"I know," Lu Yin replied. He then looked at the new routes in the other weaves. "President Yan, can you sell the routes in the other weaves to me as well?"
Yan Chen hurriedly refused with a solemn expression. "Alliance Master Lu, you were able to purchase those routes because you won the internal competition. You're also considered a member of Endless Borders, so I'll give you an internal price. However, I cannot sell the other routes for the time being."
Yan Chen was not stupid. If he sold the other weaves' routes to Lu Yin and the other weaves found out, it would be tantamount to starting a war.
Lu Yin did not force the issue, as spending so much money on new routes was worth it. Although he had been ambushed by the Neohuman Alliance this time, it could be considered a blessing in disguise.
The next day, Lu Yin boarded a spacecraft and left the Simo Star Cluster under the expectant gazes of Yan Chen and the others, returning to Frostwave Weave.
Lu Yin had originally planned to return directly to Frostwave Weave, but he changed directions midway and went to another place, where the people from the Sea King's Dome were.
Although the Sea King's Dome was a Tinder that had escaped from the Starfall Sea, they were still extremely powerful in the Outerverse. Elder He was an Emissary, and if Lu Yin could use them, then unifying the Outerverse would be too easy.
A few days later, Lu Yin's spacecraft crashed into the ocean. He put away his collapsible spacecraft and scanned his surroundings. His figure flashed as he tore through the void and vanished.
This planet, called An Lan Planet, was one of the Sea King's Dome's most important strongholds in the Outerverse, and Hai Qiqi was here.
Elder He was the first to discover Lu Yin's arrival, but he did not reveal himself. Instead, he notified Hai Qiqi.
Hai Qiqi looked much more haggard than before. The Innerverse and Outerverse had been separated once more, and she could no longer sense the Sea King's power. She did not know whether he was dead or alive.
Lu Yin walked out of the void and looked at Hai Qiqi's obviously thin figure. "Don't worry, the Sea King shouldn't be dead."
Hai Qiqi calmly asked, "How did you find the time to come here?"
Lu Yin walked over to her side. "I was just passing by and wanted to see you."
"I know that you want to unify the Outerverse, but have you considered that if you do that, you'll be the first to face the Sixth Mainland's attack?" Hai Qiqi asked.
Lu Yin smiled. "A unified Outerverse is better than a scattered Outerverse, right?"
Qiqi did not reply.
After chatting for a bit, Lu Yin asked, "Where are Hai Feng and Hai Dashao?"
"I don't know," Hai Qiqi said.
"I remember that the Sea King's Dome has Elder Tong and four elders. Elder Tong is the strongest, and Elder Tong is the most intelligent."
Hai Qiqi glanced at Lu Yin. "Don't even think about getting us to help you. It's impossible."
Lu Yin felt a little awkward after being exposed. "No, I was just asking."
Hai Qiqi looked at him seriously. "If there's another path to the Innerverse, you have to bring me along, alright?"
Lu Yin's eyes flashed. "Why do you say that?"
Hai Qiqi gazed into the distance. "If there's anyone in the Outerverse who has the highest chance of returning to the Innerverse, then it's you. Lu Yin, although I haven't spent much time with you, I'm well aware of your abilities. If nothing unexpected happens, the Outerverse will be unified sooner or later. Only you can clearly see the situation in the Outerverse."
Lu Yin was astonished; this brat was pretty smart.
Not long after, Lu Yin left An Lan Planet, as he had obtained the results he wanted. Although the people from the Sea King's Dome would not help him, they still hoped that he would be able to bring them back to the Innerverse in the future. If there were any problems, they could ask for help.
Elder Tong was an Envoy-level powerhouse, but strength was one thing, and being able to see the Outerverse was another. If they wanted to find a path to the Innerverse, they could only rely on Lu Yin.
However, Hai Qiqi would never have guessed that Lu Yin had a star map that led to the Innerverse.
The spacecraft had just ascended into outer space when a figure quietly stood in front of it. It was Elder Tong.
Lu Yin walked out of the spacecraft and slowly bowed. "Junior greets Elder Tong."
Elder Tong sized Lu Yin up seriously. "The rumors are true. Kid, you're very outstanding, and you're not any worse than the Ten Arbiters."
Lu Yin humbly replied, "Thank you for your praise, Senior."
Elder Tong shook his head. "What a pity. With your talent, you can't go to the Neoverse to fight for opportunities."
Lu Yin's eyes flashed. "Senior, are you talking about the Star Tower?"
Elder Tong nodded. "It looks like you know about it. That's right, it's the Star Tower."
Lu Yin fell silent as he recalled everything he knew about the Star Tower.
"The Star Tower is a Progenitor's inheritance, and it's the Fifth Mainland's true supreme inheritance. Only by obtaining the Star Tower's recognition can one come into contact with a Progenitor's power and have a chance of reaching the Progenitor realm in the future. Over the countless years, the Star Tower has recognized many geniuses, and every generation has someone named one of the Seven Sons of the Stars. However, this generation is different." Elder Tong stared at Lu Yin. "The geniuses of the Neoverse should be thanking the Sea King. It was the Sea King who shattered the Three Upper Gates and restored the Fifth Mainland's true sky. The Sea King also said that the Fifth Mainland's true inheritance will only appear after the Sixth Mainland's sky is destroyed.
Lu Yin's eyes lit up. "The competition for this generation's Seven Sons of the Stars hasn't started yet?"
Elder Tong shook his head. "Although it hasn't started yet, it should be soon. The previous competition for the Seven Sons of the Stars belonged to the Neoverse, but this time, the Sixth Mainland has invaded, and the Progenitors have changed the weather, giving the Innerverse a chance. The General Appointment Platform's titles and Kings can participate in the competition. This is also one of the reasons why the General Appointment Platform is only for the younger generation. Of course, the prerequisite is that we can survive and not be destroyed by the Sixth Mainland."
"Elder, are you saying that if the Innerverse withstands the Sixth Mainland's attack, the Kings of the General Appointment Platform can compete with the geniuses of the Neoverse and snatch the title of Seven Sons of the Stars?" Lu Yin asked.
Elder Tong nodded.
Lu Yin was disappointed. If that was the case, then his status as a Glory Child would no longer have much of an advantage. Hold on, he suddenly remembered that he was in the Outerverse, and even if he had been selected as one of the Seven Sons of the Stars, he still wouldn't be able to go.
When he thought about this, Lu Yin glanced at his cosmic ring and suddenly felt that this was the will of the heavens. Did this star chart want him to go to the Innerverse and participate in the competition for the Star Tower?
Elder Tong looked at Lu Yin. "If it's possible, then it's good to compete. The heavens have already been restored, and the Fifth Mainland can produce Progenitors. This generation's Seven Sons of the Stars all have a chance of becoming Progenitors in the future. It'll be countless times more difficult for others to reach the Progenitor realm."
Lu Yin bowed again. "Thank you for telling me this, Elder Tong. I can't thank you enough."
Elder Tong gave Lu Yin a deep look before disappearing.
Lu Yin looked up at An Lan Planet. This old man had actually hoped to return to the Innerverse as well and had intentionally lured Lu Yin to find the route. His methods were different from Hai Qiqi's, but their goals were the same.
However, this old man's words had truly moved Lu Yin.
He already had a star chart that led to the Innerverse, so should he take the risk?
Since Endless Borders' exploration team had been able to return safely, it proved that the route was correct. Was it worth it to take the risk for a chance to become a Progenitor?
Lu Yin returned to his spacecraft and watched the stars recede. His gaze gradually hardened. It was worth it, but it also depended on the situation of the Innerverse war.
He decided to observe the situation of the Innerverse war from the Daosource Sect's ruins. If the Innerverse survived, then he would think of a way to return and compete for a spot among the Seven Sons of the Stars.
Seven of the Seven Sons of the Stars had obtained inheritances, and those vying for them included the Ten Arbiters, the top disciples of the Innerverse's various powers, geniuses from the Cosmic Sea, and geniuses from the Neoverse.
Only seven people would be able to pass through the passage of a thousand sails.
Lu Yin was somewhat excited, as he was not afraid of competition. He only hoped that the Innerverse would survive and not be destroyed by the Sixth Mainland.
Lu Yin silently recited the Stonewall Scriptures, and he soon returned to Zenyu Star.
Bei Qing was already waiting in King Zishan's palace, and when he saw Lu Yin, he hurried over and whispered, "That person called Shanghuan Daynight is at the auction house."
Lu Yin frowned and placed a hand on Bei Qing's shoulder before disappearing. When he reappeared, he was already back at the auction house.
Bei Qing led the way while Lu Yin sat at the head of the guest room and rapped a finger on the table.
Bei Qing soon entered, and behind him was a man wearing a hat.
It was very easy to recognize someone from the Daynight clan, but this person had concealed his identity because he did not want to be recognized.
"Shanghuan Daynight greets Alliance Master Lu." The Daynight clan man's attitude was casual as he smiled at Lu Yin.
Lu Yin raised a brow. "You've been mining pyrolyte in the Astral Wilderness, haven't you?"
Shanghuan Daynight was puzzled. "How did Alliance Master Lu know?"
Lu Yin's lips curled up. "Because even Nightqueen Qiuyu has to bow down in front of me. You actually dare to threaten me?"
Shanghuan Daynight was furious. "Alliance Master Lu, please be careful with your words. Elder Qiuyu is not someone you can casually talk about. Or does Alliance Master Lu think that no one will know your secret just because I'm here?
I'll tell you the truth: I've already secretly imprisoned those people who stole pyrolyte. If anything happens to me, a video of their confession will immediately appear in Elder Lohar's hands. "
Bei Qing looked on calmly.
Lu Yin looked at Shanghuan Daynight indifferently. "Continue."
Shanghuan Daynight felt uneasy, as Lu Yin was too calm. He had heard of this person's name and knew that this person had great authority in the Outerverse. However, he was from the Daynight clan, and his innate sense of superiority and greed allowed him to directly confront and threaten this person. He did not believe that this person was fearless. Even if he was not afraid of the Daynight clan, he should still be afraid of the Hall of Honor. Even if this person was supported by the Hall of Honor, purchasing a forbidden mine was still a huge crime.
"Alliance Master Lu, I'm only here for money, and there's no need for me to be your enemy. As long as Alliance Master Lu agrees to my conditions, not only will I release those disciples, but I'll also allow them to continue mining and turn a blind eye to what happens. How about it?" Shanghuan Daynight asked anxiously.
Bei Qing poured a cup of tea for Lu Yin, who accepted it and swirled it around. "It's said that the Daynight clan's battle techniques are related to spiritual force. What battle technique does Mr. Shanghuan Daynight use?
How much spiritual force can you display? "
Shanghuan Daynight's expression changed. "Alliance Master Lu, what do you mean?
Are you trying to find out about my Daynight clan's battle techniques? "
Lu Yin looked up. "So what if I am?"