Lu Yin looked at Ming Zhaoshu and shook his head. "With the Innerverse and Outerverse separated, what's the point of the so-called ten-year agreement?
You don't care about the current Outerverse. "
"But I care about you." Ming Zhaoshu's eyes burned with passion as he looked at Lu Yin. "You've grown to your current level in two years. If I give you another two years, ten years, or even twenty years, you'll become a powerhouse that will shock even me and the entire universe. Your value has already surpassed Shenwu Continent's own. I'm certain of that."
Lu Yin did not reply, as his heart was still in a mess. Ming Yan's matter had made it impossible for him to calm down and think. His argument with Ming Zhaoshu had been more of a way to vent his frustrations than to take the initiative in this cooperation. He was not that heartless, and he could not let it go so easily.
"Have you met with Yan 'er?" Ming Zhaoshu asked.
Lu Yin's eyes narrowed. "Were you the one who told Nightking Changfeng to contact her?"
Ming Zhaoshu sneered. "I wouldn't use my daughter as a bargaining chip. Back then, it was only because Yan 'er liked you that I made the ten-year agreement with you. Unless Yan' er likes someone else, she will never be a bargaining chip. You underestimate me too much."
Lu Yin believed this, as everyone's aura was different. Ming Zhaoshu's aura was that of an emperor, and he had an extraordinary bearing. He was not that short-sighted.
"I'm well aware of what the Daynight clan is planning. That Nightking Changfeng deliberately approached Yan 'er, and I couldn't stop him. You should understand why the Nightking clan is a clan that Shenwu Continent cannot afford to offend. However, he's not someone with evil intentions, and he didn't use any underhanded methods. Otherwise, I wouldn't have let him off."
Lu Yin took a deep breath and looked at the raindrops, which were getting lighter and lighter.
"Now that the Innerverse and Outerverse have been separated, I was planning to send Nightking Changfeng to another place over the past few days, but I didn't have the time," Ming Zhaoshu explained. If this had been the Lu Yin of two years ago, he would not have needed to explain, as it would have been nothing more than an investment. However, the current Lu Yin needed an explanation, and he had to explain it clearly.
"Even if the Innerverse and Outerverse are separated, Shenwu Continent's integration into the universe is inevitable. You can't stop it, and neither can Ming Zhaotian. You should know that this isn't your bargaining chip."
Ming Zhaoshu sighed. "That's why we can't fall out with the Nightking clan."
Lu Yin looked at Ming Zhaoshu. "Do you know where I come from?"
Ming Zhaoshu nodded. "Frostwave Weave's Great Yu Empire."
"I'm currently the Royal Regent of the Great Yu Empire, and I'm acting on behalf of the emperor. The Great Yu Empire has already unified Frostwave Weave and suppressed Grandtop Weave. I plan to establish the Great Eastern Alliance and unite all of the eastern weaves of the Outerverse. Shenwu Continent will be no exception," Lu Yin said.
Ming Zhaoshu was shocked. "The Great Eastern Alliance?
That won't be easy. Will the various weaves agree to it? "
"It's not up to them to disagree." Lu Yin's tone was indifferent.
Ming Zhaoshu carefully sized up Lu Yin. Was this kid arrogant, or was he truly confident?
"It's time for the Shenwu Continent's farce to end. I'll help you deal with Ming Zhaotian, but in return, the Shenwu Continent must join the Great Eastern Alliance. Otherwise …" Lu Yin looked at Ming Zhaoshu with an icy expression. "I can help you obtain the Shenwu Continent, but I can also easily destroy it. I've already said that even if Ming Taizhong is still alive, it would be useless.
I can kill him. "Ming Zhaoshu's eyes flickered. He did not understand the current Lu Yin, so he could not make a decision easily.
"I'll give you some time to think about it, but it won't be long. The next time I come, I want to know your decision and the matter of the five sealing planets," Lu Yin said before disappearing and leaving the Reverent King's Residence.
Ming Zhaoshu watched Lu Yin's figure disappear into the rainy night and immediately summoned Tang Si. Ming Zhaoshu had not paid much attention to what Tang Si had said the last time, but now, he needed to understand this person once more. This person was clearly a Martial Emperor, but he had dared to threaten Ming Zhaoshu. That confidence and calmness could not have been faked. Ming Zhaoshu also wanted to have a chat with Yan'er, as Lu Yin's attitude had been very strange this time.
There were many mansions not far from the Reverent King's Residence, which had once been the residences of wealthy merchants or officials from Qiong Island. Now, all of them had been bestowed to outsiders by Ming Zhaoshu.
Nightking Changfeng arrived at one of the mansions and knocked on the door before entering. A beautiful woman in revealing clothes welcomed him: Xun Meiren. She was one of the younger members of the Xun family. Although she was only an Explorer, she had an astute mind, and the Daynight clan had specifically asked her to help Nightking Changfeng in this cooperation with Ming Zhaoshu.
"Why has Brother Changfeng come to my residence so late at night?
Aren't you afraid that the young countess will see you? "Xun Meiren approached Nightking Changfeng with a charming smile and a delicate fragrance.
Nightking Changfeng remained calm. "Don't tell me that you didn't know about the commotion just now."
Xun Meiren shrugged. "A collision of forcefields. I know that one of them is Ming Zhaoshu, but I don't know who the other one is. It's already very rare for someone like Ming Zhaoshu to comprehend a forcefield on Shenwu Continent. I never thought that there would be a second one."
"It's not someone from Shenwu Continent. It's Lu Yin." Nightking Changfeng's tone was cold, and there was a hint of fear in his voice.
Xun Meiren was shocked. "Lu Yin?
Why is he here? "
Nightking Changfeng's eyes were filled with murderous intent. "He was the one who informed Shenwu Continent that the Innerverse and Outerverse had been separated. He participated in Shenwu Continent's trial, but I thought that it was just a formality. I never thought that he would come again."
"He even killed a Hunter from the Daynight clan in order to send Tang Si back, which thoroughly offended Nightqueen Qiuyu. Now that he's appeared again, it looks like there's something he needs on Shenwu Continent," Xun Meiren guessed.
"It's Ming Yan," Nightking Changfeng said.
Xun Meiren was shocked. "That little countess?
Are they in love? "
Nightking Changfeng's expression turned ugly.
Xun Meiren chuckled. "I never thought that the countess would be so charming that she could attract both you and Lu Yin. But then again, it's not surprising since she's so beautiful and pure. I can't help but feel pity for her. Even a woman like me is moved."
Nightking Changfeng stared at Xun Meiren. "Help me get rid of Lu Yin."
"Why?
Just because of Ming Yan? "Xun Meiren was intrigued.
Nightking Changfeng snorted. "He's a great enemy of my Daynight clan, and Nightqueen Yanqing has said many times that he must be eliminated. He's also someone that Arbiter Zhenwu wants to get rid of."
When it came to Arbiter Zhenwu, Xun Meiren did not dare to be impudent. "Actually, my Xun family is also dissatisfied with him, and the young master wants to get rid of him as well. However, he's growing stronger, and the Innerverse and Outerverse have been separated. Even Senior Qiu Yu can't touch him, let alone you and me."
Nightking Changfeng clenched his fists. As the twenty-first ranked powerhouse on the Top 100 Rankings, he could look down on most of the younger generation, including Lu Yin. Lu Yin had relied on external items to protect himself from Enlighters, and Nightking Changfeng had always looked down on him. However, now that Lu Yin had become an Explorer, his strength had undergone a qualitative change, and he had actually suppressed Nightking Changfeng.
When he thought about all of this, Nightking Changfeng could not help but want to kill Lu Yin. Of course, there was also the matter of Ming Yan. If Nightking Changfeng fancied a woman, no one else was allowed to touch her.
Lu Yin did not look for a place to stay after leaving the Reverent King's Residence. When he had clashed with Ming Zhaoshu's domain, he had coincidentally discovered an acquaintance. This acquaintance looked very down and out, or rather, very miserable.
Three streets away from the Reverent King's Residence was the busiest downtown area in all of Shanhai City. It was already midnight, and Shanhai City had already implemented a curfew. However, there was still a figure lying prostrate on the ground, trembling in the rain.
It was a beggar, and he was curled up in a corner with a straw curtain draped over his body.
Lu Yin looked at the beggar with a shocked expression. He walked closer and closer until he finally stood in front of the beggar.
The beggar peered through the straw curtain in fear. Lightning streaked across the sky, illuminating Lu Yin's face. The beggar's pupils shrank when he saw Lu Yin's face clearly, and he trembled even more violently.
"Arikar?" Lu Yin was surprised.
The beggar was terrified. "Sir, I'm just a beggar. Please let me go."
Lu Yin squatted down and lifted the straw curtain. "Your meridians have all been shattered, and your star energy has dissipated. You've turned from a Limiteer into a normal person. You must be feeling terrible. Why did this happen?"
The beggar was Arikar, a top disciple of the Blaze Realm who had participated in the Astral Combat Tournament and challenged a Realm Master. He had been tyrannical for a time, and during the Outerverse's trial, he had landed on Shenwu Continent at the same time as Lu Yin. They had even landed in the same place. Unfortunately, Lu Yin had landed in Ming Yan's bathtub, which had caused a commotion. Lu Yin had escaped, but Arikar had been captured.
"Ming Zhaoshu is cooperating with the outsiders, so all of the captured outsiders should be fine," Lu Yin said.
Arikar lowered his head, not daring to answer.
"I don't like to ask twice." Lu Yin's tone gradually turned cold.
Arikar's face paled. "I- I offended the Reverent King, and I don't dare to show my face."
"How did you offend him?
He knows your identity, and the Blaze Realm's influence is very strong. Even a top disciple like you can't protect yourself? "
Lu Yin asked, as he was truly curious. Ming Zhaoshu had hidden himself well, so even if Arikar tried to assassinate him, he wouldn't care too much. He wouldn't let Arikar end up in such a miserable state. Furthermore, there were so many cultivators from the outside in the city, but Arikar hadn't looked for any of them. Instead, he had chosen to hide. Something wasn't right.
Arikar's eyes flashed, and he looked at Lu Yin. He gritted his teeth. "I discovered a secret."
"Speak," Lu Yin said.
"Ming Zhaoshu betrayed the Shenwu Empire and released all of the foreigners. I did the same. The Blaze Realm ordered us to stay by Ming Zhaoshu's side so that we could cooperate with him," Arikar said. "One time, Ming Zhaoshu sent us on a mission. We were in a valley, and he said that he discovered a large number of soldiers from the Shenwu Empire gathering there. We didn't pay much attention to it, so we went over.
Lu Yin's eyes went wide. "The Neohuman Alliance?"
Arikar nodded. "Yes, the Neohuman Alliance. The Shenwu Empire is cooperating with the Neohuman Alliance. Of the group of outsiders that we sent, only a few survived, and they managed to escape. However, we didn't expect that after we reported this to Ming Zhaoshu, we would be pursued by Tang Si. Ming Zhaoshu didn't want to reveal that the Shenwu Empire was cooperating with the Neohuman Alliance.
"Everyone else died besides me. Although I was lucky enough to escape, my cultivation was crippled."
"So you hid in the city, hiding under the light?" Lu Yin asked.
Arikar nodded.
"You were waiting for the people from the Blaze Realm?"
Arikar nodded. "Yes."
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