Within the ark, multiple Enlighters stood on a deck as they stared out at the Astral River. “Although the Innerverse and Outerverse were only separated for a few short years, it feels as though a much longer time has passed.” 

“That’s true. After the Innerverse and Outerverse were isolated from each other, the Sixth Mainland invaded us while the Outerverse was unified. It all feels like a dream.”

“Who would have thought that some puny Cruiser would be able to unite the Outerverse? What a joke! The Outerverse has been too weak for too many years. Even it’s full strength brought to bear won’t be on par with one of the Innerverse’s small flowzones.”

“Do not underestimate Lu Yin! He was even able to defeat the Ten Arbiters’ Divine Fist, and he has the strength of an Enlighter. Many of you, or even me, might not be his match.”

The surrounding people all fell silent; a mere youth had surpassed their strength, which left many of them feeling truly dejected. 

One of the gathered powerhouses sneered. “Who cares if he’s surpassed you or me? Among the experts headed towards the Outerverse, a few of them have power levels that’ve surpassed 300,000, and there’s even a long-lived senior joining us. According to the rumors, they’ve even received Yuan Shi’s guidance before.” 

“Yuan Shi? That senior from the Hall of Honor?” someone cried out.

“That’s right.” 

“But I heard that Senior Yuan Shi especially...