Star Odyssey

s carefully,” the monkey said.

Lu Yin’s eyes flickered, and he turned to stare at the waterfall.

Starsibyl did not rush him.
Aside from a select few, most people would think things over carefully before answering this question.
Some would even mull it over for a long time, as the Starsibyl Sect’s influence was far too strong.
There were even some individuals who fantasized about winning over Starsibyl herself.

Whoever could woo Starsibyl would obtain the future.
Nobody knew who had started this rumor, but many people believed it.
Thus, those people were always trying to think of ways to speak in an astounding manner in a desperate attempt to steal her heart.

The crashing of the waterfall was very noisy, and as the water splashed upon the rocks, it sprayed onto Lu Yin’s face, making for a rather refreshing sensation.

He looked up and stared at the sky.
Strong—it was a word that covered the entire heavens.
After all, everyone wanted to become strong.
But how? Some people had unlimited resources from birth while others did not but gained them through continuous fortuitous opportunities.
Others still cultivated painstakingly, but without exception, countless throughout the universe strove to become strong.

Lu Yin thought of that Explorer who had knelt to Gu Er on the Astral River Ark.
The man had not minded sacrificing his very dignity for the chance to head into the Innerverse and pursue his desire to become strong.

He thought of the Explorers who had died within the centipede ’s body, risking their very lives to become strong.

He also thought of his seniors, Big Pao and Little Pao.
They had desired revenge, and so, they had sought to become strong in the Astral Combat Academy.

Memories of many people flitted through his mind.
On Lu Yin’s journey to reach his present strength, although the time that he had cultivated was not very long, he had encountered many people and situations.
In conclusion, everyone who he had met had sacrificed something to become strong, and Lu Yin himself was no exception.

Before cultivating, he had not really valued money.
But now, he had thought up all kinds of plots and schemes to earn money.
All of these things were different forms of sacrifice, but then, how did that relate to becoming strong? Through sacrifices? Lu Yin himself felt lost.

The monkey had said that Starsibyl might be able to use the answer to this question to divine someone’s spirit and future.
However, one’s spirit was not destined.
When ancient dynasties fell and new ones rose, the final victor might not have been someone who was born to inherit the throne, as they might have even been a beggar.
It was impossible for just one answer to determine one’s future.

But if he thought about things another way, if Starsibyl could truly divine Lu Yin’s future based on a single answer, then he was actually feeling some anticipation since his answer was relatively unconventional.

After thinking for a long time, Lu Yin turned to Starsibyl.
“Could you tell me how others have answered?”

“Whose would you wish to know?” Starsibyl did not decline his request.
Answers from different people could be identical, but they could also be different.
If one’s answer was modelled on someone else’s, then their future would forever be under the first person’s shadow.

“Wen Sansi,” Lu Yin answered.

Starsibyl smiled faintly.
“‘One can become strong through studying more.’”

Lu Yin was not surprised, as this was the answer that he had expected from Wen Sansi.

“How about Nightking Zhenwu?” Lu Yin asked.

Starsibyl’s eyes flashed.
“He said that he does not need to become strong, because everyone else is destined to be weaker than him.”

Lu Yin squinted.
“Those were his exact words?”

Starsibyl nodded.

Lu Yin frowned.
What a bold spirit.
Should Lu Yin also say that those words were worthy of Arbiter Zhenwu?

“How about Lan Si?” Lu Yin asked again.

Starsibyl replied, “‘One step at a time.’”

It was another typical response, and it was unexceptional as well.
However, it also reflected Lan Si’s inner strength since he had never thought about how one could become strong.
He just had to walk forward step by step, and he would naturally become the strongest.

All along, Lu Yin had been asking about the Ten Arbiters, but he only knew the names of these three Arbiters.
Finally, he focused his attention on Starsibyl.
“I wish to know your answer.”

Starsibyl smiled faintly, and her deep eyes became unfathomable.
“I have no need to answer, as I don’t intend on becoming strong.”

Lu Yin collected his gaze and looked up at the sky above the Sea King’s Dome.
Finally, he solemnly looked at Starsibyl.
“Alright, listen up, my answer is…”

At that moment, Hai Dashao appeared nearby and stared at Lu Yin.
The Sea King was also watching from an unknown area in the void to witness Lu Yin’s response.
Starsibyl had asked this question to too many people, but it had to be said that one’s answer truly could embody their spirit, and their spirit could determine their future, and their circumstances.

“My answer is… one can become strong by earning more money,” Lu Yin answered seriously and thoughtfully.
His answer evidently caused Starsibyl to be taken aback.
Were strength and money intertwined? One was related to cultivation and the ideal peak of the universe while the other was just materialistic wealth.

Cultivation required resources, but no one would admit that they cultivated for resources.
Such a person would be seen as vulgar.

Hai Dashao casually waved his hand.
“Peasant.” He then left with an ugly expression.

The Sea King recollected his gaze, but he did not express his opinion.

Starsibyl smiled.
“Brother Lu’s answer is indeed unexpected.
Is your answer serious?”

“Extremely,” Lu Yin answered.
He had never been as serious as this moment, and he had actually shown his dedication to money to Starsibyl.
His words were actually his truth, as the more money Lu Yin possessed, the stronger he would become.
To him, such a statement was the truth.
If he was given the Mavis family’s wealth, Lu Yin dared to say that, with his die’s Enhance ability, he could upgrade certain things to such an extreme that it would cause even the Sea King himself to doubt his existence.
That was true strength.

With enough money, Lu Yin could even upgrade his formcast model.
With enough money, he could create all sorts of natural treasures.
With enough money, Lu Yin could even consider whether or not he could throw himself on the light screen and upgrade himself.

In short, money provided Lu Yin with endless possibilities.
He was serious, and this was his true answer.