Mijin Supreme's death, the destruction of my master's homeland, the harm the Eternal Clan had inflicted on the Heavenly Origin Universe—all of it had come from the Unknown.
How could he join the Unknown after that?
Should he let go of his hatred for his master's sake? His hatred for the Hui Silver Heaven Army? Mu Zhu's determination to avenge her losses, with tears in her eyes? His master's years of suffering?
Should he let go of his hatred over Mijin Supreme's death?
His hatred over what had happened to the Heavenly Origin Universe?
How could he let any of that go? It weighed too heavily on him. He carried too much.
Letting go of his hatred would give him a new life, but was that the life he wanted? And if he gave up the safety of Human Civilization to pursue revenge, would that be fair to them? Lu Yin didn't know. He could follow his heart and fight to the death for those who had fallen to the Unknown, for his master, for Mijin Supreme and the others—but if the result was the extinction of all Human Civilization, more wars, and the loss of countless lives, should he still follow his heart?
"Mr. Lu, the Unknown truly is a force of despair. Human Civilization can't possibly defeat them. They're willing to accept you now because they see your potential. That potential can win their friendship, but it could also bring down their wrath. If you refuse, Human Civilization will become a far greater threat in the Unknown's eyes because of you."
"Then it won't be just Lan Meng," Master Cao said loudly.
Lu Yin looked at Master Cao. Which should he follow—what was best for the greater good, or his heart?
"If you refuse, you'll be a sinner