"The universe was vast and boundless, but even the distance Eternal Life could travel had its limits. To non-Eternal Life, though, those distances were already infinite. Within them, legends could spread, like those jokes I've heard—for instance, that wherever Star Under Red Clothes passed, not a blade of grass remained."
Lu Yin stared at the water. "Come out. Let's talk."
"Move, or don't blame me for showing you no mercy."
"You've already been quite merciful. Another Eternal Life would have attacked outright, so I'm showing you respect in return. Don't make me fight you. I was in the wrong here, but I had no choice. So don't push me."
Without another word, ripples spread across the water. One paper boat after another emerged from the parallel water surface and charged at Lu Yin. Each boat looked light and delicate, yet crushed the void beneath it, bearing down with a weight the void could barely endure. Various attacks struck from within the boats, each one bizarre in its own way.
Lu Yin casually waved his hand. The first few boats were flipped over, but the ones behind them were unaffected.
The paper boats were tiny, yet they contained immense weight and came crashing down on him.
The reason Lu Yin hadn't attacked right away was that he was wary of this unknown Eternal Life. Unless he could see through its abilities, it would be difficult to capture it for good.
Besides, he really had been in the wrong. Still, he had no intention of harming this life. He only wanted to learn where Star Under Red Clothes was.
He raised his hand and grabbed.
Ripples spread across the water. Grab? How arrogant! This was a mountain-and-river boat!
At that thought, Lu Yin seized the paper boats one by one and crushed