Lu Yin was satisfied with how things had turned out, and he let out a sigh. Jiu Xian would not return anytime soon. As long as Nian Xian did not want to be thrown back into the Champions' Stage Purgatory, he would do his absolute best to keep an eye on the woman, which would prevent her from returning to her valley.
At last, Lu Yin had peace and quiet again.
Qing Yun and Qing Xiao stared at the empty space, dazed. What had just happened?
Yuan Qi’s face twitched. He really did not know how to react to such a scene.
Lu Yin ignored the two siblings and returned to tearing out karmic bricks. He had no time to waste.
...
More than a month passed since Jiu Xian had been driven off in disgust by Nian Xian. She had returned to her valley once during that time, though she still had no idea how to shake off Nian Xian.
While the man’s combat strength was relatively average, at least in Lu Yin’s perspective, he was truly impressive when it came to pursuing Jiu Xian. There was no doubt that Nian Xian had honed his skills through years of experience, and she struggled to get away from him for even a moment.
The moment Jiu Xian appeared, Lu Yin summoned Nian Xian back. The Dukkhan wished for nothing more than to simply vanish. He wanted to distance himself from Lu Yin, but Nian Xian did not dare to do such a thing. He had asked around and had learned just how terrifying Lu Yin was. The man was a powerhouse at the same level as the High Seraph. The idea of being targeted by the High Seraph was beyond horrifying.
With no other choice, Nian Xian returned to the Roaming South Realm as well. After all, he simply had to chase after Jiu Xian, which was something that he had already made a habit of doing.
Not even a day passed for Jiu Xian in her valley before she was once again driven off by Nian Xian, utterly revolted.
She knew that Lu Yin had called the man back, but there was nothing that Jiu Xian could do about it. She knew that it was impossible for her to defeat Lu Yin in battle, and given how unreasonable he was, her only choice was to flee.
Qing Yun and Qing Xiao watched. While they empathized with the Seraph, there was nothing that they could do. Shameless people were simply too terrifying to deal with.
After another month passed, Ge Yao arrived one day.
"This girl is Ge Yao. Greetings, Seraph Lu."
Lu Yin observed Ge Yao, but he merely grunted before saying, "Go back. I’ve already said that I won’t leave this valley without Jiu Xian’s consent. I will not go to Heavenspire."
Ge Yao laughed. "Given your strength, why do you insist on bullying a little girl like me, Seraph Lu?"
"What do you mean by that?" Lu Yin asked in return.
Ge Yao replied solemnly, "I am not here on behalf of Heavenspire, but rather on behalf of Lesser Sancte Yue Ya."
Lu Yin arched a brow. So, they're using the direct approach now. It looks like Yue Ya has run out of options. Is this when I’m offered a bribe?
"Lesser Sancte Yue Ya?"
Ge Yao stared into Lu Yin's eyes. "You don’t know that name, Seraph Lu?"
"Should I?"
"Since you are uninformed, Seraph Lu, please allow me to explain. If I say something incorrect, I humbly ask for your correction."
Lu Yin did not refuse.
Ge Yao proceeded to slowly explain the existence of the Nine Odysseys Megaverse, and she even revealed the names of the five Lesser Sancti. She made no attempts to hide anything at all. Qing Yun and Qing Xiao listened in stunned silence, and even Yuan Qi was shocked by the revelations that he was hearing; was there actually a Nine Odysseys Megaverse above the Spirit Nidus? How could that be possible?
Were there not only three megaverses?
Dazed, Yuan Qi stared at Lu Yin. The young man remained calm throughout the entire explanation, revealing not even the slightest hint of any surprise.
Ge Yao continued calmly, speaking about the relationship between the two megaverses, and there was one particular detail that she made a point to emphasize. "The Nine Odysseys Megaverse is above, while the Spirit Nidus is below. That is the relationship between the two universes.
"To rise up from the Spirit Nidus and ascend to the Nine Odysseys Megaverse, one must look upward. Even the High Seraph must look up. Lesser Sancte Yue Ya is a being who is second only to the four Greater Sancti of the Nine Odysseys Megaverse.
"With this, do you understand, Seraph Lu?"
Lu Yin exhaled deeply and nodded. "I understand. So, you represent Lesser Sancte Yue Ya?"
"Yes."
"Why didn’t you say so last time?"
Ge Yao laughed. "The Nine Odysseys Megaverse is not allowed to casually meddle in the affairs of the Spirit Nidus, as doing so would be unfair to the others in the Spirit Nidus."
"So why are you approaching me so openly now?" Lu Yin continued to stare at the woman.
This time, Ge Yao grew haughty as she answered, "Because Lesser Sancte Yue Ya is allowed to be unfair."
Lu Yin stared at Ge Yao, and as she met his eyes, she did not flinch at all.
After a moment, Lu Yin nodded. "Tell me why you are here. What could the exalted Lesser Sancte Yue Ya possibly want with me?"
Ge Yao solemnly replied, "Although the High Seraph is also a Lesser Sancte, he received that position as a gift from the Nine Odysseys Megaverse. However, he has grown far too presumptuous in recent years, and the Nine Odysseys Megaverse has grown dissatisfied with him. Lesser Sancte Yue Ya intends to replace the ruler of the Spirit Nidus on behalf of the Nine Odysseys Megaverse. The first favored candidate was Emperor Wu, who represented the beast-form Spirit Rebirths. Human-form Spirit Rebirths possess certain emotional ties that the beast-forms lack, which made him a suitable choice.
"However, Emperor Wu was defeated by you at the source of the Fu River. After careful consideration, Lesser Sancte Yue Ya has decided to have you replace the High Seraph, Seraph Lu."
Lu Yin was astonished. "He wants me to replace the High Seraph?"
Ge Yao smiled. "Precisely."
"Has the High Seraph agreed?"
"This is not up to him. He does not control his own title. As long as the Nine Odysseys Megaverse wishes it, the High Seraph can lose his position at any time."
"But the High Seraph is extremely powerful. I don’t believe that I am able to replace him," Lu Yin protested.
Ge Yao laughed. "You need not worry about that, Seraph Lu. Lesser Sancte Yue Ya will handle things.
"I understand that you do not fully appreciate Lesser Sancte Yue Ya's power. Before sending me here, Lesser Sancte Yue Ya took that into consideration and prepared a gift for you."
Lu Yin asked in confusion, "What gift?"
A cold glint flickered in Ge Yao's eyes. "The Ru family."