The middle-aged man's expression shifted. He was a Cruising Realm cultivator, and he held some status in the Dark Phoenix Clan. Naturally, he knew that the clan's sudden decision to seal itself off was all because of this man. The clan leader least wanted to see him.
"Alliance Leader Lu, I'm sorry. The entire clan is sealed off, so we cannot receive visitors. Please return. Once the seal is lifted in a hundred years, we will be sure to contact you," the middle-aged man said politely, his gaze wary.
Lu Yin looked past him toward the Black Flame Continent. "The whole clan is sealed off—is that what these flames are for?"
"Alliance Leader Lu, please forgive the Dark Phoenix Clan for our poor hospitality. We will make amends in a hundred years," the middle-aged man replied solemnly.
"Actually, I came here for two reasons. First, I wanted to visit the Dark Phoenix Clan. Second, well, I wanted to take a look around the Black Flame Continent. Would that be all right? Don't worry, I absolutely won't disturb the clan," Lu Yin said politely.
The middle-aged man narrowed his eyes. "I'm afraid not. The Sixteenth Layer of Black Flame has been activated, and there's no way to turn it off. We can only enter and leave freely once the flames go out on their own in a hundred years. So even if our clan leader wanted to invite Alliance Leader Lu to tour the Black Flame Continent, he couldn't."
"Then I'll go in myself. You won't stop me, will you?" Lu Yin asked.
A trace of disdain flashed through the middle-aged man's eyes. "If Alliance Leader Lu wishes to try, I wouldn't dare stop you. Please, do as you like." With that, he turned and left.
Lu Yin looked toward the