In the past, no matter how much Lu Yin's inner universe had expanded, when he released it, it had only been able to extend a very limited distance. At best, it would surround him.
Suddenly, Lu Yin realized that he was able to spread his universe out much, much further. He could even encompass the entire Heavens Sect with his inner universe.
His universe was undergoing an explosive transformation.
Lu Yin did not know what this transformation meant, but somehow, his power seemed to have evolved.
This evolution had been brought about by the support of countless people.
Lu Yin stared off into the distance. In this moment, he was not only recognized by the Origin Universe, but also by the Arboreal Realm, the Voidforce Universe, the Lost Clan’s universe, and many other parallel universes.
"Guardian Beasts of the Heavens Sect! Jiao, Ancestor Tortoise, Divine Eagle, and Ancestor Python," Lu Yin called out. Outside of the Heavens Sect, the jiao bared its fangs and claws, and Ancestor Tortoise reluctantly raised its head as images of the Divine Eagle and Ancestor Python both appeared.
Despite the two ancient creature’s animosity towards Lu Yin, he was not unable to take advantage of their existence.
After all, both of the beasts were Progenitor-level creatures.
The sight of four Progenitor-level beasts left everyone feeling awed.
Far away, the rude fish that rode atop of Xi Qi's head was thrashing about in a rage. "Unfair, unfair! It's those two again! Why is it always them? I want to beat them up! Beat them up!"
Xi Qi felt exhausted. "What are you talking about?"
The fish slapped the woman with its tail. "Girl, you are such a disappointment! You need to train harder and reach that kid's level, or else you will never be worthy of being my mount!"
Xi Qi looked back at Lu Yin, and bitterly asked, "Me? How could I possibly do that?"
"You're so useless! Time! It's just a matter of time. Given enough time, Lord Fish can ensure that you will catch up to that kid."
In the Origin Universe, excitement had peaked, as everyone cheered in amazement and excitement. They felt as though they were seeing humanity's sword being drawn to threaten the rest of the megaverse.
Lu Yin’s eyes opened back up. "Today is a declaration of our martial power, and because of that, such a declaration needs a demonstration, which I shall provide."
He then took a step forward and disappeared. This was his gift for the Heavens Sect’s military declaration.
People grew puzzled. What did the Dao Monarch mean? Where had Lord Lu gone? Was he going to provide a demonstration? With whom? Not just anyone qualified for such a thing.
In one of the Endless Frontier’s parallel universes, on a certain planet, countless people were listening to what was happening at the Heavens Sect. They were not able to watch, as their entire universe only had a single display, and the inhabitants of this planet were not qualified to see it. They could only enjoy the broadcast from those who could watch the proceedings, but this planet’s people were still excited at the Heavens Sect's declaration of military might, as well as for Lu Yin.
In the crowd, an old man was leisurely sipping his tea. His gaze could pierce through the endless stretches of space to watch the display, but his eyes were cold.
This man was Mo Shang. The higher Lu Yin had risen, the less willing Mo Shang had been to show his face. The Aeternals had once invited him to join them, but while he had once been tempted and wanted to join, Aeternus was increasingly unable to stand up to the Heavens Sect. They had already been driven from the Endless Frontier and into the First Scourge. Given their weakened state, how could Mo Shang ever join Aeternus?
However, the old man also believed that human power was limited. Once an era grew and became too brilliant, all that awaited was destruction.
This had been the fate of the ancient Heavens Sect, and he did not believe that the current Heavens Sect would last for very long.
Mo Shang could wait for the destruction of the latest iteration of the Heavens Sect, and for the day that Lu Yin died. Mo Shang would never abandon Heaven's Sight. He would make sure that he eventually obtained it.
"Glory to Lord Lu!" A shout rang out, causing Mo Shang to frown.
Everyone nearby had started shouting and were growing increasingly excited.
Only the people who lived in the Endless Frontier truly understood what Lu Yin had given them. In the past, the Endless Frontier had been a meat grinder, and the people who lived there had had no hope at all. Lu Yin had granted them a measure of peace and the means to enjoy normal lives. They no longer had to fear being randomly killed as they walked on the street, suddenly encountering someone from Aeternus, or having to avoid entire regions of multiple universes that were engulfed in war. All of these changes were thanks to Lord Lu.
Hearing the countless people celebrating irritated Mo Shang, and he raised a hand. Things had grown too noisy, and he desired silence.
Suddenly, the old man’s expression changed, and he spun around. He had only just realized that someone was staring at him.
His pupils shrank, "Lu Yin?"
Lu Yin smiled at Mo Shang. "Old Mo, it’s been a long time. You really know how to hide."
Mo Shang immediately lashed out, but he did not attack Lu Yin. Instead, the old man targeted the nearby people. He did not want to fight Lu Yin, and Mo Shang’s only thought was of escape. Lu Yin had clearly just been in the Heavens Sect moments ago, and he had mentioned a demonstration of power before appearing behind Mo Shang. Was the kid planning to use him for the demonstration?
Ridiculous! Mo Shang did not believe that he could lose to Lu Yin, but he also did not want to expose himself to the Heavens Sect's blade at such a time.
After all, both Lu Yuan and Hongyan Mavis were watching.
As Mo Shang attacked, an Investiture of the Gods appeared above Lu Yin's head, and golden light spread across the entire universe, instantly dispelling the darkness. As that happened, Lu Yin moved with Inverse Step, traveling at the speed of time to arrive in front of Mo Shang. The old man had already released his sequence particles, which made it difficult for Lu Yin to use Inverse Step, but that did not matter.
In the end, Lu Yin only needed a single second, and moving at the speed of time with Inverse Step gave him that one second.
In that moment, Lu Yin grabbed Mo Shang, tore through the void, and dragged the old man back to the Heavens Sect.
Everything had happened too quickly for Mo Shang to even react. He had not expected the child who had once struggled so badly to survive against him, even after pulling out everything available, to have stolen the initiative from him and dragged him straight back to the Heavens Sect.
When they arrived in the Heavens Sect, golden light blazed brightly.
Mo Shang stared at Lu Yin before him while quickly retreating. Down below, the eyes of the many people standing on the Stairway to Heaven focused upon Mo Shang. Beyond the Heavens Sect, countless eyes across numerous parallel universes. Even the Aeternals and beyond, were all focused on the old man.
Mo Shang's entire body tensed with fear. Feeling Lu Yuan and Hongyan Mavis’s gazes placed incredible pressure on the man.
A smile touched Lu Yuan's eyes, while Hongyan Mavis seemed to be puzzled. She had recognized Mo Shang as a former gatemaster of the ancient Heavens Sect.
Sovereign Dou Sheng's grin grew wider with amusement.
Big Sis slid her thumb across her throat as she stared at Mo Shang.
Mu Ke’s saber was unsheathed and in his hand. It gleamed with a cold light.
Ye Wu and The Abandoned both watched with cold eyes.
Beneath the Stairway to Heaven, among the Semi-Progenitors, Lu Buzheng let out a bitter sigh. "Old Mo, you’re really out of luck."
Kui Luo chuckled grimly. "This guy’s done for!"
Sympathy filled Arch-Elder Zen's eyes. Mo Shang was incredibly unlucky. Not only had he been found, but he had also been instantly dragged back to the Heavens Sect. Just how miserable could a person be?