Lu Yin did not plan on attacking Deng Pu unless he was confident that he could defeat Ku Wei. Otherwise, even if he defeated Deng Pu, he would not be able to win, and it would be a waste of effort.
Deng Pu sighed in relief. These two freaks were just Explorers, but they were much stronger than him. Their auras made him feel suffocated.
Although Deng Pu had not been kicked away, he could not peacefully unlock the sourcebox either. The three of them kept each other in check, and whoever was faster would be dealt with by the other two. In any case, no one would be able to succeed first.
In the end, all three successfully unlocked their sourceboxes after nineteen hours.
Lu Yin had obtained a piece of metal from his sourcebox that he did not recognize, and neither did the monkey.
Deng Pu's sourcebox contained nothing.
Ku Wei's sourcebox contained a broken weapon, but unfortunately, it turned to dust the moment it came into contact with the air.
Out of the sixteen participants, only three of them had successfully unlocked their sourceboxes. More than half of them had been chased away by Lu Yin and Ku Wei.
Lu Yin wanted to win as well, but he was not confident that he could defeat Ku Wei. Based on the current results, Deng Pu could only be the champion since he had unlocked seven sourceboxes in the first round.
Lu Yin did not mind, as he could accept this result.
Deng Pu sighed in relief. Fortunately, this was still alright.
Ku Wei was not in a good mood. If not for Lu Yin, he would have definitely won.
Saul finally relaxed. Although there had been many twists and turns in the Lockbreaker Competition, the results were still good. He beamed as he soared into the sky. "I am Saul, and as the Outerverse Lockbreaker Society's Vice President, I hereby announce that out of the three rounds of the competition, Deng Pu is the champion of this year's Lockbreaker Competition."
Many people on Sourcepeak Planet cheered. Deng Pu had stayed on Sourcepeak Planet for many years, so he could be considered a native.
Deng Pu was excited, and he proudly glanced at Lu Yin and Ku Wei before looking expectantly at Saul.
Fiend Li and the rest did not object.
In the Wei family's manor, Wei Rong stood up with a cold expression. "Prepare to begin."
Within the Forest Hotel, Angie ordered, "Prepare to begin."
Sourcepeak Planet's space station was suddenly taken over, and it lost contact with the Lockbreaker Society.
At the same time, all of Sourcepeak Planet's screens lost their effectiveness, and all signals were blocked.
Saul didn't know what was going on. He stood at the center of the altar excitedly, and no one knew what he was doing. A stone protruded from the ground, and there was a box within the protruding stone. Saul's eyes were filled with excitement as he slowly opened the box.
He raised the box. "Here are the three pages of True Insight. They are the reward for the champion of this year's Lockbreaker Competition. Now, I will bestow them to Deng Pu. Deng Pu, step forward."
Dempsey took a deep breath and slowly walked towards Saul. He had been waiting for this moment for a long time.
Saul was the same, as he had long since wanted to obtain True Insight.
Lu Yin stood below the altar and quietly watched this scene with Xi Qi by his side.
"So it's True Insight. You've never seen anything like this before," the fish said in a disdainful voice.
Lu Yin was surprised and looked at the fish. "You've seen it before?"
Yu Leng arrogantly replied, "Of course, two-legged beast. If you're willing to become Lord Yu's mount, Lord Yu can teach you."
Xi Qi hurriedly apologized to Lu Yin. "Brother Lu, don't listen to it. It's just lying to you."
The fish was enraged. "When has Lord Yu ever lied? Don't spout nonsense and prevent Lord Yu from taking in a mount."
Xi Qi pouted. "You're just lying to me. You even said that you knew the complete True Insight, but you can't even memorize it."
"Of course I can't. The words in True Insight can only be understood. They can't be memorized, written, or passed down. Otherwise, the older generation of Lockbreakers would have already imprinted True Insight throughout the entire universe. A two-legged beast like you doesn't know anything!"
Xi Qi whispered, "What words can't be memorized? You're just lying."
Lu Yin looked at the fish. "You really know True Insight?"
"Of course. How about it, two-legged beast? Become Lord Yu's mount, and Lord Yu won't treat you badly."
The monkey shouted in Lu Yin's mind, "Seventh Bro, don't believe it! It's definitely lying! It's a liar! Let me stew it!"
Lu Yin was getting a headache from the monkey's shouting, and just as he was about to block it, Felynn's voice rang out. "Lu Yin, it's your turn. Act according to the plan."
"Two-legged beast, how about it? Become Lord Yu's mount."
"Seventh Bro, I want to stew it."
"Lu Yin, it's your turn."
"I'm sorry, Brother Lu. This fish lied to you."
Suddenly, Lu Yin heard all sorts of voices, and he couldn't help but frown.
"Lu Yin, hurry up and act according to the plan. Otherwise, you won't be able to obtain True Insight," Felynn said anxiously as she stared at Lu Yin from afar.
On the altar, Deng Pu extended his hand, and Saul smiled as he slowly placed True Insight in Deng Pu's hand and nodded in satisfaction.
Felynn frowned and continuously transmitted her voice to Lu Yin.
Lu Yin remained indifferent.
Felynn's gaze turned cold, and she retreated several steps before sending a message to her gadget.
In the distance, Wei Rong glanced at his gadget. "It really isn't reliable. Begin the operation."
"Deng Pu, receiving True Insight means that you will be able to enter the Neoverse Society's headquarters in the future. The Innerverse and Outerverse will be restored one day, so I hope that you won't disappoint your seniors," Saul said gently as he stared fervently at the box in Deng Pu's hand.
Deng Pu hurriedly nodded.
Suddenly, the screen in the sky changed, and images of different Lockbreakers appeared. Similarly, images of Mr. Jun, Deng Pu, and even Saul appeared on it.
Saul looked up in shock, and the screen was actually showing them getting rid of the Lockbreakers who were a threat to Deng Pu.
Felynn was delighted. Although Lu Yin had not cooperated with them, the plan had still begun, so there wasn't much of a difference.
Everyone looked at the screen. "No wonder Sir Tan didn't come. He's a two star Perceptive Intermediate Lockbreaker. So he's been chased into the Astral Wilderness."
"Granny Lan didn't come either. So she's already dead."
"This was all part of Vice President Saul's scheme. He got people to get rid of the Lockbreakers who were a threat to him so that his disciple, Deng Pu, could win and obtain True Insight."
"No wonder Mentor Felynn was so biased towards Deng Pu during the second trial. So there was an inside story."
"Saul is too despicable."
"Saul is despicable."
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On the altar, Saul was so angry that his entire body was trembling. He waved his hand and distorted the void, causing the sky to crack and dispel all of the screens. "Who dares to slander me?"
"Saul, as the Lockbreaker Society's Vice President, not only did you fail to be impartial and give all Lockbreakers a fair competition, but you also secretly used despicable methods to suppress other Lockbreakers and even threatened us. Your crimes have already been exposed, so there's no need to quibble!" Felynn suddenly shouted, her voice echoing throughout Sourcepeak Planet.
Everyone stared at the screen with wide eyes. If the contents of the screen could be faked, then Felynn's testimony could not be faked. She was one of the Lockbreaker Society's three great examiners, and she was a three star Perceptive Intermediate Lockbreaker. She was one of the top ten Lockbreakers in the entire Outerverse.
Saul's eyes widened. "Felynn, it's actually you."
Felynn righteously said, "Saul, with your many years of contributions to the society, it's not too late to admit your crimes."
"Felynn, shut up! What are you trying to do by colluding with outsiders to frame the Vice President?" Mr. Jun shouted.
Fiend Li suddenly spoke up. "Let her speak."
Saul's eyes narrowed, and he stared at Felynn with an overflowing killing intent.
Felynn's expression was one of grief. "Vice President Saul's actions have already tarnished the society's reputation. Rather than having an outsider prove his crimes, it's better for us to expose him. This is also for the society."
"Hahahaha, what a righteous Mentor Felynn. I've misjudged you. It turns out that you're the greatest threat." Saul laughed and suddenly attacked Felynn. A Boundless Advanced Lockbreaker's attack caused everyone's scalps to go numb. All of Sourcepeak Planet's energy was drawn in, forming a visible hurricane that condensed into a terrifying attack that enveloped Felynn.
The void completely shattered, and the heavens and earth collided. It was as if the end of the world had arrived.
Lu Yin's heart skipped a beat. At this moment, Saul's rune lines skyrocketed, and the range of his attack had already covered the surrounding region. Even more terrifying was that the star energy within their bodies was being stripped away. This level of control over star energy had already surpassed Lu Yin's understanding, and it surpassed that of any powerhouse he had ever encountered, including Elder Lohar.
This was the ability of a Boundless Advanced Lockbreaker. Although Saul was only a peak Hunter, his true strength was unfathomable. Lockbreakers were known as the strongest of their peers, and it was not an exaggeration. Often, a genius Lockbreaker could challenge someone who was a Realmbreaker. For Saul to become the Outerverse Lockbreaker Society's Vice President, he must have been at the same level as Casanova when he was younger.
Felynn's pupils shrank as she felt an indescribable pressure. Her face went pale, as she could neither block nor evade this attack.
Suddenly, a figure appeared in front of her. It was Fiend Li. "Saul, speak clearly before you attack."
"Fiend Li, there's no point in saying anything more. Since Felynn dares to step forward at this time, she must have made her preparations. Haven't you noticed?
There are quite a few uninvited guests on Sourcepeak Planet! "Saul barked as he mercilessly attacked.
Fiend Li raised an eyebrow and raised a hand. The powerful star energy was actually restrained. They had the same level of star energy control, and only he was a match for Saul.
"Fiend Li, are you really going to oppose me?" Saul barked.
Fiend Li raised his head. "You've already committed a grave mistake, but based on your many years of contributions, you'll at most be stripped of your position as Vice President. However, if you kill Mentor, there will be no turning back. Saul, think carefully."
Saul arrogantly replied, "Geoffrey isn't here, and no one in the Outerverse is my opponent. Wherever I am, the Lockbreaker Society will be. Aside from me, no one else has the qualifications to be President. At worst, I'll just deal with you traitors and reorganize the society." He then vanished. Fiend Li's face sank, and he disappeared as well. The next moment, the star energy in the area was forcefully plundered by the two.
Lockbreakers did not need any battle techniques in a battle; what they relied on was their control of star energy. Any battle technique required the support of star energy, and they were engaging in the most fundamental of battles. Any cultivator would be at a disadvantage when facing a Lockbreaker. Lu Yin had experienced this firsthand. No matter how strong a battle technique was, once its star energy was stolen, it would be at the mercy of a Lockbreaker.