A low growl came from the distance. Another Ancient Xi Niu raced past, startling Lu Yin awake.
Lu Yin respectfully said to Mu En, "Chief Judge, may I contact my family and friends?"
Mu En shook his head. "You can't contact anyone until the results are in. Besides, you're in the Glory Realm. Even if you wanted to reach them, you couldn't—the distance is too great."
Lu Yin sighed helplessly.
"But don't worry. People from Changtian Island are already on their way to the Glory Realm. They'll witness your test in person. There won't be any accidents, and no one will target you," Mu En said.
Lu Yin said gratefully, "Thank you, Chief Judge."
Mu En smiled. "I'll do my best to look out for you, too. After all, Sea King and I get along well, and you're practically his son-in-law."
Lu Yin gave an awkward laugh. His son-in-law? He'd even forgotten about that.
Come to think of it, when the position of Heir was taken from him, an elder from Sea King's Heaven had contacted Mu En and spoken up for him. That meant Mu En was practically one of his own—and an ally within the Interstellar Arbitration Court.
The Glory Realm looked desolate, but Mu En had explained that it was because the place was so vast. He'd also said that the people here lived in very different environments, which left Lu Yin confused.
Ancient Xi Niu were fairly common throughout the Glory Realm. Despite how vast the region was, Lu Yin and the others had already encountered several.
Only extraordinary people could ride Ancient Xi Niu. They either came from prominent families or were powerful in their own right. After all, Ancient Xi Niu belonged to Glory Hall, and riding one cost money.
Ancient Xi Niu were