The current San Dios was no longer as glorious as it had been in the past. Back when the Ten Arbiters had supported it, the Outerverse Youth Council had been able to judge and rule over the younger generation of the various weaves. It had even been able to influence the decisions of the various powers. However, ever since the Innerverse and Outerverse had been separated, no one cared about the Outerverse Youth Council anymore.
Back then, Puyu had lured Wendy Yushan to San Dios in order to steal the secret technique and deal with Lu Yin. However, his excuse had been the same as the problems that San Dios had encountered back then.
"I heard that Darkstar Gorge is colluding with the various powers to deal with the Great Yu Empire." Puyu sat in the tower and looked down, seemingly thinking about something. Liu Shaoge's voice rang out from behind him.
Puyu did not turn around. He simply replied, "This time, all of our methods are out in the open. I won't give you a chance to inform Lu Yin."
Liu Shaoge did not mind Puyu's mockery, and he stood beside him. "How do you think Lu Yin will deal with you?"
Puyu frowned. "Colluding with the various powers has nothing to do with me. It's an internal decision made by Darkstar Gorge, and I don't have the authority to make any decisions. Why would he want to deal with me?"
"I don't know. It's just my intuition." Liu Shaoge shrugged.
Puyu looked at Liu Shaoge. "You're very annoying."
Liu Shaoge blinked. "Is that so?
But some people say that I'm a very nice and kind person. "
Puyu's eyes narrowed, and his gaze turned icy. "If not for the Daynight clan, I would have already killed you. You'd better not appear in front of me. I'm afraid that I won't be able to hold myself back one day."
At that moment, Vulture arrived and respectfully said to Puyu, "My Lord, we can leave now."
Liu Shaoge was shocked. "You're leaving?"
Puyu did not say anything and simply turned to leave.
"Leaving is the right thing to do. Based on my understanding of Lu Yin, you might be a breakthrough. It's best to stay away from him," Liu Shaoge said.
Puyu turned around and stared at Liu Shaoge. "Are you trying to make me stay?"
"No, I'm sincerely advising you to leave," Liu Shaoge said seriously.
Puyu's eyes flashed, but he did not say anything else and simply left.
Liu Shaoge's eyes flickered as he watched Puyu's back.
The spacecraft took off, and Liu Shaoge heaved a sigh of relief. This was good. As long as Puyu was still alive, he would be fine. But if Puyu had died, then based on his understanding of Lu Yin, Liu Shaoge would have been in trouble as well. Lu Yin would not have left San Dios to Liu Shaoge alone.
However, at the next moment, Liu Shaoge looked at the figure in the sky and sighed. It was still too late.
Puyu and Vulture sat in their spacecraft and were about to leave when a figure appeared in front of them and blocked their path.
Puyu stared at Lu Yin, who was still standing high in the sky, and shouted, "Continue!" He then exited the spacecraft. "Go away, Lu Yin."
The spacecraft rumbled as it soared into the sky once more. Lu Yin's lips curled up. "Where are you going in such a hurry, Councilor Puyu?"
"That's none of your business. Get out of my way," Puyu said coldly as he stood in front of the spacecraft.
The spacecraft turned around and flew into outer space. Puyu was furious when Lu Yin suddenly attacked. "Lu Yin, you've gone too far!" Puyu's body completely metalized, and his seven-lined battle force appeared without hesitation. He swatted at Lu Yin, but Lu Yin casually waved his hand, causing Puyu's energy to reverse and crash into the spacecraft, shattering half of it.
Everyone inside the spacecraft fell out. Lu Yin's figure flashed past Puyu as he grabbed Vulture with one hand.
Puyu roared and charged at Lu Yin, his arm transforming into a metal blade as he slashed out. Lu Yin raised his right hand, and his Fatesand appeared, transforming into soil that completely blocked Puyu's attack. A shockwave swept across the Prairie Flame Continent like a waterfall. Lu Yin grabbed Vulture's arm with his left hand. "Long time no see."
Vulture did not resist and only shouted, "Save me, Lord Puyu!"
Puyu roared, and his seven-lined battle force gradually turned a purplish-red. His battle force had improved, and once he reached eight-lined battle force, he might be able to rival the top ten of the Top 100 Rankings.
Unfortunately, he had still failed in the end. He was still lacking a bit.
Lu Yin's eyes flashed, and he slammed his left palm against Vulture's chest, sending him crashing into the ground of San Dios. He then put away his Fatesand with his right hand, seven-lined battle force appeared on his fist, and he punched out.
Puyu punched out as well.
Boom!
An intense explosion shook the sky, causing all of San Dios to shake.
Yue Xianzi, An Shaohua, Ah Fan, and the rest appeared above San Dios and stared at the sky in shock. This sudden battle had left them stunned, as Lu Yin was actually fighting Puyu.
This exchange was evenly matched. Lu Yin had terrifying physical strength while Puyu had an innate gift of metal. They exchanged several consecutive blows, and neither could suppress the other.
"Lu Yin, you're crazy! I'm a Councilor of the Outerverse Youth Council, and I was personally appointed by the Ten Arbiters! If you dare attack me, you'll definitely be punished by the Ten Arbiters in the future!" Puyu bellowed, as he realized that he could not suppress Lu Yin. This person was actually able to fight on par with him without relying on any external items. Puyu could not believe this, as he was ranked thirteenth on the Top 100 Rankings. Even Wendy Yushan had to rely on a secret technique to fight against him.
Lu Yin did not answer, and he punched out again. Puyu's right arm melted and transformed into a sharp hook that slammed into Lu Yin. Everyone watched as the fist and hook drew closer and closer.
Just as the two were about to collide, Lu Yin waved his left hand, causing Puyu's hook to miss. It pierced through the air, causing a giant black crack to appear in the void. It was as if the sky had been torn apart. Puyu's pupils shrank. Not good! It's a secret technique! He instinctively wanted to move, but he felt an intense pain in his chest that was quickly followed by suffocation. There was a sweet taste in his throat, and he spat out a mouthful of blood. His entire body crashed into San Dios, creating a giant crater.
Yue Xianzi and the rest stared at the miserable Puyu in the crater in shock. When they looked up again, they saw Lu Yin standing high in the sky with a cold expression on his face.
Atop the tower, Liu Shaoge sighed. It was over, but he did not know what kind of explanation Lu Yin would use to explain himself. However, given Lu Yin's personality, he would definitely have a way to explain himself. Since Lu Yin had made his move, it meant that he had made his preparations. Puyu was finished.
Lu Yin slowly descended beside the crater and coldly looked at Puyu.
Pfft!
Puyu spat out another mouthful of blood as he glared at Lu Yin. "What right do you have to attack me?
Lu Yin, you're courting death! The Ten Arbiters will not let you off! Darkstar Gorge, the Vastdearth Sect, and all the other powers that oppose the Great Eastern Alliance will not let you off! Your Great Eastern Alliance is nothing but a joke! "
Lu Yin looked around and saw Yue Xianzi. Her face paled, and she lowered her head. She saw An Shaohua, who nodded respectfully. Lu Yin saw Ah Fan, who bowed respectfully. Lu Yin saw many people, and finally, his gaze landed on the tower, where he met Liu Shaoge's gaze.
Liu Shaoge pulled out a glass of red wine from somewhere and offered it to Lu Yin from a distance.
Lu Yin's eyes narrowed, and a cold glint flashed through them. He then shifted his gaze to Vulture.
"It's been many years since we parted. That battle is still fresh in my mind," Lu Yin said calmly.
Vulture lowered his head and remained silent.
Puyu frowned. "What are you trying to do, Lu Yin?"
Lu Yin walked over to Vulture and grabbed him by the hair. "Don't you know?
The person who's been following you all this time is from the Neohuman Alliance. "
Everyone was shocked when they heard this, and they all stared at Vulture.
Puyu barked, "Don't spout nonsense, Lu Yin! You're trying to slander me!"
"You can see for yourself whether or not I'm slandering you." Lu Yin grabbed Vulture and lifted his head. What everyone saw was a pair of cold, emotionless eyes that were completely devoid of blood. His sinister aura sent chills down everyone's spines.
Puyu stared at Vulture in disbelief, as he had never seen such a gaze before. He was very familiar with this person who he viewed as a trusted aide.
"So, you didn't kill me all those years ago because you were waiting for this day," Vulture said slowly. His tone was completely different from when he had spoken to Puyu.
When he had spoken to Puyu, he had acted like a normal person, and his tone had been filled with respect and humility. However, at this moment, his voice was shaky and hoarse, as if he had just learned how to speak.
This was a Corpse King from the Neohuman Alliance. At this moment, Vulture's eyes had turned into scarlet vertical slits.
An extreme chill crept up his arm, and black ice completely froze Lu Yin.
There was a thump as Vulture turned around and kicked the frozen Lu Yin away. His scarlet eyes swept over everyone before finally landing on Puyu. "What a pity. You're just a pawn."
Puyu's eyes narrowed. "A Corpse King?"
There was a thump as the ice shattered. Lu Yin grabbed at Vulture, but Vulture's outer clothes were torn apart, revealing his sturdy muscles. He turned around and punched at Lu Yin.
Lu Yin had never underestimated Vulture. Back when they had fought over the Giant Emperor's third eye, Vulture had clashed head-on with Lu Yin's physical body. Vulture's physical body was extremely strong, and Corpse Kings had the ability to consume crystals to strengthen their innate gifts. Just now, Vulture's black ice had caused Lu Yin to feel apprehensive.
There was a thump as a violent shockwave swept through all of San Dios. Vulture was sent flying back a hundred meters by Lu Yin's palm, and his legs sank deep into the ground. Lu Yin's palm was also frozen.
There was a whoosh as Vulture charged forward again. He raised both hands, and a black stream of ice covered the sky. It was as if he wanted to freeze all of San Dios. The sky over San Dios turned dark.
Lu Yin frowned and shifted all three grains of Fatesand. His eyes widened, and his body suddenly vanished. He appeared in front of Vulture as quickly as he could and punched Vulture's abdomen, piercing through his body. Then, he punched out again and knocked Vulture's head off his body.
The black stream of ice disappeared, and everyone trembled as they looked at the battlefield. Vulture was already dead, and even a Corpse King would not be able to survive after its head had been knocked off.
Lu Yin clenched his fists. This Vulture had not been very strong. If not for Lu Yin's innate gift of ice, he would not have needed to use so much strength to deal with Vulture. He would not even have been able to transform into a Corpse King.
Of all the Neohuman Alliance experts that Lu Yin had encountered, none of them had been able to fight against him without being able to transform into a Corpse King. Although the Three Dark Hands were not included in the Top 100 Rankings, Lu Yin was certain that his current strength was at the peak of the Three Dark Hands. He was only an Explorer.
Puyu's face could no longer be described as pale. Vulture was a member of the Neohuman Alliance, and this person had been by Puyu's side for a long time. Even if Puyu tried to defend himself, he would not be able to do so, especially since Puyu was well aware of the Hall of Honor's methods. At this moment, his entire body turned cold.