The Outer Universe was in turmoil. Wars raged across the eastern territories, and Enlightenment Realm Experts intervened frequently, all scrambling to seize resources. Much of the central territories was cut off by energy barriers, like the Astral River, while the western territories had even lost all network access.
Of the eastern territories, Canglan Territory and Haoyuan Territory were the most peaceful. Even when wars broke out, they were started by the Great Yu Empire, which had enjoyed two quiet months.
Lu Yin had also enjoyed two quiet months, though they had been a headache. He had spent them handling government affairs. Even with the four pavilions in place, plenty of work still ended up on his desk, and he wanted to run away.
Wendy Yu Shan had made a thorough escape. She wasn't even on True Yu Star.
During that time, Lu Fen Pavilion and Lu Ting Pavilion had taken on quite a few new members. Lu Zheng Pavilion and Lu Jun Pavilion, however, still had only a handful. They couldn't just let anyone into those two departments.
The inner cabinet still had three members: Piru, Hill Ona, and Gwen.
Then, in the midst of those peaceful days, a plea for help sent shockwaves through the surrounding territories.
After eight months of separation between the Inner and Outer Universes, Iron Blood Territory appealed to the Outer Universe's seventy-two territories for help holding off an invasion from the Giant Beast Starfield.
Though it was called the seventy-two territories, only those in the eastern region could actually receive the message. Canglan Territory was naturally among them.
Lu Yin looked up in surprise. "Iron Blood Territory?"
En Ya's expression was grave. "Iron Blood Territory is the front line where the Human Starfield resists invasion from the Giant Beast Starfield, much like the border