Triple Force

Lu Yin's face was solemn. "Do you know who that Bazel is? He looks young, around our age."

Tao Xiang shook her head. "I don't know." As she spoke, her gaze swept over the assembled ministers, stopping on one individual. She raised her hand and pointed. "You, come here."

A middle-aged man approached nervously, trembling. "Captain Tao Xiang, Your Highness the King of Purple Mountain, what can I do for you?"

"Who is this Bazel?" Tao Xiang asked.

At this moment, Xiu Zi, Gulbach, and Tian Ming also arrived, watching the minister intently.

The minister respectfully replied, "Bazel is from the Heim territory. In the Outer Universe Youth Council, his status is second only to the five major councillors. He is known as the 'Violent Bear.' His innate talent is the giant beast Devour Star Bear."

"Devour Star Bear? A biological talent?" Lu Yin was surprised.

The minister nodded. "Yes, the Devour Star Bear is a type of starry sky giant beast. It's said that the most powerful Devour Star Bears can swallow planets. Although Bazel is a Seeker, he has defeated a Cruiser before."

Lu Yin's expression grew serious. No wonder he was so terrifying. A Cruiser in the Great Yu Empire would be at the level of a Captain of the Imperial Court's Thirteen Squads. That person is indeed strong.

"Alright, you may go," Tao Xiang waved her hand.

The minister, feeling like he had been granted a pardon, quickly ran off.

Tao Xiang patted Lu Yin on the shoulder. "Don't think too much about it. The universe is vast, and there will always be some freakishly powerful individuals. You're already very impressive. At least that Ghostfire couldn't beat you, and he couldn't defeat Tian Ming either."

On the side, Tian Ming said helplessly, "Captain Tao Xiang, can you not use me as an example?"

"Isn't it true? Who was it just now who couldn't do anything against him?" Tao Xiang gave him a sidelong glance.

Lu Yin chuckled. "Even though he looks to be in his thirties, I'm not even twenty yet. I have plenty of time to catch up. I'm sure that by the time I reach his age, I'll be stronger than he is."

Tao Xiang smiled. "Well said. Keep it up. I'm off."

Lu Yin nodded, watching her leave.

"Lu Yin, since when did you become so familiar with Captain Tao Xiang?" Gulbach asked curiously.

Lu Yin just smiled and looked at Xiu Zi.

At this moment, Xiu Zi was also looking at him. "Thank you."

"No need, I did it for myself," Lu Yin replied.

Xiu Zi's gaze was heavy. "I originally wanted to challenge them, but our spirits were crushed by Ghostfire. If it hadn't been for you, Yutang would have been a laughingstock. Prince of Purple Mountain, I agree to let you learn the first twenty styles of the Sky Beast Claw."

Lu Yin was overjoyed. "Really? That's great."

Xiu Zi nodded and turned to leave, not mentioning anything about fighting Lu Yin. It seemed Ghostfire's words had affected them. In battles among peers, why suppress realms? Realm is also a kind of strength. That was true, but if they didn't suppress realms, Lu Yin would not be his opponent. This fight had no meaning.

As Xiu Zi left, Gulbach and Tian Ming also departed. Before leaving, they told Lu Yin to head directly to the First Ring to learn. The first twenty styles of the Sky Beast Claw could be learned in the Five Halls. Only the styles after the twentieth required going to a designated place for training.

The reception hosted by Doran Yushan for Bazel had nothing to do with Lu Yin, nor did anyone notify him to attend. He took Bronson and went directly to the First Ring, eager to learn the Sky Beast Claw. The power of the first twenty styles would be enough to elevate the Sky Beast Claw to the level of the five-star Heavenly Star Palm. If possible, he wanted to avoid revealing the Heavenly Star Palm.

The closest location to the training ground was the Body Sculpting Pool, where Tian Ming's Yutang was located. Lu Yin headed straight there.

He and Tian Ming arrived almost simultaneously.

Tian Ming personally took Lu Yin to the stone wall. "The first twenty styles aren't classified. Over fifty people in Yutang have learned them, but not many have mastered them. With your talent, you'll probably pick them up quickly."

Lu Yin looked at the stone wall in front of him, where a series of claw marks were engraved, and soon became engrossed.

Tian Ming didn't disturb him and turned to leave.

The claw marks on the stone wall deeply attracted Lu Yin. He operated his Heavenly Star Technique, and the claw marks became crystal clear. Every change in each style was evident. He had already learned the first fifteen styles, so the last five wouldn't take long.

In just half an hour, Lu Yin emerged.

Tian Ming looked at Lu Yin in surprise. "You've mastered them?"

Lu Yin smiled. "Barely."

Tian Ming's eyes narrowed. "I'm a bit jealous of you. This kind of talent surpasses everyone. Even Lockeon, who was most skilled in the Sky Beast Claw, didn't learn the twenty styles this quickly. The gap is quite large."

Lu Yin didn't dwell on the topic. Instead, he said, "Lord Tian Ming, I remember you used a special combat technique called the Triple Force during your fight with Ghostfire."

Tian Ming smiled. "Yes, the Triple Force. Are you interested?"

Lu Yin was eager. "Can I see it?"

Tian Ming nodded. "The Triple Force originates from the Haoyuan territory. There's an ancient and powerful combat technique there called the Ninefold Force. I stayed in Haoyuan for a while and barely learned the Triple Force." As he spoke, he struck the air with his palm. The same strength hit three times, each time stronger than the last. The third strike's power was nearly double or triple the first, similar to the explosive stacking of the Heavenly Star Palm.

Lu Yin's eyes lit up. "I want to try."

Tian Ming nodded. "Sure, be careful." He then struck at Lu Yin. Lu Yin's face turned serious, and he raised his hand to strike back. Stars appeared, and three stars faintly materialized.

With a light sound, Tian Ming didn't use much force, allowing Lu Yin to experience the Triple Force's momentum. Lu Yin didn't trigger the stars, quietly experiencing the threefold power. As the third light sound echoed, Lu Yin was pushed back.

"How was it?" Tian Ming asked.

Lu Yin shook his slightly numb right hand. "A marvelous way of exerting force."

"Have you learned it?" Tian Ming smiled.

Lu Yin was taken aback, feeling a bit embarrassed. "A little."

Tian Ming didn't mind. "I've heard that the Prince of Purple Mountain can learn combat techniques through battle. Don't overthink it; it's your skill. This universe is a place where the weak are prey to the strong. It may seem like a civilized society, but it's actually more brutal than ancient times. If you can learn, it's your ability."

"However, some ancient tribes' combat techniques are better left untouched. One, they are difficult to learn and require specific conditions. Two, they won't allow outsiders to learn them."

Lu Yin nodded. "Thank you for the advice, Lord Tian Ming. I'll be leaving now."

Tian Ming nodded, watching him depart.

After returning to the Purple Mountain Manor, Lu Yin immediately went into seclusion to comprehend the Triple Force.

More than an hour later, he finally understood it. He couldn't help but marvel again at the power of the Heavenly Star Technique, which could reveal every change in an opponent's combat technique. This was just the primary level of the Heavenly Star Technique. If it was fully mastered, what would it be like? Could it even learn some powerful tribes' combat techniques? That would be terrifying. How powerful must the force that mastered the Heavenly Star Technique be?

Lu Yin did not become complacent. The universe was filled with too many monsters. He believed there were definitely people who had mastered the entire Heavenly Star Technique. The power of such a person was beyond his comprehension. He was just starting out.

In the depths of the universe, there was a vast continent. Above this vast continent was a magnificent Sky City, the headquarters of the Outer Universe Youth Council.

Overlooking the continent from Sky City was like a god ruling the world.

In the high sky, nine satellites hung, each emitting a silver glow, like rivers connecting to the continent, spanning infinite distances.

At the edge of Sky City, a girl stood, looking down. She was naturally beautiful, wearing a tight white coat with golden edges, holding a two-meter-long sword. The sword's scabbard was silver-white, and her black hair fell to her waist. She exuded a serene and ancient aura, with sharp eyes that carried a hint of fierceness. She was like a sheathed sword, its edge still sharp despite being covered.

The girl stood quietly, looking at the increasing number of people kneeling below, her gaze calm, lost in thought.

Behind her, a man in black approached slowly, with handsome features and a gentle demeanor. "Wendy, what are you looking at?"

"To them, we are gods. So, who is a god to us?" Wendy asked indifferently.

The man smiled. "No one can be our god. Our fate is in our own hands."

Wendy's eyes sparkled, her expression still calm. "What do you want?"

"Bazel reported that the Prince of Purple Mountain in your

 country publicly declared he wants to marry you," the man said, his tone slightly mocking.

"So?" Wendy was indifferent.

"What do you plan to do? Bazel is waiting for your orders," the man smiled.

Wendy turned, her gaze indifferent. "It doesn't matter. Do as you wish." She then walked away slowly.