After months of fighting, the brutal war had claimed countless lives. It was the first time the border forces had counterattacked—and they had won a great victory.
The news spread throughout the Outer Universe, stirring countless people into a frenzy. Most of them had no idea who they were fighting, but a win was a win.
The Six Great Rock Regions were especially relieved.
They had been oppressed far too harshly. Even with the entire Outer Universe's strength gathered together, they had still been struggling to catch their breath. At last, they could take a moment to recover.
The greatest credit for this battle went first to Ancestor Jianshan, who had carried out the plan at the risk of his life. Second came Lu Yin, who had not only provided the strategy but also the Blood-colored Bell. Without it, success would have been impossible.
He had also supplied the poison, so Lu Yin's contributions were tallied up. He was even granted the honor of an audience with Master Yuan.
Before the battle began, he had never met Master Yuan. Ancestor Jianshan had reported the plan, and Lu Yin had personally handed him the Blood-colored Bell.
Now that the plan had succeeded and dealt a heavy blow to the Sixth Continent, Master Yuan had finally appeared.
Lu Yin had seen Master Yuan from afar before, but he had never been able to make out his features. It was as if an invisible barrier surrounded him, preventing anyone from seeing him clearly. Now, at last, Lu Yin could get a good look at him.
Master Yuan was a kindly old man whose gaze held little authority. Perhaps he was being especially gentle with Lu Yin; either way, to Lu Yin, Master Yuan seemed more like an ordinary person.
"Junior Lu Yin pays