Mu Sanye solemnly declared, "Before, this competition was only between you and me, but now, it's a competition between Senior Mu Ke and Senior Xu Wuwei. This has gone beyond us, Xu Xiangyin."0

Lu Yin hastily protested, "Senior, this junior only wishes to join the Voidforce Universe."0

Mu Sanye took no offense to Xuan Qi’s words. In fact, his expression softened a bit, and when he spoke, his voice was filled with admiration and even apology. "Xuan Qi, I owe you an apology."1

Lu Yin promptly responded with humility, "Please, there’s no need."0

Mu Sanye took a deep breath. "I was blind to not recognize a precious gem in the dust. Xuan Qi, the innate gift that you've gained from your arboreal transformation is truly great."0

Xu Xiangyin moved in front of Lu Yin. He wanted to say something, but then swallowed his words. Despite his reluctance, reason said that Lu Yin would never be able to join the Voidforce Universe. Senior Xu Wuwei had already made that decision, and the young man's future undeniably belonged with the Arboreal Realm.0

This thought caused Xu Xiangyin's previously aggressive stance to weaken noticeably.1

Mu Sanye found Xu Xiangyin’s reaction odd, but he did not question it. Instead, he said, "Xuan Qi, let's speak privately."0

"There's no need to hide any of this junior’s matters from Xu Xiangyin," Lu Yin replied.0

Mu Sanye was taken aback by this response, and he looked at Xu Xiangyin with open envy.0

Xu Xiangyin walked away without speaking...0