The fighting had gone on for several months now, and the intense war had led to countless deaths. This was the first time the border defense had attempted any sort of counterattack, and it had achieved great success. 

News of the events spread all throughout the Outerverse, where countless people were elated at the defenders’ success. Although many did not even know who the Outerverse was fighting against, their victory was all that mattered. 

In particular, all six of the lavazones heaved massive sighs of relief. 

They had been suppressed too thoroughly in this war; even when the Outerverse’s entire strength had been brought to bear, they had not been able to gain any sort of reprieve. But at this moment, they could finally relax a little. 

The one who had achieved the greatest contribution at this time was naturally the Arrow Mountain Elder. He had been the one to implement the plan, and he had also taken the risk of venturing deep into enemy territory with only a narrow chance of escape. Following him was Lu Yin, who had not only provided the plan, but also the blood-red bell. Without that bell, there would have been no chance of success. 

He had also provided the poison, and suddenly, after Lu Yin’s contributions were tallied up, he received the honor of meeting with Yuan Shi. 

Before this battle, Lu Yin had never met Yuan Shi, as the plan had been passed on by the Arrow Mountain Elder, and the Arrow...