The ringing of the bell was indiscriminate, and it instantly affected everyone, leaving the entire battlefield silent.

Most people started swaying and falling into the sea. Their eyes were filled with nothing but fear and despair. The sensation they had just suffered from had felt like the universe collapsing upon them.

Ji Qiang’s spear shadows hesitated for a moment and he looked over at Lu Yin and commented in a deep voice, “The Chief Justice’s emblem… You’re Lu Yin, aren’t you?”

Lu Yin met Ji Qiang’s eyes. “I already know who you are.”

Ji Qiang was caught off guard. “Oh, really?”

Lu Yin’s voice grew solemn. “You’re the one who started this whole mess. From the moment Jin He accused those with the Lu surname of being criminals by using his status as an Arbiter, all the way until now, I already know everything you’ve done.”

“Looks like I’m not the only one manipulating this war. You are as well,” Ji Qiang said rather indifferently. His eyes swept over the battlefield as he continued, “The Sword Sect wasn’t able to get here in time because of the Wen family’s interference, and Smoke-Eater Peaks and Gods’ Origin both showed up here unexpectedly. That all was your doing. You’re also why Leon’s Armada managed to summon so many pirates.

“I can’t help but commend you for being able to accomplish such a feat despite your young age. Never before has someone comparable to you appeared in history. However, for you to have the courage to face me, you must be one-hundred percent confident that I can’t kill you, no?”

Lu Yin’s eyes narrowed in irritation.

Ji Qiang scoffed, “Since you already know who I am, do you...