Years later, they arrived outside the universe.
During that time, Lu Yin kept watching the universe, making sure there wasn't a second Eternal Life Realm expert.
The moment this universe was discovered, tragedy was bound to begin—unless its Eternal Life Realm expert was willing to join the Divine Palace.
Following Gui Xing Divine Envoy's instructions, Flame Divine Envoy entered the universe and spoke with that expert, hoping to bring him into the Divine Palace.
But the expert refused.
Under normal circumstances, anyone would refuse. The universe was dark, and civilizations could barely communicate with one another. The many civilizations under the Divine Palace could communicate only because they had already joined it. For this civilization, rashly joining a colossal power and leaving its own people behind wasn't a path forward—it was a dead end.
When Lu Yin had first received an invitation to join The Unknown, he'd agonized over it for a long time. He already knew about The Unknown, and he'd still hesitated. Even now, his true body had never entered the Known Trail. If he'd known nothing at all, how could he possibly have left Human Civilization to join The Unknown?
As expected, Flame Divine Envoy returned empty-handed.
"Supreme Lord Shocking Gate, why don't you go try to persuade him?" Flame Divine Envoy suggested.
Shocking Gate Supreme Lord's voice was cold. "If I went, he'd be even less likely to join. Would you willingly go with two creatures who could threaten your life?"
Flame Divine Envoy considered it and agreed. "Then there's no choice but to fight. Once we've completely defeated him, we can give him another chance. The Divine Palace is short on Divine Envoys, so one more is better than none." After speaking, he took out a sacrificial altar and drew upon the Main River of