Star Odyssey

Chapter 2614: Sending A Message

Xu Ji's expression grew determined. He withdrew a blue energy converter from his cosmic ring and placed it in his body. A power level of nearly a million erupted, and blue energy radiated out in all directions. "As you wish."

Lu Yin could not stop himself from laughing. As he raised his hand, his bone pike appeared out of nowhere, already pointing at Xu Ji's forehead.

This same scene had replayed far too often in the Voidforce Universe in recent days, but each time, Lu Yin felt a great deal of satisfaction. This was truly the most effective way to suppress an enemy without exposing his own strength.

Xu Ji stared blankly at the bone pike floating right in front of his forehead. What is that?

Xu Yue was badly startled. The voidforce energy radiating from the bone pike was so dense that she would struggle to even get close to it. Its power even surpassed the explosion of blue energy that had erupted from Xu Yi. How was it possible for Xuan Qi to do such a thing?

"Are your heart and soul convinced now?" Lu Yin asked.

Xu Ji stared at Lu Yin. "Is this your reward?"

Lu Yin nodded as he put the bone pike away. "That’s right."

"You ambushed us! My brother has a red energy converter! There’s no way he could possibly lose to you!" Xu Yue shouted in protest.

Xu Ji harshly reprimanded her, "Little Yue, be quiet!"

Xu Yue started to panic. "Brother, we can't join the Bureau! They have a terrible reputation!"

Xu Ji frowned. "The Bureau is responsible for finding those who have betrayed humanity. Regardless of their reputation, they work for all of humanity."

He looked back at Lu Yin. "What sort of position do you have in the Bureau?"

Lu Yin glanced at Old Dian, who immediately understood. "He is the acting Bureau Director of our universe’s Bureau, appointed by Xu Wuji himself."

"You're the acting Bureau Director?" Xu Ji was caught off guard. Every time he met Xuan Qi, there was a new series of shocks that Xu Ji found himself struggling to believe.

Xu Yue could hardly believe her ears. No matter how terrible the Bureau's reputation might be, what could possibly qualify Xuan Qi to become the acting Bureau Director?

"That’s right, I’m acting Bureau Director for the Bureau," Lu Yin affirmed, "As the newest additions to the bureau, your first task is to-" he paused dramatically before stating, "Capture Yi Jun."

...

From the moment she had met Xuan Qi, Yi Jun had grown restless, and she no longer had any desire to visit anyone else. However, she did not understand the reason for her unease.

Could something have gone wrong on the Endless Frontier?

When she had been on the Endless Frontier, she had tried everything she could to save those people. With Aeternus’s help, she had managed to place them in various positions of authority, all so that she could exploit them. Those people could not have run into trouble, could they?

With this fear clouding her mind, Yi Jun tried to make contact with the Endless Frontier.

At that moment, someone arrived to announce that Yun Wu had arrived.

Yi Jun's eyes flickered. "Bring her to me."

A stream of water broke off at the foot of the mountain and carried Yun Wu to the peak.

The people watching were not surprised, as it was well known that Yi Jun had close friends who were allowed to see her any time they wished. Yun Wu was one of those people, though she did not visit often.

When she saw Yun Wu, Yi Jun indifferently asked, "Why are you here?"

Yun Wu sat across from Yi Jun. "There's something I want to ask you..."

As she spoke, she sipped her tea, sometimes drinking a lot, sometimes just a little. All the while, she also made a series of gestures. The entire enactment was a predetermined signal between the two women. Even if someone was standing right next to them, they would not be able to discern anything from these actions.

Yi Jun stared into Yun Wu's eyes. "It's not time yet."

"It’s an urgent matter."

"What's wrong?" Yi Jun’s eyes narrowed.

"Xu Wuji wishes to go to the Endless Frontier," Yun Wu reported.

Yi Jun's expression changed. "Impossible! If he leaves this place, what will happen to the Voidforce Universe?"

"Xu Wuwei will come back."

"Are you certain?"

"Apparently, this is because Xu Wuwei's position isn't ideal, so he might as well withdraw and allow Xu Wuji to take his place."

"I will send this information on immediately," Yi Jun declared before promptly leaving the room.

Yun Wu—no, Lu Yin in disguise, watched as Yi Jun left. He observed everything through the spatial lines.

Despite Possessing Yun Wu before, not even Yun Wu knew how Yi Jun made contact with Aeternus. The woman had never been able to see anything, but Lu Yin could. Every move that Yi Jun made, even those that were concealed in her shadows, could not escape Lu Yin's notice.

Yi Jun would have never dreamed that she had caught the attention of someone like Lu Yin. He was someone who could fight against Progenitors, and he had an innate gift of spatial control.

How many individuals in the entire Voidforce Universe were capable of becoming Void Supremas? Such people would not bother to meet Yi Jun, and for this reason, the woman had never even considered getting involved with such powerhouses. After all, such people did not need to expend any effort to learn about the situation on the Endless Frontier.

Yi Jun’s influence only extended to families that had Void Morphora as their greatest experts. While she also enjoyed some influence among the talented youths of the Voidforce Universe, she knew very little about Void Supremas.

Her situation was no different from Lu Yin’s own when he had first started cultivating. Even after becoming an Envoy, he had possessed no understanding of just how formidable Progenitors truly were. That had continued even after his first encounter with a Semi-Progenitor, up until the first time he had faced Xia Shenji's horrifying strength.

Every move that Yi Jun made was crystal clear in Lu Yin's eyes. Every word spoken, every action taken, and how she initiated contact; Lu Yin saw it all.

Yi Jun quickly returned, and when she saw Yun Wu looking at her oddly, she asked, "Why are you looking at me like that?"

At that moment, Yun Wu disappeared as Lu Yin adopted Xuan Qi's appearance once again.

As soon as she saw Yun Wu transform into Xuan Qi, Yi Jun's pupils dilated, and she shot to her feet and fled. A beam of light shot out of the shadows behind the woman, straight at Lu Yin. Everyone’s attention snapped over to Yi Jun’s actions, and more attacks were launched at Xuan Qi.

Lu Yin just gave a small smile. "Why are you in such a hurry to leave, Miss Yi Jun?"

As he spoke, the beam of light that had shot out from the woman’s shadow froze. It was revealed to be a dagger. There was a card attached to the knife, one that belonged to the Lost Clan.

"A Lost Clan card? Are you part of the Lost Clan?" Lu Yin's expression grew sharp as voidforce energy erupted from him, pinning Yi Jun’s shadow in place. Lu Yin’s voidforce energy had almost reached the peak of the Void Brillium realm, and he possessed about the same strength as a six-tribulation Envoy. The expert hidden in the shadow was only a mid-level Void Brillium, and they possessed the strength of a four-tribulation Envoy. There was a vast difference in strength between the two of them.

All around Lu Yin, voidforce puppets appeared and shot towards him.

He glanced around. "If I were you, I wouldn't do such meaningless things."

Yi Jun shouted, "Stop!"

All of the puppets froze in place, as the controllers warily stared at Xuan Qi.

Yi Jun looked at Lu Yin and smiled. "Brother Xuan Qi, why would you disguise yourself as Yun Wu when meeting me? You could have just visited me openly."

Lu Yin grabbed the dagger and examined the card that was attached to it. "How did you get this Lost Clan card?"

Yi Jun replied, "I don't know. It belongs to someone whom I hired as protection. Her abilities are none of my business."

Lu Yin nodded. "You’re certainly quick to shift blame."

He turned to look at Yi Jun's shadow and flicked a finger. Voidforce energy swept over, and a short, old woman was forced out of the shadow. The woman was startled, and she instantly understood that she was completely out of her depths. She possessed an innate gift that allowed her to blend into shadows, but she had just been shaken out. Clearly, this young man’s strength far exceeded what she could comprehend.

"How did you obtain one of the Lost Clan’s cards?" Lu Yin asked again. He was holding a common, four-star Ancient Card, which could not even compare to his own Hidden Mountain. However, before the Sixverse Academy’s establishment, it had been nearly impossible for outsiders to obtain the Lost Clan’s cards. Furthermore, the Lost Clan was a close-knit group, and few of their people ever left the clan.

The old woman did not respond at all and simply continued to stare at Lu Yin with cold eyes that were devoid of any hint of fear.

Lu Yin sighed. "That look is just begging for death. Very well."

He threw the dagger back, and it stabbed the woman, carried her through the air, and pinned her to the mountainside behind the distant waterfall. Blood streamed down the waterfall, staining the water red.

Yi Jun's expression changed, as did those of the surrounding cultivators.

The old woman had always remained hidden in Yi Jun's shadow, even when she had contacted Aeternus to deliver reports. It was clear that the old woman had been aware of everything, so even if she had not been a spy herself, failing to report a spy was already an executable offense.

The old woman had not expected Xuan Qi to be so ruthless, as he had killed her without a second thought.

Yi Jun was startled by the sudden development. One moment she and Xuan Qi had been bantering, and the next, he had brutally and instantly snuffed out a life. "Xuan Qi, this is Yi Jun Star! You impersonated someone else to brazenly barge into my home, and then even killed my attendant. This... is not very proper, is it?"

Lu Yin responded, "How long have you been a spy for?"

Yi Jun maintained her composure. "I don't understand what you mean, Brother Xuan Qi."

Lu Yin explained, "The fact that I was able to perfectly impersonate Yun Wu is proof that I already know a great deal about you. My first visit was nothing more than a test, and while you kept your secret well hidden, it was pointless. Yun Wu already confessed everything. After all, how else would I be able to exchange that secret signal with you? Whether you admit to it or not, your identity as a spy has already been confirmed."

Yi Jun laughed gently and then sauntered over to Lu Yin, where she languidly sat down in front of him. "Brother Xuan Qi, you must be joking. I have no idea what you’re talking about. All I know is that you tried to use brute force against me in my own home. Xuan Qi, you may have crossed Void Pass and won universal admiration, but that is no reason for everyone to need to obey you. I, Yi Jun, might be a weak woman, but I am not afraid of you. If necessary, I will announce what has happened here to the entire Voidforce Universe, and then they can be the judge."

As the woman spoke, her face took on an increasingly pitiful expression, and she even appeared to be on the verge of crying. Her acting was absolutely perfect. However, her eyes sparkled with mocking laughter the entire time.

An accusation from Yun Wu? It did not matter if it was true or not, as Yi Jun would never admit to anything. Given the connections that she had gathered and nurtured over the years, as well as her achievements on the Endless Frontier, as long as there was no definitive evidence, no one could force her to admit to being a spy.

Lu Yin shrugged. "I've already done my research on you, and I know that you're tough. However, I came prepared. You want evidence? The message that you just sent out is evidence enough."

Yi Jun retorted, "My attendant sent that message, and you already killed her. I never suspected her of being a spy. I feel ashamed that I allowed a spy to infiltrate my own home for so long. She must have done so much to harm mankind. I, Yi Jun, clearly bear some responsibility for this, and I will atone for this on the Endless Frontier. I shall strive to pay for my sins by accumulating more on that battlefield.

“Honestly, I must thank you, Brother Xuan Qi, for eliminating such a threat to humanity."

A smile spread across Lu Yin's face. "But you were the one who sent that message."

"Who will believe that?" Yi Jun countered, her eyes sparkling.

Lu Yin pointed towards the waterfall. "Why don't you ask them?"

Taken aback, Yi Jun followed Lu Yin’s finger and found herself looking down at the bottom of the waterfall. Staring back at her were numerous pairs of incredulous eyes. Not even the sight of the old woman's blood tainting the waterfall had pulled the people’s attention away from Yi Jun. Wait, why aren’t they looking at her? Something doesn’t feel right.

Seeing the bewildered looks on the faces of the people down below, Yi Jun felt utterly confused. "What's going on?"

Lu Yin just gave a small smile without offering any response.

High up in the sky, an image could be seen. It was a video of Yi Jun sending the message. "Your tone of voice, your demeanor, and even the words that you spoke were all broadcast live. I must admit, this universe has some pretty highly advanced technology.

“You do know what a live broadcast is, right?"

Seeing the video play out, Yi Jun screamed, "Impossible!"

She had lived atop the mountain for many years, and she always knew what was happening in each nook and cranny. How could anyone have broadcast a video of her actions without her knowledge? "What did you do?"

Lu Yin lifted his cup and took a sip of tea. "This tea is quite fragrant, but your scent is even more enticing. Let's talk somewhere else."

As Lu Yin spoke, Old Dian and his team finished scaling the mountain and surrounded Yi Jun.