Talent was still rare in the Outer Universe. Anyone who possessed one could join the Ten Deciders Council directly.
As cultivators advanced, developing their talents became extremely useful in battle.
Lu Yin stood quietly where he was, watching the middle-aged man.
The man's expression was solemn. Six-pattern Battle Qi suddenly marked his metallic-colored fist as he charged at Lu Yin and punched down at his head. The outline of his fist abruptly expanded several times over, like Mount Tai crashing down.
Lu Yin was surprised. The man had Six-pattern Battle Qi and Cruising Realm strength—he was certainly gifted. But with a tremendous boom, the onlookers all froze, staring in disbelief.
At the center, Lu Yin caught the middle-aged man's punch with one hand and didn't retreat a single step. Not only that, the man's Battle Qi gradually cracked apart before finally vanishing.
Captain Feng Hua was stunned. Their preliminary assessment had shown that Lu Yin's physical strength was formidable, almost approaching the Enlightenment Realm. But physical strength was one thing; being able to bring it to bear was another. This young man had not only terrifying physical strength, but also a sharp eye and combat experience that was every bit as impressive.
The middle-aged man withdrew his fist and said plainly, "I lost."
Lu Yin smiled faintly. "Sorry for the trouble."
The man withdrew, dejected and deeply shaken.
As he stepped aside, another person came forward. He looked frail, with drooping eyelids and somewhat unruly hair, though his face still seemed fairly young.
Lu Yin's expression grew more serious when he saw him. This man was a Hunting Realm expert—and no ordinary one. His Rune Dao Numbers were nearly on par with those of the composed young man, Deputy Captain Mo. Across the entire ship, he was easily among the