Yin only had one option, and that was to go. He would pretend not to know anything and secretly make preparations.
Against multiple Enlighters, all of his preparations might not be of any use. These Enlighters were determined to guard against him, and Progenitor Wushang's hide would not be able to stun them, and the gun would not be able to hit them.
This was too tricky.
He looked up at the sky and saw that it was getting late. The next day would arrive soon, and after some thought, he decided to contact Granny Chan. Perhaps he could ask her for help.
Not long after, Lu Yin put down his gadget with an ugly expression. Granny Chan had rejected his request.
Lu Yin was not surprised, as Enlighters knew how to seek fortune and avoid calamity. Since he had suddenly invited her to San Dios, she would naturally be able to guess that he would be in danger. Currently, only Enlighters could threaten him, and there was more than one of them. She would naturally reject his request.
Everything had its pros and cons. The Innerverse and Outerverse had been separated, and the various great powers had been expelled. Without the python that had coiled around them, many people could do whatever they wanted without worrying about anything else. But at the same time, the Outerverse had become even more lawless, and it did not matter how high one's status was. Take the Nalan family for example. So what if they had the backing of the Sword Sect? Without the help of an Enlighter, they could only hide in the Great Yu Empire.
The various identities that Lu Yin had worked so hard to obtain were now useless, as no one would stand up for him.