Specter Progenitor clenched his fists. He had no choice in this matter, as if he was unable to uncover the truth, he would never be able to return. 

Suddenly, the man thought of something, and his eyes fell onto Lu Yin's back. Could it have been this youth? 

"Given the current situation, the four ruling powers are well within their rights to attack you. Neither I nor anyone else can protect you," Lu Yin stated.

Specter Progenitor frowned. Lu Yin should not have been the one to leak the techniques from Specter Abyss. After all, this youth wanted to use Specter Progenitor to maintain the balance of power against the four ruling powers. Lu Yin would not benefit from leaking the four ruling powers’ techniques. "I don't need protection, I merely hope that Dao Monarch Lu can provide me with a place to hide."

Lu Yin thought for a moment before saying, "I actually do have a place. Let's go." 

Specter Progenitor heaved a sigh of relief. "Thank you, Dao Monarch Lu." 

Lu Yin looked back. "Senior, you should already understand how I work. I expect a reward for my efforts." 

Specter Progenitor answered firmly, "As long as I am able to survive this ordeal, I am willing to offer you one trillion star essence, Dao Monarch Lu." 

Lu Yin smiled. One trillion was a decent amount, especially considering how the people of Specter Abyss did not cultivate with star energy or stellular energy. Star...