Ming Zhaoshu was very satisfied with Lu Yin’s response. “Don’t worry, nothing will happen to the Shenwu Continent for now. Even if Hunters or stronger cultivators attack us, the five planets can protect us for at least another year, and it’s unlikely that they’ll even attack in the first place. That’s why I’m sure that, for the next decade at least, the continent will be completely fine. I’m giving you these ten years to train. That should be enough time for you to obtain the right to speak your mind and make decisions. You’re one of the final four in the Astral Combat Tournament and one of the top geniuses amongst humans after all.”

Lu Yin was rather confused. “Why are you pinning all your hopes on me?”

Ming Zhaoshu narrowed his eyes and took a deep breath. He finally replied in a low voice, “Because of Yan’er.”

Lu Yin’s heart skipped a beat, and his expression changed.

“Yan’er likes you, and I can tell that you too feel some affection for her in return. Otherwise, you wouldn’t have exposed your true identity in order to save her,” Ming Zhaoshu stated.

Lu Yin did not deny a thing.

“There’s a huge difference between the two of you in terms of status. Only by letting the Shenwu Continent peacefully enter the greater universe will everything return to normal. At that point, you two can be...