Aden left, and Charon arrived. He looked at Lu Yin with a complicated expression. "Congratulations on becoming an Explorer."
"There's nothing to congratulate me about," Lu Yin replied.
"I saw Tian Hou," Charon said. "He fought with someone from Myriad Swords Peak, and even a Hunter couldn't handle him."
Lu Yin wasn't surprised. Although he hadn't seen Tian Hou during the battle, that was because Seasons Fort was too large. However, Tian Hou had definitely seen him. After all, he had killed an Enlighter realm astral beast, which had a huge impact.
"I really admire you for being able to defeat such a monster," Charon praised.
Lu Yin laughed. "I killed five Enlighters."
Charon was speechless, and he silently left.
Compared to an Enlighter, Tian Hou was nothing.
Ironblood Weave wasn't large, and the distance between Seasons Fort and Brokenblade Fort wasn't very far. The closer they got, the more panicked they became, as this also meant that the astral beasts' invasion was getting closer.
This was Lu Yin's second time seeing Brokenblade Fort. Brokenblade Fort was his starting point in Ironblood Weave, and it might also become his final destination.
Brokenblade Fort had already made preparations to welcome them.
The scene of Wang Wen and the others arriving at Seasons Fort when Ironblood Fort had collapsed was replayed. Everyone at Brokenblade Fort had silently watched their arrival.
The commander of Brokenblade Fort was called Han Fei, and he was a nominal mentor of Erudite Flowzone's Lost Radiance Academy. He was an Enlighter with a power level of 230,000.
After arriving at Brokenblade Fort, Lu Yin had been monitored by Wang Wen. He had placed all of Seasons Fort's resources into Brokenblade Fort's warehouse, and he had obtained 140,000 star essence.
Due to Seasons Fort's collapse, the battle system had not updated Lu Yin's rankings in time. Even if it did, it would be useless since he had already exchanged all of his resources.
After handing over the resources, Lu Yin had planned to find a place to rest and think about what he could use these resources to improve himself. However, he was brought to Han Fei by a cultivator. Wang Wen and Topmist were both present.
Topmist was still wrapped in a black fog, and his appearance could not be seen.
Wang Wen's face was solemn.
Han Fei stared at Lu Yin solemnly. "Please, sit."
Lu Yin did not stand on ceremony and sat down. He had the qualifications to do so. Even Han Fei hadn't killed as many Enlighters as Lu Yin.
"No matter what method you used, as long as you were able to kill an Enlighter realm astral beast, then you have the qualifications to be on equal footing with us. Brother Lu, is it alright if I address you as such?" Han Fei asked. Although his expression was serious, he was surprisingly polite.
Lu Yin nodded. "No problem."
"The astral beasts' invasion is imminent. I hope that Brother Lu will continue to point out the holes in the sourceboxes' danger zones, just like you did at Seasons Fort," Han Fei said solemnly.
Lu Yin nodded. "I know. Don't worry, Commander."
Han Fei grunted and then looked at Topmist. "Right now, we're the only two Enlighters left in Brokenblade Fort. I'll protect Wang Wen while you protect Brother Lu."
"He doesn't need protection," Topmist said in a hoarse voice.
Han Fei frowned. "This is Elder Lohar's order. Nothing must happen to Brother Lu. Raise his level of protection to the highest level."
Lu Yin was astonished, as Elder Lohar had actually placed such importance on him. It seemed that Lu Yin's value had been discovered. Ever since he had broken through to the Explorer realm, he no longer had to cower before Enlighters. With the combination of his universal armor and the Yu Secret Art, he was confident that he could face any Enlighter head-on. This was no longer as simple as challenging someone who was a Realmbreaker. If Wang Wen's monstrous intellect had attracted the Hall of Honor's attention, then Lu Yin's monstrous combat power had attracted the Hall of Honor's attention.
Of course, he relied on external forces.
Topmist did not dare to disobey the orders of an Elder of the Hall of Honor.
There was nothing else to discuss, and there was only one thing to do: fight.
Lu Yin's current authority was very high, and he could stay at Brokenblade Fort's command center or go anywhere he wanted.
He sent Topmist away and spoke with Wang Wen alone.
"I've always wanted to ask you. Is your surname Wang?" Lu Yin asked.
Wang Wen's eyes flashed. "Your surname is Lu."
"You should know what I want to ask," Lu Yin said solemnly.
Wang Wen nodded. "I do, but unfortunately, I have to disappoint you. I don't know anything."
"That's impossible. You're so smart, but haven't you investigated the secrets of the primeval surnames in all these years?
How many of them are there, and why are they being hunted down?
Why do they have to obtain legal status? Haven't you investigated any of this? "Lu Yin asked.
Wang Wen sighed and helplessly replied, "I did, but I couldn't find anything. How should I put it? The primeval surnames are even more troublesome than the Neohuman Alliance. The Neohuman Alliance can at least survive, but the primeval surnames are different. If an illegal primeval surname appears, they'll immediately be judged. There are many organizations in the universe that don't allow primeval surnames to join, even if they have legal status.
"I know all that, but I want to ask if you've heard of the Primeval Surname Alliance." Lu Yin stared into Wang Wen's eyes.
Wang Wen was astonished. "The Primeval Surname Alliance?
There's such an organization? "
Lu Yin was disappointed, as the shock in Wang Wen's eyes was genuine. He really had never heard of such an organization. "Do you know which surnames are primeval surnames?"
Wang Wen thought about it. "Wang, Xia, Liu, Lu, and Bai. I only know those names, but I'm not too sure about the rest."
Lu Yin nodded and left.
Wang Wen watched Lu Yin's back and muttered to himself. He then whispered, "Chesspiece Bro, don't discuss the primeval surnames with others anymore. Just forget about it. In any case, you're legal."
Lu Yin waved a hand and did not reply. His gaze was icy. Was it legal?
Back then, Lu Yin had also been put on trial. A single piece of paper with the surname Lu was worth seventy-two lives. His legal status had been obtained in exchange for seventy-two lives.
Regardless of whether it was for the sake of his lost memories or for the sake of those seventy-two lives, Lu Yin had to investigate the secrets of the primeval surnames. Why had he been put on trial? Why had there been no fairness? There was also Earth and Jupiter.
Unfortunately, there was no point in thinking about these things right now. If Ironblood Weave could not be defended, then all of the Outerverse's humans would be wiped out, and no one would be able to escape.
Outside the command center, Topmist had transformed into a ball of black mist and was hiding in a corner.
Lu Yin glanced at him. "I heard that when you were guarding Seasons Fort, you used a power vessel to kill an old freak with a power level of over 300,000."
"That's right," Topmist growled.
Lu Yin looked at the mist. "Since you had such a powerful power vessel, why didn't you use it in the Primal Zone?
If you had, we would have already destroyed the energy gap. "
Topmist fell silent.
"If I can think of it, then so can Wang Wen. Many people can think of it as well. Old man, you should have already come up with an excuse, right?" Lu Yin mocked.
Topmist was furious. "Kid, I'm still your senior. Be more polite when you speak to me. Even if you have a secret technique and that spear, I have nothing to fear as long as I'm prepared."
"Old man, you still owe me for what happened on Shuta Planet," Lu Yin said coldly.
Topmist was puzzled. "What do you mean?
You were the one who schemed to kill Elder Wu on Shuta Planet. I didn't harm you in the slightest. "
"Don't tell me that you weren't the one who leaked information about the Hunters from Darkstar Gorge who were chasing after me. You even revealed how I killed Elder Wu," Lu Yin snorted.
"I'm an assassin, and I value promises and honor. I wasn't the one who revealed your methods, and I didn't say a single word about it. It's up to you whether to believe me or not," Topmist replied.
Lu Yin's gaze turned cold, and he looked at Topmist. "You weren't the one who revealed it?
Why should I believe you? "
"Hehe, when you were guarding Seasons Fort, you used that spear more than once. Many people know about your methods, so what's the point of me lying to you at this time?
If I say that I wasn't the one who revealed it, then I wasn't, "Topmist said.
Lu Yin's eyes narrowed, as he did not believe Topmist. Did assassins have honor?
But then again, what if it really wasn't Topmist?
Then who had revealed it?
Only a few people knew about his methods of killing Enlighters, and aside from Topmist, the rest were all from the Great Yu Empire. Hold on. Lu Yin suddenly thought of someone: Granny Chan. She had been present when he had killed Lei Long.
Could it have been her?
Or was Topmist lying?
"Eh? Aren't you Lu Yin?" someone exclaimed. Not too far away, a girl with a fish on her head looked over in surprise.
Lu Yin looked over. "Xi Qi?"
"Ha, a familiar two-legged beast," the fish on Xi Qi's head spoke up.
Xi Qi was very happy to see Lu Yin, and she hurriedly walked over. "Lu Yin, it's really you?
That's great, you're not dead. "
Lu Yin was surprised. "You're here too?"
"Two-legged beast, Lord Fish sees that you're not bad. Come, be Lord Fish's mount," the fish said cheekily.
The monkey's voice rang out in Lu Yin's mind. "Seventh Bro, beat up this cheap fish. It actually dares to make you its mount? Isn't that an insult to me?"
Lu Yin did not bother with the fish or the monkey, and he continued to talk to Xi Qi. He wanted to know more about the Outerverse Lockbreaker Society's situation.
"Ever since the Innerverse and Outerverse were separated, I haven't been able to see many people. Brother Casanova, President Geoffrey, Master Wusheng, and the others … I probably won't be able to see them again in this lifetime," Xi Qi said gloomily.
"Are there any Boundless Advanced Lockbreakers in the Outerverse Lockbreaker Society?" Lu Yin asked.
"Two-legged beast, Lord Fish is talking to you."
"Seventh Bro, beat it up."
Xi Qi shook her head. "No. From what I know, all of the registered Boundless Advanced Lockbreakers are either in the Innerverse or the Neoverse."
Lu Yin felt that it was a pity.
"Two-legged beast, you've improved. Come, Lord Fish will spar with you."
"Seventh Bro, let me go out and spar with it."
"The entire Outerverse Lockbreaker Society has come to the five lower strongholds to assist in the defense. The commander hopes that we can patch up the holes in the sourceboxes' danger zones, but that's something that only a Boundless Advanced Lockbreaker can do."
"Two-legged beast, Lord Fish is unhappy."
"Seventh Bro, I'm unhappy as well."
…
Not long after, Lu Yin and Xi Qi separated as Wang Wen urged him to update the location of the holes in the sourceboxes' danger zones.
Xi Qi was envious as she watched Lu Yin leave. "He's really strong. Can you feel it?
After breaking through to the Explorer realm, Lu Yin's power has increased so much that I can't even see his bottom line. "
Above her head, the fish's tone was solemn. "His physical strength and domain have both undergone a qualitative change, and there's also an indescribable strength. Girl, follow him. Follow that two-legged beast."
"Why?" Xi Qi was puzzled.
"Stupid, you can only survive if you follow him. Lord Fish doesn't want to change mounts so frequently. Let's go, follow him." The fish patted its tail as it urged her.
Xi Qi was put in a difficult position, and she embarrassedly said, "That's not very good."
"What's there to be afraid of? Just say that Lord Fish has recruited him as a mount, and he'll be overjoyed."
Xi Qi was speechless.