Chapter 73

Lu Yin looked at Lulu, "Do you know about the Starry Sky Battle Academy?"

Lulu smiled slyly, "I've heard about it from my elders. Do you want to know?"

Lu Yin nodded, "I want to know."

Lulu's eyes darted around, "I can tell you, but you have to agree to one condition. If you can join the Tenth Starry Sky Academy, help me get something."

Lu Yin turned and walked away.

"Hey, don't go! It's not something great, just a fight with someone. I'll tell you, the information about the Starry Sky Battle Academy is something even General Mardo doesn't know. No one can tell you except me," Lulu shouted.

Xialuo spoke with a gentle tone, "The Starry Sky Battle Academy is divided into ten academies. Eight are located in the Inner Universe, the Ninth is in the Outer Universe's Endless Territory, and the Tenth is about to descend upon the Canglan Territory. The Starry Sky Battle Academy is renowned for its supreme battle techniques passed down from ancient times, and it is guarded by invincible strong figures. They establish the Star Battle Rankings, which record the top 100 young talents in the universe. For everyone in the universe, the true attraction of the Starry Sky Battle Academy lies in the fact that only by joining can one qualify to enter the legendary Three Realms and Six Paths."

Lulu gritted her teeth.

Everyone stared at Xialuo, "Three Realms and Six Paths?"

Xialuo smiled faintly, "The legendary nine trial realms, rumored to be passed down from ancient times, contain supreme battle techniques, methods for eternal life, immortal bloodlines, and invincible power. Of course, these are just rumors, but one point has been verified. In the Ten Decisions of the Cosmic Youth Council, nearly half have stepped into the Three Realms and Six Paths, even causing a shock to the Starry Sky Battle Academy."

Lu Yin's eyes changed. The Ten Decisions, the ten geniuses who elevated the Cosmic Youth Council from an obscure organization to a terrifying monster. Lu Yin didn't understand their power, but a massive force that defied the Ten Decisions' ruling was annihilated by one of them, and that force far exceeded the Great Universe Empire.

The Cosmic Youth Council was originally responsible for the Inner and Outer Universe competitions and the rewards and punishments for the young generation. Since the Ten Decisions took their positions, their power has expanded infinitely. They not only have the authority to arbitrate and judge the young generation but also have the power to oversee the academies, education, military, and prisons, and to enforce the law directly, known as the youthification of power.

Thus, the Cosmic Youth Council is also called the Ten Decisions Council.

Mila comes from the Ten Decisions Council, and through her, one can see the terror of this organization.

Lu Yin had specifically looked into the Ten Decisions, but he couldn't find any information about them. Their information was concealed, or perhaps, with the qualifications of the Outer Universe, it was impossible to find out.

Lulu huffed, "Those ten freaks indeed have stepped into the Three Realms and Six Paths, but not everyone has gained anything from it. However, one thing is true: any student who dares to undergo the trials in the Three Realms and Six Paths will come out stronger than before. The Starry Sky Battle Academy acts as the guardian of the gate to the Three Realms and Six Paths, which is the reason why countless people want to join."

Lu Yin looked at Lulu, "Do you know who the Ten Decisions are?"

Lulu and Xialuo glanced at Lu Yin but didn't say anything.

"Don't know?" Lu Yin asked.

Lulu shrugged, "Don't know."

Lu Yin looked at Xialuo.

Xialuo shook his head, "Don't ask me, I don't know either. We're not qualified to know. Even the emperor of the Great Universe Empire, Immortal Yushan, might not know. Those ten people are high above, and no news media dares to touch them."

Lu Yin was disappointed. Recalling the news he had seen before, the Ten Decisions' rulings only showed ten shadows. He really wasn't qualified to know.

On the Perseverance, only one person knew: Mila, the woman from the Ten Decisions Council. But Lu Yin was sure she wouldn't tell him and might even develop a grudge against him. Her ambition was vast, but her vision was narrow. Asking her would be a loss.

When the Perseverance vibrated again, a notification came from the ship, indicating that they were about to reach the Imperial Star.

Lu Yin looked out the window and saw ship after ship passing by, clearly feeling the prosperity here. This was the first domain of the Great Universe Empire, where the Imperial Star was located.

Soon, Lu Yin saw a huge planet in the distance, surrounded by three continents, magnificent and grand. Occasionally, terrifying star energy fluctuations came from it, and the fleet of spaceships stretched endlessly. That was the True Universe Star of the Imperial Star.

There were only a few students left on the Perseverance, all from noble families like Las and Huoxiaoling.

Seeing the Imperial Star approaching, Las was excited and opened his personal terminal, "Senior, please, I must avenge this."

"He is the Purple Mountain King. Offending him means offending the Purple Mountain lineage."

Las sneered, "Senior, let's not beat around the bush. The Purple Mountain lineage has long declined, and many have already joined my father. How many truly support him? The emperor only gave him the Purple Mountain King title due to a past promise. Does he really think he can sit on that position forever? As long as he lives, the Crown Prince and the Second Prince won't be at ease."

"Have you forgotten the captain of the Royal Court's Thirteenth Team?"

Las paused, then laughed, "That woman is only for the Purple Mountain clan's reputation and treasures. If he dies, she might even thank us."

The other end of the personal terminal was silent for a moment, "Alright, I can help you teach him a lesson, but I won't help you kill him. That would be courting death."

Las exhaled, a cruel smile on his face, "Of course, thank you, Senior." He hung up the personal terminal and looked up at the Imperial Star, "Lu Yin, do you really think the Purple Mountain King position is so easy to sit on? The higher you are, the harder you fall. You don't understand that."

Just as the Perseverance was about to reach the Imperial Star, inside the Imperial Palace, dozens of ministers stood respectfully, looking up at the imposing figure in front of them. He was Immortal Yushan, the emperor of the Great Universe Empire, who had ruled for eight hundred years, transforming the once weak nation into a vast empire spanning thirteen domains, known even in the Inner Universe as a bloodthirsty emperor.

Immortal Yushan was a legend. In his youth, he had reached the top ten on the Star Battle Rankings, shocking the entire universe. Ambitious, he ventured into the Inner Universe but was betrayed and retreated to the Canglan Territory. Even so, he brought the Great Universe Empire to its current level.

With the hunting skills of Immortal Yushan, he could live for a thousand years, but now, the once mighty figure was only left with dignity, rapidly aging.

Despite the advanced technology of the Great Universe Empire, it still followed the ancient ministerial system. The ministers representing each domain stood solemnly, and in front of them were the captains of the Royal Court's Thirteenth Team.

Compared to the uniformly dressed, solemn ministers, the captains of the Royal Court's Thirteenth Team were much more peculiar. They wore strange outfits, with some being two meters tall with white eyes, some with fiery red hair, and some bald and blind. They looked like a motley crew, but they were all terrifyingly powerful, representing the highest combat strength of the Great Universe Empire.

At the front were two figures. One was the Second Prince, Duke Yushan, with his hands in his pockets, chewing something, looking indifferent.

The other was more normal, smiling, with eyes occasionally flashing with authority. He looked very similar to Immortal Yushan. He was Doran Yushan, the Crown Prince of the Great Universe Empire.

"Regarding the establishment of relations with the Hao Yuan Territory, we will discuss it up to this point. Next, I want to mention someone, Lu Yin," Immortal Yushan said calmly, his authoritative eyes sweeping over everyone, a hint of fatigue flashing in them.

Hearing this name, everyone was shocked. Recently, this name had first appeared, shocking the court, as it represented a family, the once powerful but now fallen Purple Mountain clan.

The Crown Prince Doran Yushan immediately stepped forward, respectfully saying, "Father, Brother Lu Yin is about to arrive. Should I go to welcome him?"

Immortal Yushan waved his hand, "I have already sent Bronson to welcome him. His status is sufficient to represent the royal family."

"Bronson, as the third seat of the First Team, performing the deputy captain's duties, is indeed qualified," Doran Yushan respectfully replied and returned to his position.

The Second Prince Duke Yushan glanced at him, still chewing something, looking indifferent.

Immortal Yushan coughed a few times, "In the past, I called the Purple Mountain King my brother. The vast empire was not built by me alone, but also with the contributions of the Purple Mountain King. Now, the Purple Mountain clan has been extinguished, and only Lu Yin remains, truly pitiful. I have already ordered that Lu Yin can inherit the Purple Mountain King title and enjoy the honor of a non-royal king. All of you must treat him with the respect due to a prince."

"Respect the emperor's command," everyone responded in unison.

Immortal Yushan nodded and coughed again.