Di Yin didn’t possess major ambition—all of his attention was focused on revitalizing the Di Clan and bringing back this once glorious faction, the one who’d ruled the original Hongmeng, to the Boundless Planes.

But his goal obstructed too many people and at the same time, too many blocked his path, including Lu Yun.

Lu Yun had guessed this might be the outcome before they entered the Tomb of the Hallowed Emperor, but he hadn’t been able to do anything different then. And now, he couldn’t express any weakness whatsoever.

He’d also guessed that Di Yin would first set his sights on his previous benefactor once he came into his own. Lu Yun’s easy control of the Imperial...