Chapter 75

Generally, after a trial ends, the corpse clusters must be immediately cleared to prevent the birth of a Corpse King, which would be taken away by the New Human Alliance. However, this time, Xikemaldu did not do so, and Baluda even defected, so the Empire ruled that he colluded with the alien race,” Bronson added.

Lu Yin nodded, not asking any more questions.

The Maldu family was an old subordinate of the Zishan clan, but now that he had just arrived in the capital, he had not even settled in, and it was impossible for him to help Xikemaldu. He could only pray for himself.

Lu Yin thought of Yin. He was certain that Yin was a member of the New Human Alliance. Could he be a Corpse King? It didn’t seem like it!

Yin left at the Gemma system space station. Considering Baluda’s defection, it was likely related to him.

Lu Yin did not think further. Knowing the truth wouldn’t change anything; he couldn’t say a word. Xikemaldu was charged with treason without even a chance to explain. Was this related to the Zishan clan? He couldn’t be sure.

This was different from the probing on the spaceship by Las. This was a killing intent, one that even an explorer couldn’t avoid.

Looking at the environment of Zhenyu Star, after two hours of flight, the majestic Dazhu Imperial Palace finally came into view.

Tall buildings pierced the sky, this was the Dazhu Imperial Palace, the center of power of the entire Dazhu Empire. Even from such a distance, its imposing presence was awe-inspiring.

Xu San’s lips trembled as he looked at the distant palace with fear. In his eyes, the Dazhu Imperial Palace seemed like a monstrous beast that could swallow the sky, pressing down on him.

“The Dazhu Imperial Palace has thirteen gates, each guarded by one of the thirteen royal teams. The main gate is called the Daxing Gate, corresponding to the first team. Your Highness, His Majesty has ordered me to take you through the Daxing Gate,” Bronson said respectfully.

Lu Yin nodded silently, stepped off the aircraft, and looked up. The palace towered into the clouds, and the visible star energy fluctuations were awe-inspiring.

Xu San was left behind. With his status, he had no right to enter; being able to approach was already a favor due to Lu Yin’s presence.

The Dazhu Imperial Palace was vast. It took twenty minutes from the Daxing Gate to reach the grand Dazhu Hall.

On the way, Lu Yin saw the unique cultural heritage of the Dazhu Empire. The carved railings and jade pillars depicted countless stories. There was little technology inside the palace; the further in he went, the more ancient it became. When he saw the hall, Lu Yin even suspected he had crossed a river of time and arrived in ancient times.

Bronson bowed to the hall and gestured for Lu Yin to enter, staying outside himself.

Lu Yin took a deep breath, feeling the immense star energy fluctuations around him, and approached the hall, stopping outside.

Cough, cough.

Buxi Yushan coughed twice, looked up, and smiled. “Come in.”

All the ministers stood solemnly, and only the captain of the Royal Court’s Thirteenth Team turned to look outside, his gaze curious.

Lu Yin stepped into the hall. As he took a step, the world changed dramatically. An inexplicable pressure descended from the sky, turning everything he saw gray and white. The ground trembled slightly, and his ears went deaf instantly. Lu Yin’s eyes narrowed; this was the pressure from an absolute powerhouse.

The air distorted, as if threads connected heaven and earth.

Lu Yin’s internal organs began to ache, and everything before his eyes became blurry. The star energy within him was suppressed, making him unable to move.

The ministers slowly turned to look at the hall entrance, their gazes varied—serious, mocking, proud, and so on. A native had transformed into a Zishan King, surpassing countless others, and no one could accept it. This pressure was not from a single person but from everyone, not intentionally released, but merely due to dissatisfaction, causing the entire hall to reject Lu Yin.

Lu Yin’s head spun, his fingers trembled, and the figure of Buxi Yushan in front of him gradually disappeared. He was almost unable to bear it.

“Drink!”

With a low shout, Lu Yin bit his tongue, tore open the flesh of his palm, and let the blood drip from his palm. The pain made him clear-headed. He lifted his foot and took another step, fully entering the hall.

Suddenly, the pressure receded like a tide.

Everyone looked at him in surprise. A realm explorer could withstand this pressure, which was no easy feat.

At the front, Crown Prince Duolan Yushan smiled, while the Second Prince pursed his lips.

Among the captains of the Royal Court’s Thirteenth Team, a bald, blind man nodded slightly.

At the top, Buxi Yushan laughed. “Come closer.”

Lu Yin exhaled, looked up, and met Buxi Yushan’s gaze, his expression solemn. He stepped forward, passing by the ministers and the captains of the Royal Court’s Thirteenth Team, stopping in front of the Crown Prince and the Second Prince. “Lu Yin, I pay my respects to Your Majesty.”

Buxi Yushan smiled. Just as he was about to speak, he coughed again and immediately drank some water. “Call me Uncle.”

Lu Yin bowed. “Uncle.”

Buxi Yushan nodded. “You’ve suffered a lot being outside for so many years.”

Lu Yin replied respectfully, “Thank you, Uncle, for your concern.”

“Brother, Father has always been concerned about the Zishan clan. Where have you been all these years? Why have you given no news? And who gave you the name Lu Yin?” Crown Prince Duolan Yushan asked.

Everyone looked at Lu Yin. Since his Zishan clan bloodline was confirmed, the Dazhu Empire had been investigating him but found nothing, which was very strange. The Dazhu Empire was a top-tier power in the Canglan territory, yet it couldn’t investigate a person’s background, making everyone curious about Lu Yin.

Lu Yin had already prepared his answer. “To be honest, I have amnesia. I only remember this name. If you don’t believe me, you can probe my mind; I’m not lying.”

Duolan Yushan waved his hand, smiling. “Brother, you’re overthinking it. There’s no need for that. Your identity as a descendant of the Zishan clan of the Dazhu Empire has been confirmed. Whatever happened in the past, the Dazhu Empire will be your strongest support.”

“The Crown Prince is right. Little Yin, from now on, stay in the Empire, accept the Zishan throne, and carry on the legacy of the Zishan clan,” Buxi Yushan said loudly.

Lu Yin quickly agreed.

“Father, has a residence been arranged for Brother Lu Yin? If not, I am willing to arrange one for him,” the Second Prince Duke Yushan said for the first time, speaking calmly.

Buxi Yushan laughed. “No need. Little Yin’s residence doesn’t need to be arranged by anyone. The Zishan Mansion is his home.”

This statement shocked everyone. “Your Majesty, this is not appropriate. The Zishan Mansion holds a high status in the capital, representing not only the Zishan throne but also the honor of the Dazhu Empire’s former strongmen and the achievements of the late Zishan King. Even if it is returned to the Zishan King, it should wait until the Zishan King has grown.”

“Yes, Your Majesty, please reconsider.”

“Your Majesty, please reconsider.”

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Lu Yin found it strange. It’s just a residence, why make it seem like a life-or-death matter? Is everyone’s brain broken?

With a bang, Buxi Yushan was furious. “I have spoken. Do you want me to go back on my word? I am not dead yet, and it’s not your place to make decisions for me.”

The ministers’ faces turned pale. “Please forgive us, Your Majesty.”

The Crown Prince and the Second Prince also bowed.

Lu Yin glanced around and noticed that only a few oddly dressed people remained unmoved. Hmm? There’s even a little girl?

In fact, as soon as he entered the hall, he noticed this group of oddly dressed people. There were seven of them: one was two meters tall and completely black, one had fiery red hair and a serious face, one emitted a cold aura that kept others away, one was a bald, short, blind man, one wore a white lab coat like a scientist, one was excessively handsome, even more gentle than Xia Luo, and one was a petite girl. These seven people, with their unique appearances, stood near the front, just behind the Crown Prince and the Second Prince.

Lu Yin guessed that these people were the most powerful captains of the Dazhu Empire’s Royal Court’s Thirteenth Team. They were quite distinctive.

“What are you looking at? Have you never seen a beautiful girl before?” the petite girl glared at Lu Yin.

Lu Yin was speechless and turned away. These guys’ appearances were hard to ignore, especially the bald, short, blind man, whose appearance was only slightly less intimidating than Xishi Wuzhang.

The petite girl, seeing Lu Yin turn away, puffed out her chest proudly and raised her head.

“Alright, the court is dismissed. I am tired. Crown Prince, Second Prince, and Little Yin, stay behind,” Buxi Yushan said, waving his hand wearily.

The ministers gradually left.

The petite girl glared at Lu Yin as she left.

Lu Yin ignored her. She’s just a little girl; is she a captain?

Buxi Yushan led Lu Yin, the Crown Prince, and the Second Prince to the garden. The air in the palace garden was fresh, and the plants were ones Lu Yin had never seen before. Fortunately, he had lived in the universe, even the inner universe, so it wasn’t too surprising.

Perhaps because of his age, Buxi Yushan started reminiscing, taking Lu Yin on a tour of the garden and recalling old times, which made Lu Yin quite helpless. He wasn’t even from the Zishan clan, so he had no time to listen to an old man’s rambling. But Buxi Yushan was determined, and even Duolan Yushan and Duke Yushan couldn’t escape, forcing them to listen for three hours.