Palace Master Yao and Cai Keqing reflexively glanced at Lu Yin. What? Carve something on the Apex Palace?
Neither of the women had heard about this matter beforehand. One had been aboard Boundless, cut off from the outside world, and the other had just been released from Lu Yin’s Champions' Stage Purgatory.
They both felt like they had heard something unbelievable.
Old Tao gulped and cautiously asked, “Young Master, are you serious?”
Lu Yin answered somberly, “Of course. Let’s go. You should know where the Apex Palace is. As we travel, we’ll enjoy the beautiful scenery, tease beautiful women, taste delicacies, and steal any treasures we come across. I’m planning on enjoying myself.”
Old Tao forced a smile back out, though it was even uglier than if he was crying. “Of course, Young Master.”
He thought for a moment. “To get to the Apex Palace, we’ll need to pass through several other domains. Our first destination is the Vast Qian Domain.”
“What’s special about that domain?”
“The Vast Qian Domain is quite famous among the thirty-six domains. First, the domain’s Sage of Great Qian is extremely powerful. Second, the Skyriver is in the Vast Qian Domain. It’s said that bathing in the Skyriver’s mist will let a person meld with the universe, clearing away any intrusive thoughts and healing hidden ailments.”
He instantly thought of Ancient God. “Is the Skyriver really that magical?”
“It’s quite effective, even for sequence powerhouses. However, the Skyriver is a treasure that belongs to the Vast Qian Domain. One needs Sage Qian’s approval to bathe in the river’s mist. Only a few receive that permission each year.”
Lu Yin’s mind was decided. “Let’s go to the Vast Qian Domain.”
After leaving Boundless, the Megalith and the Pridebeast carried the sedan on poles. While they seemed to be walking, each step crossed a vast distance as they made their way towards the Vast Qian Domain.
Countless observers followed, both openly and from the shadows.
“Palace Master Yao didn’t die! Did she actually become a maid?”
“This is absurd! It’s outrageous! Ridiculous!”
“Has Cai Keqing, my goddess, also become a maid? This Third Boss is despicable!”
“Pah! That Old Tao is shameless! I once considered him to be my senior. It turns out that he has no shame at all!”
“We have to kill this man and rescue Palace Master Yao and Cai Keqing!”
“Brother Yu Shan is also still tied to a tree on Boundless. We have to capture this bastard and then trade him for Brother Yu Shan.”
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Their voices reached Lu Yin’s ears, causing him to smile. He casually set a hand on Palace Master Yao’s head, seemingly completely at ease.
His action instantly caused many people’s tempers to flare.
Still, these people were not stupid. They knew that they were not Lu Yin’s match. Because of this, they could only continue to spread word of what was happening. Their only hope was to summon the Spirit Nidus’s true powerhouses to take action.
Yu Shan ranked second on the White Spirit List, but he had been easily defeated. Palace Master Yao had been regarded as the most powerful cultivator beneath the Seven Seraphs, but she had also lost. Not only had she been defeated, but also no one could make any sense of how she had lost. At the moment, everyone realized that very few people in the megaverse could even hope to challenge Lu Yin.
Lu Yin was eager to see who would act first.
It was impossible that no one would make a move. If nothing happened, then he would follow through on carving “Boundless” onto the Apex Palace.
Regardless of whether Lu Yin made it to the Apex Palace and accomplished his stated mission, this journey would absolutely be worthwhile.
The small group quickly left the Hundred Grasses Domain, strolling through outer space.
As they traveled, more and more eyes constantly appeared, watching from all sides.
Countless voices reached Old Tao’s ears as well. He knew that he had completely disgraced himself and was reviled even worse than Yuan Qi. At least Yuan Qi’s title was the Grandverse Manor’s Big Boss, and he was publicly challenging the High Seraph. But what of Old Tao? Everyone could see he was nothing more than a lackey.
But what could he do about it? He had no choice in the matter.
Astral Anura yawned, glancing at Lu Yin. He also did not want to be part of this journey, as he felt that it was far too dangerous, but he had no choice.
While there might be a chance for him to escape, he was in the Spirit Nidus, and his aura clearly marked him as an outsider. If he left Boundless, where could he possibly go?
The first person to make a move against Lu Yin soon arrived. The man looked like a down-on-his-luck middle-aged man. He was also only a Spirit Ancestor.
The sight of the man sent a tremor through Cai Keqing's body, and her brow furrowed slightly.
Voices reached their ears, coming from both those who were openly and hiddenly following Lu Yin. “A Spirit Ancestor? How does he have the courage to challenge the Third Boss? He’s just going to die.”
“He’s just trying to get some attention. Too many people are paying attention to the Third Boss. While countless people want to eliminate him, they don’t dare to try anything. If this man doesn’t die, he’s guaranteed to at least get some attention from a number of important people.”
“Still, he first needs to survive.”
“No, he’s not just seeking attention. He’s a servant from the Cai family who once fell in love with Cai Keqing. However, because of the disparity in their status and power, he was left with no choice but to leave the Cai family. This man is incredibly determined and persistent. He just loves the wrong person…”
Lu Yin glanced at Cai Keqing after hearing a particular conversation. Was this man a servant of the Cai family?
“Hey, you! You’re just a Spirit Ancestor, and yet you dare to provoke our young master? Our young master has challenged the greatest experts in the entire megaverse! You’re not worthy! Get lost!” Old Tao shouted harshly. His voice dripped with bloodlust. He was simply too much stronger than the middle-aged man.
The man’s gaze rested on Cai Keqing alone. “Are you doing this willingly?”
The furrows in Cai Keqing’s brow deepened. “It’s none of your concern.”
The middle-aged man continued to stare at her intently. “If you are not willing to be here, I’ll fight with my life to buy your freedom. Even if I fail, I simply wish to alleviate even some of this person’s bloodlust.”
Cai Keqing’s finger twitched. Her expression was as cold as ever, but Lu Yin could sense that something had changed.
It had nothing to do with what she felt for the man, but rather that she was simply moved by his actions.
“Leave. I am willing to be here,” Cai Keqing stated in a low, subdued tone.
The man stared at her for a long moment before turning to Lu Yin. “I am also able to carry your seat.”
Lu Yin chuckled. “But I have no need for you. You’re too weak, and you are incapable of carrying it steadily.”