Star Odyssey

a power vessel.
The human Explorer had used his own strength, and Cursewind had very clearly seen the finger, though he had not felt anything formidable about it.
Despite that, the finger had completely crushed the Yin Guai. 

Cursewind turned to look at Brokenblade Fort.
How had that human done it?

Cursewind was not the only one overwhelmed by the event, as even Lu Yin himself was frightened by what had just happened.
He had not expected the finger to be so frightening, as that lone finger had crushed a Hunter.
Even in his dreams, he had not thought that the power would be so great, but the price that he had paid was similarly extreme.
He looked down to see that his right finger was dripping fresh blood.
Lu Yin grimaced, and he used some of Shamrock Enterprises’ special medicine to treat it. 

“Chesspiece Bro, I love you!” Wang Wen screamed.
Emotional tears rolled down his face as he gazed at Lu Yin. 

Lu Yin sighed, as he had been forced to use that piece of lightning covered flesh.
However, it was well-worth the price since he had rescued Wang Wen.
At this moment, Lu Yin was worried that the astral beasts would not give up on Wang Wen and that they would rush back to the fort. 

Fortunately, his worries were for nothing as the invading beasts quickly retreated.
Not one of them moved forward to try kidnapping Wang Wen again. 

Before long, all of the beasts were completely out of sight, only leaving a ruined Brokenblade Fort behind. 

Han Fei and the others exchanged glances, seemingly lost.
The astral beasts certainly could have breached Brokenblade Fort this time, so why had they retreated?

After Monster Loach and the Enlighter realm Amethyst Beast pulled back, Elder Lohar’s arm shuddered as he stored his weapon and released a slow breath. 

Even though the astral beasts had retreated, most of the defenders believed that they would soon face another attack, and that the next attack would be no different from the one that had just ended. 

“Elder.” Han Fei and the others flew towards Elder Lohar, all of them looking at him in confusion. 

Lu Yin also took Wang Wen over. 

Elder Lohar’s gaze passed over all of them, and then in a voice that betrayed his exhaustion, he said, “The battle has ended.” 

Han Fei and the others were astonished.

Wang Wen stepped forward and looked at Elder Lohar.
“What battle ended? Speak clearly.”

Out of everyone present, he was the only person who dared to speak to Elder Lohar in such a tone. 

Elder Lohar looked past Brokenblade Fort.
“The Astral Beast Domain is being invaded, and the Celestial Beast Empire is going all-out in it’s war preparations, so it has no energy to deal with us here.” 

The crowd was stunned. 

Wang Wen could not understand the explanation.
“Old man, are you sure that the Astral Beast Domain is being invaded? By whom? The Innerverse?” 

Elder Lohar continued speaking in a soft voice, saying, “There are some things that you don’t have to know just yet.
When you become a Hunter or an Enlighter, I will naturally explain everything to you.
In any case, Ironblood Weave’s battle will end here for the time being.” 

Lu Yin looked at Wang Wen, who was clearly conflicted, and also at Elder Lohar.
He then quietly asked the Ghost Monkey, “Your Astral Beast Domain can still be invaded? Elder Lohar does not seem to be referring to the Innerverse.
Does the Astral Beast Domain have other enemies?” 

The monkey was also at a loss.
“There shouldn’t be any.
The Astral Beast Domain is only bordered by the Astral Wilderness and your Human Domain, so only your Human Domain can possibly invade it.” 

“Are you sure?” Lu Yin did not believe the monkey’s words.
If the Innerverse was the one invading the Astral Beast Domain, then there would be no need for Elder Lohar to hide the matter.
And judging by the speed that the beasts such as Monster Loach had retreated, the invasion was no small matter.
Logically, since the Astral Beast Domain was being invaded, and the war in Ironblood Weave had come to a temporary end, Elder Lohar should be very happy.
However, his expression was actually even more worried than before. 

“Definitely.
That is, unless a new civilization has been discovered in the Astral Wilderness that has the power to invade the Astral Beast Domain,” the monkey replied confidently. 

Close to Lu Yin, Wang Wen was still discussing things with Elder Lohar, and he seemed to want to receive a straight explanation.
Elder Lohar had Han Fei take Wang Wen away, and then he looked over towards Lu Yin. 

Lu Yin sensed Elder Lohar’s gaze, and he hurriedly stepped forward.
“Junior Lu Yin greets elder.” 

Elder Lohar nodded and then commented, “You were able to deal with Enlighters while still at the Limiteer realm.
Kid, you’re very powerful, as not even the Ten Arbiters were capable of such feats when they were in that realm.” 

Lu Yin promptly replied, “Junior was only relying on external strength, and I cannot compare to the Ten Arbiters.”

Elder Lohar smiled.
“As long as you know it.
Kid, I must warn you, though.
It’s not good to rely on foreign objects, unless it’s truly a matter of life and death.
Sometimes, crises are able to ignite your potential.
The universe does not lack for powerful treasures, which the Ten Arbiters are also able to obtain, but they hardly ever use them, precisely for that reason.
You may obtain status and glory by borrowing strength from external  that surpasses your own, but you should also be aware that you will owe a debt for such things.” 

Lu Yin seriously replied, “Junior understands.
Rest assured Senior, I will not borrow external strength anymore unless it’s truly a last resort.”

Elder Lohar sighed.
“In the past, the Hall of Honor had a genius who was incredibly talented in his cultivation, and his innate gift also perfectly complemented power vessels, giving them a mysterious ability.
He used his innate gift many times to fight across realms and kill his enemies, and he was unrivaled within his own realm.
Unfortunately, once he became famous, he was targeted in every battle, and he eventually fell prey to the schemes of others. 

“If excessively high prestige cannot be supported by sufficient strength, then only death will follow.
It’s the same as digging one’s own grave.”

After his speech, Elder Lohar left. 

Lu Yin remained rooted in place, lost deep in thought.
Excessively high prestige? 

Many people currently viewed Lu Yin as someone who stood on the same level as Enlighters, especially after the various battles in Ironblood Weave.
This was readily apparent from the fact that all of the beasts sent to deal with him had been Enlighter realm astral beasts, not to mention the fact that he had even caused old freaks whose power levels were at 300,000 to be apprehensive.
This truly was an excessively high prestige, and if Lu Yin went through a few more battles of the same level, then he really might be targeted and killed off. 

“Seventh Bro, don’t bother with what that old fart just told you.
You were also forced to take such actions.” The monkey tried to console him. 

Lu Yin looked up; he had indeed been forced, as if he had not done so, the Great Yu Empire would have ceased to exist long ago.
Still, no matter what, he had to place restrictions on himself, and he could not always use external aids against his opponents. 

Once he became accustomed to using external strength, it would be very difficult for him to improve his own strength any further.